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Since the KernValley Museum in 1990,the Kern River ValleyHistorical Societydocents and volunteershave been a buzz carry-ing on the mission pre-serving and passing onthe rich history of theKern Valley to the nextgeneration.

In fact, when youvisit the MuseumSaturday you will bemost likely greeted andbe lead on a tour by avolunteer docent.

The Museum cur-rently has an active

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pool of 80 docents rang-ing in age from 11 to80+ years old. Theyoungest is a juniordocent who is at theMuseum the firstSunday of the month.He is 11 year-old JamesHollingsworth, who hasbeen working as adocent for the last fouryears. The youngest girldocent is AbigailHartman, an 11th grad-er who goes to onlineschool.

The Museum isalways looking for moredocents. Working as a

Aday inhistoryHistory DayMay 18Saturday 9 to 5 p. m.The Kern ValleyHistory Museum at49 Big Blue inKernville is thelocation of thisspecial eventheld each year.

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The Kern ValleyMuseum opens its doors incelebration of their annualHistory Day Saturday May18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is a lot to do andsee at History Day. Alldemonstrations, entertain-ment and refreshments arefree and as always admis-sion is free. The Kern RiverValley Historical Societygoes all out for this one daycelebration.

So dig out your oldWestern costumes, putthem on and join the festiv-ities, or come as you are.The whole family will havea lot of fun while learningabout what life was like inthe old West.

There will be manydemonstrations of old westskills, and a lot of live enter-tainment.

The demonstrations ofhow to do old time skillswill include blacksmithing,gold panning, Dutch-ovencooking (with free samples),and quilting. There will bebutter churning demon-strations (with home-madebread free samples), andbranding on wood, withhands-on participation, willprovide more free samples.

There will also be freeentertainment. A guitarplayer, a harmonica player,the Jazz Tones, westernmusic, a Nuui Cunni talk,and more.

There are free refresh-ments too. Pink lemonade,cookies, and those samplesfrom Dutch oven cookingwhich includes fresh rolls,main dishes and desserts,along with that freshchurned butter and bread.

The Museum opened onthis site in 1990 after a cov-ersion from a dotor’s officecontaining a series of exam-ination rooms. It has sincedeveloped into the amazingplace it is today.

The Museum is dividedinto sections that include anold country store with old

post boxes originally usedin Claraville in the Piutemountains, and a pre-histo-ry area that includes fossilremains from our Valleyarea. The art gallery dis-plays work by local artistsand changes every 30 days.

There is a mining roomwhere you can learn aboutthe days in the KRV whenmining was king with lotsof models of mining tools,mills, and a 20-mule teammodel. There’s also a room

with pictures of old Isabellawhich is now under thelake and old Kernville. Ifyou ever wondered whatthe Kern Valley looked likebefore the dam was built,this is the place to be.

The Museum has a farm-ing and ranching room toremind us of the Valley’sagricultural roots and amovie room, with photosand posters from the manymovies and TV commer-cials that have been made

in the Kern Valley since the1920’s. The Indian roomincludes arrowheads rep-resenting several thousandyears of arrows. The twotribes most prevalent inour area were the Kawaiisuand Tubatulabal tribes.

The large display roomcontains the EdisonCompany display with lotsof hands on demonstra-tions and picture displays.There are also cases of oldKern Valley firearms here.

And the outdoorexhibits include the workwagon, the 1925 Grahamtruck, a cabin, a hand oper-ated fire wagon, a stagecoach and cattle brands,the most complete set ofbrands from ranches with-in a 100 mile radius of theKern Valley.

The Museum andHistorical Society are sup-ported by individual, busi-ness, corporate and otherorganizations.

The Museum is operat-ed by the Kern River ValleyHistorical Society ofwhichthere are over 800 mem-bers and over 100 dedicat-ed Museum Volunteers.Funding comes from dona-tion, memberships andgrants from the West andArkelian Foundations. Nogovernment funding of anykind is used. The Museumhas no debt and operateson a pay as you go basis.Admission is free, but ifyou would like to leave adonation, it would be mostappreciated and used forthe upkeep and acquisitionof more displays and arti-facts.The Kern River ValleyHistorical Society member-ship year is January 1through December 31,dues payable in January.The Society’s officers,board of directors andmembership manages themuseum, the Ardis Walkerhouse, the annual HistoryDay, monthly board andmembership meetings,

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Courier Release

Check out what’snew this year at theKern Valley HospitalFoundation’s annualSpring Health Fairebeing held Tuesday,May 21 from 9 a.m. to2 p.m. So that theFaire can be accessibleto more folks in thecommunity, the hourshave been extended .

Blood draws areoffered on two daysbefore the HealthFaire for $10 at theHospital Dining Room9 to 11 a.m. onSaturday, May 18 orMonday, May 20.Remember: nothing toeat after midnightbefore the morning ofthe blood draw, waterand meds are OK. Theblood draw results willbe available at theHealth Faire or bymail. Results willinclude a heart diseaserisk panel and screen-ing for diabetes.

The Health Fairescreenings will beinside the Hospitaland the vendors willbe outside on the frontlawn under a shadedcanopy. A wealth ofinformation will beavailable.

Since the KernValley HealthcareDistrict has extendedthe hours of the Fairethrough the lunchhour, the Hospital’sCafeteria will be serv-ing a special low-costlunch or you maychoose the fresh saladbar that is availableevery day. The KVHDhopes this will allowfolks who work toattend, have lunch andenjoy a spring day atthis community eventwhere 50-plus busi-nesses and organiza-tions will have healthtips to share with youincluding body fatscreening, depres-sion/stress test, bloodpressure and bloodsugar test.

Special offers andraffle drawings willalso be a part of thefestivities. Vendorspaces are still avail-able. For more infor-mation contact AnnaLeon at 760-379-5257,ext. 24.

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierYour churn - Docent Sue “Ms. Sue” Stevenson will be but-tering up museum visitors Saturday with home-made butter.

Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine,559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public.welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group,6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella.760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club,Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-5552.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-3138.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

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CalendarThe CourierVFW indoor fundraiserMay 17Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 7665 will be having an indoor fund rais-er at VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behindMcDonald’s) inLake Isabella from 2 to 6 p.m.on Friday May 17. For more information, call

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760-223-1996.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketMay 18The Kern River Paiute Council invites thepublic to visit the Nuui Cunni FarmersMarket from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for produce

needs. The market is located at 2600Highway 155 in Lake Isabella between LakeIsabella and Wofford Heights at the FrenchGulch Forest Service Recreation Area. Formore information contact the CulturalCenter 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketMay 18This market is hosted by the Kern ValleyGrowers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. Forinformation call David Dills 760-812-7833.

17th annual History Day celebration May 18 The History Day Celebration at the KernValley Museum is where the whole familywill have a lot of fun while learning aboutwhat life was like in the old west.

Walk for Water, Run for PolioMay 18Rotary Club of Kern River Valley hosts twoevents on the same day. The Run for Poliowill raise money for the eradication of Polio.The proceeds from this event will be donat-ed to the Rotary International PolioFoundation. The Walk for Water will raisemoney to construct a safe and clean watersystem in Ikpem, Nigeria. Rotary Club ofKern River Valley joins with RotaryInternational, Rotary District 5240,Downtown Bakersfield Rotary and theRotary Club in Okigwe, Nigeria. The coursewinds through the Valley floor to RiversidePark in Kernville and back. Join us for thepost-race luncheon prepared by TheKnights of Columbus at St. Jude CatholicChurch. The Run and Walk starts and finish-es at St. Jude Catholic Church located at: 86Nellie Dent Drive, Wofford Heights.Running event contact: Holly Spohn-Grossat 760-223-0269 or email dpmspooner@hot-mail.com; walking event contact: Jim Davis@ 760-223-3468 or davistalodge@aol.com.

Habitat restoration workdaysMay 18Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff andvolunteers for our Habitat RestorationWorkdays. This week is site care and main-tenance. Volunteers of all levels of ability andtime commitment are welcome. Bring foodand water and gloves. Wear long sleevesand pants, work shoes or boots. The pre-serve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. atthe Alexander Restoration Site on FayRanch Road, in Weldon. Contact Sean Roweat 760-378-2531 or email srowe@audubon.org to RSVP.

5th Annual Powerhouse rideMay 18Society of Riders is sponsoring this ride tobenefit Camp K.E.E.P. and Kern CountySearch & Rescue. Registration starts at 8:30a.m. and the ride starts at 10:30 a.m. atBikersfield, 2622 Fairhaven in Bakersfield.Riders are $25, passengers $10. Thatincludes lunch. Lunch only is $6. This will bea beautiful fund-raising ride along the KernRiver ending at the Kern Valley FishHatchery for lunch and prizes. Register atpowerhouseride.com.

Community Orchestra concertMay 19The Kern Valley Community Orchestra willbe performing their final concert of the sea-son on Sunday, May 19 at the KernvilleElementary School at 4 p.m. The programwill offer a salute to the armed forces andpatriotic songs of America. Admission isfree, donations will be accepted at the door.

Commodities distributionMay 21Note the early date. Government food com-modities will be distributed to those whoqualify on Tuesday, May 21 at the New LifeChurch in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapelin Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Centerin Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

Spring Health FaireMay 21The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, part-nering with Liberty Ambulance, presentsthe Spring Health Faire on Tuesday, May 21

sweep and there he was, wide-eyed,panic stricken and unready to spendthe night in captivity. The gate waslocked so he couldn’t get out thatway and the museum was lockedand he couldn’t get in that way. Weapologized and set him free. Like areleased ground squirrel he dashedout yelling “I’m free! I’m free,” andran down the street. (This accountmight be slightly exaggerated, but issubstantially true.)

It was really a shame that the visi-tor hadn’t had the opportunity totake a self tour of the museum on hisown. There is so much to see that avisitor locked inside the compoundcould take time to enjoy. And withno one to bother or interrupt him,

the experiencecould be benefi-cial and enter-taining (if hecould turn thealarm off). Afterall, there is alotto see in ourmuseum and anextended selftour would be

educational and something to tell thefolks back home (when he finally gotthere). Obviously this was an isolatedinstance.

Most visitors to the Museumenjoy a multitude of artifacts, paint-ing a picture of life in the days ofIndians and pioneers. We urge visi-tors to come by and promise that wewill not lock and forget you in ourback yard and that you will enjoyyour experience in our HistoricalSociety Museum.

At 49 Big Blue, next to the PostOffice. Open until 4 p.m.

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

As most folksknow, my wife andI are enjoyablyinvolved with theKern River ValleyHistorical Society -sometimesreferred to as theHysterical Societybecause of theoccasional strangethings that happenin a typical month.

Let me give you one example. Asmost members (and some of the gen-eral public) know, our museum hoursare from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Thursdaythrough Sunday.Please note, Isaid “4 p.m.” At4, we take asweep throughthe building tomake sure visi-tors know we’reclosing and in essence to gently shoothem out. Most of the time.

This one particular day, sure thatall visitors were gone, we closed andlocked the museum and set thealarm. For some reason we got totalking about the rear gate and won-dering if it was locked. One of thedocents said he would check fromthe alley side. As he rounded the cor-ner of the alley he heard someonehollering, “help!”

And there in the Museum backyard was a visitor - locked in.Somehow we had missed him on the

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Closing at fourThings I have noticed...

Middleworth

“”At 4, we take a sweep through

the building to make sure visitorsknow we’re closing and in essenceto gently shoo them out. Most ofthe time.

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Locals bring honor flight the film to the KRVIn a few short days, enough money was raised to bring the new film Honor

Flight to the KRV for Memorial Day week. It will be shown twice at Kern ValleyHigh School on Tuesday, May 21st, at 1 p.m. and at 6 p.m.

Honor Flight is a heartwarming documentary about four living World War IIveterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a life-time. Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole said "Honor Flight is a remarkable film.Grandparents, parents and children can all appreciate the stories told in this pow-erful and moving tribute to WWII Veterans and this country." The Honor FlightNetwork is a nonprofit organization that has flown over 100,000 veterans toWashington, DC. It consists of more than 120 hubs across the country, includingHonor Flight Kern County in Bakersfield. If you'd like to get involved or donate tothe cause, please visit honorflight.org. Volunteers are still needed to help bring localvets to the movie and help serve refreshments. The movie is free, but if you canbring a plate of cookies, that would help make this a community event to be remem-bered. Call Smitty at 760-549-3513 to volunteer.

CALM Celebrates 30th Birthday with bashThe California Living Museum will celebrate its 30th birthday on Saturday, May

18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be planned activities to please zoo-goers of allages. Children age 12 and younger will be admitted free with a paying adult. CALMmembers are admitted free. Throughout the day, CALM’s animal keepers will pro-vide wildlife presentations while docents stroll the grounds with CALM’s ambassa-dor animals. A variety of nature-related and civic organizations will be on hand toprovide party guests with information and give-a-ways. No birthday would becomplete without a bounce house, train rides, food and beverage booths and anopportunity-drawing table filled with great prizes.

CALM will also honor Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16 when admission will behalf price for all fathers and grandfathers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All fathers in atten-dance will also be eligible to win a free annual CALM family membership. CALMis located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, (between Lake Ming and Hart Park).For information, call 661-872-2256 or visit our website at calmzoo.org.

AnnouncementsCommunity

Kern Valley traffic statistics for March and April 2013Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol

March AprilTraffic Collisions - 9 22DUI Collisions - 2 with major injuries 2DUI Arrests - 10 12Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 19 26

Safety tip: Distracted drivers Distracted drivers are a huge problem in our community. In the Kern River

Valley you will see law enforcement going to great measures to ensure the safe-ty of all people living in and visiting the Valley. We understand that drivingwhile using your cell phone is very dangerous. In recent years, hundreds havebeen killed and thousands seriously injured in California as a result of collisionsthat involved at least one driver who was distracted. Any activity that divertsthe driver’s attention away from the primary task of driving is distracting, butthe recent dramatic rise in cell phone talking and texting has greatly increasedthe number of collisions.

No text message or phone call is worth the risk of serious injury or muchworse. Always keep your eyes on the road and hands off your phone whiledriving. Drivers are reminded to turn off their phones or put them out of reach.Even if you’re not driving, everyone should make an effort to not call or textanyone who might be. Law enforcement will be looking for any drivers violat-ing cell phone laws and they will take the appropriate enforcement action. Weare asking for everyone’s help in making the Kern River Valley a safer place tolive. Don’t become another statistic when it comes to distracted driving. Pleasedrive safe and obey all traffic laws.

Traffic&SafetySTOP

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Valley places of worshipKernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration,Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m.,Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services:Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 9:30 a.m.and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m.and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3p.m. 760-549-3186

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6p.m. 760-378-4964

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Jack DuitsmanFather’s HeartFoursquare Kernville

Salute Rufus thechosen in the

Lord, andhis motherand mine.

- Romans 16:13

It is an interesting passagequoted above, for whether weare actually given a glimpse ofthe Apostle Paul’s mother or not,there is description of relation-ship betweenPaul and themother ofRufusnonetheless.Either way,this un-namedwoman had animpact on thelife of Paulthat was recognized as worthmentioning, and is forever cap-tured as meaningful. Far beyondthe conduit of physical life fortheir children, mothers becomethe embodiment of hopes anddreams for the billion or so waysin which they shape the lives oftheir children. Itis this that the Apostle is recog-nizing in Rufus’ mother, for inbecome (or being) his mother,Paul is calling to mind and hearta relationship shared and animpact that had left an impres-sion on his life. Physical comfort

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selflessly provided, a warm touchthat turns any house into a home,love personified through spokenand unspoken means, this is whata mother is and does.

In sending greeting to thiswoman and referencing her as“mother,” Paul described a mean-ingful relationship that hadtouched his life in a way that wascaptured in a word, but wouldtake a lifetime of words toexplain. “Greetings” was anacknowledgement of somethingshared between hearts.

Now imagine being on theother end of this greeting, and

realizing yourlife made alasting impres-sion on theheart of onesuch as Paul.Of course allglory belongsto theHeavenly

Father for who our childrenbecome, but the Father’s heart isoften seen and learned in theheart of those closest to us.

I purposely left out the deeplonging of mothers who havecome to know the life and love ofJesus for their children to knowthis life and love as well. Imaginethe mother of Rufus and Paulbeing understandingly filled withpride at the accomplishments ofthese she had helped shape, butdeeply grateful first and foremostfor the saving grace of Jesus thatfound a place in her boys’ hearts.

For the Mothers

Courier Release

The Salvation Army, Lake IsabellaService Extension Unit, is looking forchildren who would like to attend theSalvation Army’s Discov-ery Camp this summer.

Camp Redwood Glenis located in NorthernCalifornia near Scott’sValley, and just inside theNorthern California Red-wood Forest. The campexperience is one that achild will never forget.Children will enjoy morethan a great summercamping experience. Theywill discover more aboutthemselves.

Discovery Camps are sponsored byThe Salvation Army, Golden StateDivision. This year’s camp is Monday,July 15 through Saturday, July 20. Thefive-day camp is just $210 per child forgirls and boys ages 8 to 12 years old.

Parents of children from low-incomefamilies are encouraged to apply for asponsorship. The Salvation will pay the

way of any child whose parents do nothave the means to pay. You may applyfor a sponsorship at the Salvation Armyoffice at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in LakeIsabella, any Monday or Wednesday

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Foradditional information,call 760-379-4600.

There are only 20camper spaces available.When all camper slots arefilled, only stand by appli-cations will be taken andheld in case of drop outopenings. Now is thetime to secure yourchild’s experience of alifetime.

A Note to businesses,clubs, organizations and

the community: You may help theSalvation Army send more children tothis wonderful summer camping experi-ence. A sponsorship is just $210, or anydonation labeled for summer camp willassist the Salvation Army to provide agreat summer camping experience tomore children from the Kern RiverValley each year.

Salvation Army provides summer camp experience

“ ”...the Father’s heart is often

seen and learned in the heart ofthose closest to us.

- Duitsman

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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvilleBusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaBusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.WeldonBusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

Kernville office:105 Whitney Rd.760-376-3781(around the corner from the museum)Closed weekends.

General infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

If you are theparent orguardian of ayoungsterbetween the agesof 4 and 15, don’tforget to makeplans for the 2013Kids’ FishingDerby. This is awonderful eventsponsored by theFish & Game Habitat Club. The

Mencarini

Catch the Kids Fishing DerbyAntler, Fin & Feather Report

Johnsons, Elaine and Les, and theclub’s volunteers put on one heck ofa fishing contest, with lots of prizesfor the children. The Derby will takeplace on June 1 with registration atWofford Heights Park on EastEvans Road in Wofford Hts. Allchildren must be registered to par-ticipate and be eligible for prizes.Contact Elaine Johnson for moreinfo at 760-417 0950 or on the webat fishandgameclub@yahoo.com .

The fishing and catching in thelake is excellent for everythingexcept for trout. The river is best fortrout due to regular stocking.

Prize catchers -Last year’s winnersproudly displayed theirprizes and Fishing Derby certificates.

Mike MencariniKern River Courier

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Mou

ntain

99

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

docent is a great opportunity to learnmore about local history, and meet localresidents and area visitors from aroundthe country and the world.

Most the volunteer docents only needto serve one day a month although manydesire to do more. If you wish to join theother Historical Society volunteers andbecome a docent contact Board DirectorVicki Middleworth through the museumat 760-376-6683.

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newsletter, monthly field trips, specialtours, summer movies under the stars andother membership activities throughout theyear. Annual and business membership$25, special annual corporate membershipis $100.

Visit the Kern Valley Museum at 49 BigBlue Road, Kernville next to the Post Office.The museums regular hours are 10 a.m to 4p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

For more information about the KernRiver Valley Historical Society and the KernValley Museum call 760-376-6683 or visitonline at www.krvhistoricalsociety.org andwww.kernvalleymuseum.org.

History,Continued from page 1

Just add water -The horizontalrelief map is just oneof many interestingexhibits on display atthe Kern ValleyMuseum.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

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from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern ValleyHospital. Come see more than 50 booths, getfree health tips, free or low-cost healthscreenings, eat healthy snacks and partici-pate in drawings for prizes. Call Anna Leon760-379-525, ext. 24 for more information.

Excursion around Isabella Lake May 21There will be 13 stops in the Kern RiverValley Historical Society’s Geologic/histori-cal excursion around Isabella Lake onTuesday, May 21. The caravan will wend itsway around Isabella Lake. In addition to thegeologic information presented by our resi-dent geologist, Ron Bolyard, the history ofeach area will be discussed at each stop, bylongtime resident Barbara Hinkey. The tourstarts from the Kern Valley Museum, 49 BigBlue Road, Kernville at 9 a.m. Members, seeyour Saddlebag newsletter for registrationinformation. 760-376-6683.

Free “Honor Flight” movieMay 21Two free screenings of the heartwarmingdocumentary "Honor Flight" will be shownat 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Performing ArtsBuilding at Kern Valley High School, 3340Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. The movieis free, thanks to a generous donation by ourAssemblywoman Connie Conway andmany other donors. Karen and Gary Zuberwill be on hand to explain the Honor FlightNetwork and local Honor Flight KernCounty hub which sends local vets on HonorFlights. Refreshments will be served. Call

Richard Rowe 760-333-4561 for more infor-mation.

ETC teen danceMay 21There will be a free dance at ETC in WoffordHeights on May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.. Thisdance is for our 8th grade graduates andcurrent 9th graders. There will be snacks,drinks and door prizes for our teens.

Fish and Game Habitat ClubMay 22The Fish & Game Habitat Club meets thethird Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.now at the Lake Isabella Senior Center,Room 2, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. LakeIsabella. For questions, call 760-376-3178.

Rummage SaleMay 25The Ladies of the Elks will hold their 25thannual Memorial Day rummage sale onSaturday, May 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. atthe Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights.Additionally, there will be a barbecue in theElks Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To include your event in our free CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mail or in person. Submissions must bereceived on Tuesday by 1 p.m. to make eachFriday’s issue. Events must be open to thepublic and if there is any cost, it must be list-ed. Items submitted may be shortened.Listings are printed in chronological order byevent date and space available. Submitteditems deemed as business advertising willnot be accepted. Some event informationgathered from the chambers of commerce,KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Loving Story” (NR —In

the case of Loving v. Virginia, theSupreme Court ruled that interra-cial marriages could not be restrict-ed by law. Richard Loving marriedMildred Jeter in Washington D.C.in 1958, but their marriage was notrecognized in their home state ofVirginia - interracial marriage wasillegal there and in more than 20other states. Richard was a whiteman, and Mildred was half-black,half-Native American. This award-winning HBO documentary fea-tures old home footage of the fami-ly, as well as photographs andinterviews.

“Dark Skies” (PG-13) — A niceyoung family moves into a pleasantsuburban home, only to beharassed by the creepy whims ofsupernatural forces. There’s a momand dad (Keri Russell and JoshHamilton) and two young boys whojust can’t get the message whensuper-spooky stuff happens to them- mysterious marks and woundsappearing on their bodies,moments of amnesia, temporarilylosing control of their bodies. Youknow, the usual.

This movie doesn’t really breakfrom the “Paranormal Activity”pack, except that it looks more atthe family than the (rather lame)myths behind the haunting. Momwants to sell the house, but themarket isn’t favorable. Dad isn’t

happy being unemployed. The boysare going through kid stuff - on topof being haunted.

“Lore” (R) — Before Lore’s par-ents - devout and high-rankingNazis - are taken by Americanforces, they tell their children to fleenorth and avoid soldiers. Lore (pro-nounced like “Laura”) must care forher four younger siblings as theytravel through Germany in theimmediate aftermath of World WarII. Along the way, they are helpedby Thomas, a young man who sur-vived the concentration camps.Though they must depend on thisstrange man, Lore still remembersall of the things her SS father toldher about Jewish people.

The largest part of her journey isgoing through the ashes of herupbringing. That’s the most haunt-ing part - how do you know whereyou are when you're forced to ques-tion everything you’ve ever known?

The Lovings

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Asparagus Soup

1 onion, chopped2 T butter1 lb. fresh asparagus,

trimmed and coarsely chopped1 cup vegetable broth1 dash garlic powder1 dash white pepper1 cup one percent milk

Microwave onion and butter onhigh for 2 minutes. Add aspara-gus, vegetable broth, garlic pow-der and white pepper. Microwave,covered, on high for 10 to 12 min-utes. Puree in blender. Return mix-ture to microwave safe dish, stir inmilk and microwave until heatedthrough

Bodfish Bob’s Dill Salad with Asparagus

1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths

1/2 T water1/2 Cup mayonnaise2 T grated parmesan cheese2 tsp dill weed1/4 tsp black pepper1 small cucumber, quartered lengthwise,

sliced

Place asparagus in microwave-able casserole dish. Add water.Cover with lid. Microwave on high3 to 5 minutes or until asparagus iscrisp-tender. Drain. Rinse withcold water. Drain. Mix next fouringredients in large bowl. Addasparagus and cucumbers. Toss tocoat. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Bodfish Bob’s Asparagus and Bean Salad

1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans),

drained, rinsed1 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1

cup)4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Monterey Jack

cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes½ cup zesty Italian Dressing2 T chopped fresh mint leaves

Bring water to boil in mediumsaucepan. Add asparagus. Cookthree minutes or until crisp-tender.Drain. Immediately immerse aspara-gus in ice water. Cool completely.Dain. Place in large bowl. Addremaining ingredients. Toss lightly.Serve immediately. Or, cover andrefrigerate until ready to serve.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the internet atwww.bobfishbob.com or write tohim at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish, CA 93205 Phone 760-379-5146

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Comment begins on Tobias Ecosystem RestorationA public comment period,, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy

Act, began May 8, for the Western Divide Ranger District’s proposed TobiasEcosystem Restoration (Tobias) Project. The Forest Service is proposing this proj-ect in an effort to restore ecosystems in the Portuguese Pass area, located in SequoiaNational Forest, outside of the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

The proposed action is to thin forest stands in the project area to restore ahealthy, diverse, fire-adapted forest structure. The Tobias project would promoteecological restoration through use of prescribed burning and thinning. It wouldalso fell and remove hazard trees that have been identified along public roadwaysin the project area. The project area covers approximately 11,000 acres in southeast-ern Tulare County, with a small piece in Kern County. Much of the project areaburned in the 1990 Stormy Fire.

Comments may be submitted online via the aforementioned website’s “Commenton Project” link or to Comments-pacificsouthwest-sequoia-greenhorn@fs.fed.usuntil June 10. For more information about the project, contact Penelope Shibley at760-376-3781.

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Medi-Cal, Medicaid, MedicareHealth Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

These are threeterms that are oftenconfused, yet simpleto define.

The first is theeasiest. If you live inthe United States,but not inCalifor-nia, and you haveFederal assistancefor your healthcaredue to your lowincome, you have Medicaid. This is aFederal program which is adminis-tered by the states. California decidedto call it Medi-Cal.

So, now we are down to only twoterms, Medicare and Medi-Cal. If youare less than age 65 and not perma-nently disabled or you have certainmedical problems, and are receivingmedical assistance in helping pay yourmedical bills, you have Medi-Cal. TheMedi-Cal card is a permanent hardplastic white card the size of a creditcard, imprinted in blue. Qualifying forthis program requires certain lowincome parameters. If you believe youmay qualify, call the Department ofHuman Services.

If you are age 65or older or havecertain disabilities, you have Medicare.Medicare is available to all qualifiedpeople regardless of income. If youare receiving (early) Social Securitybenefits when you approach age 65(three months before), you receive awhite cardstock ID card on a perforat-ed page. There is a Red and Blue

stripe on the top. It has yourMedicare number, and the effectivedates of your coverage for both hospi-tal Part A and Medical Part B. Your IDnumber is based on either your SocialSecurity number or that of a spouse inmost cases. If you are a legal residentof the United States and never workedunder Social Security, you may pur-chase these benefits.

If a person has Medi-Cal andMedicare, they are referred to as “dualeligibles” or “medi-medi.” For thesepeople who have a high share of cost,joining a Medicare Advantage planmay save them hundreds if not thou-sands of dollars. Most of the physi-cians, nurse practitioners and physi-cian assistance participate in one ormore of these plans. Most of the planshave a $0 monthly premium, and doc-tor office visits can be as low as $0.One plan even has a $0 hospital bene-fit. And, as you are a “dual eligible,”there is no waiting period for enroll-ment. You may enroll anytime, withcoverage beginning the first of the fol-lowing month.

This past month, I was able to addmore than $200 a month to a Kernvilleman’s pocket. He has reduced his pre-scription bill from more than $200 to$1.15. He is no longer worrying aboutco-pays at the doctor's. It, too, is $0.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker in California (0621106) andother states. Harry is on the NationalAssoc. of Health Underwriters MedicareAdvisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visithim on the web at harrythal.com.

Thal

Rentals a long-term investmentTalking About Real Estate

Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Real estate inCalifornia hasalways had its upsand downs.

Many remem-ber the boom inthe ’70s or thedown market inthe ’90s afterDesert Storm.What this marketis going throughnow is not something new.Through recession, depression,war and strife,real estate val-ues have alwaysfluxuated buthave alwaysappreciatedover the longterm.

Take any 30-year period inthe history of California real estatevalues and you will find an averageappreciation of around eight per-cent, through the ups and downs.

With stocks so down and CDsand Treasuries paying so little, it isunderstandable why so many folksthat do have money are buying upreal estate right now. Bank-ownedproperties, declining values, plentyof selection and great interest ratesmake for a true buyer’s marketright now. However, that is start-ing to turn in some areas in thecountry.

One of the best real estateinvestments to make is on rentalproperty. Why? Well, the propertyitself has the same historic highsand lows, just like any other typeof real estate. What is differentabout rental property is the factthat it literally pays for itself.Usually there are higher down pay-ments involved and a bit higherinterest than a primary residence,but that is pretty much negated bythe fact that if a rental property“pencil’s out” (meaning that it atleast pays for itself every month), itis a great investment.

A duplex, a four-plex, somethinglike that, canhave hugeadvantages inthis kind ofmarket environ-ment becauseyou can buythem cheapright now and

the property can make you moneyin two ways. The property itselfcan go up in value and the tenantsare always paying the mortgagedown for you.

Pay cash for one and haveinstant retirement income.Mortgage one and let the tenantspay the mortgage off.

Either way, it’s a win-win!

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His columnis not intended to replace legaladvice.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FDB'S GUEST GUIDES (2013 - B2360)Street address of principal place of business:8712 Jawbone Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA93240. Mailing address of business: 8712Jawbone Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANTS: Donna L. Bundy, 8712Jawbone Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240and Fred W. Bundy, 8712 Jawbone Avenue,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Married Couple.Date the business commenced: 02/19/2005.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in the res-idence address of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Donna L. Bundy. Thisstatement filed on 04/12/2013. Expires04/12/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 26, May 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSIG AGENTS(2013 - B2048) Street address of principalplace of business: 5213 Cheyenne Court,Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address ofbusiness: 5213 Cheyenne Court, Weldon,CA93283. REGISTRANTS: Walter Urfer,5213 Cheyenne Court, Weldon, CA 93283and Claudia Urfer, 5213 Cheyenne Court,Weldon, CA 93283. Husband and Wife.Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in the res-idence address of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Claudia Urfer. This state-ment filed on 04/01/2013. Expires

04/01/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 26, May 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:STEW'S POOS (2013 - B2591) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 7320Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 37, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REG-ISTRANTS: Pam Stewart, 7320 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 andWally Stewart, 7320 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. MarriedCouple. Date the business commenced:01/01/2012. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Pam Stewart. This statement filed on04/25/2013. Expires 04/25/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: V. Zuniga. Published by theKern River Courier May 3, 10, 17 and 24,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ICEIT UP! (2013 - B2467) DBA #2: ICE ITUP! MOBILE (2013 - B2468) Street addressof principal place of business: 3509 HughesLane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailingaddress of business: 1217 Dorian Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT:Eric Grider, 1217 Dorian Drive, Bakersfield,CA 93304. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of the

rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Eric Grider. This statement filed on04/17/2013. Expires 04/17/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by theKern River Courier May 3, 10, 17 and 24,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:WEIRD FARM (2013 - B2622) DBA #2:WEB SERVICES ORGANIZATION (2013- B2623) DBA #3: JUST SMILE PHO-TOGRAPHY (2013 - B2624) Street addressof principal place of business: 20608 NeelyAvenue, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 20608 Neely Avenue,Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS:Lynda E. Postal, 20608 Neely Avenue,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Sarah J. Jacobs,20608 Neely Avenue, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Co-Partners. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires at theend of five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Lynda E. Postal.This statement filed on 04/26/2013. Expires04/26/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River Courier May 3,10, 17 and 24, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ASAFE POOL - CALIFORNIA ( 2013 -B2715) Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 9531 Langley Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 809Spirit Lake Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.REGISTRANTS: Lewis & LynnIncorporated, a California Corporation, 809Spirit Lake Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312and A Safe Pool - California, 9531 LangleyAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93312. Business isbeing conducted as E - UnincorporatedAssociation. Date the business commenced:05/13/2011. Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk, except,

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Wofford HeightsSites available in quiet Senior Park,with laundry facilities & fish house.Walk to lake. $250/mo incldswater/trash. Call Jody-760-376-3228_________________________________

RV spaces available in CampKernville. Located within walking dis-tance to downtown. Private Beach!Call for details (760) 376-2345_________________________________Shady Space available, partial fencedarea, $216.75/mo + utilities. (760) 223-0178

Multi-Family Garage Sale @ corner ofMcCray & Cougar in Squirrel Valley.Antiques, boat, furniture, jewelry, lots ofwonderful stuff. Fri, Sat, Sun-17th, 18th,19th. 7a-5p. Free ice tea & lemonade.

Hi-Ho MHP Semi-Annual Sale11901 Sierra Way, Kernville

Fri-Sat, 17th-18th, 8am-4pm, in clubhouse& carports. Furniture, yard & householditems. Also, lots of fishing stuff (Sp.41)___________________________________

Moving Sale - 5371 Quail Rd, Weldon,Call 760-299-3210 for info. and directions.Pellet stove, refrig., washer/dryer, somefurn., + misc.

Upright Whirlpool washer/dryer gas,water saver, like new, white, $250/obo,760-223-1741

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as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Jassen Froehlich. This statement filed on05/01/2013. Expires 05/01/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier May 10, 17, 24 and31, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:HEALTH SOLUTIONS ( 2013 - B2697)Street address of principal place of business:14611 Checkerbloom Drive, Bakersfield,CA 93314. Mailing address of business:14611 Checkerbloom Drive, Bakersfield,CA 93314. REGISTRANT: Renee Hieb,14611 Checkerbloom Drive, Bakersfield,CA 93314. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 04/27/2013. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Renee Hieb. This statement filed on04/30/2013. Expires 04/30/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by theKern River Courier May 10, 17, 24 and 31,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ARCHIE'S HARDWARE ( 2013 - B2753)Street address of principal place of business:11317 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA93238.Mailing address of business: 11317 KernvilleRoad, Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANT: Jill Sloan Thurman, 11317Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238.Individual. Date the business commenced:11/01/2003. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Jill Sloan Thurman. This statement filed on05/02/2013. Expires 05/02/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by theKern River Courier May 10, 17, 24 and 31,2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 13-2254 -

APN: 252-141-16YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEEDOF TRUST DATED 10-28-2009. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.On June 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm, AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., a CaliforniaCorporation as duly appointed Trustee underand pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded11-6-2009, as Inst. No. 0209165302 ofOfficial Records in the office of the CountyRecorder of Kern County, State ofCalifornia, Executed by Stephen Timm andJennifer Timm, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERFOR CASH (payable at time of sale in law-ful money of the United States) at: Outsidethe main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library,3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUSTBE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, titleand interest conveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in the property situ-

ated in said County and State described as:Parcel 25 of Record of Survey Tract 2085, inthe un-incorporated area, County of Kern,State of California, as per map recorded May2, 1958 in Book 7, Page 69 of Records ofSurveys, in the office of the County Recorderof said County. The street address and othercommon designation, if any, of the real prop-erty described above is purported to be:Vacant Land - directions may be obtained bywritten request within 10 days of the firstpublication of this notice from: AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., 43545 17th Street West,Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shown herein.Said Sale will be made, but without covenantor warranty, express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, with interestthereon, as provided in said note(s),advances, if any, under the terms of said Deedof Trust, fees, charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount of the unpaid bal-ance of the obligation secured by the proper-ty to be sold and reasonable estimated cost,expenses and advances at the time of the ini-tial publication of the Notice of Sale is$48,486.55. The beneficiary under said Deedof Trust heretofore executed and delivered tothe undersigned a written Declaration ofDefault and Demand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election to Sell. Theundersigned caused said Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is located.Date: May 8, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17thStreet W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534,661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee SaleOfficer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on this propertylien, you should understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.You will be bidding on a lien, not on the prop-erty itself. Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automatically entitle you tofree and clear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien being auc-tioned off may be a junior lien. If you are thehighest bidder at the auction, you are or maybe responsible for paying off all liens seniorto the lien being auctioned off, before you canreceive clear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the existence, pri-ority and size of outstanding liens that mayexist on this property by contacting the coun-ty recorder's office or a title insurance compa-ny, either of which may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consult either ofthese resources, you should be aware that thesame lender may hold more than one mort-gage or deed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on the notice of sale may bepostponed one or more times by the mort-gages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pur-suant to Section 2924g of the California CivilCode. The law requires that informationabout trustee sale postponements be madeavailable to you and to the public, as a cour-tesy to those not present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this property, youmay call 661-945-5525 using the file number13-2254. Information about postponementsthat are very short in duration or that occurclose to the scheduled sale may not immedi-ately be reflected in the telephone informa-tion or on the internet web site. The best wayto verify the postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. (Published by theKern River Courier April 12, 19 and 26, 2013)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 13-2253 -

APN: 252-141-15YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEEDOF TRUST DATED 10-28-2009. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.On June 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm, AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., a CaliforniaCorporation as duly appointed Trustee underand pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded11-6-2009, as Inst. No. 0209165304 ofOfficial Records in the office of the CountyRecorder of Kern County, State of California,Executed by Stephen Timm and JenniferTimm, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTIONTO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawful money ofthe United States) at: Outside the mainentrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADEPAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECON-VEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and inter-est conveyed to and now held by it under saidDeed of Trust in the property situated in saidCounty and State described as: Parcel 26 ofRecord of Survey Tract 2085, in the un-incor-porated area, County of Kern, State of

California, as per map recorded May 2, 1958in Book 7, Page 69 of Records of Surveys, inthe office of the County Recorder of saidCounty. The street address and other com-mon designation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be: VacantLand - directions may be obtained by writtenrequest within 10 days of the first publicationof this notice from: AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., 43545 17th Street West,Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shown herein.Said Sale will be made, but without covenantor warranty, express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, with interestthereon, as provided in said note(s),advances, if any, under the terms of saidDeed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses ofthe Trustee and of the trusts created by saidDeed of Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligation secured bythe property to be sold and reasonable esti-mated cost, expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication of the Notice ofSale is $52,360.76. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default and Demand for Sale,and a written Notice of Default and Electionto Sell. The undersigned caused said Noticeof Default and Election to Sell to be record-ed in the county where the real property islocated. Date: May 8, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17thStreet W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534,661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee SaleOfficer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on this propertylien, you should understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.You will be bidding on a lien, not on theproperty itself. Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does not automatically entitleyou to free and clear ownership of the prop-erty. You should also be aware that the lienbeing auctioned off may be a junior lien. Ifyou are the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying off allliens senior to the lien being auctioned off,before you can receive clear title to the prop-erty. You are encouraged to investigate theexistence, priority and size of outstandingliens that may exist on this property by con-tacting the county recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either of which maycharge you a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, you shouldbe aware that the same lender may hold morethan one mortgage or deed of trust on theproperty. NOTICE TO PROPERTYOWNER: The sale date shown on the noticeof sale may be postponed one or more timesby the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requires thatinformation about trustee sale postpone-ments be made available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those not present atthe sale. If you wish to learn whether yoursale date has been postponed, and, if applica-ble, the rescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call 661-945-5525using the file number 13-2253. Informationabout postponements that are very short induration or that occur close to the scheduledsale may not immediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify the postpone-ment information is to attend the scheduledsale. (Published by the Kern River CourierApril 12, 19 and 26, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:RMW MOBILITY SERVICE AND SALES(2013 - B2937) Street address of principalplace of business: 10905 Hand Court,Weldon, CA93283. Mailing address of busi-ness: 10905 Hand Court, Weldon, CA93283.REGISTRANT: Robert Weigel, 10905Hand Court, Weldon, CA 93283. Businessis being conducted as an Individual. Datethe business commenced: 08/23/2007.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in the res-idence address of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Robert Weigel. This state-ment filed on 05/14/2013. Expires05/14/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River Courier May17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2013.

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