Kern River Courier September 26, 2014

Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities

10

KE •

N

www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 11 No. 35

weekend

weather Friday high 81° Partly sunny

out’

Friday low 51° Clear Saturday high 73° Partly sunny Saturday low 50° Clear

The Fall Turkey Vulture Festival will be held this Saturday, September 27 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. close at the California Audubon Kern River Preserve.

Sunday high 78° Mostly sunny Sunday low 50° Clear Accuweather.com

Turkey vulture displaying a 6 foot wingspan soars with a kettle rising toward the morning sun.

Michael Batelaan Courier Buzz

Fall is here and the birds are moving from their summer breeding grounds in North America to the wintering grounds in Central and South America. As birds fly south they need places like the Kern River Preserve to rest and replenish on their way. One of the largest concentrations of migrating Turkey Vultures in North America comes down the Sierra Nevada and through the Kern Valley.

If we are lucky we may see “kettles” of hundreds of vultures swirling up into the morning sky

This year’s Great Kern County Fair opened its gates on Wednesday, Sept.17 and runs through this Sunday, Sept. 28 at the fairgrounds in Bakersfield.

■ Fair admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 12.

Carnival wristbands are $30.

There is always free admission for active and retired military. Just show your military ID throughout the 12 days of the Fair.

Seniors, age 55 and up, receive a $1 discount off the regular admission so admission is $9. Children age 5 and under are free. Children who have participated in Kern County’s Reading Round-Up qualify for a free Fair ticket.

■ Fair hours are Friday, Friday Sept.

26 from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. The Fine Arts, Harvest Hall, Community Exhibits and Hobbies close at 10 p.m. on all days of the Fair.

The Fair carnival is open Friday from 3 p.m. to closing and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to closing.

>

dining

around 9 am. This is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the Kern River Preserve Fall Turkey Vulture Festival.

■ 6 a.m.

Early Birding walk at Headquarters Many bird species can be found during the fall migration moving through the forest.

Migrating warblers, B l a c k - h e a d e d Grosbeaks, Western Tanagers and other species can be seen.

There are some great birds out there and we will have a knowledgeable guide to help you find them!

■ 7 to 10 a.m.

NatureAli Naturalist Alison

Sheehey from Sequoia Forest Keepers will share her great knowledge of wildlife at the preserve headquarters.

■ 7 a.m.

Wildlife Cameras ■ 8 a.m.

Binocular use for Beginning Birding ■ 9 a.m.

Trees of Sequoia National Forest ■ 7:30 a.m.

Bird Walk at Kern River Preserve Headquarters The nature trails at the Kern River Preserve are beautiful in the fall.

Take this walk with a knowledgeable guide to

See Festival, page 5

Kern River Community of

Wofford Heights addresses crime Michael Batelaan Courier 4-1-1

your neighbors and with the Sheriff.

Ashley Glover, Glover procrime prevention vided the specialist for the methods for Kern County securing your S h e r i f f ' s p ro p e r t y.

Department, Keep valuspoke this week ables out of to the Kern River plain view, Community of lock doors, Wofford Heights windows and general meeting. Glover gates, and She explained when away, how businesses are sub- making the home look as ject to property crimes lived in. She suggested and how they can deter the use of layered protecthem. Her goal was to tion/deterrents, such as prevent businesses and timers, TV or radio on, residents from being the signs/alarm systems, victim of future crimes. grade one deadbolts, the Glover gave some effective placement of surpointers including learn- veillance cameras, and ing to detect suspicious make sure the property is activity and communicat- well lit and addressed. ing that information with It is a good idea to have

See Fair, page 12 people

Out Inside

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Reed Tollefson Courier Sightings

>

lodging

>

FREE weekly

I • • V E R S A RY • • • • • • • •

‘Vulturing

Fair well weekend

>>>

E

RN

columns

RIVER CO

ER

R II V V E E R R

>

Y

events

• AR • •• • • •• • • • •

>

N

Friday, September 26, 2014

views

A • • • 10 t h • • • • • ••

K K E E R N N

>

•

announcements

• •• • • • •••

>

•

news

•

Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285

>

I UR

ourier C

your destination for all things

adventure

>

history

>

engraved your driver's license number, inventoried and photographed your property.

She also went over the basics of the Neighborhood Watch program.

Glover explained the difference between the use of the non-emergency 661-861-3110 and calling 911 and gave other important numbers such as the report desk, 661391-7471; the Kern Valley Substation, 760-549-2100; and Crime Prevention, 661-391-7559.

Glover provided the addresses to useful websites like kernsheriff.com for general Kern County Sheriff information and raidsonline.com a resource for looking up and tracking reported crimes occurring in your area.

nature

>

2 6 7 8 10

Vulture vocabulary Michael Batelaan Courier Info The Kern River Valley has the largest documented turkey vulture migration in the United States and Canada. Thousands of vultures pass through our valley each fall.

The turkey vulture and its migration make it one of the most fascinating birds in North America.

Although the following list may not be recommended reading while eating, it offers a little vulture-speak for those wishing to be more vulture literate.

■ Carcass - The dead body of an animal upon which the vulture feeds.

■ Defecate - Turkey vultures defecate on their legs and feet to cool them off. This urine contains strong acids from the vulture’s digestive system that kills any bacteria that may remain on the bird’s legs from standing in its meal. Vulture poop actually works as a sanitizer; the uric acid is so strong (because of the nature of their diets) that it kills bacteria.

■ Kettle - An upward spiral forma-

See Vocabulary, page 5

fun & games

>

Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob takes his dog recipes for a walk.

Harry Thal is still in his Medicare mode.

Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

kern river

water data: Wednesday 6 p.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 50,738 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 90 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 88 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

things you can do & use

>>>

Page 2 Kern River Courier

September

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 26, 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 m t

w

t

Calendar f

s

s m t

w

t

f

s

s

m

t

w

t

f

s

s

m

t

w

t

f

s

s

m

t

Courier

Courier K E R N R I

V

E

R

“It’s what the valley reads”

Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan

Pam Stewart

Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dan Schlensker

Jim Cox Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal

Photographers Michael Batelaan Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time without cause.

Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter.

Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors.

Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit and publish all submissions both in print and Internet online publications. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright © 2013. Reproduction in whole or in part of print and Internet online publications is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. Letters to the editor that are original, not previously published, pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper and Internet online publications are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the publisher. Letters should not exceed 250 words.

All submissions Advertising, editorial, letters, photography and the entire content of Kern River Courier publications are subject to publish both in print and Internet online publications.

Subscriptions The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $65 per year (52 issues) or 2 years (104 issues) for $120.

Mail is only received at the P.O. Box address.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Street address: 6392-B Wofford Blvd.

Wofford Heights (next to Wofford Heights Post Office) Phone: 760-376-2860 FAX: 760-376-2862 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or appointment.

Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2014 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

■ Rock & Blues Fest September 26 through 28 For more information call Frandy Park: 760376-6483.

■ Turkey Vulture Festival September 27 Join the fun at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon. See story on page 1.

■ National Public Lands Day September 27 Celebrate by participating in the Salmon Creek Falls trail maintenance at 9 a.m. There will be tree removal, brushing and tread work. Help maintain our local trails and get a free NPLD/Kern River Ranger District travel mug. Hosted by United Trail Maintainers of California and Stewards of the Sequoia. Call 661-972-9379 to learn more.

■ Free community barbecue September 27 Kern River Valley Revitalization will host a free community barbecue with music, food, booths and raffle prizes from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, to better acquaint the KRV community with KRVR. The barbecue will be held in the French Gulch Group Campground, 2600 Highway 155, and Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center.

Regular activities Fridays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, 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.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, 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. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, 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. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.

■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 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, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.

■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-3795552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., 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, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236.

■ 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.

■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.

■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground.

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.

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 of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 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, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location.

■ Ghost Town lantern light tour and ghost hunt, September 27 Come to the Ghost Town and look for ghosts from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish. The cost is $12 per person (all ages). And you can pay by cash the night of event or advance tickets by credit card. For questions or purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@verizon.net.

■ Prayer Breakfast October 2 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Peddler’s Faire October 3 and 4 There will be more than 60 vendors participating in this year’s annual Peddler’s Fair at the Faith Community gym, 20 W. Panorama Drive in Wofford Heights on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4. It will include a magic show, car wash, fashion show, Whitman Dancers and Houchin’s blood mobile. Food, music, crafts, health service information, hobbies, holiday gifts, raffles and more! Call Jeanette Rogers-Erickson at 760-417-2555 or Faith Community at 760-376-6719.

■ 2nd Annual Golf Tournament October 4 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2nd annual Golf Tournament at the Kern Valley Golf Course in Kernville, check in at 10 a.m. and tee off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Featuring golf, barbecue, refreshments, raffle, prizes and much more. To sponsor a cart or register to play, call 760-379-5236.

■ Flu shot clinic October 9 Your Kern Valley Healthcare District will hold its annual drive-thru flu shot clinic on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive through the Kern Valley Hospital parking lot and staff will assist you with receiving your flu shot, simply roll down your window and pull up your sleeve. The cost is $10.

Sorry no credit cards can be accepted. Your Kern Valley Healthcare District recommends everyone get their flu shot. For information contact Anna Leon at 760--3795257, ext. 24.

■ Kern Co. Veterans Stand Down October 9 All veterans are welcome to Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave. (near Sam Lynn Ball Park.)

For Veterans’ Court For transportation call 661-695-3626 or 888-805-2490.

■ St. Jude Fall Festival October 10 through 12 St. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights is having its 19th annual Fall Festival on Friday through Sunday, Oct. 10-12. All are welcome to attend at no admission charge from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be a large yard sale. There will be a food pantry with baked goods, locally produced honey , jams and jellies. Craft and religious items for sale inexpensively. Raffle tickets, silent auction, gift baskets and more. The kitchen and snack bar will be open offering food and soft drinks. All of this occurs at St. Jude Catholic Church at 86 Nellie Dent Drive in Wofford Heights. Call the Parish Office at 760-346-2416 for more information.

■ Annual Kick Back in Kernville car show, October 10 and 11 Pre-registration includes dash plaque, event plaque and Friday hot dog feed. ‘50s and ‘60s music all weekend. Call Kenny Rhodes at 909-754-5270 or go to rhodeshowproductions.com for more information.

■ A Magical Evening October 11 Join the Pregnancy Resource Center annual banquet, to be held at the Faith Community Church gymnasium at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Plans are shaping up for a real fun evening, and hope fully heart-felt donations!

There will be raffles, door prizes, a great dinner, and entertainment. Plan on attending this “Magical Evening.” Call 760-379-8893.

Friday, September 26, 2014 www.kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Courier Page 3

Letters

Things I have noticed...

Courier

An Ode to the Equinox Spring sort of escapes from Winter almost as if someone left a window open and then it flits around like a damn butterfly and you wonder if it will ever land and stay awhile. Summer, on the other hand, sneaks up on Spring like a wave explores further and further up the beach as the tide comes in and then drops back for another go at it. Then one day you realize that this is Summer.

Fall, in its own manner, slams in all at once and kicks Summer out the door without so much as a “Thank you, come again” and settles down like an uninvited friend who came to stay awhile. Slowly, the days get a little cooler and shorter and the leaves on some trees give a hint that we don’t really want to see. Next the leaves start to fall, although some of them are confused and seem to say, “I’ve paid for my ticket and I ain’t leaving until the fat lady sings.” And then one day it just snows and Winter puts “finis” to Fall like closing a book cover after finishing the last chapter.

And so it goes WFH Wofford Hights Editorial note: This is a reader response to our story, “Autumnal Equinox to arrive,” published in the September 19 Courier.

Announcements

Community

Got Drugs? National Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday, October 27 is the DEA's National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the site in the Kern River Valley is the Sheriff Substation at 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day continues in popularity demonstrating the American public's continued appreciation and need for the opportunity to discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen drawers.

Library group looks to befriend you Volunteers are needed!

The Friends of the Kern River Valley Library is a group of volunteers supporting the libraries through book and magazine sales, and various other activities.

The local Friends group is completely dependent on the time given by volunteers in various capacities and needs volunteers for the upcoming October 2014 used book sales.

They need volunteers who can perform various tasks associated with preparing for the book sale i.e. sorting books, lifting boxes and selling.

If you’re interested call 760-223-3449.

Forest Service announces winter hours The Kernville Ranger Station are resuming winter hours.

Winter business hours, for both the Lake Isabella and Kernville Ranger Stations, will now be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Blackrock Visitor Information Station will continue to remain open on the weekends until further notice.

Wood cutting permits will continue to be available at all three offices.

If you have any questions, contact the Lake Isabella Ranger Station at 760379-5646 or the Kernville Ranger Station at 760-376-3781.

Operation Christmas Child countdown begins Remember to put Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, 12:30 to 2 p.m. on your calendar for the Kern River Valley Operation Christmas Child Countdown Event at Faith Community (formerly Family Life Center).

Come and receive free shoeboxes and materials, plus information on valley-wide packing parties or for help in planning your own free packing party.

Also, if anyone wants to be part of the bigger picture of shoebox packing on a large scale, the West Coast Shoebox Processing Center will be accepting reservations for November/December.

Let Irene Martinsen know if your church or group would consider traveling to Southern California for an afternoon or evening of processing shoeboxes for shipment. Call Irene at 760-417-2279.

Winter wonderland Plans for The Kern River Valley Women's Club major annual fund raiser are well underway.

This year's Holiday Spectacular theme,"Winter Wonderland," will take place on Dec. 6th with doors opening at 4:30 at Mt. View Baptist Church in Isabella. Tickets can be purchased by calling Darlene Wolowiec at 818-5907175 or Laura Oreskovich at 760-376-1769.

Crackers!

Many times with deliberate poise, I would bite the head off a lion or eat the legs off a zebra, and I like, enjoy and thought of myself as the great white eat crackers. hunter.

All kinds of There was even a song that went: crackers.

“Animal crackers and cocoa to I’ve noticed drink, they are the finest of suppers that three I think.” I would hum a few bars of favorites come to that while eating several animals. mind. They are They come in a bag now and to saltine, Ritz and animal crackers. me the animals don’t show up as When it comes to my favorite, it well, and often you don’t know has to be the Nabisco saltine crackwhat kind of animal you are eating, er. It’s good with so many things. but they are good anyway and I still I like like them. them with The third tomato cracker that I like Animal crackers and cocoa to soup. You is a Ritz.

Supposdrink, they are the finest of suppers can eat the edly, these are the I think. cracker a Cadillac of cracksmall bite at - Middleworth ers and are best a time while eaten when you you slurp are dressed in your soup, or take the cracker and your best finery. In our house crumble it in your hand and drop it when we entertain, we often use in the soup. It’s really good that the Ritz Cracker as a base for differway, although the cracker does get ent kinds of hor d’oeuvres. a bit soggy. But that’s what makes Saltines and Ritz crackers taste it special. good with real butter, but animal Another use of the saltine, which crackers taste best eaten right from really bugs my wife, is to eat them the box. with Brisling sardines. I will admit So if you come to our house and that the sardine odor that wafts are here early enough for hor through the kitchen is a bit pund’oeuvres, be assured that you will gent, but oh so good! probably find on our table: saltines, Second on the list are animal Ritz and for the kiddies, an occacrackers. They used to come in a sional animal cracker. Drop in little red box that looked like a cirsome day and perhaps together we cus cage with wheels and had a litcan crunch a cracker or two. tle string on the top used for a handle. I used to open the box and try Wofford Heights resident Rod to figure out what kind of an aniMiddleworth is a retired security managmal or animals I was going to eat. er for Pacific Bell.

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

“”

Got Used Oil? Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is accepting closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter.

At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.

(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

Call 800.272.6330

Is there an Ad in the Cards low as for You? as$20.00 aweek

Water Well Pumps, Boosters, Filtration, Systems Water Storage & Solar Residential, Commercial, Sales, Service & Repair Prompt Response

760-379-4422

4571 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860

KV Yellow Cab

Kern River Rockin Blues Festival

TAXI

Be safe, call the

TAXI Local • Long Distance

Round-trip Flat Rate Special 1-760-376-CABS 2 2 2 7 Reservations Recommended

Sustainable Architecture

Energy Efficient Design, Materials and Systems • Solar • Strawbale • Adobe • ICF’s • SIP’s • • New Construction • Additions • Remodels • • Design-Build Service Available • Nancy Shebesta Architect License # C27215 760-549-0075 nancyshebesta@verizon.net

Antiques • Food • Crafts • Health Services Information • Over 75 Vendors Faith Community Gymnasium 20 West Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights

the illustrated bible

>

faith columnists

>

Page 4 Kern River Courier

Faith K E R N

R IV E R

Photo submitted

Common Good to do two performances Kern Valley’s own Common Good from Kern Valley Bible Church will present performances Friday and Saturday. Common Good started out and still serves as the Kern Valley Bible Church’s worship band but now are starting to launch out bringing their contemporary praise style other places. They all love music and they all love the Lord.

■ Kern Valley Bible Church Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.

■ Gospel Day at the Fair on the Frontier Stage is Saturday, Sept. 27 and will feature free entertainment throughout the day, beginning at noon and continuing into the late evening. Common Good will perform at 1 p.m.

Obituary

Courier

Pamela Ray LeAblemann June 21, 1950 - September 16, 2014 Pamela Ray LeAblemann was taken by our Lord on September 16, 2014. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones and close family friends.

Pamela fought hard and was positive throughout her battle with cancer. Born June 21, 1950 in Vancouver Washington to Raythea and Lawrence Mann, also of Washington. Her siblings include Leland Anderson and wife Diane of Washington, and Jerry Herman of Oregon.

Pamela is survived by daughter Laura Lovell and her husband Tim Lovell; her grandchildren Mike Lovell and wife Julie Lovell; and Melanie Piner her husband, Brandon Piner. Pamela’s great grand children were the pride of her life and include Samantha, Robert and Harrison Lovell; and Jocelyn and Madelyn Piner. She is living on through her true love, Terry Snow, and step-son Bryce Snow.

A 1968 graduate of Battle Ground High, WA; Pamela moved on to receive her BA in Business Administration. Well known in the Kern River Valley mostly for her little store, Beyond Juice, her involvement in the valley also included being an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, KRV Exchange Club, and an avid supporter of the local fishing derby, a KRV Valley Fest participant and a lead coordinator for the KRV Christmas Parade.

Those who knew Pam will never forget her beautiful smile and loud bubbly laugh. She was willing to help any stranger no matter what their history or background. She saw people for who they were, and not what they appeared to be, often talking and befriending strangers in need. Her open arms and endless heart will be remembered always and forever. Pamela may you finally be at peace, we love you.

There will be a memorial for Pamela LeAblemann open to the public on September 26, 2014. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3801 Golden Spur in Lake Isabella at 3 p.m.

Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.

HEALTH INSURANCE We represent most major California insurance companies Since 1982

Harry P. Thal Insurance Agency 760-376-2100 HarryThal@aol.com www.harrythal.com

Sierra Valley Mortuary Now Now offering offering cremations cremations for for

5108 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2628 FD-2004

Ads to fit any size budget

from $5.50 aweek

CA Lic.0621106 “Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860

faith directory

>>>

Friday, September 26, 2014

Message of faith

Welcome to fall Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist It happened very quietly. In its apparent annual migration North and South, on about the 21st of September the sun passed directly over the Schlensker Equator making the daytime and nighttime hours equal.

Hence, the Autumnal Equinox and the beginning of Fall. In the so-called highsun-season (summer) the days were longer than the nights. Now, in the commencing low-sun-season (winter) the nights will be longer than the days until about March 21.

That phenomenon parallels the brighter, happier times in our lives, which alternate with the darker, less joy-filled periods. The psalmist understood that cycle when he wrote, "Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5). And that's even more certain than the sun continuing its annual journey in the coming year!

This time of year brings about the most rapid change in day length.

During the Equinoxes, we experience the biggest loss or gain of daylight or nighttime minutes from one day to the next, losing several minutes of daylight every 24 hours!

Change is one of the most challenging issues in our lives. It's been said that change is the only thing you can really count on. But we

humans like security. We need to be able to trust in something. We need stability in our lives. Some would argue that the laws of nature are the changeless thing in the world. Even beyond that stability, though, is the God of Nature, the Creator of Nature. God said of himself, "I the LORD do not change" (Malachi 3:6).

The writer to the Hebrews asserts, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). God is the only entity, Who is totally and completely dependable! And He has even suspended or superseded the Laws of Nature from time to time! Therefore, His promises are sure!

That's an important fact, because it was after another Fall - the one in the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve rebelled against, and disobeyed their Creator - that God made His promise that He, Himself, would solve mankind's problem with sin, and He would restore their broken relationship with Him. He did that about 4000 years later when He enfleshed Himself in the person of Jesus, the Christ, and, through His suffering and death on the cross, paid - on mankind's behalf the penalty price for all their rebelliousness. So even as Fall will eventually give way to the return of the sun, the Fall has given way to the coming of the Son (of God), Who has brought to all who believe eternal spring.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella. This is a classic that originally ran October 2013.

Valley places of worship Kernville

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella/Bodfish

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa

$595.00

>

www.kernrivercourier.com

Oh my goodness Kern Valley Bible Church’s worship band, Common Good is branching out this week to the Kern Valley Fair.

Pictured right to left are Randy Freeland, Francine Stirling, Debbie Fieber, Randy Fieber, Patti Marotta, Matt Freeman, Van Wingerden and Frank Marotta.

images of faith

■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ His Final Harvest 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 p.m.

760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482

■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 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 Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100.

■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m.

760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964

camping

>

hiking

>

fishing

Adventure >

K E R N

R I V E R

the great outdoors

Friday, September 26, 2014 www.kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Preserve.

We have T-shirts with beautiful bird art work

by John Schmitt and visit the river forest and other artist in many to see a wide variety of sizes. birds and if we are ■ 10 a.m. to noon lucky migrating Turkey Children’s Activities Vultures.

There will be Junior ■ 8:30 a.m.

Biologist activities for Nature children, this is a great Presentations way to learn about our

by Kern River Preserve's wildlife and Valley our conservation misEnvironmental sion.

Kids can do Magnet School nature art, dissect owl Local students will pellets (yuck), learn have demonstrations to bird identification and show kids and their make bird feeders. adults about nature.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier ■ Live Music Buy a treat from their These local bands bake sale and help sup- Bird on a wire- This turkey vulture is warming up in prepara- provide lovely acoustic port this great group. tion for the long day’s migration music for the enjoy■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. flight. ment of our guests: 11 Information Booth to 11:45a.m., Out of the Staff and volunteers Blue; 11:45 a.m. to will keep you informed about this event and the Kern River 12:15 p.m. OMG! Band.

Preserve. Stop in and buy a t-shirt or ■ noon to 1 p.m. learn how to become a supporter of the Picnic Lunch

Festival,

Continued from page 1

Vocabulary, Continued from page 1 tion of vultures riding the warm thermal air to gain altitude is called a “kettle” because it gives the appearance of a boiling pot of water.

■ Road kill - Flattened fauna resulting from contact with a motor vehicle. The turkey vulture is known as one of nature’s street sweepers.

■ Regurgitate - A disturbed turkey vulture has been known to throw up on whoever is bothering it.

■ Solar wings/Horaltic pose - The stance is believed to serve multiple functions: drying the wings, warming the body to increase body temperature in preparation for flight after cool nights and baking off bacteria.

■ Thermal - Warm air updraft that the vulture rides to gain a gliding altitude.

The turkey vulture has been recorded soaring as high as 10,000 feet.

■ Turkey vulture - Cathartes aura which means “cleansing breeze” in Latin, has a blackish 26- to 36-inch body and a 6-foot wing span with pale

white under flight feathers. In spite of the vulture’s size, it may weigh only three pounds. The naked red head of the adult turkey vulture resembles those of turkeys, hence their name.

Juveniles have a large black head.

■ Turkey vulture watch - The turkey vulture watch or count, records one of two largest documented vulture movements north of Mexico.

■ Vultures - Carthartids - vary in size from 24 to 26 inches in body length.

Their plumage is usually brownishblack with paler color on the under surface of long broad wings. The head and neck are usually bare and can be gray, black or red.

■ Vulture drop-in - The evening arrival of the turkey vulture preparing to roost for the night.

■ Vulture lift-off - Turkey vultures swarming around in the early morning hours preparing for the day's travel.

■ Wake/venue - Where ever a group of vultures have gathered together to roost or feed.

A freely distributed Reader’s Newspaper for California’s Inland Passage P.O. Box 1532 • Ridgecrest, CA • 661.475.2764

Kernville Carriage Co.

• Advertising • Weddings • Events Banner sponsors: Cheryl's Diner Click Realty Frandy Park Kern River Courier

Supporting sponsors: Big Blue Bear Kellee Scott Insurance Kernville Automotive Riverside One Stop

Sierra Gateway Markets The Cracked Egg The Mother Lode The Pizza Barn

“Serving the Kern River Valley” Mike Woodward

kernvillecarriageco.com

310-480-4252

lonestar@kernvalley.com

>>>

Kern River Courier Page 5

Sit in the shade and enjoy the Preserve and music while having a leisurely lunch. Bring your lunch and a cool drink.

■ 3 p.m. to close Kern River Valley Environmental Magnet School, Desert Mountain Resource Conservation and Development District, California State Parks Elk Reserve, U.S. Forest Service, Facility for Animal Care and Treatment, Sequoia Forest Keepers and Friends of the Condor, Wild &

Free, Kerncrest Audubon, Kern Audubon and others will have displays.

■ Directions All events are at Kern River Preserve, 18747 Highway 178 in Weldon. For directions and general information on Audubon’s Kern River Preserve, visit the webpage at http://kern.audubon.org.

■ Questios E-mail rtollefson@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531.

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

9-1-1

Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire Stations

■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella 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 information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

celebrity extra

Page 6 Kern River Courier

>

Entertainment K E R N

R I V E R

recipes for

dummies

>

couch theater

>>>

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 26, 2014

CLOSING SALE! Most Items Greatly Reduced Starting October 1st Open Daily Monday thru Sunday 9am to 5pm

Antiques, Collectibles Gifts and Books Proprietors Judi & John Dodd 16 Tobias, Kernville (located at Circle Park)

760-376-3384

Kern Valley Healthcare District is pleased to sponsor FREE MediYoga sessions for the community The Kern Valley Healthcare District (KVHD) is pleased to announce that we have a signed contract with Helen Lynch, Educational Director for MediYoga USA, sponsoring, FREE MediYoga sessions for the community. The low-impact yoga sessions will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 am at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Helen is a certified x-ray Technician/Nurse Practitioner specializing in cardiovascular intervention and resides in Bodfish with husband and business partner, George Lynch. They work together to offer similar workshops, as well as instructional courses, throughout California and elsewhere in the U.S. The KVHD agrees with Helen as to the importance of why this free series should be offered starting "I have realized the importance of treating the root cause of heart disease, not only the symptoms, helping patients to find simple tools so they can help themselves. Personally, MediYoga brought me the holistic knowledge on how to treat the hole human being: body, mind and soul."

MediYoga as its been shaped and developed at The Institute for Medical Yoga (MYI) in Stockholm Sweden, is a therapeutic form of yoga based on the classic Kundalini Yoga. Exercises combined with basic aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, performed slowly and in a controlled manner and are designed to develop physical flexibility, create mental relaxation and provide enlightenment.

For more information on Health Benefits from MediYoga go to: http://en.mediyoga.com/forskning/swedish-research/ or mediyoga.se

Couch Theater

A game worth playing Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Edge of Tomorrow” (PG-13) - Tom Cruise gets ripped apart by space aliens and resurrected over and over again until he gets it right.

In this unfortunate futuristic setting, a powerful alien army is spreading over Earth. Cruise plays a military officer who’s more of a spokesman than a rifleman -- until he mouths off and gets sent to the front line. He doesn’t last long in combat, but whenever he dies, he just wakes up at the beginning of the day. Using his Groundhog Day power, Cruise does a little better each time.

The whole time, I wished I was the one with the video-game controller, and not watching somebody else play. The upside is that the movie looks like a game worth playing. The core gimmick of the movie is used to good effect, generating a rhythm of intense action.

“A Million Ways to Die in the West” (R) -- This Western parody shows that people didn’t need epic gunfights and wild horse chases to die spectacularly in the Wild West, there were plenty of awful ways to die a humiliating and mundane death. Seth McFarlane, the creator of TV’s “Family Guy” and the raunchy buddy-comedy “Ted,” wrote, directed and stars in this rambling spoof. An A-list cast fills in the township where lowbrow jokes blow around like tumble-

Tom Cruise in “Edge of Tomorrow” weed.

Like much of MacFarlane’s work, the humor gives you a clear idea that a smart guy is writing the dumbest and grossest jokes he can get away with. While not every joke is a winner, the movie makes up in volume. However, the rapid-fire raunchy humor can wear on some audiences.

“Obvious Child” (R) -- Donna (Jenny Slate) tells her embarrassingly personal Ajokes in a tight standup club with a little audience. She’s honest and awkward and refreshingly funny. However, her jokes about her relationship finally push her boyfriend to dump her, triggering a downward swing for Donna.

In a subsequent one-night stand, Donna and her partner are both too drunk to figure out a condom. Later, when Donna realizes she’s pregnant, the all too sweet-as-pie guy from her one-night stand starts to court her. This is the first starring role for Slate, who had a short stint on “Saturday Night Live,” and she shows an astounding talent for balancing the heavy with the light. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Soften tortillas for 45 seconds in microwave.

Place one slice of cheese, one hot dog and one heaping tablespoon of chili on side of a tortilla nearest you.

Roll away from you approximately 2/3 the width of the tortilla. Fold the ends in and roll the rest of the way.

Fry in enough oil to cover 1/2 of the burrito. Fry, flap side down, first to avoid burrito opening up. Fry on both sides until golden brown.

Bodfish Bob’s Kraut Dog Casserole Bodfish Bob’s Texas Dogs 1 large bag Fritos 1 can tomato soup 1 (14 oz.) can ranch style beans 1 pkg. hot dogs, chopped 1 to 2 tsp chili powder 1/2 cup cheddar cheese Sprinkle Fritos in bottom of casserole dish. Pour beans, soup, chili powder and hot dogs over Fritos.

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Top with cheese the last 5 minutes.

Bodfish Bob’s Burrito Dogs 10 burrito size flour tortillas 10 hot dogs 1 can chili (no beans) 10 slices cheese Oil for frying

1 (16 oz.) can sauerkraut 1 pkg. hot dogs, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup margarine 1 can mushroom soup 1 cup mayonnaise 4 cups potatoes - cooked, diced and drained 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 cup bread crumbs Sauté onions in margarine.

Rinse sauerkraut (for milder taste) and drain.

Combine soup, mayonnaise, potatoes, hot dogs and sauerkraut. Put into a casserole and sprinkle with 1/4 cup melted margarine, bread crumbs and paprika.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350° or until bubbly.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

education

>

financial

>

health

>

Well Being

Friday, September 26, 2014 www.kernrivercourier.com

Rowe recognized with Vision Award Sierra Business Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Sierra Vision Awards.

"Vision Awards recipients are recognized for their major contributions to the realization of community vitality, environmental quality and economic prosperity in the Sierra Nevada," explains Steve Frisch, president.

The 2014 Winners include: Mayumi Elegado, publisher of Moonshine Ink, whose ongoing editorial balance and expertise have fostered a successful local paper; Richard Rowe, president of Kern River Valley Revitalization, who has embodied exemplary leadership in the Kern River Valley by policy and decision makers; Scott Paris, owner of Rowe the High Hand Nursery and Café in Loomis, who has created a successful brand and destination hot spot and environmentally responsible business; Tim Beals, Sierra County planning director, who has devoted over 40 years of his life to the promotion, and protection of Sierra County.

The Vision Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Oct. 9 at Granlibakken Conference Center and Lodge in Tahoe City.

Health Insurance Matters

Medicare mode Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist If you are, or know any senior on Medicare, copy this article to them.

Without a change, they will be financially hurting in 2015 when they go Thal to the pharmacy!

More information is coming out. If a person is on a “Stand Alone” Medicare Part D plan, and they do not change to a more affordable plan, 70 percent will see a premium increase. Worse than that increase is that I expect most people will find their costs at the drug counter increasing as well.

Personally, the plan I have was costing me $0 to fill each of my generic prescriptions in 2014.

That will change to $8 per prescription. I will be researching other options for myself as well as clients and friends. I have created a special form to do this research, and I invite readers to take advantage of this free service. Just call Pat in my office and request a blue card if you have a stand-alone prescription plan, or a green card if your prescriptions are offered through an HMO plan.

There will be fewer plans to choose from in 2015 with premiums less than $25 -- only four in California: Humana Walmart Rx ($15.70), with a $320 deductible before coverage begins and the SilverScript Choice plan for $22.20 per month with a $0 deductible.

Others are Aetna Medicare Rx Saver ($23.20) with a $275

deductible and United America Essentials ($23.70) with a $230 deductible. This is only 13 percent of plans available. California has lost four plans from 2014.

Of the 31 plans for California, 23 plans are not providing any benefit for coverage in the gap (a.k.a. having some coverage in the gap, premiums will begin at $58.50 per month with most starting at more than $70 per month.

Social Security has a program for people with a low income.

Those on Medi-Cal are enrolled automatically, and others can apply to the “Extra Help” program, which significantly lowers monthly premiums, often to $0 as well as reduced pharmacy copays.

There will be nine plans to choose from. The government will automatically assign you to a plan if you do not enroll on your own. I recommend using our research service, to determine if all your medications will be covered by any given plan. This plan also eliminates the plan’s deductible, if any and also eliminates the coverage gap/donut hole.

Next week I will review the dreaded “Donut Hole” and how this will change from the current year.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760376-2100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal. com.

St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-223-0348 Tom Hunt, Pastor

K ERN

RIVER

real estate

>

for life

>>>

Kern River Courier Page 7

crosswords

>

puzzles

>

Page 8 Kern River Courier

Fun&Games K E R N

R I V E R

comics

>

horoscope

>

Puzzles Answers

”

Any fool can make a rule.

- Hennry David Thoreau (1817-1962)

760.376.2860

Logos Trademarks Artwork Graphics Design Flyers Advertising Marketing Stationery Brochures Business Cards Evelopes Forms Menus Packaging Rubber Stamps Fax, Copy & Print

Copy&Print 6392.B Wofford Blvd.

Wofford Heights ph.760.376.2860 fx.760.376.2862

>>>

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 26, 2014

Courier chuckle of the week:

“

trivia

Bottom of page 9

Sports Quiz

By Chris Richcreek 1. Name three of the four major-league teams that Jim Fregosi managed.

2. Who had a bigger gap between career strikeouts and career hits: Jose Canseco, Dave Kingman or Jim Thome?

3. In 2013, Northern Illinois’ Jordan Lynch set an NCAA record for a quarterback with 316 rushing yards in a game. Who had held the mark?

4. Three people have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach and a player. Name two of them.

5. In 2012-13, Martin St. Louis became the oldest scoring leader for a season in NHL history (37 years old). Who had been the oldest?

6. Landon Donovan set a Major League Soccer record in 2014 for most career goals. Who had held the mark?

© 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

King Crossword

from pages 8 & 9

© 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Go Figure

Puzzle Solutions

Super Crossword

ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) An upcoming trip could create some problems with your schedule unless you tie up as many loose ends as possible before you head out the door. Ask a friend or colleague to help you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Being eager to start a new project is fine. However, moving ahead without knowing what actually will be expected of you could cause a problem down the line. Ask some questions.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting through some recent challenges in good shape might give you a false sense of security. Don’t relax your guard. You need to be prepared for what else could happen.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still advised, even though you think you’re as prepared as you need to be. Keep in mind that change is in your aspect, and you should expect the unexpected.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The gift of persuasion helps you get your points across, even to some of your most negative naysayers. An old friend might seek you out for some advice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Being sure of your convictions is fine. But leave some room for dissenting opinions. You might learn something that could help you avoid a possible problem later on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Getting good legal advice on what your rights actually are is the first step toward resolving that pesky problem so that it doesn’t re-emerge at a later date. Good luck.

SCORPIO (Oct.23 to Nov. 21) Longtime relationships work well this week, whether they’re personal or professional. It’s also a good time to invite new friends and colleagues into your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a good week to do the research that will help you uncover those irrefutable facts that can back you up on your new venture when you most need it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Change is an important factor in your aspect this week and could affect something you might have thought was immune to any sort of adjustment or “alteration.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Being asked to share someone's deeply personal confidence might be flattering, but accepting could be unwise. Decline gracefully but firmly.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) As wise as you are, you could still be misled by someone who seems to be sincere but might not be. Take more time to assess the situation before making any commitments.

Sudoku

Salome’s Stars

Kern River Courier Page 9

1. Angels, White Sox, Phillies and Blue Jays. 2. Kingman had 241 more strikeouts than hits, topping Thome (220) and Canseco (65). 3.

Northern Illinois QB Stacey Robinson, with 308 yards in a game in 1990. Later in 2013, Lynch ran for 321 yards in a game to set a new mark. 4. Bill Sharman, Lenny Wilkens and John Wooden. 5. Bill Cook of the New York Rangers was 36 when he won the scoring title in the 1932-33 season. 6. Jeff Cunningham, with 134

Friday, September 26, 2014 www.kernrivercourier.com

for sale

>

There’s no better place than the The alley Kern V

riginal!

O

004 ince 2

S

Courier

Marketplace

wanted to buy

>

services

>

KE RN

RI V E R

Page 10 Kern River Courier

Lake Isabella Precision Tax

Call:760-376-2860 to buy, sell & trade

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 26, 2014

Services LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers.

New Sales & Repairs. Will pick up all old small and large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. @ no charge.

(760) 417-2806 ___________________________

Shop the Kern River Valley

Dog & Cat Grooming 25 years experience Reasonable Rates Your place or mine Susie’s Grooming 760-378-2148

Spaces for Rent

Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd.

Barry Bye

White’s

@WEB

Lake Isabella Mon-Sat 8-4 Archies, Kernville Thur 8-4 Kern Christian Church Southlake Fri 8-4

760-379-1300

Cleaning Service

760-376-1765 whites-cleaning.com

760-379-4142

Eric W Hansen

760-379-6344 Lic. #714180 760-382-8038

Give your home’s exterior or interior a lift w/a new beautiful look. 23 yrs. professional exp.

Valley references & prices.

Free estimates - 760-417-1192 _________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair

Mark Armstrong/Owner-Operator

760-376-1214 / Fax-760-376-1214 e-mail: marksmobilecomputer repair@gmail.com ___________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ___________________________ Upholstery Repairs Clothing Alterations Bodfish (559) 936-1123 ___________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling & tree trimming Call Chris 760-379-4326 •• 760-417-1824 ___________________________

KV Yellow Cab TAXI

Safe, Reliable, Affordable Local • Long Distance

1-760-376-CABS 2

2

2

7

Camp Kernville - MH for sale Sp. #4-1959 Flamingo, 1bd/1ba, lg. patio, new a/c, water heater & carpet, $7,500.

760-376-2345 24 Sirretta St., Kernville ____________________________ Need Nothing-Move in Ready 2bd/2ba dbl wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ Park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. Starting @ $15,000.

(760) 964-2514 ___________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hours Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ 2,000 Rialta Winnebago VW w/ only 35K miles, xlnt condition, best offer. For details call 760-835-7577 ___________________________ 30’ 1994 Coronado motorhome Excellent condition - newly refurbished - must see!

Solar, 36,000 mi, $10,000 obo (760) 835-7577

Help Wanted I Started My Own Business in 2006 For $12 Total Just Copy Me Complete Details At.....

JerkyTim.JerkyDirect.com

NEED PRAYER? CALL 760-417-6161 KRV PRAYER ROOMS

Wanted to Buy I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hours Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ Q: Why did the ants dance on the jam jar?

A: The lid says “Twist to Open”

5300 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella

760-379-8578

Personal Care, Housekeeping, Errands Local, Registered & Fingerprinted w/State of California CPR Certified

Cheryl’s Diner

Sherry Wakeman 760-223-2512 swakemanx2@yahoo.com

Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville

760-376-6131

FEED BARN GROOMING

For Rent/Lease

Dianne Storm Owner

Kernville - Hi-Ho Senior MHP 11910 Sierra Way, 2-2bd/2ba & 1-2bd/1ba apts, $470/mo + dep & utilities, no pets 760-3762671 ___________________________ Wofford Heights-2007-3bd/2ba home w/open floor plan, laundry rm. w/w&d, lg kit. w/ appliances, firepl, lg. covered deck & fenced yard, central AC/heat, RV access with hook-ups, no pets, $1,000/mo + deposit (818) 825-9261 ___________________________ Onyx - 2bd/1ba triplex available now, completely remodeled, new appliances, fenced yd., no smoking/pets, trsh & wtr pd, $600/mo. Must have excellent references! 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba avail. immed. near the boulevard, oversized garage, lots of storage, super clean, $800/mo. 760-3762436 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2/bd, 1/ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $507/mo.

Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd, 2ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $707/mo.

Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kernville - 1bd/1ba in a 4-plex, $500/mo, requires 1st, last & $500 refundable deposit. Call (760) 3763024 for application. ____________________________ Mt. Mesa -For rent or sale-1bd/1ba 30’ trailer w/shower, tub & closed in yard, pets ok. Call for details.

(760) 223-3260 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - 305 Bristlecone 3bd/2ba MH with large enclosed porch. Newly painted inside & out. $750/mo. (760) 376- 6962 ____________________________ Charming 2bd/1.5ba cabin w/view.

All elec. + wood stove, evap. cooler, w/d & kitchen appliances included, 2 car carport, private water system. Non-smoking, $800/ mo + utilities & $150 cleaning deposit. References. Avail. 10/1.

Call (760) 376-6842

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning RV's ■ Area Rugs ■ Carpet Sales ■ Installation ■ Repairs ■ Restretch ■ Residential ■ Commercial ■

Serving Kern Valley 43 Yrs Experience

760

Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

760-379-4311

D Towing & B Licensed & Insured

379-1101 24hr/Emergency Free Estimates

•M

“We Travel to Your Location” •Repairs •Upgrades •Tuneups •Networking •Troubleshooting

Mobile/Motor Homes For Sale

Oil Changes while you wait!

Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair

Helping Hands In Home Support Services and Senior Care Provider

pyHouse.v p hera T y

om b.c we

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 •• 310-533-0584 ___________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings “Lowest Rates in the KRV” (760) 417-9797 (760) 378-2097 ___________________________

South Fork Transmission

ed

•

Stan’s Painting & Restoration

Office: 760-379-6259 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware

i ca

PO Box 657 Lake Isabella, CA 93240

760-379-6135 Tom Mara Owner-Operator

ag

e

760-376-8784 __________________________

Commercial & Residential Acoustic ■ Custom Texturing Painting & More Senior Discounts

Iron Mountain Electric

www.M

PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD

C9-C2-HIC

■ ■ ■ ■

__________________________ Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Sr. Park w/laundry facilities, fish house. Walk to lake. $278/mo includes water and trash. Also have 1 MH for sale. Very reasonable Call (760) 549-9260 ___________________________ RV spaces with private beach.

Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown. $299/mo.

760-376-2345 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - large, large space in 55+ MH Park. Only 1 available. $357/mo., includes trash.

Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

Lic.#774936

Est. 1987

• Commercial • Residential • Windows Reliable Service & References

Recycling

Chuck Barbee - Still & Video

>>>

find it all here in the Marketplace

l & Spa M as s

New Location!

12604 Mt Mesa Rd. Suite #1 Inside Mt Mesa Post Office Building Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12 to 5pm

If you are reading this ad 1,000’s of others are too!

$10 Chair Massage

Promote your business with a Marketplace Display Ad

760-812-7191

Call (760) 376-2860

(Get 5 Extra Minutes with this ad)

Place your Marketplace ad in 3 easy steps: 5 lines = $5.50 (Each line equals 27 spaces or characters approx)

Add a line $1.00ea.

Photos add $5.00ea.

Frame add $1.00 Number of weeks ad is to run______ X your ad total = $__________ Amount due.

Write out your message and please be neat. Ads start at 5 lines for $5.50 then only $1.00 for each additional line.

Add $5.50 and $1.00 for each additional line. Multiply that total by the number of weeks you wish your ad to run. Payment must be with your order.

Payment can be made by credit card or make a check, money order payable to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, Ca 93285-1145

1.

2.

3.

6392 B Wofford Blvd.

Wofford Heights, Ca 93285 Mail or deliver to above address.

Ad must reach us by Tuesday 12 noon of the week it is to run.

Each line equals 27 spaces or characters. Actual length of published ad may vary depending on combination of letters, spaces and words. Please read your ad as soon as it is published. If you do find an error, notify us immediately. The Kern River Courier will take responsibility for only one incorrect insertion and will not be responsible for more than the cost of one insertion. No further liability shall apply. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to reject any ad and may edit ads as needed.

Payment is required prior to run. Phone orders are accepted with credit card only. 760-376-2860

Friday, September 26, 2014 www.kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Courier Page 11

Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MUDAWG CONSULTING (2014 B4686) Street address of principal place of business: 5119 Kickapoo Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 5119 Kickapoo Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Nathan Albert Rodriguez, 5119 Kickapoo Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Nathan Albert Rodriguez. This statement filed on 08/26/2014. Expires 08/26/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ONE SPADE YOUTH PACKERS (2014 - B4732) Street address of principal place of business: 15729 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 15729 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: California Recreation Foundation, 15729 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014.

Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Chuck Richards, Director. This statement filed on 08/28/2014. Expires 08/28/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MONKEY HEADS, LLC (2014 B4408) Street address of principal place of business: 915 Aleah Lane, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Mailing address of business: 915 Aleah Lane, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

REGISTRANT: Monkey Heads, LLC, 915 Aleah Lane, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Danielle R. Evansic, Manager. This statement filed on 08/08/2014. Expires 08/08/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M.

Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RICHARD GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION (2014 - B4798) Street address of principal place of business: 4571 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit 17, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 2359, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

REGISTRANT: Richard Gonzalez, 1601 Oldfield Road, Bodfish, CA 93205.

Date the business commenced: 10/08/2004. Business is being conducted as an Individual.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Danielle R. Evansic, Manager. This statement filed on 09/03/2014.

Expires 09/03/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 14-2288 APN: 252-360-45 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-152006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 03-15-2006, as Inst. No. 0206061910 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Jasmin Del Rosario, an Unmarried Woman as 50% interest, and German Estrella, an Unmarried Man as 50% interest, as tenants in common, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 9556, in the County of Kern, State of California, as per map filed in Book 43, Pages 83 and 84, of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $46,953.52. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Date: September 10, 2014.

Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 14-2288. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site.

The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 19, 26 and October 3, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BARRY'S DRYWALL (2014 - B4908) Street address of principal place of business: 6200 Maple Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 6200 Maple Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Barry Alan Bye, 6200 Maple Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Date the business commenced: 7/1/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Barry Alan Bye. This statement filed on 09/10/2014.

Expires 09/10/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier September 19, 26, October 3 and 10, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BLACKSHEEP TACTICAL LLC (2014 - B4817) Street address of principal place of business: 608 Rio Bravo St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

Mailing address of business: 608 Rio Bravo St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REGISTRANT: Blacksheep Tactical LLC, 608 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 6/30/2014.

Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the

Got Advertising? from as low as $5.50 aweek

“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860

end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ruben R. Luevano, Jr., Manager.

This statement filed on 09/04/2014.

Expires 09/04/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 19, 26, October 3 and 10, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ADVANTAGE REAL ESTATE (2014 - B5064), DBA#2: ADVANTAGE REAL ESTATE GROUP, THE (2014 - B5065), DBA#3: ADVANTAGE REALTY (2014 - B5066), DBA#4: ADVANTAGE REAL ESTATE GROUP (2014 - B5067), Street address of principal place of business: 107 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Mailing address of business: 19641 Jacks Hill Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Sara E. Lawrence, 19641 Jacks Hill Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions

Code). Signed: Sara E. Lawrence.

This statement filed on 09/17/2014.

Expires 09/17/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Guerrero.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GENTLE TIMES ART (2014 B4960), Street address of principal place of business: 288 Walker Drive, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1186, Kernville, CA 93238.

REGISTRANT: Cecil Jeanette Rogers Erickson, 288 Walker Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Cecil Jeanette Rogers Erickson. This statement filed on 09/11/2014.

Expires 09/11/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier September 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FAY CREEK WELL WATER SYSTEM (2014 - B5017), Street address of principal place of business: 9617 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1005, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Ellen Schafhauser, 9617 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283. Date the business commenced: 01/21/2010.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section

17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ellen Schafhauser. This statement filed on 09/16/2014. Expires 09/16/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2014.

Fictitious Businesss Names Businesss Name Abandonments Application to sell Alcoholic Beverages Notice of Public Hearings

Place your legal notices with us!

Courier K E R N R I V

E R

“Advertise where it counts”

Page 12 Kern River Courier

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 26 2014

Got fair tickets? -

Open to the Public

Kern Valley FFA and 4-H have many interesting exhibits at the Kern County Fair such as Emma Lane’s FFA dairy entry. Don’t miss your chance to see them.

The Fair closes on Sunday September 28.

Come to the Biggest Building at 1724 California Ave Bakersfied for the Biggest Savings!

Quality Brand Flooring Guaranteed to be the Lowest Pricing!

Choose from ■ Shaw ■ Mohawk ■ Berber ■ Heavy Cut ■ Remnants ■ Short Rolls ■ Full Rolls ■ & Much More!

Edis on W ay

Fair, Continued from page 1 Special Days

Serving the Kern Valley with Same Day Service “Our lower overhead only means greater savings for you Kern Valley” *At Western Wholesale Carpet, we feel that customers of the Kern River Valley have suffered long enough with over priced product and services. Get the real deal! Western Wholesale Carpet will beat any written estimates from Kern River Valley competitors by at least 10% and on in stock items 20% to 40%. With professional licensed installers available.

Mt. Vernon Ave.

1724 East California, Bakersfield Washington St.

E. California Ave.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

661-633-1066

Don’t let our phone number scare you from getting the best service and pricing possible!

Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm Sat., 8 am - 3 pm • Closed Sundays See us on Face Book

■ Gospel Day on the Frontier Stage is Saturday, Sept. 27 and will feature free entertainment throughout the day, beginning at noon and continuing into the late evening.

Kern Valley’s own Common Good from Kern Valley Bible Church will perform at 1 p.m.

■ The Fiesta Rodeo closes out the Fair on Sunday, Sept. 28. Ole!

Free things at the Fair: Free concerts at the Budweiser Pavilion all are at 8 p.m.

■ Fri. Sept. 26 George Thorogood and The Destroyers ■ Sat. Sept. 27 Sawyer Brown ■ Sun. Sept. 28 Joan Jett and The Blackhearts ■ More outstanding acts on the Frontier Stage and the Goode Stage.

■ All-Alaskan Pig Races. To learn more, go to pigrace.com.

■ BMX Pro Trick Team.

■ Calico Corner Children’s Area is full of free activities for kids. This area includes: Russell Brothers Circus with big circus tent and free shows daily, Goode Time Stage with community acts and magicians, clowns and Imagination Gallery and Wild Science with free fun and activities for kids.

■ KC’s Farm with the petting zoo and a Blacksmith show and other attractions and activities.

■ Hypnotist Tina Marie on the Frontier Stage. See the hypnotist every night but Sept. 27.

To learn more about Tina Marie, go to funhypnotist.com.

■ Turkey Stampede. To learn more, go to turkeystampede.com/.

■ Hobby Pavilion, Exhibit buildings, community exhibits, farm, livestock barns, 4-H, FFA, FHA, photography and fine arts and crafts exhibits are also free.

The do-it-yourself machine of choice.

For over 10 years, Kubota 's versatile, easy-to-use BX Series has been the overwhelming choice of property owners nationwide.

Now, it's better than ever! See all the upgrades including an enhanced operator's station, quick-attach loader and lots of implement options-at your local Kubota dealer.

330 E. 19th Street Bakersfield Open: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Call Chasitie Today 1-800-691-7817 or 661-444-9670

www.kubota.com Original equipment may be shown © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2012