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The sky over Wofford Heights Tuesday evening took on the look of a watercolor painting as clouds made bold brush strokes accross the mountain horizon.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier We are arriving at another fun-packed weekend in the Kern Valley. ■ River Run Car Show Starting Thursday and going through Sunday in Kernville is the Kick Back in Kernville river run car show. There will be lots of chrome, flames, music, food, and street rods to enjoy. ■ St. Jude Fall Festival On Friday through Sunday the St. Jude Catholic Church is having its Fall Festival. There is no admission charge and all are welcome. There will be a yard sale, food pantry, baked goods, craft and religious items, and a raffle. ■ Farmers Markets Saturday brings fresh produce to the Lakeshore and Nuui Cunni Farmers' Markets. ■ Valley Fest But even "bedder" yet is the second annual bed races at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

Valley Fest in Lake Isabella. There will also be a kid's zone, entertainment, with brats, suds and fun! ■ Star Gazing Saturday night, gaze up at the heavens with the Astronomy Club above Kernville. ■ Lantern Ghost Town Tour If you would rather hunt for ghosts than planets, head over to Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish for a Lantern Light tour. See the Courier Calendar for complete details of these events. people

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On Saturday October 20 Kern Valley residents will have the opportunity to meet with the Kern Co. Methamphetamine Reduction Task Force, which has been operational since 2009. The task force is a cohesive unit made up of local law enforcement, fire department personnel, business owners, educators and community members. It is lead by Dr. Dixie King. In a 2008 study commissioned by Kern County Mental Health

data was gathered throughout Kern County on the impact and use of methamphetamine. As a result of that study, KCMH contracted with Dr. King of Transforming Local Communities to organize the task force. The goal of the task force is to help equip communities with the tools they need to develop strategic plans, unique to their areas, to reduce the effects of meth. The task force established a community outreach plan and will speak on Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Reel Cinema in

Wofford Heights. They will present data and other facts from the 2008 study and give a synopsis of the situation in the Kern Valley. They will help in developing a strategy to combat the effects meth has on the community, businesses and families. Per capita, Lake Isabella and the KRV ranked in the top three as the worst offenders in the rural communities along with Mojave and Shafter. 1 in 6 felonies committed in the county during a May 2008 "snapshot study" involved meth. The Oct. 20 meeting

will include the toll meth has on the family unit, schools, and that we as a community can do to help prevent our young people from becoming meth users. Parents are urged to bring their children to this meeting. The research showed that many of those addicted to meth said that they would probably not have taken the drug in the first place if they had been more involved with their family. There is no charge for this event. More information about the study can be found at kernstopmethnow.com.

Suit seeks to extinguish fire ‘fee’ Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Special to the Courier On October 3, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association filed a class action lawsuit to provide relief to nearly one million California property owners who received bills from the State for a new "fire prevention fee" which the lawsuit claims is illegal. The class action complaint seeks to overturn the fire fee, which costs property owners an additional $150 per year for each habitable structure on their property. The class action names plaintiffs from Kern County, Mendocino County, Calaveras County, Butte County, San Bernardino

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County, Solano County, San Luis Obispo County, El Dorado County, and Lassen County, who together represent a cross-section of the roughly 825,000 property owners subject to the new fee. As the state's largest taxpayers' association, HJTA is challenging the constitutionality of the fee on the grounds it is really a tax that needed a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to pass, but garnered only a bare majority and therefore never became law. The complaint was filed against the California Department of Forestry and the Board

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of Equalization, as the two agencies responsible for identifying owners of the parcels subject to the new tax and collecting the tax, respectively. If the class action suit is successful, approximately 825,000 homeowners could be eligible for refunds. "This tax was dreamed up by politicians in Sacramento who are so desperate for revenue that they were willing to ram this through the Legislature without the proper two-thirds vote," said Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. "The fire tax nature

is a direct violation of Prop. 13. It is our goal to overturn this tax, prevent the politicians from taking more money from hardworking people for a program they were already paying for, and help taxpayers to get a refund from the government." To be eligible for a refund, property owners must first pay their bill, then file a protest with the State. HJTA has established a website that shows how to protest the fee and provides the necessary forms. Property owners can also sign up for free e-mail bulletins that will keep them informed of the progress of the class action suit. For more information visit FireTaxProtest.org.

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Bodfish Bob flies in on a wing and a recipe.

Mike Mencarini Launches a dam good question.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 86,659 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 160 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 168 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.

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"Kick Back in Kernville" river run October 11-14 The 37th annual "Kick Back in Kernville" by Rhodeshow Productions takes place in Kernville Oct. 11-14. There will be a car show, vendors, a lake cruise, giant raffle,

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 #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272. ■ 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, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon. ■ 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., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

50’s and 60’s music, Friday hot dog feed, Saturday corn and chili feed, awards, dash plaques and participants wall plaques. Don’t miss it! Call 909-754-5270 for more information.

Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606. ■ 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

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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 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, Rm. 1, 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 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 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. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, 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. 760-376-4249. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 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 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 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

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge 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, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 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. ■ 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 Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 7 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 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556. ■ 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 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 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. ■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Elementary School, room 4 760-379-2556. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 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, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 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

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.

St Jude Catholic Church Fall Festival October 12-14 St. Jude Catholic Church is hosting its 17th annual Fall Festival on Friday through Sunday, Oct. 12-14. All are welcome. There is no admission charge and the hours are 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, a food pantry with numerous baked goods. Also for sale will be crafts and raffle tickets. St. Jude Catholic Church is located at 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Call the Parish office at 760-376-2416 for more information. Book discussion group October 12 The One Book, One Kern, book discussion group, discussing the book “The House On Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros, meets at the Kern River Valley Branch Library on Friday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. The branch is located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For more information call 760-549-2083. Kernville’s First Baptist Game Night October 12 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville’s Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole, game master, for more information at 760-223-1036. Elks Lodge open house October 13 An Open House will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. to let the community see all that the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks does. Committee chairs will share their activities with the public. The Lodge is located at 6708 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. For more information, call 760-376-6475, or Bud Poole at 714-388-8308. Lakeshore Farmers Market October 13 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shadegrown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bake sale this week will benefit the Food Pantry in Lake Isabella. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market October 13 The Kern River Paiute Council invites the public to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fruit and produce needs. Now accepting WIC. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce are available. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800. Valley Fest October 13 Bedlam in the Kern River Valley on Saturday, Oct. 13. Don’t miss the second annual bed races. Lots to see and do. Call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce for more information, 760-379-5236. Star party October 13 The public is invited to the Saturday night star party at 6:30 p.m. The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club will share their powerful telescopes. See the beautiful ringed planet Saturn, red Mars, colorful stars and other astronomical sights. The observing site is located 12 miles north of Kernville at the Fairview Heliport. Look for the orange cones marking the entrance. Questions? Call Rich at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290. Stuff a Truck Food Drive October 13 The “Stuff a Truck” truck will start in Weldon

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Dam question of the week: At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishing responses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps of Engineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study. For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civilworks/isabelladam.aspx

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When will construction begin?

It depends on when an alternative is approved, authorized, and appropriated. If there is an approved plan this year, our schedule shows construction beginning in late 2014.

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Proud of Pride Day Each year, we see individuals, organizations, and families take time from busy schedules to lend a hand in the clean-up of their public lands and local communities on the third Saturday of September. I would like to express my personal thanks and gratitude to all those who participate in the annual Kern Valley Pride Day event. I would also like to thank the various sponsors who join in partnership with the U.S.D.A. Forest Service to make this event possible: Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, California Land Management, Alta Sierra Broadcasting, Kern Valley Sun, The Ice Company and Thomas Refuse Service, Inc. Thanks to all of the Forest Service personnel who, along with the Camp Owens’ crew, unloaded the trash brought into French Gulch Day Use Area by the participants plus compiled the statistics of how much was collected. Engine 43 and 44 modules, Patrols 43 and 44 and Rhonda Roy participated. A special note of thanks goes to Sherry Montgomery, who takes the lead on behalf of the Forest Service for this event and always does a terrific job! Other Forest Service employees, retirees and families who participated this year included: Steve Anderson, Jim Bauer and Pat Dauwalder families, acting district Ranger Al Watson plus two special guests Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl! Another annual clean-up event community members participate in each year is the Upper Kern River Clean-up event held in June and sponsored by California Land Management and the Forest Service. This event focuses its efforts on the heavily used river corridor north of Kernville, CA. CLM hosts a barbecue that follows. Thanks again to all who support either the Upper Kern River Clean-up Day, Kern Valley Pride Day or both! Don’t forget that it’s not too soon to mark your calendars for next year’s events: Saturday, June 15 and Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Come out and join us! Cheryl Bauer USFS

Courier thanked for water meeting coverage I want to extend my thanks to the Kern River Courier for its excellent news coverage of the Oct. 1 Water Utility Meeting sponsored by State Senator Jean Fuller and her staff. Equally, I want to thank you for the opportunity you provided me and our community at large by publishing my editorial comments. Most Americans believe the central role of a free press in a free society is to serve as a watchdog on our government and big business. In this edition of the Kern River Courier, you and your staff honored those expectations and fulfilled this unwritten covenant. Thank you for your continued reporting on issues that directly affect the livelihood of this valley we all call home. Donn Matlack Wofford Heights

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Kids in the back seat Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

car time for the children. Because there were three, that meant that one would have to sit in the center of the I was watching seat while the other two got window TV today and seats. How long before they got to noticed a commerchange the seating depended on their cial about two behavior and some very complicated rowdy kids riding rules (which I don’t remember). There in the backseat of a were lots of arguments which usually car who were quiincluded elbowing and squirming. To eted when their amuse them (and us), we would play mom who gave an the alphabet game wherein we would iPad for one to play each find a word that started with “A” Middleworth with and a smart and then worked our way through phone to the other. “Z.” First one to finish won. Words The announcer was full of enthusicame from signs, billboards, trucks asm about what a great way to and trains. We all played and many amuse youngsters and keep them times let the kids win. In later years quiet. The camera then switched to we think they let mom and dad win. mom and the dad (who was driving) We also played a game that began as they diswith one of us cussed how they starting a story and had quieted the after a few words, I thought of another time and the next person in noise in the back a mom and dad in their car (my seat. line continued the wife and I) and our three children story. This usually As I watched in the back seat... this moment of lasted until the - Middleworth story became so modern-day babysitting and complicated we the quiet that ensued, I thought of had to stop! another time and a mom and dad in There were other games we their car (my wife and I) and our played, usually with all of us involved. three children in the back seat, and Which is better - that commercial’s how we handled the din of three kids silent games or the noisy group arguing and fighting over any slight games played with mom and dad? that they might imagine. Our kids still tell us that these were First let me set the stage. At the the best of times. And we think so time our kids were aged 9, 10 and 11. too! I was deeply involved in boat racing which meant a lot of traveling pulling Wofford Heights resident Rod a trailer with a hydroplane and a runMiddleworth, a retired security manabout on it. The races were held all ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for over the state and required a lot of the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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Carefully review your ANOC Last week I discussed the ANOC, the annual notice of change, which by law all people on a Medicare HMO or a prescription plan must receive. This is delivered by your mailman, and should be Thal reviewed carefully. Unfortunately, it is over whelming in size, and most people discard it unopened. This is a problem, as this document tells you how your plan is changing for the new year. Many people will learn that there prescription drug plan is ending, and they must select another, Other people will learn that the medication they have been taking for years, may not be covered next year. The real issue is, there might be another plan which will cover your needs, and cheaper, but you failed to do the research. People on Medicare and on health insurance under age 65 receive regularly in the mail another document which typically goes unopened. It is the "Explanation of Benefits" (EOB). This document tells you what your insurance paid out, and what is your responsibility to pay. For people under age 65 with either an individual policy or an employer group plan

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will see that they have met so many dollars towards their deductible or that the deductible has been satisfied and now you are responsible for the co-pay, typically 20 to 30% of the "approved amount". On this document you also see what the "regular" price is and the "negotiated" price is. Looking at an EOB of my own, I see the pathology report after my colon cancer surgery had a cost of $450.00. Since Medicare is my "Primary" insurance, the EOB tells me that they paid $89.78. My cost is $22.45. Medicare had a "negotiated rate" and the lab discounted my report by $337.77. My Medicare Supplement policy paid the $22.45 so my out of pocket was $0.00. My hospital bill had similar information, but with more zeros. The total bill was $75,367.00, I was responsible for $11,500 and the hospital wrote off $56,769.52. If I didn't have insurance, I would have been responsible for the full $76,000! Health insurance isn't cheap, but when you use it for anything major, it is worth it. I would have to pay a monthly premium of $200.00 for 31.66 years to equal this one hospital bill. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. He is on the Nat. Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board and may be reached at 760-376-2100, email harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com.

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Continued from page 2 near James Sierra Gateway Market. Look for the banner. The truck will be there from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. to collect food donations. The truck will then go to Lake Isabella and be at the Dam Korner from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. It will than move to Kernville and be there at 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bring nonperishable foods (in boxes or sacks) to any one of the locations during the appointed time. The Salvation Army hopes to provide a family of four two large boxes of food, enough to supply them for one week between Christmas and New Years. Cash donations may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. To volunteer with our food drive call 760-379-4600 today. Lantern Light night tour October 13 Next in the series of night tours/ghost hunts at Silver City Ghost Town will be Saturday, Oct. 13. Tickets go on sale at 7:45 p.m. and the tour will begin at 8 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call J. Paul Corlew at 760-3795146. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast October 14 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Kern River Valley VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. The second Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict. For information call 760-379-3877. Meet the Supervisor candidates October 15 First District Supervisor candidates Mick Gleason and Roy Ashburn will participate in a town hall meeting at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15. The public will be able to ask questions. For more information, call 760-417-1847. Supervisor rep holding office hours October 16 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068. Toddler story time October 18 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time the first and third Thursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for information. McCarthy holding local office hours October 18 Office hours for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will be held Thursday, Oct. 18 at the county administration building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call Vince Fong at 661-327-3611 Desert Empire Fair October 18 through 21 Don't miss the Ridgecrest fair, :”We’ve got a good thing growin’.” Lots of exhibits, carnival, rodeo and livestock. Go and see the exciting changes made. For more information call 760-375-8000 or go to the website at desertempirefair.com. Fall into Reading story time October 19 The Fall into Reading story time will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Kernville branch library at 48 Tobias St. For more information call 760376-6180. Community Packing Parties October 20 Operation Christmas Child will have “community packing parties” outside of four Lake Isabella businesses on Sat. Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon: Barnes Bargains, Home Mart, Manny’s Discount Grocery and Rite Aid. Home Mart has offered a 10 percent discount to shoppers who spend $20 or more filling the shoe boxes. Call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279 for more information.

KVHS Golf Team fundraiser October 20 Join the four person scramble on Saturday, Oct. 20 with the 9 a.m. shotgun start. Check in is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Sign up early, the field is limited to 64 players at the Kern Valley Golf Course. $45 for non-members and $25 for members includes green fees, cart and lunch. Cash prizes, raffle and 50/50 will be given away. Call Jeff Hale at 760-417-1826 for more information. Women of Excellence free health expo October 20 The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation presents the free Women of Excellence Health Expo on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Family Life Center gym. The keynote speaker will be Sherrie Montes, an advocate for women’s health issues. There will also be mini-discussions with local providers on a wide variety of health topics and a gourmet lunch for purchase. For more information contact Anna Leon at 760-3795257, ext. 24 4th annual Powerhouse ride October 20 Bikersfield, SCE and Kern County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue are hosting the 4th annual Powerhouse ride, from Bikersfield Leather and Accessories in to Kern River Powerhouse No. 1 to the Kern Valley Fish Hatchery. Lunch will be prepared by Southern California Edison employees. All proceeds to benefit Kern County SAR Dive team, Kern Valley SAR unit, Kern Valley Meals on Wheels, kids to Camp K.E.E.P. There will be a grand prize and opportunity drawings. Riders are $25, passengers $10, lunch guests $6 Registration 9:30 a.m., ride at 10:30 a.m. Call 661-321-9882 or 661-333-6216 for ride information. KRVAA 50th anniversary celebration October 20 The Kern River Valley Art Association celebrates 50 years of promoting the arts in the Kern River Valley, at the Painted Rock Resort on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be reserved by sending payment to KRVAA, PO Box 588 Kernville CA 93238. Kern Stop Meth Now October 20 Come meet the Kern County Methamphetamine Reduction Task Force at the Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. You can play a part in developing a strategic plan and reduce the impact and use of meth in the Kern Valley. Get more information at KernStopMeth Now.com. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast October 21 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. The third Sunday of every month features crepes. For information call 760-379-3877. Community Orchestra Fall Concert October 21 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present their Fall Concert at Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Children are admitted free. The school is located at 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville. Light refreshments will be served. New musicians are always welcome! For more information, call Bill O'Hara at 760-376-4461. Last day to register for the general election, October 22 To become a permanent vote-by-mail voter, you must complete an application, which is available upon request from the Kern County Elections Office, or by downloading the form from the internet. This application must be received no later than 5 p.m. October 30. Any registered voter may apply for permanent vote-by-mail voter status. If you are a permanent vote-by-mail voter, you will automatically receive a vote by mail ballot for each election. You can also request to have a form sent to you by calling or sending a letter. Kern County Elections Division Website: http://elections.co.kern.ca.us/elections/ or go to 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield. Their regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call them at 661-868-3590 or 1-800452-8683.

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A child shall lead them Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville And the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the kid, and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6 Duitsman The recurring themes of Scripture dealing with children are amazing. The fallenness of humanity, the redemptive plan of God in sending His only begotten son to pay the ransom for sin, and the heaven and hell seriousness of eternity ought to steer us clear of anyone under legal age. To put any stock in children or youthful purity would by all appearances cheapen what is being offered by the Father. Yet over and again, children are brought into the spotlight of Scripture, and rather than being denigrated for what they do not know, instead are lauded for what they can teach even the most aged among us. In the above passage, the prophet Isaiah, sees children featured prominently in the goings on. Their lack of knowledge and experience works favorably on their behalf, but so does their simple willingness to trust the inherent goodness in circum-

stances in which they have been placed by God! Imagine the lunacy of wolves, leopards, and lions all dwelling peacefully together, yet in a child’s understanding such a reality is not too farfetched to embrace. Follow this thought with Jesus’ words of receiving the kingdom of God as a child or not at all, and there is serious need for pause. I was with a 7-year-old boy this past week who again taught me what simple childlike faith looks like. Reunited with his father for what appears to be the last time on this earth, I thought I might offer prayer with the family, yet it was this young boy who seized the moment as he folded his hands and closed his eyes, and prayed the Father’s blessing on daddy and mommy and all standing there. God’s presence was there! Children are willing to be embraced by the Father’s love. Certainly life and faith will teach these youngsters lessons we have all had to learn, but in seeing the heart of Jesus that strongly points us back to such purity of response and understanding, those more mature of us ought indeed to be thrilled by what we see happening in our children where their faith is concerned. Whenever possible we too should be encouraged by their response to that love by responding in like manner. Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3.

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Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

Lake Isabella Enform the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-812-7020 First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 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. Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 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. Worship Sunday 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 Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360

Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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Tatum tantalizing in ‘Mike’ By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Magic Mike” (R) — The male-stripper drama genre apparently has arrived. Channing Tatum plays Mike, a nice guy who lives in Tampa, Fla., and dances for money. Mike works at an all-dude strip club run by Matthew McConaughy; he makes good money, and he’s never at a loss for company. Mike also is aware that he won’t be young and chiseled forever, and this is where the drama comes in. Beyond the indulgence, Mike knows he has other dreams to follow. The movie straddles the line between bachelorette party and mainstream character drama. Just when you get used to the story moving forward a bit, there’s a break for some more dancing. The story is drawn from Tatum’s own story; the Hollywood actor paid his bills by stripping before he hit it big. “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” (R) — A meteor is headed for the Earth and mankind’s destruction is assured. Dodge (Steve Carell) wants to see a long-lost love one more time. His neighbor, Penny (Keira Knightley), wants to get on a plane to see her family in the UK. That’s the premise for this heartwarming come-

dy about two people who meet and go on a road trip together just before the end of the world. There’s all kinds of odd and funny characters to meet Channing Tatum when the apocalypse looms. While some of jokes seem obligatory, the relationship between the two main characters is rather unique. Maybe Carell wallows too much, and Knightley might be too cute, but the story that brings their characters together is less predictable. “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection” (PG-13) — Eugene Levy is a Wall Street CFO who discovers that his company is actually a Ponzi scheme set up by the mob, and that he’s the fall guy. The prosecutor for the case, Brian (Tyler Perry), puts the quirky mogul and his overprivileged family where he thinks they’ll be safest — his aunt Madea’s house (Madea being Perry’s best-known character). The rest fills in as these things typically do. Madea’s one-liners are read loud and enthusiastically. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Buffalo Wings 12 whole chicken wings 3 ounces unsalted butter 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup hot sauce 1/2 tsp kosher salt Place a 6-quart saucepan with a steamer basket and 1-inch of water in the bottom, over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Remove the tips of the wings and discard or save for making stock. Using kitchen shears, or a knife, separate the wings at the joint. Place the wings into the steamer basket, cover, reduce the heat to medium and steam for 10 minutes. Remove the wings from the basket and carefully pat dry. Lay the wings out on a cooling rack set in a half sheet pan lined with paper towels and place in the refrigerator for one hour. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Replace the paper towels with parchment paper. Roast on the middle rack of the oven for 20 minutes. Turn the wings over and cook another 20 minutes or until meat is cooked

12 whole chicken wings (about 2-1/2 pounds) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 T ground cumin 1-1/2 tsp salt 1-1/2 tsp pepper 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper Dip: 2-1/2 cups (20 ounces) sour cream 3 cups fresh cilantro leaves 6 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded 3 tsp salt " Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornmeal, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add the chicken wings, a few at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-27 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and coating is set. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the dip ingredients; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with wings. Yield: 2 dozen (3-2/3 cups dip). Visit Bodfish Bob on the internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob @hotmail.com

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Columnist launches a dam question Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist I have a dam question that pertains to what will be provided to those who have boats and still want to fish and recreate. Here is the question. During the time when the main boat launch area Mencarini will be under construction, will there be a back up plan for launching boats even under extreme low water levels? Because Camp 9 and Tillie Creek are not functional during low lake levels and shore launching obviously is not a second choice. If there is a plan, I hope it includes plenty of parking, and a floating dock with a portable toilet for those who launch by themselves. The 25th Isabella Lake Junior Pheasant Hunt is a little over a month away. If your junior hunter is interested now is a good time to make sure that you have the proper credentials in hand. A California junior hunting

license and a special hunting and safety class will be required. For more information contact: Sherry Van Matre @ 760-207-2317 or email her at fishandgameclub@yahoo.com . The crappie bite is still very good for those who can get on the lake. There are lots of limits with some large slabs being taken. I was fortunate to land a 16 and ½ inch crappie this past week. The bass action has been good with mostly smaller fish being caught. The catfish bite is also good with lots of small fish. No report on the trout bite this week but with the cooler weather on the way it shouldn't be very long before the trout will be able to be caught from the shore. Upland game season will open this Saturday October 13th. It looks like there will be plenty of birds this year. Don't forget your Upland bird stamp. Also this year you will be required to show proof of a prior hunting license or a hunter safety course. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com.

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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 infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) 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

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Hyside Inflatables (2012 - B5404) Street address of principal place of business: 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Import Inovations, Inc., 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. A Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/25/1983. 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: Richard Alan DeChant, President. This statement filed on 09/13/2012. Expires 09/13/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Unique Jumpers (2012 - B5064) Street address of principal place of business: 2521 Bishop Drive, Apt. N, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 2521 Bishop Drive, Apt. N, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Tyler Fairbanks, 2521 Bishop Drive, Apt. N, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Tyler Fairbanks. This statement filed on 08/27/2012. Expires 08/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Beautologie Surgery Center (2012 B5599) DBA #2: Beautologie Cosmetic Surgery Center (2012 - B5600) DBA #3: Beautologie Medical Spa (2012 - B5601) Street address of principal place of business: 4850 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 11630, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANT: Beautologie Medical Group, Inc. 2504 Windermere, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A California Corporation. Date the business commenced: 06/08/2009. 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: Robin Mattingly, COO. This statement filed on 09/21/2012. Expires 09/21/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Pam's Beyond Juice and Deli (2012 B5238) Street address of principal place of business: 5520 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite G-3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 807, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Terry Snow, 2000 Canal Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Individual. Date the business commenced: 08/31/2007. 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: Terry Snow. This statement filed on 09/05/2012. Expires 09/05/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERNVILLE ANTIQUES AND GIFTS (2008-B3143) Street address of business: 13 Big Blue, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 1064, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Nancy A. Walker, 304 Rio Vista, Kernville, CA 93238. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/29/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/20/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by K. Lopez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kraftwerks Construction (2012 - B5704) Street address of principal place of business: 154 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238-1112. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1112, Kernville, CA 93238-1112. REGISTRANTS: Timothy Porter, 154 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 932381112 and Dustin Porter, 2637 Bay Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Timothy D. Porter. This statement filed on 09/27/2012. Expires 09/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Gustavo Mobile Repair (2012 - B5764) Street address of principal place of business: 546 Burchfield Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: 546 Burchfield Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANT: Jose Miranda, 546 Burchfield Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Jose G. Miranda. This statement filed on 10/01/2012. Expires 10/01/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Strut Your Stuf (2012 - B5397) Street address of principal place of business: 3440 Santa Clara Trail, Frazier Park, CA 92335. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1486, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REGISTRANT: Stephanie Severson, 3440 Santa Clara Trail, Frazier Park, CA 92335. Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Stephanie Severson. This statement filed on 09/12/2012. Expires 09/12/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2012.

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Medicare open enrollment counseling offered Expanded Medicare benefits continue to be available under the health care law including free preventive benefits, screenings and an annual wellness visit. Whether you choose Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, take advantage of Open Enrollment to review cost, coverage or both.Open enrollment is October 15 to December 7. A representative from the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, or HICAP, will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. if you need help making sense out of it all. HICAP can help you make sense out of the Part D Prescription Drug plans, too. If you cannot get to one of these office times, you can call HICAP at 800-434-0222 or 661-868-1000 to make an appointment for a personal consultation in Bakersfield. You can also visit medicare.gov/find-a-plan on line or call 800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need extra help paying your prescription drug coverage costs, you can visit socialsecurity.gov/i1020 or call Social Security at 800-772-1213 (or 800-325-0778 for TTY users).

Walk to prevent suicide A Kern Valley team, “Team Whisler” is being formed to participate in the 2012 Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Kern County on Oct. 20. The walk will be held in Bakersfield and begin at Beach Park at 9 a.m. with the sign-in starting at 7:45. It will end at approximately 11 a.m. Kelsey Thomas from Channel 17 will host the event and speakers will include Mayor Harvey Hall and Msgr. Craig Harrison. The walk benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Much more needs to be done to prevent suicide,” said Ellen Eggert, Kern County Walk chair. “Yet, suicide and the underlying mental disorders that can sometimes lead to suicide continue to be surrounded by misinformation and stigma. This walk is about reducing that stigma, raising awareness and raising needed funds for research and local prevention programs.” To register or donate or more information, call Heather Berry at 760-417-2392.

Children’s Christmas Musical begins practice Practice and play assignments will begin on Tuesday, Oct.16 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville First Baptist Church, at 46 Valley View Drive in Kernville. “Star of Wonder” is open to all children of all faiths age 6 and older. There will be lots of songs, dancing and various parts available. This is a musical about star characters who are all excited because “the biggest news this side of the Milky Way”is about to happen. Since stars are always hanging around in the heavens, they have a great view of the “Big Event”. If your child is interested, please attend the first practice for more information and play part assignments. We will be practicing every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm. The play will be performed on Sunday, Dec.9. You may contact Marsha Lassen at 760417-0715 or Pastor Grant Bennett at 760-376-6403.

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We want to thank all of the dedicated people who helped Darlene during her recent illness: Kern County Paramedics Liberty Ambulance San Joaquin Community Hospital We also want to thank all of our family and friends who helped and kept Darlene in their thoughts and prayers. Darlene and George Randall

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