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weekend weather Friday high 87° Sunny Friday low 56° Clear Saturday high 80° Partly sunny Saturday low 51° Partly clear Sunday high 78° Sunny Sunday low 54° Clear National Weather Service

Ready for some rodeo?

The Stampede Rodeo is riding high in the saddle this weekend.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Fieldtrip planned at Trial of 100 Giants U.S. forest Service Special to the Courier On Friday, September 30th, two giant sequoia trees fell side by side across the Trail of 100 Giants, a popular recreation site in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. The Trail was immediately closed for public safety, and is expected to remain closed for a couple of weeks while Forest officials assess other possible hazards from over head that might fall on someone.

Forest officials have scheduled a public meeting on Saturday October 22 to invite people to look at the downed trees, assess for themselves the situation, and discuss their thoughts on what can be done to restore the Trail. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the trailhead parking lot; located along the Western Divide Highway (107) please plan for winter weather.

From Kernville, take Mountain Road 99, 22 miles north to Johnsondale. Continue west on Mtn. 50 7 miles to 107 and turn right (north). Travel 2-1/2 miles to Trail of 100 Giants parking area. Travel time is about 1-1/2 hrs.

We realize this is an inconvenience to our visitors and the businesses they support and the need to expedite the process to have this recreational opportunity available to the public as soon as possible.

For the latest information please contact the Western Divide Ranger District at 559-539-2607 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. people

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Homecoming, Farmers Market, Nuui Cunni and the Rodeo top the weekend Calendar.

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Find where the fish are biting and what you need for the bird hunting season.

Kern River Courier Kern River Brewing Citra Double IPA takes home the Gold at the Great American Beer Festival.

Citra is a double IPA, witch is discribed as a hazy pale in color brew with a strong pungent aroma that comes from large amounts of Citra hops. The alcohol content is 8%.

The 2011 Great American Beer Festival ® (GABF) competition in Boulder, CO on October 1, 2011 drew an impressive field of competitors, with 2011 topping last year's entries by 11 percent.

GABF remains the largest commercial beer competition in the world, with 3,930 beers vying for medals (compared to 3,523 entries in 2010).

A total of 248 medals were awarded with 18 first-time entering breweries earning medals this year. The competition entries were received from 526 breweries from 48 states and Puerto Rico.

This year's GABF competition also attracted 167 beer judges from nine countries. The competition was aided by the efforts of 107 volunteers.

Award-winning brewers received prestigious gold, silver and bronze medals in 83 beer categories covering 134 beer styles (encompassing subcategories), establishing the Kern River Breweries Citra Double IPA as one of the best examples of each style in the U.S.

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The Kern River Brewing Co. building is located accross from Sierra Gateway Market in Kernville.

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2011 Great American Beer Festival Statistics: ■ 466 breweries in the festival hall ■ 2,375 beers served at the festival ■ 49,000 attendees ■ Approximately 3,300 volunteers ■ 526 breweries in the competition from 48 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico ■ 86 Pro-Am competition entries) ■ 83 style categories judged, plus the Pro-Am competition ■ 167 judges from nine countries ■ Average number of competition beers entered in each category: 48 ■ Category with highest number of entries: 176, American Style India Pale Ale

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 205,791 Acre-feet Reservor peak 361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum 568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit 360,000 ac.-ft.

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Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 637 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 1,380 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 574 cfs 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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FFA Booster Homecoming Steak Fry, October 14 Join the Kern Valley High School FFA Boosters starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 for a KVHS Homecoming tradition while cheering the Bronc football teams on to victory! Only $10 per person for a cooked-to-order steak with all the fixings. Kern Valley High School, 3340 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2611 for more information.

Operation Christmas Child Bake Sale, October 15 The Operation Christmas Child bake sale will be held at the Lakeshore Farmer’s Market Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 15, to raise funds to

fill shoe boxes with small gift items for needy children. Next up will be the OCC shoe box packing parties on Oct. 22 and 29. Shoe boxes will be provided in Lake Isabella to customers at Barnes Bargains, Home Mart, Manny’s Discount Store and Rite Aid with a list of suggested items to purchase as gifts for children living in extreme poverty. For more information, call 760-417-2279.

St. Jude holding prayer event, October 15 St. Jude Catholic Church is holding a Public Square Rosary Event in two Kern River Valley locations on Saturday, Oct. 15, at noon. One will be in Wofford Heights, onWofford

Regular activities

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.

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Wednesdays

■ 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. 760417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.

(661) 760-410-1010.

■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 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.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays

■ 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 Groupy, 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-3793394.

■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

Mondays

■ 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.

■ 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., membership), 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 Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-3764461.

■ 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.

■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.

Tuesdays

■ 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.

760-379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. 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

■ 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. 661-867-1603.

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

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 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.

760-379-5086.

■ 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., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays

■ 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 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’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 Colabortive, Veterens Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877.

■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3783602.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.

Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 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.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.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. noted.

Blvd. in front of St. Jude Catholic Church. In Lake Isabella, the second will be held in the parking lot of Dam Korner 1 Cafe. Please arrive by 11:40 a.m. to participate. For information or to sign up, contact Joan Amos 760379-5339 or Jesse Martinez 760-3783101 Landscape Drawing Workshop, October 15 The Kern River Valley Art Association is presenting a landscape drawing workshop on Oct. 15 with instructor Claire Putney from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. No previous experience necessary. $40 per participant, includes workshop supplies. For more information call 661331-0774 or email claireputney @gmail.com.

Ridgecrest-to-Kernville Bike Ride, October 15 The Rotary Club of Indian Wells Valley is hosting a challenging 62-mile course starting at Leroy Jackson Park in Ridgecrest, and finishing at Riverside Park in Kernville on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ride features 5,500 feet of climbing. Entry fees are: single rider $30, tandem $50 ($25 per person) or Walker Pass start $20. Submit a completed entry form and check to the Dr. Diana Watkins, Rotary Club of Indian Wells Valley P.O. Box 1417 Inyokern CA 93527-1417 (plus $5 late entry fee). For information call Watkins at 760-399-0743 or e-mail datawoman@hotmail.com Kernville Stampede Rodeo, October 15 & 16 The Kernville Stampede Rodeo will be held at McNally Rodeo Arena, Kernville, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16. Discount presale tickets available now or gate prices day of rodeo. The Kernville Chamber is accepting rodeo event entrees until 4 p.m. on Friday Oct. 14. For more information call 661-376-2629 or 760378-3408 Kernville Chamber www.kernvillechamber.com VFW Breakfast, October 16 The Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 is hosting a breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m until noon at the VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., (behind McDonald's).

Call 760-379-3877 or e-mail vfwli@yahoo.com for more information.

Hospice volunteer orientation, October 19 The Optimal Hospice volunteer program would like to invite you to join their team just in time to help provide holiday cheer and much needed support for the patients and families affected by terminal illness in our community on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With the holidays just around the corner, Optimal needs help creating special gifts and food baskets for needy families. If you like to sing, the Optimal Hospice Karaoke team is always looking for more members to provide the gift of music. There are many other volunteer opportunities open at Optimal Hospice Care. For more information about the program opportunities or to reserve your seat at the orientation, contact Rhonda Frankhouser 661716-4000 or rfrankhouser @optimalcares.com.

Kernville Fat Tire Festival, October 21-23 Mountain River Adventures is hosting the Kernville Fat Tire Festival

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Lake Patrol lore of yore Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist As a volunteer for the Kern County Parks & Recreation Lake Patrol on Isabella Lake, a few years ago I noticed a stack of handwritten logs from yesteryear.

Middleworth I discussed some of them with a retired Ranger, who with his years of service, had seen and heard it all.

One ancient log entry recounted a call from a marina that a fight was in progress. The log said that a Ranger responded and took care of the altercation. What the report didn’t say, the retired Ranger elaborated, was a story worth telling.

First off, to spare embarrassment to persons living or whatever, names have been omitted. It should also be noted that no current Rangers were involved.

That said, the story goes like this: After receiving the call, a Ranger jumped into his patrol boat, and made a beeline across the lake. As he approached the marina’s dock, he threw the engine in reverse and the motor died.

With no thrust to slow the boat, it hit the end of the dock and went up and onto the deck stopping with the boat sitting “high and dry.”

The Ranger, with absolute cool, stepped off the boat and onto the dock, saying “OK, where’s the fight?”

There stood two skinny guys, slightly bloody, their eyes wide with shock after seeing a boat come up onto the dock, followed by a large Ranger stepping off the patrol vessel and confronting them.

“Hey, we were just funnin’ around,” said one of the two. “We’re really good friends!”

The Ranger turned to the marina operator and asked what he thought?

“Ahh, they weren’t doing any damage,” the marina operator said.

“Just tell them to leave and not come back.”

“Good enough” the Ranger said, then turned to the offenders and told them just that.

As the two walked away, one was heard saying, “Do you suppose they always dock like that?”

“I dunno,” said the other, “but I ain’t going back to find out!”

Later, as the Ranger got some help to rock and push the patrol boat back into the water, he was heard saying, “Got to get that engine fixed before I do something serious.”

The next day it was fixed.

So nowadays, when Rangers drive a boat up to a dock and throw the engine into reverse, be assured that it will, indeed, reverse and gently stop exactly where it should. But just in case you’re standing nearby, step back and give them plenty of room.

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

Firefighters warm hearts On Oct. 6, I was in Kernville with an American flag in a cardboard box.

The flag was given to a friend whose husband passed away. I wanted to give her a lovely wooden triangular-shaped box to display his flag.

However, the flag was not properly folded.

First, I contact Smitty B.J. Glass from our local VFW and she offered to help; however, she was at the car show.

So I went to the car show booth and Smitty, Kenny and a couple other former Boy Scouts in years-gone-by offered their help, but they couldn’t get the stars place quite right. I thanked them and headed back toward Circle Park.

Then I looked across the street: a fire station. I wandered in and asked their staff if they could help with an unusual request. The guys smiled, telling me they get lots of unusual requests.

The wind was blowing, we were outside and the take was becoming even more of a challenge. Finally, they invited me into their cozy, warm fire house and after making several calls to Honor Guards here in Kern County to make sure it was correct, they placed the flag into the wooden box and presented it to me.

Thank you so very much for all of your help, Easmon Sullivan, Peter Gerl and Gavin Delmas. You not only put out fires. You also warm our hearts.

Shannon Ritchey, Weldon

Rummage, bake sales successful The Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owner’s Association Rummage Sale and Mary Ellen’s Place Bake Sale were a big success. We extend our sincere thanks to the Kern River Courier and the many Valley residents who supported this event by buying items and/or making donations.

Mary Ellen’s Place sold all of its tasty baked goods on Friday and also received many donations. This organization provides much-needed housing for homeless female military veterans.

Proceeds raised by the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owner’s Association will be used for our Christmas projects, as well as our continuing efforts toward the betterment of the Community. Unsold items were donated to the Salvation Army.

Karene R. Williams, Membership Chairman Lake Isabella

A Children's Christmas Musical will begin practice on October 20th Practice and play assignments will begin on Thursday, October 20th at 4:00 pm at the Kernville First Baptist Church next door to the Pizza Barn.

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Silver City Ghost Town hosts ‘Paranormal 101’ Saturday Special to the Courier tion time at Silver City with the Called “one of the most haunted sites Paranormal Housewives after the gates in America” by “This Old House” close to the public. online, Silver City Ghost Town is hostThe other big prize is an invitation to ing a public walking Lantern Light Tour investigate the Queen Mary in Long and Ghost Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 15.

Beach with the Paranormal Housewives The Light Tour will be guided by J. in January.

Paul Corlew, who has lived at Silver “We want people to understand all of City for 23 years, will recount many the effort these paranormal groups eerie legends of the Kern Valley, focus- make.,” Corlew said. “They do these ing on the numerous controversial events at considerable expense to preparanormal serve the histoevents and sight- “This is innovative, the first event of its kind ry of Silver City ings, reportedly and because of here, one of few offered anywhere in fact.” having occurred their devotion at the Ghost -- J. Paul. Corlew to investigatTown. ing the paraAfter the normal.”

Lantern Tour, the Paranormal All proceeds will be utilized in the conHousewives of Los Angeles will tinued preservation and renovation of demonstrate and teach basic ethical some of the Kern Valley’s most historic paranormal investigative techniques buildings. Enough money has been using digital recorders to capture elec- raised from these tours to put a new tronic voice phenomena and other roof on “Wormie” Annie Sullivan’s investigative gear and review and building, along with other needed interpret any new evidence collected repairs. They are hoping to raise the Saturday as well as demonstrate other necessary funds to re-roof the historic ghost hunting techniques (including Apalatea Burlando house. It is the Kern de-bunking evidence) and share previ- Valley’s oldest standing home and the ously gathered data. building is listed as No. 6 in the nation of “Members of the public will be able the 15 most haunted sites in the America actually learn how to use some of the for paranormal activity by “ This Old gear with these experienced ghost House” online. hunters,” Corlew said. “This is innovaAdditional Lantern Light events are tive, the first event of its kind here, one also scheduled for Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31 of few offered anywhere in fact.” at 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on each night.

There will also be raffle prizes, includTickets for the tours go on sale at 8 p.m. ing Paranormal Housewives’ apparel, a each night for $12 per person.Tickets digital recorder to capture EVPs, a laser can also be purchased in advance via matrix device and two grand prizes.

PayPal to ghosttown@verizon.net.

One ticket holder and a guest will The Ghost Town is located at 3829 win an after-hours private investiga- Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish.

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by Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Captain America: The First Avenger” (PG-13) — Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) has always been a puny kid with strong principles and even stronger tenacity. Chris Evans When World War II breaks out and Steve is turned down by every recruiting office for being too weak, he finds his chance to fight for his country when he is selected for a topsecret experimental program that turns him into a super-soldier.

The movie does well to rise above the standard for superheroes: The Cap isn’t thirsting for revenge, he’s not even super-powered, he’s the result of the right guy finally getting a chance to make a difference. By staying true to the comic book origins, “Captain America: The First Avenger” brings different settings and themes to the table for a solid adventure with an underdog angle.

“Attack the Block” (R) — With a no-name cast and a debut director, this aliens vs. slums thriller

becomes the ragtag fighting force that surprises its challengers. A handful of troublemakers from South London take up arms (improvised) and ride (on scooters and bicycles) against an alien invasion in their neighborhood.

The film is from the same producers who made “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz,” and it capably walks the line between adoring its tropes and offering a new comedic spin on the alien invasion. The result is a breath of fresh air, right on time in this season of heavy population density from the alien-attack genre.

“The Conversation” (R) [BluRay] — In his heyday, Francis Ford Coppola made this smallscale but intense thriller. Gene Hackman plays Harry Caul, a surveillance expert who’s been assigned to listen in on a couple as they walk the streets of San Francisco. As the plot thickens, Harry struggles to keep his personal reservations separate from his work as his own paranoia spirals out of control.

In 1975, the film was nominated for Oscars for best picture, best sound and best writing. Now on Blu-ray, the restored version of this film classic offers optimized sound and video for an even closer glimpse at the tight-focused world of surveillance. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Remove cover, taste, adjust salt and pepper and continue cooking on simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes and gravy Reach desired consistency.

Serve immediately.

Variation : Brown chopped andouille or smoked sausage and chopped green bell pepper in the oil before adding the potatoes. Add the milk and proceed as above.

Bodfish Bob's Stewed Potatoes 2 lbs. russet potatoes, (peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick) 1/2 cup of chopped onion 1 tsp all-purpose flour Kosher salt freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 cup bacon fat, canola oil, butter, or any combo 1 cup milk, water, chicken stock, or any combo Toss the potatoes with the onion, flour, salt and pepper.

Set aside for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the fat in a Dutch oven or other heavy lidded pot. Add the potato mixture to the hot oil and cook until heated through, stirring

Bodfish Bob's Zucchini Crisps 1/3 cup cornflake crumbs 2 T grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp seasoned salt dash garlic powder 4 small, unpeeled zucchini (cut in 1/2 inch strips) 1/4 cup melted butter Combine crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Place in a plastic bag. Dip zucchini strips in butter and shake in the crumbs to coat. Place on a baking sheet; bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp.

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of large boulders which if you hit one will more than likely ruin your day. The areas that have been producing fish lately are Rocky Point, Rabbit Island, and Lyme Dyke. It seems that wherever the schools of shad are you will find the fish.

Here is a thought. The Derby fish will be arriving in just a few short weeks.

On the fin side As the lake level continues to drop the standing trees in the North Fork are starting to show and this should make for some decent On the birds of a feather note crappie fishing.

Opening day for quail is Saturday With the river so do a double check of your equipMencarini temperature at ment; make sure you have about 50 degrees California approved ammo for speflowing into the lake the winter cific species. Just a reminder you trout bite should start to warm up need to have your regular license too. The "Fishing Father" Pastor and the Upland Game stamp. Also James had a couple of good days November 19 &20 the Lake Isabella fishing for Junior bass, in two Pheasant hunt “This time of year from behind the days he will kick off. caught and Bird dogs and golf course to the cemetery usually released 14 their handlers produces some nice trout. ” bass. No are really -- Mike Mencarini needed. All hogs but most were junior hunters decent. must posses a California junior Cat fishing has slowed a bit but hunting license. For info contact they are still biting. I've noticed the Sherry Van Matre at 760-376-3178 usual fisherman have been gatheror fishandgameclub@ ing at the river just upstream from yahoo.com the cemetery. This time of year from Mike Mencarini is a Wofford behind the golf course to the cemeHeights resident and a volunteer at tery usually produces some nice the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For trout. If you are in a boat on the lake questions or comments you can these days, be aware of the strucreach him through the Kern River ture that is now just below the surCourier, office@kernrivercourier .com. face. Along the flume there are lots

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The Places We Run To Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville "I will say of the Lord He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."

- Psalm 91:2 There is just no way around the fact that life, even life in Jesus, Duitsman has days that could be classified as thoroughly forgettable.

Those are the kind of days that drive you to bed at night longing for blissful sleep that will ease the burden for just a little while. There is no sense listing pertinent examples of this truism, for the list would be lengthy, and even then only begin to mention the myriad of reason for such experiences.

For the sake of our time together here, let’s embrace what we all experience, and then ask the more important question: How do we respond when life brings these days to us?

The above verse is an opening to one of the most beloved Psalms, and a quick read will bring you to a few of the most recognizable passages in the whole of Scripture.

And while there is no heading on this particular Psalm (in other words there is no certainty as to who might have penned these words, or the surrounding circumstance around its writing), it is clear by the descriptive language used that something of life’s difficulty was facing this individual. Why else would a refuge or fortress or deliverer be needed unless something of personal experience had left this individual feeling vulnerable and exposed to a part of life’s experience that was far from comforting or enjoyable? The confession however of what the Father’s comforting and protection meant in these moments is what is both instructive and encouraging.

Whether this trusting in the Lord was a first response, or took some time to move towards is not mentioned, but it was where the Psalmist arrived.

We are each presented with a never-ending set of opportunities that will be responded to one way or another. We call these experiences "life!" An unexpected disappointment, a relentless frustration, a longstanding physical or emotional challenge - again, the list is as endless as it is universally understood and experienced. But where do we find our source of relief and strength when presented with these inevitabilities? Are we found running pillar to post for any kind of relief that will bring even the tiniest measure of relief? Certainly there is a network of support that is both God-given and God-blessed that most of us have in place, but as near and dear as these individuals may be, they are not able to bring to our hearts what only the Father can. To unduly burden these relationships with the requirements of bringing peace or happiness that can only emanate from the Father of love, is to insure disappointment and invite frustration. It is to the Lord that we must run to, over and again when life presents itself to us in unkind and overwhelming ways.

It is to the Father God that we must find comfort, peace, hope, faith, or whatever it is that we might be lacking. Indeed the circumstance may not change in the least, but we will have found a Refuge in the midst of the storm, a Fortress in the midst of the attack, and a Deliverer from what would otherwise steal kill and destroy us. Whether our comfort comes from the Word, or from a moment of prayer the promise of His nearness returns strength to us, or simply a Holy Spirit given inner calm we are refreshed in the journey, this is where our supply can be found. In whatever circumstance we find ourselves, may the unfailing nature of the Lord's love draw us ever to Himself, and in this may we find the One we always run to.

Good News schedule change The Good News after school club has had to change their meetings at Wallace Elementary School to Mondays. For more information, contact Jimmy Ann Simpson at 760-223-0744 or Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) at 661-873-9032.

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Healing Rooms hosting Spiritual Hunger Conference Special to the Courier The Healing Rooms of The Kern River Valley are invite the community to the 2nd annual Spiritual Hunger Conference, Oct. 21 and 22.

This year’s speaker is Reverend Ron Williams. Williams and his wife have an international prayer and healing Ministry.

Williams has been associated with the Four Square Church Headquarters for more than 30 years. During his tenure the recently retired Reverend established the mission church in China for the Four Square Church.

Today there are thousands mission churches as a result. Williams

and his wife now travel the U.S. and the world teaching and ministering on spiritual aspects of the Bible, praying and healing the sick.

All of those who may need the touch of God are invited to come feel His presence at these anointed meetings.

The first of three sessions is Friday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Sessions 2 and 3 are on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 and 6 p.m.

All sessions will be held at the Christian Assembly Church, in Mountain Mesa. Call 760-379-5100, (Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) For additional information and directions. There is no conference fee. A free will offering will be received at the door.

DVD Retreat at 1st Baptist Kernville First Baptist Church, 46 Valley View Drive in Kernville, is holding a DVD retreat with Beth Moore (“Loving Well”) on Oct. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Friday night, dessert will be

served and on Saturday there will be a continental breakfast and lunch. The cost is $20 per ticket.

For more information and to buy you ticket, please call the Kernville First Baptist Church at 760-3766403.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Service — 10:45 a.m..

(760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.

(760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday 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 Sundays 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 Sunday Service 10 a.m.

(760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella 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. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 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.

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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 9:30 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. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

Mt. 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 Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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Southlake Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 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 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

(760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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S ATURDAY & S UNDAY OCTOBER 15 & 16 • 1 P M Rules & origins of Rodeo events Team roping Cowboys originally developed this technique on working ranches when it was necessary to capture and restrain a full-grown animal that was too large to handle by a single man. Team roping popularity has grown tremendously in the last fifteen years and handicapping systems have been developed to even the competition. Today there are tens of thousands of amateur ropers who compete for millions of dollars in prize money.

Team roping also known as heading and heeling is a rodeo event that features a steer (typically a Corriente) and two mounted riders. The first roper is referred to as the "header," the person who ropes the front of the steer, usually around the horns, but it is also legal for the rope to go around the neck, or go around one horn and the nose resulting in what they call a "half head," the second is the "heeler," who ropes the steer by its hind feet, with a five second penalty assessed to the end time if only one leg is caught.

Modern Event Steers used for roping are moved from a holding corral through a series of narrow runways that lead to the roping arena. The runways allow the steers to be lined up in single file. Then, one at a time, a steer is moved into a chute with spring-loaded doors in front and a solid gate behind, so that only one animal is released at a time. On each side of the chute is an area called the box that is big enough to hold a horse and rider. The header is on one side (usually the left, for a right-handed header) whose job is to rope the steer around the horns, then turn the steer so its hind legs can be roped by the "heeler," who starts from the box on the other side of the chute.

A taut rope, called the barrier, runs in front of the header's box and is fastened to an easily released rope on the neck of the steer of a designated length, used to ensure that the steer gets a head start. An electronic barrier, consisting of an electric eye connected to a timing device, is sometimes used in place of the barrier rope.

When the header is ready, he or she calls for the steer and an assistant pulls a lever, opening the chute doors. The freed steer breaks out running. When the steer reaches the end of the rope, the barrier releases. The header must rope the steer with one of three legal

catches: a clean horn catch around both horns, a neck catch around the neck or a half-head catch around the neck and one horn. The header then takes a dally, a couple of wraps of the rope around the horn of the saddle. Some ropers have lost fingers in this event. Once the header has made the dally, the rider turns the horse, usually to the left, and the steer will follow, still running.

The heeler waits until the header has turned the steer. When he or she has a clear throw, the heeler throws a loop of rope under the running steer's hind legs and catches them. As soon as the heeler also dallies tight, the header turns his or her horse to directly face the steer and heeler. Both horses back up slightly to stretch out the steer's hind legs, immobilizing the animal. As soon as the steer is stretched out, an official waves a flag and the time is taken. The steer is released and trots off. There is a 5-second penalty for roping only one hind leg and a 10-second penalty for breaking the barrier.

A successful professional-level team takes between 4 and 12 seconds to stretch the steer, depending on the length of the arena. At lower levels, a team may take longer, particularly if the heeler misses the first throw and has to try again. At higher levels, the header and the heeler are allowed only one throw each, if either misses, the team gets no score.

In some round-robin format competitions the header and heeler are awarded points for each catch instead of timing the run. This puts emphasis on consistency rather than speed. These types of competitions are often more attractive to newer ropers where they can focus on catching rather than having a fast run.

Rules There are various organizations that sanction team roping events at local, regional and national levels. However, some of the rules common to most groups include: Both riders must start from inside the box If the barrier is broken there is a 10-second penalty If the Heeler catches only one leg there is a 5second penaltyThe header has three possible legal catches: Both horns One horn and the head mand he neck

Bull riding Bull riding refers to rodeo sports that involve a rider getting on a large bull and attempting to stay mounted while the animal attempts to buck off the rider.

In the American tradition the rider must stay atop the bucking bull for eight seconds. The rider tightly fastens one hand to the bull with a long braided rope. It is a risky sport and has been called "the most dangerous eight seconds in sports."

Outside of the USA, bull riding traditions with varying rules and histories also exist in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, New Zealand and Australia, with the majority of them following similar rules, especially with the Professional Bull Riders organization.

History The taming of bulls has ancient roots in contests dating as far back as Minoan culture. Bull riding itself has its direct roots in Mexican contests of equestrian and ranching skills now collectively known as charreada. During the 16th century, a hacienda contest called jaripeo developed. Originally considered a variant of bull fighting, in which riders literally rode a bull to death, the competition evolved into a form where the bull was simply ridden until it stopped bucking. By the mid19th century, charreada competition was popular on Texas and California cattle ranches where Anglo and Hispanic ranch hands often worked together.

Many early Texas rangers, who had to be expert horsemen and later went on to become ranchers, learned and adapted Hispanic techniques and traditions to ranches in the United States.

Many also enjoyed traditional Mexican celebrations, and H. L. Kinney, a rancher, promoter and former Texas Ranger staged what is thought to be the first Anglo-American organized bullfight in the southwest in 1852. This event also included a jaripeo competition and was the subject of newspaper reports from as far away as the New Orleans Daily Delta. However, popular sentiment shifted away from various blood sports and both bull fighting and prize fighting were banned by the Texas legislature in 1891. In the same time period, however, Wild West Shows began to add steer riding to their exhibitions, choosing to use castrated animals because steers were easier to handle and transport than bulls. Additionally, informal rodeos began as competitions between neighboring ranches in the American Old West. The location of the first formal Rodeo is a debated. Deer Trail, Colorado claims the first rodeo in 1869 but so does Cheyenne, WY in 1872.

Although steer riding contests existed into the 1920s, the sport did not gain popularity until bulls were returned to the arena and replaced steers as the mount of choice. A pivotal moment for modern bull riding, and rodeo in general, came with the founding of the Rodeo Cowboy Association (RCA) in 1936, which later became the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

Through this organization many hundreds of rodeos are held each year.

Since that time, the popularity of all aspects of the rodeo has risen. In 1994 a separate organization was formed for bull riding alone: The Professional Bull Riders (PBR), which stages a large number of events including the annual PBR World Finals held at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From these roots, bull riding as a competitive sport has spread to a number of other nations worldwide.

Rules and regulations Each bull has a unique name and number used to identify the bull. A sufficient number of bulls, each judged to be of good strength, health, agility, and age, are selected to perform. The rider and bull are matched randomly before the competition, although starting in 2008, some ranked riders are allowed to choose their own bulls from a bull draft for selected rounds in PBR events.

A rider mounts a bull and grips a flat braided rope. After he secures a good grip on the rope, the rider nods to signal he is ready. The bucking chute (a small enclosure which opens from the side) is opened and the bull storms out into the arena. The rider must attempt to stay on the bull for at least eight seconds, while only touching the bull with his riding hand. His other hand must remain free for the duration of the ride.

The bull bucks, rears, kicks, spins, and twists in an effort to throw the rider off.

This continues for a number of seconds until the rider bucks off or dismounts after completing his ride. A loud buzzer or whistle announces the completion of an eight second ride.

Many competitions have a format that involves multiple rounds, sometimes called "Go-rounds." Generally, events span two to three nights. The rider is given a chance to ride one bull per night. The total points scored by the end of the event are recorded, and after the first or first two go rounds, the top 20 riders are given a chance to ride one more bull. This final round is called the "Short go". After the end of the short go, the rider with the most total points

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wins the event.

Points and scoring The ride is scored from 0-100 points.

Both the rider and the bull are awarded points. There are usually two judges, each judge scoring the bull from 0-25 points, and the rider from 0-25 points.

The combined point totals from both judges make up the final score for the ride. Scores of zero are quite common as many riders lose control of the animal almost immediately after the bull leaves the bucking chute. Many experienced professionals are able to earn scores of 75 or more. Scores above 80 are considered excellent, and a score in the 90s exceptional.

Judges award points based on several key aspects of the ride. Judges look for constant control and rhythm in the rider in matching his movements with the bull. Points are usually deducted if a rider is constantly off balance. For points actually to be awarded the rider must stay mounted for a minimum of 8 seconds, and he is scored only for actions during those 8 seconds. The ability to control the bull well allows riders to gain extra "style" points.

For the bull, judges look at the animal's overall agility, power and speed; its back end kicks; and its front-end drops. In general, if a bull gives a rider a very hard time, more points will be awarded. If a rider fails to stay mounted for at least 8 seconds the bull is still awarded a score.

If a rider scores sufficiently low due to poor bull performance, the judges may offer the rider the option of a reride. By taking the option, the rider gives up the score received, waits until all other riders have ridden, and rides again. This can be risky because the rider loses his score and risks being bucked off and receiving no score. A re-ride may also be given if a bull stumbles or runs into the fence or gate.

Bull equipment The flank strap is a rope made out of cotton, which is tied around the bull's flank. Contrary to popular belief, the flank strap is not tied around the bull's testicles. This rope is to encourage the bull to use its hind legs more in a bucking motion, as this is a true test of a rider's skill in maintaining the ride. If it is applied improperly a rider may request to ride again, as the bull will not buck well if the flank strap is too tight.

The flank strap is applied by the stock contractor or his designate.

The arena The arenas used in professional bull riding vary. Some are rodeo arenas that are used only for bull riding and other rodeo events. Others are event centers that play host to many different sports.

Common to all arenas is a large, open area that gives the bulls, bull riders, and bull fighters plenty of room to maneuver. The area is fenced, usually 6 to 7 feet high, to protect the audience from escaped bulls. There are generally exits

on each corner of the arena for riders to get out of the way quickly. Riders can also hop onto the fence to avoid danger.

One end of the arena contains the bucking chutes from which the bulls are released. There is also an exit chute where the bulls can exit the arena.

In the United States and Canada, most professional bull riders start out riding in High School Rodeo or other junior associations. From there, riders may go on the college rodeo circuit or to one of several semi-pro associations including the Southern States Bull Riding Association (SSBR), the North American Bull Riding Association (NABA), the International Bull Riders Association (IBR), the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA), and the Professional Championship Bull Riding Tour (PCB).

Barrel racing

Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a clover-leaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Though both boys and girls compete at the youth level and men compete in some amateur venues, in collegiate and professional ranks, it is primarily a rodeo event for women. It combines the horse's athletic ability and the horsemanship skills of a rider in order to safely and successfully maneuver a horse through a clover leaf pattern around three barrels (typically three fifty-five gallon metal or plastic drums) placed in a triangle in the center of an arena.

In timed rodeo events, the purpose is to make a run as fast as possible, while the time is being clocked either by an electronic eye, (a device using a laser system to record times), or by an arena attendant or judge who manually takes the time using a keen eye and a flag to let a clocker know when to hit the timer stop; though this last method is more commonly seen in local and non-professional events.

The timer begins when horse and rider cross the start line, and ends when the barrel pattern has been successfully executed and horse and rider cross the finish line. The rider's time depends on several factors, most commonly the horse's physical and mental condition, the rider's horsemanship abilities, and the type of ground or footing (the quality, depth, content, etc. of the sand or dirt in the arena).

History In Barrel Racing the purpose is to make a run as fast as possible. The times are measured either by an Electric eye, a device using a laser system to record times, or by a judge who drops a flag to let the timer know when to hit the timer stop. Judges and timers are more commonly seen in local and non-professional events. The timer begins when horse and rider cross the start line, and ends when the barrel pattern has been successfully executed and horse and rider

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cessfully executed and horse and rider cross the finish line. The rider's time depends on several factors, most commonly the horse's physical and mental condition, the rider's horsemanship abilities, and the type of ground or footing (the quality, depth, content, etc. of the sand or dirt in the arena).

Riders enter at a line, circle around the 1st barrel, proceed to the 2nd barrel, and then continue on to the 3rd where they will complete the pattern and finally exit the course crossing the red line a second time. This pattern is often referred to as a "Cloverleaf" The pattern may also begin with the left barrel first.

Beginning a barrel race, the horse and rider will enter the arena at top speed, through the center entrance (or alley if in a rodeo arena). Once in the arena, the electronic timer beam is crossed by the horse and rider. The timer keeps running until the beam is crossed again at the end of the run.

Modern barrel-racing horses need to not only be fast; but strong, agile and intelligent as well. The strength and agility are needed to maneuver the course in as little distance as possible.

A horse that is able to "hug the barrels" as well as maneuver the course quickly and accurately follow commands, will be a horse with consistently low times.

In Barrel Racing, the fastest time will win. It is not judged under any subjective points of view, only the clock.

Barrel Racers in competition at the professional level must pay attention to detail while maneuvering at high speeds. Precise control is required to win. Running past a barrel and off the pattern will result in a "no time" score and disqualification. If a barrel racer or her horse hits a barrel and knocks it over there is a time penalty of five seconds, which usually will result in a time too slow to win. There is a sixty second time limit to complete the course after time begins.

Mutton busting

Mutton busting is an event held at rodeos similar to bull riding or bronc riding, in which children ride or race sheep.

In the event, a sheep is held still, either in a small chute or by an adult handler while a child is placed on top in a riding position. Once the child is seated atop the sheep, the sheep is released and usually starts to run in an attempt to get the child off. Often small prizes or ribbons are given out to the children who can stay on the longest.

There are no set rules for mutton busting, no national organization, and most events are organized at the local level.

The vast majority of children participating in the event fall off in less than 8 seconds. Age, height and weight restrictions on participants generally prevent injuries to the sheep, and implements such as spurs are banned

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from use. In most cases, children are required to wear helmets and parents are often asked to sign waivers to protect the rodeo from legal action in that event.

History The practice has been documented as having been introduced to the National Western Stock Show at least by the 1980s when an event was sponsored by Nancy Stockdale Cervi, a former rodeo queen. At that event, children ages five to seven who weighed less than 55 pounds could apply, and ultimately seven contestants were selected to each ride a sheep for six seconds. There are no statistics about the popularity of the sport, but anecdotal reports suggest thousands of children participate in such events every year in the U.S. Supporters consider the event both entertaining and a way to introduce young children to the adult rodeo "rough stock" riding events of bull riding, Saddle bronc and bareback riding, and may liken its rough-and-tumble nature to the way youth sports such as football are played. Organizations such as the ASPCA discourage the practice on the grounds that it does not promote kindness to, or respect of, animals.

Steer roping

Steer roping, also known as steer tripping, is a rodeo event that features a steer and one mounted cowboy.

The steer roper is behind a taut rope fastened with an easily broken string, which is fastened to the rope on the steer. When the roper is ready he calls for the steer and the chute man trips a lever opening the doors. The suddenly freed steer breaks out running. When the steer reaches the end of his rope, the string breaks simultaneously releasing the barrier for the roper (Should the roper break the barrier, a 10-second penalty is added to his time). The roper must throw his rope in a loop around the steer's horns.

Once the rope is around the steer's horns, the roper throws the slack of the rope over the steer's hip and then turns his horse to the left, when the rope comes tight it lefts the hip up and pulls the steers head around or tripping the steer.

The roper will jump off the horse while the horse continues pulling the steer along the ground. The horse stops and the roper ties three of the steer's legs together with a pigging string using a half-hitch knot, colloquially called two wraps and a hooey. The roper returns to his horse, mounts, and moves the horse forward, releasing the tension on the rope. An official will then time six seconds. If the steer is still tied at the end of the six seconds, an official time for the event is taken. The official time starts when the gate opens and ends when the roper finishes tying the steer.

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Girls compete for Queen & Princess’s Stacey Vanrensselaer is the Queen/Princess Coordinator for this year's Kernville Stampede. This year there are 3 princess contestants and 1 queen contestant. Each girl will have to sell tickets, compete in a horsemanship pattern, interview and a take test.

Ticket sales began on Thursday evening at Ewings on the Kern. The horsemanship competition will be at 4 at Jake's Place Arena Friday. The interview and test will be at Ewings at 10 Saturday morning. Each contestant will be at the grand entry each day of the rodeo. They will be able to sell tickets up until Sunday morning at 10 am and then the winners will be crowned on Sunday after the grand entry.

Vanrensselaer would like to give a big thank you to Mandy Lawrence.

She has been holding practices for the girls and coaching them on their patterns and questions.

There is only one queen contestant.

However, there are three princess contestants. This is the first time for most of the princess's to compete in an event like this. Vanrensselaer said, "I wish them good luck, and they are all winners to me!!! Chins up, eyes forward, heels down and have fun girls."

Hi, my name is Donnellia Gonzales and I am running for the title of Miss Kernville Stampede Rodeo Queen. I currently reside in Bakersfield CA, and attend school at Donnellia Frontier High School as a junior. I am very active in my community and participate in various equine activities such as open circuit and 4-H horseshows, Jr rodeo, horse judging and leadership through Frontier FFA. I am very honored to have the opportunity to be an ambassador for the great sport of rodeo as a 2011 queen contestant. It is because of the support of my family, and sponsors that I am able to embark on this journey and for that I am grateful. I hope to see everyone at the rodeo and wish all the girls good luck!

Hi, my name is Anne Keverline and I am running for the Kernville Stampede Rodeo Princess 2011. I am nine years old, attend Wallace Middle

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I plan to attend Anne college and be a large animal veterinarian and specialize in equine science. I would like to thank my sponsors and my family for supporting me in running for Kernville Stampede Rodeo Princess.

Good luck to all the contestants.

Hi my name is A u b r e e Barkley, I live in Havilah and I am a third generation rancher. Our brand is the Arrow T and we are proud of our heritage. I am 10 years old and I Aubree go to Woodrow Wallace Middle School. I enjoy riding and training my horses, gathering cows, climbing trees, and running gymkhana with my Los Vaquero's gymkhana club.

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1. In 2010, Carlos Gonzalez became the 5th Colorado Rockies player to win an N.L. batting title. Name two of the first four to do it.

2. Name the last major-league team to hit .300 or better for a season.

3. Which college football team, entering 2011, had a longer streak of double-digit-win seasons: Boise State or Virginia Tech?

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5. By the time another driver (Cale Yarborough) had won the Daytona 500 a second time, how many times had Richard Petty won it?

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1. Andres Galarraga (1993), Todd Helton (2000), Matt Holliday (2007) and Larry Walker (1998, ‘99, 2001).

2. The Boston Red Sox hit .302 in 1950.

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Senior discounts. Apply @ office - Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Road __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2 bd, 2ba house with carport & garage, just refurbished. $750/mo., 760223-0178 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 1/bdrm cottage, $450/mo plus $500 dep., No pets. Also, 3/bd/1ba with fireplace, $650/mo + $750 dep., No pets, (760) 223-6110 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Lakeland Tract 2/bd/2ba double wide MH w/2 car garage, fenced yard, $675/ mo +__________________________ security deposit. 760-378-3264 Lake Isabella - 2 bd/1ba apt. w/ garage, w/d hookup, new paint & carpet, trash pd, near Vons & schools, $550/mo + sec. (760) 549-3552

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Major Medicare Change Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist In 2003 Congress created legislation which started “Medicare Advantage,” a set of health insurance policies where private insurance companies were Harry Thal allowed to manage healthcare rather than the government being liable for all the claims. These plans included a Medicare Savings Account (MSA), where you had a high deductible and the government would pay you cash, in the form of a bank savings account, to manage your own high deductible. You could go to most doctors. It also created the Private Fee for Service plan (PFFS), again, the opportunity to go to most doctors, providing they would accept the insurance companies’ payments. The legislation also gave the opportunity for a preferred provider organization plan (PPO) which provided an opportunity to go to a participating provider for a very low cost, or to go outside the network at a higher cost. And lastly, the Medicare health maintenance organization (HMO), which has more restrictions on provider choice, but greater cost savings to the patient.

In California, the MSA lasted two years, as companies came and went with the offering. The popular PFFS plans were changed and have all but disappeared. This past week, the only PPO plan available to most Californians has decided to close up shop. The Freedom Blue Regional PPO will not be avail-

able to people on Medicare in California for 2012. Letters have gone to the effected members telling them of the cancellation, and advising that more information will be forthcoming.

In reality, there are only a handful of options remaining.

The attractive part of the PPO plan was it had a $0 monthly premium. You just pay the regular Medicare Part B premium, typically taken from your Social Security check, and you had health care. With the removal of the PPO, those seeking a $0 cost plan will have to choose between the various HMO plans that will be available. There will be several to choose from, and I am certain the companies will be offering seminars touting the virtues of their plans. One of the $0 monthly plans will also offer a $0 co-pay for office visits, The details will be released next week for consumers to compare and select plans. Another choice, which won't be marketed and promoted as heavily is the Medicare Supplement. These plans allow you to pick your own doctor, hospital and most importantly…specialists. They do have a monthly premium. In Kern County, recommended plans start as low as $82 a month, based on your age. For people who have the cancellation notice from their Freedom Blue policy, the Medicare supplement will be guaranteed issue. You may skip the health questions.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) and other states. Harry is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760376-2100, e-mail harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

Musical Continued from page 3 years and older. There will be lots of songs, dancing and various parts available. Some parts involve simple lines, while others have more dialogue.

If your child is interested, please attend the first practice for more information and play part assignments. We will be practicing every Thursday from 45 pm. No practice during Thanksgiving week. The Play will be performed on Sunday, December 11, 2011. You may contact Marsha Lassen at 760-417-0715 or Pastor Grant Bennet at 760-376-6403.

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(818) 324-0869 _________________________________ Lake Isabella - Pay $768 each 2 weeks, of pure tax deductions. Get 6.4 acres (split into 3 parcels for profit), 2,000 sq. ft. home, water well, 2,000 gal. water tank, mobile home sites, septic tank, (views of lake, Kern River, Sequoia Nat’lForest Mtn, million $ neighbor’s home), (paradise for kids, horses, boater, skier, airplane flyer, trucker, motocross, golfer, fishing). Appraised $300,000. You assume $200K loan, all due 30 yrs, fixed 10% APR rate/ buying power loan, refi anytime with no prepayment penalty. Pay $24K down.

Seller pays $7,500 fee to buyers agent/finder at closing. Seller (661) 330-2222. Seller’s agent (661) 3307360. Habla Espanol.

Beautifully remodeled 1,680 sq ft cabin w/great view! $129,000 - (661) 428-1108

Yard/Garage Sales 400 Siretta, Kernville, Fri-Sat, 10/14-15, 8a-5p, another Fundraiser for Kids of Kern & Children in Kernville.

Antiques, Designer home décor & access., garden art & other stuff __________________________________ Fri-Sun Early Birds Welcome! 8420 Fremontia, So.Lake. Coats, clothes, shoes, Sz 10 wedding dress, office computer desk, CA king bed frame 6 drawer, porch furn., elec dryer & lots-o-miscellaneous _________________________________ Hi-Ho MHP Semi-Annual Sale, Oct 15 & 16, Sat 8-3, Sun 8-2, In clubhouse & indiv carports. Something for everyone, 11901 Sierra Way, Kernville

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Perko’s Café No. 139 (2011 – B5569).

Street address of principal place of business: 2236 Highway 46, Wasco, CA 93280. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 895, Coalinga, CA 93210.

REGISTRANT: Wasco Food Concept, Inc., 2236 Highway 46, Wasco, CA 93280. F – Corporation. Date the business commenced: 07/10/2001. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Safety Source (2011 - B5622). Street address of principal place of business: 9115 Greenbank Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 81434, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT: Blue Groove, Inc., 7401 Lucille Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. F - Corporation. 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: Jennifer Sauer, President. This statement filed on 09/21/2011. Expires 09/21/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 30, October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 12th Tribe Ministries (2011 - B5422).

Street address of principal place of business: 4808 Independence Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address of business: 13583 Simshaw Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342. REGISTRANT: Twelve Tribe Ministries 13583 Simshaw Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 09/12/2011. 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: Armando L. Portillo, CEO. This statement filed on 09/12/2011.

Expires 09/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier September 30, October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Blockheads Embroidery Specialists (2011 - B5609). Street address of principal place of business: 6156 Jackie Court, Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailing address of business: 6156 Jackie Court, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGISTRANT: Amanda Williams, 6156 Jackie Court, Inyokern, CA 93527. A 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: Amanda M. Williams. This statement filed on 09/20/2011. Expires 09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Critter Sitters Pet Resort (2011 B5717). Street address of principal place of business: 15301 Chukker Lane, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 260, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Jesus Martinez, P.O. Box 260, Weldon, CA 93283. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 09/25/2011.

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: Jesus Martinez. This statement filed on 09/28/2011. Expires 09/28/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Roll In The Hay Café (2011 - B5755).

Street address of principal place of business: 6106 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 834, Weldon, CA 93283.

REGISTRANTS: Courtney Miller, 15627 Highway 178, Weldon, CA 93283 and Kimberley Kaleth, 7100 Cannell Way, Kernville, CA 93238. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 03/25/2011. 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: Courtney Miller. This statement filed on 09/29/2011. Expires 09/29/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: RED HOUSE BBQ, (2010B3273). Street address of business: 426 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561; REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Manolito Lujan, 28700 Delaware Place, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/19/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/13/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Red House BBQ, LLC (2011 B5458). Street address of principal place of business: 426 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Mailing address of business: 426 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Red House BBQ, LLC, 426 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. D Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 03/21/2011.

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: Manolito Lujan, Owner/President. This statement filed on 09/13/2011. Expires 09/13/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By M. Rodriguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: The Taft Independent (2011 - B5557).

Street address of principal place of business: 508 Center Street, Taft, CA 93268.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 268, Taft, CA 93268. REGISTRANT: Michael Long, 207 Pierce Street, Taft, CA 93268. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 07/04/2006.

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: Michael Long. This statement filed on 09/16/2011.

Expires 09/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: German Flooring (2011 - B5595).

Street address of principal place of business: 2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 872, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGISTRANT: Michael German, 2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/01/2011. 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: Michael German. This statement filed on 09/20/2011. Expires 09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Serenity Room and Board (2011 B5478). Street address of principal place of business: 420 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

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address of business: 2671 Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANT: Christina Felix, 2671 Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/28/2011. 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: Christina Felix. This statement filed on 09/14/2011.

Expires 09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: RAINMAN'S RACERS HAVEN HOBBIES AND RACEWAY, (2011-B5225). Street address of business: 7401 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Randy Raines, 8305 Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/01/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/14/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Rainman's Hobby and Raceway (2011 - B5471). Street address of principal place of business: 7401 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address of business: 8305 Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

REGISTRANT: Randy Raines, 8305 Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A 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: Randy Raines. This statement filed on 09/14/2011.

Expires 09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Perko’s Café No. 107 (2011 – B5567).

Street address of principal place of business: 2343 Girard Street, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 895, Coalinga, CA 93210.

REGISTRANT: Delano Food Concept, Inc., 2343 Girard Street, Delano, CA 93215. F – Corporation. Date the business commenced: 07/07/2000. 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: Allen Mohammadi, President.

This statement filed on 09/19/2011.

Expires 09/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 30, October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

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: Allen Mohammadi, President.

This statement filed on 09/19/2011.

Expires 09/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 30, October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Monji Landscape Companies (2011 B5552) DBA#2: Upward Green (2011 - B5553). Street address of principal place of business: 9401 Shellabarger Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 9401 Shellabarger Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Monji Enterprises, Inc., 9401 Shellabarger Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 02/10/1983.

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: Aaron Gundry-Monji, Director of Marketing/Vice President. This statement filed on 09/16/2011. Expires 09/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 30, October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

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Calendar Continued from page 2 from Oct. 21-23. Riders may select one, two or three days of total immersion in biking activities for all riding abilities. Bring your riding club or come to meet other riding enthusiasts. For event information and schedule of special events like the Halloween costume party, the campfire gathering, hosted by New Belgium Brewery, the hill climb and other riding contests. Call MRA at 800-861-6553.

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 14, 2011 Lunch is at noon. It will be provided by Southern California Edison employees.

Riders entry fee is $25, passengers $10, lunch guest $6, drawing tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. For drawing tickets or ride information, call 661-321-9882. All proceeds benefit the Search & Search &

Search & Rescue Power House Bike Ride, October 22 Southern California Frances Bowman/Kern River Courier Edison and the Kern Left to right: The proud winners of the Valley Fest bed County Sheriff’s Search races were Becky Starr, Liebra Mooney, Julie Jones, & Rescue is holding their 3rd annual Power House Terry Simpson and Marty O’Harra of Centry 21.

Ride on Oct. 22, starting at Bikersfield Rescue, Kern Valley Meals on Wheels, Leather and Accessories, 2622 Kern Valley High School and Kids to Fairhaven Dr. in Bakersfield.

Camp K.E.E.P. For additional informaRegistration begins at 8:30 a.m. The tion, call 661-333-6216 or 760-379-0360. ride starts at 9:30 a.m., riding State Route 178 east to Lake Isabella, State Photography Workshop, October 22 Route 155 north to Kernville, Mountain Kern River Valley Art Association is 99 north to Kern Valley Hatchery. hosting a Western Photography

Liquidation

Auction Everything goes!

Vehicles, equipment, trailers, fencing, gates, lumber, sheet metal, & many more misc. items.

18220 Hwy 178 Weldon next to South Fork Elementary School

October 15th 10:00am For more info call 760-378-3030.

For consignments call: 661-333-3040

"NUUI CUNNI" (OUR HOUSE)

Fall Gathering & Fund Raiser SATURDAY, OCT. 15 9:00 am-5:00pm FARMERS MARKET ENTERTAINMENT.. RAFFLES SILENT AUCTIONS.. BAKE SALE.. DRUMMERS..CRAFTS..

DEMONSTRATIONS.. NATIVE PLANT SALE..& MORE, MORE, MORE INDIAN FRY BREAD……10:00 AM INDIAN TACOS……1:00 PM- 3:00 PM Bring the Entire Family

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN IN THIS SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE CHANGES OF THE SEASONS! We are located on Hwy. 155 at the French Gulch Recreation Area

760.549.0800

Our Mission Statement: The "Nuui Cunni" Intertribal Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving, restoring & teaching our Native American culture, history & traditions by providing a facility available for educational, ceremonial, & other social activities for Native Americans as well as the interested public.

Workshop on location at the Rankin Ranch in Walker Basin. It is being conducted by Casey Christie, Frances Bowman, Jim Davis and Rich Zimmerman. The workshop skill level is for intermediate to professional. $65 registration includes a barbecue. See w w w. k r v a a . o rg / / p d f / w o r k shoprankin2.pdf, www.krvaa.org/apps /photos/album?Albumid=12311372. Or for more information call Jim Davis at760-223-3468 or e-mail davista lodge@aol.com.

Spayday Lake Isabella, October 22 Basic Needs Foundation, Inc. will host

located in the parking lot at Von’s, 5610 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For more information call: Ha Adolfo, Basic Needs Foundation info@basicneedsfoundation.org Note: All 90 appointment times are reserved at this time.

"Mutts and Fashion," October 22 The next fundraising event for REVA is “Mutts and Fashion,” on Oct. 22, starring Critter Sitters’ rescued pets escorted by lovely models, sporting winter fashions from Lore’s Loft in Kernville.

The public is welcome. A $5 taxdeductible donation is suggested. The show is being held at the Oddfellows Hall, 50 Tobias in Kernville, from noon to 4 p.m. There will be tea, sweet cake, raffles and door prizes. Tickets are available in advance by calling Laura, 7660299-3222 or Jesse, 760378-3101

Kern River Historical Society general meeting October 25 At the next Kern River Historical Society general Frances Bowman/Kern River Courier meeting, Jack White, a long-time resident of the Rods and classic cars lined the streets for the Kick back Kern River Valley will talk in Kernville car show this past weekend. about the beginning of the Kern Valley Airport in Kernville, titled "Tales of a Few Who a free spay/neuter mobile clinic event Felt They Had to Fly." It is the story available to very low income pet ownabout eight valley residents who pooled ers of dogs and feral cats. Spayday is their money and bought an airplane for co-sponsored by James Store Inc. $1600, then found a sand bar next to the Sierra Gateway Markets & Sporting Kern River now our our airport. After Goods, Rotary Club of Kern River receiving permission from the Corps of Valley & Vons (among others). It is from Engineers, they built a runway, and it is 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 22. still there. The rest of the story is about Clinics provide pet owners with spay its growth and the people and incidents and neuter certificate, rabies shot, vacof its history. cination record and microchip. All The public is invited to attend. Tuesday, dogs must be on leash. Each cat must October 25, at 7 p.m. at the Senior be in its own carrier. Please call ahead Center in Lake Isabella. For questions if bringing feral cats. Gift bags are call the Kern Valley Museum at 760given to participating pet owners. Also 376-6683.

The museum is open low-cost vaccination & microchip clinThursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. ics are available at these events to all to 4 p.m. pet owners with no income qualification. No appointment required.

To include your event in our free Vaccination clinic is from 9 a.m. to Courier Calendar, send the information noon. $10, FVRCP; $10, rattlesnake, to us by e-mail or on paper, either in $10, rabies and $10, DHPP. A 30-foot person or by mail (our address is on self-contained mobile clinic, will be page 2). Must be received Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Republican Calendar listings may be shortened.

Assembly Listings are printed in chronological of Kern River Valley order by event date and space availMeetings at the Moose Lodge able. Submitted items deemed entirely Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella or mostly business advertising will not The 3rd Thursday be accepted. Some event information of the Month@ 5:00pm gathered from the chambers of comAll Republicans Welcome! merce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com (760) 549-3033