Kern River Courier October 18, 2013

ourier C >

your destination for all things Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285

news

>

announcements

K K E E R N N

Friday, October 18, 2013

>

views

>

events

>

columns

R II V V E E R R

Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities

FREE

www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 10 No. 37

weekend weather

Your weekend events start here

Friday high 74° Sunny Friday low 46° Clear

Welcome to ‘Kornville’

Courier Calendar ■ Onyx Farmers Market Daily The Onyx Certified Farmers Market, hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through November at 300 Doyle Ranch Road in Onyx.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Banner event - The town is decorated, and a banner hung, greeting Fall Festival visitors.

1st Annual Whiskey Flat Fall Festival

Kernville visitors will fall for festival

■ Kern Valley Broncs Homecoming October 18 Kern Valley High School football, playing Rosamond, at home on Friday, Oct. 18: JV 4 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.

Michael Batelaan Courier All About It

“ ”

■ Lakeshore Farmers Market October 19 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights.

■ Nuui Cunni Fall Gathering & Market Closed Due to the Federal Goverment shutdown the Kern River Paiute Council Fall Gathering has been postponed and Farmers Market held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be closed until furter notice. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 at the French Gulch Recreation Area.

Contact 760-549-0800.

Cerro Coso Community College

Local nursing program offered Natalie Dorrell Courier Release Responding to the national shortage of nurses, Cerro Coso Community College has added a Vocational Nursing Program to its offerings in the Kern River Valley next spring.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for more than 580,000 new and replacement nurses by the year 2018.

■ Operation Christmas Child packing party, October 19 Community-wide Shoebox Packing Parties in front of Barnes Bargains; Campfire Market in Wofford Heights; Family Dollar Store; Manny’s Discount Store; Rite Aid, Sierra Gateway Market in

See Calendar, page 2 dining

Festival came about much like the Whiskey Flat Days in February.

The concept is the same - bring commerce to Kernville in the form of events and activities, fun for out of area visitors and locals alike. It is the

encompass downtown Kernville and the three area parks: Frandy, The cornstalks are set Riverside and Circle and the lamp post flags Parks. hay bales and pumpkins Frandy Park will host are in place at Kernville the main activities area businesses for next planned for the Festival weekend’s fall festival in where hayrides, a wild Kernville. western encampIt is with great ment, cowboy reexcitement that enactments, live The cornstalks are set and the the Kernville lamp post flags hay bales and music, petting zoo, Chamber of pumpkins are in place... contests, pumpkin C o m m e r c e bowling, epitaphs, announces that - Batelaan scarecrow stuffing, the first annual p u m p k i n Whiskey Flat Fall hope that the Fall carving/decorating, pie Festival will take place Festival, planned for the eating and chicken poop weekend each bingo will be part of the Friday, Oct. 25 from 3 to last 10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. October, will grow each festival’s activities. Try 26, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. year giving the town and your skill at the haunted and Sunday, Oct. 27 9 Valley a little boost dur- maze or take a horse a.m. to 5 p.m. ing the traditionally slow drawn wagon ride about According to the times for local business- the town.

Chamber, the idea of es.

The Fall festival will See Festival, page 12 Whiskey Flat Fall

■ Ghost town October 18 & 19 GRIT Paranormal will be back at the Silver City Ghost Town. Call 760379-5146.

>

Saturday high 75° Sunny Saturday low 45° Clear Sunday high 73° Sunny Sunday low 45° Clear National Weather Service

Out Inside

■ KOA Haunted campground October 18 Haunted campground at the KOA. Call 760-3782001 for more information.

people

>>>

>

lodging

>

Cerro Coso’s Accelerated Nursing Program, for those who have completed the mandatory prerequisites, will enable

adventure

>

history

>

more students to complete the program in 12 months, putting them on the fast track to employment.

The college is currently accepting applications for the new 12-month program in the Kern River Valley which begins Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Applications will be accepted through Thursday, Oct. 31.

See Nurses, page 12 nature

>

2 5 6 8 10

A new walk in the park Michael Batelaan Courier Just In If you have not done so already, it is time to put your walking shoes on.

The sidewalk improvement project around Circle Park, along Kernville Road and Riverside Park is now completd just in time for the Whiskey Flat Fall Festival.

The focus of the project was to better connect vital parts of the town, the parks, business district and elementary school.

This was accomplished primarily by replacing and adding sidewalks, curbs, gutters and road resurfacing improvements.

The crosswalks in town were embelished with a woodplank stamped concete pattern and overhead lighting to make them more visable.

Riverside Park received a streetside sidewalk on the west and a sweeping 10foot wide colored concete path on the river’s edge and interconnecting walks at both ends and the middle of the park. Concete was chosen for the pathway due to the harsh weather environment.

fun & games

>

Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Mike Mencarini reports that deer are a plenty this hunting season.

Bodfish Bob scares up some recipes for Halloween.

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

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 53,819 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 150 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 129 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

things you can do & use

>>>

Page 2 Kern River Courier

October

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 18, 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 t

w

t

f

Calendar

s s m t w

t

f

s

s

m

t

w

t

f

s

s

m

t

w

t

f

s

s

m

t

w

t

Courier

Courier K E R N R I

V

E

R

“It’s what the valley reads”

Continued from page 1

Southlake, Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon. Join in filling shoeboxes with small gift items for needy children. Call 760-417-2279.

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

Fridays

Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Pam Stewart Columnists Bodfish Bob Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Dan Schlensker Photographers Michael Batelaan Casey James

Regular activities

Casey James Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Murdoc Douglas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2013 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

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

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

760-379-4112.

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

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon.

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

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

■ Car Wash for sleeping bags, tents October 19 Helping Hand Ministries is having a car wash to provide the unsheltered with winter sleeping bags and tents, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Have your car washed between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Crossroads Shell Station, in Lake

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-5552.

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

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays

■ 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.

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

■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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

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

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

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

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556.

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

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

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

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138.

■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

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

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

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

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

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Sundays

Thursdays

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.

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

Mondays

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

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

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

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

760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

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

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

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

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

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

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays

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

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

■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556.

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

760-379-1129.

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

■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303.

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

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

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

760-379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..

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

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

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

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

Bingo Guide

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

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

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

Isabella. Bring a gently used sleeping bag or a two person tent as a donation. They will also accept a $10 donation. Call 760-379-5100.

■ Women of Excellence Health Expo October 19 Kern Valley Hospital Foundation presents the second annual Women’s Health Expo from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Mini symposiums throughout the morning and lunch for $8.

Call Anna Leon at 760-379-5257, ext. 24.

■ Art Association Art Park Work Party October 19 The Kern River Valley Art Association is having a work party on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6113 Lake Isabella Blvd. To clean up, paint and rake leaves. Lunch will be provided Contact: Teri Vellutini 760-379-6162 ■ Halloween bowling October 19 A Halloween Bowling Party will be hosted by the Tubatulabals of the Kern Valley at Mountain Mesa Lanes, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.on Saturday, Oct. 19. $20 for adults, $15 for kids.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast October 20 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

■ Kern Valley Community Orchestra October 20 Kern Valley Community Orchestra presents “A Royal Afternoon” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 at Kernville Elementry School.

■ Commodities distribution October 22 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ Health Office Flu shots October 22 A planned Flu Vaccine Clinics will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Public Health Office, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite 151, Lake Isabella.

■ Haunted campground October 22, 25 The KOA in Weldon is hosting a Haunted Campground on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 25. Call 760-378-2001 for information.

■ KRV Historical Society program October 22 50 years of influence In The KRV: The Legend of Ardis Manly Walker will be the program on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. For this program Charles Topping will be giving an overview of what Walker did for the Kern River Valley between 1936 and 1980, with a video of writings and interviews. The public is welcome to attend at the Vets Hall, Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd.., Lake Isabella. Call 760-376-6683.

■ Toddler story time October 24 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.., Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083.

■ KRV Collaborative October 24 Join with the Kern River Valley Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 for more information.

■ Kern Valley Broncs vs. Cal City October 25 Kern Valley High football is playing Cal City, in a home game on Friday, Oct. 25. JV, 4 p.m. and varsity, 7 p.m.

■ Whiskey Flat Fall Festival October 25 through 27 Haunted maze, horse-drawn hay rides, Whiskey Flat encampment, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, music, airsoft target shooting, cowboy re-enactments, vendors, amazing bounce, rock climbing wall, food, old time photo booth, and much more! Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for children. Ages 5 and under are free.

Friday, October 18, 2013 www.kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Courier Page 3

Letters

Things I have noticed...

Courier

Editors note: This essay was summited as an entry in this year’s Kern County Fair and recieved a senior citizen and first place awards.

The best way to win someone over is love Sometime in mid-July, 1933, Rose Allen was walking to the bus stop to go get an abortion. She already had two children and did not want another. Her mother asked Rose’s sister, Ida, where Rose was going. Ida started to cry and told her.

Her mother ran down the stairs still wearing her apron. She got to the bus stop in time to run out in the middle of the street and stop the bus. Between her and the bus driver, they were able to pull Rose off the bus.

Rose had another boy Dec. 20, 1933. The infant was not healthy. Rose had no desire to breast feed him. Her uncle, Detective Sam Morris said that he would adopt the child when he was one year old. He also said he would help her financially.

She breast fed him and when he started to eat solid food, she either mashed it or chewed it up and spit it into his mouth. At that point, she had no desire to give him to her uncle. He understood and was always close to Bernie.

As he grew, he and one of his brothers looked in trash cans for food to eat. They also fished, so another staple of the family was fish.

Because he lived with four families, the butcher gave them free liver and the animal intestines for stuffing. Chickens were inexpensive, so they always had fat instead of butter.

Bernie had his first job at the age of nine delivering wet wash to tenement houses. At 11, he was shining shoes. He quit school at 16 and got a job loading and unloading trucks. Then he went to night school and was the only one in his family to have a high school diploma. His mother learned to love and respect him.

He joined the Fire Department and went to Junior College for his AA degree and finished his formal education at Long Beach State.

He retired from the Fire Department more than 30 years ago and now owns several stores and has a large Post Office and Public Library on his property.

He has a large family of 36, which includes eight great-grandchildren.

I sometimes wonder what would have happened if that bus driver and my grandmother did not pull my mother off the bus.

To any girl who is thinking about an abortion, remember this: There are many people of different races who would gladly adopt your child.

And the best way to win someone over that doesn’t like you is with Love.

Bernard ‘Bernie’ Allen Wofford Heights

Governments lack of urgency disables family I am writing you concerning the lack of urgency in our government’s Social Security disability program. My husband was diagnosed with epilepsy in June of 2010 and received State Disability for a year and also had health insurance for a year after his diagnosis. After his health insurance dropped him, we have been applying/reapplying for Social Security ever since. Here it is coming up on four years after his original diagnosis and still no progress. My husband is beyond frustrated since he has been paying into it for 15 years before becoming ill.

Now with the government shut down it is going to take even longer to proceed with this attempt at Social Security benefits. Medi-Cal is linked with Social Security disability and until a favorable judgment is made my husband is unable to receive benefits. With the help of The Epilepsy Society of Kern County we have been able to purchase some of the medication but, with the extraordinary cost of the antiseizure medications, my husband and I had to give up on obtaining them each month. My husband is currently dealing with seizures with no medication or physician supervision.

My whole life growing up I was taught that the United States was the best country to live in and that all other countries envied us. This experience of trying to support my husband through the devastation that has occurred since his diagnosis coupled with the growing debt we are incurring while we wait for a favorable decision has been very difficult. The healthcare and Social Security in this country is currently a nightmare and needs to be fixed before more people continue to go without benefits and healthcare they need. A little urgency to provide people with the assistance that they have paid into is all we are asking for.

Nicole Minton Bodfish

Maps and GPS Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

now the map debacle is being replaced with a gadget called a GPS which not only shows you how to Since I learned get someplace, it tells you in no to drive and was uncertain terms which way to go allowed to venture and where to turn. It even gets mad forth in the family if you go the wrong way and tells vehicle, I have you to turn around and go back to been a user of the scene of your error. multifold maps. To There is even exasperation in her find out how to voice (most GPS’ use a her) and you Middleworth get to someplace know you better pay attention or I’ve never been, I else! By now you know and so do I would whip out a map and trace my that Miss GPS doesn’t always know way from point to point. where she is, or is going. The folks Back in the day you could get that tell her what to say must have maps free from an occasional your local gas happy hour and station. You towards the Back in the day you could get picked up a map day’s end guess maps free from your local gas from inside the a little bit on station. station while the directions.

- Middleworth attendant filled Some of the your tank, (with GPS gadgets 25 cents a gallon can unlock your car door and/or tell gas), checked the oil, aired the tires the world that you have had an and washed your windshield. You accident. Imagine if you will, as you could even get a glass mug or a are pulling your face out of an dish as a prize. expanded air bag you hear some Some of the early maps were disembodied voice saying, “An air called Miracle Fold Maps because bag just went off. Should I call for they claimed it could be folded in help?” such a way it would keep your desI need say no more. The map is a tination visible and easy to follow. I relic of the past and technology is actually think they were called “mir- taking over. Even my word procesacle fold” because it was a miracle if sor tells me I misspelled the word you could fold it back to its original “processor” and it even corrected it! shape. I can’t begin to tell you how Leaping lizards! They’ll be replacmany times I gave up in frustration ing me next! trying to refold those maps.

Well, finally my days of map Wofford Heights resident Rod reading and folding are over. First Middleworth, a retired security manoff, they charge for maps now, and ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor it’s usually $2-3 for a map that used for the local AARP Driver Safety Program. to be free! Well forget that! Instead,

“”

S Kern D LA CCWValley TRAINING New applicants $90.

Permit renewals $55.

William Lacy wesellguns@ladsgun.com www.ladsgun.com P.O. Box 477 Ker nville

760.376.4226

Lah De Dah GIFTS ✩ COLLECTIBLES CRAFT & SEWING SUPPLIES

QUILTING ✩ SUPPLIES ✩ IN STOCK

Announcements

OPEN EVERY DAY 10:00 - 4:00

Community

41 Big Blue Road Kernville, CA

(760) 376-6704

Nuui Cunni closed due to shutdown As of Oct. 4, the Nuui Cunni Native American Indian Cultural Center is closed due to Federal Government shutdown and the Annual Fall Gathering scheduled Saturday, Oct. 19 has been postponed.

SHARON ROONEY Licensed Agent • Notary

Vaccination clinics scheduled The Kern County Public Health Services Department is announcing the schedule for the annual flu vaccination clinics. These clinics are available for the low cost of only $9 to the general public and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“As a new flu season approaches, we encourage everyone six months of age and older receive their flu shot,” said Dr. Claudia Jonah, Kern County Health Officer, “and we are emphasizing the importance of vaccination for those who are at highest risk. The high risk target groups for flu vaccine include children, those 65 and over, pregnant women and anyone with an underlying chronic condition that weakens the immune system, such as HIV, asthma or cancer.”

Planned Flu Vaccine Clinics include: Tuesday, Oct. 22 and 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Public Health Office, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Suite 151, Lake Isabella.

Valley dialysis patients sought The Kern Valley Healthcare District is involved in ongoing negotiations with DaVita Dialysis, a major provider of dialysis services in Kern County. Tim McGlew has requested the help of the public to encourage Valley residents currently underSee Announcements, page 5

Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D, Individual Insurance Plans & Group Insurance Plans

6416B Lake Isabella Blvd.

P.O. Box 2622 Lake Isabella CA 93240 760-379-5641 760-608-8107 fax

Medicare Open Enrollment October 15 through December 7, 2013

www.sharonrooneyinsurance.com • sharonrooney@verizon.net Sharon Rooney License# 073471 • Janet Lubin License# OH50016

L

BOB LAMBERT AMBERT’S 760-379-3332 LUMBING Cell:760-223-1682 LUMBING ERVICE “WHEN A FLUSH BEATS A FULL HOUSE”

PS

Lic. #508909 3104 Raccoon Rd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240

www.lambertsplumbingservice.com

>

the illustrated bible

faith columists

>

Page 4 Kern River Courier

Faith K E R N

Faith

Images of

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Fall Festival!

Sierra Valley Mortuary Now Now offering offering cremations cremations for for

$595.00

TAXI 1-760-376-2227 For No-Hassel Event Drop-Off & Pick-Up

images of faith

>

faith directory

>>>

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 18, 2013

Drawn with loving kindness At Calvary Scott Powell and the congregation of Calvary Chapel in Wofford Heights look forward to seeing you Sunday at 10 a.m.

Special Rates To & From the Whiskey Flat

R IV E R

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

HEALTH INSURANCE We represent most major California insurance companies Since 1982

Harry P. Thal Insurance Agency

Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness.’ - Duitsman Jeremiah 31:3 What a precious Scripture, the Father’s heart expressing again His great love for His people. The dawning of this reality of being loved by the Father literally takes a lifetime to fully comprehend, and every reminder is a welcome embrace that draws this revelation a moment closer to when we will completely understand. Were it only our sin-broken heart that kept us from hearing the truth about who we are as everlastingly loved daughters and sons of God, we might have an outside shot of coming around to this grand revelation, but sadly, there is more at work here that would keep us from this soul-restoring revelation.

Notice a couple things about the above Scripture, and when taken in context with the larger message of Jeremiah’s inspired prophetic manuscript. Why would the Lord’s appearance be characterized by the word: “afar,” and how could the phrase: “drawn you with loving kindness” square with what the nation of Israel was experiencing at the moment of this prophecy, and what God’s people

have always experienced as part of the standard fare in life? Let’s look a bit closer and listen to what the Father's heart is speaking to our own.

The term “afar” speaks of two realities: 1.) Time - the powerful working of God was received as speaking to His people from a long removed time of miracles and deliverance; and 2.) Perceived distance - it is as though the voice of God could not be heard because of its proximity (far away) to the hearer.

Either way, the sense of God’s near love can often be difficult for us to receive due to a sense that the passage of long stretches of time between His powerful working in our lives dulls our ability to hear; or the disappointments in life drive a wedge between us and the Lover of our souls in such a way that makes His messages of everlasting love sound far away and muffled. Be encouraged, however, for word of the Lord through Jeremiah is that He continues to speak even from afar regarding His everlasting love for us. Time and/or space does not stop the message from coming to us and as such, there remains hope that such love will continue to find ways to set us free and draw us ever closer to the moment when His love will be fully known - it may take eternity for this to happen, but even so, this present life will be forever marked by this journey toward love.

Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.

760-376-2100 HarryThal@aol.com www.harrythal.com

Valley places of worship

Nationally recognized Medicare authority.

President Kern Association of Heath Underwriters CA Lic.0621106

Bible Trivia

By Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Three Kings in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Revelation 12:9, what was the name of the old serpent? The Devil, Aster, Nehushtan, Lucifer 3. Which book begins, “Now David was old and stricken in years?” Numbers, 1 Kings, Psalms, Joel 4. From Psalms 114:4, what did the mountains skip like? Rams, Lambs, Waves, Children 5. Written around 45 A.D. (C.E.), what’s the oldest book of the New Testament? Titus, Hebrews, James, Jude 6. Of these who was a son of David? Job, Isaiah, Solomon, Amos

Answers: 1) Neither; 2) The Devil; 3) 1 Kings; 4) Rams; 6) James; 7) Solomon

© 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Kernville

■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

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

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

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

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

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

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

a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.

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

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

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

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

760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

camping

>

hiking

>

fishing

Adventure >

K E R N

R I V E R

Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

hold up in the higher less accessible areas, which make the hunt more difficult. Even though we are All in all it in a drought situation it seems as seems as though Mother Nature takes care of the first couple of things. The deer are very healthy weeks of deer with very little mange (skin ailseason has been a ment). success. I've Just keep in mind that there are checked in with a lot of deer in this area that are Mencarini the nice folks at semi-domesticated (I had eight Sierra Gateway does walk within ten feet of my Stores that is Kernville and South home just the other day). This Lake. The report much deer is both lockers activity in popuThe lack of water in the high are full with lated areas country has forced the deer to mostly forked could pose a come down to the flatlands to get horns. For the serious threat non-hunter that their water. from ranging - Mencarini mountain lions. is a young buck or male deer You junior about two years old. A 4x3 seems hunters planning to hunt this to be the largest so far, but there year's pheasant hunt should have are still a couple of weeks left in the your gear and your license along season. with your safety class ready, if not The lack of water in the high you better get busy you don't have country has forced the deer to a lot of time left to do so. come down to the flatlands to get Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights their water. Normally these deer resident and avid fisherman.

“

”

Legend

z

+

Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital Other Features

Golf Course

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Wofford Heights

Kernville

STATISTICS

Airport

Sierra Way

Deer a plenty this season

Kern River Courier Page 5 Mountain 99

Friday, October 18, 2013 www.kernrivercourier.com

Antler, Fin & Feather Report

>>>

the great outdoors

Wofford Heights Park

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9

General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Robinson Cove Cove Hanning Flat

Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

eld rsfi ake To B

Water Ski Area

Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area

to Ridgecrest

Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

Lake Isabella

Wildlife Area

Mountain Mesa

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Announcements, Continued from page 3 going dialysis treatment to come forward and add their names to the list of individuals who would prefer to have their treatment delivered locally. Because of the exorbitant costs involved in delivering such a service locally, DaVita Dialysis would likely need in excess of 30 patients to even consider offering here in the Valley.

Please contact Anna Leon 760-379-5257, ext.24 to be put on the list of patients if you or someone you know in the is undergoing dialysis treatment now.

AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program Scheduled

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

9-1-1

Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

Kern County Fire Stations

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

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

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

Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

760-379-5646

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

General infomation ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

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

Jack Tripp Ph: 760-379-6259 Cell: 760-549-9018 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. PO Box 2821 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware

The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held in an day-long class Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 11900 Sierra Way in Kernville. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

Grants available to reduce air pollution The Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District is requesting proposals for onroad vehicle emission reduction projects for the eastern portion of Kern County.

The District’s 2014 DMV Grant Program is awarded to projects that reduce oxides of nitrogen, reactive organic gas and particulate matter emissions from on-road motor vehicles. The Program may fund up to a maximum of $50,000 (matching funds may be required) for any individual project. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, those that: reduce dust from motor vehicle activity on public roads; replace older, hig-emitting on-road vehicles with new low-emitting vehicles; provide for an increase in public transportaion and commuter vanpooling; provide telecommunication alternatives to driving, including videoconferencing; provide mechanic’s training and alternative fuel infrastructure for cleaner vehicles; provide educational activities related to air quality.

The 2014 DMV Grant application package is available on the web at kernair.org under the “Grants” tab/”DMV Grant.” You can also request a package by calling 661-862-5250 or emailing ekapcd@co.kern.ca.us. Deadline for submittal of proposals is Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. Projects are expected to be selected by the DMV Grant Committee at their March, 2014 public meeting. Final agreements are expected to be approved by the District Governing Board at its July, 2014 meeting.

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

celebrity extra

>

Page 6 Kern River Courier

Entertainment K E R N

R I V E R

recipes for

dummies

>

couch theater

>>>

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 18, 2013

n Tour Lantoesrt Hunts th, & Ghth, 19th, 25 c O t. 1286th & 31st

Open Daily

10am-4pm, (5pm Sat.) or by appointment anytime 21 historic buildings as seen on A & E, The History Channel & Featured on BioHD’s “My Ghost Story”, Haunted Discoveries” &”Xtreme Hauntings Live”.

Search “Silver City Ghost Town” Antique Shops, Museum Displays, Self & Docent Guided Tours. on Facebook “Like” 20 Minutes from Kernville... 100 Years Back in Time! to see news feed & more!

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

Kernville Carriage Co. Advertising • Weddings Transportation • Events Serving the Kern River Valley Mike Woodward

310-480-4252 kernvillecarriageco.com lonestar@kernvalley.com

Gar y Charlon, Agent/Owner

Freethe a t e G all at b mingth Footm o c e Ho e Oct. 18 Gam

Business: 760.379.2500 Fax: 760.379.2900 Cell: 760.382.1119 P r ovid in g I n su r a n ce a n d F in a n cia l S er vices

6047 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella, CA 93240

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

®www.Gar yCharlon.com

Couch Theater

A different shade of vampire

By Sam Struckhoff Picks of the Week “Byzantium” (R) — Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan) is a teenage girl who is especially self-posessed and even a little detached. It all goes back to her relationship with her mother (Gemma Arterton) and how the two of them are vampires, going on more than 200 years old. Before you lump this one in with the “Twilight” disciples, know that this is a different shade of vampire movie -- more along the lines of the creepy and cerebral “Interview with a Vampire” and “Let the Right One In.” The heart of the film is in the relationship Eleanor strikes up with a sickly, awkward, mortal boy named Noel.

“Monsters University” (G) — Before they were professional monsters, Mike (the green, one-eyed guy voiced by Billy Crystal) and Sully (the furry one voiced by John Goodman) were college students with barely a clue. Sully comes from a long line of elite scarers, so he expects to float to the top in his education. Mike puts meticulous effort into his studies, but there’s a lot he can’t get from books.

Of course, the duo must also join an offbeat fraternity of misfit monsters.

This isn’t PIXAR’s finest, but it shows they still know how to lay on the whimsy and wonder. The visual gags, the goofiness of the monster world -- enough to wow kids, while still having details to reward attentive adults.

“Free Samples” (R) — Inside an

Saoirse Ronan in “Byzantium” ice-cream truck offering free samples, there sits Jillian (Jess Weixler), a bitter, hungover law-school dropout who can’t scoop ice cream without expressing her contempt for humanity. While she is a sourpuss, it’s hard to blame her when so many of her customers are creepy and/or pathetic. Jillian agrees to take over the icecream truck for a day as a reluctant favor for a friend, and winds up learning a few important lessons about herself and directionless life.

Dog of the Week: “R.I.P.D.” (PG13) — Nick (Ryan Reynolds) is a sharp young detective who meets his end when his partner (Kevin Bacon) kills him. Nick'’s soul is pulled into the sky, where the “Rest In Peace Department” informs Nick about his new career: He’s part of a supernatural police force that hunts down the evil dead who refuse to move on to the afterlife. Nick is partnered with Roy (Jeff Bridges), a gravel-voiced lawman who joined the R.I.P.D in the 19th century. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob pumpkin pieces stand in the syrup overnight.

The next day, bring the mixture back to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the pumpkin pieces from the syrup and spread them out on a wire rack so the pieces are not touching one another. Let them stand in a warm place or in a 140degree oven for 3 to 4 hours to dry.

Roll each piece in the maple or raw sugar, and store them in a dry, cool place.

Bodfish Bob’s Spicy Halloween Cider 8 cups apple juice or cider 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies Heat juice and candies over medium heat until candies are melted. Serves 10.

Bodfish Bob’s Easy Pumpkin Candy 1 quart pumpkin meat; fresh cut into 1-by-1-1/2-inch pieces 2-1/2 cups water 1 cup brown or 1 cup granulated maple or raw sugar Place the cubed pumpkin in a saucepan and cover it with water, about 2 to 2-1/2 cups. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered, until the pumpkin is just tender. Remove the pumpkin with a slotted spoon. There should be about 1-1/2 cups of liquid remaining.

Add the brown or maple sugar and dissolve over low heat. Place the pumpkin pieces back in the pan and bring slowly back to a boil, then lower the heat Simmer for 15 minutes. Let the

Bodfish Bob’s Halloween Face Paint 1 tsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp water 1/2 tsp cold cream 2 drops food coloring In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well.

Bodfish Bob’s Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 2 cups pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed) 3/4 T salt Dilute the salt with the lemon juice; then, mix in the pumpkin seeds. Keep mixing together until all seeds are very wet and soaked. Place seeds in a glass bowl and put in the microwave on very high temperature for four minutes. Take out and stir them very well and place back in the microwave for another two minutes. Keep repeating for two minutes at a time, stirring in between until they are roasted (golden brown).

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

education

>

financial

>

health

>

Well Being

Friday, October 18, 2013 www.kernrivercourier.com

Heart to heart

On neighborhood watch Donna Fitch Courier Columnist

day there were more people and in groups. Hikers they were not, nor were they there to fish. It When I asked became unbearable when barking myself what was dogs alerted us every few minon my mind… utes throughout the night and it was into the wee hours of the mornNeighborhood ing. So much for sleep. It was Watch and our time to do something!

Sheriff’s Our watch went into action as Fitch Department. did our local Sheriff’s Recently my Department. A deputy advised us neighborhood started a watch, to call dispatch with suspicious not because there was a big probactivity or for lem, just to be those who were proactive. Many not living in our more neighbors vicinity and ...where resources are attended the once the call stretched to the max, we can initial meeting learn to work together for every- was made; the than we expect- one’s safety and community Sheriff’s ed. It was a full betterment.

- Fitch Deputies were house. on it with a Members of the Sheriff’s show of strength and immediacy.

Department Citizen Service Unit It really made me feel safe. put on a brief, but informative, Thanks to our local law enforcepresentation, answering questions ment, the problem was quickly we hadn’t even thought of yet. resolved.

We were informed of what to In an area where resources are watch out for, when to use 911, stretched to the max, we can personal neighborhood crime learn to work together for everyactivity, securing our homes and one’s safety and community bethow to work with each other and terment. I want to thank all those our local law enforcement to keep who came to our aid and are conour neighborhood safe. tinually doing so in this Kern Being in a semi-remote area, River Valley from the bottom of adjacent to river access (though my heart! We all appreciate you. rarely used for such), we found You know who you are and we our normally quiet, secluded now know it works! Does this neighborhood with a parade of call for donuts? drifters wading through and the next thing we knew it became like Donna Fitch is a returning monthly Kern River Courier columnist. salmon spawning up river. Every

“

”

Health Insurance Matters

Medicare choices for Kern Valley Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist This week the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare began. Most notably, the annual event is heralded by an overwhelming Thal amount of mail cramped into your mailbox. If you are in a Medicare HMO or other Medicare Advantage plan, you have received your ANOC (Annual Notice of Change) as well as a new Summary of Benefits. These are actually very important documents, because hidden in the pages are the benefits you will be receiving beginning Jan. 1. What was covered has no bearing on what will be covered next year. Early every year I receive calls from people upset that their plan is not covering a medication, or that they are being charged for something that used to be less or free. All are explained in the ANOC. What the other mail may be is advertisements from other insurance companies touting their benefits.

Interesting how some plans will have the same monthly premium, but provide many more benefits than another. Many of these plans actually use the same medical group of doctors. It is worthwhile comparing the benefits side by side to find the best deal.

Medicare Part D Prescription plans also send out these same notices.

Now you must look up each of your medications to make sure they will be

covered in the new year. What you think you know may no longer be true. It is a fact that Medicare Part D does not cover Viagra, as an example.

But, one prescription plan is covering this expensive medication.

The insurance companies will be discontinuing many medications throughout 2014 as a variety of medications will become available as a generic. As these are made available, the brand name drug will either be removed from the formulary or assigned a higher (more expensive) tier.

Another change for 2014 will be an increased use of “Preferred Pharmacies.” The Preferred Pharmacies have made agreements with certain prescription drug plans, and if you use these pharmacies, your co-pays will be lower. Also, the mailings for the Part D and the HMO plans, you will learn that the deductibles have been reduced as well as the “donut hole” is a little smaller.

Oh, when you read that the donut hole goes away by 2020, don’t get overly excited. The definition of the coverage still has you paying 25 percent of the retail cost. Many people believe that there will be no cost to them when the donut hole goes away.

It is just word smithing. You will pay 25 percent!

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) He is pastpresident of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. Thal is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal.com.

K ERN

RIVER

real estate

>

for life

>>>

Kern River Courier Page 7

crosswords

>

puzzles

>

Page 8 Kern River Courier

Fun&Games R I V E R

K E R N

horoscope

>

”

Puzzles Answers

The harder you work, the luckier you get.

_ Gary Player

760.376.2860

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

Copy&Print 6392.B Wofford Blvd.

Wofford Heights ph.760.376.2860 fx.760.376.2862

>

trivia

>>>

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 18, 2013

Courier chuckle of the week:

“

comics

Bottom of page 9

Friday, October 18, 2013 www.kernrivercourier.com

TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of owls called?

2. U.S. STATES: In which state is the Adirondack Park located?

3. LANGUAGE: What is a pangram?

4. MOVIES: What movie contained the line “They’re here?”

5. MEDICAL: What was Viagra originally developed to treat before it was used to combat erectile dysfunction?

6. GEOGRAPHY: In which country is the region of Lombardy located?

7. GAMES: The game of skittles closely represents what other game?

8. LITERATURE: How many stories are contained in “The Canterbury Tales?”

9. TELEVISION: On which show did the phrase “Sock it to me!” originate?

Answers:

© 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

King Crossword

Go Figure

from pages 8 & 9

Sudoku

Puzzle Solutions

Super Crossword

ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) The high standards you set for yourself don’t always translate into the behavior you expect of others. That relationship problem can be resolved if you’re more flexible.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Not enough party bids to satisfy your fun-loving side this week? Go ahead and throw one of your own. Then prepare for some serious work coming up early next week.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A new and intensely productive cycle is about to kick in. Be careful not to get too stressed out, though. Make time to restore your energies by relaxing with family and friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This could be a good time to share some of your plans with those closest to you. Their comments could give you some added insight into how you might accomplish your goals.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) An attack of self-doubt might be unsettling for the usually super-assured Feline. But it could be your inner voice telling you to hold off implementing your plans until you’ve reassessed them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a great time for you to reward yourself for all your hard work by taking a trip you haven’t spent months carefully planning, to somewhere you never thought you’d be going.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Some misunderstandings resist being resolved. But your sincerity in wanting to soothe those hurt feelings wins the day. By month’s end, that relationship should begin to show signs of healing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A hectic job schedule begins to ease just in time to blow off all that work-generated steam on Halloween. A family situation runs into an unexpected complication.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A cutting remark in the workplace needs to be handled with finesse. Remember: How you respond could determine the depth of support from colleagues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Once again, your stubborn streak sets in and could keep you from getting much-needed advice. Fortunately, it lifts by week’s end, in time to make an informed decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A surprise trip early in the week could lead to other unexpected offers when you return. Word to the wise: Avoid talking too much about this until you’ve made some decisions.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Learning dominates the week for perspicacious Pisceans, who are always looking to widen their range of knowledge. A series of important job-linked commitments begins late in the week. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. A parliament 2 New York 3. A sentence that contains all 26 letters of a language's alphabet 4. "Poltergeist" 5. Angina 6. Italy 7. Bowling 8. 24 9. "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"

Salome’s Stars

Kern River Courier Page 9

>

for sale

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

! l a n i g i r

O

4 ce 200

Sin

Courier

Marketplace

wanted to buy

>

services

>

KE RN

RI V E R

Page 10 Kern River Courier

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

760-379-1300

__________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ Stan’s Painting & Restoration Exterior & Interior - 2 2 Years Professional Exp. - $15 per hr.

References you’ll know Free hour time estimates

(760) 417-1192

_________________________ Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD

760-376-8784 __________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 •• 310-533-0584 __________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings License #C705814 “Lowest Rates in the KRV” (760) 417-9797 or (760) 378-2097

TAXI SERVICE Now available Kern River Valley

Mobile Homes/RVs/ Trailers for Sale

Local & Out of Town Service Please Don’t Drink & Drive!

For a Marketplace Ad Call Sara @ 760-376-2860

Call:760-376-2860

Dog & Cat Grooming Service 25 years experience Reasonable Rates For grooming info-760-378-2148 ___________________________ Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair

“We Travel to Your Location” •Repairs •Upgrades •Tuneups •Networking •Troubleshooting Mark Armstrong/Owner-Operator

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

Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ___________________________ Southland Electrical Contractors

CA License: C-10 700029 Bonded • Insured Locally owned & operated

Camp Kernville - MH’s for sale Space #18-now reduced to $4,000 obo. Space #9-$5,000 obo. 12th month rent is free with purchase!

24 Sirretta St., Kernville (760) 376-2345 ___________________________ YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE! 2 Mobile Homes to choose from •Single wide 1/bd w/expando room. NICE! $6,500 cash, Spc 37 •Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd 2ba, new carpet & blinds, $10,500 cash, Spc 30, NICE! Paradise Mobile Home Estates 2410 Ronita Lane, Lake Isabella 55 & over park. Drive by, call (760) 379-2092 to show ___________________________ Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide, w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP, 11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpet linoleum, roof coating, evap cooler, front porch, ex. paint. Was $12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ 661-301-6209 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - very nice remodeled 2bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Space #24, with enclosed porch. Inclds water, trash, laundry room & fish house, $7,500.

(760) 376-2722 ___________________________

(760) 376-3776

‘Arlie’s Club’ Monday Night Football Drink Specials & Snacks

Pool Shuffleboard Karaoke & Live Music

5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-379-8144 Smoke Free All Lottery Games & Scratchers Come Join ”Donna”, “Lois“ & “Marylou”

White’s

Cleaning Service

7062 Wofford Blvd.

Wofford Heights

760-376-4717 Iron Mountain Electric

Est. 1987

• Commercial • Residential • Windows Reliable Service & References

760-379-6344 760-382-8038

whites-cleaning.com

ERRANDS-SHOPPING-APPOINTMENTS REMINDERS-TRANSPORTATION AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

New Offers @Vitaliias

Call for your appointment today!

CALL TO FURTHER DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS.

AT YOUR SERVICE MAKING LIFE EASIER IS OUR JOB LOCALLY OWNED / OPERATED LICENSED / INSURED DAVID & LISA WYLY

We respect your right to remain anonymous.

Pine & Oak Firewood Tree Triming - Trash Hauling Weedeating Call Chris - (760) 379-4326 ___________________________

1993 - 30’ Suncrest Motor Home Immaculate condition, 46,000 org. miles, all appliances in good working order, 5kw generator, awning in great shape, no dents, dings or other cosmetic damage.

Priced to sell at $5,800 or will consider trade for 4x4 truck in excellent cond.

760-223-2974

LESSONS-Guitar, Fiddle, Folk Bluegrass, Gospel, Traditional All ages - 20 yrs exp., local lady, reasonable, pkg. deal avail. Text me @ 661-529-0174, re: lessons

Daytime Phone Number___________________________________

Visa Check or Money Order

Credit Card Number______________________________________ Name as it appears on card________________________________ Expiration Date_______Signature___________________________

Massage Therapy Coni 760-301-2648

661-496-3696 www.vitaliia’s-secret.com

"Livin' Green"

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet Senior Park, with laundry facilities & fish house.

Walk to lake. $250/mo includes wtr/trsh. Call Jody-760-376-2722 ___________________________ RV spaces in Camp Kernville. @ 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown. Private Beach!

760-376-2345

Patrick Fitz Gerald

562-397-8465 Debbie Roskam

760-417-0849 Livetotalwellness.com/pjfitz46

Yard Sale Misc. so-so to junk furn. & household appliance sale, Sat., Oct 19, 9am-2pm or until all is gone.

15141 Sage Lane, off Kelso Creek Rd, Weldon. Everything cheap, as is, cash only.

Found Found hearing aid @ Wofford Hts Post Office parkng lot. Call 760-376-4950 to identify.

Place your Marketplace ad in 3 easy steps:

Add a line $1.00ea.

Photos add $5.00ea.

Frame add $1.00

Mailing Address_________________________________________

Russian Style Facelift Massage Vitaliia 661-496-3696

Natural products that are safer for the environment, your home and your family.

5 lines = $5.50

Name_________________________________________________

Feel Better after a Full Body Massage!

6501 Wofford Blvd. Suite C Wofford Heights

760-417-1932

WEBSITES & SEO

Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike

Look Younger in About an Hour!

Vitaliia's Dance & Fitness

(760) 379-8105 or (760) 379-1830

Call us if you’ve had enough of the “drug activity” in your neighborhood. We will take your call & report your information to the Sheriff’s Dept.

Eric W Hansen Lic. #714180

760-376-1765

(Each line equals 27 spaces or characters approx)

Master Card

LakeView HideAway

Spaces for Rent

TARGET PROGRAM

Ads - 5 Lines - $5.50

to buy, sell & trade

Shop, Dine, Play & Stay

Miscellaneous

(760) 376-2227

>>>

www.kernrivercourier.com October 18, 2013

Services LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Hauling. Will pick up all old small & large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. (760) 417-2806 __________________________

find it all here in the Marketplace

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

Continued on Page 11

1.

2.

3.

Write your message on the form.

Please be neat. Ads start at 5 lines for $5.50 and only $1.00 for each additional line.

Total first five lines and $1.00 for each additional line. Multiply the total by the number of weeks you wish your ad to run. Fill in the blanks below. Payment must be with order.

Enter credit card #, or make check, money order payable to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, Ca 93285-1145 6392 B Wofford Blvd.

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

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

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

Payment is required prior to run. Phone orders are accepted with credit card only.

Friday, October 18, 2013 www.kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Courier Page 11

Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE (2009- B3292) Street address of business: 4040 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Mailing address of Business: PO Box 71117, Bakersfield, CA 93317-1117.

REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Ervil Dan Araujo, 4400 Garnet Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/18/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/13/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: September 27, October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE, (2013 - B5419). Street address of principal place of business: 4040 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 71117, Bakersfield, CA 93387.

REGISTRANT: All Automatic Transmission Service, Inc., 4040 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Business is being conducted as a Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 01/04/2013.

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: Deanna Araujo, CFO. This statement filed on 09/13/2013.

Expires 09/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 27, October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BLUVTH, (2013 B5589), DBA #2: BLUVTH MUZICK RADIO, (2013 - B5590).

Street address of principal place of business: 3902 Parkside Court, Rosamond, CA 93560.

Mailing address of business: 3902 Parkside Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Patrisha A. Davis, 3902 Parkside Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. Business is being conducted as an Individual.

Date the business commenced: 01/01/1998. 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: Patrisha A. Davis. This statement filed on 09/19/2013.

Expires 09/19/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 27, October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

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: Gary Banas. This statement filed on 08/30/2013.

Expires 08/30/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 27, October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: M & M FISH & CHIPS, (2013 - B5443). Street address of principal place of business: 640A West Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 21510 San Lucas Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: Mary J. Jones, 21510 San Lucas Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Michael J. Jones, 21510 San Lucas Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 02/03/2009. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple.

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: Mary J. Jones. This statement filed on 09/16/2013. Expires 09/16/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 27, October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: WHOLESALE2U, (2013 B5447). Street address of principal place of business: 4028 Niles Street, #B, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 3717 Wensley Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: A.J.H., LLC, 4030 Niles Street, #C, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company.

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: Nader Haddad, CEO. This statement filed on 09/16/2013. Expires 09/16/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 27, October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: VALLEY MATTRESS, (2013 - B5140). Street address of principal place of business: 2180 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 6004 Lugene Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Worldwide Platinum Corp., 6004 Lugene Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

Date the business commenced: 08/23/2013. Business is being conducted as a WY Corporation.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT COATING (2013B2787) Street address of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385.

REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: J.R. Jones, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, Joe Cain, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Michael Cline, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/03/2013. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/27/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy

Courier Marketplace Continued from Page 10 For Rent/Lease

For Rent/Lease

Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, refurbished 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio. $597/mo + sec. deposit. (760) 964-2514 __________________________________

40’ Trailer for rent - huge fenced yard, pet ok, stove, new refrig, shower, bathtub, $350/mo. Call (760) 379-5669 or (760) 223-3260 __________________________________ Lake Isabella - Large 2bd, 1ba duplex, 2916 Fulop,Apt B.Very clean, water/trash pd. Near stores & school. $675/mo + dep.

760-223-3476 or 760-379-1195 __________________________________

Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, w/deck, detached garage with shop equipped for cottage business. $750/mo. 760223-0544 __________________________________ Lake Isabella Reeder Tract - 2bd 1ba single wide MH, fenced yd, trash included, w/d hook ups, $525/mo. Call 760-3798670. __________________________________ Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba house w/detached 2 car garage. Paved street close to all. $795/mo. No pets. For app/info-760-376-2436 __________________________________ So. Lake - Look No further! Priced right, clean 3bd/ 2ba modular home, lg rms, fncd yd, near lake, w/d hookup, Sec 8 ok, For info, call 760-417-9082.

Weldon off Hwy 178 - 1bd, 1ba house w/walk-in closet, laundry room, large yard, ALL NEW INTERIOR. Water/trash paid, $500/mo + $500 dep.

Great neighbors in quiet location.

Available immediately. Call Mike @ (949) 246-7731 ___________________________________ Get a new lease on life and your rental proprties. Advertise them in the Kern River Courier Marketplace as low as $5.50 a week. Call Sara at 760-376-2860.

Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: October 4, 11,18 and 25, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES, (2013 - B5737). Street address of principal place of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385.

REGISTRANT: Susie Jones, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Susie Jones. This statement filed on 09/27/2013.

Expires 09/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier October 4, 11,18 and 25, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE LAST CHANCE HOUSE, (2013 - B5772). Street address of principal place of business: 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

REGISTRANT: Steven Travis, 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at

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

Signed: Steven Travis.

This statement filed on 09/30/2013.

Expires 09/30/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier October 11,18, 25 and November 1, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: M.C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, (2013 - B5732). Street address of principal place of business: 4812 Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 4812 Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Mandy Christine Clark, 4812 Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Date the business commenced: 10/01/2008. Business is being conducted as an Individual.

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

Signed: Mandy Clark.

This statement filed on 09/27/2013.

Expires 09/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 2013.

Fictitious Businesss Names Businesss Name Abandonments Application to sell alcoholic Beverages Notice of Public Hearings Water Company Notices Petition to Change Name Summons Petition to Administer Estate Trustee’s Sales

Place your legal notices with us!

Courier K E R N R I V

E R

“Advertise where it counts”

Page 12 Kern River Courier

Festival,

Continued from page 1 Contest booths will also be available for all ages, both children 12 and under and adults 13 and up. Admission to Frandy Park includes all activities with the exception of food items.

Circle Park will be home to the Farmer’s Market and an arts and crafts show hosted by the Kern River Valley Art Association.

Riverside Park will host kid-friendly bounce houses, rock a climbing wall, along with other games and activities brought to you by Amazing Bounce.

Visitors, businesses and individuals are encoraged to participate by dressing in halloween costumes or Old West garb.

Each venue will have an information booth where visitors may purchase

Nurses,

Continued from page 1 Only complete applications will be processed and eligible applicants will be invited to a mandatory program orientation and lottery drawing to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m.

Students who complete the Accelerated Vocational Nursing Program will be eligible to take state boards for their LVN

www.kernrivercourier.com October 18, 2013 wristbands for admission to many of the activities. These are being offered by daily or weekend basis for the activities in Frandy Park.

Prices: daily $10 adults and $6 for children 6-12. Ages 5 and under are free. An event pass is $15 for adults, $10 for children 612 and ages 5 and under are free.

There will be an additional cost for events in Riverside Park.

Look in your local paper and your Kern River Courier on page 6 for a $5 admission coupon.

There is a limit of five persons per coupon.

Contact the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at 760-379-2629 or gotokernville.com with any questions regarding this event. Pre-sale tickets are available at Cheryl’s Diner and Pizza Barn in Kernville and at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

license.

Pursue your dreams of becoming a licensed vocational nurse at Cerro Coso Community College in the Kern River Valley.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact a Counselor immediately for additional information.

Contact the Kern River Valley Cerro Coso Community College Counseling Office at 760-3795501.

Share your abundant garden & orchard harvest with your neighbors

It’s all Free* in the Courier Marketplace during the month of October.

Just submit your ad to us!

Use our Marketplace ad form in this issue or contact information on page 2

Marketplace *Free Harvest ads are limited to one 5-line Marketplace ad per person, extra lines $1.00 each, picture and border $6.00 additional. Ad must contain a brief description, contact information and must be from a seller residing in the Kern River Valley. Private party ads only, no commercial business or dealers please. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends October 22, 2013.

P.O. Box1145 6392 B Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA 93285 760-376-2860 fx:760-376-2862 office@kernrivercourier.com www.kernrivercourier.com

e v ’ We oved M d n e c s n a r T omotive t u A ter ! t e b to ve you ser

est” R e h T Above

“Risin

g

Chris Gibson, Kevin Moore, Owners Jade & Ruthann Smith, Beau Adams, Dave Huntsman, Chris Ramos and Shane Russell

4025 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish 760-379-1155 Lic#ARD273278

Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Complete Automotive Service & Repair ■ Alignment ■ Muffler & Exhaust Systems ■ Oil, Filter & Lube ■ Tires & Brakes

Specializing in...

■ Diagnostics ■ Diesel ■ Electrical ■ Smog Check ■ Transmissions ■ Private Vehicle ■ & Commercial Fleet Service With Lamp inspection coming soon!

ASE Certified ASE Master Technician Platinum Level GM Professional Ford Power Stroke Technician World Class Master Technician Diesel Specialist With over 20 combined years of experience