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weekend weather Friday high 85° Mostly sunny Friday low 52° Partly cloudy Saturday high 85° Mostly sunny Saturday low 53° Partly cloudy

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier No one can say there’s not plenty to do this weekend in the Kern River Valley.

■ Kernville Stampede rodeo The Rodeo rides into Kernville Saturday and Sunday, at 1 p.m. both days at the John E. Mc-Nally Rodeo Arena.

■ Elks Kids’Carnival Come join the Elks Lodge for the annual Kids’ Carnival on Saturday featuring games, food and fun.

■ Farmers Markets Vege out Saturday morning at the Kern River Paiute Council’s and Kern Valley Growers Association’s markets.

■ VFW Mongolian Barbecue Hungry? The Veterans of Foreign Wars is hosting a Mongolian barbecue on Saturday. Get your meat (pork, beef or chicken) and your veggies - your choice - and the cook will mix it up in the sauce of your choice.

■ Fall into Reading Carnival The Fall into Reading Carnival takes place at the Kern River Valley Branch library Saturday with games, prizes, face painting, crafts and fun!

■ KV Search and Rescue fundraiser The Kern Valley Search and Rescue fundraiser on Sunday will be at Cheryl's Diner in Kernville.

The team will be on hand during breakfast hours to answer questions, sign up new members.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast Have a big breakfast Sunday, at the VFW Hall, in Lake Isabella.

See the Courier Calendar on page 2 for times, locations and more information.

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Sunday high 82° Partly sunny Sunday low 52° Partly cloudy National Weather Service

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No water off his back - An unidentified resident wears his sentiments openly at the informational water meeting.

Water issues roll to a boil Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier State Senator Jean Fuller hosted an informational town hall meeting regarding water utility issues last Monday night.

This meeting seemed to have the largest turnout since the willow flycatcher issue a few years ago. This crowd of 260 plus was frustrated because of the high cost of water service.

Fuller advised that her office has received phone calls from a large number of residents regarding their water rates, and thanked the willing representatives on the panel, Bruce DeBerry, Division of Water and Audits, CPUC, Danilo Sanchez, Water Program Manager, Division of Rate Payer Advocates, Darin Duncan, Manager of Rates, California Water Service, Justin Skarb, Cal Water's

Government and Communications Manager and Kevin Dabrushman, KRV District Superintendent for Cal Water.

DeBerry explained that the CPUC Dept. of Water and Audits is the regulatory agency over the investor owned water companies in California, and that is the Department of Public Health that sets water quality standards. He said it is a constant financial battle to keep up with

the more than 120 water contaminates.

The Rate Payer Advocate Division of CPUC is independent from the agency under State law to enable it to act on behalf of the consumer. Their role is to keep water rates as low as possible consistent with safety and reliability and all rate increase requests are reviewed.

All rate increase requests get a public

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Community fund introduced Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Sixty-four Kern Valley residents gathered last Wednesday hear Jeff Pickering, President and CEO of the Kern Community Foundation explain that a healthy nonprofit sector is essential to the overall quality of life in our community.

Over the next 50 years, the residents of Kern Valley will transfer millions of dollars to the next generation. This transfer of wealth represents the single largest under-developed financial resource available to the community to support it. This is an unprecedented opportunity to create a charitable

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In 2010, the 1,000 nonprofits in Kern County collected close to $300 million to support their missions which include programs in education, healthcare, the arts, social services, conservation and faith-based ministries. 75% came from individual donors who gave outright or responded to an event or appeal.

But only ten percent of those nonprofit charitable organizations hold more than twelve months operating expenses on their balance sheets.

County-wide, 19% of nonprofit organizations

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob squeezes in recipes like sardines in a can.

Mike Mencarini OK’s dam plans.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 88,186 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet

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Wealth of information - Pickering explains local fund. have an endowment to support their long-term sustainability. The rest are living hand to mouth, waiting for the next government or foundation nature

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Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 142 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 167 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Elks Kids’ Carnival October 6 Come join the Elks Lodge for the annual Kids’ Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. with several games with prizes including balloon darts, hoop shoot and hot

Regular activities Fridays

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272.

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

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

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

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

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

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

dogs and burgers will be served. Children up through age 10 will eat free with purchase of game tickets. The Lodge is located at 6708 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights.

For more information contact Chris Perera at 760-376-6564.

Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

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

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

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

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

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

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.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249.

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

■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

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

■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 760-3792556.

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

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.

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

■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

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

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

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Elementary School, room 4 760-379-2556.

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

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

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

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

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

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

760-379-3877.

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

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

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

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

■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

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

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

Bingo Guide

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

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

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market October 6 The Kern River Paiute Council invites the public to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. WIC is now accepted. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Recreation Area. For more information, contact 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market October 6 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Bill Hillies perform. The market will host Antiques and Collectibles Day on the 1st Saturday of each month. Space for booth or your tables (about 10' by 10') is $10 each time. This week is a fundraising bake sale for Operation Christmas Child. All at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd (across from St. Jude's), Wofford Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

VFW Mongolian Barbecue October 6 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 is hosting a Mongolian Barbecue. Get your meat (pork, beef or chicken) and your veggies your choice. Mix it up. The cook will barbecue it in the sauce of your choice. There will also be a full bar on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. Adults $10 at the door. Cordially open to the public. 2811 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3877 for more information.

Aglow, October 6 Aglow is now meeting on the first Saturday each month, at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953 for more information.

Democratic headquarters opens in Kernville, October 6 The KRV Democratic Club and Kern Valley Progressive Action Committee will open their 2012 Democratic Headquarters on Saturday, at 12 p.m., at 40 Tobias St. in Kernville. Light refreshments will be served and voter registration forms will be available at the Open House. For more information, contact Ron Gillentine at 760-223-6071 or rongill@gmail.com or Ted and Robin Little at 760-376-6842 or tedrob@earthlink.net.

Fall into Reading carnival October 6 The Fall into Reading Carnival takes place at the Kern River Valley Branch library on Saturday, at 2 p.m. There will be games, prizes, face painting, crafts and fun! The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

Preceptor XI Eta yard sale October 6 Yard sale at 4005 Marilyn Street, Lakeland Estates, Lake Isabella on Saturday Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a fund raiser by the ladies of Preceptor XI Eta. What you spend here will help with service projects and benefit many worthy causes including our valley's youth, the hungry and needy in our community, our veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces.

KRV Rotary golf tournament October 6, postponed The KRV Rotary golf tournament that had been scheduled for Saturday Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Golf Course has been postponed. Contact Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008 for more information.

Fiesta Para Los Ninos October 6 Fiesta Para Los Ninos is the 4th annual fundraiser banquet for the Pregnancy Resource Center of the KRV. There will be door prizes and an auction. At the Family

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Friday, October 5, 2012 www.kernrivercourier.com

Dam question of the week: At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishing responses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps of Engineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study.

For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civilworks/isabelladam.aspx

Q: A:

When will a preferred plan be selected?

An alternative risk management plan will be selected in fall 2012, when the final EIS is released. Pre-construction, engineering, and design will begin following the approval of the final recommendation which is scheduled for fall 2012. Construction is slated to begin in fall 2014.

Construction completion is dependent upon final recommendation and design.

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Courier

Guest Editorial:

Questions for Cal Water Donn Matlack Wofford Heights Matlack My name is Donn Matlack and for several years now I have been writing letters, and making telephone calls to the California Water Service Group, (Cal Water) the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) and elected officials requesting a written response to the unjustified billing practices and ever increasing rate demands of Cal Water.

In April, I once again wrote to Cal Water, our elected officials and the (CPUC) requesting in writing a response to a list of written questions I submitted.

This July the CPUC, alerted me that a case had been opened on my behalf, thanks in great part to Senator Fullers intervention, and my repeated written requests.

Here are some of the questions I requested a written response to: Q" Why must we pay $60.80 for 5/8" Service Charges every month before consuming a single drop of water?

This "Service Charge" has increased from $25.60 in 2008, $45.78 in 2009, $ 52.46 in 2011, $ 53.24 in January of 2012, and $60.80 currently. This represents a 137% increase in our monthly Service Charge in four years, or a increase of 34.25% a year.

Q: Why can't I justify all the charges on my water bill every month?

Currently Cal Water does not provide any printed means or website that explains monthly water bill items, "Other charges or credits?" or WRAM charges or credits?

Q: Why are WRAM rate increases always represented in units of 100 cu feet of water?

General Metered Service: example, WRAM-MCBA true-up surcharge of $0.9417 per 100 cu.ft. of water. I find this practice deceitful, considering our monthly water bill measure consumption in CCF's or 748 gallons. Using this 100 gallon matrix is confusing and allows rate

increases to appear smaller then they actually are, seven and a half times smaller.

Q: Why are we billed WRAM charges for both using unrestrained amounts of water or consciously conserving our water use each month?

Use an excessive amount of water each month, get billed additional WRAM charges. Use measurability less water and we are subject to WRAM Charges once again? How does the (CPUC) justified this "Pretzel Logic" billing practice ?

This is Cal Water's justification: "If a district uses less water due to conservation than we anticipated, then Cal Water would receive less revenue than we adopted. Since the fixed costs of running the system are basically the same whether customers use a lot of water or a small amount of water, the difference between the adopted amount of water and the actual is calculated and tracked.

In this case, the customer would be assessed a WRAM surcharge during the annual comparison."

To its investors, it defined this practice as "a ratemaking mechanism that is intended to remove the disincentive for reducing sales through water conservation efforts by decoupling sales and revenues." Which is it?

In July, Cal Water filed for yet another rate increase of 20% for 2014 through 2016 to cover increasing costs, while all along boasting to their Investors of: ■ Record revenues of $501.8 million in 2011.

■ 67th consecutive annual dividend ■ 45th consecutive annual dividend increase ■ 20-year total return of 598% (an average 29.9 % return of investment per year.) Finally, Q: How can the, CPUC, who's public mandate is to safeguard the welfare of the general public and who's website touts, "To serves the public interest by protecting consumers and ensuring the provision of safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure at reasonable rates "continue to condone these billing practices and repeatedly approve rate increases that adversely effect family household in The Kern River Valley?

Room for more campgrounds, day-use areas I don’t think anyone would disagree with your assessment of the over use of the river corridor [Kern River Courier, Sept. 21, 2012].

Yet closing down these delicate areas would not be a wise option for our touristbased industry.

It appears there is plenty of room for more supervised campgrounds and day use areas on the upper Kern.

Back in the fall of 2009 the Forest Service invited community input to resolve these issues. Many good suggestions were offered at the time but I don’t believe any were implemented. Education and enforcement seem to be the two primary ways to protect the area. It seems to be getting progressively worse, so I hope the Forest Service prioritizes this at a higher level.

Richard DeChant Kernville

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Things I have noticed...

I love this catalog Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist A couple of years ago when we took Southwest Airlines to Nashville, I noticed a magazine stuck in the pocket of the seat in front of me. It was a Hammacher Middleworth Schlemmer catalog and was full of different and interesting items that intrigued me.

When I got home, I used a coupon from inside the catalog to get on their mailing list. So now, for the past four years I have been getting their catalog twice a year. I have yet to order anything and expect any time to be taken off their mailing list. But until then I will continue to be intrigued by what they offer, and who knows - I many buy something.

For instance, I am leaning toward a jigsaw puzzle that sells for $49.99. It’s a 400-piece puzzle that, when assembled, is a Google-eyed aerial picture of your house, street and whatever is around for a mile or so.

Another item that struck my fancy - but not my wallet - is an inflatable snowman that sells for $400. I guess the reason for the high price is that it is 20 feet high and 20 feet long. You would have

to anchor it down with boulders or it could end up in your neighbor’s tree.

On page 32 is a potato chip maker that infers that unlike commercial greasy chips, you can make healthy and grease-free chips of your own. It sells for 50 bucks (which could buy a lot of Pringles).

On page 43 is the world’s sharpest axe and it sells for $180. It is shiny and beautiful and even has a storage case. Frankly, I would be afraid to use it, lest I scratch or mar it.

On page 50 is a wallet made out of kangaroo leather which is listed at 80 bucks. Biggest drawback I can think of is the possibility that it might hop out of my pocket some unexpected day.

Here is a short list of different items that also caught my fancy (but not my check book): ■ How about a Genuine Balancing Siphon Coffee Maker for $700?

■ Or a Miniaturized Motorized Tractor for mere $1000?

■ There also is an electric motorcycle for $1700.

■ And last but not least, there is an electric wine opener for a measly 60 bucks.

It’s hard to resist these bargains.

But I will! And so far I have!

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

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Continued from page 2 Life Center Four Square Church Gym, Wofford Heights, Saturday at 6 p.m. Call 760-379-8893 for more information.

Silver City Ghost Town Lantern Light tour, October 6 The evening will feature a guided tour.

Tickets go on sale at 7:45 p.m. the night of the event at the gate and the tour will begin at 8 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Cost is $12 per person all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 760-379-5146 for more information.

Kernville Stampede rodeo October 6-7 The Kernville Stampede Rodeo will be on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7 at 1 p.m. both days at the John E. McNally Rodeo Arena in Kernville. Tickets will be $12 on the day of the event. Call Tony Cain at 760378-3408 for more information.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast October 7 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

KV Search and Rescue fundraiser October 7 Kern Valley Search and Rescue will be having a fundraiser at Cheryl's Diner in Kernville. The team will be on hand during breakfast hours to answer questions, sign up new members, or accept donations.

Cheryl's will be making a donation from the morning sales.

Whiskey Flat planning meeting October 8 Get involved and keep the Kern River Valley in the minds of the people of the county and the state! Come to the Kernville Chamber

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Community room on Monday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. It’s pot-luck, so bring some food to share and bring your ideas. Call the Chamber at 760-376-2629 to find out more.

Friends of the Library Tea October 8 The Friends of the Library tea and membership drive is Monday. Tea and refreshments will be served, so bring your favorite cup and join in the festivities. The program speaker will be Terri Gallion with her service dog, Jenna. Annual membership dues are $10 for 2013. The dues help support the local libraries. The tea will be held at 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For more information, call Sharonkaye Spoonemore, at 760-223-3449.

Supervisor McQuiston office hours October 9 Lori Acton, Field Representative for Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will meet with walk-in constituents.

For information, call 760-549-2068.

KRV Garden Group October 9 The KRV Garden Group will meet Tuesday, at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lane Ranch, the location of the High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary and Gentling Center at 8008 Jetta, Weldon. If attending, please bring a potluck dish and items to donate for the raffle. For information and directions call Shirley Real at 760-3791129.

Hospice Volunteer Orientation October 11 Optimal Hospice Care will be holding a new volunteer orientationfor those with a caring heart and a few hours to share. The orientation will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Optimal Hospice Care office, 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd, Ste. E, Lake Isabella.

Call 760-379-5038 to reserve your seat!

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” (PG) — The talking animals of the Madagascar series are back on a quest to get to their home at the zoo. Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), King Julien the lemur (Sacha Baron Cohen) and all the rest are still on for this third installment. This time, the animals find themselves lost in Europe and decide to join a traveling circus as a means of transportation.

It’s the third movie in a series that wasn’t the most original or exciting, and the creators know it.

“Madagascar 3” dials up the pace to keep things interesting. Overall, it’s a good sequel, even if it might be too fast and frenetic for some.

“Moonrise Kingdom” (PG-13) — An oddly earnest 12-year-old boy (Jared Gilman) and an equally stiff young girl hatch a scheme to run away together and live off the land for a while. The boy is in a Boy Scouts kind of group, and his scoutmaster (Ed Norton) and a local policeman (Bruce Willis) are on the case to bring in the missing kids.

The movie is a love story between two adolescents, but it’s not a movie most adolescents would enjoy.

Director Wes Anderson’s trademark whimsical, awkward-but-plau-

Jared Gilman in “Moonrise Kingdom” sible fingerprints are everywhere.

The story is set on a quirky, remoteisland town in New England in 1965. Anderson’s attention to detail is evident in every shot, and all of those details can actually pull you into this oddly appealing universe.

“Chernobyl Diaries” (R) — A gang of carefree young people decide to steer their vacation into the extreme. They hire a tour guide to take them into Pripyat, the Ukrainian city next to the site of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown of 1986. At first they love the spooky abandoned apartment buildings and old nuclear facilities. Of course, when things get dark, their van won’t start and it’s clear they’re not alone, their joy turns to terror.

Director Oren Peli (creator of “Paranormal Activity) just doesn’t deliver the suspense, and the horror falls flat. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob packed in olive oil, drained 2 1/2 ounces of cream cheese 1/4 cup minced shallots (or minced red onions that have soaked in lemon juice for a few minutes) 1-2 scallions (green onions), white and light green parts only (about 3 inches from root), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced lengthwise 1/4 cup lime juice or lemon juice, or to taste 2-3 T minced fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill) pinch of cayenne salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

October 6th 8am to 1:30pm 4005 Marilyn Street, Lakeland Estates, Lake Isabella A Fund raiser by the ladies of Preceptor Xi Eta, a local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International. what you spend here will help with service projects benefitting many worthy causes including our valley’s youth, the hungry and needy in our comm -unity, our Veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Bodfish Bob’s Sardine Salad 1 tin of sardines lemon juice lettuce leaves, crisp mayonnaise dressing soda crackers cream cheese Drain the oil from a tin of sardines, then squeeze 2-3 drops of lemon juice on each sardine and allow them to stand on ice for about 60 minutes. Arrange crisp lettuce leaves on a chilled platter. Place one sardine on each leaf, with a spoonful of mayonnaise dressing poured over each. Serve with soda crackers Bodfish Bob’s Sardine Rillettes 2, 3 3/4 ounce cans of sardines,

Remove the sardines from the cans. Using a small, sharp knife, carefully open each one down the belly and back, folding them open to expose the backbone. Remove and discard the bones. Cut away and discard any tails. Set aside.

Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl. Fold and stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Add the shallots, scallions, fresh herbs, and most of the lime or lemon juice, mixing into the cheese with the spatula.

Add the now boneless sardines to the cheese mixture. Use a fork to smash the sardines and stir into the cheese. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Add more lime or lemon juice to taste.

Either serve immediately or chill.

Can make up to two days ahead if you carefully cover with plastic wrap so there is no exposure to air, and chill. Serve on crackers, bread, celery sticks, or as a stuffing for cherry tomatoes.

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Dam plans OK! Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist I’ve finally accrued enough information to give an opinion on the Isabella Lake dam modification plan.

A lot of locals have mixed feelings. My opinion is the project is going to go forward and Mencarini changes are definitely ahead. Fortunately it will be spread over time which should soften the blow.

This project is broken down into several phases which will take us into 2022. The first part won’t begin until 2015 or a bit later. Highway 155 and 178 realignment will be the first projects. This will affect traffic from the French Gulch area to at least Keyesville on the 155. Also affected will be a mile or so in the Auxiliary Dam area on the 178. In the last part of 2016 the actual dam projects, if on schedule, will begin. The final phase

will be the relocation of the flume/ Borel Canal, ending in early 2022.

As far as I can tell, the only time period that the lake level will manually be lowered for the modification plan will be from September 2020 until March 2021. So for those doom-andgloom believers, the lake will not be drained for the next decade unless we absolutely get no snow or rain.

What does stir my interest is the probability we may lose the peninsula known as Engineer’s Point and the beach at the Auxiliary Dam. The material that will be needed for this project, I’m guessing, will be taken from here due to the cost of trucking material from an outside source.

It doesn’t appear to me that the fish habitat for most of the lake will be greatly affected. We should be more concerned if we incur a decade of severe drought during this construction period.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com.

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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 Body Burn, Belly & Line Dancing Zumba in Circuit, Hip Hop for Kid’s, Toddlers 4-7, 55 & Up PIYo

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

760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

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

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Pride, and the fall Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 But you said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the Duitsman stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north . . . - Is 14:13 It is imperative that we allow the Holy Spirit the opportunity He needs to get this humility thing right in our hearts. There is simply too much riding on this aspect of who we are as the people of God. For a moment here, let’s place firmly before our eyes the love of the Father for us as His children, His utter delight in who we are and who He is making us to be, and silence any voice of condemnation that would keep us from looking honestly at ourselves in the light of Scripture.

Having done this, we can see this instruction as a balm of healing for our souls. As a knowledgeable tour guide would instruct the newly arrived visitor of any places that would prove dangerous and detrimental to personal safety, so the

Father’s instructions in the area of pride is given out of a heart of loving concern. An unchecked sense of personal control that refuses to yield to the purposes of God (a good working definition for pride!) will end in personal destruction (the opposite of blessing). Rather than delight, our Father feels our brokenness and has offered His instruction and the transforming power of His indwelling Holy Spirit to bring about His blessing.

Satan’s act of arrogance and rebellion did not result as he had hoped it would with the overthrow of God and ascendency to the throne, but in a much different banishment from heaven, and an ignominious place as the most despised of creatures. Pride will never accomplish what it claims it can and it will only accomplish the very opposite of results within the one driven by its passionate fires.

Pride is the enemy of all who would find relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ, for in uttering and embracing the truth that “Jesus is Lord,” the very essence of pride is dealt with. Certainly this truth takes a lifetime to fully embrace, but each and every time we give place to the transforming power of the Scripture rather than arrogantly go our own way, pride is dealt another blow by the hand of humility. Each time we acknowledge the whispered nudges of the Holy Spirit to “be anxious for nothing,” or “in everything give thanks,” we humble ourselves declaring the will of the Father to be superior to our own.

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

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

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760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

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

5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall

1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

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

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

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You might feel compelled to get involved on the “right side” of a seemingly unfair fight. But appearances can be deceptive. Get the facts before going forth into the fray.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Bullying others into agreeing with your position could cause resentment. Instead, persuade them to join you by making your case on a logical point-by-point basis.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist pushing for a workplace decision you might feel is long overdue. Your impatience could backfire. Meanwhile, focus on that still-unsettled personal situation.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspects favor doing something different. You might decide to redecorate your home, or take a trip somewhere you’ve never been, or even change your hairstyle.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might want to take a break from your busy schedule to restore your energy levels. Use this less-hectic time to reassess your plans and make needed changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) What you like to think of as determination might be seen by others as nothing more than stubbornness. Try to be

more flexible if you hope to get things resolved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Watch that you don’t unwittingly reveal work-related information to the wrong person. Best to say nothing until you get official clearance to open up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) With things settling down at work or at home, you can now take on a new challenge without fear of distraction. Be open to helpful suggestions from colleagues.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your creativity can help resolve an emotional situation that might otherwise get out of hand. Continue to be your usual caring, sensitive self.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You could impress a lot of influential people with the way you untangle a few knotty problems. Meanwhile, a colleague is set to share some welcome news.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Aspects favor recharging your social life and meeting new people. It’s also a good time to renew friendships that might be stagnating due to neglect on both sides.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Congratulations.

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2. GEOGRAPHY: Luzon is the main island of which nation?

3. HISTORY: When was the Sherman Antitrust Act approved?

4. TELEVISION: Which 1980s comedy show featured a character named “Reverend Jim”?

5. MUSIC: What was the nationality of composer Franz Liszt?

6. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The North Star State”?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president once said that the United States “never had to put up a wall to keep our people in”?

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References required. Contact Walt @ 760382-8068 or Wes @ 760-376-1958 ___________________________ 2 houses on same lot - 29328 Hwy 178, Onyx. Newly remodeled on the inside. 1st house-1bdrm, 1 bath, 800sf, fncd yd, new tile floors throughout. Fresh paint.

Clean & move in ready. House is on well, just checked & serviced in Sept. 2012 (no more Cal Water expense). Septic tank just emptied & serviced in July 2012. 2nd small house - 450sf, one rm studio w/kitchenette, living area w/separate bathroom & laundry room.

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Deposit $950. Can send link w/pics upon request. Email: ellis5@pacbell.net. 25 mi east of Lake Isabella/Kernville on Hwy 178 / 35 mi west of Ridgecrest.

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Aglow International The monthly meeting of Aglow international is now meeting on the first Saturday of each month at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and be blessed and see what Aglow families are all about. For more information, call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559359-8953.

Children’s Christmas Musical will begin practice Practice and play assignments will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 4p.m. at the Kernville First Baptist Church located at 46 Valley View Drive, next door to the Pizza Barn in Kernville.

“Star of Wonder” is open to all children of all faiths ages 6 years and older.

There will be lots of songs, dancing and various parts available.

This is a musical about star characters who are all excited because “the biggest news this side of the Milky Way” is about to happen. Since stars are always hanging around in the heavens, they have a great view of the “Big Event” about to take place in the universe.

If your child is interested, please attend the first practice for more information and play part assignments. We will be practicing every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm. The play will be performed on Sunday, Dec. 9. You may contact Marsha Lassen at 760-417-0715 or Pastor Grant Bennett at 760-376-6403.

Musicians sought Mt. Mesa Lanes is seeking musicians with instruments for the variety show on October 21. There is a cash prize of $200. Call 760-223-6316 or audition.

Elks have scholarships for graduating seniors Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for a Most Valuable Student scholarship from the Elks National Foundation. The top award is $15,000 per year. Students will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Applications are available from the high school guidance counselor, on line at elks.org/enf/scholars, or by contacting Laurie Ashley at 760-3762762. Applications must be submitted on or before December 7, 2012.

Suicide Survivor support group A peer support group for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. This is a safe place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing. This group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Library Room, 377 Highway 178, Lake Isabella from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 760-223-0845. If you are in crisis, call the Kern County Mental Health hotline at 800-991-5272.

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Public Meeting Announcement The Southern California Edison Company announces a public information meeting to be held for the Upper Kern Basin Fishery Resource Enhancement (Trust Fund).

Date: October 15, 2012 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: U.S. Forest Service District Office 105 Whitney Road Kernville, CA 93238 Purpose: • Summary and status reports of current projects and funding.

• Discussion of Trust Fund website: Upper Kern Fishery Management • Question/answer session re: Fund status and potential for funding projects • Discussion topics from the floor • Selection of April 2013 public meeting date Proposals and other materials are on file at these public access locations for public review: Kern River Valley Branch Library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Beale Public Library 701 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Hatchery Museum P.O. Box 1908 Kernville, CA 93238

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Valley Excavating (2012 - B5245) Street address of principal place of business: 9545 Sierra way, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: 9545 Sierra way, Kernville, CA 93238.

REGISTRANT: Neil Forbes, 9545 Sierra way, Kernville, CA 93238. 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: Neil Forbes. This statement filed on 09/06/2012.

Expires 09/06/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Vellar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Super Star Food Mart (2012 - B5218) DBA #2: Frazier Park AMPM (2012 B5219) Street address of principal place of business: 201 Frazier Mt. Park Road, Lebec, CA 93243. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 819, Lebec, CA 93243.

REGISTRANT: Super Star Food Mart, Inc., 201 Frazier Mt. Park Road, Lebec, CA 93243. 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: Sameer Khalil, President. This statement filed on 09/04/2012. Expires 09/04/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VALLEY EXCAVATING (2009B1025) Street address of business: 2450 Sweetwater Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 538, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: James A. Young, P.O. Box 538, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/10/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/06/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Hyside Inflatables (2012 - B5404) Street address of principal place of business: 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Import Inovations, Inc., 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.

A Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/25/1983. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section

17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Richard Alan DeChant, President. This statement filed on 09/13/2012. Expires 09/13/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Unique Jumpers (2012 - B5064) Street address of principal place of business: 2521 Bishop Drive, Apt. N, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 2521 Bishop Drive, Apt. N, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANT: Tyler Fairbanks, 2521 Bishop Drive, Apt. N, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Tyler Fairbanks. This statement filed on 08/27/2012. Expires 08/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Beautologie Surgery Center (2012 B5599) DBA #2: Beautologie Cosmetic Surgery Center (2012 - B5600) DBA #3: Beautologie Medical Spa (2012 - B5601) Street address of principal place of business: 4850 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 11630, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANT: Beautologie Medical Group, Inc. 2504 Windermere, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A California Corporation. Date the business commenced: 06/08/2009. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robin Mattingly, COO. This statement filed on 09/21/2012. Expires 09/21/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Pam's Beyond Juice and Deli (2012 B5238) Street address of principal place of business: 5520 Lake Isabella

Boulevard, Suite G-3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 807, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

REGISTRANT: Terry Snow, 2000 Canal Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Individual. Date the business commenced: 08/31/2007. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Terry Snow.

This statement filed on 09/05/2012.

Expires 09/05/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERNVILLE ANTIQUES AND GIFTS (2008-B3143) Street address of business: 13 Big Blue, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 1064, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Nancy A. Walker, 304 Rio Vista, Kernville, CA 93238. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/29/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/20/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by K. Lopez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kraftwerks Construction (2012 - B5704) Street address of principal place of business: 154 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238-1112. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1112, Kernville, CA 93238-1112. REGISTRANTS: Timothy Porter, 154 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238-1112 and Dustin Porter, 2637 Bay Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

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

This statement filed on 09/27/2012. Expires 09/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo.

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Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist Well, looks like the hot, dog days of summer are behind us.

Real estate in the Kern River Valley usually takes a break during the hottest part of summer and then starts up again a bit more briskly in Freeman the fall. So, hopefully we will have some increased activity.

Nationally the real estate market has kind of slowed a bit, we had some better numbers in the summer but they have gone down.

Short term, things are most likely not going to significantly change but I think longer term looks great.

Elections tend to slow real estate markets down, there are historical exceptions, but by and large people tend to kind of pause a bit for a few months until the results of big elections are known.

With this hard market right now, I wanted to give us all a reminder. This has happened before, and will happen again probably at some point. Let’s take a quick gander at a couple of past real estate markets that have hit this nation. First, a bad one: late ’70s to about 1984ish. Talk about bad - prices went way down from an early ’70s boom, and the big story was interest rates. Ouch, they got to 20 percent at

one point. I would love renting if we had that stuff going on now. Forget buying anything. Several economic issues as well as political ineptness contributed to that housing crisis and it took a long time to work itself out.

Another notable period of real estate instability occurred relatively recently, after the first Gulf War in 1991. Through half of that decade, real estate values were basically flat-lined except for certain regional areas of the country. Values here in the Valley were almost completely unchanged throughout the ’90s. The economy went into a recession after the war, which usually happens after wars.

So, we have to remember these things when we look at real estate trends. I have found that Americans tend to have short memories. At least my generation does. “What have you done for me lately?” is our motto. We can’t have that kind of attitude. We have to be able to see the big picture.

Yes prices are down, and sales volume is down, but we do not have inflation.

We do not have 20 percent interest.

We do not have a housing shortage.

We have a housing surplus and the lowest interest rates ever, right now.

So, take a deep breath as I have to do every day when I come in this office and sit down and see the bigger picture.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 3795915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist A.N.O.C., the Annual Notice of Change, is a publication required by law to be sent to all people on Medicare who have either a Medicare Advantage plan (like a Medicare Thal HMO) or a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP).

The volume of the publication is huge. My PDP is 122 pages. Then there is a formulary booklet of 104 pages, and a foreign language insert in 17 languages advising of the plan’s translation services.

With more than 200 pages, many seniors receiving this will look at its size and put it into the recycling bin. They just threw away potentially several thousand dollars. This document must be opened and read; furthermore, understood.

With the person on an HMO, they will learn of their benefits for the coming year. George may discover that he will no longer have a vision benefit next year. The government cut funding, and the HMO needed to trim its expenses, so out goes the glasses. Hey George, go get your exam before December 31.

Sally looked up all her medications. She learned that her brand name drug which was a tier 2 drug is now a tier 4 and her co-pay will go up, and Sam just realized that he may need to get prior authorization for a procedure his doctor has been talking about.

Last year, I was reviewing a client’s PDP plan, comparing her drug list to the changes. (I provide this free service to all my Medicare clients each year). Roberta had

enclosed a note advising me she didn’t want to change plans, as she was happy with her current AARP policy. I explained to her that all plans are on an annual contract with Medicare (CMS) and benefits can be changed. That is why they must send you an ANOC each October. Roberta was shocked to learn that not only was her monthly premium going up in January on her plan, but none of her three medications were going to be covered in the new year. Her cost would have been a little over $600 per month.

My ANOC informed me the monthly cost of my policy would be going down. But, reading a little further, I learn that the cost of many brand name drugs will increase. If my plan is changing, what about all the other plans?

They too are changing, and perhaps there will be a better deal out there.

George may have lost his vision benefit, but if he were to search the competition, he may find that another plan, costing $0 per month uses his doctor, and has vision and no-co-pay for office visits.

Seek a health insurance agent who represents multiple companies. You may be in for a surprise.

When you go to a Ford dealership’s new car lot, you won’t find Chevrolets on display. So, when you attend a Blue Cross seminar, they probably won’t tell you about Aetna.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. He is on the Nat. Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board and may be reached at 760-376-2100, email harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com.

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Fix it or sell it?

David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist Dear Dave, My old car has been having lots of problems lately. Do you have any advice on how to decide when it’s best to just fix an old car or get Ramsey a newer one instead?

Kristin Dear Kristin, This is a good question!

Mathematically, the first thing to look at is the car’s worth if you don’t make repairs. Should you spend $1,000 to increase the value of the vehicle $500? Dumb question, right?

At that point, you sell the car as-is and put the $1,000 toward something newer.

On the other hand, let’s say you’ve got a little hooptie worth $1,000 but by putting $500 into it, you can have

it up and running again. Suddenly it’s worth $2,500. That’s money wellspent, because what you’ve done has significantly increased the value.

The other side is that at some point, the hassle factor of an old car can turn it into a money pit. If you can’t get anywhere because the car’s always busted, then you need to find something else for the sake of safety and reliability. If this happens, though, you should still pay cash for a better car. Even if you’re not taking a step up in price or fanciness, it’s still better than taking on a car payment. I’d walk or ride a bike everywhere before I did that!

-Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show,” and created Financial Peace University. For more financial help visit daveramsey. com.

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Continued from page 1 Research shows that in the coming decades there is a $3.28 billion transfer potential in the Kern Valley alone. If five percent of this projected transfer of wealth is designated for local charity, nearly $16 million would be retained for the good of the Kern Valley over the next 50 years. If these funds were held, managed and invested in charitable endowments, an estimated $8.2 million could be available to benefit local nonprofits each year.

Joe Ciriello, chairman of the Kern River Valley Community Fund Organizing Committee then explained that ever since 2006 conversations have been taking place about the need for a Valley-wide philanthropic structure to serve the residents in the Kern Valley by keeping local capital local here in order

www.kernrivercourier.com October 5, 2012 to help build social, economic and environmental prosperity right here.

In 2010, an initial steering committee was formed to build an understanding of what a community endowment is and if it was something that could be accomplished here and the committee agreed that a community endowment fund could be established, that it should affiliate with an existing Community Fund and the steering committee became an organizing committee. In September 2011, the Kern Community Foundation approved the establishment of the Kern River Valley Community Funds and two funds were established as field of interest funds, one endowed and one non-endowed fund, for the benefit of the Kern River Valley.

"If we are going to have a good future in the Kern River Valley we have to build it for ourselves, we are not going to get government grants or 'pennies from heaven,’" Ciriello concluded.

Thank You

A big from Reva Inc. Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals

Because of your generous support of our September Dinner Dance/Auction over $1,000 was raised towards REVA’s mobile Low Cost Veterinary Clinic.

"Fifi" is the name of the poodle pet of Andy Dolak of Onyx, who attended the fund raiser.

If every family and/or person would give as little as $20, the funds needed to finish setting up the Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals Spay and Neuter Veterinary Mobile Clinic here in the Kern River Valley will be up and running because of your love for the animals. Please help!

760-378-3101/revapets.org

Water,

Continued from page 1 participation hearing and are reviewed and approved, amended or denied by an Administrative Law Judge.

The meeting was kept somewhat orderly by the requirement that questions be written on cards and then the appropriate panel member would answer the question. Each question generated audience responses, and frequently Fuller allowed someone in the audience to either enhance the question or make a comment.

Skarb stated that when an area is smaller, like the KRV, the cost spread is smaller, so consumers are charged more to cover the costs. In the KRV, Cal Water provides service to approximately 5,700 residents via about 4,200

individual service connections.

Many audience members expressed unhappiness that the Cal Water investors were reaping a harvest of profits on the backs of the consumers. "I only wish I was an investor and not a consumer," said Donn Matlack of Wofford Heights about Cal Water. Sanchez assured the audience that their concerns will be taken under consideration by the Rate Payer Advocates.

Another hot topic was water meters, which were enacted into California law over the flat rate, and entail an additional fee, the "Readiness to Serve" charge. According to the Cal Water officials, the meter will allow residents to control how much water they use and therefore be able to conserve, but the audience consensus was that it was just a way to charge more.

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