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■ Monday Madness Sept. 24, admission is only $4 before 9 p.m. for all visitors 6 years of age or older.

(Children ages 5 or less are admitted free.)

Special events that day include a free concert with Blue Oyster Cult and Hypnotist Tina Marie at the Budweiser Pavilion.

Another highlight is the free sixth annual “Road to the Fair” Karaoke Contest, on the Frontier Stage.

The Bakersfield SPCA and the Kern County Fair also present: The Critter Carnival - finding your fur-ever friend.

The SPCA will be at the Bolthouse Pavillion from 4-7p.m. and with the adoption of a new dog you will receive an admission pass to come back to the fair on another day.

■ “Feed the Need” Benefits the Community Action Partnership Food Bank.

On Wednesday, Sept. 26, admission is free until 9 p.m.

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Dixie and Rosie from Have Trunk Will Travel, give a two-trunk salute to fairgoers.

They will be available throughout the run of the Fair for elephant rides.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Greenhorn woodcutting closed Cody Norris U.S. Forest Service The Greenhorn Mountains of the Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest have been closed to woodcutting, due to issues with repeated theft of sawlogs from an active timber sale in the area.

Woodcutters that take wood from the decks or piled wood are cutting illegally and stealing from a private business that has

already purchased the wood; and they can be cited for permit violations or held liable for the damaged or removed wood as for any other theft of private property. Please report wood theft or suspicious activity to the Kernville 760- 376-3781 or Lake Isabella 760-3795646 Forest Service offices.

Once the timber sale operation is completed, cull or slash material will be made available to the

public for wood cutting.

If in doubt regarding cutting in an area, contact the Forest Service.

Woodcutting permits for the Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia Monument are available at Forest Service offices in Porterville, Springville, Lake Isabella, Kernville and at the Blackrock Visitor Office.

Customers can purchase a wood permit which can be used through Nov. 30.

With a permit in hand,

people can gather wood; but woodcutting activities throughout the Sequoia will continue to be based on road, weather and fire danger conditions.

Check with your local Forest Service office before heading out to cut firewood for current updates on conditions.

Wood permits are $10 per cord with a minimum purchase of two cords per person. There is a maximum purchase of 10 cords per household.

The autumn equinox has arrived Earthsky.org Special to the Courier In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is rising later now and nightfall comes sooner. The time of the autumn equinox is here, when the days are getting shorter, and day and night are approximately equal in length.

The 2012 September equinox comes on Sept.

22, at 7:49 a.m., Pacific Daylight Time.

For us in the Northern Hemisphere, people are enjoying the cooler days of autumn even as preparations for winter are underway. South of the equator, spring begins.

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ily see that the sun’s path across the sky, the length of daylight, and the location of the sunrise and sunset all shift in a regular way throughout the year. Our ancestors built the first observatories to track the sun’s progress.

One example is at Machu Picchu in Peru, where the Intihuatana stone, has been shown to be a precise indicator of the date of the two equinoxes and

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Today, we know each equinox and solstice is an astronomical event, caused by Earth’s tilt on its axis and ceaseless orbit around the sun. Because Earth doesn’t orbit upright, but is instead tilted on its axis by 23 1/2 degrees, Earth’s Northern and Southern Hemispheres trade places in receiving the sun’s light and warmth most directly. We have an equinox twice a year spring and fall - when the tilt of the Earth’s axis and Earth’s orbit around the sun combine in such a way that the axis is inclined neither away from nor toward the sun.

But, since Earth never stops moving around the sun, these days of equal sunlight and night will change quickly.

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Fair days ahead The Kern County Fair is open and in high gear for this year. This year’s organizers have announced a series of special days for fair-goers.

“The Kern County Fair is the largest annual celebration in our area,” said Mike Olcott, chief executive officer of the Kern County Fair.

“We want everyone to be able to come out and enjoy it,”

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summer is gone - and winter is coming - in the Northern Hemisphere, you can easily notice the later dawns and earlier sunsets. Also notice the arc of the sun across the sky each day. You’ll find it’s shifting toward the south. Birds and butterflies are migrating southward, too, along with the path of the sun.

The shorter days are bringing cooler weather.

A chill is in the air.

Creatures of the wild are putting on their winter coats. All around us, trees and plants are ending this year’s cycle of growth.

Perhaps they are responding with glorious autumn leaves, or a last burst of bloom before winter comes. In the night sky, Fomalhaut - the Autumn Star - is making its way across the heavens each night.

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weekend weather Friday high 96° Hot Friday low 60° Mostly clear Saturday high 95° Sunny Saturday low 61° Partly cloudy Sunday high 93° Mostly sunny Sunday low 56° Partly cloudy National Weather Service

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob says “things cook better beer.”

Mike Mencarini puts hunting season within your sights.

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

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 90,513 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 147 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 257 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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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley

An Evening with Allasso September 21 A local contemporary Christian band, Allasso, will lead an evening of praise and worship as well as introducing their new singer on Friday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center, Panorama and Sycamore, in Wofford Heights. This event

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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

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial 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.

■ 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.

Sundays

■ 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

Phone: 760-376-2860 FAX: 760-376-2862

■ 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.

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

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

■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556.

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

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

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

is free and everyone is welcome. For information, call 760-417-0554 or 661-331-3602.

Kernville. For more information call 760376-6180.

“I Love my Library” story time September 21 The “I Love my Library” story time is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 21 at the Kernville branch library, 48 Tobias St. in

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market September 22 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, Sept. 22, for fruit and produce needs. WIC is now accepted. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce is available for sale.

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.

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

■ 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.

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella.

■ 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.

Lakeshore Farmers Market September 22 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 organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

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

EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted.

For information call David Dills 760-8127833.

Vista Del Lago field trip September 22 The Kern River Valley Historical Society field trip will be to Vista Del Lago Water Museum at Pyramid Lake on Saturday, Sept. 22. At 11 a.m., the museum presents an orientation and movie, followed by the tour. Eat your bag lunch overlooking Pyramid Lake. The tour meets at the Lake Isabella Senior Center at 8 a.m. Bring your lunch. Call the tour leaders, Don Morrison and Jacqueline Morgan, at 760-376-3940 for reservations.

Operation Christmas Child event September 22 Operation Christmas Child, Kern River Valley Full-Circle, will have a guest speaker event on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at Family Life Center of Wofford Heights Foursquare Church, 20 W. Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights. Call 760-417-2279 for information.

REVA, Inc. Dinner-Dance-Auction September 22 The dinner-dance and auction to benefit REVA, Inc. takes place Saturday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. The event cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. For more information, call 760-378-3101 or 760-299-3222.

D.A.R. BBQ September 23 Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will honor our American Constitution with a barbecue at the Squirrel Valley ranch home of Steve and MaryEllen Spradlin on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available from any Chapter member. For more info, please call Donna Bundy at 760-378-2201 or Sandy Keiffer at 760-379-8152.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast September 23 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. For information call 760-3793877.

Auditions for Kern County has Talent September 23 Auditions are set for Kern County has Talent on Sunday, Sept.23 at 444 Norris Rd. in the Veteran’s Hall, Bakersfield. This will be a variety show and is seeking acts for the show in Bakersfield on Saturday, Oct.6.

There will be $500 in cash prizes. It is a family show open to all ages. For audition appointment time, call 760-223-6316.

Kernville Chamber Mixer September 24 It’s always a good time when the Kernville Chamber mixes and mingles with some of the Kern Valley’s best. Join them at the Kern

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

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

Q: A:

Why are you considering a new alternative at this point?

While new to the public, this alternative has been previously discussed by our team. As we’ve refined our data and incorporated updated hydrology and hydrologic modeling, we determined that we should incorporate this alternative into the environmental documentation for consideration with the other alternatives.

I can’t help but comment Two-sided coin part 2

Higher fees, less access Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher This is the second of two parts of the other negative side of visitors who trash our area.

Michael Batelaan Batelaan can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com.

I mentioned in last week’s column, there is a visitor coin toss where both sides of the coin come up tails. We all lose when it comes to the poor conditions left behind by some of our area visitors.

In some cases mountains of trash were only 50 yards from a trash can, and there was a pit toilet provided across from one campsite, but the campers went the other direction, into the woods, to dispose of their trash and to make their toilet on the ground.

Many of the camping areas I stopped at along Highway Mountain 99 to Fairview reflected the same attitude. If they were done with their shoes or hat, there they laid. If they crapped their pants, they left them behind (no pun intended).

The Forest Service has moved rocks around somewhat in an effort to limit where and how close people can camp to the river, but they simply carried their stuff to the river and it was still there after they left to

go home.

My upbringing taught me that when you went into the out-ofdoors, you left your area cleaner than you found it. Obviously, this respect for our environment is lost on, or not being passed along to younger generations.

Now I have never been an advocate of having fees for use of public lands but the difference I found along that stretch of road was the difference between “night and pay.”

The pay-for-use areas and campsites along that stretch of road were nearly spotless. They were under the watchful eyes of campground hosts, and the experience pretty much proved to me that those who aren’t paying a fee don’t appear to care. No-fee means a free-for-all.

So what happens later on if these same folks return to the same place they once trashed? Do they complain about the trash and move on to disgrace a new spot? Or do they even notice someone else came along and cleaned up after them?

First, let’s hope those who disrespect our area don’t come back, but if they do, what can they expect?

I would suspect it will mean a higher cost to all of us, visitors and residents alike, with more fee-for-use areas, higher fees, limited access and area closures. Like one of my favorite fishing holes that is now blocked by a row of boulders or the fees I now must pay for access to areas of the lakeshore that were once free.

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Ants win, hands down Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist Over the years, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of ants. Everywhere.

Little ants, big ants, black ants, wood ants, red ants, carpenter ants.

I’ve noticed Middleworth these ants in the yard, in trees, under rocks, in the house, on the roof, under the house, in my workshop and in the garage.

Most of them live lives of quiet desperation. The only time you see them is if they have invaded your space, or worse, if you have invaded their space. Sit on an ant hill and you’ll see what I mean. Squash an ant and hold your nose as the odor of formic acid permeates the air.

Look around and note the number of birds in the air and trees, notice the deer, cats, dogs, coyotes, rabbits and any other critters big and small that you can see and count. Then look around for ants.

It’s no contest. Ants win hands down. They are everywhere and in numbers that stagger the imagination. And they are busy. You never see an ant at rest. It is always carrying something somewhere or rushing around looking for anything. In an acre of ground there are millions of ants. Suppose they decide one day to run you off their land. You

can get out the aerosol, the flyswatter and the ant poison. You can freeze ’em, or cook ’em. And in spite of whatever unspeakable ant smoosher you find and use, you still won’t stop ’em.

There is a species called “Army Ants,”and they march in lines 50 yards across and straight ahead.

They eat everything in their path leaving leafless trees, spidery bushes and skeletons of animals who try to cross their path.

In Florida (and other states, I’m sure) they have a species called the fire ant. One bite hurts like the fires of Hades and several will kill you.

Go out in a Florida back yard find a “white sand fire ant nest,” and plunk a stick into the opening. The ants will come out of the nest, up the stick in a heartbeat and if you aren’t quick enough, will leave you gasping in pain.

I tell you all of this because I recently read an advertisement in “Popular Science” for an ant farm.

Then I remembered the one I bought for my son years ago. One in which most of the ants died and the few that were left I released into the wild. I wonder now if, by that act, I helped increase the ant population and that possibly the relatives of those that died will someday come looking for me.

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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Tourism allotments from the County of Kern should also go toward trash clean ups and more dumpsters. The Forest Service should increase fines and patrols for illegal camping.

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Continued from page 2 Lodge, 67 Valley View in Kernville on Monday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to 760-376-2629.

Commodities distribution September 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Sept. 25 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.

McQuiston rep to hold office hours September 25 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068.

Historical Society meeting September 25 The public is invited to attend the Kern Valley Historical Society’s general meeting at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The program will feature Dennis Schoffner with the Public Affairs Office at Edwards Air Force Base. He will tell you everything you may want to know about how the base is run, where test flying is done, and what pilots think about flying over our canyon. There will be a question and answer time following the presentation. Call the museum at 760-376-8883 Thursday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Peddler’s Faire September 28 & 29 The annual Peddler’s Faire takes place at the Family Life Center gym, 20 W. Panorama St. in Wofford Heights from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29. Lunch will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be music, fashion, dance, raffles and door prizes, and more than 50 booths to see. For information, call Jeanette Rogers-Erickson at 760-417-2555, Mary David at 760-4170063 or Anna Leon at 661-978-8712.

KVHS reunion, 1941-1969 September 28, 29, 30 Kern Valley High School’s classes from 1941 through 1969 will have a weekend reunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-30 at the Kernville Inn in Kernville.

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Reservations required for meal events. For information contact Bill Vance, 775-8824764.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market September 29 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, Sept. 29. 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 September 29 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Kern Valley Autumn Festival September 29 The Kern River Valley Autumn Nature and Vulture Festival is an annual celebration of the fall migration of Turkey Vultures and the beginning of the fall season in the South Fork area on the Kern River. There will be free music, booths, exhibits at the Kern River Preserve as well as nature walks and nature related workshops at Kern River Preserve, 18747 Highway 178 in Weldon.

Lantern Light tour and ghost hunt September 29 On Saturday, Sept. 29, a Lantern Light Night Tour and Ghost Hunt will be held at Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish. Tickets are available for credit card purchase via email or telephone. They will also be on sale at 7:45 the night of the event (cash only) at the gate and the tour will be from 8 to 10:30 p.m.

The cost is $12 per person (all ages). For additional information, call 760-379-5146.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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By Sam Struckhoff “Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding” (R) — A mother takes her teen son and 20-something daughter with her on a trip to visit Grandma in upstate New York. The twist: the mother is getting divorced, the kids are somewhat apathetic and Grandma is Jane Fonda deep in the throes of babyboomer self-parody. Everybody is kinda sad and resentful, but it’s all sorted out when they learn to, you know, loosen up, man.

“Dark Shadows” (PG-13) — This comedy from Tim Burton is a loving take on an old TV series. A wealthy womanizer (Johnny Depp) breaks the heart of a spiteful witch.

She takes out her frustration by turning him into a vampire, sealing him in a coffin and leaving him to think about what he’s done for all eternity. Depp makes it out of the coffin to find that the year is 1972, a dysfunctional family has taken over his manor, and the witch who cursed him is still out and about.

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“People Like Us” (PG-13) — Jane Fonda Sam (Chris Pines) is a slick salesman type who, despite his acumen, sure could use a few more dollars.

When his record-producing father passes away, Sam’s only inheritance is a bundle of cash and instructions to deliver it to a sister he never knew he had (Elizabeth Banks). Sis is a single mom recovering from addiction and the knowledge that her father died without reconciling. Mom (Michelle Pfeiffer) is having a hard time as well. Everybody just needs a big group hug.

It’s hokey and melodramatic and plenty predictable (of course Chris Pines won’t take the selfish route.)

However, the actors commit and deliver some cathartic scenes despite the drippy, made-for-TV look of the whole thing. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Needles closed 10 days for clean-up Denise Alonzo U.S. Forest Service, Public Affairs The Needles Fire Lookout Tower, located on the Western Divide Ranger District within the Giant Sequoia National Monument on the Sequoia National Forest was destroyed in a structure fire in July 2011. The Sequoia National Forest has contracted to clean up the hazardous debris that was left on top of the rock formation. Work will begin on Saturday, Sept. 22 and is expected to last approximately 10 days.

To ensure public safety, a forest closure will be in effect while the work is being completed. Forest Road 21S05, Trail 32E22, the stairs leading up to the site, and an area closure around the rock formations, known as the “Needles,” will be closed.

A helicopter will be utilized to sling debris from the top of the rock formation to the trailhead raising concern for rock climbers anywhere on the spires being at risk by debris falling; therefore all spires on the Needles will be closed to access.

Sandhill cranes return early to Central Valley Janice Mackey Department of Fish and Game, Communications The magnificent migratory sandhill cranes are making an earlier than usual fall return to their seasonal wetland habitats in the Central Valley. On August 25, the first sightings occurred in north San Joaquin. With the August arrival, 2012 has turned out to be a very special year.

With their large, silver-feathered stature and red crowns, sandhill cranes provide attractive wildlife watching for California’s growing ranks of birders. By midSeptember, the birds will be in larger numbers with public viewing available at the Department of Fish and Game’s Woodbridge Ecological Reserve and Cosumnes River Preserve near Lodi.

DFG will also be offering scheduled tours the first three weekends of October through February. Registration is available online at www.dfg.ca.gov/delta/cranetour/. DFG recommends that interested parties plan in advance. A donation of $10 per adult is suggested.

The 16th Annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival is also scheduled for Nov. 2-4.

More information may be found about this event at www.cranefestival.com.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies

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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

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Deer season opening Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist As we finish a long, hot summer, we ready ourselves for a new season. Fall weather will be here before we know it. Moving into the fall season is a good thing as it brings forth Mencarini cooler weather and the opening of hunting season.

Deer season will begin Saturday, Sept. 22 with upland game soon to follow. While we have had no rain and most of the springs and creeks have no water, the deer, quail, rabbits and squirrels have had a good year. I’ve seen quite a few healthy bucks with some decent racks. The good news is I haven’t seen any deer killed by cars (yet). A word of caution: the deer are on the move and with the season opening on Saturday, there will be additional movement. If you are driving between 4 and 6 a.m. or at dusk, pay extra attention.

I’ve also seen lots of juvenile quail which indicates, at this time of the year, the parents produced a second clutch.

There are plenty of rabbits and squirrels for the small game hunter and they are not hard to find. Unless we get some substantial rainfall in

the very near future, hunting ducks probably won’t happen on Isabella this year.

Hunters in California will have to produce a prior license or the completion of an accredited hunter safety class before being issued a current license. Don’t take the Fish and Game regulations for granted. A good idea is to obtain a current hunting regulations booklet. And while you are there, also pick up the fishing regulations booklet. Read all the information that pertains to your specific needs. If you haven’t obtained your deer tag yet, my best information is that you can purchase your tag where you get your license.

I would check the local retailer to make sure tags for the zone you want to hunt are available.

Remember that there will be many hunters who are not safety conscience, and will shoot at anything that moves, so dress to be seen and shoot only positively identifiable game, follow the regulations and have a safe and happy hunt.

Here is a word to the un-wise: if you break the law, the game wardens will be more than happy to write you a ticket and in some cases confiscate your guns, car, etc.

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 (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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Grace to the humble Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

- James 4:6 Is it not remarkable that sincere prayers for an increase in Duitsman the areas of patience and humility get answered with lightning speed?

Circumstances come out of the woodwork that allows opportunity to learn more of these good graces, and if the opportunity is not seized to become more Jesus-like, similar opportunity is waiting in queue. If there was ever a motivational verse to nudge us into learning more of the transforming grace of humility, it would be the above passage from James’ epistle (repeated verbatim in 1 Peter 5:5). It doesn’t take long to figure out which side of the pride/humility equation would be best for the sake of our general wellbeing.

With pride ruling the day, we find ourselves in for Divine opposition, yet move toward the response of humility and God’s good graces become ours.

We can get sidetracked at times into thinking that every malady life brings our way is relatable to “God being against us somehow.” There is not a heavenly “prideometer” that is swinging wildly back and forth with our every given emotion and subsequent action. Beyond this, there is not a Divine “retributionist” assigned to mete out punishment or payment for pride

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filled or humility-led decisions we make. If we are not careful however, we can live as though this were the case, and cite the above Scripture as proof positive for us continuing in this vein. We assign the Father’s great heart of love a much lower place of jealous pettiness or shameless cheerleading . . . unless we take a proper look at what is being communicated above, and live accordingly.

The Father is after the restoration of our hearts into His glorious image, and human pride stands squarely in the way of this taking place. Divine opposition to pride is for the express purpose of setting our hearts free through the blessing that comes from a humble heart. Seeing this truth will allow us to welcome the Holy Spirit’s work, rather than standing in rebellion.

As we move through circumstance designed to elicit humble response, our pride can fall away as we embrace what our Heavenly Father has meant for our good. Pride holds on tightly to what we believe matters most to us - ease, plenty, health, advancement, nothing that even resembles ill - while humility turns loose of what we believe is our good, to the Lord of love who knows what our best good looks like. The key to this is the Lordship of Jesus within us.

Given His power to “work all things together for good,” we can rest in faith that whatever comes along can be useful in re-stamping His image deep on our hearts.

Pride says: “Not if I have anything to do with affecting the outcome,” while humility declares: “Have thine own way in me Lord, have thine own way.” Father of love and life, grant us humble hearts in order to receive your grace.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Kern River Ranger District acting ranger selected Forest Supervisor, Kevin B. Elliott, has selected Alfred (Al) Watson as the Acting District Ranger for the Kern River Ranger District located in Lake Isabella. "We're fortunate that Al brings a wealth of recreation experience from the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, as well as great analytical thinking from an engineering background. His experience will serve him well in managing one of the largest Ranger Districts, (663,000 acres) for a 120-day detail," stated Elliott.

Watson hails from the Pacific Northwest area (R6) on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in the state of Washington. For the past six years he has served as the District Engineer for the Mount St. Helens District and for the Monument. He has also served as Acting District Ranger for the Republic Ranger District on the Colville National Forest in Washington State. His career comprises 23 years.

Previously he was on the Siskiyou National Forest and the Rogue River National Forest both located in Oregon. He has a background in fire control serving on the Siskiyou Rappel Crew, and also worked in Lands as both a Surveyor and Design Engineer. Al is a graduate from Oregon State University, with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In his spare time he is an avid mountain biker and rock climber.

"I would like to encourage any of the community to stop by for introductions," stated Watson.

Al and his wife Joelle have twin daughters, Brooke and Molly currently in elementary school.

Stuff a Truck food drive in full swing The Salvation Army’s, “Stuff A Truck,” Christmas food drive began Saturday, Sept. 8. The Salvation Army in Lake Isabella is collecting food for the Christmas “Week of Food.” They are collecting food to feed at least 100 families with up to four individuals per family.

On the second Saturday of each month through December 8, the food drive truck will start at James Sierra Gateway Market in Weldon at 9 a.m.

Bring all non- perishable food donations to this location between 9 and 9:45 a.m. The truck will move to The Dam Korner in Lake Isabella from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and then to Kernville at James Sierra Gateway Market from 11:15 a.m. until noon. If you miss the truck, food donations may be taken to WEB Recycling Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All donations are tax deductable and will be distributed to local needy families. Call 760-379-4600 for additional information on how you can help.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service 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., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-3766402 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.760376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. 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. Service 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) Someone has some suggestions to offer regarding your new project.

You might find them helpful. Remember to avoid speculation and to stick with just the facts.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) An old friend suddenly reappears. Whether this proves to be a boon or a bane in your life depends on the reason for this surprising reappearance. Be cautious.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Vital information finally emerges, allowing you to make that important personal decision. You can now move your focus to an upcoming professional development.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might not like seeing so many on-the-job changes. But some of them could open new opportunities for your talents to shine to your best advantage.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) An apparently solidgold opportunity beckons you. But check to see if all that dazzle isn’t just a sprinkling of surface glitter. Check it out before making a commitment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A close friend could offer advice on how to handle a difficult family matter. But in the end, the decision has to

be made based on what is best for you and those you love.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Family problems are best worked out with all those concerned contributing suggestions that will ease tensions.

Stay with it until a workable solution is found.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Expect to hear more about an offer that has piqued your interest.

You earn respect for insisting on solid facts, not just a fancy talk about potential opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) What seemed to be a reasonable workplace request might need to be defended. Don’t fret. You have both the facts and a surprise ally on your side.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A bit of capriciousness might be just what you need. Plan to kick up your heels in a round of fun and games with family and friends this weekend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Although some of your plans might have to be put on hold, things do begin to take a turn for the better by midweek. Your financial crunch also eases.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Your financial picture begins to brighten by week’s end. There are also favorable changes in your personal life.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Real Estate Depot (2012 - B4955) Street address of principal place of business: 9101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 604 Hawk Springs Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Jason Moyer's Real Estate Depot, Inc., 9101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2012. 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: Jason Moyer.

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By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier August 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

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REGISTRANT: Patricia Arellano, 8421 Radiant Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

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: Patricia Arellano.

This statement filed on 08/08/2012. Expires 08/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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National vs. local trends

David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist Dear Dave, My 27-yearold brother-inlaw moved in with us some time ago. He doesn’t have a job or contribute anything in terms of helping Ramsey around the house or with bills. I think he needs to move out, but my wife isn’t so sure. She complains about the situation to me, but if I say anything, it makes me the bad guy with her family. How can I convince her?

Chuck Dear Chuck, I think you need to sit down with your wife, not all the other players, and explain to her that you’re just enabling his bad behavior by allowing things to continue this way. It’s your house, and this issue is between you and her. You two are the only ones having to deal with this, so it’s really easy for others to chime in about what should happen. But hey, if they’re so concerned with the guy having a place to stay, maybe one of them

should take him in. I’ll bet that idea would shut them up in a heartbeat!

I’m not advising you to just kick the guy out, but maybe you could formulate a plan that will give him a little time to get back on his feet. Have a loving talk with him about the situation, but let him know things can’t continue on the same path. Let him know that within 30 days he has to have a job, and 30 days after that he has to move into his own place. Write it down on the calendar, if it will help, but make sure he understands why you’re doing this and the date he has to move out.

I know these kinds of things can be difficult, but sometimes you have to take the bull by the horns and make something happen. There’s no reason it has to become an ugly situation, as long as you and your wife get on the same page and you do things in a helpful and kind way.

-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.

Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist I watched the news the other night, and I noticed that nationally, the real estate market is starting to stabilize.

Some areas even have shortages of inventory which is starting to drive up prices. Frequently, Freeman local and regional conditions only apply to certain markets.

Just like everywhere else in the country, we here in the Kern Valley have those same regional and local issues that can affect our market in positive and negative ways that have nothing to do with national trends and markets in general. This week I want to get a bit into what some of those local trends are.

First, we are a rural area. Lake Isabella is the big city up here because we have two stoplights and an elevator that no other town in the Kern Valley has. Isabella might have the most population, but Kernville and Wofford Heights are the tourist areas. Kernville has that ambiance, that feeling of a small mountain town. Areas of Bodfish feel that way as well (Bodfish Oaks for example). Weldon, Onyx and Southlake are the wide open spaces of the Valley, the place to buy if you want a dark night sky and no close neighbors. The rural nature of the Valley affects our real estate market. It takes us time to absorb trends that the cities get affect-

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Another big factor here that affects the local market is our seasons. It is busy up here in the spring and summer, kind of busy in the fall, and winter for the most part is the off season, with a couple of exceptions. So, the market tends to be cyclical, and although I personally have had great success selling homes in the dead of winter, statistically sales drop between November through February, then pick up again going into spring. Nothing wrong with listing in the winter, properties do sell.

But just be prepared as a seller to possibly sit on the market a bit longer in the winter.

Infrastructure is also an issue that drives the local real estate market in this area. We don’t have the big highways and strip malls and franchise businesses up here that suburbs have, which is why it is so great up here, but that makes for a unique buyer set. Our buyers understand that living up here is a bit of a different world, a slower pace of life. That is why we have so many retiree and weekend home buyers in this market. And it is why our market died so badly in 2008 and 2009, because when the big city real estate markets crashed, no one had money or equity to buy homes up here. Pretty interesting, and nothing that most sellers and buyers really think about. Next week, more on our local demographics and how they affect your Real Estate personally.

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.

Independent living, part 2

Returning home after 8 years Christine Lollar Resource Development Manager Independent Living Center of Kern County Eight years of nursing home care ends with a steak dinner and a lot of determination.

Rodney is like a short-haired Santa Claus, complete with rosy cheeks, “a bowl full of jelly” and one very mischievous smile. After eight years in convalescent care, his legs swelled to four times their normal size due to problems with his veins.

“The doctor told me to go home and wait [to lose my legs],” he said. “I made a bet with the doctor that he would cook me a steak dinner but I was not going to lose my legs. That doctor cooked a great steak.”

An innovative treatment called a uni-boot helped bring some healing to his swollen limbs.

A visit to Rodney’s home shows his love for building model cars sharing what made each of them special. But it was clear the cars weren’t the only special thing in that room “I smile all the time now,” Rodney said. “After a life of alcohol, and even heroin, I’ve been sober for 32 years now. I’m just too ornery to give up.”

As a result of his new independence, Rodney has reconnected, and anticipates a visit this summer with his son whom he hasn’t seen in more than 30 years.

“I’m just so happy to be living and come and go as I please,” he said.

“Some people are surprised when I show common courtesies, like opening the door for people. But when you appreciate life like I do, it feels good to treat other people well.”

Independent Living Center of Kern County is a local non-profit helping people with disabilities live as independent as possible. Serving Kern since 1981, ILCKC is the county’s lead organization for the California Community Transitions program focusing on people who have been in healthcare facilities (nursing and convalescent homes) for at least three months and who want to live independently. ILCKC helps to locate affordable housing; with home set-up items for residence; and with acquiring any necessary adaptive equipment. Hiring a care attendant takes place as needed, and self-care training as well as coaching through public transportation options Another program, Repair and ReUse, allows wheelchairs (manual and electric) to be loaned to those who need them. When people don’t need the wheelchairs anymore, they contact Independent Living Center.

Grants and a generous medical equipment vendor help with parts and repairs which allows the Center to re-use the chairs for consumers who don’t have insurance, have high share of costs or need a chair temporarily.

For more information about the program contact CCT coordinator Amy Barber at 661-325-1063.

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Fair, Continued from page 1 with the donation of three cans of non-perishable food to benefit the local CAPK Food Bank.

■ Kids Daze - Children up through age 12 get in free on Thursday, Sept.

27 with free activities and events all day long. It’s a great family value!

For starters, visit Calico Corner, where there are kid-friendly exhibits, a circus, craft activities and more.

Free grandstand Shows With an emphasis on value and entertainment, planners of this year’s Kern County Fair are bringing free shows to the grandstand on both weekends.

■ Knights of the Realm - New to the Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 25, Knights of the Realm will hit the grandstand with two shows at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. With old world charm and the thrills of jousting on horseback, this show is sure to be a fair favorite.

For both events, grandstand seating is free with paid fair admission.

No ticket is required.

Free Budweiser Pavilion shows

■ Pointer Sisters - Friday, Sept. 21.

■ Arron Tippin and Williams & Ree - Saturday, Sept. 22.

■ Spinners - Sunday, Sept. 23.

■ Blue Oyster Cult & Tina Marie Hypnotist Show - Monday, Sept. 24.

■ Lucky Ned Pepper - Tuesday, Sept. 25.

■ 38 Special - Wednesday, Sept.

26.

www.kernrivercourier.com September 21, 2012 ■ Jars of Clay - Thursday, Sept. 27.

■ Fan Halen Tribute - Friday, Sept.

28.

■ Charlie Daniels’ Band & Tina Marie Hypnotist Show - Saturday, Sept. 29.

■ Los Caminantes & Los Freddys De Aeturo Cisneros - Sunday, Sept.

30.

Free with addmission to this year’s fair:

■ Concerts at the Budweiser Pavilion.

■ Community entertainment on the Frontier, Main Plaza, Good Time Garage and La Villa Festival stages; ■ Free fun for children at Calico Corner; ■ Petting Zoo, Blacksmith Show, The Gypsy Time Travelers and more at KC's Farm; ■ Free hypnotist show with Tina Marie; ■ Mini-Tractor Races (Young drivers in the audience will pedal their way to victory.); ■ BMX Pro Trick Team; ■ Alaskan Pig Races; ■ Russell Brothers Circus; ■ Turkey Stampede show; ■ Hobby Pavilion; ■ Exhibit Buildings; ■ Livestock Barns and Pavilions; ■ 4-H and FHA Exhibits and ■ Photography and Fine Arts Exhibits.

Admission: Admission for a whole day of fun is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors age 55 and above and $4 for children ages 6-12.

Children up through age 5 get in free.

Parking is $5.

For more information about the Kern County Fair and discount tickets online, visit kerncountyfair.com.