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weekend weather Friday high 95° Sunny Friday low 59° Mostly clear Saturday high 95° Sunny Saturday low 60° Partly cloudy

Affair to end this weekend

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

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Kern Valley event filled weekend There is plenty to do this weekend in the Kern River Valley.

■ Peddlers Faire On Friday and Saturday, enjoy the Peddler's Faire.

There will be music, fashion, dance, raffles and door prizes, and over 50 booths to see, and there will be a blood drive on Saturday.

■ Kern River Rock ‘N Blues Fest All weekend long this weekend you will be hearing the Kern River Rock N Blues Fest, a full packed weekend of blues in every corner of Kernville that supports the Bakersfield National Cemetery Memorial Walkway.

Twelve bands from the Western U.S. are scheduled to play.

See related story on page 4.

■ Farmers Markets Saturday morning, the two farmer's markets will be open with food and craft items.

One is at the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center on Highway 155 by the French Gulch group campground and the other is at the Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heights.

■ Autumn Nature & Vulture Festival Be sure to stop by the Kern River Preserve in Weldon for the Kern Valley Autumn Nature and Vulture Festival, the annual celebration of the fall migration of Turkey Vultures and the beginning

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Moove over - Kern Valley High School senior Cicily Sadler and FFA advisor Emily Keverline hold both a first place ribbon and champion showmanship buckle won at this year’s Kern County Fair.

On Sunday, Sept. 30 the Kern County Fair ends its 2012 run.

Continuing its emphasis on value and entertainment, the Fair

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Boxes to reach around the world Irene Martinson Operation Christmas Child The kick-off events for shoebox collection for Operation Christmas Child were held across Kern County during September. In the Kern River Valley, 30 representatives from several groups, churches met at Family Life Center recently and heard a testimony from a young woman who received a shoebox when she was

age 9 and then later immigrated to the United States. She told about how receiving the shoebox changed her life.

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of this outstanding opportunity to touch the hearts and minds of needy children in the world's largest project of its kind. This year, Samaritan's Purse, who brought the Operation Christmas Child operation to the United States in 1993, expects to deliver a shoebox gift to the 100 millionth child. For the fourth year, Family Life Center in Wofford Heights is the Kern River Valley's hub for shoebox

collection and related events.

The KRV OCC is requesting donations of baked goods for a bake sale to be held at the Lakeshore Farmer's Market in Wofford Heights, Sat., Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon to raise funds for Operation Christmas Child. The funds raised will purchase shoe box fillers and cover shipping costs for

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Runway signed, sealed, delivered Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier New life is being trucked into the Kern Valley, at 70 trucks per day passing through on the way to the Kern Valley Airport during a massive repaving and resealing project.

The Kern County Department of Airports applied for and received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, "just short of one million dollars," according to Airport Manager Rick Lach. These funds are paying for the project.

The Airport has been closed to air traffic during this project but Lach (pronounced "Lock") says Granite Construction is

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"busting butt" to get it done so the airport will be closed for the least amount of time. 6,000 tons of pavement and 23,336 gallons of slurry will be used on this project. It will resurface the runway and all of the taxiways and reseal all the parking lots and pavement areas around the hangars.

Four new concrete helipads are also being constructed to eliminate the gouging caused by a helicopter landing on asphalt on a hot day.

Even though the air traffic has stopped, the Airport Café has remained open for breakfast and lunch. So instead of watching planes land, diners get to see the

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob breaks open the cracker barrel.

This week Mike Mencarini gets detoured from fishing.

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

kern river water Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 88,764 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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Trucks cleared for take-off - Kern Valley Airports runway becomes a show truck lane last Friday afternoon. resurfacing project.

Lach was jokingly asked if the Airport is now in black? "Not hardly," he answered. But he hopes the improvements will bring back pilots who nature

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Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 145 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 217 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 Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Pam Stewart Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Richard Rowe

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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,

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

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 RogersErickson at 760-417-2555, Mary David at

■ 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. (2nd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, 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.

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

■ 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.

760-417-0063 or Anna Leon at 661-9788712.

Peddler's Faire Houchin Blood Drive September 29 The Kern River Valley blood drive will take place at the Peddler's Faire from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 29. When donating, please bring picture I.D. with date of birth; be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least three hours prior to donating.

Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

KVHS reunion, 1941-1969 September 28, 29, 30 Kern Valley High School’s graduating classes from 1941 through 1969 will have a weekend reunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-30 at the Kernville Inn in Kernville. Registration and pot luck barbecue Friday night, lunch and dinner Saturday, and get together for goodbyes Sunday morning. Reservations required for meal events. For information contact Bill Vance, 775-882-4764.

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 of 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 760379-5146. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kern River Rock’N Blues Fest September 28-30 A weekend of blues in every corner of Kernville includes 12 bands from the Western U.S. supporting the Bakersfield National Cemetery Memorial Walkway.

For sponsor, vendor and camping information, go to www.kernriverrock nblues.com, email orion.freedom @yahoo.com or call 661-340-0026.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast September 30 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday Sept. 30 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

Informational town hall meeting October 1 Please join Senator Jean Fuller for an

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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:

Would the 16-foot raise significantly affect the landscape and view near the dams?

No, both dams would have similar sight lines to the modifications planned under the 4-foot raise alternative.

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This fire will be hard to put out Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher Will the fire fee set off a tax fire storm?

As we first reported in the Kern River Courier Batelaan in our August 3, 2012 edition, “California makes fire more taxing,” the California Fire Fee bills have arrived.

Governor Jerry Brown and our state legislature did just the opposite of what they tell us not to do, in 2011, which is to play with fire. But after robbing the California Department of Forestry budget they did just that when they approved taxing 825,000 Californians with a fire prevention fee to replace those monies. They did this without voter approval.

With the approval of AB x129 our legislature has set off a spark and subsequent fire. The coals are likely to stay hot and not be quenched for a long time.

The success or failure of this fee will determine the success or failure of fees and taxes that circumvent the voter in the future.

According to Assemblyperson Shannon Grove, this is just the first half of the fee. Notice that the date on the bill is 7/1/11 to 6/30/12. There is another bill to come.

So just who's going to be next in line to collect a fire fee? The County of Kern? The Bureau of Land Management? How about the Department of Agriculture or the U.S. Forest Service? Or what other fees can other agencies dream up?

If you think that this is too farfetched, think again, the Kern County Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service already has its hands out to assess the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce to the tune of a few thousand dollars for permit fees each year so we can hold our annual fireworks show.

If this fee were putting additional firefighters or equipment on the ground or additional firefighting aircraft in the air, the fee might be more palatable. But it goes to “fire prevention services,” whatever that means. Part of the fee will go to “defensible space inspections.” Don’t we already have this in Kern County?

Do we need more brochures, commericals and literature to inform us about fire prevention? I am a publisher, where do I sign up to get paid to produce all these materials?

To make this taxing situation easier we can fire off our payment the safe and easy way using the Board of Equalizations online e-pay or the self addressed envelope provided.

Best of all I get to send my 'fee' to Special Taxes Remittance Processing. If that isn't an oxymoron.

Get fired up. Write to your legislator and the Governor and light a fire under them.

If you wish to attempt to make more sense of the Fire Prevention Fee you can visit the Cal Fire website at www.firepreventionfee.org or burn up the phone lines by calling the Fire Prevention Fee Services Center at 888-310-6447.

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Riding the rails Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist We just returned from a trip to Tennessee to visit our son.

But this time we didn’t drive. We didn’t fly. We didn’t walk or hitchhike. We took the train.

Middleworth It wasn’t easy because you can’t go directly from here to there. It takes some doing.

First, the train trip started with an Amtrak bus ride to Los Angeles.

And it ended with an Amtrak bus ride back to Bakersfield. Our route was Los Angeles to Chicago with a five-hour layover then on to Fulton, Kentucky. It was there our son met us after a four-hour drive from Nashville to meet our arriving train.

On the train, we had a sleeping car with our own room, toilet, shower, convertible couch, bunk and window chair. Our view from our room was spectacular and was the highlight of the trip. Because we were taking the Southwest Chief, we went through the heart of America and saw train stations, backyards, the entire corn crop of Kansas and people waving at us as we sped by at 70 miles an hour.

We live in a rural area which is very quiet. Riding a train isn’t quiet.

But once you got used to the constant train whistles, the clack of the rails, and the continuous swaying of

the ride, it becomes an adventure.

The food was outstanding and we looked forward to our reserved seating in the dining car, where we met other passengers who shared our table.

We learned how to pour coke from a moving can into a glass without spilling. Walking between cars was like a Disney thrill ride - stepping on metal plates moving back and forth as you dash from car to car.

We also found out that, unlike in earlier years, the passenger trains now wait for the freight trains. Many minutes of each hour are spent on sidetracks waiting for those loaded freights.

Passing other passenger trains going in opposite directions at combined 150 miles per hour is another thrill not to be forgotten. Often as we looked out another train would pass our window three feet away like a thunderbolt, giving my heart’s pacemaker a workout.

The Amtrak employees are welltrained and pleasant. There was always someone around to help or advise us what to do. We noticed that trains were on time and we never felt lost or confused. For us old geezers that was assuring.

We spent six days on the train and appreciated seeing a part of America we had never seen before.

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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Forest Service barriers do not work Per Michael Batelaan’s editorial in the Sept. 21 issue of the Kern River Courier, strategically placed boulders [“to limit where and how close people can camp to the river...”] do not work. The Forest Service had that in mind to work, a few years ago. I appreciate the humanity of Forest Service personnel for their desire to preserve nature. That is what I would like, too.

Southern California quarantined some waterway environments 25 years ago. These days, Southern California water environments are highly regulated.

The sad reality is that more people increase the probability of more misuse. Water, trees and space are affected.

“Swimming holes” north of Kernville have evolved into holding areas of brown sludge in the past 10 years. Dishwashing, shampooing and bathing are common sights.

On a midweek day last month, I said to my friend, “Now I have seen everything!” A fresh cut cottonwood, 20 inches in diameter and 70 inches long, in a huge fire ring; a “tent city” (I lost count at 10) along the river’s edge; two generators blaring; a loud audio sounding; many beer bottles clanging and a Forest Service truck passing by without stopping.

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Electrifying guitarist-vocalist Alastair Greene hits the same stage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 and is the perfect act to jam out to as the sun starts to set on the Kern River concert-goers. Greene has carved a solid niche through the years with rock, blues and guitar fans. His latest recording, “Through the Rain” (Riatsala Music) has received worldwide media accolades. The album’s signature single, “By The Way,” is nominated for “Rock Single of the Year” by the 2012 Los Angeles Music Awards. Greene was also recently selected one of “Rockwired Magazine’s 25 Guitarists You’ve Gotta Know!” in the magazine's upcoming October issue.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Prometheus” (R) — Ridley Scott directs this (kinda) prequel to “Alien,” wherein a bunch of planetjumping archaeologists explore the ruins of an alien civilization and discover all kinds of bad stuff there in the dark: alien monsters, ancient doomsday technology, bone-chilling revelations. Really, they were asking for it.

Charlize Theron is the captain of the ship, and Michael Fassbender plays the erudite android.

Fassbender’s performance holds up the film pretty well: He’s detached an awkward enough to be a mixed-up android, but he’s observant and curious enough to be a dangerous intellect. Like many of its peers, the movie shifts from spooky sci-fi exploration to all-out terror near the end.

“The Raven” (R) — John Cusack stars as the horror-mystery author Edgar Allen Poe in this Gothic thriller. Somebody is imitating the brutal murders described in Poe’s crime stories, so the Baltimore police detectives bring in the writer to help solve the case. While it’s well-researched, the film isn’t quite on Poe’s level with its by-the-book storyline and enormous plot holes.

But really, how many wellresearched Gothic murder mysteries

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DOG OF THE WEEK “Rock of Tom Cruise in Ages” (PG-13) — “Rock of Ages” It’s exactly what all the posters promised: a big cheesy musical full of ‘80s hair metal. A pretty young girl from Oklahoma decides to follow her dreams to the glamorous Sunset Strip in LA. She meets some handsome guy who plays guitar, and then they sing as if their relationship is just so incredibly unbelievable. Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand and Paul Giamatti are there to be funny. Musical numbers are all drawn from late ‘80s rock, including Journey, Bon Jovi and Night Ranger.

All of the music is sung by the actors themselves. No matter how goofy the songs might sound to us today, you’ll always notice that the actors just can’t come close the vocal abilities of the original performers. You’ll be sick of this movie well before the final number. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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This year's Kern River Rock ’N Blues Fest features talented Santa Barbarabased guitaristvocalist Alastair Greene (left) and Bakersfieldbased songbird, Deedra Patrick (right) and her band, The Swamp Katz.

Two talented musicians in the California blues scene, guitarist Alastair Greene and vocalist Deedra Patrick, will perform at the upcoming Kern River Rock’n Blues Fest, being held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29 at 11252 Kernville Road in Kernville. This lively, now-yearly event is a fundraiser assisting in the construction of the Bakersfield National Cemetery Memorial Parkway.

Bakersfield’s Deedra Patrick kicks off Saturday’s festivities with the National Anthem at 10:15 a.m. followed by a full set featuring her band, Deedra Patrick and the Swamp Katz at 10:30 a.m., both on the Bud Light Stage. Hear a live interview with Deedra by radio personality Mel FromMax on 92.1 Max

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People should leave bear cubs be Janice Mackey DFG Communications The California Department of Fish and Game is reminding people who see bear cubs to leave them alone. Even if they appear orphaned, the most appropriate thing to do is to leave them in the wild.

Throughout the year, sows teach their young to gather food and eat what is available in their natural habitats. By fall, cubs can survive even if they are completely separated from her.

"Sows normally wean their cubs around the beginning of August," said DFG Statewide Bear Program Coordinator Marc Kenyon.

"Depending on the sow's parenting ability, these cubs have already learned how to fend for themselves.

Plus, bears of this age are extremely resourceful, making their chances of surviving on their own relatively good."

Approximately 40 percent of bear cubs die in their first year. Those that survive are driven off by their mothers at approximately 18 months of age.

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cubs are roughly 5 months of age.

Research and DFG's experience over the decades indicates that while orphaned cub survival is lower than that of cubs with sows, cubs this age can survive on their own.

The DFG's policy regarding orphaned cubs favors leaving them alone unless they are obviously sick or in dire need of assistance. The DFG assesses cubs on a case-by-case basis for diseases, parasites, overall condition and human habituation.

The alternatives to leaving a cub in the wild are limited, and include temporarily holding a cub in a captive facility until winter sets in, placing it in a long-term captive facility such as a zoo, or euthanasia. Reducing wildlife to captivity is inconsistent with the DFG's goal to keeping wildlife in the wild, where they can behave naturally.

With approximately 30,000 black bears in the state, encounters between people and bears are becoming more commonplace. In order to keep bears in the wild, where they belong, it is important that residents and visitors in black bear habitat stash their food and trash properly. Feeding wildlife is harmful to wild animals and illegal.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

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

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

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

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

Lake Isabella (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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Courier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Columnist detoured Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

Gateway in Kernville. I did see 11 deer hung and getting ready for the butcher. I can only guess that they As a weekly came from D-8 zone. Also, two of columnist, there those were from the archery season. are those weeks The logging that’s going on up in when you just the Greenhorns probably isn’t helpcan’t put one ing the deer hunters there. together.

I was unable to fish this week so I This is one of can’t really give you much help those weeks and there. I did speak to someone who here’s why: I just was in charge of the fish rescue that traded my vehicle, was recently conducted in the flume. which is a good The good news is there were not a Mencarini thing because I lot of fish in the flume that had to be now have 4-wheel drive, but the rescued, and those that were restransition took a couple of weeks cued were placed back in the lake longer than anticipated. It also left unharmed. Thanks to the Edison me without employees and the transportation staff at the for a few days.

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You can’t call it ‘writer’s Anyone who Even though block’ but maybe you could call has ever had the lake level has it ‘writer’s detour.” to register a gone way past the vehicle knows - Mencarini first set of scrubthe DMV is bers for the flume going to get there is a family of its share, and the insurance compafour beavers that have made a little ny will get another share. This does- pond behind the Lakeshore Motel n’t leave many shares left. home. By all accounts they are doing This also happens to be one of very well. I will try and get some those times that I was not able to get pictures for a future column. any good information, either for hunting or fishing. You can’t call it Mike Mencarini is a Wofford “writer’s block” but maybe you Heights resident and a avid fishercould call it “writer’s detour.” man. For questions or comments you But I did get mobile on deadline can reach him through the Kern day and so I was able to visit the River Courier, office@kern rivercouricold locker at James Store/Sierra er.com.

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Fall at His feet of humility may still call for a physical response that could bring us to our knees.

It should not be seen as coinciAnd when I saw dence that in chapter one of John’s Him, I fell at His Revelation, the above verse is strikfeet as a dead ingly prominent in its description of man. And He laid abject humility. What is remarkHis right hand able, is that an aging John (the upon me, saying, writer of the Gospel by the same “Do not be afraid . name, and the “disciple who Jesus ..“ loved”) came face-to-face with - Revelation 1:17 Jesus, and his response was to immediately throw himself to the Kneeling and ground before the Savior Whom he Duitsman prostrating have loved so dearly, and for Whom he long been considered acts of was spending the last years of his humility and contrition within the life in forced exile from society. sphere of God’s people. In a memGiven the penchant within the orable scene from an Indiana Jones Church in our age for familiarity movie, Dr. Jones, in a desperate (i.e. Jesus is my friend, Jesus is my search for a religious artifact that brother - and the Savior did indeed would save his father’s life, must described Himself as both of these), first pass a series of tests. A seemJohn’s dramatic response may ingly invisible appear more than mechanism had a bit curious. removed the Wouldn’t a hearty The more our hearts long to heads of those embrace seem see Jesus, the less we will hold who had gone more in keeping ourselves in a proud esteem of before him, and for this reunion person. his only clue in between these - Duitsman proceeding was; two who spent so “only the penimuch time tent will pass.” At the last possible together during Jesus’ ministry on moment, Jones realized that peniearth? tence and humility are in some Yet if we are seeking the blessing ways synonymous, and humility is that can attend our life through the physically represented by kneeling. embrace of humility, we will not Falling to his knees, the sinister only see John’s response and the blade passed over his head and revelation of Jesus that unfolded, we failed to harm him. will seek to have this same humility While a simple act of kneeling, worked deeply within our hearts. or lying prostrate is not in and of The more our hearts long to see itself a sign that humility is actually Jesus, the less we will hold ourhappening within our hearts, neiselves in a proud esteem of person. ther are these physical representaOur wants and desires, our hopes tions to be ignored as though they and dreams, our pursuits and the are worthless given their use in pleasures associated with them will “religious” pursuits. Padded kneelever so slowly give way to a Godly ers attached to the pew in front of passion of heart wherein the a pious churchgoer may miss the Father’s heart becomes primary, entire point of the physical exercise and our heart finds pleasure in of kneeling, but the heartfelt sense being less important.

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Enforum the Church which was meeting at the park will now be meeting at 3615 Suhre St. Lake Isabella at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Neal and Amie Preston pastors.

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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 Enform the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-812-7020 First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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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.

760-379-6360

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

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Continued from page 2 informational town hall meeting to discuss water utility issues and related legislation. Also in attendance will be officials from the California Public Utilities Commission to brief residents on the latest regional news, on Monday, Oct 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For more information, call 661-323-0443.

McQuiston rep to hold office hours October 2 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068.

Prayer Breakfast October 4 All are invited to participate in the monthly prayer breakfast at Nelda’s Diner in Lake Isabella on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast (optional) is at the conclusion of prayer. All are welcome and join in personal and corporate prayer. Attendees are encouraged to bring their prayer requests and join in corporate prayer for the needs of our community, county, state and country. For additional information call 760379-4600.

Toddler story time October 4 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

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. The carnival will feature several games with prizes including balloon

darts, hoop shoot and many more. Hot 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.

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 is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. 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.

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, $8.50 pre-sale. Come early, get your tickets at the post or pay at the door. Cordially open to the public.

2811 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. Call 760379-3877 for more information.

Fall into Reading carnival October 6 The Fall into Reading Carnival takes place at the Kern River Valley Branch library on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. There will be games, prizes, face painting, crafts and fun! The branch is located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Call 760549-2083 for more information.

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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.

Kern River Courier Page 7 Fund raising yard sale October 6 A yard sale is being held at 4005 Marilyn St. in 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, a local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International. 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 The Kern River Vally Rotary Club golf tournament takes place on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Golf Course, 9472 Burlando Road, Kernville. $75 includes a golf cart and lunch. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley’s humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities. There will be a 50/50 raffle and raffle prizes, hole-in-one car giveaway, prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, longest drive prize, closest to the pin prize, and mulligans available. Contact Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008 or email him at pauljc1@mchsi.com.

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. Presale tickets are available at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce office for $10. They will be $12 on the day of the event. Applications are available at the Chamber office or by calling Tony Cain at 760-378-3408.

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.

Friends of the Library Tea October 8 The Friends of the Library tea and membership drive is being held on Monday, Oct. 8. 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 such children's reading programs, educational projects and the purchase of books and supplies.

Regretfully due to rising costs, anyone who has not paid their 2013 membership by the end of January 2013, will be dropped from the membership roll. 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 or email her at sspoonemore5 @gmail.com.

Whiskey Flat Days 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 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 760-3762629 for more information.

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Submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday's issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened.

Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available.

Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

October 12-14, 2012 St. Jude Catholic Church

Fall Festival Nellie Dent & Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights 8:00am to 6:00pm

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Huge Garage Sale

Crafts Sale Mexico Cruise For Two

Used Clothing

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Agency director appointed Allan Krauter County Administrative Office The Kern County Board of Supervisors appointed Lito Morillo as Director of Aging and Adult Services. Morillo has served as Interim Director since March 25, 2011.

Before being appointed Interim Director, Morillo managed the department's Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, and Senior Nutrition programs. Morillo also worked closely with the Kern County Commission on Aging.

He led efforts to develop new and more efficient systems for providing services, such as routing all incoming telephone calls to a sin-

gle center for proper response.

Morillo also streamlined administrative processes to absorb substantial budget and staff reductions while maintaining Morillo services to clients.

Before joining the Aging and Adult Services Department, Morillo had administered several County health and human service programs since beginning his County career in 2001. Morillo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration at California State University, Bakersfield.

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The goal of this project is to feed 100 needy families of up to four people for one week between Christmas and New Year's Day Help us with non-perishable food or monetary donations the second Saturday of each month September 8, October 13, November 10 & December 8 Convenient ‘Stuff a Truck’ locations and times: South Lake Kernville Lake Isabella James Sierra Gateway Dam Corner Restaurant James Sierra Gateway 9 to 9:45 am 11:15am to noon 10 am to 10:45 am Or you can drop off donations at Web Recycling, 3612 Suhre St. Lake Isabella Thank you for supporting our community

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& New Hours - Open 10 am to 10pm 7 Days-A-Week Come and visit the New Strikers Cafe and Bar, We have openings for various leagues for all skill levels. We also are starting a youth league on Saturday, September 29th.

Our new Cafe has many tasty dishes and don’t forget to visit our Pro Shop.

We are also starting day time leagues. For more information call Mt. Mesa Lanes at 760 379-3131.

Come in and meet the new owners Dan and Frank. They will be happy to serve you and answer any questions.

Letters, Continued from page 3 Would I be safe to say, “We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto?”

William Cavanaugh Kernville

KRV Chamber protests fire fee Assemblywoman Grove: On behalf of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I am writing to protest the upcoming Cal Fire Prevention tax! This tax or "fee" as it was titled to move quickly through the Legislature and approved by the Governor, is totally unfair to the people that live in the rural areas of California. It will not be used to fund more fire equipment or protection as people are led to believe. It will add another burden to the already stressed pocket books of our citizens as many people are on fixed incomes, stretching retirement income, unemployed, and cannot withstand another tax. Many of these people have already endured major increases to insurance premiums because they live in a rural community. In addition, the Governor wants us to approve yet another tax in November. May I ask where the Legislature expects people to come up with the money to pay for these additional expenses?

We continually hear that if we don't pass this tax bill, school budgets will be cut. If we don't pay this fee hospital budgets will be cut. When is enough, enough? When is the Legislature going to concentrate on cutting the bureaucratic organization in Sacramento and put their energy into building employment which will generate needed tax dollars?

We expect you to take action in moving forward to repeal the Cal Fire Prevention Fee and start helping relieve the burdens that Sacramento continues to place upon the people of the Kern River Valley and California. We would like to be advised as to what these measures will be when enacted so we can support your efforts.

Sincerely, Fred Roach President Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the KRV Chamber Board of Directors; Marsha Smith - President Elect Sue Wiruth - Secretary Natalie Brown - Treasurer Faith Morrison - Director Pam LeAbelman - Director Colleen Bulgarelli - Director Gary Cope - Director Lisa Stephens - Director Luz Polcik - Director Rita D'Angelo - Director Elaine Roach - Director Anna Leon - Director

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Autumn Nature and Vulture Festival Reed Tollfson Kern River Preserve

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Fall is upon us and nature's creatures are preparing for winter. This festival is held around the peak of turkey vulture migration. As they fly south each evening they look for a place to roost for the night like the forest on the Kern River Preserve. The number of vultures varies from day to day depending upon weather and other factors. If we are fortunate, we may see large kettles of vultures rising on morning thermals. In any case, this is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the Kern River Preserve.

■ Early Birding Walk 7 a.m. Early Birding Walk at Kern River Preserve Headquarters-Many bird species can be found during the fall migration. Among them are Turkey vultures may be found on the preserve waiting for the temperature to warm enough to create thermals to help them lift off. Seeing vultures in trees with their wings spread out to warm up is quite spectacular.

■ Headquarters Bird Walk 8:30 a.m.-Bird Walk at Kern River Preserve headquarters-The Kern River Preserve is beautiful in the fall. On this walk we will visit the river forest and hope to see vultures liftoff. There will be vulture spotters to locate roosts and escort people to see vultures liftoff.

There are many other birds and things to see on our way and liftoff usually occurs around 9 to 10 a.m.

■ Information Booth 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.-Information BoothStaff and volunteers will keep you informed about this event and the Kern

River Preserve. Stop in and buy a t-shirt or learn how to become a supporter of the Kern River Preserve.

We have Turkey Vulture Tshirts with beautiful art work by local artist John Schmitt in all sizes.

■ Children’s Activities 10 a.m. to Noon-Children's ActivitiesBirdie Foster and Ginny Kristy will do children's activities. There will be Junior Biologist activities for children. This is a great way to learn about our Preserve's wildlife and our conservation mission.

Ginny will bring nature art items for each individual child to do at his or her own pace.

■ Bird Walk 10:30 a.m.- Bird Walk. Lee Sutton from Kerncrest Audubon will lead a bird walk at the preserve headquarters.

There are some great birds out there and Lee is the right person to help you find them!

■ Lunch Noon to 1 p.m.-Picnic Lunch. Sit in the shade and enjoy the Preserve and music while having a leisurely lunch.

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■ Exhibits Booths and exhibits - The Forest Service, Facility for Animal Care and Treatment (FACT), and Friends of the Condor, Wild & Free, Kerncrest Audubon, will set up booths at the festival.

■ Location All events are at Kern River Preserve18747 Hwy 178, Weldon, California 93283. For directions and general information on Audubon's Kern River Preserve please visit our webpage at http://kern.audubon.org, e-mail swieser@audubon.org or call 760-3782262.

Continued from page 1 boxes packed at our Community Packing Parties to be held in front of local businesses, Sat., Oct 20 and 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. Parties are already scheduled at Home Mart, Rite Aid, Barnes' Bargains, and Manny's Discount Grocery. If you know of another store that would like to participate, please advise us.

The KRV OCC will also be purchasing Christmas treats to serve at Camp Owen, Thurs., Nov. 8, when the wards write letters to send in the shoe boxes.

Won't you join them at one or more of the above events? To volunteer, or if you have any questions, please call Irene at 760-417-2279.

National Collection Week is November 12 through 19 at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Saturday October 13, Great Food 11 A M - 5 P M Live Music Linda Kissack Ball Park DJ’s & Dancers Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Beer Garden Vendors Square Kids Park Food Court Applications available in offce or online No time to build a bed? ...the Chamber has 4 available

$5,000 Reverse Draw - $50 Donation Grand Prize- $2,500, Plus additional Prizes of $2,500. Only 200 tickets available.

Donation includes 2 entries & 2 lunches Tickets on sale at the Chamber Office or Sharon Rooney Insurance

General Admission $5.00

For more info call 760-379-5236 www.kernrivervalleychamberofcommerce.com Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Aglow International now meeting Saturdays The monthly meeting of Aglow international is nowopen to men, women and yhouth and is meeting on the third 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 Martha Kyt at 760-417-0706.

Musicians sought for variety show Mountain Mesa Lanes is seeking musicians with instruments for the variety show on Monday, October 21. There is a cash prize of $200. Call 760-223-6316 to schedule an 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 760-376-2762.

Applications must be submitted on or before Friday, Dec. 7.

Fire-wise, water-wise California native plant sale The Desert Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council is holding its 10th bi-annual Native Plant Sale. Plants are fire resistant, water efficient California natives. Order forms, plant lists with photos and description are available at both the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce offices, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch and Watershed Coordinators office in the Assessor’s office at the Lake Isabella County Government Center. They are also on line at www.krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by Friday, Sept. 28. Plants will be available for pickup Saturday, Oct. 13 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce Valley Fest event located at the Linda Kissack Baseball Park, 5024 Lake Isabella Blvd. at Elizabeth Norris Road, Lake Isabella. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. For more information, call Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

Toys for Tots 2012 campaign under way The United States Marine Corps Kern River Valley Toys for Tots 2012 campaign is now under way. 2011 was a great success and even placed in the top 30 out of 585 campaigns nationwide for campaign of the year. The hope is to do even better this year. Events are already being scheduled such as the Parade Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 24 and a masquerade party at the Lake Isabella Veteran’s of Foreign Wars on Saturday, Oct. 27. Please understand that all local donations are used locally by Marine Force Order p5726.1c. That means since the KRV is an officially recognized Marine LCO, all of our toy, monetary and service donations cannot leave the Kern River Valley if originated here. Toys for Tots operates solely under the Marine Corps and answers to no other organization. The goal is to enhance the Christmas experience of the children of the KRV. The quest is to bring the community together for three months out of the year to bring hope, joy, and love to children. To find out how you can be involved, or if you have any questions or confusion about Toys for Tots, please call 661-345-8359 or 760-223-1799. You can also check out the local website, lake-isabella-ca.toysfortots.org.

California Water low income rate assistance California Water Company is pleased to offer a low-income rate assistance program to those who meet the income guidelines or who participate in other assistance programs. The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a program that provides a discount of up to 50 percent off (up to $12). For questions, email LIRA@calwater.com or call toll-free, 877-419-1701.

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Suicide Survivor support group meeting Suicide Survivor is 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 in 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.

Kernville Chamber has volunteer opportunities Want to get involved in your community and have loads of fun doing it? The Kernville Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers from all walks of life to help out with Whiskey Flat Days 2013, “Music on Movie Street.” If you or your organization would like to help, call the Chamber office at 760-376-2629, and/or attend the next Whiskey Flat Planning Meeting on Monday, Oct 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kernville Community Center. A potluck dinner will be served.

Kern Valley Airport needs bikes When people fly into our Kern Valley Airport, they need a way to get around (or at least to Kernville). Airport Manager Rich Lach would like about one dozen working bicycles to help better connect the Airport to the Community. If you have a bike to donate, call 760-376-2852 or 661-345-7755.

Volunteer tutors sought Volunteer tutors are desperately needed for the GED Test Preparation class that meets on Wednesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. in room 6 of Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella. Although someone with at least a bachelor’s degree is preferred, anyone who thinks they have the basic English skills and/or math skills to work with persons preparing to take the GED tests will be considered. If interested, contact Al Steuart, alsteuart@gmail.com, 760-223-0161. No additional volunteer tutors will mean that the program will have to stop taking new students until some of the continuing students complete the preparation and earn their GED. For the skills involved, see http://litlink.ket.org/ or http://steckvaughnadult.hmhco.com/en/gedpractice.htm.

Alzheimer’s Disease Association Adult Day Service The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County hosts the Adult Day Services Program every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. The program was developed as a way to care for the frail elderly and persons with a memory loss who shouldn’t be left unattended or who enjoy stimulating activities. ADAKC offers a meaningful and safe situation outside of the home for participants and needed relief time for their care givers. The program includes limited physical exercise, fellowship, community involvement, arts and crafts, music, reminiscing, guest entertainers, support services and meals. A suggested donation of $20 per day is not required. The program is staffed by caring, trained respite coordinators, program assistants and volunteers. Call 661-393-8871 or 661-301-6154 for more information.

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 Saturday, Dec. 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.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Although you love being the focus of attention, it’s a good idea to take a few steps back right now to just watch the action. What you see can help with an upcoming decision.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) “Caution” continues to be your watchword this week, as a former colleague tries to reconnect old links. There are still some dark places that need to be illuminated.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Making a good first impression is important. Revealing your often hidden sense of humor can help you get through some of the more awkward situations.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking your image too seriously? Lighten up. Instead of complaining about your problems, start resolving them. A friend would be happy to help.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A widening distance between you and that special person needs to be handled with honesty and sensitivity. Don’t let jealousy create an even greater gap between you two.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Congratulations.

Your handling of a delicate family matter rates kudos. But no resting on your laurels just yet. You

still have to resolve that on-the-job problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might surprise everyone by being unusually impulsive this week.

But even level-headed Libras need to do the unexpected now and then.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A period of turmoil gives way to a calmer, more settled environment. Use this quieter time to patch up neglected personal and/or professional relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A new relationship could create resentment among family and friends who feel left out of your life. Show them you care by making more time for them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Concentrate on completing all your unfinished tasks before deadline. You’ll then be able to use this freed-up time to research new career opportunities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’re right to try to help colleagues resolve their heated differences. But keep your objectivity and avoid showing any favoritism ‘twixt the two sides.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Your personal life continues to show positive changes. Enjoy this happy turn of events, by all means. But be careful not to neglect your workplace obligations. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. In 2011, St. Louis’ David Freese became the sixth player to win MVP awards in the league championship series and World Series in the same year. Name three of the first five.

2. Alan Ashby caught three no-hitters during his 17-year major-league career. Name two of the pitchers.

3. Name the last football team other than Oklahoma or Texas to win the Big 12 Conference championship game.

4. Which two players have won the most NBA All-Star Game MVP awards?

5. True or false: The New Jersey Devils have never been swept in a playoff series.

1. Willie Stargell (1979), Darrell Porter (‘82), Orel Hershiser (‘88), Livan Hernandez (‘97) and Cole Hamels (2008).

2. Ken Forsch (1979), Nolan Ryan (‘81) and Mike Scott (‘86), all with Houston.

3. Kansas State, in 2003.

4. Kobe Bryant and Bob Pettit, with four each.

5. True.

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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, AuditorController-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, AuditorController-County 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 (2009-B1025) 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, AuditorController-County Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993).

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

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-Controller-County 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: 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

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

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

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

place of business: 5520 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite G-3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 807, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Terry Snow, 2000 Canal Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Individual. Date the business commenced: 08/31/2007. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Terry Snow.

This statement filed on 09/05/2012.

Expires 09/05/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERNVILLE ANTIQUES AND GIFTS (2008-B3143) Street address of business: 13 Big Blue, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 1064, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Nancy A. Walker, 304 Rio Vista, Kernville, CA 93238.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/29/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/20/2012.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by K. Lopez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier September 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

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Talking About Real Estate

Health Insurance Matters

Local trends, local conditions

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Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist Last week I touched on how local trends and conditions affect the area market. Here are some more local factors having an impact on local real estate.

The first is lake and river access.

Freeman Properties on the lake and the river are very desirable.

Also desirable are lake or river views. Views have a significant value to buyers and sellers. There is a caveat with views having value though, because a property still has to have other features to be valuable. For example, you can’t list a literal cliff for sale with awesome views and expect to get a lot more for it.

Another significant factor is water access. Wells have value. A shared well is great to have, and a well of your own on your own land is better!

Wells are desirable because although they can cost big bucks to maintain, it is your water on your land and on average a whole lot cheaper than local public water systems.

The usability of land is a major local issue with real estate here in the Kern River Valley as well. If a piece of land is flat and level or mostly level, this is a desirable trait that, depending on location, can have a significant

increase in value over something that is not usable or needs extensive engineering.

Whether a dwelling is a manufactured home, a mobile home or a stickbuilt home also has a significant impact on values in our area. Typically stick built housing is more desirable and easier to finance, but in our Valley, if you want land and views and don’t want to break the bank, a manufactured home is the way to go. And mobile homes are typically worth less than both of the other categories of housing. However a mobile in a great spot will buck the trend.

Another factor to consider is whether or not the property is on a paved or dirt road. In rural areas there are a lot of properties on dirt roads and many folks actually prefer a dirt road because it typically means you are going to be in an area with larger lots and remoteness. But access affects a property’s value, and paved access is year-round whereas dirt access can be compromised by weather.

One last thing to consider concerning local trends and conditions for our Valley is the varied landscapes that attract different buyers and sellers.

What is most important to remember is that every property is unique in a rural area.

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 Many readers of this column, over the last several issues, have followed my experience with colon cancer. More of that story needs to be told, both the follow-up care as well as the bills Thal that are now just beginning to arrive. In a few weeks I’ll have the totals as the “Explanation of Benefits” from the health insurance will tell the tale.

What I didn’t tell in my story was where I was supposed to be during the time I spent in the hospital. The surgery was on a Tuesday at San Joaquin Community Hospital. (I need to give them another plug as it was such a very positive experience.) That Thursday, my wife, Stephanie, and I were to leave from LAX and fly to Anchorage for a three-week motor trip around Alaska, Steph had made all of the reservations at hotels and bed and breakfasts around the state. Reservations were also made for tours, a train trip, car rental, shows, ferry boats, restaurants and of course the nonrefundable airline tickets. A significant part of the trip had been paid for as we sat in the hospital healing.

Many of the deposits were refundable for the later part of the trip, as notification was sufficient, but the earlier part wasn’t. Some places actually would do a refund with a letter from the doctor. I purchased a plan when we first decided to go. What a life!

Voice mail is fabulous. Mary in San Clemente left me a message thanking me for her health insurance. She is recovering at home from serious hip surgery. In itself, that wouldn’t be a notable story.

The call was not just because she out of pocket was $ 5.20 for some incidental charge.

The real story was that the accident was in Brazil! Just a bad slip and fall, but the remainder of the trip’s expense, the ambulance and hospital in Rio de Janeiro and the medi-flight back home cost tens of thousands. Out of pocket was just five bucks and change. Travel insurance was her lifesaver. Medicare and her quality supplement iced the cake back home for the surgery, a month in the hospital, and three weeks in a nursing home.

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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Pension? Invest anyway!

David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist Dear Dave - My wife and I are both active duty Marines. She’s planning to get out in a few months, but I’m staying in for the long haul.

You recommend saving 15 perRamsey cent for retirement, but how does that apply in my case when I’ll be getting a good pension after 20 years?

James Dear James, I’d like to see you do both. Just imagine the money you guys would have for retirement with your military pension and a big pile of cash from having saved 15 percent of your income over the years.

Having options is a great thing.

Think about all the things you could do down the road if you save for retirement and have your pension in place. You could pay cash for a home, or even open a business when you retire from the military.

You’ve got a great future if you’ll just keep plugging along and saving.

Let the military do its thing and you guys keep pumping 15 percent of your income into Roth IRAs and other pre-tax retirement plans.

- Dave Dear Dave - The job I have currently is about to be phased out,

and I’m looking at two other offers. The pay for both is the same. One is short-term, nine months to a year, and it has a per diem so I wouldn’t have to move.

The other job would last much longer, but I’d have to move and that would throw me about $3,500 further into debt. This company acts like it doesn’t want to help with the moving expenses, but I think I’d like the job better. What do you think I should do?

Michael Dear Michael, I’d move. And I’d also try to negotiate the heck out of this company and get them to foot some of the bill for the move.

If you’re valuable enough and they like you enough to want you on their team, then I’d use that as a negotiating point before accepting the position. Tell them that you really want the job and you’re excited about it, but the only thing holding you back is $3,500 in moving costs.

You never know until you ask. And at that point they may kick in some cash to make it easier for you to decide!

- 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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Weekend,

Continued from page 1 of the fall season in the South Fork Kern River forest. Free music, booths, exhibits at the Kern River Preserve as well as nature walks and nature related workshops. see related story on page 8.

■ Lantern Light Night Tour & ghost Hunt And on Saturday night, a Lantern Light Night Tour and Ghost Hunt will be held at Kern County landmark Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish. Join in on ghost hunting or just be an observer.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars Breakfast And don't go away hungry on Sunday morning; jion the KRV Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast in Lake Isabella.

■ Kern Valley High School Reunion And be sure to welcome all folks from the Kern Valley High School Reunion Classes of 1941 through 1969 who will be having a weekend reunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

See the Courier Calendar for more information.

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Local feds feed families Cindy Thill U.S. Forest Service

its fourth year, however; this is the first year in which the KRRD has participated. Together, employees collected 360 The Kern River Ranger District, of the pounds of non-perishable food, tripling Sequoia National Forest, joined the the original goal. nationwide federal program, Feds Feed As part of the program a local food distribution center, Families, this past the Food Pantry, summer. Feds Feed Families is a govwas selected to be the recipient of the ernment-wide sumdonations.

Sue mer event (June 1st through August Winship, Intake worker, stated, "It 31st) providing food was quite a surprise for Americans struggling with when we were contacted by the Forest hunger across the country. The goal is Service. The need to help feed families to help those in need by ensuring that Photo submitted is greater now than food banks and (L to R) Sue Winship, Food Pantry; it has ever been.

This food drive has pantries stay John Springer, Cindy Thill, Alex Specht stocked during sum- and Bob Frenes delivering 360 pounds been a boost to our ongoing efforts to mer months, a time of food for families in need. when they traditionhelp provide for the ally encounter decreases in donations children and families residing in our and increases in the need for assistance. local communities."

As summer began children were left Joining in the food drive were members without school nutrition programs - from the Central California Interagency now as the school year starts up again, Communication Center (Sequoia there is a greater need for adequate food Dispatch), the Porterville Air Tanker for their health, performance in school Base (Forest Service and Cal-Fire) and and general well-being. firefighters from the Redding The Feds Feed Families program is in Smokejumpers.

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Continued from page 1 is offering free shows and exhibits through the weekend.

■ 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.

■ Community entertainment on the Frontier,, Good Time Garage and La Villa Festival stages.

■ Diaper Derby - Sunday Sept.

30 at 2;00p.m. in the Children’s Calico Corner circus tent.

■ Gypsy Time Travelers Show ■ KC's Farm Petting Zoo ■ Mini-Tractor Races ■ BMX Trick Team ■ Alaskan Pig Races ■ Russell Brothers Circus ■ Turkey Stampede show ■ Hobby Pavilion ■ 4-H/FHA Livestock Exhibits ■ 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. Age 5 get in free.

Parking is $5.

Full Hookups Pull Through Sites Tent & RV Sites Full Service Restrooms Hot Showers Shady Campsites

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6424 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-3474 Monday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm or by appointment