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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir92,246 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville164 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 251 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 251 cfsData from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

Bodfish Bob’sCookingwith the‘Real Thing’.

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Friday low 57°Mostly clear

Saturday high 87°Sunny

Saturday low 55°Mostly clear

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierThe fairest mural of them all - Judy Wolford Deems, Merry Shaimes and Peggy Wolfordat work on the approximate 65 x 14 foot mural being painted on the Pizza Barn in Kernville.

Friday, September 14, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 32

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Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Ten days, thirty-nine states, throughhurricane Isaac, and11,359 miles later,Wendy Crockett ofC y c l e s m i t h s ,Kernville, took sec-ond place in theM o t o r c y c l eEndurance RidersAssociation 10 'n 10Challenge. The firstplace rider was KenMeese of Oxnard, nick-named "The Machine,"logging in an additional

Crockett rockets to 2nd place finish

2,000 miles. Ken is nick-named "The Machine,"because he does not needsleep like eveyone else.

"I saw a lot ofcool things,"Crockett said. "TheFlorida Everglades,Ford's Theater inWashington DC,John Wilkes Booth'sgrave in Baltimore,the Kennedy SpaceCenter, and theSpace ShuttleDiscovery, inFlorida."

"I had fantasticluck weather-wise,

she said. There were onlytwo bad days of weather,which was basically trav-eling through the hurri-

cane." This was the sec-ond year in a rowCrockett took secondplace. "I didn't under orover estimate myself," shesaid about planning andexecuting her route.

Crockett went throughtwo major fire areaswhere there was a lot ofsmoke. But there was noextreme cold or hotweather. Twenty-two rid-ers started the race onAugust 23 in Salt LakeCity, Utah, eight of thoseriders rode through Kern

Fair opensWednesdaySept. 19thMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

Discounts andspecials abound atthis years KernCounty Fair:Discounts:■ Free admission foractive military:Visitors with activemilitary IDs willreceive free admit-tance to the Fairthroughout the 12-day run.■ Free admission foryoung readers:Some 30,000 schoolchildren fromthroughout KernCounty are partici-pating in a specialreading program toearn free tickets tothe upcomingFair.

T h r o u g hKC's ReadingRound-Up, spon-sored by Health Net,students will receivea free ticket uponcompletion of 300minutes of readingfor pleasure.■ Senior discount:The Kern CountyFair has adoptednew pricing for sen-iors 55-plus thisyear. Seniors 55-plusreceive $1 off theregular-price admis-sion throughout the12-day run. Withthe senior discount,admission is $7.■ Purchase tickets inadvance and save:Advance tickets tothe Fair are offeredat a great discount:Only $6 for adultsand $3 for children6-12. Advance tick-ets are offeredonline at kerncoun-tyfair.com or atAlbertson's stores.■ Discount carnivalwristbands also areavailable online andat Albertson'sbefore the start ofthe Fair. The wrist-bands let fairgoersride all day.Regularly priced at$30, the discountwristbands offer a

Michael BatelaanKern River Couier

Confidence exud-ed from the membersof the Dam TaskForce at the meetingheld last Wednesdaynight. The Dam TaskForce consists of theleaders of theKernville and LakeIsabella Chambers ofCommerce, KernRiver Valley Revitalizationand the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners.Only about 60 residentswere in attendance.

The Dam Task Forcewas created to assist localcitizens understand andeffectively participate inthe public process relatedto the Lake Isabella DamSafety Modification proj-ect. "We were tired of

working with the plannersand not the decision mak-ers," said Fred Roach,president of the LakeIsabella Chamber after aconference call with 13people that was quoted as"a disaster."

It has been McCarthy'sinvolvement that hasgiven the Dam Task Forcerenewed optimism. Butafter McCarthy's visit to

the project (see the August24 Courier for the com-plete story), questionsstarted to get answered.

The Task Force was alsoencouraged that the ArmyCorps of Engineers is lis-tening to the comments ofthe citizens. The Corpsreceived a record numberof comments regardingthe project.

The final Environmen-

tal Impact Statement isexpected to be approvedin December 2012 afterNovember public meet-ings. Then will followthree years of drawingsbefore anything else hap-pens. In the meantime theRecreation and Fish planwill be started with publicmeetings expected inApril 2013 and the RealEstate acquisition planwith public meetingsexpected in July 2013.Actual dam constructionwork won't start until 2016and is expected to last untilearly 2022. The Highways178 and 55 realignmentwork should start in 2014.

The Isabella Dam is inthe top twelve worst of 600dams in the country. So itis not a matter of will theywork on it, but how andwhen.

Updates flow from Dam Task ForceRichardRowepresentsa slideshow onthe damprodject

MichaelBatelaanKernriverCourier

See Ride, page 12

Mural,mural,on thewallMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

It is the first of com-munity arts projectsconsisting of threemurals that the KernRiver Valley ArtAssociation is commis-sioning for their 50thanniversary year of theAssociation at 11417Kernville Rd., in

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierWendy Crockett back to work at hermotorcycle shop in Kernville.

Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 14, 2012

Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, 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 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 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 CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 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 CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s play-group, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella 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.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty 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 EvansRd., 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, 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, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, 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’splaygroup, Kernville Elementary School, room 4760-379-2556.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 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 ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 6 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella 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 IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is sent to the Courier bythe groups listed. It is suggested that groupsprovide a phone number in case interestedindividuals need more information, or meetingtimes have changed.

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Cerro Coso barbecue, star partySeptember 14It’s Astronomical Barbecue and Star Partytime again at Cerro Coso CommunityCollege, 3000 College Heights Blvd. inRidgecrest at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14.

There will be great food, live entertainmentand the beauty and wonders of the nightskies. The barbecue dinner will be held onthe lawn in front of the Library from 5:30 to7:30 p.m. and the star party will get under-way at 7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Alexis ShlantaObservatory. For those desiring transporta-tion, golf carts will be running continuouslyfrom the Library parking lot to theObservatory and back. AstronomicalSociety. There will be approximately 10 dif-ferent telescope stations set up inside theObservatory compound for public viewingand education. Tickets are $15 (includes agrilled tri-tip sandwich, salad, beans, drinkand dessert). For information, call 760-384-6260.

Abate of California State RunSeptember 14, 15 and 16Abate of California is having their 24thannual rendezvous, with all profits dedicat-ed to freedom of the road, at Frandy Park inKernvile on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,Sept. 14, 15 and 16. Sign in is at 10 a.m. onFriday. There will be live entertainment,bike and people games, the HarmonMemorial Ride, vendors, raffles and more.For information, call 760-956-1669 or [email protected].

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketSeptember 15The Kern River Paiute Council invites you tovisit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and produceneeds. WIC is now accepted. Local honey,fresh eggs, healing native plant salves andteas, plus locally grown produce are avail-able. The market is located at 2600 Highway155 between Lake Isabella and WoffordHeights at the French Gulch Forest ServiceRecreation Area. For more informationplease contact the Nuui Cunni CulturalCenter 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketSeptember 15Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features locally-grown certified fruit, produce, eggs andhoney, along with certified organic producefrom various organizations and shadegrown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights.EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted.For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Toodles, the Wonder DogSeptember 15Toodles, the Wonder Dog, will be at theKern River Valley Branch library onSaturday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. Don’t miss out.The branch is located at 7054 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 formore information.

American Legion RidersSeptember 15The American Legion Riders, Chapter 711 isgoing to “Ride for the Vets” and barbecueon Saturday, Sept. 15 with registration start-ing at 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in LakeIsabella. There will be music, raffle prizes, a50/50 drawing and boutique. All proceedsgo to help our American veterans and theirfamilies. The ride and barbecue is only $10.For more information, call Bob Petty at 760-379-0475.

Fairview Helispot star partySeptember 15Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds aStar Party starting at sunset the Saturdaynight closest to the new moon at theFairview Helispot, 7 p.m., 12 miles north ofKernville (look for the orange cones aboutone mile south of McNally’s). See Mars andSaturn before they disappear about an hourafter sunset. We will be viewing many darksky objects including the Milky Way, othergalaxies, planets, star clusters, nebulae (thebirth place of stars), and other wonders.Bring a jacket, flashlight, and lounge chair.If you have a telescope, bring it or you arewelcome to view through ours. For infor-maiton, call Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291,

First Baptist of Kernville Game NightSeptember 14Come join the fun and play board games,be in competitions and win prizes at theFirst Baptist Church of Kernville GameNight, starting at 6 p.m.on Friday, Sept. 14.Bring a snack to share and an appetite forplay. Call John Cole, Game Master, for

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

When I was ayoungster, mymode of trans-portation was abicycle.

There were allkinds back then,and most didn’thave gears. WhenI got to a hill, Ipeddled as fast asI could, for as longas I could, andthen got off and pushed.

My third bike was made up ofparts from my first two bikes. Wekids were always taking themapart, painting the frames andreplacing chains. There wasn’tmuch about a bike we didn’t knowand couldn’t fix. The biggestexpense was tires and tubes.

“Goatheads” from “stickerweed”plants, with their sharp star-shapedseed, could puncture a tire andtube in a heartbeat. Seems wewere always patching tubes. Ourfavorite store was Pep Boys.“Manny, Moe and Jack” had every-thing for bikes, and cheap. Wewere always buying stuff because itwas worn or came unscrewedand/or fell off.

Once I bought a light and a bell.I noticed that neither worked verywell. At night, I still ran into thingsand the bell had a range of aboutthree feet.

For a while I had a “racer” bike.

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Reflecting on bikesThings I have noticed...

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It had narrow tires, and was fast onthe street, but useless in dirt. Also Ihad to be careful riding over steelroad drains. At faster speeds, youcould drop a front wheel in betweenthe grate slots and exit over thehandle bars quick as a wink.

A playing card fastened to theforks with a clothespin and brushedby the spokes made us sound likemotorcycles as we zoomed up anddown our streets. Neighbors hatedthe sound. We loved it!

The bike that all of us aspired to,but couldn’t afford, was the“Columbia.” It had side panels anda horn, head and tail lights, andsported “Knee Action.” The framerode on springs keeping roadbumps from vibrating your tush. Ithad fat tires and custom paint. Oneof the rich kids on our block had aColumbia, but he was snooty andwouldn't let us ride it. So we would-n’t let him ride with us. Big timefriction!

Times were different and ourfolks let us ride almost anywhereunsupervised. Mom and Dad hadno idea how far we went and whatwe actually did. Bikes were ourfreedom and could take us any-where on the cheap.

Those were fun times and therewas lots of room and time for “bein’a kid” ...with a bike!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

Dam question of the week:

A:Q:

At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishingresponses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps ofEngineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study.

For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civil-works/isabelladam.aspx

Why is a 16-foot raise now on the table?

This is an additional alternative listed in the draft EIS in com-bination with an emergency spillway to pass rare and extremerain flood events while minimizing downstream impacts.

Two sided coin part 1

Area visitors two sided coinMichael BatelaanKern RiverCourier Publisher

Heads you win,and tails you lose.The problem withthis coin toss is theboth sides of thecoin comes up tailswhen it applies tovalley residents andour beautiful outdoors when it comesto some of our area visitors.

I heard the story from a couple offishermen that the upper river hadbeen trashed by tourists this pastLabor Day weekend, so I decided totake a look for myself. I didn't have tolook far before I found what theywere talking about. My first stop wasjust north of River Kern on Mtn 99between Headquarters Camp andCamp 3, a free for all of a disbursedcamping area without toilet facilitiesor trash cans. OMG what a mess!

Our weekend visitors had beenhere all right, and left us with all theirtrash. The trash was everywhere. Justa short distance from the car, theshrubbery had become the publicrestroom. None of the visitors musthave known how to dig a latrine. Wewant visitors, but do we literally have

to take their crap? There was toiletpaper everywhere. Not only wasthere trash, but if there was some-thing that had been broken, or wornout, it was left behind. One campsiteincluded four broken chairs, all thetrash from the weekend includingrecyclables and a perfectly good bar-becue that now belongs to me. Therewas an occasional bottle of urine.

I realize that it would be wrong toblame this on everyone, it is probablythe 80/20 rule like everything else. 80percent of the people are great and20 percent are trashing the river andruining the outdoor experience foreveryone else. The roadsides alongMtn 99 to Fairview were also litteredwith trash. Many of the campingareas I stopped at along the way toFairview reflected the same attitude.If you were done with your shoes orhat, there they laid. If you crappedyour pants, you left them behind.

So what happens later on if thesesame folks return and complain thatthe area is so trashed they don't wantto come back?

This is the first of two parts theother negative side will be continuedfor next week. Michael Batelaan canbe reached at [email protected].

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FARMERS MARKETWofford Heights Every Saturday

9am - 1pm

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Performing!

Bodfish Bob’sGinger & Coca Cola®

Chicken Wings

2 slices of ginger12 chicken wings, just the middle section2 tsp cooking oil1/2 cup dark soy sauce1 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola®

Heat a small-medium sized pot,add the oil and ginger. When the oilis hot, brown the wings on bothsides. Do this in batches if necessary.

When all the wings are browned,take out the ginger, and add the soysauce and Coke into the pot. Bring toa boil, then turn to medium/low-medium heat and simmer for about

30 minutes or until meat falls of thebone easily.

Taste the sauce to see if it is needsmore soy sauce. If not, turn heat backon high for a few minutes to let thesauce thicken. Make sure the wingsare covered with the Coke/soy saucemixture. Add more sauce accordingto taste. Serve.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK“Marvel’s The Avengers” (PG-

13) — The blockbuster hit of thesummer is now available for yourhome viewing. Earth’s mightiestsuperheroes are assembled into oneteam to defend the world from analien invasion led by Loki, the Norsegod of chaos. Add that weird plot totruckloads of special effects and astar-studded cast wearing colorfulcostumes, and somehow it allworks. Of course it’s loud and silly,but it’s also a very fun ride, even forthose who own fewer than 100comic books.

Other super-movies have strug-gled to maintain focus with just onehero. This movie uses Iron Man,Captain America, The Hulk, Thor,Black Widow and Hawkeye withoutgetting too distracted.

Director/writer Joss Whedontook on the ambitious endeavor andgot audiences to suspend disbeliefand cheer for the good guys.

“Damsels in Distress” (PG-13)— Violet Wister (Greta Gerwig) is asocially conscious young woman atthe center of a group of girls whocare for the depressed and sociallymaligned populations of their uni-versity. Violet and her gals seek torecruit Lily, a transfer student, intotheir little circle so she might learntheir ways of dating only sociallyinept guys and civilizing the party-animal demographic.

Director Wilt Stillman puts thehumor into the cadence and deliv-ery of the innuendo-laden dialogue.This isn’t a National Lampoon-style

college romp, butan eccentric, ban-ter-heavy comedyabout people withgood intentions.

“The TallMan” (R) — In aremote townwhere the weath-er forecast isalways ominouslygrey skies, the

townsfolk spread a creepy littlerumor. Children go missing, andpeople say it’s because of a tall man.Jessica Biel plays a local nurse whodoesn’t buy the story, until her ownboy disappears. She goes on a par-ent’s nightmare journey for herchild, only to get lost in a series ofplot twists, conspiracies and missedopportunities for the movie to endon a reasonable note.

“Soldiers of Fortune” (R) —Christian Slater is a tough ex-mili-tary kinda guy hired to protect somemillionaires who want front-rowtickets to a real war zone. Naturallyand deservedly, the mission goeshorribly awry and everybody’s livesare put in danger (more than antici-pated, I guess). This is one of thosemovies you see for rent that you’venever heard of, but when you checkthe box it’s got a decent cast (SeanBean, Ving Rhames, JamesCromwell). Yet should you cross theline and attempt to watch this movieat home, you will be treated to anearly bedtime by this snoozefest of aconvoluted action movie.

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days and 760-376-629, evenings and week-ends. It is best to call to check if haze,smoke or cloud cover might prevent thisevent from happening.

Kern Valley Pride DaySeptember 15Mark your calendar and gather team mem-bers. Clubs, churches, schools, businessesand families make great groups. Adopt-A-Highway volunteers are always welcome.Call 760-379-2618 or email [email protected] for more information.

KVHS Reunion 1978-1985September 15The Kern Valley High School classes of1978-1985 will reunite at the Kern ValleyGolf Course at 6 p.m. $50 per person.Contact Tina at 661-589-5990 or 661-303-0860 or look on Facebook.

Lantern Light tour and ghost huntSeptember 15On Saturday, Sept. 15, a Lantern LightNight Tour and Ghost Hunt will be held atSilver City Ghost Town in Bodfish. The tourwill be guided by curator/director, J. PaulCorlew. This will be both a lantern historytour and interactive ghost hunt withadvice, tips and demonstrations. Ticketsare available for credit card purchase viaemail or telephone. They will also be onsale at 8:15 the night of the event (cashonly) at the gate and the tour will be from8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $12 per per-son (all ages). For additional information,contact Corlew at 760-379-5146. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult. VFW breakfastSeptember 16Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Kern River ValleyVeterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7665 Hall,2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. Thethird Sunday of every month featurescrepes. For information call 760-379-3877.

Supervisor’s rep holding office hoursSeptember 18Lori Acton, field representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor, Jon McQuiston, willhold office hours Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet withwalk-in constituents. For more informa-tion, call 760-549-2068.

Kern River Valley Chamber mixerSeptember 18Judy Dempsey’s office of Walter

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Mortensen Insurance will be theSeptember mixer host on Tuesday, Sept. 18at 5 p.m. in the Von’s shopping center, 5520Lake Isabella Blvd. Suite G4, Lake Isabella.Come for fun and networking, and bring afriend. RSVP to the Chamber office at 760-379-5236.

Movie Under the StarzSeptember 18The movie will be held in the Pack Stationat the Kernville Museum on Tuesday, Sept.18 at 7:30 p.m. There will be 5 cent pop-corn, 50 cent soda pop and a great movielasting between 60 and 90 minutes. You willhave a chance to boo the bad guys andcheer the good guys. Call the Museum at760-376-6683 for more information.

New volunteer orientation September 19Volunteers are the heart of Optimal’s hos-pice team. They offer several excitingopportunities through their volunteer pro-gram: everything from offering compan-ionship, to Karaoke singing for facility fam-ilies, to sewing special gifts for the patients.If you have a caring heart and a little timeto donate, there is a place for you in theprogram. Call 661-716-4000 or [email protected] to reserveyour seat for the upcoming orientation onWednesday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noonat1675 Chester Avenue, Suite 401,Bakersfield.

Toddler story timeSeptember 20The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time the first and thirdThursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. Thebranch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. LakeIsabella. Call 760-549-2083 for information.

I Love my Library story timeSeptember 21The I Love my Library story time is at 10:30a.m. on Saturday Sept. 21 at the Kernvillebranch library, 48 Tobias St. For moreinformation call 760-376-6180.

An Evening with AllassoSeptember 21Local contemporary Christian bandAllasso will be leading an evening of praiseand worship as well as introducing theirnew singer Friday night September 21 at 7p.m. at the Family Life Center, Panoramaand Sycamore, Wofford Heights. Thisevent is free and everyone is welcome. Forinformation please call Frank at 760-417-0554 or Randy at 661-331-3602.760-223-6316.

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

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvillebusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabellabusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.Weldonbusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella 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 infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

There is an oldsaying that goessomething like ifyou get lemonsthen make lemon-ade. The lake hasbeen given lemonsthis year so far aswater goes, so let'smake some lemon-ade. The lake does-n't get this lowvery often, which by all accounts is agood thing. Let's look at this event in adifferent perspective; with the levelbelow 90,000 acre ft. the lake revealsmany secrets.

Let's take a virtual hike around thelake. We can start in the North Forkwhere we can see the river meander-ing through a bright green area resem-bling a pasture. A look to the west wesee where the flume starts. The fullyfenced concrete facility that oncedirected, diverted and removed debris,now stands exposed. As we movesouth the concrete slurry flume windsits way around Freear Point (free-air)onwards to Tilly Creek exposing acrossover bridge and a viaduct.Continuing south we pass anothercross over bridge where North ForkMarina usually sets this time of year.

Our journey continues south toOreck Cove where another viaductstands exposed, at this point as we look

east we can see hundreds of standingtrees, Camp 9, and Rocky Point in away that can not be seen during a nor-mal lake level year. As we keep walkingwe come to the islands located in theBoulder Gulch area where the flumetakes a dive under the lake.

At the end of this part of the flumeis a chain link fence that forms a barri-er. At this point in our tour we hikealong the shore until we approach thesecond island where at this juncture,the flume ends on the east side of thelake. The flume at this point takes asouth west turn and heads towardEngineers Point where it surfaces onthe west side.

At this point the flume travels thewest side of the peninsula that dividesthe Main and Auxiliary dams, to itsfinal destination, where you can walkand see the final structure where thescrubbers did a final cleaning beforeaccessing the flume to the powerhouse.

Folks, there is so much more I coulddescribe as you can see, but due tospace limitations you'll have to do thewalk. Have some fun, grab your cam-era, gather the family and explore yourlake.

Oh by the way the fishing has beenvery good for all the species in the lake.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and a avid fisherman. Forquestions or comments you can reachhim through the Kern River Courier,office@kern rivercourier.com.

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National Public Lands Day, amenity fees waivedCody NorrisU.S. Forest Service

The Kern River Ranger District will waive fees for its standard amenity fee sitesat Auxiliary Dam, South Fork Recreation Area, and Old Isabella Road on SaturdaySeptember 29 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. Fees will also be waivedat Camp 9, Live Oak, Upper Richbar, Lower Richbar, and Miracle Day Use Areas.Enjoy your weekend picnicking, hiking, or viewing nature. Normal fees at all otherlocations on the Sequoia National Forest will apply.

End of summer hours and closures announcedThe Forest Service Kernville and Lake Isabella offices will be open from 8 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday starting this week. Visitor information atBlackrock will remain open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday through Monday, untilwinter weather requires it to shut down for the season. Also, seasonal campgroundclosures are approaching fast as the summer winds to a close. FS and CaliforniaLand Management will begin reducing the sites available for camping as demanddrops in the fall. The Kern River Ranger District campground closure dates are list-ed below (these may be subject to change):

Campground Closure DateLive Oak North Open holidays only, as neededHungry Gulch 9/16/12Camp 3 9/16/12Hospital Flat 9/16/12Goldledge 9/16/12Miracle Hot Springs 9/27/10Live Oak South 10/1/12Boulder Gulch 10/1/12Hobo 10/1/12Limestone 10/31/12Fairview 11/26/12

No Closures are scheduled for: Pioneer Point, Sandy Flats, Paradise Cove,Headquarters, Tillie Creek, Tillie Creek Group and French Gulch Group Sites.


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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

Do not be wise inyour own eyes;Fear the LORDand turn away

from evil. -Proverbs 3:7

There aremoments in life’sjourney whenimportant eventsare taking shapein the seeminglymundane, everyday humdrumgoings on. For whatever reasonthere are moments that we becomeaware that thresholds are crossed,watershed moments are experi-enced, or in simpler terms, theteeter has tottered in some fashionin our lives.

Such was the case on a visitwith my great-grandmother manyyears ago, as I sat with her andasked for any advice she could ren-der a recently graduated BibleCollege student who was prepar-ing entry into pastoral ministry.She and my great-grandfather whohad passed years before had simi-larly spent their lives in pastoralministry, and I was curious to gainsomething of her perspective eventhough the years of generationalseparation made my 20-year-oldmind wonder if there would be anyapplication to what she mightshare.

Great-grandma paused for solong that I wondered if she hadeven understood the question - her90-something mind was still sharp,but her hearing had diminishedgreatly. Finally, and in a very halt-ing manor and tone, she said sim-ply: “Jackie, always be humble.”

This was a message of moreimportance than I could ever havedreamed. What seems like a life-time later, this prophetic message

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Always be humbleremains both important as well aselusive as I journey in life and min-istry, and has served as an echo toBiblical messages that proclaim sim-ilar principles of truth. Note themessage of the above Proverb, andhear the ringing truth that matchesthe message given by my great-grandmother.

My initial disappointment in thesimplicity of the sage advice ren-dered, has given way to a ever-growing appreciation that the roadto humility is filled with stops andstarts, good intentions, and falsedealings with human pride that iswilling to fight the processes ofhumility to the very death. No won-der this was the advice she gave!

The willingness to be “wise inour own eyes” is a voracious capac-ity that seemingly knows nobounds.

Simply said however, the Spirit ofGod is inviting us to not do this.What a dichotomy, as thoughhumility and pride had some inter-nal switch that could just be flippedon and off with a single determina-tion. You and I are fraught withemotions and impulses triggered byroots of human arrogance andpride, yet the Holy Spirit comes tous and says “don’t do that, don’t livea life motivated by the desire to selfpromote and self sustain.”

Whenever and wherever wemight see pride and arrogance atwork within us, let’s be willing toheed the Father’s heart and lay suchdown with hearts of humble repen-tance.

“God is opposed to the proud,but gives grace to the humble” canbe freeing words if we will allowthem to direct our outlook andresponse to all that takes place with-in us.

Indeed this is not a response thatmay ever come naturally while weare on this side of heaven, but per-haps, just perhaps, we might findhumility a blessed fit as we giveourselves to a life of such pursuits.

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. ServiceSunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. SundayServices 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.(760) 376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services:Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain 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 Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed.Service 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

Church listings are free. Please contactthe Courier office.

Valley places of worship

AnnouncementsCommunity

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 outwith Whiskey Flat Days 2013 "Music on Movie Street". If you or your organizationwould like to help, call the Chamber office at 760-376-2629, and/or attend the nextWhiskey Flat Planning Meeting on Oct 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kernville CommunityCenter. A potluck dinner will be served. Join us and help make the next WhiskeyFlat Days better than ever!

Belknap Campground closed for repairsThe Belknap Campground, located on the Western Divide Ranger District,

Giant Sequoia National Monument has closed to campers to allow for two monthsof repair and construction work prior to the normal winter season closure.

The Sequoia National Forest has contracted with Combined Effort to constructsidewalks around the restroom in the campground to make it fully accessible.Work will start as early as Tuesday September 11th, 2012. The road going throughBelknap Campground accessing the Nelson Trail will remain open, travelers mayexperience delays.

Contract work will also occur at Upper Coffee Camp Day Use Area where asidewalk will be installed around the existing new restroom facility to make it fullyaccessible. This work will require a temporary closure of the Upper Day Use Areawhile Lower Coffee Camp Day Use will continue to be available for recreationalusers.

For more information please contact the Western Divide District office at 559-539-2607 during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Kern Valley Airport needs bikesWhen 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 dozenworking bicycles to help better connect the Airport to the Community. If you havea bike to donate, call 760-376-2852 661-345-7755.

Auditions for Kern County has TalentAuditions for Kern County has Talent will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 444

Norris Rd, the Veteran's Hall, in Bakersfield. This variety show is seeking acts forthe show in Bakersfield on Saturday, Oct.6. There will be $500 in cash prizes. Thisis a family show open to all ages. For an audition appointment time call Frank orSheila at 760-223-6316.

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3. HISTORY: Where did the Battle of Waterlootake place?

4. SCIENCE: What does a mycologist study?5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the

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get the message “Error 404” on a computer?7. LANGUAGE: What does the acronym “radar”

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) This is a good timefor you to be a bit more discreet. You still can getyour point across, but do it in a way less likely toturn off a potential supporter.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Good news: Allthat hard work you put in is beginning to pay off.But you need to watch that tendency to insist ondoing things your way. Be a bit more flexible.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want todelay making a decision on the future of a long-standing relationship until you check out somehidden details that are just now beginning toemerge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your reluctanceto compromise on an important issue could back-fire without more facts to support your position.Weigh your options before making your nextmove.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a good time foryou to shift from planning your next move toactually doing it. Your communication skills helppersuade others to join you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relationships —personal or professional — present new chal-lenges. Be careful not to let a sudden surge ofstubbornness influence how you choose to deal

with them.LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might need

more facts before you can decide on a possiblecareer change. But you should have no problemmaking a decision about an important personalmatter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’re respect-ed by most people for your direct, no-nonsenseapproach to the issues. But be careful you don’treplace honest skepticism with stinging sarcasm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A newlyemerging situation could require a good deal ofattention and some difficult decision-making.However, close friends will help you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Family mat-ters need attention. Check things out carefully.There still might be unresolved tensions thatcould hinder efforts to repair damaged relation-ships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Of course youdeserve to indulge yourself in something special.But for now, tuck that bit of mad money away.You’ll need it to help with a looming cash crunch.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A temporary set-back in your financial situation is eased by chang-ing some of your plans. You’ll be able to ride it outquite well until the tide turns back in your favor.


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Got Used Oil?Crane’s Waste Oil, Inc.is accepting used oilAt 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or

by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays" We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station on frontage road.

Because of the many requests to have a facility on this side of the lake we willaccept closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter

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Bodfish Cnyn-3.69 acres/OWCw/$5,000 down, beautiful views,paved road to property, pad in,water meter paid & installed.$25,000 (760) 379-1954

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Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, com-pletely refurbished. $575 mo +security deposit. (760) 964-2514___________________________

Wofford Hts - Remodeled 3/bd,2/ba home in Pala Ranches,w/hardwood floors, granite coun-tertops, extra room under house,mtn view, stove, refrig + w/dhookup, Sec. 8 ok, $1,100/mo +dep. 323-447-9140 / 323-969-8061___________________________

Wofford Hts - 2bd/1ba dbl wideMH, 2 covered porches, stove,refrig, small shed. Quiet & clean.$550/mo + sec. dep. 760-376-6578___________________________

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Westchester TV Service (2012 - B4908)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3624 Buck Owens Boulevard, Suite#17, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailingaddress of business: 3624 Buck OwensBoulevard, Suite #17, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: Robert Fowler,3624 Buck Owens Boulevard, Suite #17,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Individual. Datethe business commenced: 07/01/2000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement does

not of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Robert Fowler. This statement filed on08/20/2012. Expires 08/20/2017. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by theKern River Courier August 24, 31,September 7 and 14, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RealEstate Depot (2012 - B4955) Street addressof principal place of business: 9101 CaminoMedia, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 604 Hawk SpringsDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANT: Jason Moyer's Real Estate Depot,Inc., 9101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA93311. Corporation. Date the businesscommenced: 01/01/2012. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement generally

expires at the end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Jason Moyer. This state-ment filed on 08/21/2012. Expires08/21/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River Courier August31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MyTherapy House (2012 - B4740) Street

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address of principal place of business: 3611Wagon Wheel Drive, Lake Isabella, CA93240. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 484, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REG-ISTRANT: Patricia Arellano, 8421 RadiantWay, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Individual.Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Patricia Arellano. This statement filed on08/08/2012. Expires 08/08/2017. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by theKern River Courier August 31, September 7,14 and 21, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Valley Excavating (2012 - B5245) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 9545Sierra way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: 9545 Sierra way,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT:Neil Forbes, 9545 Sierra way, Kernville, CA

93238. Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date on whichit was filed in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Neil Forbes. This statement filed on09/06/2012. Expires 09/06/2017. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: E. Del Vellar. Published by theKern River Courier September 14, 21, 28and October 5, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: SuperStar Food Mart (2012 - B5218) DBA #2:Frazier Park AMPM (2012 - B5219) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 201Frazier Mt. Park Road, Lebec, CA 93243.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 819,Lebec, CA 93243. REGISTRANT: SuperStar Food Mart, Inc., 201 Frazier Mt. ParkRoad, Lebec, CA 93243. Corporation.Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of five

years from the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Sameer Khalil, President. This statementfiled on 09/04/2012. Expires 09/04/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierSeptember 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being abandoned:VALLEY EXCAVATING (2009-B1025)Street address of business: 2450 SweetwaterDrive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; Mailingaddress of Business: P.O. Box 538, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: James A. Young, P.O. Box538, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 02/10/2009. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:09/06/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E. Del Villar,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by theKern River Courier September 14, 21, 28and October 5, 2012.

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

Date: October 15, 2012Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: U.S. Forest Service District Office

105 Whitney RoadKernville, CA 93238

Purpose:• Summary and status reports of current projects and funding.• Discussion of Trust Fund website: Upper Kern Fishery Management• Question/answer session re: Fund status and potential for funding projects• Discussion topics from the floor• Selection of April 2013 public meeting dateProposals and other materials are on file at these public access locations for public review:

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

I suspect thebest thing abouthealth insuranceis having the bestcoverage whenyou need it. Ihave spent tensof thousands ofdollars in healthinsurance premi-ums over theyears, especiallyin the last few years, prior toMedicare; the costs have beenpretty high. But, I knew fromexperience, that having good cov-erage is important. In one swellswoop, all themoney I paidover the yearsto insurancecompanies andnow toMedicare cameback with onediagnosis:Cancer.

The colonoscopy, CT scan,blood tests, chest x-ray, EKG andthen the surgery, hospitalizationand recovery were expensive. Ihaven’t seen the bills yet, but myexpectation is that it will not havecost me a dime over my monthlyinsurance premium. With myinsurance, I was able to select aconvenient doctor who comes hereto our community for mycolonoscopy and found an excel-lent surgeon who visited me local-ly in Mountain Mesa.

I chose to have surgery per-formed in Bakersfield. If the situa-tion were less complex, I had theoption to stay local. Choice wasthe key.

Prior to my discharge from SanJoaquin Community Hospital(SJCH) I learned from my surgeon,

John A Buxton, M.D., that thepathology report had come back.

For follow-up I was referred toa top oncologist from Dr. Alan DCartmell at Comprehensive Bloodand Cancer Center. Dr. Cartmellreported to us that all the cancerwas contained in the colon, andnone of the lymph nodes immedi-ately outside the colon were affect-ed. They got it all! However, to besafe, I will be seeing the doctor ina few weeks for a follow-up. He will take such tests as neededas a “base line,” and over the com-ing years, I’ll be back, just to makesure there is no cancer in myfuture.

All of this is to say, that gettingpreventative tests is important.

Most insuranceplans covermany tests at100 percent andby putting offthe tests untilyou have symp-toms may be toolate to save yourlife, or at worse,

you may need to go through moreradical surgery and possiblechemotherapy or radiation treat-ments.

Health insurance may be costly,and as government puts moredemands on its coverage, the costswill continue to climb. However, ifyou just complain about the costs,and don't take advantage of thebenefits your insurance provides,who is the fool?

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker (0621106) and amember of the Society of CertifiedSenior Advisors. He is on the Nat.Assoc. of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board and maybe reached at 760-376-2100, emailharrythal@ aol.com or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com.

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Christine LollarResource Development ManagerIndependent Living Center of KernCounty

Independent Living Center of KernCounty is a local nonprofit helping peo-ple with disabilities live as independentas possible. Serving Kern since 1981,ILCKC is now the county’s lead organi-zation for the California CommunityTransitions program focusing on peo-ple who have been in healthcare facili-ties (nursing and convalescent homes)for at least three months and who wantto live independently.

When patients are admitted into anursing home, their intake interviewerasks if they would ever like to live ontheir own again. If the patient indicatesthey would, ILCKC is contacted. Theprocess takes approximately 120 daysand ILCKC staff, physicians, facilitydischarge planners, family and land-lords work together to determine if atransition is a safe option.

After being educated about their

options, it is ultimately the consumer’sright to choose if they want to live inde-pendently.

Once an individual is approved forthe program, ILCKC helps to locateaffordable housing; with home set-upitems for residence; and with acquiringany necessary adaptive equipment.Hiring a care attendant takes place asneeded, and self-care training as wellas coaching through public transporta-tion options. Staff works to create aplan to return people to being inde-pendent.

“When individuals live independent-ly they utilize community resourcessuch as public transportation, shop inlocal stores,” said executive director,Jimmie Soto. “They become viable par-ticipants in their own life and the com-munities they live in. They return tomaking their own independent choicesin an atmosphere of health, rather thanan environment of illness.”

For more information about the pro-gram contact CCT coordinator AmyBarber at 661-325-1063.

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...if you just complain aboutthe costs, and don’t take advantageof the benefits your insurance pro-vides, who is the fool?

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Lately, whenbuying a home,cash is in short sup-ply. Lenders aremaking great loansright now; interestrates are still at ornear all time lows,but the guidelinesto get those loansare now really tight.

Since 2008 with the nation's creditcrunch and now the increased regula-tion and oversight in the mortgageindustry, credit has been harder tocome by. Guidelines are much tighteron conventional loans so often buyersare having to turn to FHA, VA andUSDA loan products in order to getinto a home. These products are allgovernment insured, meaning that ifthe buyer defaults and the bank hasto repossess the property the govern-ment pays the lender back.

Typically for a government loan,the home has to be in average or bet-ter condition with no safety issuesand the home has to be a primaryresidence, not be used as a secondhome or for investment purposes.

That being said, there arealso big advantages with governmentinsured mortgages like low or nodown payments and great interestrates. Government insured mortgages

allow for the seller to pay a percent-age of the sales price towards thebuyer's closing costs. On a conven-tional loan this is limited to three percent of the purchase price. Not sowith government mortgages. FHAand USDA allow up to six per cent ofthe sale price to go towards thebuyer's closing costs from the sellersproceeds and VA allows up to fourper cent. For example, say you wantto buy a house for 100K and you haveabout 3K or so to put down, whichdoes not cover both down paymentand closing costs for that price. UsingFHA as the loan product, they require3.5% down which is $3500. Thebuyer's 3K will not even quite coverthat, nor the closing costs which typi-cally run between 5-6K per 100K.

Here is where the seller contribu-tion comes in. Say you offer 100K onthe house, asking for a 6% seller con-tribution to the buyer's closing costs.That is a true sale price to the seller of94K, AND you as the buyer get 6%,which would be $6000 in this casetowards buyer closing costs. 6K Sellercontribution plus 3K of buyer's downequals a sale for the seller and a newhouse for the buyer! What a greatway for a buyer with not a lot of cashon hand to get into a home.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column isnot intended to replace legal advice.

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Free at this year’s fair:Just a sampling of what's free at

this year's event:■ Twelve nights of free concerts atthe Budweiser Pavilion■ Community entertainment on theFrontier, Main Plaza, Good TimeGarage, and La Villa Festival stages.■ Free fun for kids all day at CalicoCorner ■ Petting Zoo, Gypsy TimeTravelers Blacksmith Show andmore at KC's Farm■ Free shows twice each evening

with hypnotist Tina Marie.■ Mini-Tractor Races call for youngdrivers in the audience to pedaltheir way to victory■ BMX Pro Trick Team■ All-Alaskan Pig Races■ Russell Brothers Circus■ Turkey Stampede show■ Hobby Pavilion■ Exhibit Buildings■ Community Exhibits■ Livestock Barns and Pavilions■ 4-H, FHA and FFA Exhibits■ Photography and Fine ArtsExhibits.

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8,000 miles during the 10-day event. Themileage alone is an unobtainable feat formost motorcycle riders, but for thisselect group of two-wheel warriors it isjust part of the fun. All 22 riders eitherended or completed the race safely, with

no accidents orinjuries.

MERA wasestablished in 1994 togive all motorcyclistsan opportunity toachieve their individ-ual long-distance rid-

ing goals. Since its inception, at least onemajor endurance rally has been heldevery year.

She and her husband, MikeLoomer, are owners of CycleSmiths inKernville and although Crockett hasbeen back in Kernville a week and busi-ness is booming, and she has not yetcaught up.

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Kern County's Got Talent Kernville. They will be doing a muralat the Fly Shop in Kernville and a thirdwill be an added panel on MountainMesa Market. After the murals arecompleted the association hopes toeventually produce a brochure that willlead visitors to tour all the murals in theValley.

Judy Wolford Deems is heading upthe project. KRVAA president JimDavis, members Emily Diggles andJack Johnson, Peggy Wolford andMerry Shaimes are assisting. At thispoint they have about 28 hours into itwith three or more working on it at atimeand will have used about 20 gal-lons of paint at completion.

Kirby Lombard the property owner,Wendy Crockett and Mike Loomer andBrad Alexander of Pizza Barn and theKRVAA are the sponsors of the mural.

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Valley Airport the following day to pickup the lawnmower race points and onlysixteen riders finished the race. The topthree riders wereeach about 2,000miles apart in theirtotal miles. Threedays after she leftKernville, Crockettwas in Miami,Florida.

This is her fourthyear competing in this endurance chal-lenge.

Endurance road rallies are usuallynot more than 36 hours. So riders whohave not participated in the 10 day rallybefore tend to be the ones who dropout. To even be considered a finisher inthe challenge, each contestant must ride

“ ”I had fantastic luck weather-

wise, she said. There were only twobad days of weather

Crockett

Kern River Courier September 14, 2012

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