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Friday, September 16, 2011 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 8 No. 33

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Bodfish Bobrubs his steakswith coffee thisweek when hegrills.

Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir259,547 Acre-feetReservor peak361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit360,000 ac.-ft.

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville545 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 1,219 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 553 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.

Catch ourfishing columnand getcaught fishing.

See the KernCounty FairConcert line up.

Plan your weekusing theCourierCalendar.

Friday high 82°Sunny

Friday low 52°Clear

Saturday high 84°Sunny

Saturday low 53°Clear

Sunday high 84°Sunny

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Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

The Kern County Fire Department respondedto multiple vegetation fires started by lightningstrikes throughout Saturday night and earlySunday morning. Due to the extent of fire activ-ity caused by the lightning strikes that haveoccurred since 1:30 a.m. on September 10, whena local emergency proclamation had beenordered for the County of Kern.

More than 50 wildland fires are burning andhave consumed an estimated 15,000 wild landacres. Three major fires, pose a continuingthreat to residential structures. These majorfires have been named the Black Fire, Indian Fireand the Comanche Fire.

Precautionary evacuation messageswere disseminated via ReadyKern for theKeene, Hart Flat, Bear Valley, Golden Hills andStallion Springs communities. Widespreadevacuations and sheltering operations wereconsidered depending on fire activity.

Lightning sparks 50 wildland fires

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Firefighter works one of the many lightningsparked fires that are burning in the County.

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Mediacom, thevalley's only cableprovider, filed for apermit with the BLM last week to connectthe Kern Valley toMediacom's facilitiesin Ridgecrest. Thehookup will be by anunderground fiberoptic cable alongsideHighway 178 overWalker Pass. Oncethe project is done,

Mediacom, whichhas had limited broadband servicesin the valley, will beable to offer morehookups and fasterInternet capability tovalley customers.

News of the per-mit filing, which wasmade on Sept. 2, wasreported at the Sept. 7 Revitalizationmeeting by RichardRowe, a Kern RiverCourier columnist.Rowe has been incontact withMediacom's VicePresident of Legaland Public Affairs,

Kern County FairSpecial to the Courier

Organizers announced a series of special dis-counts for fair-goers this year. The fair is onceagain offering free admission from 3 to 5 p.m. onopening day, Sept. 21, as well as the return of"Kids Daze," giving free admission on bothThursdays to children 12 and under."The KernCounty Fair is the largest annual celebration inour area.

We want everyone to be able to come out andenjoy it," said Bill Blair, chief executive officer ofthe Kern County Fair.

Kern County Fair will open Wednesday, Sept.

High speedInterneta step closer

21, starting a 12-day run of free shows, concertsand special attractions. Opening day will featurethe annual kick-off parade and ceremonies, a freeconcert by WAR and two free shows by hypno-tist Tina Marie. For starters, visit Calico Corner,where there are kid-friendly exhibits, a circus,craft activities, food and so much more.

On Friday, Sept. 23 seniors can enjoy freeadmission to the Kern County Fair. Those ages55 or older will be guests of the Kern County Fairthe event sponsored by GEMCare, starting at 9a.m., and continues with free activities and enter-tainment all day. Parking is also free to seniors

County Fair ready for opening

Longmay itwave

In honor of theSeptember 11 anniver-sary a new flag polewas dedicated atWoodrow WalaceMiddle School Mondaymorning.

The pole was pur-chased by the KernRiver Valley ExchangeClub and the installa-tion was the work ofMiddle School TeacherSteve Brucker, RickGonzales of Piute Pumpand Steve’s Concrete.

Members of the Sheriff’sActivities League (SAL)raise the flag that hadflown over our nationscapital.

Frances BowmanKern River Courier

See Internet,Page 9

See Fair, Page 8

See Lightning, Page 9

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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River ValleyPublisher Michael BatelaanEditors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker,Pam Stewart, Mike Devich

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RegularactivitiesFridays■ 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 lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief SupportGroup, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.(661) 760-410-1010.■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers andHot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra VistaRestaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah CentennialGroupy, 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. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open tothe public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, opento the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., WoffordHts. 760-376-6136.

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, 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 Community Orchestra,Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts.760-376-6136.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley HospitalCafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

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, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley GardenGroup. 760-379-1129.■ 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, LakeIsabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy SupportGroup, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), DamQuilters, senior apts. behind Vons, LakeIsabella. 661-867-1603.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber ofCommerce meeting, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 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, WeldonMethodist Church. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion,Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella.760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game HabitatClub, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. WoffordHts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., WoffordHts.

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, 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., LakeIsabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, SeniorCenter, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. Forwomen.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, LakeIsabella Library. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, FrenchGulch Campground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyColabortive, Veterens Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open topublic. 760-379-3877.■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of KernValley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3602.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant,Kernville.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake RidgeMobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo Guide■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon■ Sunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy 155 &Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts.

This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting times have changed.noted. See Calendar, Page 5

The Courier CalendarCartwright Hays SpecialNeeds Day, September 17

Kern River Fish Hatchery andFriends of the Hatchery will hostCartwright Hays Special Needs Dayon Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to3 p.m. No cost fishing for specialneeds persons only. Open to allages. Entertainment, face painting,food, story-telling, games, fish print-ing, 50/50 Raffle. Kernville FishHatchery, 14400 Sierra Way,Kernville. For information call SaulMcGarity 760-549.3017 or [email protected]

Still Life Drawing Workshop,September 17

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation is presenting a still lifedrawing workshop Sept. 17 withinstructor Claire Putney from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. All skill levels are wel-come, no previous experience nec-essary. $40 per person, includesworkshop supplies. For more infor-mation call 661-331-0774 or [email protected].

REVA 3rd Annual FundRaiser, September 17

REVA's 3rd Annual Fund RaiserDinner Dance and Auction is beingheld Saturday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. to 10p.m. The theme is "Cruising at theBeach." It is being held at Family

Life Center Gymnasium, corner ofSycamore and Oak Streets, WoffordHeights. REVA CO-Operative is atax-deductible, 501(c)(3) publiccharity for The Kern River Valleycommunities. This fund raisingevent is to raise funds towards thepurchase of non-profit mobile vet-erinary clinic's medical equipment.Most credit cards are accepted. Forinformation, to donate or volunteercall Jesse Martinez at 760-378-3101;or Laura at 760-299-3222.

Kern Valley Pride DaySeptember 17

Kern Valley Pride Day 2011 willbe held on Saturday, Sept. 17, and issponsored by the U.S. ForestService, Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce, California LandManagement, Kern River Radio,Kern Valley Sun, The Ice Companyand Thomas Refuse Service, Inc.This one-day event will begin at 8a.m. with the clean-up and end at11:30 a.m. at the French GulchGroup Campground area, where abarbecue luncheon will be served toall participants. For more informa-tion call, Thomas Refuse Service,Inc. at 760-379-2618, ext. 108.

Operation Christmas ChildCount Down September 17

Operation Christmas ChildCount Down is being held Saturday,Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. TheFamily Life Center will host a"count-down" training event inpreparation for the OCC NationalCollection Week, Nov. 14-20.Everyone is welcome: individuals,organizations, churches, and busi-nesses. Operation Christmas Childis a unique project organized bySamaritan's Purse that delivers gift-filled shoe boxes to hurting childrenaround the world. The GreaterKern River Valley has been an activeparticipant in this project for manyyears. For more information callIrene Martinson, 760-417-2279 orthe FLC church office at 20Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights,760-376-6719.

Silver City Ghost Town hostingLantern Light Ghost Tour,September 17

Silver City Ghost Town inBodfish will host a Lantern LightGhost Tour on Saturday, Sept. 17 at8:30 p.m. The ghost town, which issaid to be haunted, will also hostValley Investigators of theParanormal (VIP) founder ErikValier and crew. Valier is a veteranparanormal investigator who hasappeared on "My Ghost Story" andhas conducted dozens of investiga-tions. The funds from the summerlantern tours and paranormal inves-tigations will help fund new roofsfor the historic buildings, some ofwhich are in dire need. Tickets forthe tour will go on sale at 8 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 17.

Living Green 2012 Kick-Offmeeting, September 18

The Living Green 2012 Kick-Offmeeting is Sunday, Sept. 18, at theKernville Chamber CommunityCenter from 2 to 4 p.m. ContactRichard at 760-333-45461

Shepherd of the Hillsholding "Friendship Sunday,"September 18

Shepherd of the Hills LutheranChurch is having a "FriendshipSunday" Sunday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m.The public is invited for this special

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

From the time I was 10 yearsold, I knew Iwanted to drive. Iwas told thatwhen I was 16 Icould drive andcould get a dri-ver’s license.

That was 6years away, andto me then, a life-time. But still,from that time onI counted thedays and years until I would be 16and could drive a car and thefreedom it offered.

I did have some doubts regard-ing where I would be drivingfrom and driving to. My 10-year-old self worried that I could getlost trying to go from one place toanother.

“How,” I said to myself, “will Iever learn to go places withoutgetting confused?”

I reasoned to my 10-year-oldself, that I could always stop andask for directions. What I didn'trealize was that as I got along inyears, as a typical man, I wouldno longer ask for directions.

But as a child I knew I wouldneed help and because servicestation folks knew all the answers,I figured I could always stop andget directions from them. As apassenger during those years, Istarted paying attention to where

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Driving essential for a manThings I Have Noticed...

service stations were and the dis-tance between them. I also startednoticing that some stations weremore generous than others. Forinstance I noted that Standard sta-tions gave out free maps. Over theyears I collected many, but I stillgot lost.

I also noticed that Richfield gaveout glasses and pictures. So withboth of those stations inthe townwhere I lived, I reasoned that Icould get enough information to atleast get around the lake. My 10-year-old thought processes figuredthat stations which gave out stuffwouldn't mind giving a 16-year-olddirections.

Early on, I started noticing howa car started, where gas was put,and how the gear shift worked.My mind was chock full of any-thing to do with driving. Often, Iwould lean over the front seatfrom my spot in the back andwould ask my grandpa what hewas doing as he pushed on theclutch, the brake and wiggled thegear shift. I had a thousand ques-tions and he had about 900answers.

When I finally hit 16 I learned todrive, got a license, and proceededto go everywhere and seldom gotlost. In fact I did better then than Ido now, half a century later!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.

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Community announcementsAngelfood distribution will temporarily stop

It is with great heaviness of heart that The Salvation Army, Lake IsabellaService Unit reports that Angel Food Ministries will not be holding aSeptember distribution. They are looking forward to future distributions.In the meantime, please be patient. Full refunds for those who havealready ordered for September are being processed now, including foodstamp refunds.

We are all looking to Angelfood Ministries to resume distributions. Forover two years The Salvation Army has offered this wonderful food pro-gram to residents of the Kern River Valley. The Salvation Army originallybrought Angelfood Ministries Food program to our community in an effortto provide nourishing, quality food to everyone at prices far below retail.The hope was that families would be able to provide more food for the tablebecause of the lower cost.The Salvation Army hopes and prays that the higher cost of diesel fortransportation and food can be averaged out so that Angelfood Ministriesmay continue serving communities across America.

The corporate office of Angelfood issued this announcement: For

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By Cindy Elavsky

Q: One of my all-time favoritecomedies is “Will & Grace,” and Iespecially love Eric McCormack onthat show. Can you tell me whathe’s got coming up? I’d love to seehim in something,whether on the big screenor small. -- David D., viae-mail

A: TNT recentlyannounced that Eric wouldbe starring in its new origi-nal series “Perception,”about an eccentric neurosci-entist (Dr. Daniel Pierce,played by Eric) who helpssolve complex criminalcases. The show also stars RachaelLeigh Cook and Kelly Rowan ("TheO.C."). The series will be 10 episodeslong and will join the network’s line-up in summer 2012.

This isn’t Eric’s first foray intodrama, by far, as he also starred in“The Andromeda Strain,” “Who IsClark Rockefeller?” and “LonesomeDove,” to name just a few.

Q: Can you tell when/if “Califor-nication” will return for anotherseason? -- John D., via e-mail

A: The David Duchovny-starringdark comedy will be back for its fifthseason on Showtime beginning Jan.8. This season will see author HankMoody (David) even more popular

(and richer) than ever after his biopicis released. Rob Lowe reprises hisrole as Eddie Nero, as does MadeleineMartin as Becca and NataschaMcElhone as Karen. Also, Marcy andStu continue their relationship, eventhough she is pregnant with ex-hus-

band Charlie’s baby. Anddon’t think Ben (and hisdaughter Pearl) are out ofthe picture: The seasonopens with Karen, Ben,Becca and Pearl on a cross-country RV road trip.

Q: I love Joseph Fiennesand think he is absolutelysuperb as Merlin in“Camelot.” Will he and the

show be back for a second season?-- Sally T., via e-mail

A: I am sorry to report that Starzhas decided not to continue with the“Camelot” series, citing productiondifficulties. Starz released this state-ment to somewhat explain its posi-tion: “Due to significant productionchallenges, Starz has decided not toexercise the option for subsequentseasons of ‘Camelot’ with our produc-tion partners GK-TV, Octagon Filmsand Take 5 Productions.”

Write to Cindy Elavsky at KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; ore-mail her at [email protected].

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Carlos” (R) -- Venezuelan-born

terrorist Ilich Ramirez Sanchezeluded capture for 30 years beforebeing arrested in 1994,and according to the five-hour long thriller/biopic“Carlos,” there wasn’t adull or irrelevantmoment. It’s scary tothink that somebodycould evade justice for solong, and mesmerizing tosee a movie keep up thepace for such a long run-time.

Changing settings,changing times and a steadilyunfolding character, played byEdgar Ramirez ("The BourneUltimatum"), keep things from sag-ging. The film offers an immersivelook into the Cold War era of inter-national crime and terrorism, allmagnificently framed by one ego-maniac’s climb to fame. No truecinephile could turn away from thisengaging epic.

“Good Neighbors” (R) -- In aneighborhood terrorized by a seri-al killer who takes his victims offthe streets, three neighbors rallytogether for support, only to realizethat true danger could be sitting at

the table with them. This Canadianthriller keeps a tight focus on itsthree main performers with crush-ing suspense and pitch-blackhumor.

Far from a formulaic whodunit,“Good Neighbors” keeps viewers

squirming with craftywriting and layered per-formances. Things shiftfrom oddly funny todownright gruesome insuch a way that may putoff some audiences -- butfor the brave, there is aserious gem of close-to-home noir.

TV PICK“Adventure Time: My

Two Favorite People” -- ThisCartoon Network original series isa fantastic slice of unique andaccessible children's entertainment.Creative, colorful and brimmingwith heart, “Adventure Time” mas-sages the imagination with a fununiverse of goofy characters and aloveable heroic duo. The titularepisode for this DVD release seesthe characters learning about thecomplicated impasse of being tornbetween two best friends, quite anadventure for a boy, a silly shape-shifting dog and a magic unicorn-like creature who only speaksKorean.


Couch TheaterTerrorist epic worth watching

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Bobfish Bob's Coffee Rubbed Steaks

4 bone-in beef rib eye steaks1 T ground coffee1 T kosher salt2 tsp black pepper1 tsp chili power1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried thyme1 tsp sugarPreheat grill to medium-

high. Brush grill rack with oil.

Trim steaks of excess fat andscrape bones of connective tis-sue.

Combine coffee, salt, pepper,chili powder, garlic powder,thyme and sugar for the rub ina small bowl. Apply rub toboth sides of steaks.

Grill steaks, uncovered, overdirect heat to desired doneness(about 4 minutes per side for

medium-rare). Let steaks rest 5 minutes be-

fore serving.

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2 cans whole kernel corn, drained1 cup mayonnaise2 cups cheddar cheese,shredded1 cup green bell pepper,chopped 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1 bag, Fritos barbecued corn chips, crushed.Mix all ingredients (except

corn chips) together. Refriger-ate.

Just before serving, mix inthe corn chips. This recipe issure to win everyone over at apicnic.

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1 lb crab meat2 8-oz. cream cheese2 tsp minced garlic1 stick of buttertabasco (optional)Melt butter in medium size

pot, add garlic and saute. Donot let it turn brown. Addcream cheese and combineuntil smooth. Fold in crabmeat. Serve warm with yourfavorite crackers.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web atwww.bodfishbob.com or write tohim at [email protected]

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 16, 2011

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Cheryl’s DinerOpen 6:00am • Lunch & Dinner 11:00am

Breakfast Served All Day11030 Kernville Road Kernville 760-376-6131

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Dine,Shop,Play&Stay inKernvilleKernville

CHEN’S TEA SHOPInternational Teas • Medicinal HerbsSpecialty Blends • Tea Accessories

Aroma Therapy • Unique Wind Chimes11006 Kernville Rd. (Next to the Fire Station)

(760) 376-8822 Open daily 10am -7pm

KERN VALLEY MUSEUMThursday ~ Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm

49 Big Blue Road, Kernville (Next to the Post Office)(760)376-6683 Admission is Free

Frances Bowman/Kern River Courier

The band Acoustic River is seen playing at Cheyennes Stage StopRestaurant this past week. You can find the band featuring ValerieCassidy, Scott Costa and Donna Bass at the Big Blue Bear Friday nightsin Kernville.


5 p.m., the annual kick-off paradeand ceremonies, a free concert byWAR and two free shows by hyp-notist Tina Marie.

Kern River Valley Woman'sClub meeting, September 22

Kern River Valley Woman's Clubwill hold the first meeting of the2011-12 term on Thursday, Sept. 22at the Elks Lodge in WoffordHeights under the direction ofPresident Pat Colbert. The speakerof the day will be Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross who recently traveled over-seas to inoculate children in aneffort to eradicate polio from ourplanet. The Club supports this pro-gram as well as high school scholar-ships, "Pennies for Pines," and manyother youth activities. KRVWC is amember of Kern District, CaliforniaFederation of Women's Clubs,GFWC. Anyone interested in mem-bership is invited to call GloriaReynolds at 760-376-4174.

Kern County Public Worshopdiscusses short-term vacationrental regulations,September 24

A workshop, conducted by anoutside mediator, will be held to dis-cuss short-term vacation rental reg-ulations in the R-1 (Low-DensityResidential) District. The publicworkshop will be held on Saturday,Sept. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. at theGreenhorn Grill, located at 10720Pine Drive in Wofford Heights.Persons who own or manage avacation rental, as well as residentswho live near a vacation rental areencouraged to attend the workshopand offer their input to assist theKern County Planning andCommunity DevelopmentDepartment in formulating options

recognition. The church is in LakeIsabella with the three crosses onthe hill behind it where Highways155 and 178 intersect.

Kawaiisu Chapter, DARBarbecue, September 18

George Washington has agreedto tell his story at the annualConstitution Week barbecue spon-sored by Kawaiisu Chapter,Daughters of the AmericanRevolution. Everyone in the Valleyis invited to come on out to hear thetale of the founding of our country.Jim Wyly will prepare dinner at theSquirrel Valley ranch of Steve andMary Ellen Spradlin. Profit fromthis event goes toward the supportof American History and GoodCitizen Awards and scholarships atKern Valley High School. Gates willopen at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18,and tickets at $15 are availablefrom Marian DeMars at 760-376-4578, Regent Dona Anderson at760-379-2828 or event chair DonnaBundy at 760-378-2201.

Tops crafts supply sale,September 21

The public is invited to a Topscrafts supply sale for Christmasshoe boxes on Sept. 21 at theSenior Center in Lake Isabella from8 a.m.- noon. Call 760-661-2579 formore information.

Kern County Fair opensSeptember 21

The Kern County Fair will openon Wednesday, Sept. 21, starting a12-day run of free shows, concertsand special attractions. Openingday will feature free admission 3 -

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and alternatives for the Board ofSupervisors consideration.

Ladies of the Elks FallRummage Sale, September 24

The Ladies of the Elks' FallRummage Sale will be held onSaturday, Sept 24. The Lodge roomat the Elks' historic building inWofford Heights will be filled withan assortment of items and all willbe reasonably priced for your pur-chase. The doors open at 8:30 a.m.and everyone is welcome. Profitfrom this event helps to support thecharitable giving of Elks Lodge#2358,

17th Annual Kern River ValleyAutumn Nature & VultureFestival, September 24

The 17th Annual Kern RiverValley Autumn Nature & VultureFestival, offers many special vul-ture-related activities plus specialprograms on birding, birdresearch, Kern River Preserve landpreservation and restoration andraptors on Saturday Sept. 24. Free,open to the public, no reservationsare needed although donations areaccepted to defray costs. FestivalHeadquarters at Audubon-California's Kern River Preserve,18747 Highway 178 (Signedentrance on the north side of Hwy.178 1.1 mile east of Sierra Way, 31miles west of Hwy. 14, 57 miles eastof Hwy. 99 in Bakersfield), Weldon,Kern County, California.

Free concert in RiversidePark, September 24

A free concert will be held inRiverside Park Saturday Sept. 24,from noon to 3 p.m. sponsored byCalvary Chapel of Kern RiverValley. Starring Dennis Agajanian,

seven-time Inspirational CountryMusic Musician of the Year and alsoappearing: "The Porch" band fromCalvary Chapel Westbrook andlocal comedy ventriloquist LynnTrimble. This free event is open toall. Bring a picnic lunch, a blanketto stretch out on and enjoy "a day inthe Son."

Astronomy Star PartySeptember 24

Saturday night Sept. 24, at dusk,the Kern River Valley AstonomyClub invites all those interested inseeing planets, seasonal constella-tions and distant galaxies to jionthem for their monthly club fieldtrip to the dark sky observation site.The observation site is located 12miles north of Kernville (fairviewHeliport). Look for the orangecones marking the entrance. Callrich at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290.

KRV Historical SocietyGeneral Membership Meeting,September 27

The public is invited to hearspeaker, Dave Barr, talk about histravels around the world on hisHarley Davidson motorcycle. Therehave only been 70 people who suc-cessfully circumnavigated theworld since 1912, and Barr is one ofthem. Hear about his adventureslogging more than 80,000 miles onhis trek. The meeting will be held atthe Senior Center in Lake Isabellaand begins at 7 p.m. Free admis-sion. Questions? Call the KernValley Museum at 760-276-668. Ourhours are Thursday throughSunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

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a Way

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99

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Kern River Valley information

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

I woke up thismorning at adark 5am, pre-pared to go as ahatchery vol-unter stockingthe Upper KernRiver with 500pounds ofhomegrown tro-phy trout.Funny how sun-light can changethe way we see things.

Upon myarrival at theholdingponds, Iknew rightaway stock-ing todaywas going to be a no-go. This isdue to the monsoonal rainstormsup in the higher elevations, thuscausing the Upper Kern River tohave the consistency and color ofa chocolate - malt.Unfortunately water quality andconditions sometimes dictate achange in scheduling.

Needless to say, but I'll say itmany way, the planting of theupper river will happen later inthe week and possibly not untilMonday of next week.

According to good friend,before the rains came the Salmonin the lake were making a run upstream with severalcaught and released.

Obviously the upper river andthe lake will suffer for a minutewhile absorbing this muddywater. The river should be clearedup by Sunday the 18th while thelake may take a day or so longer.

I was fortunate to have beenrequested to pen a magazine arti-cle about Lake Isabella. The articlewas accepted and is in theSeptember issue of The CaliforniaSportsman Magazine. Should

anyone wantto obtain acopy, it's avail-able at JamesStore inKernville.

Now thatthe annual hunting seasons areupon us, I am going to split myweekly column between antler, finand feather coverage. I will give itmy best shot and see how it turnsout.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteerat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.For questions or comments youcan reach him through the KernRiver Courier, [email protected].

Mencarini

Thunderstorms muddy the watersCourier Fishing Report

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Emergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation4500 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 727050 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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“I knew right away stocking todaywas going to be a no-go. ”

-- Mike Mencarini

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Next to Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm

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On the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd& Erskine Creek Road

Here's a photo ofwhat they're catch-ing betweenJohnsondale Bridgeand Kernville.

If you want toknow more, stop inat Primo's Deli andtalk with Duane. Hesnapped this photoof his daughter,Kirstin Holland andFrank Rodriguez,both from Kernville.They caught thesebeauties at one oftheir favorite spotson the upper Kern!5 lbs.

Duane HollandSpecial to the Courier

Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

"Blow thetrumpet in Zion,sanctify a fast,call a solemnassembly; gatherthe people . . . "

- Joel 2:15-16a

The corridorsthat linked theairport ticketcounters with thedeparture gatesseemed to be a mile long - to thefive-year old version of me any-way.

In those days, my dad traveleda bit for his company, and trips tothe airport to send off and wel-come home were not unusual.The hunt for a parking space,trek-ing across taxi-filled lanes oftraffic, up the escalator in the ter-minal, and down the forever cor-ridor that finally led to the waitingaircraft were part of the airportmystique.

Saying good-bye meant nosespressed against the glass to catchone more fleeting glimpse of dadas he made his way to a seat, andwelcoming home meant nosespressed against the glass to catchthe first glimpse of dad as hecame home. But whoa doctor,what is wrong with this picture?

Oh that's right, the metal detec-tors are missing, as are the longsecurity lines, and the "ticketedpassengers only beyond thispoint" signs. X-ray machines,drug sniffing dogs, random patdown, and the letters TSA werenot even thought of yet. Certainly9/11/01 did not transform our cul-ture all by itself, but the ratchet-ing up of the process certainlytook a quantum leap forward atthis point in our nation's history.

While thesedescriptions are yesterday'snews, the end results of life forev-er changed (in America especial-ly) is felt on a daily basis. Whileair travel may be the lightningrod by which all other change istypified, the cultural shift thatcame about as this nationwatched iconic symbols of free-dom and security topple and burnhas been felt in countless spokenand unspoken ways.

What occurs to me on this dayof remembrance a decade later isthat we as a nation have fallenshort where our capacity to gainfrom this particular difficulty isconcerned. The heart of theFather in any human distress is tobring about redemptive promiseeven in the face of overwhelmingcircumstance, but humanresponse is always critical. Thesimple passing of time does not inand of itself bring about healing,perspective, ability to forgive, orany other important aspects ofwalking through serious difficulty.

Most of all, a ten year lookbackward points out a need forspiritual re-birth from which allwe are speaking about can flow.Without an embrace of the deepdesire of the Father to draw us toHimself through the power ofJesus' work on Calvary's cross,we will forever flounder in thesea of ineptitude in responding tolife's hurts.

Certainly 9/11/01 will foreverbe etched in indelible ways, butas life evolves as it always does,lets you and I present ourselvesand our experiences to the Fatherof love in order that His glorymight be shown through us.Rather than keeping God at armslength in our moments of reflec-tion, lets draw ever closer to Himin desire that He would be glori-fied and our hearts would betransformed by His love.

Duitsman

KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 a.m.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Service — 10:45 a.m.. (760) 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.(760) 376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United Methodist ChurchSundays 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 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 HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst 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) 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 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) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343

Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaWorship 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) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 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

Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.(760) 379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360

SouthlakeWeldon

Kern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(760) 378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 378-4964

Church listings are free. Please contact theCourier office.

Valley places of worship

Ten years is a short timeClarence Semonious, PastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

My first college experience wasat California Western University,at Point Loma in San Diego, CA.The view was of a spectacularcombination of ocean beaches, theentrance to San Diego Harbor andthe historic lighthouse itself. It didnot take a collage course to under-stand the reason why the light-house was placed exactly where itstood.

Beauty did not tell men, "Alighthouse belongs here!" Therewere dangers in the formation ofthe coastline, hazardous underwa-ter threats, and a safe entry to theharbor to mark as an assist tonavigation. The four gospels, his-tory, letters and prophecy promptme to compare my youthful, sim-plistic visions with the efforts ofthose who began their walk afterJesus' ascension. History hasrecorded successes and misguidedefforts along the way. Jesus'words in a sermon, Matthew 5, 6and 7, contain an extensive list ofthings to be believed and things tobe done.

When I began life in the KernRiver Valley, there were questionsabout what I believed and state-ments about what I would do. Theconcerns included that I "be readyin season and out of season," and

that I be visibleto the wholecommunity.These were rea-sonable expecta-tions from 2Timothy 2:4 andMatthew 5:14,"You are thelight of theworld. A city seton a hill cannotbe hidden,"

During the past 14 and one halfyears, some people have agreedwith me - some have disagreedwith me. Every person living hereor passing through have evokedfavorable and unfavorable reac-tions. My efforts and prayers arethat there are people who havedone things and or believed thingsat least in part because I wasplanted exactly where I stand.

Now is an opportunity for youto say, not what is right or wrong,not who is a hero or a goat, but toreport, as a traveler noticing alighthouse. Please, community, tellthe editors to turn off the light-house, change the light source orthat you have changed coursebecause of the lighthouse. Letters,phone calls or e-mails all work,but, "let your light shine beforeothers, so that they may see yourgood works and give glory to yourFather who is in heaven." Matthew5:16.

Semonious

The lighthouse

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Concert in the ParkFree!Riverside Park Kernville, Saturday September 24, 12 to 3pm

“Dennis Agajanian”Seven-time Inspirational Country Music Musician of the Year

Calvary Chapel Westbrook“The Porch” &“Lynn Trimble” local comedy ventriloquistBring a picnic and join us for Christian entertainment, praise and fellowship

Sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Kern River Valley

Featuring:

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Kern River Motors in Lake Isabella hosted a Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce mixer Monday evening.

until 4 p.m. Tram service fromthe parking lot to the fairentrance will be available at theparking lot on south P Street. Anadded bonus for seniors, bloodpressure and other health checkswill be provided at no charge atthe GEMCare booth in the MainPlaza.

There will also be information-al tables during the morning pro-gram on free services availablefor seniors in Kern County.

Monday, Sept. 26 is 'MondayMadness' $3. admission for allvisitors 6 years of age or olderentering the fair before 9 p.m.(Children ages 5 and under areadmitted free throughout the 12-day run of the fair.) Specialevents that day will include a freeconcert with Grammy-awardwinners Salt-N-Pepa on theBudweiser Pavilion stage.Another highlight is the free fifthannual "Road to the Fair"Karaoke Contest, with KernCounty's finest performing onthe Frontier Stage.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 is 2-for-1Wednesday. Come with a friendon Wednesday, Sept. 28, and gettwo adult admissions for theprice of one. Two-for-one admis-sion (two admissions for $8) willbe offered until 9 p.m. thatevening. Bring a friend to thefree concert at the BudweiserPavilion featuring Gloriana, whowas named Top New VocalGroup by the Academy ofCountry Music last year. Theband takes the stage at 8 p.m.,but come early to get a goodseat.

Included free with this year'sKern County Fair admission aretwelve nights of free concerts,six stages featuring communityentertainment, Kids CalicoCorner, petting zoo, Gypsy TimeTravelers, blacksmith show, KC'sFarm, BMX pro trick team, pigraces, Russell Brothers Circusand Turkey Stampede.

Community Exhibits, ExhibitBuildings, hobby pavilion, 4-H,FHA, FFA livestock barns andpavilions, photography and finearts exhibits are also on display.

The fair is offering everydaydiscounts and specials this yearwith free admission for activemilitary visitors with active mili-tary IDs will receive free admit-tance to the Fair throughout the12-day run.

Free admission for youngreaders, school children fromthroughout Kern County canparticipate in a special readingprogram to earn free tickets tothe fair through KC's ReadingRound-Up, sponsored by HealthNet, students will receive a freeticket to the Kern County Fairupon completion of 300 minutesof reading for pleasure. To quali-fy, students must participatethrough their classrooms.

Save by purchasing tickets inadvance. Tickets purchased inadvance of the Fair are offered ata great discount: Only $6 foradults and $3 for children 6-12.Ride wristbands let fairgoersride all day. Regularly priced at$30, the discount wristbandsoffer a big savings at $25. Thebest value in town even with afull price of admission, plus fair-goers are still getting the bestentertainment value in town.Regular admission is $8 foradults and $4 for kids 6-12 years

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of age. Children 5 and under getin free. Seniors 62-plus receive$1. off the regular-price admis-sion throughout the 12-day fairrun. With the senior discount,admission is $7. Parking is $5. Alladvance discount tickets and car-nival wristbands are offeredonline at kerncountyfair.com orat Albertson's stores..

FairConcertline upWednesdaySeptember 2WAR

ThursdaySeptember 22Turtles featuringFlo and Eddie

FridaySeptember 23The Doobie Brothers

SaturdaySeptember 24EvolutionTribute to Journey

SundaySeptember 25Restless Heart

MondaySeptember 26Salt-N-Pepa

TuesdaySeptember 27Uncle Kracker

WednesdaySeptember 28Gloriana

ThursdaySeptember 29Matthew West

FridaySeptember 30Leon Russell

SaturdayOctober 1Kellie Pickler

SundayOctober 2Mariachi Los Camperosde Nati Ca

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Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council Receives Significant Contributionfrom SCE for education and community Service.

The Kern County FireDepartment estimated that hun-dreds of homes in these areas wereat risk and administered theprocess to request assistanceunder a Fire ManagementAssistance Grant.

Two CAL Fire Type 1 IncidentManagement Teams are assistinglocal efforts to fight these fires.The number and distribution offire activity has created an enor-mous resource challenge.Additional firefighting resourcesthroughout California have beenrequested and are en-route fordeployment within Kern County.

The Kern EOC is currently acti-vated at level 1 status. The poten-tial for additional dry lightningstrikes through the weekendcaused additional fire activity. Formany of these fires, steep terrain,heavy brush, large amounts of fuel,low humidity and erratic windconditions pose extremely difficultchallenges for firefighters.Firefighters will continue to bediligent in fighting these fires.

A fire is considered containedwhen a full line is tied in all aroundthe fire to prevent spread and con-sidered controlled when no hotspots, i.e. logs, stumps, etc; haveany heat within them- a complete-ly cold interior.Summary of the fires

Comanche Fire: This fire islocated in the lower Tejon Canyon.This fire has consumed approxi-mately 25,945 acres, and fire fight-ers had to contend with 40 mphwinds in the area.

Knob Fire: This fire is locatedsouth of Highway 166 betweenInterstate 5 and Maricopa. It hasconsumed approximately 2,710acres.

Wolf Fire: The fire is locatednear Highway 166 and Old RiverRoad and has consumed approxi-mately 633 acres.

Comanche Complex Fire: This complex is made up of fourfires: the Comanche Fire, the KnobFire, the Wolf Fire, and the HarrisFire which consumed 50 acresprior to being included in theComplex. Total Personnel:1,439.

Reed Fire: This fire is locatedon Highway 155 and Granite Rd.and has consumed approximately2,000 acres.

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North Fire: This fire is locatedon Round Mountain Road at Gate A.It has consumed approximately1,500 acres.

Blue Fire: Located north ofHighway 155 between Blue Mt. Rd.and White River Blvd., this fire hasconsumed approximately 1,200acres. No structures were threat-ened

Willows Fire: (18 miles north ofKernville) was contained last Fridaynight at 5:00 p.m. @ 310 acres.Helicopters continued to shuttlecrews over the Kern River to theincident Saturday for mop-up. Hotspots within the interior of the fireline may show up over the next sev-eral days and will be suppressed -when that is complete, it will becalled controlled. 140 people remainon the fire. We thank these men andwomen for suppressing the fire inthis heat and steep, nearly inaccessi-ble terrain. 3 moderate injurieswere reported and the firefightersare receiving care.

Milano Fire: This fire is locatedon Breckenridge Road, 12 miles eastof Comanche Drive and in theWalker Basin and burned northtoward Highway 178 and has con-sumed approximately 10,000 acres.It caused fire fighters to contendwith 60 mph winds in the area. AFederal Type 2 team was assigned tomanage this fire, which burned ontothe forest. On September 12, 13, and14, 2011 Caliente Union SchoolDistrict was closed due to the fires.

Breckenridge Complex Fire:Starting September 10, 2011 in theearly morning hours from a drylightning storm. The BreckenridgeComplex Fire started as three sepa-rate fires; the Spring Fire, theCottonwood Fire, and the MilanoFire. The three fires have nowburned together, burning more than27,400 acres. 926 total personnelwere assigned to the Fire.

The Cooperating Agenciesinclude CAL FIRE, Kern County FireDepartment, Stallion Springs PoliceDepartment, Bear Valley PoliceDepartment, California HighwayPatrol, American Red Cross,CalEMA, So Cal Edison, TejonRanch, Department of WaterResources, Kern County Sheriff'sDepartment.

For further information pleasecontact 211 or log into our websiteat www.kerncountyfire.org

Thomas Larsen, who told him ofthe filing.

Rowe said, "This is a major stepin a long-awaited project that hasbeen promised for years." Roweadded that CalTrans wants to putthe fiber optic line at the edge of the200-foot right-of-way instead ofcloser to the highway, citing safetyof the road crews, rather than closerto the roadway. Rowe said, "Wehope to have results from BLM in aslittle at 60 days. If the trenchingalong the roadway is approved, it

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Fire Safe CouncilSpecial to the Courier

Southern California Edisonprovided the Kern River ValleyFire Safe Council with a donationto support their community serv-ice and educational efforts to helpvalley residents understand howto create defensible space andprotect their homes.Homeowners are required to cre-ate defensible space and address-ing the home ignition zone. TheFire Safe Council assists by pro-viding information on how to cre-ate defensible space and what tolook for in the home ignitionzone. The Council can alsoarrange a community chipper day

to dispose of the brush andlimbs.

An additional grant from SCEwill allow the Council to expandtheir educational program. Thesefunds will help publish LivingWith Fire before next year'sWildfire Awareness Week (May),and provide a great boost to abroader program in the localschools to increase awarenessamong our younger residents.

Fire Safe Council President,Lloyd Smith, is excited about theopportunities for expanding oureducational program with theSCE contribution, and making asignificant gain on the Council'sgoal in making the Kern RiverValley a fire safe community.

Fire Safe Councilreceives contribution

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People on Medicare maybe receiving lots of stuff intheir mailboxes beginningthis month. Some of it willbe the usual sales stuff,while other mailings will bevery important. ByFederal Law, all the insur-ance plans involved in theMedicare Advantage pro-gram must send annuallyto plan participants a docu-ment called an "Annual Notice ofChange" or known in the industryas ANOC.

ANOC is a document that tellsyou about all the changes in eitheryour Medicare HMO or yourMedicare PPO.

There are several MedicareAdvantage HMO plans available inKern County, and most are avail-able here in the Valley. There is onlyone PPO plan, called Freedom Bluefrom Anthem Blue Cross. Theseplans don't announce their benefitsto the general public until Oct. 1,and accept applications Oct. 15.through Dec. 7.

At that time, you are "locked-In"for the coming year. (There are afew exceptions to lock-in). Withinthe ANOC will be a listing of thecosts for the various services yourplan and any limitations. These willbe different than what you haveexperienced in the past year. Thefederal government has cut whatthey pay the insurance companiesto assume the risk of your health-care, and therefore, benefits arebeing adjusted.

As most plans are continuing in2012 to remain with no monthlypremium, you will see an increasein co-pays and possibly deductibles.Another area to look closely at isyour current list of medications.

Just because your drug was cov-ered by your plan in 2011 doesn't

mean it will be covered in2012. Furthermore, themedication may have beenmoved to a higher tier, andthe cost for the tiers mayhave been changed.

The same issue will pre-vail for those people onMedicare who have a standalone prescription drugplan. The monthly premi-ums will be changing,

though only slightly on anational average level. But thedrugs covered will differ, and theco-pays for brand name drugs maybe going up on some plans.

As you can imagine, reviewingthe thick ANOC is important. Thesize of the publication may scarepeople off. Those who are not pru-dent may be locked into the planfor the next year. There is nochanging plans after Dec. 7.Beginning Jan. 1 through Feb. 15there is the annual disenrollmentperiod where you can drop off theMedicare HMO or Medicare PPOand go back onto OriginalMedicare. You must medicallyqualify to purchase a Medicare sup-plement; so many people may endup with larger than expected costsif they don't follow the correct pro-cedures.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker in California(0621106) and other states. He is amember of the Society of CertifiedSenior Advisors and ImmediatePast-President of the KernAssociation of Health Underwriters.Harry is on the National Assoc. ofHealth Underwriters MedicareAdvisory Board. He may be reachedat 760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Forthe past five years I haveknown that I have aorticstenosis. I have no symptomsand no restrictions on what Ido. My doctor says I need notreatment. I'm happy aboutthat. Will I have a shortenedlife? I'm 55. --- S.B.

ANSWER: "Stenosis" indi-cates narrowing. The aorticvalve closes when the heartpumps blood out and into theaorta and the entire body.Closure of the valve stops bloodfrom leaking back into the heart.Because the valve and its open-ing have constricted, the hearthas to pump harder to emptyitself. That strains the heart, and,in time, leads to heart failure.

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The booklet on heart-valvedisorders gives a comprehensiveview on these valves and theirtreatment. Readers can obtain acopy by writing: Dr. Donohue,No. 105W, Box 536475, Orlando,FL 32853-6475. Enclose a checkor money order (no cash) for$4.75 with the recipient's printedname and address. Please allowfour weeks for delivery.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Classical Conversations of Bakersfield(2011 - B4780) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 618 JamaicaWay, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 618 Jamaica Way,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANTS: Robert Smith, 618 JamaicaWay, Bakersfield, CA 93309 andAlison Smith, 618 Jamaica Way,Bakersfield, CA 93309. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 08/09/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: RobertSmith. This statement filed on08/09/2011. Expires 08/09/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 26, September 2,9 and 16, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Art & Wine Gallery Cafe (2011 -B4928) Street address of principalplace of business: 16241 Askin Drive,Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222.Mailing address of business: 1128 HutCourt, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REG-

ISTRANT: Wyatt Underwood, 1128Hut Court, Frazier Park, CA 93225. A- Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: WyattUnderwood. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 26, September 2,9 and 16, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Let's Play Rec (2011 - B4929) Streetaddress of principal place of business:19360 Rinaldi Street, Suite 150,Northridge, CA 91326. Mailingaddress of business: 19360 RinaldiStreet, Suite 150, Northridge, CA91326. REGISTRANT: WyattUnderwood, 19360 Rinaldi Street,Suite 150, Northridge, CA 91326. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of

Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Wyatt Underwood. This state-ment filed on 08/17/2011. Expires08/17/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 26, September 2,9 and 16, 201

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

JOHN ALLEN KIRBY aka JOHNA. KIRBY aka JOHN KIRBY

S-1501-PB-61152To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

contingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in the willor estate, or both, of JOHN ALLENKIRBY aka JOHN A. KIRBY akaJOHN KIRBY.

A PETITION for Probate has beenfiled by: ELLEN GAIL CHANDLERin the Superior Court of California,County of KERN.

THE PETITION for Probate requeststhat ELLEN GAIL CHANDLER beappointed as personal representative toadminister the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the dece-dent’s WILL and codicils, if any, beadmitted to probate. The will and anycodicils are available for examinationin the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authorityto administer the estate under theIndependent Administration of EstatesAct. (This authority will allow thepersonal representative to take manyactions without obtaining court

approval. Before taking certain veryimportant actions, however, the per-sonal representative will be required togive notice to interested persons unlessthey have waived notice or consentedto the proposed action.) The independ-ent administration authority will begranted unless an interested personfiles an objection to the petition andshows good cause why the courtshould not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: September 29, 2011 at 9:00A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting ofthe petition, you should appear at thehearing and state your objections orfile written objections with the courtbefore the hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or acontingent creditor of the deceased,you must file your claim with the courtand mail a copy to the personal repre-sentative appointed by the court withinfour months from the date of firstissuance of letters as provided in sec-tion 9100 of the California ProbateCode. The time for filing claims willnot expire before four months from thehearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file keptby the court. If you are a person inter-ested in the estate, you may file withthe court a formal Request for SpecialNotice (form DE-154) of the filing ofan inventory and appraisal of estateassets or of any petition or account asprovided in section 1250 of theCalifornia Probate Code. A Requestfor Special Notice form is availablefrom the court clerk.Attorney for Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty.5104 C Lake Isabella Boulevard P.O. Box 2810Lake Isabella, CA 93240(760) 379-2604

(Published: Kern River Courier:September 2, 9 and 16, 2011)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Desert Rose Estates (2011 – B4920)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1585 20th Street West,Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1337,Moorpark, CA 93030-1337. REGIS-TRANT: KLMN Properties #1, LLC,13297 Red Bird Court, Moorpark, CA93021. D – Limited LiabilityCompany. Date the business com-menced: 12/01/2006. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: KevinJenkins, President. This statement filedon 08/16/2011. Expires 08/16/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 2, 9, 16 and 23,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Stepping Stone (2011 – B4711)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 11307 Mezzadro Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 11307 MezzadroAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Kelly Guenther,11307 Mezzadro Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93312. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: KellyGuenther. This statement filed on08/05/2011. Expires 08/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 2, 9, 16 and 23,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Yard Tek (2011 – B5087) Streetaddress of principal place of business:2101 ½ Watson Street, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:2101 ½ Watson Street, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: Billy Spier,Jr., 2101 ½ Watson Street, Bakersfield,CA 93308. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the County

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months now, we have incurred rising food and fuel prices and opera-tional costs in the face of declining sales. Nevertheless, we continuedto offer food at prices far below the biggest retailers in America andwe continued to serve the needy who live in areas that compromisedour ability to operate profitably. We have not relied on donations -less than 1 percent of our revenue comes from donations and approx-imately 92 percent of our revenues go directly to our food programs.Over the past several months we have cut overhead to the bone,reduced staff, streamlined operations and slashed management com-pensation. Our food vendors and trucking contractors have stood byus throughout these trying times and we have sought counsel on howwe will move forward. We thank them for their commitment to help-ing us help those in need. Since 1994 we have helped millions savehundreds of millions in food costs. We are in the process of re-exam-ining our business, of restructuring our operations to focus on ways inwhich we can continue to help our customers and church partners.

United Methodist’s resume after-school"Sing Out" music program

The Kernville United Methodist Church, at the corner of Big BlueRd. and Sirretta St., will resume their free after-school "Sing Out"music program on Tuesdays, beginning September 20th, from 4 - 5pm. This program is offered to any children between the ages of 5 and11 who would like to have fun learning songs, playing simple instru-ments, doing easy choreography and bringing enjoyment to others.The program offers our children a free opportunity to develop a lovefor music and skills in rhythm, singing and movement. We encouragekids of all abilities, with a mix of unison and solo performance.Performances are scheduled approximately every month at variouscommunity events.

Children enrolled in the Hope after-school program may bereleased to ate early to participate in "Sing Out" without any impact onminimum required hours. Parent assistance is welcome. For moreinformation, please contact Lauren Chaffee at 760.376.2751.

Salvation Army distributes Edison fundsThe Salvation Army Lake Isabella Service Unit now has Southern

California Edison Funds available. The annual SCE, EAF (EnergyAssistance Funds) funds have arrived.

These funds are available to lower income residents of our commu-nity. The qualifying income is 2 times the poverty level. This will allowmany residents of our community to receive assistance, Residentsneeding SCE billing payment assistance are encouraged to go to theSalvation Army office to see if they qualify. You may receive up to$100.00 toward and standard SCE bill and if you are listed with SCE asall electric up to $200.00.

Interested residents may bring a complete unpaid bill and proof ofhousehold income to The Salvation Army, any Monday or Wednesdaybetween 9 am to 12 noon at The Community Christian Service Center,6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. First come, first served. Thereare limited funds available. You may call 760-379-4600 to check onavailability of funds. The program is open until all funds are expended.

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Kern River Valley Branch Library7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella, CA 93240

Kern River Ranger District4875 Ponderosa DriveLake Isabella, CA 93240

Beale Public Library701 Truxton AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301

Kern River Ranger District105 Whitney RoadKernville, CA 93238

Hatchery MuseumP.O. Box 1908Kernville, CA 93238

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Public Meeting AnnouncementThe Southern California Edison Company announcesa public information meeting to be held for the Upper KernBasin Fishery Resource Enhancement (Trust Fund).

Date: October 17, 2011Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pmLocation: 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 2012 public meeting dateProposals and other materials are on file at these public access loctions for public review:

PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO DISCUSSSHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011A workshop, conducted by an outside mediator, will be held to discuss short-termvacation rental regulations in the R-1 (Low-Density Residential) and R-2 (Medium-density Residential) Districts. The public workshop will be held on Saturday,September 24, 2011 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Greenhorn Grill, located at 10720Pine Drive in Wofford Heights.

The workshop will be conducted by Jack Hardisty, a mediator associated with theBetter Business Bureau and a member of the Kern County Bar Association'sAlternative Dispute Resolution Committee. The meeting is intended to explore andguide everyone thorough the identification of issues, work on possible options andthen try to reach a consensus; specifically, for the R-1 and R-2 zoned Alta Sierraarea and other areas of the County zoned R-1 and R-2 where short-term vacationrentals occur.

Persons who own or manage a vacation rental, as well as residents who live neara vacation rental are encouraged to attend the workshop and offer their input toassist the Kern County Planning and Community Development Department in for-mulating options and alternatives for the Board of Supervisors consideration. If youare unable to attend the workshop, but wish to voice your comments, please sendwritten comments to: Scott F. Denney, AICP, Operations Division Chief, KernCounty Planning and Community Development Department, 2700 "M" Street, Suite100, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email at: [email protected].

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Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Billy Spier, Jr. This statementfiled on 08/24/2011. Expires08/24/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 2, 9, 16 and 23,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Compassion Keepers (2011 - B4932)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6101 Herb Way, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address of busi-ness: 6101 Herb Way, Bakersfield, CA93309. REGISTRANT: ReginaBradley, 6101 Herb Way, Bakersfield,CA 93309. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Regina Bradley. This state-ment filed on 08/17/2011. Expires08/17/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 9, 16, 23 and30, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Connie's Cuddlies (2011 - B4949)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 12204 Marigold Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 12204 MarigoldDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REG-ISTRANTS: Matthew McCoy, 12204Marigold Drive, Bakersfield, CA

93311 and Connie McCoy, 12204Marigold Drive, Bakersfield, CA93311. I - Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ConnieMcCoy. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina.Published by the Kern River CourierSeptember 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: CORNERSTONE RECOV-ERY, (2008-B3661). Street address ofbusiness: 2550 East Belle Terrace,#300, Bakersfield, CA 93307; Mailingaddress of Business; 13061 RosedaleHighway, G PMB 180, Bakersfield, CA93314; REGISTRANTS WHO WISHTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: James Wray, 4620 CannonStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93314 andMaria Wray, 4620 Cannon Street,Bakersfield, CA 93314; Original FBNStatement Filed on: 05/20/2008. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:09/02/2011. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierSeptember 16, 23, 30 and October 7,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Rainman's Racers Haven Hobbies andRaceway (2011 - B5225). Streetaddress of principal place of business:7401 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA93309. Mailing address of business:8305 Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA93311. REGISTRANT: Randy Rains,8305 Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA93311nes, . A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change in

the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Randy Raines. This statementfiled on 09/01/2011. Expires09/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sky Manufacturing (2011 - B5023)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 29850 Greenhorn Court,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing addressof business: 29850 Greenhorn Court,Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANTS: Fred Wheeler, 29850Greenhorn Court, Tehachapi, CA93561 and Bobbi Wheeler, 29850Greenhorn Court, Tehachapi, CA93561. I - Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced: 06/01/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Fred Wheeler. This statementfiled on 08/22/2011. Expires08/22/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Cornerstone Recovery (2011 - B5255)DBA#2: Cornerstone Recovery andInvestigative Services, Inc. (2011 -B5256). Street address of principalplace of business: 1401 WashingtonStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305.Mailing address of business: 13061Rosedale Highway, G-180,Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGIS-TRANT: Cornerstone Recovery andInvestigative Services, 1401Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. F - Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 06/10/2008. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) of

Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: James W. Wray, III, CEO. Thisstatement filed on 09/02/2011. Expires09/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sin City Bail Bonds (2011 - B5148)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1807 Doubleday Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 1807 DoubledayLane, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Keith Powell, 1807Doubleday Lane, Bakersfield, CA93311 . A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Keith F. Powell. This state-ment filed on 08/29/2011. Expires08/29/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:South Valley General Contractors(2011 - B5262). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 7520 SuttersMill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313.Mailing address of business: 7520Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA93313. REGISTRANT: South ValleyWater Trucks, Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill

Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313, . F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 06/15/2006. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Laura S. Bettis, Secretary.This statement filed on 09/05/2011.Expires 09/05/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier September 16,23, 30 and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sphere Audio Systems (2011 - B5168)DBA#2: Jae Barnum Consulting (2011- B5169). Street address of principalplace of business: 6778 CypressAvenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box653, Edwards, CA 93523. REGIS-TRANTS: Daniel Barnum, 6778Cypress Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560and Jae Barnum, 6778 Cypress Avenue,Rosamond, CA 93560. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Daniel Barnum. This statementfiled on 08/29/2011. Expires08/29/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30 andOctober 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Grand Island Dental (2011 - B5386)DBA#2: Grand Island Dentistry (2011- B5387). Street address of principal

place of business: 11330 Ming Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 2302 ColumbusStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REG-ISTRANT: Pham & Mehdipour, Inc.,2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Nguyen Pham, CEO. Thisstatement filed on 09/09/2011. Expires09/09/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by theKern River Courier September 16, 23,30 and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Service First Pool Care (2011 -B5245). Street address of principalplace of business: 1008 Butterfly Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailingaddress of business: 1008 ButterflyLane, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REG-ISTRANTS: Dennis Allen, 1008Butterfly Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93314and Barbara Allen, 1008 ButterflyLane, Bakersfield, CA 93314. I -Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: DennisAllen. This statement filed on09/02/2011. Expires 09/02/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.

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The public is invited to a Topsweight loss group open houseSept. 28. The meeting will be heldat the Senior Center in LakeIsabella and begins at 10 a.m. Call760-661-2579.

Kern River Rock'n'Blues Fest,September 30 - October 1

Blonde Faith, Cold Shot, LeftCoast Groovies, Deedra Patrickand the Swamp Katz, Reign,Stronghold, L'il Mike and the BluesHammers, Joe Walla Band andBunky Spurling Band are on tap toentertain at this first annual week-end event. The event headquarterswill be at Frandy Park, and venuesinclude Kern River Brewing,Sportsman, Ewing's and KernRiver Saloon. Registration includestwo nights' camping, four wrist-band events and two vehicle pass-es for Frandy Park. Contact KernRiver Rock'n' Blues, 785 TuckerRd., Suite G, P.M. Box 327,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Brought toyou by Funds For Freedom Inc.,www.fundsforfreedominc.com orpick up a complete program at theKernville Chamber office.

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Giant Community Yard Sale,October 1

The Havilah Centennial Group isplanning a community yard sale tobe held at the Havilah Courthouse inHavilah on Saturday, Oct.1 from 7a.m. until noon. Interested peoplewho would like to participate maycall Janet at 760-379-2636 to reservea space. There is no charge to par-ticipate.

Peddler's Faire, October 1 - 2The Kern Valley Hospital Found-

ation will once again partner withthe Foursquare Church Family LifeCenter for the Peddler's Faire onFriday Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to2:30 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 2,from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with break-fast from 8 to 10 a.m. and lunch fromnoon to 2:30 p.m. On Saturday, TheWhitman dance team will be show-cased at 11:30 a.m. and there will bea fashion show at noon. The Fairewill present health services, food,crafts, antiques, hobbies, holidaygifts, children's activities, and draw-ings/door prizes at the Family LifeCenter Gymnasium, 20 WestPanorama Dr., Wofford Heights. ForFaire and booth registration infor-mation, call Jeanette Rogers-Erickson at 760-376-4419 or email

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