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Friday, September 30, 2011 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 8 No. 35

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Bobfish Bobsays: Have yourcake andzucchini toorecipes.

Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir230,821 Acre-feetReservor peak361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit360,000 ac.-ft.

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville540 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 1,792 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 562 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.

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Friday low 61°Clear

Saturday high 88°Sunny

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Richard RoweSpecial to the Courier

On Thursday, Sept. 22, Kern County’sPlanning Commission considered the 140-page Revised 2011 Kern County ZoningOrdinance Amendments (seehttp://goo.gl/1BjOq), most of which wereapproved and will be considered by theBoard of Supervisors sometime inNovember. No changes in zoning districtclassification (like A, M or R) affecting publicor private property were proposed.

Every year or two, Planning Departmentstaff brings recommended changes to thePlanning Commission and then on to theBoard of Supervisors to keep zoning regula-tions contemporary as well as to smooth outkinks and streamline the process.

In 2006, at the urging of Kern Valley resi-dents, the Board of Supervisors asked staffto prepare a draft “Dark Skies” chapter to theZoning Ordinance that would, over time,reduce unnecessary night lighting and mini-mize lighting impacts on surrounding prop-erties. It was included in the approved zon-ing changes to be sent to the Board ofSupervisors for consideration.

Over the last two years, several Publicworkshops have been held in Bakersfield,Ridgecrest, Mojave, Taft, Frazier Park andLake Isabella to review the recommendedchanges and, where appropriate, the recom-

Planning Commission OK’s‘Dark Sky’ ordinance

Salvation Army, Lake IsabellaSpecial to the Courier

All the disasters happeningaround the nation, earthquakes,floods, hurricanes and the like,should be a reminder that it isnever too late here in the KernRiver Valley to be prepared for adisaster. Locally we are subject toforest fires, earthquakes, flashflooding, lightning strikes, and thepossibility of a dam rupture or cat-astrophic break. In addition weare in a rural environment.

Outside assistance from close bysources like Bakersfield orRidgecrest may not be available ifgreater Kern County were involvedin such a disaster. These commu-nities would be assisting their ownneeds. We would need to takecare of our own needs. How canwe do this and what is availablelocally?

Be Prepared. First, there severalagencies already prepared to assistin case of a local disaster, we havelocal Law Enforcement, Fireresponders, CARE Ambulance, ourhospital and clinics. Additionallyyou will have local assistance agen-

It’s never to lateto be Prepared

Kern County FairSpecial to the Courier

The Kern County Fair ends its 12 dayrun this weekend on Sunday, Oct. 2.

The shows and entertainment closingout the fair this year include rising coun-try star Kellie Pickler who will perform inconcert on Saturday, Oct. 1. Since burst-ing onto the country scene with the 5thseason of American Idol in 2005, shereleased her first album in 2006 and itwas certified “Gold” in just threemonths, yielding three top-15 singles onthe country charts. She continues toshine in the country music field.

Grammy-award winner Mariachi LosCamperos de Nati Cano will take thestage on the final day of the Kern CountyFair on Sunday, Oct. 2. The nine-mem-ber group has been dubbed the world’spremier mariachi band and is led byUSA Rockefeller fellow, Natividad Cano.Special guest Hector Dominquez will bejoining them for this memorable event.

Also Sunday is the annual FiestaRodeo. The event will begin at 6 p.m. inthe grandstand and features roping, bullriding and other events of a traditionalMexican rodeo.

See Preparedness,1

mended changes were modified as a result ofthat public input.

Changes include many things: • provisions allowing Community

Gardens; • new water-efficient landscaping

requirements for multi-family residential,commercial and industrial uses;

• eliminating the acreage limitation forsolar energy electrical generators whenaccessory to a permitted use and where thepower generated does not exceed the totalon-site demand in the A (ExclusiveAgriculture), M-2 (Medium Industrial), M-3(Heavy Industrial), and NR (NaturalResource) Districts. This would let a cottongin or factory have more than one acre insolar panels to power those uses (no impactfor single family homes).

All the proposed animal-related zoningchanges were withdrawn after a number ofdog and cat owners strongly protested. Theintent was to streamline the PlanningDepartment’s regulations and make themmore in line with those of the Animal ControlDepartment. This was intended to ease theprocess to make it less of a burden on thoseseeking permits.

Watch for public notice of when the pro-posed changes will be put on the Board ofSupervisor's agenda sometime in November.Or check the Board of Supervisors agendasat www.co.kern.ca.us/bos.

Included free with this year’s KernCounty Fair admission are free concerts,six stages featuring community enter-tainment, Kids Calico Corner, pettingzoo, Gypsy Time Travelers, blacksmithshow, KC’s Farm, BMX pro trick team,pig races, Russell Brothers Circus andTurkey Stampede.

Regular admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children 6-12 years of age.

LeRoy Rushing/Special to the Courier

Brandi Rushing, Rushing River Ranch, Piute 4H Walker Basin, Grand Champion Heifer.

Kern CountyFair closesSunday

Children 5 and under get in free. s rideall day, a big savings at $30. Seniors 62-plus receive $1 off the regular-priceadmission throughout the rest of thefairs 12-day run. With the senior dis-count, admission is $7. Parking is $5.

Admission is free for active military visitors with active military I.D.'s.

More information is available atkerncountyfair.com.

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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 12

The Courier CalendarKern River Rock‘n‘Blues Fest,September 30-October 1Blonde Faith, Cold Shot, Left CoastGroovies, Deedra Patrick and theSwamp Katz, Reign, Stronghold, LilMike and the Blues Hammers, Joe WallaBand, and Bunky Spurling Band are ontap to entertain at this first annual week-end event. The event headquarters willbe at Frandy Park, and venues includeKern River Brewing, Sportsman,Ewing's and Kern River Saloon.Registration includes two nights camp-ing, four wristband events and two vehi-cle passes for Frandy Park. Contact KernRiver Rock’n’Blues, 785 Tucker Rd. SuiteG, P.M. Box 327, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Brought to you by Funds For Freedom

Inc. www.fundsforfreedominc.com orpick up a complete program at theKernville Chamber office.

Giant Community Yard Sale,October 1The Havilah Centennial Group is plan-ning a community yard sale to be held atthe Havilah Courthouse in Havilah onSaturday, Oct.1 from 7 am to noon.People who would like to participatemay call Janet at 760-379-2636. There isno charge.

Peddler's Faire, October 1 & 2The Kern Valley Hospital Foundationwill once again partner with theFoursquare Church Family Life Center

for the Peddler's Faire on Friday, Oct. 1from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with lunchfrom 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinnerfrom 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and onSaturday Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,with breakfast from 8 - 10 a.m. and lunchfrom noon to 2:30 p.m. Also Saturday,the Whitman dance team will entertainand there will be a fashion show at noon.The Faire will present health services,food, crafts, antiques, hobbies, holidaygifts, children's activities, and draw-ings/door prizes. At the Family LifeCenter Gymnasium, 20 West PanoramaDrive, Wofford Heights. For Faire andbooth registration information, callJeanette Rogers-Erickson at 760-376-4419 or email [email protected].

Kick'n Back in Kernville Rod Run & Car Show, October 6, 7, 8, & 9The 34th annual rod run and car showwill feature up to 500 cars, vendorbooths, lake cruise, giant raffle, 50's and60's music and Friday hot dog feed.Entrants receive awards, dash plaques,and participant wall plaques. For moreinformation and to pre-register callRoadshow at 909-754-5270

Property Owner's AssociationRummage & Bake Sale,October 7 & 8:The Lake Isabella-Bodfish PropertyOwner's Association’s annualRummage Sale and a Bake Sale by MaryEllen’s Place will be held on Friday, Oct.7 and Saturday, Oct. 8. at 130 Columbus,Bodfish from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceedsfrom the Rummage Sale help fund themany projects undertaken by theAssociation. Proceeds from the BakeSale will be used to provide homes forwomen military veterans. A Garage Saleon the corner of Columbus and Salainewill take place at the same time to raisefunds for the Association’s needy familyChristmas project.

Sequoia Amateur Radio Grouphosts Miles Muzio, October 8The Sequoia Amateur Radio Group ishaving a very special meeting onSaturday, Oct. 8, sponsoring SkywarnStorm Spotter training. The public isinvited and admission is free and the ses-sion starts at 9:30 a.m. They meet at thePrince of Peace Lutheran Church, 44 BigBlue Road (Alta One Center), Kernville,CA 93238. There will be a free door prizedrawing and a 50/50 raffle. Coffee anddonuts are available for a small dona-tion. Our trainer/speakers will be MilesMuzio from KBAK/KBFX in Bakersfieldand James Brotherton from the NationalWeather Service in Handord. After themeeting we will offer testing for thosewishing to obtain or upgrade a hamradio license. If you wish to take anexamination, or desire further informa-tion, please contact Mike Higgins at 378-1028.

Pet Blessing, October 8A Community Pet Blessing will takeplace on the front lawn of the KernvilleUnited Methodist Church, at the cornerof Big Blue and Sirretta, Kernville onSaturday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. This old tradi-tion was begun in recognition of St.Francis of Assisi, who loved animals andthe earth, and is held near his feast day,Oct. 4. All sorts of pets are invited, withdogs on leash and cats in carriers.

Celebrate Valley Fest, October 8This year's Valley Fest (similar toOktoberfest) will be held on Saturday,Oct. 8 at Linda Kissack Ball Field in LakeIsabella, sponsored by the Kern RiverValley Chamber of Commerce. Besidesa Beer Garden, there will be a food

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I’m living apretty full life.

I’m doingthings I want, hav-ing a few closecalls, but by andlarge having agood run knowingthere are stillsome good yearsahead.

However, thereare a few things I want to do, butcan’t. For some reason I hit a barri-er when I try to do, for me, theundoable.

For instance, I can’t whistle. Ohyes, I can get off an anemic tweetwhen I purse my lips and blow. But,to whistle like folks do at sportingevents by sticking their fingers intheir mouth and give a piercing“Twwwwwwwirp,” is beyond me.

Oh, I’ve tried. But nothingcomes out but a weak and ineffec-tive “whirp.”

As a result I never feel the thrillof sport whistling at athletic events.

I’ve also tasted defeat when fish-ing with my son-in-law, Dave. Forexample we were trolling on theDelta a while back and he was get-ting bites, and hauling in fish whileI sat there without a nibble. Wechanged places and still I caughtzip.

We compared bait, hooks,sinkers and set up and they wereidentical. Fishing from my old spot,

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Middleworth

Many can, but I can’tThings I Have Noticed...

Dave got bites and hauled fish, whileI got nada.

We traded poles and he immedi-ately caught a 5-pound striper whileI continued to wait for my first bite.It’s that way whenever I fish withhim. He catches the fish and he letsme release..

Swimming is another “can’t.” Itry to drown-proof myself by stay-ing in the shallow end of the pool.I’ve noticed that I have no naturalbuoyancy. When I enter the water Isink like a rock. Rocks don't swim,and neither do I.

Another “can’t,” occuring whenI’m hiking, is knowing which direc-tion is North. If it’s cloudy, I’m toast.I could get lost forever. I have to hikewith those who know direction,because I don’t. Using a compass isan exercise in futility. I’m usually offby several degrees.

Folks get lost if they depend onme. So they don’t because I can’t.

There are other “cant’s” like cook-ing, skiing, roller skating and bikeriding.

Yes, I still try to ride a bike, butfind it hard to swing my arthriticlegs over the cross bar and not endup on the asphalt.

But luckily, when I sit back andtake stock, I find thatmy life has a lotmore “cans”' than “cant’s” and I canlive with that!

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

Learn to

Play BridgeBeginners and Intermediates

Come and learn to Play Bridgeat the Eagles

Classes starting Monday, October 3rdat 11:00am

For more information call:760-379-4336 orCell 760-379-0366

FARMERS MARKETWofford Heights Every Saturday

9am - 1pm

Lakeshore Certified

Kern Valley Growers Association

Cello's ProduceLocally Grown

County CertifiedKV Cert Bake Sale

Dialysis analysisThe Kern River Valley is in need of a dialysis center. We have people driving to

Bakersfield three times a week to get dialysis. When the canyon is closed becauseof a rock slide, this puts people's lives in jeopardy.

What we need is some of our county, state and federal elected officials to starthelping our people in the Kern Valley. Some of us are veterans who have service-related disabilities.

If you are on dialysis or going on dialysis please call your elected officials to geta dialysis center set up in the Kern Valley.

I will be at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. every Wednesday for the dance. Pleasestop by and let me know if you are on dialysis or going on dialysis. With your helpwe will have a dialysis center in the Kern Valley.

Rod BlankenshipWeldon

The night the lights went out in BodfishRecently, thunderstorms rolled through our neighborhood and a huge oak

tree came down on some power lines, creating a power outage for a large areaaround us. We lost power for about five hours.

We were scrambling around in the darkness, looking for matches, candles,flashlights, etc. We looked outside and noticed our solar lights shining bright-ly all around our patio, stairs, and deck. They were beautiful. Pat walked out-side and brought several of the solar lights inside. We stuck the solar lightpipes into plastic drink bottles containers and they made the nicest, brightest,safest lighting you could ever imagine.

We put one in every room. There was plenty of light. There are all types ofsolar lights available. We put them all around our yard. They look nice andthey do not attract flying bugs like the outdoor lights around our doorway.

The lights we have fit into the small (20oz) water bottles and they also fit intomost of the larger liter bottles. If you need a weight in the plastic bottle to keepthem from tipping over, you can put a few of the flat marbles that they put inaquariums, and vases. (You can also use sand, aquarium gravel, etc.).

The next day, you just take your solar lights back outside and they willinstantly recharge and be ready for you to use again any time you need them.Perfect for power outages, hurricanes, etc. Even if you have solar panels onthe roof, power goes out, you go out. Be prepared!

Jack RobsonBodfish

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Sept. 15th thru May 14th10am-4pm, (5pm Sat.)

or by appointmentanytime

3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish, CA 93205 Phone 760-379-5146

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Fall FestivalNellie Dent & Wofford Blvd.,Wofford Heights

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Courier CorrectionIn the photo that appeared in the Sept. 23 Courier, on page 9, one of the

Kern Valley High School FFA students was misidentified. The student iden-tified as Jawnia Wallace should have been identified as Tawnia Wallace,age 15. The Courier regrets the error.

Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Horrible Bosses"

(R) -- When threefriends share the samecup of sadness, it can beuplifting -- unlessthey're all sharing thedesire to murder theirbosses, then it's comedygold. It is expertly navi-gated by the freshlyminted comedy trio ofJason Bateman, CharleyDay and "Saturday Night Live"cast member Jason Sudeikis. Oncethey're all on-screen, it seems likesimple comedy chemistry.

The aforementioned malignedbosses also are well-cast, asJennifer Aniston, Colin Farrel andKevin Spacey are each hilariouslyhate-able. Now we can only hopethat the trio who put in the hourswill get the A-list promotion theyeach deserve.

"The Tree of Life" (R) --Easily the most divisive movie ofthe summer, "The Tree of Life" iseither a bold vision or a murkyhead-scratcher of a film. Fromthe outside, it looks like a daddy-issue drama with Brad Pitt as thecomplicated Midwestern fatherand Sean Penn as the mixed-upgrownup looking back on hisupbringing. What audiences willget is a meditation on the nature

of the universe -- from the begin-ning of time to the existentialangst of modernity.

The scope of the film fluctuatesfrom cosmic down todeeply personal, andthe narrative skipsthrough time at itsown pace. Whetherthis makes "The Treeof Life" brilliant or justhard to follow, it's cer-tainly not convention-al storytelling. Thefilm should bechecked out with an

open mind.

DOG OF THE WEEK"Green Lantern" (PG-13) --

DC Comics' latest champion tostep into the big-screen foray isthe Green Lantern, a hero withalien powers derived from braveryand willpower. Cocky test pilotHal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) is thefirst human ever inducted into theintergalactic peacekeeping forceknown as the Green LanternCorps. He's unique from aSuperman or a Batman, so whydoes this superhero movie feel so... familiar and unexciting?

Whatever the cause, "GreenLantern" feels like a bright greenprojection of wasted potential.Anyone who isn't a diehard comicfan might wonder what's the pointin all this green silliness.

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theater

‘Bosses’ is killer comedy

Brad Pitt,Laramie Eppler

Bodfish Bob’s Barbecued Spam

Sandwiches

1 12 oz. can Spam 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce 1 cup prepared coleslaw 1 loaf French bread, cut into 4, split and toasted

Slice the lunch meat into thinslices. Combine the sliced lunchmeat and barbecue sauce in alarge skillet over medium heat.Cook until heated through.Spoon meat and sauce onto thebottom halves of the toastedbread. Top with coleslaw, andthen the other half of the pieceof bread.

Bodfish Bob’s ZucchiniChocolate Cake

1/2 cup butter1/2 cup cooking oil1 3/4 cups sugar2 eggs2 cups grated, unpared zucchini2 1/2 cups flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cups chocolate chips3/4 cups nuts, chopped

Mix together the flour, cocoa,baking soda and salt. Set aside.Cream in bowl with an electricmixer: the butter, oil and sugar.Beat in eggs. Add vanilla andbeat in. Add flour mixture andmilk alternately to creamedmixture, beating well aftereach addition. Pour intogreased and floured 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Top withchocolate chips and choppednuts. Bake about 50 minutes at325 degrees, or until insertedtoothpick comes out clean.Cool and serve. This does notneed a frosting. It’s very moistand delicious.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web atwww.bodfishbob.com or write to himat bodfishbob@hotmail. com

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

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Special to the CourierA Public Lantern Tour/Ghost

Hunt/Paranormal Investigation willbe held Saturday, Oct 1 at SilverCity Ghost Town in Bodfish.

The lantern tour will be guidedby J. Paul Corlew (as seen on “MyGhost Story”). Pacific ParanormalInvestigations Team will headlinethe event and will be conducting alive public paranormal investiga-tion on site from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

There will be special prizes andsurprises for those who attend,including the chance to win para-normal investigating gear and onelucky winner (and a companion)will be able to stay after hours that

night and investigate the site afterthe gates close to the public. This isa once in a lifetime opportunity tolearn from the pros on the PPITeam. Tickets are $12 each for allages and will be on sale at 8 p.m.the night of the event. Advance tick-ets available via PayPal to: [email protected]

The next lantern tour event onSaturday, Oct. 15 will feature TheParanormal Housewives from L.A.All proceeds from these events willgo to the Apalatea Burlando Houseand Wormie Annie Saloon roofs.

“Please help us stop the leaks andprotect the Kern Valley’s most his-toric structures by attending theseevents,” said Corlew.

Lantern Tours raising funds for Ghost Town upkeep

The Kern Valley CommunityOrchestra, celebrating 20 years, ispresenting their Fall Concert at theKernville Elementary School onSunday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m.

The selections to be performedinclude Schubert Suite, JessePolka, Chariots of Fire, DukeEllington Medley, WildwoodFlower and more.

Community Orchestra honors20 years with Fall Concert

Donations will be accepted at thedoor and children are admitted atno charge.

Light refreshments will beserved. New musicians are alwayswelcome!

The school is located at 13350Sierra Way in Kernville. For moreinformation, call Rick Fankhauser at760-379-1616.


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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

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WaterSkiArea

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Kern River Valley information

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

On the Finside, work finallybegan at the KernRiver Hatcherythis week on thebasic infra-struc-ture for the flowof water neededto spawn andraise the KernRiver Rainbow aswell as otherimportant proj-ects that the updated hatchery willperform in the coming years. Thispiping project is only the first phaseof the renovation albeit it is impor-tant, we must be reminded that thestate bureaucracy is a slow machine,and the hatchery is moving down along road, but we will take whatthey are doing with a smile.

It seems to me this project is tak-ing a very long time in gettinggoing. It is imperative that theCounty of Kern finalize the leaseagreement with D.F.G. This simpleact is the major road block in thedrilling of the wells needed for theback-up water used for the spawn-ing and raising the native Kern Riverrainbow. Time is also critical for thisgrass root project, because theHeritage Trout program has man-dated Fish and Game to raise anddistribute 25% of there productionin native trout (heritage). Should thehatchery lawsuit and subsequent

environmental impact report pro-gram change their minds, the futureof our hatchery could be in doubt.There is in excess of $120,000 ingrants that are earmarked for thisproject and available on demandthat is not being utilized.

I have to apologize for a limitedfishing report this week but I havebeen very busy trying to finish upsome projects and helping thehatchery with some new ones.

With the Upper River flowingaround the mid 400's and muchclearer fishing should be as good asit can get, with feisty rainbows fromthe cemetery to Brush Creek, fromLloyd Meadow to Upper Peppermintthere should be plenty of fish foreveryone.

The Lower River is experiencingits annual agricultural water demandso the flows are usually higher butfishing should still be good at theregular spots like, Sandy Flats,Delonegha, Democrat, and theRichbars. My best guess is that thecatfish bite is probably still hot andshould remain so for awhile. Clamsand shad work well.

On the Feather side, Upland gamebird season opens Oct. 15th. Getyour license early and don't forgetyour Upland Bird stamp.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and a volunteer at the KernRiver Fish Hatchery. For questions orcomments you can reach himthrough the Kern River Courier,[email protected]

Mencarini

Hatchery going with new flow Courier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Emergencies 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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When in Wofford Heights

STOP & Stay Awhile

ShopDownTownLake Isabella

Find some great deals!

FEED BARNGROOMING

Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies

2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311

South Fork Transmission

Oil Changes While You Wait(760) 379-8578 Lake Isabella

Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”760-379-1792

Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary

12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140

“We Buy Gold & Silver!”6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center

760-379-5200Coins & Jewelry

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Lake Isabella • Weldon • KernvilleWEB Recycling

“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860

Kern CountyLake Isabella Branch

L I B R A R YTuessday & Thursday11am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 5pm

7062 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-549-2083

www.freemanslakesiderealty.com

17 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella760-379-5915

Owner: Lisa Stephens 760-549-0077

3628 Suhre StreetLake Isabella

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

Kern River Motors Offers Extended

Warranties, Special Financing, Motorcycle Products

and Parts Including Oil and Filters.

Low Weekly RateShort One Month Commitment

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Bag of ICE7755¢¢

Fishy BusinessDiscount Bait & Tackle

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Someone fromyour past could arrive with welcome news.Meanwhile, avoid taking sides in a workplaceconfrontation until you have more facts.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) A decisionabout a relationship could have longer-lastingconsequences than you might imagine, so besure of your facts before you act.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A strainedrelationship could be restored with more per-sonal contact between the two of you. Lettingothers act as your go-between only adds tothe ongoing estrangement.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New factscould mean taking a new path toward a goalyou've been hoping to reach. However, besure all your questions are answered first.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a goodweek for you to turn your attention to someimportant considerations, such as yourhealth, job and the status of important rela-tionships.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Avoid makinga quick decision about a matter that needsmore study. Keep your mind open for possi-

bilities, even if they don't seem plausible.LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might wel-

come the emphasis on openness in relation-ships. But it's a good idea to avoid sharingpersonal secrets with people you hardlyknow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) There arestill some questions that need to be asked andanswered before you can feel confidentenough to make a potentially life-changingdecision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Somelingering effects from a now largely resolvedconfrontation could make things difficult foryou. Act on this before it becomes serious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You feelyou're finally in control of your own life aftermonths of making compromises and conces

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) No soonerdo you decide to pass on one job offer thananother suddenly turns up. This one mightnot have everything you're looking for, butit's worth checking out.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) With Jupiter'sstrong influence dominating this week, don'tbe surprised to get some good news about atroubling financial matter.


Salome’s Stars

1.Joe Medwick (1935-39) and Tris Speaker (1920-23).2.Bob Turley, in 1958.3.Floyd Little (1964-66).4.Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and Dominique Wilkins.5.New Jersey (missed in 1995-96 season) and Carolina(2006-07).

Answers:


Sports QuizBy Chris Richcreek

1. In 2010, Baltimore's Nick Markakis became thethird major-leaguer to have four consecutive sea-sons of at least 43 doubles. Name either of theother two to do it.

2. Who was the first New York Yankees pitcherto win the Cy Young Award?

3. Name the only three-time All-American run-ning back for the University of Syracuse.

4. In 2010, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki became thefourth foreign-born NBA player to top 20,000career points. Name two of the first three to do it.

5. Two NHL teams since 1970 have missed theplayoffs the season after winning the StanleyCup. Name either one.


PuzzleSolutionsfrom pages 6 & 7

Kern River Courier Legal Notices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

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 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: ReginaBradley. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 9, 16, 23 and 30,2011.


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 93311and Connie McCoy, 12204 MarigoldDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. 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 it wasfiled in the 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 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: ConnieMcCoy. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 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 byM. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierSeptember 16, 23, 30 and 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 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: FredWheeler. This statement filed on08/22/2011. Expires 08/22/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 16, 23, 30 andOctober 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. Mailingaddress of business: 13061 RosedaleHighway, G-180, Bakersfield, CA93314. REGISTRANT: CornerstoneRecovery and Investigative Services,1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield,CA 93305. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 06/10/2008.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: JamesW. Wray, III, CEO. This statementfiled 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 it wasfiled in the 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 Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement

does 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: KeithF. Powell. This statement filed on08/29/2011. Expires 08/29/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.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 MillStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93313, . F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 06/15/2006. 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: Laura S.Bettis, Secretary. This statement filedon 09/05/2011. Expires 09/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sphere Audio Systems (2011 - B5168)DBA#2: Jae Barnum Consulting(2011 - B5169). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 6778 CypressAvenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box653, Edwards, CA 93523. REGIS-TRANTS: Daniel Barnum, 6778Cypress Avenue, Rosamond, CA93560 and Jae Barnum, 6778 CypressAvenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. 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: DanielBarnum. This statement filed on08/29/2011. Expires 08/29/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Grand Island Dental (2011 - B5386)DBA#2: Grand Island Dentistry(2011 - B5387). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 11330 MingAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Mailing address of business: 2302

Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA93306. REGISTRANT: Pham &Mehdipour, Inc., 2302 ColumbusStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93306. F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the 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: Nguyen Pham, CEO. Thisstatement filed on 09/09/2011.Expires 09/09/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Dominguez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier September16, 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 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: Dennis Allen. This statementfiled on 09/02/2011. Expires09/02/2016. 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:Monji Landscape Companies (2011 -B5552) DBA#2: Upward Green(2011 - B5553). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 9401Shellabarger Road, Bakersfield, CA93312. Mailing address of business:9401 Shellabarger Road, Bakersfield,CA 93312. REGISTRANT: MonjiEnterprises, Inc., 9401 ShellabargerRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93312. F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 02/10/1983. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement

generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the 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 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: AaronGundry-Monji, Director ofMarketing/Vice President. This state-ment filed on 09/16/2011. Expires09/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 30, October7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Perko’s Café No. 107 (2011 – B5567).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 2343 Girard Street, Delano,CA 93215. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 895, Coalinga, CA93210. REGISTRANT: Delano FoodConcept, Inc., 2343 Girard Street,Delano, CA 93215. F – Corporation.Date the business commenced:07/07/2000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: AllenMohammadi, President. This state-ment filed on 09/19/2011. Expires09/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 30, October7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Perko’s Café No. 139 (2011 – B5569).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 2236 Highway 46, Wasco,CA 93280. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 895, Coalinga, CA93210. REGISTRANT: Wasco FoodConcept, Inc., 2236 Highway 46,Wasco, CA 93280. F – Corporation.Date the business commenced:07/10/2001. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence addressof a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of this

statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Allen Mohammadi, President.This statement filed on 09/19/2011.Expires 09/19/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Rodriguez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier September30, October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Safety Source (2011 - B5622). Streetaddress of principal place of business:9115 Greenbank Street, Bakersfield,CA 93312. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 81434, Bakersfield, CA93380. REGISTRANT: Blue Groove,Inc., 7401 Lucille Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93308. 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 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:Jennifer Sauer, President. This state-ment filed on 09/21/2011. Expires09/21/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 30, October7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:12th Tribe Ministries (2011 - B5422).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 4808 Independence Court,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 13583 SimshawAvenue, Sylmar, CA 91342. REGIS-TRANT: Twelve Tribe Ministries13583 Simshaw Avenue, Sylmar, CA91342. F - Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 09/12/2011. 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 it wasfiled in the 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 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:Armando L. Portillo, CEO. This state-ment filed on 09/12/2011. Expires09/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 30, October 7, 14and 21, 2011.

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For this causeshall a man leavehis father andmother, and shallcleave to his wife;and the two shallbecome one flesh.This mystery isgreat. - Ephesians5:31 - 32

Perhaps it is inthe mystery that a key to life is found.Were every experience perfectlyunderstood, the quest would beundone, and zest for living would bediminished possibly to a point ofboredom. It is looking at a mountainrange that stands majestically in ourway, and wondering, “what lies onthe other side,” that brings with it asense that everything cannot andshould not be known.

Mystery is exactly what life is, andwhen seen as blessing, brings with ita keen perception that it is a wonder-ful life when all is said and done.King Solomon’s ventures into wis-dom’s rarified altitudes brings thisstatement to startling poignancy:

There are three things which aretoo wonderful for me, Yea, four whichI know not the way of an eagle in theair; The way of a serpent upon a rock;

The way of a ship in the midst of thesea; And the way of a man with amaiden. - Proverbs 30:18-19

Notice the mystery aspect ofSolomon’s words, and then fast for-ward to the last item mentioned onthe list: “The way of a man with amaid.” For all the eternal march oflove experienced in humanity’s histo-ry, there is just as much mystery sur-rounding the marital union betweena man and a woman as there hasever been. And beloved, such willalways be the case in that the heartof the Father is expressed in thesemysterious bonds that tie heartstogether.

To limit love’s expression to whatcould be understood and explainedwould be to take the wings awayfrom the eagle with the idea thegreat bird would be better served asa result. At the heart of love is theamazing reality that its depths,though familiar, will never be fullyours, nor if they were would it makelove the better for it. As the love ofGod is fathomless in its ability to beexplored and experienced to the full,so the sense of hearts bindingtogether cannot and should not everbe limited to what has been experi-enced.

In filtering our present experience,let’s unleash the romantic within usall to let go and be embraced by alove we will never fully fathom, norwhich we can ever fully experience.

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

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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

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70thWeddingAnniversaryEd and LorettaNeukirchner werehonored at the FirstBaptist Church inLake Isabella onSunday.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Ed and Loretta Neukirchnerwere honored at the FirstBaptist Church in Lake Isabellaon Sunday, Sept. 25 for their70th wedding anniversary.

The Neukirchners were mar-ried Sept. 13, 1941 in Yuma, AZ.

In their early married yearsthey lived in the Los Angelesarea, and moved to the KernRiver Valley in 1986. They haveenjoyed the Valley by attendingFirst Baptist and being a part ofthe Dam Dancers. Ed is a WorldWar II veteran and enjoys theweekly men's Bible study at FirstBaptist and Loretta is active inthe American Baptist Womenand the Valley Quilting Guild.

They have two children, SandyOrrell of Wofford Heights andJim Neukirchner of Kernville.

Ed and Loretta continue to livein their dream home that theybuilt in Wofford Heights.

“It’s unusual in this day andage to find people who havebeen married this long, but weare grateful to be a part,” PastorGerry Goodman said.

“Words cannot express howwe feel about our friends. Thankyou so much.” Ed said, and thenpromised: “On our 100thanniversary we will be in heavenand I’ll have a crown and a robeand we will square dance allover.”

Neukirchner’s celebrate 70 years

Kern River Valley students are invit-ed to the after-school Good News Club,sponsored by Child EvangelismFellowship, a worldwide service tochurches, homes and both public andprivate schools.

A Good News Club is a faith-basedclass held once a week, which includesweekly surprises, exciting Bible stories,meaningful songs and learning activi-ties. A parental permission slip isrequired for the child to be relased fromthe HOPE after school program for onehour each week.

The program begins on Monday,Oct. 10 at Wallace Middle School; on

Wednesday, Oct. 12 at KernvilleElementary and on Thursday, Oct. 13 atSouth Fork Middle School.

Interested parents or guardiansshould:

• Send a note to your child’s teacher,permitting them to pick up a permissionslip for the Good News Club at theschool office to bring home.

• Review the requirements and, ifacceptable, sign it and have each childreturn the signed form back to theschool office.

• Remind the child to ask permissionto leave the HOPE program to attend theGood News Club each week.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Mydaughter was diagnosed recent-ly with a mildly overactive thy-roid gland. She is going to haveanother test in one month. Whatcan be done to bring her thyroidreadings to normal without tak-ing medicine for it? What healthproblems are caused as a resultof an overactive gland? -- M.M.

ANSWER: The thyroid gland,located in the neck, produces thy-roid hormone, a hormone withmany functions. At young ages, itfosters growth. It enhances brainactivity. It's involved with themetabolism of carbohydrates andfats. It keeps body weight on thelean side. It prevents the heartfrom slowing down. It's involvedwith the production of body heat.It keeps cell chemistry perkingalong at the optimum rate.

Hyperthyroidism, an overactivegland, pushes all the above func-tions into overdrive. People loseweight in spite of eating morefood. The heart races even whenpeople are at rest. Hands tend toshake. At a room temperaturecomfortable for most, affectedpeople feel hot. The eyes oftenbulge. Menstrual periods arethrown off their normal cycle.

I don't know of a way to treatthe gland reliably without resort-ing to medicines or surgery.

Medicines for hyperthyroidism aremethimazole or PTU. The medicinechosen is taken for six months totwo years and then stopped. If aperson relapses, the medicine hasto be restarted. Radioactive iodineis another treatment. When peoplehear the word "radioactive," theycringe. In the decades of its use,radioactive iodine hasn't beenresponsible for cancer. The iodinemakes a beeline to the gland andputs it out of commission. It's simi-lar to having surgery without ascalpel.

Surgical removal of all or part ofthe gland is the third option forthis condition.

The booklet on the thyroidgland explains both an overactiveand underactive gland. To obtain acopy, write: Dr. Donohue, No.401W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475. Enclose a check ormoney order (no cash) for $4.75with the recipient's printed nameand address. Please allow fourweeks for delivery.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual let-ters, but he will incorporate themin his column whenever possible.Readers may write him orrequest an order form of avail-able health newsletters at P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Community announcementsPregnancy Resource Center announces banquet The Pregnancy Resource Center will be hosting a banquest on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. atthe Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. Come dressed in your brightestHawaiian garb, and prepare for a fun night of food and fellowship. An auction willalso be taking place. Call 760-379-8893 to add your name to the list of those want-ing a ticket. Tables will be sponsored, so you won't be paying for the seat.

Pregnancy Resource Center seeking volunteersA three-day volunteer training class is starting Oct. 26 at the Pregnancy

Resource Center in Lake Isabella and running through Oct. 29. Come learn whatwe are all about, and see if this way of serving is for you. Call us at 760-379-8893no later than Oct. 10 if you plan to attend, so we can have an adequate number ofmanuals.

cies like The Salvation Army, Red Crossand CERT. Each of these agencies isprepared to assist in several ways.These agencies are ready to open anemergency shelter or shelters, to keeptrack of missing persons, provide med-ical treatment, feed those in or out of ashelter, provide clothing and spiritualcomfort.These operations may be sustained forabout 30 days without outside resupply.So, what can you do?

First you need to make a family plan,in an emergency. This is what to do ifthe family is together at the time of theemergency or if you are in differentlocations. How do you find each other,where do you meet. What food, medicalsupplies, prescription medication,water, and food for pets do you have onhand. How many days of these suppliesdo you have, or should you have? If youare like me I needed a source where Icould get the information I needed.

One good source where you can get theinformation is READY.GOV a FEMAwebsite where every piece of informa-tion anyone could need is available.Simply go to READY.GOV on the inter-net. Here you can get planner forms toassist you with your family plan plusvaluable information on just abouteverything you may need to have onhand.

Second the Salvation Army, CERTand The American Red Cross can pro-vide localized information. Each of theseagencies are manned by local volun-teers. You can step up, become a volun-teer and be a valuable help in time ofemergency.

The Salvation Army is providing thefamily planning forms free to anyonewho comes in at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd.any Monday through Wednesday, from9 am to 2 pm. Prepare today, and staysafe, stay alive in any emergency.Prepare now.

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Belly Dancers. New to Valley Festthis year are bed races with applica-tions available online or at theChamber office. General admissionis $5. A reverse draw with $5,000 inprizes; a grand prize of $2,500 and$2,500 in additional prizes for only a$50 donation which includes twoentries and two lunches. There areonly 200 reverse draw tickets avail-

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Kernville Stampede Rodeo,October 15 & 16The Kernville Stampede Rodeo will beheld at McNally Rodeo Arena inKernville on Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 15& 16. Discount pre-sale tickets availablenow or gate prices day of rodeo. TheKernville Chamber is now acceptingrodeo event entrees until 4 p.m., Friday,Oct. 14. For more information call 661-376-2629 or 760-378-3408 or e-mailwww. kernvillechamber.com

To include your event in our freeCourier Calendar, send the informa-tion to us by e-mail. You may alsosubmit on paper, either in person orby mail (our address is on page 2).Must be received Tuesday by 1 p.m.in order to make each Friday's issue.Events must be open to the publicand if there is any cost, it must belisted. Items submitted for our freeCalendar listings may be shortened.Listings are printed in chronologicalorder by event date and space avail-able. Submitted items deemedentirely or mostly business advertis-ing will not be accepted. Someevent information gathered from thechambers of commerce, KRVR orwww.kernvalley.com

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Landscape Drawing Workshop,October 15The Kern River Valley Art Association ispresenting a landscape drawing work-shop October 15 with instructor ClairePutney from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All skill lev-els are welcome, no previous experience

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