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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir55,588 acre-feet2013 Reservoir peak106,783 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 115 cfs*Lower KernOutflow 160 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.*(5-hr average Kernville)

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Friday high 71°Breezy

Friday low 48°Clear

Saturday high 75°Sunny

Saturday low 50°Clear

Sunday high 77°Sunny

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Please plan now toattend our annualCountdown Event,Sunday, October 6, 1-2p.m. at Family LifeCenter, 20 W. PanoramaDr., to hear from JudyMcMillin, the KernCounty OCC AreaRepresentative who trav-eled to Uganda to handout shoe boxes this year,and to pick up your freematerials. Share the joyof One Hour - OneShoebox - One Child andbe blessed as we preparefor national CollectionWeek, November 18-25,2013.

As it has been for thepast five years, our

Greater Kern River ValleyRelay Center will be atFamily Life Center inWofford HeightsFoursquare Church, from9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. dailyduring Collection Week.Volunteers are alwayswelcome to help staff ourcollection center inNovember, whether forone hour, one-half day (3-hr shift), or more, as val-

Michael BatelaanCourier Just In

Several were surprisedto see a beachedGrumman G-64-111 inthe lake last Wednesdaywith Search and Rescuesurrounding it. Evenmore interesting was theunusual helicopter seenhovering above, aRobinson R66 helicopter.

If the spectatorsnoticed the other helicop-ter hovering above thescene filming, they wouldhave known that therewas not a crashed planein the lake, as somethought. Acording tolocal resident Bruce

Vegter, the purpose ofthe activity was toaccomplish aSupplemental TypeCertificate from theFederal AviationAdministration for float

Is it a bird, a plane, a problem?

5Mike Mencarinideerly apologizes

10Buy, sell &trade in theCourierMarketplace.

6Bodfish Bob’srecipies arelong and greenand cool.

operations. This helicop-ter is privately owned bysomeone out of theOrange County Airport.It was serial number 4.They have built 475 of thismodel.

One hour - one shoebox - one child

Kern River CourierP.O. Box 1145Wofford Heights, CA 93285

Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierFall color - Leaves are not the only things that provide bright red and orange displays for us to enjoy.

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WeekendAhead

Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierThe Valley got a glimpse of an unusual helicopter last week.

The Robinson R66Turbine features a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic, and an openinterior cabin configura-tion. Notable differencesfrom other Robinsondesigns are the R66'sincreased reserve power,improved altitude per-formance, fifth seat, andlarge baggage compart-ment. Popular upgradesincluding HID landinglights, leather seats, and astereo audio control panelare standard in the R66.

The R66 received bothtype and production cer-tificates from the FederalAviation Administrationon October 25, 2010.

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■ OnyxFarmers MarketDailyThe Onyx CertifiedFarmers Market, hostedby the Kern ValleyGrowers Association, isopen from 8 a.m. to 6p.m. daily throughNovember at 300 DoyleRanch Road in Onyx.

■ LakeshoreFarmers MarketOctober 4This market is hosted bythe Kern Valley GrowersAssociation from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466Wofford Blvd., WoffordHeights.

■ Nuui CunniFarmers Market October 4The Kern River PaiuteCouncil FarmersMarket every Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. forproduce needs. Themarket is located at 2600Highway 155 at theFrench Gulch RecreationArea. Contact 760-549-0800.

■ KernvilleInvitational RodeoOctober 4, 5, and 6Bull riding on Oct. 4gates open at 5:30 p.m.bull riding starts at 6:30p.m. $15 per person,children 8 and under arefree. Ranch rodeo: bar-rel racing, saddlebroncs, team branding,and sorting SaturdayOct. 5. Gates open at 10a.m. rodeo begins at 11a.m. Barrel racing at 7p.m. $15 per person,children 8 and under arefree. Championshipteam roping on SundayOct. 6. Gates open at 9a.m., roping begins at 10a.m. Admission is free.At the McNally RodeoGrounds.

■ AglowOctober 5Aglow meets at the LakeIsabella Senior Centerfrom 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Come and be blessed.Call Barbara Pechy at760-378-3672 orGeraldine Smith at 559-359-8953 for informa-tion.

■ KRVR free familyBBQ, October 5Kern River ValleyRevitalization will hold a

ley groups, churches,individuals, and familiesdrop off their shoeboxes.Please call Irene, 760-417-2279, to volunteer yourtime (p.s. we could alsouse Prayer Partners).

The first 2013 fun-rais-er was at the annualPeddler's Faire. The nextfun-raiser will be theOCC Bake Sale, Sat., Oct.5, 9-noon, at LakeshoreLodge Farmer's Marketin Wofford Heights.Please call Irene if youhave items to be "ped-dled" or would like todonate home-bakedgoods (or just stop by ifyou only want to eat).

Additionally, if you orany of your friends orfamily members wish to

volunteer to help packshoeboxes at any of theValley-wide PackingParties to be scheduledSaturday mornings inOctober and Novemberat local stores, or if youwant help scheduling apacking party at yourlocation, please call Irene.Samaritan's Purse pro-vides free materials forpacking parties and shoebox collecting. Please logon to www.samari-tanspurse.org, What WeDo, Operation ChristmasChild, Resources, thismonth, or call them at800-353-5949 to orderyour Party Pack, GOboxes, "How to Pack"brochures, posters, anddownloadable materials.

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family BBQ on Saturday October 5th from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. The purpose of the event is tobring awareness of KRVR to the residents of

the Valley. They plan on having a free lunchand activities, music and demonstrationsfrom valley residents at the French GulchGroup Camp area. For information callBruce Vegter 310-293-9571.

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

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine,559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public.welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, HoffmannHospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella.760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club,Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-5552.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-3138.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion RidersVFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, [email protected]■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

■ Astronomy Club Star PartyOctober 5Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds aStar Party starting at Sunset Saturday nightat the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north ofKernville (look for the orange cones about 1mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring somehot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair.Contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290.

Ghost town lantern tourOctober 5The Paranormal Housewives visit Silver City,Admission $12. Call 760-379-5146 for moreinformation.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastOctober 6Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundayat the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall,2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), LakeIsabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

Garden GroupOctober 8The KRV Garden Group meets this monthhome and garden of Emily Diggles, 748South Alpine Way, Bodfish from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Bring a Potluck dish (side, salad ordessert) and items raffle. Raffle proceeds gofor club maintenance supplies and specialprojects. Call Shirley Real 760-379-1129 formore information.

LIBPOAOctober 8The Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property OwnersAssociation meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 8 atthe Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella. Thismonth's program is Sheriff Sgt. Ellison and apot luck dinner (dinner at 5 p.m., meeting at6 p.m.) Call Carol Sue Rutledge, at 760-379-5552 for more information.

KRV Community Calendar MeetingOctober 9Kern River Valley Revitalization, the KernRiver Valley, Kernville Chambers ofCommerce, KRV Collaborative, LakeIsabella-Bodfish Property Association, KernRiver Courier, Kern River Radio and KernValley Sun are hosting meetings to discussforming a much-needed KRV CommunityCalendar. No decisions have been made, alloptions will be considered. Input and volun-teers are welcomed. This is the meetingrescheduled to be held 1:30 p.m. followingthe KRV Chamber General Meeting, KernValley Moose Lodge 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd,Lake Isabella For information, contactRichard Rowe, 760-333-4561.

Suicide Survivor support groupOctober 9Peer support group for people who have lostsomeone to suicide. A safe place to shareyour grief, find hope and achieve healing.Meets in the Library Room of the Shepherdof the Hills Lutheran Church, 377 Hwy. 155,Lake Isabella, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 760-223-0845.

Toddler story timeOctober 10The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time every Thursday at10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake IsabellaBlvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083.

St. Judes Fall FestivalOctober 11 through 13St. Jude Catholic Church invites you to enjoythe Fall Festival Friday, Saturday and SundayOct. 11 through 13 at the Church at NellieDent and Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heightsfrom 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $2,500 in cash prizes,garage sale, crafts sale, silent auction, giftbaskets , food, drinks and family fun. Call760-376-2416 for information.

First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, October 11Come join the fun and play board games, bein competitions, and win prizes at the FirstBaptist Church of Kernville Game Night,starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share andan appetite for play. Call John Cole for moreinformation at 760-223-1036.

Kern Valley Broncs at Frazier ParkOctober 11Kern Valley High football, playing Frazier

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with a date of Sept. 2004. I tasted itand it was still strong and I guesseatable. Next I found a can ofLibby's sauerkraut with a date of2005. It was bulging slightly at theseams and into the trash can it went(very gently).

Next I found a small bottle ofnutmeg with a date of 2007. I don'tknow what it's for but it tasted old.Well no wonder it was old! I set itaside for further discussion with thewife! To prove that I was not on awitch hunt, I looked for some cur-rent dates and found most of thefoods we have are safe but many

are slightly overin date.

Continuingmy quest, Ifound a jar ofvitamin E whichwas dated May2002. I asked

the wife if we cooked with VitaminE. She said no that it was to spreadon a burn. But she didn't burn her-self much anymore, so we threw itaway!

Between two cans of tomatojuice was a package of Melba toastwith a date of 2009. Now I don'tknow who this Melba is but we'renot going to store her toast hereanymore. As of today our pantryhas been examined and the reallyold stuff thrown away. So if weinvite you to dinner be assured thatit's safe to break bread with us,because the old stuff is gone!

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

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

Yesterday mywife asked me toget some QuakerReal MedleyApple WalnutOatmeal.Naturally I had noidea what thatwas or moreimportant, whereit was. She tells me it's in thepantry and she is using it for a newrecipe. So I looked around andfinally found it.

Just for kicks Ichecked theexpiration dateand whoops thedate was June ofthis year. I askedmy wife if it'salright to useand she told me that you could goway past the dates and it would stillbe good to use. How far past thedate I asked and she looked at meand said a few months give or take.What happens if we eat somethingway past the date? "You'll probablydie," she said and then quickly said,"probably nothing."

Well that wasn't enough for meand so I girded my loins and pre-pared to do battle with expireddates on food stuffs. Here is what Inoticed: six cans of roast beef webought from Costco as a hedgeagainst some disaster when foodmight be hard to get! The date onthem was Dec. of 2007....Hmmm!

Working my way further into thepantry I found some coarse pepper

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Kern Valley Museum Artist of the MonthEach month in the Art Room at the Kern Valley Museum an artist from the Kern

River Valley has his or her work is displayed. Our artist for October is Casey James.Casey is an astrophotographer, columnist, and amateur astronomer. He recentlyleft his hometown of Kernville to attend UC San Luis Obispo where he is studyingfor a B.A. in Biomedical Engineering and eventually a doctorate in Astrophysics.

Casey is a photographer who specializes in the area of astro-photograhy. Heuses a unique technique of matching magnified photos of the night sky with land-scapes, businesses, and, homes of the Kern River Valley. His photos are fun andinteresting to see. Viewing them imparts an almost out of the world experience.His photos will be available for purchase at the museum. Drop by the museum andtake a look. The museum is open Thursday thru Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children's Christmas Musical practice to startPractice and play assignments will begin on Wednesday, October 9th at 4:00 p.m.

at the Kernville First Baptist Church located at 46 Valley View Drive, next door tothe Pizza Barn in Kernville. "Christmas Hang-Ups" is open to all children of allfaiths 6 years and older. There will be lots of songs, dancing and various parts avail-able. It's about Christmas ornaments that wake up when their box is moved get-ting ready to decorate for the Christmas holidays. If your child is interested, pleaseattend the first practice for more information and play part assignments. We willbe practicing every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. The play will be performed onSunday, December 8. You may contact Marsha Lassen at 760-417-0715 or PastorGrant Bennett at 760-376-6403.

Career Services Center changes nameEffective October 1 the local Career Services Centers are changing their name to

the "America's Job Centers of California" as they join the national network of one-stop centers. All One-Stop Centers across the nation will now be recognized by thesame name to make it easier for both job seekers and employers to connect withthem to receive services. Job seekers will be still be able to receive assistance withtraining, job referrals, work experience, interviewing skills, resume writing, inter-net job search, typing certificates and much more. Employers can still continue tosave money with our On-the-Job Training and tax incentive programs. Call them at661.325.HIRE (4473). And visit the new website at americasjobcenterofkern.com toobtain more information.

Operation Christmas Child kick offKern County kids, families and volunteers host a celebration to kick off the

expected 15,000 shoebox gifts to be collected from Kern County residents for needychildren overseas through Operation Christmas Child this year. There will be localspeakers sharing about the countries that will be receiving boxes and sharing ideason how to prepare for a successful gift collection season

This event is geared for past volunteers as well as those who are interestedin packing boxes and possibly hosting packing parties. The pre-ordered emptyshoeboxes will be available for pick- up as well as other promotional materials.

This celebration weekend in Kern County is the first step to getting shoeboxescollected during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week this Nov.18-25. After they are collected on a local level, these boxes will be processed, pre-pared and delivered to hurting children overseas using whatever means necessary-boats, airplanes, trains and even elephants. In the Kern Valley, it is on Sunday, Oct.6th, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Family Life Center 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights.

2nd Annual Women's Health ExpoOn Saturday October 19, the Kern Valley Healthcare District's Hospital

Foundation is holding their 2nd Annual Women's Health Expo at the Lake IsabellaSenior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day promises tobe filled with fun, learning, free raffles, giving, and most of all embracing women tostand tall and be proactive in life. Gourmet lunch provided by Cindy Hood Cateringis available for $8. There will be opportunities to meet physicians and hear themspeak on a variety of topics related to women of all ages, with over 18 speakers tochoose from throughout the morning program. The Keynote address at noon isbeing given by Oscar Streeter, M.D. from the AIS Cancer Center of San JoaquinCommunity Hospital. The focus is on all areas of women's health and have added,as a "pay it forward" approach, raising funds for childhood cancer through anAlex's Lemonade Stand. Again this year the KVHD has arranged for the MobileBone Density Scan Unit to be present for patients who pre-register. Dr. Carlos andSherrie Montes are also again offering an essay contest for women attending CerroCoso College to win a $1000 scholarship.

Boo-at-the-Zoo is an Annual Treat! Boo-at-the-Zoo at the California Living Museum is set for Saturday, Oct. 26 and

Sunday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests of all ages are encouraged to wearcostumes. Visiting goblins will be able to trick-or-treat their way around the zoo,visit with the animals at CALM and experience the natural gardens just as thefoliage is beginning to turn. Children up to 12 years old are free, and of course,CALM members are free.

There will be spooktacular games, festive decorations, food and beverage boothsand treats for all, as well as a wildlife presentation and animal encounters. TheBounce House and rides on the Central California Children's Railroad are only $1.Boo-at-the-Zoo is a safe, kid-friendly way of trick-or-treating that makes this eventenjoyable for all.

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Valley places of worshipKernville■ Father’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704■ First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403■ Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30a.m. 760-376-2751■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchAt Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday11 a.m

Wofford Heights■ Family Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719■ New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402■ St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416■ Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789■ Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.Lake Isabella/Bodfish■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615■ Fountain of Christ Church5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m.760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640■ Mt.View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343■ Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30

a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11a.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. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819■ Salvation ArmyThe local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.■ SGI - USA BuddhistLotus Sutra based discussion and meetingsCall 379-6162 for dates and times.Mountain Mesa■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.760-379-2904■ Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093■ Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m.760-549-3186

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Jack DuitsmanCourier Columnist

For it is for thiswe labor and strive,

because we havefixed our hope on

the living God, whois the Savior of allmen, especially of

believers. -1Timothy 4:10

At first glance, the terms "laborand strive" would appear antitheticalto our Christian experience. Namely,grace. This most precious commod-ity assures the Father's favor, andworks eternal salvation has nothingwhatsoever to do with our capacities.

What a curious balance we areasked to strike as believers in Jesuswhere on the one hand our souls areto enjoy a most perfect repose as weallow salvation to be worked in us bygrace alone. Yet on the other hand, itis clear that there is something of adifferent response from us whounderstand even in small measurethis grace that has been applied to usand the relationship with the Father

Laboring and striving we have gained. Then this is wherethe "laboring and striving" com-mences and life is consumed by whatcan only be described as effort andtoil as the nature of God is laborious-ly carved back into our souls.

When eternity has been decidedthrough faith in the gracious work ofJesus Christ, all the stuff of life can gointo bringing that grace to bear uponour lives if we will let it. "All thingswork together for good . . . " meansthe effort of life's existence, the sweatof our brow that moves us from oneend of life to another has applicationin Godliness if we will allow it. Notworking for heaven, but workingthrough life, with the result that theFather's heart is better seen by usand better worked in us through thepath that is laid out before us.

Embrace life as it comes, believethere are eternal deposits put in placeby simply trusting Jesus for grace tomove through each day, and continuethe journey with knowledge that thejourney itself can work a glory thatonly heaven will tell.

Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s HeartFoursquare Church in Kernville.

Duitsman

Dan Schlensker,Courier Columnist

It happened veryquietly. In its appar-ent annual migra-tion North andSouth, on about the21st of Septemberthe sun passeddirectly over theEquator making thedaytime and nighttime hours equal.

Hence, the Autumnal Equinox andthe beginning of Fall. In the so-calledhigh-sun-season (summer) the dayswere longer than the nights. Now, inthe commencing low-sun-season(winter) the nights will be longer thanthe days until about March 21.

That phenomenon parallels thebrighter, happier times in our lives,which alternate with the darker, lessjoy-filled periods. The psalmist under-stood that cycle when he wrote,"Weeping may last for the night, Buta shout of joy comes in the morning"(Psalm 30:5). And that's even morecertain than the sun continuing itsannual journey in the coming year!

This time of year brings about themost rapid change in day length.During the Equinoxes, we experiencethe biggest loss or gain of daylight ornighttime minutes from one day tothe next, losing several minutes ofdaylight every 24 hours!

Change is one of the most chal-lenging issues in our lives. It's beensaid that change is the only thing youcan really count on. But we humans

Welcome to falllike security. We need to be able totrust in something. We need stabilityin our lives. Some would argue thatthe laws of nature are the changelessthing in the world. Even beyond thatstability, though, is the God ofNature, the Creator of Nature. Godsaid of himself, "I the LORD do notchange" (Malachi 3:6). The writer tothe Hebrews asserts, "Jesus Christ isthe same yesterday and today, yesand forever" (Hebrews 13:8). God isthe only entity, Who is totally andcompletely dependable! And He haseven suspended or superseded theLaws of Nature from time to time!Therefore, His promises are sure!

That's an important fact, becauseit was after another Fall - the one inthe Garden of Eden, when Adam andEve rebelled against, and disobeyedtheir Creator - that God made Hispromise that He, Himself, wouldsolve mankind's problem with sin,and He would restore their brokenrelationship with Him. He did thatabout 4000 years later when Heenfleshed Himself in the person ofJesus, the Christ, and, through Hissuffering and death on the cross,paid - on mankind's behalf - thepenalty price for all their rebellious-ness. So even as Fall will eventuallygive way to the return of the sun, theFall has given way to the coming ofthe Son (of God), Who has broughtto all who believe eternal spring.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherdof the Hills Lutheran Church in LakeIsabella.

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

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

Kern County FireStations■ Kernville 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 information■ U.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 infomation■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaLocal: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

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Fire restrictions changed due to cooler weatherIn response to the decreasing fire danger, the Sequoia National Forest and Giant

Sequoia National Monument announced a change in fire restrictions effectiveThursday September 26th. This includes forestlands in Tulare and Kern counties.

Campfires and charcoal barbecues are now allowed in designated sites less vulner-able to wildfire, including most developed campgrounds. These locations are posted atForest offices and listed on the Forest Servive website fs.usda.gov/sequoia/.

Stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves that use gas, jellied petroleum or pressur-ized liquid fuel are allowed anywhere. In all cases, the visitor must possess a validCalifornia Campfire Permit. Free campfire permits are available online and at ForestService offices. Fire officials expect these restrictions to remain in place until measur-able precipitation falls in the area.

Kern River Ranger District fall updateForest Service and CLM will begin reducing the sites available for camping as

demand drops in the fall. Both the Kernville and the Lake Isabella Offices will be openMonday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to check for current conditions.

Black Gulch South and Hobo, Hungry Gulch and Boulder Gulch, Camp 3, HospitalFlat, and Goldledge Campgrounds are closed for the season as are Upper and, LowerRichbar, Live Oak, and Miracle day use sites.

Camp 9 will remain open. Its family campsites are first come, first served; and itsgroup campsites can be reservations through recreation.gov. Auxiliary Dam, OldIsabella, and South Fork Recreation will stay open through the winter with the pur-chase of an interagency pass or a Southern Sierra Pass. Tillie Creek Campground, dayuse, and group campsites will remain open for the winter, along with French Gulchgroup campsite, Democrat, Delonegha day use, and Sandy Flat Campground andParadise Cove Campground.

Limestone will close at the end of October, and Fairview will close at the end ofNovember with Headquarters open throughout the year.

Mike MencariniCourier

Columnist

I have to apol-ogize to all of thedeer hunters outthere that readmy article twoweeks ago. Thatwould have beenSeptember 20th.I had stated that deer seasonwould open for guns on the 21stof September.Well due tomisinformationfrom the website I was incor-rect. Deer sea-son usuallycomes in on thethird Saturday in September, forsome external reason this year isdifferent. I sincerely apologize toanyone who went out and wenthunting. Any way its open nowand the hunting is on. Checkingin with Cody Preston at JamesSierra Gateway Market inKernville, who told me "we havenine deer in the locker at thepresent time." I asked him whatwas the biggest so far and hestated that "there was a 4x3

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The bass bite is still prettygood these days with lots of smallto medium size bass being caughtand released. I know quite a fewbass fishermen that are patientlywaiting for the lake to get to itswintertime environment. Duringthe winter months the lake does-n't give the numbers that springand summer give up, but the fishare for the most part much big-

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Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and avid fisherman.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Colony” (NR) — In an icy

post-apocalyptic future whereEarth is in a new ice age, the fewsurviving humans live in under-ground colonies scattered acrossthe wasteland. Briggs (LaurenceFishburne) leads Colony 7, andtries to keep some compassion inhis rule. Mason (Bill Paxton) is asurvival-of-the-fittest type of guy. Adistress signal from another colonyblows open the conflict betweenthe two. Turns out that the neigh-boring colony is full of cannibalswaiting to chase and eat the char-acters the audience doesn't careabout. Too bad the rest of themovie plays out like a dispassionatezombie movie.

“The Heat” (R) — A wise-mouth FBI agent (Sandra Bullock)and a bull-in-china-shop Bostonpolice officer (Melissa McCarthy)are stuck together to take downsome crime. They annoy andoffend everyone within hearingrange, but they get the job done.The familiar landscape of R-ratedbuddy cop movies gets a slightupdate from director Paul Feig("Bridesmaids"), who sticks togenre conventions on everythingexcept gender.

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“Pacific Rim” (PG-13) — Giantmonsters from a rift in the oceanare terrorizing the human world.The only (certainly the coolest) wayto stop them is to deploy a fleet ofgiant fighting robots -- equippedwith missiles, mega-swords andgiant blenders for hands. Ofcourse, the robots need humanpilots who have to mind-meld inorder to steer them properly.

If you can sit through"Transformers," then you can atleast give this one a shot.Guillermo Del Toro directed thefilm, and he's a director who canhandle giant robot monster battleswith care. While the director sup-plies an extra sense of wonder tothe visuals, don't look for bigmeaning in the script. The onlydeep part of this movie is the oceanthat spawns the giant monsters,and that's OK.

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Michael BatelaanCourier Events

Autumn has fallen and with itcomes, Oktoberfest, apple cider,Halloween and lots of fall fun,even sloshing through theleaves! The Kern River Valley isfull of events and fun. Here isour ‘OctoberBest.’

Kernville InvitationalRodeoOctober 4, 5, & 6

If you love rodeo, don’t miss

this event at the McNalley

Rodeo Grounds all weekend.

There is sure to be your favorite

event, and there will be food

available.

There will be bull riding on

Oct. 4. The gates open at 5:30

p.m. and bull riding starts at

6:30 p.m. $15 per person, chil-

dren 8 and under are free.

The ranch rodeo on Oct. 5

includes barrel racing, saddle

broncs, team branding, team

sorting and much more. Gates

open at 10 a.m. and the rodeo

begins at 11 a.m. Barrel racing

begins at 7 p.m. $15 per person,

children 8 and under are free.

Championship team roping is

on Sunday Oct. 6. Gates open at

9 a.m., roping begins at 10 a.m.

Championship team roping is

free.

KRVR FreeFamily BBQOctober 5Kern River Valley Revitalization willhold a family BBQ on SaturdayOctober 5th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The purpose of the event is to bringawareness of KRVR to the residentsof the Valley. KRVR wants to get toknow you and they want you to getto know them. They plan on havinga free lunch and activities, andmusic and demonstrations fromlocal Valley residents. The BBQ willtake place at the French GulchGroup Camp area on Hwy 155between Lake Isabella and WoffordHeights.

St. Jude’sFall FestivalOctober 11 - 13St. Jude Catholic Church invites

you to enjoy their Fall Festival on

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct.

11 through 13 at the Church which

is at Nellie Dent and Wofford Blvd.

in Wofford Heights. The festivities

take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be $2,500 in cash prizes,

a huge garage sale, acrafts sale, a

silent auction, gift baskets, food

and drinks and lots of family fun.

This is a popular KernValley event

that you won’t want to miss.

Kick Backin KernvilleOctober 11 & 12Go back to the fun times at this

annual car show with vendors, a

lake cruise, and a giant raffle.

50's and 60's music and a Friday

night hot dog feed. The event

takes place in Circle Park,

Kernville. Its fun to see the old

cars and remember the good old

days, or imagine that you were

there.

See Events, Page 8

OctoberBestSpecialEditionSection

pages 7through 10

Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierDoe a deer - female deer, like many wild animals seen out this time of the year.

Advertising • WeddingsTransportation • Events

Serving theKern River Valley

Mike Woodward

310-480-4252kernvillecarriageco.com

[email protected]

Kernville Carriage Co.

Wireless Inc.Kern ValleyHigh SpeedInternet

11345 Kernville RoadBox 2008

Kernville CA 93238760.376.2246 Office

760.376.1720 [email protected]

www.kvwireless.com

Locally Owned& Operated

We also carry Bicycle & Motorcycle Parts5 Quarts of CarQuest Motor Oil(excluding synthetics)

& 1 Red Filter

CARQUESTAUTO PARTSWESTERN AUTO

5131 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella, CA 92340 760-379-2130

Expires 10-18-13

$1995with Coupon

6112 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-8614Open 9am-5pm Monday thru Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday

Army/Navy store& Mercantile Company• Military Surplus • Camping Gear

• Hats • Boots • Clothing • Jackets

• Work & Western WearDaily Specials!HomemadeDesserts!

#9 Big Blue Road, KernvilleFor Reservations Call: 760-376-6020Credit Cards Accepted

Restaurant, Full Bar & Patio DiningTuesday thru SundayDinner Served from 4pmClosed Monday

Linda K. PhillipsSales Associate

Lake Isabella Realty Inc.6069 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240Business (760) 379-3684Cell (760) 417-1400 Home (760) 378-3459Web Site www.realtylinda.com

Each Office is Independently Owned And Operated

6400 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake IsabellaOffice: 760-379-2041 Cell: 760-549-3330

Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8am-6pm Sat. 9am-5pmSun. 12 - 4pm All-year-round

We now carry Mice & Rats

Fine MEXICAN Food

Breakfast Lunch & DinnerWed. - Sun 6:30-11:30am 7 Days-A-Week 11:00am to Close

4107 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5343

TASTY RIB EYE • FILET MIGNON

NEW YORK • BBQ STEAKS • CHICKEN

RIBS • TRI-TIP • SEAFOOD • & MORE

Under New Management Dennis & Vicki Harmening

See our Steak & Lobster Special

STAGE STOP& BBQ DINING HALL

16110 SIERRA WAY, RIVERKERN 760-376-2902ONLY 3.2 MILES NORTH OF KERNVILLE (UP RIVER OF COURSE) OPEN THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY 4 TO 9PM

www.campkernville.com“Now Taking Online Reservations”

• Camping on the river

• “Fish & Game stock theKern weekly from ourprivate beach”

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KRVGolfTournament& LobsterFestOctober 12The Kern River Valley Chamber of

Commerce invites you to enjoy a

night under the stars after a round

of golf at the Kern Valley Golf

Course on Hwy 155 between

Wofford Heights and Kernville. Tee

off is at 11 a.m. Get a four-person

team and make a shot gun start.

Entries include golf tournament,

cart and gift bags.

Refreshments will be available

throughout the day. Huge prizes

will be awarded and there will be

lots of fun. The half pound lobster

tail dinner starts at 4 p.m. The lob-

ster dinner is $40, and the golf

tournament is $50. Or get the

combo, both tournament and din-

ner for $85. Hole sponsors

are $100.

AnEveningwith theStarsOctober 12The Pregnancy Resource Center is

hosting their fifth annual banquet

at the Family Life Center Gym on

Saturday October 12 at 6 p.m. The

dinner will be catered by Jim Wyly,

a Kern Valley favorite. Enjoy

Hollywood memorabilia décor and

old Hollywood style entertainment.

Tickets are $15 or $120 to sponsor

a table. Proceeds support this wor-

thy cause.

Events,Continued from page 7

See Events, Page 9

Friday, October 4, 2013 www.kernrivercourier.com OctoberBest Edition Kern River Courier Page 9

inerDheryl’sCJust for you, Super Food & Friendly, too!11030 Kernville Road, Kernville 760-376-6131Cheryl Borthic Owner/Manager

inerDheryl’sC

Lakeview MotelAt Isabella Lake

Bus: 800-929-8250 P.O. Box 3076Local: 760-379-8250 12090 Highway 178 [email protected] Mountain Mesa, CA 93240

Non-Smoking - High Speed Wireless

Restaurant HoursNow Open

Thursday thru Sunday 4 to 9pmThursday Prime Rib Special

15 miles north of Kernville on Mtn.99For Reservations 760-376-2430

Home ofthe 40oz.

Porterhouse

www.mcnallysfairviewlodge.comFollow us on Facebook

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Fri.-Sun.10am-5pm

STEAKSGIANT

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South Fork Transmission

Oil Changes While You Wait (760) 379-85785300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

Wimmer’sFLOOR COVERING

5129 Lake Isabella Blvd • Lake Isabella760-379-4966 • Cell 760-549-3876

Professional Friendly Service Since 1971

Tile • Carpet • Vinyl • Wood • Laminate • Window Coverings!

The oldestfloor coveringestablishmentin the valley

Come inand seeCindy!

Wofford Heights, California 760-376-3228

Sites AvailableQuite park

Lake ViewsLaundry Facilities

& Fish House$250/mo Includes Water

& Trash

Kellee ScottAgent

F A R M E R SAuto • Home • Life • Business • Workers CompPO Box 1809 13425 Sierra Way Kernville, CA 93238Bus: 760-376-8703 Fax: [email protected] License #0833364Visit us on Facebook

BECKY STARR-HARRISLICENSE #01891918

[email protected]

FAX: 760) 379-4948CELL: 760-417-0947

6069 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD.LAKE ISABELLA, CA 93240OFFICE (760) 379-3684LAKE ISABELLA REALTY INC.

Furniture Storeand Mattress Center

Robin & David Pontius Owners

t: 760-379-2868e: [email protected]

6415 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240Hours: Sun-Fri 9 am to 5 pm Sat: Closed for God and Family

The

KVHSHomecomingOctober 18Kern Valley High football is playing

Rosamond, at Kern Valley High

School. JV plays at 4 p.m. and

Varsity at 7 p.m. Come back to

school and enjoy all of the tradi-

tional homecoming activities

including the floats and the crown-

ing of the homecoming king and

queen. There is always great food

at the Kern Valley stadium.

SecondAnnualWomen ofExcellenceHealth ExpoOctober 19Kern Valley Hospital Foundation

presents the second annual

Women's Health Expo from 8 a.m.

to 1 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior

Center. There will be mini sympo-

siums throughout the morning

hosted by professionals covering

many topics about health, exercise,

and about having fun. Hear a

keynote speaker and enjoy a gour-

met lunch for $8. Get answers to all

your women’s health questions.

This event is geared to adults.


See Events, Page 10

REVA5th AnnualDance &FundraiserOctober 13REVA, Inc. is having its' 5th

Annual Fundraiser Dinner

Dance and Auction on Sunday,

October 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at

the Lodge at Painted Rock. The

meal will be catered by the

Chatterbox Café. Delicious food,

fantastic ambiance and support

for the animals, what could be

better? Tickets are now on sale

for $50 each or

$95/couple.

Professional Auto Glass Replacement & Repair

(760) [email protected]

KKEERRNN RRIIVVEERR VVAACCAATTIIOONN TTRRAAIILLEERRSSServing Kern River/Lake Isabellatrailer rentals delivered on-site

“camping on the fly”

Allen or Marcie Rosecell: 760.808.1028email: [email protected]

Gary CopePresident

760-379-8222 fax: [email protected]

6120 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella760-3379-88222

JULIE JONESRealtor®

CENTURY 21 Lake Isabella Realty Inc.LAKE ISABELLA

760-417-2444 [email protected]

LAKE ISABELLA REALTY INC.

Building Materials • Hardware • Plumbing • ElectricalL&M LUMBER INC.

Monday through Friday 7:00 to 6:00 Saturday & Sunday8:00 to 5:00 Ace Rental - Ace Contractor Center

4700 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella 760-379-4631

Hardware

Your home improvement place!

Insurance Preferred Collision ShopQuality Collision Repairs & Paint Since 1958

3801 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish (760) 379-3010

REICHENBACH’SAUTO BODY & PAINT

Antiques, CollectiblesGifts and Books

Proprietors Judi & John Dodd16 Tobias, Kernville (located at Circle Park)

760-376-3384

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Wednesday,October 16th at7:00pm at theLake IsabellaSenior Center,

Veteran’s Room 2Questions call:

Call 760-376-3178

2013J r PPheasant

HuntNovember 23 & 24

Funded by the NRAFoundation

THE APPLIANCE CENTERSALES & SERVICE

5131 B Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240

760-379-8000

$50 Off Any Appliance Purchase Over $399.00

Expires 10-25-13

Where the valleys history comes alive!• Native American Objects • Gold Mining • Lumbering

• Farming • Ranching • Western Movies • Gift Shop& Art Gallery

Open Thursday-Sunday, 10am to 4pm • Admission is Free

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

Come visit us at the

KERN VALLEY MUSEUMKERN VALLEY MUSEUM

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FirstAnnualWhiskeyFlat FallFestivalOctober 25th - 27thHave all the fun of the winter

Whiskey Flat Days. There will be

cowboys, things to do and lots

of fun. Find you way through

the haunted maze, take a horse-

drawn hay ride, go back to the

Old West at the Whiskey Flat

encampment, see cute animals at

the petting zoo, get a jack-o-

lantern at the pumpkin patch,

hear great music, hone your

skills at the airsoft target shoot-

ing range, and see cowboy re-

enactments. There will be ven-

dors, an amazing bounce house,

a rock climbing wall, food, an

old time photo booth, and much

more! Admission is $10 for

adults, $6 for children and ages

5 and under

are free.

GhostTownLanternToursOctober 5, 19 & 31Don't miss Halloween at

the ghost town. What better place

to be than where there has been

dozens of alleged sightings of

ghosts over the last 40 years. Take

a lantern tour and hear the eerie

legends of the Valley and focus on

the numerous controversial para-

normal events and sightings

which have reportedly occurred

at Silver City. Be sure to check the

Courier Calendar for the other

Lantern Tour events in October

on the 5th, 18th and 19th at

Silver City, too.


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Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

The BenefitsPart 5 of 5 parts.

Employer MandateSmall (2 to 50

employees) businessowners provide ben-efits such as healthinsurance to theiremployees for one reason. The employ-er plus at least one w-2 employee quali-fies as a "group". Husband and wifeteams will no longer be recognized asa "group as they are currently, butwill be able to purchase individual orfamily plans that are "guaranteedissue". It makes good business sense.By offering high-quality insurance,employers have a competitive advan-tage in the recruiting and retention ofhealthier, happier employees.

There are plans that have beendeveloped to serve employers withtwo to 50 eligible employees. There isno requirement for the small employ-er to offer health insurance in 2014.Beginning in 2015 business withmore than 50 full time equivalentemployees may pay a penalty foremployees who are full time (workover 30 hours a week). I am caution-ing businesses with greater than 35full time employees now who havepart time or seasonal employees aswell, to check with your health insur-ance professional agent, as there maybe pitfalls you need to be aware of.For those for profit employers whohave 25 or fewer full time equivalent

(FTE) employees and provide a quali-fied health insurance plan purchasedthough a certified broker or directlythrough the SHOP Exchange, theymay qualify in 2014 for a tax creditpaying up to 50% of the business'scost of health insurance.

The business will have control ofthe level of coverage to be offered.The employee will have the ability toselect from various plans within thatemployer chosen category. The busi-ness owner will also be able to makethe decision if they want to offerdependent coverage through the"group" or they can elect to have theemployee seek coverage for his/herdependents through the individualmarket. Depending on income level,family members may qualify for sub-sidized coverage through the CoveredCalifornia marketplace or perhapsqualify for subsidized or no-cost cov-erage through Medi-Cal.

All the rules are not yet known.Most insurance agents are not healthinsurance specialists, and fewer arecertified to offer plans through theCovered California Health InsuranceExchange or SHOP. Assistance isavailable for Covered California onthe telephone or through their web-site or from a Certified CoveredCalifornia insurance agent.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurancebroker in California (0621106) He is amember of the Society of Certified SeniorAdvisors and Past-President of the KernAssociation of Health Underwriters. Harryis on the National Assoc. of HealthUnderwriters Medicare Advisory Board.He may be reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or www.harrythal.com.

Thal

ObamaCare for Kern CountyHealth Insurance Matters

Latest local market conditionsTalking About Real Estate

Matt FreemanCourier Columnist

With the coolweather finally uponus, people are outand about again andbuying homes! It hasbeen a pretty goodyear overall for bothour brokerage andothers locally, muchbetter than it was in the "dark days" aswe call them of 2009-2011. Sales over-all are up for the year compared to lastyear especially for stick built homeswhich is our largest local market seg-ment.

So far this year approx 38 milliondollars worth of real estate has beensold in the Valley. Compared with 32million last year, that is a good thing!However the Valley has not seen muchin the way of value appreciation justincreased price stability and localdemand. We have a long way to gobefore we can call this market normal.

There is still a whole bunch ofinventory out there that has been listedfor a long time in the manufacturedhome, mobile home and vacant landsegments. Vacant land in particularjust has not been moving too well thisyear although there have been somelarge individual sales concerning larg-er parcels. This is because we have notseen a resumption of building. Untilnew homes start going in up herelocally again, look for lot and land list-ings to take a long time to sell.

The manufactured home market hasseen sales gains this year locally but

not as much as the stick built homesegment of the market. This is due toboth a glut of listing inventory and thefact that it is a bit harder to get a loanon a manufactured home than it is aregular home. Despite this fact, manu-factured homes are typically a greatdeal because you get a lot for yourmoney and often more land for lessmoney as well than with a convention-al house.

Statewide, there is one sobering sta-tistic to remember. The volume of saleshas increased for the year, and thevalue of homes statewide have goneup approx ten percent. However whena survey was done of all of the pur-chase activity for the last twelvemonths, approximately 40 percent ofall residential home purchases werebought with cash, meaning investorsare driving the market at this point.

We need that figure to drop inorder for this market to stay healthy,because the single biggest market seg-ment by far is residential primary resi-dence buyers and that segment hasstayed flat both because of still tightlending guidelines and an economythat is still barely recovering.

Don't let the news fool you; theunemployment rate is still high, and forfolks under 30 years old, it is extremelyhigh, approaching twenty percent inCalifornia. So are we seeing marketimprovement? Yes we are. Is it gonnastay with us? Well, we need this econo-my to get healthy. Only time will tell.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or760-223-0880. His column is not intended toreplace legal advice.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good time forsocializing, both with family and with friends. Youraspects also favor developing new relationships, anyor all of which might become especially meaningful.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your success inhandling a recent difficult situation prompts arequest to handle another workplace problem. Butthis is one you should accept only if you get all of therelevant facts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New informationabout a past decision raises some unsettling ques-tions from an old friend. Be prepared to explain youractions fully and, if necessary, to make adjustments.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is not a goodtime to share personal secrets, even with someoneyou've known for a long while. What you don'treveal now won't come back to haunt you later.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Pushingyourself to meet a project deadline is admirable. Butbe careful not to leave out important details in yourrush to complete your work and send it off.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch that

you don't take on more than you can handle whenoffering to help someone with a personal problem.There might be hidden factors you weren't toldabout.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Thatmajor move you've been considering could comesooner than you expected. Make sure you'll be readywith the facts you need when decision time arrives.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Languishing relationships can benefit from a breakin routine. Get out of the rut and do something newand maybe more than a little unpredictable thisweekend.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Although you don't think of yourself as a rolemodel, your ability to make a tough decision at thistime sets an example for others, who admire yourcourage.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Youneed to move any remaining obstacles out of yourway before you can take on a new challenge. Seekadvice from close, trusted friends and associates.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A careerchange appears increasingly likely to happen dur-ing the next several weeks. It's a good idea to startnow to prepare, so you can be ready to make themove when the time comes.

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KYT & FAMILYPainting, weed abatement, treetriming, small engine & concreterepair, hauling, prof. carpet clean-ing, 25yrs in the KRV, Licensed760-549-3468 • 760-376-2031___________________________

Dog & Cat Grooming Service25 years experienceReasonable Rates

For grooming info-760-378-2148___________________________

Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair“We Travel to Your Location”•Repairs •Upgrades •Tuneups•Networking •TroubleshootingMark Armstrong/Owner-Operator

760-376-1214 / Fax-760-376-1214e-mail: marksmobilecomputer

[email protected]___________________________

CHAR’S DRY CLEANERSand ALTERATIONS

Fast Service6101 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340___________________________

JEWELRY REPAIRSizing, Re-Tip, Prongs

Free Quote - Fast Service47 Years Experience

Jewelry Mart6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard

Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631___________________________

Southland Electrical ContractorsCA License: C-10 700029

Bonded • InsuredLocally owned & operated

(760) 376-3776___________________________

Kathy Coffee [email protected]+ yrs experience with

Quickbooks & Excel(805) 705-0142___________________________

WEBSITES & SEOSince 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER

ARTWORK & DESIGN760-376-2177

www.kernvalley.com/mike___________________________

Premium CoarseDecomposed Granite

Fill Dirt • Sand • GravelCall for current Pricing

760-379-4848

Roger’s Estate SaleOct. 5th & 6th • 8am to 5pm

122 Cypress Lane,Wofford Hts.(760) 376-2690

Camp Kernville - Only one MHleft for sale! - reduced from$5,950 to $4,995. Stop by formore info & a flyer.

24 Sirretta St., Kernville(760) 376-2345___________________________

YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE!2 Mobile Homes to choose from•Single wide 1/bd w/expandoroom. NICE! $6,500 cash, Spc 37•Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd2ba, new carpet & blinds, $10,500cash, Spc 30, NICE!Paradise Mobile Home Estates2410 Ronita Lane, Lake Isabella55 & over park. Drive by, call

(760) 379-2092 to show___________________________Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide,w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP,11825 Sierra Way,#3.New:carpetlinoleum,roof coating,evap cool-er, front porch, ex. paint. Was$12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ661-301-6209___________________________

Wofford Heights - very niceremodeled 2bd/1ba MH inSportsman TP, Space #24, withenclosed porch. Inclds water,trash, laundry room & fish house,$7,500, (760) 376-3228___________________________

Trailer w/add-on. Upgraded w/new paint inside & out. New tilein kitchen. New toilet in bath-room. Swamp cooler outside atside of living area. Front yard hasflowers w/fish pond completew/cute landscaping. Come checkit out. $3,575 - cash only. CallDavis (760) 377-7690

LESSONS-Guitar, Fiddle, Folk Bluegrass, Gospel, Traditional

All ages - 20 yrs exp., local lady,reasonable, pkg. deal avail.Textme @ 661-529-0174, re: lessons

11 wk old Cockapoo ACC registered. AKC trace-able. White, non-shedding.$600. (760) 376-7772 Stews’Poos

Wofford Heights - Sites avail-able in quiet Senior Park, withlaundry facilities & fish house.Walk to lake. $250/mo includeswtr/trsh. Call Jody-760-376-2722___________________________

RV spaces in Camp Kernville.@ 24 Sirretta St. Walking dis-tance to downtown. PrivateBeach! 760-376-2345

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LARRY SCHUPPAN'SGarage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. Hauling. Willpick up all old small & largeappliances, batteries, scrap metal,etc. (760) 417-2806__________________________Lake Isabella Precision Tax

Fastest RefundsFree E-FilingFree Quotes

Individual, Corp., Partners5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-379-1300__________________________LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC

Quality WorkFair Prices

Call Ross (760) 981-3361License #708148

__________________________Stan’s Painting & RestorationExterior & Interior - 2 2 YearsProfessional Exp. - $15 per hr.

References you’ll know Free hour time estimates

(760) 417-1192_________________________

Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical

Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: LEMONAVA LAND & CAT-TLE COMPANY, (2013 - B5219).Street address of principal placeof business: 26220 ColumbiaWay, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business:26220 Columbia Way, Tehachapi,CA 93561. REGISTRANTS:Marshall B. Rubin as Trustee ofThe Community Trust CreatedUnder The Marshall B. Rubin andJeanne C. Rubin Intervivos TrustAgreement Dated April 1, 1981,as Amended, 26220 ColumbiaWay, Tehachapi, CA 93561 andJeanne C. Rubin as Trustee of TheCommunity Trust Created UnderThe Marshall B. Rubin andJeanne C. Rubin Intervivos TrustAgreement Dated April 1, 1981,as Amended, 26220 ColumbiaWay, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Business is being conducted as aTrust. Date the business com-menced: 11/20/1973. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expiresat the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Marshall B. Rubin. Thisstatement filed on 09/05/2013.Expires 09/05/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E.Del Villar. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 20, 27,October 4 and 11, 2013.

ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name beingabandoned: ALL AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION SERVICE(2009- B3292) Street address ofbusiness: 4040 East BrundageLane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Mailing address of Business: POBox 71117, Bakersfield, CA93317-1117. REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Ervil DanAraujo, 4400 Garnet Court,Bakersfield, CA 93308. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on:05/18/2009. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:09/13/2013. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk(34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier: September 27,October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: ALL AUTOMATIC TRANS-MISSION SERVICE, (2013 -B5419). Street address of princi-pal place of business: 4040 EastBrundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 71117, Bakersfield,CA 93387. REGISTRANT: AllAutomatic Transmission Service,Inc., 4040 East Brundage Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Businessis being conducted as aCorporation. Date the businesscommenced: 01/04/2013. Notice:In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expiresat the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913

other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Deanna Araujo, CFO.This statement filed on09/13/2013. Expires 09/13/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 27,October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: BLUVTH, (2013 - B5589),DBA #2: BLUVTH MUZICKRADIO, (2013 - B5590). Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 3902 Parkside Court,Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailingaddress of business: 3902Parkside Court, Rosamond, CA93560. REGISTRANT: PatrishaA. Davis, 3902 Parkside Court,Rosamond, CA 93560. Businessis being conducted as anIndividual. Date the businesscommenced: 01/01/1998. Notice:In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expiresat the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Patrisha A. Davis. Thisstatement filed on 09/19/2013.Expires 09/19/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 27,October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: M & M FISH & CHIPS, (2013- B5443). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 640AWest Tehachapi Boulevard,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 21510 SanLucas Drive, Tehachapi, CA93561. REGISTRANTS: Mary J.Jones, 21510 San Lucas Drive,Tehachapi, CA 93561 andMichael J. Jones, 21510 SanLucas Drive, Tehachapi, CA93561. Date the business com-menced: 02/03/2009. Business isbeing conducted as a MarriedCouple. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the endof five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Mary J. Jones. Thisstatement filed on 09/16/2013.

Expires 09/16/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 27, October 4,11 and 18, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: VALLEY MATTRESS, (2013 -B5140). Street address of princi-pal place of business: 2180 WibleRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93304.Mailing address of business: 6004Lugene Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93313. REGISTRANT:Worldwide Platinum Corp., 6004Lugene Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93313. Date the business com-menced: 08/23/2013. Business isbeing conducted as a WYCorporation. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Gary Banas. This state-ment filed on 08/30/2013. Expires08/30/2018. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: A. Guerrero.Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 27, October 4,11 and 18, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: WHOLESALE2U, (2013 -B5447). Street address of princi-pal place of business: 4028 NilesStreet, #B, Bakersfield, CA 93306.Mailing address of business: 3717Wensley Court, Bakersfield, CA93311. REGISTRANT: A.J.H.,LLC, 4030 Niles Street, #C,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Businessis being conducted as a LimitedLiability Company. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Nader Haddad, CEO.This statement filed on09/16/2013. Expires 09/16/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E.Del Villar. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 27,October 4, 11 and 18, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 13-2269 -

APN: 236-080-08YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDERA DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-29-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD

CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 23, 2013 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pur-suant to the Deed of Trust record-ed 05-03-2005, as Inst. No.0205111411 of Official Records inthe office of the County Recorderof Kern County, State ofCalifornia, Executed by HighDesert Estates, Inc., WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawfulmoney of the United States) at:Outside the main entrance to theWanda Kirk Library, 3611Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKSMUST BE MADE PAYABLE TOADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,INC. All rights, title and interestconveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in said Countyand State described as: Parcel 2of Parcel Map 337, in the unincor-porated area of the County ofKern, State of California, asshown on said Parcel Map filedMarch 24, 1972 in Book 2, Pages194 of Parcel Maps in the office ofthe County recorder of saidCounty. The street address andother common designation, ifany, of the real propertydescribed above is purported tobe: Vacant Land - directions maybe obtained by written requestwithin 10 days of the first publica-tion of this notice from:Advanced Reconveyance, Inc.,43545 17th Street West, Suite 503,Lancaster, CA 93534. The under-signed Trustee disclaims any lia-bility for any incorrectness of thestreet address and other commondesignation, if any, shown herein.Said Sale will be made, but with-out covenant or warranty,express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encum-brances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as providedin said note(s), advances, if any,under the terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges and expensesof the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligation securedby the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost,expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication ofthe Notice of Sale is $152,413.96.The beneficiary under said Deedof Trust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale, and a writ-ten Notice of Default and Electionto Sell. The undersigned causedsaid Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded inthe county where the real proper-ty is located. Date: September19, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee,43545 17th Street W., Ste 503,Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee SaleOfficer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-DERS: If you are considering bid-ding on this property lien, youshould understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be bid-ding on a lien, not on the proper-ty itself. Placing the highest bidat a trustee auction does not auto-matically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property.You should also be aware that thelien being auctioned off may be ajunior lien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you are ormay be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you canreceive clear title to the property.You are encouraged to investigatethe existence, priority and size ofoutstanding liens that may existon this property by contacting thecounty recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust on theproperty. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on the noticeof sale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgages,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The lawrequires that information abouttrustee sale postponements bemade available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applica-ble, the rescheduled time anddate for the sale of this property,you may call 661-945-5525 usingthe file number 13-2269.Information about postpone-ments that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close to thescheduled sale may not immedi-ately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the internetweb site. The best way to verifythe postponement information isto attend the scheduled sale.

(Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 27, October 4and 11, 2013)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 13-2268 -

APN: 236-080-11, 12, 13 & 14YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDERA DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-23-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. On October 23, 2013 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pur-suant to the Deed of Trust record-ed 05-03-2005, as Inst. No.0205111408 of Official Records inthe office of the County Recorderof Kern County, State ofCalifornia, Executed by HighDesert Estates, Inc., WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawfulmoney of the United States) at:Outside the main entrance to theWanda Kirk Library, 3611Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKSMUST BE MADE PAYABLE TOADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,INC. All rights, title and interestconveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in said Countyand State described as: ParcelsA, B, C and D of Parcel Map 1624,in the unincorporated area,County of Kern, State ofCalifornia, as per map filed June25, 1974 in Book 10 Page 124 ofMaps, in the office of the Countyrecorder of said County. Thestreet address and other commondesignation, if any, of the realproperty described above is pur-ported to be: Vacant Land - direc-tions may be obtained by writtenrequest within 10 days of the firstpublication of this notice from:Advanced Reconveyance, Inc.,43545 17th Street West, Suite 503,Lancaster, CA 93534. The under-signed Trustee disclaims any lia-bility for any incorrectness of thestreet address and other commondesignation, if any, shown herein.Said Sale will be made, but with-out covenant or warranty,express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encum-brances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as providedin said note(s), advances, if any,under the terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges and expensesof the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligation securedby the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost,expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication ofthe Notice of Sale is $152,537.63.The beneficiary under said Deedof Trust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale, and a writ-ten Notice of Default and Electionto Sell. The undersigned causedsaid Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded inthe county where the real proper-ty is located. Date: September19, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee,43545 17th Street W., Ste 503,Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee SaleOfficer

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-DERS: If you are considering bid-ding on this property lien, youshould understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be bid-ding on a lien, not on the proper-ty itself. Placing the highest bidat a trustee auction does not auto-matically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property.You should also be aware that thelien being auctioned off may be ajunior lien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you are ormay be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you canreceive clear title to the property.You are encouraged to investigatethe existence, priority and size ofoutstanding liens that may existon this property by contacting thecounty recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust on theproperty. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on the noticeof sale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgages,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The lawrequires that information abouttrustee sale postponements bemade available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to

learn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applica-ble, the rescheduled time anddate for the sale of this property,you may call 661-945-5525 usingthe file number 13-2268.Information about postpone-ments that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close to thescheduled sale may not immedi-ately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the internetweb site. The best way to verifythe postponement information isto attend the scheduled sale.(Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 27, October 4and 11, 2013)

ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: INDUSTRIALEQUIPMENT COATING (2013-B2787) Street address of busi-ness: 317 Kentucky Street,Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailingaddress of Business: P.O. Box3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385.REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: J.R. Jones, 317 KentuckyStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305, JoeCain, 317 Kentucky Street,Bakersfield, CA 93305 andMichael Cline, 317 KentuckyStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305.Original FBN Statement Filed on:05/03/2013. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:09/27/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerkby E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk(34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier: October 4, 11,18and 25, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: SUSIE'S TRUCKING SER-VICES, (2013 - B5737). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 317 Kentucky Street,Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385.REGISTRANT: Susie Jones, 317Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Susie Jones. This state-ment filed on 09/27/2013. Expires09/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 4, 11,18 and 25,2013.

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Calendar,Continued from page 2Mountain, on their field. JV 4 p.m. andVarsity 7 p.m.

Kick Back in KernvilleOctober 11 and 12It's the annual car show with vendors, alake cruise, and a giant raffle. 50's and 60'smusic and Friday night hot dog feed. Formore information, contact 909-754-5270.

KRV Chamber of CommerceGolf Tournament and Lobster FestOctober 12Tee off at 11 a.m. and lobster tail dinner at4 p.m. Come one or both. For informationand to RSVP call 760-379-5236.

An Evening with the StarsOctober 12The Pregnancy Resource Center is hostingtheir fifth annual banquet at the Family LifeCenter Gym on Saturday October 12 at 6p.m. The dinner will be catered by JimWyly. Tickets are $15 or $120 to sponsor atable. Get them by calling Colleen at 760-417-2209 or Nancy at 714-906-7755.

REVA 5th Annual dance andfundraiser, October 13REVA, Inc. is having its' 5th AnnualFundraiser Dinner Dance and Auction onSunday, October 13 from 2-6 p.m. at theLodge at Painted Rock catered by theChatterbox Café. Tickets are now on salefor $50 each or $95/couple. Call Jesse at760-793-7195 or 760-378-3101 or Barbaraat 760-338-8410 or 760-299-3222.

KRV Friends of the Library Fall Festand Auction, October 14Friends of the Library Fall Fest andAuction at the Lake Isabella Main Libraryon October 14, starting at 2 p.m. Amongitems to be auctioned will be a hand craft-ed lap quilt and an October themed moviebasket. A few of the auctions items will beon display at the main library, come on byand check them out. Annual membershipdues are $10 for 2014. The dues help sup-port the local libraries children's readingprograms, educational projects and thepurchase of books and supplies.

Fish and Game Habitat ClubOctober 16The Fish and Game Habitat Club meetsthe third Wednesday of every month at 7p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center,Room 2, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. LakeIsabella. For questions, call 760-376-3178.

Toddler story timeOctober 17The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time every Thursday at10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 LakeIsabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

The Republican AssemblyOctober 17The Republican Assembly of the KernRiver Valley is meeting on Thursday,October 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the MooseLodge, 6732 Lake Isabella, Blvd. Invite aguest to come with you. Contact CarlMandernacht at 760-378-3695.

KOA Haunted campgroundOctober 18Haunted campground at the KOA. Call760-378-2001 for more information.

Kern Valley Broncs HomecomingOctober 18KVHS football, playing Rosamond, athome. JV 4 p.m. Varsity 7 p.m.

Ghost townOctober 18GRIT Paranormal will be back at the SilverCity Ghost Town. Call 760-379-5146 formore information.

To include your event in our free CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mail or on paper, either in person or bymail (our address is on page 2).Submissions must be received on Tuesdayby 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday'sissue. Events must be open to the publicand if there is any cost, it must be listed.Items submitted for our free Calendar list-ings may be shortened. Listings are printedin chronological order by event date andspace available. Submitted items deemedentirely or mostly business advertising willnot be accepted. Some event informationgathered from www.kernvalley.com.

My favorite meteor showerThrough the Universe

Casey JamesCourier Columnist

This month onOctober 21st, weare going to get tosee one of myfavorite meteorshowers of the year,the Orionids, one ofthe most prolificshowers of the year. At peak activity itwill produce about 25 meteors perhour and may produce up to 70. TheOrionids come from the celestialdebris of the well-known, Halley'sComet; though Halley's won't be seenagain until sometime in the year 2061.

On October 18th, we will get to seea Penumbral Eclipse which occurswhen the Moon passes through theEarth's partial shadow, or penumbra.During this type of eclipse the Moonwill darken slightly but not completely.

The eclipse for us will occur rough-ly at 4:50 p.m., if you would like a bet-ter view of Earth's shadow on ournearest neighbor you can use a pair ofbinoculars or even a small telescope. Iwouldn't miss this because the nexteclipse isn't until April 2014.

Also this month on October 1stNASA turned 55 years old but is expe-riencing a near total closure due to theGovernment shutdown. Mission con-trol will remain open so NASAAstronauts Karen Nyberg and MikeHopkins currently aboard theInternational Space Station will not beaffected. All satellites and spacecraftcurrently in space will be maintainedthough the amazing photos and otherdata will have to be safeguarded forthe duration of the shutdown, while

future launches will be canceled andpostponed as work on these projectswill come to a stop.

Of the 18,000 NASA employeesonly 600 will continue working asNASA has a fleet of spacecraft androvers exploring the solar system andinterstellar space. Many satellites arein orbit around the Earth to study ourhome planet, while other probes areorbiting the Moon, Mercury, Marsand Saturn. The Mars rovers,Curiosity and Opportunity are drivingacross the surface of Mars whileHubble and the Spitzer SpaceTelescope are looking deep into theuniverse. Observatories, such as theSolar Dynamics Observatory arestudying the surface of the sun. Otherspacecraft's are simply in transit, thegap between the planets. NASA'sNew Horizons spacecraft whichlaunched in 2006 is streaking acrossthe outer solar system for a 2015 flybyof Pluto. Then there is Voyager 1, thefarthest manmade spacecraft has evertraveled in history. It entered inter-stellar space in August 2013 and isnow 11.7 billion miles from Earth, faraway from the political disputes sur-rounding the government shutdownon Tuesday.

Also for the month of October Iwill be the featured artist in the KernRiver Valley Museum. I will be show-ing my Astrophotographer and youwill be able to see the universethrough my eyes. You can come intothe museum for the entire month ofOctober and see my photos of thestars and space. I hope to meet andhear from all of you while I'm there.So as always this is your dark skies,through the universe.

James

Kern River Courier October 4, 2013

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