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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir52,012 acre-feet

2014 Reservoir peak80,737 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 106 cfsLower KernOutflow 109 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

Data 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.*(5-hr average Kernville)

kern riverwater data:

Friday high 99°Hot

Friday low 58°Clear

Saturday high 100° Hot

Saturday low 59°Clear

Sunday high 99°Hot

Sunday low 60°ClearAccuweather.com

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more diligently managecamping and recreationalpursuits".

The new restrictionsannounced by BLMinclude; restricted camp-ing to designated sitesalong the Lower Kern onthe west side of the riverin order to reduce theover use of the naturalresources. Fees will becharged for the use ofthese sites. The exactamount has not yet beenset but should fallbetween $16 and $30 dol-lars per night. Free dis-persed camping will beallowed in other areasaway from the river.

Also new to Keyesvilleare the prospecting per-mits for the mining areasnot legally claimed andregistered. These permitswill be in place to insurethat the recreationalprospector understands

Donna MorenoCourier Community

Graduation ceremonywas held for the 35 partic-ipants in the 2014Leadership DevelopmentTraining Program facili-tated by the Kern CountyNetwork for Children.

Kern River ValleyRevitalization sponsoredlocal residents and com-munity activists, LisaSmith and CamilleHalliwill, in completingthe 6 month program.Smith is the ProgramCoordinator for FamilyResource Center andHalliwell works for KernHigh School District.

The focus of the pro-gram is to offer skills-training to build thestrength of local organiza-tions and nurture naturalleaders in communities

where they are alreadyengaged in local collabo-rative groups and citizenaction mobilization effortsin nine subject areas: pub-lic speaking, time man-agement, community

Mike MencariniCourier Outdoors

The second in a seriesof 3 BLM meeting/fieldtrips, took place lastSaturday, with one morecoming in October. Themain focus of this fieldtrip was to get feedbackon some of the decisionsthat will affect the area ofKeyesville South from theentrance of Keyesville toPearl Harbor Drive to justacross the lower KernRiver. The area currentlyis most popular for camp-ing, water play, recre-ational mining, and boat-ing. This is all part of theDam Recreational Zoneproject or RMZ for short.

Steve Larsen, BLMSupervisor and NaturalResources Specialist fromthe Bakersfield office, stat-ed at the meeting openerthat "There is a need to

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meeting facilitation,strategic planning, con-flict resolution, communi-ty mobilization, resourcedevelopment, media/mar-keting and legislativeadvocacy.

Leadership program graduates two

Michael BatelaanCourier Buzz

This year's GreatKern County Fairopens its gates tofairgoers onSeptember 17 andruns throughSeptember 28 at thefairgrounds inBakers-field.■ Fair admissionis $10 for adults and$5 for children ages 6through 12. But ifyou purchaseadvance tickets online at kerncounty-fair.com, they areonly $8 for adultsand $4 for children.Carnival wristbandsare $30, but only $25on line.

There is alwaysfree admission foractive and retiredmilitary. Just showyour military IDthroughout thetwelve days of theFair. Seniors age 55and up receive a $1discount off the reg-ular admission soadmission is $9.Children age 5 andunder are free.Children who haveparticipated in KernCounty's ReadingRound-Up qualify fora free Fair ticket.■ Fair hours areMonday throughThursday from 3 to10 p.m. Friday Sept.19 from 10:30 a.m. to11 p.m., Friday Sept.26 from 3 to 11 p.m.,

2Plan for theweek aheadusing theCourier Calendar.

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10Buy, sell &trade in theCourierMarketplace.

8Join in the fun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

You’ll digBodfish Bob’samazing potatorecipes.

Harry ThalexplainsMedicare

Signspoint tochange

CountyFair opensWednesday

Western SlopeNo-fee CoalitionCourier Just in

Just before theHouse adjourned fortheir August recess, abill that would drasti-cally change federalrecreation fee policywas introduced byU.S. RepresentativeRob Bishop (R-UT)and pushed throughthe House ResourcesCommittee, without ahearing, by itsChairman, U.S.Representative DocHastings (R-WA).

The bill, known asHR 5204 The FederalLands RecreationE n h a n c e m e n tModernization Act of2014, could result inhaving to pay a fee foraccess to every placeand for every activity,both at highly devel-oped recreation sitesand those that arecompletely undevel-oped like WildernessAreas.

Opposition to HR5204 is being led by theC o l o r a d o - b a s e dWestern Slope No FeeCoalition. According

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House billto allowfees on allFederallands

the laws and onlyprospect in the designatedareas. The cost of thesepermits has not yet beenfixed. The thinking here isto put the local merchants,or online, in charge of sell-ing the permits instead ofprocuring them inBakersfield.

Both the camping andmining restrictions arealready mandated underthe BLM RecreationalManagement Plan whichwill be signed next month.The only things that haveto be figured out now, iswhere the fees will beimplemented, how manysites there will be, andwhere to locate the sites.

Information related tothe Keyesville planningprocess is available at:blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bak-ersfield/Programs/Recreation_opportunities/keyesville_planning.html.

Recreational campingand mining will be subjectto change under newproposals being consideredin Keyesville.

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Photo submittedCamille Halliwill, Mary Barlow and Lisa Smith

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September

“It’s what the valley reads”

■ Silver City lantern light tourSeptember 13Come to the Silver City Ghost Town and lookfor ghosts from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 LakeIsabella Blvd. in Bodfish. The cost is $12 perperson (all ages). Pay by cash the night ofevent or advance tickets by credit card. Forquestions or purchase advance tickets con-tact 760-379-5146 or email: [email protected].

■ Release burdensSeptember 14Beginning Sunday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m., theKernville United Methodist Church Adult

Forum will start a study of “Traveling Light:Releasing the Burdens You Were NeverIntended to Bear” by author Max Lucado.The study will take 1-hour each week over aperiod of a few weeks. Call the KUMCOffice at 760-376-2751 to sign up or withquestions.

■ River clean upSeptember 14Keepers of the Kern will be holding UpperKern River Clean Up Events on Sunday,Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. Meet at the parking areaacross from Headquarters Campgroundnorth of Riverkern. Bring a friend, a neigh-

bor and a smile. Come spend a little time onthe Kern River, have a good time and make adifference. For more information or RSVP,call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or [email protected].

■ “Heaven Is For Real,” Free MovieSeptember 14“Heaven Is For Real,” a movie based upon alittle boy’s visit to heaven during his neardeath experience. This story will “touch yourheart, capture your mind and ultimatelyimpact your life forever!” At the KernvilleUnited Methodist Church, corner of Big Blueand Sirretta at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14..Call 760-376-2751 for more information.

■ River clean upSeptember 15Keepers of the Kern will be holding UpperKern River Clean Up Events on Monday,Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. Meet at the parking areaacross from Headquarters Campgroundnorth of Riverkern. Bring a friend, a neigh-bor and a smile. Come spend a little time onthe Kern River, have a good time and make adifference. For more information or RSVP,call 760-376-2963. 360-324-8178 or [email protected].

■ Art AssociationSeptember 15Presenting Shirley Givens, pine needle andgourd basketry artist. Live demonstration. Atthe Lake Isabella Senior Center at 6 p.m. inthe Veteran's Hall. Call Teri Vellutini at 760-379-6162 or 602-509-8806 for more informa-tion, or go to krvaa.org.

■ Cemetery District BoardSeptember 17The Kern River Valley Public CemeteryDistrict Board of Trustees will reconvene at 1p.m. on Wednesday the 17th of September.For a copy of the agenda or informationregarding the meeting or the cemeteryplease call the cemetery office at 760-376-2189.

■ Jean Fuller office hoursSeptember 18State Senator Jean Fuller’s mobile officehours are being held to facilitate communi-cation between her office and the communi-ties she serves, at the Kern CountyAdministration building from 1:30 to 3:30p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18.

■ Keepers of the KernSeptember 18Keepers of the Kern will meet on Thursday,Sept 18. Come spend an hour or so atKeyesville South and assist the BLM do somehousekeeping. Meet at the big dumpster at 8a.m. For more information or RSVP, call 760-376-2963. 360-324-8178 or email [email protected].

■ American Bass TournamentSeptember 20Join in and test your skill catching a large-mouth bass. Seasoned anglers often take infish well over 10 lbs. Call 760-417-2702 formore information.

■ Habitat restoration workdaysSeptember 20Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff andvolunteers for our Habitat RestorationWorkdays. Volunteers of all levels of abilityand time commitment are welcome. Bringfood and water, gloves; wear long sleevesand pants, work shoes or boots. The pre-serve will supply tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at theAlexander Restoration Site on Fay RanchRoad, Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe by email:[email protected] or call 760-378-2531 toRSVP.

■ Blast from the Past sock hopSeptember 20Join the Eagles for an old fashioned sockhop. Dine from 5 to 7 p.m. while listening tothe do wop sound and then dance the nightaway to your favorite ’50s music. Dress inyour best ’50s attire or show off your bestdance moves and win a prize! All this fun willbe at the Eagles in Mountain Mesa, 12251Highway 178. Call 760-379-3394 for moreinformation.

■ Constitution week BarbecueSeptember 21Kawaiisu Chapter of the Daughters of the

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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 loss group,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.■ 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.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church gamenight. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square danc-ing, 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. Pot Luck, 7p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 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 welcome.2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m./ Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 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 Mobile HomePk. 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., Senior Center,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. MesaRd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville MethodistChurch. 909-753-9043.■ 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 Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. everyother month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish PropertyOwners, 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. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, SeniorCenter, 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, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ 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.■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW,2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center,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 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 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, Kernville MethodistChurch. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of theKern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.■ 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, 4030 Perdue,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 Astronomy Club,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,6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy155, Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to the Courierby the groups listed. Please call the phone num-bers provided to check meeting times and loca-tion.

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Friday, September 12, 2014 www.kernrivercourier.com Kern River Courier

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

As I have got-ten older I findthat many things Iwas used to whenI was young havechanged and nowI am used to them.It's kinda fun tolook back and see how things were,compared to what they are today.Let me give you some examples.

My first cars had no heater, noair condi-tioning, tireswhich wereonly goodfor 10 to 12thousandmiles and noradio. Todaywe haveSatellite radio, air conditioning, tiresthat last up to 40 thousand miles, aheater and a global positioningreceiver that tells us how to go fromhere to there.

When we bought a light bulb, weknew it was good for maybe a year.Today we have light bulbs that useless electricity and last for years.

When I was a tad, my bath wasonce a week in a galvanized iron tubwhich was heated by a tea kettle fullof hot water and I washed withLifebouy Soap. Today we haveporcelain tubs, spas and showersand I soap with Irish Spring.

The first T.V. we had was a 7"Motorola that the whole familywould sit around and watch in blackand white! This was followed by a12" Hofman Easy Vision Television.

Things I have noticed...

ChangesThe screen was in green and brownand supposedly easy on your eyes (Idon't think it was). Today I have a54" Vizio Television, with definitionso sharp you can see a pimple on aquarterback's nose while watching afootball game, and the screen is infull color.

In the early days to keep our foodfresh and cold we had an ice boxthat used a 25 pound block of ice forcooling and which was delivered byan iceman from his truckload of ice.Today we have a double door refrig-erator which manufactures its own

ice and will holdenough food tolast a week.

A column likethis, years agowould have beenwritten by a type-writer with mis-takes corrected by

White Out but today it’s typed on acomputer program that checks yourspelling, your English and correctsyour mistakes with touch of a key.

We used to buy coffee by thepound and made 12 cups of coffee ata time. Today we have a coffeemachine which makes individualcups of coffee in at least 10 differentbrews. One change which isn't forthe better is a Big Hunk of nougatcandy, which sold for a nickel. Todaythe bar is smaller and costs 60 cents!

I can live with the change of myBig Hunk candy bar, but I'm stilllearning how to cope with the newcoffee maker.

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth is a retired security manag-er for Pacific Bell.

AnnouncementsCommunity

Jr. Friends of the Library to beginA junior Friends of the Library for children from six to eighteen years old is

starting, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. There will be no charge formembership. There will be a fun activity periodically throughout the year. Themission is to promote the value of the library to children, with the hope ofencouraging parents and grandparents to join the Friends of the Library andpromote the same values. The first activity will be the use of old paperbackbooks, at the Lake Isabella branch on Thursday September 25 at 4 p.m. For anyquestions or suggestions, call Ann Kranyac at 909-353-8655.

KVHS reunion weekendAnyone who attended Kern Valley High School from its opening through 1969,and those who attended the old Kernville School before that will reunite at theKern Lodge from September 19-21. In addition to visiting with friends duringleisure time at the Kern Lodge, all weekend, activities include a Friday nightpotluck, sack lunch and pictures on Saturday afternoon, and a dinner onSaturday night catered by Jim Wyly. Pre-registration is required for the lunchand Saturday night dinner, but others may register at the Kern Lodge. Thesmall registration fee helps defray the cost of print, postage and incidentals.For further information, contact Bill Vance at [email protected].

Wofford Heights Neighborhood Watch meeting Mark your calendar and attend the next general session of the Kern River

Community of Wofford Heights, to be held at the New Life Assembly of GodChurch, 25 Arden Ave. Wofford Heights, on Tuesday, September 23 at 5 p.m.

This meeting will address growing concerns regarding the increasing crim-inal activity within our community. A Neighborhood Watch presentation willbe given to the assembly by Ashley Glover, Crime Prevention Specialist withthe Kern County Sheriff's Office - Crime Prevention Unit.

This presentation has been arranged for by the KRCWH in response torequests from many members that have been, or know of, victims to burglaryand criminal activity in the Wofford Heights and surrounding areas. The freepresentation is open to members and non-members alike. Tell your concernedneighbors and friends to attend. For more information, or to reserve a spot,call 760-376-2177 or email [email protected].

Calling all Kern Valley girls for pageantThe Lil' Miss Corn Stalk and Lil' Miss Kernel Pageant will be held on Oct. 26

at Frandy Park at 1 p.m. during the Whiskey Flat Fall Festival and is for girls 4to 10 years old. There will be two age groups. Lil' Miss Kernel Ages 4 to 6. Lil'Miss Corn Stalk Ages 7 to 10. The girl with the highest total points in each agegroup wins the crown. A second place and a 'Lil Miss Congeniality will alsobe awarded. This is free to all - there is no entry fee. This is not a formal pag-eant. The intent is for the girls to have some fun and be part of this communi-ty fundraising event.

Girls will be judged in the following categories: Best Personality, BestTheme Attire/Costume, Most Talented and Most Money Raised. Judges willscore each girl on a scale from 1 to 10 in each separate category. The mostmoney raised category will be based on sponsorship ticket sales. This catego-ry will count as 15 percent of their total score. Participants must sell $1 tickets.Funds raised will go towards the Kernville Community Events and Projectsfund-a 501c3 non-profit. Girls can start selling tickets on Oct. 1st. Tickets willbe distributed during our first practice. Pageant Rehearsals will be held at theKernville Chamber Hall on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. starting Oct. 1.Pageant winners and non-winners will also be asked to ride in the WhiskeyFlat Days Parade in February 2015. To enter the pageant, just complete the

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Valley places of worshipKernville■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building)Kernville. Sunday 9:30 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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service9:30 and 11:00 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

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa■ 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■ His Final Harvest5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thurs. 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 9:30a.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

Southlake/Weldon■ Kern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m.and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780■ Faith Community South Campus16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening4 p.m., 760-379-6935■ Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.760-378-2321■ Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. &4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Bible TriviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Ezekiel in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. What "woman of ..." is the only woman in the Bible (KJV) described as awench? En-rogel, Gilead, Damascus, Ziba3. Who met a man and then wrestled him until the breaking of the day?Solomon, Goliath, Aaron, Jacob4. What group of consecrated men did not cut their hair? Canaanites,Midianites, Nazarites, Hagarites5. In Genesis 32, who/what was Mahanaim? Messenger, Mountain, Ford,Place6. Who was the mother of Moses? Abigail, Jochebed, Elisheba, Athaliah

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Which is theChurch of the livingGod, the pillar and

support of the truth.- 1 Tim 3:15

When you lookinto the mirror ofyour soul, are youconvinced that youembody the only hope for the survivalof truth on this planet at this time?Quite a large question, and perhapsnot one we often ponder as we goabout the day to day affairs of ourlives which most often have more todo with simple survival than it doeswith being a preserver of truth onearth. Oddly, that sounds more likethe stuff of action figures and super-heroes, yet a re-read of the aboveverse may just nudge us toward a dif-ferent view of ourselves. The follow-ing quote is from Christian theologianAlbert Barnes regarding the meaningof the above verse:

"The meaning then is, that the sta-bility of the truth on earth is depend-ent on the church. It is owing to thefact that the church is itself foundedon a rock, that the gates of hell cannotprevail against it, that no storms ofpersecution can overthrow it, that thetruth is preserved from age to age.Other systems of religion are sweptaway; other opinions change; otherforms of doctrine vanish; but theknowledge of the great system of

redemption is preserved on earthunshaken, because the church is pre-served, and because its foundationscannot be moved. This does not refer,I suppose, to creeds and confessions,or to the decisions of synods andcouncils; but to the living spirit oftruth and piety "in" the church itself.As certainly as the church continuesto live, so certain it will be that thetruth of God will be perpetuatedamong people." Barnes Notes On TheNew Testament (Parsons Electronicedition - copyright 1999)

The above verse proclaims in a glo-rious way is that as a part of theChurch, you and I have been giventhe truth, and as those who wouldseek to be shaped and transformed bythe truth as declared in the eternalWord of God, our lives literallybecome the protectors and preserversof that truth in our generation.

Maybe another read of the aboveverse and the Barnes quote wouldserve well at this point. There are nocaveats included that would give wig-gle room for the necessity of theologi-cal training or special notice given forgood behavior. Just a simple state-ment regarding those whose liveshave been powerfully touched by thelife and love of Jesus Christ as beingthe pillar to cause a person or a thingto keep his or its place and support(immovable:-settled, steadfast) of thetruth.

Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s HeartFoursquare Church in Kernville.

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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 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 information■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaLocal: 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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are fire resistant, water efficient California natives. Order forms, plant lists with pho-tos and description are available at both the Kernville and Kern River ValleyChambers of Commerce, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center and Watershed Coordinator'soffice at the Lake Isabella County Government Center and on line at krvr.org. Ordersare prepaid and must be received by September 13. Plants will be available for pick-up September 27 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Kern River Valley Vulture Festivalat the Kern River Preserve Headquarters in Weldon. For more information, contactBob Robinson at 760-549-2131.


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4 tblsp melted butter2 tblsp Dijon mustard1 tsp sugar½ tsp kosher salt12 cups hot popcorn4 cups mini-pretzels

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Couch Theater

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Zac Efron in "Neighbors"


Sam StruckhoffCourier Contributor

Picks of the Week“Neighbors” (R) — A young

couple with a bouncing babydaughter (Seth Rogen and RoseByrne) lose their suburban serenitywhen a rowdy fraternity -- led bymaniacal, shirtless party-boy ZacEfron -- takes over the house nextdoor. At first, the hip mom anddad try to be cool and party withthe frat boys, but then quickly real-ize that they can't possibly keep upwith the non-stop party machine.Logical forms of mediation soonfly out the window, pitting the par-ents against the partiers in anescalating prank-war.

Rogen fits perfectly into his role,as audiences have seen him transi-tion from shiftless slacker toreformed-but-still-casual adult-hood. Byrne is the real surprise inthe film, displaying comedic chopsnot seen since "Bridesmaids."There are flashes of clever humor,but most of the gags are the shock-ing and gross-out kind.

“The Rover” (R) — Banditssteal a man's car, leaving himstranded in a scorching wasteland.The victim, Eric (Guy Pearce), nowhas a bandit leader's youngerbrother (Robert Pattinson) and aplan to get his car back. It's 10years after the collapse of society,and the Australian outback isn't agood place to wander around ...and an even worse place to makefriends.

Director David Michod plays hiscards close to the vest. Detailsabout the fall of society are scarce,leaving a lot of that storytelling tothe barren setting and the despera-tion on the faces of the characters.Pattinson delivers a strong per-formance as a lost, dimwittedyoung man carrying a lot of lossbehind his eyes.

“The Signal” (PG-13) — Threecollege kids on a road trip toCalifornia receive a message fromNOMAD, a mysterious hacker whochallenges them to come find him.Nic, Jonah and Hailey (BrentonThwaites, Beau Knapp, OliviaCooke) follow the trail to a dustycorner of Nevada, and then every-thing changes. The trio is separat-ed, and Nic wakes up in a strangefacility where he is interrogated bya dead-pan man in a hazmat suit(Laurence Fishburne). From there,it's a slowly unraveling mysterywith science-fiction elements creep-ing into the picture. The final twistsmay not be enough for some audi-ences, but it's an interesting flickfor a low-budget, sci-fi head-scratcher.

American Revolution will hold their annualConstitution Week Barbecue on Sunday,Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. in Weldon. The event willfeature a barbecue dinner, music, doorprizes and raffle tickets. Profits go towardlocal scholarships in Kern Valley. Tickets are$15 for adults, $8 children under 12 andunder 12 are free of charge. Contact anymember of the DAR to get your ticket.

■ KVHS reunionSeptember 19 through 21Anyone who attended Kern Valley HighSchool from its opening through 1969, andthose who attended the old Kernville Schoolbefore that will reunite at the Kern Lodgefrom September 19-21. For further informa-tion, contact Bill Vance [email protected].

■ Neighborhood Watch meeting September 23The next general session of the Kern RiverCommunity of Wofford Heights, to be heldat the New Life Assembly of God Church, 25Arden Ave. Wofford Heights, on Tuesday,September 23 at 5 p.m. For more informa-tion, or to reserve a spot, call 760-376-2177or email [email protected].

■ KRV CollaborativeSeptember 25Join with the KRV Collaborative and learnabout vital services and opportunities in theKern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. atthe Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for moreinformation.

■ Jr. Friends of the LibrarySeptember 25All children ages six to 18 are invited for thisfree club with fun activities. Join in at 4 p.m.at the Lake Isabella branch Library. Call 909-353-8655 for more information.

■ Rock & Blues FestSeptember 26 through 28For more information call Frandy Park: 760-376-6483.

Calendar, Continued from page 2■ Free community barbecueSeptember 27KRVR will host a free community barbecuewith music, food, booths and the awardingof KRVR raffle prizes from noon to 4 p.m.,Saturday, Sept. 27, to better acquaint theKRV community with KRVR. The barbecuewill be held in the French Gulch CommunityCampground, 2600 Highway 155, next toNuui Cunni Native American CulturalCenter.

■ Prayer BreakfastOctober 2Each month The Salvation Army, LakeIsabella Service Extension Unit invites thecommunity to join them in prayer for ourcommunity, the State and our Nation. ThePrayer Breakfast is held at Nelda's in LakeIsabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so asnot interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfastis optional. For more information call TheSalvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Peddler's FaireOctober 3 and 4There will be more than 60 vendors partici-pating in this year's annual Peddler's Fair atthe Faith Community gym, 20 W. PanoramaDr. Wofford Heights. It will include a magicshow, car wash, fashion show, WhitmanDancers and Houchin's blood mobile. Food,music, crafts, health service information,hobbies, holiday gifts, raffles and more! CallJeanette Rogers-Erickson at 760-417-2555or Faith Community at 760-376-6719 formore information.

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The Four Faces of Health InsuranceHealth Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

Part 4The last discus-

sion of the FourFaces of HealthInsurance was theIndividual plan.Today I shall discussMedicare.

This is a Federalprogram designed to provide healthinsurance for people over age 65 notcovered by an employer plan as wellas certain people who have been cov-ered by Social Security Disability forat least 24 months. For the disabledon Social Security, the enrollment isautomatic and the ID card arrivestypically a month before the effectivedate. For those age 65 there are sev-eral enrollment opportunities. If aperson has already taken early SocialSecurity benefits, their card willarrive about 90 days before themonth they turn 65.

Many people will wait until theyare 66 to get the larger retirementcheck, and they will have to enrolldirectly with Social Security, byphone, go in to a local Social Securityoffice, online or call my office. Wecan assist and do it for you on thephone or in person. This should bedone 90 days before your 65th birth-day. If a person is still covered by anemployer plan, check to see if enroll-ment in Medicare Part B is neededfor your group plan. Small employerplans often assume a secondary posi-tion to Medicare, and require you toenroll. In other situations, Part B

enrollment can be deferred until youretire.

WARNING: If your group plandoes not provide "Creditable"Prescription Coverage, you will needto enroll in a Medicare Part D planfor age 65, or will be paying a penaltylater in life when you need the cover-age.

When the Medicare card arrivesin the mail, it is time to make severaldecisions. There are many holes inthe plan, called deductibles and co-pays. These can be filled by purchas-ing a "Medicare Supplement" or youmay want to assign your Medicareprivileges to a Medicare HMO.

There are several Medicare HMOplans serving the Kern River Valley,and they have no monthly premium.There is a charge when you use serv-ices, and those services are limited tospecific doctors and hospitals as wellas other medical providers.

Generally, your physician willneed the HMO's permission to referyou to specialists. This is a goodalternative to Medicare by itself, andtypically attractive to people of mod-est income in relatively good health.

Medicare Supplements do havemonthly premiums, but most planshave first dollar, 100 percent cover-age with Medicare and free choice ofany medical provider who partici-pates in the Medicare program.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker in California (0621106) Thal ison the National Association of HealthUnderwriters Medicare Advisory Board.He may be reached at 760-376-2100, har-rythal@aol. com or www.harrythal. com.

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How to keep good creditTalking About Real Estate

Matt FreemanCourier Columnist

Credit is impor-tant in today's soci-ety. It is very crucialif you are going tobe purchasing any-thing. This week I want togive out some tipson how to keepgood credit so if you do ever need tobuy a home, you will be ready to go.

First of all, pay your bills! That isthe biggest tip I can give, and it is notreally a tip. It is just plain old commonsense. If you have a bill, pay it.

People that are owed money, espe-cially banks, utility companies and thelandlord don't care about personalcircumstances, just about gettingpaid. They will not hesitate to slapyou with a late notice and corre-spondingly, a bad mark on your cred-it. Don't let that happen, keep thatstuff paid up on time.

The second biggest tip I can give isto not let yourself get too much debtin the first place. Just because you arepre-approved for a mortgage of 400Kdoes not mean you should takeadvantage of that if there is cheaperhousing available that still meets yourneeds.

If you have too much debt and youare making too many minimum pay-ments on debts that you cannot seemto catch up on, your credit scores willsuffer. If you are what we call in theindustry "debt loaded", it is mightyhard to get pre-approved for a mort-gage. Make sure that you do not

spend more than 50 percent of yourmonthly income; lenders like to seethat you are good at saving thesedays.

Thirdly, make sure you have somekind of debt, sounds weird but it istrue. If you pay cash for everythingyou but and don't at least get a loanevery now and then even if you pay itoff in a few months, you will not haveany credit history. No credit historyoften means no mortgage approval,so make sure you have two to fivecredit lines open. Usually if you paywithin 30 days there is no interestand you will be building credit histo-ry at the same time.

Finally, make sure that you checkyour credit from time to time andmanage your accounts. I use a greatservice from experian.com Costs$17.95 per month but I can check mycredit anytime without the creditinquiry showing on my report. I cansee if my accounts are all paid up ontime and find errors and omissionsthat are on my credit report thatneed repair. You can file a complaintright on the website and they willinvestigate and correct the error. Youcan also see if you have been a victimof identity theft and can adverselyaffect your credit very quickly.

Most mortgage products thesedays require a minimum credit scoreof 640 for a stick built home and 680for a manufactured home, so to saveyourself some heartache, make sureyour credit is good to go.

Matt Freeman is a realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915or 760-223-0880. His column is not intend-ed to replace legal advice.

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1. When was the last time four players wereelected in the same year by the Baseball Writers'Association of America to the Hall of Fame?

2. In their first 10 seasons in the major leagues,how many times did the Arizona Diamondbackswin at least 90 games?

3. Who was the last wide receiver to win aHeisman Trophy?

4. How many consecutive seasons did DwightHoward lead the NBA in defensive reboundsbefore the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan took the topspot in 2013-14?

5. The Boston Bruins won the Presidents' Trophyin the 2013-14 season for the best NHL regular-sea-son record. How many other times have the Bruinswon it?

6. Who was the last U.S. men's hockey playerbefore Phil Kessel in 2014 to have a hat trick in anOlympic hockey game?

1.It was 1955.2.Four times (1999, 2001, '02, '07).3.Michigan'sDesmond Howard, in 1991.4.Six seasons.5.Once, in the 1989-90season.6.John LeClair, in 2002.


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name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: TeresaM. Jacobs, President. This state-ment filed on 08/12/2014. Expires08/12/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Garcia. Published by theKern River Courier August 22, 29,September 5 and 12, 2014.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:UN4GETTABLE BOUTIQUE (2014 -B4187) Street address of principalplace of business: 5002 Mar Grand,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailingaddress of business: 5002 MarGrand, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REG-ISTRANT: Brenda Rita OviedoGalvan, 5002 Mar Grand,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith 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 CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts 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 before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Brenda Rita OviedoGalvan. This statement filed on07/29/2014. Expires 07/29/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 22, 29,September 5 and 12, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SEQUOIA WELLNESS (2014 -B4374) Street address of principalplace of business: 20412 Brian Way,Suite 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 20412Brian Way, Suite 4A, Tehachapi, CA93561. REGISTRANT: ChristopherSeeley, 20412 Brian Way, Suite 4A,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/01/2009.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith 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 CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts 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 before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Christopher Seeley.

This statement filed on 08/07/2014.Expires 08/07/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierAugust 29, September 5, 12 and 19,2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:RBI (2014 - B4621), DBA #2:KALALU (2014 - B4622) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 2801 Vassar Street,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailingaddress of business: 2801 VassarStreet, #27, Bakersfield, CA 93306.REGISTRANT: Carol Gloria Inniss,2801 Vassar Street, Bakersfield, CA93306. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: CarolGloria Inniss. This statement filedon 08/21/2014. Expires 08/21/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 29, September5, 12 and 19, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:THE HUMAN EXTENSION TEC(2014 - B4512), DBA #2: T.H.E. TEC(2014 - B4513) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 113South Green Street, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:113 South Green Street, Tehachapi,CA 93561. REGISTRANT: CraigGary Britton, 113 South GreenStreet, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Datethe business commenced:12/01/1999. Business is being con-ducted as an Individual. Notice: Inaccordance 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 of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Craig Britton. Thisstatement filed on 08/14/2014.Expires 08/14/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierAugust 29, September 5, 12 and 19,2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:MUDAWG CONSULTING (2014 -B4686) Street address of principalplace of business: 5119 KickapooCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 5119Kickapoo Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: NathanAlbert Rodriguez, 5119 Kickapoo


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DRAKEWELL SUPPLY CO. (2014 -B4309) Street address of principalplace of business: 5650 DistrictBoulevard, Suite 102, Bakersfield,CA 93313. Mailing address of busi-ness: 705 Sand Creek Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANT: Drakewell Supply, LLC,705 Sand Creek Drive, Bakersfield,CA 93312. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as a LimitedLiability Company. Notice: Inaccordance 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 of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Sonia Salazar,Manager. This statement filed on08/04/2014. Expires 08/04/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 22, 29,September 5 and 12, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:KERNVILLE TRAILER PARK (2014- B4405) Street address of principalplace of business: 11306 KernvilleRoad, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1909,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT:Thomas Edward Moore, 8889Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.Date the business commenced:12/31/1999. Business is being con-ducted as an Individual. Notice: Inaccordance 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 of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Thomas Moore.This statement filed on 08/08/2014.Expires 08/08/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierAugust 22, 29, September 5 and 12,2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TNT WESTERN HOMES, INC.PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.(2014 - B4453), DBA #2: WESTERNHOMES REALTY (2014 - B4454)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 219 West Station Avenue,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailingaddress of business: 219 WestStation Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA93555. REGISTRANT: TNT WEST-ERN HOMES, INC., 219 WestStation Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA93555. Date the business com-menced: 09/26/2008. Business isbeing conducted as a Corporation.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ONE SPADE YOUTH PACKERS(2014 - B4732) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 15729 SierraWay, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: 15729 SierraWay, Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANT: California RecreationFoundation, 15729 Sierra Way,Kernville, CA 93238. Date the busi-ness commenced: 01/01/2014.Business is being conducted as aCorporation. 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) ofSection 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 filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Chuck

Richards, Director. This statementfiled on 08/28/2014. Expires08/28/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: A. Guerrero. Published by theKern River Courier September 5, 12,19 and 26, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:MONKEY HEADS, LLC (2014 -B4408) Street address of principalplace of business: 915 Aleah Lane,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 915 Aleah Lane,Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANT: Monkey Heads, LLC, 915Aleah Lane, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Business is being con-ducted as a Limited LiabilityCompany. 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the res-idence 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 busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Danielle R. Evansic,Manager. This statement filed on08/08/2014. Expires 08/08/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 5, 12, 19and 26, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:RICHARD GONZALEZ CON-STRUCTION (2014 - B4798) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 4571 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Unit 17, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 2359, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: Richard Gonzalez,1601 Oldfield Road, Bodfish, CA93205. Date the business com-menced: 10/08/2004. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at

the end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: DanielleR. Evansic, Manager. This state-ment filed on 09/03/2014. Expires09/03/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: A. Guerrero. Published by theKern River Courier September 12,19, 26 and October 3, 2014.

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Saturdays from noon to 11 p.m. andSundays from noon to 10 p.m. TheFine Arts, Harvest Hall, CommunityExhibits and Hobbies close at 10 p.m.all twelve days of the Fair.

The Fair carnival is open Mondaythrough Friday from 3 p.m. to closingand on Saturdays and Sundays fromnoon to closing.■ Salute to Agriculture isThursday, Sept. 18. This eventincludes a dinner saluting KernCounty agriculture and theAgriculturist of the Year. ■ Senior Day Friday Sept. 19. Theprogram begins at 9 a.m. with freeadmission for seniors age 55 and upand free parking for seniors until 4p.m.■ Monday Madness Sept. 22brings everyone $5 admission until 9p.m.■ Get free admission TuesdaySept. 23, from 1 to 9 p.m. by bringingfour cans of non-perishable food t obenefit the Community ActionPartnership of Kern and help fill thefood banks before the holidays.■ Kids Daze, Thursday Sept. 25,children aged 12 and under are free!■ Gospel Day on the Frontier Stageis Saturday, Sept. 27 and will featurefree entertainment throughout theday, beginning at noon and continu-ing into the late evening. KernValley's own Common Ground fromKern Valley Bible Church will per-form at 1 p.m. Come out and supportthem.■ The Fiesta Rodeo closes out theFair on Sunday Sept. 28. Ole! New this year:■ Discover the Dinosaurs, a funenvironment of learning and activitythat explores the wonderment andmystery of our pre-historic past.Once you enter the stone arch of the

Fair, Continued from page 1 huge tent, the adventure begins thatis full of smiles, amazement and fun.Life size dinosaurs come to life rightbefore your eyes. This is a paidattraction $6 per person. See more atdiscoverthedinosaurs.com.■ Butterfly Adventure, a free walkthrough interactive attraction.Fairgoers will be able to lean the life-cycle of butterflies and hold and feedthe butterflies as the follow them inthe huge air-conditioned tent. Readabout it at mybutterflyadventure.com.■ Timberwork's Lumberjack Showoffers spectators a unique blend oflogging history, world-class competi-tion, and plenty of hilarious comedy!Fun for every member of the family.

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to coalition president Kitty Benzar,"Mr. Bishop's bill lacks any over-arch-ing vision or framework of our publiclands being spaces where we all arewelcome and have access. It would bea major change in policy, accomplishedwithout public hearings or debate."

According to Benzar, it's likely thatBishop and Hastings are planning toget HR 5204 attached as a rider to theFY2015 appropriations bill. AlthoughHR 5204 has attracted no sponsor inthe Senate so far, it's likely that ifattached as an appropriations rider itwill pass both chambers withoutscrutiny or public debate, becauseappropriations bills are considered"must pass" in order to avoid a govern-ment shutdown.

Bishop's bill would allow the kind offees that have not been controversial tocontinue, such as fees for developedcampgrounds and National Parkentrance fees. But in addition to those

fees, it would allow general access feesfor any federal recreational lands andwaters. It would accomplish this bytwo types of fee: day use fees and per-mit fees.

The only meaningful requirementfor a day use fee would be that whereyour vehicle is parked there is a toiletof some kind or porta-potty within ahalf mile.

The only meaningful requirementfor a permit fee would be that whereyour vehicle is parked provides accessto a "special area." Neither "special"nor "area" is defined. The land agen-cies would have complete discretion toclaim that a place has a "special area."

The result is that there would not beany place where a fee is not allowed.

Other provisions in HR 5204include eliminating the requirementthat the agencies offer fee-free days,imposing a citizenship check before anannual interagency pass can be pur-chased, and an increase in allowableoverhead costs from 15 to 25 percent.

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form at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce before Sep. 30. Refreshments willbe provided at rehearsals! A Stage Sponsorship is available for this event.Please contact Lily at 760-376-2629 if interested.

Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Featured at MuseumThe Kern River Valley Historical Society is delighted to share the artwork of

longtime valley resident Jeanette Rogers-Erickson. For the next two monthsRogers-Erickson will be sharing her collection of original sketches and paint-ings. Her enjoyable work may have been first discovered on the early"Whiskey Flats Days" posters. She was also the contributing artist for the col-lection of Bob Powers' well-known local folklore books. Rogers-Erickson's loveand caring is very evident with the family and natural expressions of her col-orful works. Her display will be in the museum's art room for all to enjoy. Somewonderful gift ideas can be found there or in the museum's own "CountryStore." Located next to the Post Office in Kernville, the museum is openThursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free and it's agreat place to show your visitors one of the many wonderful attractions ourvalley has to offer. For more information call the museum staff at 760-376-6683.

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