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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir86,469 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville140 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 173 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.

Bodfish Bobdrums upa few chickenrecipies.

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, October 19, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 36

MickGleason

Mick Gleason admitshe is new to politics butb e l i e v e st h a tt h i sis ana s s e t ,because hecan look atold problemswith fresheyes. He states that hisNavy career has provid-ed him with leadershipabilities and that he ispro-business and anti-regulations. He thinksthat he is the most trust-worthy of the candidates.■ Experience:

Gleason was a Navypilot for 27 years aftergraduating from NotreDame. He said that every-one in the Navy is aleader. “I lived a lifesteeped in leadership. Iunderstand leadership,”he said. Gleason receiveda Master’s degree inEngineering in 1999 andthen worked in theScience and Technologydepartment at thePentagon. He managedbillions in budgets. “Iknow how to buildbridges and I know howto build teams,” he said.

He then became thecommanding officer ofthe Navy Base at ChinaLake. He retired in 2008.He worked for GeneralDynamics for four years

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

On Monday, over 60people came to a 1stDistrict Supervisor TownHall Meeting, held at theMoose Lodge in LakeIsabella, to meet the candi-dates and find their views.Summarized in these twocolumns are responses thecandidates made to someof the questions that wereasked.

RoyAshburn

Roy Ashburn says thathe is the candidate with24 years of governmentexperience, and also, heknows the Kern RiverValley. He states that hehas proven results and aplan of action and says hehas a passion for publicservice.

■ Experience:“I have held this posi-

tion before. I served 12years.”

For thefirst time since1893, therehave been three

new Kern CountyS u p e r v i s o r selected, he toldthe crowd.Three is amajority of the

Board. He admon-ished the audience tolook for experience,background and com-mitment. He started as a

field representative for aprevious Supervisor atthe age of 18. Then wasthe field representativefor Bill Thomas for fiveyears. He was a CountySupervisor for the 1stDistrict for 12 years. Hewas then elected StateRepresentative and StateSenator for the next 14years.■ DamMitigation Project:

Ashburn said we needto ask the Army Corps ofEngineers to pay for anindependent study as tothe need for the work andfind out if they are reallygoing to have the money.He feels that if there is nomoney, then each year theKern Valley will become apolitical football.

“With no guaranteedfunding we are a pawn on

Trying to scare upa few votes at theKern River ValleyChamber of CommerceValley Festa scarecrowwelcomes visitorsto this past weekend.

See pages 8 & 9for more images.



A multible choiceweekend of so manyevents we dare you totry to take them all in. ■ Desert Empire FairThe Desert EmpireFair is in Ridgecrestthrough October 21,“We've got a goodthing growin’.” Lotsof exhibits, carnival,rodeo and livestock. ■ Fat Tire FestivalBicyle to the 21st annu-al Kernville Fat TireFestival. Enjoy 1, 2 or3 days of total immer-sion in biking activi-ties for all riding abil-ities.■ Lantern LightGhost Town TourLantern Light nighttour at Silver CityGhost Town Fridayand Saturday nights.The tours will beguided by curator/director J. PaulCorlew, who willrecount the eerie leg-ends of the Valleyand paranormalevents and sightingswhich have reported-ly occurred. ■ Nuui CunniFall GatheringGo native for a fullday celebration onSaturday at the NuuiCunni Fall Gatheringat their CulturalCenter. A farmer’smarket, Indian tacos,crafts, native danc-ing, drumming,music, book, andbake sales get thefun started.■ Farmer’s MarketCelebrate the two-year annversary atthe Lakeshore Far-mers Market, hostedby the Kern ValleyGrowers Associationon Saturday.■ Golf TournamentKnock some ballsaround at the KernValley High School

kern riverwater data:

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and started a non-profit,Community Alliance, tolink Ridgecrest businessand military.■ DamMitigation Project:

The dam is the biggestissue facing the KernValley, according toGleason. “We don’t havethe resources to resist theCorps of Engineers, sowe need to build a rela-tionship with them so iftheir money comesthrough, we can work outthe best outcome for theValley. We need to identi-fy what we need, quantifyit and build solutions. Weneed to ask the Corps tocreate a risk managementplan and then hire some-one to keep an office hereso we can mitigate all ofour issues as they comeup.

SeeGleason, page 7

SeeAshburn, page 7

CAUTION!• •BUSYWEEKEND

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See Weekend,page 5

Roy Ashburn vs Mick Gleason

Years of experience or fresh ideasEther way November 6 the County 1st District will elect a new Supervisor

GleasonAshburn12Join in

with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 19, 2012

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

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 orGeraldine, 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.welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse,Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group,6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 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.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s play-group, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.

Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-1830.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 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.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-4249.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 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.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Elementary School, room 4760-379-2556.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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

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CalendarThe Couriermation call 760-375-8000 or go to the web-site at desertempirefair.com.

21st annual Kernville Fat Tire FestivalOctober 19 - 21Enjoy 1, 2 or 3 days of total immersion in

biking activities for all riding abilities. Formore information, call 800-861-6553 or emailmtnriver.com/fat_tire_festival.htm

Fall into Reading story timeOctober 19The Fall into Reading story time will be at10:30 a.m. at the Kernville branch library at48 Tobias St. on Friday, Oct. 19 For moreinformation call 760-376-6180.

Lantern Light night tourOctober 19 - 20On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20, therewill be a night tour/ghost hunt at Silver CityGhost Town. Tickets go on sale at 7:45 p.m.at the gate. The tour is from 8 to 10 p.m. J.Paul Corlew, ghost town curator/director,will recount the eerie legends of the Valleyand focus on the numerous controversialparanormal events and sightings whichhave reportedly occurred at Silver City. Costis $12 per person all ages. Children must beaccompanied by an adult. For more infor-mation call Corlew at 760-379-5146.

Nuui Cunni Fall GatheringOctober 20Come for a full day of celebration onSaturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theNuui Cunni Cultural Center. Farmer’s mar-ket, Indian tacos, crafts and demonstrations,raffles, native dancing, drumming, music,bake sale, book sale and a silent auction getsthe fun started. Visit the museum and the giftshop, too at 2600 Highway 155 at FrenchGulch Campground. Call 760-549-0800 formore information.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketOctober 20Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation the Market celebrates its secondanniversary! They are celebrating with areturn of Kat and Kris from the music groupBanshee in the Kitchen. Chef Ron Gillentinewill be roasting fresh local veggies on thegrill. Several lucky visitors will win doorprizes. Locally grown certified organic pro-duce as well as goat cheese, yogurt andshade grown, organic coffee. Along withcustom jewelry, unique woodworking andfossils, ceramic bird feeders and paintedrocks. It's all at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466Wofford Heights Blvd Wofford Heights.They take EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards andsome take Senior Farmers' Market NutritionProgram Checks. For more information, callDavid Dills at760-812-7833.

Community Packing PartiesOctober 20Operation Christmas Child will have “com-munity packing parties” outside of six Valleybusinesses on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.to noon: Barnes Bargains, Home Mart,Manny’s Discount Grocery and Rite Aid inLake Isabella; Stellas Thrift, Kernville andSierra Gateway Market in Southlake. HomeMart has offered a 10 percent discount toshoppers who spend $20 or more filling theshoe boxes. Call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279 for more information.

KVHS Golf Team fundraiserOctober 20Join the four-person scramble on Saturday,Oct. 20 with the 9 a.m. shotgun start. Checkin is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Sign up early, thefield is limited to 64 players at the KernValley Golf Course. $45 for non-membersand $25 for members includes green fees,cart and lunch. Cash prizes, raffle and 50/50will be given away. Call Jeff Hale at 760-417-1826 for more information.

4th annual Powerhouse rideOctober 20Bikersfield, Southern California Edison andKern County Sheriff’s Search and Rescueare hosting the 4th annual Powerhouse ride,from Bikersfield Leather and Accessories toKern River Powerhouse No. 1 to the KernValley Fish Hatchery. Lunch will be preparedby SCE employees. All proceeds to benefitKern County Search & Rescue Dive team,Kern Valley SAR unit, Kern Valley Meals onWheels, students to attend Camp K.E.E.P.There will be a grand prize and opportunitydrawings. Riders are $25, passengers $10,lunch guests $6 Registration 9:30 a.m., ride

Desert Empire FairOctober 18 through 21Don’t miss the fair in Ridgecrest: ”We’vegot a good thing growin’.” Lots of exhibits,carnival, rodeo and livestock. Go and seethe exciting changes made. For more infor-

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

About 35 yearsago we bought acabin in theGreenhornMountains.

At the time welived in Delanowhich was onlyan hour and a halfaway. We lovedthe area - and thecabin which wasbuilt in 1920 - and soon we noticedthat it always needed a friendlyhand to keep it livable. Well morethan a friendly hand, it was a lot ofhard work but enjoyable.

We rebuiltthe porch,redid thekitchen,replaced thewater heater,replumbed thekitchen, redidthe roof, andbuilt a retaining wall around theback to keep the hill from leachingdown and into the side of thestructure.

We drove up almost everyweekend, and unlike the rest andrelaxation we had envisioned,worked on the cabin most everytrip.

Don’t get me wrong. There wastime to enjoy the ambiance of themountain, the evenings when itstormed and our walks in the quietof a heavy snowfall. A fire in the

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Time’s heavy boot marches onThings I have noticed...

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fireplace, a bowl of popcorn and agood book would make a weekendto remember.

Several times we were snowedin and had to spend an extra dayor two before we could go home.

When I retired from Pacific Bell,we sold the cabin and bought aplace in the Kern River Valley.From time to time we drive to thearea near our old cabin and eat atwhatever restaurant is trying tomake a success up there. We oftenwent with friends and would showthem where the cabin was and givea nostalgic talk on how much funand work it was to keep the cabinlivable.

We recently went to dine at theGreenhorn Grill with friends. After

dinner I suggest-ed we drive byand show themthe old cabin andgive the lectureon the cabin his-tory. As we droveby we wereshocked to find

that where the cabin used to bewas just a big hole in the hillside.The cabin was gone! All that wasleft was the rear basement wall.What a shock!

Even though we had sold thecabin more than 20 years ago, itstill was a heart-breaker to find outthat the current owners felt the sitewas more saleable without the 90-year-old cabin. They say timemarches on, but it always hurtswhen its boot marches over andsquashes an old friend.

Dam question of the week:

A:Q:

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

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

What is the difference between the 4-footraise and the 16-foot raise?

The 16-foot raise in combination with an emergency spillway minimizesincremental consequences downstream above the existing spillwayoperation. The 4-foot raise minimizes major highway impacts andrequires a larger spillway excavation, but causes additional downstreamconsequences in rare flood events. Both emergency spillway optionswere designed for storm events we have not seen to date, but possible.

100thiBirthday,DorisMom, Grandma, GreatGrandma & Great Great Grandma.

DorisPrice

October23rd.

Happy

ah De Dah30 SHOPS IN ONE!

GIFTS ✩ COLLECTIBLESCRAFT & SEWING

SUPPLIESOPEN EVERYDAY

10:00 - 4:0041 Big Blue Road

Kernville, CA(760) 376-6704

LFARMERS MARKET

Wofford Heights Every Saturday9am - 1pm

Lakeshore Certified

Kern Valley Growers Association

The Kern Valley GrowersAssociation

would like to gratefully thankCheryl and Dan Wright for

being such great hosts ofthe Farmers Market

for our first two years!

Our celebration this Saturdayincludes music by members

of two well known local bands, and Chef

Ron Gillentine roasting veggies.There will be door prizes,

and of course plenty of produce,eggs, honey, pumpkins,

and crafts.

“”They say time marches on, but

it always hurts when its bootmarches over and squashes an oldfriend!

- Middleworth

AnnouncementsCommunity

Last day to register for general election, October 22 To become a permanent vote-by-mail voter, you must complete an application,

which is available upon request from the Kern County Elections Office, or by down-loading the form from the internet. This application must be received no later than5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22. Any registered voter may apply for permanent vote-by-mail voter status. If you are a permanent vote-by-mail voter, you will automaticallyreceive a vote by mail ballot for each election. You can also request to have a formsent to you by calling or sending a letter. Kern County Elections Division Website:http://elections.co.kern.ca.us/elections/ or go to 1115 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor,Bakersfield. Their regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.Call them at 661-868-3590 or 1-800-452-8683.

Medicare open enrollment counseling offered Expanded Medicare benefits continue to be available under the health care law

including free preventive benefits, screenings and an annual wellness visit. Whetheryou choose Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, take advantage ofOpen Enrollment to review cost, coverage or both.Open enrollment is from Oct. 15to Dec. 7.

A representative from the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program,or HICAP, will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on a first-come, first-servedbasis on Wednesday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.HICAP can help you make sense out of the Part D Prescription Drug plans, too.

If you cannot get to one of these office times, you can call HICAP at 800-434-0222or 661-868-1000 to make an appointment for a personal consultation in Bakersfield.

Marie Callender pie holiday fundraiserHelp support South Fork School and Community Foundation by purchasing a

Marie Callender fresh whole pie for $18. Apple, cherry, berry, peach, French apple,pumpkin, lemon meringue or razzleberry. Buy pies now through Friday, Nov. 2 forThanksgiving. Order blanks can be found at the Kern River Courier office, at south-forkschool.org, and at businesses throughout the Valley. Drop off your order atParks’ Insurance, CJ’s II, Big Blue Bear, Son Rise Expresso or at either South ForkSchool. Pie pick-up will be on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at South

Not ready for inexperienced governing boardI have been a resident of Kern County for 38 years. I have lived in the First

Supervisorial District for 20 years. I was self-employed for 25 years. I have been astudent of government for more years than I would like to admit. I am familiar withthe issues and concerns faced by many who live and work in the Kern River andIndian Wells Valleys.

This is the first time in 20 years that the Board of Supervisors could have asmany as three brand new Supervisors. The Board will lose two Supervisors withdecades of institutional knowledge and experiences when we can least afford it.

I take exception to the term of “career politician” being used as a negative in thiscampaign. We do not hold any ill will towards career military personnel, physi-cians, educators, or novelists to name a few, so why is it a negative to bring a wealthof knowledge to a governing body that, at most, will have a supervisor with sixyears of experience, another with two years, and at least two supervisors with noexperience at all?

Roy Ashburn can bring a long list of resources that will assist the County withthe State of California and the myriad of problems the County faces with statebudgets. State regulations that are detrimental to business and the unfunded man-dates that consume the county’s general fund are just two of the major items thiscounty deals with on a daily basis. The Federal Government is in a league by itself.Federal agencies seldom get along with each other much less state and local juris-dictions. Roy Ashburn has experience with the major federal agencies that controlpublic lands throughout Kern County including the Forest Service, Bureau of LandManagement, Army Corp of Engineers and the Department of Defense.

I, for one, am not ready to turn over my future health and safety and quality oflife to an inexperienced governing board. To quote from Alice and Wonderland, “Ifyou don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” With publicparticipation and common sense, I believe Roy Ashburn will help us find the rightroad and will handle any detours we encounter along the way.Judy Hyatt Bakersfield

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Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, Octber 19, 2012

By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Safety Not Guaranteed” (R) —

Short on ideas and brimming withcynicism, a group of Seattle maga-zine reporters are assigned to do astory about some local weirdo.Somebody posted in the classifiedssection that they were seeking apartner for time travel. Aubrey Plaza(the brooding, adorable, sarcasticyoung secretary from TV’s “Parksand Recreation”) shows her dramatictalent as the intern tasked with earn-ing the “time traveler’s” trust.

The result is a funny, unique com-edy with some great performances.Mark Duplass plays an earnest andlikable grocery clerk who believeshe’s cracked the mystery of timetravel. It’s not a big-budget flick, butthe movie has heart and grabbedattention at Sundance.

“Ruby Sparks” (R) — Calvin (PaulDano) is a young writer struggling towrite a follow up to his early success.As a writing exercise he inventsRuby Sparks, the perfect fictionalgirlfriend. One day he wakes up andRuby (Zoe Kazan, also the screen-writer) is a real woman in his life.She’s sweet and quirky and every-thing he’s written about her is true.Surprisingly, the film avoids a trite

romcom fantasy approach (this isn’t“Mannequin”). The movie gets deepand explores themes about love, con-trol and expectations as Calvin seeshis dream girl as a flesh-and-bloodperson. Dano and Kazan bring somuch chemistry that it’s no surprisethey’re also a couple off-screen.

“First Position” (NR) — This doc-umentary follows six kids from vastlydifferent backgrounds who put theirhopes and dreams into ballet. Top-tier ballet requires that dancersundergo intense training from a veryearly age. Without any interest orprior knowledge of ballet, you can betaken in by their stories. Balletdemands determination and sacri-fice, and the film shows the level ofendurance and physicality thatdancers must possess.

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On Oct. 19 and 20, public LanternLight Night Tours and Ghost Huntswill be held at Kern County landmarkSilver City Ghost Town in Bodfish. Thetours will be hosted by J. Paul Corlewwho is curator/director of the site. Inthe most recent event on Oct 13th, withPacific Paranormal InvestigationsTeam, batteries were reportedlydrained, cameras malfunctioned,iPhones acted up and other anomalousactivity reportedly occurred includingthe visible appearance of a full bodyapparition reportedly seen by Jenna ofPPIT. During the lantern tours Corlew(who has lived on site for over twodecades) will recount the eerie legendsof the valley and focus on the numer-ous controversial paranormal eventsand sightings which have reportedlyoccurred on site.

Oct. 19th long time brother and sis-ter paranormal investigators Dannyand Kim Flores of Lake IsabellaParanormal Society and their team willco-host. "Their mom Kathy, who is anoted paranormal investigator, movedto Arizona last year and Kim andDanny have carried on LIPS investiga-tions. They were the first paranormalgroup to investigate Silver City back in2006 and no one has logged morehours here or produced as much star-tling evidence as this team. Danny isalso a gifted sensitive and Kim is anEVP specialist. Mom Kat is scheduledto appear in October on "My GhostStory" on Bio HD on a segment thatwill feature the rest of Silver City'shaunted neighborhood", said Corlew.

Appearing Oct. 20th GRITParanormal which is an acronym forGhost Research/RescueInvestigation/Intervention Team will be

at Silver City. GRIT was created when JPaul Corlew was contacted by a familywhose patriarch had committed suicidein their home in the nearby town ofBodfish in 2011. "The family was franticas they reported the gentleman's tor-mented spirit clung to them both phys-ically and mentally. He appeared in vis-ible form to the children and photo-graphs taken by the family showed thehome partially covered in what lookedlike webs and other photos showedluminosities and eerie mists and faces.The family was desperate for help aftercontacting valley churches who saidthey did not "believe in ghosts" andseveral paranormal groups only to betold 'We investigate, we don't get rid ofunwanted spirits'. I agreed to help."said Corlew.

Corlew will also host lanternevent/ghost hunts on Oct. 26th, on the27th and Halloween night. These arethe last events of the year. There will beno more lantern tours/ghost hunts untilspring of 2013.

Advance tickets for the LanternTours are available by credit card pur-chase via email or telephone. They willalso be on sale at 7:45 each night of theevents (cash only) at the gate and thetours will be from 8 to 10 p.m. with timeafterward for individual exploration ofthe site and face time with the experts.The cost is only $12 per person (allages). All proceeds from admissionsand these special events are utilized (asthey have for over 20 years) for the con-tinuing renovation, restoration &museum acquisitions on site. No publicfunds or tax dollars are utilized to oper-ate Silver City. Children must beaccompanied by an adult. Silver City islocated at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. inBodfish. To purchase tickets using acredit card call 760-379-5146 or [email protected]

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In the pastweek, I had severalhunters ask mewhat I knew aboutthe Californiamountain lion.

Honestly, like Itold them, “notmuch at all.” I’vesince learned quitea bit and most ofwhat I learned isnot flattering. Male lions will rangemore than 100 square miles while thefemale will range in a much smallerarea of about 20 to 60 square miles.

Mountain lions are most plentifulwhere there are large deer popula-tions. But when their favorite foodbecomes scarce, just about any warm-blooded creature is in harm’s way.

First, let’s get to the steady declineof California’s deer population. Bysome estimates there are between10,000 lions on the high end and 6,000on the low side. These lions will eatabout 200,000 deer per year. Do youthink this might be the reason that

most deer hunters will have unfilleddeer tags at the end of the season?

In 1990, Prop 117 was passed, mak-ing the mountain lion a “specially pro-tected species” This status and otherstatutes prohibit the Department ofFish and Game from recommending ahunting season for the lions. In otherwords, the only way around this lionproblem may be an act of God.


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

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

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

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

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

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

Kernville office:105 Whitney Rd.760-376-3781(around the corner from the museum)Closed weekends.

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

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

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Golf Team fundraiser at the KernValley Golf Course on Saturday.Cashprizes, raffle Drawings.■ Health ExpoThe Kern Valley Hospital Foundationpresents the free Women ofExcellence Health Expo on Saturday.There will be mini-discussions on awide variety of health topics and akeynote speaker. There will be doorprizes, vendors and more.■ Tubatulabal FundraiserCome join the Tubatulabal culture andfundraiser full Italian dinner at theSouth Fork Elementary School onSaturday and learn history, languageand participate in craft projects.■ 4th Annual Powerhouse RideBikersfield, SCE and Kern CountySheriff’s Search and Rescue are host-ing the 4th annual Powerhouse ride,Saturday from Bikersfield to KernRiver Powerhouse No. 1 to the KernValley Fish Hatchery for lunch.Proceeds benefit Valley organizations.■ Art Association 50thAnniversarySupport the arts as the Kern River

Valley Art Association celebrates 50years of promoting the arts in theKern River Valley, at the Painted RockResort on Saturday to generate afunds for participating art groups,and to provide arts education.■ Valley Talent & Variety ShowBe entertained at the Kern County’sGot Talent variety show, at MountainMesa Lanes on Sunday. Come and bepart of the voting audience. ■ Community Fall ConcertThe Kern Valley Community Orches-tra will be presenting their FallConcert at the Kernville ElementarySchool on Sunday, performing selec-tions from “E.T.,” “The MagnificentSeven,” “Les Misérables,” Suite No. 1from the Water Music, A Tribute toHenry Mancini, and more.■ Boo at the ZooBoo-at-the-Zoo at the CaliforniaLiving Museum Saturday andSunday. Guests of all ages are encour-aged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat their way around the zoo.

See the Courier Calendar on page 2for complete details of these events.

The Sequoia National Forest andGiant Sequoia National Monument incooperation with the Bureau of LandManagement Bakersfield field officeand Kern County Fire Department liftedfire restrictions on Oct. 12.

Lifting fire restrictions allows thepublic to build a campfire, use a barbe-

cue or stove with a valid CaliforniaCampfire Permit. Please follow theterms of use on your campfire permit.

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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart Foursquare Church,Kernville

And I have madeThy Name knownto them, and will

make it known; thatthe love wherewithThou didst love Memay be in them and

I in them. - John 17:26

I wonder if theSpanish explorerBalboa knew he was on the brink ofsetting eyes on the grandeur of thePacific Ocean as he journeyed west-ward across in 1513?

Having sailed from Europe acrossthe Atlantic Ocean, there would havebeen familiarity with what they mightsee, yet so too would there have beenan inability to know for certain thatthe land that stretched out beforethem would ever give way to water’sedge. Or if it would, was the jour-ney’s end a day away, a month awayor longer? Yet we know that whatev-er it was that kept the group walkingwestward, their journey broughtthem to the shores of the largestocean on earth, and reports of thegreat waters were not exaggerated.

It may not be our lot in life to setout on some great adventure that willresult in discoveries that will one daybear our names, but to relegate us tosome back burner of the humdrum isto miss the point of life’s journey alto-

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran FellowshipCenter 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. SundaySchool 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

Lake IsabellaEnform the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. 760-812-7020First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur.5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall

1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819

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

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

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gether. It is the journey of what wehave been given in this life that is to beembraced and relished, and as grand astory as any has ever lived can be ourclaim as well.

Balboa may have planted the flag ofSpain on the shore of South America,but just as certainly you and I have theopportunity to lay stake to a story thatnone has ever lived before. That is thestamp of the Father’s heart on ourlives, and His delight in creativity andindividuality knows no bounds, andwill not even be confined by ourinability to get it just right when itcomes to our walk of faith.

Would you take a moment to readagain the above verse, and ask theHoly Spirit to quicken in your heartjust a glimpse of the majesty that con-cludes this great prayer of our Saviorin John’s 17th chapter? Did you sensea stirring as the heart’s cry of Jesus toHis Father was that you and I mightknow the same love of the Father thatHe knew?

For Balboa it was the Pacific Ocean.For you and I it will be the breadthand depth and height of the love of theFather for us!

Like those who have journeyedbefore and told of what they have dis-covered to be true, let’s you and I presson through whatever befalls us.

Balboa and his group wereintrigued and driven on by the wordof those who had seen the waters thatlay to the sunset.

For us in this grand story that iseach of our lives, we can hear the stir-ring accounts of others.

Valley places of worship

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New Life Assembly of God meets on Sundays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor Dave Taylor is looking forward to seeing you there.

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■ Parks and Recreation:All facets of the budget are going

through trying times. “I will defend jobsand defend the critical components,”Gleason said.■ County Employees:

Gleason says there is no union moneyin his campaign.

“My job is to represent the people andmake sure we have excellent employeeswho are paid what they are worth. I wantto enable them to succeed in their jobs.But ultimately I am making the decisionsfor the people, not for the employees,”■Proposition 30:

Opposed. We don’t understand wherethose dollars are going, according toGleason. “They have not demonstratedthat they will handle our money properly.I am for a limited government and leanagainst tax increases.”■ Endorsements:

Congressman Kevin McCarthy, StateSenator Jean Fuller, AssemblywomanShannon Grove, Associated Builders andContractors, Bakersfield Chamber ofCommerce Political Action Committee,Kern County Young Republicans, ClayKoerner and Marty Pay of The Clay andMarty Show, Joe Campbell of Four StarFruits, The Starrh Family of Starrh Farms.For more infor-mation go tomickgleason.org


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50YearsOf Art in theKern River ValleyOn October 20th atThe Lodge at Painted Rock2 to 6pmThe celebration includes a buffet dinner, entertainment,an introduction to the organizations, art sshow, music,mingling, exhibits, an awards ceremony, a silent auction,demonstrations, prizes and mucch more!Anniversary pins will be available for sale withthe proceeds going to the "Art in the Schoools" project.

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a chessboard.” He expressed apprecia-tion for the Dam Task Force and all thework they have done with the commu-nity. “We need to prevent the disruption ofKern Valley life and the destruction oftourism and the recreation economy,”Ashburn said. “If they can spend $38billion and not move one pebble, thenthey can spend $2 million on an inde-pendent study.”■ Water Rates & Fire Fee:

The fire fee is a state tax that wasillegally passed, according to Ashburn,who says he voted against it severaltimes and it did not pass until he wasout of office. He said that your CountySupervisor should be the one speakingon your behalf, not someone else bothin Sacramento and in court. He felt thatthe County of Kern should join as aparty to the lawsuit filed by theHoward Jarvis Taxpayer Associationon behalf of its people. “I would havethe County intervene in court on behalfof the citizens,:” he said.

He also proposed to Jon McQuistonthat the County apply to the CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission to be an“intervener” on behalf of the people.McQuiston took the proposal and it isin process.■ Jobs and Economy:

“California is an inhospitable placefor jobs and business,” Ashburn said.“Kern County has many rules, finesand fees. We need to inventory themand roll them back. We can make KernCounty the most business-friendlyplace in California.”■ Transportation:

Ashburn is not able to connect withthe high-speed rail. He is against itbecause the High-Speed Rail Authorityis not being truthful, he said. “Theyhave not disclosed the final cost, esti-mated number of riders or speed of the

rail.” $10 billion was approved by thevoters without the details. “The High-Speed Rail is a boondoggle,” he said.■ Drug Problem:

“Drug use destroys the fabric of ourcommunity but government alone can-not solve it,” according to Ashburn.“Churches, organizations and neigh-bors, need to work together.Government can stop sellers. I will doeverything I can to pull us together. Wehave to touch the hearts of people.”■ County Budget:

“We had a balanced budget everyyear for the 12 years I was a Supervisorand I was responsible for $90 million intax rebates sent to the people of KernCounty. I have the financial manage-ment and the experience to know howto make money work for the county.New projects can be started whenbudgets are balanced. County revenueis now increasing. Alternative energy isbringing new property taxes.”■ Parks and Recreation:

A lot of the budget problem is thestate’s partial funding, raiding localfunds, according to Ashburn. He feelsthat he is best able to go to Sacramentoand fight for Kern County and have thecontacts for a stronger voice. “One ideaI have is to join all the Kern Valley unitsof government together: county,schools, Forest Service, the hospital,BLM and share the maintenance amongthe entities to save everyone money.”■ County Employees:

Ashburn anticipates that he willwork with employees and not againstthem. “I will never demonize our coun-ty workers,” he said. “They know wemay not always agree, but I will try tobring people together.”■ Proposition 30:

Opposed. More taxes is the wrongthing to do, Ashburn says.■ Endorsements:

Former Supervisors Mary K. Shell,Don Maben, Barbara Patrick, PeteParra, and Steve Perez, outgoingSupervisor Jon McQuiston and formerCongressman Bill Thomas. Also Juneprimary candidates Daures Stephens,Deborah Hess, Heidi Carter Escudero;mayors: Ron Carter, Ridgecrest; GraceVallejo, Delano; Manuel Cantu, Jr,McFarland; City Council Members:Chip Holloway, Mayor Pro-Tem,Ridgecrest; Stephen Morgan,Ridgecrest; Jason Patin, Ridgecrest;Sam Ramirez, Mayor Pro-Tem, Delano;Joe Aguirre, Delano; Liz Morris, Delanoand Vidal Santillano, McFarland. Formore information go tovoteashburn.com.

“We need to be part of the solutioninstead of the problem.”■ Water Rates& Fire Fee:

Gleason went to the recent water rateinformation meeting held by StateSenator Jean Fuller. She briefly discussedthe fire fee there. He says that they arewatching the lawsuit filed by the HowardJarvis Taxpayer Association and want tobe the conduit between the Valley andFuller’s office, and an advocate for thepeople. Gleason said little about the pro-posed increase in Cal Water’s rates.■ Jobs and Economy:

Jobs is a No. 1 issue. Gleason said thatwe need to create a business-friendlyenvironment. The way we reduce spend-ing is to reduce government by reducingregulations.■ Transportation:

Gleason is against the High-SpeedRail. “Where will we get the money?” heasked. He thinks that an adjustment inmore flights at Meadows Field and a mod-ification of Amtrak would fulfill the State’stransportation need. “What benefit wouldthis be to the First District?”■ Drug Problem:

The Kern Valley is one of the top threecounty locations for drug problems,according to Gleason. The problem has tobe dealt with, he said. There should bezero drug tolerance. Everyone should goto the Meth Task Force meeting onSaturday, Oct. 20 so we can see more thatwe can all do. “I think we can do it togeth-er,” he said.■ County Budget:

“Money is scarce, but money is not theanswer. Leadership is the answer,”Gleason said. “We need to shift our think-ing and look for solutions, he said. “This isnot easy. We need to create bridges andfind solutions.”

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Women of Excellence free health expoOctober 20The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation pres-ents the free Women of Excellence HealthExpo on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. in the Family Life Center gym inWofford Heights. The keynote speaker willbe Sherrie Montes, an advocate forwomen’s health issues. There will also bemini-discussions with local providers on awide variety of health topics and a gourmetlunch for purchase. For more informationcontact Anna Leon at 760-379-5257, ext. 24

KRVAA 50th anniversary celebrationOctober 20The Kern River Valley Art Association cele-brates 50 years of promoting the arts in theKern River Valley, at the Painted RockResort on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Tubatulabal cultural dinnerOctober 20Join members of the Tubatulabal tribe atthe South Fork Elementary School onSaturday, Oct. 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. and learnhistory, language, and participate in crafts,

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raffles and the bake sale. Full Italian dinnerincluding lasagna and rigatoni with Italiansausage, Caesar salad, appetizer, sides anddessert. Adults $10, children $5. RSVP fordinner to 760-812-7499.

Kern Stop Meth Now October 20Come meet the Kern CountyMethamphetamine Reduction Task Force atthe Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights onSaturday, Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This isa free event. You can play a part in develop-ing a strategic plan and reduce the impactand use of meth in the Kern Valley. Get moreinformation at KernStopMeth Now.com.

Boo-at-the-ZooOctober 20 - 21Boo-at-the-Zoo at the California LivingMuseum in Bakersfield is set for Saturday,Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Guests of all ages are encouraged towear costumes and will be able to trick-or-treat their way around the zoo, visit with theanimals at CaLM and experience the naturalgardens. Children up to 12 years old andCaLM members are free. There will bespooktacular games, festive decorations,food and beverage booths and treats for all,as well as a wildlife presentation and animal

Bedderthan the rest -The Isabella Marketteam won first place atthe at the Valley FestBed Races Saturday.


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Country pumpkins -Pumpkin decoratingcontest winners displaytheir work at the ValleyFest Saturday.


encounters. The bounce house and rides onthe Central California Children’s Railroadare only $1. CaLM is located at 10500 AlfredHarrell Hwy. (between Lake Ming and HartPark). For information, call 661-872-2256.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastOctober 21Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Kern River ValleyVFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave.,Lake Isabella. The third Sunday of everymonth features crepes. For information call760-379-3877.

Kern County’s Got TalentOctober 21There will be a variety show at MountainMesa Lanes, 4612 McCray Road inMountain Mesa from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday,Oct. 21. Come be part of the voting audi-ence and see who wins $200 in cash.Admission is $5. For more information, callFrank Vargas at 760-223-6316 or email himat [email protected].

Community Orchestra Fall ConcertOctober 21The Kern Valley Community Orchestra willpresent their Fall Concert at KernvilleElementary School on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 4p.m. Donations will be accepted. Childrenare admitted free. The school is located at13350 Sierra Way in Kernville. Lightrefreshments will be served. New musiciansare always welcome. For more information,call Bill O'Hara at 760-376-4461.

Kernville Chamber general meetingOctober 22The Kernville Chamber of Commerce gen-eral membership meeting is at 3 p.m. onMonday, Oct. 22, in the KernvilleCommunity Room (next to the KernvilleChamber office), off Sierra Way just west ofKernville Road, Kernville. For informationcall the Chamber Office at 760-376-2629.

Last day to register for electionOctober 22You can request permanent vote by mailstatus at the elections website. This applica-tion must be received by the elections offi-cial no later than 5 p.m. on Monday,October 22.

Chamber’s 55th anniversary gala,October 22Kernville Chamber of Commerce is cele-brating 55 years of service and would like tocelebrate with you. Come join us for a nightof fun, food and friends at 5:30 p.m. at thePizza Barn, 11401 Kernville Road at ValleyView Drive in Kernville on Monday, Oct. 22.For information call 760-376-2629.

Hospital Board candidates town hallOctober 22The Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owner’sAssociation will host a Town Hall meetingon Monday, Oct. 22 at the Lake IsabellaSenior Center. There are six candidates run-ning for three open positions on the KernValley Healthcare District Board ofDirectors. All have been invited to attend.For more information call 760-379-5818.

Historical Society meetingOctober 23The public is invited to attend the KernValley Historical Society’s general meetingTuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella featuring AmyGirado from the Bureau of LandManagement, archeological science depart-ment. She is will discuss the BLM’s current

focus on the history and development ofKeyesville and surrounding communities.Future plans include restoration of the decay-ing remnants of Keyesville on BLM land.BLM is seeking input from local communitiesas they develop future plans. For more infor-mation, call 760-376-6683.

McQuiston rep to hold office hoursOctober 23Lori Acton, field representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will holdoffice hours Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. and is available to meet with con-stituents. For information, call 760-549-2068.

Houchin Blood DriveOctober 23The Kern River Valley blood drive will takeplace at the First Baptist Church in LakeIsabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.23. When donating, bring picture I.D. withdate of birth; be free from all cold, flu, coldsores or symptoms of infection and eat a mealat least three hours prior to donating.Remember to wait one year after tattoos andbody piercings and you must be at least 16years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

Medicare Open EnrollmentOctober 24A representative from the Health InsuranceCounseling and Advocacy Program, orHICAP, will be at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella on a first-come, first-served basis onWednesday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tohelp make sense out of Medicare. It is impor-tant to evaluate your Medicare choices regu-larly. If you cannot get to one of these officetimes, you can call HICAP at 1-800-434-0222or 1-661-868-1000 to make an appointmentfor a personal consultation.

KVHD Community Flu Shot ClinicOctober 24Kern Valley Healthcare District will hold itsannual “Drive-Thru” Community Flu ShotClinic on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. tonoon. Simply drive in through the front park-ing area of the Kern Valley Hospital and pullup your sleeve. The cost will be $10. A receiptwill be provided and you may pay with checkor cash. No credit cards will be accepted. TheKern Valley Healthcare District recommendsthat everyone receive an annual flu-shot,especially for those who are age 60 and olderor have chronic health problems.

Kern River Valley Chamber mixerOctober 24The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commercewelcomes local residents to attend theOctober mixer on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 5p.m. at the Kern Valley Sun, 6404 Lake IsabellaBlvd. Lake Isabella. RSVP to the Chamberoffice at 760-379-5236.

“Save the TaTa’s” fundraiserOctober 27Valley Fitness will hold a “Save the TaTa’s”fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. to raise funds for breast cancerawareness. Come take a class and help find acure. For information, call 760-417-2206.

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Fork Elementary, 6401 Fay Ranch Rd, Weldon.

Elks have scholarships for graduating seniorsAny high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for a Most ValuableStudent scholarship from the Elks National Foundation. The top award is$15,000 per year. Students will be judged on scholarship, leadership and finan-cial need. Applications are available from the high school guidance counselor,on line at elks.org/enf/scholars, or by contacting Laurie Ashley at 760-376-2762.Applications must be submitted on or before Dec. 7.

Toys for Tots campain underwayThe United States Marine Corps Kern River Valley Toys for Tots 2012 campaignis now under way. 2011 was a great success and even placed in the top 30 outof 585 campaigns nationwide for campaign of the year. The hope is to do evenbetter this year. Events are already being scheduled such as the Parade DayPancake Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and a masquerade party at the LakeIsabella VFW on Saturday, Oct. 27. Please understand that all local donationsare used locally by Marine Force Order p5726.1c. That means since the Valley isan officially recognized Marine LCO, all of the toy, monetary, and service dona-tions cannot leave the Kern River Valley if they originated here. Toys for Totsoperates solely under the Marine Corps and answers to no other organization.The goal is to enhance the Christmas experience of the children of the Valley,not to take away from any other toy giveaway. The quest is to bring the commu-nity together for three months out of the year to bring hope, joy, and love tochildren. To find out how you can be involved, or if you have any questionsabout Toys for Tots, call 661-345-8359 or 760-223-1799. You can also check outthe local website, lake-isabella-ca.toysfortots.org.

California Water low income rate assistanceCalifornia Water Company is offering a low-income rate assistance program tothose who meet the income guidelines or those who participate in other assis-tance programs. The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a pro-gram that provides a discount of up to 50 percent off (up to $12). For questions,email [email protected] or call toll-free, 877-419-1701.

Suicide Survivor support groupSuicide Survivor is a peer support group for anyone who has lost someone tosuicide. This is a safe place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing.They meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Shepherd of theHills Lutheran Church, Library Room, 377 Highway 178, Lake Isabella from 6 to7:30 p.m. For more information, call 760-223-0845. If you are in crisis, call theKern County Mental Health hotline at 800-991-5272.

Aglow International meeting first SaturdayThe monthly meeting of Aglow international is now meeting on the firstSaturday of each month at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30a.m. Come and be blessed and see what Aglow families are all about. For moreinformation, call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953.

Stuff a Truck Christmas food driveThe Salvation Army’s, “Stuff A Truck,” Christmas food drive kicked off inSeptember. The Salvation Army in Lake Isabella is collecting food for theChristmas “Week of Food.” During the Christmas season many families do nothave enough food, especially during the week between Christmas and NewYears Day. They are collecting food to feed at least 100 families with up to fourindividuals per family, during this week. You can help. On the second Saturdayof each month through Dec. 8, the “Stuff A Truck,” food drive truck will start atJames Sierra Gateway Market in Weldon at 9 a.m. Bring all non-perishable fooddonations to this location between 9 and 9:45 a.m. For convenience, the Stuff ATruck, truck will move to The Dam Korner at 10 to 10:45 a.m. and then toKernville at James Sierra Gateway Market from 11:15 a.m. to noon. If you missthe truck, food donations may be taken to WEB Recycling, Monday throughSaturday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All donations are tax deductable and willbe distributed to needy families here in the Valley. Call 760-379-4600 for addi-tional information on how you can help. Volunteers are needed.

Kern Valley Airport needs bikesWhen people fly into the Kern Valley Airport, they need a way to get around (orat least to Kernville). Airport Manager Rich Lach would like about a dozenworking bicycles to help better connect the Airport to the Community. If youhave a bike to donate, call 760-376-2852 661-345-7755.

Need a ride to the West L.A. VA Medical Center?Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 20 offers a free van ride for veter-

ans with morning appointments, Monday through Thursday, to the VA MedicalCenter. Departing from the Veterans’ Service office at 1120 Golden State Ave. inBakersfield at 5 a.m., the van then departs West L.A. at noon and arrives backat Golden State around 2 p.m. Call 661-868-7300 at least three business days inadvance. Sorry, handicapped accommodations are not available at this time.Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departing. The van does not stop at Sepulveda.

Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services Program offeredThe Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County hosts the Adult DayServices Program every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter. The program was developed as a way to care for the frail elderly andpersons with a memory loss who shouldn’t be left unattended or who enjoystimulating activities. ADAKC offers a meaningful and safe situation outside ofthe home for participants and needed relief time for their care givers. The pro-gram includes limited physical exercise, fellowship, community involvement,arts and crafts, music, reminiscing, guest entertainers, support services andmeals. A suggested donation of $20 per day is not required. The program isstaffed by caring, trained respite coordinators, program assistants and volun-teers. Call 661-393-8871 or 661-301-6154 for more information.

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Camp Erwin Owen

Camp announces ribboncutting ceremony

Elaine LandisSpecial to the Courier

On Thursday, October 25, at 10 a.m.Chief Probation Officer David M. Kuge,along with local, county and state dig-nitaries, will celebrate the ribbon cut-ting for the Kern County ProbationDepartment's new Jon McQuistonDining Hall located at Camp ErwinOwen in Kernville. The history of thisproject dates back to 1984 when theKern County Grand Jury first recog-nized the need to replace the presentMess Hall, which was constructed in1949. The completed dining hall is a5600 square foot, single story, woodframed building with interior construc-tion consisting of ADA compliant rest-rooms, dining area, food service, com-mercial kitchen and storage space toaccommodate the agricultural compo-nent of the camp program. The newkitchen and dining hall will provideminors the opportunity to learn culi-nary skills with trained personnel infood preparation as well as partake inmeals which are prepared and servedin a venue which complies with Stateguidelines.

Chief Kuge and the Kern County

Probation Department would like tothank the collaborative efforts of ourdedicated political advisors and countypartners. We would also like to especial-ly recognize Supervisor Jon McQuistonwho has been one of the project'sbiggest advocates and has been instru-mental in the project being funded byour Board of Supervisors in 2007-08 andin participating in the land exchangewith the Federal Government in 2009which enabled the construction tobegin. Additionally, John R. Roberts,former Chief Probation Officer, was crit-ical in carrying this mission forward toenhance the rehabilitative program-ming at Camp Owen. The contractorsof the project, Glenn Black and Ray Hall,have made the new dining hall a reality,along with County Building Servicesstaff Mike Woodruff and FredRodriguez.

Kernville has been home to CampOwen since 1938 and the support fromthe Kern Valley communities has beenoverwhelming over the years. The KernCounty Probation Department is proudto celebrate the opening of the new din-ing hall and is excited to continue toserve Kern County families and thecommunities in which they live.

Architect’s renditionof the newCamp Owen dining hallthat will be named for1st District SupervisorJon McQuiston.

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Often I writeabout how it is sucha buyers’ marketright now, but inorder for there tobe buyers, therealso have to be sell-ers.

What is the bestway for a seller toget their propertynoticed in this market? Here are threeof the biggest reasons properties sell.These are huge. Everything else isrelative.

1. Price - This is the biggest fac-tor, especially in a buyers’ market. Aprice for a piece of property must notbe based on what anyone else says,but rather on what has sold in thearea recently. A seller must think likea bank and an appraiser and be real-istic. A property is not worth morebecause of personal reasons. Thatmeans appraised value and ultimatelywhat a home is worth is what a buyeris willing to pay for it. Unless yourhome has something absolutelyexceptional and unique about it (suchas a large pool or a huge four-cargarage), recently sold comparablesreally do matter.

2. Location - The old real estateslogan, “location, location, location,”

is true. The location of a propertydoes play into what it is worth. A1,000- square-foot house in Kernvilleis worth more than one in Weldon orBodfish typically. A large piece ofland is worth more in Squirrel Valleythan in Lake Isabella or Onyx. Whentrying to sell in a buyers’ market, getthese two factors properly balancedand your listing will be able to com-pete with the bank- owned foreclo-sures, short sales, probates andeverything else on the market. Youwill actually make more if you do thisinstead of price too high.

3. Patience - A seller in this mar-ket has to have patience. Goodagents are trying everything in theirpower to sell your house. Certainmarket segments sell faster than oth-ers. Find an agent you trust and stickwith them. Make sure they give youmarketing updates and keep in con-tact on a regular basis. Make youragent work for you but also realizethat your agent wants and needs tosell your home and is working inyour best interest. Real Estate Agentswork more hours for free than any-one in any other industry, I believe,because if the home does not sell wedo not get paid, so find a good oneand make him work!

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

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

This weekMedicare beginsthe “AnnualEnrollmentPeriod” when youmay change yourMedicareAdvantage orMedicarePrescription DrugPlans. OpenEnrollment closesDec. 7.

Many people are satisfied withtheir current plan, and assume that itwill remain the same in the comingyear. This is far from the truth, asinsurance companies have tightenedup the benefits. Many plans haveraised their prescription prices, sever-al more than 10 percent while othercompanies have created new andlower cost plans. Several plans haveformed relationships with drug storechains, and have lowered the co-paysof prescriptions, sometimes to $0.

On the Medicare Advantage side,here in the Kern River Valley therehave been changes as well. Plans A,B, C and D are basically all using thesame group of local doctors, whileplan E and F each use a differentgroup. And there are big differencesin the plans. Plan A now has a $0 co-pay for office visits and specialistswhile plan B had a $10 office charge/$35 for a specialist and plan C has a$0/$20 structure. F may charge from

$0 to $5 to see the primary care docbut is $15 for a specialist.

Hospital co-pays make this moreconfusing. Plan A has no hospital co-pay while other plans will cost you asmuch as $200 per day for the firstseven days. After seven days, mostplans will cost $0 for remaining days.

So, if you are seeing Doctor X andhe is on several plans, it may makesense to see if you are on a plan thatwill cost you money to be in the hos-pital or will it be $0? Will you beshelling out as much as $25 for a visitto your “Primary Care Physician” orwill it be $0? Specialist visits also runfrom $0 to $35 per visit.

I have been working as a Medicarespecialist for more than 30 years, andit slays me to see seniors flocking toseminars and taking their advice. Ifyou go into a Ford automobile show-room, you will not hear the salesmantelling you the virtues of a Chevrolet.Health plans are no different. Most ofthese plans have no monthly premiumabove the cost of Medicare Part Bhere in Kern County.

Careful shopping is needed todetermine which plan is the best foryour particular wallet.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker (0621106) and a memberof the Society of Certified SeniorAdvisors. He is on the Nat. Assoc. ofHealth Underwriters MedicareAdvisory Board and may be reachedat 760-376-2100, email [email protected] or visit him on the web atwww.harrythal.com.

Medicare enrollment begins

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Health Insurance Matters

David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist

Dear Dave,When it

comes to takingcontrol of yourmoney and liv-ing on a budg-et, what’s thebiggest thing afamily can livewithout?

WillDear Will,There are always the shiny thingspeople can do without. Sometimespeople sell a fancy car or boat andget rid of a $600-a-month paymentright off the bat. But on a regular,day-to-day basis, I think maybe thebiggest and best thing you canamputate from your life is eatingout.Most folks simply don’t realize howmuch money they throw away byheading to the drive-through forlunch or going out to dinner “oncein a while.”

I want people to enjoy life, and agreat part of that can be going outand having a meal with your familyand friends. Just don’t do it whenyou’re broke. If you’re having finan-cial issues, the only time you shouldsee the inside of a restaurant is ifyou’re working there!

-Dave

Dear Dave,I’m 24, and I don’t have any

debt except for a small studentloan. I’m going to law school tostudy international law, and Ihave a scholarship that pays 25percent. However, I won’t reallybe able to work much while I’mstudying. How can I do this with-out taking on more debt?

AmyDear Amy,

If I were you I’d do some onlineresearch on all the governmentalagencies out there. I’ll bet there’sone that’s willing to pay for yourlaw school if you would agree towork for them for a few years afteryou get out. It’s kind of an inden-tured servitude deal, but that’s a lotbetter than taking on $150,000 ormore in debt.

The scholarship is a good thing,but we both know it will onlyscratch the surface when you’retalking about law school. Thinkabout this, Amy. You got the schol-arship by finding a good opportuni-ty and asking for it, right? There’s aton of scholarship money out there,and millions of dollars of it goesunclaimed every year.

Dave Ramsey is a personal moneymanagement expert, national radiopersonality and the author of threeNew York Times bestsellers. Heoffers financial advice as host of anationally syndicated radio program,“The Dave Ramsey Show,” and cre-ated Financial Peace University. Formore financial help visit daveramsey.com.

Ramsey

Live without eating outDave Says

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NFP announces the national contestfor its 27th annual Red Ribbon Week®,Oct. 23-31. Here's how to enter to win$1,000 for your K-12 school and aniPad for the home:■ Students bring the Red RibbonWeek® message home by workingalongside parents to decorate theirfront door, mailbox, fence, etc. withthis year's theme "The Best Me Is DrugFree™."■ Take a photo with the family andyour Red Ribbon Week® decoration,then upload towww.redribbon.org/contest orwww.facebook.com/RedRibbonWeekby Nov. 2 (must be 18+ to upload yourphotos).■ The voting begins! Ask your familyand friends to vote for your entry atwww.redribbon.org/vote Nov. 2-16.Ten lucky winners from regions acrossthe U.S. will win. Winners will beannounced at events at their winningschools in December.

"Students will once again take RedRibbon Week's® message of preven-tion home to their neighborhoods withthis national contest," said the NFP'sVolunteer President Peggy Sapp. "Bydecorating their homes together with

this year's Red Ribbon theme, familiescarry the message to their communi-ties." The nation's oldest and largestdrug prevention campaign reachesmore than 80 million people nation-wide.

The DEA is co-sponsoring thisyear's national contest. "DEA is excitedto partner with the National FamilyPartnership® on this contest thatempowers communities to cometogether to talk about the drug prob-lem," said DEA Administrator MicheleM. Leonhart. "Red Ribbon Week® isalso when we honor DEA SpecialAgent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena, whomade the ultimate sacrifice to keep ourcommunities safe."

Adds the NFP's Peggy Sapp: "Takethe Red Ribbon Week® pledge acrossAmerica to help children grow up safe,healthy and drug free." Visitwww.redribbon.org/contest for con-test information.

About the NFP and Red RibbonWeek®: The NFP was established in1980, and is a national leader in drugprevention, education and advocacy.Its mission is to lead our nation's fami-lies and communities in nurturing thefull potential of healthy, drug-freeyouth. Red Ribbon Week® is thenation's largest and oldest drug pre-vention campaign, reaching 80 millionpeople. NFP created the campaign inresponse to the 1985 abduction andmurder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki'Camarena.


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1. AD SLOGANS: What candy bars were soldwith the slogan, “Sometimes you feel like anut. Sometimes you don’t”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the MalteseIslands located?

3. FAMOUS QUOTES: What Americanwriter once said, “Analyzing humor is like dis-secting a frog. Few people are interested andthe frog dies of it”?

4. SCIENCE: What is a less-than-averagetide occurring at the first and third quarters ofthe moon?

5. PHOBIAS: Hemophobia is an irrationalfear of what?

6. GAMES: What kind of game has varia-tions that include “Cincinnati” and “Omaha”?

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Beautologie Surgery Center (2012 -B5599) DBA #2: BeautologieCosmetic Surgery Center (2012 - B5600)DBA #3: Beautologie Medical Spa(2012 - B5601) Street address of princi-pal place of business: 4850 CommerceDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 11630,Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGIS-TRANT: Beautologie Medical Group,Inc. 2504 Windermere, Bakersfield, CA93311. A California Corporation. Datethe business commenced: 06/08/2009.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Robin Mattingly, COO. Thisstatement filed on 09/21/2012. Expires09/21/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:E. Del Villar. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 28, October 5,12 and 19, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Pam's Beyond Juice and Deli (2012 -B5238) Street address of principal placeof business: 5520 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Suite G-3, Lake Isabella, CA93240. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 807, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: Terry Snow, 2000 CanalRoad, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Individual. Date the business com-menced: 08/31/2007. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires 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 after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Terry Snow.This statement filed on 09/05/2012.Expires 09/05/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: E. Del Villar. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 28, October 5,12 and 19, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: KERNVILLE ANTIQUES ANDGIFTS (2008-B3143) Street address ofbusiness: 13 Big Blue, Kernville, CA93238; Mailing address of Business:P.O. Box 1064, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHESTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Nancy A. Walker, 304 Rio Vista,

Kernville, CA 93238. Original FBNStatement Filed on: 04/29/2008. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:09/20/2012. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by K.Lopez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Publishedby the Kern River Courier September 28,October 5, 12 and 19, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Kraftwerks Construction (2012 - B5704)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 154 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA93238-1112. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 1112, Kernville, CA93238-1112. REGISTRANTS: TimothyPorter, 154 Burlando Road, Kernville,CA 93238-1112 and Dustin Porter, 2637Bay Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.General Partnership. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Timothy D.Porter. This statement filed on09/27/2012. Expires 09/27/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Publishedby the Kern River Courier October 5, 12,19 and 26, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Gustavo Mobile Repair (2012 - B5764)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 546 Burchfield Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing addressof business: 546 Burchfield Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANT:Jose Miranda, 546 Burchfield Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Individual. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself author-ize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: Jose G.Miranda. This statement filed on10/01/2012. Expires 10/01/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Publishedby the Kern River Courier October 12,19, 26 and November 2, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Strut Your Stuf (2012 - B5397) Streetaddress of principal place of business:3440 Santa Clara Trail, Frazier Park, CA92335. Mailing address of business: P.O.

Box 1486, Frazier Park, CA 93225.REGISTRANT: Stephanie Severson,3440 Santa Clara Trail, Frazier Park, CA92335. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: StephanieSeverson. This statement filed on09/12/2012. Expires 09/12/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Publishedby the Kern River Courier October 12,19, 26 and November 2, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Cherished Time Child Visitation (2012 -B5945) Street address of principal placeof business: 6880 Raccoon Ridge Road,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1065,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANTS: Harry Halterman, 6880Raccoon Ridge Road, Wofford Heights,CA 93285 and Linda Erdo-Halterman,6880 Raccoon Ridge Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Husband and Wife.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expira-tion. The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Linda M. Erdo-Halterman. Thisstatement filed on 10/11/2012. Expires10/11/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:M. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 19, 26, November2 and 9, 2012.

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It has come to myattention that there arequite a few hunters thatfeel very strongly aboutwhat the lion has done tothe deer population in theD-8 and the D-9 huntingzones. The estimate isthat a mature mountainlion will kill 10 deer toevery one deer taken by a

Mencarini, Continued from page 5

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not factor in how manyMr. Ford and Mr.Chevrolet harvest everyyear. If this is the case,then we really do have apredator problem. Nextweek I will focus on thelions increasing bravadoas we move closer to

places where the moun-tain lion lives.

Mike Mencarini is aWofford Heights residentand an avid fisherman.For questions or com-ments you can reach himthrough the Kern RiverCourier, [email protected].

David L. JonesSpecial to the Courier

The Eastern Kern Air PollutionControl District is requesting propos-als for on-road vehicle emission reduc-tion projects for the eastern portion ofKern County. EKAPCD's 2013 MotorVehicle Emission Reduction Programawards grants to projects that reduceoxides of nitrogen, or NOx, reactiveorganic gas, or ROG, and particulatematter, or PM10 emissions from on-road motor vehicles. MVERP may fundup to 90% of a qualified project's costwith a maximum of $50,000 for anyindividual project. Approximately$325,000 will be available for projectsin 2013.

Eligible projects include, but are notlimited to, those that reduce dust frommotor vehicle activity on public roads;replace older high emitting on-roadvehicle with new low emitting vehicle;provide for an increase in public trans-portation and commuter vanpooling;provide telecommunication alterna-tives to driving, including videoconfer-encing; provide mechanic's trainingand infrastructure that support cleaner

vehicles; or provide educational activi-ties related to air quality.

The 2013 MVERP grant applicationpackage is available on the web atwww.kernair.org under the Grantstab/Motor Vehicle. You can alsorequest a package by calling Debra at661-862-5250 or [email protected]. Deadline forsubmittal of proposals is January 11,2013 at 5 p.m. Projected are expected tobe selected by the MVERP GrantCommittee at their March 2013 meet-ing. Final agreements are expected tobe approved by the EKAPCDGoverning Board at its July 2013 meet-ing.

In addition to the 2013 MVERPgrant funds, EKAPCD has grants avail-able through the state's Carl MoyerProgram. Carl Moyer funding is typi-cally used to retrofit or replace on-roadand off-road heavy-duty vehicleengines, and can also be used toreplace agricultural pump engines withcleaner engines or electric motors.Applications for Carl Moyer fundingare available on the EKAPCD websitean may be submitted at any time untilCarl Moyer funds are fully committed.

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