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Friday, October 28, 2011 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 8 No. 39

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Scare upsome of Bodfish Bob’srecipes thisweekend.

Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir176,659 Acre-feetReservor peak361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit360,000 ac.-ft.

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville583 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 1,354 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 550 cfsData from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

Find where thefish are bitingin our weeklyoutdoorsportsmancolumn.

Practice safetrick or treatingwith the CDCas your guide.

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Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

During the evening stroll, at last we areonce again seeing bats flying around. It'sa scene that has been conspicuouslyabsent for some time for many reasons.Some of these reasons include loss ofhabitats and disease.

Depending on the species and the timeof year, bats can be found roosting ingroups or individually in caves, mines,crevices, under bridges and in tree hol-lows. People are most likely to see bats atdusk, when they emerge from theirroosts to seek water and their insect prey.

Although bats get a bad rap in folklore,humans are actually a bigger threat tothem than they are to us," said DFGAssociate Wildlife Veterinarian DeanaClifford. "Bats provide great benefits tohumans, including insect control andplant pollination, but people tend to over-look the important role they play in ourecosystem.

By being 'bat smart' and not disturb-ing or touching bats, people can helpensure the survival of the species, whichwill ultimately be to our benefit as well."Statistically speaking, the risk of con-tracting rabies from a bat is far less thanthe risk of dying from a bicycle accident,lightning strike or dog attack. To minimize the risk of contracting thedisease, never pick up grounded bats asthose animals are likely sick. People whohave come into contact with a bat or havefound a sick or dead bat should contacttheir local health department or animalcontrol department.

Also be sure to keep your pets up todate on their rabies vaccinations. Despitea reported increase in the number of bats

Bats battlingway back

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Face painted Natalie 4 and Marlie Milleson 5 try a hand at painting at Jack’s PumpkinPatch and Hunted campgound at the KOA Kampground in Weldon.

XBOX rental and board game rental.There is also the Night Life special

Friday and Saturday 5 to 9 p.m., withXBOX and board game rental, livemusic and food. The cave will alsooffer party packages, be sure to ask.owner Sean Donahue said, "We wantthe Cave to be a great place for fami-lies to come, with the kids." His wifeBreanna added, "and college studentscan hang out and use the free Wi-Fi."

The Donahue’s are having a grandopening Halloween party and ribbincutting on Saturday October 29 from4 to 9 p.m. and a Halloween nightcostume party October 31 from 4 to 9p.m.. Owners Sean and BreannaDonahue invite you to stop by soon tocheck it out.


Most think of caves as being coldand damp, but The Cave Arcade andVending opening in Lake Isabella willsurprise you. Located at 5313 FulopStreet, this new entertainment venuehopes to provide loads of fun. Someof the features at the Cave includefree Wi-Fi, comfortable seating,photo booth, and free popcorn. TheCave's regular hours will be Monday- Sunday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thedaily specials include the HomeworkBreak Monday - Friday from 2 to 5p.m., between going home fromschool and getting home to do yourhomework, with free popcorn,

Cave arcade opening


There will be no shortage of fun forthe family on Halloween night in theKern River Valley. From fun andgames to the extra spooky and every-thing in between, it will be happeninghere!Celebrate the harvest

The annual Harvest Festival takesplace at First Baptist Church in LakeIsabella, 3701 Suhre St from 6 to 8 pm.There is absolutely something foreveryone from 1 to 100! There will begame booths, prizes, candy, an oldfashioned cake walk , two bounce

Weekendall treats,no tricks

uses silk to line its burrowand cover the opening, andto aid in the mating process.

During mating season,between September andOctober, the mature maletarantula will leave his bur-row in search of a female.

When he finds an idealfemale, they mate and If themale doesn't leave quickly,he will usually become thefemale's next meal.

If she's careful, the femaletarantula can live as long as20-25 years. The male is notso fortunate, for he will die afew months after mating, if

he is not consumed in the process. So, asyou hang your Halloween decorations thisfall, not everything is what is seems.


With Halloween justaround the corner, it'stime to crush themyths not one of theseason's most mis-understood critters - thetarantula. These good-sizsd,hairy spiders have beenunjustly feared for decadesand need to have the recordset straight.

The tarantula, unlike thestereotype depicted inHalloween decorations, is aground dweller. It is too heavyto hang from a web in the rafters, and itdoes not sit in a web waiting for prey orunsuspecting human victims. Instead, it

Valley Terantulasstepping out for fall

See Treats, Page 4

See Bats, Page 8

Valerie MinouxKern River Courier

Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 28, 2011

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RegularactivitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief SupportGroup, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.(661) 760-410-1010.■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch, PokerPool 3p.m. at Eagles, open to public, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers andHot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra VistaRestaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah CentennialGroupy, schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. EaglesLodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., member-ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt.Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra,Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1stBaptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts.760-376-6136.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley HospitalCafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley GardenGroup. 760-379-1129.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish

Property Owners, Senior Center, LakeIsabella (760) 760-379-1830.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy SupportGroup, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), DamQuilters, senior apts. behind Vons, LakeIsabella. 661-867-1603.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber ofCommerce meeting, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-4249.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group,Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion,Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella.760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game HabitatClub, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. WoffordHts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., WoffordHts.

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., LakeIsabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, SeniorCenter, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. Forwomen.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, LakeIsabella Library. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, FrenchGulch Campground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyColabortive, Veterens Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open topublic. 760-379-3877.■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of KernValley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3602.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant,Kernville.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake RidgeMobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

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

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

Published FridaysSpotlighting the best of the Kern River ValleyPublisher Michael BatelaanEditors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker,Pam StewartColumnistsMike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobRon Bolyard Jack DuitsmanCalifornia Joe Richard RoweClarence Semonious Harry ThalPhotographersMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerContributing PhotographersMurdoc Douglas, Jack Robson,Frances BowmanAd ProductionMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerAdvertising SalesValerie Minoux, Sara WakemanBusiness OfficeSara WakemanDistributionRon BensonAdvertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time. Cancellations orrejection shall not preclude payment on similaradvertising previously run. The Kern RiverCourier is not liable for errors in copy or anadvertisement beyond the cost of the actualspace occupied by the error. Publisherreserves the right to place the word “advertise-ment” on any ad copy that appears to resem-ble editorial matter. Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit and publish all submissionsboth in print and Internet online publica-tions. The entire contents of the Kern RiverCourier are copyright ©2011. Reproductionin whole or in part of print and Internetonline publications is prohibited withoutprior written consent. All rights reserved.Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. Letters to the editor pertaining tolocal issues and events or those that affect ourarea are encouraged. Please include your realname, address and phone number for verifica-tion. Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The views expressed in the letters tothe editor within this paper and Internet onlinepublications are not necessarily the views ofthis paper, nor those of the staff. The KernRiver Courier reserves the right to exclude anyletter to the editor, or edit its contents for lengthand prevention of libel, or for other reasons asseen fit by the editors. Letters should notexceed 200 words.All submissionsAdvertising, editorial, letters, photography andthe entire content of Kern River Courier publi-cations are subject to publish both in print andInternet online publications.

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CalendarThe CourierJack's Pumpkin Patch at KOA,October 28-30The Lake Isabella KOA invites you to visitJack’s Pumpkin Patch at the campgroundOct. 28-30 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy freegourd painting for the kids and get your pic-ture taken and sent to your e-mail. From 7:30-10 p.m., take the Haunted CampgroundTour and see if we can frighten you! Cost is$5 for adults and $3 for age 12 and under.Contact Kimberley Cushman 805-434-1996ext. 412 or [email protected]

Lantern Light Ghost Tour,October 28, 29, 30 & 31Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish will host aLantern Light Ghost Tour Oct. 28, 29, 30 & 31at 8:30 p.m. each night. Funds from thelantern tours and paranormal investigationswill help fund new roofs for the historicbuildings, some of which are in dire need .

Tickets will go on sale at 8 p.m. on the nightof the tour.

Bake Sale at Lakeshore Farmer’sMarket, October 29On Saturday, Oct 29, The Food Pantry, alocal volunteer organization that providesfood for the needy in the Valley, is having afund-raising bake sale at the LakeshoreFarmers Market. Please support this groupthat supports your neighbors. The Market islocated at 7466 Wofford Blvd. in WoffordHeights, across from St. Judes’s Church.Hours are from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Bee-Bop Sock HopOctober 29The Family Life Center presents the Bee-Bop Sock Hop featuring RKIVEEntertainment with Marty and Rachel onSaturday October 29 from 5 to 10 pm. All

are welcome. $5 for a family of 6 and $3 eachadditional family member includes hotdog,popcorn and a soda. Additional items will beavailable for purchase. Dance, Hula Hoop anCostume contests. 20 W. Panorama WoffordHeights. Proceeds go to plans for a FamilyLife Community Center

Fairview Helispot Star Party,October 29The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club isholding a Star Party starting at sunset, 6p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 at the FairviewHelispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look forthe orange cones about one mile south ofMcNally's). The Forest Service has accessi-ble toilet facilities at Brush Creek andLimestone campgrounds. For more info, callRich Burdge at 760-376-1291 during the day,or at 760-376-6290 during the evening or onweekends or e-mail [email protected]. Itis best to call in advance to check if haze,smoke or cloud cover will prevent this event.

Kern River Valley VFW Breakfast,October 30The Kern River Valley Veterans of ForeignWars is hosting a breakfast at VFW Post7665 Hall, located at 2811 Nugget Ave.(behind McDonalds), in Lake Isabella from 9a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 30 Formore information, call 760-379-3877

Harvest Festival at First BaptistChurch, October 31The First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella ishosting a Harvest Festival on Monday, Oct.31 from 6 - 8 p.m. There will be game booths,prizes, candy, cake walks, face painting,bounce houses and horse rides. Somethingspecial for the older kids and adults: a FunHouse for those age 8 and up. One meal foronly $1 and all other events are free. 3701Suhre Street Lake Isabella, 760-379-5615

Meals on Wheels Yard Sale, November 4 & 5Meals on Wheels is holding a yard sale onFriday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, at 101Clara Drive in Bodfish from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Help support Meals on Wheels. Call 760-379-1428 for more information.

‘Touch of Crafts' gift faire,November 5The annual "Touch of Crafts" gift faire will beheld Nov. 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. atthe Kern Christian Church in the FellowshipHall at 14900 Highway 178 in Southlake.There will be reasonably-priced Christmasgifts for all ages. For information, call Terryat 760-378-3955.

Kernville First Baptist hostingWorkman’s Bazaar, November 5Kern First Baptist Church is holding aWorkman’s Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5. Thedoors will open at 8 a.m. and the sale willclose at 3 p.m. The money made will go tothe church’s outreach programs in theValley.

Highland Chapel holds annual bazaar,November 5Highland Chapel United Methodist Churchis holding their annual bazaar and bake saleon Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Annual Bazaar & Bake Sale. There will behandmade goodies, crafts, white elephants,Christmas decorations and delicious cook-ies, cakes, jellies, jams and pies in “Granny’sKitchen.” Enjoy a slice of pie or cake and cof-fee or beverage in our “Young People’s Café”Prices: $1.50 to $2. The bazaar is being heldat Highland Chapel United MethodistChurch, 5031 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella. Contact Harriett Hall for additionalinformation at 760 379-2120, or e-mail [email protected].

ABW’s annual Holiday Boutique,November 5American Baptist Women’s annual HolidayBoutique is being held on Saturday, Nov. 5from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First BaptistChurch, 3701 Suhre Street in Lake Isabella.There will be gifts for all ages and occasions.Shop for the holidays and choose fromamong: baked goods, jellies and jams andcandy. Lunch will be hot dogs, chili dogs,chili boats, assorted drinks and cupcakes. Itwill be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Before wemoved to WoffordHeights, we livedin Bakersfield. OnHalloween we hadwhat seemed likehundreds of littlemunchkins ring-ing our, andthreatening tricksif we didn’t treat.

So we treated. When we ran out of candy we

popped popcorn and put it in sand-wich bags. It was fun and the cos-tumed kids looked cute and mostwere polite and said “thank you.”

Then we moved to WoffordHeights, and prepared for theexpected Halloween assult of trickor treaters. When twilight cameand passed, then early evening wehad yet to have a single little rascalknock on our door looking forHalloween candy.

It got so bad that my wife put ona witch hat, slipped out the backdoor and came around to the front,and rang the doorbell. When Ianswered, there she stood, threat-ening “trick or treat.”

Of course I invited her in andpromised her a treat if she wouldassist me in handling the rush ofkiddies that should be knocking atour door. Well, we didn’t get a sin-gle doorbell ringer that wholeevening while the two of us sataround munching on some of theboxes of unclaimed candy.

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Middleworth

No tots to treatThings I Have Noticed...

That has been almost 20 yearsand though we have been homemost of Halloween evenings, wehave yet to have a single munchkinclimb our hill and threaten us withtricks if we didn’t treat. What abummer!

In earlier years, when I was a lit-tle boy living at Big Bear Lake, welived in a remote area and I nevergot to trick or treat. I do rememberone Big Bear Halloween, whenthere was a party at a neighbor’shouse where we pinned the tail onthe donkey, bobbed for applespulled taffy and sang songs.

If you have never bobbed forapples, you are in for a surprise.Unless you have a huge mouth, itisn’t possible. The large apple willnot allow you to get a bite on it. Youwill get wet and water in your noseand ears, but no apple.

That was also the year I got introuble for attempting to pin thedonkey’s tail on a little girl namedAngelica. Big trouble! That wasmore than 70 years ago, but thememory remains.

Another Halloween is approach-ing. We will have candy by the doorand expectant smiles on our faces,but we aren’t taking any bets on ourdoor bell ringing.

However we will keep the faithand the porch light on. Trick or Treatanyone?

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

OpenWeekends only

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

or by appointmentanytime

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

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Haunted Discoveries” &”Xtreme Hauntings Live”.Antique Shops, Museum Displays, Self & Docent Guided Tours.

20 Minutes from Kernville... 100 Years Back in Time!

Lantern Tours

Oct. 28th, 29th, 30th

& 31st 8:30pmLantern Tours

Oct. 28th, 29th, 30th

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Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council Operating under a Special Use Permit offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture & National Forest Service on a non-discriminartory basis.

2600 Highway 155 French Gulch Campground, Lake IsabellaMailing Address: P.O. Box 3984 Wofford Heights, CA 93285

760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350Visit us or write us on the web at www.nuuicunni.com and [email protected]

“Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural CenterContact Eric

to become a vendorOffice hours

9-3 Tue. thru Sat.

Local Grower'FALCON FARMS"will have pomegranitesand other "homegrown"

delicacies.Plus our regular variety of

choice produce, beans, nuts,Chia and eggs.

New Native Plants havearrived...Now is the time to

plant. Come on down,the coffee is always on.

During inclement weather,we will be inside.

Space is limited, but theatmosphere is great!

CertifiedFarmersMarket

Every Saturday 9am-2pm

Kern Valley Indian Community meeting November 5Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and Thanksgiving Dinner will

be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd.in Lake Isabella. Guests will include James McClurken, Federal recognition researchconsultant; Michael Derry, economic development consultant and Mary West,Tribal administrative consultant. Please bring historical photos for McClurken toscan for use in a book about the tribe, Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided by theCouncil. Please bring a dessert and a raffle item. Bring any gently used householditems and clothing to share.

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Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies

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

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

Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary

12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140

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

Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center

760-379-5200Coins & Jewelry

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REVA Organization has come a long wayThe REVA has come a long way, in fact, REVA CO-Operative's name has offi-

cially dropped off CO-Operative and added an INC. as of 09/2011 with both TheIRS and The State of California tax agencies. Officially, the organization is nowknown as “Responsible, Ethical Volunteers for Animals, Inc.” which is still a501(c)(3) tax deductible public charity for The Kern River Valley.

Another new growth spurt for REVA, Inc. is the special bank account set up atAlta One Credit Union in Lake Isabella. It has been set up specifically for the pur-chase of medical equipment needed for the REVA non-profit, low-cost spay andneuter mobile veterinary clinic, and is tax deductible for donors. Donors whospecifically name the piece of equipment they wish to donate toward, will have theirname engraved on a plaque. Another benefit of donating is that each donor willreceive a legally endorsed letter, which states the amount donated and for whatpiece of equipment; however, if for any reason this nonprofit mobile clinic doesn'tmaterialize, the donated funds will be returned to each donor. The medical equip-ment cost, including 30 stainless steel cages, is approximately $39,641.

When people work together on a worthwhile project, created to benefit the com-munity-like REVA’s mobile veterinary clinic, the community wins! When the clinicis equipped, it will be locally with a local veterinarian on staff and will set up in con-venient Kern River Valley locations. It will also employ at least four local residents.

In conclusion, with so many positives now in place for REVA, our Valley and our-furry companions, it is up to all of us to help by donating on a consistent basis toget the REVA, Inc. mobile veterinary clinic on the road.

Jesse Martinez, President

See Announcements, Page 13

Death noticesPercy Eugene PerkinsPercy Eugene Perkins, 76, of Lake Isabella, passed away in Bakersfield

on Oct. 21, 2011. Services pending. Arrangements by Lake IsabellaFuneral Home & Crematory, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA93240. 760 379-5006.

Death notices are $5, as shown above. Full obituaries are $20, or $25with a picture. For more information, call the Courier at (760) 376-2860during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bodfish Bob’s Corn Casserole

1 can (15 1/4-oz.) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (14 3/4-oz.) cream style corn1 pkg (8-oz.) jiffy corn muffin mix 1 cup sour cream1 stick butter, melted1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350. In a largebowl, stir together corn, cornmuffin mix, sour cream andmelted butter. Pour into a 9-inchby 13-inch casserole dish. Bakefor 45 minutes or until goldenbrown. Remove from the ovenand top with cheddar cheese.Return to the oven for 5-to-10minutes or until cheese is melted.Let stand for at least 5 minutesand then serve warm.

Bodfish Bob’s Champagne Punch

6 bottles champagne, divided6 mint leaves2 bottles Sauterne (white Bordeaux, not too dry or heavy)1 ripe pineapple(peeled and sliced into sticks)

1 cup sugar6 lemons, sliced2 cups brandy6 oranges, sliced2 quarts fresh strawberries

Chill bottles of champagne andSauterne five hours or overnight.Into a large punch bowl, addsliced lemons, sliced oranges,mint leaves, pineapple sticks andsugar. Pour Sauterne and threebottles of the champagne into theingredients in the punchbowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.Add brandy and freshstrawberries,. Mix gently. Beforeserving, add remaining bot-tles of champagne.

Bodfish Bob’s Glazed Barbecue Pigs Tails

2 dozen pigs tails2 T olive oil1 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup tomato paste1/4 cup brown sugar or maple syrup2 T wine vinegar1 tsp Worcestershire saucejuice of 1 lemon1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 tsp dry mustardsalt and finely ground pepper to taste1/2 tsp rosemary (optional)

Cut tails into 3-inch pieces.Place on rack and bake in 300degrees oven for 2-3 hours, untilmeat is tender and most of thefat has baked off. Combine allother ingredients for barbecuesauce, coating tails well. Grillover hot charcoal, turning andbasting until crisp. If fresh rose-mary is available, break off sev-eral branches, tie together anduse as a basting brush.

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

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

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Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Harry Potter and the Deathly

Hollows: Part 2”(PG-13) — Theforces of evil are infull swing, and it’sup to Harry (DanielRadcliffe) and hiswizard friends tobring the final con-frontation toVoldemort and savethe world. Seedsplanted long ago come to fullfruition, as the children cast in theoriginal films have all grown into tal-ented actors, capable of handling themore intense drama of the final films.

What you probably saw in thepreviews was a lot of dirt-stainedyouths looking serious spliced withdarkened images of computer-gener-ated destruction. While this is indica-tive of the cataclysmic action in themovie, it leaves out the emotional cli-maxes in the story — it’s not allgloom and lightning bolts.

“Life in a Day” (PG-13) — IfYouTube and the “It’s a Small WorldAfter All” ride could be combinedinto a motion picture, it would thisjumbled, yet touching collective doc-umentary. Produced by Ridley Scottand directed by Kevin Macdonald,more than 4,500 hours of footagefrom people around the world goingabout their lives the same day isassembled into a movie about living

on Earth. It’s grand in scope and perhaps a

little gimmicky, but there is some-thing — however shallow or pro-found — to see here. Specific seg-

ments will strike achord while otherswill simply bore.However, it’s thecontrast betweensegments and theheartwarming simi-larities between dif-ferent lives thatgives the film its

true energy.

DOGS OF THE WEEK“The Change-Up” (R) — This

here is a body-swap comedy that willcertainly go down as one of themany unpleasant and forgettablebody-swap comedies. JasonBateman plays a guy with a familyand responsibilities; Ryan Reynoldsis a swinging bachelor who still feelsunfulfilled. The two slightly differentpals swap lives through the supernat-ural forces of dull cinematic cliches.

The novelty of this movie is that ithas a perfect display of Hollywood’snew favorite failure — the no-laughgross-out gag. It’s been an escalatingtrend that gross humor has a place inall adult comedies. This means thatthe audience can see a baby sprayfecal matter all over a protagonistbefore the opening credits, and thushave low expectations securedthroughout the remainder of theexperience.

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theater‘Deathly Hollow’ on DVD

Daniel Radcliffe

Treats,Contiued from page 1

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: When will Tori Spelling’s reali-ty show return to Oxygen? It’s oneof my guilty pleas-ures, and I have toadmit that I miss it!— Patty T., via e-mail

A: Tori and hus-band DeanMcDermott willreturn for the sixthseason of “Tori andDean: Home SweetHollywood” onTuesday, Nov. 29. Originally named“Tori and Dean: Inn Love” — wherethe couple opened a B & B whileTori was 8-months pregnant withtheir first child — the new seasonwill welcome the couple’s third childtogether, Hattie Margaret, who wasborn in October.

Q: I read and enjoy your articlesthat appear in our newspaper everySunday.ÊI bet you can answer this:Will “Covert Affairs” on the USAchannel be back?Ê— Virginia G., viae-mail

A: “Covert Affairs” begins airingthe second half of its second seasonon Nov. 1, with six episodes left toround out the season. And I haveeven more good news for you: USAhas renewed “Covert Affairs” for a

Tori Spelling

16-episode third season, to begin air-ing summer 2012. In fact, all of USA’soriginal summer programming hasbeen renewed, including “RoyalPains” and “Necessary Roughness.”

USA co-presidents ChrisMcCumber and Jeff Wachtel said in astatement: “USA’s original program-ming blew through all expectationsthis summer.

Q: I remember reading in previouscolumns that you are a big fan ofSyfy’s “Being Human,” so I figure youcan tell me if/when it’ll be back for asecond season? — Johnny T., via e-mail

A: I am, and I can. Thewerewolf/vampire/ghost paranormaldrama will return for its second sea-son on Monday, Jan. 16. As you’llrecall, last season saw the demise ofBishop at the hands of Aidan, withAidan becoming the new leader ofBoston’s vampires; Nora learned Joshis a werewolf, not revealing to himthat he scratched her while he was inwerewolf form; and Sally missed herwindow to the Great Beyond to helpsave Aidan.

Write to Cindy at King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail herat [email protected].


Celebrity ExtraTori & Dean returning

houses, horse rides, and for the olderkids and adults (ages 8+) there will bea fun house. And candy! Best of all itis free! For one dollar you can get din-ner too. Call 760-379-5615.Visit Jack’s Pumpkin PatchYou can spend Halloween at Jack'sPumpkin Patch in Weldon at the KOAcampground and pick out a pumpkin,carve or paint it or paint a gourd.After dark (from 7:30 to 10 pm) take atour of the haunted campground.Spooky fun for everyone. This eventtakes place October 28, 29, 30, and onHalloween night! Call 805-434-1996.Go arcade caving

The Cave Arcade and Vending ishaving a grand opening party onSaturday night October 29, 4 to 9 pmand a costume party on Halloweenwith free desserts by Beyond Juice.This is a good chance to have fun andcheck out their free Wi-Fi, XBOX andboard games, live music and greatparty packages. 5313 Fulop St. LakeIsabella, 760-223-0783.Bee-Bop Sock Hop

Also on Saturday night, check outthe Bee-Bop Sock Hop at Family LifeCenter in Wofford Heights from 5 to10 pm. $5 for a family of 6 and $3 foreach additional family member.Admission includes hot dog, popcornand a soda. Dance, Hula Hoop and

Costume contests. All are welcome. 20West Panorama.A night of ghost hunting at theGhost town

For the brave, head on over toSilver City Ghost Town in Bodfish andjoin the search for REAL ghosts on thewalking Lantern Light Tour and GhostHunt, guided by J. Paul Corlew, whohas lived at Silver City for 23 years. At8:30 pm Corlew will recount manyeerie legends of the Kern Velley, focus-ing on the numerous controversialparanormal events and sightings,reportedly having occurred at theGhost Town. This paranormal investi-gation gives you the opportunity to bewith actual ghosts with the "souls"that invented Halloween! The cost is$12 but it goes toward continuedrestoration of the Ghost Town historicbuildings. Tickets go on sale at 8 pm orin advance via PayPal [email protected], and thisevent also runs October 28, 29, 30 aswell as Halloween. The Ghost Town islocated at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd.Bodfish. Call 760-379-5146.Go for the candy

For the totally traditional trick ortreater, there are still some greatneighborhoods in Kernville, LakeIsabella, Mountain Mesa, Southlake,Weldon and Onyx to go door to doortrick or treating. But remember toread and follow the safety rules in thispaper to keep your night fun.

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

On the fin side

Last week Imentioned thatthe trees werestarting to showin the North Fork.I also said that thecrappie should bebiting out in thosetrees.

Guess what?They are out in the trees and theyhave been biting. It seems as thecrappie have started to school up onthese structure spots and so far theschools of fish that are out there arein the 1 pound and better class. Ifyou set up on a tree with a school offish under you and they aren't bitingmove to another tree, they all don'teat at the same time. Red and whitejigs dropped down to 20 to 25 feetwork well. From all reports the basshave also moved into deeper watersyou want to know where the shadare hiding, in 20 to 25 feet of waterthat is why the other fish are there.

On Tuesday the 25th the lakereceived its' first infusion of Alperstrout. Approximately a thousandpounds of these beauties were

released at Red's Marina on thelake's south side on Tuesday. Thesefish are a bonus to the lake, paid forby proceeds from the Derby andcoordinated by the K.R.V. Chamberof Commerce. We do thank you.

The K.R.V. chamber is still askingfor volunteers to feed the Derby fish.Contact the Chamber at 1-760-379-5236

On the antler side

The winner and runner-up of theBig Buck contest sponsored byJames Sierra Gateway Market are asfollows: Louis Andreas took firstplace with a 24 inch spread takinghome a Savage Axis .270 cal. Riflew/scope. In the runner up positionwas Chase Smith with a 23 and ¾inch spread. Chase takes home aBushnell Trophy spotting scope.

Both men are local sportsmenand Andreas is a past 2 time winner.John Strange would like to thank allwho participated in making the con-test a local hit.

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


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Hide and seek in the treesCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

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

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

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

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

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

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

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

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

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

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

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California Hunting Digestonly to be available OnlineCalifornia Department of Fish and GameSpecial to the Courier

The 2011-2012 California Hunting Digest, Upland Game and Waterfowlissue will be available online only this year, the Department of Fish and Game(DFG) announced today. It will not be available in print.

"The Digest is a valued magazine," said Bernadette Fees, DFG's assistantdeputy director for education and outreach. "We are proud of its popularitywith California's sportsmen and women."

By publishing the digest online, DFG saves taxpayers thousands of dollars inprinting and distribution costs. Publishing online is also beneficial to the envi-ronment and is in step with DFG's initiative on Going Green (reducing DFG'scarbon footprint). It also allows California's hunters to access the informationon their home computers and on smart phones and tablets while away fromhome or work.

"This year's online magazine will be formatted for easier viewing, and effortswill continue to produce future issues using the best publishing technology andmost economical methods available," Fees added. The magazine can be foundat www.dfg.ca.gov/publications/digest/.

The award-winning magazine is published biannually, and provides infor-mation on hunting opportunities, regulations and licensing, as well as onwildlife conservation. The Digest's big game issue is produced every spring andthe waterfowl and upland game issue is produced each fall.

For more information on DFG's Going Green, please visitwww.dfg.ca.gov/Climate_and_Energy/Going_Green/.

Fish Feeders WantedKern River Courier

Planning for the 2012 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is well under way, withthe delivery of fish for the derby expected next month. The Derby Committeeis now looking for volunteers to feed the fish from November until the Derbyat the end of March.

Each volunteer will be asked to feed one day per week and will be teamedup with a partner so each feeding time will be covered due to absences. If youare interested in being a volunteer fish feeder please contact the Kern RiverValley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236.

Lunch 11am to 1pmHot Dogs • Chili Dogs • Chili Boats

Assorted Drinks • Cupcakes

8 am to 3 pmin John Brown Hall

& Holiday Boutique

First Baptist Church3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella

Gifts for all ages and occasionsShop for the Holidays

November 5th

Pastor Jamesof Bakersfielddisplays astringer of arecent Crappiecatch.

Special to theKern RiverCourier


Clarence Semonious, PastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

Why wouldanyone seek pro-tection?Whatever theindividual's rea-son, historygives assurancethat the seekingof protection isnot limited to afew places onearth. Thepsalmist asks, "Why do thenations rageand the peo-ples plot invain? Thekings of theearth setthemselves,and the rulers take counsel togeth-er, against the LORD and againsthis anointed, saying, 'Let us bursttheir bonds apart and cast awaytheir cords from us.' He who sitsin the heavens laughs; the Lordholds them in derision. Then hewill speak to them in his wrath,and terrify them in his fury, say-ing, 'As for me, I have set my Kingon Zion, my holy hill.'" Psalm 2:1-6. That word, nations, at thebeginning of the psalmist's ques-tion is "goy" or gentiles - those not

Jewish. And he adds to them theJews also. They plot against "theLORD and his anointed," (theLORD is "JEHOVAH" the propername of the one true God, andanointed is "Messiah". Strong, J.(1996). The exhaustive concor-dance of the Bible.)

Joshua, addressing his genera-tion, said "And if it is evil in youreyes to serve the LORD, choosethis day whom you will serve,whether the gods your fathersserved in the region beyond theRiver, or the gods of the Amoritesin whose land you dwell. But asfor me and my house, we willserve the LORD." Joshua 24:15. He

warned thepeople, "Ifyou forsakethe LORDand serve for-eign gods,then he will

turn and do you harm and con-sume you, after having done yougood." And the people said toJoshua, "No, but we will serve theLORD." Joshua 24:20-21

If anyone would seek protec-tion, I say this day, "…if my peoplewho are called by my name hum-ble themselves, and pray and seekmy face and turn from theirwicked ways, then I will hear fromheaven and will forgive their sinand heal their land." 2 Chronicles7:14.

Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

“I will lift myeyes to the hills,from whencecometh my help? My help comesfrom the Lord,Who made heav”- Psalm 121:1-2

Here’s a ques-tion for us toponder: “Do ourcircumstances disqualify us frombeing heralds of the power andpromise of God if those circum-stances do not presently or consis-tently reflect the message we areproclaiming?”

In other words, does a stint inthe hospital prohibit us fromspeakingregardingthe Lord’scapacity andwillingnessto heal; ordoes rela-tional dis-tress silenceour vocalizing the messageregarding the Prince of Peace wehave come to know and trust?Some might say this is the basis ofhypocrisy (saying one thing butliving something else), but a closerlook at the above passage fromthe Psalms most assuredly givesreason for great pause.

The first verse of Psalm 121 isnot a statement, it is a question,that seemingly did not have animmediate answer. Yet answer orno, the declaration of verse twowas not nullified or negated.Freely translated, the verse mightsound a bit like: “I am not surewhat form my immediate helpmight take, but I know”

No more information is givenon the circumstances surroundingthe writer or the nation of Israel atthat moment of time, but havinglived for a year or two with whatlife brings in the natural course ofevents, you and I might surmise agreat many things that wouldprobably not be too far from accu-rate. Even a cursory read ofScripture’s pages affords plenty ofevidence for understanding the

Almighty's willingness to patientlywait through circumstantial dis-comfort in the lives of his childrenin order to bring about His eternalpurpose within them. Heabsolutely did come to the help ofwhoever penned this heart cry wecall Psalm 121, and whether earlyor late in the process (as definedby the mortal who scribed thewords), the Father brought Hisheart to bear in whatever wasbeing experienced. Help didindeed come from the Lord, and inways too marvelous to even beginto imagine.

In revisiting the question posedat the outset of our time together,the answer ought to be at least abit more clear.

Hypocrisy is both purposefuland willful in its determination tocover that which is uncomfortable,whereas faith is the desire to lookbeyond a circumstance that des-

perately needsthe power ofGod to bringabout yet to beseen change.

The pas-sage of time isalways criticalin this process

of faith, for there is always someamount of time between thepromise of God and the power ofGod that brings about the prom-ise. To see these waiting-for-Godmoments as living something lessthan we profess is to give place tothe accusations of the enemy, andthe fallen nature of our con-sciences that would give place tosuch untruth. Rather, we lift oureyes to the One who is coming,Who will come, Who is faithfuland powerful, and Who will turnall circumstance for good to thosewho patiently and faithfully waitfor Him to do so. May we neveryield our Holy Spirit breathed con-viction of the Father’s heart of lovefor us over to the faith undoingproclamations of present circum-stance, and in doing so, abdicateour position of knowing that ourhelp always comes from the Lord.

What this help looks like is like-ly to be as creative as His Divineheart, but when it comes (as itsurely will), we will know that Hecan be completely trusted and for-ever praised.

Duitsman

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

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

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.(760) 379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343

Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaWorship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

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

SouthlakeWeldon

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

Church listings are free. Please contact theCourier office.

Valley places of worship

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“...we lift our eyes to the One who is com-ing, Who will come, Who is faithful andpowerful, and Who will turn all circum-

stance for good to those who patiently andfaithfully wait for Him to do so.”

“history gives assurance that the seekingof protection is not limited to a few

places on earth.”

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More thanjust your ruralCommunityHospital

Kern ValleyHospitalAuxiliaryGift Shop• Gifts• Cards• Snacks6412 Laurel Ave.Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681

Kern ValleyHospitalAuxiliaryThrift Shop• Clothing• Books• Music• Household Items6701 Lake IsabellaBlvd.Lake Isabella760-379-5959

Kern ValleyHospitalFoundation• Fundraising6412 Laurel Ave.Mt. Mesa760-379-2681

HospitalAuxiliaryGift Shop

Your

Patient gifts, cards and snacks are sold byHospital Auxiliary volunteers in the gift shoplocated in the Hospital lobby.

THANKYOU!

The Pregnancy Resource Centerof the Kern River Valley

Wishes to give sincere thanks to the following people and businesseswho donated items for the auctions at our 2011 Third Annual Banquet,

or sponsored a table so that others could attend.

Our success at the banquet is directly related to the generous people of our valleywho give so freely from their heart... we're proud to be your neighbor!

The Appliance Center; Archie's Hardware; Atchison Propane, Jimmie Baird;Stella Beaupre; Bench family; Century 21; Charlie's Market; Cohl family; Conner family;

Cowgirl Cafe; Pat Edwards; El Portal; Ewings; Father's Heart Ministries; Feed Barn; Isla Fox;French Gulch Marina; Giant Sequoia Mercantile; The Haircrafters; He Cares Fellowship;

James Sierra Gateway Markets; Kern River Christian; Kern River Motors; K.V. Golf Course;L & M Lumber; Lake Isabella Market; Vicki Licht; Lore's Loft; Los Polomas; McCambridge Lodge;

Martinsen family; Mother Lode; Morehouse family; Mt. Mesa Market; Mt. View So. Baptist;My Sewing Room; Nancy Nelson; New Life Assembly; Paradise Cove; Gene & MaryAnn ParksInsurance; Barbara Peachy; Pierce family; Pizza Barn; Pizza Factory; Prince of Peace Lutheran;

Reel Cinema; Rivera family; Rodriguez Family; Ruby's Flowers; Salvation Army;Shepherd of The Hills Lutheran; Stella's Boutique & Beyond; Swift Family;

Thomas Refuse Service; Vons; Rich Zimmerman

If we have missed anyone's name, we sincerely apologize!

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Paul C. Donohue, M.D.Syndicated columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Mymother is in her early 70s. She hasbeen diagnosed with chronicobstructive pulmonary disease,COPD. She had a bronchoscopicexam to remove a mucus plug. Shewas a very heavy smoker. She stillsmokes. She thinks her kids don’tknow, but we have seen the evidence.She is on oxygen. Her doctor thinksshe has quit. What does this do toher life expectancy? How long canshe live this way? — J.S.

ANSWER: Chronic obstructivepulmonary disease, COPD, is twoillnesses: emphysema and chronicbronchitis. Emphysema is a harm-ful stretching and destruction ofthe millions of air sacs found in thelungs. Through those delicatestructures, oxygen reaches theblood. When they are damaged, aperson cannot get enough oxygenand becomes breathless on evenslight exertion. Chronic bronchitisis inflammation of the air passage-ways, the bronchi. They fill withthick, pus-filled globs of phlegm.Air cannot pass through them. Acough that produces of sticky,tenacious sputum is its chief sign.

Cigarette smoking is the majorcause of COPD, but not the only one.

It’s hard to watch people ruin theirown bodies and hasten death. That’swhat your mother is doing. Tell herthat the most important treatment forCOPD is total abstinence from smok-ing. Abstinence allows lungs torecover from the damage done frominhaling cigarette smoke. It doesn’tachieve a complete reversalovernight. It does prolong life.

What does this do to her lifeexpectancy? It shortens it. How longcan she live? That can’t be foretold.Unequivocally, she will live longerand enjoy her life more if she neverlights up again.

COPD is a major problem and thefourth-leading cause of death. TheCOPD booklet explains its causes andtreatments. To order a copy, write:Dr. Donohue — No. 601W, Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.Enclose a check or money order (nocash) for $4.75 with the recipient’sprinted name and address. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in hiscolumn whenever possible. Readersmay write him or request an orderform of available health newslettersat P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475.


To Your Good Health

Best way to treat COPD? Quit smoking!Don Berwick, Administrator, Centers

for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesSpecial to the Courier

With the start of this year'sMedicare Open Enrollment lessthan two weeks away, I can'tstress one point enough:Medicare is stronger than ever.Consumers have more and betterMedicare options than everbefore.

Seniors this year can expectmore choices, more benefits, andlower overall costs.

Because it's a fact: 99% of youhave at least one MedicareAdvantage plan in your area.And everyone with Medicare canget a host of preventive tests andscreenings -more than everbefore - at absolutely no cost toyou. Medicare also continues tocover an Annual Wellness Visit -a great chance to talk with yourdoctor or other health providerabout treating small problemsand concerns before they becomebig ones.

Here's the best part: even withthese improved benefits, peoplewon't be feeling it in their pocket-books. Average premiums forPart D drug coverage are holdingsteady in 2012, and premiums forMedicare Advantage plans areactually dropping an average of4%. And people who reach the

Part D coverage gap will get a 50%discount on brand name drugs. This is all great news for the 47million American seniors and peo-ple with disabilities who rely onMedicare.

We know that more choices canmake decisions challenging, butwe've expanded the Medicaresafety net to make sure folks canget the help they need to siftthrough their options. You caneven get an early start - we'vealready made sure the MedicarePlan Finder is fully updated withall new 2012 cost and benefit infor-mation for health and drug plans.If you're the kind of person wholikes to get online yourself and sortthrough the details, you can usethis online tool right now. Start byentering your drugs and checkingon the doctors and pharmacies youwant to use. A few steps will getyou to a personalized list of yourplan choices and help you com-pare.

If you'd rather get a personalhand walking through your choic-es, we've got help for you, too. Youcan call or visit one of the thou-sands of wonderful volunteersstaffing the State Health InsuranceAssistance Programs across thecountry. In Kern County, call theHealth Insurance Counseling andAdvocacy Program (HICAP) at800-510-2020 or 661-868-1000.

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testing positive for rabies in parts of Venturaand Los Angeles counties, biologists say thereis no cause for alarm. The CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (DFG) advisesthat rabies in bats is rare - affecting less thanone percent of the state's entire bat population- and as long as basic precautions are followed,the few afflicted bats are highly unlikely to passthe disease to humans.

People may also encounter bats in buildings,where warm, quiet attic space is available forthem to raise their young. If a building ownercan't accommodate bats, the best solution forhumans and bats alike is to humanely excludethem from their building roost after they've fin-ished raising their young. That way, the batscan find other roosts in future years and con-tinue to keep the insect population under con-trol. Installation of appropriately designed "batboxes" can help give bats a place to roost thatis away from your home. All bats are protectedspecies in California. Many species of batsworldwide are experiencing populationdeclines, mainly due to human disturbance andloss of habitat.

A new threat to bats in North America isWhite Nose Syndrome (WNS), which has beenreported among hibernating bats in severalAmerican states in the east and is spreadingtoward the west coast. WNS has killed morethan one million bats in the affected region, andsome bat species may be at risk of extinctiondue to this emerging deadly disease. WNSdoes not pose a risk to human health, but canbe carried on clothing and gear taken intoaffected caves and mines. DFG and other agen-cies are preparing for the potential spread ofWNS into California, which may include pre-cautions to reduce the risk of human-causedintroduction or spread to unaffected bat hiber-nation sites.

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Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit theamount of treats you eat.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALKand don't run from house to house.Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to preventpossible skin and eye irritation.

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks whereverpossible.

Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic tostay safe.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers

Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?■ Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks. For partyguests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses. ■ Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of60 minutes of physical activity. ■ Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls. ■ Keep candle-lit jack-o'lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings,and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small chil-dren, and never leave them unattended. ■ Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely. Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone!Courtesy CDC.gov

For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress upin costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are alsoopportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.

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AccuWeather.com reports Southern California hadan incredibly rough start to winter last year when aseries of monster storm systems brought epic rain andflooding. December 2010 became one of the wettestDecembers on record for Los Angeles with nearly ayear's worth of rain falling in just one month.

While a few heavy rain events cannot be complete-ly ruled out this year, the focus of stormy weather thiswinter is predicted to be farther north, according tothe AccuWeather.com Long-Range Forecasting Team.

Overall, this winter is expected to be fairly typical inSouthern California with near-normal rainfall andtemperatures. However, it may be a long stretchtoward the end for people who become anxious forspring, as unusually chilly conditions will take hold inFebruary.

The Pineapple Express: A Key Winter PlayerIt was the famed "Pineapple Express," a phenomenonthat occurs when a strong, persistent flow of tropicalmoisture sets up from the Hawaiian Islands to theWest Coast of the U.S.; this flow brought the historicstorms to Southern California in December 2010.More than 10 inches of rain fell last December in LosAngeles, a city that typically receives a little less than15 inches of rain in an entire year.

The Pineapple Express could develop for a timeagain this winter, though it would most likely be aimedat northern and central California.

"Last year, California was hit hard when thePineapple Express set up from Dec. 17-22, producingmassive flooding and 13 feet of snow in the Sierra,"explained Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather.com ExpertLong-Range Meteorologist and leader of the Long-Range Forecasting Team. "The Pineapple Expresscould develop for a period this winter and take aim atnorthern and central California. That could lead tomonster snowfall and heavy valley rain with the risk offlooding and mudslides."

Must Be Careful with La NinasLa Nina, a phenomenon that occurs when sea sur-

face temperatures across the equatorial central and

eastern Pacific are belownormal, has a strong influ-ence on the jet stream andweather patterns, includ-ing the Pineapple Express,that set up across theUnited States.

The general trend forLa Nina winters is forSouthern California to bedrier than normal withabove-average tempera-tures. However, as evi-denced by last year'sr e c o r d - s h a t t e r i n gDecember storms, therecan be exceptions.

"While a La Nina likethe one we are expectingthis winter typically bringslower-than-normal precip-itation to SouthernCalifornia and theSouthwest, the concernthis year is that somethingsimilar to what happenedlast year could happenagain," statedAccuWeather.com SeniorMeteorologist andWestern Expert Ken Clark. "Storms may be farenough south or wet enough that rainfall could behigher than what is typically expected during a LaNina."

Overall, this winter is expected to be fairly typical inSouthern California with near-normal rainfall andtemperatures. However, it may be a long stretchtoward the end for people who become anxious forspring, as unusually chilly conditions will take hold inFebruary.

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From late January into February, however, a transi-tion to chillier weather is predicted to take place, as theoverall jet stream pattern over the West Coast under-goes some major changes. Precipitation in February islikely to be near to slightly below normal.

Winter is California's wettest season. For SouthernCalifornia, February is usually the wettest month of theyear with January being a close second.

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TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Careful is theword for you this week. Don’t let your emo-tions overwhelm your logic. Try for balance.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your energylevels rise to meet the challenges that will markmuch of this month. New opportunities beck-on. Look them over, but proceed cautiouslybefore making any kind of decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your privatelife can be a problem this week, as a partnerbecomes more difficult. Resist a reaction youmight regret. Instead of walking away, try totalk things out.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You should be yourusual sunny self these days, as you bask in theadmiration you adore. Enjoy it as you moveinto a new arena to confront an excitingupcoming challenge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your persever-ance reserves will be tapped frequently thisweek as you deal with the problems involved in

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Good news —you finally get to the bottom of that pesky mys-tery you’ve been trying to solve for weeks byusing some gentle persuasion to get someoneto break his or her silence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The besttime to take on an important task is now. Moveforward slowly so you can assess yourprogress and, if need be, change direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The newopportunities you hoped to find this month arebeginning to open up. Study them carefully tobe sure you make the choice that’s best for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Turn a dis-appointment into a learning experience. Checkout possible weaknesses in your approach andstrengthen them.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Your new sit-uation offers opportunities to help you getthe skills you’ll need in order to stop swim-ming in circles and finally move straighttoward your goals. Go for it.


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1.Brett was on 13 All-Star rosters, while Schmidt was on12.2.Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves in 1999.3.It was 1951.4.Detroit’s Steve Yzerman was 18 years, 267 days oldwhen he played in the NHL All-Star Game in 1984.5.Alberto Tomba of Italy won the giant slalom in 1988 and1992.Answers:


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1. Which Hall of Fame third baseman was onmore All-Star Game rosters during his career:George Brett or Mike Schmidt?

2. Name the last National League MVP beforeJimmy Rollins in 2007 who was a switch-hitter.

3. When was the last time before 2007 that theUniversity of Cincinnati football team won 10-plus games in a season?

4. Who was the youngest player to make anNHL All-Star team before Carolina’s Jeff Skinner(18 years, 259 days) did it in 2011?

5. Name the first Alpine skier to win the sameevent at two Winter Olympics.


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Wofford Hts - 2 bd, 2ba housewith carport & garage, justrefurb. $750/mo., 760-223-0178__________________________Lake Isabella - 2 bd/1ba apt. w/garage, w/d hookup, new paint &carpet, trash pd, near Vons &schools, $550/mo + sec. (760) 549-3552__________________________

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Cerro Coso Community College is Offering aClass for Local Educators

Cerro Coso Community College's Ridgecrest and Lake Isabella campuses arenow accepting registrations through its Office of Community Education for a new90-minute class called "Developing Games to Teach Grammar". The class isdesigned for schoolteachers and home educators who teach English grammar andwould like to learn fun ways to help their students improve their grammar skills.The class meets at the Kern River Valley (Lake Isabella) campus on Nov. 15 from 4:30p.m. - 6 p.m. A second offering of the same class meets on the Indian Wells Valley(Ridgecrest) campus on Nov. 16 from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. The minimum age for theseclasses is 18 and each class is limited to 30 students. The registration fee is $35 perperson. For detailed information on each class - and for registration forms - visit uson the web at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed or contact Stephen Gexler,Community Education Manager at 760-384-6106 or at [email protected].

November Events at Local LibrariesLocal Libraries have a cornucopia of programs for the whole family. Knitting

and crochet group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 4 p.m. andToddler Time Stories are held every Thursday at 11:15 a.m., both at Kern RiverValley Branch. KRV Branch is also participating in "National Gaming Day" onSaturday Nov. 12, with a variety of games and activities all day; participants areencouraged to bring games to share. Regular Story Times all take place during"Kern County Family Week" beginning with Wofford Heights on Wednesday Nov.16 at 1:30 p.m., KRV Branch on Thursday Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m., and Kernville Branchon Friday Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m.. Keep up with all the programs, events and newsconcerning our local libraries by calling KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging

onto the facebook page www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries or www.kerncountyli-brary.org.

34th Annual Lake Isabella Christmas ParadeIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Kern River Valley Chamber of

Commerce is getting the sleigh bells ready for Kern County's first parade of theseason. It will be presenting the 34th Annual Christmas Parade; Saturday, Nov. 26.This year's theme is: A Decade Of Remembrance - 9/11 First Responders.

The chamber is pleased to announce this year's Grand Marshal, U.S. NavyCaptain Commander Brett Pierson, in honor of all armed forces. Please join us aswe honor all those involved in keeping our city, county and country a safe place tolive and honoring those first responders of 9/11.

The Parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Post Office Center and endat Crestview Avenue. There is no entry fee to participate. If you would like to enter,applications are available online at http://www.kernrivervalley.com/parade/ in PDFFormat, or pick up the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce or the Kern ValleySun.

If you would like to sponsor a trophy for $25, please contact Jennie at theChamber office at 760-379-5236 or mail your check payable to KRVCC, PO Box 567,Lake Isabella CA 93240. You can also print out a Trophy Sponsor Form from ourwebsite. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 760-379-5236.

Salvation Army calls for family assistanceCome and help us, assist the needy families in our valley this holiday season. This

is expected to be a cold winter. Many may not be able to purchase sufficient heat-ing fuel to keep warm. Donations are greatly needed now before it is so cold andfunds are too low to help. We rely on donated funds from the local community for90% of all assistance, back to the valley.

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Our Food Pantry Needs Our HelpThe Food Pantry, a 501c3, charitable, nonprofit organization helps hungry peo-

ple with free food. We don't normally ask for help but since the economy is so badwe are helping many more people and need your help. We are in need of any typefood: garden fruit & vegetables, canned foods & meats, spaghetti noodles, peanutbutter, cereal, baby food, dog food wieners & margarine. Also any monetary dona-tions are accepted so we can buy any needed food and pay our bills. Please send allcontributions to P.O. Box 2566, Lake Isabella, CA. 93240. We help 20 to 30 familiesa week with food, sometimes more. The Food Pantry is open 3 days a week:Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. We do much more than justfood. Stop by and check us out. We've been helping families & individuals for about30 years. We are located at 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For informationcall Phyllis Brewer 760-378-4825 [email protected].

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Ron BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

ISLANDS, bydefinition, are: [a]tracts of landsmaller than a con-tinent, surroundedby the water of anocean, sea, lake orstream; OR, [b] anelevated piece ofland surroundedby a swamp,marsh, or alluvialland, or isolated athigh water or during floods; OR, [c]any isolated and distinctive tract ofland surrounded by terrain withother characteristics, e.g. a woodlandsurrounded by prairie or flat opencountry. Some of these are called:Island Arcs, Island Hills, IslandMesas, Island Mountains, IslandShelfs, slopes, volcanoes, types, isles,atolls, Guyots, islets and the Islets ofLangerhans! The list is almost end-less. But why do I go through thisvigorous nonsense? Because it isimportant to me to explain of whichisland type I will be specifically dis-cussing so that my readers will notbe confused. My guess is that youhave already decided that I will bediscussing those that are located inoceanic environment! And you willbe correct!

I could not embark upon a discus-sion of all, as it would take a numberof years just to give you the basicsand take centuries to research all theliterature for me to understand thebasics to give you. So here we go

with a cursory discussion of islandslocated in the oceans of the earth.

The study of the formation ofislands, in the oceanic environment,is a detailed treatise of very complexplate tectonic geologic processes thatthe readers have been introduced to,via numerous Courier articles of thepast. Remember? I hope so! But abrief review is in order.

The theories of continental driftand plate tectonics provide a frame-work that becomes stronger as eachnew fact is riveted into place.Widespread observations can bequantitatively related by plate tecton-ics. The plates are rigid, so all pointson a plate remain in the same config-uration as the plate drifts about.Thus, if the speed and direction ofdrift off a few points or islands canbe established, the drift of all otherson the same plate can be calculated.A very few careful observations,although scattered, are enough toadd a new accuracy and unity togeologic history.

During the development of mydiscussion, I may, at times, have toveer away from your knowledgebase, but I will explain those diver-sions when they become apparent.

So, let's begin our study of islandswith an introduction of the threebasic oceanic basins that will bedefined within this study – namely,the Pacific, the Atlantic and the AsianBasins.

Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of thesouthern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.

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Jason AldermanSpecial to theCourier

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Blockheads Embroidery Specialists(2011 - B5609). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 6156 JackieCourt, Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailingaddress of business: 6156 Jackie Court,Inyokern, CA 93527. REGISTRANT:Amanda Williams, 6156 Jackie Court,Inyokern, CA 93527. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Amanda M. Williams. Thisstatement filed on 09/20/2011. Expires09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Critter Sitters Pet Resort (2011 -B5717). Street address of principalplace of business: 15301 Chukker Lane,Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 260, Weldon, CA93283. REGISTRANT: JesusMartinez, P.O. Box 260, Weldon, CA93283. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 09/25/2011. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) 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: Jesus Martinez. This statementfiled on 09/28/2011. Expires09/28/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the Kern

River Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Roll In The Hay Café (2011 - B5755).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 6106 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 834,Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS:Courtney Miller, 15627 Highway 178,Weldon, CA 93283 and KimberleyKaleth, 7100 Cannell Way, Kernville,CA 93238. B - General Partnership.Date the business commenced:03/25/2011. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Courtney Miller. This state-ment filed on 09/29/2011. Expires09/29/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28,2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: RED HOUSE BBQ, (2010-B3273). Street address of business: 426East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi,CA 93561; REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: Manolito Lujan, 28700Delaware Place, Tehachapi, CA 93561;Original FBN Statement Filed on:05/19/2010. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 09/13/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierOctober 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Red House BBQ, LLC (2011 - B5458).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 426 East Tehachapi Boulevard,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing addressof business: 426 East TehachapiBoulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561.REGISTRANT: Red House BBQ,LLC, 426 East Tehachapi Boulevard,

Tehachapi, CA 93561. D - LimitedLiability Company. Date the businesscommenced: 03/21/2011. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Manolito Lujan,Owner/President. This statement filedon 09/13/2011. Expires 09/13/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Taft Independent (2011 - B5557).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 508 Center Street, Taft, CA93268. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 268, Taft, CA 93268. REG-ISTRANT: Michael Long, 207 PierceStreet, Taft, CA 93268. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:07/04/2006. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence addressof a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof 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, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Michael Long. This statementfiled on 09/16/2011. Expires09/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:German Flooring (2011 - B5595).Street address of principal place of

business: 2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA93527. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 872, Inyokern, CA 93527.REGISTRANT: Michael German,2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 03/01/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Michael German. This state-ment filed on 09/20/2011. Expires09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Serenity Room and Board (2011 -B5478). Street address of principalplace of business: 420 18th Street,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailingaddress of business: 2671 OswellStreet, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306.REGISTRANT: Christina Felix, 2671Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA93306. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 02/28/2011. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Christina Felix. This statementfiled on 09/14/2011. Expires09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: RAINMAN'S RACERSHAVEN HOBBIES AND RACEWAY,(2011-B5225). Street address of busi-ness: 7401 White Lane, Bakersfield,CA 93309. REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: Randy Raines, 8305Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311;Original FBN Statement Filed on:09/01/2011. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 09/14/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierOctober 14, 21, 28 and November 4,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Rainman's Hobby and Raceway (2011- B5471). Street address of principalplace of business: 7401 White Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 8305 Hillyer Way,Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Randy Raines, 8305 HillyerWay, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to 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: Randy Raines. This statementfiled on 09/14/2011. Expires09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Lone Oak Cottage Antiques andCollectables (2011 – B5918). Streetaddress of principal place of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93261. REGISTRANTS: ScottBlashill, 26150 Columbia Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Christina

Barrett. I – Husband and Wife. Datethe business commenced: 09/17/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: ScottBlashill. This statement filed on10/07/2011. Expires 10/07/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 28, November 4, 11and 18, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Lone Oak Cottage Antiques andCollectables (2011 - B5918). Streetaddress of principal place of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93261. REGISTRANTS: ScottBlashill, 26150 Columbia Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and ChristinaBarrett. I - Husband and Wife. Datethe business commenced: 09/17/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: ScottBlashill. This statement filed on10/07/2011. Expires 10/07/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 28, November 4, 11and 18, 2011.

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Saturday, November 5: 4 to 7pmFood Pantry Fundraising DinnerNovember 5The Food Pantry is holdinga fundraising spaghetti andmeatball dinner onSaturday, Nov. 5 from 4until 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall,2811 Nugget Ave. (behindMcDonalds), in LakeIsabella. There will be livemusic by Donna Ridgeway.The dinner also includes asalad, garlic bread anddessert. Full bar available(not included in price).$8.50/plate at the door ordonate a 5-lb. canned ham.Pre-sale tickets are $7.50and are being sold at ValleyThrift and the VFW. Thehams will go in a holidayfood box given to less thefortunate at Christmas.Please come and help sup-port your local Food Pantry,located at 4621 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Lake Isabella Formore information, call Phyllis Brewer at760-378-4825 or e-mail [email protected]

Concert Performed for Textbooks,November 5Jody Steel, pianist, will be performing in aconcert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at theKernville United Methodist Church to ben-efit and support the textbook fund whichthe Kern River Valley Education andCultural Foundation is conducting onbehalf of the Kern River Valley campus ofCerro Coso Community College. JodySteel is an accomplished pianist and musi-cian, at both the Weldon Methodist Churchand as a member of the Kern River ValleyCommunity Orchestra. Following the con-cert, there will be a reception in theChurch’s Fellowship Hall with refresh-ments provided by the Kern River Valley

Associated Students of Cerro CosoCommunity College. Tickets are available atCerro Coso Community College or GoldenState Surplus and Mercantile Company inLake Isabella or at Kernville UnitedMethodist Church, located on the corner ofBig Blue and Sirretta in Kernville, on

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.Admission to the piano concert will be $10per ticket, $7 for students. Seating is limited.Tickets will be available at the door theevening of the performance. For informa-tion or questions call 760-379-0764.

Garden Group Potluck Meeting,November 8KRV Garden Group meets this monthat the new home and garden of GardenGroup Co-founder Emily Diggles, 748S. Alpine Way, Bodfish on Tuesday,Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring apot luck dish (side, salad or dessert)and items to donate to our raffle plusmoney to buy raffle tickets. There willbe the usual raffle (items to raffle wel-comed too). As before, 50 percent ofthe raffle proceeds go to Emily Diggles’Lake Isabella Blvd. landscape mainte-

nance supplies. The rest goes for clubmaintenance supplies and special proj-ects. For more information, call ShirleyReal at 760-379-1129.

Alternative Processes DrawingWorkshop, November 12The Kern River Valley Art Associationis presenting an Alternative Processesdrawing workshop on Saturday, Nov.12 with instructor Claire Putney from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. All skill levels are wel-come. No previous experience neces-sary. $40 per participant includesworkshop supplies. For more informa-tion call 661-331-0774 or [email protected].

Operation Christmas NationalCollection Week, November 14-21November 14 through 21 is theNational Collection Week for“Operation Christmas Child.” New vol-unteers are very much needed due torecent passings and illnesses of work-ers. Family Life Center FoursquareGospel Church is serving as a drop-offlocation in Wofford Heights for

“Operation Christmas Child,” theWorld’s Largest Christmas Project of itskind. Right now, local volunteers arebusy preparing collection sites aroundthe area to receive some 750 gift-filledshoe boxes, packed by caring WoffordHeights residents with toys, school sup-plies and necessity items for needy chil-dren in 100 countries. Call Irene at 760-417-2279 for information.

Whiskey Flat Days PlanningMeeting, November 16Kernville Chamber of Commerce isholding a Whiskey Flat Days planningmeeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Thetheme (submitted by Kellene

Kirkpatrick) is “Don't LetYour Babies Grow Up toBe Outlaws.” The meetingwill be held in theKernville CommunityRoom (next to theKernville Chamber office),off Sierra Way just west ofKernville Road. For moreinformation, contact theKernville Chamber at 760-376-2629 or [email protected]

To include your event inour free Courier Calendar,send the information to usby e-mail or on paper,either in person or by mail(our address is on page 2).Must be received Tuesdayby 1 p.m. in order to makeeach Friday's issue.Events must be open tothe public and if there isany cost, it must be listed.

Items submitted for our free Calendarlistings may be shortened. Listings areprinted in chronological order by eventdate and space available. Submitteditems deemed entirely or mostly busi-ness advertising will not be accepted.Some event information gathered fromthe chambers of commerce, KRVR orwww.kernvalley.com

Valerie Minoux/Kern River CourierStadium Legends in Lake Isabella held a grand reopen-ing of their new remodeled store Saturday.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierGreg DeSantis of Senior Citizens Inc. recieves a checkfor $575 from Colleen Bulgarelli AltaOne BranchManager raised in support for Meals on Wheels.

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