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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir90,513 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville147 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 257 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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

Bodfish Bobsays “thingscook betterbeer.”

Plan for theweek aheadusing theCourierCalendar.

Friday high 96°Hot

Friday low 60°Mostly clear

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCDixie and Rosie fromHave Trunk Will Travel,give a two-trunk saluteto fairgoers.

They will be availablethroughout the run ofthe Fair forelephant rides.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Friday, September 21, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 33

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Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

Cody NorrisU.S. Forest Service

The GreenhornMountains of the KernRiver Ranger District,Sequoia National Foresthave been closed towoodcutting, due toissues with repeated theftof sawlogs from an activetimber sale in the area.Woodcutters that takewood from the decks orpiled wood are cutting ille-gally and stealing from aprivate business that has

Greenhorn woodcutting closedalready purchased thewood; and they can becited for permit violationsor held liable for the dam-aged or removed wood asfor any other theft of pri-vate property. Pleasereport wood theft or sus-picious activity to theKernville 760- 376-3781 orLake Isabella 760-379-5646 Forest Serviceoffices.

Once the timber saleoperation is completed,cull or slash material willbe made available to the

public for wood cutting.If in doubt regarding cut-ting in an area, contact theForest Service.

Woodcutting permitsfor the Sequoia NationalForest and the GiantSequoia Monument areavailable at Forest Serviceoffices in Porterville,Springville, Lake Isabella,Kernville and at theBlackrock Visitor Office.Customers can purchasea wood permit which canbe used through Nov. 30.With a permit in hand,

people can gather wood;but woodcutting activitiesthroughout the Sequoiawill continue to be basedon road, weather and firedanger conditions.

Check with your localForest Service officebefore heading out to cutfirewood for currentupdates on conditions.Wood permits are $10 percord with a minimum pur-chase of two cords perperson. There is a maxi-mum purchase of 10cords per household.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

The Kern CountyFair is open and inhigh gear for thisyear. This year’sorganizers haveannounced a seriesof special days forfair-goers.

“The Kern CountyFair is the largestannual celebration inour area,” said MikeOlcott, chief execu-tive officer of theKern County Fair.“We want everyoneto be able to comeout and enjoy it,”

Special Daysthis week atthe fair:■ Monday MadnessSept. 24, admissionis only $4 before 9p.m. for all visitors 6years of age or older.(Children ages 5 orless are admittedfree.)

Special eventsthat day include afree concert withBlue Oyster Cult andHypnotist TinaMarie at theBudweiser Pavilion.Another highlight isthe free sixth annual“Road to the Fair”Karaoke Contest, onthe Frontier Stage.

The BakersfieldSPCA and the KernCounty Fair alsopresent: The CritterCarnival - findingyour fur-ever friend.The SPCA will be atthe Bolthouse Pavil-lion from 4-7p.m.and with the adop-tion of a new dogyou will receive anadmission pass tocome back to the fairon another day.■ “Feed the Need”Benefits the Com-munity Action Part-nership Food Bank.On Wednesday,Sept. 26, admissionis free until 9 p.m.

Earthsky.orgSpecial to the Courier

In the NorthernHemisphere, the sunis rising later nowand nightfall comessooner. The time of theautumn equinox ishere, when thedays are gettingshorter, and dayand night are approxi-mately equal in length.The 2012 Septemberequinox comes on Sept.22, at 7:49 a.m., PacificDaylight Time.

For us in the NorthernHemisphere, people areenjoying the cooler daysof autumn even as prepa-rations for winter areunderway. South of theequator, spring begins.

The earliest humansspent more time outsidethan we do. They usedthe sky as both clock andcalendar. They could eas-

ily see that thesun’s path across

the sky, the lengthof daylight, and the loca-tion of the sunrise andsunset all shift in a regu-lar way throughout theyear. Our ancestors builtthe first observatories totrack the sun’s progress.One example is at MachuPicchu in Peru, where theIntihuatana stone, hasbeen shown to be a pre-cise indicator of the dateof the two equinoxes and

other celestial periods.Today, we know each

equinox and solstice is anastronomical event,caused by Earth’s tilt onits axis and ceaseless orbitaround the sun. BecauseEarth doesn’t orbitupright, but is instead tilt-ed on its axis by 23 1/2degrees, Earth’s Northernand SouthernHemispheres trade

places in receiving thesun’s light and warmthmost directly. We have anequinox twice a year -spring and fall - when thetilt of the Earth’s axis andEarth’s orbit around thesun combine in such away that the axis isinclined neither awayfrom nor toward the sun.But, since Earth neverstops moving around thesun, these days of equalsunlight and night willchange quickly.

The knowledge that

summer is gone - andwinter is coming - in theNorthern Hemisphere,you can easily notice thelater dawns and earliersunsets. Also notice thearc of the sun across thesky each day. You’ll findit’s shifting toward thesouth. Birds and butter-flies are migrating south-ward, too, along with thepath of the sun.

The shorter days arebringing cooler weather.A chill is in the air.Creatures of the wild areputting on their wintercoats. All around us, treesand plants are ending thisyear’s cycle of growth.Perhaps they areresponding with gloriousautumn leaves, or a lastburst of bloom beforewinter comes. In the nightsky, Fomalhaut - theAutumn Star - is makingits way across the heav-ens each night.

The autumn equinox has arrived

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Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, September 21, 2012

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

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

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

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse,Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group,6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s play-group, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-1830.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-4249.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Elementary School, room 4760-379-2556.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 6 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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

This information is sent to the Courier bythe groups listed. It is suggested that groupsprovide a phone number in case interestedindividuals need more information, or meetingtimes have changed.

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“I Love my Library” story timeSeptember 21The “I Love my Library” story time is at10:30 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 21 at theKernville branch library, 48 Tobias St. in

Kernville. For more information call 760-376-6180.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketSeptember 22The Kern River Paiute Council invites thepublic to visit the Nuui Cunni FarmersMarket from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,Sept. 22, for fruit and produce needs. WIC isnow accepted. Local honey, fresh eggs,healing native plant salves and teas, pluslocally grown produce is available for sale.The market is located at 2600 Highway 155between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heightsat the French Gulch Recreation Area. Formore information, contact 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketSeptember 22Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features locallygrown certified fruit, produce, eggs andhoney, along with certified organic producefrom various organizations and organic cof-fee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.22. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge,7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights.EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted.For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Vista Del Lago field tripSeptember 22The Kern River Valley Historical Societyfield trip will be to Vista Del Lago WaterMuseum at Pyramid Lake on Saturday,Sept. 22. At 11 a.m., the museum presentsan orientation and movie, followed by thetour. Eat your bag lunch overlookingPyramid Lake. The tour meets at the LakeIsabella Senior Center at 8 a.m. Bring yourlunch. Call the tour leaders, Don Morrisonand Jacqueline Morgan, at 760-376-3940 forreservations.

Operation Christmas Child eventSeptember 22Operation Christmas Child, Kern RiverValley Full-Circle, will have a guest speakerevent on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. atFamily Life Center of Wofford HeightsFoursquare Church, 20 W. Panorama Dr.,Wofford Heights. Call 760-417-2279 forinformation.

REVA, Inc. Dinner-Dance-AuctionSeptember 22The dinner-dance and auction to benefitREVA, Inc. takes place Saturday, Sept. 22from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Lake IsabellaSenior Center. The event cost is $15 per per-son or $25 per couple. For more informa-tion, call 760-378-3101 or 760-299-3222.

D.A.R. BBQSeptember 23Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of theAmerican Revolution, will honor ourAmerican Constitution with a barbecue atthe Squirrel Valley ranch home of Steve andMaryEllen Spradlin on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 4p.m. Tickets are $15 and available from anyChapter member. For more info, please callDonna Bundy at 760-378-2201 or SandyKeiffer at 760-379-8152.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastSeptember 23Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. onSunday, Sept. 23 at the Kern River ValleyVFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave.,Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

Auditions for Kern County has TalentSeptember 23Auditions are set for Kern County hasTalent on Sunday, Sept.23 at 444 Norris Rd.in the Veteran’s Hall, Bakersfield. This willbe a variety show and is seeking acts for theshow in Bakersfield on Saturday, Oct.6.There will be $500 in cash prizes. It is a fam-ily show open to all ages. For auditionappointment time, call 760-223-6316.

Kernville Chamber MixerSeptember 24It’s always a good time when the KernvilleChamber mixes and mingles with some ofthe Kern Valley’s best. Join them at the Kern

An Evening with AllassoSeptember 21A local contemporary Christian band,Allasso, will lead an evening of praise andworship as well as introducing their newsinger on Friday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at theFamily Life Center, Panorama andSycamore, in Wofford Heights. This event

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Over the years,I’ve noticed thatthere are a lot ofants. Everywhere.Little ants, bigants, black ants,wood ants, redants, carpenterants.

I’ve noticedthese ants in theyard, in trees,under rocks, in thehouse, on the roof, under the house,in my workshop and in the garage.

Most of them live lives of quietdesperation. The only time you seethem is if they have invaded yourspace, or worse, if you have invadedtheir space. Sit on an ant hill andyou’ll see what I mean. Squash anant and hold your nose as the odorof formic acid permeates the air.Look around and note the numberof birds in the air and trees, noticethe deer, cats, dogs, coyotes, rabbitsand any other critters big and smallthat you can see and count. Thenlook around for ants.

It’s no contest. Ants win handsdown. They are everywhere and innumbers that stagger the imagina-tion. And they are busy. You neversee an ant at rest. It is always carry-ing something somewhere or rush-ing around looking for anything. Inan acre of ground there are millionsof ants. Suppose they decide oneday to run you off their land. You

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can get out the aerosol, the flyswat-ter and the ant poison. You canfreeze ’em, or cook ’em. And in spiteof whatever unspeakable antsmoosher you find and use, you stillwon’t stop ’em.

There is a species called “ArmyAnts,”and they march in lines 50yards across and straight ahead.They eat everything in their pathleaving leafless trees, spidery bushesand skeletons of animals who try tocross their path.

In Florida (and other states, I’msure) they have a species called thefire ant. One bite hurts like the firesof Hades and several will kill you.Go out in a Florida back yard find a“white sand fire ant nest,” and plunka stick into the opening. The antswill come out of the nest, up thestick in a heartbeat and if you aren’tquick enough, will leave you gasp-ing in pain.

I tell you all of this because Irecently read an advertisement in“Popular Science” for an ant farm.Then I remembered the one Ibought for my son years ago. Onein which most of the ants died andthe few that were left I released intothe wild. I wonder now if, by thatact, I helped increase the ant popu-lation and that possibly the relativesof those that died will somedaycome looking for me.

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

Dam question of the week:

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

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

Why are you considering a new alternativeat this point?

While new to the public, this alternative has been previouslydiscussed by our team. As we’ve refined our data and incorporat-ed updated hydrology and hydrologic modeling, we determinedthat we should incorporate this alternative into the environmen-tal documentation for consideration with the other alternatives.

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Higher fees, less accessMichael BatelaanKern RiverCourier Publisher

This is the sec-ond of two parts ofthe other negativeside of visitors whotrash our area.Michael Batelaancan be reached [email protected].

I mentioned in last week’s col-umn, there is a visitor coin tosswhere both sides of the coin comeup tails. We all lose when it comes tothe poor conditions left behind bysome of our area visitors.

In some cases mountains of trashwere only 50 yards from a trash can,and there was a pit toilet providedacross from one campsite, but thecampers went the other direction,into the woods, to dispose of theirtrash and to make their toilet on theground.

Many of the camping areas Istopped at along Highway Mountain99 to Fairview reflected the sameattitude. If they were done with theirshoes or hat, there they laid. If theycrapped their pants, they left thembehind (no pun intended).

The Forest Service has movedrocks around somewhat in an effortto limit where and how close peoplecan camp to the river, but they sim-ply carried their stuff to the riverand it was still there after they left to

go home.My upbringing taught me that

when you went into the out-of-doors, you left your area cleanerthan you found it. Obviously, thisrespect for our environment is loston, or not being passed along toyounger generations.

Now I have never been an advo-cate of having fees for use of publiclands but the difference I foundalong that stretch of road was thedifference between “night and pay.”

The pay-for-use areas andcampsites along that stretch of roadwere nearly spotless. They wereunder the watchful eyes of camp-ground hosts, and the experiencepretty much proved to me that thosewho aren’t paying a fee don’t appearto care. No-fee means a free-for-all.

So what happens later on if thesesame folks return to the same placethey once trashed? Do they com-plain about the trash and move on todisgrace a new spot? Or do theyeven notice someone else camealong and cleaned up after them?

First, let’s hope those who disre-spect our area don’t come back, butif they do, what can they expect?

I would suspect it will mean ahigher cost to all of us, visitors andresidents alike, with more fee-for-useareas, higher fees, limited access andarea closures. Like one of myfavorite fishing holes that is nowblocked by a row of boulders or thefees I now must pay for access toareas of the lakeshore that wereonce free.

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Vacation money to be spent elsewareMy friends and relatives use their money to vacation in other areas, because

the amount of trash at the lake and river disgusts them. Also, the lack of park-ing along the river; due to illegal camping throughout the summer.

Tourism allotments from the County of Kern should also go toward trashclean ups and more dumpsters. The Forest Service should increase fines andpatrols for illegal camping.Violet JordanBakersfield

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Kernville Chamber has volunteer opportunities Want to get involved in your community and have loads of fun doing it? The

Kernville Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers from all walks of life to helpout with Whiskey Flat Days 2013, “Music on Movie Street.” If you or yourorganization would like to help, call the Chamber office at 760-376-2629,and/or attend the next Whiskey Flat Planning Meeting on Monday, Oct 8, at5:30 p.m. at the Kernville Community Center. A potluck dinner will be served.

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1 lb. lean ground beef1/4 lb. ground sausage meat1/4 cup dark beer 1 egg2 slices bread (torn into soft crumbs) 1 onion (chopped)3 T chopped parsley1/2 tsp ground black pepper 3 drops worcestershire sauce3 drops tabasco sauce

Combine all ingredients and gen-tly shape into a round loaf. Place ona trivet in crock pot. Cover and cookon low, about 7 to 8 hours.

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Transfer eggs to a large glassjar or other deep, sealable glasscontainer. Place beer, vinegar,pickling spice and parsley flakestogether in a bowl. Pour overeggs until fully submerged. (Besure to select a container inwhich the eggs are completelycovered, or add additional pick-ling liquid, if necessary.) Coverand refrigerate for at least threedays before using. Can be sealedand stored in the refrigerator forup to two weeks in pickling liq-uid.

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“Peace, Love, & Misunder-standing” (R) — A mother takesher teen son and 20-somethingdaughter with her on a trip to visitGrandma in upstate New York. Thetwist: the mother is gettingdivorced, the kids are somewhatapathetic and Grandma is JaneFonda deep in the throes of baby-boomer self-parody. Everybody iskinda sad and resentful, but it’s allsorted out when they learn to, youknow, loosen up, man.

“Dark Shadows” (PG-13) —This comedy from Tim Burton is aloving take on an old TV series. Awealthy womanizer (Johnny Depp)breaks the heart of a spiteful witch.She takes out her frustration byturning him into a vampire, sealinghim in a coffin and leaving him tothink about what he’s done for alleternity. Depp makes it out of thecoffin to find that the year is 1972,a dysfunctional family has takenover his manor, and the witch whocursed him is still out and about.

Depp and Burton need to stopworking together. Depp’s dramaticchops and comedic talent arenowhere to be seen. It’s anotherepisode of the Burton Show: where

Depp is a pastyweirdo prancingaround in a typi-cal much-like-”Beetlejuice”affair. The fewchuckles aren’tworth the groans.

“People LikeUs” (PG-13) —Sam (Chris Pines)is a slick salesman

type who, despite his acumen, surecould use a few more dollars.When his record-producing fatherpasses away, Sam’s only inheri-tance is a bundle of cash andinstructions to deliver it to a sisterhe never knew he had (ElizabethBanks). Sis is a single mom recov-ering from addiction and theknowledge that her father diedwithout reconciling. Mom (MichellePfeiffer) is having a hard time aswell. Everybody just needs a biggroup hug.

It’s hokey and melodramatic andplenty predictable (of course ChrisPines won’t take the selfish route.)However, the actors commit anddeliver some cathartic scenesdespite the drippy, made-for-TVlook of the whole thing.

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Lodge, 67 Valley View in Kernville onMonday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVPto 760-376-2629.

Commodities distributionSeptember 25Government food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who qualify on Tuesday,Sept. 25 at the New Life Church in WoffordHeights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesaand at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

McQuiston rep to hold office hoursSeptember 25Lori Acton, field representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor Jon McQuiston, willhold office hours Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet withwalk-in constituents. For more informa-tion, call 760-549-2068.

Historical Society meeting September 25The public is invited to attend the KernValley Historical Society’s general meetingat the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 7p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The programwill feature Dennis Schoffner with thePublic Affairs Office at Edwards Air ForceBase. He will tell you everything you maywant to know about how the base is run,where test flying is done, and what pilotsthink about flying over our canyon. Therewill be a question and answer time follow-ing the presentation. Call the museum at760-376-8883 Thursday through Sunday,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Peddler’s FaireSeptember 28 & 29The annual Peddler’s Faire takes place atthe Family Life Center gym, 20 W.Panorama St. in Wofford Heights from 11a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,Sept. 28-29. Lunch will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.and dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. There will bemusic, fashion, dance, raffles and doorprizes, and more than 50 booths to see. Forinformation, call Jeanette Rogers-Ericksonat 760-417-2555, Mary David at 760-417-0063 or Anna Leon at 661-978-8712.

KVHS reunion, 1941-1969September 28, 29, 30Kern Valley High School’s classes from1941 through 1969 will have a weekendreunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,Sept. 28-30 at the Kernville Inn in Kernville.Registration and pot luck barbecue Friday

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Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketSeptember 29The Kern River Paiute Council invites thepublic to visit the Nuui Cunni FarmersMarket from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,Sept. 29. WIC is now accepted. The marketis located at 2600 Highway 155 betweenLake Isabella and Wofford Heights at theFrench Gulch Recreation Area. For moreinformation, contact 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketSeptember 29Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market is from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. The market is atthe Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. inWofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFreshcards are accepted. For information callDavid Dills 760-812-7833.

Kern Valley Autumn FestivalSeptember 29The Kern River Valley Autumn Nature andVulture Festival is an annual celebration ofthe fall migration of Turkey Vultures and thebeginning of the fall season in the SouthFork area on the Kern River. There will befree music, booths, exhibits at the KernRiver Preserve as well as nature walks andnature related workshops at Kern RiverPreserve, 18747 Highway 178 in Weldon.

Lantern Light tour and ghost huntSeptember 29On Saturday, Sept. 29, a Lantern Light NightTour and Ghost Hunt will be held at SilverCity Ghost Town in Bodfish. Tickets areavailable for credit card purchase via emailor telephone. They will also be on sale at7:45 the night of the event (cash only) at thegate and the tour will be from 8 to 10:30 p.m.The cost is $12 per person (all ages). Foradditional information, call 760-379-5146.Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kern River Rock’N Blues FestSeptember 28-30A weekend of blues in every corner ofKernville includes 12 bands from theWestern U.S. supporting the BakersfieldNational Cemetery Memorial Walkway. Forsponsor, vendor, and camping information,go to www.kernriverrocknblues.com, [email protected] or call 661-340-0026.


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

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

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

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

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

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

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

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

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

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

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Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

As we finish along, hot summer,we ready our-selves for a newseason. Fallweather will behere before weknow it. Movinginto the fall seasonis a good thing asit brings forthcooler weatherand the opening of hunting season.

Deer season will begin Saturday,Sept. 22 with upland game soon tofollow. While we have had no rainand most of the springs and creekshave no water, the deer, quail, rab-bits and squirrels have had a goodyear. I’ve seen quite a few healthybucks with some decent racks. Thegood news is I haven’t seen any deerkilled by cars (yet). A word of cau-tion: the deer are on the move andwith the season opening onSaturday, there will be additionalmovement. If you are drivingbetween 4 and 6 a.m. or at dusk, payextra attention.

I’ve also seen lots of juvenile quailwhich indicates, at this time of theyear, the parents produced a secondclutch.

There are plenty of rabbits andsquirrels for the small game hunterand they are not hard to find. Unlesswe get some substantial rainfall in

the very near future, hunting ducksprobably won’t happen on Isabellathis year.

Hunters in California will have toproduce a prior license or the com-pletion of an accredited hunter safe-ty class before being issued a cur-rent license. Don’t take the Fish andGame regulations for granted. Agood idea is to obtain a currenthunting regulations booklet. Andwhile you are there, also pick up thefishing regulations booklet. Read allthe information that pertains to yourspecific needs. If you haven’tobtained your deer tag yet, my bestinformation is that you can purchaseyour tag where you get your license.I would check the local retailer tomake sure tags for the zone youwant to hunt are available.

Remember that there will bemany hunters who are not safetyconscience, and will shoot at any-thing that moves, so dress to be seenand shoot only positively identifiablegame, follow the regulations andhave a safe and happy hunt.

Here is a word to the un-wise: ifyou break the law, the game war-dens will be more than happy towrite you a ticket and in some casesconfiscate your guns, car, etc.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisher-man. For questions or comments youcan reach him through the KernRiver Courier, office@kern rivercouri-er.com.

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DDeeeerr sseeaassoonn ooppeenniinnggNeedles closed 10 days for clean-upDenise AlonzoU.S. Forest Service, Public Affairs

The Needles Fire Lookout Tower, located on the Western Divide Ranger Districtwithin the Giant Sequoia National Monument on the Sequoia National Forest wasdestroyed in a structure fire in July 2011. The Sequoia National Forest has contract-ed to clean up the hazardous debris that was left on top of the rock formation. Workwill begin on Saturday, Sept. 22 and is expected to last approximately 10 days.

To ensure public safety, a forest closure will be in effect while the work is beingcompleted. Forest Road 21S05, Trail 32E22, the stairs leading up to the site, and anarea closure around the rock formations, known as the “Needles,” will be closed.

A helicopter will be utilized to sling debris from the top of the rock formation tothe trailhead raising concern for rock climbers anywhere on the spires being at riskby debris falling; therefore all spires on the Needles will be closed to access.

Sandhill cranes return early to Central ValleyJanice MackeyDepartment of Fish and Game, Communications

The magnificent migratory sandhill cranes are making an earlier than usual fallreturn to their seasonal wetland habitats in the Central Valley. On August 25, thefirst sightings occurred in north San Joaquin. With the August arrival, 2012 hasturned out to be a very special year.

With their large, silver-feathered stature and red crowns, sandhill cranes provideattractive wildlife watching for California’s growing ranks of birders. By mid-September, the birds will be in larger numbers with public viewing available at theDepartment of Fish and Game’s Woodbridge Ecological Reserve and CosumnesRiver Preserve near Lodi.

DFG will also be offering scheduled tours the first three weekends of Octoberthrough February. Registration is available online at www.dfg.ca.gov/delta/crane-tour/. DFG recommends that interested parties plan in advance. A donation of $10per adult is suggested.

The 16th Annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival is also scheduled for Nov. 2-4.More information may be found about this event at www.cranefestival.com.

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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

“God is opposedto the proud,

but gives graceto the humble.”

- James 4:6

Is it notremarkable thatsincere prayersfor an increase inthe areas ofpatience and humility getanswered with lightning speed?Circumstances come out of thewoodwork that allows opportu-nity to learn more of these goodgraces, and if the opportunity isnot seized to become moreJesus-like, similar opportunity iswaiting in queue. If there wasever a motivational verse tonudge us into learning more ofthe transforming grace of humil-ity, it would be the above pas-sage from James’ epistle (repeat-ed verbatim in 1 Peter 5:5). Itdoesn’t take long to figure outwhich side of the pride/humilityequation would be best for thesake of our general wellbeing.With pride ruling the day, wefind ourselves in for Divineopposition, yet move toward theresponse of humility and God’sgood graces become ours.

We can get sidetracked attimes into thinking that everymalady life brings our way isrelatable to “God being againstus somehow.” There is not aheavenly “prideometer” that isswinging wildly back and forthwith our every given emotionand subsequent action. Beyondthis, there is not a Divine “retri-butionist” assigned to mete outpunishment or payment for pride

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. ServiceSunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran FellowshipCenter44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sundays 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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Kern River Ranger District acting ranger selected Forest Supervisor, Kevin B. Elliott, has selected Alfred (Al) Watson as the

Acting District Ranger for the Kern River Ranger District located in LakeIsabella. "We're fortunate that Al brings a wealth of recreation experiencefrom the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, as well as greatanalytical thinking from an engineering background. His experience willserve him well in managing one of the largest Ranger Districts, (663,000acres) for a 120-day detail," stated Elliott.

Watson hails from the Pacific Northwest area (R6) on the Gifford PinchotNational Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in the stateof Washington. For the past six years he has served as the DistrictEngineer for the Mount St. Helens District and for the Monument. He hasalso served as Acting District Ranger for the Republic Ranger District onthe Colville National Forest in Washington State. His career comprises 23years.

Previously he was on the Siskiyou National Forest and the Rogue RiverNational Forest both located in Oregon. He has a background in fire con-trol serving on the Siskiyou Rappel Crew, and also worked in Lands as botha Surveyor and Design Engineer. Al is a graduate from Oregon StateUniversity, with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In his spare timehe is an avid mountain biker and rock climber.

"I would like to encourage any of the community to stop by for introduc-tions," stated Watson.

Al and his wife Joelle have twin daughters, Brooke and Molly currentlyin elementary school.

Stuff a Truck food drive in full swingThe Salvation Army’s, “Stuff A Truck,” Christmas food drive began

Saturday, Sept. 8. The Salvation Army in Lake Isabella is collecting food forthe Christmas “Week of Food.” They are collecting food to feed at least 100families with up to four individuals per family.

On the second Saturday of each month through December 8, the fooddrive truck will start at James Sierra Gateway Market in Weldon at 9 a.m.Bring all non- perishable food donations to this location between 9 and 9:45a.m. The truck will move to The Dam Korner in Lake Isabella from 10 to10:45 a.m. and then to Kernville at James Sierra Gateway Market from 11:15a.m. until noon. If you miss the truck, food donations may be taken to WEBRecycling Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All dona-tions are tax deductable and will be distributed to local needy families. Call760-379-4600 for additional information on how you can help.

filled or humility-led decisions wemake. If we are not careful how-ever, we can live as though thiswere the case, and cite the aboveScripture as proof positive for uscontinuing in this vein. Weassign the Father’s great heart oflove a much lower place of jeal-ous pettiness or shameless cheer-leading . . . unless we take a prop-er look at what is being commu-nicated above, and live accord-ingly.

The Father is after the restora-tion of our hearts into His glori-ous image, and human pridestands squarely in the way of thistaking place. Divine oppositionto pride is for the express pur-pose of setting our hearts freethrough the blessing that comesfrom a humble heart. Seeing thistruth will allow us to welcome theHoly Spirit’s work, rather thanstanding in rebellion.

As we move through circum-stance designed to elicit humbleresponse, our pride can fall awayas we embrace what ourHeavenly Father has meant forour good. Pride holds on tightlyto what we believe matters mostto us - ease, plenty, health,advancement, nothing that evenresembles ill - while humilityturns loose of what we believe isour good, to the Lord of love whoknows what our best good lookslike. The key to this is theLordship of Jesus within us.Given His power to “work allthings together for good,” we canrest in faith that whatever comesalong can be useful in re-stamp-ing His image deep on our hearts.Pride says: “Not if I have anythingto do with affecting the outcome,”while humility declares: “Havethine own way in me Lord, havethine own way.” Father of loveand life, grant us humble heartsin order to receive your grace.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Real Estate Depot (2012 - B4955) Streetaddress of principal place of business:9101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA93311. Mailing address of business: 604Hawk Springs Drive, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: Jason Moyer'sReal Estate Depot, Inc., 9101 CaminoMedia, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2012. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Jason Moyer.This statement filed on 08/21/2012.Expires 08/21/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: E. Del Villar. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 31, September 7,14 and 21, 2012.


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Therapy House (2012 - B4740) Streetaddress of principal place of business:3611 Wagon Wheel Drive, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 484, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: Patricia Arellano, 8421Radiant Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: PatriciaArellano. This statement filed on08/08/2012. Expires 08/08/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier August 31,September 7, 14 and 21, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Valley Excavating (2012 - B5245) Streetaddress of principal place of business:9545 Sierra way, Kernville, CA 93238.Mailing address of business: 9545 Sierra

way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANT: Neil Forbes, 9545 Sierra way,Kernville, CA 93238. Individual. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself author-ize the use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: NeilForbes. This statement filed on09/06/2012. Expires 09/06/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Vellar.Published by the Kern River CourierSeptember 14, 21, 28 and October 5,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Super Star Food Mart (2012 - B5218)DBA #2: Frazier Park AMPM (2012 -B5219) Street address of principal placeof business: 201 Frazier Mt. Park Road,Lebec, CA 93243. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 819, Lebec, CA93243. REGISTRANT: Super Star FoodMart, Inc., 201 Frazier Mt. Park Road,

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Eight years of nursing home careends with a steak dinner and a lot ofdetermination.

Rodney is like a short-haired SantaClaus, complete with rosy cheeks, “abowl full of jelly” and one very mis-chievous smile. After eight years inconvalescent care, his legs swelled tofour times their normal size due toproblems with his veins.

“The doctor told me to go homeand wait [to lose my legs],” he said. “Imade a bet with the doctor that hewould cook me a steak dinner but Iwas not going to lose my legs. Thatdoctor cooked a great steak.”

An innovative treatment called auni-boot helped bring some healing tohis swollen limbs.

A visit to Rodney’s home shows hislove for building model cars sharingwhat made each of them special. But itwas clear the cars weren’t the onlyspecial thing in that room

“I smile all the time now,” Rodneysaid. “After a life of alcohol, and evenheroin, I’ve been sober for 32 yearsnow. I’m just too ornery to give up.”

As a result of his new independ-ence, Rodney has reconnected, andanticipates a visit this summer withhis son whom he hasn’t seen in morethan 30 years.

“I’m just so happy to be living andcome and go as I please,” he said.

“Some people are surprised when Ishow common courtesies, like open-ing the door for people. But whenyou appreciate life like I do, it feelsgood to treat other people well.”

Independent Living Center of KernCounty is a local non-profit helpingpeople with disabilities live as inde-pendent as possible. Serving Kernsince 1981, ILCKC is the county’s leadorganization for the CaliforniaCommunity Transitions programfocusing on people who have been inhealthcare facilities (nursing and con-valescent homes) for at least threemonths and who want to live inde-pendently. ILCKC helps to locateaffordable housing; with home set-upitems for residence; and with acquir-ing any necessary adaptive equip-ment. Hiring a care attendant takesplace as needed, and self-care train-ing as well as coaching through pub-lic transportation options

Another program, Repair and Re-Use, allows wheelchairs (manual andelectric) to be loaned to those whoneed them. When people don’t needthe wheelchairs anymore, they con-tact Independent Living Center.

Grants and a generous medicalequipment vendor help with partsand repairs which allows the Centerto re-use the chairs for consumerswho don’t have insurance, have highshare of costs or need a chair tem-porarily.

For more information about theprogram contact CCT coordinatorAmy Barber at 661-325-1063.

Independent living, part 2

Returning home after 8 years

Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

I watched thenews the othernight, and I noticedthat nationally, thereal estate market isstarting to stabilize.Some areas evenhave shortages ofinventory which isstarting to drive upprices. Frequently,local and regionalconditions only apply to certain mar-kets.

Just like everywhere else in thecountry, we here in the Kern Valleyhave those same regional and localissues that can affect our market inpositive and negative ways that havenothing to do with national trends andmarkets in general. This week I want toget a bit into what some of those localtrends are.

First, we are a rural area. LakeIsabella is the big city up here becausewe have two stoplights and an elevatorthat no other town in the Kern Valleyhas. Isabella might have the most pop-ulation, but Kernville and WoffordHeights are the tourist areas. Kernvillehas that ambiance, that feeling of asmall mountain town. Areas of Bodfishfeel that way as well (Bodfish Oaks forexample). Weldon, Onyx and Southlakeare the wide open spaces of the Valley,the place to buy if you want a darknight sky and no close neighbors. Therural nature of the Valley affects ourreal estate market. It takes us time toabsorb trends that the cities get affect-

ed by right away.Another big factor here that affects

the local market is our seasons. It isbusy up here in the spring and sum-mer, kind of busy in the fall, and winterfor the most part is the off season, witha couple of exceptions. So, the markettends to be cyclical, and although I per-sonally have had great success sellinghomes in the dead of winter, statistical-ly sales drop between Novemberthrough February, then pick up againgoing into spring. Nothing wrong withlisting in the winter, properties do sell.But just be prepared as a seller to pos-sibly sit on the market a bit longer inthe winter.

Infrastructure is also an issue thatdrives the local real estate market inthis area. We don’t have the big high-ways and strip malls and franchisebusinesses up here that suburbs have,which is why it is so great up here, butthat makes for a unique buyer set. Ourbuyers understand that living up hereis a bit of a different world, a slowerpace of life. That is why we have somany retiree and weekend home buy-ers in this market. And it is why ourmarket died so badly in 2008 and 2009,because when the big city real estatemarkets crashed, no one had money orequity to buy homes up here. Prettyinteresting, and nothing that most sell-ers and buyers really think about. Nextweek, more on our local demographicsand how they affect your Real Estatepersonally.

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

National vs. local trendsTalking About Real Estate

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David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist

Dear Dave,My 27-year-

old brother-in-law moved inwith us sometime ago. Hedoesn’t have ajob or con-tribute any-thing in termsof helpingaround thehouse or with bills. I think heneeds to move out, but mywife isn’t so sure. She com-plains about the situation tome, but if I say anything, itmakes me the bad guy withher family. How can I convinceher?

Chuck

Dear Chuck,I think you need to sit down

with your wife, not all the otherplayers, and explain to her thatyou’re just enabling his badbehavior by allowing things tocontinue this way. It’s yourhouse, and this issue is betweenyou and her. You two are theonly ones having to deal withthis, so it’s really easy for othersto chime in about what shouldhappen. But hey, if they’re soconcerned with the guy having aplace to stay, maybe one of them

should take him in. I’ll bet thatidea would shut them up in aheartbeat!

I’m not advising you to justkick the guy out, but maybe youcould formulate a plan that willgive him a little time to get backon his feet. Have a loving talkwith him about the situation, butlet him know things can’t contin-ue on the same path. Let himknow that within 30 days he hasto have a job, and 30 days afterthat he has to move into his ownplace. Write it down on the cal-endar, if it will help, but makesure he understands why you’redoing this and the date he has tomove out.

I know these kinds of thingscan be difficult, but sometimesyou have to take the bull by thehorns and make something hap-pen. There’s no reason it has tobecome an ugly situation, aslong as you and your wife get onthe same page and you do thingsin a helpful and kind way.

-Dave

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

Ramsey

Don’t stay downDave Says

Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com September 21, 2012

with the donation of three cans ofnon-perishable food to benefit thelocal CAPK Food Bank.■ Kids Daze - Children up throughage 12 get in free on Thursday, Sept.27 with free activities and events allday long. It’s a great family value!For starters, visit Calico Corner,where there are kid-friendlyexhibits, a circus, craft activities andmore.

Free grandstand ShowsWith an emphasis on value and

entertainment, planners of thisyear’s Kern County Fair are bringingfree shows to the grandstand onboth weekends. ■ Knights of the Realm - New tothe Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 25,Knights of the Realm will hit thegrandstand with two shows at 5:30and 7:30 p.m. With old world charmand the thrills of jousting on horse-back, this show is sure to be a fairfavorite.

For both events, grandstand seat-ing is free with paid fair admission.No ticket is required.

Free BudweiserPavilion shows■ Pointer Sisters - Friday,Sept. 21.■ Arron Tippin and Williams &Ree - Saturday, Sept. 22.■ Spinners - Sunday, Sept. 23.■ Blue Oyster Cult & TinaMarie Hypnotist Show - Monday,Sept. 24.■ Lucky Ned Pepper - Tuesday,Sept. 25.■ 38 Special - Wednesday, Sept.26.

■ Jars of Clay - Thursday, Sept. 27.■ Fan Halen Tribute - Friday, Sept.28.■ Charlie Daniels’ Band & TinaMarie Hypnotist Show - Saturday,Sept. 29.■ Los Caminantes & Los FreddysDe Aeturo Cisneros - Sunday, Sept.30.

Free with addmission tothis year’s fair:■ Concerts at the Budweiser Pavilion.■ Community entertainment on theFrontier, Main Plaza, Good TimeGarage and La Villa Festival stages;■ Free fun for children at CalicoCorner; ■ Petting Zoo, Blacksmith Show, TheGypsy Time Travelers and more atKC's Farm;■ Free hypnotist show with TinaMarie;■ Mini-Tractor Races (Young driversin the audience will pedal their way tovictory.);■ BMX Pro Trick Team;■ Alaskan Pig Races;■ Russell Brothers Circus;■ Turkey Stampede show;■ Hobby Pavilion;■ Exhibit Buildings;■ Livestock Barns and Pavilions;■ 4-H and FHA Exhibits and■ Photography and Fine ArtsExhibits.

Admission:Admission for a whole day of fun is

$8 for adults, $7 for seniors age 55 andabove and $4 for children ages 6-12.Children up through age 5 get in free.Parking is $5.

For more information about the KernCounty Fair and discount ticketsonline, visit kerncountyfair.com.

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