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Bodfish Bob’srecipes thisweek are real‘weiners’.

Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir246,850 Acre-feetReservor peak361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit360,000 ac.-ft.

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville658 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 1,565 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 568 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.

Get your siteson ourhunting &fishing columnand getcaught fishing.

See the KernCounty FairEvent &Concert line up.

Plan your weekend usingthe CourierCalendar.

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Kern river PreserveSpecial Courier

The 17th Annual Kern River ValleyAutumn Nature and Vulture Festival is thisSaturday Sept. 24.

The festival is an annu-al celebration of themigration of TurkeyVultures and the begin-ning of the fall season inthe South Fork raparianforest.

Vultures begin to gath-er in large kettles inAugust and start headingsouth riding the thermals,with their numbersreaching a crescendo atthe end of September.During that time of theyear the colors of the val-ley begin their changefrom green to yellow withthe bloom of the rabbit-brush. Many migratingbirds and butterfliesbegin their southwardvoyage in advance of theapproaching winter.

From 1994-2006 fromthe beginning ofSeptember through thethird week in Oct., anaverage of 25,000 have been counted flyingover a single point in the South Fork Valley.The vulture count included only the birdsthat pass over this single observation point,five miles south of Audubon's Kern RiverPreserve. Many other vultureshave been casually observed leaving viaother routes in the Kern Valley and were notincluded in the census (speculation on fluctu-

Autumn Festival takes wingMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

First DistrictSupervisor JonMcQuistonannouncedMonday that hewill not be seek-ing re-electionat the endof his term in2012.

"Followingseveral months

of consideration, I am announc-ing today that I will not seekanother term as Supervisor forthe First District.” JonMcQuiston said in a statementreleased from his First Districtoffice.

McQuiston said although ithas been a great honor and privi-lege to represent the citizens ofKern County, after more thanforty years of public service inthe military, other federal service,and sixteen years as First DistrictSupervisor, it was time to begin anew chapter in his life and thathe wanted to allow time for oth-ers who have a desire to serve tohave that opportunity.

“It is and will continue to bemy desire to preserve KernCounty's rich history, culture,economic well being, and sup-port of our military bases” hesaid.

McQuiston will notseek new term

Kern County FairSpecial to the Courier

Today Friday, Sept. 23 seniors canenjoy free admission to the Kern CountyFair. Ages 55 or older will be guests ofthe Fair. The event sponsored byGEMCare, begins at 9 a.m., and contin-ues with free activities and entertain-ment all day. Parking is also free to sen-iors until 4 p.m. Tram service from theparking lot to the fair entrance will beavailable at the South P Street parkinglot. An added bonus for seniors, bloodpressure and other health checks will beprovided at no charge at the GEMCarebooth in the Main Plaza. There will also be informational tablesduring the morning program about freeservices available for seniors in KernCounty. The evening's featured concertwill be the legendary Doobie Brothersfor what promises to be a memorableevening of music and good times.

See McQuiston,Page 6

McQuiston

ations of numbers each year leads us tobelieve while the Kelso Valley is the preferredmigration route, some years it is not opti-mum and not used as much). This Pacific

Flyway vulture migrationis one of the five largestknown in North America.

The late September fes-tival date also correspondswith what is historicallyone of the finest weekendsfor observing fall land birdmigration in California. Inaddition to the presence ofmany western migrantsattractive to eastern bird-ers, there are excellentchances for observingeastern rarities at nearbydesert oasis.

Booths, exhibits andworkshops at the KernRiver Preserve as well asnature walks are free ofcharge.

There is no longer anofficial vulture count.Comments are still madeon the Preserve blogregarding Turkey Vulturecitings. The count wasstarted in 1994 by TerriGallion and Sean Rowe

under the auspices of the Kern RiverResearch Center to formally document whatis now the largest known Turkey Vulturemigration over a single point north ofMexico.

Sponsors of the Kern Valley TurkeyVulture Festival are: Audubon-California,Kern River Valley Revitalization Committee,and Friends of the Kern River Preserve.

Courtesy KernAudobonTurkey Vulture

Monday, Sept. 26 is 'MondayMadness' $3 admission for all visitors 6years of age or older entering the fairbefore 9 p.m. (Children ages 5 and under

are admitted free throughout the 12-dayrun of the fair.) Special events that day

See Fair, Page 8

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Kern Valley High School Junior Brandy Blevins prepares her lamb for show atthe Kern County Fairgrounds wednesday.

It’s a Fairweatherweekend

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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River ValleyPublisher Michael BatelaanEditors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker,Pam Stewart, Mike Devich

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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 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. Poker Pool 3p.m.,Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, 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.■ 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-BodfishProperty 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. See Calendar, Page 14

The Courier CalendarPublic Worshop discussingshort-term vacation rentals,September 24A workshop, conducted by an out-side mediator, will be held to discussshort-term vacation rental regula-tions in the R-1 (Low-DensityResidential) District. The publicworkshop will be held on Saturday,Sept. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. at theGreenhorn Grill, located at 10720Pine Drive in Wofford Heights.Persons who own or manage a vaca-tion rental, as well as residents wholive near a vacation rental areencouraged to attend the workshopand offer their input to assist theKern County Planning and

Community DevelopmentDepartment in formulating optionsand alternatives for the Board ofSupervisors consideration.

Ladies of the Elks FallRummage Sale, September 24The Ladies of the Elks FallRummage Sale will be held onSaturday, Sept. 24th..The Lodgeroom at the Elks in WoffordHeights will be filled with an assort-ment of items, reasonably pricedfor your purchase. The door willopen at 8:30 a.m. and everyone iswelcome. Profit from this eventhelps to support the charitable giv-ing of Elks Lodge #2358,

Kern River Valley AutumnNature & Vulture Festival,September 24The 17th annual Kern River ValleyAutumn Nature & Vulture Festivalwill offer many special vulture relat-ed activities plus special programson birding, bird research, KernRiver Preserve land preservationand restoration and raptors onSaturday Sept. 24. Free, open to thepublic, no reservations are neededalthough, donations are accepteddefray costs. Festival Headquartersat Audubon-California's Kern RiverPreserve at 18747 Highway 178(Signed entrance on the north sideof Hwy. 178; 1.1 mile east of SierraWay; 31 miles west of Hwy. 14; 57miles east of Hwy. 99 inBakersfield), Weldon.

Free concert in RiversidePark, September 24A free concert will be held inRiverside Park Saturday, Sept. 24,from noon - 3 p.m. sponsored byCalvary Chapel of Kern RiverValley. Starring Dennis Agajanian,seven-time Inspirational CountryMusic Musician of the Year and alsoappearing: "The Porch" band fromCalvary Chapel Westbrook andlocal comedy ventriloquist LynnTrimble. This free event is open toall. Bring a picnic lunch, a blanket tostretch out on.. VFW Breakfast, September 25Kern River Valley Veterans ofForeign Wars is hosting a breakfastSunday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. tonoon at Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 7665, VFW Hall, 2811 NuggetAve., Lake Isabella (behindMcDonald's), 760-379-3877 vfwli@yahoo.com

Kern River Valley CommunityBlood Drive, September 27Houchin Community Blood Bank isholding a "With Each New Season,You Can Save a Life" blood drive onTuesday, Sept. 27, noon to 6 p.m. atthe First Baptist Church, 3701Suhre St., Lake Isabella. Whendonating please remember to bringpicture I.D. with date of birth, befree from all cold, flu, cold sores orsymptoms of infection and be sureto eat at least three hours prior todonating. Please wait one year aftertattoos and body piercings. Youmust be at least 16 years old andweigh 110 pounds.

KRV Historical SocietyGeneral Membership Meeting,September 27The public is invited to hear DaveBarr, speak about his travels aroundthe world on his Harley Davidsonmotorcycle. There have only been70 people who successfully circum-navigated the world since 1912, andDave is one of them. Hear about hisadventures logging more than80,000 miles on his trek around theglobe. The meeting will be held atthe Senior Center in Lake Isabellaand begins at 7 p.m. Free admis-sion. Questions? Call the KernValley Museum at 760-376-6683.Hours are Thursday throughSunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TTooppss hhoossttiinngg ooppeenn hhoouussee,, SSeepptteemmbbeerr 2288The public is invited to a Topsweight loss group open house Sept.28. The meeting will be held at theSenior Center in Lake Isabella andbegins at 10 a.m. Call 760-661-2579.

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

It was 1943and the locationsomewhere in thedesert nearBarstow.

I was livingwith Gram andGramps, who hadclosed up theircabin in Big BearLake to becomeplane spotters aspart of a nationwide network. Thepurpose was to find and report anyand all planes that we spotted.When we saw an airplane we gaveheadquarters the heading, speedand description. Our spotting kioskwas manned 24/7 and we werealways ready for main office radiotraffic.

We lived in a 24-foot govern-ment trailer. Our water came froman elevated 200-gallon tank filled bytruck once a week. Because thetank sat in the hot sun all day, wealways had hot water (very, veryhot). If we wanted cold we’d chipice from a 50-pound block kept inour ancient wooden ice box.

A trip to Barstow once a weekreplaced the ice and allowed us togrocery shop.

Electricity came from a noisygenerator that ran long enough tokeep the spotter transmitter batter-ies charged and allow us light for acouple of hours in the evenings.Bedtime was 9 p.m.

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Middleworth

Homeland Security & Wyatt EarpThings I Have Noticed...

Our toilet was an outhouse about50 feet from the trailer. Nobody intheir right mind used it during the110-degree afternoons. We called itthe “Fiery Furnace” and during theday it was only used in a dire emer-gency.

Even though I was only 11, I alsostood a regular spotter watch, butwhen off duty during the day, Ihiked down the road about a mile tovisit with a boy my age.

Charlie lived on a ranch with aswimming pool. Charlie’s last namewas Earp and he told me he wasrelated to the famous lawman,Wyatt Earp. In fact, he claimedWyatt had visited the ranch severaltimes. I was impressed, not realizingthat these visits happened a verylong time ago.

For amusement we would act outa drama of Wyatt Earp and the“Badguy.” I was the “Badguy” andwould get shot by Wyatt, but I didn’tmind because I always got to fallinto the pool. In fact I would go outof my way to get shot again just foran extra dip.

After a year, our spotter job wasphased out and we moved back toBig Bear, secure in the belief that,for that year, we had thwarted theenemy and provided the firstHomeland Security for the Westernhalf of The United States!

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

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Community announcements

REVA (Responsible, Ethical, Volunteers forAnimals) say thank you

REVA (Responsible, Ethical, Volunteers for Animals) wants to say howthankful they are to the following businesses and individuals, who so gen-erously gave to the success of REVA's, Saturday, September 17th fundraising dinner/dance and silent auction "Cruising at the Beach" event.

Decorators--Smitty Glass, Lynn Trimble-Ventriloquist, Bettie Henry, andJoanie, Animal House, and Stella's Boutique & Beyond, Charlie's MarketWofford Heights.

Lah De Dah, Crafty Lady, Lore's Loft, Buzzard Gulch, Natural Health,James Sierra Gateway Market, Alta Sierra Broadcasting LLC, DebraWiruth Gallery, Bowman Photography and Ewings in Kernville.

True Value Hardware, Johnstone's, Art Foundation, Darlene's Pet Salon,Etc, Whitman's ("California Girl") Dancers, My Place, Mary and GeraldMorehouse, and the Andrade Family of Lake Isabella.Frank and Dean's Pro Shop, Mt. Mesa. Critter Sitters, Weldon. Frito Lay,Coca Cola, Bikersfield Design & Clothing, Petroleum Club and Don andSally Blanco of Bakersfield. Disneyland in Anaheim and Lafayette Hotel &Suites of San Diego.

These and the beach party attendees have helped REVA a (501(c)(3) taxdeductible organization with another step up the ladder to completion of anon-profit, low-cost mobile spay and neuter veterinary clinic for The KernRiver Valley, which is locally based, and will hire local residents once med-ically equipped.

Also our apologiesREVA wishes to apologize for a misprint concerning their low cost pet

shot day times announced for Monday Sept. 12 and hosted at Mt. Mesalanes. The time should have read 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, not 6 a.m.

Antonia Stanley-PRreva-pets.org

See Announcements, Page 6

Karen, aat EEarth SSpirit SStudios, iintroduces nnew lline aat TTurkey VVulture FFestivalYou know, we all wear her hats and jewelry, while our dogs model one of kind fall and

winter wear, of course I'm speaking of Karen at Earth Spirit Studios. While our friend has been on hiatus, her creativity has been working overtime and does

she have a surprise in store. This coming Saturday, September 24th, at the nature preserve's Vulture festival

(in Weldon off of Hwy 178, just past Sierra Way) Karen will be introducing a stunning,sophisticated, yet fun line of earth inspired jewelry and wares.

You won't want to miss it. Experience a creative fantasy land you'll go buggy over! Be the first to pick and own a very unique gift or treasure from the new collection.

See you there! Otherwise you'll just have to hear about it and long for your very own.

�Whiskey Flat Days 2012 Planning Meeting�Monday, September 26th at 5:00pm, following the Kernville ChamberGeneral Meeting at 3:00pm at the Kernville Chamber Community Hall

Kernville Chamber of Commerce Whiskey Flat Days 2012 Theme Winner,"Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Outlaws"

Submitted by Kellene Kirkpatrick

Our members, Pizza Barn and Cheryl's Diner, will provide pizza and boysenberry cobbler forthe first 2012 Whiskey Flat Days meeting.

Kernville Chamber of CommercePO Box 397 11447 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238

760-376-2629 www.kernvillechamber.org

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Letters to the Courier

Art on display at Kernville History MuseumThroughout the month of September, the Kern River Valley Museum

presents the artwork of Joan Montano-Grant in its Art Gallery. Joanprefers oil, pastel and sculpture portraiture. She has exhibited in SouthernCalifornia, England and Mexico. She was a scholarship student for six

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: It seemslike I’ve beenwaiting foreverfor “Dexter” toreturn for itssixth season.Can you tell mewhen it will beback? -- StacieE., via e-mail

A: Wait nolonger, Stacie. “Dexter” returns toShowtime on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9p.m. This 12-episode season will seesome major changes for our favoriteserial killer/blood-spatter analyst(played by Michael C. Hall).According to Showtime’s presidentDavid Nevins: “There’s going to besome things that happen over thisseason of “Dexter” that can changesome of the DNA in the show.

“As a programmer, I believe inchange,” he said. “I’m not scared ofchange. I know where they’re goingthis season and have some sense ofwhere they could go in subsequentseasons.”

Q: First of all, I still can’tbelieve that the original “Law andOrder” was canceled. And second,can you tell me what series starSam Waterston has coming up?Judith F., via e-mail

A: You’ll have to wait only a littlewhile longer to see Mr. Waterston ontelevision again, but you’ll need toorder HBO if you don’t already haveit. He is set to star in the new seriesby the writer of “The West Wing”and “The Social Network.” The as-yet-untitled drama will center on acable-news anchor, played by JeffDaniels, and a newsroom boss,played by Sam Waterston.

Q: I am a huge fan of Starz’s“Spartacus” and was wonderinghow the original Spartacus, AndyWhitfield, is doing? I read in yourcolumn that he”s been battlingcancer. Paul Y., via e-mail

A: It makes me very sad to reportthat the handsome young actorrecently lost his battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He passed awayon Sept. 11 at 39 with his wife,Vashti, at his side. She said, “Hepassed peacefully surrounded bylove. Thank you to all his fans whoselove and support have helped carryhim to this point. He will be remem-bered as the inspiring, courageousand gentle man, father and husbandhe was.”

Write to Cindy Elavsky at KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; ore-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.om.

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Buck” (PG) --

This documen-tary tells thestory of real-lifecowboy andhorse-guru BuckBrannaman.Buck’s talent issomethingastounding tobehold -- heemphasizes sen-sitivity and partnership when he’sworking with defiant equestrians.As Buck puts it, he’s “helpinghorses with people problems.”

The film links Buck’s profoundsympathy with his childhood asthe abused son of another famouscowboy hero. When Buck seestroubled horses, he has an uncan-ny ability to see through to thetroubles in the lives of their own-ers. This tale of a true characterwith awe-inspiring presence andan enormous heart has beenwrangling in awards since hittingthe trail at Sundance.

“Fast Five” (PG-13) -- Againstthe exotic backdrop of Rio deJaneiro, a wild crew of expertdrivers plot one last criminal act toescape the law. If you had DwayneJohnson coming after you, you’ddrive like a maniac too. As the

final stunt in the “Fast andFurious” series, Paul Walker, VinDiesel and Tyrese Gibson reprisetheir roles, and yes, they all stillhave abs.

Every shot that isn’t going 100miles an hour is packed with someform of eye candy -- excitinglocales, daring stunts, flashy carsor shots of the beautiful womenwho apparently live in remarkablepopulation densities throughoutBrazil. The movie’s climactic one-last-heist is a fitting end for itsadrenaline-injected franchise.

“Scream 4” (R) -- When thisseries started more than a decadeago, it was first slasher series toattain full self-awareness. As a lov-ing parody of a genre known forpredictability, “Scream 4” tries toinject some whodunit mystery intothe darkened territory of horrormovies.

When beautiful young starletsare getting killed off like it’s the’90s again, returning members ofthe original cast (Neve Campbell,David Arquette and CourtneyCox) must solve the mystery andstop the Ghostface Killer beforenobody is left in the movieyounger than 40. While teen girlstremble in horror of a mad manwith a kitchen knife, audiencesmight sweat under the weight ofso much self-referential humorand constant winks at the camera.

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch TheaterDocumentary has ‘heart’

Brannaman

‘Dexter’ returning to ShowtimeCelebrity Extra

Hall

Bodfish Bob's BeanieWeenies

1 can each Baked Beans and Pork and Beans

1 pkg hot dogs, sliced into rounds

1/4 cup ketchup2 tbsp. Each yellow prepared

mustard and Dijon mustard

2 tbsp. Brown sugar

Mix all ingredients together,pour into a large covered bak-ing dish. Bake at 350 degreesfor 30 minutes.

Bobfish Bob's Cocktail Weiners

5 T. mustard

10 oz. jar grape jelly1 lb. hot dogs

Cut hot dogs in bite sizepieces ( or you can use thepackaged cocktail weiners).Mix mustard and jelly in crock-pot. Add hot dogs. cook slowly2 1/2 hours.

Bodfish Bob's Fried Dill Pickles

1 cup flour

1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. black pepper1/2 cup milk1 egg1 1/2 cups dill pickle slices,

thinOil for frying

Mix the flour, salt, and pep-per in a bowl. Lightly whip theegg in a separate bowl. Addthe milk to the egg. Heat theoil (about 2 inches) to 325degrees. Dip the pickle slicesfirst into the flour, then the eggmixture and finally back intothe flour. Carefully place thepickles into the hot oil. Donot overcrowd. Fry until gold-en brown (about 8 minutes),turning once. Drain on papertowels. Serve warm.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web atwww.bodfishbob.com or write tohim at bodfishbob@hotmail.com

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

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K.K. Martin will perform at the upcoming Kern River Rock & Blues Fest inKernville, Saturday, October 1.

Fourth-generation Delta-Bluesguitarist K.K. Martin will performat the upcoming Kern River Rock &Blues Fest in Kernville, Saturday,October 1, at 4:30 p.m.

His album Naked Blues Vol. IIhas received radio airplay on over100 U.S. stations, including theinternationally-syndicated BluesDeluxe Show. Martin constantlystays busy with headlining appear-ances at numerous festivals includ-ing back-to-back years at RealBlues Festival of Orange County inaddition to local gigs throughoutSouthern California, and in partic-ular, his home base of OrangeCounty.

Martin has performed witha Who's-Who in the music businessincluding Eric Burdon, Booker T,

Rick Derringer, Johnny Winters,and Blondie. Currently, Louisiananative Martin has reconnected withhis Blues roots touring with LesterChambers of the 60's ChambersBrothers fame, recording a projectwith Lester called "Blues for Sale".

K.K. was a recipient of"Outstanding Blues Artist" at the9th Annual Los Angeles MusicAwards in 1999. In the last decade,Martin has continued to play exten-sively throughout L.A. and OrangeCounty as a solo act as well as withthe band Roadside Revelers.

Walk-In 2-day wristbands $5 andcamping at Frandy Campgroundsavailable. Information can beobtained by calling (661) 340-0026or by going to www.fundsforfree-dominc.com.

K.K. To Rock The Kern!

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Murdoc Douglas/Kern River CouierAbigail Lacil age 4, with Mother Samantha Bauer of Bakersfield asisting catch a troutat the Friends of the Hatchery Cartwright Hays Special Needs Day Saturday.

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

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Map courtesyMike Ludiker

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Kern River Valley information

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

Well I guess Iwas incorrectabout the UpperKern Riverclearing up bylast Sunday.There weremore rain show-ers in the higherelevations pro-ducing moredebris. Thegood news is itis clearing up but slowly. Themurky water has slowed fishingsome but there are still fish beingcaught. The stocking of the riverwill not beaffected bythe dirtywater. Thestockingtruck is get-ting a facelift. A newstainless tank is being attached tothe old truck.

The lake is also experiencingthe murky water, especially in theNorth Fork. The bass bite hasbeen good, early mornings bestwith top water the bait of choice.The bass are still holding on therock piles with lots of shad beingspotted.

The catfish bite is still goingstrong. The night bite is best

with lots of bigger fish beingcaught. Clams anchovies andshad work best. The cemeteryand French Gulch Marina beingjust a couple of good bet placesto fish.

The trout bite is slow on thelake with few fish caught. Thenumber of anglers fishing forthem also has decreased.The biteshould pick up when the waterclears.

Over all fishing has slowed butfor those who persevere they arecatching fish. So get out and getyour lines wet.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteerat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.

For questionsor commentsyou can reachhim throughthe KernRiver Courier,office@kern-rivercourier

.com.

DFG Reported fish plantsSept. weeks 18 & 23Kern County: Kern River fromPowerhouse #3 to Riverside Park,Kernville.

Tulare County: Kern River fromBrush Creek to Fairview Dam. Kern River from Fairview Dam toFalling Waters Lodge.

Mencarini

Storms continue to slow catchCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

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

Sheriff/CHP Substation4500 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 727050 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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“The murky water has slowed fishingsome but there are still fish

being caught. ”-- Mike Mencarini

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Breakfast Served All Day11030 Kernville Road Kernville 760-376-6131

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October 7-9,2010St.Jude Catholic Church

Fall FestivalNellie Dent & Wofford Blvd.,Wofford Heights

8:00am to 6:00pm

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years with the Christian Von Schniedau School of Fine Art, and PepperdineUniversity. She was also a staff artist at UCLA. Drop by the museum to seethe portraits by Joan Montano-Grant. While you're there, check outJuanita Kitchell's collection of hand painted china that is also on display inthe Art Gallery. It, too, is beautiful art. Both displays are shown duringregular Museum hours on Thursdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m

Fund Raiser for Kern Valley High FHA-HEROThe Kern Valley High School chapter of FHA-HERO is selling "Taste of

the World" cook books for $10 each to raise money to assist its members inparticipating in local, regional & state projects. Using the acronym FHA-HERO (Future Homemakers of America & Home Economics, and RelatedOccupations) An emphasis on careers and technology , and with the tag-line Building Strong Leaders for Families, Careers & Communities, mem-bers are given a great new opportunity to reinforce that our powerful stu-dent organization has been helping young people become leaders for morethan 50 years! Tell everyone you know about FHA-HERO & the way wehave changed with the times to a broader focus on career & leadershipdevelopment, community involvement & member recognition, as well asfamily concerns & managing work & family life. Contact Donna Moreno at(760) 379-4694 or Amanda Moreno 760-223-0915 to order your cook book.

BLM Bakersfield office takes Public commentson Draft Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management released the Draft BakersfieldResource Management Plan for public review and comment this week andwill hold a series of public meetings in October. The Draft ResourceManagement Plan/Environmental Impact Statement covers lands (exclud-ing Carrizo Plain National Monument) managed by BLM's BakersfieldField Office, which includes lands in eight counties in central California:Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Kings, Tulare, Madera, easternFresno & western Kern. The Draft RMP/EIS establishes goals, objectives &management actions for approximately 404,000 acres of BLM-administeredpublic land & 1.2 million acres of federal mineral estate. It also documentsthe analysis of the environmental impacts of many land managementissues, including, recreation, special status species & energy development.Copies of the Draft RMP/EIS are available upon request from the FieldManager, Bakersfield Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, 3801Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 or via the internet athttp://www.ca.blm.gov/bakersfield

Announcements Continued from page 3 Forest Service preparing for winter hoursResidents and visitors are reminded that the Lake Isabella, Kernville and

Blackrock Offices will soon be changing to winter hours.Winter business hours, for the Lake Isabella Visitor Center, will become

effective Sunday, October 2nd, as the office officially "closes" for weekends.Saturday, October 1st will be the last "weekend" day the Isabella office will beopen.

Winter hours for both the Lake Isabella and Kernville Offices will be Mondaythrough Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Blackrock Visitor Information Station, on the Kern Plateau, is scheduledto close for the winter, on Saturday November 5th. (Woodcutting permits willcontinue to be available at the Kernville Office and the Lake Isabella VisitorCenter).

If you have any questions, please contact the Lake Isabella Ranger Station at(760) 379-5646 or the Kernville Ranger Station at (760) 376-3781. Office hoursare 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

God's Storehouse moving to new locationGod's Storehouse has an exciting new location! As their mission continues

to grow they have out grown their present location. The new location is 14432Hwy 178 in Southlake next door to Frank's Tire Shop. The name has alsochanged to "God's Storehouse of the Kern River Valley." They have closed temporarily during thier move and will reopen on October 11,2011.

The program is now serving over 350 senior, disabled and family householdseach month. As they move forward to a bigger and better program your con-tinued financial support is greatly appreciated as expenses have greatlyincreased. Monetary donations may be mailed to God's Storehouse c/o Cole,P.O. Box 1875, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

3rd Annual White BlanketComing Together3rd Annual Coming Together at the White Blanket in Onyx. Sat, Oct 1st, 1-8pm.Music & songs from the heart. Pot luck dishes provided. Bring a chair & sidedish to share. For info, call Rocky Stone 760-608-2920 or Sharon Brazil 661-273-2715

Discover the joy of singing BarbershopDiscover the joy of singing Barbershop Harmony this Christmas. In 9 shortweeks, learn traditional and contemporary Christmas music in this unique 4part A Capella style. You'll make great music & meet new friends with theadded bonus of performing with the Kern Valley Sweet Adelines at ourChristmas spectacular. Dates: Thursday nights starting Oct. 13 - Dec. 8show, 6:30-8:00. Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

“Our future is faced with manychallenges due to an ever increasingand restrictive statutory and regulato-ry environment. I wish the best tothose who seek this office and appre-ciate their willingness to serve.”

Since supervisor McQuiston’sannouncement least 3 potential can-didates for the supervisor - DauresStephens, a Kern County sheriff's

deputy; Dave Freeland, a retired U.S.Forest Service District Ranger andDebbie Hess, a public relationsemployee of Southern CaliforniaEdison from the Kern Valley havealready indicated that they will seekSupervisor Jon McQuiston’s seat.

Delano Councilman Sam Ramirezhas also officially launched his 1stDistrict Supervisor's campaign thisweek, picking up a list of registeredvoters at the Kern County Electionsoffice.

In addition Ridgecrest Mayor ProTem Marshall Holloway announcedMonday the formation of anexploratory Committee to consider arun for the First District office.

Holloway made his decision afterincumbent McQuistion announcedMonday that he would not seek a fifthterm.

"I would like to take this opportuni-ty to thank Jon McQuiston for hisincredible service to this community,this county and most importantly thiscountry," Holloway said.

Holloway said the next supervisorhas some big shoes to fill and somebig issues to tackle and he wouldmake a final decision on his candidacysometime before the end of October,and he would not be accepting cam-paign donations at this time. He iscurrently serving his fourth term onthe Ridgecrest City Council.

McQuiston Continued from page 1

Clarence Semonious, PastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

Christians, whydo you think youshould know whythe Bible waswritten? In avideo exercise,The Truth Project,I have been intro-duced to a varietyof answers. Theygo a long way toreveal the speak-ers' attitudes about much morethan the Bible. The first questionand the larger thought, is, "Whywas the Bible written?" Did youthink; I don't know and don't care;it is a set of rules for life; it is anowner's manual and so prescribesbehaviors which God finds accept-able, or a text used for religiousmeetings but may be generallyignored otherwise.

There are a few members ofevery denomination - and some notholding membership in any reli-gious group who see the Bible as alove letter from God to His cre-ation. Perhaps there is a confusionas to why the Bible was writtenthat explains why today, Christiansand non Christians are virtuallyindistinguishable in society. TheBible has been described as 66

books, written over a period of cen-turies, and holding the distinctionof being the least changed of anywriting previous to modern print-ing.

In so far as the first five booksare concerned, "The LORD said toMoses, 'Come up to me on themountain and wait there, that I maygive you the tablets of stone, withthe law and the commandment,which I have written for theirinstruction.'" Exodus 24:12. Psalm91 is about the safety of those whohave God for their refuge and howthey are in His favor. After His res-urrection, Jesus said to them, "Thusit is written, that the Christ shouldsuffer and on the third day risefrom the dead, and that repentanceand forgiveness of sins should beproclaimed in his name to allnations, beginning fromJerusalem." Luke 24:46-47. Johnwrote in chapter 20, "Now Jesusdid many other signs in the pres-ence of the disciples, which are notwritten in this book; but these arewritten so that you may believe thatJesus is the Christ, the Son of God,and that by believing you may havelife in his name." The Song ofSolomon has been called a Divineallegory. It uses strong language toembody the love between Christand his church of true believers.Jerome tells us that the Jews for-bade it to be read by any until hewas thirty years old.

Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

Moreover bythem is thyservant warned:In keeping themthere is greatreward.- Psalm 19:11

The above ref-erenced Psalm isof course direct-ing our attentionto the Word ofGod (law, testimony, precept, ordi-nance, commandment), with aninvitation to live according to itsdirectives. Clearly there is a directcause and effect relationshipbetween our willingness toembrace the invitations of theFather's heart as He revealed themin His Word, and the touch of gracethat will be experienced as life islived out.

If this sounds too legalistic orworks-righteousness to our graceoriented hearts, then we would dowell to peer deeper into the move-ment of the Spirit that impacts ourlives. No, eternal salvation is not onthe line with every poor choice thatwe might make in life, that hasbeen taken care of by the work ofJesus our Savior on Calvary's cross,and His work in our hearts thatbrought about saving faith.However, our choices (both excel-lent and dire) do have an impact onhow much of God's gracious bless-ing, and abundance will be experi-enced throughout the course of life.

If, for instance, our life is lived inthe pursuit of that which is detri-mental to healthy bodily function,the love of God is not deterredtoward us, but physical abundancemay be seriously affected.Similarly, poor choices that impactrelationship, business, finance,career pursuits and the like, do not

hamper even a little bit the Father'slove for us, but they will have adirect influence on the shape anddirection of our lives. There istremendous opportunity for theadversary to overwhelm us withcondemnation, yet similarly, youand I are encouraged and invited tolive in the freedom of God's forgiv-ing love, and the powerful truth ofRomans 8:1: "There is thereforenow no condemnation to thosewho are in Christ Jesus." Amen tothis powerful reality in our hearts,and the determination to live in thisfreedom . . . even while we press onand peer deeper into the subjectmatter before us.

What is the "great reward"referred to in the above Psalm, andhow do we tap into procuring thisfor ourselves? In answering this,let's first distance ourselves fromvisions of glorious treasures, andnever ending physical strength inbodies that don't grow old. Rather,let's "seek first His kingdom andrighteousness," and therein see thefulfillment of the Father's promisesto us His children. That we mayexperience some of the former deli-cacies of life is not out of the ques-tion (nor that we might not), butthat we will experience the fullforce of what is promised to thosewho walk after the Word is whatcomes into full view. There is nodoubt about the Father's commit-ment to bring His Word to pass inour lives (as defined by Him andworked in His perfect timing ofcourse!), and the closer we walk toHis heart expressed in His Word,the more gloriously this blessedabundance will be ours.

How the Scripture invites us tolive, we ought to embrace withunabashed gusto, and experienceand enjoy the outworking of lifelived in this matter. As we do, wewill experience a continual unfold-ing of understanding what it meansthat "in keeping them there is greatreward."

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

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Saturday, Sept. 24, to give KernCounty the subtle nuances and musi-cal inflections of seeing an 80sJourney show.

Restless Heart, one of countrymusic's greatest success stories, willcome to the KC Fair on Sunday, Sept.25.

Matthew West - described as oneof Christian music community'smost accessible and respectedartists, - comes to the Kern CountyFair stage on Thursday, Sept. 29.

Included free with this year'sKern County Fair admission aretwelve concerts, six stages, com-munity entertainment, petting zoo,blacksmith show and KC's Farm.

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Wednesday, Sept. 28 is 2-for-1Wednesday. Come with a friend onWednesday, Sept. 28, and get twoadult admissions for the price of one.Two-for-one admission (two admis-sions for $8) will be offered until 9p.m. that evening. Bring a friend tothe free concert at the BudweiserPavilion featuring Gloriana. The bandtakes the stage at 8 p.m., but comeearly to get a good seat.

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Last week we stressed the factthat interest ratesare very goodright now onmortgagesnationwide. It isnot often in thisnation's historythat we have seenrates stay this lowfor this long.However, thoughthis is true thereare differentqualification fac-tors that weigh into whether or nota buyer will get the lowest currentrate on the market.

The biggest factor is credit wor-thiness, basically the lower yourcredit score; the more you are goingto pay. The 2nd largest factor thatpertains to whether or not you aregoing to be able to get the lowestcurrent market rate is your downpayment. The best rates availableare on Conventional loans with 20%or more down. If you go with a gov-ernment loan product, you will haveto put much less down but you willalso have a higher interest rate.

The 3rd factor that can weighinto what your interest rate is goingto be is the type of home you arebuying and how you are going to beusing the home. Typically loans onmanufactured housing have a high-er interest rate than for stick builthousing, for example. Rates on con-dos are also higher and the lenderlooks not only at the condo unit

itself but also the solvency of theHome Owner's Association.

If you are going to be using thehome as your primary residence,you will typically get a lower interestrate than if you are going to beusing the home for either a week-end home or an investment proper-ty. Lenders assign interest ratesbased on risk, and the more riskthey perceive to themselves thehigher the rate is going to be,

So the best way to approach get-ting a mortgage is to just do what isbest for you and yours. If you do nothave a lot of down payment andwant the house to be a primary resi-dence, go with an FHA, VA orUSDA loan, all great mortgageproducts with little or nothingdown. If you are buying a 2ndhome, get ready to put some moneydown there is no way around itthese days with the tightening of themortgage market.

Leverage your buying power. Ifyou come across a good deal andyou do not have the down paymentfor a conventional loan, go with agovernment product, because in thelong run even though the interest isa bit higher you most likely will bein a better financial position if youuse that type of loan versus drainingall of your resources. Sometimes it isok to make a bit higher paymentand be able to have a savings andmake investments, leverage debt.

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

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

"Doctor, I for-got. Besides,with the cost ofthese pills, if I dohappen to 'for-get' a few times aweek, I canstretch the pre-scription out andsave somemoney. I amfeeling fine, andprobably don't need all that medi-cine anyway."

The cost of people not takingtheir prescription medication is esti-mated to cost, on a national basis,$253.8 billion dollars a year, accord-ing to an Express Scripts 2010 drugtrend report. When you considerthe diabetic requiring surgery oramputation for not taking his/hermedications, or the person withhigh cholesterol who now requiresbi-pass surgery to get his 'plumb-ing' redirected, the cost of not tak-ing medication can be disastrous.

If Joe requires a few hundredthousand dollar surgery, where doyou think the insurance companygets the money to pay the hospitaland doctors, not to mention therecovery expenses, the therapy andall the follow up office visits? Allbecause he 'forgot' to take his med-ication.

A possible solution to this eco-nomic dilemma is a new innovativeprescription bottle cap known as a"GlowCap". The GlowCap uses thehomes wireless Internet connection,light, sound and phone calls to'remind' patients it is time to taketheir medication. 1,000 volunteers,who met specific criteria, who takeblood pressure, cholesterol and dia-betic medication received these newbottle tops with their ExpressScripts refill. Now, when they aredue to take their medication, thebottle top flashes orange for onehour. If the top is not opened with-in that hour, for the next hour, thebottle flashes orange and plays aring tone for the next hour. If thebottle still remains unopened, thenthe patient or caregiver gets areminder phone call.

It is hoped that this experimentby Express Scripts and AnthemBlue Cross will produce more regu-lar taking of medication. If success-ful, perhaps someday in the future,we will see a light show and musi-cal medley when we open our med-icine cabinet.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker in California(0621106) and other states. Harry ison the National Assoc. of HealthUnderwriters Medicare AdvisoryBoard. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@ aol.comor visit him on the web at www.har-rythal.com

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Whatis the difference between anxietyand panic attack? I am claustro-phobic and I need to fly from theWest Coast to the East Coastand back. I can’t do so becauseof my problem. Can you give mesome suggestions on how to beable to fly with this problem? Isthere a medicine I could takebefore I get on the plane? --Anon.

ANSWER: Anxiety is excessiveworry. In some cases, worry isappropriate. But with pathologicalanxiety, the worry is about thingsthat don’t merit worry or aboutimagined things that truly merit noconcern. Under “anxiety disor-ders” are many different condi-tions, each with a slightly differentset of symptoms. They all sharesome things in common.

Panic attacks are the suddenonset of terror in places wheresuch terror is inappropriate. Theattack builds to a high point in amatter of 10 minutes or less. Theattack can take place in a perfectlyneutral situation, like shopping inthe grocery store. During anattack, the heart beats fast, peoplebecome short of breath, and theyoften sweat and fear they are at

death’s door.Phobias are unreasonable fears

of people, places and things thatdon’t engender fear in others.Claustrophobia is the fear of beingin an enclosed space, like an air-plane. Phobias can bring on apanic attack. Maybe your phobia isnot so much a fear of enclosedspace but a fear of flying.

I’m not certain these distinctionsare of importance to you. Theimportant thing for you is touproot whatever it is that para-lyzes you when you must board anairplane or to blunt it so you canfunction. Mental health profession-als can get you over anxiety, panicattacks and phobias. The doctormight prescribe a medicine thatcalms you and that you take onlywhen needed. You won’t becomedependent on that medicine everyday of your life. You use it only forthe situation that throws you intosuch high anxiety.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in hiscolumn whenever possible.Readers may write him or requestan order form of available healthnewsletters at P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Frances Bowman/Kern River CourierLeft to right: Shelby Meyers, FFA, Sophomore, Kern Valley High School; ErieJohnson, President, Rotary Club of Kern River Valley; Shirley Real, Kern RiverValley Garden Group; John Meyers, principal, Kern Valley High School. TheRotary Club of Kern River Valley & KRV Garden Group gave Meyers (no relationto Principal) stipends to help her with her Future Farmers of America (FFA) proj-ects at Kern Valley High School on Thursday, Sept. 15..

Kern River Rock‘n‘Blues Fest,September 30-October 1Blonde Faith, Cold Shot, Left CoastGroovies, Deedra Patrick and theSwamp Katz, Reign, Stronghold,Lil Mike and the Blues Hammers,Joe Walla Band, and BunkySpurling Band are on tap to enter-tain at this first annual weekendevent. The event headquarters willbe at Frandy Park, and venuesinclude Kern River Brewing,Sportsman, Ewing's and KernRiver Saloon. Registration includestwo nights camping, four wrist-band events and two vehicle pass-es for Frandy Park. Contact KernRiver Rock’n’Blues, 785 Tucker Rd.Suite G, P.M. Box 327, Tehachapi,CA 93561. Brought to you byFunds For Freedom Inc.www.fundsforfreedominc.com orpick up a complete program at theKernville Chamber office.

Giant Community Yard Sale,October 1The Havilah Centennial Group isplanning a community yard sale tobe held at the Havilah Courthousein Havilah on Saturday, Oct.1 from7 am to noon. People who wouldlike to participate may call Janet at760-379-2636 to reserve a space.There is no charge.

Peddler's Faire, October 1 & 2The Kern Valley HospitalFoundation will once again partnerwith the Foursquare ChurchFamily Life Center for thePeddler's Faire on Friday, Oct. 1from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. withlunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.and dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. and on Saturday Oct. 2 from 8a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with breakfast

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from 8 - 10 a.m. and lunch fromnoon to 2:30 p.m. On Saturday, theWhitman dance team will beSaturday and there will be a fashionshow at noon. The Faire will presenthealth services, food, crafts,antiques, hobbies, holiday gifts, chil-dren's activities, and drawings/doorprizes. At the Family Life CenterGymnasium, 20 West PanoramaDrive, Wofford Heights. For Faireand booth registration information,call Jeanette Rogers-Erickson at760-376-4419 or email peddlers-faire@kernvalley.com.

Silver City Ghost Town hostingLantern Light Ghost Tour,October 1Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfishwill host a Lantern Light Ghost TourSaturday Oct. 1 8:30 p.m. Fundsfrom the lantern tours and paranor-mal investigations will help fundnew roofs for the historic buildings,some of which are in dire need .Tickets will go on sale at 8 p.m. thenight of tours.

Kick'n Back in Kernville Rod Run & Car Show, October 6, 7, 8, & 9The 34th annual rod run and carshow will feature up to 500 cars,vendor booths, lake cruise, giant raf-fle, 50's and 60's music and Fridayhot dog feed. Entrants receiveawards, dash plaques, and partici-pant wall plaques. For more infor-mation and to pre-register callRoadshow at 909-754-5270

Celebrate Valley Fest, October 8This year's Valley Fest (similar toOktoberfest) will be held onSaturday, Oct. 8 at Linda KissackBall Field in Lake Isabella, spon-sored by the Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce. Besides theBeer Garden, there will be a Food

Court, a Vendor's Square and aKids Park, as well as live music andentertainment. There will beBounce Houses for the kids, apumpkin coloring contest, and lotsof games for both children andadults. Entertainment provided byWhitman Dance Studio and a spe-cial show from the Kern RiverValley Belly Dancers. The Chamberis excited to announce they areadding something new to ValleyFest this year -- bed races.Applications are available online orat the chamber office. There will bea Reverse Draw with $5,000 inprizes; a grand prize of $2,500 and$2,500 in additional prizes. Ticketsare only a $50 donation whichincludes two entries to Valley Festand two lunches. There are only 200tickets available, so get your ticketsnow. General Admission is $5. Formore info call 760-379-5236.

Landscape DrawingWorkshop, October 15The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation is presenting a land-scape drawing workshop October15 with instructor Claire Putneyfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All skill levels

are welcome, no previous experi-ence necessary. $40 per participant,includes workshop supplies. Formore information call 661-331-0774or e-mail claireputney@gmail.com.

Silver City Ghost Town host-ing Lantern Light Ghost Tour,October 15Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfishwill host a Lantern Light GhostTour Saturday Oct. 15 at 8:30 p.m.Funds from the lantern tours andparanormal investigations will helpfund new roofs for the historicbuildings, some of which are in direneed . Tickets will go on sale at 8p.m. the night of tours.

Kernville Stampede Rodeo,October 15 & 16The Kernville Stampede Rodeo willbe held at McNally Rodeo Arena,Kernville, Saturday & Sunday, Oct.15 & 16. Discount pre-sale ticketsavailable now or gate prices day ofrodeo. The Kernville Chamber isnow accepting rodeo event entreesuntil 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14. Formore information call 661-376-2629or 760-378-3408 or e-mail www.kernvillechamber.com

Ridgecrest to Kernville BikeRide, October 15The Rotary Club of Indian WellsValley is hosting a 62-mile coursestarting at Leroy Jackson Park inRidgecrest, finishing at RiversidePark in Kernville Saturday, Oct. 15,from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ride fea-tures 5,500 feet of climbing. Singlerider $30. Tandem $50 or $25 perperson. Walker Pass start $20.Submit a completed entry form andcheck to the address below by Sept.30 (or add $5 late entry fee). Forinformation contact Dr. DianaWatkins, Rotary Club of IndianWells Valley P.O. Box 1417 InyokernCA 93527-1417. 760-399-0743

To include your event in our freeCourier Calendar, just send theinformation to us by e-mail. Youmay also submit on paper, either inperson or by mail (our address is onpage 2). Must be received Tuesdayby 1 p.m. in order to make eachFriday's issue. Events must be opento the public and if there is any cost,it must be listed. Items submitted forour free Calendar listings may beshortened. They'll be printed inchronological order by event date.Submitted items deemed entirely ormostly advertising for a businesswill not be accepted. Some eventinformation gathered from thechambers of commerce, KRVR orwww.kernvalley.com

3rd Annual Coming Together at theWhite Blanket in Onyx. Sat, Oct 1st, 1-8pm. Music & songs from the heart. Potluck dishes provided. Bring a chair &side dish to share. For info, call RockyStone 760-608-2920 or Sharon Brazil661-273-2715_________________________Discover the joy of singing BarbershopHarmony this Christmas. In 9 shortweeks, learn traditional and contempo-rary Christmas music in this unique 4part A Capella style. You'll make greatmusic & meet new friends with theadded bonus of performing with theKern Valley Sweet Adelines at ourChr i s tmas spec tacu lar . Dates :Thursday nights start ing Oct. 13- Dec. 8 show, 6:30-8:00. SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Desert Rose Estates (2011 – B4920)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1585 20th Street West,Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1337,Moorpark, CA 93030-1337. REGIS-TRANT: KLMN Properties #1, LLC,13297 Red Bird Court, Moorpark, CA93021. D – Limited LiabilityCompany. Date the business com-menced: 12/01/2006. 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 Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew 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: KevinJenkins, President. This statement filedon 08/16/2011. Expires 08/16/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 2, 9, 16 and 23,2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Stepping Stone (2011 – B4711)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 11307 Mezzadro Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 11307 MezzadroAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.REGISTRANT: Kelly Guenther,11307 Mezzadro Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93312. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.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: KellyGuenther. This statement filed on08/05/2011. Expires 08/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 2, 9, 16 and 23,2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Yard Tek (2011 – B5087) Streetaddress of principal place of business:

2101 ½ Watson Street, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:2101 ½ Watson Street, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: Billy Spier,Jr., 2101 ½ Watson Street, Bakersfield,CA 93308. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.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: BillySpier, Jr. This statement filed on08/24/2011. Expires 08/24/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern River CourierSeptember 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Compassion Keepers (2011 - B4932)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6101 Herb Way, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address of busi-ness: 6101 Herb Way, Bakersfield, CA93309. REGISTRANT: ReginaBradley, 6101 Herb Way, Bakersfield,CA 93309. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.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: ReginaBradley. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 9, 16, 23 and 30,2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Connie's Cuddlies (2011 - B4949)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 12204 Marigold Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 12204 MarigoldDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REG-ISTRANTS: Matthew McCoy, 12204Marigold Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311and Connie McCoy, 12204 MarigoldDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. I -Husband and Wife. Date the business

commenced: 00/00/0000. 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 pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered 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 fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ConnieMcCoy. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 9, 16, 23 and 30,2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: CORNERSTONE RECOV-ERY, (2008-B3661). Street address ofbusiness: 2550 East Belle Terrace,#300, Bakersfield, CA 93307; Mailingaddress of Business; 13061 RosedaleHighway, G PMB 180, Bakersfield,CA 93314; REGISTRANTS WHOWISH TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: James Wray, 4620Cannon Street, Bakersfield, CA 93314and Maria Wray, 4620 Cannon Street,Bakersfield, CA 93314; Original FBNStatement Filed on: 05/20/2008. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:09/02/2011. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byM. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierSeptember 16, 23, 30 and October 7,2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sky Manufacturing (2011 - B5023)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 29850 Greenhorn Court,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 29850 GreenhornCourt, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANTS: Fred Wheeler, 29850Greenhorn Court, Tehachapi, CA93561 and Bobbi Wheeler, 29850Greenhorn Court, Tehachapi, CA93561. I - Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced: 06/01/2011.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 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 or

Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Fred Wheeler. This statementfiled on 08/22/2011. Expires08/22/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Cornerstone Recovery (2011 - B5255)DBA#2: Cornerstone Recovery andInvestigative Services, Inc. (2011 -B5256). Street address of principalplace of business: 1401 WashingtonStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailingaddress of business: 13061 RosedaleHighway, G-180, Bakersfield, CA93314. REGISTRANT: CornerstoneRecovery and Investigative Services,1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield,CA 93305. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 06/10/2008.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 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: James W. Wray, III, CEO. Thisstatement filed on 09/02/2011. Expires09/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sin City Bail Bonds (2011 - B5148)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1807 Doubleday Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 1807 DoubledayLane, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Keith Powell, 1807Doubleday Lane, Bakersfield, CA93311 . A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Keith F. Powell. This state-

ment filed on 08/29/2011. Expires08/29/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30 andOctober 7, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:South Valley General Contractors (2011- B5262). Street address of principalplace of business: 7520 Sutters MillStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: 7520 Sutters MillStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REG-ISTRANT: South Valley Water Trucks,Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill Street,Bakersfield, CA 93313, . F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 06/15/2006. 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: Laura S. Bettis, Secretary.This statement filed on 09/05/2011.Expires 09/05/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier September 16,23, 30 and October 7, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sphere Audio Systems (2011 - B5168)DBA#2: Jae Barnum Consulting (2011- B5169). Street address of principalplace of business: 6778 CypressAvenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box653, Edwards, CA 93523. REGIS-TRANTS: Daniel Barnum, 6778Cypress Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560and Jae Barnum, 6778 Cypress Avenue,Rosamond, CA 93560. I - Husbandand Wife. 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 Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew 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: DanielBarnum. This statement filed on08/29/2011. Expires 08/29/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.

Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Grand Island Dental (2011 - B5386)DBA#2: Grand Island Dentistry (2011- B5387). Street address of principalplace of business: 11330 Ming Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 2302 ColumbusStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REG-ISTRANT: Pham & Mehdipour, Inc.,2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.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:Nguyen Pham, CEO. This statementfiled on 09/09/2011. Expires09/09/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Service First Pool Care (2011 - B5245).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1008 Butterfly Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailingaddress of business: 1008 ButterflyLane, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGIS-TRANTS: Dennis Allen, 1008Butterfly Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93314and Barbara Allen, 1008 ButterflyLane, Bakersfield, CA 93314. I -Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment 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)of Section 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 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: DennisAllen. This statement filed on09/02/2011. Expires 09/02/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 16, 23, 30and October 7, 2011.

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