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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir191,302 Acre-feetReservor peak361,709 ac-ft.

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Pool safety limit360,000 ac.-ft.

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville525 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 1,735 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 553 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.

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Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Liberty Ambulance of Ridgecrestannounced Monday the purchase of CAREambulance based in Kernville.

Liberty Ambulance, which serves thenortheastern part of Kern County includingRandsburg, Ridgecrest and Inyokern, willbuy CARE Ambulance and take over itsoperations which includes Alta Sierra,Bodfish, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Mt. Mesa,Onyx, Riverkern, Southlake, Squirrel valley,Weldon, Walker Basin and Wofford heightson November 1.

The sale of CARE , and the merging of itsservice area to Liberty, requires approvalfrom the Kern County Board of Supervisorsunder the county's exclusive operatingagreement system, that governs each of theambulance company’s operating teritorywith the supervision of the County’sEmergency Medical Services Department.

The Emergency Medical ServicesDepartment monitors how each ambulancecompany performs and whether it meetsstandards that include emergency responcetimes to calls and compliance with staffingstandards. Failure to meet standards cancause the county to revoke a company'sright to its exclusive operating territory.

The two companies sit right next to eachother and share a common service areaborder with one another. According toEmergency Medical Services both compa-nies need to run 3 1/2 ambulances to servetheir areas well and, together, they nowcould share the cost of that extra vehicle.

Liberty and CARE are two of KernCounty's five ambulance companies.

CARE Ambulance, has been owned bythe Bohn family since the 1950s. Companyofficials did not diclose the terms ofsale or other details of the purchase.

CARE Ambulancepurchased byLiberty Ambulanceof Ridgecrest

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Air tanker support is supplied to the Split Mountian Fire in Wofford Heights Tuesday.

beautiful views - as well as a historyof accidents usually attributed tovehicles traveling at higher rates ofspeed,” Camerena said. “The newstriping pattern will allow drivers tomaintain comfortably safe rates ofspeed through the canyon and stillallow slower-moving traffic the useof the many various turn-outs sofaster-moving vehicles are allowedto pass.

“The pavement repair and othervarious upgrades to this facility willgreatly increase the level of safetyfor daily commuters and weekendtourists alike,"

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

The Kern River Canyon StateRoute 178 lost some of its stripesrecently when it was repaved andre-striped. No longer will there beeastbound legally established pass-ing areas from the end of the fourlanes of freeway at the Delonigabridge until after exiting the canyonentrance.

According to Jose L. Camarena,Chief, Office of Public Informationat Caltrans District 6, the State'smost recent project on that stretchof SR 178 was repaired of existingsurface cracks and asphalt pave-ment pot-holes and a layer of newasphalt was placed over lanes andshoulders through most of thecanyon. Drainage culverts andguardrailing were also reconstruct-ed, repaired or replaced where nec-essary.

“Another notable improvementto the level of safety on this sectionof 178 is the installation of stripingpatterns superceding the passingzones which existed previously,”Camarena said. “This new stripingpattern is designed to maintainsafer and more moderate vehiclespeeds through that section of high-way known for its winding turnsand sharp curves which frequentlylay close to steep canyon drop-offs.

“This operational improvementproject brought that section of free-way to current safety standardswhich had not been possible withpast minor-repair projects.

“State Route 178 through theKern River Canyon is known for its

Passing in Kern Canyonis a thing of the past

Michael BatelanKern River Courier

A vegetation fire broke out inWofford Heights Tuesday at approxi-mately 11:20 a.m. The Kern County FireDepartment responded to a fire on SplitMountain, north on Hwy 155 and westof Wofford Heights.

Approximately 150 firefightersresponded from KCFD, BLM and USFSwith air support provided by KCFD hel-icopter 407, USFS 522 and CAL Fire.

The fire is estimated to be 20 acreswith 100% containment. No structureswere damaged by the fire. Local resi-dents were warned of a potential evac-uation and an evacuation center wasopened and subsequently closed at 3p.m.

The fire was determined to be humancaused by a local home owner using ametal grinder. One adult male receivedminor burns and one adult femalereceived smoke inhalation injurieswhen attempting to fight the fire.

Split Mountain Fire held to 20 acres

California Motor Vehicle Code21656 Slow Moving Vehicles

■ A slow moving vehicle is any car,bus, RV or other vehicle that isoperating slower than the normalflow of traffic.

Be courteous■ There is no set speed to deter-mine if you are a slow moving vehi-cle. If you are traveling at a speedslower than the rest of traffic on theroadway, and if you notice a line ofcars behind you who look anxiousto pass, then you are a slow movingvehicle and you must get out of theway as soon as it is safe to do so.

Use turnouts■ On a two-lane highway wherepassing is unsafe because of trafficin the opposite direction or otherconditions, a slow-moving vehicle-shall turn off the roadway at thenearest place designated as aturnout.

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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.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1stBaptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts.760-376-6136.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley HospitalCafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Field trip meeting at Trail 0f100 Giants October 22Forest officials have scheduled a public meet-ing on Saturday, Oct. 22 to invite people tolook at the downed trees, assess for them-selves the situation, and discuss theirthoughts on what can be done to restore theTrail. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at thetrailhead parking lot; located along theWestern Divide Highway. Please plan forwinter weather. From Kernville, takeMountain Road 99, 22 miles north toJohnsondale. Continue west on Mountain 50seven miles to 107 and turn right. Travel 2 1/2miles to Trail of 100 Giants parking area.Travel time is about 1 1/2 hrs. For the latestinformation please contact the WesternDivide Ranger District at 559-539-2607Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kernville Fat Tire Festival, October 21-23Mountain & River Adventures is hosting theKernville Fat Tire Festival from Oct. 21-23.Riders may select one, two or three days oftotal immersion in biking activities for allriding abilities. Bring your riding club orcome to meet other riding enthusiasts. Forevent information and schedule of specialevents like the Halloween costume party, thecampfire gathering, hosted by New BelgiumBrewery, the hill climb and other riding con-tests. Call MRA at 800-861-6553.

Jack's Pumpkin Patch at KOAOctober 21-23 & 28-30The Lake Isabella KOA invites you to visitJack's Pumpkin Patch at the campgroundopen Oct. 21-23 and 28-30 from noon - 5p.m. Enjoy free ghord painting for the kidsand get your picture taken and sent to your

email. From 7:30 -10 p.m. take our HauntedCampground Tour and see if we can fright-en you! Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for 12and under. Contact Kimberley Cushman805-434-1996 ext. 412 or [email protected]

Camp Erwin Owen Letter WritingParty October 22Camp Erwin Owen Letter Writing Party forOperation Chrismas Child: This Saturday,October 22, 6 - 8 p.m., a group of OCCVolunteers will be at the Kern CountyProbation Camp in Kernville to share theOCC project with the wards ages 14-18. Weshow a DVD from Samaritan's Purse, sharesome Christmas goodies with the boys, thenwe assist them in writing letters to put inshoe boxes filled with small gifts of love des-tined to the arms of a child of need, poverty,famine, or war. Please join us if you wish tobe blessed and be a blessing as we sharewith the boys how they can be part of aninternational ministry. Call Irene, 760-417-2279, for more information.

Search & Rescue Power House BikeRide, October 22Southern California Edison and the KernCounty Sheriff’s Search & Rescue is holdingtheir 3rd annual Power House Ride on Oct.22, starting at Bikersfield Leather andAccessories, 2622 Fairhaven Dr. inBakersfield. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.The ride starts at 9:30 a.m., riding StateRoute 178 east to Lake Isabella, State Route155 north to Kernville, Mountain 99 north toKern Valley Hatchery. Lunch is at noon. Itwill be provided by Southern CaliforniaEdison employees. Riders entry fee is $25,passengers $10, lunch guest $6, drawingtickets $1 each or 6 for $5. For drawing tick-ets or ride information, call 661-321-9882. Allproceeds benefit the Search & Search &Rescue, Kern Valley Meals on Wheels, KernValley High School and Kids to CampK.E.E.P. For additional information, call 661-333-6216 or 760-379-0360.

Photography WorkshopOctober 22 CanceledThe Western Photography Workshop host-ed by the Kern River Valley Art Associationat the Rankin Ranch in Walker Basin hasbeen canceled. For more information callJim Davis at 760-223-3468 or e-mail [email protected].

Spayday Lake Isabella, October 22 Basic Needs Foundation, Inc. will host a freespay/neuter mobile clinic event available tovery low income pet owners of dogs andferal cats. Spayday is co-sponsored byJames Store Inc. - Sierra Gateway Markets &Sporting Goods, Rotary Club of Kern RiverValley & Vons (among others). It is from 7a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 22. Clinicsprovide pet owners with spay and neutercertificate, rabies shot, vaccination recordand microchip. All dogs must be on leash.Each cat must be in its own carrier. Pleasecall ahead if bringing feral cats. Gift bags aregiven to participating pet owners. Also low-cost vaccination & microchip clinics areavailable at these events to all pet ownerswith no income qualification. No appoint-ment required. Vaccination clinic is from 9a.m. to noon. $10, FVRCP; $10, rattlesnake,$10, rabies and $10, DHPP. A 30-foot self-contained mobile clinic, will be located in theparking lot at Von’s, 5610 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. For more information call: HaAdolfo, Basic Needs Foundation [email protected] Note: All 90 appoint-ment times are reserved at this time.

“Mutts and Fashion,” October 22The next fundraising event for REVA is“Mutts and Fashion,” on Oct. 22, starringCritter Sitters’ rescued pets escorted bymodels, sporting winter fashions fromLore’s Loft in Kernville. The public is wel-come. A $5 tax-deductible donation is sug-gested. The show is being held at theOddfellows Hall, 50 Tobias in Kernville, fromnoon to 4 p.m. There will be tea, sweet cake,raffles and door prizes. Tickets are availablein advance by calling Laura, 760-299-3222 orJesse, 760-378-3101

Sierra Performing ArtsOctober 22Sierra Performing Arts presents a night ofJazz and Classical music this coming

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Not too manyyears ago I wasdriving past a boatshop in Bakersfieldand there, on thebacklot, was aWestwight Potter.

It was an 18-foot pocket cruis-ing sailboat. Andthere it sat -- alldusty and grungy.Because it looked forlorn (andbecause I wanted a sailboat) I made aridiculously low offer and wasfloored when I was told, “It’s a deal.”

When I got it home and reallylooked it over, I realized why I gotsuch a deal.

Everything that could rust, wasrusted. Everything that should beoiled, wasn’t. And there was a foot ofwater on the cabin floor. They hadevidently left the hatch cover open,allowing winter rainwater down thehatch and into the bilge. At least Iknew the boat didn’t leak, because allthat water inside wasn't leaking out.

My spare time (along with lots ofmoney) for the next few months wasdumped into that sailboat.

It’s often said that “a boat is a holein the water that you pour moneyinto.” And it’s true.

Not being a deepwater sailor, Ibought every book I could find thatpromised me that by reading it Icould become a helmsman first class.But he more I read, the less I knew.

The first test of the boat was at

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Not sold on sailingThings I Have Noticed...

Lake Ming. It’s hard to get in troublethere, but I did manage to runaground. I learned later that when thewind dies, so does your speed.

If you are at the far end of the lakewithout a paddle, getting home couldnecessitate a tow. There is nothing asailboat sailor hates more than beingtowed to shore by any kind of motor-craft. We call them “stinkpots,” andthey call us “nuts.”

A small crowd awaited andclapped and whistled when I arrivedunder tow, and in darkness.

The next day I bought a paddleand a flashlight and stowed them inthe cabin. I also swore to myself thatfrom now on, my learning would bedone without family and friends pres-ent.

During the next year I sailed out ofOxnard Harbor onto the briny blueocean. It was then I noticed that windwas not dependable; that sailing toSanta Cruz Island took all day whilepower boats (stinkpots) could make itin an hour; and that if the water isroily and windswept, I would get sea-sick.

In another story some day I willrecount my sailing trip from Oxnardto San Diego, and almost getting runover by an aircraft carrier steamingout of San Diego harbor. It was short-ly after that, that I decided to sell thedamn sailboat before I killed someoneor drowned.

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 announcementsLakeshore Farmers market receives grant

Saturday, October 15, Kern Valley Growers Association (KVGA) President,Sharon Bonorden announced that the USDA has awarded KVGA a grant of $53,903. The Association sponsors the Lakeshore Farmers Market. Nationwide, 149 ofthese grants were distributed across 42 states and this local award is one of only 19granted in California. The USDA website says the grant is awarded to increase theuse of fresh, locally grown food in meals prepared by local residents and to increasethe size of the farmers market in Wofford Heights to include more farmers and offermore choices to customers.

This award celebrates the monumental efforts of the founding members of theLakeshore Farmers Market who have grown the market in its first year. In additionto setting up their booths every Saturday morning, rain or shine, the market acceptsEBT or SNAP benefits cards and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition ProgramChecks distributed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.This summer, KVGA members also provided fresh produce for the valley's Meals-On-Wheels program. The successes of this past year show that the Kern ValleyCommunity can look forward to more food and fun as the Lakeshore FarmersMarket begins its second year.

The Lakeshore Farmers Market is Kern County Certified and operates under theRules and Regulations of the Kern County Board of Environmental Health. LocalKern Valley growers and the Organic Fruit and Produce are certified by KernCounty.

The Lakeshore Farmers Market is open year-round on Saturdays, 9am to 1pm,across the street from St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wofford Heights, at theLakeshore Lodge covered pavilion. The Market is also the Abundant Harvest Box-pickup for the valley.For more information visit the KVGA website: www.kernvalleygrowersassocia-tion.com

Forest Service to Begin fuels reduction projectsFuels Reduction projects will begin mid October in the Greenhorn Mountains of

Kern County surrounding the community of Alta Sierra, at elevations between 5,000and 7,700 feet.

The forest surrounding the community of Alta Sierra is overly dense, has highamounts of hazardous fuels and represents a high risk of hazard to the community.Fuel reduction activities on the project will have beneficial impacts on health andsafety in the project area by reducing the risk of a stand-replacing fire and restor-ing ecosystems while improving public safety.

This project is one of several fuel reduction projects in and around the commu-nity of Alta Sierra coordinated between the Forest Service, Kern County FireDepartment and the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council.

This is the first phase of a 5 year project that will encompass up to 4,000 acres atcompletion. The Forest Service expects to burn 1,500 acres this year in small unitsdesigned to minimize effects of smoke on the community while reducing the poten-tial for large, stand replacing wildfires.

Smoke will be visible from most communities surrounding Isabella Lake. Roadand/or trail closures are not anticipated. Fire Managers will work closely with theEastern Kern County Air Pollution Control District to manage smoke productionand reduce any local impacts.

Several other hazardous fuel reduction projects are scheduled for this winter onthe Kern River Ranger District. These projects include the Piute Mountains, KernPlateau, Upper Kern River campgrounds, and Camp 9 on the eastside of IsabellaLake. Prescribed burn efforts will continue throughout the winter as weather andavailable resources permit. For further information please contact the Lake IsabellaRanger Station at 760- 379-5646 or the Kernville Ranger Station at 760-376-3781,Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2012 Arts in the Community Grant Program Every year the Arts Council of Kern provides Kern County's arts organizations

the opportunity to have their arts programs funded. This year the focus will be onhow applicants arts organizations will contribute to arts access, advocacy and edu-cation for Kern County's residents and visitors. The 2012 application is available onour website at www.kernarts.org Applications are due on Thursday, December15th by 5:00pm and grant recipients will be announced at the end of January 2012.

As part of the Arts Council of Kern's 2012 Arts in the Community GrantProgram, ACK's Executive Director Michael Millar will present a grant writingworkshop for prospective program applicants Monday, October 24 at 5:30 - 7 PMLocation: 2000 K Street, Room US1, Bakersfield. Dr. Millar will outline strategies andtechniques for writing successful grant proposals for the Community GrantProgram. Step by step, the workshop will cover the specific components of grantwriting that will build a case for support in the applicant's proposal. Seating is lim-ited. Please call the Arts Council of Kern at 661-324-9000 to reserve your spot today.

Bodfish Bob's Baked Turkey Wings

3-4 turkey wings (with tips attached)

olive oil* (small amount to rub on wings)

poultry seasoningsaltpepper1 medium onion1/2 T chicken base1 cup water

* Baking spray may be substituted.

Wash and dry turkey wingsand place in baking pan. Rubwith olive oil (to keep seasoningon the wing). Season (on bothsides) to taste with salt, pepperand poultry seasoning. Cut upone medium onion over wings.Dissolve chicken base in waterand pour into bottom of pan.Cover with aluminum foil andbake at 350 degrees until insert-ed fork indicated the wing istender. You may add 1 table-spoon flour, chicken base andwater to thicken gravy.

Bodfish Bob's Butter BakedPumpkin Seeds

2 c. Pumpkin seeds2 tbsp. Butter or margarine, melted1 tsp. Salt

Spread seeds on a cookie sheetand let dry overnight. Preheatoven to 250 degrees. Combinebutter and salt and toss withseeds. Bake for 50 minutes, stir-ring every 10 minutes until seedsare lightly browned.

Bodfish Bob'sSmoked Trout Pate

This pâté is delicious oncrackers or thinly sliced grilledToasts.

1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream1 tablespoon drained and rinsed capers1 tablespoon finely chopped chives1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon1/8 teaspoon smoked paprikaPinch cayenne pepperJuice of 1 medium limeSaltFreshly ground black pepper10 ounces smoked trout meat (from

about three 8-ounce whole Smoked Trout

In a medium, non reactivebowl, combine the crème fraîcheor sour cream, capers, chives,tarragon, paprika, cayenne, andLime juice. Season with salt andpepper. Using your hands, breakthe trout into bite-sized pieces,Discarding any bones and skin.

Add the fish to the crèmefraîche mixture. Stir rapidly witha spoon, using the spoon tobreak up the fish, until the mix-ture is a spreadable consistency.Season with salt and pepper asdesired. Serve on crackers orThinly sliced toasts.

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

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Special to the CourierOn Saturday, November 5 , 7 p.m.,

Jody Steel, pianist, will be performingin a concert at the Kernville UnitedMethodist Church to benefit and sup-port the textbook fund which the KernRiver Valley Education and CulturalFoundation is conducting on behalf ofthe Kern River Valley campus of CerroCoso Community College. Jody Steelis well known in the area and is anaccomplished pianist and musician, atboth the Weldon Methodist Churchand as a member of the Kern RiverValley Community Orchestra.

Spearheading the reason for thisconcert is the need of some limitedincome students, enrolled in basic skillsclasses, who for a variety of reasons donot qualify for financial assistancetoward the cost of textbooks. Too oftenthey are choosing between buyingtextbooks or paying for food, some-times for both themselves and theirfamilies. Dr. Erie Johnson, Director ofthe Kern River Valley Campus hasrequested assistance from theEducation and Cultural Foundationthrough a textbook fund established bythe Foundation, and Ms. Steel is sup-portive of this endeavor.

You are invited to support this valu-

Piano concert to be performedfor textbook fund

able program, while enjoying the pianoconcert.

Contributions to the text book fundshould be sent to the Kern River ValleyEducation and Cultural Foundation, POBox 405, Kernville, CA 93238-0405.

Following the concert, there will be areception in the church Fellowship hallwith refreshments provided by the KernRiver Valley Associated Students ofCerro Coso Community College.

Tickets are available at Cerro CosoCommunity College or Golden StateSurplus and Mercantile Company inLake Isabella; or, at Kernville UnitedMethodist Church, located on the cor-ner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets, onMonday, Tuesday and Thursday morn-ings.

Admission to the piano concert willbe $10 per ticket, $7 for students.Seating is limited; you're encouraged topurchase your tickets prior to the day ofthe concert, if possible. Tickets will beavailable at the door the evening of theperformance. However, to be assured ofa seat, get your tickets as soon as possi-ble.

For additional information callChuck White, President of the KernRiver Valley Education and CulturalFoundation at 760-379-0764.

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Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Crazy, Stupid Love" (R) -- This

movie goes to show that with theright cast and a decent script,romantic comedies actually canhave substance.Cal (Steve Carell)loses his cool whenhis wife (JulienneMoore) confessesthat she has cheat-ed on him. Duringtheir separation,Cal's ineptitude inthe dating sceneleads him to enlistthe help of playerand ace wingman,Jacob (Ryan Gosling).

Carell's comedy chops keep himloveable as always. Gosling andEmma Stone have crazy chemistryas two fast-rising stars in theHollywood hierarchy. Even forthose with low tolerance, "Crazy,Stupid Love" keeps the cinemacliches and staggering sweetnessto a minimum -- for the most part.Overall, the movie fights the for-mula and comes out as a fresh,charming romantic flick.

"Water for Elephants" (PG-13)-- Circus life never looked so pretty.Or so melodramatic. Jacob (RobertPattinson) is a veterinary studentwho takes up with a traveling cir-cus and immediately falls for theboss's wife (Reese Witherspoon).

Of course, you'd want to rescuesuch a pretty girl if she were mar-ried to a villain worthy of portrayalby Christoph Waltz (the menacingHans Landa from "IngloriousBasterds").

With the exception of Waltz'sbad guy, many of the performanc-

es feel a little stiff.The visuals paint alandscape of fan-tastical and bucol-ic life in a bygoneera. This prettyscenery gives thefilm a unique feel,and help to keepthings engagingwhen the storyruns a tad thin.

"Cars 2" (PG) -- While thissequel fails to keep pace with itspredecessor and its peers, it'sunlikely that true fans (read: the lit-tle ones) will notice. LightningMcQueen (Owen Wilson) andMater (Larry the Cable Guy) areback, and this time they're headedoverseas to take part in the WorldGrand Prix. There's also the matterof Mater's extracurricular activitiesas a spy.

The film stays within the Disneystandard of quality, but falls wellbelow the mark set by Pixar filmsto date. The story just doesn't havethe heart that audiences have cometo expect.

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch TheaterIn Crazy Stupid Love

Steve Carell & Julianne Moore

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

On the fin sideI have a special

request for any-one who may beinterested inbecoming a volun-teer feeder for theDerby fish due toarrive in earlyNovember. Thisyear the Derbycommittee hasdecided to feed the fish 3 times a dayrather than the twice a day as in pre-vious years. Personally, I think this agreat idea. This program should pro-duce fish that are bigger and thatshould make the fisherman a littlehappier. Adding a middle of the dayfeeding, will require another shift ofvolunteers. If you are interested involunteering please contact the KernRiver Valley Chamber of Commercein Lake Isabella at this number: 760-379-5236.

There is a special Derby shirt andan end of the Derby barbecue givenfor all feeder volunteers.

I have had only limited time thisweek for fishing but I managed to getsome crappie fishing in and it wasbetter than I was expecting. I didn'thave time to catch a lot but the onesthat I did catch were impressive.Most of the crappie I caught were 13inches long and a very thick bodywith a lot of energy. I still think that

with the loss of standing timber in thelake, which happens every year thecrappie are losing some habitatwhich in effect will grow them largerbut a few less of them.

Some people I know have time ontheir hands and are able to takeadvantage of what the lake is offeringthese days.

I'm speaking of the "FishingFather" my good friend PastorJames. He did it again this week. Heand his son Jim went out Tuesdayand caught 13 bass with the largesttipping the scale at 5 pounds. Crankbaits were the bait of choice, "waterdepth was not an issue" says thePastor "shallow or deep both heldfish that were hungry". The catfishbite is still good with shore anglersdoing ok. I haven't seen many troutfisherman so I'm not sure of theaction.

On the antler sideSierra Gateway Market reports

that deer season has been very goodwith a full locker of deer taken bylocal hunters. Cody told me they hadsome big ones. That should do wellfor John Stranges' Big Buck contest.Don't forget to register for that bigbuck, there is still time.

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


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Volunteer fish feeders neededCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

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

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

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

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

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

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

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

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

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

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

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Golden Trout not at Serious RiskU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceSpecial to the Courier

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday that the California goldentrout does not warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Since thepetition to list was filed, conservation efforts throughout the trout's High Sierrarange have done a lot to protect the species from listing. In a large part because ofthose measures, the Service determined that the intensity of threats do not indicatethe species is endangered, or likely to become so, in the foreseeable future.

The Service reached this conclusion because a cooperation conservation agree-ment signed in 2004 between private groups and government agencies is in placeand providing significant benefits to the species.

Golden trout are found in many streams and lakes of Sequoia National Forestand the Golden Trout Wilderness itself.

Designated the official state fish in 1947, California golden trout have experiencedpopulation pressures for more than a century. They have been subjected to habitatdegradation from grazing on numerous occasions since the 1800s; hybridizationthreats from introduced rainbow trout for at least 75 years, and predation and com-petition from brown trout since the 1940s. In 2000, Trout Unlimited petitioned theService to list the subspecies based on those threats.

In 2004, the Service, the U.S. Forest Service and the California Department of Fishand Game signed a landmark agreement to protect the species. Government agen-cies and key local stakeholders, including Trout Unlimited, the Orvis Company,CalTrout, and the Federation of Fly Fishers, have undertaken numerous habitatrestoration projects, curtailed cattle grazing in the area, and stepped up studies ofthe fish.

Other actions undertaken as part of the Conservation Strategy have also made adifference to the health of the population. They include removal of introgressed trout(trout whose genetic makeup has changed due to hybridization with non-nativetrout) from the headwaters of Golden Trout Creek as well as repair, maintenance andmonitoring of three important fish barriers on the South Fork Kern River. Thosebarriers help to prevent competition and predation from brown trout and also pre-vent further hybridization of the species with rainbow trout downstream.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You’re out andabout, rushing to get more done. That’s fine,but slow down by the weekend so you canheed some important advice.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) You’re incharge of your own destiny these days. Butdon’t forget to make time for family events.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be preparedfor a power struggle that you don’t want.Look to the helpful folks around you foradvice on how to avoid it without losing theimportant gains you’ve made.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re aboutto claim your reward for your patience andpersistence. Now, go out and enjoy some funand games with friends and family.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might find itdifficult to shake off that listless feeling. Butbe patient. By week’s end, your spirits willperk up and you’ll be yourself again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A problemwith a co-worker could prove to be a bless-ing in disguise when a superior steps in toinvestigate and discovers a situation thatcould prove helpful to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a favor-able time to move ahead with your plans.Some setbacks are expected, but they’re onlytemporary.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your cre-ativity is rewarded. So go ahead and claimwhat you’ve earned. Meanwhile, an irksomesituation will be resolved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A newassociate brings ideas that can benefit bothof you. Meanwhile, someone from the work-place makes an emotional request.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It mightbe a good idea to ease up and spend moretime studying things you’ll need when moreopportunities come later in November.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A rela-tively quiet time is now giving way to a peri-od of high activity. Face it with the anticipa-tion that it will bring you some well-deserved boons and benefits.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Go with theflow, or make waves? It’s up to you. Eitherway, you’ll get noticed. However, make upyour own mind. Don’t let anyone tell youwhat choices to make.


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1. RELIGION: Which religious text is dividedinto chapters called “suras”?

2. HISTORY: When did the War of 1812 end?3. TELEVISION: The character Jim Phelps

starred in what long-running spy drama?4. MUSIC: What kind of instrument is a dul-

cimer?5. MONEY: What is the standard currency of

Vietnam?6. FAMOUS PEOPLE: Who was Time

Magazine’s Person of the Century in 1999?7. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Baltic Sea

located?


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Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD

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POOL DOCTORNew pool constr. & consulting.Drain, acid wash, tile cleaningspecialists. New & used equip.installed & repaired.David Stratton 760-223-6338

Wofford Heights - Sites availablein quiet park with lake views,laundry facilities & fish house.$250/mo inclds water & trash.Call Jody @ 760-376-3228___________________________

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2 Desks for Sale Oak 4 drawer and 1 door school/office deskw/writing surface, 60"x34" -$60. Metal 2 drawer recep-tion/office desk w/wood grainlaminate top, 60"x30" - $30.Both in good condition. Call760-376-2860. 9am-1pm, M-F___________________________2000 Harley Davidson RoadKing with Screamin EagleEngine, 32K miles, (760) 223-6110___________________________

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Wofford Hts - Neatest AdultPark in the Valley. Huge 2 bddblwide w/office, $600/mo.Alsofurnished 1/bd - $385/mo.Senior discounts. Apply @office - Pinewood Trailer Park,99 Evans Road__________________________

Wofford Hts - 2 bd, 2ba housewith carport & garage, justrefurb. $750/mo., 760-223-0178__________________________Wofford Heights - 1/bdrm cot-tage, $450/mo plus $500 dep.,No pets. Also, 3/bd/1ba withfireplace, $650/mo + $750 dep.,No pets, (760) 223-6110__________________________Lake Isabella - 2 bd/1ba apt. w/garage, w/d hookup, new paint &carpet, trash pd, near Vons &schools, $550/mo + sec. (760) 549-3552__________________________Lake Isabella - 2 bd/1 ba duplex,$500/mo + $300 deposit, avail-able Nov 1st, 760-379-8238_________________________Kernville - 2bd/1ba duplex, onecar garage, $620/mo + securitydeposit. Water/trash pd. Avail.after mid Nov. 760-376-2536__________________________Lake Isabella - 2 bd/2 ba apt. inquiet tri-plex. $600/mo + deposit(760) 379-4000 - leave message

Small brown pocket knife(possibly @ Burger King orthat area), Sentimental valueREWARD! Please callJohnny Price (760) 379-1328

Free to Loving Home:Cockapoo mix, non-shedding.Red/apricot. Will grow to 10-12 lbs. Almost 6 mo. Has beenwormed & has all puppyshots & vet checked. Very shy& needs patience & love in a“forever home”. Anotherdog in the home for him toplay with would be good.(760) 223- 2873

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Discover the joy of singingBarbershop Harmony thisChristmas. In 9 short weeks,learn traditional and contem-porary Christmas music in thisunique 4 part a capella style.You’ll make great music &meet new friends with theadded bonus of performingwith the Kern Valley SweetAdelines at our Christmasspectacular. Dates: Thursdaynights starting Oct 13 - Dec 8show, 6:30-8:00. Senior Centerin Lake Isabella.

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Well, what can I say we are wit-nessing history. Interest rates formortgages have recently hit theirlowest levels ever. Not in the last20 years, or 30years, or even 50years, but ever!Right now, 30year mortgagerates are under4%. Of coursethere are a lot offactors that influ-ence both therates that thelenders give and the rate you willultimately receive on a mortgagebut suffice it to say, this mortgagemarket isamazing rightnow.

However, itis also amazingfor anotherreason besidesthe currentinterest rates,it is amazingly hard to get a mort-gage in the first place! Seems likelenders these days want you rightarm, your first-born and a DNAsample just to get you into a home.Unfortunately, the forcast is forlending guidelines tighten up evenfurther. As a Realtor, trying mybest to get my buyers who trust inme to represent them into a mort-gage these days can be a toughproposition. Don't get me wrong,it is happening plenty of mort-gages are going through but get

ready to be put to the test as abuyer. Lenders leave no stoneunturned, gone are the days ofeasy money in the mortgage mar-ket.

A recent Wall Street JournalReport has also stated that thisnext year, next spring specifically,is going to be one of the bestBuyer's Markets for Real Estate inthis country's history, even betterthan the one we are in now. This isbecause interest rates are expectedto stay low for quite a while, andlenders are getting ready torelease another wave of forclo-sures nationwide, currently thereare over 2.7 million properties inforclosure. Ouch! Most of thoseare not up here in the Kern RiverValley fortunately although our

market isdefinetlybeing affect-ed by forclo-sure andShort Saleproperties.

So, inclosing, if

you are riding the fence, notknowing whether or not to buy ahome, take my humble adviceagain concerning the market, gobuy something! Seriously, you canget a mortgage right now for lessthan you can rent a nice propertyfor, so why rent!

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His col-umn is not intended to replace legaladvice.

Witnessing historic interest ratesTalking About Real Estate

Freeman

“next spring specifically, is going to beone of the best Buyer's Markets for

Real Estate in this country's history. ”-- Matt Freeman

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Lake Isabella - Pay $768 ea. 2 weeks, ofpure tax deduction. Get 6.4 acres (splitinto 3 parcels for profit), 2,000 sq. ft.home, water well, 2,000 gal. water tank,mobile home sites, septic tank, (viewsof lake, Kern River, SequoiaNat’lForest Mtn, million $ neighbor’shome), (paradise for kids, horses,boater, skier, airplane flyer, trucker,motocross, golfer, fishing). Appraised$300,000. You assume $200K loan, alldue 30 yrs, fixed 10% APR rate/ buyingpower loan, refi anytime with no pre-payment penalty. Pay $24K down.Seller pays $7,500 fee to buyersagent/finder at closing. Seller (661)330-2222. Seller’s agent (661) 330-7360. Habla Espanol.

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Saturday Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the historicKernville United Methodist Church inKernville, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta.Featured artists will include Mark McGuire,piano, Dawn Jordan, vocalist, MitzieTwombly, vocalist, and Helen Smoot,pianist. In addition to such gems asEllington's Mood Indigo, Handy's St. LouisBlues, and the ever popular "Dream a LittleDream of Me" we will enjoy 2 classicalSpanish Dances by Manuel de Falla.Suggested donation: $5 Children under 12free. Refreshments will be served followingthe concert.

"Fun Raiser" With Dave FreelandOctober 23The George Randall ball field in Kernvillewill be the site of a "fun raising" event con-ducted by the campaign organization ofDave Freeland for 1st District Supervisoron Sunday afternoon October 23 beginningat 1 p.m. The Sunday afternoon event willbe like one big family picnic for the wholeKern Valley community. Everyone is invitedto attend for be both food and gamesincluding hot dogs, salads, popcorn, andcotton candy for just $6.05 for adults andchildren under 12 are free. Why $6.05?Just a reminder to vote on 6/05/2012. There will be an opportunity to visit withDave Freeland. For additional informationregarding Dave Freeland for First DistrictSupervisor, go to www.davefreelandforsu-pervisor2012.com - or call 760-223-1555.

Kern River Historical SocietyOctober 25At the next Kern River Historical Societygeneral meeting, Jack White, a long-timeresident of the Kern River Valley will talkabout the beginning of the Kern ValleyAirport in Kernville, titled "Tales of a FewWho Felt They Had to Fly." It is the storyabout eight valley residents who pooledtheir money and bought an airplane for$1600, then found a sand bar next to theKern River-our new airport. After receiv-ing permission from the Corps ofEngineers, they built a runway, and it is stillthere. The rest of the story is about itsgrowth and the people and incidents of itshistory. The public is invited to attend. Beprepared to be entertained on Tuesday,October 25 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center inLake Isabella. Any questions? Call theKern Valley Museum at 760-376-6683. Themuseum is open Thursday through Sundayfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Low-Cost Flu ShotsOctober 27Kern County Public Health ServicesDepartment announced its fall schedule forlow-cost flu shots. "As a new flu seasonapproaches, we are encouraging thateveryone 6 months and older receive theirflu shot," Kern County health officer Dr.Claudia Jonah said in a Thursday newsrelease. "However, it is still very importantfor those who are at highest risk to comefor a vaccination." The high-risk groupincludes kids, people over 65, pregnantwomen and anyone with an underlyingchronic condition that weakens theirimmune system. A flu clinic is planned forThursday, Oct. 27 at the Veteran's Hall, 6405Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, 10am to1pm. Shots are $13. People with physicallimitations who are unable to stand in linesshould call (661) 321-3000 for an appoint-ment.

Kern River Valley CollaborativeOctober 27The monthly Kern River ValleyCollaborative meeting will take place inRoom 2 of the Veterans Hall, 6405 LakeIsbella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 3:30 to 5p.m. On the agenda: Retired teacher JohnPair, Kernville USD Activities Director anda group of his young mentors will presentexamples of their ongoing activities ofbuilding leadership skills, providingschool break entertainment and encour-aging positive social behaviors. RichardRowe & Jenny Hanley, Chair & Co-Chairof 2012 Living Green in the Kern RiverValley remind us each March of how luckywe are to live in a beautifully wild andrural area - and of our responsibility tomaintain it! They also provide avenueseach year for your agency or business tolet local residents know what is available.And at little cost to you for marketing! AlSteuart, Community Advocate with "SafeSpot" Program whose mission is a safercommunity for our children, youth andadults. This program is new to our valley!The key to defeating bullying and harass-ment is encouraging all citizens to standup for victims. We have to openly providesafe havens where they can receive help,support, and protection. Join us!

Lantern Light Ghost TourOctober 28, 29, 30 & 31Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish willhost a Lantern Light Ghost Tour SaturdayOct. 28, 29, 30 & 31 8:30 p.m. Funds fromthe lantern tours and paranormal investi-gations will help fund new roofs for thehistoric buildings, some of which are indire need . Tickets will go on sale at 8 p.m.The night of tours.

Fairview Helispot Star Party October 29Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds aStar Party starting at Sunset 6pm theSaturday night that is closest to the NewMoon at the Fairview Helispot 12 milesnorth of Kernville (look for the orangecones about 1 mile south of McNally's) TheForest Service has accessible toilet facili-ties at Brush Creek and Limestone camp-grounds. For more info, contact RichBurdge Daytime 760-376-1291;Evening/weekend 760-376-6290 [email protected] Best to call to check if haze,smoke or cloud cover will prevent thisevent.

"Touch of Crafts" gift faire November 5The annual "Touch of Crafts" gift faire willbe Nov. 4 & 5 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at theKern Christian Church in the fellowshiphall at 14900 Hwy 178 in Southlake. Cometo shop, we have reasonably pricedChristmas gifts for all ages. For informa-tion call Terry 760-378-3955.

To include your event in our free CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mail or on paper, either in person or bymail (our address is on page 2). Must bereceived Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order tomake each Friday’s issue. Events must beopen to the public and if there is any cost,it must be listed. Items submitted for ourfree Calendar listings may be shortened.Listings are printed in chronological orderby event date and space available.Submitted items deemed entirely or mostlybusiness advertising will not be accepted.Some event information gathered from thechambers of commerce, KRVR orwww.kernvalley.com

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www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, October 21, 2011

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

Last week mytravels took me toNorthernCalifornia, where Iwas the guestspeaker in SantaClara and inSonoma counties,for their respectivechapters of theCaliforniaAssociation ofHealthUnderwriters. I spoke of Medicare,training insurance agents aboutMedicare so they could more effec-tively help their clients through thismaze of confusion and regulation.

It was a good trip, and gave mesome off time where I found myselfviewing innumerable television com-mercials touting the virtues of a vari-ety of Medicare prescription plans.

One of these commercials featuredthe low premium of $15.10 a month,while another spoke of how manygeneric medications have a $0 co-paywhen you pick up at your local phar-macy, while still another spoke of get-ting a month’s drugs free when youused the plans mail order pharmacy.

All of these advertised plans aregreat. I recommend them. There area total of 33 plans available inCalifornia for those people who are

either on Medi-Cal and only needprescription coverage, just have theoriginal Medicare and self insure thedeductibles and co-payments, andthose folks on Medicare with aMedicare supplement.

The pity of the situation is thatmost people who hear the commer-cials and then call the toll free 800number will not ask the right ques-tions. There is only one real ques-tion, and that is “What is the truecost of this program out-of-my pock-et?”

The bottom line is: you mustcompare the benefits of all plansbeing considered, and select the planwith the lowest annual cost. While a$15.10 plan may be ideal for a personusing no or just a few generic drugs,it may be a very poor investment fora person using costly brand namedrugs or non-covered medications.

Making the proper plan selection isimportant. Last year’s plan may havebeen wonderful, but will it cover yourmedications in 2012, and with whatnew restrictions?

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker in California (0621106)and other states. Harry is on theNational Assoc. of HealthUnderwriters Medicare AdvisoryBoard. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@ aol.com orvisit him on the web at www.harry-thal.com

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Paul C. Donohue, M.D.Syndicated columnist

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have aproblem with my feet swelling.They get so big that they hurtwhen I walk. My doctor is puzzled.He thinks maybe it's due to myheart pills, but he can't changethem -- my heart doctor has to. Ihave had two heart attacks, bypasssurgery and a defibrillator put inmy chest. When I'm in bed, theswelling goes down to almost nor-mal. When I am up, it returns, evenif I am sitting. I'd appreciate anysuggestions. -- E.L.

ANSWER: I believe I'm safe insaying your problem is chronic con-gestive heart failure. Your heart ispumping so weakly that blood circu-lates sluggishly. When you're up orwhen you're sitting, gravity pulls fluidout of your leg's vessels, and it is thecause of your swelling. In the hori-zontal position in bed, gravity doesn'thave this effect, and the fluid stays inblood vessels. The swelling is callededema (e-DEE-muh).

During the day, take frequentbreaks to lie down with your legspropped up higher than your heart.When you sit, rest your legs on theseat of a chair put in front of you.Walk as much as you can during theday. The contracting leg musclespush fluid back into circulation.

Limit the salt you eat; salt makesthe body retain fluid. Read foodlabels. Most of our salt intake comesfrom the foods we eat, not fromadding salt at the table or in cooking.But don't do either. Your total dailysalt intake should be less than 5,700mg, preferably 3,800 mg. If salt is onthe label as "sodium," your total dailyintake should be 2,300 mg or less. Abetter goal is 1,500 mg.

Tell your heart doctor about yourswelling. He might make changes inyour medicines either by increasingthe dose or switching to other medi-cines that make the heart pump withmore force.

There are other causes of edema,but this is the one that seems to fityou best.

The booklet on edema explains itscauses and treatments. Readers canorder a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue-- No. 106W, Box 536475, Orlando,FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check ormoney order (no cash) for $4.75U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient'sprinted name and address. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in his col-umn whenever possible. Readers maywrite him or request an order form ofavailable health newsletters at P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475


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PuzzleSolutionsfrom pages 6 & 7

Kern River Courier Legal Notices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Monji Landscape Companies (2011 -B5552) DBA#2: Upward Green (2011- B5553). Street address of principalplace of business: 9401 ShellabargerRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 9401 ShellabargerRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANT: Monji Enterprises, Inc., 9401Shellabarger Road, Bakersfield, CA93312. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 02/10/1983.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Aaron Gundry-Monji, Directorof Marketing/Vice President. Thisstatement filed on 09/16/2011. Expires09/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 30, October 7,14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Perko’s Café No. 107 (2011 – B5567).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2343 Girard Street, Delano, CA93215. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 895, Coalinga, CA 93210.REGISTRANT: Delano Food Concept,Inc., 2343 Girard Street, Delano, CA93215. F – Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 07/07/2000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Allen Mohammadi, President.This statement filed on 09/19/2011.Expires 09/19/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier September 30,October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Perko’s Café No. 139 (2011 – B5569).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2236 Highway 46, Wasco, CA93280. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 895, Coalinga, CA 93210.REGISTRANT: Wasco Food Concept,Inc., 2236 Highway 46, Wasco, CA93280. F – Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 07/10/2001. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) of

Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Allen Mohammadi, President.This statement filed on 09/19/2011.Expires 09/19/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier September 30,October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Safety Source (2011 - B5622). Streetaddress of principal place of business:9115 Greenbank Street, Bakersfield,CA 93312. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 81434, Bakersfield, CA93380. REGISTRANT: Blue Groove,Inc., 7401 Lucille Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93308. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness 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 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: Jennifer Sauer, President. Thisstatement filed on 09/21/2011. Expires09/21/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier September 30, October 7,14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:12th Tribe Ministries (2011 - B5422).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 4808 Independence Court,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 13583 SimshawAvenue, Sylmar, CA 91342. REGIS-TRANT: Twelve Tribe Ministries13583 Simshaw Avenue, Sylmar, CA91342. F - Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 09/12/2011. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of the

rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Armando L. Portillo, CEO.This statement filed on 09/12/2011.Expires 09/12/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By G. Meza. Published by theKern River Courier September 30,October 7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Blockheads Embroidery Specialists(2011 - B5609). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 6156 JackieCourt, Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailingaddress of business: 6156 JackieCourt, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGIS-TRANT: Amanda Williams, 6156Jackie Court, Inyokern, CA 93527. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Amanda M. Williams. Thisstatement filed on 09/20/2011. Expires09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Critter Sitters Pet Resort (2011 -B5717). Street address of principalplace of business: 15301 ChukkerLane, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 260,Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT:Jesus Martinez, P.O. Box 260, Weldon,CA 93283. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 09/25/2011.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 orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Jesus Martinez. This state-ment filed on 09/28/2011. Expires09/28/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by theKern River Courier October 7, 14, 21and 28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Roll In The Hay Café (2011 - B5755).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6106 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box834, Weldon, CA 93283. REGIS-TRANTS: Courtney Miller, 15627Highway 178, Weldon, CA 93283 andKimberley Kaleth, 7100 Cannell Way,Kernville, CA 93238. B - GeneralPartnership. Date the business com-menced: 03/25/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Courtney Miller. This state-ment filed on 09/29/2011. Expires09/29/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28,2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: RED HOUSE BBQ, (2010-B3273). Street address of business:426 East Tehachapi Boulevard,Tehachapi, CA 93561; REGISTRANTWHO WISHES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Manolito Lujan,28700 Delaware Place, Tehachapi, CA93561; Original FBN Statement Filedon: 05/19/2010. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 09/13/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierOctober 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Red House BBQ, LLC (2011 -B5458). Street address of principalplace of business: 426 East TehachapiBoulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 426 EastTehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA93561. REGISTRANT: Red HouseBBQ, LLC, 426 East TehachapiBoulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. D -Limited Liability Company. Date thebusiness commenced: 03/21/2011.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 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: Manolito Lujan,Owner/President. This statement filedon 09/13/2011. Expires 09/13/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Taft Independent (2011 - B5557).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 508 Center Street, Taft, CA 93268.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box268, Taft, CA 93268. REGISTRANT:Michael Long, 207 Pierce Street, Taft,CA 93268. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 07/04/2006.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Michael Long. This statementfiled on 09/16/2011. Expires09/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 7, 14, 21 and 28,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:German Flooring (2011 - B5595).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box872, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGIS-TRANT: Michael German, 2812Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 03/01/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 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: Michael German. This state-ment filed on 09/20/2011. Expires09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Serenity Room and Board (2011 -B5478). Street address of principalplace of business: 420 18th Street,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing

address of business: 2671 OswellStreet, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306.REGISTRANT: Christina Felix, 2671Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA93306. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 02/28/2011. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Christina Felix. This statementfiled on 09/14/2011. Expires09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

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


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Rainman's Hobby and Raceway (2011- B5471). Street address of principalplace of business: 7401 White Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 8305 Hillyer Way,Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Randy Raines, 8305 HillyerWay, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Randy Raines. This statementfiled on 09/14/2011. Expires09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.

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