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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir53,443 acre-feet2013 Reservoir peak106,783 acre-feet

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CFriday, October 25, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 10 No. 38

Michael BatelaanCourier Sighting

Seeking what goesbump in the night will bethe focus of the PublicLantern Light NightTours and Ghost Huntsduring the Halloweenseason.

ing camps of Keyesville,Whiskey Flat, oldIsabella, Claraville, HotSprings, Miracle,Southfork and other localfrontier settlements.Silver City was closed forover 15 years until it waspurchased by the Corlewfamily in 1990 and re-opened to the publicshortly thereafter. Overthe years it had fallen indisrepair and had been"modernized".

It is now operated as amuseum to the KernValley's long and colorfulhistory. Like Bodie GhostTown in NorthernCalifornia, Silver City hasadopted a policy of"arrested decay." Corlewsays, "We want to showhow local gold outpostsmay have looked after

Janice Mackey, CDFWCourier Special

October conjuresup some frighten-ing images in ourmind -witches cir-cling the sky, gob-lins walking thestreets and batsemerging fromcaves.

In reality, it's amonth to celebratethe gorgeous fallweather, and theharvest of manyfavorite fruits andvegetables.

The CaliforniaDepartment of Fishand Wildlifereminds residentsof another reason tocelebrate this timeof year - those samebats. They are oneof the most misun-derstood groups ofmammals and, in

National Prescription

Drug Take-Back Day

6Bodfish Bob hasno seed moneybut he has seedrecipes!

10Buy, sell &trade in theCourierMarketplace.

5Mike Mencarinisays IsabellaLake is doingvery well.

Kern River CourierP.O. Box 1145Wofford Heights, CA 93285

J. Paul Corlew leads alantern tour this pastmonth at Silver CityGhost Town in Bodfish.

Public Lantern LightNight Tours andGhost Hunts of historicand paranormal interestreturn to the ghost townOctober 25, 26 and 31,Halloween.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

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■ OnyxFarmers MarketDailyThe Onyx CertifiedFarmers Market, hostedby the Kern ValleyGrowers Association, isopen from 8 a.m. to 6p.m. daily throughNovember at 300 DoyleRanch Road in Onyx.

■ Whiskey FlatFall FestivalOctober 25 - 27Haunted maze, horse-drawn hay rides,Whiskey Flat encamp-ment, petting zoo,pumpkin patch, music,airsoft target shooting,cowboy re-enactments,vendors, amazingbounce, rock climbingwall, food, old timephoto booth, and muchmore! Admission is $10for adults with couponin this issue, $6 for chil-dren. Ages 5 and underare free.

■ KOAHaunted HouseOctober 25 & 26The KOA in Weldon ishosting a HauntedCampground onTuesday, Oct. 22 andFriday, Oct. 25. Call 760-378-2001.

■ Kern Valley Broncsvs. Cal City October 25Kern Valley High Schoolfootball, playing Cal City,at Kern Valley on Friday,Oct. 25: JV 4 p.m., varsi-ty 7 p.m.

■ Ghost townOctober 25, 26 & 31GRIT Paranormal will beback at the Silver CityGhost Town. Call 760-379-5146.

■ LakeshoreFarmers MarketOctober 26This market is hosted bythe Kern Valley GrowersAssociation from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466Wofford Blvd., WoffordHeights.

■ Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketResumesOctober 26Tthe Kern River PaiuteCouncil FarmersMarket resumes thisSaturday and the KernRiver Paiute Council Fall

Over the last 40 plusyears the Ghost Townhas been the location ofdozens of alleged sight-ings of ghostly appari-tions and other paranor-mal activity by visitorsand staff alike. It is calledthe 6th most haunted sitein America by PBS' ThisOld House online, it wasalso featured on"Haunted Discoveries","Extreme HauntingsLive" and "My GhostStory".

During the late 1960'sand early 1970's the Daveand Arvilla Mills familybegan hauling in historiclocal Kern Valley struc-tures, (many of whichwere slated for destruc-tion) to the present site inBodfish. Represented inthis composite town areover twenty historicbuildings from the min-

Tarantulasstepping outMichael BatelaanCourier Extra

The palm-sizedarachnids that havebeen spotted recentlywandering aroundaren't out to celebrateHalloween.

The annual matingcycle of the Californiatarantula begins inthe fall. They are outlooking for a date.

Tarantulas live inburrows. Females areoften found by localgardeners. Males aremore often found outwalking around.

Despite their size -not an itsy-bitsy spi-der, most speciesnative to the U.S. areonly mildly poison-ous. If frightened theycan bite or usebarbed and slightlyvenomous abdominalhairs that can causemild skin irritation.

Each fall, maturemales go out insearch of females forone last dance. Theysearch out a burrowmarked by a femalewith a silk welcomemat and dancearound the burrowand the female. Thefemales judge thedance by eitherrejecting the male ormating with him,either of which canresult in his death.

See Ghost, page 12

‘Oldhaunt’

Theweeksevents

start here

Halloweengives batsa bad rap

See Bats, page 12

Drug Enforcement Admin.Courier Release

This Saturday,October 26 is the DEA'sNational PrescriptionDrug Take-Back Day. Theevent takes place from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. and the sitein the Kern River Valleyis the Sheriff Substationat 7046 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Lake Isabella.

The NationalPrescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to providea safe, convenient, andresponsible means of dis-posing of prescriptiondrugs, while also educat-ing the general publicabout the potential forabuse of medications.

This is the opportunityto discard unwanted,unused and expired pre-

scription drugs frommedicine cabinets, bed-side tables, and kitchendrawers.

According to the 2011Substance Abuse andMental Health ServicesA d m i n i s t r a t i o n ' sNational Survey on DrugUse and Health, twice asmany Americans regu-larly abused prescriptiondrugs than the numberof those who regularlyused cocaine, hallucino-gens, heroin, andinhalants combined.That same studyrevealed more than 70percent of people abus-ing prescription painrelievers got themthrough friends or rela-tives, a statistic thatincludes raiding the fam-ily medicine cabinet.

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Gathering has been rescheduled for SaturdayNovember 9. The Farmers Market is heldevery Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Themarket is located at 2600 Highway 155 at theFrench Gulch Recreation Area. Contact 760-

549-0800.

■ Operation Christmas Childpacking party, October 26Community-wide Shoebox Packing Partiesin front of Barnes Bargains; CampfireMarket in Wofford Hts; Family Dollar Store;

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

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine,559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, HoffmannHospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella.760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club,Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-5552.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-3138.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion RidersVFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

Manny's Discount Store; Rite Aid, SierraGateway Market in South Lake, Saturdaymornings, 9 a.m. to noon and Kernville'sCircle Park, all day Sat. and Sun. Please joinus in filling shoeboxes with small gift itemsfor needy children living in extreme poverty.Call Irene 760-417-2279 for more information.

■ Keepers of the KernOctober 26Come be a Trash Warrior with Keepers of theKern on Sat. Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. They will meetat Camp 3 on the river and clean our way up.From the Road to River. Bring gloves, a maskif you choose, trash bags, shovels, rakes, anda bunch of enthusiasm. Water and lunch willbe provided, either tailgate or in a camp area.See: keepersofthekern@gmail.com or call760-376-2963.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastOctober 27Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundayat the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall,2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), LakeIsabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

■ Free matinee movieOctober 27Come for a free movie matinee on SundayOct. 27 at 3 p.m. and see "Where the Red FernGrows 2-The Homecoming" at KernvilleMethodist Church on the corner of Big BlueRoad and Sirretta Street. Call 760-376-2751.

■ AARP 55 AliveOctober 29Driver Safety Program Scheduled (AARP 55Alive) will be held Oct. 29th, Tuesday (an allday class) from 8 am to 5 pm at the St. PetersAnglican Church in Kernville. To learn more,or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at760-417-0579. Fees are $12 for AARP mem-bers and $14 for non-members.

■ Flu vaccinesOctober 29Flu Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, October 29 from10 a.m. to noon at the Public Health Office7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste# 151, LakeIsabella.

■ MediYoga for inactive seniorsOctober 29Helen Miller Lynch CYT will conduct a freelecture on Tuesday Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at theNuui Cunni Cultural Center. This is a chair-based Yoga technique. There is limited seat-ing, first come, first served.

■ Toddler story timeOctober 31The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time every Thursday at10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake IsabellaBlvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 formore information.

■ Toys for TotsNovember 1Collection containers will become widelyavailable throughout the Kern River Valley;boxes are for toys, cans are for money. Pleaseunderstand that all local collections are man-dated by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundationto stay in the local area.

■ Kern Valley Broncs vs. BishopNovember 1Kern Valley High football, playing Bishop, ontheir field. JV 4 p.m. and Varsity 7 p.m.

■ AglowNovember 2Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and beblessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953.

■ Kern Valley Indian CommunityMeeting, November 2The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterlymeeting and Thanksgiving CommunityDinner will be held on Saturday Nov. 2 at 11a.m. sharp at the Senior Center Hall, 6405Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella.Dinner will be provided by the Council.Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item.Bring any gently used household items andclothing to share.

Star PartyNovember 2Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds aStar Party starting at Sunset at the FairviewHelispot. Contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290.

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grandson Josh, handing the ring tothe pastor (and didn't fumble look-ing for it either) as the weddingvows were said? The five grooms-men and I all wore black Tux's, bril-liant white shirts with cuff links, dif-ferent colored ties and Conversetennis shoes (we did draw the lineat wearing baseball caps!)

On rehearsal day after the prac-tice a taco truck provided the dinneras all the helpers began to set up thetables, stage and boom boxes.When my wife and I left it was still along ways from finished. The day ofthe wedding was another beautiful

fall day.Everythinglooked perfectand at the cere-mony therewere over 300guests. Thebride arrived in

a psychedelically paintedVolkswagen and as expected, wasbeautiful.

As Best Man I gave a toast to thenewlyweds, nobody fainted and itcame out OK. The ceremony, thesetting and the participants madethe whole day perfect and a beauti-ful wedding, and the first one inwhich I was Best Man.

Shortly after the vows and whileJosh was standing there with adazed look on his happy face, I gavehim a hug and told him how proud Iwas. Then I asked him if tomorrowhe could help me fix the cooler onmy roof.

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security managerfor Pacific Bell, is an instructor for thelocal AARP Driver Safety Program.

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

A week ago Ihad one of themore enjoyabledays of my life.My grandson Joshgot married to alovely girl namedYvonne. Whatmade this a specialday was myinvolvement as Best Man.

I have given away two daughters,and I have been at the weddings ofour son and fivegrandchildren.But until lastweek I havenever been orasked to be theBest Man. Joshand I are specialfriends. He hasnever been just a grandchild. Wehave fished, hiked, four wheeled inmy old Suzuki, crawled on my houseroof to fix the coolers, and he helpedrecarpet my front porch. We'vemoved furniture and have firedrockets, and spent hours and daysjust being friends and doing thingstogether. I even had the opportunityto let him know how much I likedhis choice of girlfriend and futurewife Yvonne.

When Josh called and said hehad asked her to marry him, andshe had said yes, he asked me to bethe Best Man. I was touched and myeyes watered as I told him I wouldbe proud to be that special person.Can you even imagine an old geezerlike me standing to the left of my

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and a drained used oil filter.At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake,

between the hours of 10am & 2pmor by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays

" We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

Call 800.272.6330

On Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 REVA, and guests were blessed by the generous sponsorship of TomTeofilo, owner of The Lodge At Painted Rock, where REVA, Inc.'s 5th annual fundraiser dinner,

dance, auction/raffle was held. Elaine Kennedy, owner ofChatterbox wowed the guests with her fine cuisine and pastries.

The following were raffle winners for "dinner for two" tickets tothe event: Bob & Gertrude Shrode, Cinda Mathis, and KarenBudnick. Alyssa Neill was the raffle winner of the pet bed w/sup-plies, which was drawn at REVA, Inc.'s Oct. 13 event.

According to 13 yrs. old Alyssa Neill, who resides in Arizonaand is the daughter of Jamie Neill of Lake Isabella, her career desireis veterinarian medicine. In Arizona she fosters injured pets fromThe Humane Society, nurses them back to health, and then adoptsthem out at Petmart or from home.

Pictured with Jesse Martinez-President of REVA- presenting petbed to Alyssa Neill holding her dog, Maisy, Ruby Dodds of LakeIsabella is her Grandmother, who is holding a 2013 REVA calendar.

For information about REVA, Inc. (501(c)(3) public charity), tohelp financially, or to volunteer your talents and expertise to helpget REVA's non-profit, low-cost spay & neuter mobile veterinary

unit mission operational for The KRV, please, contact: Jesse @ 760-378-3101, and or760-793-7195. "REVA needs community to succeed," stated Jesse Martinez. See: revapets.org, face-

book.com/revacares, and kernfoundation.org.

REVAReva Inc. Responsible Ethical Volunteersfor Animals would like to acknowledgeand thank the community for the success ofour 5th annual fundraiser dinner, dance& auction/raffle

Kern Valley traffic statistics for August 2013Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol

Traffic Collisions - 16DUI Arrests - 13DUI Collisions - 0Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 13

Safety tip: Safe DrivingBicycle and pedestrian safety is an important issue that needs to be addressed in

the Kern River Valley. Law enforcement has taken note that many people ridingbicycles are not obeying the traffic laws. Bicycles are subject to the same laws asvehicles. Prevalent bicycle violations are: not stopping at stop signs, not riding onthe correct side of the road, not yielding to other traffic on the road, etc… Whenbicyclists fail to obey the traffic laws, accidents occur. In the last few months wehave seen a rise in traffic accidents involving bicycles. We implore all bicyclists toride with caution and obey the traffic laws. Pedestrians have also been seen dis-obeying traffic laws. Using the crosswalks is the safest way to cross the street.Pedestrians should also not cross against red lights. Bicyclists and pedestrians arethe most vulnerable people on the roads. They have nothing protecting them frompassing vehicles. We ask that all bicyclists and pedestrians obey the traffic laws andkeep yourselves safe. Law enforcement officers in the Kern River Valley will help ineducating anybody with questions regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Traffic&Safety STOP

Vaccination clinic scheduledThe Kern County Public Health Services Department is announcing the schedule

for our annual flu vaccination clinics. These clinics are available for the low cost ofonly $9 to the general public and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. "As a newflu season approaches, we encourage everyone six months of age and older receivetheir flu shot," states Dr. Claudia Jonah, Kern County Health Officer, "and are empha-sizing the importance of vaccination for those who are at highest risk." Dr. Jonahadds, "The high risk target groups for flu vaccine include children, those 65 and over,pregnant women, and anyone with an underlying chronic condition that weakens theimmune system, such as HIV, asthma or cancer." Planned Flu Vaccine Clinics include:Tuesday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Public Health Office 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd. Ste# 151, Lake Isabella.

New expanded library hours announcedKern County Library has announced new hours for our local libraries. The Kern

River Valley branch in Lake Isabella will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdaysand Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Kernvillebranch will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The WoffordHeights branch will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays andfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. On Wednesdays, the Bookmobile will be at theWeldon Post Office from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Onyx Emporium from noon to 1p.m., Paul's Place from 2 to 3 p.m. and at Longview from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays,the Bookmobile will be at Vons Plaza from 9 to 10 a.m. and at James Station inSouthlake from 11 a.m. to noon.

Watch out for persons posing as firemenJust after 3:00 p.m. on October 18, Kern County Fire Department Dispatch

received a call about two men wearing blue uniforms with badges requesting entryinto homes in the 5300 Block of Fairfax Ave. in Bakersfield, to check the smoke detec-tors inside a private residence. The resident let the two men in, and allowed the mento inspect the home and then the men left the house. Fire dispatchers received reportsthat the same two men attempted entry for an "inspection" into another home in thearea but, neighbors became suspicious and called 911.

The Kern County and Bakersfield City Fire Department Firefighters can be identi-fied by an official fire department identification card with their picture and depart-ment contact information and a uniform with official badge. Firefighters will neverdo unsolicited visits to any private residences and will never ask for money. If some-one is attempting entry into your property without permission, immediately dial 911and do not let them into your home.

AnnouncementsCommunity

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Valley places of worshipKernville■ Father’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704■ First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403■ Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30a.m. 760-376-2751■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchAt Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday11 a.m

Wofford Heights■ Family Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719■ New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402■ St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416■ Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789■ Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.Lake Isabella/Bodfish■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615■ Fountain of Christ Church5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m.760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640■ Mt.View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343■ Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30

a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11a.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. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819■ Salvation ArmyThe local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.■ SGI - USA BuddhistLotus Sutra based discussion and meetingsCall 379-6162 for dates and times.Mountain Mesa■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.760-379-2904■ Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093■ Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m.760-549-3186

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

The Lodge at Painted RockTrue Value Stores, Inc.Sierra Gateway MarketsDr. Robert McCracken's

Dental OfficesThomas Refuse ServiceL & M Lumber/Ace HardwarePine Cone Inn MotelSienna Wellness InstituteThe Cracked EggSierra Valley Mortuary &

Funeral HomeIsabella MotorsVitaliia's Dance and FitnessParks Insurance AgencyFrances BowmanDarlene's Pet SalonJohnstone'sKern River MotorsDenny Rushton, DDS

A big Thank Youfrom Reva Inc. ResponsibleEthical Volunteers for AnimalsFor your generous support of our 5th annual fundraiserdinner, dance and auction/raffle oCTOBER 13TH

Sierra Vista MotelThe Appliance StoreKern Valley SunThe Chatterbox CaféThe Mine ShaftStadium LegendsArchie's HardwareAlta Sierra BroadcastingGator's GarageBig Blue BearVeris Cellars, Paso Robles

& TempletonErnie's Auto ServiceSugar Pine Railroad,

Fish CampThe Maxx Excursion,

TemeculaMaggiora Jewelry Company,

OaklandDawson Chiropractic Clinic

The Furniture StoreKelli Horton Designs,

TehachapiCharlotte Bookman

(REVA's mother)Tobin James Cellars,

Paso RoblesCountry Feed Barn,

InyokernR & D Leather Furniture,

BakersfieldCritter Sitters Pet ResortTanning by KeriVons/Safeway CompaniesEnchanted Specialty

ProductsIrene Martinson, Operation

Christmas ChildMcDermot Fieldhouse

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St. PetersAnglican Church

Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am

Adults: ......................... Mondays 2 to 3 p.m.

6040 D Lake Isabella Blvd.760.379.4200hoffmannhospice.org

FDan Schlensker,Courier Columnist

I've heard themcalled "imponder-ables," questionssuch as, "Why arethere locks on thedoors at Denny's?"(The sign says"Always open.")"Why do doctorsand lawyers call what they do prac-tice?" "Why is abbreviation such along word?" "Why are boxing ringssquare?" "What was the best thingbefore sliced bread?" "How do theyget the deer to cross the highway atthose yellow signs?" "How did thefool and his money get together inthe first place?" "When they shipStyrofoam, what do they pack itin?" "Why do you park in a drive-way but drive on a parkway?" Wesay, "I don't understand; go figger!"

Similarly there are some "impon-derables" where God is concerned,too! Why would the almightyCreator of the universe be aware ofand love me? Why would such apowerful Being lower Himself totake on the form of one of His crea-tures? Why would He subjectHimself to bitter rejection, brutaltorture, excruciating pain and ashameful, humiliating execution ona cross for the sake of people, whowere spitting in His face, and hadbeen for centuries … and wouldcontinue to do so?! Go figger!

Through the prophet Isaiah, God

Baffling Questionssaid, "My thoughts are not yourthoughts, Neither are your waysMy ways, … For as the heavens arehigher than the earth, So are Myways higher than your ways, AndMy thoughts than your thoughts.For as the rain and the snow comedown from heaven, And do notreturn there without watering theearth, And making it bear andsprout, And furnishing seed to thesower and bread to the eater; Soshall My word be which goes forthfrom My mouth; It shall not returnto Me empty, Without accomplish-ing what I desire, And without suc-ceeding in the matter for which Isent it." (Isaiah 55:8-11)

That "Word" was identified inthe first chapter of John's gospelaccount as Jesus of Nazareth, theGod-man, God, Himself, in humanflesh. In John chapter three wehear that same incarnate word,Jesus, say, "God so loved the world,that He gave His only begottenSon, that whoever believes in Himshould not perish, but have eternallife." Jesus was speaking ofHimself, Who was being put forthas a sin-offering for the people ofthe world and all that's wrong withthe world. Why? Because Godloved us - you and me.Inconceivable! Unfathomable! Buttrue! And was His Word successful,like God said? You can bet your lifeon it - your eternal life!

Dan Schlensker is pastor ofShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Churchin Lake Isabella.

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

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

Kern County FireStations■ Kernville 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 information■ U.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 infomation■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaLocal: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

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

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Mike MencariniCourier Columnist

Its near theend of Octoberwe are tendegrees abovenormal, the lakeis about a quar-ter of normalwet year stor-age and yet the fish are biting.It appears thatthe lake is notgiving up onthose that fishit.

PastorJames some-times knownas the "FishingFather" has been doing verywell lately. He caughtand released seven bass thisweek tipping the scales total-ing right at 40 pounds. Otherbass fishermen are reportingsimilar days of catch andrelease.I would venture to say thatsome if not most that drivepast the lake and see how lowit is mutter under their breathsomething to the effect of theycan't be biting or they're prob-ably going to die or alreadydead.

Fortunately, Isabella isdoing very well and we have atleast for now dodged a verybig bullet. This mini heat wavewe are experiencing won't lastand the air temp should be onthe decline. The lake and itsinhabitants are getting readyfor the late fall and early win-ter cycle.

Here is a tip on catchingbass in the winter. Take a night

Isabella is doing very wellAntler, Fin & Feather Report

crawler, hook it in the middle(wacky style) fish it verticallywith a "doodling" motion instanding timber.

Upland Game season is nowopen so get out there and getsome small game for thatBrunswick stew you will wantto make when it gets cold.There seems to be plenty ofquail, rabbits, and squirrelsthis year. Just a reminder for

you hunters,positivelyidentify whatyou are aboutto shoot.There are nomulligans inthis sport.

Bass pro - Pastor James Rangerdisplays a 7lb. 14oz Bass landed ona Sinco® plastic worm while fishingat Piney Point.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and avid fisher-man.

“ ”Isabella is doing very well

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CDFW is now acceptingapplications for wild pig huntsJanice MackeyCDFW Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting applications forfour upcoming wild pig hunts at Tejon Ranch in Southern California. The hunts areoffered through CDFW's Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement(SHARE) program.

Six SHARE access permits will beoffered through a random drawingfor each hunt. Successful applicantswill be allowed to bring a huntingpartner.

Hunt dates:■ December 13-15, 2013 (self-guided)■ January 17-19, 2014 (semi-guided)■ February 14-16, 2014 (self-guided)■ March 14-16, 2014 (semi-guided)For the first time, two of the SHAREwild pig hunts will be semi-guided.These group tours span two nightsand two and a half days and includelodging, meals and guides to advisehunters and share techniques for a successful hunt.

The other two hunts will be self-guided and will include use of a camping area.Hunters with a valid California hunting license may apply online through CDFW's

website. A $10.25 non-refundable application fee (plus any applicable license agenthandling fees) will be charged for each hunt choice. Applicants may apply for multi-ple hunt periods but only once per period. To apply for these hunts please visitdfg.ca.gov/licensing/ols/.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Beef Stew Baked in a Pumpkin

2 lb. beef stew meat2 tbsp. oil1 lg. onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 lg. tomatoes, chopped1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1 c. dried apricots3 white potatoes, peeled & diced3 sweet potatoes, peeled & diced1 1/2 c. water2 tbsp. butter, melted1 med. pumpkin1/4 c. dry sherry1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained

In large pot brown beef in oil.Add onions and garlic. Stir until theonions are tender. Add tomatoes,salt, pepper, apricots, white pota-toes, sweet potatoes and water.Bring to boil, reduce heat and sim-mer while pumpkin is being pre-pared. Remove top from pumpkinand discard. Scoop out seeds andstringy membrane, leaving pumpkin

flesh intact. Brush inside of pumpkinwith butter. Preheat oven to 325degrees. Place pumpkin in shallowpan. Spoon mixture into pumpkinshell. Bake for 1 hour. Stir sherryand corn into stew. Continue bakingfor 1/2 hour to 1 hour longer untilpumpkin flesh is tender. Carefullyremove pumpkin from oven if it isvery soft it may split.

Bodfish Bob’s Curried Pumpkin Seeds

1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds with shells, dried1 1/2 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon salt

Dry pumpkin seeds. In smallbowl, combine oil, curry powder, saltand seasoned salt, mix well. Tossseeds in oil mixture, spread on cook-ie sheet. Bake in 350 degrees ovenfor 12 minutes, until golden brown.Cool. Store in sealed container.

Bodfish Bob’s Toasted Salted Pumpkin Seeds

1 cup pumpkin seeds3 cup water1/4 cup salt

Soak pumpkin seeds in salt waterovernight. Drain off salt water andspread seeds on a large cookie sheet.Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 15minutes. Stir them, then bake 15minutes longer or until goldenbrown.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet atwww.bodfishbob.com or email him atbodfishbob@hotmail.com.

Couch Theater

Goblins, trolls, magic and more

Paul Giamatti in "Parkland"

© 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Sam Struckhoff

Picks of the Week“The Hobbit: An Unexpected

Journey” (PG-13) — Peter Jacksonreturns to the Lord of the Rings uni-verse with this prequel based on J.R.TolkienÕs novel of the same name.Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) isrecruited to leave his safe little lifeand go on a dragon-slaying questwith a crew of dwarf warriors.Goblins, trolls, evil magic and moreterrifying monsters complicate thetrip to the dragonÕs lair.

The world is as vibrant anddetailed as Jackson can make it, butitÕs not enough to make up for themovieÕs pacing. This is the firstinstallment of a trilogy -- threemovies drawn from just one novel.ThereÕs this lagging feeling whenyouÕre watching Jackson fill you inon every corner of Middle Earth.While still packed with noise andexcitement, this first step in theHobbitÕs journey gets things off to asluggish pace.

“Parkland” (PG-13) — In theaftermath of President John F.

Kennedy's assassination, lives weretouched in profound and dramaticways. Any one of the story threads in"Parkland" could fill a whole movie,but the use of so many differentcharacters and settings makes thewhole movie feel distracted. ZacEfron plays the young surgical resi-dent who leads an effort to revive thepresident at Parkland MemorialHospital. Paul Giamatti playsAbraham Zapruder, a man whosefamily film becomes the hottest pos-session in the planet. The movie cov-ers a lot of information, but fails tojuggle so many hefty storylines.

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Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

In the past fewweeks we havereceived over 800requests to researchclient's prescriptiondrug plans for 2014.With this now under-way, I have drawnsome conclusionsworth noting. Conclusion #1, manypeople on Medicare will be very upsetcome late December and then again inJanuary. I guess the good news is,most will NOT be my clients, as I havenotified all that they need to provideme with a list of their medications so Ican check out if their current planremains the best option.

There are more plans available in2014 than we had last year. Themonthly premium is increasing aboutfive percent, but this statistic is verymisleading. People enrolled in the twomost popular plans in 2013 will experi-ence an almost 50 percent premiumincrease in 2014. Coupled with anincrease in the cost co-pays at thepharmacies, people will be hurt.

My expectation is that many peopledid not read the Annual Notice ofChange mailed to them in Septemberfrom their current plan. So, inDecember, when they get their January2014 bill, it will be too late to make aplan change. Then, come January, theywill learn at the pharmacy that themedication they were filling for a $zeroco-pay is now costing them in 2014!That's not all. My premise is that the

ANOC is so thick, many Medicare ben-eficiaries never open it up to read. Ifyou took few if any drugs, so you wentfor the lowest costing plan in 2013which was the Humana WalmartPreferred plan, with a 2013 monthlypremium of $13.50. In 2014 this plan isbeing called the Humana Preferred planat $22.80. However, there is a newplan, called the Humana Walmart Rxplan for $12.60 a month, but if youdon't apply for this plan, you will bepaying almost double!

Another interesting point is theother of the most popular plans; FirstHealth Part D Value Plus will be $41.60in 2014, up from $24.40 in 2013. Notonly are the premiums almost double,the co-pays will be higher.

For 2014, premiums will be in arange in California from the HumanaWalmart Rx Plan, with a $310deductible, for $12.60 to a high of $147per month for the Aetna Medicare RxPremier with a $zero deductible. Keepin mind, all plans do not cover all drugs,and many have restrictions.

One last comment: If you attend aseminar by an insurance company,what do you expect of them to recom-mend? They may offer two or threeplans, but just perhaps none of them isthe best value for your needs. If youtalk to an insurance agent, are theyusing all 32 stand alone plans available,or just a few they are licensed to sell?

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurancebroker in California (0621106) He is past-president of the Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters. Thal is on the National Assoc.of Health Underwriters Medicare AdvisoryBoard. He may be reached at 760-376-2100,harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal.com.

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Medicare Part D prescription choicesHealth Insurance Matters

Meeting Wednesday,November 20th at

7:00pm at theLake IsabellaSenior Center,

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Join us at our next general meeting!

Help ushelp our local needy!Can you ring a bell?The Salvation Army needs

people to collect donationsby manning a kettle station.

All funds are tax deductable and stay locally to assist our needyneighbors right here in the Kern River Valley.Bell Ringing starts November 2nd. Call today at 760-379-4606The valley needs you!

The Salvation Army located at theCommunity Christian Service Center6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.To donate: Make checks payable to the Salvation ArmyP.O. Box 2786 Lake Isabella, CA93240

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Get the best real estate loanTalking About Real Estate

Matt FreemanCourier Columnist

This week Iwould like totouch on thebest way to get areal estate loan,and what yourlender will needto facilitate thatfor clients.

I havetalked beforeabout how thelendingenvironmenthas changedin the lastcouple ofyears.

I havenoticed monumental changesin lending practices andunderwriting guidelines with allof the loans that our officeoriginates as well as otherlenders.

FHA\VA\Conforming, every-thing has changed and ischanging. More money down isneeded, better credit is needed,and typically escrows aretaking longer because banksare doing more investigation.However, interest rates areincredibly low!

They change daily of courseand there are many factors thatgo into what determines therates, but with good credit and

equity or a large down thosegreat rates are available oneither a purchase or a Refi. Sohere are the basics you need togather for a lender in order todo a mortgage loan:

■ Three months checking andsavings statements all pages■ Two forms of ID to complywith the Patriot Act■ Latest retirement accountstatements all pages.

■ Two yearsW2's■ Two yearstax returns ifself employed.■ Two latestpaycheck stubs

As well asDNA, blood

samples, etc... Just kidding! Itseems like it though when youare doing a loan the banksreally investigate. Even thoughit can be frustrating with theextra guidelines and morepatience is required for sure thepayoff is a great loan at a greatrate in one of the greatestbuyer's markets this nation hasever seen.

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

Freeman

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Applications are being accepted now through November 22, 2013. To apply, visit:hallamb.com to start the process.

The seven-week program exceeds requirements in state and national EMT pro-gram curriculums. Instruction includes classroom lectures, working around haz-ardous materials, and treatment of illnesses and injuries. Considerable time is dedi-cated to hands-on practice of skills, emergency vehicle operations and move into thefield for an additional six weeks practicewith another EMT.

Minimum qualifications to apply for the Hall EMT Academy include: 21 years ofage or above, high school diploma/GED, valid Class C California Driver License,good vision, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, willing to work all assigned shifts, no felonyconvictions, and a strong desire for a career in emergency medical services.

For more information about the academy contact Hall Ambulance's humanresources department at 661-322-8741 during business hours.“ ”

I have noticed monumentalchanges in lending practicesand underwriting guidelines.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesABANDONMENT

OF USE OF FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: INDUSTRIAL EQUIP-MENT COATING (2013- B2787)Street address of business: 317Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. Mailing address of Business:P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA93385. REGISTRANTS WHO WISHTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: J.R. Jones, 317 KentuckyStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305, JoeCain, 317 Kentucky Street,Bakersfield, CA 93305 and MichaelCline, 317 Kentucky Street,Bakersfield, CA 93305. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 05/03/2013.This Statement of Abandonmentfiled on: 09/27/2013. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E. Del Villar, DeputyClerk (34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier: October 4, 11,18 and25, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES,(2013 - B5737). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 317Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA93385. REGISTRANT: Susie Jones,317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the res-idence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: SusieJones. This statement filed on09/27/2013. Expires 09/27/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. DelVillar. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 4, 11,18 and 25,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:THE LAST CHANCE HOUSE,(2013 - B5772). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 124Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304.Mailing address of business: 124Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304.REGISTRANT: Steven Travis, 124Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Business is being con-ducted as an Individual. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-

ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Steven Travis. Thisstatement filed on 09/30/2013.Expires 09/30/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River CourierOctober 11,18, 25 and November 1,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:M.C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,(2013 - B5732). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 4812Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 4812Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.REGISTRANT: Mandy ChristineClark, 4812 Canoe Court,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date thebusiness commenced: 10/01/2008.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided 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 filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: MandyClark. This statement filed on09/27/2013. Expires 09/27/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 18, 25, November 1and 8, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GRACE'S DIPPED DELIGHTS,(2013 - B6027). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 14613Flower Crest Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93314. Mailing address of busi-ness: 14613 Flower Crest Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGIS-TRANT: Hope Kinney, 14613 FlowerCrest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93314. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Hope Kinney. Thisstatement filed on 10/14/2013.Expires 10/14/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierOctober 25, November 1, 8 and 15,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:T AND A AUTHORIZED MACTOOLS DISTRIBUTOR, (2013 -B6065). Street address of principalplace of business: 3824 TroutdaleCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 3824Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: AaronJoshua Guerrero, 3824 TroutdaleCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. Business is being con-ducted as an Individual. 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 inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: AaronJoshua Guerrero. This statementfiled on 10/16/2013. Expires10/16/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 25, November1, 8 and 15, 2013.

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40’ Trailer for rent - 2bd, huge fenced yd,pet ok,a/c, stove,new refrig, shower,bath-tub,$350/mo. (760) 379-5669 or (760) 223-3260__________________________________

Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, refur-bished 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio.$597/mo + sec. deposit. (760) 964-2514__________________________________

Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, w/deck,detached garage with shop equippedfor cottage business. $750/mo. 760-223-0544__________________________________

Lake Isabella Reeder Tract - 2bd 1ba sin-gle wide MH, fenced yd, trash included,w/d hook ups, $525/mo. Call 760-379-8670.__________________________________

Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba housew/detached 2 car garage. Paved streetclose to all. $795/mo. No pets. Forapp/info-760-376-2436

So. Lake - Look No further! Pricedright, clean 3bd/ 2ba modular home, lgrms, fncd yd, near lake, w/d hookup, Sec8 ok, For info, call 760-417-9082.__________________________________

Lake Isabella - Large 2bd, 1ba duplex,2916 Fulop,Apt B.Very clean, water/trashpd. Near stores & school. $675/mo + dep.760-223-3476 or 760-379-1195__________________________________

Weldon off Hwy 178 - 1bd, 1ba housew/walk-in closet, laundry room, largeyard, ALL NEW INTERIOR.Water/trash paid, $500/mo + $500 dep.Great neighbors in quiet location.Available immediately. Call Mike @ (949)246-7731___________________________________

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fact, perform animportant service.

"Because bats arenocturnal, fly andhave teeth, manypeople fear them.What the publicdoesn't realize isthat bat populationsplay a huge role incontrolling insects,"said CDFW SeniorE n v i r o n m e n t a lScientist ScottOsborn. "Bats haveamazing abilities -they are the onlymammals capable oftrue flight. Theirunique ultrasonicsonar systemenables them tonavigate and tocatch insects inflight in completedarkness. Once peo-ple get to knowbats, fear gives wayto admiration."

There are manym i s c o n c e p t i o n sabout bats. Manythink they are blind,prefer to feast onthe blood of prey(animal and human)and attack people.Actually, they seealmost as well as us,eat flower nectarand insects (up to600 mosquitoes inone hour!) and theywant nothing morethan to be left alone.

the gold ran out and theminers moved on, weare not trying to make itlook brand new."

Silver City has alsobeen investigated bydozens of paranormalgroups. Many havereportedly captured evi-dence of poltergeists;Electronic VoicePhenomena, paranormalphotographs and somehave had physicalencounters and also cap-tured anomalous videos.

Host Corlew is alsofounder of GRITParanormal whosemembers will headlineon October 26th andHalloween night. GRITstands for GhostR e s e a r c h / R e s c u eInvestigation/Intervention Team. The group wasfounded "To promoteParanormal researchand education, rescue oftrapped families andspirits, to carry on inves-tigations and interven-tions where warranted".

On October 25thOther Side ParanormalInvestigators fromCalifornia City,California will be atSilver City. They bookeda private paranormalinvestigation at SilverCity Ghost Town inAugust and left no para-normal stone unturnedduring their hunt for evi-dence. O.S.P.'s DawnMcGuire worked with

most of the big paranor-mal names you see on TVback in the early days ofghost hunting.

If you have ever want-ed to be part of a ghosthunting investigation orsimply want to learn thefascinating history of theKern River Valley youwill love these events.Attendees are welcometo bring cameras andtheir own ghost huntinggear and join in or theycan just observe andenjoy the unique presen-tations and live investiga-tions.

Advance tickets forthe lantern tours areavailable by credit cardpurchase by telephone,760-379-5146 prior toevent. They will also beon sale at 8 p.m. eachnight of the events (cashonly) at the gate. The tourwill be from 8:30 to 10:30p.m. with time afterwardfor individual explorationof the site and face timewith the experts. The costis only $12 per person (allages). All proceeds fromadmissions and thesespecial events are utilized(as they have for over 20years) for the continuingoperating costs, renova-tion, restoration andmuseum acquisitions onsite. No public funds ortax dollars are utilized tooperate Silver City.Children must be accom-panied by an adult.

330 E. 19th StreetBakersfieldOpen: Monday-Friday7am-5pm

Call Brittney Today 1-800-691-7818 or 661-616-6663

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