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Car enthusiasts from all over come out to show off their cars, or to admire the cars of others at the 42nd annual Kick Back in Kernville River Run car show at Riverside Park 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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ed to benefit the local nonprofit organization Keepers of the Kern. The event is sponsored, hosted and coordinated by Rivernook

Campground to allow the maximum amount of funds raised to go directly to Keepers of the Kern.

Keepers of the Kern's mission is "One person can make a difference, together we can make it right." Rex and Barbara Hinkey are the brother and sister team who founded Keepers of the Kern in October, 2013 after realizing complaining about a situation does not solve the problem.

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The 2017 Desert Empire Fair will kick off Oct. 20 to 22 with this year's theme "Honoring Courage, Saluting Sacrifice ". The community is invited to join in celebrating and thanking all those who serve, save and protect us, including our retired first responders and veterans. All active duty first responders and military will receive $4 entry with official I.D. All these organizations have been invited to present displays, exhibits and

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‘Aferris’ wheel The 2017 Desert Empire Fair will kick off October 20 to 22 in Ridgecrest.

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information to educate the community on all they do to serve us. Fair participants will see flags all over the grounds which will be available for purchase after the fair. This is sure to be another family friendly, flavorful, festival of fun!

This year's music headliners include Doobie Rock featuring music of the Doobie Bros., Jett Benatar a salute to both Joan Jett and Pat Benatar, 60's Summer of Love Psychedelic Rock n Roll and Chase Curry electric rock n roll covering Neil See Fair, page 12

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weather Friday high 74° Plenty of sun Friday low 40° Mainly clear Saturday high 79° Sunny and nice Saturday low 43° Clear Sunday high 81° Sunshine Sunday low 44° Clear

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Clergy Appreciation Month a special time set aside to honor pastors.

Bodfish Bob dresses up your salad recipes.

Lion Fire roars onward

As of Wednesday morning, the Lion Fire was 12,980 acres.

Three crews spiked out Tuesday night and continued to prep the summit trail making it to Jacobson Meadow.

Wednesday, three new incoming relief hotshot crews will continue prep work along the southern control line protecting values at risk.

No aerial ignition occurred Tuesday. Fire officials are working closely with the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control Dis-trict to continue with some aerial ignition, providing that the fire does not greatly impact air quality.

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Next weekend brings to Kernville a first annual craft beer and music festival, that will take place Saturday October 21 at Rivernook Campground from Noon to 1 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 1 to 5 p.m. being for General Admission ticket holders.

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Like many human beliefs, the fear of Friday the 13th (known as paraskevidekatriaphobia) isn’t exactly grounded in scientific logic. But the really strange thing is that most of the people who believe the day is unlucky, offer no explanation at all, logical or illogical. As with most superstitions, people fear Friday the 13th for its own sake.

The fear of Friday the 13th stems from two separate fears -the fear of the number 13 and the fear of Fridays. Both fears have deep roots in Western culture, most notably in Christian theology.

Thirteen is significant to Christians because it is the number of people who were present at the Last Supper (Jesus and his 12 apostles).

Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, was the 13th member of the party to arrive.

Christians have traditionally been wary of Fridays because Jesus was crucified on a Friday.

Additionally, some theologians hold that Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden fruit on a Friday and that the Great Flood began on a Friday. In the past, many Christians would never begin any new on a Friday, fearing they would be doomed from the start.

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Isabella Reservoir Storage 197,676 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 259 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 1,098 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Bands: Lonely Avenue • Stoneflys • Weed Patch Carnival • The Usual Haunts • and more…

Brewery Line Up: Lengthwise • Tioga Sequoia Brewing • House of Pendragon Brewing • Three Weavers • Scholb Brewing • Transplants • Eagle Rock Brewing • Dionysus • Temblor • Elysian Brewing • Lagunitas • Arrow Lodge Brewing • Hog Canyon • Bitter Brothers Brewing • Full Circle Brewing • Kinetic Brewery • Local Craft Beer Tehachapi • Smog City Brewing • Kern River Brewing Company • and more...

14001 Sierra Way Kernville • For more info go to www.kernvillebeerfest.com Benefitting Keepers of the Kern

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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Melody Batelaan

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Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dave Ramsey

Ben Richey Dan Schlensker Harry Thal Chris Wenzel

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Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Representatives Gloria Longo Your Name Here Ridgecrest

■ A Sense of Halloween October 13 A Sense of Halloween will be presented at the Lake Isabella Library for the little ones from 10 a.m. to noon. Costumes are optional but there will be tons of gooey fun. 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

only the night of the event or pay by credit card by calling 760-379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.

■ CSF Color R.A.C.E. October 14 The KVHS CSF club invites all to join in the Running to Assist our Community's Elders at 9 a.m. The event is a non-timed 5K and both runners and walkers are encouraged to come. A $20 entry fee and application are required and includes color packs, race bib, glasses and more. The application is on facebook.com/California-ScholarshipFederation. For information contact Erin Woodward at erin_woodward@kernhigh.org.

■ Shine the Light on Domestic Violence October 13 Join the Women's Center High Desert and help bring awareness of domestic violence in our area, how to help and hear a survivor's story. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the True Value parking lot 6050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Wear purple. Flashlights will be provided.

■ Kick Back in Kernville Car show October 14 Don't miss the 42nd annual Kick Back in Kernville River Run car show at Riverside Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To enter or for more information, contact Rhodeshow Productions at 909-754-5270, or email Rhodeshow48@gmail.com.

■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt October 13 J. Paul Corlew will lead this Friday the 13th tour. The tour is from 8 p.m. to 10:30. Cash

■ Museum artists' reception October 14 Come by the Kern River Valley Museum and see this month's exhibit, "Blood and Bonds"

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■ St. Jude Fall Festival October 13, 14 and 15 Come for crafts, Christmas gifts, a huge garage sale, pantry items, a variety of food, a silent auction, gift baskets, a raffle for a 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise and $1500 cash raffle in five prizes. Call 760-376-2416.

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Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 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.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

■ 11 a.m. Canasta Pizza Factory. 714-906-7755.

Saturdays

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ Noon (3rd Sat.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 2807 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-223-5224 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa.

760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

■ 2 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.

Mondays

■ 11 a.m. Canasta Burger King. 714-906-7755.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674.

■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ 9 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Friends of the Library, 3109 Cook Peak Rd, Mt. Mesa. 760-812-7191.

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Wallace School Multipurpose room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 714-906-7755.

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 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.

Wednesdays

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Recreation Area.

760-549-0800.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579.

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella.

Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

Thursdays

■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300.

■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120.

■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Kern Valley Chorus, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

and meet the 24 artists at the reception from 4 to 6 p.m.

■ Party like its 1977!

October 14 The Eagles Aerie 3156 is having their 40th anniversary party from 4 p.m. and everyone is invited! Enjoy a half-chicken dinner for $10 presale or $13 at the door from 5 to 7 p.m. At 12251 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

■ Pregnancy Resource Center Banquet October 14 The Annual Banquet at 6 p.m. located at Faith Community Gym in Wofford Heights.

Sponsor Tables are $150 and individual tickets are $15 for a catered steak dinner with basket raffles and goodies given away. Call Colleen Conner at 760-417-2209.

■ Happy Feet bowling October 15 The Happy Feet Dancers are going bowling!

They start at noon when the doors open for $2 per game per person. There will be no shoe rental charge. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV, to help reserve lanes.

■ Cerro Coso College Educational Master Plan meeting, October 16 Cerro Coso Community College invites all to an Educational Master Plan community meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Isabella campus, Room G, on the lower level.

CCCC is looking for input from community members, business, industry, government and partners on the proposed Educational Master Plan.

■ Health Department flu shots October 18 The Kern Co. Health Department will be giving flu shots for $9 at Hyatt Consulting Group, 6414 Lake Isabella Blvd. #C-1, Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. walk-ins welcome.

■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office hours, October 19 The office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication between the representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment call Fuller's office at 661-3230443 or McCarthy's office at 661-327-3611.

■ Writing for publication class October 21 At 10 a.m., join a class taught by Kathleen Creighton, author of nearly 50 published novels, on writing for publication in an everchanging publishing world. She will share her own experience in becoming published.

■ Astronomy Club Star Party October 21 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville. Bring a lounge chair and warm clothes. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richlookingup@gmail.com.

■ Budding writer workshop October 21 At 10 a.m., join a class taught by Kathleen Creighton, author of nearly 50 published novels, on writing for publication in an everchanging publishing world. She will share her own experience in becoming a published author in the pre-digital world, and offer suggestions for getting a book selfpublished digitally.

■ Rockin' River Beer and Music Festival, October 21 The first annual Rockin' River Beer and Music Festival will take place at Rivernook Campground. All proceeds will benefit Keepers of the Kern. See the ad on page one, contact Jami Ward at 760-376-2705, or go to kernvillebeerfest.com for more information.

All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 12 noon. on Tuesday for Friday’s issue.

Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Business advertising will not be accepted. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com

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Navy years Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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St. Jude Catholic Church annual Fall Festival St. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights is having its annual Fall Festival on Friday through Sunday October 13, 14 and 15. All are welcome to attend at no admission charge from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be a large yard sale, a food pantry with baked goods, locally produced honey, jams and jellies, craft items for sale inexpensively, raffle tickets, silent auction, gift baskets and more. There will be $1,500 in cash prizes and a chance to win a sevenday trip to the Mexican RIviera!

The kitchen and snack bar will be open offering food and soft drinks. All of this occurs at St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. Wofford Heights. Call the Parish Office at 760-376-2416 for more information.

Homemaker assistance for seniors Valley Caregiver Resource Center is a non-profit agency that receives funding from Kern County Aging and Adult Services to provide a Homemaker Program to Seniors in the Kern River Valley area. Lower income seniors aged 60 or older who need assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, ambulating, or eating are eligible for the program. The Homemaker Program contracts with providers who can assist with tasks such as bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, and shopping. Seniors living on their own or with family members should contact Chris Barrett at 661-821-1626 or 1-800-541-8614 to find out if they qualify.

In my four years of Naval service I spent half my time on a destroyer whose mission was to sink submarines and half my time on a subMiddleworth marine whose mission was to sink destroyers. I got to see it from both sides and there was never a dull moment. This is the story of the Edmonds.

The night I reported aboard ship in Pearl Harbor I walked up the gangplank saluted the Officer of the Deck and the American Flag. The gangway watch told me to report to the Captain in his state room... He told me how to get to get there and when I walked in the Captain said, "You must be the new Seaman.

Where have you been?" I explained there had been a "glitch" in my orders and instead of flying from San Francisco to Hawaii I spent six days on a troop transport where I think everybody but me was sick.

"Well that was too bad." said the Captain, "but we need you for the next two months to work in the Chief's mess." Chief's mess means the place where the Chief's eat. My job was to see that they got served first, "after" the officers and before the enlisted men. This also meant, as I found out later, that I got to eat before the enlisted men and right after the chiefs. It might sound complicated, but it wasn't and I ate well.

My ship, the Edmonds, was sta-

tioned in Pearl Harbor where we spent many long hours testing all of the firepower our ship had to offer.

We didn't know why and apparently only the Captain and the executive officer knew what we would be doing in the next couple of years.

So for the two years I was on the destroyer we sailed to the South Pacific where we were given several tasks to do which to us didn't make a lot of sense. Eventually the crew found out that the Edmonds would be a part of the atomic test on Eniwetok Island and now things made sense. By that time I had been transferred to submarine duty in New London Conn.

To ensure readiness for any kind of warfare all of the ships armament was fired again and again.

We shot Hedgehogs, a form of rocket, at targets. We also fired off the five inch guns fore and aft many times as we strove for accuracy.

Many shots were also fired by the Quad 40 millimeter. Accuracy was the key factor and we did well.

It was on Midway Island that we met the Gooney Birds. The Gooney Bird is an Albatross, they can just barely fly and spends much of their time crashing into trees and providing us with our best entertainment.

As I look back on my Navy years, everything was an adventure which was even more intense when I was on the Submarine. But I'm out of space, so more on that in another column.

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

Party like its 1977!

Forest Service topic of Historical Society meeting

The Eagles Aerie 3156 is having their 40th anniversary party on Saturday October 14 starting at 4 p.m. and everyone is invited! Enjoy a half-chicken dinner for $10 presale or $13 at the door from 5 to 7 p.m. and then enjoy multiple raffles, pluck-a-duck pool, door prizes, a 50/50, and music by Richard. Don't miss out. At 12251 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

Join the Historical Society as they welcome Kern River Deputy District Ranger Philip DeSenze to discuss the imprint the Forest Service has left on the Valley and the future of the communities where the new facilities will serve in the decades and century to come at the Lake Isabella Senior Center October 24 at 7 p.m. As the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest prepares to open new facilities in both Kernville and Lake Isabella, there has been time to reflect on the buildings they are leaving behind.

The current Lake Isabella facilities were first built and occupied by the Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950's and became Forest Service property in 1991 and the "Log Cabin" as it is commonly known, in Kernville was commissioned by the Forest Service, in 1982.

Mediacom offers $55,000 in scholarships Mediacom Communications is offering $55,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 17th consecutive year and Mediacom's investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 55 high school seniors.

Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support educational expenses for higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution starting in the fall of 2018. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership.

Applications for Mediacom's World Class Scholarships are available online at: mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and encourage submission of applications on or before the February 16, 2018 deadline. Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers and will be selected from the 21 states where Mediacom provides service. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online application. Inquiries may be sent to: scholarship@mediacomcc.com.

Addiction and the teen brain presentation Parents and teens are invited on October 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to hear why the teen brain is so vulnerable to addiction, how drugs and alcohol can create permanent damage during this time of development, how educators and parents can better guide teens through this difficult time and what resources are available in our community for teens and families suffering with addiction. It will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella and presented by Mary Rosendo and Emma De La Rosa from Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery. It is free. Contact Heather Berry, LCSW/clinical therapist at 760-417-2392 for further information.

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Zoo says Boo! October 21 and 22 Boo-at-the-Zoo at the California Living Museum is set for Oct. 21 and 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes.

Visiting goblins will be able to trick-or-treat their way around the zoo, visit with the animals and experience the natural gardens just as the foliage is beginning to turn. Children 12 years and under are FREE, and of course, CALM members are free as well. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be "spooktacular" games and treats, festive decorations, as well as wildlife presentations, animal encounters and several of the animals will receive a treat filled jack-o-lantern! Rides on the Central California Children's Railroad are only $1 and the Condor Challenge Climbing Tower is free. Food services will be provided

by Hunsaker Bros. Carnie Corn.

Boo-at-the-Zoo is a safe, kid-friendly way of trick-or-treating that makes this event enjoyable for all. For information, call 661-872-2256. Visit them on their website, calmzoo.org and on Facebook.

Writing for publication seminar at Museum Annex It's time to begin the series of education classes at the Annex. October 21 at 10 a.m., will kick off the series with a class taught by Kathleen Creighton, author of nearly 50 published novels. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, as well as five-time recipient of RWA's RITA (tm) Award.

Kathleen will speak on writing for publication in an ever-changing publishing world. She will share her own experience in becoming a published author in the predigital world, and offer suggestions for getting a book self-published digitally. So all of you budding writers, you don't want to miss this class! continued

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Boaz in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Whose first chapter begins, "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God"? 1 Timothy, Titus, James, 2 John 3. From Acts 16, what Asian city was the home of Lydia? Derbe, Thyatira, Samaria, Jericho 4. In John 2, where did Jesus work his first miracle? Ur, Cana, Antioch, Thessalonica 5. From 2 Samuel, who killed a giant having 12 fingers and 12 toes?

Mephibosheth, Jambres, Abimelech, Jonathan 6. In John 11, what city was home to Mary, Martha and Lazarus?

Corinth, Gaza, Bethany, Sardis 1) Neither; 2) 1 Timothy; 3) Thyatira; 4) Cana; 5) Jonathan; 6) Bethany

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October 13-15, 2017 St. Jude Catholic Church

Fall Festival Nellie Dent & Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights 8:00am to 6:00pm

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$1,500 in Cash Prizes

7-Day 7-Day Mexican Mexican Riviera Riviera Cruise Cruise

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October is clergy appreciation month thrivingpastor.com Courier Inspiration Clergy Appreciation Month is a special time that congregations set aside each year to honor their pastors and pastoral families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and multiple blessings provided by these special people. It is typically scheduled in October, but can be held at any time that is convenient for the church and the community. It is also important to remember that appreciation, affirmation and prayer support of our spiritual leaders is appropriate throughout the entire year.

The nature of the service provided by pastors and their families is unique. God has entrusted to them one of the most precious of assignments - the spiritual well-being of His flock. When a pastor becomes ineffective, the very souls of his or her parishioners are endangered.

When eternity is in the balance, we should all be concerned.

Pastors and their families live under incredible pressures. Their lives are played out in a fishbowl, with the entire congregation and community watching their every move. They are expected to have ideal families, to be perfect people, to always be available, to never be down and to have all the answers we need to keep our own lives stable and moving forward. Those are unrealistic expectations to place on anyone, yet most of us are disappointed when a pastor becomes overwhelmed, seems depressed, lets us down or completely burns out.

That's why God has instructed us to recognize His servants: "The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching" (1 Timothy 5:17).

The good news is that we can make a

difference! Clergy Appreciation Month is one way we can counter the negative erosion in the lives of our spiritual leaders with the positive affirmation they need.

Don't your pastors and their families deserve this kind of recognition? Do something about it today!

We believe that the concept of clergy appreciation started with the Apostle Paul as he was establishing the first Christian churches. In 1 Timothy, he wrote, "The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching" (1 Tim. 5:17).

And, in 1 Thessalonians, he said, "Respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work" (1 Thess. 5:12-13).

Accordingly, over the centuries, decades and years, pastors have been recognized and honored, either formally or informally, by many denominations and local churches at various times of the year. It has been a long-standing practice.

Focus on the Family named and began emphasizing Clergy Appreciation Month in 1994, reminding congregations that it was biblical and proper to honor their pastoral staffs and pastoral families throughout the year, but suggesting that they set aside the month of October for a special tangible tribute.

For those churches that preferred a single weekend, we recommended the second weekend of the month. However, honoring a church's entire pastoral staff and their families can be done at any time - and, in fact, should become a normal part of a church's ongoing care of these special families throughout the entire year.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 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 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m.

760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Health Insurance Matters Medicare Season:

Prescription Plans Part 2

Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist

covering one of his medications next year. He is on Medi-Cal and along with Medicare is getting the medical Last week I wrote care he needs. His one medication is about the Medicare in excess of $300 per month. All of the Prescription drug plans that the government uses does program. I need to not cover this particular medication on repeat myself, as the their formularies (list of covered medsituation is serious. I ication). The plans the government ran my personal list pays for is called a benchmark plan. of four generic med- Thal There is a financial dollar amount set, ications. The access and those plans selling for that amount to the plans became available on or less are "benchmark" plans, and October 1. First, I was pleased to find they are randomly assigned to particithat my drug plan will have a monthly pants. The closest plan that covers all premium $2 per of John's medicamonth less than tions is $4 over Last week I wrote about the in 2017. This, of the benchmark.

Medicare Prescription drug program. Therefore, John course is good news. Then I put I need to repeat myself, as the situawill pay a $4 tion is serious. all my medicamonthly premi- Thal tions into the um, and the $300 website medication will medicare.gov. My same medications cost him $3.35 at the Drugstore. will be $12 more that I was paying in Richard was the major shocker of 2017. So, my $2 savings was absorbed the week, as his $17,000 a month medinto higher drug costs. ication is costing him $3.35 a month.

My office reviews annually over The Extra Help program picks up over 1,000 clients and their drug coverage. $5,000 a month!

While some people will fair okay on We are keeping a tally of recomtheir current plan, the vast majority mendations we provide our clients will also have surprises similar to my and for the first week of the enrollment experience, but with much more out of Period, we have saved our clients pocket expense than my $10.00. $59,951.91. Enrollment forms have Medi-Cal and Extra Help clients are been sent to them as no applications those with the lowest of income, and can be submitted before October 15. receive government assistance with their medication copays, deductibles Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance and the donut hole. Many people broker in California (0621106), on the Naqualify for the "extra help" program tional Association of Health Underwriters without Medi-Cal. As a free service, Medicare Advisory Board. He may be we assist people in the enrollment. reached at harrythal@aol.com or John's current insurance will not be harrythal.com.

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Three-day bus trip to Laughlin offered Join the California Grandmother's Club and Senior Center bus trip to Laughlin.

This is an overnight trip from October 30 to November 1 at the Riverside Hotel and Casino. One person room $160 and two person room $270; two breakfasts and one dinner each. Leaves the Moose Lodge at 7:30 a.m. Coffee, donuts and bathrooms available at 6:30 a.m. Fun on the bus. Money for reservations is due by October 13.

Contact Kitty Leu at 760-379-7923 or Carrie Prough 949-466-9629.

Be an Angel for the holidays The Be an Angel holiday gift program is for 11 to 18 year old children. Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit us to "adopt" individual children or a set of siblings. If a cash donation is received, the Family Resource Center will purchase items for the child's wish list for you. Parents may sign up eligible children November 1 through December 11. Cash donations will be joyfully accepted. The Family Resource Center thanks you for your support and generosity. They can be reached at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella or by calling 760-379-2556.

Kern River Valley Community Safety Day Come join the community for a free day at Tank Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday November 4, focusing on family safety. Free food, fun, safety demonstrations, face painting, raffle prizes, and hands-on learning! Learn about free resources in the Kern River Valley; interact with local law enforcement, and enjoy a day with the whole family. Brought to you by the KRV Family Resource Center, the Kern County Sheriff Crime Prevention Unit, and the Sheriff's Activity League/Kern Valley. For more information call Cindy Filkosky, 760-379-2556.

Kern River Valley's 2nd Veteran's Stand Down Kern Valley American Legion Post 711 Auxiliary will hold the second annual Stand Down on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veteran/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Services offered will include VA benefits information, health services and screenings, employment services, counseling and substance abuse assistance. Items available will include food and refreshments, personal care items, blankets. If your business or organization would like to assist with offering services to local KRV Veterans or would like more information, please call Samantha Kessler at 760-985-9547. Please bring Military ID or DD214 if available.

Kern Valley community to the search and rescue Kern Valley Search and rescue relies on the community to fund and maintain the rescue equipment needed to perform rescues on the Kern River and throughout the Valley and look to local businesses annually to sponsor the unit with a donation to help meet the goal of providing the highest level of rescue readiness possible. KVSAR is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is composed entirely of volunteers. Any amount helps! Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of donations go to rescue equipment. Sponsorship levels that include Gold $500, Silver $250 and Bronze $100. Make checks payable to Kern Valley Search and Rescue, PO Box 1287, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or donate online at kvsar.com.

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VA financing ins and outs Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Here in the Kern River Valley we have a lot of retired military personnel and their families and dependents. Which is one of the things Freeman that I truly love about this area and its people: the KRV is a great place to retire and relax. We also have quite a few active duty and guard personnel here because of the China Lake Naval Base. One of the big advantages of being either a current or former military vet is the ability to take advantage of home financing programs available through the Veteran's Administration.

VA loans have great terms; they are zero percent down, with very competitive interest rates and relaxed income and qualification guidelines. They are a great option for many buyers, but there are some things VA buyers need to be aware of in order for the transaction to go smoothly. Here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your VA lending and buying experience goes as smoothly as possible.

First of all, make sure and look for housing that is VA qualified. The Veteran's Administration will not lend on all property types and in all types of condition. VA specializes in primary residence loans for Vets and their immediate family, and the house has to have certain qualifications. For example, a manufactured home has to have been built June 15 1976 or later, be a double-wide or bigger and have

been an original install. It cannot have been moved previously and reinstalled. It also has to have what is called a Permanent Earthquake Retrofit, commonly known as a 433A in order for the home to be financed.

This can be installed during the escrow period. Stick built housing has no such guideline but regardless of the type of housing the home has to be considered by the VA to be "move-in ready," meaning that it is safe and habitable and there are no glaring health and safety concerns.

So when looking for housing with a VA loan, make sure the property is in pretty good shape. Does not have to be perfect by any means, and fixtures and floors and such can be original or dated, as long as everything is working and there is no damage. Another important guideline to remember is to make sure that any home older than 1978 does not have peeling paint. Due to potential lead based paint VA will require that to be repaired before the close of escrow.

VA also requires a termite report and certification and for all work on the report to be completed before the close and paid for by the seller.

As long as you and your real estate broker or agent keep these guidelines in mind as you search for property, a VA loan is a great way to go. It is an honor to serve our Vets and their families and it is important to have a broker or Realtor that knows the ins and outs of the program.

Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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The October art display at the Kern Valley Museum will be a very different one!

It is titled "Blood and Bonds". Artists and writers related to each other by blood or other bond respond to each other's work. This diverse show of 24 gifted participants gives us work from paint to lithographs and poems to crisp six-liners. Come and meet these gifted people at a reception on Saturday, October 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the museum.

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Don’t miss ‘Kickin' it back in Kernville’ Saturday!

Hot rods from far and wide will gather at Riverside Park in Kernville on October 13 and 14 for the 42nd Annual Kick Back in Kernville River Run car show. Pre-1949 street rods and vintage vehicles will be on display as well as some tricked out newer cars. Even if you are just a casual observer, you don't want to miss seeing some of these cars.

On Friday, enjoy some coffee and the meet and greet at 8 a.m. and if you haven't registered, you can do so at 9.

Those who pre-registered will get both a dash plaque and an event plaque.

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On Saturday, you can still register at 6 a.m. Then all the cars will be on display from 9 to 11 a.m. for the Merchant's Pick judging. There will be a raffle for show participants from 2 to 3 p.m. and the awards presentation will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. Then watch the cars go out for a cruise around Isabella Lake at 4:15.

This is a fun event for both car enthusiasts and those that just like to come out to see the cars and enjoy the sights and sounds of Kernville and the beautiful Kern River.

More information can be obtained by calling Kenny Rhodes at 909-754-5240.

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A love story and crime story Amy Anderson Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Baby Driver” (R) - "Baby Driver" is both a love story and a crime story, with a sweet soundtrack. Baby (Ansel Elgort) drives the getaway car for Doc (Kevin Spacey), but not necessarily by choice. He is exceptional behind the wheel, with a focus driven by his personal playlist -- Baby is never without his iPod, earbuds and sunglasses. When he falls for angelic waitress Deborah (Lily James), the one last heist Doc planned takes a screeching turn, and nothing will ever be the same. The characters -- a lunatic criminal named Bats (Jamie Foxx), a suave Bonnie and Clyde couple (Jon Hamm and Eiza Gonzalez) -- are memorable. The integration of music in this film is infectious and delightful. It is a refreshingly fun ride, enormously entertaining from the witty dialogue to the exhilarating car chases.

“The Pilgrimage” (NR) - It is the 13th century, and an envoy from the Vatican, Geraldus (Stanley Weber), commands the inhabitants of a remote Irish monastery to escort their relic to Rome. The relic is seen as a powerful tool to turn the tide in the Crusades. A small group of monks is chosen at accompany it, including wide-eyed novice Diarmuid (Tom Holland, in a decidedly non-Spideylike role) and a mute with a terribly violent past (in a praiseworthy performance by Jon

Ansel Elgort stars in "Baby Driver"

Bernthal). They must cross an unfriendly landscape filled with both desolate natural dangers and the remnants of a war-infested past.

Richard Armitage plays the leader of a band of Norman soldiers who join the monks in order to protect the relic and ensure success of their journey, which is fraught with peril from the inside out.

“The House” (R) - When you bet the farm, it doesn't always work out, and that's where you'll find "The House" -- not a total loss, but certainly no big payoff. Scott and Kate Johansen (Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler) get ready to send their daughter off to college, and discover that they have no money. Their neighbor Frank (Jason Mantzoukas) comes up with a cockamamie scheme to turn the Johansens' house into an under-the-radar casino to earn the money on the quick. Things happen; some of them are funny.

But in the end it comes off as a bawdy slew of not-quite-as-funnyas-planned skits. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies

No naked salads 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 small cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon black pepper Combine together and use over spinach and mushroom salad.

Bodfish Bob’s Thousand Island Dressing

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s French Dressing 1 can tomato soup 1 1/2 cup Wesson oil 3/4 cup vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon grated onion Mix all ingredients together and shake well. Add dash of Worcestershire sauce, paprika and dry mustard.

Bodfish Bob’s Sesame Salad Dressing 1/4 cup sesame seeds 3/4 cup oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar

1 cup mayonnaise 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 2 tablespoons celery, chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoon. Finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup stuffed green olives, chopped Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Bodfish Bob’s Tomato Soup Dressing 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup honey 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh lemon peel 1 teaspoon favorite herb blend 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon seasoned black pepper Place all ingredients in a blender and process until well blended.

Refrigerate until chilled. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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North Fork Marina Camp 9

General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Robinson Cove Cove Hanning Flat

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CDFW Biologists predict good quail hunting season in 2017-18

Help keep Riverside Park clean Keepers of the Kern Courier Community Keepers meet every Monday morning at 7 a.m. by the rest rooms at Riverside Park in Kernville. Have your

coffee early and come join in to tidy up the park. It only takes about ½ hour. The County staff is also there, so we help them to make a difference. For more info call, 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178 or email, keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

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

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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Forest Recreation

■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100

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

Kern County Fire Stations

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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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featuring tribute bands Tribute Band CREEDENCE CONCERT REVIVAL CCR Johnny Cash MIGHTY CASH CATS Tribute Band THEClassicNEIL DEAL NeilTributeYoungBand Rock through GRATEFUL BLUEGRASS BOYS a Bluegrass Lens Zeppelin Country Folk Tribute Band ALICE WALLACE & Blues LADY ZEPP LedAll Female ONE DAY $15 BOTH DAYS $25 Children under 12 free get your tickets FRIENDSOFTHEKERNRIVERHATCHERY.ORG We wish to show our appreciation and support to our Ad Sponsors as we strive to fulfill our mission statement of support to the Kern River fisheries and communities. We donated to some very important causes in the past from the proceeds of our Fishstock concerts. Erskine Fire Victims, the replacement of stolen items from a Lake Isabella Boy Scout troop, Trout in the Classroom set up and replacement items, and a Troutfest Barbeque at the Hatchery. We sponsored kids and some supplies for the Kids Fly Fishing Academy at the Hatchery in Kernville. We are a sponsor of the Elks Club Kids Fishing Derby for 2017. We've recently signed up to join forces with the Exchange Club of the Kern River Valley and are members in good standing with both chambers. Every year we assist with the stocking of trout in our waterways and staff the museum as well as give tours to schools, and various other groups.

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists are expecting a very good quail hunting season when the general seasons open, thanks to rebounding populations that benefitted from California's wet fall and winter in 2016.

California's prolonged drought reduced quail populations statewide.

Biologists found overall declines of 33 percent for mountain quail, 29 percent for California quail and 17 percent for Gambel's quail from 2005 to 2015 using data from the North American Breeding Bird Survey, which monitors the status and trends of North American bird populations.

Quail populations fluctuate naturally with weather and other prevailing environmental conditions such as wildfires.

Fortunately, 2016 brought a shift in weather conditions for California. The rain received was critical to the production of food and cover for quail populations. Perhaps most importantly, rains produce more insects, which are a vital food source for young quail.

Detailed information on California's various quail hunting zones, including season dates, descriptions and a map, is available at CDFW's Upland Game Bird Hunting webpage: wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/ Upland-Game-Birds.

As a result of the same wet weather conditions, CDFW regional biologists are

expecting a strong chukar hunting season as well, particularly in desert habitat that often experiences boom-and-bust population swings based on the amount of rainfall.

CDFW is offering several special quail and chukar hunting opportunities this fall and winter at ecological reserves and wildlife areas in Kern, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

Hunters with a valid California hunting license can apply for these hunts through the Automated License Data System.

Hunt descriptions are available at CDFW's Upland Game Wild Bird Hunts webpage at wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/ Upland-Game-Birds/Hunts.

CDFW's SHARE Program, which provides public hunting opportunities on private land, is offering several quail hunts in Santa Barbara County this fall and winter. Hunters with a valid California hunting license can also apply for these hunts through the ALDS system. Hunt descriptions are available at CDFW's SHARE Program webpage: wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/SHARE. California is phasing in the use of nonlead ammunition for hunting.

Nonlead ammunition is required for hunting quail when on state wildlife areas or ecological reserves in California.

Learn more about California's nonlead ammunition requirements for hunting at wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/NonleadAmmunition.

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By Chris Richcreek 1. Hall of Famers Tony Gwynn and Rod Carew combined for how many batting-average titles?

2. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit in World Series play?

3. Who is the only football coach to lead the University of North Carolina to multiple championships?

4. Bismack Biyombo set a Toronto Raptors record in 2016 for most rebounds in a playoff game (26).

Who had held the mark?

5. The Minnesota Wild set a franchise record in the 2016-17 NHL season for victories (49). What had been the team's highest total?

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) All that dedicated hard work you've been putting in pays off better than you expected. So go ahead, reward yourself with something befitting a beauty-loving Bovine.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It's a good time to take on that new challenge. And if your selfconfidence is sagging, instead of telling yourself why you can't do it, list all the reasons why you can.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DESERT MOTEL (2017-B6156), DBA #2: DESERT INN MOTEL (2017-B6157), 339 W. Church Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 339 W. Church Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: DAVID ANSELL UMSTADTER, 339 W. Church Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 01/28/2016. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: David A. Umstadter. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/11/2017 and expires 09/11/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 22, 29, October 6, and 13, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SGR INNOVATIONS (2017-B6354), 10649 Sierra Rd #21, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 37438 Upper Cressman Rd., Shaver Lake, CA 93664.

REGISTRANTS: JESSE SCOTT SAGER, 1001 Adelaide Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jesse Scott Sager. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/18/2017 and expires 09/18/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D. Chavez. Published by the Kern River September 29, October 6, 13, and 20, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00308-CA, A.P.N.: 128-053-05-00, Property Address: 1503 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Francis Johvanna Cueto, An Unmarried Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 01/20/2006 as Instrument No. 0206014742 in book ---, page--- and and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded October 16, 2012 as Instrument Number 0212146891 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 11/03/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $136,667.69.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1503 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 128-053-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $136,667.69.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of

these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-00308-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: September 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 6, 13, and 20, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: 18HUNDRED (2017-B6143), DBA#2: 18 HUNDRED (2017-B6144), DBA#3: 18 HUNDRED BAR AND GRILL (2017-B6145), 1800 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 3004 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: 18HUNDRED INC, 3004 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 07/01/2017.

Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Maya Holloway, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/08/2017 and expires 09/08/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2017.

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There will be shows galore featuring J.D Platt and the K-9 Kings from the CBS TV Show "Greatest American Dog", Wild About Monkeys includes a hilarious primate show with the big screen stars of "Evan Almighty" and "Rock of Ages" just to name a few.

Freddie Prez brings his Crazy Contest Show including the first annual DEF Karaoke Contest.

You never know what contest Freddie will come up with. Of course no fair is complete without Cook's fumbling and bumbling racing pigs.

Strolling the grounds will be "Fire Stryker" a smoke blowing, fire breathing, wing flapping, one of a kind Dragon led around on a leash by a "Medieval Viking" handler. Those comical "Little Cowboys" (maybe even a Cowgirl) will be trotting around for photo ops and the worst humor this side of the Mississippi! Street Drum Corps is a worldrenowned, high energy, drum and percussion show formed in Los Angeles, they will amaze and entertain.

"All about Animals" is back with their petting

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Saturday features a Junior Rodeo in the morning and at 7pm The Ridgecrest Rodeo Kicks in with Pro rodeo act Donny Landis and announcer Ted Dwyer; with Royalty introduction, Mutton Bustin', Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Tie Down CR and

much more. Tickets are $15 and include a $4 discount to the fair. The Junior Livestock Show actually begins Thursday at 9 a.m., over 100 entries at press time and don't miss the exciting JLA Auction at 4pm Saturday, come out and support these kids.

Our Still Exhibits are busting at the seams as many of this year's categories offer great prizes on top of traditional ribbons. They are also sponsoring many great contest like homemade fudge, best salsa, Lego building and Jell-O eating to name a few. The Oasis garden club plant show will once again be displayed in Desert Valleys Community Complex with hundreds of beautiful

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Also in Desert Valleys Community Complex and around the grounds will be numerous commercial vendors as well as more crazy fair food than you could ever imagine, like rainbow grilled cheese, tornado fries, cheese curds, knight burgers, fried alligator, kettle corn, Thai chicken, pulled pork, tri-tip, funnel cakes, roasted corn, TK's famous Chinese food and much more.

Once again Butler Amusements will provide the midway with several new rides and all the old favorites.

It all starts at 4 p.m. on Friday Oct. 20 till midnight, 12 to 12 Saturday and 12 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $8 for Adults, $4 for Children 6 to 12, Seniors and Military. Children 5 and under get in free. Friday Seniors 62 and over get in free. Sunday kid's 12 and under get in free, from noon to 3 p.m. bring in 3 cans of pet food (per person) for free admission.

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Friday, October 13, 2017 The buck stops here A white-tailed deer takes refuge in Bodfish Canyon out of hunters’ sights.

The white-tailed deer, also known as the whitetail, is a mediumsized deer native to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America as far south as Peru and Bolivia.

They browse for food at dawn and dusk and have good eyesight and hearing.

Michael Batelaan Kern RiverCourier

Festival, Continued from page 1 They made a plan, acted on it and it happened. Perfect timing, as there were so many who wanted changes; the communities, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, local businesses and visitors, and folks from all over the country who camp and fish here. They are dedicated to protecting, restoring, preserving, and enriching the quality of diversity and the delicate biological environment surrounding the Kern River corridor.

Keepers is now four years old and going strong thanks to the hundreds of volunteers and people who are following and supporting their mission.

The funds raised from this event will go towards their Adopt a Campground Project. Their area of focus is the Upper Kern River and keeping it clean.

They work hand in hand with the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, local business, visitors and folks all over the country to help keep the Kern River Clean.

Tickets went on sale August 1. VIP Tickets are $75 which includes admission at noon, one souvenir glass, one event shirt, swag, and two food tickets. General Tickets are $55, which includes admission and one souvenir glass.

Food must be purchased, but it is the beer you can drink, during the event. Food vendors will be on site selling various meals. To attend, you must be 21 and older.

The event will go on

Smoke, Continued from page 1 operation allows for the mitigation of known and anticipated hazards, reducing fuels ahead of the fire while providing our firefighters the highest probability of success," said Jack Medina Lion Fire Incident Commander.

Fire crews have implemented structure defense measures by constructing fireline around structures at

rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased at the gate if event is not sold out.

Some of the approximately 30 breweries that will be represented include: Lengthwise Brewing Company, Ace Cider, Temblor Brewing, Dionysus Brewing, Tehachapi Local Craft Beer, Tioga Sequoia, Full Circle Brewing, Smog City Brewing, Hog Canyon Brewing, House of Penedragon Brewing, Brew Bakers Brewing, Scholb Brewing, Eagle Rock Brewing, Elysian Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing, Arrow Lodge Brewing, Transplants Brewing, Bitter Brothers Brewing, Old Stump Brewing and so much more.

Along with great beer, there will also be great music.

Lonely Avenue is what happens when Jon Ranger, Ryan Fergon, Derek Chaney and Nate Hendrick create music together. Hailing from all over, these guys currently reside in Bakersfield, California and play anywhere they are welcomed.

While the music is everevolving, the spirits of the region's rich musical history are always there. If you listen hard enough, you can hear Merle and Buck mingling with more contemporary influences like Wilco, Ryan Adams, and Jeff Buckley, all filtered through the band's own voice and experiences. Lonely Avenue released their debut selftitled album in 2016 and continues to write and play live extensively.

Weed Patch Carnival is a bright and fun band out

of Bakersfield, California who loves trying new things. The band includes Elizabeth Monroig, vocals; Steve Coon, guitar; Rik Chikasaw, bass, keyboard, and vocals; and Steve Simpson, drums.

Stoneflys are an original alternative/ska/reggae/jazz group of musicians formed out of Ventura and Kernville, California. The group is made up of members Guy Jeans (vocals and keytar), Tracy Kahanamoku (Bass), Robert Rachelli (drums), Dave Price (sax), Kevin Miller (trumpet) and Skabone Stan (Trombone).

The Stoneflys have been a band and have been performing since 2013.

The Usual Haunts, a Sacramento based band, have already released a 15-track debut full-length album, Living Is Easy; toured the west coast twice in 2016 alone; were nominated for a SAMMIE award for Best Rock Band. They are naturals at crafting well-structured songs, utilizing warm tones and implementing a wise-beyond-their-years range of dynamics. The Usual Haunts lead singer, songwriter and producer, Noirre, combine with the equally talented performance of guitar virtuoso, CJ Caffrey (aka NATVE), whose abilities remind one of David Gilmour, Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana. To have that in one band is beyond rare but to also bring in the resonating soul of the rhythm section from jazz and rock drummer, Noah Corbitt and multi-instrumentalist, Dustin Soares, creates sonic bliss to every note.

Grey Meadow and Trout Meadow.

The fire continues to burn actively, driven by wind, standing dead trees, and scattered debris from previous wildfires. Forest managers have closed several trails to keep hikers and hunters, from walking into the fire area.

Information and a map of the closure area are available on inciweb.nwcg .gov/incident/5626/.

Increasing westerly winds Wednesday began

to move smoke into the Eastern Sierras Wednesday and Thursday.

Diurnal winds continued to bring smoke into Kernville and the surrounding communities in the evening and morning.

Dispersion conditions were good throughout the rest of the week. You can learn more about air quality, and daily smoke forecasts are available visiting either airnow.gov or valleyair.org.