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Cerro CosoCommunity College isstreamlining the regis-tration process for stu-dents in the Kern RiverValley with an OpenHouse on Thursday,Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to6 p.m. at the college’sKern River Valley cam-pus in Lake Isabella.

College counselorsand admissions pro-fessionals will be onsite to assist on a drop-in basis with generalinformation, admis-sions, assessment test-ing, counseling andeducational plans, reg-istration, learningresources, scholar-ships and student life.

Cerro CosoCommunity College ishere to help studentsmeet their career and

educational goals. Fallclasses begin Aug. 24.Register early for bestclass selection. Classschedules are availableon the Cerro Cosowebsite at

cerrocoso.edu.Don’t miss this

great opportunity tovisit the campus andsee what Cerro Cosoin the Kern RiverValley has to offer.

For additional infor-mation on financialaid, placement exams,academic advisingservices call the KernRiver Valley campus at760-379-5501.

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Michael BatelaanCourier Just in

Gregg DeSantis,president of SeniorCitizens, Inc.,announced today thatthe non-profit will nolonger be financiallysupporting the Mealson Wheels program inthe Kern River Valley.

Senior Citizens, Inc.was formed in 1983 forthe purpose of assist-ing Kern County inproviding meals to sen-iors who are home-bound. Over the last 30years, the group has

"We just aren't ableto bring in the kind ofmoney that we usedto," DeSantis said. "Weplan to continue fundraising to provideimprovements to theSenior Center, such asan education center,book and magazineloan library and Wi-Fi."

In his announcementDeSantis noted that thenon-profit has beencontributing funds intothe county program inthe form of cars, gasand insurance and driv-er wages. "It wouldtake $30-45,000 more

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than we are raising tocontinue funding theprogram," he said.DeSantis expressed hisgratitude for all whohave contributed andcontinue to contributeto the program. Thefocus will go fromMeals on Wheels toother senior needs.

Jeanette Downs,Business Manager forKern County Aging andAdult Services told theCourier that the agencycould deliver meals at a

The Kern ValleyCampus ofCerro Coso islocated in theKern Valley Plaza in Lake Isabella.

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supplied cars and driv-ers to deliver the mealsthat are prepared at theCounty program.

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One lesssparkone lesswildfire!PreventvehiclerelatedwildfiresJohn Heil, USFSCourier FYI

Fire danger in thestate of California isabove normal levels.Significantly dryconditions are pres-ent due to historical-ly low precipitationand high tempera-tures. Everyone hasthe responsibility toprevent human-caused wildfires.Please use extremecaution when travel-ing on highways.

You can help pre-vent these destruc-tive fires by follow-ing some simpleguidelines:

■ Be wheel safe -Check tire pressure.Driving on anexposed wheel rimthrows sparks. Beprepared

■ Carry safetygear - Carry a shov-el and a fire extin-guisher in yourstreet and off-high-way vehicle.

■ Follow userestrictions andaccess closures -It is important tocheck with localagencies about anyclosures before ven-turing off road.

■ Keep vehiclesoff dry grass - Ex-haust systems canheat up to 1,000degrees and igniteadjacent grassesand shrubs.

■ Check yourspark arrester -Before heading out-doors, clean yourOHV spark arrester.This will reduce thechance of a sparkstarting a wildfire.

■ Have nothingdragging - Makesure vehicles areproperly maintainedwith nothing drag-ging on the ground.We can all make adifference in reduc-ing human-caused

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Are you lookingfor an exciting andchallenging careerhelping others?Emergency MedicalTechnician trainingat Cerro CosoCommunity Collegeworks with a varietyof jobs includingparamedics, lawenforcement offi-cers, fire fighters, airmedical crew mem-bers and many moreto provide care andtransportation ofsick and injured

patients. Every daypeople’s lives dependon the quick reactionand competent careof emergency medicaltechnicians.

The College isoffering two EMTCclasses this fall in theKern River Valley.■ EMTC C105

E m e r g e n c yMedical Technician 1will meet on Mondayand Wednesdayevenings from 5:10 to10:15 p.m. at the KernValley campus in Lake

Isabella with instruc-tor StevenPendergrass. Thecourse will survey thetechniques of emer-gency medical carethrough recognitionof signs and symp-toms of illnesses, andinjuries. Proper pro-cedures of emergencycare and transporta-tion aspects requiredfor EMT-I personnelare covered. Upon

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New exciting classes being offered

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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, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112 ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m., AA, Alano Club, 4030 Perdue Avenue,Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 8 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Road,Wofford Hts. 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.■ 2 p.m., AA, Alano Club, 4030 Perdue Avenue,Lake Isabella.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker, 3 p.m. Pool, Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa.760-379-3394■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) AA, Alano Club, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 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.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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.■ 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.■ 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.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, HoffmannHospice 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 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.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd.,Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., AA, Alano Club, 4030 PerdueAve., 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.■ 8 a.m. - AA, Alano Club, 4030 Perdue Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ 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.■ 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.■ 12:00 p.m., AA, Alano Club, 4030 Perdue Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ 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.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 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 - 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.■ 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.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7:30 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 .

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CalendarThe CourierOnyx Farmers MarketDailyThe Onyx Certified Farmers Market, hostedby the Kern Valley Growers Association, isnow open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. dailythrough November at 300 Doyle RanchRoad (near the old Onyx Store) in Onyx.

River Rhythms free concert seriesAugust 2

The Kern River Valley Education andCultural Foundation brings 7 p.m. Fridayevening, family-friendly performances toRiverside Park in Kernville free to the pub-lic. The musical styles vary each week. OnFriday, Aug. 2 see Out of the Blue, formedin 2003 in the Kern River Valley by MichaelGallagher (mandolin and vocals) andPatricia Seamount (guitar and vocals).Terry Harris (dobro and vocals) was added

in 2005 and Kris Martin (bass and vocals)came on board in 2008. They have all beenplaying most of their lives and their influ-ences range from folk, bluegrass, country,rock and roll and jazz. Bring your lawnchairs. For information call Charlie Busch,concert series coordinator at 760-376-4500or KRVECF at 760-379-0764.

AglowAugust 3Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday,Aug. 3. Come and be blessed. Call BarbaraPechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smithat 559-359-8953 .

Lakeshore Farmers MarketAugust 3This market is hosted by the Kern ValleyGrowers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Saturdays. The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd.,Wofford Heights.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market August 3The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui CunniFarmers Market is held every Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for produce needs.The market is located at 2600 Highway 155at the French Gulch Forest ServiceRecreation Area. Contact 760-549-0800.

Star PartyAugust 3Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds aStar Party starting at sunset the Saturdaynight closest to the new moon at theFairview Helispot, 12 miles north ofKernville. Bundle up. Bring some hotchocolate or coffee and a lounge chair.Contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or760-376-6290 or richburdge@aol.com. It isbest to call to check if haze, smoke or cloudcover might prevent event .

Lantern Light Tour and Ghost HuntAugust 3GRIT Paranormal will be headlining 8 to10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. inBodfish. Cost: $12 per person (all ages). Allproceeds to go to the renovation, restora-tion and museum acquisitions. Cash onlynight of event or advance tickets by creditcard. Questions or purchase tickets call760-379-5146 or email ghosttown@veri-zon.net.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastAugust 4Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday at the Kern River Valley Veterans ofForeign Wars, Post 7665 Hall, 2811 NuggetAve. (behind McDonalds), in Lake Isabella.For information, call 760-379-3877.

Junior Golf ClinicAugust 6 and 8A free golf clinic will be offered for golfersbetween the ages of five and 15 by Jeff Haleat the Kern Valley Golf Course from 9:30 to11 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 6and 8. Lunch will be provided. Learn moreby calling the golf course at 760-376-2828or Jeff Hale at 760-379-5042.

Cerro Coso Open HouseAugust 8Cerro Coso Community College is hostingan open house for those interested inbecoming a college student in the KernRiver Valley. Starting at 10 a.m. onThursday, Aug. 8, you can learn about col-lege programs, register for classes, learnabout financial aid, prepare for and takethe placement test, and more. Lunch will beserved. Don’t miss this opportunity toexplore the campus and plan your future.Call 760-379-5501.

Praise and worship concertAugust 8Enjoy an evening of praise and worshipwith Dave Anderson and Roger Walck (onpiano and guitar). The concerts they pres-ent include Gospel music, old-time SundaySchool songs, contemporary Christianmusic, and stories of God’s grace andmercy. It will be at Shepherd of the Hills

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would grow into a tomato, grew.I stood near the plants andtalked to them, read them storiesand even sang robust naturesongs. And then one day sometomato blossoms turned intotomatoes but as I could see,none of them were of theBeefsteak variety. Instead, allwere of the cherry tomato ilk.

I was disappointed but I hadto admit, they would be easier togive away. Every day I faithfullywatered and gave them plantfood and discussed with themthe state of the world politics.The season is almost over.

All thetomatoes Ipicked arenow in a smallbowl in theicebox. Atotal of 22

cherry tomatoes were grown.Their skin is like latex and theyare hard as a rock. We had acouple in a salad last Saturdayand I almost broke a tooth onone of them. Well almost.

Just for kicks, I divided thenumber of tomatoes I raised (22)into the total cost of growingthem $60.82 and found that eachcherry tomato cost me $2.76.This didn’t include the cost ofmy labor and the ridicule of myneighbors when they spotted mybarren plants.

So next year I will resist theurge to become a man of the soiland instead will buy my 'matersfrom Vons.

There, if I don’t like them, atleast I can return them!

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

No matterhow I try, I donot have a greenthumb.

By now every-one knows thatif I plant it, itwill die. Butbeing ever theoptimist againthis year, I planted tomatoes.

I looked at the description ofwhat I could expect if I put toma-to plants in some secluded areain my yard. Ihoped thatneighborswould not seethe debacle ofme again ruin-ing my plants.

Also I would keep track of thecosts and check those costsagainst what Vons charges.

So I bought four tomatoplants, all of the Beefsteak vari-ety ($1.25 each). Then I bought abag of potting soil ($5.42), andsome tomato fertilizer ($4.16). Inoticed a contraption called anEarth Box, which I was assuredwould grow anything. I boughttwo Earth Boxes plus postageand tax ($34.99). I mentally esti-mated the cost of CaliforniaWater Service used over the nexteight weeks ($15) for a total costof $60.82.

Then I sat back in my lawnchair and watched the plantsgrow. They got big and bigger.But very few blossoms, that

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Curse of the cherry tomatoesThings I have noticed...

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River Rhythms 2013 free concert seriesThe Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation has

announced the line-up for the 2013 River Rhythms free concert series atKernville’s Riverside Park. All shows will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m.each Friday in August. All shows are free of charge and will feature localand regional artists. There will also be light food and beverage productsavailable for purchase. For sponsorships, donations, and information, con-tact River Rhythms chairperson Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500 or KRVECF president Chuck White at 760-379-0764.

Energy Assistance funds availableThe Salvation Army has received the 2013-14 Energy Assistance Funds,

from Southern California Edison.If you are qualified you may receive up to$100 toward your unpaid SCE bill. For those who are listed with SCE as“all electric households,” you may receive up to $200. Sorry, but only resi-dential customers may apply. The EAF funds are available to moderate- tolow-income individuals every 12 months. You must have a current unpaidEdison Bill (in your name), proof of all household income, a picture ID andsome additional information available when making your appointment. Thenew system is completely computerized and you must have all requiredinformation or we cannot enter it into the program. No walk ins. Call 760-379-4600 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday for an appointment.

Kernville Chamber announces summer hoursThe Kernville Chamber of Commerce announced that it will now be open

later. The new summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.If you are traveling to the Kern River Valley or to the Southern Sierra

this summer, the Chamber encourages you to stop in and learn about thefine lodging, restaurants, antique shops and wonder blue skies availablehere. The Chamber wishes you safe and happy travels. For more informa-tion, call the Chamber office at 760-376-2929.

Save for ChristmasOperation Christmas Child recommends with the back-to-school and

mid-summer sales, we can save money as we help children around theglobe. Get those bargains so you will be ready to fill shoeboxes. Plan toattend the annual Countdown event on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. atthe Family Life Center and get free materials. Then be ready for theCollection Week Nov. 18 to 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day thatweek to deliver filled boxes. Call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279 to volun-teer for any of these events, for the fundraisers, to host a packing party orfor more information.

Idea Exchange SpaceIdeas toward a resilient and sustainable future will provide free movies,

free magazine exchange, free book exchange and an exchange of ideas.They will meet monthly in the conference room of the Kern River Valleybranch of the library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. The IdeaExchange Space is designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas via multime-dia, guest speakers, the exchange of books and magazines, theater and aplace to converse about topics that promote a resilient and sustainablefuture. Your donations go to a matching scholarship fund set up to providethe persons manning the Idea Exchange Space to attend the OctoberBioneer's Conference, (bioneers.org) October 18 - 20, 2013. If interested inmanning the space please contact, Ellen Schafhauser, 760-608-9143.

Every Teen CountsE.T.C is open for the summer Monday-Friday 11a.m. to 5 p.m.

(Wednesday is 2-5) and it is free for ages 10-16. Come play games, docrafts, have lunch. There is a Kinect x-box, pool table, wifi/ computers. Forquestions call 760-376-4100.

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Now clearly a bridge to nowhereEarlier this year I wrote the Forest Service to ask why the road to the

“bridge to nowhere” is closed. They said the “legal reason”" was due to rut-ting and erosion. They also said that this decision was made in 2009 after “twoand a half years of public notice and participation” and they didn’t have thefunding for the gate until recently. Who is the “public” that decided we don’twant access to this bridge or to the river?

If a Forest Service road can be shut down due to lack of maintenance, thenthis means that any of “their” roads can be shut down at any time. Would ithave been more cost-effective to get a truckload of dirt to fix the road ratherthan close a bridge that would cost taxpayers millions today? Instead, the“bridge to nowhere” is now a permanent monument to government wasteand mismanagement that we are forced to see every time we drive to andfrom Bakersfield.

Now I see that the Forest Service is planning on shrinking the HIRA areasaround the lake. At first I thought this will open up free access but these areaswill likely become campgrounds with higher fees and virtually all other accesswill be closed due to “rutting” or “low oxygen levels” in the water. The peoplewill be herded like cattle into these smaller areas where they can be closelymonitored.

We are no longer viewed as citizens, but as subjects to be controlled. Wehave become nothing more than a means of revenue used to support the per-sonal agendas of those in charge.Neil OlsenBodfish

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Valley places of worshipKernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration,Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m.,Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 9:30 a.m.and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m.and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3p.m. 760-549-3186

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

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Jack DuitsmanCourierColumnist

Behold, Youdesire truth in the

inward parts; And in the hiddenpart You will make

me to knowwisdom. -

Psalm 51:6

An Old Testament proverbwarned the fabric merchantagainst folding a damaged cloth insuch a way that the unknowingbuyer would be unaware of thedefect. Thinking they had pur-chased what had appeared to beundamaged, anunfolding of thecloth wouldreveal some-thing entirelydifferent. It hasbeen postulatedthat as individ-uals, our trueinner nature ismost revealedwhen we arealone, for in those moments whennone but us can see our actionsand inner thoughts, we prove whowe really are.

It was to this inner and unseenperson Jesus spoke regarding theability of our Father in Heaven notonly to see, but who also desiresto work His transformation backto His glorious image.

Thoughts and dreams, hopesand fears, attitudes and determi-nations, all these are bound up inplaces where even the most dis-cerning and closest kindred spiritsare uncertain if they know us likethey think they do. In fact, in cer-tain instances, we are even sur-prised by responses to life’smoments that are far less than wemight have hoped.

A loved one is overcome withprolonged illness, and initial hope

Duitsman

and trust in the power of God ismet with a disease progressionthat is unrelenting. Financialdownturn in ways unexpected; ora relationship that had onceflourished takes a downturn thatwill not be yielding a storybookending, and we wonder wherethe plan of God might have gone.

Even more telling of this innerperson that can be unknown evento our most determined scrutinyare those moments in life whereall is well with our world, and wefind a curious chilling betweenour heart and the Lover of oursoul. Troubling moments whenthe Word that was once power-ful, alive, and deeply meaningfulbecomes unsettlingly boring, and

deep hungerfor faith isseeminglyreplaced bylackluster indif-ference.

Thesetwists andturns are livedout on a dailybasis . . . inplaces the

human eye cannot see, and thehuman mind can only probe inimperfect ways.

At first glance, the above verseof Scripture can appear to be yetanother unreachable goal - “Truthin the inward part.” Just great,this part of me that is unknow-able even by me in my best stateis now supposed to tow the lineof truth in an unerring way.

Moments when a lie appearsmore expedient than the truth wecan sense the power of God’slove that brings truth to the fore.What would Jesus do becomesmore than an ambiguous threator theoretical riddle, it literallybecomes the outworking of theFather’s heart in our daily lives.

Jack Duitsman pastors Father’sHeart Foursquare Church in Kernville.

Where it can’t be seen

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Thoughts and dreams, hopesand fears, attitudes and determinations, all these arebound up in places where eventhe most discerning and closestkindred spirits are uncertain...

- Duitman

Ellen EggertKern County Mental HealthCourier Extra

It's that time again, Kern Valleyresidents-time to show your sup-port for suicide prevention andawareness. The2013 KernCounty Out ofthe DarknessC o m m u n i t yWalk is set forS a t u r d a y ,September 14,at Beach Parkin Bakersfield.Check-in startsat 7:45 a.m.,and the pro-gram will com-mence at 9 a.m.As always, reg-istration is free,and each par-ticipant whoraises a mini-mum of $150receives a t-shirt. In addi-tion, refresh-ments will beprovided for allwho take part,and moreinformation will be available toaddress some of your questionsand concerns about this matter.

Kern Valley made a bold state-ment of support last year whenover 70 KV residents participatedin the 2012 Community Walk. Thisyear's organizers are challenging

you to aim for at least 100 partici-pants-let the rest of Kern Countyknow that you are a force to bereckoned with when it comes toraising awareness of suicide pre-vention and supporting those whohave lost a loved one to suicide.

Unfortunately,suicide doesnot seem to bedisappear ingany time soon,but new infor-mation is com-ing forth thatcan help usgain someinroads in thisb a t t l e .Activities suchas this walkhelp fund theresearch andgive us theopportunity toeducate thepublic thatthere is hopeon the hori-zon-that weare going to"fight the goodfight" in thissituation for aslong as neces-

sary. Join with likeminded others at

this worthy event, and make astatement against suicide. Formore information, please checkout the Kern County website atoutofthedarkness/kerncounty orcall Ellen Eggert at 661-868-1552.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Show suport for suicide prevention

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

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

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

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

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

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

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

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

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

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

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Mike MencariniCourier Columnist

Part two of twoparts about the

Isabella Lakefishery.

Bass: IsabellaLake is renownedfor its huge bass,with many fishweighing in the teens. With anabundance of shad, crappie,bluegill and the periodic stocking oftrout, Isabella bass have plenty offood to growthem big. Somesay Isabellacould producethe nextCaliforniarecord bass.

Trout:Whether fishingfrom shore or a boat, Isabella troutare easily caught. Fish and Wildlife,along with the Chamber ofCommerce annually stock thou-sands of pounds of beautiful rain-bows. Trout in the four- to six-pound class are not uncommon.

Crappie: Isabella features ayear-round crappie bite with bothwhite and black species. In thespring when the lake water levelbegins to raise, large schools ofcrappie can be found in the sub-merged willows of the North andSouth Forks. With the thread fin

Mencarini

Something for every anglerAntler, Fin & Feather Report

shad as their food supply, Isabellacrappie are abundant and doingwell. The winter bite is also goodwith Rocky Point and French GulchMarina as hot spots.

Catfish: Isabella has long beenknown for its big cats and lots ofthem. There are channels, blues andflatheads. There are day and nightbite. Cats in the 20 pound class arecommon.

Carp: The lake also pro-motes a healthy carp population forthose that like them for their tablefare and the angler or archer whocatches them for sport, with sum-

mertime beingbest.

Bluegill:The lake also hassome bluegilland redear butwith the largepopulation ofcrappie and lots

of big bass, the bluegills have strug-gled.

The Kern River Valley is asportsman’s paradise with greatyear-round fishing and huntingwith a mix of hiking, camping, bik-ing, rafting and an airport for thosewho have a small plane. There areplenty of accommodations to fiteveryone’s needs and budget, mostwithin a few minutes of the lake.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and avid fisherman. For ques-tions or comments you can reach himthrough the Kern River Couier.

Janice MackeyCalifornia Fish and WildlifeCourier Outdoors

Dove season is approaching andpeople seeking hunting opportuni-ties may visit the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife’sUpland Game Bird Program’s webpage. It lists numerous statewidehunts, including many opportuni-ties in CDFW’s Central Region.

Dove season is from Sept. 1through 15 and Nov. 9 through Dec.23. Additional information onspecies and bag limits can be foundat www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations.

In the Central Region, servingFresno, Kern, Kings, Madera,Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, SanBenito, San Luis Obispo,Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumnecounties, there will be five dovehunt sites hosting nine special huntsessions.

Applications and information areavailable online at dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/uplandgame/gamebird.

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Hunters may apply only once foreach hunt, either as an applicantor as a guest. Submitting multipleapplications will result in disquali-fication.

CDFW advises applicants thatthere are changes for this upcom-ing season. The North GrasslandsWildlife Area China Island andSalt Slough unit quotas have beenreduced to reflect a decrease infood plot acreages.

Additionally, no special drawwill occur for the Huron hunt siteas a special food plot was notplanted.

The purchase of an UplandGame Bird Stamp supports thesespecial hunts and other programsthat provide additional uplandgame bird hunting opportunities.The stamp is required for allupland game bird hunters exceptapprentice hunters.

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The Kern River Valley is asportsman’s paradise with greatyear-round fishing and huntingwith a mix of hiking, camping,biking, rafting...

- Mencarini

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Melon Grape Salad

1 cup cantaloupe melon, cubed.1 cup watermelon cubed and seeded.2 cups green grapes, seedless.5 T lime juice.½ cup honey.2 T Dijon mustard.

Toss the melons and grapes withone tablespoon of the lime juice andchill, covered. Once ready to serve,pour out the liquid, drying out serv-ing bowl. Whisk together theremaining lime juice, honey andDijon mustard. Toss with the fruit.

Bodfish Bob’s Chicken Grape Salad

½ cup butter2 cups mayonnaise¼ cup parsley, minced½ tsp curry powder¼ tsp garlic, mincedpnch marjoram, salt and black pepper4 cups diced, cooked chicken breasts2 cups seedless grapes½ cup slivered almonds, toasted.

Melt the butter in a saucepan, then

allow to cool to room temperature.In a bowl, gently stir in the butterwith mayonnaise, parsley, currypowder, garlic, marjoram, salt andpepper. Combine this with thecooked chicken, grapes andalmonds. Refrigerate until ready toserve

Bodfish Bob’s Pork Chops in Grape Sauce

2 boneless pork chops, one-inch thickolive oilsalt and freshly-ground black pepper4 T balsamic vinegar1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)1 T butter

Heat a skillet over medium-highheat. Brush each pork chop lightlywith olive oil and sprinkle it with saltand black pepper. Brown the chopson each side; then remove themfrom the pan. Add the balsamicvinegar to the skillet, scraping upany browned bits on the bottom ofthe pan with a wooden spoon. Addthe grapes, tossing to coat with vine-gar. Return the pork chops to theskillet, spooning juices over chops.Cover tightly and cook over low heatfor about 8 minutes, until chops arejust done. Using a slotted spoon,transfer the chops and grapes to aserving platter; keep warm. Stir thebutter into the sauce until melted.Cook, uncovered, over medium-highheat until the sauce thickens slightly.Spoon the sauce over the porkchops and grapes.

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

Couch Theater

Redford plays aged radicalRobertRedfordin “TheCompanyYouKeep”

© 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Company You Keep”

(PG) -- Back in the 1960s, JimGrant (Robert Redford) was in aradical group called the WeatherUnderground. During a bank rob-bery conducted by the group,something went wrong and abank guard was killed. In the pres-ent day, Grant is a father livingunder an assumed name when ayoung journalist (Shia LeBouf)writes an article that exposesGrant’s revolutionary past. Grantgoes on the move with his daugh-ter and visits characters from hispast. Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandonand Julie Christie play aged radi-cals facing the 21st century.

“Olympus Has Fallen” (R) -- Inone coordinated attack, foreignoperatives take over the WhiteHouse, kidnap the president andwipe out the Secret Service. It’s upto Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), adisgraced ex-Secret Service agent,to rescue the president and foil theplot. Fortunately, Banning has theaction-hero skills and one-liners toback up his action-hero name.

So the story is nothing new.There’s even a movie out this sum-mer with almost the exact plot, butthat slows the movie’s agenda:kicking bad-guy butt withoutmercy. Director Antoine Fuqua(“Training Day”) gives the fightscenes full-effect, and makes good

use of Butler’s tough guy talents tobuild this new branch onto the“Die Hard” family tree.

“Emperor” (PG-13) -- AfterJapan’s surrender at the end ofWorld War II, the nation was at acrucial tipping point. Gen. DouglasMacArthur (Tommy Lee Jones) hadto decide what should be donewith Emperor Hirohito. TheJapanese were fiercely loyal totheir leader, but many Americanswanted to see the emperor pun-ished for war crimes. This histori-cal drama follows Gen. BonnerFellers (Matthew Fox), the manMacArthur picked to investigatethe Emperor and his involvementin Pearl Harbor.

There is a lot of weight woveninto the plot, and none of it works.The film tries to examine all sidesof the delicate decision, while stillhaving Fellers pursue a romanticinterest. Much of the movie is justsheer boredom and frustration,watching Fox worriedly drivearound, finding out nothing.

Lutheran Church where Highways 155 and178 intersect. The concert is being held onThursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. Light refresh-ments will be served. A free-will offeringwill be received to benefit the Shepherd’sCanyon Pastors Retreat. Call 760-379-2343.

Enforum pooRaisaAugust 9Help enforum raise money to build rest-rooms and have fun, too. On Friday, Aug. 9from 5:30 to 10 p.m., come vote for yourfavorite at the chili cook-off, eat barbecuedsandwiches and hear live music at 3615Suhre St. Lake Isabella. enforum, Inc. is anon-profit organization in Lake Isabellacurrently working on creating a communi-ty venue serving the varyung generationsof the community. For more info go toenforum.us/events.

2nd annual wine-tasting fundraiser August 10The Rotary Club of Kern River Valleyinvites you to the 2nd annual Wine TastingFundraiser benefitting the Rotary YouthLeadership Awards Retreat. It is being heldat 7:30 p.m., at the Pine Cone Inn, 13383Sierra Way in Kernville. $25 per person.Each year Rotary provides a program torecognize and develop leadership potentialamong young people in our community.Two local high school students will be

selected to attend on all expense paid lead-ership retreat to be held at Camp Ramah inOjai, CA. RSVP to Luz Polcik 760-379-1722

Me and My Friends playgroupAugust 12, 14 and 16Me and My Friends play group, hosted bythe Family Resourse Center in Lake Isabellais have three play groups in August: onMonday, Aug. 12 in Tank Park in LakeIsabella; on Wednesday, Aug. 14 atRiverside Parkin Kernville and on Friday,Aug. 16 at Mountain Mesa Park. This is afun time for toddlers and parents. Call 760-379-2556 for more information.

Senior safety programAugust 13Ashley Glover, Kern County Sheriff’s Officecrime prevention specialist will presentinformation on senior safety and more atthe Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property OwnersAssociation meeting Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center.

To include your event in our free CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mail or in person. Submissions must bereceived on Tuesday by 1 p.m. to make eachFriday’s issue. Events must be open to thepublic and if there is any cost, it must be list-ed. Items submitted may be shortened.Listings are printed in chronological orderby event date and space available.Submitted items deemed as business adver-tising will not be accepted. Some eventinformation gathered from the chambers ofcommerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

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Elks Saturday community BBQThe public and members of Kern Valley Elks Lodge 2358, Wofford Heights,

are invited to a weekly Saturday BBQ in the Elks Park, 11a.m. to 1 p.m., direct-ly behind the Lodge. While these events are to raise funds for Elk's sponsoredyouth activities, it is also a fun way to spend lunch time with friends in theshade. To start with, the BBQ will consist of Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, drinksand chips. Occasionally other food items may be offered including watermel-on. All personnel are Elks volunteers.

Kawaiisu Chapter DAR Constitution BBQTickets are now available for the annual Constitution BBQ sponsored by the

Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The date isSunday, September 22. The place is the Elks Lodge Park. The cook is JimWyly. The time is 4pm and the cost is $15.00 per ticket with children at $8.00and those under 4 free. Please call Regent Sandy Keiffer at 760-379-8152 orMarian DeMars at 760-376-4578. You don't want to miss this.

Tubatulabal Tribe to teach native craftsThe Tubatulabal Tribe would like to invite you to come and learn how to

make baskets, gourds and jewelry every Friday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Therewill be an admission fee of $5 and a small fee for the item that you make. At12600 Mt. Mesa Road in Lake Isabella. Call Louise Akers 760-379-4590 if youhave any questions.

Calling all Bridge playersExpert, intermediate or novice, the Kern Valley Bridge Club wants you! If

you enjoy the game, join them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. atthe Eagles Lodge in Mt. Mesa. If you love challenge, call Bobby at 760-379-4336 or Judy at 760-376-3138. Lessons are available for beginners with Bobby.

USDA LoansTalking About Real Estate

Matt FreemanCourier Columnist

I wanted to telleveryone this weekabout a loan productout there that workswell for this area,USDA RuralHousing loans.There are somecatches of coursebut this type of loan can work reallywell for certain buyers. Best of all,these loans are 100% financing, mean-ing no down pay-ment! That isextremely hard tofind in today'slending environ-ment. As far as Iknow a USDAloan is the only loan besides a VA orCAL-VET loan that will let you put nomoney down. USDA loans also allowfor the seller to pay some or all of thebuyer's closing costs, up to 6% of thepurchase price which in some cases isall of the closing costs!

USDA loans are for rural areas only,which the whole Valley qualifies for.They are also for primary residencebuyers, meaning you must be living inthe house you are buying. It cannot bea 2nd home or investment property.Also, USDA will only finance stick-builthomes, not manufactured homes,unless they are brand new and beinginstalled with a construction loanwhich USDA does. Another goodthing, the credit guidelines are morerelaxed on a USDA loan than a regular

loan or even an FHA loan. Approval isbased on credit but more on debt thananything else. Someone with no or lit-tle debt and only so-so credit can stillbuy a home for nothing down with aUSDA. Escrow usually takes 60 daysor even more because they are gov-ernment loans, and the home has tomeet Section 8 housing requirementsmeaning the home cannot really be afixer upper it has to be in good shape.It takes the right situation to takeadvantage of a USDA loan if you havelimited funds down, and as always werecommend you put as much down

payment as pos-sible or at leastpay your ownclosing costs.

However,with a patientand cooperative

seller, USDA loans are a great oppor-tunity for both a buyer and seller. So,if you are looking for a place, have nomoney down and meet the underwrit-ing requirements, a USDA loan isabsolutely something you want tothink about in today's market. Thenice thing too is that the Kern RiverValley is still a buyer's market rightnow! We are seeing some shortagesof inventory and the pace of sales hasrisen, but as of now prices have notreally moved up. Look for this tochange by next year if the existingtrends continue, so now is the time toget in the market!

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or760-223-0880. His column is not intendedto replace legal advice.

Freeman

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- Freeman

Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

I received an emailfrom a new clientwho is just turning65. She had ques-tions which might beof interest to somereaders. So, afterchanging the names,I present this.

Pam: Received AARP letter sayingmonthly withdrawals of $163.90 wouldbe made for Part B beginning Sept. 5.

Harry: Pam, re-read. The $163.90is the monthly premium for yourMedicare Supplement.

Pam: Received letter from SocialSecurity saying based on 2011 incomethe amount being withdrawn will be$209.80 (standard Medicare = $104.90+ IRMAA = $104.90).

Harry: Congratulations! Yourhousehold income is between$214,000 and $320,000. Medicare’sbase rate is $104.90 for people earningless than $85,000 individually or$170,000 as a couple, based on taxreturns of two years prior. My per-sonal goal is to pay $335.70 a monthfor Medicare (earning over $428,000).The true cost of Medicare Part B isfour times $104.90. The other 75 per-cent is taken up by the FederalGovernment’s ”General Revenue.”High income earners pay a greatershare of the cost.

Pam: I don’t understand whatthese two numbers have to do withthe $163.90.

Harry: Very little. The $163.90 is

the cost of the supplemental insurancewhich pays the Medicare deductibleand co-pays.

Pam: The chart also showedIRMAA of $29.90 for the Rx plan.Does this mean on top of the $96quoted in the letter from AARP?

Harry: Yes, The $96.90 is not thefull cost of the prescription drug plan.The government funds about $80 permonth for this benefit, paying theinsurance plan of your choice. Thedifference in cost is the monthly pre-mium. In your case, the real cost ofthe insurance would have been about$176.90 per month. As a high incomeearner, you are paying a little morewith the IRMAA, and the governmentis saving $29.80 off the $80 they wouldhave been spending.

Pam: And then everything goes upagain in January?

Harry: All the January rates havenot been published yet. I suspect theywill go up slightly. How-ever, some ofthe rates may go down on medicationcosts. Don’t forget, the monthly pre-miums for your Medicare supplementare age-based, so they will continue torise as well. When you total up allyour expenses, it remains far lowerthan what you would pay if you wereless than 65.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker in California(0621106) He is a member of theSociety of Certified Senior Advisorsand Past-President of the KernAssociation of Health Underwriters.Harry is on the National Assoc. ofHealth Underwriters MedicareAdvisory Board. He may be reached at760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com orwww.harrythal.com.

Thal

IRMAA and MAGIHealth Insurance Matters

August big on meteor showersThrough the Universe

Casey JamesCourier Columnist

This month willbe another big onefor the casualobservers. We aregoing to see one ofthe biggest meteorshowers of theyear, along with afew from lastmonth. First, on August 3rd, we willsee the start of a smaller shower, theKappa Cygnids. This meteor showerwill be seen throughout the sky buteven at its peak activity on August18th, will only produce about 3meteors per hour. Though we willstill see the activity of most of theshowers I mentioned last month.

Next,on August 9th, we will havethe best visibility of earthshine onthe Moon just after dusk. Earthshineoccurs when sunlight is reflectedfrom Earth to the night side of theMoon making the night side appearto glow faintly and the entire orb ofthe Moon is dimly visible making fora unique look at Earths closestneighbor. Then on August 13th, wewill see the Moon in conjunctionwith Saturn. A conjunction is whentwo objects move into the same pathtogether, relative to our view fromEarth. In this case we will see Saturnmoving behind the Moon makingthis a good view for those of youwith a small telescope or binoculars.Also this month, we will see one ofthe biggest celestial events of theyear. The Perseids meteor shower

will reach its maximum activity onAugust 13th, with roughly 60-100meteors per hour. The radiant andmost activity of this shower will beNortheast from us in the constella-tion Perseus. Lastly this month, onAugust 3rd, Japan will launch theISS HTV-4. The HTV-4 or H-IITransfer Vehicle is an unmannedresupply spacecraft used to resupplythe Kib? Japanese ExperimentModule (JEM) and the InternationalSpace Station (ISS). HTV-4 will bring3.6 tons of dry cargo, water, clothes,experiment devices and spare partsto the International Space Station.The Spacecraft will be docked to ISSfor 30 days.

Very recently last month, it hasbeen confirmed that the Olympictorch for the 2014 Winter Olympicswill go where no torch has gonebefore: on a spacewalk from theInternational Space Station. OnNovember 7th, 2014 an unlitOlympic torch will launch with threenew crew members to the ISS andwill return to Earth two days later.During its stay on the InternationalSpace Station, the torch will betaken outside ISS on the firstExtravehicular Activity (EVA) wherethey will take video and pictures anddownlink them back to Earth. Thehost nation is also to embed frag-ments of the meteorite that explodedover Russia a few months ago into aspecial set of gold medals.

Casey James, is an astrophotographer,Kernville resident, contributing columnistand photographer for the Kern RiverCourier.

James

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There might stillbe some uncertainty about the decision you made.But a quick check of the facts should reassure youthat you're doing the right thing.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The tidy Taureanneeds to be a little more flexible about acceptingsome changes to those carefully made plans. Youmight be pleasantly surprised by what follows.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Consider steppingaway from your concentrated focus on your newproject for a bit so you can get some perspective onwhat you've done and where you plan to take it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The understand-ably angry Crab might not want to accept the rea-son why someone might have tried to hurt you. Butat least you'll have an insight into why it happened.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be somefacts you still need to know before leaping ontocenter stage. Best to move carefully at this time sothat you can observe what's happening aroundyou.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It's a goodtime to expand your outlook by getting out andaround, whether you do some long-range travelingor just explore the great things to see closer tohome.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your wisecounsel continues to be needed as that family situ-ation works itself out. Meanwhile, the decisionsyou made on your job begin to pay off quite nicely.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Yourjob situation brightens thanks to all your hardwork. Now, spend some time repairing a personalrelationship you might have neglected for too long.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: CLASSY THOUGHTS BAS-KETS BY DESIGN, (2013 - B4003)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 16209 Sierra Way,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: 16209 SierraWay, Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANTS: Sherrie Montes, 16209Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238and Carlos Montes, 16209 SierraWay, Kernville, CA 93238.Business is being conducted as aMarried Couple. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address ofa registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of therights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: SherrieMontes. This statement filed on07/03/2013. Expires 07/03/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E.Del Villar. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 12, 19, 26 andAugust 2, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: CLEAR SIGHTS WINDOWS &SOLAR SERVICES, (2013 - B4159)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 14625 Tingle Avenue,Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: 14625 TingleAvenue, Weldon, CA 93283. REG-ISTRANT: Cheyenne Mota, 14625Tingle Avenue, Weldon, CA 93283 .Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Sherrie Montes. Thisstatement filed on 07/15/2013.Expires 07/15/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 19, 26, August 2 and9, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: HARRY'S, (2013 - B3989)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6540 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 3831, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANTS: HarryTurnham, 58 Loma Drive WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and PatriciaTurnham, 58 Loma Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Business is

being conducted as a MarriedCouple. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. 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 ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Sherrie Montes. This state-ment filed on 07/03/2013. Expires07/03/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: A. Guerrero. Published by theKern River Courier July 19, 26,August 2 and 9, 2013.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: Son-Rise Espresso(2013 - B1090) Street address ofbusiness: 36 Hwy 155, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of Business: 9015 ApacheDrive, Weldon, CA 93283. REGIS-TRANTS WHO WISH TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Scott Siddle, 9015 Apache Drive,Weldon, CA 93283 and DeenaSiddle, 8015 Apache Drive,Weldon, CA 93283. Original FBNStatement Filed on: 02/20/2013.This Statement of Abandonmentfiled on: 07/15/2013. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by A. Guerrero,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier: July 26,August 2, 9 and 16, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: MCDONALD'S WOOLOMESAVE, (2013 - B4080) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 610 Wollomes Avenue,Delano, CA 93215. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 11478,Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGIS-TRANT: Cinco Manos Inc., 2310 FStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93301 .Business is being conducted as aCalifornia Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address ofa registered owner. A newFictitious 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: Joey Cinquemani,President. This statement filed on07/10/2013. Expires 07/10/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A.Guerrero. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 26, August 2, 9and 16, 2013.FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: KERNVILLE AUTOMOTIVE,(2013 - B4330) Street address of

principal place of business: 40Tobias Street, Kernville, CA 93238.Mailing address of business: 40Tobias Street, P.O. Box 1632,Kernville, CA. 93238. REGIS-TRANT: Mary Ward, 2800 IrwinAvenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 .Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Date the business com-menced: 07/22/2013. 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 providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence 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: MaryWard. This statement filed on07/22/2013. Expires 07/22/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 26, August 2, 9and 16, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: RJN'S SON RISE ESPRESSO,(2013 - B4170) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 36Highway 155, Lake Isabella, CA93240. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 535, Bodfish, CA 93205.REGISTRANTS: Jennifer Haratani,53016 Climber Court, LakeElsinore, CA 92532 and KirkHaratani, 53016 Climber Court,Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 . Businessis being conducted as a MarriedCouple. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. 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 providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence 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:Jennifer Haratani. This statementfiled on 07/15/2013. Expires07/15/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: A. Guerrero. Published by theKern River Courier July 26, August2, 9 and 16, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: ANIMAL HOUSE CA, (2013 -B3927) Street address of principalplace of business: 6511 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1621, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANT: Joshua ColtJohnston, 6511 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285 .Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Date the business com-menced: 06/26/2008. 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

in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in theresidence 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: JoshuaColt Johnston. This statement filedon 07/01/2013. Expires 07/01/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A.Guerrero. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 26, August 2, 9and 16, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: DEEKAY IMAGES, (2013 -B4305), DBA #2: TERENCE SPHOTOGRAPHY, (2013 - B4306).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1802 Briercliff Court,Bakersfield, CA 93311-8504.Mailing address of business: 1802Briercliff Court, Bakersfield, CA93311-8504. REGISTRANT:Terence Stevens, 1802 BriercliffCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93311-8504.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2012. 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 any

change 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: Terence Stevens.This statement filed on 07/19/2013.Expires 07/19/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero.Published by the Kern River CourierJuly 26, August 2, 9, and 16, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DREAM ASSETS, (2013 - B4345),DBA #2: DREAM ASSETS PROP-ERTY MANAGEMENT, (2013 -B4346). Street address of principalplace of business: 4515 Anne MarieStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93313.Mailing address of business: 4515Anne Marie Street, Bakersfield, CA93313. REGISTRANT: JoseNavarro, 4515 Anne Marie Street,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence

address 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: Jose Navarro. Thisstatement filed on 07/23/2013.Expires 07/23/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 2, 9, 16 and 23,2013.

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lower cost than was requested bySenior Citizens Inc. "The only differ-ence will be in who is doing thedriving, " she said. Volunteers wereproviding some services before andwill continue to do so. The plan is tocondense four routes into threeroutes. In June, DeSantis asked for$35,000 from the Board ofSupervisors for the fiscal year thatbegan July 1. The County had beenproviding one driver and vehicle,Senior Citizen paid three driversand paid for three cars.

First District Supervisor MickGleason stated, "The County is tak-ing a greater role in the delivery ofthe meals. There will be no disrup-tion in services to our senior citi-zens. Everyone who is receivingthis service will continue to receivethe same service. There have beensome minor changes in that thecounty is now budgeting more forthe delivery of these meals."

The Rosamond, Taft andRidgecrest nutrition programs havebeen entirely funded by the Countyfor the past 30 years. SomeBakersfield programs, such asNorth of the River have been assist-ed by other non-profits.

fires during this season. Remember, “One Less Spark -

One Less Wildfire.” For more information on the

One Less Spark Campaign visitour website at preventwildfire-ca.org.

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completion of the above objec-tives and passing the final exams,students will receive a Certificateof Completion and state skillsform. This qualifies students toapply and take the national examfor the Emergency MedicalTechnician-Basic, to ultimatelyqualify for application within theState of California. This full termclass begins Aug. 24.

Technicians are enter-ing many fields in the jobmarket due to the diverseabilities of the EMT. Oncecompleted and certified asan EMT, students oftencontinue into other healthcareer programs includ-ing: vocational nursing,medical assisting, phar-macy technicians, andother fields from wild landfirefighting to safety offi-cer positions. Having thistraining is useful in every-day activities includingcoaching, youth group oractivity advisors, scoutleaders, ski patrol, andfamily or individual functions.■ EMTC C106

1st AID/Cardio Resuscitation/Auto Ext is a one-day courseinstructed by Dana Alloway willmeet on Saturday, Nov. 9 at theKern Valley campus. This courseteaches current First Aid instruc-tion for “Schools and theCommunity” through discussion,demonstrations and practicalexperiences. It includesEmergency Action Steps; breath-ing and cardiac problem recog-nition and care; CPR for adult,

child, infant; AED AutomatedExternal Defibrillator for adult andchild, and choking for consciousand unconscious person; woundcare; bandaging; shock; poisoning;local poisonous plants and animals;burns; bone and joint injuriesincluding splinting; diabetic emer-gencies; temperature extremes andother sudden illnesses. It may alsoinclude disaster preparation andfamily planning for local emergen-cies.

Technology is a pervasive andgrowing force that continues tomake an indelible impact on ourworld today. This fall, Cerro CosoCommunity College is offering avariety of digital media arts classesonline designed to prepare studentsfor employment or self-employ-ment in the web industry.■ DMA C111

Fundamentals of WebDevelopment is an entry-levelcourse designed to provide stu-dents with the skills they need tocreate web pages in XHTML and

CSS using a text editor. Thiscourse emphasizes current webstandards which include code val-idation, semantics and separatingcontent from style. Microformatsand modern web trends are alsodiscussed. ■ DMA C201

E-Commerce will provide stu-dents with a foundation for mar-ket analysis, business administra-tion, sales and marketing, man-agement, customer service devel-

opment, and financial plan-ning. The Course also pro-vides students with andunderstanding of legal, tax,regulatory, and securityissues that apply to e-com-merce. Students in thiscourse will develop a busi-ness concept and create afunctioning e-commerceWeb site. Completion ofDMA C111 with a grade of Cor better is required to takethis course.■ DMA C213

Web Development w/PHPand MySQL will providestudents with the skills theyneed to create dynamic webpages with PHP and

MySQL. Students will explorepractical applications of PHPincluding Web form data pro-cessing, work with MySQL data-bases, and read and write textfiles.

Fall 2013 classes begin Aug.24. For a complete listing of fallclasses being offered through theKern River Valley campus andregistration information visit theCerro Coso web site at cerro-coso.edu or call the RidgecrestCounseling Office at 760-384-6219.

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