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A fire helicopter is seen flying into the Piute Fire area Sunday. The Piute Fire has burned over 13,000 acres and was only 5% contained as of Wednesday morning. The Piute Mountain area is closed to all but firefighters and residents.

Fireworks can’t be used in area Sponsored show over lake Saturday Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Michael Batelaan/ Kern River Courier

Piute area officially closed as fire rages Mike Devich Kern River Courier

The Clover Fire north of the Kern River Valley on the Kern Plateau has slowed down, but now there is a big new one – the Piute Fire in the mountains between Walker Basin and the Kern River Valley. The Piute Fire had jumped to over 13,504 acres Wednesday morning, about the same size as the Clover Fire. Some sources said over 1,200 structures were threatened. The Piute Fire started Saturday, June 28, at about 3 p.m. The point of origin was on Piute Mountain Road, north of Twin Oaks in Walker Basin. The fire was driven north by prevailing winds and it quickly grew in size, sending up a huge smoke column. Tuesday it flared up again, and the column was even bigger. The

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winds were taking it more to the northeast. The U.S. Forest Service has officially closed the Piute Fire area to all traffic. Exceptions are fire personnel, landowners and residents. Fines of up to $10,000 may apply. The order is effective through July 8 or until the Piute Fire is fully suppressed. Currently the area closed is from Piute Mountain Road at Caliente Creek Road; Saddle Springs Road at Caliente/Bodfish Road; Jawbone Canyon Road south of Piute Mountain Road; Roads 29S02 and 29S03 and Erskine Creek Road at pavement. Update from the National Fire Incident Team: “Tuesday night, the fire made a run towards the southeast flank, threatening structures. Crews

See PIUTE FIRE, Page 6

There is no confusion – you can’t set off your own fireworks in the Kern River Valley. It’s illegal, and it’s stupid. There’s a tremendous fire danger in this area. The evidence is all the smoke in the air this week. However, if you still want to see fireworks, on Saturday night the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a free professional show of fireworks over the lake at Engineers Point, with fire control at the ready. Cindy Thill of the U.S. Forest Service said that those wishing to view the fireworks from the Auxiliary Dam area will not be subject to the recreation fees there. The Forest Service has agreed to let those who wish to watch the fireworks to come into the camping area without charge. “The public can start arriving at dusk and will need to leave after the show,” Thill said. The show will start sometime around 8:45 p.m. The fireworks show will be a perfect way to celebrate the independence of our country. We must always remember that our freedom was won by our citizens with their sacrifices. Some even gave the ultimate sacrifice – their lives. Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. However, John Hancock, as the elected President of the Second Continental Congress, was the only person to sign the Declaration on July 4. It was not until Aug. 2, 1776 that the remaining 55 other delegates began to sign the document.

Clover Fire update The Clover Fire on the Kern Plateau was 70 percent contained as of Wednesday morning. It stood at 15,262 acres. It was changed from a wildland fire-use fire to a suppression fire on Thursday, June 26 and has not increased acreage much since then. The Pacific Crest Trail is still affected by the fire. The Courier has updates on detours, and also more information for holiday visitors on page 4.

Jack what’s his name holds up some nice trout he caught in a few minutes.

New “Rambo” leads list of this week’s top movie rentals.

Fun and Games pages will keep you occupied with crosswords and more.

Courier columnist Marya Miller talks about the Yerba Mansa plant.

South Fork’s pool schedule is listed on this page.

Kern River Basin Data: Wed. 5 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 248, 652 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Peaked at 258,239 ac-ft. June 16.

Meeting about local recreation fees July 8 On Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m., there will be a Town Hall Meeting at the Senior Center to discuss the Sequoia National Forest’s proposed High Impact Recreation Area fees around the lake, along the Upper Kern and along the Lloyds Meadow Road in the high country. Forest Service representatives have been invited. Sponsored by the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association. Movie about Kern Valley history to be screened Aug. 1 Mark your calendars for Friday evening, Aug. 1 to enjoy a special event. The Kern River Valley Historical Society and the Kern County Museum are presenting two movies for the price of one, and both will add to our knowledge of the history of our area. The location is the refurbished old-time movie house, the Fox Theatre in Bakersfield. One of the movies is about the historic Lopez Hill House. It was moved to the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield earlier this year. The filming of the entire move has been readied for the big screen by award-winning cinematographer Chuck Barbee. This documentary short has been named “The House with Three Lives.” The double feature will be the first chance for many citizens to view Barbee's “Wild West Country,” a feature-length docudrama about the history of Kern County's rugged Southern Sierra, based on the books by the late cowboy/historian Bob Powers. Tickets are available through vallitix.com and profits will go toward the restoration of the Lopez Hill House. – Kern River Valley Historical Society

Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 1405 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Kern River 1608 cfs Murdoc Douglas/Special to the Courier

Last Saturday’s “dog wash” to establish a spay/neuter clinic was successful, so there will be another one at Sierra Gateway Market in Kernville on July 19 starting at 9 a.m. Clipping and nail trimming will also be available. Call 378-3101 to volunteer to help.

Outflow, Borel Canal 453 cfs Data from 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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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Jack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Sally Thornburg Debra Rundell Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Harry Thal Clarence Semonious Marya Miller Tony Rivera Dona Anderson Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Devich, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographer Murdoc Douglas Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman Subscription Information The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $35 per year. Send payment to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2008 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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Saturday, August 23 Rubber Ducky Races on the river, Riverside Park, Kernville. 376-4790. Saturday, July 5 Saturday Fireworks Show over Isabella Lake. Celebrate our nation’s freedom. 379-5236.

Saturday, August 30 Sunday, August 31 Kernville Labor Day Stampede Rodeo, McNally Arena, Kernville. 376-2629.

Saturday, July 5 Star-Spangled Sunset Mountain Bike Cruise,

Saturday, August 30 Monday, Sept. 1 Fall Arts & Crafts

Regular meetings and activities Fridays • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, Fellowship Bldg, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays • 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., KRV CB’ers Breakfast, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 5-7 p.m. VFW dinner, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays • 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.

Mondays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, third Monday. • 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043. • 2-3p.m. Nicotine Anonymous, First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella, 3701 Suhre (behind Dam Korner). 223-1422 or 379-5549. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5- 6:30 p.m.- Substance Abuse Family Support & Community Education, College Community Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-2412. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7:30-Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays • KRV Garden Club, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 6 a.m. - Kernville Walk/Jog/Run Club meets at Cheryl’s Diner, Kernville. • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-

2189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, United Methodist Church, Kernville, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting, Paradise Cove, 1st Wednesday. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Kern Valley Bible Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Wed. 376-8616 for location. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-11 p.m.-Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Festival, Kernville. (760) 378-4109. Friday, Sept. 19 Saturday, Sept. 20 All Valley Peddler’s Faire, Family Life Center, Wofford Heights. 376-4419 Friday, Sept. 26 Monday, Sept. 28 Turkey Vulture Festival, Kern River Preserve, Weldon. www.kern.audubon.org Thursday, Oct. 9 Sunday, Oct. 12 Kernville Rod Run car show, streets of Kernville, 376-3133.

Friday, Oct. 10 Saturday, Oct. 11 Valley Fest, Lake Isabella. The Kern River Valley’s Oktoberfest celebration. 379-5236. (This event may be canceled this year.)

Thursdays • 6 a.m. - Kernville Walk/Jog/Run Club meets at Cheryl’s Diner, Kernville. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Ewing’s, 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.

Bingo Guide Friday, 1 p.m. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, 12 p.m., South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information.

Saturday, Nov. 29 Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. Santa Claus ushers in the holiday season. 379-5236. Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas Parade of Giving, Kernville. Santa Claus appears in Christmas Village. 376-2629. Event list courtesy Kernville Chamber of Commerce. All area codes are 760 unless noted.

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A ghost town ... underground Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I was watching TV the other night when I noticed a program called “The City Beneath Rome.” It was a story about the catacombs and living spaces deep in the ground beneath the ancient city of Rome. It was eerie, interesting and made me want to go there and explore this very old underground city Rod where people lived their lives Middleworth long ago. And then I thought, “Wait, I don't have to go to Rome. We already have an underground city here on the West Coast.” It's Old Downtown Seattle, a place we visited a few years ago. That day, we were directed to a renovated downtown 1890s saloon and were told to bring flashlights. There we paid a guide $10 each for what turned out to be the strangest tour we'd ever taken. We were told Seattle raised its street level many years ago and the first floor of the old downtown buildings became underground and were abandoned. Slipping down an alley, we entered a building, went down a flight of stairs, and there we were,

beneath the modern streets of Seattle. We were able to walk on the old sidewalk looking up at the newer one. We passed by old store fronts, complete with the original plate glass windows and their gold leafed lettering. Old furniture and shelving were still there in some of the dusty rooms, some still used as storage for the shops above. I remember well the last story we were told. When they raised the streets to where they are now, the city paid the bill. Raising the sidewalks, however, was to be at the storeowners’ expense. Storeowners balked and refused to pay. The city went ahead and raised the streets, but for a while the sidewalks remained unchanged. To cross some streets, said our guide, you had to climb a ladder to the street, walk across, go down a ladder on the other side and up another to make the crossing. After almost a year an agreement was reached and finally the street and sidewalks were matched. If you have a computer go to http://www.undergroundtour.com/ Read about it, and on your next visit to Seattle give it a go. Whoooo ... Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program and coordinator for the Lake Patrol volunteers.

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What’s his name catches some trout Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

Where are the big crappie? This week I have only heard about the little ones. Most of the crappie fishermen are saying that maybe one out of ten is a bigger than hand sized keeper. They are still at it, though. Maybe the big ones will come in tomorrow. Lots of nice catfish are biting all around the lake. Nightcrawlers and shad are the hot baits. I hear Camp Nine and Stine Cove are getting a lot of the big ones. Early morning trout fishermen are still bringing in some nice ones at B.S. Beach. Deep trollers are catching some good trout also, running between Engineers Point and Rocky Point. Trout action upriver is fantastic. The river has slowed down and now and fishing conditions are ideal. For all you local fishermen who know the out of the way honey holes, now’s the time. The happy fisherman pictured (me) caught four nice ones in no time at all. You should have seen the big one that got away!

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The author, Jack what’s-hisname, holds up some great trout he caught upriver. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. So let’s go fishing. Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackle and General Store. For bragging rights, bring your catch to E&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, near the Wofford Heights Post Office.

Must See: Kern Valley Museum The Kern River Valley is the ancestral home of the Tubatulabal people, who have lived here for hundreds of years. In the 1840s, the rapidly expanding United States was exploring the West and discovered the little valley tucked in the Sierra Nevada. A decade later, prospectors looking for gold poured over the Greenhorn Mountains from the west and over Walker Pass to the east, establishing homes and towns. Old Kernville and Old Isabella are now under Isabella Lake, but many of the buildings were moved to new Kernville and new Isabella (renamed Lake Isabella) in the 1950s. Older towns and buildings are scattered throughout the valley, each with their own story. Come to the Kern Valley Museum to see historic photos of what the valley looked like before the lake. (It’s actually a reservoir, but who’s counting.) The museum houses hundreds of exhibits and artifacts from the coming of the electrical power companies in the early 1900s to the days of filming Western movies here to the idyllic days of cattle ranching and cowboying to the bucolic place it is today, pointing back to a simpler day and time. The Kern Valley Museum is free to visit, but donations are welcome and appreciated. The museum is supported by the proud citizens of the Kern River Valley, who have formed a historical society that is 800 members strong. The museum, on Big Blue Road in Kernville, is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kern River Courier

Pacific Crest Trail detours and camping updates The U.S. Forest Service has released the following information as of Wednesday, July 2: Pacific Crest Trail/Area Closure • A temporary fire area closure has been issued through July 8 to maximize fire suppression efforts and to provide for public health and safety. The closure affects portions of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Alternate hiking routes around the fire are

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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

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Kern River Valley vacation directory U.S. Forest Service Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center (760) 379-5236

Restaurants Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport Sierra Way, south of Kernville Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 days a week

Motels Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE Local: (760) 376-2629

Lakeview Motel 12090 Highway 178, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-8250 All rooms A/C and WiFi

Call 760-376-2860 for a $10 listing in this directory.

available to connect to the PCT from Kennedy Meadows to Monache Meadow which includes Jackass Trail (35E13), Albanita Trail (35E06), Jackass Peak (35E03), Snake Creek Trail to Monache Jeep Trail (34E38). Trails will be signed "PCT Detour". A trail guard remains on duty at Kennedy Meadows Please contact the Kernville Ranger Station at (760) 376-3781 or visit the Forest website at: www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoiafor more specific information on the closure. • Camping restrictions have been lifted for Kennedy Meadow Campground and the fire safe areas are now open to the public. The temporary fire area closure remains in effect.

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Q: I really love Lily Tomlin, but I haven't seen her lately. What has she been working on recently? -Sara F., via email A: Lily is currently in production on a couple of movies, "Seniors" and "Sweet Baby Jesus." She also Lily Tomlin played Deborah Fiderer on several seasons of "The West Wing," which you can find on DVD. One of her funniest characters in recent years is that of Amelia Shakespeare on "12 Miles of Bad Road," which also stars Gary Cole, Mary Kay Place and David Andrews. The best way I can think of to describe the show is "Dallas" meets "Arrested Development." I was fortunate enough to be able to view the first six episodes of this series, which is produced by Linda BloodworthThomason of "Designing Women" fame, and really hope this series gets picked up by one of the networks so that the rest of the country can enjoy

*** Q: I was so shocked to hear of newsman Tim Russert's death last month. This season's election coverage will not be the same, to say the least. I read that he had a heart attack. Was he in poor health before this? He always looked so healthy and robust to me. -- June W., via email A: I think the entire country was shocked to hear of Tim's sudden death at the young age of 58. He suffered a massive heart attack while at his office in Washington, D.C. While Tim was known to have asymptomatic coronary artery disease, which resulted in hardening of his coronary arteries, his physician was surprised by Tim's death, because he had undergone a stress test back in April, which had come out normal. *** Have a question for Cindy? E-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Arlie’s Club, 5430 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-8144 Wed. - Donna Ridgway 6 to 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.- Karaoke by Music to Go from 8 p.m. Sun. - Jam Session with Ted & Jerry from 5 p.m.

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McNally’s Fairview Restaurant Lodging, full bar Mt. 99, 18 miles north to Fairview. 376-2430 Call for musical entertainment

The Hideaway 7062 Wofford Blvd., 376-4717 Sat. evening - Pool tournament The Lode 6540 Wofford Blvd. Fri., Sat., Sun. and Wed. - Karaoke

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Entertainment listings in the Night Life guide are free. No more than four lines. Call the Courier at 760-376-2860 or e-mail us your information at office@kernrivercourier.com

This week’s top movie rentals 1. Rambo (R) Sylvester Stallone (Lionsgate) 2. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (PG) Nicolas Cage (Disney) 3. Mad Money (PG-13) Diane Keaton (Starz/Anchor Bay) 4. Untraceable (R) Diane Lane (Sony Pictures) 5. P.S. I Love You (PG-13) Hilary Swank (Warner)

6. The Great Debaters (PG-13) Denzel Washington (Genius/Weinstein) 7. Grace Is Gone (PG-13) John Cusack (Genius/Weinstein) 8. 27 Dresses (PG-13) Katherine Heigl (Fox) 9. Cleaner (R) Samuel L. Jackson (Sony) 10. First Sunday (PG-13) Ice Cube (Sony Pictures) (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Kern River Saloon 20 Tobias, 376-4786 Fri. - Karaoke with Roy, 7-11 p.m. Sat. - Internet Jukebox Sun. - Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

Karaoke with Tina & Jessie 7:00pm - 1:30am

Dave’s Sports Bar, 4108 Lake Isabella Blvd. Monday - Free Pool Tues/Thurs-Pool tournament 7 pm Wed/Friday-Karaoke 7pm, Saturday - Live Bands 9pm

Kern River Brewing Co. 13415 Sierra Way, 376-2337 Fri.- Out of the Blue, 8 - 10 p.m.

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Friday, July 4, 2008

Health Insurance Matters

Extra help for Medicare prescription medication users Harry P. Thal, CSA Kern River Courier Columnist

Many people on Medicare are having trouble paying for their prescription drugs. With the growing costs of prescriptions, many people have entered or will soon enter the "donut hole," which is a gap in coverage where a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) will no longer pay. People who are on Medicare and have limited income and means may find a little known benefit called Medicare "Extra Help." This is designed for those people who are not poor enough to qualify for Medi-Cal, but do have financial problems. Some people with limited income and resources also are eligible for

extra help to pay for the costsmonthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments-related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. The extra help could be worth up to $3,600 per year. Many people qualify for these big savings and don't even know it. To help Social Security deterHarry Thal mine if you are eligible for the extra help, you will need to file an Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (SSA-1020). Most of the questions on the application deal

with income and resource. They do not ask for documentation initially to support the information you provide, but they will match your information with data available from other federal agencies. To qualify for extra help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs, your annual income must be limited to $15,600 for an individual ($21,000 for a married couple living together). They also want to know about other assets. To get the extra help, your total resources must be limited to $11,990 for an individual ($23,970 for a married couple living together). Resources include the value of the things you own. Some examples are: Real estate (other than your primary residence); Bank accounts, including checking, savings and certificates of deposit;

Stocks; Bonds, including U.S. Savings Bonds; Mutual funds; Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs); or Cash at home or anywhere else. If you qualify, you will find that your premiums on your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan will be reduced to as little as $0 per month, your co-pays at the pharmacy will be as little as $2.10 and there will not be a donut hole for you. Harry P. Thal, MA, Certified Senior Advisor, is a licensed insurance broker. He is a member of the Kern Valley Hospital Advisory Board and is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters, He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

Marie Rushton’s last night of her term as president of Rotary was June 26. The club surprised her with a Blue Hawaii theme since she loves Elvis. Incoming president Tony Olito greets her. Valerie Minoux/Kern River Courier

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protected the structures by firing around them. Crews have made good progress containing the spot fire on the southeast flank. The fire continues to progress east towards Kelso Creek. Firefighters continue their work securing Erskine Creek Road and continue to provide structure protection along Piute Mountain Road, Rocky Point, Valley View and Erskine Creek. “Evacuations: Brown Meadow, French Meadow and Camp Nick Williams have been evacuated. The following areas continue to be under recommended evacuation: Valley View off of Saddle Spring Road, Red Mountain Estates, Claraville, Rocky Point and Liebel Ranch. A precautionary evacuation has been issued for Thompson Canyon. An Evacuation Center has been opened by the Red Cross at the Lake Isabella Veterans Building/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Members of the community with respiratory problems may go to the evacuation center. Individuals who require additional time to evacuate due to disabilities or animals are urged to consider beginning the evacuation process early. Recommended evacuations are the highest level issued.” So far, there have been no structures burned, although six outbuildings and one abandoned cabin have been damaged. The fire was five percent contained by Wednesday morning. There were 998 personnel assigned to the fire. The cause is still under investigation. The county has established a 2-1-1 call center for the general public to gain information about the Piute Fire, evacuation notices, and evacuation centers. The public can call 2-1-1 from anywhere in Kern County. Phone lines will be staffed 24 hours a day with staff from 2-1-1 and volunteers from the Kern County Chapter of the Red Cross. Further information can also be found at http://www.kerncountyfire.org/news.php

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Kern River Courier

California Joe’s Country Living

Butterfly watchers here California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

I thought a monarch was a king. But there’s a monarch in my garden. Flits around like a king. Come to think of it, the last time we were in Las Vegas we took two visits I really enjoyed. One was to the desert preserve to see all the plants and trees. The other visit was to California Joe the Bellagio where we went inside the atrium and watched all the butterflies swarming about. The North American Butterfly Association was here this past week, 191 strong! Put on programs and did all sorts of field trips.One of them was held right across the street from the Kernville golf course along the side of the road where I used to jog. They headquartered at the Kernville Elementary School. Took their evening meal at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. Showed videos and gave lectures there. Members came from all over the country-New Jersey,North Carolina, Shreveport, La. (they drove here in their station wagon). I asked them why they came all this way to see butterflies.

They said it's fun and all you need is a pair of binoculars and maybe a camera (the old days of chasing the little critters with a net is long over). Besides, the little boogers don't start flitting about until 9 or 10 in the morning. You don't have to get up early. Not like bass fishing at all. The man to ask about all that is Bob Barnes, who left the Kern River Preserve and moved to Ridgecrest. He still coordinates these programs, assisted by Allison Sheehey, who’s taken over his job as Outreach Director at the Preserve. Fun to see them both again doing their thing in a valley just chuck full of butterflies, it seems. Anyway, I been thinking I've got to put out new red plastic hummer jars so the little birdies will come looking for their nectar. And now I need to factor in butterflies as well, it seems. Maybe my job should be butterfly disturber. Seems every morning when I'm out watering I inadvertently spray the little wingers and they don't like it much. Can't say as I blame ‘em. How would you like to get up out of a wet bed every morning? Especially if you're a king! California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob into meat and tomato mixture. Add spices. Stir well and let simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Mix the meat and sauce with the noodles. Serve with dinner rolls or brown and serve rolls. NOTE: Makes a large amount. Can be adjusted to any size. Bodfish Bob's Candied Jalapeno Peppers 1 gallon. Sliced jalapeno peppers * 5 pounds bag of sugar 1 tablespoon alum

Bodfish Bob Kern River Courier Columnist

Bodfish Bob's Bacon Spaghetti 1 lb bacon 1 large onion 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (save cans*) 1 tablespoon garlic powder (more or less to taste) 2 teaspoons onion powder (more or less to taste) 2 teaspoons oregano (more or less to taste) 2 teaspoons sweet basil (more or less to taste) 1 (2 lb) package spaghetti noodles

Cut bacon and onion into small pieces. Cook in pot or large pan till lightly browned and the onions are tender. Drain grease. Add tomato sauce. *Fill 2 of the 4 cans with water and stir. Transfer water between cans and pour

Drain peppers into a large stainless steel pan. Add the sugar to the pepper juice and heat it just enough to let the sugar melt. Remove from the heat and let it cool. Once the juice and sugar mixture has cooled, pour it over the peppers and stir in the alum. Lightly cover with a loose lid. Let stand on the counter 4 or 5 days. Stir every day. When peppers take on a translucent or clear color they are ready. If you want to can them, bring to a boil and put in prepared hot jars and seal. Turn jar upside down for 5 minutes then right side up . Let cool before storing. *Gallon cans of sliced pickled jalapeno peppers from Wal-Mart work perfectly. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com.

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Friday, July 4, 2008

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Bill to designate Highway 178 for Hudnall passes state legislature

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A new resolution authored by Assemblymember Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) has passed the state legislature that will designate a portion of State Highway Route 178 from the mouth of Kern Canyon eastbound to its intersection with Kernville Road as “Kern County Deputy Sheriff William ‘Joe’ Hudnall, Jr., Memorial Highway.” Approval by the State Senate was the last step in the legislative process and signs will be placed along the highway by the Department of Transportation to indicate the designation, once there are private funds available to cover the costs of the signs. Hudnall was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 14, 2006, while transporting a prisoner from his duty assignment in Kernville to Bakersfield. His patrol unit was struck head-on by a vehicle operated by a driver who was under the influence of a controlled substance while on Highway 178 in the Kern Canyon.

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Saturday July 5th Begining at 4pm

Deep Pit Luau Deep Pit Hog & Live Music by “The Oher Band” July 7th

Happy Hour Monday Full Menu & Specials Fine dining among the tall pines, featuring mouth-watering entrees, appetizers, wines and a full bar. Soup of the day, salads, burgers, veggie entrees, seafood, steak, pasta and more.

Serving Breakfast Saturday & Sunday Lunch & Dinner Thursday thru Sunday WeeklySpecials Happy Hour Food & Drink Specials 3:00 to ^:pm

Thursday All You Can Eat Baby Back Ribs $16.95 Friday Prime Rib Roast Regular Cut $22.95 or Bone-in Cowboy Cut $29.95

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Jerry’s APPLIANCE SERVICE Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators Stoves • Dishwashers 379-2199

Wofford Heights Lakeview 3 bd, 2 ba house, 1600 sq ft., fenced yard, pets ok, handicap accessible, free Internet, $1,300 +_________________________ dep, call Dov 818-915-0605 RV sites available @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. $385 to $429 month + utilities, mo to mo, call 376-2345 for info. __________________________ 2 bd, 2 ba house @ 2904 Claire Stree, Lake Isabella, fenced yard, garage, close to shopping, avail now, $750/mo + utilities. Credit chk & deposit required. Call (562) 776-0498 _________________________ 2 bdrm - 2ba stove, refrig, wood stove, walk in closets. Immaculate. Available in July. $650.00 mo. Call 760-376-6578

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Work Wanted 37 year old Spanish male seeking live-in job with pay. Livestock and/or elderly care. Leave message if necessary. (760) 379-1831

Lost Pets $REWARD$ Male Huskey Shepard. 55 lbs, white w/grey, brown eyes. Named Cosmo. Call (707) 362-0137

Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $75,000. 661-428-1108 __________________________ 1 bd Mobile Home for sale by owner. Located in senior park in Kernville. New carpet in living room. New tile in bath & kitchen. Washer, dryer, stove & refrig included. Close to fishing, boating, hunting, and golf. Priced to sell at $25,000. Call: 909-238-4083

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Help Wanted Commission Sales Person For Bakersfield area needed. Must have experience, good transportation and be highly motivated. Call 760-376-2860 __________________________ Sales & Distribution Person For Ridgecrest area should have sales experience & positive attitude. Reliable transportation a must. Call 760-376-2860 __________________________ THAT'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT ~NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS~

Cook - Experienced. Server-must be 21, Min. 1 yr exp in full service restaurant. Busser-Must be 18, Min. 6 mo exp. Dishwasher/some prep. Min. wage plus tips. Applicants must have clean appearance, positive attitude & transportation.Apply after 2 pm at 9 Big Blue Rd., Kernville, except Mondays. No phone calls please.

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Voices of Faith

It’s just wearisome Clarence Semonious Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship

About 80% of the people who drive do so in a safe manner. Well, most of the time. In fact, traffic enforcement is a balance between those who voluntarily obey the laws and those who need the added incentive of enforcement citations. This week marks the inauguration of yet another law intended to make driving a safe experience. The bane of the annual, New Year ritual of reading the list of new laws that come into effect being extended into July caused some amuseSemonious ment because this Sunday, in many Lutheran churches, there will be a prayer that begins, "Gracious God, our Heavenly Father, Your mercy attends us all our days. Be our strength and support amid the wearisome changes of this world…." I am sure that hands-free cell phones was not the reason. But if the prayer fits… The wearisome changes of this world are at the same time similar to all, and unique to various groups. I doesn't take one long to know that the idea of what is wearisome in on the mind of this writer. "'Meaningless! Meaningless!' says the Teacher. 'Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.' What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?" Ecclesiastes 1:2-3. The Teacher, as this writer called himself, searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true. "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is

the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil." Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. Between the all the commandments and the many admonitions to be righteous are jewels, precious nuggets of strength and support that demonstrate that God has already answered Sunday's prayer. One of those jewels is peace: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7. Another is a condensed version of the commandments Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:37-40. The wearisome changes of this world are within the promises of God and will because "we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28. Even the freedoms we celebrate, and for which we remember those whose sacrifice we honor, came because of God's blessings.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Living by Faith Evangelist Outreach 6437 Isabella Blvd. (near Post Office) Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 379-8036 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

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Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362

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Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360

Glasses, hearing aids, cell phones being collected What can you do with old glasses, hearing aids or cell phones? The Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella now has a Lions Club bucket to put them in. The glasses are given to Lions Club International for recycling in their Sight Program. The glasses are cleaned, repaired and categorized by prescription for use in its

Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunch Monday through Friday. Assistance is offered to persons or families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, in need of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760379-5100.

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clinics abroad. The Lions Club also accepts hearing aids for recycling for low income persons. The cell phones are for the Abused Women program. For more information, call Pat Armbruster at 379-3216, Carol Neal at (310) 937-3377 or Pete Peters at (310) 527-4313.

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Courier chuckle of the week:

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What part of South America's mainland is still under control of France? 2. SCIENCE: Who coined the phrase "survival of the fittest"? 3. LANGUAGE: What is an elixir? 4. ART: Who painted "The Judgment of Paris"? 5. ENTERTAINERS: Who did Fred Astaire marry in 1980? 6. HISTORY: How long did The Hundred Years' War between England and France last? Answers: French Guiana Herbert Spencer, English philosopher A cure-all Peter Paul Rubens Jockey Robyn Smith 116 years

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don't be Sheepish about asking questions and demanding answers. You not only gain needed information, but also respect for your steadfast search for the truth. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A money problem that shows up early in the week is expeditiously resolved by savvy Bovines who know how to turn a momentary financial lapse into a monetary gain. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It's a good time to shed negative energy-draining forces and develop a positive approach to handling current, as well as upcoming, personal and/or professional situations. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your urge to do your best on a current task is commendable. But don't let it become all-consuming. Spend some spiritually restorative time with those who love you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be a good time for all you Leos and Leonas to take your bows for your recent achievements and then go off to enjoy some fun times with your prides and joys. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A negative response to a well-intentioned suggestion could communicate a sense of distrust you might later find hard to refute. Think carefully before reacting. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your loving attention comforts a family member who is feel-

ing a bit out of sorts. But be careful to prioritize your time so you don't neglect your work duties. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your curiosity might be resented by some. But those who know you will support your penchant for never settling for less than the truth. So stay with it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A pesky situation from the past recurs, albeit in an altered form. Deal with it promptly before it can go from merely irksome to decidedly troublesome. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don't wait too long to submit your proposals after giving them a last look-over. If necessary, you should be able to defend any portion called into question. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A bid to use your workplace dispute-settling skills in another situation is tempting. But be careful: You might not have all the facts you'll need if you agree to do it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That sense of self-doubt is so untypical of you, you should have no qualms in shaking it off. Remind yourself of all you've done and can do, and then do it again. BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to charm others without sacrificing sincerity is what makes people want to follow your leadership.

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July news in the Courier Square Dancers invited to local club’s dance July 5 The Dam Dancers will be holding a Saturday Dance on July 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Senior Center. Visitors are welcome. Parenting classes begin July 10 Parenting classes begin on Thursday, July 10 at the KRV Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella. Classes will be two hours in length, 10 a.m. to noon, and run weekly for 10 weeks. Participants will learn about controlling anger, seeking new behavior methods, talking to your children about problems, and how to provide a safe and loving home. Charge is $55.00 for 10 two-hour classes. Course is limited to the first seven people to enroll. Weekly parenting classes meet court and CPS requirements. For more information call the KRV Family Resource Center at 379-2556. Legal assistance returns to the valley July 22 Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance will be back in Kern Valley on Tuesday, July 22 at the Kern River Valley Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella (next to NAPA). If you have any questions or need assistance regarding Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, TANF, Landlord-Tenant-Evictions, Social Security/Supplement Social Security, or Guardianship, call 379-2556 to set up an appointment with a Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance representative. GBLA will be at the KRV Family Resource Center the fourth Tuesday of each month. International reception for thumbs coming July 25 There will be a reception on Friday, July 25 from 6-9 p.m. celebrating the International Mail Art Exhibit: THUMB! This is the kick-off for the art show continuing through Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. Participating artists have sent their mail art featuring thumbs from 22 countries and still counting. Contact Joan Desmond at chroma2@wildblue.net PWC Race to be held July 26 and 27 The 2008 Kern Valley Personal Watercraft Race Fundraiser, hosted by: employees of Southern California Edison and community volunteers, will be July 26 and 27 at Auxiliary Dam- Camp 17 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels, Search and Rescue, and high school scholarships. Saturday: head to head racing on closed course and slalom course. Sunday: Fun Day - challenge races, grab the ball, two course race and others. Contact: Randy 760-379-5405 or Pati 760-376-8008. VFW needs your support The local VFW Post 7665 is trying to raise funds to keep the post open, according to Senior Vice Commander Charlie Lehmann. You can help the post by calling 379-3877. Be sure to call about the meals they have there.

Kern Valley High School has become the Incident Command Center for the Piute Fire, and fire personnel are swarming over the grounds.

Photos by Mike Devich/ Kern River Courier

Going Native

Yerba Mansa is not a city Marya Miller Kern River Courier Columnist

As you drive east on Highway 178 this time of year, past the flooded pastures in Weldon, you will notice white flowers of the Yerba Mansa plant growing among the grasses of some pastures and along the drainage ditches next to the road. These 12 to Marya Miller 18 inch tall flowers are cone-shaped with creamy white petal-like bracts surrounding the base of the cone. Anemopsis californica is a hollowstemmed herb with dark green leaves on long stalks reaching two feet in height and with creeping roots that help the plant spread to find moisture. In the late fall season the flowers die back and the leaves of the plant begin to turn a rich, deep red. Eventually the leaves dry completely and the aboveground part of the plant disappears.

We planted yerba mansa next to our pond because it is quite attractive in spring, summer and fall and because it has a wonderful spicy, woodsy odor that is fresh and healing. And in fact it was and still is often used medicinally. The early Spanish settlers learned to use it from the Native Americans for a variety of ailments and injuries. The root has a spicy smell and a peppery taste and was used as a blood purifier, for rheumatism, and to reduce swellings. The powdered root was used on sores. It is said that in more modern times ranch wives made a paste of the leaves (in a blender) that is said to be very effective in treating cuts and wounds in livestock and man. Yerba mansa is the only California native plant that is in the Lizardtail family. An especially good place to see this interesting plant is at the Kern River Preserve near the door to the visitor's center. “Going Native” discusses the ways native plants can make your garden. If you have questions for Marya Miller about plants in the Kern Valley area, e-mail her at maryamil@msn.com.

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Community news Rodeo Queen candidates wanted Candidates are wanted for the Kernville Stampede Rodeo Queen Labor Day Weekend. Candidates must be between 16 and 23 years of age. Prizes include: saddles, buckles and 10% payback on ticket sales. For more details call 760-417-0148. Kern Valley High School reunion in September The Kern Valley High School Reunion, for those who attended KVHS between 1941 and 1969, will be held September 26-28, 2008 at the Kernville Inn in Kernville. Information email kvhsalumni@aol.com or call 760-3763218. New South Fork recreation schedule posted The South Fork Summer Recreation Program at the South Fork Middle School Campus is as follows: Dates: July 7 - August 1 Tentative schedule - subject to change due to need and participation 12:00 (Monday-Friday) Senior Nutrition Program (Lunch) 2:00 – 4:00 (Monday – Friday) Public Swim 4:00-5:00 (Mon & Thu / Tue, Wed, & Fri) Swim Lessons 5:00 – 6:00 (Mon – Fri) Senior Aquatics / Adult Open & Lap Swim Saturdays and Sundays POOL RESERVATIONS ONLY For costs and more information, please call TANF at 379-4770 and South Fork School District Office for all pool activities at 378-4000.

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Drainages de-mystified Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

The diagram below shows the definition of a drainage basin. A drainage basin (or watershed) is a region or area bounded by a drainage divide and occupied by a drainage sys- Ron Bolyard tem. Specifically, it’s the tract of

Use the Youth Center for your next event The Kern River Valley Youth Center’s building is available for your event, whether it be a birthday party, a church event, a bridal or baby shower, etc., for a nominal fee – only $25 per day or evening. Lighting, sound/music and a disk jockey can be accommodated as well. For further information, call 379-4360 or 549-3561. Report drug sales in your neighborhood to Target Program Are there drug sales in your neighborhood? Want to do something about it? By calling a local number, you can share your information and remain anonymous. Your information will be passed along to the Kern County Sheriff’s Department. Call the Target Program today at 379-1830 or 378-2849. Or call the Sheriff’s Dept. directly at 549-2100 and say, “this is a Target Program issue.” VFW needs your support The local VFW Post 7665 is trying to raise funds to keep the post open, according to Senior Vice Commander Charlie Lehmann. You can help the post by calling 379-3877. Be sure to call about the meals they have there.

Death notices

country that gathers water originating as precipitation and contributes it to a particular stream channel or system of channels, to a lake, reservoir, or other body of water". In short, water runs into a drainage basin and is collected and dispersed by surface topographic features. The Kern River drainage basin is a closed system of streams, lakes, ponds, etc. with the North and South Forks being the only exits from the system. This is dictated by the topography around and within the basin. An excellent example is the Continental Divide of North America. ALL rivers east of the divide flow eastward, and those west flow westward. Until Next Week … Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.

Thomas Francis Davis Thomas Francis Davis, 85, of Weldon, passed away June 29, 2008 at his residences. Services pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home Society, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 3795006.

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William Charles Johnson, 94, of Keyesville, passed away June 27, 2008 at Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. Services pending. He will be buried at Rose Hills. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home Society, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Legal Notices On June 27 two arrests were made in the 2200 block of Hinson Street, Lake Isabella. 33 There were six and 31 year arrests made by old Lake the Kern County Isabella males Sheriff's A digest of reports from various were arrested Department public safety agencies in the Kern on suspicion of between June 20 River Valley area being in posand June 27; one session of illein Wofford gal drugs and stolen property. An Heights; two in Wofford Heights; additional charge of parole violaone in Kernville; and two in Lake tion was added to the 31 year old. Isabella. All arrests were transported and booked at Central Reported Incidents: Receiving Facility in Bakersfield. On June 15 an auto burglary On June 20, a Ridgecrest 30 was reported on the Kern River year old male was arrested in the 10 block of Big Blue Rd., Kernville Canyon Road south of Bodfish. Unknown suspect(s) broke out a on suspicion of public intoxicawindow of a truck and removed tion. On June 23 a 36 year old Arvin personal items and cameras. On June 21 a residential burglamale was arrested in the 1900 ry was reported in the 10 block of block of Harrington Street, Bodfish on suspicion of battery on Senjaho Lane, Wofford Heights. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry a girlfriend. into a locked shed and removed On June 26 a 48 year old tools, power tools, and lawn Bodfish male was arrested in the equipment. 10 block of North Drive, Bodfish On June 24 an auto burglary on a warrant charging him with was reported on Old Kern annoying a child. Canyon Road near Hobo On June 27 a Twenty-Nine Campground. Unknown Palms, 59 year old male, was suspect(s) forced entry into a vehiarrested in the 300 block of East cle and removed a purse and vanEvans Road, Wofford Heights on dalized the gas tank. suspicion of public intoxication. Kern County Sheriff’s Department:

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Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 4800 Stockdale Highway Suite 213 Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 395-2731 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: May 16, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: The Names(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: LOZANO, FRANCISCO JAVIER LOZANO, SUZAN WYMAN The applicant(s) listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 11117 KERNVILLE ROAD KERNVILLE, CA 93238 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE Published Kern River Courier, June 27, July 4 and 11, 2008 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILLIAM MICHAEL LORENZE S-1500-PB-58029 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM MICHAEL LORENZE.

A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JO ANN M. SALAMPESSY in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JO ANN M. SALAMPESSY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: JULY 31, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. E, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written

objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: MARILYN S. YEE Law Offices of Marilyn S. Yee 29910 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite G-533 Murrieta, California 92563 (951) 926-7900 (Published Kern River Courier: July 4, 11 and 18, 2008.)

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