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Students may vie for logos
Play is the thing
Contest held for county logo Kern River Courier
The County of Kern is promoting a contest for area art and graphic design students in high school or college to design a logo suitable for use in broadcast or video productions, animated website applications, or advertising and print media (brochures, posters, letterhead, etc.) The reason that the county is going to students is that they want students to position them in their minds as an “employer of choice.” “We know our local high schools and colleges have many bright and talented students, and we want them to come and work for us after graduation,” said Ron Errea, county administrative officer. Color and form are highly important, for use in small- or large-scale renderings. While designs should be representative of the Kem County region, they will be specifically evaluated on their use for branding the governmental entity of the County as a premier place to seek a career. “Students are therefore encouraged to research our website at www.co.kem.ca.us. especially under the jobs menu, to see who we are and what we can offer as an employer of choice,” said Errea. “We hope school staff will make themselves available to offer students their artistic and career planning support as part of this effort to design an employer branding logo.” Contestants must submit a print-
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Ceiling lights are reflected in the shiny floor of Kern Valley High School’s Fine Arts Building, which houses a professional performing arts facility. KVHS drama students will put on a show featuring three short plays tonight at 7 p.m.
Farmer’s Market red tape to end Those waiting for the Farmer’s Market to return to the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center will not have much longer to wait, according to the Forest Service’s local dis-
See MARKET, Page 14
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Sheriff Donny Youngblood speaks to a crowd attending a meeting called by the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association Tuesday night. Youngblood said he is being proactive about enforcing the laws on the books, and urges citizens to be his eyes and ears and report what they see.
“The play’s the thing,” said Hamlet. Kern Valley High School’s drama class will be performing three short plays tonight, Friday, Oct. 17, in the newest showplace of the Kern River Valley, the Fine Arts Building and Auditorium. The plays will be performed by the students at 7 p.m. Admission is $7. The students are from Sandra Hughes’s Drama Two class. The first play is called “The Beast of the Baskervilles.” Here’s a synopsis provided by the school: “In this hilarious take-off on a favorite Sherlock Holmes story, Ethan Kennedy plays Holmes,
See PLAY, Page 14
Charities feel the pinch Mike Devich Kern River Courier
In this tough economic year, the local charitable organizations are having a harder time than ever helping an increasing group of needy citizens. The local Salvation Army affiliate – the Community Christian Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. – is in dire need of money and volunteers. First of all, they need volunteers for Toys for Tots, which begins the first week in November. They will also need bell ‘Caravan for Compassion’ ringers for the holifood drive Saturday day season. Their annual holiday dinRichard Rowe ner for the hungry Special to the Kern River Courier will take place Nov. 22 at the Senior A valley-wide canned food drive for Center in Lake the needy will be held on Saturday, Oct. Isabella, and they 18, with a caravan driving around the need volunteers for lake starting at 10:30 a.m. The caravan that, too. will go from Kernville’s Circle Park to “We need about Wofford Heights, Lake Isabella, Mt. eight cooks, 10 line Mesa, Southlake, Southfork/Weldon and servers, drink back to Kernville. servers and dish Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross of Mt. Mesa’s removers, pot and Sienna Wellness Institute agreed to coordish washers, and dinate the effort. about 10 people to All donations will be divided between help the tired crews The Food Pantry (4621 Lake Isabella clean up the kitchen Blvd, P. O.Box 2566, Lake Isabella, 379-
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Gene Riley is taken for a ride around the parking lot by his cats.
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Flu shot clinics will be held this month and over the next couple of months.
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Our Faith page lists all the churches in the valley every week.
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Our Fun & Games pages are popular with young and old in the valley.
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A giant butterfly flits into your consciousness.
Kern River Basin Data: Wed. 5 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 116, 888 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. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 264 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 264 cfs Outflow, Borel Canal 230 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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Kern River Valley – the place to have some fun Kern Valley High School home football games • Oct. 31 against Bishop • Nov. 13 against Frazier Mountain (Senior Night) Published Fridays by KRV Publishing
Games are usually 4 p.m./7 p.m. Call 379-2611.
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 Richard Rowe 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, Nov. 29 Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. Santa Claus ushers in the holiday season. 379-5236. October in the Kern River Valley The Kern River Valley is a beautiful time of leaves changing color, moderate weather, and the smell of fireplaces. Come and enjoy the valley’s special fall air. It’s a special place that you won’t soon forget.
Regular meetings and activities
Friday, Dec. 12 Candle Stroll and Live Nativity Scene, Circle Park, Kernville. 376-2629. Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas Parade of Giving, Kernville. Santa Claus appears in Circle Park. 376-2629.
Wednesdays
• 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. • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 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, 2nd Wednesday. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Wed. 549-3033 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.-9:30 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. 3762410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Sundays
Thursdays
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. • 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders Cruise Night, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, Fellowship Bldg, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays
• 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. • 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 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1st Mon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 7:30-Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays • KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 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. 3762189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
• 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, Elks Lodge 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. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291
Bingo Guide Friday, 12:30 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.
Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club • Oct 18 • Nov. 8 • Dec. 13 Gymkhana (timed games for riders on horseback) shows are held at Jake’s Place arena (Sierra Way just south of Kernville Rd.) Spectators welcome. Starts 9 a.m. Rain dates the next Saturday. 378-2885.
2009 events: Call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, (760) 376-2629, or the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, (760) 379-5236, for next year’s tentative dates. With all scheduled events, call either chamber before attending for the latest event information. January: Man and Woman of the Year banquet February: Whiskey Flat Days, Heart Walk March: Keyesville Classic Mt. Bike Races April: Kern River Festival Whitewater Races, Valley-Wide Art Studio Tour, Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, Trout Festival, Kern Valley Nature Festival May: History Days, Classic Car Show June: Kids Fishing Derby (California Free Fishing Day), Whitewater Wednesday July: Fireworks Over The Lake, Personal Watercraft Races August: Rubber Ducky Races, Hummingbird Festival September: Turkey Vulture Festival, California Free Fishing Day October: Kickin’ Back at Kernville Rod Run, Valley Fest, Casino Night November: Lake Isabella Christmas Parade December: Christmas in Kernville, Parade of Giving
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Kern River Courier
Mark your calendar Optimal holds volunteer orientation Friday, Oct. 17 Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation on Friday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event will be held at the new Optimal Hospice office at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Ste. E, (across from the Post office). The orientation is open to compassionate individuals who are interested in helping those affected by terminal illness in the Kern Valley community. To reserve a seat, please call the volunteer coordinator today at 760-379-5038. Lunch will be provided. Used book sale by Friends of Library Oct. 17 and 18 Another great used book sale will be held Oct. 17 and 18 in the conference room at the library in Lake Isabella. Members of the Friends of the Library may attend the pre-sale Friday, Oct. 17 (memberships for $6 will be available at the door) from 4 to 7 p.m. The public may attend Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Havilah to host Schoolyard Sale Saturday, Oct. 18 The community of Havilah will be having a Schoolyard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the replica of the old schoolhouse. There will be live entertainment. The schoolhouse will be open for viewing. Vendors are welcome. Call (760) 379-2636 for more information. Native American fundraiser at Nuui Cunni Oct. 18 The Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center will host a fundraiser for their community programs on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events will include a silent auction, raffles, kids’ activities, Native American demonstrations, and more. Food will be available from noon to 2:30. There will also be a native plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the Kern River Paiute Council. For more information call 549-0800. Massage therapist to hold Open House Oct. 18 Stress takes its toll on us all, and Katherine Cutts, CMT, plans to help relieve some of that stress by providing 5-10 minute stress-reducing massages to people attending her Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The demonstration will take place at 12308-B Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. For more information, call 379-4267. Fall concert by KV Community Orchestra on Oct. 19 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their Fall Concert at the Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville, on Sunday, October 19, at 4:00 p.m. The selections to be performed include “The Syncopated Clock,” “Fascination,” “What A Wonderful World,” “Take Five,” “The Easy Winners,” “Pennywhistle Jig” and more. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are free. Refreshments will be served. KRV Art Association to demonstrate tattoos, piercings Oct. 20 The Kern River Valley Art Association will present a demonstration of the tattoing artwork of Frank Archer at its meeting at the Veterans Hall/Senior Center on Monday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome.
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Things I Have Noticed
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An ode to garden tools Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
One of the things I've noticed in my advancing years is my appreciation of garden tools. It's my observation that the darn things almost never wear out. Case in point – I have a hoe that I bought in 1955 when we lived in Fresno. That hoe is 53 years old. The handle is worn and splintery, but the blade is Rod in perfect shape. It works Middleworth well and except for looks, does what it’s intended to do. I've put linseed oil on the handle and used a file on the blade and it can still hoe a mean weed. So I keep it. I have a newer hoe (only 25 years old) but sentiment favors age over beauty. Along with the hoe is a host of other tools which are old but still usable. There's a shovel that I've used so much that it's only about half its original size and requires gloves to ward off splinters. I found it laying alongside the road when we lived in Delano 35 years ago. It was old then, but it was free. I use it all the time. My thinking is why buy a new shov-
el when the old one, though ugly, is perfectly able to dig dirt. For the 18 years I lived in Bakersfield, I hung all my garden tools on hooks outside the garage. Weather was not kind to them, but I had a gardener who used his own tools, so mine just sat there getting dusty and rusty. But I didn't care. Well, now I'm retired (on a fixed income) and do my own yard work. That meant I had to clean off the rust and dust and start using them again. Frankly, I was hoping that they were beyond help and I could buy new. But after wire brushing and oiling, I found them all workable. So being a thrifty Scotsman, I still use the old tools daily. Just recently I was forced to admit that my Hula Hoe (Fresno, circa 1961) had worn so thin it could easily break. So last week I bought a new one and relegated “Old Hula” to the boneyard. There was sadness, almost tears, but you’ve got to learn to be tough if you're going to keep a mixed stable of seasoned garden tools that are almost as old as you. 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.
“Nuui Cunni”
Classes for parents of out-of-control children start Oct. 21 The Loving Solutions training program for parents with out-of-control children 5-10 years of age begins Tuesday, Oct. 21. Classes will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at South Fork Middle School. Classes run weekly for seven weeks with a non-refundable materials fee of $15. The KRV Parent Project training program for out-of-control children 11-18 years old begins Wednesday, Oct. 22. Classes will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Woodrow Wallace School. Classes run weekly for eight weeks with a non-refundable materials fee of $25. Participants must be pre-paid and pre-registered at the KRV Family Resource Center to attend. Call 379-2556 for information.
Native American Cultural Center Fundraiser
Quilters paradise at St. Jude Bazaar Oct. 24-26 St. Judes Catholic Church in Wofford Heights has acquired hundreds of yards of material for quilt backs, plus thousands of smaller pieces perfect fot quilting. At the St. Jude Bazaar Oct. 24, 25 and 26, there will be clothing, including plus sizes, at low, low prices, many still with original price tags. The bazaar is from 8 to 6 on Friday and Saturday, and 8 to 3 on Sunday. There will be food, raffle prizes, dessert booths, craft booths, a huge yard sale, and prizes of an 8-day Mexican cruise for 2, $1,000 cash, two prizes of $250 each, a cord of firewood, and more.
Entertainment • Native American Demonstrations • Silent Auction Raffles • Kids Activities • Vendors • & Much More! Barbeque Lunch: with Beans, Salad & Drink $8.00 Adults $5.00 Ages 6 to 12 years Children 5 & under Free Rocky Mountain Oysters 5 for $2:00 Indian Fry Bread $2:00 Served from 12:00 to 2:30pm
Free Americana Rally at Tank Park Oct. 25 There will be a “meet and greet” featuring your Assemblymember Jean Fuller on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Tank Park in Lake Isabella from 9 :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be flag raising, singing, music, business booths, bipartisan speakers, hot dogs, and much more. Great fun for the whole family. Sponsored by Republicans of KRV. For more information, call 549-3033. Progressive Freedom Festival at Frandy Oct. 25 You are invited to the 3rd Annual Progressive Freedom Festival at Frandy campground in Kernville on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Live entertainment, political speakers, networking booths with progressive political activists. For more information, see http://www.kvfreedomfestival.com/ Spaghetti dinner Oct. 25 at Moose Lodge benefits SAL There will be a spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser Oct. 25 to benefit the Kern County Sheriff’s Activities League. The event will be held at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella, social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6. Auctioned will be sports memorabilia, Disneyland tickets, a four-day cruise to Mexico, bikes and much more. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 549-2100. Rotary Art Auction fundraiser to be held Oct. 25 The KRV Rotary Club proudly presents “Moonlight and Monet,” a New York-style art auction to be held at Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heights on Oct. 25. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a preview. Fun, fancy food, drinks,
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October 18, 2008 10:00am to 4:00pm French Gulch Group Campground, Highway 155
Native Plant Sale! 9:00am to 12:00noon
Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council
French Gulch Group Campground, Highway155 760-549-0800 www.nuuicunni.org
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Adventures Kern River Valley information
Recreation Info 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 (760) 379-5236
General KRV Info Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE Local: (760) 376-2629
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We had another week of fantastic fishing here in the Kern River Valley. Fresh water fishing doesn’t get any better than here in the KRV. Fishing 365 days a year, throw a baited line in the Kern River or Isabella Lake and your odds are better than not that a Schools hungry fish of shad will take your bait. are Trout conrunning tinue to bite through on the Kern in good numwith litters bers. One of cats group of loyal followtrout fishermen from ing. San Diego returned for their fourth trip this year, and all but one of the five caught a limit each day. Poor guy. On the second day he only caught three, but one of them was a nice four-pounder. Catfish continue to bite on the lake. Boulder Gulch, North Fork and Camp Nine are still having schools of shad running through with litters of cats fol-
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Gene Riley can barely hang on to this string of catfish long enough to have his picture taken. lowing. Gene Riley could barely hold up his stringer of catfish long enough for me to take his picture. Gene found his honey hole over by Camp Nine. Catching is good, 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.
UNIQUEBOUTIQUE Crafts&Gifts October 24, 25 & 26, 2008 Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday 9am-2pm 8517 Paintbrush Court Off Goat Ranch Road in Southlake Debi 760-378-3793 or Cassie 760-223-3222
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Kern River Valley Nightlife Guide Kernville
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Ewing’s on the Kern 125 Buena Vista Dr. Thurs. - Sat. - Music by Steve Kuhar 6 p.m. until closing
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.
The Hut 11340 Kernville Rd., 376-2314 Open jam every Wednesday night
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.
Shady Lane Bar & Grill, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. Monday - Monday Night Football Tuesday - Music by Donna Ridgway 4-7 p.m. Thursday and Sunday - Connie’s taco special
Kern River Saloon 20 Tobias, 376-4786 Fri. - Karaoke with Roy, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Sat. -Live music. Sun. - Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.
Wofford Heights
McNally’s Fairview Restaurant Lodging, full bar Mt. 99, 18 miles north to Fairview. 376-2430 Call for musical entertainment
The Lode 6540 Wofford Blvd. Fri., Sat., Sun. and Wed. - Karaoke a.m.
Sportsman’s Inn 11123 Kernville Rd., 376-2556 Friday- Karaoke with Tina & Jesse Saturday - Internet Jukebox
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Celebrity Extra Usher muscled aside at Super Bowl By Cindy Elavsky Q: My roommate and I have a dinner riding on this bet, so I hope you can help. He says that Usher is playing the Super Bowl halftime show, and I say no. Who's right? - David G., via e-mail A: You are correct, so I Springsteen hope you're going somewhere nice. While Usher was a front-runner for the gig because of his standout performance during the NFL season kick-off show, he has been beaten out by The Boss. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have been tapped to headline sport's biggest event in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 1, 2009. *** Q: I was very sad to hear of the passing of acting legend Paul Newman. I had heard he was sick for a while, but his representatives hadn't confirmed that he was dying. What happened? -- Paula G., Akron, Ohio A: Paul Newman succumbed to lung cancer on Sept. 26 at the age of 83. The Newman family has been known for its privacy (which, no doubt, helped the longevity of Newman and wife Joanne Woodward's 50-year marriage), so it comes as no surprise that they kept his illness to themselves. His daughter Melissa advised: "Anybody who wants to honor the memory of my father should know that he was all about doing things
for other people. Bring a bowl of soup to a friend, or you could be philanthropic in some way, and just look out for each other." His daughter Nell is set to take over Newman's Own, Paul's philanthropic empire of food products, which has donated $250 million to charity since its inception in 1982. *** Q: I became a fan of actor Richard Boone and his acting ability after purchasing his "Have Gun -- Will Travel" DVDs. I would like to know more about his personal life and family. -- Carol L., Ward, Ark. A: Richard Boone passed away in 1981 at the age of 63 of throat cancer. Cousin to singer Pat Boone, Richard was best known for his role of Paladin in the popular "Have Gun -- Will Travel" television series. He was married three times: to Jane Hopper, Mimi Kelley and Claire McAloon, the latter of whom bore him one child, Peter. Richard was offered the role of Steve McGarrett, the lead character on "Hawaii 5-0," but turned it down. After a long television and movie career, toward the end of his life, Richard lived in Florida. He taught acting classes at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., and became the state's cultural ambassador. *** Have a question for Cindy? Email 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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Health Insurance Matters
Medicare seeing prescription drug hikes for 2009 Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
There are many ways to get prescription drugs under the Medicare Part D plan. The most popular is called the Stand Alone Prescription Drug plan (PDP). This is the plan that people who are on the "Original Medicare" or Medicare and a Medicare Supplement (Medi-Gap). There are several changes you can anticipate. The monthly premium for most plans will be increasing. This increase can be from just a few dollars to double or more in a few cases. The co-pays at the pharmacy on many plans will see an increase when refilling prescriptions. Also, many drugs which are covered in
2008 will either not be covered in 2009, or my have additional restrictions such as "Step Therapy", Prior Authorization or Quantity Limits. There also will be changes to the Medicare Advantage plans in 2009. There are a few plans that will be discontinued in 2009. If Harry Thal you are on a plan that has been discontinued, it opens a special situation where you will be able to either change to a new Medicare Advantage Plan, or you can go back to the
Original Medicare and purchase a Medicare Supplement and it is "guaranteed issue". Many of these plans will have changes in their coverage. The largest change appear to be the cost of hospitalization. Many will charge much higher amounts for a longer period of time. While there doesn't appear to be changes in the Medical groups, there may be significant changes in the prescription plans. My advice to all is to review the coverage provided by all plans and see what best fits your needs. "This year it is especially important, now and throughout the upcoming open enrollment period, for beneficiaries to use our online tools to compare their current drug and health plan cover-
age to the options available for 2009 and take action to choose a plan that best meets their needs," said CMS Acting Administrator Kerry Weems. "Some beneficiaries may see significant premium increases or changes, such as reduced coverage in the gap, if they stay in the same prescription drug plan in 2009.” 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
Health briefs Flu shots available through county for $2 Flu shots are available for those 60 and older, sponsored by the Kern County Department of Public Health. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 29, Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville; Nov. 6, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella; and Dec. 4, Weldon United Methodist Church, Weldon. All three events are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 549-2090 or 375-5157.
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California Joe’s Country Living
Garden group to visit Plater Rd. California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
What I do when life overwhelms me is I go up my steeper-by-the year hill and slump down in my work-in-progress garden. In the afternoon I go down into my other garden area where I’ve planted a Chilean mesquite tree. I’ll be able to sit underneath it in a year or two California Joe and get some summer shade. Faintly in the distance you can hear the sound of highway trafffic. And there I am up on my hill, enjoying the nonsense of scrub jays pecking around in the brushafter my wild bird feed. While down below other birds are chasing after the almighty dollar. Which is presently worth about ten cents! On Tuesday I was able to get out to the monthly Garden Group meeting. It was held at the home of Bob and Alexis Woods in Kernville. You ought to see their dining room. It’s roughly the size of a basketball court. Reminds me of my neighbor’s place right across the street from me. Nurse Carol has remodeled her hacienda and she now has a living-dining room large enough to seat King Henry VIII and his entire entourage.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the eggs, cover, and refrigerate. You can eat them as soon as they are cool, but they will be better in a day or two. They will keep for a month.
The Garden Group was a blast. In December they’ll come up Plater Road and I’ll show them my two gardens. I was going to wait until April but then they’ll all need tall boots! I live in rattlesnake country and it would just be my bad luck to have one of them critters go after a new retiree from down below. Me, I don’t bother them snakies and they leave me alone too. Except this one feller this summer who climbed two feet up a tree and was snoozing away when I spotted him. Didn’t know ole Sammy Snake could climb a tree. I came back an hour later. Ol’ Sammy had split the scene. Vamoosed! By the way, there’s a Sunday Concert coming up this weekend. $5 donation. The concert is being held at Kernville Elementary School Sunday at 4. If I can break free from my garden activities I plan to attend. Got one more Chilean tree to plant. Then I’ll go plant myself in the last row at the school. I’ll be easy to spot. I always wear my old brown cowboy hat that I inherited from my pappy. He always wore that hat to all outdoor activities. Said in a pinch he could always sleep underneath it. Sometimes I do too!
Bodfish Bob Kern River Courier Columnist
California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com
Hard boil and peel eggs. Place in heatproof bowl. Combine all remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. And bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beet slices are tender, about 15
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Peel cucumbers and slice thin. Layer in shallow dish, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand overnight. In the morning, drain cucumbers and rinse. Let dry on paper towels. Slice onions thin. Mix gently with cucumber slices. Beat together the mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar and vinegar until creamy. Stir into mixed cucumbers and onions. (The dressing should be plentiful so the salad is creamy. Increase amounts of dressing ingredients, proportionally, if needed).
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Talking About Real Estate Real people sell real estate Whether you’re planning to sell a home or buy one, chances are you’ve already considered (or already have been) searching the Internet for some basic information. You’re not alone, because recent research has shown that Matt Freeman 92% of homebuyers use the World Wide Web to preview homes and locate a real estate agent. While such techsavvy buyers and sellers realize the value of face-toface contact, almost all of them have found that information on the Internet helps them to understand the buying/selling process better. Some of the most useful information you’ll find online will be facts and figures about your area – finding local busi-
nesses, schools, entertainment and shopping. Start with the local chamber of commerce Web site for such directories and other links. Although working with a leading real estate agent should be your ultimate objective, you can find photos, descriptions, and even “virtual tours” online. Of course, a virtual tour is never as good as the real thing, but it’s a good place to start, especially if you’re relocating and trying to maximize your travel plans. Regardless of how you use the Internet to gather and organize your information, be sure to avoid the “virtual agent.” A terrific Web site can promote qualified and experienced professionals, but nothing beats talking to and --Matt Freeman working with real people when it comes to your home-buying needs.
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Century milestone Opal Baker turned 100 recently, and the resident of the Burlington in Wofford Heights celebrated the triple-digit milestone in style last week with a party at the assisted living facility. Opal is her first centenarian, said owner Sheryl Parmelee, who also owns the Kern Village assisted living facility in Kernville. Caregiver Leona Shepherd reads a birthday message above, while Parmelee reads one below. Valerie Minoux/Kern River Courier
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HELP continued from page 1 and hall,” said Pastor Bill Blanton of the Salvation Army. “Food – we need about 12 large turkeys and people to cook them, and 25 pumpkin pies. Additionally we need donations of three chafing dishes of mashed potatoes, green beans, yams, and dressing. Olives, rolls, butter patties, cream, packaged sugar, coffee and all the miscellaneous preparation items. A decorating group and decorations plus entertainers to bring a festive holiday mood to the event. (And) money.” Call 760-379-5100 if you can help. Many of the local food banks and other assisting organizations are putting out urgent calls for help. The Salvation Army is just one of them, with needs of funds for families needing food, utility, prescription or other assistance. “(The need) has doubled at the least and (our) funds are being depleted rapidly,” Blanton said. “To date we are serving over 300 hot breakfast and lunches to the needy, hungry and homeless five days each week. Our food emergency pantry is at the lowest level in years due to the ever-increasing requests for emergency food boxes. The "Feed My People" program is assisting 40 plus families (over 65 people) in greater need each month with a large food box to help provide food in the critical fourth week of each month, when money has run out. Propane cost and the lack of family funds to purchase a minimum delivery has placed a special burden for funds in this area. In one week we spent over $2,500 in assistance and are currently out of funds for propane.” He continued, “While propane, auto fuel and food costs continue to increase, more and more low-income families can not afford adequate food for their families or pay all their utilities and transportation needs. Cooking,
transportation, prescriptions, doctors and keeping warm have become a choice between an immediate necessity and putting off the other to a future time – (or) doing without.” Other local organizations needing help in the upcoming holiday season include, but are not limited to, the Food Pantry, God’s Storehouse, and more. A new Senior Sack program has started up, meeting at the Highland Chapel in Lake Isabella on the first and third Fridays of each month at 11 a.m. Sacks of food items, provided by the Golden Empire Gleaners, are available for registered low-income seniors locally. The Golden Empire Gleaners provide the food items.
COMPASSION from page 1 4825) and God’s Storehouse (20021 Hwy 178 in Weldon, 3782321, e-mail: wumcgodsstorehse@cs.com. Route as follows: • 10:30am-11:00am Circle Park Kernville • 11:15am-11:45am in front of Wofford Heights Post Office • 12:00pm-12:30pm Lake Isabella in front of Von’s • 1:00pm-1:30pm Mt. Mesa in front of Mt. Mesa Market • 1:45pm-2:15pm Southlake in front of Gateway Sierra Market • 2:30pm-3:00pm South Fork/Weldon at South Fork School/South Fork Woman’s Club • Final Destination - back to Kernville Caravan for Compassion contacts: Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross (760) 223-0269 dpmspooner@hotmail.com or Al Steuart (760) 3761546 asteuart@starband.net.
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Onyx Apartment for rent in quiet neighborhood. 2 bd, 1 ba. Close to park & store. $550/mo incls. water & trash. References required (661) 477-7091 __________________________ 2 Bd, 1 Ba House- 468 Sirretta in Kernville. 2 car garage with laundry. Central AC/Heat, cozy fireplace. Nice neighborhood. $850/mo + dep. (909) 518-7343 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2 bd, 2 ba, dbl wide mobile home, quiet 55+ park, rent to own @ $615/mo (includes space rent), Call Joel 760-379-2092 __________________________ Studio Apt. $350 mo., includes utilities. Suitable for one person. @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. Avail Nov. 1st. Call 376-2345 for info. __________________________ 2 Houses for Rent - on same lot in Weldon. 1st house - Cozy cottage right off Hwy 178. 1 bdrm, 1 bath. 525sf. Fully fenced yard for rent $575 month with $575 deposit. 2ndSmall house. 625sf - one bedroom, 1 bath, and laundry room. Large fenced yard. $695 mo with $695 deposit. Both houses on same lot. Perfect for roommates or caregivers that need space. Rent individually or discount for both to same renter. Both houses for $1195 month with $1000 deposit. Please call for appointment. Call Mike at 949-646-7112 or 949-246-7731 __________________________
Homes Wanted 4 Executive Families recently relocating to KRV seeking to lease 4 separate homes with 2-4 bedrooms. Annual or monthly lease ok. Call Tim @ Next-RO. 310920-2000 __________________________ Rent to Own Wanted -1-2 bedroom house or double wide MH. Please call Betty @ (760) 379-2637 or Harry @ (818) 481-7988
Land For Sale Residential Lot on Aspen Drive in Bodfish. $30,000 OBO, Call (661) 428-1108 __________________________ 40 Acres Flat Nevada Ranchland. 200 mi NE of Reno. Buildable horse property. Walk to river & store @ I-80. $349 down, $349/mo, $29,900 sale price. Owner financing. No qualifying. 818-429-7278
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5430 Lake Isabella Blvd. 379-8144 Largest pool table in town! Tour Award Winning Weldon Garden Sundays 9-11am, $15 Includes Refreshments Reservations Required (760) 378-3402, Classes Too!
1940 Ford One Ton Truck flathead V8 ran when parked lots of spare parts. Make offer (661) 947-2706
SADIE'S CENT SAVER Discount Grocery Outlet open in Southlake in old Ranchhouse restaurant bldg. New products stocked daily! 8458 Entrada Blvd. 378-4240. Come See Us! Cutest ever! TEACUP & TINY TOY Chihuahuas (8-wk-old females, 1 of each.) CKC-reg. Blue fawn w/blue mask, $400; fawn w/blk mask, $300. Pad trained. Shots UTD. Health guarantee. Also available: 2 very nice older female pups, 4 mo., $250. 379-1403
Garage Sale 2 Family Garage Sale - 40 Park Way,Wofford Hts. (behind movie theater) Sat-10/18 & Sun-10/19 6:30am-1pm. Electronics, Metal arts, Men/kids bikes, Kids toys, clothes, Halloween costumes, Women's clothes. 223-2127
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Voices of Faith
Edith keeps the kids riveted Clarence Semonious Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship
What I know about second graders, I learned from the Porterville Fire Department. I know that as a generality, second graders enjoy letting their minds wander into whatever catches their attention. I discovered a class of varied levels of activities and behaviors as I entered my assigned room for the first time. The teacher was friendly, but guardedly evaluating how my visit might disrupt her schedule and what would be necessary to return the class to normal. I wondered how to colSemonious lect the students’ attention. My uniform did that for me. Most of the class looked to the teacher for permission to end their particular task. E. D. I. T. H. then kept them interested. Exit Drills In The Home has the goal of preparing families in case a fire suddenly makes evacuation from a home necessary. At this point in the program the outline said to motivate the second graders to take the information home and have the family do a drill – without scaring the students. I showed small tools carried on the engine, a nozzle and a wheel chock and explained their use. Announcing a quiz, I asked why a fireman wears red suspenders. The answer, of course, is to hold up their pants. The teacher got a happy class back. That experience came back to me as I read Isaiah 45:1 “Thus says the LORD to his
anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped, to subdue nations before him and to loose the belts of kings, to open doors before him that gates may not be closed:…” Even before I read what the Lord said, the memory triggered a pleasant pause. In that moment, I remembered that the Lord identified Cyrus, a gentile ruler, as his anointed. Do you have the ability of a second grader to let your mind wander at the phrase “to loose the belts of kings”? If your name were Cyrus, and God just told you that you would drop the drawers of Kings, would God have your attention? God continued, “For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I name you, though you do not know me. I am the LORD, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me,” Isaiah 45:4-5. So ask me a question expecting an obvious answer. What does Obama have to do to be elected? What does McCain have to do to be elected? My guess is that whoever will best serve God’s purposes. As for defining God’s purpose; I remember a Pope whose term was measured in days. Jesus spoke of God whose “…form you have never seen, and you do not have his word abiding in you, for you do not believe the one whom he has sent. You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me… John 5:39.
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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
The Right Reverend Jerry Lamb, Bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin, will celebrate the Eucharist and meet with interested persons on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. After services there will be a meeting to start organizing an Episcopal church in the Kern River Valley. All are welcome.
Weldon Baptist Church
Pastor/Teacher: Rick Rayls Worship Leader: Darrow Elconin
• Contemporary Music • Solid Bible Teaching • Everyone Welcome • Nursery Available
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
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Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of John in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. On watching Jesus' arrest and trial, what disciple claimed three times he didn't know the Lord? Judas, James, John, Peter 3. From Proverbs, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of ..."? Song, Silver, Meadows, Eden
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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.
4. Who was quoted, "Is there any taste in the white of an egg"? Solomon, David, Daniel, Job 5. What did Job behold as the fear of the Lord? Distrust, Wisdom, Unrighteous, Sympathy ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Peter; 3) Silver; 4) Job; 5) Wisdom (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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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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20647 Hwy. 178 Weldon 760-378-4964 or 760-951-7700
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
Episcopal church idea explored Sunday
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Courier chuckle of the week:
“To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer.” Paul Ehrlich
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERATURE: Which book written by Charles Dickens features a young boy named Pip? 2. RACES: How long is the Iditarod Trail sled dog race? 3. MYTHOLOGY: Who was Hippolyta in Greek mythology? 4. SCIENCE: Joseph Priestley is credited with discovering what major element in the 18th century? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is another name for a trapeze artist? 6. AD SLOGANS: What company urged consumers to "Say it with flowers"? Answers: "Great Expectations" About 1,150 miles Queen of the Amazons Oxygen Aerialist FTD (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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LOGOS continued from page 1 quality hard copy and, if possible, an electronic version of their work. The deadline to receive submissions is Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Monetary prizes will be awarded in a subsequent ceremony honoring the students, their teachers, and school administrators. Members from the Kem County Board of Supervisors are expected to be on hand, with invited media representatives.
Our Valley, Our Earth
“We're very excited to see what the creative minds of Kern County students will come up with, and hope they will be excited at the prospect of seeing their work used in future advertisements,” said Errea. Answers to questions are available from Dedre Ahl, Deputy County Administrative Officer, at (661) 868-3187.
Strike and dip Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
Now that the readers are well on the way to becoming seismic interpretation seismologists, I will return to the seismic profile that was presented on Sept. 9 and point out some additional aspects Ron Bolyard that are depicted thereon. The most obvious feature is the very large conical shaped mass that has very few continuous reflections. I do not know the location, on the earth, where this profile was collected, but my guess is that it is a basement rock that could be made up of granite and/or basalt. The lack of reflections in the feature says that it very homogenous and lacks any correlative interfaces. This feature would be considered basement and thus unlikely to contain reserves of petroleum. There are several features that potentially could have closing structure and could contain reservoir type rocks. One is shown on the right side of the basement complex at the sea floor. It demonstrates "turnover", meaning that on this profile a trap could be formed if the profiles perpendicular to this profile would also show turnover. Turnover is defined as a change in the angle of dip of the beds which
PLAY continued from page 1 Brendan Kelso plays the unlucky Sir Henry, Jessica Chevallier plays his beautiful fiancé, and Jamy Bulgarelli acts as Laura Lyons, a young woman with a mysterious past. This show also stars Tyler Gibson as Jack Stapleton, an untrustworthy neighbor, Janelle Sweet as a housekeeper who knows more than she lets on, Cynthia Silcott as the detective who cracks the case, Cody Bonorden as Mrs. Mortimer/The Nurse, and Bo Hurley as a very serious butler. Jeremy Hendricks guest stars as the Beast. The second play is called “Imperfect Proposal”: “Jessica Chevallier and Ethan Kennedy play a young couple whose day in the park goes horribly wrong. Tyler Gibson and Janelle Sweet play an ornery old couple
who enjoy making fun of the young couple and their disastrous date.” And the last short play is called “The Loathsome Lady.” Here’s what happens in this play: “This play is based on an old Arthurian legend featured in Chaucer's Canterbury tales. Bo Hurley stars as a loathsome forest hag, Brendan Kelso plays the hapless young knight engaged to the hag, Cynthia Silcott tackles the part of the Court Jester, Tyler Gibson plays a less than legendary King Arthur, Cody Bonorden plays the regal Queen Guinevere, and Jamy Bulgarelli performs as the beautiful Lady Ragnell.” Come out and support the students and see the spectacular new fine arts building, which features a professional-quality performance stage and lighting.
MARKET continued from page 1 trict ranger, Rick Larson. Larson expects the permit process to be completed before the end of the month. Lately the Farmer’s Market has had an “alternate location” behind Crossroads Shell in Lake Isabella after they were shut down before they even got started at the Nuui Cunni Center due to all the paperwork not being in order. Since then the Forest Service has been working with the Kern River
Paiute Council, which runs the center, to get the t’s crossed and the i’s dotted. The Paiute Council has been busy developing a business plan with rules and regulations, and is pursuing insurance requirements, according to the Forest Service. Larson said, “We are excited to be part of establishing this opportunity. To our knowledge, Farmer's Markets have not (yet) happened on National Forest System land."
Youth Center in urgent need of funds The Kern Valley Youth Center has put out an urgent call for funding. The youth center provides programs for valley youths from 12 to 17 years old. The center is currently engaging in the vocational educuation fields with local companies to provide skill sets for those children who may or may not go on to college, due to the financial constraints of their families. Donations are tax deductible. Send them to Kern Valley Youth Center, P.O. Box 3948, Wofford Heights CA 93285.
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this feature demonstrates. On the left flank of the feature, the beds dip toward the basement complex; then they apex and then dip toward the right side of the profile, forming an Anticline. In the jargon of the explorationist, this is a potential prospect and must be followed up with additional seismic profiles crossing it. But, there are many other considerations that must be reviewed before it becomes truly a viable prospect. Those details are beyond the scope of this article. Other deeper features on the left side of the basement are also potential prospects that should be pursued with other seismic profiles to confirm their viability as prospects. There are other potential features that could be prospective, but they are not as obvious, on this profile, as those just described. Some are fault traps as-well-as lithologic changes in the seismic reflection character that could be potential. These, too, are beyond the focus of this article. Next week I am going to followup this discussion and show, more fully, the aspects and definitions of "strike" and "dip" of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and their significance as an exploration tool. 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.
Boys invited to join the Cut Scouts and have fun The Cub Scouts in Pack 690 would like some additional boys to join them for the fun and learning skills with family. Cub Scouts are boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade. First grade Tiger Cubs work with their family and other Tiger families learning to read and develop home skills. Tigers go out to local places like the library and fire station for learning about their town. Second grade Wolf Cubs work with a Wolf Den Leader on skills about their community. Bear Cubs are third grade boys. Fourth and fifth grade boys are Webelos, learning about getting along in society. Each group has a handbook they work through their with their den and family throughout the year. Once a month there is a pack meeting where they receive awards they have earned. Pack 690 meets at the Lake Isabella First Baptist Church Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Registration is $10 per year prorated throughout the year. The Scoutmaster is Janice Shulz (376-3695).
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CALENDAR continued from page 3 great music and fabulous art! Auction begins at 5:30. Cost is $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Beautifully framed lithographs, engravings, watercolors, silkscreens, giclees, cartoon cels, and original oils. Affordable works by famous artists – Kinkade, Dali, Chagall, Miro and many others. There will be a "Take a Second Look" sale of unsold work on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Legal assistance available in Lake Isabella Oct. 28 Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance will be back in Kern Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Kern River Valley Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella (next to NAPA). If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the following areas of law – 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. Business Expo in Bakersfield Oct. 28 The Bakersfield 2008 Business & Technology Expo will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. and is Bakersfield's biggest business-to-business trade show. Visit more than 140 booths. There are free seminars, prizes, free food samples. Complimentary tickets for this expo are available at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce office. Eagles to hold fundraiser for firefighters Nov. 1 The Eagles Lodge will put on a fundraiser for the Kern County Firefighters Association on Nov. 1 at their lodge at 12251 Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa. There will be a deep pit BBQ for $8, a silent auction, door prizes, grab bags, a basket of cheer, raffles and more. Rotary Club to hold old-fashioned USO dinner-dance Nov. 2 The Kern Valley Rotary Club wil be holding a USO Dinner-Dance Nov. 2 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 5:30, featuring an old-fashioned chicken dinner served by Jim Wyly. Calling all vets: free dinner! All others $12. Congressional certificates will be awarded to vets. Dedication for Powers Peak in Kernville Nov. 8 Powers Peak, named for the late valley author Bob Powers, will be dedicated on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Kernville Fish Hatchery, a mile north of Kernville opposite Camp Owen. The brief ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the event. Powers Peak has been officially recorded by the United States government and is located just northeast of Kernville. Sweet Adelines will present fall musical show Nov. 8 The Sweet Adelines’ Kern Valley Chorus will present their fall show, “Last Call for Atlantic City: or Beauties on the Boardwalk,” at the Kern Valley High School Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show. For ticket information call Cheryl’s Diner at 376-6131. Free meal for the hungry at My Place restaurant Nov. 11 My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella will honor our nation’s veterans by once again feeding the hungry on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The free meal will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, all contributions and volunteer labor will be greatly appreciated. To volunteer or contribute, call Angela at 379-2563. Fashion show and luncheon at Elks Nov. 15 Preceptor Xi Eta Sorority will be having a fall fashion show and luncheon on Saturday Nov. 15 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Social hour to begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and fashion show to follow. Your $20 donation includes a delicious lunch, a fun peek at new fashions and a chance to win great door prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Kern River Valley Sheriff's Activities League program. For tickets and more information, please call Marlene Sciacqua at 378-4285. Exchange Club to hold Firefighter Appreciation Night Nov. 17 The Exchange Club of the Kern Valley will hold a Firefighter Appreciation Night on Nov. 17 at Paradise Cove. No-host cocktails at 5, dinner at 6. $22 per person. Please RSVP to Marsha Smith at 379-3667 ext. 15. 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.”
Arrest reports A digest of arrest reports from various public safety agencies in the Kern River Valley area
Arrest reports were not sent to the Kern River Courier this week. We will print this week’s reports with next week’s reports when they are received.
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CAMP KERNVILLE (2008-B6433), DBA#2: RIVERVIEW RV PARK. (2008-B6434), Principal place of business: 24 Sirretta Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Tower Corporation Kernville, 24 Sirretta Way, Kernville, CA 93238: F, Corporation. Date the business commenced: 10/15/1985. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. ) This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office on 09/23/2013. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. CAMP KERNVILLE, RIVERVIEW RV PARK. This statement filed on 09/23/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By M. Rodriguez (34993)-Published Kern River Courier, September 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MOON PHOTOGRAPHY (2008-B6602) Street address of principal place of business: 352 Cypress Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Richard Moon, 352 Cypress Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285: A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 09/01/2008. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (09/29/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. MOON PHOTOGRAPHY. This statement filed on 09/29/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By M. Rodriguez. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERNWIFI (2008B6243) Street address of principal place of business: 124 Pinewood Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Drake Diedrich, 750
North Shoreline Blvd., #117, Mountain View, CA 94043 and Baylee Schwartz, 750 North Shoreline Blvd., #117, Mountain View, CA 94043: I, Husband and Wife. The date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (09/15/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. KERNWIFI. This statement filed on 09/15/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By B. Moore. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LYKINS PHOTOGRAPHY (2008-B6873) Street address of principal place of business: 2800 Irwin Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Jocelyn Lykins, 2800 Irwin Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240: A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (10/09/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. LYKINS PHOTOGRAPHY. This statement filed on 10/09/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By B. Moore. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier October 17, 24, 31, and November 7, 2008. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL ETHEL ARCHER aka MICHAEL E. ARCHER aka MICHAEL ARCHER S-1500-PB-58395 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL ETHEL ARCHER aka MICHAEL E. ARCHER aka MICHAEL ARCHER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: ROBERT ARCHER in the Superior Court of California, County of
KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that ROBERT ARCHER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: November 6, 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: JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: Oct. 17, 24 and 31, 2008)
Public Meeting Announcement The Southern California Edison Company announces a public information meeting to be held for the Upper Kern Basin Fishery Resource Enhancement (Trust Fund). Date: October 20, 2008 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Woodrow Wallace School Cafeteria 3240 Erskine Creek Road Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Purpose: • Summary and status reports of current projects and funding. • Discussion of Trust Fund website: Upper Kern Fishery Management • Question/answer session re: new proposals • Discussion topics from the floor • Selection of April 2009 public meeting date Proposals and other materials are on file at these public access loctions for public review: Kern River Valley Branch Library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Beale Public Library 701 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Hatchery Museum P.O. Box 1908 Kernville, CA 93238
Kern River Ranger District 4875 Ponderosa Drive Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Kern River Ranger District P.O. Box 9, 105 Whitney Rd. Kernville, CA 93238
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Kern River Courier
Friday, October 17, 2008
Letters to the Courier Dear Kern River Courier: I would like to personally thank you for your recent article about the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP). I am a State Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman. I have heard people call the LTCOP a "fu-fu" program developed by liberal Democrats and not necessary, but this is just not the case. This program was started in 1971 and was initiated through former President Nixon's eight-point initiative to improve the quality of care in America's nursing homes in response to complaints submitted to the White House and the Department of Health, Education and Welfare about abuse and neglect. It is an important program which ended the days of homes smelling like urine, restraining residents, physically or emotionally abusing residents, illegal evictions and many other abuses and inequities that too often took or continue to take place. The 49% cut in our budget is frightening because it will invite all of this inhumane behavior to be revitalized. The economic problems of our country are devastating to us all and have certainly set us back many decades. The 49% cut in this program's budget will also set back over 30 years of the nursing home reform that has been so successful. We simply cannot allow this to happen. We need the advocacy of the community to let our legislators know that this is not acceptable. We need letters sent to Jean Fuller, Jon McQuiston and Kevin McCarthy to let them know that we want to rest assured that our senior citizens are being treated with fairness, dignity, respect and without fear of abuse or retaliation. As a volunteer to this program, I will continue to diligently monitor those homes in my charge and I hope that the valley's residents will do their part as well. It's to the benefit of all citizens. Peg Greenberg Wofford Heights
Quick safety test checklist • Test smoke alarms monthly; replace batteries when you change the time on your clocks. Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years. • Smoke alarms should be placed in every bedroom and in areas directly outside of bedrooms. • Install a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless deadly gas that is produced as a result of combustion. If heating equipment is not properly operating the gas may be fed into living spaces instead of being vented through chimneys.
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