Kern River Courier April 17, 2009

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River festival in Kernville this weekend

Vol. 6 No. 11 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: Sunny, breezy.

High 71.

Fri. night: Clear.

Low 45.

Sat.: Sunny. High 77.

Sat. night: Clear.

Low 50.

April 18-19 fest is 45th annual event

Sun.: Sunny, high 80.

Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Sun. night: Clear, low 51.

National Weather Service

Tom Johnson, 90, of Kernville is the guy who started it all in 1963. And it’s coming this weekend, April 18 and 19.

It’s the Kern River Festival, one of the valley’s longest-running events. Kayaks and whitewater rafts will be racing down the upper Kern in and near Kernville. Events include the Brush Creek Race & Triple Crown, Powerhouse Poker Run, Wildwater races, and the TJ Classic Slalom Schedule on page 4 race. The Slalom and Wildwater events will be held at Riverside Park in midtown Kernville. The Poker Run will be on the Powerhouse (Lickety-Split) Run. All events have easy access for boaters and spectators.

Johnson is the valley’s “canoe guru.” He was instrumental in developing river kayaks in the 1960s, and he started the whitewater race event back then. It is now run by Terry Valle of West Hills, through a non-profit organization called the Kern Valley River Council.

The Brush Creek race has been expanded this year to the “Kern River Triple Crown.” Racers will compete in three different events, with scores from each combining to determine the Triple Crown Winner. The events consist of the Extreme Down River run through the falls, the Extreme Slalom, also at Brush Creek, followed by a run through the slalom course in Riverside Park on Sunday. Boaters must use the same boat for all three events.

Also new for this year is an inflatable kayak class in slalom for the novice paddler, with all equipment, including PFD and helmet provided by Hyside and Sierra South. I.K.s will be available to registered paddlers to use on Saturday for practice and Sunday for

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Bob Mead Sr. and Jr. both limited out with a nice mess of trout.

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Melora Hardin will be returning to “The Office” next season.

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Kernville Elementary student Nina Gaudsmith is shown with “Miss Skeeter” the clown, who visited valley elementary schools this week to announce the upcoming visit by the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on April 22. See the Courier Calendar listing on page 2 for more information.

Tubatulabals to honor ancestors killed in 1863 massacre this Saturday In April 1863, near where Tillie Creek joined the Kern River, a U.S. Army contingent killed about 35 members of the local Tubatulabal tribe in a massacre that has gone down in history. Each year the tribe honors its lost members in a special day-long ceremony.

This year it will be held Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the “Three Crosses on the Hill” (East Evans Rd., near the lake). Members of many other California tribes will be attending.

No cameras of any kind are allowed during the ceremonies.

South Fork Arts Festival Saturday Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Last year’s show was such a success they’re doing it again.

The second annual South Fork School Spring Arts Festival will again be held at South Fork Middle School at 5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon on Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 7 p.m. The show, organized by instructor Ruth Carroll, is open to the public.

There will be an art show featuring artwork by students and adult artists.

Prizes of art materials will be offered to the students. There will be art workshops available.

There will also be music, dance and drama on hand.

For more information, call Ruth Carroll at (760) 378-1300 or (760) 3782211, leave a message and the call will be returned.

The show is supported with funds from the Arts Council of Kern.

Meetings on water, fish stocking today Kern River Courier

Assemblymember Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield), will host two meetings in the Kern River Valley today, Friday, April 17. The first will be a public forum to discuss fish stocking of the Kern River by Department of Fish and Game. The second forum will focus on the looming water crisis in California.

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). DFG Staff Fisheries Biologist Jim Starr will join Assemblymember Fuller to conduct a question and answer session with local residents during the firest session, and Fuller will be joined by Jose Faria with the California Department of Water Resources during the second. Faria is the Supervising Engineer of the South Central Region Office’s Special Investigations and Regional Planning Branch.

Both meetings will be held at the Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella, the first from 9:00 a.m. to10:30 a.m. and the second from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Zack Scrivner at (661) 395-2995 or at zack.scrivner@asm.ca.gov.

Assemblymember Fuller represents the 32nd Assembly District, which includes the Kern River Valley.

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Puzzles and comics, now in a new location in the weekly Kern River Courier.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 154,617 acre-ft.

(Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Low point was 110,156 ac-ft. Dec. 12.

Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 540 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 525 cfs Borel Canal flow 455 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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Cerro Coso to present writing workshop on April 18 “Selecting and writing for scholarships and grants” is the name of the all-day accredited class to be held at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register in person or call (760) 379-5501. Fee is $10.

Prayer Breakfast at South Fork Woman’s Club April 20 There will be a Prayer Breakfast at the South Fork Woman’s Club in Weldon on Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7. Pastors from al over the Kern Valley will be honoring our loved ones, members and friends. Please bring fresh flowers.

Regular meetings and activities

Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 3764249.

• 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.

Fridays

• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 3783935.

•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, Hoffman Hospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010.

• 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, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays

• 6:30 to noon - Farmer’s Market, French Gulch. 661-978-8712.

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella.

Second Sat. • 10 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 2236765.

• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.

• 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., 379-5831.

• 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.

• 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse Family Support & Community Education, College Community Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-3412.

• 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 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 3762410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays

• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 3796162.

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.

• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556.

• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun

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 meeting, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236.

• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249.

• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location.

• 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.

• 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. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 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.

• 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.

• 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.

• 6 p.m. - Wofford Height Community Assoc. meets at Family Life Center, Wofford Heights.

2nd Thurs. 223-1058.

• 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.

Circus comes to town Wednesday, April 22 The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus of Hugo, Oklahoma will make a return visit to the Kern River Valley on Wednesday, April 22. The circus will be held at the vacant lot behind the Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella with two shows, 5 and 7:30 p.m. This circus is perfect for children. Advance discount tickets are being sold by the sponsor, the Kern Valley Exchange Club, at Nelda’s Diner, Dam Korner, Golden State Surplus, Charlie’s Market, Cheryl’s Diner, Sierra Gateway Market and Mt. Mesa Market. Save $3 a ticket by buying early. For more information, call Jim Wyly at (760) 379-2867.

SCE solar energy seminar April 23 at Cerro Coso For those interested in “going solar,” on Thursday, April 23, Southern California Edison will hold a 90-minute seminar about solar energy at Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella. Californians are being offered incentives through the Solar Initiative program.

Attendees will learn about solar energy basics, the benefits of installing a solar energy system, tax credits and other financial models that can help reduce upfront costs, and financial incentives through the solar program. The session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cerro Coso Community College, Room 6 Second Floor, 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. (Vons Plaza).

Living Green wrapup meeting to be held April 25 A wrapup meeting for Living Green in the KRV is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella, Room G. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Living Green festival. The public is welcome to attend and/or to submit comments by e-mail LivingGreen@mchsi.com or writing Living Green, PO Box 8, Wofford Heights, CA 93285-0008.

Donate blood at Senior Center Tuesday, April 28 The Houchin Bloodmobile will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, April 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. to collect blood. Interested donors please call (661) 327-8541 or (661) 323-4222 the day before for a list of restrictions and instructions.

Route comment review meeting in Kernville April 29 Two meetings will be held by the Forest Service to review the public comments received about limiting the number of uncontrolled routes locally made by offroad drivers. The first meeting will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville on Wednesday, April 29 from 7-9 p.m., and the second will be at the East Bakersfield Veterans Hall, 2101 Ridge Road (off of Mt. Vernon), Bakersfield, on Thursday, April 30 from 7-9 p.m. If you still want to put in your two cents worth, comments will be accepted before April 20 by email at comments-pacificsouthwestsequoia@fs.fed.us, or by mail to Chris Sanders, Travel Management, Sequoia National Forest, 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, CA 93257, or by facsimile to (559) 781.4744.

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Things I Have Noticed...

Follow new sport of surfishing Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

The other day I was at the beach, doing some surf fishing.

Ever been “surfishing?” You get a big, long, strong pole, put 15-lb. test line on the reel, use a spark plug for weight, add two number 4 hooks, and bait them with clams, rockworms, octopi or sand Middleworth crabs. Then wade into the surf, and heave the line as far out as you can. Stick the pole in a pole holder, jam it into the sand, then stand back and wait for action.

Each wave makes the pole bend like a fish bite, which it is not, so you have to learn the difference between wave action and fish bite.

You also have to take care that you don't get carried away looking at the surf, the scenery or birds, because if you're not careful you can get smacked by a rogue wave that can set you on your keester in a heartbeat. Many times I have pulled my drenched body off the sand and muttered a gentle cuss word or two.

Also, if you are going to wade into the surf waist high (so you can cast farther out), be careful. The waves are not your friend and waist high can become hair high in an instant.

Many surfishers gather their own bait. Sand crabs can be found as waves retreat; just look for little “V's” on the wet sand. You quickly dig them out as you watch for incoming waves. One out of 10 sand crabs have a soft shell, and those are the keepers for fishing.

The chance of getting wet while looking and digging is pretty certain, so dress accordingly. Also remember that salt water does not taste good, especially when it’s mixed with sand and seaweed.

Oh yes, be careful of floating seaweed. If it gets caught on your line, you will think you have snagged the Queen Mary. Unless you can free yourself from this drifting calamity, you are going to lose your hooks, line and spark plug.

The wind is always there and often kicks the spray right into your face. (Always a quick wakeup). While you fish, that same wind blows sand onto your chair, fishing equipment, lunch and beverages. But if you can catch a few corvina, spotfin croaker or surfperch, then it’s all worthwhile because you, the crafty fisherman, have successfully challenged Mother Nature in the sport of surfishing.

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.

CALENDAR continued from page 2 Spring Nature Festival to be held in Weldon April 29-May 5 The Kern River Valley’s Spring Nature Festival celebrates the vibrant Kern River Valley and its beautiful flora and fauna (that’s plant life and animal life.)

The Kern River Preserve in Weldon hosts numerous free events including bird walks, bird banding and information booths and exhibits located in the large, shaded front yard of Preserve Headquarters. The big weekend will be May 23. All day, fee, birding and natural history field trips with expert leaders are offered. For more information, see http://kern.audubon.org/ Sirretta Street Sale Saturday, May 2 is street-long yard sale Ever heard of a yard sale that is being held by 50 houses on a street at the same time? Visit Sirretta Street in Kernville May the 9th for a real treat. Bring a little red wagon to carry your purchases.

KRV Youth Center holds 10th anniversary Saturday, May 2 The Kern Valley Youth Center will hold its 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 11 to 3. There will be food available, from tri tip sandwiches with chips to ice cream sodas. Everything is free. Bring your skateboards and bicycles. For more information, call Charlie at 977-1680.

Trial period to dial 11-digit phone numbers begins May 2 The phone system’s overlay of a new area code for the 760 area (442) will begin May 2 with a six-month trial period before phone users are required to start dialing 11 digits for all phone calls placed, including local ones. The new system becomes mandatory in November. Remember to reprogram all your automatically dialed machines before that time. For more information go to http://wirelesssupport.verizon.com/ and search for “442.”

‘Clampers’ to dedicate monument at Silver City Sunday, May 3 Members of the local Peter Lebec chapter of E. Clampus Vitus will dedicate a monument at Silver City Ghost Town in Bakersfield on Sunday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Donations to make it possible were received from local organizations such as the Kern River Valley Historical Society, the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the South Fork Woman’s Club. The public is invited. E. Clampus Vitus is a fraternal organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Western heritage, especially the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area. For more information, call Dale Charter at (760) 376-2196.

Fire Safe Council holds special presentation Sunday, May 3 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council will host "Take Responsibility Learn to Live with Wildfire," celebrating National Wildfire Awareness Week, on Sunday May 3 from 10:00-3:00 at Kern County Fire Department Station 72, 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. This homeowner’s wildfire survival workshop is presented with nationally acclaimed wildfire expert Pat Durland and wildland fire

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Reid Hopkins, left, receives a check for $500 from Kern Valley Rotary Club president Tony Olito for his work with boys going to Bishop’s Mule Days.

Clarification Our story in the March 27 issue about the new area code overlay apparently caused some confusion (understandably). Some wondered if they had the 760 area code and they were calling another number with a 760 area code, did they have to dial 1 and the area code.

The answer is apparently yes. This would be to differentiate numbers with the 376, 378 or 379 prefix but with a 442 area code.

Here it is straight from the phone company: “To complete calls from a landline phone, the new dialing procedure requires callers to dial 1 + area code + telephone number. This means that all calls in the 760 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using 1 + area code + telephone number.

To complete calls from a cellular or mobile phone, callers may dial the area code + telephone number or 1 + area code + telephone number whenever placing a call to a phone number with the 760 or 442 area code.”

Remember, this starts May 2 and is not mandatory until November.

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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

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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Kern Valley Hospital McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681

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Airport Wofford Heights Park

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 Festival Schedule 12 noon-5 p.m. Riverside Park Event Set Up - Volunteers Requested 2 p.m. –5 p.m. Riverside Park Registration begins when tent and tables set up

Saturday, April 18 8 am - 4 pm Riverside Park Registration 8 a.m. – end of day Riverside Park Slalom Course Practice 11:00 a.m. Powerhouse Run Put-In (KR3) Poker Run Boaters Meeting 11:30 –1:30 p.m. Powerhouse Run Put-In (KR3) Poker Run begins – must have all hands turned in by 1:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. Brush Creek Racers Meeting 12:00 p.m. Brush Creek Brush Creek Race begins 6:00 p.m. Sierra South Happy Hour with KRBC Beer, Soft Drinks & Appetizers.

Awards for all events completed.

Sunday, April 19 No Registration!

8:30 a.m. Powerhouse Put-In Wildwater Racers Meeting 9:00 a.m. Powerhouse Put-In Wildwater Race Begins 8:30 a.m. Riverside Park Meeting Slalom Judging & Timing Leaders 9:00 a.m. Riverside Park TJ Slalom Boaters Meeting 9:30 a.m. Riverside Park River Boarding Mass Race 10:00 a.m. Riverside Park TJ Slalom Race & Junior Olympic Qualifier & River Boarders Slalom 11:00 p.m. Riverside Park Silent Auction Opens 1:30 p.m. Riverside Park Drawing for Raffle awards 2:00 p.m. Riverside Park Silent Auction Closes After last race Riverside Park Slalom Awards Sponsor Displays and Demos in the Park throughout the Festival

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Derby money fish still out there Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

Limits of nice trout are being caught around the shorelines of Isabella Lake every day. Lots of leftover taggers from the derby are showing up now. Remember, we still have until May 6 to cash in on some of that derby money.

Wind, rain and this week’s snow When didn’t keep us diehards the bite is away from on you filling our will find stringers. us out When the bite is on you fishing, will find us no matter out fishing, what no matter Mother what Mother Nature Nature dishdishes es out. out.

Bob Mead and Bob Jr. brought in --Jack matching Bustamante limits of nice trout two days in a row. Nice catch, guys. Bob Sr. says they are biting so good at Boulder Gulch that he has been catching limits for over a week now.

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The crappie bite is still going pretty good from the docks at French Gulch Marina and should only get better with this weekend’s warmer weather.

The bites are on. 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.

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Jean-Claude makes a good movie

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By DNA Smith PICKS OF THE WEEK "JCVD" -- I never thought I'd use the words "best," "movie" and "Jean-Claude Van Damme" in the same sentence, but here it is: "JCVD" is the best JeanClaude Van Damme movie ever.

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as ... wait for it ... Jean-Claude Van Damme, a flat-broke, downand-out ex-action star who can't get any work and is in a heated legal battle with his ex-wife over custody of their daughter.

He returns to Brussels to live, and one day while at a post office, a bunch of thugs bust in to rob the place, taking all the patrons (including Jean-Claude Van Damme) hostage.

The police show up and somehow get the impression that Jean-Claude Van Damme is the guy holding everyone hostage.

This leaves Jean-Claude Van Damme in the curious pickle of having to not only protect the hostages from the thugs, but also act as a negotiator for the thugs with the police.

"JCVD" has some great action scenes, which surprised me. For an older guy, Jean-Claude Van Damme still has some good moves. And the ending, which I won't spoil, is an awesome, nonHollywood resolution of the story. Check it out.

"Frost/Nixon: The Complete Interviews" -- Looking to cash in on the DVD release of the fea-

ture film comes this two-disc collection of the historic 1977 interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon. When they first aired, the interviews captured 45 million television viewers, who watched as Frost hammered away at the former president over details of the Watergate scandal. Granted, this isn't a DVD for everyone, but for history buffs and political junkies, this DVD set is gold.

"Barbra Streisand: The Concerts" -- Fans of Babs will simply be giddy over this threedisc set. The first disc is her sold-out 2006 Ft. Lauderdale concert, including 10 songs never before seen on DVD; disc two is the 1994 concert in Anaheim, which was her first show following a 17-year hiatus; and disc three 3 is "Putting It Together: The Making of the Broadway Album," which includes as special features performance clips from her TV specials of the 1960s and '70s.

TV SERIES "American Dad!" Vol. 4 "The Waltons" The Complete Ninth Season "X-Men, Volume 1" (Marvel DVD Comic Book Collection) "Mission: Impossible" The Sixth TV Season "Spin City" The Complete Second Season "Voltron" Volume 8 "UFO Hunters" The Complete Season 2 (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Cindy Elavsky Q: I love the character of Jan Levinson on "The Office."

Will she be back anytime soon? -- Meghan P., via email A: I recently spoke with Melora Hardin, who plays Levinson, about her upcoming projects, including "Hannah Montana: The Movie" and "17 Again."

Asked about "The Office," she assured me that Brooke Shields "while I won't be filming any more scenes this season, next season I will be there." *** Q: I was thinking about an older sitcom the other day, which starred Kelly Ripa and Faith Ford. What was the name of it, and can I find it on DVD? -- Jennie J., Port Charlotte, Fla. A: The show you are thinking about is "Hope & Faith." It ran for three seasons (from 2003 to 2006) on ABC, and it centered on the life of two sisters: Hope (Faith Ford), a down-to-earth wife and mother living in Glen Falls, Ohio, and Faith (Kelly Ripa), a former soap-opera actress who moves in with her sister when her character is killed off on her show, called "The Sacred and the Sinful." The sitcom was created by real-life soap-opera actress, Joanna Johnson, who loosely based the

story on her own experiences working on "The Bold and the Beautiful." "Hope & Faith, Season 1" was just released on DVD, and can be found online and at local retail stores. *** Q: I have been hearing the rumors for months and want to know if it's true: Will there be a sequel to the "Sex and the City" movie? -- A Reader, via e-mail A: It has finally been confirmed that Carrie and the girls will be back for another movie based on the popular hit HBO series.

Expect the "Sex and the City" sequel to hit theaters on May 28, 2010. *** Q: I recently saw the movie "The Notebook" on TV and thought that James Garner and Gena Rowlands were wonderful. I also really liked the performances of the actors who played their characters when they were younger. Can you tell me anything about them? -- Virginia O., Fort Myers, Fla. A: Ryan Gosling, 29, and Rachel McAdams, 31, portrayed the younger versions of Noah and Allie. Ryan and Rachel have been an on-again/off-again couple since filming "The Notebook" back in 2004. (Currently, they appear to be "off.") *** 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) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Whitewater Wednesday coming in June Cheryl Borthick President, Kernville Commerce

Chamber

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It’s only about 10 weeks until you can once again “Wet Your Pants on the Kern” during the Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Whitewater Wednesday!

This is the 22nd year where the chamber will be helping people get happily drenched while saving them a few dollars and also treating them to a delicious BBQ lunch in

Riverside Park.

The event will take place on June 17. Two thrilling trips will be offered: Lickety Split for $27 or Sequoia Splash for $47.

We will begin taking reservations in April for raft trips so get your family and friends, employees, customers or other, unfortunately dry, loved ones together for the time of your life.

For more information, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce office at (760) 376-2629.

Sportsman’s Inn

This week’s top DVD rentals 1. Role Models (R) Seann William Scott (Universal) 2. Twilight (PG-13) Kristen Stewart (Summit Entertainment) 3. Transporter 3 (PG-13) Jason Statham (Lionsgate) 4. Punisher: War Zone (R) Ray Stevenson (Marvel) 5. Australia (PG-13) Nicole Kidman (20th Century Fox)

6. Milk (R) Sean Penn (Universal) 7. Bolt (PG) John Travolta (Walt Disney) 8. Rachel Getting Married (R) Anne Hathaway (Sony) 9. Body of Lies (R) Leonardo DiCaprio (Warner) 10. Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG) Drew Barrymore (Walt Disney) (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Faith message

Friday, April 17, 2009

‘Last call’ tent revival' returns to Lake Isabella

Choosing life or death C. Preston North, pastor Mountain View Baptist Church

don’t. In the case of abortion, if the mother’s life is in danger, whose life should be spared? Difficult decision.

It’s the morning after Easter Sunday. I But the reality is that in well over 90% of was taking my usual walk, trying to remain abortions, the mother’s life is not in danger, healthy, and I came upon a caterpillar inchit is merely a matter of convenience or to ing its way on the side of the asphalt road. cover some difficulty. People making this When I was a kid, I would have stepped choice do not know if the life being on it without giving it a second thought. destroyed will become the next inspiraThis time I stepped over it. Why? Because tional leader or a horrible evil person. It I did not know what seems to me that it kind of a caterpillar it would be better to was. choose life with the Not being an entohope it brings. mologist, I did not I chose life on the On the first Easter know if it was to Sunday morning, peochance that it was to be a ple chose both death become a beautiful butterfly or a destrucand life. Some chose blessing of beauty in the tive moth. Therefore, death by shouting I chose life on the “crucify him,” washing near future. chance that it was to their hands of responbe a blessing of beausibility, or driving the --Pastor C. Preston North nails. But others chose ty in the near future.

This brought to life by humbly asking mind as I walked “Lord, will you remem(walking often does ber me” and rejoicing this) that we choose when death was between life and death all the time. defeated by resurrection.

Every time we wash or sanitize our It’s amazing the thoughts that can come hands, bathe ourselves, wash our clothes to one while taking a simple walk and seeand bedding, etc., we are choosing life and ing a simple caterpillar. death. We do it to preserve our health but we also cause the death of both harmful and beneficial germs.

Those who radically claim that we should The Kern River Courier encourages spare no expense to preserve perceived messages from all churches. E-mail endangered life do not go to this extreme, them to office@kernrivercourier.com but the way they act, I am surprised they

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The tent revival is returning to Lake Isabella for the fourth time, May 1-9, 7 p.m. nightly at the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd. and Webb St. Revival meetings are open to the public, all denominations, all churches. Meetings include praise, worship, evangelistic messages and ministries of Rev. Joe ferguson.

In the past several years, a number of local residents were baptized in the lake, and many more received prayer for healing.

The meetings last nine days and welcome everyone. Rev. Joe Ferguson's "Last Call Tent Revival" ministry has traveled all across the country, even in Canada and Mexico.

The Fergusons reside in Nevada, but they spend a great deal of their time on the road delivering messages God gives them to share. For more information on the “Last call tent ministry" call (760) 379-3926.

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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 Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.

223-6704 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 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m.

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 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 worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 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

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.

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1. Is the book of Deuteronomy in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From John 20, by what other name was the apostle Thomas known? Caleb, Naaman, Omri, Didymus 3. Which book (KJV) begins, "And the Lord spake unto Moses in the wilderness"? Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Joel 4. What did Jesus and Peter pay for with a coin found in a fish's mouth? Tax,

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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.

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Didymus; 3) Numbers; 4) Tax; 5) Wise; 6) Balaam (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

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.

Bread, Lodging, Sandals 5. From Proverbs 11, what word did Solomon use to describe soul winners?

Warm, Wise, Wealthy, Wonderful 6. What prophet was saved from death by a talking donkey? Balaam, Ezekiel, Joel, Samuel

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Health Insurance Matters

Health insurance primer: How to turn 65 Pt. One Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

What for some is a traumatic milestone, for others, turning 65 is a welcome relief.

Yes, it surely is a number which says we are getting older, but it can be a financial relief to the high cost of health insurance. The Medicare program is available to all Americans who have worked at least 40 quarters in their lifetime under the Social Security or Railroad Retirement system or their dependent spouses.

There are basically three categories of people when they reach this age. Either they are still working and their employer is paying for their insurance, they are retired, or they are paying for their own insur-

ance. In some cases, they are paying partially for the employer group coverage, and the company pays the rest.

So, the first thing to consider is the need for Medicare. If you have your own private insurance or no insurance, you definitely will want to sign up for Medicare Parts A, B and Harry Thal D. If you are still working, you want Medicare Part A. If you are working and your company has less than 20 employees, you need Parts A and B. Part A is "free" in the sense that

you and your employer through payroll taxes have paid for it. So, every eligible person should sign up.

If you are receiving "early Social Security benefits" (signed up for benefits between age 62 and 65) you will receive an enrollment package in the mail about three months prior to your birth month. If you are waiting to maximize your Social Security, you will need to call up Social Security to enroll in Medicare. Call 1-800-772-1213 or go in to your local Social Security office. This should be done three months before you turn 65.

If you are uninsured, have private medical or paying for part of group insurance, you probably will want the optional Part B of Medicare.

This insurance is cheap, costing you $96.40 a month. This cost represents

only 25% of the true cost, and the U.S. government pays the balance.

Now, if you are paying much more for group insurance, you will find that Medicare may be better. It covers 80% of most medically necessary expenses. There are deductibles as well, and most are lesser than on typical major medical plans.

Next week I will discuss how to avoid even these deductibles and copayments.

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

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No amount of talking to any professional will erase the images in my mind, and no pill they prescribe can dull the sounds of a night that is with me, every hour of every day.

Aside from these waking nightmares, the constant questions play in my head. Why did I have no seatbelt on? Why did the paramedic have to plea for them to take off the handcuffs from my mangled body? Why doesn't the county care what they did to me for the rest of my life? Horrible pain horrible memories.

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Talking About Real Estate Properties are starting to sell

Track attack at Mt. Sac Tessa Brown, left, won first place at the Mt. Sac Track and Field Meet in the Long Jump, Taylor Clifton, right, won first place for the Junior Javelin Throw and third place for the 100 Meter dash.

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Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

the year progresses and we hopefully start to see some short term economic recovery Wanted to talk to you today nationwide. about what seems to be a conUnemployment is still high tinuing and there are still job cutbacks trend and a lot of folks hurting but as around the is the case in this great nation state. of ours, the greatest nation on Properties the face of the earth as far as I are starting am concerned, things turn to sell! I around most often for the bethave talked ter. to my conThere is a lot on the market, tacts up and the means to buy those here, properties are coming back for Bakersfield folks with good jobs, credit, Matt Freeman and in other and money. No such thing any areas and longer as 103% loans or no everyone is telling me that down payment loans. It takes a properties are starting to move. minimum of 3.65% down now It really is a great time to buy for an FHA; only VA and USDA right now, offer or to refi100% nance loans any“The pattern is going back your more that to what it was before the real home, or are worth even do doing. estate boom.” both.

The Interest pattern is --Matt Freeman rate are going literally at back to or near 37-year lows right now. what it was before the real Good credit will get you a loan estate boom, when if you had for 5% or even less for a 30 money, a good job and good year, around 4% for a 15 year credit you could get a great note. deal. So go start gettin’!

Interest rates being so low and so many bank owned propMatt Freeman is a Realtor erties on the market are kind of with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty creating a "perfect storm" for (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. buyers out there right now. It His column is not intended to will probably get even better as replace legal advice.

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The American Legion Post 711 recently held a dinner to honor Kern County Firefighter Jim Phillips as their Firefighter of the Year. (L-R) Jim Piper, Jim Ash, Phillips, Commander Ed Ryan, Kaye Ryan and Bob Burkhart

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Become a published poet in contest Kern River Courier

Kern River Valley Library and the KV Poets and Writers Club are working together to provide an opportunity for writers to become published authors.

“Express Yourself Through Poetry” is a competition open to all ages from April 1st through 30th and is the major part of KRV Library’s plans to commemorate April as National Poetry month. Age categories will be set for: children up to 12 years, teens 13 to 17 years and adult.

The KV Poets and Writers Club will judge each entry and winners will be announced at a special program on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:00pm at the KRV Branch Library.

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Randy Kyt, left, is presented a plaque by Rev. Clarence Semonious (a frequent Courier columnist) for being named Manager of the Year by the California Public Association of Cemeteries. Kyt is manager of the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights. Kyt is still struggling with keeping the cemetery looking good, as financing is slim and he does not have a groundskeeper at this point.

Wedding announcement Randy and Laura Kyt of Wofford Heights invite you to their wedding reception luncheon on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. A side dish to share with others would be greatly appreciated.

Randy and Laura were married on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2009.

First place winners for each category will be published in the yearly anthology, “Reflections of the Kern,” which is cataloged in the Kern County Library and available to all San Joaquin Valley Library users.

This program will also include a time for the public to ask questions about writing or publishing and refreshments will be provided by the Friend of the KV Libraries.

Entry forms with complete requirements are available at the Kernville, Kern River Valley and Wofford Heights branch libraries as well as the Canyon Bookmobile.

Inquiries should be made at the Kern River Valley Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, or by calling the branch at 549-2083.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would like to know about the side aches I get when I walk or run. Why do they occur? Do I walk them off or take a break until they go away? -- E.H. ANSWER: What you call side aches, others call side stitches.

Everyone gets them. Some feel they are spasms of the diaphragm -- the large, thin muscle that serves as a partition between the chest and abdominal cavities and the muscle that is the principal breathing muscle. Or they might be due to too much food or fluid in the digestive tract. Some believe a decreased blood flow to the diaphragm is the cause. In truth, no one knows.

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Our Valley, Our Earth

‘Act of God’ meant no insurance Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

This is a picture looking at the post-fire devastation down Market Street in San Francisco. The wagons are carrying refugees, belongings, or goods to trade, as life starts to return against a panorama of destruction. The insurance companies were hard at work Bolyard attempting to

sort out the causes of the damages to each structure so that it could be determined which ruins were caused by fire and those that were demolished by the earthquake. Why does that make a difference?

Because earthquake damage was considered an "Act of God" and thus not necessarily insurable while fire damage was.

Could this scenario occur in the 21st Century?

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.

Two upcoming art events Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist

sive means to showcase your personal abilities. You may even make a sale or two. Call Nancy Walker, at (760) 376-2239, for more information and to sign up.

Art Walk May 9 On Saturday, May 9, Kernville is turning into quite a showplace. In addition to the amazing automobiles Nuui Cunni Cultural Center taking over the River Park Road and Art Show the booths of In lieu of the Open Studio Tour wares in the (canceled this year), Nuui Cunni is park itself, the stepping up to the plate and giving Rotary Club of artists and crafters a venue for the Kern River showing and selling their original Valley threw in pieces. On Saturday, May 23 our a new surprise Cultural Center is opening its doors – art. In front and spaces to the public to display of each busitheir works and enjoy the festivities. ness in town, a Fitch Nuui Cunni munchies are part of featured artist the package. It will be a day of art, will display their artwork for all to fun, and lots of socializing. see. The idea is to cover the sideCost to participate is $10. It is fillwalks of Kernville with fine art. ing up fast, but there are still spaces Over 60 artists have already signed available. Nuui Cunni’s staff and up, each coupled with one of the volunteers know how to host, make businesses; however, there is room people feel comfortable, and supfor a few port whatever more and we needs arise, a urge you to great group to We urge you to join in the join in the fun hang out with fun and festivities when and festivities for the day. when Hours for this Kernville turns into a massive Kernville one day show museum.” turns into a are 9-5 and --Donna Fitch massive everyone is museum. encouraged to Showtime begins at 9 a.m. for become involved or to share in the this one-day event. Entering this viewing event. Call Samantha for event is free. Bring your own easels more information at (760) 549-0800. and display tools. Actual setup will be coordinated with the business *** sponsoring you. All fine artists are Donna Fitch is a local artist. For welcome. If you are a photographer questions or comments you can or work in any fine art mediums this reach her through the Courier, is a simple, enjoyable, and inexpenoffice@kernrivercourier.com.

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HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 managers from the Bureau of Land Management, the Kern County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service. Free attendance or call to pre-register for a fee of $10 for a workshop booklet and provided lunch. Contact information and RSVP: Gordon Ehmann 379-5673.

April writing contest at library to be judged May 5 Kern River Valley Library and the KV Poets and Writers Club are working together to provide an opportunity for writers to become published authors. “Express Yourself Through Poetry” is a competition open to all ages until April 30 and is the major part of KRV Library’s plans to commemorate April as National Poetry Month. The KV Poets and Writers Club will judge each entry and winners will be announced at a special program on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 pm at the KRV Branch Library.

First place winners for each category will be published in the yearly anthology, “Reflections of the Kern.” This program will also include a time for the public to ask questions about writing or publishing and refreshments will be provided by the Friend of the KV Libraries. Entry forms with complete requirements are available at the Kernville, Kern River Valley and Wofford Heights branch libraries as well as the Canyon Bookmobile. Inquiries should be made at the Kern River Valley Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, or by calling the branch at 549-2083.

SFWC to hold special dinner and auction on Friday, May 8 The South Fork Woman’s Club will be holding a dinner followed by a Chinese Auction and a silent auction on Friday, May 8 at the clubhouse in Weldon. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Donation is $8 per person. The event is open to the public.

Trout Festival to be held May 9 at Kernville Fish Hatchery The Friends of the Hatchery will put on their annual Trout Festival on May 9 at the Kernville Fish Hatchery on Sierra Way at the north end of town.

There will be refreshments, casting lessons, fish

feeding, booths and more. (Note new date.

Formerly scheduled for May 2.)

Rotary Club Car Show to be put on in Kernville May 9 The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley will put on their 10th annual classic car show on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. The show is open to all 1975 or older cars, trucks, street rods or custom cars. Enjoy ‘50s and ‘60s music, a chili cookoff, a pet parade, a giant raffle, and much more. Call (760) 378-3888 for information.

Rotary’s Kernville Art Walk to be held Saturday, May 9 There will be a Kernville Art Walk on the streets of Kernville held during the Rotary Club’s Car Show on May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nancy Walker at Kernville Antiques and Gifts, (760) 376-2239 or (760) 3762676.

Whiskey Flat Trail Run/Walk May 9 in Kernville A fundraiser run/walk will be held on the Whiskey Flat Trail on May 9 benefiting Run-4-AWay, which is a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the fitness and wellbeing of the citizens of the Kern River Valley. The event is a 10K, 5K, 3K, or 1K run/walk. There are categories for all ages. There are lots of individual and team race prizes. Included in the registration fee participants will receive a one-hour rafting trip with Sierra South, a complimentary beverage from the Kern River Brewery, and chance to win many more prizes from local merchants. First race begins at 8am, with all others following in 15 minute increments. Information Contact: Darby@ 760-3761067, Mike @ 760-376-4405 and email: grebird@aol.com or register online: online@www.krvr.org Exchange’s Book of Golden Deeds awards dinner May 12 Rachel Rowlett and Lloyd “Country” Huckleberry will receive the Kern Valley

Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds award at a special banquet on May 12 at Paradise Cove.

The Book of Golden Deeds award is an Exchange Club program that honors worthy persons or groups who continuously donate time, talent and energy to help those in need. Social hour will begin at 6 pm. The dinner and awards program will begin at 7 pm. Dinner will cost $21 and will be a choice of salmon, chicken or prime rib.

Everyone is welcome. For reservations please call Debbie Freeland at Westamerica Bank, 760379-2691.

History Days festival to be held May 15-17 in Kernville Want to know more about the incredible history of this area? Then History Days is for you. The 13th annual festival will be held at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville on May 15, and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment, door prizes, refreshments and much more. History Days is put on by the Kern River Valley Historical Society. Call the museum at (760) 376-6683 for more information.

CERT emergency team reschedules CPR class for May 16 The CPR class that was being offered by the KRV CERT group scheduled for April 18 has been rescheduled due to the instructor being called out of town. The CPR class is now set for May 16 from 9am to 1pm at the Youth Center in Lake Isabella.

Everyone who has signed up for the class please call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797 and re-register for the May 16 class.

Kern Valley Follies talent auditions May 16 and 23 Do you have talent? Then come be a part of the first-ever Follies show in the Kern River Valley.

Singers, dancers, comics, bands and variety acts are being sought. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 23, both at 11 a.m., at the Reel Cinema Theater in Wofford Heights. The show will be held in August. To RSVP, please call

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Country Living

Checkin’ out the outback Rode on a choo-choo lately?

Lots of window gazing if you take the 5:15 train leaving Keswick Station , Adelaide, South Austraila and head out on a 1850-mile adventure through the arid desert of the California Joe famous, isolated Australian Outback.

You’re riding aboard the famous “Ghan” and your railway trip will take you through the Australian countryside. The last train track was just laid several years ago connecting this hundred-year dream of having one end of the “great emptiness” meet the other.

Where are we going? Darwin, Australia, but first we will stop in Alice Springs to see the big rock. And 24 hours later, choosing the late seating in the dining car, and sharing my meal with barley farming tablemates and lots of scrubby trees outside the windows, we chug into Alice Springs and my first glimpse of the Uluru (Ayers Rock).

Probably the most famous big red rock in the world. People come from all parts of the world just to see this rock.

For a lot less money and effort you can see a lot of rocks right outside my Kern River cabin. As a matter of fact, my two-story cabin is perched right atop a big boulder.

I should tell you that this here big

red rock has all kind of little caves you can explore when you get close enough. Course you can do the same thing at my mountain hillside cabin. I got lots of caves and runaway camels dating back to Ft. Tejon cowboy days.

And I got a haunted cowboy bunkhouse nearby where the woman in black comes by to scare away the 4-wheel mauraders who discover they’ve taken the wrong road.

Well, thought you should know about one of the most famous train rides you can still take. From Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south, it cuts Auatralia right in two.And you get to ride a 53-mile per hour train.

And you see a big, big rock! And you ride a camel and eat kangaroo.

All this talk of people wanting to take tours has got me thinking.

We’ve got mining tours and ghost town tours and whitewater rafting tours--how about a tour that has it all? The Plater Road & Mountain Tour!

Back to Australia--first you attempt to drive up this rock-pitted, washed out mining road cut into the side of an unforgiving hillside. Then at the top you dip down into a gully of ruts and cut-up boulders. And when you alight thankfully from your railcar, you are joyously met by a passel of runaway canines from all the surrounding hide-away cabins.

As for me I don’t plan on going to Australia right away to see this big red rock.

Got enough rocks of my own.

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(Note: make this a week ahead of day to be cooked.)

Place brisket in a large pan.

Using a skewer or meat fork, pierce meat 25 to 30 times on each side. Rub each side of brisket evenly with salt, then allspice, thyme and paprika.

Place the brisket in a (2-gallon) enclosable plastic bag. Add peppercorns and bay leaves to bag, then squeeze bag to remove excess air. Place bag on

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baking sheet. On top of bag, place a second pan weighted with two bricks or similar objects. Refrigerate brisket a minimum of 7 days, turning once each day. Remove brisket from bag and drain thoroughly.

In a (2-gallon) stock pot, place brisket and cover by 1 inch with cold water. Bring to a low boil, skimming impurities that rise to the surface. Cover pot and boil 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender at thickest part.

Meat is fully cooked when muscle fibers begin to loosen and a fork can be inserted easily.

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Remove brisket from pot and allow poaching liquid to simmer. Place brisket in large baking pan with 1 to 2 cups of cooking liquid. Cover pan with foil and place in oven to keep warm. Add carrots, turnips and potatoes to poaching liquid and continue to simmer 10 to 12 minutes. Cut cabbage into 6 wedges, core and add to pot.

Continue to simmer until cabbage is fork tender When ready to serve, remove brisket from oven and slice across grain into 1/4-inch pieces.

Transfer sliced meat to large serving platter and surround with vegetables and a serving of cooking liquid. Makes 8 servings.

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March 22: A male, 30 year old from Bodfish was arrested in the 100 block of Park Way, A digest of arrest reports from Bodfish on suspicion various public safety agencies in the of evading, resisting Kern River Valley area arrest, destruction of evidence, possession of illegqal drug paraphernalia, and driving under the influence.

March 25: A 51 year old Lake Isabella male was arrested in the 2400 block of Cherry Street, Lake Isabella on suspicion of spousal abuse and assault with a deadly weapon.

March 26: A Bodfish, 19 year old male was arrested in the 400 block of South Alpine Way, Lake Isabella on suspicion of being in possession of controlled substances.

A 44 year old male from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 2800 block of Irwin Ave., Lake Isabella on a warrant charging him with a parole violation.

A 30 year female and a 40 year old male from Lake Isabella were arrested in the 8600 block of Deerbrush, Southlake. The female, on suspicion of grand theft and possession of stolen property. The male, on suspicion of being an ex-felon in possession of ammunition.

March 27: Two males, a 38 year old from Havilah and a 25 year old from Bodfish were arrested in the 10000 block of Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish. One on suspicion of being in possession of concentrated cannabis. The other on a warrant charging him with driving on a suspended license.

March 28: A female from Lake Isabella, 48 years of age was arrested in the 12000 block of Hwy 178, Mtn. Mesa on suspicion of possessing prescription medication without a prescription.

A Lake Isabella 54 year old male was arrested in the 2800 block of Jerry Street, Lake Isabella on suspicion of possessing controlled substance for sale, possession of illegal drug paraphernalia, possession of illegal narcotics, and possession of controlled substance.

March 29: A 52 year old male from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 2500 block of Smith Lane, Lake Isabella on suspicion of being in possession of controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia.

March 30: A Lake Isabella female, 53 years of age, was arrested in the 2300 block of Angler Ave., Lake Isabella on suspicion of vandalism.

March 31: A 42 year old male from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 3700 block of Golden Spur St., Lake Isabella on suspicion of failing to update and register as a sex offender.

April 3: An arrest was made of a 48 year old male in the 2400 block of Alta Sierra Ave., Lake Isabella on suspicion of transporting and possessing illegal controlled substance.

A Mtn. Mesa 51 year old male was arrested in the Auxiliary Dam Campground, Lake Isabella on suspicion of making criminal threats and assault with a deadly weapon.

April 4: A 29 year old Palmdale male was arrested in the 2700 block of Alta Sierra Ave., Lake Isabella on suspicion of public intoxication and possession of hash oil.

A Palmdale 24 year old male was arrested in the 6500 block of Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and public intoxication.

April 5: A male from Mtn. Mesa, 38 years of age was arrested at the Auxiliary Dam Campground on suspicion of public intoxication.

April 6: A Wofford Heights, 48 year old male was arrested in the 7400 block of Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights on suspicion of making criminal threats, being and ex-felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

April 7: A 44 year old female from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 4100 block of Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on suspicion of spousal battery.

April 8: A Lake Isabella 52 year old male was arrested in the 4400 block of Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, and burglary.

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The Kern County Board of Trade recently awarded tourism funds to the valley’s chambers of commerce. (L-R) Annie Hess of the Board of Trade; Jeanette Rogers of the Kernville chamber; and Judy Hyatt, aide to Supervisor Jon McQuiston.

FEST continued from page 1 the race. This class and the use of the boats are available to all, from new to the experienced paddlers.

This is a great opportunity for those who have never paddled to get a chance to try this sport.

Everyone is invited to come to the Festival and be a part of this longrunning whitewater tradition! There is no charge to view any of the events.

Sponsor and vendor booths will be set up in Riverside Park throughout the event. Visitors can check out all the latest boats, paddling and

outdoor gear. On Saturday, Sierra South will host a Happy Hour with KRBC beer, soft drinks, and appetizers. Awards for the events that have been completed will be announced.

The Festival Silent Auction and Raffle will be on Sunday.

For general information, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, etc, contact Terry Valle at (818) 340-3083, email: info@kvrc.org. For rafting information and volunteering, contact Sierra South (760) 376-3745.

Website info: http://www.kernfestival.org

Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Blessed Books and Things (2009-B1822) Street address of principal place of business: 6755 Wofford Heights Boulevard, #C, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 81661, Bakersfield, CA 93380.

REGISTRANT(S): Shelia Winburn-Porter, 502 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Shelia Winburn-Porter. This statement filed on 03/16/2009.

Expires 03/16/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dan's Donuts N Deli (2009-B2121) Street address of principal place of business: 113 Piute Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 411, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): Dan Smith, 113 Durrwood, Kernville, CA 93238. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/28/2009. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Dan Smith.

This statement filed on 03/27/2009.

Expires 03/27/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By N. Hawley.

Published by the Kern River Courier April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Mesa Clinical Pharmacy (2009-B2245) Street address of principal place of business: 12608 Mt. Mesa Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1628, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S): Kern Valley Hospital, Inc., 6412 Laurel Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

F, Corporation. Date the business commenced: 07/28/1994.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Rick Carter, Chief Executive Officer. This statement filed on 04/01/2009.

Expires 04/01/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward.

Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Cyclesmiths, The (2009B2236) Street address of principal place of business: 11417 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 600, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S): Crocketts Legendary Cyclesmiths, LLC, 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. D, Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Wendy Crockett, Manager. This statement filed on 04/01/2009.

Expires 04/01/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza.

Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kern Valley Pool Care (2009-B2364) Street address of principal place of business: 160 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 160 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S): Adam Snyder, 160 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Adam Snyder. This statement filed on 04/07/2009. Expires 04/07/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza.

Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Magnum Trail Cage & Fur Co. (2009-B2428) Street address of principal place of business: 20501 Schell Ranch Road, Caliente, CA 93518.

Mailing address of business: 20501 Schell Ranch Road, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANT(S): Robert Thomas, 20501 Schell Ranch Road, Caliente, CA 93518.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Robert Thomas. This statement filed on 04/09/2009. Expires 04/09/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By N. Hawley.

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LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 3791430 License #CL492150

Wanted to Buy ALWAYS BUYING ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 20th year in the

Kern River Valley. Highest prices paid, one piece or a house full. Don't give it away at a yard sale! GHOST TOWN RELICS @ SILVER CITY. (760) 379-5146 _________________________ GELDING QUARTER HORSE for trail riding only. No older than 15 years. Must ok w/vet check prior to sale. Child & husband safe. Good Home. Call Valerie @ 223-6538

Job Wanted CAREGIVER

3 years experience.

References available.

Cathy 376-6424

Homes For Sale Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.

Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $68,000. 661-428-1108 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092

Land For Sale 40 Acres View Ranchland. adjoining BLM. 100 mi NorthEast of Reno, Nevada. On county maintained road, close to State Hwy 400 & I-80. $449 down, $449/mo, $49,900 full price. Owner financing. No qualifying. 775-453-3724

Special Offer The Kern River Courier will drive them to your door. Camp & Tent trailers; Toy Boxes; 5th Wheels; Van Conversions; any RV’s ~ Class A,B, or C. We’ll help you sell it by printing your "RV for Sale" ad - up to 5 lines for FREE! Just submit it to us (contact info is on page 2) and we'll run it for 2 weeks in May. Some restrictions may apply.

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379-8144 Largest pool table in town!

STEEL BUILDING PKG 18x21 Door & Anchor Bolt Incl.

Reg $8,200 - Now $4,845 + Code Adj. Other sizes avail. Big & Small Erection avail. Source #148 www.scg-grp.com. Phone# 661-393-5526

Announcements TALENT - GOT TALENT? Come & Audition for the Kern River Valley "Follies" Show Audition Date: Sat-May 16th 11am and Sat-May 23rd - 11am at the Reel Cinema Theatre, 6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. Call Frank @ 310-9890325 to R.S.V.P.

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FILL DIRT - Premium Course Decomposed Granite Approx 5 to 6 yards per load $95.00 Delivered 379-4848

Space for Rent SPACES FOR RENT Wofford Heights Mobile/RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater.

Free rent on the 6th month.

Call Able 760-379-5479. After 3pm & weekends, call Ralph @ 310-387-7136

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Lah-De-Dah-Gifts, Collectables, Antiques. “If it’s not here, we don’t have it.” Sewing Center for Sewing Needs. 41 Big Blue Rd. Kernville. Call 376-6704.

COCKTAILS AND DANCING

Number of weeks ad is to run______ X your ad total = $__________ Amount due.

20 ECO WEED-EATERS Bought unseen at recent Living Green Festival. Can also be used as a sleep aid if you keep recounting. 20 ain’t enough unless you’re really, really tired.

Had more but wife talked me into taking in a free kitten advertised in the Market Place last week. 2 bad decisions in 2 weeks.

Move fast & I’ll throw in the kitten with the lawn mowers.

1. Write your message on the form.

Please be neat. Ads start at 5 lines for $5.50 and only $1.00 for each additional line.

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Payment is required prior to run. Phone orders are accepted with credit card only.

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week: "If God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat?"

John Cleese

See Page 6 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to do a bit more investigating before making a career move. You do best when you come armed with the facts. A personal matter still needs tending to.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your creativity plus your good business sense once more combine to give you an important advantage in a difficult workplace situation. An ally proves his or her loyalty.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Avoid rushing into something just because it offers a break from your usual routine. Take things a step at a time to be sure you're moving in the right direction.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Bouncing back from a disappointing incident isn't easy, but you should find a welcome turn of events emerging.

Spend the weekend with someone special.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An incomplete project needs your attention before someone else takes it over and uses it to his or her advantage. There'll be lots of time for fun and games once you get it done.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Doubts involving a potential career change need to be resolved quickly so they don't get in the way when you feel you're finally ready to make the big move.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Looking to blame someone for a workplace problem could backfire if it turns out you've got the wrong "culprit."

Kern River Courier

Best to get more facts before acting on your assumptions.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience might still be called for until you're sure you finally have the full story that eluded you up till now. A trusted associate could offer valuable guidance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Look into your recent behavior to see if you could have caused the coolness you might now be sensing from a loved one. If so, apologize and set things straight.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Easing up on your social activities allows you to focus more of your energies on a long-neglected personal matter. You can get back into party mode by the weekend.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A dispute with a colleague can be resolved peacefully once you both agree to be more flexible about the positions you've taken and allow for more openminded discussions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Volunteering to take on added responsibilities could be a risky way to impress the powers-that-be. Do it only if you're sure you won't be swept away by the extra workload.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of self-awareness allows you to make bold moves with confidence. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. ANCIENT WORLD: Who was the king of Troy during the Trojan War? 2. MEDICAL TERMS: What happens during sternutation?

3. MOVIES: What movie featured the famous line, "It ain't gonna be no rematch"?

4.

LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare's plays does the character of Titania appear?

5. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: If a standard quarter weighs .2 ounces, how many quarters would it take to equal 1 pound?

Answers:

1. Priam 2. Involuntary sneeze 3. "Rocky" 4. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" 5. 80

Friday, April 17, 2009

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Kern River Courier

Forbes.com lists Kernville as one of 10 whitewater towns to visit

Friday, April 17, 2009

Letters to the Courier

Forbes.com published a story that lists Kernville as one of the 10 best whitewater towns in America, according to Joe Jacobi, who in 1992 won America's first-ever Olympic team whitewater canoeing gold medal; Brett Heyl, three-time national kayaking champ, a 2004 Olympian and a 2012 Olympic hopeful; and Scott Shipley, a whitewater park designer, freestyle kayaking legend and three-time World Cup champion.

Here are the towns listed in the story at the following Web address: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30113362/ 1. Kernville, Calif., 2. Friendsville, Md., 3. Durango, Colo., 4. San Marcos, Texas, 5. Hood River, Ore., 6. Deerfield, Mass., 7.

Chattanooga, Tenn., 8. Boise, Idaho, 9. Charlotte, N.C., 10.

Washington, D.C.

FHA-HERO goes to Fresno Abbigail Stanton FHA-HERO, Region 8, Reporter

Kern Valley FHA-HERO went to Fresno the week, of March 28th to the 31st for the annual State Meeting and Conference. They did a great job, bringing back seven trophies placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in several categories. Many students also received their degrees, chapter honors. We now have four students who are either Regional or State Officers.

Bethany Stanton, the 2008-09 State Treasurer for FHA-HERO, was elected to be the 2009-10 State Vice President. While attending and helping to run the state conference, Stanton received her Region Degree.

Many students placed in their CREs or Competitive Recognition Events. Rusty Muncy and Nick Solis placed 1st in their team event of Energy and Resource Conservation. Also placing in a team event was Nicole Smith and Crystal Harmening, receiving 3rd in Community Involvement. Lastly in team events, Keresa Covington and Chrissie Stroud won 1st in Nutrition Education.

Chelsea Cormack placed 2nd in Interior Design, Senior Division, while Amanda Moreno placed 1st in Interior Design, Junior Division.

Coming right behind her, taking 2nd in Junior Division. Kiki Frisch received 2nd in Consumer Education. Her subject was lead poisoning, the subject which was very helpful towards one judge.

Frisch and Hillary Genthner received their Chapter Degrees while attending this State Meeting.

Abbigail Stanton, Hilary Genthner, and Melanie Long were installed as Regional Officers for the upcoming year. Long will be President, and Genthner is Historian. She will be creating the Region Scrapbook. Stanton is the Treasurer-Reporter.

We are very proud to see so many students do well competing at state levels. Some members had to compete with as many as ten other contestants from other schools, and still brought back trophies. Kern Valley High School did very well and all are hoping to do even better next year.

Other FHA-HERO chapter members who were in attendance at the State Meeting are Danica Vittoria, Camron Lanterman and Ashley Hampton. Besides the Chapter Advisor/Home Ec teacher, Mrs. Pat Smith, other chaperones were, former State Officer Becky Smith, Terri Rich, Bill and Debbie Stanton, and Janet Cormack.

EVENTS continued from page 10 Frank at (310) 989-0325 or Mandy from the theater, (760) 379-7903.

Havilah Days a real small-town celebration of its history May 23 Havilah was the county seat in the 1860s when it was a gold mining town, but today there is nothing left but a few private homes and a small courtyard with replicas of the old schoolhouse and courthouse. The residents there will celebrate the old days on Saturday, May 23. Come join the fun. (661) 867-2552.

KRV Art Association’s Spring Show is Memorial Day Weekend May 23-25 The Kern River Valley Art Association has been holding an art show every spring and fall for 48 years. The show will be held in Kernville’s Circle Park in a beautiful mountain setting on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, starting at 9 a.m. each morning. Vendors, please submit an application to the Art Association to join in. For more information, call Judy at (760) 378-4109.

Golf Tournament, gala to be held May 30 for KV aquatics program A golf tournament will be held May 30 as a fundraiser for the Kern Valley Aquatics Program. The tournament will be held at 9 a.m. with a four-person scramble. $50 for non-members, $35 for members includes lunch. Prizes! Call (760) 299-2030 to enter. From 4:30 to 8 p.m. is a gala event to be held at the Lakeview Lodge Gazebo, Wofford Heights. Event includes a performance by the Whitman Elite Dancers; a special Olympian guest speaker; live music by a local Kern River Valley musician; live and silent auction; appetizers, desserts and cocktails; raffle prizes. All proceeds to benefit the Kern Valley Aquatics Program. Tickets – Family $30; Couple $25; Single $15; Gala and Golf Tournament Combo $60. Please register: online: www.kvap.org; email: info@kvap.org; 760-299-2030. The first 50 people to register for the Gala or register online for swimming lessons will receive a special gift.

Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.

Dear Kern River Courier, I question the judgment of our local Forest Service in reference to the removal of the dock at Red's Marina launch ramp on Easter Sunday. It would seem that if 10 or 12 truck and trailer rigs were lined up on both sides of the launch ramp that there would be boats on the lake that would expect to use the dock when exiting as they did when they launched earlier.

I launched at 7 a.m. and noticed something sticking out from under the dock which didn't hinder or endanger me while launching. When I returned at 11:00 am the dock had been dragged up on the ramp and out of the water, rendering it useless.

If the Forest Service is so strapped for money to service the lake area, where did this money come from to have people work on Easter Sunday? It would have been cheaper and more considerate to boaters to have this job done on Monday or Tuesday.

Jumping into the cold water to get to my truck and trailer was not a real thrill, and keeping my boat out of the rocks was not my idea of fun either. I backed my trailer in, as I have done 300 or 400 times before to power load my boat, but this time I found something on the launch ramp that ate half an inch of my $600 stainless steel prop.

Thank you Forest Service for making my Easter Sunday fishing trip a great pleasure. Another fine example of mis-management and why people don't return here anymore.

Drew Lander Lake Isabella Dear Kern River Courier, Another derby has come and gone. It was a huge success, thanks to the many volunteers that gave their time to be sure it would be the best ever.

Before the fish arrived last November, folks were repairing and installing the four huge nets at French Gulch Marina. The fish feeders fed them every day, twice a day, and others made sure the fish food was hauled from the storage tanks to the docks twice a week.

Every time a load of fish arrived a crew assembled to get them loaded from the truck into the nets. Folks volunteered their pontoon boats and time.

Meanwhile, we had more people planning the event. All Valley Satellites became the temporary headquarters and they also spent many, many hours for four months taking calls and entering derby registrations. Our Webmaster spent countless hours preparing press releases and sending updates to over 6,000 email addresses.

The Moose Lodge generously became the final Derby Headquarters location. While the many volunteers planted trout for the two days before the derby another army of volunteers set up the Headquarters and worked tirelessly to help anglers get their derby pre-registration cards, buy shirts and hats, get their lucky raffle tickets and answer any questions they may have.

Another volunteer brought in his Dutch ovens and provided a meal so when there was a chance to take a quick break there would be something for them to eat. For the three derby days there was always someone there to process the tagged fish worth money and measure fish for the longest trout contest.

More volunteers worked on the mountain of applications that needed to be added to the data base and then filed. We can't tell you how much all of you are appreciated and how much fun the derby was. We are already working on making the next derby even better and we hope to see all of you again next year.

On behalf of the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Committee we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all of the valuable derby volunteers.

Fred Roach Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Chairman