Kern River Courier April 2, 2010

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Cottage Grove given marker Kern River Courier

Photos submitted by Marian DeMars and Donna Bundy

(Above L-R) DAR state District 10 Director Mary Ellen Mohler and Historian Sharon Meigs are shown with local DAR chapter members Donna Bundy and Dona Anderson at the dedication ceremony for a new marker at Cottage Grove Cemetery near Onyx.

Cottage Grove Cemetery on Highway 178 in the South Fork near Onyx, the final resting place of many of the Kern River Valley’s first white residents, is the site of a new historical marker placed last week by the local Kawaiisu chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The ceremony to dedicate the marker, which reads “Cottage Grove Cemetery, Est. by Thomas Hooper Smith 1862, Marker placed by Kawaiisu Chapter, NSDAR, March 2010,” took place on the afternoon of March 24. Many DAR members were present to witness the dedication.

Cottage Grove Cemetery was named for the site of the nearby Smith home of the 1800s, which was nicknamed the Cottage Grove Home. The late valley historian Bob Powers (who is buried at Cottage Grove Cemetery) was part of the extended Smith family.

This area was one of the first places in the valley to be settled by white explorers in the 1860s, as Powers wrote in his book “South Fork Country” in 1971: “When Thomas H. Smith brought his wife, Sophia Maria, and their three small children to the Valley, she was the first white woman to live on the South Fork. Indian women would come for miles to see the White Squaw.”

Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: Sunny, gusty winds, high 60 Fri. night: Partly cloudy, low 42 Sat.: Partly sunny, high 62 Sat. night: Cloudy, low 43.

Sun.: Chance showers, high 59.

Sun. night: Chance showers, low 42 National Weather Service

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Hooligan Race planned for Kern River Festival

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Easter services in valley are offered, described.

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Local preserve manager gets Sierra award

Ron Bolyard, geologist, talks about rockslides, which can be lethal.

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Reed Tollefson, manager of Audubon-California’s Kern River Preserve in Weldon, has been named to receive a “Vision 2020” award from the Sierra Business Council.

Steven Frisch, president of the Sierra Business Council, said that the awards are “an opportunity to celebrate the great and varied accomplishments of visionaries in the Sierra Nevada, as well as demonstrate the immense value the Sierra region brings to the state of California.”

The awards will be presented to Tollefson and others at a ceremony at the Leland Stanford Mansion in Sacramento on April 14.

The ceremony is free to the public to attend but donations will be accepted.

To RSVP visit www.sbcouncil.org/vision2020.

The Sierra Business Council is a nonprofit association of more than 700 businesses, agencies and individual members. The organization emphasizes collaboration in planning and policy making regarding the entire Sierra region.

According to the organization’s press office, the awards are rooted in recognizing leaders who pioneer the sustainability movement. They say Tollefson “has made tremendous ground working with the Kern River Preserve to conserve open space and build constituency for future conservation in the southern Sierra.”

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The Courier’s Puzzle and Comic pages are a delight for all ages.

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An unprecented six anglers were $10,000 winners in last weekend’s Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. There were so many winners there weren’t even enough signs! Bottom row (L-R): $10,000 winners Matt Bradbury, Larry Loudermilk, Mark Maxwell, Shelly Eskew, Jesus Rodriguez and Curt Studebaker, shown with representatives of the trout sponsors (see story).

Six net $10,000 in fishing derby Kern River Courier

Last weekend’s 21st Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby was another record breaker. The number of registrants was down from last year’s derby, but the number of prize winners was up – way up.

This year six lucky anglers caught fish worth $10,000 each. That is way up from last year’s two, and last year was the biggest derby year up to that point.

The names of the $10,000 winners and the sponsors of the trout are as follows: • Shelly Eskew of Bakersfield caught the $10,000 trout sponsored by California Land Management, a campground concessionaire.

• Larry Loudermilk of Bodfish caught the $10,000 trout sponsored by YUM baits.

• Curt Studebaker of Bakersfield nabbed the $10,000 trout sponsored by Sierra Gateway Supermarkets in Kernville and Southlake.

• Matt Bradbury of North Edwards caught the $10,000 trout sponsored by North Fork and French Gulch Marinas on the west side of the lake.

• Jesus Rodriguez of Bakersfield caught the $10,000 trout sponsored by Subway/Taco Del Mar/Little Caesar’s Pizza of Lake Isabella.

See FISH, Page 10

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

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 168,924 acre-feet.

(Low point was 101,857 ac-ft. Dec. 4. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 1443 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 743 cfs Borel Canal flow 402 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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The Courier Calendar Free Easter meal at My Place restaurant on April 3 My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella, in the same shopping center as Isabella Supermarket, is giving away a free Easter meal to all those who wish to attend on April 3. Sponsored by My Place and guitarelements.com

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Easter Egg Hunt Friday, April 2 at Burlington Assisted There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 8 and younger at the Burlington Assisted Living at 13 Sycamore in Wofford Heights on Friday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. This is

Regular meetings & activities Fridays

• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.

• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.

•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.

• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 12 p.m.-2 p.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 2236765.

• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, canceled as of 12/06/09.

• 3 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.

• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 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.

• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

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

• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd 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.

• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.

• 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. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday.

• 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays

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

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

379-2556.

• 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues.

379-1129.

• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,

the 10th annual event! (Don’t forget it’s at the Burlington and not Kern Village this year.) Lots of goodies, candy and prizes! Please bring your own basket to use to gather eggs and prizes.

E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.

• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189.

• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.

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

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.

• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556.

• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.

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

• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.

• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394.

• 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., 3rd 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. 3rd 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, Paradise Cove.

• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.

• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.

• 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.

• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.

• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421.

• 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, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, 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, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

Revitalization’s April 7 meeting to be all about jobs The Kern River Valley Revitalization (KRVR) meeting on Wednesday, April 7 will be focused on jobs. Presenters will include Dan Johnson, USDA Rural Development; Paul Sippel, Kern County Community and Economic Development; Nancy Puckett, Kern River Valley Collaborative; and Bob Barnes, KRV Outreach to China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station. The meeting will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kernville Community Room The public is welcome to attend.

KRV Chamber’s Casino Night to take place April 10 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, April 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. A $25 buy-in gets you dinner (a Mexican feed by Jim Wyly) and scrip to play with. Lots of great prizes. Tickets are $25 at the door or in advance by calling (760) 379-8586.

Healthcare District to hold Spring Health Faire April 13 The Kern Valley Healthcare District will offer a Lipid Panel Blood Draw at the hospital cafeteria on Monday, April 12 for $10.

This will be followed by a Spring Health Faire the next day from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Health providers will be there to read the results. For more information call (760) 376-4419.

Tea Party to be held on April 15 at old RJR Car lot There will be a Tea Party regarding big government and taxation and other topics on April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 6047 Lake Isabella Blvd. (the old RJR’s/Hyer’s car lot).

There will be speakers, bands and more. For more information call (760) 417-1847.

McCarthy’s staff to hold local office hours on April 15 A Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella on Thursday, April 15, at the County Complex in Lake Isabella

See EVENTS, Page 11

Friday, April 2, 2010

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Things I Have Noticed...

How to learn some new words Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I’ve noticed that watching boaters put their boats in the water at the Isabella Lake launch ramps can beat “The Jay Leno Show” on TV for humor, hands down.

I've also noticed that if you stand around long enough watch- Middleworth ing and listening, you can learn a whole bunch of new words.

Throw in a $200,000 fishing derby and the education intensifies, as the boat launchers let fly.

One kind of boat launcher offers no new words at all. He is the one who knows how to back his trailer, has tested his motor at home, has untied his lines, has help to get his trailer out of the way, and is away with no fuss with only a little time spent at the dock and ramp. God bless him – he is a hero.

Then there is the other kind, the one who hasn't touched his motor since last fall, is using old gas, hasn't undone his lines, has forgotten how to back a trailer and after launching drives his car and trailer slowly, very slowly up to the farthest parking area while others wait

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for his return, hoping his motor will start and he doesn't dawdle.

It doesn't and he will.

Once in a while the launcher gets out of his car to get the boat off the trailer, forgets to set his parking brake, and stands on the dock watching his trailer and auto disappear under the lake (as his boat floats away). That’s always good for a nice set of enhancements to one’s vocabulary.

Additionally there are those who forget to install the boat’s drain plug and only notice it’s gone when their fishing tackle box floats inside their sinking boat. More good words.

This could be the same fellow who issues a few new expressions when caught without a lake permit, and then exclaims, "I didn't know we needed one!”

(Of course he says this as he leans against the sign that says "You Must Have A Lake Permit Before Placing Your Boat In The Water!")

So, if you've nothing to do some weekend, drive to Launch Ramp 19, bring a chair and a snack, sit down and listen, and I guarantee you'll be entertained, and will probably learn learn some expressive new words!

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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The Hooligan Race at the Kern River Festival will be like a soapbox derby, but on water. It’s modeled after a similar competition in Colorado. The photo at right shows one of the entries in the race there.

Photo submitted

by Ann Beman

Hooligan Race’ to be new feature of April 17-18 Kern River Festival

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Ann Beman Special to the Kern River Courier

This year’s Kern River Whitewater Festival, coming April 17-18 in Kernville, has a new way to have fun in the annual races.

It’s the first annual Hooligan Race. It’s strictly B.Y.O.B. – Build Your Own Boat!

You’d better be good with duct tape, because it’s anything that will float in this crazy race down the river.

It’s open to everyone.

The rules? Not much…

• Only HAND-MADE boats, using NON-BOAT MATERIALS • All participants must wear Type III-Whitewater PFDs. Helmets recommended • Participants under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult on the river.

• Everyone must check in when

they get out of the water.

This new feature of the Kern River Whitewater Festival, which has been going since 1963, is based on the annual race held at FIBARK at Salida, Colorado. If you are up to the challenge, get your group together and start building a boat.

Can be for a single person or a group of people.

You will have to get the boat from the bottom of Ewings Rapid (not through the rapid) to the bottom of Riverside Park.

Sound simple?

Well, not really. Can Kernville outdo the FIBARK Hooligans?

Hopefully!

The Hooligan Race starts at 4 p.m. on April 17. Entry Fee is $30 per boat. (Additional Insurance Fee of $5 per person required).

For more information call Sierra South River Store, (760) 376-3745 or Terry Valle (818) 340-3083

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Legend Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds z Towns

Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICS

Golf Course

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Airport

Sierra Way

Wofford Heights

Kernville

Mountain 99

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Wofford Heights Park

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9

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

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

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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

Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

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Water Ski Area

Lake Isabella to Ridgecrest

Mountain Mesa

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Substation

Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

(760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kern Valley Hospital Kern Valley Healthcare District

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

Kernville Chamber of Commerce

Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

Lake Isabella

General KRV Info

Wildlife Area

South Fork Recreation Area

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South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

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These scenes from the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby were taken

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In the 1800s the Kern River Canyon road didn’t exist. To travel from Bakersfield or Los Angeles to the Kern River Valley in, say, 1890, the way to do it was to go by stagecoach from the railhead at Caliente (which is now a nearly-abandoned settlement near modern-day Highway 58), travel north to Havilah and then enter the valley from the south. Or you could travel over Walker’s Pass from the east, or over the Greenhorn Mountains from the west.

In 1901, a rough route was pushed through from Bodfish four miles down the canyon to the site of the Borel power plant construction. Materials to build it came in from the train at Caliente. The Borel plant opened in 1904.

Meanwhile, another power plant was being planned for the lower Kern River Canyon to feed the growing need for electricity in Los Angeles. (This was made possible by a new invention for sending electricity over long distances – the stepup transformer.)

The second power plant to be built along the lower river was KR1 (Kern River #1) at the mouth of the canyon, which was at the time the largest hydroelectric project in the nation. A road was built from the Bakersfield end a few miles into the canyon for the construction. KR1 was put into service in 1907.

With the surging popularity of automobile driving in the 1920s, a road was constructed through the canyon. It opened in 1927, and traveling along the lower Kern River with its spectacular views was now available. It also cut the travel time between Bakersfield and the valley by quite a bit.

In the 1960s plans were made to construct a new higher-speed freeway from Lake Isabella to Democrat Hot Springs (about half way) and then in Phase 2, the western part of the freeway would leave the river and go over the next ridge to the north and then down to Bakersfield. The upper part was completed in 1974, but we’re still waiting for funding to do the lower part. The alignment of the lower part is still pretty much as it was in 1927, although some of the tighter curves have been straightened.

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Couch Theater

Celebrity Extra

A Freddy feast awaits

Haysbert is the guy

Previews of new DVDs

by DNA Smith Released the week of April 13:

profiled are Stephen Colbert, Eva Longoria, Meryl Streep, cellist YoYo Ma, chef Mario Batali and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Through their families' stories, we see the triumphs and tragedies of our nation's history.

PICKS OF THE WEEK "Apollo 13" (15th Anniversary Edition) (Rated PG) -- It was 40 years ago when astro"Pirate Radio" naut Jim Lovell uttered (Rated R) -- Written those five fateful and directed by words: "Houston, we Richard Curtis ("Four have a problem." Less Weddings and a than a year since Neil Funeral," "Love, Armstrong and Buzz Actually," "Notting Aldrin captured the Hill"), "Pirate Radio" is world's attention, the story of a group of Apollo 13's mission misfits aboard a pirate was barely a blip on radio ship in the the pop-culture radar North Sea in 1966 and - until the news broke the attempt by a politithat the three astrocian (Kenneth nauts were stranded in Branagh) to shut them a crippled spacecraft down. It's not one of Freddy Kreuger nearly a quarter milCurtis' best films, but lion miles from home. the cast he's assemDirected by Ron bled (Bill Nighy, Howard, "Apollo 13" is the comEmma Thompson, Nick Frost, pelling story of those men's strugPhilip Seymour Hoffman) take the gle to repair their ship and get often-flimsy material they have to home alive. The performances of work with and belt out some memthe cast (Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, orable performances.

Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris and Kathleen Quinlan) are riveting; the "Nightmare on Elm Street special effects top-notch, and I have Collection" (Rated R) -- From 1984 to say this is probably the best film to 2003, in eight great (and not-soRon Howard has ever made. great) films, Freddy Krueger has This DVD release is the first time been a horror icon to two generathe film has been available in Blutions of filmgoers. This boxed set Ray format. Special features include contains all eight films: "A commentary by Ron Howard, Jim Nightmare on Elm Street," Lovell and his wife, Marilyn; a "Freddy's Revenge," "Dream "Dateline" segment about the misWarriors," "The Dream Master," sion; the documentary "Lost "The Dream Child," "Freddy's Moon," which chronicles the makDead: the Final Nightmare," "Wes ing of the film; and the featurette Craven's New Nightmare" and "Conquering Space," a retrospec"Freddy Vs. Jason." tive of the past 45 years of manned spaceflight.

TV SERIES "The Donna Reed Show: Family "Faces of America" (Not Rated) Favorites" - In this entertaining and informa"Emergency!" Season Six tive PBS series, Harvard scholar "Dallas" The Complete Henry Louis Gates Jr. tells the story Thirteenth Season of America by using genetics and "Alias Smith & Jones" Season 2 genealogy to trace the family histo&3 ry of 11 celebrities. Among those c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

"The Silent Sea"

by Clive Cussler with Jack du Brul (G.P. Putnam's Sons, $27.95) and "The Alexander Cipher"by Will Adams (Grand Central Publishing, $7.99) Reviewed by Ealish Waddell

On Books

When escapism calls, sometimes the best thing to scratch that itch is a good old, rip-roaring action-adventure. If you like a little edification with your entertainment, two new archaeological thrillers might be right up your pyramid.

Clive Cussler is an acknowledged master of the genre. His newest (written along with Jack du Brul) is "Silent Sea," the seventh in "The Oregon Files" series about the exploits of the crew of the Oregon, a high-tech exploratory vessel disguised as a rusty tramp steamer. Like every Cussler yarn, it's fast and fun, chock full of high-tech intrigue, tough, brainy characters and exotic settings, with dollops of history layered throughout.

Will Adams is a new name on the scene, but his tale "The Alexander Cipher" is just as much of a romp. The title refers to Alexander the Great, the famous empire-builder and war hero who was considered a god even during his lifetime, and whose legendary treasure-filled tomb has never been found. So when a mysterious discovery at an Alexandrian construction site opens up a forgotten labyrinth of catacombs and reveals new clues to the luminary's final resting place, everyone -- from feuding Egyptologists to Macedonian nationalists and international gangsters -- wants a piece of the action, and several of them are willing to kill to get there first.

This thriller moves along amid a plethora of colorful characters and places at breakneck pace, but with a compelling thread of narrative to keep you hanging on for the ride, and just enough history to make you feel you've learned something along the way. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Cindy Elavsky Q: Would you please tell me the name of the actor who does the Allstate commercials?

I think he was in a military series for a couple of seasons a few years ago. -- Ellie L., via e-mail A: Dennis Haysbert has been the spokesman for the Allstate Insurance Company since 2003. He is best known for his roles of President David Palmer on "24," as well as Jonas Blane on "The Unit," which aired from 2006-09 on CBS. He is currently at work on the feature film "The Details," which also stars Elizabeth Banks, Tobey Maguire, Ray Liotta and Laura Linney.

that produces "Deadliest Catch" for the Discovery Channel: "He was fishing all the way up to the end. We're so concerned about the family and the crew right now that we haven't stopped to think about how we're going to deal with this.

We'll have to figure it out in the weeks and months ahead." ***

Q: What is Michael Vartan up to now? I've enjoyed him in shows like "Alias" and "Hawthorne," and movies like "Never Been Kissed" and "One Hour Photo." -- Wanda F., Harrisburg, Pa. A: Michael Vartan, 41, is costarring in the upcoming film called "High School," which also stars Colin Hanks, Adrien Brody *** and Michael Chiklis. However, his Q: I was very most important sad to learn that upcoming engageCapt. Phil Harris ment is his 2011 nupof "Deadliest tials. He proposed to Catch" had girlfriend Lauren passed away.

Skaar in March and How will they is involved in almost handle his passevery aspect of planing on the show? ning of the wedding.

-- Timothy G. in He told OK! Florida Magazine: "I feel like A: The Discovery it's about time I met Channel's hit show someone special. I'm returns for its sixth excited about throwseason on April 13, ing an engagement and Capt. Phil will party, I'm excited be in most of the 16 Capt. Phil Harris about choosing the episodes. Capt. Phil bridesmaid dresses, died on Feb. 9 after suffering a and what kind of knives and food." stroke two weeks earlier while *** unloading crab from his boat, the Have a question for Cindy? ECornelia Marie, at Saint Paul mail her at letters@cindy elavsky.

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Easter Sunrise Service planned Kern River Courier

On Sunday, April 4, the Kern River Valley Pastors Association invites everyone to join together at Tillie Creek Group Camp in Wofford Heights for an Easter Sunrise Service. Bring your warm Jacket and let us celebrate together our risen Christ in this beautiful setting.

The service begins at 6:30 a.m. and concludes as the sun rises over the mountaintops of our beautiful valley.

If you have never attended before come and rejoice with us as we remember this glorious day.

Directions: Drive to Wofford Heights and take the Tillie Creek entrance to the road split. Stay to the right and follow the road to the Group Camp area, about 1/8 mile. Looks for the assembly of people gathering for the service. Coffee and rolls will be served.

Mt. View celebrates Easter Kern River Courier

A dynamic musical, “I Know My Redeemer Lives,” will take place at Mt. View Baptist Church on Easter Sunday, April 4 at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary.

Under the direction of Cheryl Borthick, the Mt. View choir has been working diligently to bring you a beautiful message in song of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mt. View Baptist Church is located at 2959 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella, where the road makes a right turn at the bridge over the flume.

Voices of Faith

Rank yourself by A ticket through E Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

It has been about 50 years since I first learned about E-Tickets. Visitors to Disneyland could buy booklets containing tickets of various denominations. The A tickets were least valuable and E tickets were most valuable. They became symbolic of an over-the-top experience; they quietly became associated with Semonious fame, excitement – greed and contempt. By comparison, the A, B, C, and D tickets were subjected to varying degrees of non-use. To understand contempt, consider how often an E-Ticket remained unused when a visitor left the park. I even remember having to leave prior to using my last one. On the way out, we gave it away so it would not be wasted.

I never ranked myself as an A, B, C, or D, but one thing I knew was that I was not an ETicket. Jesus talked about ranking oneself.

“Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” Matthew 6:26. But as important as that verse is, it is not the point of His message. Earlier, He made a statement as an introduction, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Matthew 6:24. Then He slipped in the “E-Ticket” truth, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or

Breakfast prayer meeting to take place morning of April 7 Pastor Bill Blanton Kern River Courier

The April Prayer Breakfast will be held Wednesday morning, April 7, at 7 am. Everyone will meet at Los Palomos Mexican restaurant in Bodfish. A special menu is available for breakfast.

Prayer starts at 7 a.m. The order of service is: 7 a.m. prayer, 7:30 a.m. order breakfast, Table Prayer,

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Breakfast Service ends 8 a.m.

We are to pray for the National Day of Prayer, Our Nation, Our Valley and Revival.

Please plan to come early and be there for the beginning of prayer.

Remember the big revival in Lake Isabella. Under the tent with Pastor Joe returns to the valley in a couple of weeks.

Keep open April 14 through April 26. More to come soon.

Happy Easter, April 4

what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” Matthew 6:25.

How often do you rank yourself, or others, by what is lacking? It is neither edifying nor profitable to make lists of whatever shortcomings come to mind. Ask, rather, what is my MSRP? (Manufacturer's suggested retail price) In a retail situation, a smart shopper looks for discounts, markdowns and sales. Shoppers are not able to dictate the MSRP. Mom and dad assembled the parts provided by the manufacturer, God. What MSRP did God place on you?

What is His MSRP on that person you consider an A-Ticket person? We understand the modern concept of MSRP, and Hebrews 7:7 explains, “It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior.” But God said it this way, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. ‘You shall have no other gods before me.’” Exodus 20:2-3.

This is your MSRP, God, “…who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:6-8. He is risen! Risen indeed!

“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches.

Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com

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 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 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.

379-6360 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 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.

Based on the Lotus Sutra.

Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

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Health Insurance Matters

Choice is best alternative, but support is needed Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

This is an encore column from last year, when Harry discussed governmentrun health insurance vs. private health insurance. It is especially appropriate to revisit it now after the health care bill was passed.

Being a health insurance advocate, many people ask my opinion about what is better, fully government-run health insurance or fully private health insurance. In truth, the answer probably lies someplace in between these extremes.

I really can't see the government running a plan exclusively. Medicare has been in existence since 1966. In all that time, the government still can't get it right. It is estimated to run out of funds within the next decade. Benefits have been cut in some areas, while improved

in others. Regrettably, hospitals and doctors are often paid less than their costs, creating "cost shifting". To make expenses, people who have no insurance and traditional health insurance coverage are charged more than necessary, to offset the losses incurred by the Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.

On the other Harry Thal side of the coin, America cannot continue on its current path. The government's numbers are askew, as there are not 50 million people without health insurance. Yes, in a snapshot this might be close, but many of those people had coverage last month, and will have it again next month. There are about 35

million people who really are without coverage on a regular basis. But, of these people, close to 20 million qualify for existing government plans, but have chosen not to enroll. If we were to enroll all the people who qualify for programs and provide coverage for people between jobs, the problem is reduced to a very workable number.

The insurance companies are very willing to offer coverage for all people who apply. The issue is, many of these people have medical problems. What would it cost if these people went without coverage until they were diagnosed, and then bought insurance? The cost would be horrific! So, what is the answer? As a nation, we can't cover just those who are ill and want coverage. In essence, nobody would have coverage until they were sick, and then, where would the insurance company get the funds to pay the bills? So, the answer might be that everybody must have a

basic health insurance plan. If all people were required to have a basic plan, then healthy people's dollars would be included in the pool to help fund the less fortunate. Ironically, the cost of health insurance would probably be reduced. If an individual, family or employee wanted more comprehensive coverage, it would be available as an upgrade over the basic plan.

It is understandable that there will be people who are not poor enough to qualify for Medi-Cal, yet can't afford health insurance. I foresee that there could be a program, like food stamps, which would provide coupons so all citizens could purchase a plan that fits their needs.

Sometime in the future, it would be nice to see television commercials advertising private health insurance when everybody would have choice, with financial support where needed.

Warts often fade on their own; thyroid gland discussed Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Would you address plantar warts? I've been told they're from a virus in the body and that nothing can be done for them or keep them from recurring.

Is this so? -- D.W. ANSWER: All warts, wherever they are, come from an infection with one of the more than 100 human papillomaviruses -- HPV. Individual members of the HPV family have a preference for particular body sites. Some head for the soles of the feet to cause plantar warts. "Plantar" is derived from a Latin word meaning "sole of the foot."

If a plantar wart isn't kicking up a fuss, it can be left alone. It's not going to do any harm. Many such warts disappear without any treatment. Some can return, and there is not a whole lot to do about preventing a second visit.

However, there is much to do about a plantar wart that hurts. The method chosen for wart removal must not leave a scar.

A scar on the bottom of the foot causes more trouble than does a wart.

Look on the shelves of any drugstore for wart-removal products that contain salicylic acid, and follow the directions for application carefully. Be patient. It takes

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Duct tape sometimes works. That's right -- duct tape, the tape you buy in a hardware store. Cover the wart with a piece of it for six days. Remove the tape, soak the foot and then gently rub the wart with a pumice stone, obtainable in drugstores. Reapply the tape after 12 hours.

You might have to repeat this procedure for two months before the wart leaves.

If home remedies bring no success, the family doctor can step in. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For the past six months, I have had no energy. I teach third grade. My doctor checked my thyroid gland, and it turns out it's not working well. I am now taking replacement thyroid hormone. How long does it take for me to recover my former energy? Also, my cholesterol was high. Is that part of this deal? -- M.O. ANSWER: It can take three to six months for your hormone level to reach a normal plateau. That's when you'll feel like your old self again. A person with low thyroid hormone often has a rise in blood cholesterol. The level will fall as soon as the replacement hormone is working.

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Talking About Real Estate

$18,000 in tax credits coming Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

happened before in the real estate market in California, NEVER EVER! Want the government to give There is a limited time in which you 18K? Buy a house! you can take advantage of this.

Check this out. I just have to The federal tax credit expires tell you about this opportunity.

April 30. You have to be under For a short time, contract by then, and you have to in the state of close the transaction by June 30.

California, there The state 10K tax credit starts is a banner May 1. So, if you are under conopportunity for tract before April 30 and close by buyers. The way June 30, you will get 18K in tax it’s been, there is credits! The government is GIVa federal governING you 18K to buy a home. How ment $8000 tax awesome is that? Even for movecredit for firstMatt Freeman up buyers, the government is willtime home buyers ing to give you $16.5K to move, as and a $6500 tax long as it is into a new home. credit for move-up buyers that Take advantage of this! This is have been in their existing prian absolutely phenomenal oppormary residence 5 of the last 8 tunity. If you buy home for 200K, years. That is great, but here is you are really buying it for 192K. the better If you are part. buying for Once June 30th hits, it is On top of 100K, you that, it was are buying gone! just --Matt Freeman for 82K. Talk announced about buying and signed power. Of into law by the governator of course, there are rules and California that the state is gonna restrictions to all of this, but it is kick in an extra 10K in tax credit all taken care of at tax time. So, over the course of three years for buy a house, and let the governfirst-time home buyers and move- ment pay YOU to do so. up buyers who are buying a new This won't be around long. home.

Once June 30th hits, it is gone!

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Letters to the Courier Dear Kern River Courier, Of all the newspapers available to me as a resident of the Kern River Valley, my favorite is always hands down the Courier. A perfect example is this week's edition, when the only source of news about a giant solar power plant being planned for around the corner from me was found in the Courier. Thank you for that, by the way!

I love the small town photos mixed with the serious issues over lake access, the future of water rights, and other things that impact our area.

David Dills via e-mail Dear Kern River Courier, Thanks for bringing the proposed solar plant to our attention. (However) I think the attempt to tie in its location to the school is a bit misguided (sensational). It reads well, but if you take a moment and look around, that school has been surrounded by a very large methane production facility for decades. It's called a working ranch. You never ran a story about that.

I think it would be balanced of you to at least put the situation in perspective, rather than just sensationalize it. Perhaps a link to the EPA website on methane production http://www.epa.gov/rlep/faq.html or some comparison about any known "ill effects" of a solar plant and its proximity to a school would be responsible. Is a mile away okay? How about 2? How far away from a school does it have to be before it is not worth mentioning in your story? Please explain what its proximity to a school has to do with anything?

Programs like http://www.heliosproject.net/ are dedicated to putting large solar arrays ON the roofs of schools. The San Jose school system just turned on a 3.7MW solar array on their East Side Union High School district. Programs like solarschools.com are dedicated to installing solar panels on over 1000000 school roofs!

How many head of cattle are there upwind of the school? If each cow produces 80-110 kgs of methane, you do the math. I can assure you it is more unhealthy than a solar collector array. Methane accounts for almost 20% of all greenhouse gases!

Your article goes on to cast dispersions by stating that "some are wondering why the public was not notified of a scoping meeting", yet you later explain that it is not a public meeting at all, just a roundup of pubic agencies regarding their responsibilities and nothing for the public to be involved in. That step will happen later. Again, more sensationalizing without merit. It seems that your motivations are more suspicious than theirs.

Please stick to the facts. I wonder if those panels will make suitable nesting sites for the willow flycatcher or other endangered species...

I am sure this project will be debated forever, but I hope we can count on the Courier to honestly and openly get the information out. At this point the only negative information about this project is based on your article and have no basis (proximity to school) in fact. Furthermore, the suspicious nature of the agencies meeting as written are, once again, negative in tone and not based on fact or known/established procedure. The document was made publicly available and there has been no hiding. Look before you leap.

Jim Lembeck Wofford Heights (Editor’s note: the subhead in question read “Planning document reveals plant would be half-mile from school” and the story did not mention anything about possible ill effects from such a plant.)

Library Notes Kern River Courier

Tues April 6th, 5:30 p.m.

Artist Reception for Recycle Art Project, Winners announced & prizes awarded. KRV Library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella 760-5492083 Wed. April 14th First Annual National Bookmobile Day! Visit our Bookmobile Today Only, at any of your favorite stops (Weldon, Onyx, Kelso Valley, Long View) to get a surprise. Call KRV Library for more info 760-549-2083 Thurs April 15th 3:45 Story Time with special guest Betsy J., Tubatulabal language teacher.

Stories, music, crafts, KRV Library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella 760-549-2083 Wed April 21st 10:30 Story Time Kernville Library.

Puppets, Nursery Rhymes and silly poems will make this "Rhyme Tyme" a Fun time! Kernville Library 48 Tobias St, kernville 760-376-6180 “Communities Thrive @ Your Library” is the theme on this year’s

National Library Week. Anyone visiting one of or local libraries can see that this theme is especially appropriate to our small area. Every day, libraries are busy with people using the free public use computers to job search or looking to borrow a book or magazine instead of buying one at the store. Community groups meet here as do tutors and home school groups.

To honor this week Betsy Johnson, Betsy Johnson, teacher of the Tubatulabal language at the Pakanapul Center in Mountain Mesa will give the monthly story time at the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella on Thursday, April 15th at 3:45. Another special program this week will be the First Annual Bookmobile Day on Wednesday the 14th. Visit the Bookmobile at any stop (Weldon Post Office, Onyx Emporium, Kelso Valley or Longview) on this day to get a special surprise! Kernville Library is also making an impact in the community with the introduction of monthly story times. These gatherings have been very well attended and this month’s program is sure to be a big hit. Wednesday, April 21st at 10:30 am puppets, nursery rhymes and silly poems will make this “Rhyme Tyme” and very FUN time.

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BLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Council Kern River Courier

The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it is seeking public nominations for five open positions on its Central California Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues.

The five RAC positions open are in the following categories: • Category One (three open positions) Public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation.

• Category Two (one open position) Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse

and burro organizations.

• Category Three (one open position) Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large.

Nominations should be sent to David Christy, BLM Mother Lode Field Office, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, Calif. 95762, no later than May 10, 2010. For further information call Christy at (916) 941-3146 or e-mail david_christy@ca.blm.gov.

Nomination forms are available on the web at http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/ra c.html The BLM’ss Resource Advisory

Councils (RACs), composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the Bureau carry out its stewardship of 253 million acres of public lands. The Bureau, which manages more land than any other Federal agency, has 24 RACs across the West, where most BLM-managed land is located.

The diverse membership of each RAC is aimed at achieving a balanced outlook that the BLM needs for its mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses.

The Central California RAC advises BLM on issues in the Mother Lode, Hollister, Bakersfield and Bishop field offices.

“We value the advice given to the BLM by these citizen-based Resource Advisory Committees, and I know that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar shares my view of their importance,” said BLM Director Bob Abbey. “The people who live, work, and recreate

near or on BLM-managed lands deserve a formal voice on public land issues, and their input will enhance our agency’s ability to manage the public lands for multiple uses while conserving resources for future generations.”

Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees, who must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area.

Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decisionmaking.

All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations; a completed background information nomination form; and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications.

Courier Legal Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BLESSED BOOKS & THINGS, (2009-B1822) Street address of business: 6755 Wofford Boulevard, #C, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 81661, Bakersfield, CA 93380; REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Shelia Winburn-Porter, 7709 Jensen Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/16/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/09/2010. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Durward, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BLESSED BOOKS & THINGS (2010-B1606) Street address of principal place of business: 6629 -B Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 8416 Wild Mint Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Nancy Cameron, 8416 Wild Mint Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 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: Nancy Cameron. This statement filed on 03/09/2010.

Expires 03/09/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: LAHDE-DAH, (2006-B6177) Street address of business: 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 85, Kernville, CA 93238; REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Judi Dodd, 14001 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 08/03/2006. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/03/2010. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LAH DE DAH (2010-B1486) Street address of principal place of business: 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1018, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): Jason O'Donnell, 800 Dutch Flat Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Crystal Charlotte

Angelsea, 800 Dutch Flat Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. I, Husband and Wife. 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: C. Angelsea. This statement filed on 03/03/2010.

Expires 03/03/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CUSTOM JANITORIAL SERVICE (2010-B1659) Street address of principal place of business: 3303 Piute Hill Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 2195, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Michael Lanza, 3303 Piute Hill Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/25/1977. 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: Michael Lanza. This statement filed on 03/10/2010.

Expires 03/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TAG'S-R-US (2010-B1658) Street address of principal place of business: 28150 Sunridge Avenue, Taft, CA 93268. Mailing address of business: 28150 Sunridge Avenue, Taft, CA 93268. REGISTRANTS: Mylous Odell IV, 28150 Sunridge Avenue, Taft, CA 93268 and Bethany Odell, 28150 Sunridge Avenue, Taft, CA 93268.

I, Husband and Wife. 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: Bethany Odell. This statement filed on 03/10/2010.

Expires 03/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JIMMARY'S GIFTS 'N SUCH (2010-B1676) Street address of principal place of business: 144 Rocky Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: 144 Rocky Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: James Eddins, 144 Rocky Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Mary Eddins, 144 Rocky Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. I, Husband and Wife.

Date the business commenced: 03/01/2010.

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: Mary E. Eddins. This statement filed on 03/11/2010.

Expires 03/11/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2010.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: STAGE STOP RANCH AND LAND COMPANY, (2008-B7921) Street address of business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518; Mailing address of Business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Thomas G. Smith, 11338 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518 and Alvin Horwitz, 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/02/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/24/2010. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by N. Hawley, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier April 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: STAGE STOP RANCH AND LAND COMPANY (2010B2050) Street address of principal place of business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS: Thomas G. Smith, 11338 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518 and Kevin Smith, 14600 Caliente Creek Road,

Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518.

B, General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 09/22/2003. 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: Thomas G. Smith. This statement filed on 03/24/2010.

Expires 03/24/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.

Published by the Kern River Courier April 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2010.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TL'S PORTABLE SINKS & WATER TRUCKS, (2008-B4982) Street address of business: 3817 Seclusion Road, Lake Isabella 93240; Mailing address of Business: 3817 Seclusion Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Elizabeth Martinez, 3817 Seclusion Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Joseph A. Martinez, 3817 Seclusion Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 07/17/08. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/02/2010.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by N. Hawley, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier April 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TL'S PORTABLE SINKS & WATER TRUCKS (2010B1593) Street address of principal place of business: 3817 Seclusion Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 3817 Seclusion Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Joseph Martinez, 3817 Seclusion Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A, Individual.

Date the business commenced: 01/10/2000.

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: Joseph Martinez. This statement filed on 03/08/2010.

Expires 03/08/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By N. Hawley.

Published by the Kern River Courier April 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2010.

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California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

Back home from the hospital California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

I’ve done it again! Beat the odds. I’m back home after a stomach hernia repair and I’m doing great.With much thanks due to a very capable surgeon, Dr. Allan Silberman at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Beverly Hills.

He does general surgery of all kinds as well as being an oncology California Joe surgeon and head of the Oncology Education Department.

People come to him from all over the country and he’s very careful as to whether he’ll cut on you or not!

This is the second time he’s operated on me. Three years ago he did what’s called a right hemi-colonectomy on me to remove benign polyps from my colon.

I got some kind of hospital infection last time and had to spend another 5 days back in the hospital.

Even then I appreciated his expertise.

In between, I had my gall bladder removed in Bakersfield. There were complications after surgery. I was in the hospital another month. I was left with an abdominal hernia also. It was all an emergency operation and not something I’m anxious to repeat.

D. Silberman saw me three

months after the gall bladder operation. At that time he said he’d wait on any surgery. Then in another three months he saw me again and the hernia was getting larger and he said surgery would be preferable but it was up to me. I decided to go for it. He insisted I do local testing with a cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai to make sure all was well with the ol’ ticker. When he thought I was really ready, he went for it. He also did cancer surgery on Miz Sue two years ago and she’s now hale and hearty. If you need his special skills call me at 376-6138.

By the way, the food was excellent. I had a meat loaf that was marvelous and the salmon wasn’t bad either.

I stayed in my old room, 8803. It’s probably one of the best and largest rooms in the whole hospital. My son and his wife came to see me and the entire adventure was a very different ordeal than my previous Bakersfield stay!

The drive home was easy and uneventful and the hillsides were covered with spring flowers. It’s always nice to come back to Princess Molly, my 9-year-old Labrador and the two cats, Spunky and Missy.

Me, I intend to write for this here publication for many years to come.

I’m just a-getting started!

California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Combine the soy sauce, orange juice, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir the sauce mixture into the meat and vegetables, and heat through.

Bodfish Bob’s Hungarian Pepper Stew 1 tbsp. Lard or vegetable oil 6 bacon slices, diced 1 lg. Onion, diced 1 lb. Mixed yellow, green and red bell peppers, seeded and cut Into strips 1 lb. Tomatoes, peeled, cut in wedges 1 tbsp. Paprika 4 cooked, smoked sausages Salt and pepper to taste

Bodfish Bob's Bratwurst Potato Skillet Dinner 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 medium potatoes, sliced 2 fully cooked bratwurst links 1 small onion, chopped 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

In a heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the potatoes until they are lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Add the bratwurst, onion, and green bell pepper. Stirring occasionally, cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender and heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

The mouth watering aromas of simmering peppers and sausages will fill your kitchen when you're preparing this dish.In a large skillet, heat oil or lard. Add bacon and cook untilcrisp. Remove bacon from pan.

Add onion to drippings; cook until golden, stirring frequently.

Stir in bell peppers and cooked bacon. Reduce heat to low setting and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and paprika.

Arrange sausages over vegetables. Reduce heat to very low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until sausages are thoroughly heated. Before serving, season with salt and white pepper.

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• Sat., April 3, 1P.M. and 3P.M @ Kernville, Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Mon., April 5, 1P.M. and 3P.M. @ Wofford Hts., Family Life Center, 20 West Panorama Dr. Use double side doors off gravel parking lot, Rm.103 downstairs • Tues., April 6, 3P.M. and 6P.M. @Kernville, Oddfellows Hall, 50 Tobias, next to Kernville Library • Wed., April 7, 10A.M. and 1P.M. @ Oddfellows Hall • Mon., April 12, 1P.M. and 3P.M. @ Wofford Hts., Family Life Center • Tues., April 13, 10A.M. and 1P.M. @ Wofford Hts., St. Jude's Catholic Church Office, 86 Nellie Dent Rd. • Wed., April 14, 1P.M. and 3P.M. @ Kernville, Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship

• Mark Maxwell of Fillmore caught the $10,000 trout sponsored by Crossroads Shell of Lake Isabella.

This year saw 6,547 entries, which was down from 8,820 last year. But the number of money-winning trout caught increased from 173 to 255 and the total prize money paid out shot up from $32,540 to $73,760.

The $21,000 trout sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the derby, went uncaught. However, it is still worth $2,100 to some lucky fisherman if registered in the derby, provided it is caught by April 28. And there are 19 more tagged trout that are worth $100 each if caught by the same date.

Take them to the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce office at 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. The winning $2,100 fish has tag number 463, and the $100 tag numbers are 445, 446, 448, 451, 452, 454 through 457, 459 through 461 and 464, as well the following tag numbers and their sponsors: 11 (Independent Markets), 369 (Budweiser), 574 (General Plumbing), 408 (RiverToyz) and 767 (Okuma). For more information, call (760) 3795236.

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EVENTS continued from page 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Vince Fong at (661) 327-3611.

Tent revival in Lake Isabella April 16 through 24 “The Last Call” tent revival will be back for the fifth year at the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd. and Webb Ave. from April 16 through April 24.

Everyone is welcome. For details call 760-379-3926.

Whitewater Festival to take place April 17-18 The Kern River Whitewater Festival is an annual paddling extravaganza.

Starting in 1963, the festival has gained popularity year after year. The rushing whitewater is a pulse-pounding experience for kayakers and rafters. Races, slaloms and poker runs are just some of the fun events. This year the festival is April 17 and 18. See www.kernfestival.org for details.

Gymkhana club to hold riding event April 17-18 The Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club will be holding its first annual River Run April 17-18. Sign up by April 3. This event is open to members of the Gymkhana Association; riders may join the day of the event. Call Deanna Steinhoff for details, (760) 378-3035.

Denny Knight Memorial Roping event April 18 There will be a rodeo roping event on April 18 honoring the late Denny Knight, a Kern Valley High School coach, at the John E. McNally Rodeo Grounds in Kernville. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

South Fork Woman’s Club to hold Chinese Auction April 23 The South Fork Woman’s Club will be holding Dinner and Chinese and Silent Auctions on Friday, April 23 starting at at 6 p.m. at their clubhouse on Fay Ranch Road across from South Fork School. Donation is $8 and it is open to the public. Bring lots of change!

Our Valley, Our Earth

Rockslides can cover miles Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

The diagram shows the fifth Mass Movement example, Rockslides.

These are also highly catastrophic in nature and can be very widespread and very destructive.

Rockslides involve tremendous masses of bedrock slipping down a sloping fault or along bedding planes.

Ron Bolyard These are sometimes prompted by moisture content and/or by earthquake activity. But they do not necessarily need any prompting to be activated. The weight of the rock debris, soil and other constituents and slope are sometimes all that is necessary to prompt a rockslide. They act and flow like avalanches that occur in heavy snow country. The rock slide

that occurred near Bozeman, Montana in October 2009 was a large slide that moved tons of rock and soil debris across a main highway, shutting transportation down for several months.

These rockslides have killed many people, blocked lakes and reservoirs, covered highways and destroyed many villages in the Canadian Rockies, Norway and in Switzerland.

The Rocky Mountains of Colorado have had many rockslides that have covered villages and small communities.

People will not necessary know by looking at the topography and types of rocks to predict a possible future rockslide. But it behooves one to be wary of sloping terrain that is covered by loose, unconsolidated rocks and soil. The steeper the slope, the more likely that a rockslide can occur.

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.

Peter Lebec Rendezvous to be held April 21-25 The Peter Lebec Rendezvous is an old-style 1840s mountain man gathering that takes place every year in a remote location, away from 21st Century influences. All are welcome to attend. Period dress is highly recommended, but not required. There will be shooting events, a costume contest, jam session, dinner on Saturday night, a raffle and much more.

The rendezvous event has a long tradition, back to the fur trading days. For location and more information, call “Booshway” Don Mills at (760) 3828887 or visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net Food commodities date to be Tuesday, April 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, April 27 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Times can start as early as 7 a.m.

Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds dinner May 11 Each year the Kern Valley Exchange Club honors their Book of Golden Deeds winner. We all know someone who unselfishly goes the extra mile in donating his or her time and energy; volunteers for the benefit of our community and local youth, and does it without any thought to personal gain.

A dinner in the recipient’s honor will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at Paradise Cove. It is open to the public. For more information call Marsha at 379-3667 ext. 15.

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Havilah Days celebration is coming May 22 The Havilah Days history event this year will be May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the courthouse replica in the center of town. To get to Havilah, drive south on Bodfish-Caliente Road for 10 miles. For more information, call (760) 379-2636.

Food commodities date to be Tuesday, May 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, May 25 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Times can start as early as 7 a.m.

To include your event in the Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.

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Boats for Sale BASS BOAT - Champion Tournament Bass Boat 1987 20' w/cover. 175hp Evinrude & Motor Guide 80# thrust. $6000.00 obo. 760-379-1870 _________________________ CANOE - Mohawk Solo 14, light, agile, fun. Red with paddle and P.F.D. - $375.00 (760) 379-6344

Weekend WaterHeater Special $899 Most Residential Units

HOVARTER TAX SERVICE

ALINA PLUMBING & ELECTRIC

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Our hatchery museum is in need of persons that can volunteer 3 hours per month. Please call Celeste at 760-223-6194

ACCURATE INCOME TAX PREPARATION

Sat & Sun Appointments Only (760) 223-1685 Lic.#885370

Lots for Sale

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__________________________ MARK'S Mobile Computer Repair We travel to your location Repairs - Upgrades - Tune-ups Call Mark @ 760-376-1214

Free HORSE MANURE Made Fresh Daily. No *&#@ You load and haul.

Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860

**** 3 LOTS FOR SALE **** Balboa South of Beechwood Scovern South of Crestview Starlight Off Old State Road $20K ea. (760) 223-2222

760-223-0209

Pets

TAIL WAGGERS 2 males and 2 females from 10 wks to 4 mo. CKC-reg.

Purebred Applehead Chihuahua puppies. Happy & friendly.

Good bites, vaccinations UTD, wormed, health guarantee. Pad & crate trained. $225-$300.

760-379-1403 _________________________

Trish Montes- (760) 223-3338

Spaces for Rent

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldg on approx 3 acres for lease located @ 3615 Suhre Street (corner of Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellent office space for medical, dental, school, church, or? Terms negotiable. Call (760) 417-0876

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash.

Call Jody @ 760-376-3228 _________________________ Wofford Heights Mobile / RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater.

Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316

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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.

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Living Green

Collecting

Living Green festival rocked

Jolson not so hot later on

Richard Cayia Rowe Special to the Courier

Revitalization (KRVR) is the all-volunteer group that puts on the Living Green KRV Festivals.

The Living Green Festival ended KRVR's board provides oversight, Sunday, March 21st with the Kern approves a budget, provides liabiliValley Community Orchestra's ty insurance and serves as a 'fiscal concert which agent.' There are substantial costs: included Kernville Liability Insurance, advertising, United Methodist banners, signs, venue rental fees, Church's new permit application costs, films, "Sing Out" Youth books, paper, office supplies (like Chorus led by ink and toner cartridges), food, Music Director kids' art contest awards, bottle Gary Geivet. costs, and the promotion cost of Earlier that day, tables at other events.

Jeanette Rogers Starting with the green films in Richard Rowe and Nancy November, we had 40 events and Puckett put attendance of between 4,729 to together the well-attended 1st 5,249 people (including particiAnnual Kern Valley Community pants and volunteers). That's about Faire with more a 50% increase than 45 KRV over last year. We clubs, organizahad too many tions & groups, events on along with severSaturday, March al kids' events 20, so we'll and a great lunch spread the 2011 provided by the Living Green South Fork Festival over two Woman's Club. weekends next Special thanks year (tentatively go to this year's Photo submitted by Marsha Lassen March 17-27, festival co-chair 2011).

The "Sing Out" kids' chorus group Jenny Hanley.

Thanks to a performs on March 21 at Living $5,500 Tourism Without her, we could have never Green. They sang "This Land Is Promotion Grant Your Land" with a special rendition from the Kern pulled off this verse included about the Kern County Board of year's festival.

And kudos go to River Valley. Eleven performers Trade, we'll greatDarlene wore spring colors and black neck ly increase the Wolowiec, promotion of our ties.

Elaine Forge, 2011 festival to Merry Shaimes and crew for the the rest of Kern County and sold-out 1st Annual Green Fashion beyond, hopefully boosting attenShow & High Tea. dance and benefitting local busiWhere does the money go? ness.

Quick answer: Toward putting on the mostly free festival and to leave Richard Rowe is a retired city a nest egg to start next year’s festi- planner, living in Wofford Heights. val.

He is website administrator of No one is paid to work on the KRVR.org for Kern River Valley festival. Kern River Valley Revitalization.

Marketplace Continued from page 12 Mobile Homes 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 _________________________ Kernville - 1 bd, 1 ba MH w/covered patio. $2,950. $419 space rent + utilities. Call Kim @ (760) 376-2345 for details. _________________________ Lake Isabella - 1968, 12x60, 2 bed, 1 bath mobile home on lot.

Shed's & more. $15,000 down, $550 a month for 8 full yrs or 96 mos. Call 760-379-8670

Border Patrol Help

Homes for Sale

Under Construction - ASHWOOD CUSTOM HOMES, INC. offers another quality home in the desirable SOUTH LAKE location. 1832 Plan featuring 4 bd/2bath, extra large living room, knotty alder cabinetry, granite countertops throughout, tall Tray ceilings, ceramic tile flooring, RV parking & more.

Lot size is approx 15,000 sq ft & at the end of a cul-de-sac for added privacy. Act now & PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. $239,000. Co-Op Welcome. Call for an appointment (661) 2012141

The U.S. Border Patrol is seeking help in locating a fire engine red, ‘53 Chevy, shown above. The vehicle is suspected of transporting illegal aliens into the U.S. from Mexico on at least 200 occasions.

Observed at the border customs check station on several dates, the suspicious vehicle is believed to have been used to transport up to 30 illegals per trip. If you have any information regarding this vehicle, group or persons involved, please contact: The U.S. Border Patrol office nearest you. No Reward but assistance appreciated.

Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a Postal Savings Certificate, 1939 series, plus a depositor's reference card. I do not wish to sell them, but I am curious about how much these two items might be worth. -- M.J.M., Ormond Beach, Fla. A: I recommend you contact the Postal History Foundation, P.O. Box 40725, 920 North First St., Tucson, AZ 85719. For a second opinion, there is the Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library, P.O. Box 830643, Richardson, TX 75083. *** Q: I have a set of Al Jolson records issued by Decca in 1946, including some of the songs he made famous such as "Swanee," "April Showers" and "You Made Me Love You." Are they worth anything? -Linda, Carson City, Nev. A: Not as much as you might think. Jolson's early recordings on both Victor and Columbia are extremely collectible and some sell for upward of $20 each. Jolson's career was in decline during the late 1940s when Larry Parks portrayed the singer in the film musical "The Jolson Story." That film triggered interest in him once again, and that is when Decca issued a series of newly cut recordings by him. The later Decca recordings are generally worth about a dollar a disc if in good

condition.

Incidentally, Jolson introduced "You Made Me Love You" in 1913 at the Winter Garden in the musical production of "Honeymoon Express." One night while singing the song, he felt a sharp pain from an ingrown toenail. To relieve the pressure, he dropped to one knee, and then to justify this move he threw out his arms to take the entire audience into an embrace. It created a sensation and became his trademark. *** Q: I have several Barbie items and would to know their value. -- Louisa, Orange, Vt. A: One of the better references is "The Barbie Closet: Price Guide for Barbie and Friends, Fashions and Accessories 1959-1970" by Patricia Long. This book is difficult to find, so you might search for a copy at your local library. I also recommend that you monitor eBay for Barbie items to get a snapshot of current values. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Senior News Line

Consider genealogy vacations Matilda Charles Courier Syndicated Columnist

It doesn't take much for my genealogy bug to rise again, and I'm not the only one.

What's re-ignited my interest this time is a quotation I found online: “To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root.”

Going on vacation to hunt for our roots is becoming very popular among seniors, but a genealogy vacation isn't something you can do on the spur of the moment.

You need to plan far ahead.

For a successful trip, have a goal in mind, whether it's to research a certain person or just to see what other family information you can find.

Look into genealogy-specific tours, especially if you're going to a foreign country. Translators will come in handy, and they'll know details about the area.

Check the genealogy tours by European Focus (www.europeanfocus.com). It will even do the photography for you!

Elderhostel, now called Exploritas (www.exploritas.org), sponsors trips around the world.

Also consider a visit to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. If you go, take copies of all of your records, not the orig-

inals. That name jotted on a scrap of paper might be the key to your research. Also, take along two digital cameras with extra memory. Take a handful of memory sticks and put the photos on those as duplicates. Mail them back to yourself, just in case.

If it's not possible for you to travel, or if your family tree is already completed, there are still ways for you to stay active in genealogy and help others at the same time.

Consider teaching a how-to genealogy class. Hunt for genealogy books at flea markets and yard sales. Look at the index: Is your family listed?

When complete records are unavailable, sometimes it's enough to go visit the general area where our ancestors once lived.

You have a number of possibilities to have a great genealogy experience.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Courier chuckle of the week: “Do not put off until tomorrow what you can put off until the day after tomorrow.”

Mark Twain

See Page 16 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A problem in getting a workplace project up and moving might upset the Lamb, who likes things done on time. Be patient.

The delay could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your instincts are usually on the mark, so if you feel uneasy about being asked for advice on a certain matter, it's probably a good idea that you don’t comply with the request.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might have two minds about a proposed change (which often happens with the Twins), but once all the facts are in, you'll be able to make a definitive decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Crab's frugal aspect dominates, so while you might be reluctant to pay for technical repairs, the time you save in getting things back on track could be worth the expense.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) While you Leos and Leonas continue to concentrate on doing well in your work-related ventures this week, consider reserving the weekend for sharing good times with family and friends.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good week to take stock of the important personal, professional or familial relationships in your life and see where you might need to do some shoring up.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense

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of justice makes you the likely person to help deal with a work- or family-related grievance. But you need to have any doubts about anyone's true agenda resolved first.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The Scorpio passion for getting things done right and on time might rankle some folks. Never mind them.

Others will be impressed, and they're the ones you want in your corner.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Finances could be a mite tight this week. And, while things will ease up soon enough, Sagittarians will want to keep an eye on your expenses at this time.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although a technical malfunction could cause a temporary delay in getting things up and running, you could use the time to recheck your operation and make changes where necessary.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might find it difficult to resist making a snap judgment about a colleague's behavior. But wait for the facts to come out.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Asking for help with a family situation might be the wisest course to take right now. Just be sure you turn to someone you can trust to do and say the right thing for the right reasons.

BORN THIS WEEK: People see in you a born leader whom they can follow and put their trust in. .c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of Michigan?

2. LANGUAGE: What would "turbid" water look like?

3. AD SLOGANS: What company promoted its products with the slogan, "Nothin' says lovin' like something from the oven."

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the original of the international distress signal "mayday" 5. MEDICAL TERMS: What is the common name for "epistaxis"?

Answers:

1. Lansing 2. Muddy or cloudy 3. Pillsbury 4. The French term "m'aidez" or "come (and) help me."

5. Nosebleed

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Solutions to Kern River Courier puzzles on 14-15:

got stuff? we’ve got the extra space!

Spring Move-In Special!

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5’x10’, 10’x10’, 10’x15’, 10’x20’, 20’x20’ & 15’x30’ Sizes available On site management Facility lighting Move in assistance Best county rates Electronic gate controls Moving supplies Video surveillance “Store with us... Satisfaction Guaranteed!”

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Downtown Storage Lakeside Storage

6047 Lake Isabella Blvd. 6740 Lake Isabella Blvd. www.lakeisabellastorage.com 760.379.8083 760.379.1465

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Presented by the Kern River Valley Pastors Association Friday, April 2, 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre St., Lake Isabella Open to the entire community Service will follow dessert and fellowship in John Brown Hall The theme, “Happenings Around the Cross,” is a presentation by pastors from churches around the lake.

Easter Sunday, April 4, 6:30 a.m.

Tillie Creek Group Campground, Wofford Heights The service begins at 6:30 a.m. and concludes as the sun rises over the mountaintops of our beautiful valley.

Bring your warm jacket and your chair and join us to celebrate our risen Christ. All are invited to attend. Coffee and rolls will be served.

Directions: Drive to Wofford Heights and take the Tillie Creek entrance to the road split. Stay to the right and follow the road to the Group Camp area, about 1/8 mile. Look for the assembly of people gathering for the service.

Follow the signs. < Campground < Wofford Blvd. > < Wofford Heights

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