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April to shower us with events

Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: Mostly cloudy, windy. High 55. Fri. night: Breezy. Low 36. Sat.: Sunny. High 61.

Activities are many this month Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Spring has sprung in the Kern River Valley, and things to see and do the next few weekends are popping up all over like wildflowers. If you haven’t yet taken a wildflower viewing trip, plan to take one soon and see them. Some good places are upriver between Kernville and Riverkern, Bodfish Canyon, and in the Kern River Canyon near Upper and Lower Richbar Campgrounds. Look for good views across the canyon from Democrat Hot Springs, too. Orange poppies, white popcorn flowers, blue lupine, golden flowers such as fiddleneck, and purple owl’s clover dot most of the hills and fields of the valley. Spring is traditionally the time for yard sales (after the spring cleaning is done), so be sure to watch the Courier’s Marketplace classified ad section each week to get in on the bargains. (And to those considering holding a yard sale -- Courier Marketplace ads are only $5.50 for up to five lines! Our deadline is Tuesdays at 1 p.m.) The Farmer’s Market at Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center at French Gulch is back in opera-

tion. It’s now open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. Anna Leon, Market Manager, asked us in a recent message to tell everyone, “Come and enjoy fresh locally grown produce and so much more! Due to it being early in the season, we currently have a limited amount of produce and eggs. We are eagerly anticipating more participation in the near future by local growers in the Kern River Valley as the season progresses.” For more information, contact Leon at 661-978-8712. Also, native plants that were left over from the big sale last weekend will be sold at Nuui Cunni during the Farmer’s Market and during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 to 3. Call 549-0800 for more information. As far as events, of course, the big Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is this weekend, April 4-6. (See separate story.) And Easter Sunday is April 12. But there is much more happening every weekend this month. • This Saturday, April 4, you can enjoy a Saturday Evening Concert at Cerro Coso College. Sierra Performing Arts will pres-

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Green Art a big success Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist

It was a busy night in Kernville last Thursday, March 26. Life and art were in the air. After finding a place to park and the spring twilight walk towards the Odd Fellows hall, entrances jammed with people and anticipation greeted you and you just knew that something special was happening. For this Green Art show gave birth to the Living Green festivities that filled our valley last weekend. Entering, you became a part of the gift. Everyone was smiling; hugs and handshakes developed the intimacy this event engendered. Soft and beautiful sounds provided by Archie Logsdon’s folk music and original songs filled the air. The idea was for Kernville businesses to choose an artist and together to elect one of the artist’s works that best characterized “living green.” Carol Wermuth was passing out hugs and joy as she worked the room. She was also busy working out the details for selling one of her paintings, “Medicine Dreams,” which was sponsored by the Riverbend Cottage. In response to the passion and magnitude of the crowd, Carol asserted, “People want it (art) and are interested in it and I’m

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Sat. night: Mostly clear. Low 38. Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 67. Sun. night: Mostly cloudy, low 42. National Weather Service

Jim Woodley shows off a beautiful trout he caught Monday.

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Dang Silvers of Bodfish holds a beautiful pot of spring flowers at Saturday’s Farmer’s Market at the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center.

Isabella Lake’s Fishing Derby casts off weekend of April 4-6 Mike Devich Kern River Courier

It’s the big weekend everyone has been waiting for – the 20th annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, featuring $200,000 in available cash prizes! If you register for the derby before Saturday, April 4 at 7 a.m., you are eligible to win money if you bring tagged fish with the right numbers to derby headquarters at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella (north end of town, just down from the County Complex a bit). If you don’t register for the derby and you catch a tagged fish, well, the big one got away from you. Registration costs $20. Or you can register a family (maximums apply) for $45. The money goes right back into next year’s fishing derby. There are ten trout that will be worth $10,000 each starting Saturday at 7 a.m., when the derby starts. And there is one worth $20,000, sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce (which puts on the derby), in honor of the 20th anniversary of the event. And there are 989 trout worth anywhere between $20 to $1,000 each. A list of the tag numbers and their values will be given to you at derby headquarters when you pick up your regis-

tration card. If not caught during the derby, the $20,000 trout will still be worth $1,000 from April 7 to May 6. Good luck! And if this wasn’t enough, you have a chance to catch a premium Alpers trout! Alpers trout are raised in the Eastern Sierra and are prized for their fight and their flesh, which is pink and firm. A delivery of 1,200 pounds of Alpers trout was made recently, and a second delivery of Alpers trout was delivered to the lake on Monday. These trophy trout will complement the nearly 13,000 trout that have been raised for the derby by the Kern Valley Fish and Game Habitat Club. The club helped plant half of Monday's delivery of Alpers trout, and the other half will be planted on Friday just prior to the derby. The Fish and Game Habitat Club has been feeding the 13,000 trout twice a day for several months, volunteering their time to make the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby a great experience for everyone. Those trout have been raised in a penned area of the lake and will be released just before the derby. For more information, pick up of a copy of the Kern Angler at derby headquarters, or visit the Web site http://derby.kernrivervalley.com.

Medi-Cal changes can cost you bigtime, unless you follow Harry Thal’s advice.

Real estate prices still a bargain, but sales rose a lot over last year at this time.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 144,108 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Low point was 110,156 ac-ft. Dec. 12. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 524 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 524 cfs Borel Canal flow 470 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Kern River Valley – the place for fun Commerce with major help from the Kern River Valley Fish and Habitat Club and many national sponsors. Also, new this year is a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Kern River Valley Youth Center. Call Dave at 376-4430 about the raffle. For derby information, go to http://derby.kernrivervalley.com/ or call the chamber at (760) 3795236.

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Courier Calendar Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 4-6 The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby attracts thousands of anglers from all over to try to catch the tagged trout worth $10,000. This year, however,

Regular meetings and activities Fridays • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, Hoffman Hospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders Cruise Night, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.

Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 10 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765. • 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays. • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

Mondays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, third Monday. • 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse Family Support & Community Education, College Community Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-3412. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 3764461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1st Mon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.

Tuesdays • KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

there will be ten $10,000 trout! And, in addition, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the derby, there will be a $20,000 trout! And there are multitudes of other prizes, including cash awards for 1,000 other tagged fish. You must be pre-registered to be able to win. The derby is put on by the Kern River Valley Chamber of

Wednesdays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, United Methodist Church, Kernville, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 3762410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. • 6 p.m. - Wofford Height Community Assoc. meets at Family Life Center, Wofford Heights. 2nd Thurs. 223-1058. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291

Bingo Guide Friday, 12:30 p.m. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, 12 p.m., South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information.

SPA holds Saturday Evening Concert April 4 at Cerro Coso On Saturday April 4 there will be a Saturday Evening Concert, presented by Sierra Performing Arts. Featured will be Russian piano music performed by Helen Smoot, pianist, with Allison Stutsman, soprano. Cerro Coso College, room G, 7 p.m. This will be a special scholarship concert. Admission $10. April 16 public lands workshop announced by BLM For those interested in the future of public lands in this area, there is a special meeting being held by the Bureau of Land Management. The BLM’s workshop is for local community leaders who want to explore the issue of the changing local economy and its relationship to public lands. The workshop is Thursday, April 16, 2-4:30 p.m., at the Lake Isabella Veterans Hall/Senior Center, 6405 lake Isabella Blvd. For further information on socioeconomic workshops or the resource management planning process, contact Nora DeDios at (661) 391-6067 or ndedios@ca.blm.gov, Bakersfield Field Office, BLM, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. South Fork School Spring Arts Festival held April 18 The second annual South Fork School Spring Arts Festival will again be held at South Fork Middle School on Saturday, April 18. The show is open to the public, and prizes of art materials will be offered to the students. Adult artists are asked to donate any money from sales back to the program. Artists are being sought. For full information, call Ruth Carroll at (760) 378-1300 or (760) 378-2211, leave a message and the call will be returned. American Red Cross CPR class taught by CERT April 18 This class has been moved to May 16. (See entry.) Cerro Coso to present writing workshop on April 18 “Selecting and writing for scholarships and grants” is the name of the all-day accredited class to be held at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register in person or call (760) 379-5501. Fee is $10. Kern River Festival whitewater races put on April 18-19 The Kern River Festival has been going on since the 1960s and features races by kayaks and rafts on the mighty Kern River in Kernville. It’s fun to watch, but you can participate as well. It is put on by the Kern Valley River Council. For more information, visit http://www.kernfestival.org/ or call (818) 340-3083.

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Things I Have Noticed...

Pat Turnham shares a moment with her horse at Saturday’s gymkhana event at Jake’s Place in Kernville.

Fall-out cards are burying us Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

Typical of the many magazines I subscribe to are the plethora of tearout cards, inserts and special advertisements that are enclosed within. Today was no exception. I found four magazines in my mailbox. When I got home I pulled out all the loose and perforated cards, Middleworth inserts and stiff pages. You see, that's part of their ploy. They want you to remove the pages and inserts. The chance of you doing something with them is greater than just reading an advertisement in the regular pages. Well, I certainly do something with them. I tear them out and throw them away. However, I've noticed that sometimes that's a mistake. For instance, there have been times when, after looking at an offer in the magazine pages, I realize that I threw the special card away that would allow me to do whatever it was that I needed to do. Then, there I am rooting around in the trash, pushing garbage aside, looking for the errant card. Today my count of cards inserts and preforated pages removed from the four magazines was 26. Several were special offers to subscribe,

three were subtle suggestions about my sex life and methods of improving it, five wanted me to send for my free something-or-other that could change my whole life, and one was offering to send me a free mattress for a three month trial. (Can you imagine what you would have to go through at the end of the three months to wrap up and send the mattress back to the factory if you were dissatisfied? And what do they do with returned mattresses? Resell them? To whom? The word “cooties” flits through my mind!) There was also a page that, when you scratched the center, perfume wafted through the air. There were coupons for vinegar, alergy relief, mushroom soup, bleach, varnish, raviolis and cat food. By the time I'd removed all those cards, coupons and inserts, the magazines were a lot thinner and I was ticked. I've even considered sending postage-paid cards back to whomever, with some comment like "I'll take two" and then leave no return address. But I don't. I just continue to complain, and continue to rip out the inserts while I mumble expletives to myself and make promises of retribution that I will never keep. Makes me feel better, though! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program and coordinator for the Lake Patrol volunteers.

CALENDAR continued from page 2 Solar energy seminar April 23 at Cerro Coso For those interested in “going solar,” on April 23, Southern California Edison will hold a 90-minute seminar about solar energy at Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella. Californians are being offered incentives through the Solar Initiative program. Attendees will learn about solar energy basics, the benefits of installing a solar energy system, tax credits and other financial models that can help reduce upfront costs, and financial incentives through the solar program. The session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cerro Coso Community College, Room 6 - Second Floor, 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. (Vons Plaza).

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Travel comment period extended The Sequoia National Forest has extended the deadline for comments from the public concerning travel on public land around Isabella Lake from March 31 to April 20. Controlling uncontrolled travel has been a “hot button” issue lately, since a public meeting March 23 in Lake Isabella which a large crowd attended and voiced their concerns about managing travel. Forest Supervisor Tina Terrell received requests for more time to review the documents, so the comment period has been extended for an additional 15 days. Comments must be received no later than April 20, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. Federal, State, tribal and local government and other interested parties are requested to comment on the DEIS. Comments will be accepted by email at comments-pacificsouthwest-sequoia@fs.fed.us, or by mail to: Chris Sanders, Travel Management, Sequoia National Forest, 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, CA 93257, or by facsimile to (559) 781-4744.

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Prayer Breakfast at South Fork Woman’s Club April 20 There will be a Prayer Breakfast at the South Fork Woman’s Club in Weldon on April 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7. Pastors from al over the Kern Valley will be honoring our loved ones, members and friends. Please bring fresh flowers. Spring Nature Festival springing up April 29-May 5 The Kern River Valley’s Spring Nature Festival celebrates the vibrant Kern River Valley and its beautiful flora and fauna (that’s plant life and animal life.) The Kern River Preserve in Weldon hosts numerous free events including bird walks, bird banding and information booths and exhibits located in the large, shaded front yard of Preserve Headquarters. All day, fee, birding and natural history field trips with expert leaders are offered. For more information, see http://kern.audubon.org/ Sirretta Street Sale in Kernville May 2 is street-long yard sale Ever heard of a yard sale that is being held by 50 houses on a street at the same time? Visit Sirretta Street in Kernville May the 9th for a real treat. Bring a little red wagon to carry your purchases. Trout Festival to be held May 2 at Kernville Fish Hatchery The Friends of the Hatchery will put on their annual Trout Festival on May 2 at the Kernville Fish Hatchery on Sierra Way at the north end of town. There will be refreshments, casting lessons, fish feeding, booths and more. Rotary Club Car Show to be put on in Kernville May 9 The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley will put on their 10th annual classic car show on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. The show is open to all 1975 or older cars, trucks, street rods or custom cars. Enjoy ‘50s and ‘60s music, a chili cookoff, a pet parade, a giant raffle, and much more. Call (760) 378-3888 for information. Rotary’s Kernville Art Walk to be held May 9 There will be a Kernville Art Walk on the streets of Kernville held during

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Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781 (760) 379-5236

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Please contact Angela at 379-2563 for details. Sponsored in part by www.guitarelements.com. • On Saturday, April 18, the second annual South Fork School Spring Arts Festival will again be held at South Fork Middle School. Last year’s show was very successful. It’s a fun day on the lawn at the middle school. For more information, call Ruth Carroll at (760) 378-1300 or (760) 3782211, leave a message and your call will be returned. If you’re interested in taking classes, Saturday April 18 is a good day for that, too. A CERT CPR class originally scheduled for that day has been moved to May 16, but a different class is now available. Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella will be presenting a writing workshop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18. “Selecting and writing for scholarships and grants” is the name of the all-day accredited class. Register in person or call (760) 3795501. Fee is $10. If you like to shoot targets, join the charity clay target shoot at the Kernville shooting range on Cyrus Canyon Road at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $30.

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Let’s Go Fishing

The derby is here! Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

It’s derby time! Welcome, fishermen, to the 20th annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby! We have thousands of trout planted in the lake for you to catch. It should be quite an exciting weekend of fishing. For those of you visiting the Kern River Valley for the first “It time, here is should be just a little information quite an for future reference. exciting Lake Isabella weekend and sections of the Kern of fishRiver are open to fishing.” ing 365 days a year. Anglers --Jack come to Bustamante Isabella Lake to catch bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, carp and the almighty trout. Jim Woodley caught a great trout at Boulder Gulch this past Monday. Jim says to bring on

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Jim Woodley shows off a beautiful trout he caught at Boulder Gulch Monday. the tagged ones! Thanks again to all the volunteers from the Fish & Game Habitat Club for making this great fishing weekend possible. Bait up and let’s go fishing! Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackle and General Store. For bragging rights, bring your catch to E&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, near the Wofford Heights Post Office.

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

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ent “A Concert of Russian Piano Music” with pianist Helen Smoot and soprano Allison Stutsman. The concert will be held in Room G at the college and is part of the Saturday Evening Concert series. The piano music performed will be compositions by Tschaikovsky, Glinka, Moussorgsky, Rachmaninoff and Prokovieff. The concert will be a fundraiser for the SPA music scholarship program. Admission/ donation is $10 at the door. The college is located at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., behind Rite Aid. Refreshments will be served. Also on Saturday, April 4, the Dam Dancers square dance club will be dancing at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella from 7 to 10 p.m. Visitors and spectators are welcome. Call Darlene at (760) 379-4181 for information. • On the day before Easter, Saturday April 11, you can go see some authentic rodeo-style roping at the John E. McNally Rodeo Grounds in Kernville, starting at 10 a.m. This special event is in tribute to the late Denny Knight, a very popular coach at Kern Valley High School and an avid roper. Money raised from this roping will provide a scholarship for a Special Education student at Kern Valley High School. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 3762629. Also on Saturday, April 11, My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella will be celebrating Easter by giving a free meal to anyone who wishes to attend. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers and donations are needed.

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Previews of new DVDs By DNA Smith PICKS OF THE WEEK "The Reader" -- The film opens in the 1950s. Kate Winslet plays Hanna, a 30-something tram employee. One day she crosses paths Winslet, Kross with Michael (David Kross), a 15-year-old boy. They strike up a torrid love affair over the summer, but come autumn, Hanna mysteriously disappears. Flash forward. Michael is in college, reading law, and is attending a trial for one of his classes. To his shock, one of the defendants is Hanna, who is on trial for being a Nazi guard in a concentration camp. The conflict of emotions that well up inside Michael affect him and his relationship with women for the rest of his life -- even his relationship with his daughter. "The Reader" is a great film. The performances are stellar, and the script and cinematography are amazing. Definitely worth a look. "Lost in Austen" -- This British four-part series recently aired on

the Ovation Channel, and it is a charming and delightful and funny and heartwarming adventure that even I -- a GUY -- enjoyed. The story is about a young, modern-day woman named Amanda (Jemima Rooper), a rabid Jane Austen fan who absolutely adores "Pride and Prejudice." One day, Amanda discovers Elizabeth Bennet (Gemma Arterton), the character from "Pride and Prejudice," in her bathroom. Apparently there is some kind of vortex in Amanda's loo that connects the real world with the universe of the novel. So, Amanda leaps into the Regency Period to live out her Austen fantasy while leaving poor Lizzy behind. Amanda tries to faithfully keep the novel on track, but things don't go as planned, and Austen's novel begins to take a turn for the weird. TV SERIES "Skins" Vol. 2 "Knots Landing" The Complete Second Season "Wings" Final Season "Exosquad" Season One "Malcolm and Eddie" Season One "The Ruth Rendell Mysteries" Set 4 (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Cindy Elavsky Q: While it was great to see George Clooney on "ER" again, I was especially happy to see Julianna Margulies. Does she have anything else in the works? -- Jessie H., via e-mail A: Margulies, 42, is set to star in the CBS drama called "The Good Wife," which is said to revolve around Julianna's character, the wife of a politician, who works as a Margulies junior associate at a large Chicago law firm. Christine Baranski ("Mamma Mia!") has been cast as one of the firm's top litigators. An interesting tidbit I recently learned: Julianna's father, writer Paul Margulies, wrote Alka-Seltzer's catchphrase, "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is!" *** Q: I was stunned to hear about the passing of actress Natasha Richardson. I am ashamed to admit that I mostly know her as Liam Neeson's wife, although I know she was an accomplished actress in her own right. Can you tell me some things she has been in so I can get a belated education on this beautiful actress who has left us too soon? -- A Reader via e-mail A: The world was devastated to learn last month that the entertain-

ment community had lost a wonderful actress and human being. Natasha succumbed to a head injury she sustained during a skiing lesson in Quebec, Canada. She was 45. Throughout her career, she starred in "Nell," "The Parent Trap," "Maid in Manhattan," "The White Countess" and "Evening," the latter co-starring her real-life mom, Vanessa Redgrave. She won a Tony Award in 1998 for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in "Cabaret." She leaves behind Liam, her husband of 14 years, and two sons, Miche‡l and Daniel. *** Q: I am excited that new episodes are finally being aired of "90210" after a few weeks away. What can we expect as the show comes to a close, and when is the season finale? -Gracie H. in New Hampshire A: "90210" returned with new episodes at the end of March, and will continue to do so until the season finale May 19. Tori Spelling returned April 7 (in an episode directed by former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Jason Priestley) for a three-episode run as Donna Martin. Shannen Doherty is set to reprise her role of Brenda Walsh for the May 19 finale. Rumor has it that since Brenda found out she can't have children, she is interested in adopting Adrianna's baby. Have a question for Cindy? E-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Voices of Faith

God says it’s better to bond Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

There are classes one may take for insight as to when another person is being misleading. I have taken such classes, so I have heard from multiple sources that valuable relationships can be injured by good intentions. Take the expression “white lie,” for example. How I answer a question such as “Does this skirt make me look fat?” Semonious almost always has the potential of volatile consequences. For this reason that same question is also used to justify the white lie. Human logic is that having established the innocence of a white lie, one is free to lie without guilt. One educator has observed, “The human being who only does good and never sins does not exist on earth.” Ecclesiastes 7:20. This is a truth that is still true today – and not contradicted by 1 John 1:7, “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” In fact, the very next verse says, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8. Human logic is that since the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses me from all sin, I should have no guilt. Sooner or later the motivation to limit one’s responsibility may lead him to dilute his culpability with the “everybody’s doing it” strategy. Valuable relationships can be injured, not intentionally, but by what the military calls “target fix-

ation.” Target fixation is unhealthily, narrow vision in combat; and selfishness in relationships. James 3:14-15 points out, “…if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.” Being false to the truth is just another way of misleading. Forming a relationship, or bonding, has been God’s plan from the beginning. “The LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone…” Genesis 2:18. God set up the rules, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39. The psalmist echoed the thought with, “Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!” Psalm 119:36. “…to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whomever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.” 1 John 5:1-2. When Abram received promises from God, “He believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” Genesis 15:6. The Kern River Courier encourages messages from all churches. E-mail them to office@kernrivercourier.com

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

1. Is the book of Jeremiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. The villains Sanballat and Geshem are only mentioned in which book (KJV)? 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther 3. From Ephesians 5, what did Paul recommend as a substitute for wine? Water, Laughter, Love, Holy Spirit 4. Who condemns drinkers who start early in the morning? Job, Isaiah, Ezra,

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

Esther 5. Which king had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen? David, Jehoash, Solomon, Neco 6. Who wrote the book of Revelation? John, Jude, Matthew, Peter

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Health Insurance Matters

Medi-Cal changes policy and that can cost you big time Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

When Medicare premiums didn't go up in 2009, and the amount of money received by some people on Social Security increased, but the savings on the insurance and the increased income actually ended up costing them more! Now, how is it that if your expenses don't go up, and your income does, it could be a bad thing? For many Californians, who are receiving assistance through the state's Medi-Cal program, it has created a situation where their classification for benefits went from getting full assistance to partial. Richard's income

went up only about $20 a month, which was very welcome. Then he received notice form the state that he was no longer eligible for his full Medi-Cal benefit. He would now be on a "share of cost" basis. While on full Medi-Cal, his doctor office visits, laboratory and x-rays were Harry Thal covered by the program, which is funded by state and federal sources. Now, with a share of cost, Richard will have to pay the first $500 or so each month before any assis-

tance. His $20 a month income increase will now cost him up to another $480, which he simply does not have. Richard has few assets. His mobile home, car and personal belongings are not counted, and aside from these, he has less than $2,000 in savings. With an income of just over $2,000 a month he can't afford an increase in medical expenses once his space rental, gas for the car and utilities and groceries are purchased. The answer for Richard came in the form of dental insurance. Now, Richard has few teeth but he really needs a dental plan! The cost of medical insurance is used in calculating his monthly income, and it was just costly

enough ($30 a month) to bring his adjusted income down to under the $1,097 maximum allowed for 2009. In Richard's situation, an increase of just $30 in insurance premium has saved him potentially $500 a month in medical out-of-pocket cost. Next week, another savings idea for folks on Medi-Cal. Harry P. Thal, MA, Certified Senior Advisor, is a licensed insurance broker. He is a member of the Kern Valley Hospital Advisory Board and is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters, He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

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are starting to see as a trend up here in the valley as well. Buyers are starting to come around, but There were some new and they are after Bank Owned interesting numbers that came out Properties, Short Sales, properties last week that are in probate status, etc. concerning Anything that is below average real estate market value is what is being sales in bought up by buyers, mostly either California. first time buyers looking for a C.A.R., the great deal or investors snapping California up property for rentals or long Association term resale value. of Realtors Bank Owned Properties in par(which tracks ticular are most often very good real estate deals and sell for considerably trends and below average market value. I Matt Freeman sales data for have touched on it before; Next the whole week I will lay out the best way to state) recently released their purchase these properties and get February sales figures for the in on the ground floor of a great state. deal. For February 2009, sales of Now is a great time to buy and existing homes are up statewide invest in real estate. The California over 80 Median percent Home Price from is approxi“Won’t stay low forever!” February mately half 2008. This of what it is a good was in 2006. --Matt Freeman trend that Then, it was hints around 530K toward the market normalizing, for an average house in California. but there is still a silver lining to it Now it sits around 213K as of all. Prices still fell 40.8 percent February. from February 2008 to February Won't stay low forever – there is 2009. These trends indicate overall only so much property out there! that, although sales volume is way up from February last year, the Matt Freeman is a Realtor with market still has most likely not hit Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) bottom yet due to the average sale 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His colprice going down by so much. umn is not intended to replace legal These trends indicate what we advice.

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Benefits the Women’s and Girls’ Fund. For restrictions and other details, call (760) 376-4170. Another big activity on the weekend of April 18 and 19 is going to watch the Kern River Festival whitewater races. The Kern River Festival has been going on since the 1960s and features races by kayaks and rafts on the Kern River in Kernville. It’s fun to watch, but you can participate as well. It is put on by the Kern Valley River Council. For more information, visit http://www.kernfestival.org/ or call (818) 340-3083. The weekend of April 24, 25 and 26 is a special time for the valley’s Native Americans as they hold their annual family gathering at the White Blanket Allotment in the Onyx area.

out and draw. My pencils are right there…honestly.” We knew it. She doesn’t sleep! (Editor’s note: Rogers tirelessly coordinates many of the events happening in the valley.) Katherine Edmonson’s contributions were dual. Partnered with Sierra South Paddle Sports, her offering was a digital photo of the Grand Canyon, while for Archie’s Hardware she showed an assemblage piece entitled “Martha Stewart’s Nightmare.” Assemblage is a three-dimensional composition comprised of found objects. Maria Hunt’s painting “Shrinking Lake” was a favorite of many attendees, making proud her collaborator, the Sportsman’s Inn. The Kern Valley

Non-Native Americans are welcome to attend too. Donna Miranda-Begay, Tribal Chairwoman of the Tubatulabals of Kern Valley, said, “This is a traditional tribal gathering, but if (non-tribal) folks are interested in attending, please contact Josephine Stone at (760) 417-2618 or our Tribal Office at (760) 379-4590.” There will be a traditional walk Friday morning, a Bear Dance Saturday evening, “sweats” near the South Fork of the Kern, and more. Be sure to ask for all the details (for one thing, no cameras are allowed.) And look out for May! It’s another big month in the Kern River Valley. See the Courier Calendar on page 2 for some of the things happening.

Museum sponsored Shirley Davis’ wood sculptured triptych entitled “Pinball.” Pat Seamount’s “Turbulence” watercolor was inspiring and well-represented Kern River Brewing Company. Other artwork showed were Paul Chamberlain’s “Bodfish Taxi” (Farmer’s Insurance); Larry Holochwost’s “The Cabin at Cannel Meadow” (Cheryl’s Diner); Keith Pringle’s “Stagecoach’” (Pringles Buckskins to Calico); Debra Wiruth’s “A Whale of a Tail” (All About Travel); Jay Bonestell’s work (Kern River Inn Bed & Breakfast); Chuck Prichard’s burl sculptures (Buzzard Gulch Trading Post); and Rich Zimmerman’s photography (Petal Pusher Plus).

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HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 the Rotary Club’s Car Show on May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nancy Walker at Kernville Antiques and Gifts, (760) 3762239 or (760) 376-2676. History Days festival to be held May 15-17 in Kernville Want to know more about the incredible history of this area? Then History Days is for you. The 13th annual festival will be held at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville on May 15, and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment, door prizes, refreshments and much more. History Days is put on by the Kern River Valley Historical Society. Call the museum at (760) 376-6683 for more information. CERT emergency team reschedules CPR class for May 16 The CPR class that was being offered by the KRV CERT group scheduled for April 18 has been rescheduled due to the instructor being called out of town. The CPR class is now set for May 16 from 9am to 1pm at the Youth Center in Lake Isabella. Everyone who has signed up for the class please call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797 and re-register for the May 16 class. Kern Valley Follies talent auditions May 16 and 23 Do you have talent? Then come be a part of the first-ever Follies show in the Kern River Valley. Singers, dancers, comics, bands and variety acts are being sought. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 23, both at 11 a.m., at the Reel Cinema Theater in Wofford Heights. The show will be held in August. To RSVP, please call Frank at (310) 989-0325 or Mandy from the theater, (760) 379-7903. Havilah Days a real small-town celebration of its history May 23 Havilah was the county seat in the 1860s when it was a gold mining town, but today there is nothing left but a few private homes and a small courtyard with replicas of the old schoolhouse and courthouse. The residents there will celebrate the old days on Saturday, May 23. Come join the fun. (661) 867-2552. KRV Art Association’s Spring Show on Memorial Day Weekend The Kern River Valley Art Association has been holding an art show every spring and fall for 48 years. The show will be held in Kernville’s Circle Park in a beautiful mountain setting on Memorial Day Weekend, May 2325, starting at 9 a.m. each morning. Vendors, please submit an application to the Art Association to join in. For more information, call Judy at (760) 378-4109. Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.

Friday, April 3, 2009 Creative Connection

Art of storytelling comes alive Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist

Once upon a time, there were storytellers. Each village waited expectantly for the storyteller to arrive; a top form of entertainment rivaling even theatrical presentations. Reaching a crescendo with radio, this art form’s decline seemed to follow the advent of television. Storytelling, Fitch relegated to the youth, has been left behind by adults. Last Friday night, Joy Tessman, Kernville photojournalist, photographer, filmmaker, songwriter, illustrator and all-around renaissance woman, brought storytelling back to life here in our valley. “In the Light of Children: Storytelling with a Global Perspective” restored a lost art and gave those of us the chance to experience this art formally for the first time. Hosted by the Big Blue Bear in Kernville and presented to a full house, a most captivating visual and narrative experience ensued. Photos of children and families from such places as Nepal, Pakistan and Siberia, among others, welcomed you. Brought to attention by a Titian instrument, the evening began, and the night was Joy’s. Tessman shared fascinating

experiences of traveling the world. She related stories about the inhabitants and tribes she encountered and lived amongst, amusing anecdotes, Indiana Jones-type food incidents, and life lessons learned in her acceptance into foreign cultures. It was part of the “Living Green” festival. Joy talked about the importance of living green, biodiversity, ethno-diversity, protection of tradition, customs, art, language and civilizations. New ways of thinking evolved as she shared time spent among people who still believed the earth to be flat. In fact, they referred to her as coming from “that corner.” “They smile, laugh, are in the present and they are not doing their taxes,” said Joy. Most importantly, and in a poised and embracing manner, Joy shared her heart and philosophies with the crowded room. Perspectives of a photographer and a human among humans taught us and entertained with an ease and lightheartedness only she could bring to others. I greatly admire Joy’s courage and willingness to include us into the intimacy of her life and understanding, standing for and protecting little-known cultures, and for her part in reviving a lost art form. Now that’s what living green is all about! Donna Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

Co-Publisher’s Corner

Our Valley, Our Earth

The Courier is a survivor

Be prepared for the Big One

Mike Devich Kern River Courier Co-Publisher

The economic downturn has had a big effect on newspapers across the country. Many papers have folded, and more are ready to fold. (That’s a newspaper pun, but a sad one.) Wherever we go, people say they have Devich seen the news and are concerned if we are going to survive. Well, look at all the ads we have! This issue is crammed with ads. That’s because our advertisers have realized that people are reading the Courier, and they’ll advertise anywhere their ad is seen by a lot of people. Look around you. People are carrying Couriers and reading Couriers. Couriers disappear off the racks faster than any others. A lot of people are telling us the big stacks of Couriers we drop off on Friday at their favorite places are gone by Sunday afternoon, and if they aren’t quick, they won’t get one. It’s extremely popular, and it’s more than just being a free paper. A lot of the other free publications available in the valley are still laying around while the spot for the Couriers is empty.

That’s not a bad thing; it’s a sign the Courier is read. And we just got done with two big special projects, GreenLiving and Kern Angler. Both were successes as well. So don’t worry about us. We’re OK in a world where other newspapers are crumbling into dust. Many papers are changing over to Internet-only, as the world shifts toward electronic dissemination of information. The newspaper industry is being redesigned. (That’s another newspaper pun.) But, as one man told me as he was on his way to “Living Green in the KRV” last weekend and needed a copy of our “GreenLiving,” “You can’t carry a Web site around with you.” But it’s not just that. There are many complicated socioeconomic reasons why the Courier is a perfect free model for this area, and the free model is generally the way to go in these electronic times and in this economy. And the fact is, many people tell us they just love reading the Courier, and they are increasing in numbers. So don’t be concerned. We’re going to be around for a long, long time. Mike Devich is one of the Courier’s co-publishers. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

Continuing with the description of the map "Where the 1906 earthquake was felt" from last week. A few days after the quake, many scientists that were studying the damage patterns near the San Francisco Bay area were positive that the epicenter was Bolyard located near the Point Reyes town of Olema. This was due, primarily, to the large amounts of horizontal and vertical displacement displayed along the trace of the fault. This was a logical conclusion, but was later proved to be an incorrect. The compilation of many eyewitness observations and damage patterns from around the Bay Area indicated that an epicenter closer to Daly City was more appropriate. The location of the true epicenter was later shown to be just offshore. Today, this is critical information for the development of emergency response plans that would lessen the effects of the damage and human suffering by employing mitigation procedures, i.e. construction of “earthquake proof" buildings; the development of a fire suppression infrastructure and staging areas for emergency response equipment and person-

nel; reception centers for disaster evacuees; and numerous other critical and necessary services. The map shows that the damage patterns are elongated and parallel to the trace of the fault. This is to be expected and tends to lend credence to the accuracy of the information that was used. It also shows that the same damage patterns were experienced and expected in like identified Roman numeral areas, i.e. the southern Sierra Nevada mountains in Area II is about the same as in NE California. Here is the significance of this map: If one was to "slide" the epicenter up and down the SAF to different locations along the fault, the damage contours would follow and be relatively the same with respect to the position of the epicenter. Scientists can thus "predict" the possible damage patterns that would result from a 8.5 earthquake at another location on the SAF! Scientists use this technique to assist cities and towns that are near suspected "hot spots" on the SAF to prepare for future earthquakes in their communities. The state of California is very vulnerable to this type of disaster! Personally, BE PREPARED! Until Next Week ….. Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.

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Country Living

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Andrew Jackson: ‘Old Hickory’ California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

Andrew Jackson, “Old Hickory,” is one of my favorite presidents. He was sure a man you couldn’t ignore. By the time Jackson became president at the age of 62, he had been a lawyer, California Joe cotton planter, land speculator, frontier fighter, army officer, congressman, senator and judge! Hey, I’m sorry I missed his first inauguration. The nation’s tiny capital, new on the banks of the Potomac, was jammed with 10,000 visitors and every one of them apparently came to see the new President’s digs when he declared an open house in the Executive Mansion. Jackson’s followers jammed in to greet him. Men with muddy boots climbed on tables and chairs to get a better view. Furniture was broken, trays of food were knocked over, and fights broke out. The president himself narrowly escaped injury from the excited crowd, and had to flee from the mansion. Lots of interesting things to say about Jackson. The year my home state of Louisiana entered the union (1812), young General Andy was defending New Orleans against the British redcoats.

Hey, history buffs, dig this! The Americans and the British had already reached an agreement BEFORE the unneeded battle of New Orleans even occurred. Lack of modern means of communication kept the news from reaching New Orleans in time to stop the battle. Well sir, almost 200 years later, it seems we’re still trying to figure out how to legally communicate with one another when our security is challenged! Seems old Andy was always involved in some fracas or other. He managed to marry a woman, Rachel, who had not secured a divorce, so they had to marry again. And Andy was to have numerous fistfights and shooting matches with people he thought had insullted him or his wife. In 1806, he even killed a man in a duel after the feller cast aspersions on Rachel’s character. During Jackson’s presidential campaign, Jackson’s boys had distributed hickory brooms, hickory canes and hickory sticks, and even and planted hickory poles everywhere during his campaign. But his enemies had compiled a long list of Old Hickory’s sins: adultery, gambling, cockfighting, bigamy, drunkenness, theft, lying, even murder. Andrew Jackson prevailed in the election of 1828 , but he lost Rachel only a month later. California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.

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Friday, April 3, 2009 Make sure you advertise in the

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HOVARTER TAX SERVICE Accurate Income Tax Preparation 12604 Mt. Mesa Road Lake Isabella (760) 379-4946 __________________________ CLOCKMASTERS Sales/Svc. 35 yrs exp. Grandfathers,Wall, Desk, Alarms. Watch Batteries Inst. Coffee/Espresso Machines. 7301 Wofford Blvd. 10 - 4. Call 376-3913

Specialty Stores DRESS ME UP 6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the Post Office Shopping Center. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927 Children's Clothing and More

Space for Rent SPACES FOR RENT Wofford Heights Mobile/RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater. Free rent on the 6th month. Call Able 760-379-5479. After 3pm & weekends, call Ralph @ 310-387-7136

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ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRY Decks & Remodeling. "Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail" (760) 223-6624 losthills@communitymail.net __________________________ POOL/SPA REPAIR SPECIALIST 20+ Years Experience CA. License #647258 (760) 376-4384 / (909) 210-3971 __________________________ LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 3791430 License #CL492150 __________________________

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE PAINTER Mobile Homes • Houses I Also Clean Up Yards, Trim Trees, Wash & Wax Cars +Summerize Swamp Coolers References • 223-2937

For Sale 2007 Motorscooter - 150cc. Less than 600 miles, like new. "Loaded" $750. 379-1842 __________________________ Baby Clothes New/Used 10 prs Levi 501 35"x36 $100. 2 Bookcases, Bill Elliot Nascar Cut-Out. Sale Sat/Sun 9am-3pm. 376-4884 __________________________ Boys Murray Mtn Climber Bike $25. Color TV w/VCR $25. 12" Color TV $10. Oak King Headboard $20. 3-man Rubber Raft w/oars $30. Saddle $100. 376-4884 __________________________ FILL DIRT - Premium Course Decomposed Granite Approx 5 to 6 yards per load $95.00 Delivered 379-4848

Onyx Apartment - for rent in quiet neighborhood. 2 bd, 1 ba. Close to park & store. $550/mo incls. water & trash. References required (661) 477-7091 __________________________ Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park. $595/mo. Includes space rent. + deposit. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 Bd w/garage, wood burning stove, fenced yard, trash & water for lawn paid. $575/mo +$500 security deposit. Call 378-3374 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 1,425 sq.ft. 2 bd, 2 ba home. Beautiful huge fireplace. LR, FR, completely remodeled. Large fenced rear yard. Short walk to grocery shopping, restaurants & banking. $900/mo + $900 security deposit. No pets. Call Paul @ 379-3686, Cell (661) 301-0017 or Linda @ 376-2635, Cell 417-0317 _________________________ Wofford Heights - Single wide mobile with add on has garage & fenced front yard. $550 plus dep. 379-6963

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Boats/Trailers/RV 2005 FOUR WINNS 234 Funship "Fully loaded" with trailer. Like new $32,000. Call (661) 201-8690 or (661) 398-1765

Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $68,000. 661-428-1108 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092

18' BASS TRACKER Many extras. 150 HP Evenrude Tracker. Fishfinders & Double Live Well. Good Condition. Must see. $4500.00 760-378-3718 __________________________ 35 ft Travel Trailer - 1 bd with extra storage. Clean. Located on the Lake at Wofford Heights.Can take payments. (909) 538-1881

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Announcements WEEKEND GETAWAY! Casino West - Yerington, Nevada $60.00 ea. Includes bus, motel, food coups, games on bus. Fun! Fun! Fun! Call Shirley 378-2614 __________________________ TALENT - GOT TALENT? Come & Audition for the Kern River Valley "Follies" Show Audition Date: Sat-May 16th 11am and Sat-May 23rd - 11am at the Reel Cinema Theatre, 6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. Call Frank @ 310-989-0325 to R.S.V.P. __________________________ LOST RING Womens Bridal Set - White Gold & Diamonds. Large Reward 661-428-3403

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Obituary notice Donna Jean Melson May 8, 1940 - March 28, 2009 Born May 8, 1940 in Peoria, Ill., Donna Jean Melson passed away in Bakersfield, Calif. on March 28, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Earl S. Melson; daughters Christina Berger and Brenda Warner; stepsons Earl Melson III, Brad Melson and Clayton Melson; stepdaughters Amy Jursnick and Renee Sherer; granddaughter Jessica Yaden; grandsons Dominic Berger and Dante Berger; stepgrandsons Jason Melson, Reginald Melson, Corey Melson, Jeremy Melson, Zachary Melson and Justin Amian; step-great-grandson Garrett Melson; sisters Kathy Conover and Patricia McWethy-Wolf; and brother Dennis McWethy. She was preceded in passing by her mother and father, Virginia and Thomas McWethy, and stepbrother Thomas McWethy. She moved to the Kern River Valley in 1989 and was a member of the Kern Valley Elks Lodge LOE, and had a lifetime membership in the VFW. She was Volunteer of the Year for the Elks in 1997-98. She loved to dance and performed in the Elks annual Luau event for many years. She will be missed for her vivacious personality and ongoing love and support for everyone she knew. A Memorial will be held on Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at the Kern Valley Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Lunch will be provided after the service by the LOE.

Death notices Joyce Marie McCullah Joyce Marie McCullah, 63, of Weldon, passed away on March 29, 2009 at her residence. Services will be held Saturday, April 4, at Kern River Valley Christian Church, 14900 Highway 178 in Southlake. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

April 6,1941 - August 4, 2008 He is Gone You can shed your tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, Or be full of love that you shared’ You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone, Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on, You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: Smile open your eyes,love and go on. Happy Birthday Pops, We love you and miss you David, Jeannie, Jesse, Dennis and Families

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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DBA #1: MOTA'S FIREWOOD (2009-B1389), DBA#2: MOTA'S SOFT WOOD (2009-B1390), Street address of principal place of business: 15172 Sage Lane, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 15172 Sage Lane, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT(S): Alain Mota, 15172 Sage Lane, Weldon, CA 93283. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/03/2009. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Alain Mota. This statement filed on 02/27/2009. Expires 02/27/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Ruby's Flowers (2009-B1723) Street address of principal place of business: 5540-E3 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 537, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S): Patricia Elliott, 5540-E3 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 11/06/1985. 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: Patricia A. Elliott. This statement filed on 03/12/2009. Expires 03/12/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sportsman's Inn (2009-B1727) Street address of principal place of business: 11123 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box

1176, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): Gary Craig, 11123 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2003. 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: Gary Craig. This statement filed on 03/12/2009. Expires 03/12/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Blessed Books and Things (2009-B1822) Street address of principal place of business: 6755 Wofford Heights Boulevard, #C, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 81661, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT(S): Shelia Winburn-Porter, 502 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Shelia Winburn-Porter. This statement filed on 03/16/2009. Expires 03/16/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dan's Donuts N Deli (2009-B2121) Street address of principal place of business: 113 Piute Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 411, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): Dan Smith, 113 Durrwood, Kernville, CA 93238. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/28/2009. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years

from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Dan Smith. This statement filed on 03/27/2009. Expires 03/27/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2009.

Arrest reports were not made available by press time. They will be printed as soon as they are received.

Continued from Page 12 Yard Sales Multi-Family Garage/Estate Sale - Something for every room in the house! Sat - April 4th, 8am-1pm. 218 Pine Drive, Kernville __________________________ Patio Set - 9 Pieces $100. 13" Color TV/VCR $25. 13" Color TV $10. Lamps, Shades, Tables, Dressers. Reasonable. Lots More! 376-4884 __________________________ Camera Equipment - Yashica and Sigma Brand Lenses for Contax - Make offer. Other Misc. items. 376-4884. 9am-3pm Sat & Sun Yard Sale. __________________________ SPEED YARD SALE Saturday, April 4, 8am to 12 noon ONLY. 300 sets 5-pc dinner service white w/silver rim $1050.00 lot: 1630 pc tableware $813.00 lot: 36 fancy S&P shakers $17.00 lot; 36 glass water pitchers $36; 144 votive holders $70; table cloths. Antique Simmons brass bed, oak clawfoot table, oak secretary desk, bridal gown & multiple bride's maid gowns (size 12), women's clothing, household goods & more. 104 Lakeshore Dr., Wofford Heights. __________________________ Rummage Sale - 9am-3pm Sat/Sun. Antiques, Bikes, Rafts, Lamps, Tables, Chairs, couches, Saddles, Mirrors, Dressers, Cut Gemstones. 6511 Wofford Blvd. 376-4884 __________________________ Big Yard Sale - Lots of Fishing Gear Everything very reasonably priced. Plenty of misc items. 6109 LI Blvd.April 3-6

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week: "I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place." Steven Wright

See Page 6 for answers to puzzles

Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Professional relationships grow stronger. But you might still need to ease some problems with someone in your personal life. One way could be to be less rigid in your views. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be too close to that personal situation to even attempt to make a rational decision about it right now. Stepping back could help you gain a wider perspective. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Being asked to choose between two friends is an unfair imposition on you. Best to reject the demand and insist they try harder to work things out on their own. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind about a workplace decision might be called for once you hear more arguments, pro and con. A personal event takes an unexpected (but pleasant!) turn. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Romance once again looms large for single Leos and Leonas, with Cupid favoring Taurus and Libra to inspire those warm and fuzzy Leonine feelings. Expect a workplace change. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A surprise gift -- and, happily, with no strings attached -- could come just when you need it to avoid a delay in getting your project done. Expect education to dominate. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone close to you might ask for your support as she or he faces a demanding personal challenge. Offer it, by all

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means. But be careful you don't neglect your own needs at this time. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unexpected development could put your relationship with a partner or spouse to an emotional test. But your determination to get to the truth should save the day. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A recent agreement appears to be coming apart over the surfacing of unexpected complications. You might need to have expert advice on how to resolve the situation. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your keen business sense helps you get to the truth about a suspicious business deal. Expect to have many colleagues rally to support your efforts in this matter. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who once moved in and out of your life over the years might now want to come back in on a more permanent basis. Give yourself a lot of time to weigh your decision. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Showing frustration over a delayed workplace decision might get someone's attention, but not necessarily make him or her move any sooner. Best advice would be to be patient and wait it out. BORN THIS WEEK: You are drawn to excitement and enjoy fast-tempo music, with the more brass, the better. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LANGUAGE: What does the word "plumose" mean? 2. GEOGRAPHY: In what body of water can the island of Mykonos be found? 3. ACRONYMS: What does the acronym CAD stand for? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a shillelagh used for? 5. POLITICS: What was the emblem of the Progressive Party of 1912? Answers:

1. Feathered or feathery 2. Aegean Sea 3. Computer-aided design 4. Irish in origin, it is a cudgel that can be used as walking stick or a weapon 5. Bull Moose

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Pelican bar A lineup of pelicans sits on a sandbar in the lake opposite Wofford Heights.

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