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Sierra Wesala, 9, decided to donate her long hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to children suffering from hair loss. Sierra is from Exeter but she’s staying with her grandmother, Linda Baker of Wofford Heights. The hair-raising event took place at Clip Chip Hair Design. It’s the first time Sierra had ever had her hair cut, other than a trim.
August 8 will be 08-08-08 Mike Devich Kern River Courier
What do you call a date like 08-08-08 or 09-09-09? A zeta tri. Next week we will be having one of those. They only happen once a year. The number 8 is also considered very favorable in Chinese culture. The Chinese pronunciation for “eight” sounds similar to the word for “prosperity” in Mandarin and Cantonese. The Summer Olympics in China are
scheduled to begin on Aug. 8. In America, there will be many couples planning their weddings on Aug. 8, which is certainly easy to remember. The Facebook Web site is trying to get up to 888,888 members by Aug. 8. And on the Flickr Web site, participants are being asked to take a photo of their life – maybe eight of them – on the 8th of August and share them with the group. There is a limit of 8,888 members participating.
Representatives from forest agencies will gather in Visalia in early September to discuss areas of changes in the Southern Sierra. The purpose of the symposium is to explain and design the research science agenda for the future in the southern Sierra according to the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Forest Service’s Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument, the Pacific Southwest Research Station, the U.S. Park Service’s Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Western Ecological Research Center. The MOU states, "The parties to this agreement recognize and agree to collaboratively develop a program of research, resources management, and public education to help mitigate the impacts from and adapt to climate change effects on ecosystems of the southern Sierra Nevada." The symposium will be organized around broad scale environmental "agents of change" affecting the Southern Sierra ecosystems, which include giant sequoia groves. The array of topics the Program Committee established focus on five areas (which they term “agents of change”) – climate change, fire, forest management, pollutants and invasive species. The symposium is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4 and 5, to be held at the Visalia Convention Center. Day 1 will be open to the public. Day 2 would be a committee of scientists and resource managers working to begin developing the research plan for the Southern Sierra Nevada. These dates also give the
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L.A. earthquake spurs preparedness reminder
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Catch up on the latest entertainment news from the world of TV and movies.
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Fun and Games pages will keep you occupied with crosswords and more.
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Be “green” by cutting the number of your trips to the post office. If everyone did, it would save a lot.
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The flash floods changed the face of Erskine Creek, taking out plants.
Kern River Basin Data: Wed. 5 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 206,533 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Peaked at 258,239 ac-ft. June 16.
Mike Devich Kern River Courier
An earthquake that measured 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Los Angeles area on Tuesday about 11:45 a.m., causing little damage but reminding residents once again that this is earthquake country. Kimberley Chambers, daughter of Courier co-owner Michael Batelaan, lives in Pomona, only a few miles away from the epicenter in Chino Hills. “I was sitting in a chair reading,” said Chambers, “and my chair started rocking around.” The quake was barely felt, if at all, in the Kern River Valley, but Kern County agencies were quick to rerelease information you should heed to prepare yourself before the next quake happens in the Kern River Valley. 1. Check for hazards in the home. • Fasten shelves securely to walls. • Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. • Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. • Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit.
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Lea Graham holds a three and a half pound trout.
Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 622 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 882 cfs Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Emily Diggles celebrated her 80th birthday Saturday with a blow-out party, complete with a stage play, held at Silver City Ghost Town. The play was written by Diggles’ daughter, Barbara Gorman-Horvath, and contained songs written by Butch Dubarri (pictured raising the bottle) from his “Whiskey Flats Jubilee” CD.
Outflow, Borel Canal 544 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.
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Kern River Valley – the place to have some fun Saturday, August 30 Sunday, August 31 Stampede Rodeo, McNally Arena, Kernville. 376-2629. (This event has been canceled this year.)
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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Jack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Sally Thornburg Debra Rundell Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Harry Thal Clarence Semonious Marya Miller Tony Rivera Dona Anderson Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Devich, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographer Murdoc Douglas Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman Subscription Information The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $35 per year. Send payment to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2008 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.
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Saturday, August 30 Monday, Sept. 1 Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Kernville. (760) 3784109.
Saturday, August 9 Hummingbird Celebration, Kern River Preserve, Weldon. http://kern.audubon.org/ Saturday, August 23 Rubber Ducky Races on the river, Riverside Park, Kernville. 376-4790.
Regular meetings and activities Fridays • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders Cruise Night, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, Fellowship Bldg, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays • 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., KRV CB’ers Breakfast, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays • 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.
Mondays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, third Monday. • 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043. • 2-3p.m. Nicotine Anonymous, First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella, 3701 Suhre (behind Dam Korner). 223-1422 or 379-5549. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5- 6:30 p.m.- Substance Abuse Family Support & Community Education, College Community Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-2412. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7:30-Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays • KRV Garden Club, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 6 a.m. - Kernville Walk/Jog/Run Club meets at Cheryl’s Diner, Kernville. • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-
Friday, Sept. 19 - Saturday, Sept. 20 All Valley Peddler’s Faire, Family Life Center, Wofford Heights. 376-4419 Saturday, Sept. 20 California Free Fishing Day. Laws and limits must still be obeyed, but a license is not required.
Friday, Sept. 26 - Monday, Sept. 28 Turkey Vulture Festival, Kern River Preserve, Weldon. http://kern.audubon.org/ Thursday, Oct. 9 - Sunday, Oct. 12 Kernville Rod Run car show, streets of Kernville, 376-3133. Friday, Oct. 10 - Saturday, Oct. 11 Valley Fest, Lake Isabella. The Kern River Valley’s Oktoberfest celebration. 3795236. (This event has been canceled this year.) Saturday, Nov. 29 Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. Santa Claus ushers in the holiday season. 379-5236.
2189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, United Methodist Church, Kernville, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting, Paradise Cove, 2nd Wednesday. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Kern Valley Bible Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Wed. 376-8616 for location. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-11 p.m.-Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays • 6 a.m. - Kernville Walk/Jog/Run Club meets at Cheryl’s Diner, Kernville. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Ewing’s, 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.
Bingo Guide Friday, 1 p.m. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, 12 p.m., South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information.
Friday, Dec. 12 Candle Stroll and Live Nativity Scene, Circle Park, Kernville. 376-2629. Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas Parade of Giving, Kernville. Santa Claus appears in Christmas Village. 376-2629. 2009 events: Call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, (760) 376-2629, for dates January: Man and Woman of the Year banquet February: Whiskey Flat Days, Heart Walk March: Keyesville Classic, Isabella Lake Fishing Derby April: Kern River Festival Whitewater Races, Open Art Studio Tour, Butterfly Count, Trout Festival, Nature Festival May: History Days, Rotary Club Classic Car Show Event list courtesy Kernville Chamber of Commerce. All area codes are 760 unless noted.
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Ads fun in Popular Science Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
For a great number of years I have had a subscription to Popular Science magazine. I have always considered it the cutting edge of science and practicality in our everyday life. Most of my direction as I read it each month was the featured articles. I never paid much attention to the back pages with all those little advertisements. Rod Well, last week I had an Middleworth appointment with my opthomologist, and as usual, I took along a magazine to help while away the time as I waited and waited and waited for my turn with the doctor. The magazine was Popular Science. By now I had read all the featured articles and most of the secondary stuff. With nothing else to do, I started to read the advertisements. What a cultural shock. Whereas the thrust of the magazine is science, the advertisements are anything but. Let me give you some examples. On page 77 there is an ad for fiveminute fence stain. It says that in five minutes I can stain 100 feet of fence with just a garden hose and their sprayer. No masking and no overspray. Wow!
On page 83 is an ad that shows me how to scoop out the inside of a watermelon, fill it with booze and then stick this gizmo into the side of the melon. The gizmo acts like a tiny faucet, allowing me to set the watermelon on a table and fill my glass. (No price, just a website.) A really interesting ad on page 87 states that using their machine in only four minutes a day I can become fit, lose weight and gain strength. There was a picture of this convoluted exotic bicycle-looking contraption with a price tag of only $14,615. What a deal! On another page is an offer for 25 premium cigars from Havana in an aluminum box for only $29.99 plus shipping. (The offer of the aluminum case almost got me, but then I remembered I don't smoke.) On the next three pages are ads for Viagra, a portable car seat that blows cool air on your fanny, prostate pills, special EEEEEE shoes, an offer of a loan of up to $100,000 without collateral, and a chance to make $500 dollars a week assembling things (be still my heart). There are several more pages with everything but science advertised. Now that I've found the back pages of my magazine, with all these opportunities for income and exotic things to buy, I could be busy for quite a while. 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.
SIERRA continued from page 1 symposium participants the opportunity to attend the Celebrate Sequoias Festival the next day, Saturday, Sept. 6 on the Hume Lake Ranger District of the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Day 1, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., will consist of science panel presentations based on resource areas or ecosystem topics. Interested scientists will be invited to attend and listen to the presentations/discussions. A poster session will be on display as well with additional related science topics. By the end of Day 1 there should be some clarification on what are the research gaps and challenges facing the southern Sierra Nevada ecosystems in relation to climate change. Please RSVP to Maichi Phan at
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Senior Nutrition Program’s 25th anniversary Friday, Aug. 1 Come and help the Lake Isabella Senior Nutrition Program celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday, August 1 at the Senior Center at 11:30. Lunch is at noon. Please RSVP by today, July 25. If you’re late, please leave a message on the answering machine. 379-5831 or 379-2161. Dignitaries have been invited. There will be baked ham, yams, rolls, and dessert. $1.50 for seniors and $4.50 for non-seniors. South Fork Woman’s Club to have annual BBQ Sunday, Aug. 3 The South Fork Woman’s Club will have its annual barbecue on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boneless chicken breast, beans, cole slaw, adults $8, children $5. Adjacent to the corner of Fay Ranch Rd. and Highway 178. Hummingbird Celebration Saturday, Aug. 9 There will be a celebration of the Kern River Valley’s hummingbirds on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Kern River Preserve from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Kern River Valley is on the migratory path for an amazing number of hummingbirds, and some even winter here. Go to www. audubon.org for details. Use the Youth Center for your next event The Kern River Valley Youth Center’s building is available for your event, whether it be a birthday party, a church event, a bridal or baby shower, etc., for a nominal fee – only $25 per day or evening. Lighting, sound/music and a disk jockey can be accommodated as well. For further information, call 379-4360 or 549-3561. Report drug sales in your neighborhood to Target Program Are there drug sales in your neighborhood? Want to do something about it? By calling a local number, you can share your information and remain anonymous. Your information will be passed along to the Kern County Sheriff’s Department. Call the Target Program today at 379-1830 or 378-2849. Or call the Sheriff’s Dept. directly at 549-2100 and say, “this is a Target Program issue.”
Sorry about that, Chief • Last week’s story about bees had an incorrect headline. Hesperapis regularis is not limited exclusively to the Kern River Valley area. • Some of the comics and puzzles in Fun & Games last week were reruns of the week before. We hope you enjoyed them again.
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mphan@fs.fed.us, or call (530) 7591700 by Aug. 20. Day 2 will be a discussion/work day to begin developing the research plan. This will include resource managers and scientists working to come up with an overall outline for the research needs, a priority list, identification of the next step in the collaborative process and initial working groups to initiate next step. The outcomes from this work day and the development of a research plan will be shared with the public. The Visalia Convention Center is located at 303 E. Acequia in Visalia. For more information, contact Marianne Emmendorfer, Sequoia National Forest, 559-338-2251, Ext. 313.
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Message from a patriot I am sick and tired of all the past and present lying presidents who have sucked us into wars all over the globe since President Roosevelt to the present traitor in the White House! Now we have another who has betrayed the American soldier and We the People - John McCain. I well remember when the Vietnam War ended, and the American prisoners of war were released and had a great big welcome home celebration. John McCain was shunned by his fellow POWs who were held in the "Hanoi Hilton" with him. Their reason? He received special treatment from the North Vietnamese for broadcasting messages for them to the North Vietnamese people - in essence Communist propaganda detrimental to the U.S. and its soldiers. His fellow POWs considered him a "turncoat." In addition, while he was in the Senate, various bills were presented to investigate, find and bring home all of the armed forces of the United States who had been left behind and were still missing from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and were still alive. McCain maneuvered to kill these legitimate Senate bills - and nothing has ever been done, despite the pleadings of the families of these missing U.S. captives! And there are thousands! Take into consideration also the McCain-Feingold bill, which our traitorous Congress passed, which denies the people the right of habeas corpus - the bill is unconstitutional! All the foregoing is available in a book, which reawakened long-forgotten events and reaffirms my past information. The book, "Perfidy," is co-authored by Marine Sgt. John Holland and Fr. Patrick Bascio. You can order from American Free Press, 645 Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 100, Washington DC 20003, or call 1-202-544-5977. Fred Lawrence Wofford Heights, California
Adventures
Kern River Valley vacation directory Camping/Fishing 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
Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center (760) 379-5236
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Restaurants Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport Sierra Way, south of Kernville Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 days a week
Motels
Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE Local: (760) 376-2629
Lakeview Motel 12090 Highway 178, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-8250 All rooms A/C and WiFi
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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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September – Early Look Square dancers to start new classes September 2 and 9 The Dam Dancers square dance club will be starting new classes on September 2 and 9. The first two classes are free to the public. The Dam Dancers will demonstrate square dancing. Join the fun and learn! Youths 12 and over are welcome with a parent or grandparent. Regular dance classes are held on each Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Our club dances are held on the first Saturday of each month. For more information call 376-4181, 376-1447 or 379-5420. Southern Sierra Science Symposium September 4-5 The Forest Service and other governmental agencies will be hosting a symposium at the Visalia Convention Center. The first day, Sept. 4, will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Maichi Phan at mphan@fs.fed.us, or call (530) 759-1700 by Aug. 20. BLM to auction off oil and gas leases Sept. 10 The Bureau of Land Management will conduct an auction of oil and gas leases on federal land on Sept. 10. The lease auction will be held at the Holiday Inn Select, 801 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield. For more information, contact Laurie Moore at (916) 978-4377 or Nora DeDios at the BLM Bakersfield Field Office, (661) 391-6129. Annual Kern Valley Pride Day September 20 Register now to volunteer to clean up the Kern Valley Saturday, Sept. 20. Litter pickup is from 8 to 11:30 a.m. From noon to 2 p.m. will be a barbecue lunch for all volunteers with awards and music. Signup forms are available at Thomas Refuse, the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kern Valley Sun and QAB Radio. For more information or to sign up, call 3792618 ext. 108. Kern Valley High School reunion September 26-28 The Kern Valley High School Reunion, for those who attended KVHS between 1941 and 1969, will be held September 26-28, 2008 at the Kernville Inn in Kernville. Information email kvhsalumni@aol.com or call 760-3763218. Clint James Memorial Golf Tournament September 27 A Clint James Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at Kern Valley Golf Course. Entry fee includes a BBQ dinner. The format is Blind Draw Scramble. Cash is paid for first through third place. Also, longest drive (men and women). Members $45, non-members $55. Cutoff date is Sept. 13. Check-in 9 a.m. Shotgun start 11 a.m. A hole in one with full field wins a car from Isabella Motors. For more information call Kern Valley Golf Course at 376-2828 or Diane Norris at 376-1725. Proceeds support the youth groups in the valley, such as the boys who go to Mule Days in Bishop.
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Let’s Go Fishing
Excitement is building Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist
We had some fantastic trout fishing on the Kern River this week. The water is still a little murky from recent storms. The trout can find the bait you throw out, but maybe they can’t see you as well as they could through “There clearer water. Happy fishis such a ermen are comwide ing in from all upriver. variety over There is such a of trout wide variety of trout on the on the Kern to catch, Kern to and everybody is getting excitcatch, ed. A 14-inch and brown trout every- was caught at imestone. body is LThat’s a nice getting trout. An eleven-inch excited.” brookie was caught above the diversion dam, and that’s big for a brookie. And a beautiful four and a half pound rainbow was caught just above Goldledge.
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Lea Graham holds a three and a half pound trout she caught on worms. Trout on Isabella, yeah, we had some of those too. While fishing out at Grandpa’s boat, Lea Graham caught a beautiful three and a half pounder using yucky oozy worms. Way to go, Lea. Trout for dinner tonight! 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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Kern River Valley Nightlife Guide Kernville
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Ewing’s on the Kern 125 Buena Vista Dr. Thurs. - Sat. - Music by Steve Kuhar 6 p.m. until closing
Arlie’s Club, 5430 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-8144 Wed. - Donna Ridgway 6 to 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.- Karaoke by Music to Go from 8 p.m. Sun. - Jam Session with Ted & Jerry from 5 p.m.
The Hut 11340 Kernville Rd., 376-2314 Open jam every Wednesday night
Dave’s Sports Bar, 4108 Lake Isabella Blvd. Monday - Free Pool Tues/Thurs-Pool tournament 7 pm Wed/Friday-Karaoke 7pm, Saturday - Live Bands 9pm
Kern River Brewing Co. 13415 Sierra Way, 376-2337 Fri.- Out of the Blue, 8 - 10 p.m.
Wofford Heights The Hideaway 7062 Wofford Blvd., 376-4717 Sat. evening - Pool tournament
Kern River Saloon 20 Tobias, 376-4786 Fri. - Karaoke with Roy, 7-11 p.m. Sat. - Internet Jukebox Sun. - Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.
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Celebrity Extra Ethan, Uma ... Uma, Ethan By Cindy Elavsky Q: I just rented "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" and thought Ethan Hawke did a wonderful job. He certainly has come a long way since "Dead Poet's Society." I know his exwife, Uma Thurman, just announced Ethan Hawke her engagement, but I never hear about Ethan's personal life. Has he settled down with anyone since he and Uma divorced? -- Hailey J., Asheville, N.C. A: As you might recall, Ethan and Uma's marriage came to a screeching halt when Uma discovered that Ethan was having an affair with their children's nanny, Ryan Shawhughes. Earlier this year, Ryan became pregnant, and the couple married in a private ceremony this past June. *** Q: I recently saw the movie "I Am Legend," starring Will Smith. It seems to resemble a
movie that I saw many years ago starring Charlton Heston. What was the name of that movie, and are they based on the same story? -- Tim R., Lancaster, Ohio A: The 2007 movie adaptation "I Am Legend" was based on the 1954 book of the same name by Richard Matheson. The book was adapted three times: first in 1964 as the movie "The Last Man on Earth," starring Vincent Price; again in 1971 as "The Omega Man," starring Charlton Heston; and finally as Will Smith's 2007 version, "I Am Legend." "The Omega Man" takes place six years in the future after a biological war between China and the Soviet Union wipes out most of the Earth's population with a manmade plague. Heston plays Dr. Robert Neville, the man whose task it is to save humanity. *** Have a question for Cindy? Email her at letters@cindyelavsky.com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Health Insurance Matters
Consider taking out travel insurance on your vacation Harry P. Thal, CSA Kern River Courier Columnist
It is definitely vacation time. Just look at all the visitors we are receiving here in the Kern River Valley. Of course, for locals it is the same ol'same ol' and many of us look elsewhere for vacation. For most people, traveling within the United States is not a major concern, as their major medical insurance covers them. Even HMO and other managed care plans typically have benefits for emergencies outside your home area. However, when leaving the U.S. it can be a nightmare. Worldwide benefits are typically not covered, and even when there is a benefit, it may be nothing like you would expect. Medicare doesn't
provide any coverage. Most individual and small group plans may offer a limited emergency benefit, often with a low maximum benefit, and rarely provide the other needed services, like emergency evacuation, air ambulance, accommodations for a cotraveler, etc. If you are leaving the United States, Harry Thal the best answer is getting a travel policy. These plans offer a variety of benefits, and should be carefully considered. Some plans are geared more for protecting the costs of a pre-planned
vacation or cruise. If you get sick prior to departure, you can get all or most of your deposit back. There may be some medical coverage for the trip, but the major reason for this policy is to recover your expenses if you can't go. If you get sick or injured while traveling, then a health plan may be more appropriate. A good plan will also pay to have you air transported back home, and a better policy will pay to fly you to the nearest medical center, and then when stabilized, fly you back to your home city. Most plans on the market today are reimbursement plans. When you use a foreign hospital, they are not looking for your Blue Cross or Aetna card. They want to see your MasterCard. You must pay for the services received, and then recover
your claim on return. Are you planning on attending the Olympics this month? With the hundreds of thousands of Westerners attending, how busy do you think the few doctors and hospitals will be that are English speaking and trained? Whether you are going on a motor tour of Canada or Mexico, or flying off to another continent, there are travel policies to protect you. Harry P. Thal, MA, Certified Senior Advisor, is a licensed insurance broker. He is a member of the Kern Valley Hospital Advisory Board and is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters, He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
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• Brace overhead light fixtures. • Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. • Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor. • Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. • Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves. 2. Identify safe places in each room. • Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table. • Against an inside wall. • Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over. 3. Locate safe places outdoors. • In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines. • Make sure all family members know how to respond after an earthquake. • Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water.
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California Joe’s Country Living
San Francisco a cool escape California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
Before our neighbor Nurse Carol left for three days in Vegas she asked me to pick the red cherry tomatoes off her patio plant. Now I want to go somewhere too. But it’s hot everywhere unless you go to San Francisco. So that’s where I’m thinking of going on August 7th. California Joe My favorite monthly financial newsletter (which I pay $200 a year to read) is holding a three-day free financial gettogether there then. I’ve got to go somewhere where it’s cool. San Francisco will work. Went there once in July and it was downright cold! I can stay at my favorite hostel, the Green Tortoise in North Beach. Bunk beds in each room – usually four to a dorm – and cheap eats everywhere around! *** I’ll need to plant the rest of my irises before I go. Each summer I get them from the Iris Lady, Winona Stevenson in Southlake. She grows beds and beds of them. Ships them all over the country. Last time I was there she threw in a small elm tree growing in a little pot. She’s
always doing things like that. She gives away darn near as much as she sells. Her husband, Jim Fahnestock, just passed away recently. I asked her how she’s doing now. She said, “I’ve got time now to read those three novels I’ve been wanting to read for years.” Didn’t ask her what three novels those are. Myself, this summer I’m reading three Dickens novels. “David Copperfield,” “Bleak House” and “Oliver Twist.” And a strange and unusual book called “The Book Thief” that Miz Sue found at her book club. It’s keeping me awake nights. It’s about a small family of Germans who are hiding a Jewish boy during World War II. It’s a poignant and disturbing tale of young love and older regret. *** I’ll also need to water my plants on the patio and in my Pink Flamingo garden. And I’ll go down into Fred’s Garden and watch Fred the alligator looking hungrily at the quail that come scooting and falling down off the garden boulders as they rush for the wild birdseed I’ve just thrown their way. Fred’s a plastic alligator, so he doesn’t get around too good. But me and Princess Molly Labrador the Seventh, we can still hold up our end. California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Pigtails and Limas 12 pigs' tails, cut in 2-inch pieces 1 lb. dried lima beans, or navy beans, or great northern beans, washed and soaked overnight 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 bell peppers, sliced 1/2 tsp. Dry mustard 1 Whole dried red chili 1/4 c chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Bodfish Bob Kern River Courier Columnist
Bodfish Bob’s Tomato Pie 4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1 (9-inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell 1 cup grated mozzarella 1 cup grated cheddar 1 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in one layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes. Layer the tomato slices, basil, and onion in pie shell. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together. Spread mixture on top of the tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Place pigtail pieces in a pot and cover with water. Simmer for 1/2 hour, skimming to remove any scum. Add all other ingredients. Cook for another 1 to 1-1/2 hours until tender. Serves 8. Variations: Pigs' ears, snouts and feet may be substituted for the pigs' tails; just prepare particular meats according to basic instructions for cleaning. To serve, cut into slices and serve warm. Bodfish Bob's Redneck Chicken 3 lb chicken parts (skinless is best) Salt, pepper & paprika to taste Garlic salt (optional) 1 cn 6 oz tomato paste 3/4 c Beer (or white wine) 3/4 c Stuffed olives with liquid
Season washed and cut up chicken with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt, if desired. Place in Crock Pot. Mix tomato paste and beer together and pour over chicken. Add olives .Cover and cook on Low 7 to 9 hours. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com.
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Talking About Real Estate New Mortgage Relief Bill changes everything Wow, what can change in a week! When I wrote last week about the Nehemiah Program for down payments I never thought that there would be so many changes on the way with this new Mortgage Relief Bill passed by the House and Senate and on the way to the president (who has said he will sign it). It does a whole lot of good for the industry but it definitely is not all good. For one thing it gets rid of the Nehemiah Program and anything like it! Great. In a market where there is a huge shortage of buyers and when buyers need more than ever to have some assistance when it comes to buying a home, that is all gone now.
Part of the bill is dedicated to the FHA and reforming that huge government loan program that dates back to the Depression. One of the reforms is requiring that there no longer be any form of sellerassisted down payment, even through a nonprofit organization like Nehemiah. So if you need down payment assistance, better get it before October 1st. Then, unfor- Matt Freeman
tunately, it is gone. What I don't understand is that FHA itself has stated that over 40% of its business over the years has come from buyers that have taken advantage of down payment assistance. Go figure, they just hurt themselves more than helping. I will go into it more next week what it is going to take for a home buyer to get into a home under these new laws taking hold. The bill does more good than bad though. Now the conforming loan limit has been permanently increased to 615K. That is huge. That means a lot of folks who used to have to get some really bad loans because their house was over the 417K conforming loan
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limit can now re-finance into a great low interest fixed rate loan and anyone purchasing can get the same thing. The bill also requires a lot more accountability on the part of lenders. Soon the stated-income loan will be gone, down payment penalties will be for the most part done away with and the same with adjustable-rate mortgages. This is huge for the consumer and will solidify the home lending industry to guard against another loan crisis like we are in. Good news, at least for most of us. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 3795915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.
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Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $75,000. 661-428-1108 __________________________ 1 bd Mobile Home for sale by owner. Located in senior park in Kernville. New carpet in living room. New tile in bath & kitchen. Washer, dryer, stove & refrig included. Close to fishing, boating, hunting, and golf. Priced to sell at $25,000. Call: 909-238-4083 __________________________ One third acre lot with 2 BR mobile. Secluded Wofford Hts. location. Needs some TLC. $58,500. Call 323-841-6384 __________________________ Mobile Home for sale by owner. 2BR singlewide mobile with fenced lot, deck. Appliances included. Shade trees. Nice Weldon area. (760) 378-3637.
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Voices of Faith
Food is prevalent in the Bible Clarence Semonious Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship
There is a commercial that begins with the observation that it feels like a recession. The spokesperson continues by glorifying the product by which he attempts to separate you from your money. I was born ten years after 1929, but I have witnessed stressed economic times at least as tough as the present times. I remember making a statement once about the economy; I inflated the “six of one; half a dozen of the other” phrase to “36 of one; three dozen of the other.” Most attitudes do not involve the definitions of Semonious words so much as the connotations. For instance, food is used extensively in the Bible. The word “food” can mean groceries, or provisions. It can also mean cuisine, or all that involves preparation through serving to eating. An agreement was said to be a “salt” treaty because the two parties meet and ate together. Jesus’ topic was not dietary when he told a group, “You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!” Matthew 23:24. History tells us that the group did not gain clarity of understanding from the encounter. To understand clarity, think of a slave, carrying a heavy burden when he became tired. He sat down and laid his load on the ground. Then he said, “This is too much. If only death would come to relieve me.” You-know-who became visible beside him and said, “What is your wish?” With sudden clarity, he answered, “I want you to help me put this bundle on my
back again.” Now, that is clarity. There have been times when good food and good friends combined to evoke praises of a glorious meal. Actually, the glory was not so much in the meal as in the experience. The food was actually rather common. The occasions were usually sudden; drop-ins or unplanned guests that required the use of stretching additions to the menu. Fellowship made the mundane glorious.In Matthew chapter 14, Jesus hosted just such a meal that included over 5,000 guests. Jesus said the blessing over five loaves and the two fish. Matthew did not include what Jesus used to stretch that menu to feed the crowd, but stretch it did. I think it was the fellowship between the kingdom of God and mankind, whom God blesses. Now, that was a glorious meal. The Hebrew word for glorious can mean to be heavy; to be insensible; be dull; to be honored. Much earlier, God fed His people with heavenly food they called manna. The people of Israel were in the desert, according to Exodus chapter 16. During Holy Week, Jesus instituted another glorious, fellowship meal. Take the time to review Genesis 3:22-23, where God said so that man cannot “take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever…” God sent him out from the Garden of Eden. Now consider the consequences of living forever under the burden of this existence. God did too, and provided us the only way to Fellowship with Him.
Verse of the week He has also held in eternal chains those angels who did not keep their own position but abandoned their assigned place. They are held in deepest darkness for judgment on the great day.
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Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Living by Faith Evangelist Outreach 6437 Isabella Blvd. (near Post Office) Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 379-8036 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819
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 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunch Monday through Friday. Assistance is offered to persons or families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, in need of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760379-5100.
Glasses, hearing aids, cell phones being collected What can you do with old glasses, hearing aids or cell phones? The Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella now has a Lions Club bucket to put them in. The glasses are given to Lions Club International for recycling in their Sight Program. The glasses are cleaned, repaired and categorized by prescription for use in its
clinics abroad. The Lions Club also accepts hearing aids for recycling for low income persons. The cell phones are for the Abused Women program. For more information, call Pat Armbruster at 379-3216, Carol Neal at (310) 937-3377 or Pete Peters at (310) 527-4313.
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Courier chuckle of the week:
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity – and I'm not sure about the universe. ” Albert Einstein
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Trivia Test
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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: In area, what is the largest country in the world that borders on only one other country? 2. MOVIES: What art is featured in the movie "The Red Shoes"? 3. GAMES: How many letters are drawn to begin a game of "Scrabble"? 4. SCIENCE: What is the study of cells called? 5. LANGUAGE: What is a quidnunc? 6. TELEVISION: Who was Mary's best friend and neighbor in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"? Answers: Canada Ballet Seven Cytology Busybody Rhoda
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A longtime situation starts to move into a new phase. The question for the uncertain Lamb right now is whether to move with it. Facts emerge by midmonth to help you decide. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A talent for organizing your priorities allows the Divine Bovine to enjoy a busy social life and not miss a beat in meeting all workplace and/or family commitments. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) What began as a dubious undertaking has now become one of your favorite projects. Your enthusiasm for it rallies support from other doubters-turned-believers. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Accept the help of friends to get you through an unexpectedly difficult situation. There'll be time enough later to investigate how all this could have happened so fast. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Change is a major factor for the Big Cat through midmonth. Be prepared to deal with it on a number of levels, including travel plans and workplace situations. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might not like all the changes that have begun to take place around you. But try to find something positive in at least some of them that you can put to good use.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member's unsettling experience could create more problems if it's not handled with care and love. And who's the best one to offer all that? You, of course. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) It might not be the right time for you to start a new venture. But it's a good time to start gathering facts and figures so you'll be set when the GO! sign lights up. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The sagacious Sagittarius should have no trouble deciding between those who can and those who cannot be trusted to carry out a workplace commitment. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Surprise, surprise. It looks as if that one person you once thought you could never hope to win over to your side just might suddenly choose to join you. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might have to set aside your pride for now and accept a change that isn't to your advantage. Cheer up. There'll be time later to turn this around in your favor. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your creative self emerges as dominant through midmonth. This should help you restart that writing or arts project you've left on the shelf for far too long.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Our Valley, Our Earth
Water found in unlikely places Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
Continuing from last week. Hope you saved the diagram from two weeks ago. The display shows the five key elements that are necessary to the collecting, storing and ultimately Ron Bolyard the relinquishing of the earth's precious store of groundwater for human usage. BUT, this is by no means complete. The variables and complications are many-fold and must be considered when man seeks supplies and reserves of this life-giving fluid. Of course, the geological setting must always be considered. Questions such as, is this geological environment conducive to the collection of water resources? Are the presence of aquifers consistent with the known geology? Are the local rocks porous and permeable or are they too dense to hold water? How deep are the potential aquifers and do they contain large enough reserves to warrant their exploitation? Are the aquifers consistently recharged and replenished by precipitation? These are very important questions to be answered prior to any action. But, remember when the people of old used to worship the "Water Witch" as the person with a forked stick, walking across the
landscape in search" of water? I have witnessed these people at work and have seen the postdrilling results. They were indeed unique people, yet rare! To me, only good geology can reap the best and most consistent results. This discussion could continue forever, but I hope that the reader now has a basic understanding of the process of how groundwater is found and utilized. The Kern River Valley has many differing types of aquifers where their presence is dictated by the geology of the area. Naturally, one looking for water would not "spud" a drilling rig on solid granite. Why? As you have learned, granite lacks two of the key elements, namely porosity and permeability. But, you may ask, why is water found at Yankee Canyon? This is one of the unique settings that I have discussed in passing. In particular, the granite has uplifted the porous and permeable sandstones and clays into a position conducive to water collection. Also, the rocks (including the granite) have been shattered and fractured by the same uplifting mechanism, improving the porosity and permeability. Some of the wells produce from the granite because the “plumbing” is just right. 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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Obituary notice Edward Marvin Ostberg Edward Marvin Ostberg was born into a Swedish and Norwegian home in Pasadena, CA on May 10, 1932. His parents, Lawrence Emmanuel Ostberg and Regina Julia Sanden Ostberg, brought God into everything! His first remembrance of listening to preaching was in Swedish at his first church, which is now known as Pasadena Covenant Church. He shared many stories of faith in his youth. One of his favorites was when he was a small child and had a critical case of whooping cough. The minister was called into his home and he was loudly prayed over in several different native tongues; Swedish, Norwegian, Greek and English! By evening his fever was broken and he was healed! As an adult, Marvin served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Of his four-year term, two were spent in Japan. When he returned to the States he was stationed in Wendover, Nevada where he met a courageous young red-headed waitress at the State Line Casino. Ailine Nelson accepted his offer of a first date that included lunch and rabbit hunting! It was love at first shot! He quickly found out that she knew how to cook, shoot, and drive… that's his kind of gal! Ailine and Marvin were married during a small ceremony in Ely, Nevada on Oct 1, 1955 and celebrated with their first prime rib dinner at the Bank Club. After he finished his enlistment, the newlyweds moved to Southern California where they eventually made their home in Pasadena. Soon came the children… identical twins were the first to arrive. Edward Lawrence and Eldred David were born on Sept. 16, 1956. Ailine proved to be a fantastic mother and strong supporter of her husband who worked hard as a union carpenter. The next addition was another son, Brent Eldon born on June 15, 1959. All three boys were given family names, paying tribute to those who went before, paving the way with strong examples of faith. Years later, on a hunting trip, Marvin found a town near Salton Sea and he loved the name. He went home to tell Ailine that should they ever have a girl, she would be named after that little place where they grow dates in the hot desert sun! On July 2, 1967, Valerie Jean was born! Marvin was a lifetime union member - over 50 years in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. In 1987, He retired to the Kern River Valley due to his love of fishing! He enjoyed his mornings by the lake visiting with his buddies on "BS Beach." In the early 1990s, his fishing times were enriched by the addition of his two wonderful grandchildren – Mikey and Rebekka Girard! He began taking them as soon as they could walk. Much of their childhood was spent at Grampy's knee learning how to shoot, fish, work with wood and that a chocolate milkshake can make a great lunch… as long as you didn't tell the womenfolk back home! They learned to love the lake as much as he did and were saddened when his health failed and he lost his desire to sit at the shoreline. Marvin and Ailine were active members of the Christian Assembly Church, Mt Mesa. Pastor Dan Hellyer has been the Minister there for more than eight years and the church has recently applied to join the Assemblies of God Churches. Services were held July 5, 2008 at Christian Assembly Church. Marvin was preceded in death by two sons, Eldred and Brent. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, G. Ailine Nelson Ostberg; son, Edward L. Ostberg of Mt. Mesa; daughter, Valerie Jean of Texas; grandson, Mikey Girard and granddaughter, Rebekka Girard, both of Texas; grandson Stephen L. Ostberg; and four great-grandchildren, Stephen, Julia, Trinity and Kathe of Bakersfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to KICY Radio, P.O. Box 820, Nome, AK 99762.
Death notices Raymond Deitor Raymond Deitor, 53, of Lake Isabella passed away on July 23, 2008 at Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. Services are pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home Society, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
Edward Thomas (Blackie) Edward “Blackie” Thomas, 83, of Lake Isabella passed away on July 24, 2008 at his residence. Burial will be at Rose Hills on Aug. 2, 2008 at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home Society, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
Richard Henderson Richard Henderson, 81, of Wofford Heights passed away on July 27, 2008 at his residence. Services are pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home Society, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
Kern County Sheriff’s Department: Reports were not available by press time. We will include the reports next week if available.
Crime log A digest of reports from various public safety agencies in the Kern River Valley area
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Living Green
Going postal is expensive Richard Rowe Special to the Courier
If everyone went to their P.O. box one day, that'd be 16,041 miles. At 20 miles to the gallon, Part of “living green” is conthat'd be 802 gallons of gas. If suming less and doing things that everyone went six days a week, emit less carbon. that'd be over 250,000 gallons a The gas prices have gotten me year! At $4.419/gallon (what it to rethink my was at the time I calculated it) almost daily that's over $1,000,000 a year. trips to the post And the EPA says the carbon office. Truth is, content per gallon of gas is 19.4 many times I'd pounds (diesel: 22.2 pounds). just add more 250,000 gallons of gas emits over destinations, 4.8 million lbs. of carbon per year. like Vons or So, driving to the post office Manny's with a Rowe half as often saves money and stop for lunch. puts out less carbon. Sure, not as So, I was making a short trip into much if I got solar panels, but the a much more consumptive point is that many small steps by escapade - spending more money many more people will add up. and burning up more gas. Now I organize my shopping I decided to rethink that. I won- and find friends to share the ride dered what sort of to Bakersfield when impact going to Costco and Trader the post office Joe's call. I visit my I wondered represents. box just two or what sort of I called all three times a week seven Kern River and feeling a lot impact going to Valley post offices better about it. And the post office - Bodfish, I'm having wonderrepresents. Kernville, Lake ful conversations Isabella, Mt. Mesa, that I'd have --Richard Rowe Onyx, Weldon and missed otherwise. Wofford Heights. I asked how many Richard Rowe is P.O. boxes were in use at each a retired city planner, living in one and if they'd offer a guess Wofford Heights. He is website about the average round trip for administrator of KRVR.org for their P.O. Box customers. Kern River Valley Revitalization. Result: There are 5,833 post He is in charge of a major new office boxes in use in the KRV. event planned for March 27-30, Guesses at the average round trip 2009 – "Living Green in the KRV." rounded out to 2.75 miles (not He can be reached at counting the trip to Vons). eworinkrv@mchsi.com.
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Blue Flame Propane (2008-B4567) Street address of principal place of business: 12233 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Titan Propane LLC, 8801 South Yale Avenue, Suite 310, Tulsa, OK 74137: D, Limited Liability Company. The date the business commenced: 12/09/1996. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (06/26/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. BLUE FLAME PROPANE. This statement filed on 06/26/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By G. Durward. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Mountain Propane Lebec (2008-B4568) Street address of principal place of business: 3409 Los Padres, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REGISTRANTS: Titan Propane LLC, 8801 South Yale Avenue, Suite 310, Tulsa, OK 74137: D, Limited Liability Company. The date
the business commenced: 12/09/1996. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (06/26/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. MOUNTAIN PROPANE LEBEC. This statement filed on 06/26/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By G. Durward. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Archie's Hardware (2008-B4812) Street address of principal place of business: 11317 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Jill Sloan Thurman, 11317 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238: A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 11/01/2003. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (07/10/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must
be filed before that time. ARCHIE'S HARDWARE. This statement filed on 07/10/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By M. Rodriguez. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier July 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Whispering Pines Lodge (2008-B5006) Street address of principal place of business: 13745 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Richard Whitworth, 2500 Margaret Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663, and Shu-Chen Whitworth, 2500 Margaret Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663: I, Husband and Wife. The date the business commenced: 07/03/2003. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (07/18/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. WHISPERING PINES LODGE. This statement filed on 07/18/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By G. Meza. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2008.
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Going Native
Flood scoured away plants Marya Miller Kern River Courier Columnist
Two years ago I wrote an article about the deer grass that I was inspired to plant after seeing bunches of it draping down the hillside in Erskine Creek Canyon. The recent flash floods made me wonder how the grass survived, so a friend and I took a drive partway up the canyon to check it out. We were amazed at the dramatic changes that occurred because of the flood. Much of the vegetation has been
scoured out by the rushing water, making the views of the creek, the banks, the cliffs and the deer grass much broader. Layers of mud and muddy debris replaced the vegetation, and what was not uprooted was caked with silt and mud. Marya Miller The deer grass that cascaded so gracefully down the rocky hillsides was
above the flood line so it was spared from devastation. There may have been plants along the banks that did not survive the rushing water, but if any of the roots remain it will probably regrow. It is a hardy species. Some endemic species of plants also grew along Erskine Creek and they may not have survived. Perhaps botanists will survey the area to assess the status of those rare species. I am interested in keeping a pictorial record of how quickly the vegetation re-grows to its
pre-flood lushness. I took pictures on Sunday showing the muddy openness of the creek. My plan is to take more pictures of the same location in two or three months, then again in sixmonths and so on. I hope to be able to share them with the Courier’s readers. “Going Native” discusses the ways native plants can make your garden. If you have questions for Marya Miller about plants in the Kern Valley area, e-mail her at maryamil@msn.com.
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