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This fire, burning in the Los Padres National Forest about 125 miles west of the Kern River Valley, is bringing us orange sunsets and the smell of smoke locally. The La Brea Fire, about 25 miles east of Santa Maria, had burned over 25,000 acres as of Wednesday.
Lake Isabella’s weekend weather
Labor Day art show almost full
Fri.: Sunny and windy. High 94.
Labor Day only three weeks away
Sat.: Sunny. High 92.
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Sat. night:Clear. Low 65.
What, Labor Day already? Better enjoy the summer while it’s still here. Labor Day weekend in the valley means that the big art show in Kernville is coming again. The Kern River Valley Art Association is putting out a call for fine artists, crafters and performing artists for this year’s Sierra Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Sept. 3-7, and spaces for artists to show their work are going fast. The festival is the 45th annual showing of arts and crafts in the beautiful early fall weather in Kernville. The show is a wonderful place to find all kinds of artwork and crafts, things you don’t find in the Costcos of the world. This year’s show will be even bigger than usual. Normally the show is completely contained within Circle Park. Sometimes there is a spillover into the frontage road along the park. But this year, the festival has engaged the Odd Fellows Hall, just a few steps away, for a special showing of fine art. And there will be entertainment at the show as well. Jim Davis, president of the Kern River Valley Art Association, is looking for actors and musicians to perform in both Circle Park and at the Odd Fellows Hall on that weekend. Call him at (760) 379-2844 or Judy Wolford Deems at (760) 378-4109 if you can fill the bill. The spaces are what drives the show, and if you plan to get one, don’t wait until it’s too late. The Circle Park spaces, which are 10 feet by 10 feet, are almost full. Call as soon as possible to reserve your space. The Odd Fellows Hall spaces are 4 by 6 feet and are available for original fine art only. For more information on getting a space to show your work, call either Davis or Deems.
Hospital courtyard to be turned into healing garden Richard Cayia Rowe Kern River Courier Columnist
Last March, the late Ruth Rose and her Kern Valley Hospital roommate, Jackie Naten, looked into a weed-filled courtyard and agreed the courtyard needed “fixing up so it would be nice for patients, nurses and the community.” Vera Rose Anderson shared her mother’s wishes with Shirley Real, Chairperson of the Kern River Valley Garden Group, and since one founding principle of the group is to be of service to the community, they quickly jumped onboard. “We have a wonderful opportunity to use our community talents and skills to create healing gardens,” explained Anderson. Research demonstrates that gardens can be an important part of healing. According to Roger Ulrich, a professor and Director of the Center for Health Systems and Design at Texas A&M University, “Viewing natural scenes or elements fosters stress recovery by evoking positive feelings, reducing negative emotions, effectively holding attention/interest, and blocking or reducing stressful thoughts.” KRV Rotary President Luz Polcik, together with Real and Anderson, met with Jeanette Rogers and representatives from the Kern Valley Healthcare District and toured the facility, identifying a courtyard adjacent to the 74bed Skilled Nursing Center as the Kern River Valley Garden Group’s first project at the hos-
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Wyatt Vance found a nice, big 4-pound trout in the lake.
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Matt Freeman talks about the local real estate action.
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The Follies at the Reel Cinema had a great turnout.
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Jackie Naten and Vera Rose Anderson in the Kern Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility courtyard. pital. Followup meetings have involved members of the Kern River Valley Garden Group, Chief Clinical Officer Cynthia Burciaga, and the staff of the Skilled Nursing Center. Naten shared, “My mother resided in the Skilled Nursing Center for about two years and I never knew there was a courtyard nearby. My mother loved to walk; she would have loved walking in this courtyard.” She continued, “We would have enjoyed the privacy.” Kern Valley native plant expert Marya Miller agreed to assist with
plant selection, using her knowledge of native plants and expertise in bird and butterfly garden design. Local artist Judy Wofford Deems, who painted the indoor hospital murals, is also involved. Mindful of the hospital staff concerns, plants that are allergenic, poisonous or thorny will be avoided. Flowering and fragrant easy care plants will be emphasized. You can become involved by contacting the Kern River Valley Garden
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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 155,632 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) High point was 250,461 ac-ft. June 3. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 450 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 1,129 cfs Borel Canal flow 536 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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Mongolian BBQ held at VFW on Saturday, Aug. 15 The local VFW Post 7665 will be holding a Mongolian BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults or $6 for kids. It’s open to the public, so support your local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Remember, these are the people who sacri-
Regular meetings & 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. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394 • 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
• 7 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 9-11 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. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays
• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.
Mondays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, third Monday. • 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1st Mon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays
• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189. (July 14 meeting will be 11 a.m.) • 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at
ficed in WWII, Korea, Vietnam and all the others. Call (760) 3793877 for more information. Sweet Adelines to hold Ice Cream Social Aug. 15 The local chapter of the Sweet Adelines singing organization will be holding its annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6:30
Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394 • 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 dark for summer. Resumes Sept. 379-2303. • 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays
• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 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.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291
Bingo Guide Friday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon., South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting dates have changed.
Astronomy program to be held Saturday, Aug. 15 Explore the night skies over Lake Isabella with Richard Burdge and members of the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club when they present an astronomy program on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 p.m. at the Tillie Creek Amphitheater in Wofford Heights. They will present a slide show tour of the night skies and a program. Bring a flashlight, blanket, and light sweater or jacket as the evenings can be cool. For more information about the program, please call (760) 379-5646. Fundraiser for Youngblood Saturday, Aug. 15 There will be a re-election fundraiser for Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood at the Greenhorn Grill in Alta Sierra on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. A donation of $25 gets you lunch and live music. For more information, call the Greenhorn Grill at 376-8900. Town Hall Meeting on Longterm Health Care Aug. 19 There will be a Town Hall meeting about Long Term Care planning resources available in the Kern River Valley on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge in Kernville, There will be a panel of local resources providing services in the Kern River Valley. For more information please contact Luz Polcik at 760379-1722. Riverwalk cleanup scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a cleanup of the Riverwalk, which is an area on the western side of the Kern River in Kernville that will have an improved walking path built there. The cleanup will take place Thursday, Aug. 20 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Bring your hat, gloves and sunscreen. For more information, call (760) 376-2629. McCarthy to hold Small Business Forum Aug. 25 On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold a Small Business Forum at the Marriott in Bakersfield from 9 to 11:30 a.m. McCarthy says that local small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. There will be many panelists from various agencies. You may register by visiting http://www.kevinmccarthy.house. gov/events/, calling Congressman McCarthy’s office at (661) 3273611, or emailing RSVP.McCarthy@mail.house.gov. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Aug. 25 The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Bloodmobile here to collect blood Tuesday, Aug. 25 The Houchin Blood Bank’s
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Kern River Courier
Things I Have Noticed...
Cell phones an end to silence Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
First, it must be said that I like cell phones. At our house we have two. We think that, although not a necessity, they are handy and we use them. I Middleworth would like to think we use them sanely, trying not to annoy others. This isn't the case with many users. For instance, last Wednesday we were trapped in a doctor’s waiting room, knowing that our name could be called at any time and we were not able to leave. Meanwhile, the intelligence-challenged person next to us with a cell phone proceeded to tell someone at the other end all about their upcoming operation. For the next 15 minutes we heard loudly (some cell phones users think they must talk louder than a train wreck!) this person’s entire medical history, the upcoming surgery, and the pain and suffering they would have to go through. Obviously they had no clue as to the pain and suffering they were putting us through. This seat neighbor, like so many, was oblivious to the slightest form of cell phone etiquette. So for the rest of the day, I started looking and listening to folks and their ever-present cell link to the world. I did notice the large
number of people who wear something that looks like a seashell on their ear but which is actually a cell phone called a Bluetooth. At Costco I saw some guy wandering up and down the aisles talking to himself. Then I noticed he had on one of those Bluetooth thingies and was talking to his wife about toothpaste. I've also noticed that in spite of new laws about cellphone usage in an automobile, there are still a huge number of people who are talking away, phone in hand, as they tear down the road at 70 mph. In some cases, they’re even texting. Texting is like using a dashboard typewriter while driving. (Talk about distraction!). Based on my observations, if law enforcement had a 30-day drive and cited all cell phone misusers, I'm sure the state could balance their out of whack budget. It becomes apparent that most misusers don't care who hears what they have to say and have no problem sharing their life with the world. The result of this could mean we are entering an age where people are never alone and the only peace and quiet is between the ring and the answer. 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 Isabella Lake Patrol volunteers.
COURIER CALENDAR continued from page 2 Bloodmobile will be here Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 6 p.m. behind the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. For information about donating, call (661) 327-8541 or (661) 323-4222. Annual Pride Day signup deadline is Aug. 28 Volunteers will be cleaning up trash along lake shore, upper and lower river, campgrounds and road sides, residential and business areas on Sept. 19. Groups meet at your chosen area to clean, bring your collected trash to French Gulch Group Campground to be counted and then enjoy a barbecue deep pit lunch and awards for most trash collected and largest groups. Sign up by Aug. 28 to receive a free t-shirt. For more information, call Joyce Norris at (760)379-2618, extension 108. Rubber Ducky Races held by Exchange Club Aug. 29 The Kern Valley Exchange Club will be holding their annual Rubber Ducky Races down the Kern River on Aug. 29 at Riverside Park in Kernville. Participants can “adopt” one ducky or a whole family. Proceeds go to scholarships. There are many ways to win money and prizes. Call (760) 376-4790 for more information. Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival on weekend of Sept. 4-7 The annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Labor Day Weekend Festival will be held again this year in Kernville by the Kern River Valley Art Association. The group is expanding the Festival this year to include a fine art show in the Odd Fellows Hall adjacent to Circle Park. Call Jim Davis at 379-2844 for further information. Call early to reserve a space.
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Kern River Preserve nature event coming Sept. 5 The Kern River Preserve on Highway 178 in Weldon will continue its monthly nature events, open to the public and free, with a special program Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Photographer Jim Steel will offer casual camera users information on the basics of using a camera and tips and tricks on capturing better images. Bring your camera. For more information, call Chana at (661) 428-2360 or visit http://kern.audubon.org.
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Lots of nice fish are being caught all around Isabella Lake. Early morning and late evening bites are producing the better stringers. Jigs and mealworms are bringing in some nice crappie off the rocky points and brushy coves between French Gulch and Freear. Plenty of catfish are still on the prowl. Large crawlers and shad are getting some nice ones. Here’s a new twist on the use of hot dogs as bait. One fisherman told me he cooks up his hot dogs with garlic the night before, lets them sit out all night and in the morning chunks them up for use as bait. Yum, that sounds tasty. Trout action is being seen at the Auxiliary Dam and in the flume again this past week. Even though the river flow is dropping steadily, pockets of trout are still being found between Kernville and the lake. Wyatt Vance of Techachapi brought in a beautiful 4 pounder he caught in a deeper
Wyatt Vance of Tehachapi got himself a great 4-pounder in one of the deeper pools between Kernville and the lake.
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DOG OF THE WEEK "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" Vol. 1 -- "The Brave and the "The Complete Billy Jack Bold" is one of the best cartoon Collection" -- Four cool-packed films. series on TV right now. The show One sturdy cardboard box. Tom beautifully captures the lightLaughlin stars as Billy Jack: Half hearted look and attitude of the American Indian, Half Green Beret, '60s comic book. The problem I Half Righteous Kung-Fu Champion have is not with the show, but with of The Little Guy and Half Dude this DVD release. It contains only Who Isn't Too Good four episodes, not the at Math But No One entire series. Which Cares Cuz He's means Warner Bros. is BILLY JACK! This sticking it to the fans boxed set contains the same way it's been the entire Billy Jack doing for years: saga: "The Born Releasing shows a few Losers," "Billy Jack," episodes at a time and "The Trial of Billy then later releasing a Jack" and "Billy Jack boxed set of the entire Goes to series with extras and Washington." It's a other goodies, so we '70s Grindhouse pay twice for the same Nostalgia Burger product. Don't buy this with extra cheese set. You're getting and shoved down ripped off. Wait for the Tom Laughlin the throat of The entire season to be Man, baby! released. "Sgt. Pepper Live: Cheap Trick" -Exactly what the title implies: The classic Beatles album performed live by my favorite 1970s and '80s power pop quartet, Cheap Trick. Backing the group are an Indian combo and a full orchestra, as they perform the album from start to finish. I wonder if Bun E. Carlos will pull a Ringo and sing "A Little Help From My Friends"? "My Weakness Is Strong" -- The latest standup comedy performance by one of my favorite comics, Patton Oswalt. It's a marathon two-disc set, and if it's anything like his "Feelin' Kinda Patton" show, I'll be feeling like a puppy came down from heaven to motorboat my back fat.
TV SERIES "thirtysomething" The Complete First Season "House, M.D" Season Five "Life" Season Two "Samantha Who?" The Complete Second Season "Smallville" The Complete Eighth Season "Californication" The Complete Second Season "Scrubs" The Complete Eighth Season "NCIS" The Complete Sixth Season "Here's Lucy" Season One "One Tree Hill" The Complete Sixth Season c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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miere on Oct. 9. This is especially good news for fans of the show, as it is the first show to survive an online to small-screen transition. As you might recall, "Sanctuary" first premiered on the Internet in early 2007 as an eight-episode Web series. To make -- and survive -- the jump to television is quite an accomplishment.
*** Q: I would like information on actor Christopher Meloni of "Law and Order: SVU." He is one of the best actors I have seen in a long time. -- Don B., Port Charlotte, Fla. A: Christopher *** Meloni, 48, is married Q: Is it true with two children. He that actor Daniel graduated from the Day-Lewis is University of Colorado married to playat Boulder (where he wright Arthur first studied acting) Miller's daughwith a degree in histoter? -- Cooper ry, then went on to H., Decatur, Ala. New York to study actA: Multifaceted ing with the great Nathan Fillion actor Daniel DaySanford Meisner at Lewis is indeed the Neighborhood married to Rebecca Miller, Playhouse. While he is known to Arthur's daughter. He met many "SVU" fans as a dramatic Rebecca when he was working on actor, he also is an accomplished the film adaptation of her father's comedian, turning in brilliant perplay, "The Crucible," back in 1996. formances in "Wet Hot American They married the next year, and Summer" and the "Harold and together they have two sons. Kumar" movies. *** Q: My family and I love the Syfy series "Sanctuary." Will it be back for another season? -E.W., Sarasota, Fla. A: The Syfy Channel has renewed "Sanctuary" for a second season, which is scheduled to pre-
*** Have a question for Cindy? Email her at letters@cindy elavsky. 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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Friday, August 14, 2009
Voices of Faith
Bible verse of the week
Don’t put God in a box Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
Say the word “boxing” to someone, and most of the time they will think of pugilistic competition. But in many parts of the world, especially during the Christmas season, boxing could refer to the holiday. During the Middle Ages, because of various practices, including presents that were given to servants who had to Semonious work the Christmas holiday and church collections for the poor that were distributed, Dec. 26 came to be known as “Boxing Day.” The tradition became a holiday. People had turned their good wishes into gifts that would fit into a box. As I read 1 Kings 19:1–8, it occurred to me that Elijah had put God in a box. You may remember that Elijah had a showdown at Mount Carmel with the prophets of Baal and Asherah. 1 Kings 18. At Mount Carmel, they prepared two altars but did not put fire to the sacrifices. Elijah said, “…you call upon the name of your god, and I will call upon the name of the LORD, and the God who answers by fire, he is God.” 1 Kings 18:24. Only the LORD answered; “Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.” 1 Kings 18:38. After this demonstration that only the LORD had power, as presented by Elijah, God’s servant, the false prophets were killed.
Surely Elijah feared no man and served only God. Except as chapter 19 opens, King Ahab told Jezebel about the killing of the false prophets. She sent “a messenger to Elijah, saying, ‘So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.’” 1 Kings 19:2. The courageous man of God inexcusably became panic stricken and ran for his life. To coin a phrase, Elijah had a “boxing day.” He put the Almighty God into a box and out of mind. Scripture is God’s testimony that “neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:3839. Earlier in Romans, Paul asks, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” (8:35) One answer is that each of us separates ourselves at those times when we have a boxing day. Fortunately God breaks free of the box and gives us the means to accept his redemption. In Elijah’s case, God sent an angel to give him strength; “And he arose and ate and drank, and went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mount of God.” 1 Kings 19:8.
“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches. Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com
Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819
Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 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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And those who have insight will shine like the shining of the heavenly expanse, and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3
Local band to play at Fair Allasso, a local Kern Valley Christian band, will be playing at the Kern County Fair, according to band member Frank Marrotta. The Kern County Fair will take place Sept. 23-Oct. 4 at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield. The band is also in the process of recording a full CD, which should be out about the beginning of next month. Watch the Courier for more details.
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Health Insurance Matters
Health care bill drops just before vacation Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
I am getting ready for a three week vacation, some of it in a cabin in the woods. To prepare, I went to Barnes and Noble and Harry Thal bought a few novels to read, and got the fishing gear ready (not that I ever catch anything) and all the other things I needed to do. However, as the time gets closer I have been getting e-mails, press reports and correspondence from clients and colleagues about the legislation in Congress called "America's Affordable Choices
Act of 2009." In this age of the Internet, I Some call it ObamaCare since was able to go to the governthe President is in favor of reducment's Web site and secure a ing the number of uninsured in copy of the bill. Interesting point this country, is that it was and providing restricted; I the opportunicouldn't downty for all peoload it to my ple to get computer. I “I fear it won’t be affordable was, however, health care. pretty, but reality often able to print it. I have read Fortunately I isn’t.” many sumhad a paper maries of the delivery this – Harry P. Thal week, as it was a bill. Most come from 1017-page docuconservative ment. and So, this will Republican be a working authors. They must be using vacation. The novels can wait. scare tactics, as no responsible This legislation needs to be read legislator could possibly vote for and understood. what they are alleging are in this As I haven't yet read the probill. posed legislation, which has
already passed two of the three committees in the House of Representatives, I am not going to report the verbiage that I have been fed from my own industry's lobbyists or the other special interest groups. Next week, I'll start reporting on what I have found. I fear it won't be pretty, but reality often isn't. Perhaps I'll even find time to crack open one of those novels and relax a bit, once this nightmare is behind me. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is Past President and President Elect 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
Hashimoto’s disease is not rare, nor an exotic illness Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please explain Hashimoto's disease? My daughter has it. What steps should be taken? -L.S. ANSWER: Because Hashimoto's disease sounds exotic, it perceived as being a rare illness. It is not. It's an immune attack on the thyroid gland that, over time, stops the production of thyroid hormone and leads to hypothyroidism -- too little of that hormone. (Dr. Hashimoto was the physician who was the first to describe it.) The gland's destruction occurs slowly, so signs and symptoms creep up on a person almost imperceptibly. When they reach their maximum, people know for sure something is quite wrong. They are tired all the time, their skin dries, they're cold when others are warm, they gain weight without taking in additional calories, their hearts beat slowly and their hands and feet become puffy. Menstruating women have fewer periods, and sometimes no periods. Constipation is another common sign. Often, the gland enlarges -- a goiter. The proof that the immune system is to blame can be shown by examining thyroid gland tissue microscopically. Lymphocytes, one variety of white blood cells and an important part of the immune system, have infiltrated the gland. In addition, antibodies against the
gland are found in the blood. Antibodies are products of the immune system. The treatment of Hashimoto's disease is straightforward. Replace the missing hormone in pill form. Once treatment starts, signs and symptoms go. My thyroid booklet deals with the major problems of this gland and how they are treated. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 401W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
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News from the U.S. Forest Service Draft alternatives for GSNM plan announced The Sequoia National Forest has announced draft alternatives for the Giant Sequoia Monument management plan, based on public comments given during scoping meetings June 18 and 19. Details are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/gsnm.html. *** Area on outside of Auxiliary Dam closed temporarily A 40-acre area at the downstream foot of the Auxiliary Dam has been closed to the public for reasons of public health and safety while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers performs dam safety-related testing and investigations and stores related equipment and materials in the area. This area will be closed to the public until July 30, 2010. The public is prohibited from driving, walking or being present in the closure area. Any federal, state or local officer, or members of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty, are exempt from this area closure. For more information please call the Lake Isabella Visitor Center at (760) 379-5646 or the Kernville Ranger Station at (760) 376-3781. Off-road driving prohibited in Piute area Motor vehicles have been banned off National Forest System roads in the Piute Mountain area until further notice, prevent resource damage in the Piute area. This Forest Order will remain in effect through May 1, 2010. The boundary of the Piute Area covered under this order incorporates the Piute Fire within the Sequoia National Forest. The exemptions to this order are: land owners or lessees of private land within the Piute area to the extent to gain access to their land, persons who reside on private land within the Piute area to the extent necessary to gain access to their residences, and any federal, state, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force, in the performance of an official duty. Corral Fire being investigated as human-caused The Corral Fire started Friday, Aug. 7 at noontime and had the potential to be a major fire, according to scanner traffic heard at the time. However, the Corral Fire, approximately 8 miles north of Kernville, was contained at about 150 acres about 24 hours after it started. Air Attack along with three Air Tankers, three helicopters, five Engines, five crews, four patrols, a water tender and six planes were on scene. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation; however it is considered to be human caused. The Forest Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating persons of interest that were seen in or around the Corral fire vicinity on August 7th. To report any information please call the National Forest Hotline at (559) 294-4894. For futher information, please contact Cindy Thill, Public Affairs/Fire, at (760) 376-3781 or cell (760) 417-0608. –Kern River Courier Forest Service celebrates Smokey Bear’s 65th birthday The USDA Forest Service celebrated the 65th birthday of an American icon - Smokey Bear - on Monday, Aug. 10. The celebration took place in Washington D.C. The birthday party also included the release of the new Smokey Bear Story "big book." This bilingual (English and Spanish) illustrated educational book introduces Smokey Bear and fire prevention messages to a new generation of American children. Smokey Bear's trademark message, "only you can prevent wildfires," is one of the longest running PSA campaigns in U.S. history. This beautifully illustrated children's book is tied to national education standards of learning and suggests activities and programs that can be conducted with children while learning five rules to prevent wildfires. To learn more about Smokey Bear and wildfire prevention visit www.smokeybear.com. Smokey's "big book" is available for purchase (free to teachers) at www.symbols.gov.
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The local Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest played host to a group of locals on July 25 and took them around the area to show off what the money collected through fees has bought. According to a press release the Forest sent out, “(An) objective for this field trip is the District's effort to keep the community informed about these activities.” Some of the places visited included the Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road, South Fork Recreation Area and Camp 9. The district said these areas were all authorized for fee collection under the federal Recreation Enhancement Act. Under this act, 95% of all fees collected go back into operations, maintenance and improvements. Improvements shown off included new paint, new informational signs, weeds and graffiti removed, and roads graded. New disabledcompliant portable toilets were placed at Auxiliary, Old Isabella Road and South Fork Recreation Area, and the water systems there underwent repairs. Thirty-three new fire rings were purchased and installed at Camp 9.
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A large group site there was re-configured, trees were planted, and a shade structure installed. According to the Forest Service press release, “Repairs have been made to the public courtesy docks at Old Isabella, South Fork Recreation Area and Camp 9, and all three are kept operational, requiring constant adjustments as water levels raise and fall during the recreation season.” This year two Student Conservation Association interns were hired to provide the Kern River Ranger District with feedback received from visitors. The money to hire them, according to the Kern River Ranger District, came from “a grant offered through additional revenues received from the fee program, in this case reinvesting 100% of the fees collected.” The Kern River Ranger District quoted Ron Benoit, Past President of the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association, as saying, "This is a major step to connect with the community in a positive way. The Forest Service is attempting to bring about transparency. The first steps have been taken; I will share what I've learned with others. The community can be a partner with the Forest Service."
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Talking About Real Estate
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I have kind of touched on this before but I wanted to elaborate on just how important technology is as both a marketing tool and a Matt Freeman prospecting tool for real estate agents. Gone are the days when the market was humming along, properties were constantly going up in value and it seemed that all an agent had to do was put a sign in the front yard. Truth is, it was never that simple even when the market was hot. A good real estate agent does a lot behind the scenes to help buyers and sellers besides just the proverbial sign in the yard. However, a hot market allows an agent to slack off, to get lazy, so to speak, because things are just moving so fast. In this current real estate climate statewide and nationwide, that just cannot keep happening if agents hope to sell property in a timely manner. An agent needs to catch up to the reality of a slower market.
One way to do that is technology. Most agents do not have their own Web site. Some do not even have an email address or cell phone! As an agent, I just cannot see how anyone can do business that way. The vast majority of folks these days looking to buy property begin their search online. At the very minimum a real estate agent needs to have MLS access at home, their own Web site and their own personal and business emails. That is the very minimum. Make sure they have a digital camera and a cell phone with good service so they are available when needed. Go as far as asking them if they have a home office as well as at work – very important. When looking for an agent, make sure that they have all of those things to market your property aggressively. In a down market, all of the punches have to be pulled to sell a property or to represent a buyer the most effectively. Make sure your agent is technologically up to date.
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#2210406 2+1 CABIN with 900 s.f., 1.48 acres!! Extra lot, partial lake view, private well, '06 new roof. Must see to appreciate, country-like living! CALL MATT 223-0880. ONLY $170,000
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California Joe’s Country Living
Friday, August 14, 2009
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob
Fall is in the air
Bodfish Bob's Teriyaki Steak
California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
an added-on room to the downstairs of our little hillside hacienda just outside the dozing town of Up here (2,700 feet) on the valKernville. ley’s high side, just below the Incidentally, we used a local sleepy town of Kernville, the fall contractor for this job and he perwind is starting early. Time to get formed splendidly. The room is 12 out my Sunset books on gardenby 16. ing, especially my Sunset Western It was a hot July here in the Landscaping mountains. Next year we’ll plan a book. summer trip to Alaska, because I With a little want to go after a big old Kenai help from my Peninsula salmon I can have frozen new handyand shipped back here. Probably man/gardenheadquarter in the town of Homer. er/paid helper, There’s a guy I need to speak I finally got with. He’s the owner of the French my new Gulch Marina and I heard he nearcement steps ly moved to Homer. Maybe he figCalifornia Joe built in my ured it’s too cold in the winter backyard, time. which slopes down dramatically to Well, we’re not moving to a winding gully before it trails off Homer. My wife loves it here. to forest of Looks like BLM land and I’m staying other properput! She “The fall wind is startty owners. says New (Before I ing early.” York is too forget, let me – California Joe cold, Los mention the Angeles is pretty young too hot, and buck standing down below in our Homer is full of campers and garden while I’m writing this, motor homes in the summertime. grazing on our Chilean Pear tree – Kernville, California is just right. which has yet to bear any worthWe’ve been here since 1970. while fruit.) And she’s become a real mountain Next on the fall to-do list are gal! two projects – create a back yard California Joe is the storyteller pond and a fountain to go with it. persona of Stevenson Phillips, an Which means a trip to the different actor and singer living in Kernville. landscaping stores. I should also You may reach him at add we are the proud parents of sscaljoe@aol.com
2 to 21/2 lbs. Boneless chuck steak 1 tsp. Ground ginger 1 tbsp. Sugar 2 tbsp. Oil 1/2 c. Soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed
Cut steak into 1/8-inch thick slices. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Place meat in slow cooker. Pour sauce over. Cover and cook on low in slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours. Serve with rice. Makes 5 to 6 servings. This week’s recipes are all for the slow cooker, which doesn’t heat up the house. Bodfish Bob’s Hawaiian Tamale Pie 1 lb. Lean ground beef, browned 3/4 c. Yellow corn meal 11/2 c. Milk 1 egg, beaten 1 pkg. Chili seasoning mix 1 tbsp. Seasoned salt 1 lb. Can tomatoes, cut up 1 lb. Whole kernel corn, drained 21/4 oz. Sliced ripe olives, drained 1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
Stir together cornmeal, milk and egg. Add rest of ingredients, except cheese. Pour into slow cooker, cover, cook on high 3 to 4 hours. Sprinkle cheese over top, cover and cook another 5 minutes.
Bodfish Bob's Tropical Twinkie Lasagna 12 Hostess Twinkies (cut in half lengthwise) 2 boxes instant tapioca pudding 1 can pineapple chunks 1 jar Marshmallow Creme Shredded coconut (optional)
Make pudding following instructions on box. After pudding sets, fold in drained pineapple. Place layer of Twinkies on greased baking pan and cover with pudding. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. After pie has cooled, garnish with marshmallow creme and shredded coconut. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com
Cerro Coso College offers two theater courses this fall Cerro Coso Community College is offering two online late start theatre courses this fall. Both classes are core requirements for the Theatre major and also fulfill the Humanities requirement for nonmajors. Students will become familiar with a variety of plays and the
history and process of theatre. These late start online classes will begin on Sept. 8 and end on Nov. 21. Students may register on campus or online at www.cerrocoso.edu. • Introduction to Theatre. Students will learn about the key players in the theatre, including the
playwright, director, actor, and the designer. The goal is to heighten the student's appreciation and understanding of the art of theatre. • Introduction to Play Reading. Students will read and discuss a variety of plays, considering each play from the practical perspective
of the actor, director, designer, and technician. The course will also cover the fundamental dramatic elements, styles and genres. Don't delay, register today. The regular fall semester begins on August 24. Call 379-5501 for details on these classes.
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Collecting
Creative Connection
Gambling chips not worth much
County’s best art at fair
Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I have a Desert Inn $5 gaming chip and wonder what it is worth. -- Brenda, Ephrata, Pa. A: The Desert Inn was designed by noted New York architect Jack Lessman. The casino and resort, which featured a private golf course, opened to great acclaim in 1950. The complex closed during summer of 2000, and the landmark tower was demolished the following year to make room for an even larger casino that was eventually built on the site by Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn. A quick check of eBay indicates that most gaming chips from older resorts are worth only a few dollars each. Other Desert Inn memorabilia found being offered for sale on the Internet include an ashtray, $12; a series of programs from the Crystal Showroom, $25; and three signed golf programs from the 1980s, $15. The Desert Inn is probably bestknown today for being the temporary home of billionaire recluse Howard Hughes. *** Q: I have a number of older 33 rpm record albums. I would like to first find out current values and then, perhaps, sell them. Can you help me? -Marvin, Sun City West, Ariz. A: You might begin by investing in several price guides. My favorites include the Standard Catalogue of American Records 1950-1975 by Tim Neely (Krause, $34.99); the Goldmine
Record Album Price Guide also by Tim Neely (Krause, $24.99); and for 45 rpm discs, Rockin’ Records, published by Osborne Enterprises (Osborne Books, $39); and the Goldmine Price Guide to 45 rpm Records by Tim Neely (Krause, $24.99). These will help you determine values and can be ordered either at www.amazon.com or at any retail bookstore. There are several excellent used CD and record shops in your area. I especially like Circles Records and Tapes, 800 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004. *** Q: Where can I sell an autograph collection, primarily football players, including Heisman winners? -- Warren, Deland, Fla. A: One of the better autograph dealers is Brian Kathenes, P.O. Box 482, Hope, NJ 07844; Brian@nacvalue.com; and http://www.nacvalue.com. He buys, sells and appraises autographs, including those relating to sports. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
Our Valley, Our Earth
Waves appear inside the earth Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
Seismic waves are reflected, refracted, deflected, bent and eliminated by the earth's geology as they pass through its layers of solid and semiRon Bolyard molten rock and liquid magma. P-Waves can move through solid and liquid rock. S-Waves cannot travel through liquids. It is these specific physical characteristics of the rock and the waves that allow Earth scientists to extract information and study the effects of the inner and outer core of our planet. If S-Waves will not pass through liquid, and P-Waves pass through solid rocks and molten magma of the inner and outer cores, then why is there a "P-Wave Shadow Zone"? The problem is the geometry of the P-Wave refraction at the various interfaces through which they pass. What? Yes, this is a phenonemon that occurs at all interfaces! Example, the air/ water interface on a lake seems to bend the light such that an object on the bottom of the lake is not where you see it! I know all of you have experienced that optical illusion. This bending of the light is exactly the same as with seismic waves in
rock. Even further, the light that impinges upon the air/water interface also reflects off of the interface, like the sun reflecting off of a water surface. These reflections in the sub-surface of the earth is how seismologists and geophysicists determine that there are rock layers of different densities and acoustic velocities in the sub-surface. Most of the details of the subsurface of our earth are revealed when the scientists study the various parameters that I have discussed. I did many seismic studies of the earth during my employment years in the oil and gas industry, and I was always thrilled when I could put together the pieces of the puzzle – but know that I may still be wrong with my interpretation of the seismic responses. The seismic exploration tool has been instrumental in the development of the present view of our planet. Next week I am going to begin a series of columns that are going to incorporate some ideas and concepts that I have introduced in the past. The differences from then and now will hopefully re-enforce the importance of those ideas and concepts that are critically important to the study and understanding of our earth. 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.
Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist
Exhilarating rides, eats to satisfy most your cravings, an array of exhibits, rockin’ rodeos, and a display of musical talent set the backdrop to Fitch a wide collection of creativity and talent. From the catalog I received, it appears the Kern County Fair is a celebration of originality and vision, with a category to fit just about any imaginative hobbyist’s endeavors. Entry fees are affordable and range from $.50 to $15; art entries are $5. Entries can be made on-line (at kerncountyfair.com), or by mail (at 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, 93307) or by fax at (661) 836-2743, or you can simply drop by the fairgrounds and fill out a form at the entry office (it’s near Union and Ming). Due dates stretch from mid-August through mid September, depending on the category. Adults and juniors have their own divisions, as do professionals and novices. Sixteen classes of art, eight for sculpture and photography has thirty-three; fine art for all. Speaking of categories – the assortment is mind-boggling! Multiple groupings for pine
needle coiling, gourds, floral display, baked and preserved foods, needle and sewing arts, computer and community exhibits, ceramics, crafts and collectables, woodcarving, leather, beadwork, hobbies and models and on and on. There is a category for everyone! Check the website. Green thumb gardeners groups even include a group for wheelbarrow plantings. Potato salad, pies and even a ranch dressing ingredient contests for those closet cooks. Home economists will find everything from tablescapes, clothing, memory books and more. Many theme categories exist for those with needlecraft. Scarecrows, rockets, Legos, Spam, and kites with 30-foot tails must receive special mention. If you can’t find a category to fit into, you may not be alive. One is open to all “unusual” projects. And if all else fails there are dog contests. It is fun to put yourself out there! The Best in the West fair will run Sept. 23 through Oct. 4 this year. Get your entries in now. It’ll be like a parade of creativity, except we do the walking. Donna Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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REWARD ALWAYS BUYING original art, bronzes, sculptures, paintings, Indian items, antiques, saloon, Civil War, old advertising, art pottery & more. HIGHEST PRICES PAID. Over 20 years exp. WE SELL TOO! Open daily. Ghost Town Relics @ Silver City Ghost Town. 760-379-5146
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 _________________________ Kernville - Studio Apt. $300/mo plus utilities. Suitable for one person @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. Call 376-2345 for info. _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $595/mo + deposit and utilities. 760-376-2671 _________________________ KVHS grad seeking quiet & clean roommate to share 3bdrm., 2 bath house in good neighborhood near BC. $350 per month, split utilities. Furnished or unfurnished. Call or text Aaron at 760-549-3341 or e-mail apollo112@thestew.net. _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd. 2ba duplex, lake view, 1600 sq ft. Fenced yard, pets ok. Handicap accessible, air conditioning. Free Internet, water/trash pd. $1,080 mo+dep. Call Dov 818-915-0605 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2 bd double wide mobile home on 1 acre with panoramic view of the lake. $650/mo + deposit. Call 760-376-1944 or 805-375-0047 _________________________ Bodfish Cyn Meadows - 3 bd, 2ba Like new inside and out. Deck with panoramic views. Triple garage + RV/Carports. Quiet neighborhood. $795/mo. 760-379-5479 / 323-791-3181
For Sale 2 Cemetery Plots - Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield. Spaces 5 & 6. Lot 5601, Parkview Lawn. $5,000 ea. Call Taresa @ (760) 928-2582 _________________________ 1998 20' Fisher pontoon boat w/trailer, 40hp Merc, fish finder, bass seats, table, storage, 2 D lounges, captain's OLseat, radio, new S top, new battery, solar chargers. Call Jim Freeman @ 760-3795206 or 379-5915 - $7,500.00 _________________________ 2007 SUBARU FORESTER
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Wofford Heights Mobile / RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater. Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316 _________________________ RV Sites Available @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. $419 to $459 mo + utilities, month to month. Call 376-2345 for info.
4 Acre Lot For Sale in Weldon w/water meter installed. $75,000 OBO 661-428-0814 _________________________
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
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Lah-De-Dah-Gifts, Collectables, Antiques. “If it’s not here, we don’t have it.” Sewing Center for Sewing Needs. 41 Big Blue Rd. Kernville. Call 376-6704.
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Residential Lot on Aspen Drive in Bodfish. $25,000. OBO Call (661) 428-1108 _________________________ Southlake - Lot ready to build. 8525 Sugar Pine Ct. 8,712 sq ft. Quiet cul-de-sac. Quality home in area, mt views in all directions, underground utilities. Curb & gutters already in. $37,000. Call 818-269-0507 or 818-299-1863 _________________________ 40 ACRES, Buena Vista Valley, NV. NE of Reno. Excellent views! $14,900. $900 Down, $280/mo. NO QUALIFYING! Owner Financing 1-530-249-4872
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Goods Tree Service (2009-B4792) Street address of principal place of business: 2821 Audrey Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 2821 Audrey Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S): Patricia Good, 2821 Audrey Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself
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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 Good. This statement filed on 07/23/2009. Expires 07/23/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2009. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JULIETTA RENE HASSETT S-1500-PB-59197 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JULIETTA RENE HASSETT. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JULIE MEADOWS in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JULIE MEADOWS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good
cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: September 17, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: August 14, 21 and 28, 2009)
Marketplace Continued from page 12 Pets
PICK A POCKET PUP One male, white with one cream spot on back, CKC-registered Chihuahua. 3 months. Vet checked. All shots. Wormed. Raised in home. Parents on premises.Will grow to 5 1/2-6-lbs. $300. Also available: female, striking white with black spots, 11 weeks, $300. 760-379-1403
Cute Cuddly & Curly Cockapoo Pups. Available 8-22. Will grow to 16-20lbs $850. AKC-Provable. Registered. Shots. Wormed. Allergy-friendly, non-shedding Stew's Poos, 760-376-7772 www.stewspoos.com
Lost/Found Pets Found - Half-grown, extremely friendly male multi-colored grey striped cat in Tillie Creek area. Call 760-376-4950
Homes for Sale Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $68,000. 661-428-1108 _________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 3 bd, 2 ba house. Large double garage, close to shopping. $159,000. OWC w/small down. (760) 417-0876
40Ft RV Access w/hookups. Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg, 2-car garage+workshop. Corner lot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lake view, fireplace + many upgrades. 8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake. $149,000 (760) 379-7094 _________________________ Kernville - 2 mobile homes in Riverview RV Park, w/covered patios that could be converted into enclosed living spaces. 10x50 1bd, 1ba - $3,600 obo. 12x52 1bd, 1ba - $6,500 obo. Space rent is $419/mo w/discount if paid 1 yr in advance. Call Kim @ 760-376-2345
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HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 Dinner will be cooked by Jim Wyly of Mt. Mesa Market. The event will start at 4 p.m. and will be held at the Squirrel Valley ranch of Steve and Maryellen Spradlin. For directions, tickets or more information, call Regent Dona Anderson at 379-2828. Annual Peddler’s Faire to be put on Sept. 18 and 19 The Kern Valley Peddler’s Faire, a big event put on every year to benefit the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, will take place this year on Friday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. There will be dozens of booths featuring merchandise, health services, crafts, antiques, representatives from businesses, and much more. The Whitman Dance Team will perform Saturday at 11:30, followed by a fashion show. No charge to come and browse and have a good time. Food will be available for a small price. Call 376-4419 for more. Pride Day across the Kern River Valley Sept. 19 Volunteers in the Kern Valley, maybe even including you, will be cleaning up the Kern River Valley in an annual tribute to the beauty of this place, Pride Day, on Saturday morning, Sept. 19, followed by a barbecue to treat the participants for a job well done. Call Thomas Refuse for information on how to get your group or your business’s employees involved (the more hands, the easier the work!), (760) 379-2619, ext. 108. KVHS reunion of class of 1969 to take place Sept. 26 A reunion of the Kern Valley High School Class of 1969 (40th reunion) will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Ewing’s On the Kern restaurant in Kernville. For more information or to RSVP, contact Louanna Coker Banducci at (661) 343-0329 or Linda Lambert Thomas at (760) 371-5436. Fall Nature Festival and Turkey Vulture Spotlight Sept. 26-27 The Kern River Preserve in Weldon, a division of Audubon-California, will be holding a Fall Nature Festival, with a spotlight on the fascinating Turkey Vulture, on Sept. 26-27. Call Alison at (760) 378-2029. Senior Summer Health Faire to be held Monday, Sept. 28 The annual Senior Summer Health Faire will take place Monday, Sept. 28 from 9 to 11:30 a.m at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, an outreach of the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation. Many free services will be available, as well as a cardiac assessment blood draw for the bargain price of $10. (Remember to fast 12 hours.) Lives have been saved as a result of the fairs. For information about booths and providers, call 376-4419. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Sept. 29 The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses is on this page) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.
Death notices Okey Lee Ferrell, Sr. Okey Lee Ferrell, Sr., 79, of Wofford Heights, passed away on Aug. 8, 2009. There are no services pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
Edward Wesley Ford Edward Wesley Ford, 85, of Onyx, passed away on Aug. 7, 2009. There are no services pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
GARDEN continued from page 1 Group. The group is asking community organizations, businesses and individuals to join so they can can achieve this goal of turning courtyards into healing environments for our local community – especially our senior citizens. A fund has been set up by the nonprofit Kern Valley Hospital Foundation and donations are being accepted. But just as important as monetary gifts are those of time, talent, ideas, or materials. You can honor the memory of a loved one through the purchase of a memorial garden brick containing the names of loved friends and family members. The brick purchase will provide additional funding to maintain the healing gardens. Donate your talents, time, brawn, ideas, or garden items including seating, statuary, large pots, plants, wind chimes, bird feeders, or anything else you think would be a nice addition to the garden. To help with this meaningful project, please send a check made out to the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation to: Shirley Real, KRV Garden group, 2424 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. The all-volunteer Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, formed in 1986, is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation with a mission of providing Kern Valley Healthcare District with modern, state-of-the-art equipment to insure the finest healthcare possible for residents and visitors to the Kern Valley. Donations to the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation are tax deductable. Let’s reduce our stress by joining together to create places for others to enjoy the beauty, sights, scents, and touches of nature. For more information, please call Vera Anderson at (760) 376-3662.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Courier chuckle of the week: "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawnmower or vacuum cleaner." –Ben Bergor
See Page 16 for answers to puzzles
Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Despite your Aries penchant for wanting to tackle a problem head-on, you might want to take a little more time to see how a current situation develops. It could surprise you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Taking on the role of peacemaker in a disruptive environment is a challenge. But you can do it. Just continue to have the same faith in yourself that so many others have in you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although your work schedule keeps you busy, you should make time to start preparing for that important upcoming family event you'll want to celebrate in a special way. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Home is where the Moon Child wants to be early in the week. But by week's end, a chance to travel raises her or his excitement level, and that of the lucky person who gets to go along. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be careful not to be a copycat when dealing with someone who uses unfair or even unkind methods to reach a goal. As always, do the right thing the right way, and you'll win in the end. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An offer could have many good things attached to it that are not apparent at first glance, including a chance to move into another career area. You might want to check out its possibilities.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) With responsibilities surging both in the workplace and in the home, it's important to prioritize how you deal with them. Be patient. Pressures will begin to ease starting early next week. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A positive reaction to a suggestion could indicate that you're on track for getting your message to the right people. Devote the weekend to catching up with the special people in your life. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new attitude from those in charge could make things difficult for you unless you can accept the changes without feeling as if you're being pressured into doing so. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family matters once again dominate much of the week. But don't neglect your workplace duties while you deal with them. An offer to help could come from a surprising source. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A difficult workplace situation begins to ease, but there are still matters that need to be dealt with before it's fully resolved. There's also a more positive turn in domestic relationships. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Don't let yourself be rushed into making a decision about an intriguing financial arrangement. Asking questions and checking it out now could pay off in a big way later on. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest desert in the world, outside of polar regions? 2. MATH: What is the square root of 256? 3. HISTORY: During the Great Depression of the 1930s, what were the makeshift camps of homeless people called? 4. PERSONALITIES: What 1980s fitness entrepreneur wrote the "Never-Say-Diet Book"? 5. MOVIES: Who was originally cast to play Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther"? Answers:
1. The Sahara Desert in North Africa 2. 16 3. Hoovervilles (named after President Hoover) 4. Richard Simmons 5. Peter Ustinov, who dropped out. The lead role went to Peter Sellers.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Kern Valley Sweet Adelines 37th Anniversary Ice Cream social and Live Auction
WITH RIP ROARIN’ RANDY New Location Lakeshore Lodge In Wofford Heights
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Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. All You Can Eat Ice Cream
Talented valleyites turned out in force at the Reel Cinema on Saturday Aug. 8 for the first-ever Follies.
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WestAmerica Bank donated $250 to the Meals on Wheels program in the valley recently. Pictured are Gregg DeSantis, Bill Milam, Bob Wolfe and Anne Simpson of Meals on Wheels. In the center is Debbie Freeland, customer service manager at WestAmerica Bank.