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Kernville bike park to have grand opening Richard Rowe Special to the Courier

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This sign was displayed at the Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella last week to show the valley’s appreciation for the firefighters who fought the recent Bull Fire in Riverkern. Fire authorities were having meetings there to present information about the fire to the public. UPDATE: campgrounds in the area were not damaged and were scheduled to be reopened Aug. 5.

The brand new communitybuilt Kernville Bike Park (next to the rodeo grounds) will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 4pm until dark. There will be a special Double Point Race at 5:30pm (race signups are from 4-5pm). Also, there will be a barbecue at 6pm (bring items to share) and the snack bar will be open. Proceeds from the food and drink sales will help complete remaining KV Bike Park features. Come check out and enjoy our new venue of riding, such as a Mountain Bike Skills course, Pump Track, Dirt Jumps, Mountain Bike Trials Course, and of course, California's newest NBL sanctioned BMX track. It's all about the fun! To race, kids must be a member of the world's largest nonprofit BMX racing organization, the National Bike League (www.nbl.org). The NBL offers exciting local, state, regional and national programs, each with a new opportunity to win exciting

awards such as trophies, plaques, number plates, clothing, scholarships and more. Bike Park secretary Marcie Leathers will be around the valley for NBL sign-ups: • Tues. Aug. 10 - Lake Isabella library noon to 3pm • Wed. Aug. 11 - Wofford Heights - Chatterbox Cafe 11 am- 1pm • Wed. Aug. 11 - Kernville Bionicon - 2 - 4pm • Thurs. Aug. 12- South Fork Middle School 11am - 1pm • Fri. Aug. 13 - Mt Mesa bowling alley 5 - 7pm Membership information is listed at www.nbl.org. Low-income scholarships may be available (sponsors are being sought). A one-year NBL membership is free for veterans and foster kids, and for families making under $11,000 a year (bring birth certificate and proof of income/status). Getting started in BMX is easy and the NBL sanctions more than 160 tracks across the country. Most 20" and 24" wheel BMX bicycles can be used for

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Here’s how to stay cooler in summer heat waves Kern River Courier

Okay, it’s hot. The sweat is pouring off your face and you’re looking for some ways to bring the temperature – and maybe your electricity costs – down. Southern California Edison has some tips for you. “There are so many free and low-cost ways to stay cool and comfortable this summer while keeping electricity costs in check,” said Gene Rodrigues, SCE’s director of Customer Energy Efficiency and Solar. Here are three steps customers can take immediately to get started:

1. Take an energy efficiency survey. The survey provides customized results for your unique situation. Visit www.sce.com/survey for homes and www.sce.com/bizsurvey forbusinesses. 2. Look for SCE’s rebates and incentives. Go to www.sce.com/save for residences and www.sce.com/business for businesses. 3. Make the switch now to CFLs. You might already have a stock of them, waiting for the regular bulbs to burn out before you replace them. This delays the tremendous savings the CFLs provide. Not only are CFLs up to 75 percent more efficient, but they emit much less heat, reduc-

ing the need for air conditioning. Other ways to keep power usage down this summer include drawing drapes to keep sunlight out; gradually cutting your air conditioning usage as you become acclimated to 78 degrees or so; shutting off vents and doors to unoccupied areas to direct cool air only to the rooms you're mainly using; using a microwave or barbecue for cooking instead of the stove; and running a fan often provides just enough circulation to make the air feel up to 5% cooler. Customers can find more energy-saving solutions at www.sce.com/tips or by calling SCE at 1(800) 655-4555.

Make plan for your pets in case of fire Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Nobody ever wants a disaster to happen. But once in a while, some of us have to cope with them. So do our pets. The recent Bull Fire in Riverkern reminded us all that we should have a disaster plan in place in case we need to get out in a hurry. Kern County Animal Control provides a checklist for this. First, they say that all pets should be wearing up-to-date IDs at all times. Include your name and phone number, and if possible the name and number of a friend or relative outside

your immediate area. This helps ensure that if you pet is lost, there is a number on the tag that will be answered even if you are out of your home. Second, have an emergency pack ready for your pet that you can grab when you go. Make sure you take a leash. Also keep a carrier handy. Your pet may have to stay in the carrier for hours at a time while you have taken shelter away from home. Remember a blanket. You’ll need food and water for at least three days for each pet, bowls, cat litter and litter box, and a manual can opener. Paper towels and grooming items might also be useful.

Vol. 7 No. 27 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Sat.: Sunny, high 93. Sat. night: Clear, low 64. Sun.: Sunny, high 93. Sun. night: Clear, low 64. Mon.: Sunny, high 96. Mon. night: Clear, low 64. National Weather Service

Courier news briefs bring you the news in a glance.

‘Boston Legal’ victim of network non-support, says Celebrity Extra.

Wyatt Earp’s headstone is still missing – all 560 pounds of it.

Order your DVD full of great photos of the Bull Fire for only $14.95.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 284,965 acre-feet. (High point was 330,829 ac-ft. July 2. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 842 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 1831 cfs Borel Canal flow 0 cfs

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

This swallowtail butterfly was seen at the Kern River Fish Hatchery Sunday.

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 Courier

Friday, August 6, 2010

The Courier Calendar The delicate hummingbird is one of the valley’s most delightful visitors.

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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 Mike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Devich, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographer Murdoc Douglas Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux, Joanie Gardner Business Office Sara Wakeman Subscription Information The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $36 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 ©2010 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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Rummage sales to benefit the victims of recent Bull fire Two different rummage sales will be held to benefit victims of the Bull Fire. The first is on Friday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Father’s Heart Foursquare Church at 100 Durrwood St., Kernville. The second is on Sunday, Aug. 8 at The Furniture Store parking lot in

Regular activities Fridays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848. • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, Hoffman Hospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 3 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. • 8 p.m.- Karaoke at Moose Lodge.

Sundays

• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday. • 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3797318 or 549-3541.

Tuesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at

Lake Isabella, put on by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Donations are accepted. For the Seventh Day Adventist one, the phone numbers are 379-1316 and 223-0750. Kern Valley Hummingbird Fest Aug. 7 at Preserve One of the valley’s most delightSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. •9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603. • 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848. • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd. • 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410.379-7318 or 549-3541. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. • 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303. • 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo Guide

Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

ful visitors, the hummingbird, will be celebrated at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Alison at (760) 378-2029 or e-mail krpfriends@audubon.org. Sweet Adelines to hold annual Ice Cream Social Aug. 7 The Kern Valley Sweet Adelines will be offering a Ice Cream Social and Live Auction on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heights. Cost is $10 donation (5 and under free.) For more information call Cheryl’s Diner, 3766131. Astronomy Club invites public to view skies on Sat., Aug. 7 The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club will be holding a Star Party 12 miles north of Kernville in a very dark spot. Look for the orange cones. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Telescopes are provided. Call Rich at (760) 3761291. Rotary Club plans charity golfing fundraiser Aug. 14 The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will host its annual charity golf tournament fundraiser to support the club’s humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities on Saturday, August 14 from 9am to 2pm. $50 for nonKern Valley Golf Course members (Kern Valley Golf Course members, $20). Lunch will be served. Sign-in starts at 8:30 am at the Kern Valley Golf Course. For more information contact Paul Cromwell at (760) 417-1008 or pauljc1@mchsi.com. Explore the night skies from Wofford Heights on Aug. 14 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, August 14, at the Tillie Creek Amphitheater in Wofford Heights. The program begins at 8:30 p.m. 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. Congressman McCarthy aide to hold office hours Aug. 19 A Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella on Thursday, Aug. 19 at the county complex in Lake Isabella from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call (661) 327-3611. REVA friends of animals to hold fundraiser dance Aug. 21 The REVA animal rescue group will hold their annual fundraiser and dance on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. $10 is entrance, a hot dog and drink, or chips. Prizes plus ‘60s and ‘70s music. Drag out those hippy duds or come stylin’ in disco finery. Help fund our community’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Affair is open to those 13 years to forever young! For further information call Jesse Martinez at (760) 3783101.

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Friday, August 6, 2010

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Some days not any fun Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I knew the day wasn't going to go right when I woke up and noticed my clock/radio was on the floor. That’s where I had pushed it off in my sleep. It usually sits on the nightstand, close to the edge. It was now broken and no longer Middleworth worked. Next I went outside to get the paper. As I passed by my large Bird of Paradise bush I was attacked by one of its seed-flinging pods and was struck twice in the face. If you have a Bird of Paradise bush, you know that the pods dry on the bush, suddenly pop open and hurl the seeds with considerable force. I got one in the eye and another in the ear, and it smarted. Later that morning I decided to check my tomato plants. As I looked I saw an inviting splash of red, deep inside the bush. I reached in and grabbed the tomato, which was red and very ripe ... and would have been okay if I had picked it a week ago. But by now it was a squishy red goopy mess, and of course I got it all over me, all over my T-shirt and my sandals. Great!

At this point I realized this was not going to be a good day. And I was right, as the day progressed. After washing my hands and changing my shirt, I watched my lawn sprinklers come on. I noticed that one wasn't sprinkling. It needed adjustment. I could have turned the water off to fix it, but I figured all it needed was a slight turn of a screwdriver and I could do that without getting wet. Wrong! As I put the screwdriver into the adjustment screw the sprinkler, which was actually broken, popped into the air, bonking me on the beezer and soaking me thoroughly. As I got the tools from the shed, I noticed that a big bird had anointed my shiny red truck. I decided to back the truck out of the carport to wash it. The battery was dead! Later that day, I got bit by an ant, mashed my finger with a hammer and lost my car keys in a sand pile. (Don't ask me how!) I'm only allowed 400 words in this column to vent my frustrations and to report on the rest of my day. Just so you know, it didn't get any better. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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Courier news briefs Kern River Courier

Assemblymember Jean Fuller (RBakersfield) has announced that she has created a webpage as a resource for those in Kern County affected by the “Bull” fire. Responding to numerous inquiries for information, Fuller has placed all necessary information in one location. Details includes contact information for the Red Cross, shelter locations, fire status updates, tax relief information, insurance claim contacts, and fire support service information. Those interested can visit www.assembly.ca.gov/fuller.

*** Kern Valley Soccer is continuing to take sign-ups for play for the 2010 season. They will be taking registrations at Vons Aug. 7 and 14 from 9 am to noon. Current registration is $75 per player. You may also continue to pre-register online at www.eayso.com. Follow the directions and bring copies with a check to the registration. They are accepting applications for ages 419. The boys U19 team needs players (high school age) and they are still looking for a few girls the same age. Call Kelly for further questions at 760-376-2971. ***

*** The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at El Portal II Restaurant, 5500 Lake Isabella Blvd., on Wednesday, Aug. 11th, at 12 noon. They will be holding the drawing for the two-night stay at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Drawing tickets are still available; contact the chamber office for the locations. Because seating is limited, please RSVP either by phone at (760) 3795236 or by email at office@kernrivervalley.com *** The Salvation Army (Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit) is prepared to provide assistance to affected Bull Fire victums. Those affected due to fire-related issues should contact the office at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. or Call 760-3795100. After hours emergency number is 760-417-2725.

Hunters interested in purchasing 2010 “A Zone” deer tags must do so by Thursday, Aug. 12 in order to hunt on opening day, Aug. 14. Hunters who wait until Aug. 13 this year will not be able to purchase tags because of furlough days on the second, third and fourth Friday of each month. A list of DFG license sales offices can be found at www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/officelocation.html. *** Wildfire safety tip from SCE: If you see downed power lines, please call SCE (if landlines are active) and report it to the police and fire departments immediately. Never touch or try to move a downed power line. Check on the safety of family members and neighbors, especially those dependent on power for medical equipment.

BOB LAMBERT R.E.V.A. R.E.V.A. R.E.V.A.'s 2nd Annual Fundraiser Dance AMBERT’S 760-379-3332 LUMBING Cell:760-223-1682 LUMBING ERVICE “WHEN A FLUSH BEATS A FULL HOUSE”

Lake Isabella Senior Center on Sat. August 21, 6 to 10pm $10 is entrance, a hot dog & drink, or chips. Prizes, plus 60's & 70's music played by "Ladiesnight", so drag out those hippy rags, or come styl'n in disco finery, and help fund our community's non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter mobile clinic. Open to 13 years old to forever young!

Lic. #508909 3104 Raccoon Rd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240

Further information: Jesse Martinez, 760-378-310 (R.E.V.A. is a 501 c3 organization)

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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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Kern River Valley information Recreation Info

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

U.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646

Emergencies - call 911

Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

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Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area

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

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Stocking again brings fish Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Thank goodness the Bull Fire is over. The west side of the upper Kern took a pretty good licking up to Camp 3 and a little beyond. The good news is that the east side of the upper river is in very good shape. The fire seldom crossed Mike Mencarini the river’s edge. The firefighters did an awesome job in containing the fire. The hatchery was in peril but was spared, as we opened our gates for those needing a break. So here is the best news. After management obtained access, we headed upriver with another load of nicesized trout, most in the half to 3/4 pound range. We saw no places other than the fee-type campgrounds closed. Should

you need camping, I suggest calling the Forest Service in Kernville. As of this writing most campgrounds around the fire had their gates closed. (Ed. As of Thursday these should have now reopened.) So now the upper and lower river have been stocked with lots of hungry catchable trout. As far as the fish rescue in the flume goes, it was mostly uneventful, with catfish and carp heading the bill. A great thanks should go to Edison for their efforts to return those fish, whatever species they may be, to the lake. Edison spends a great deal of money and resources to make these fish rescues possible. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach himr through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith Released the week of Aug. 16: PICK OF THE WEEK "Temple Grandin" (Unrated) -"Temple Grandin" is one of those little gems of a film that most people haven't heard of or seen - but should. Unless you have HBO, you've probably never heard of this delightful biopic. Claire Danes stars as Temple Grandin, a woman born in 1947 with classic autism, one of the most severe forms of the affliction. At the time, autism was diagnosed as a type of schizophrenia and mothers were blamed for the child's condition, often being accused of being too cold and unfeeling toward the child. Claire Danes When Temple is finally properly diagnosed with autism, her mother (Julia Ormond) rejects the doctor's suggestion to institutionalize the girl and instead devotes her energies to raising Temple to live a normal, fulfilling life. And Temple does just that. She not only attends university, eventually earning a Ph.D, she also becomes the foremost designer of humane slaughterhouses. "Temple Grandin" is a betterthan-average biopic, mostly because it treats the subject with gentle humor and respect, and doesn't fall into the trap of sentimentality or hagiography. Claire Danes' performance is brilliant, and she definitely deserves an Emmy. If after watching the film, you want to learn more about Temple Grandin, I strongly recommend renting a copy of Errol Morris' documentary series "First Person." One of the episodes is devoted to Temple, and she tells her story in her own words as to

how her autism gave her a unique insight and empathy toward cows, and how it gave her the ability to design the slaughterhouses so humanely and efficiently. DOG OF THE WEEK "Furry Vengeance" (PG) -Sometimes I imagine that Brendan Fraser's idea of a perfect evening is having someone jangle a set of car keys just out of his reach whilst chiming, "Oooo! Shiny-Shiny!" It's the only way I can justify in my mind why he makes such stupid movie choices. "Furry Vengeance" is about a guy (Fraser) who takes a job overseeing the development of a subdivision in Oregon. The wee woodland creatures aren't too happy about having their forest mowed down, so they band together and find ways to attack Brendan Fraser's crotch. By the end of the film, Fraser's character learns Important Lessons About Family and The Environment. You, however, will want to hunt Fraser's crotch down and finish the job. TV SERIES "Friday Night Lights" The Fourth Season "Ugly Betty" The Complete Fourth and Final Season "Dexter" The Complete Season Four "Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends" Season Four "Cougar Town" Complete First Season "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" The Complete Third Season "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" Season One, Part One "One Tree Hill" The Complete Seventh Season c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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"Boston Legal" canceled? I have heard it was due to low Q: I just finished reading ratings, which I have a hard the book "One Day" by David time believing since so many Nicholls and absolutely loved people watched and enjoyed it. Is it being made into a it. I have to wonder if some of movie? -- Darla E., via e-mail the storylines were too conA: I loved the book as well and troversial and ruffled some am happy to report that the movie feathers? - Monnie F., via eadaptation is currently filming in mail England. Anne Hathaway stars as A: Writer and creator David Emma, and Jim E. Kelley told the Sturgess is Dexter. The Pittsburgh Postfilm will follow the Gazette in story of Dex and Em, December 2008: two university class"ABC didn't want us mates who meet on back. We had to graduation night in fight to get back on 1988, and fall in and out with 13 [episodes]. of each other's life over It's not a product the next two decades. they care to market. In a clever storytelling Five years into the convention, each chapshow, if anyone has ter lets the reader ever seen the show explore the protagoat ABC, they've yet nists' lives on July 15 of Anne Hathaway to bring it to my each year, beginning on attention," he said. that fateful day after graduation. David speculated the lack of promotion had to do with the fact *** that 20th Century Fox produced Q: Dustin Hoffman has the show, not ABC itself, so ABC always been one of my didn't share in the profits. "Even favorite actors. What does he though our numbers are solid, not have coming up? -- Julie F., huge, I think the conventional wisDenver dom at ABC, and I don't know A: HBO landed the award-winthis, but I'm guessing they continning actor for its new series, ue to believe they can develop "Luck," which is about the their own product and get that horseracing world: the owners, [rating] number, and then also jockeys and gamblers. Filming share in the profits." begins this fall, and the show costars Dennis Farina and Nick *** Nolte. The pilot episode will be Write to Cindy at King Features directed by Michael Mann, of Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, "Miami Vice," "Heat" and "Public Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail Enemies" fame. her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. For more news and extended inter*** views, visit www.celebrityextraonQ: I have a question that I line.com have been wondering about for two years. Why was (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunderstanding continues to taint the atmosphere to some extent in the early part of the week. But cooler heads prevail, and the situation eases by week's end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While the artistic aspect of the Divine Bovine is well-served this week, that practical side is also getting the sort of recognition that could lead to a well-deserved opportunity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With home-related matters taking on more importance this week, now could be the time to make some long-deferred purchases. But shop carefully. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations. While that family problem might still rankle, it should be easing thanks to your efforts to calm the waters. Also, a workplace situation seems to be moving in your favor. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat's energy levels should be rather high these days, and you might do well to tackle any tasks that still need doing. This will clear the way for those upcoming projects. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone's criticism might not be as negative as you perceive. Actually, it could be helpful. Discuss the matter with your critic. You both could learn something valuable. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business matter could cause some friction among your col-

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OVERSTOCK FOODS (2010B4442) Street address of principal place of business: 555 West Tehachapi Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 555 West Tehachapi Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Amber Kaser, 8932 Caliente Bodfish Road, Havilah, CA 93518. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Amber Kaser. This statement filed on 07/13/2010. Expires 07/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2010. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD LEROY MILEY S-1501-PB-60034 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Donald

Leroy Miley. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: Kathy L. Grindle in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that Kathy L. Grindle be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: August 26, 2010 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 decedent, 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 Probate Code section 9100. 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 (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CAROLYN J. SCHAUF 21811 Highway 18 P.O. Box 1945 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 240-8822 (Published by the Kern River Courier - August 6, 13 and 20, 2010)

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Holliday and Earp legends California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

Doc Holliday was born in Griffin, Ga. in 1852. By 1872, fully qualified, he set up a dental practice in Atlanta. But California Joe his coughing fits took him southward to Dallas. He hung out at the faro tables there. In Dallas he rapidly acquired a certain wizardry with both revolver and derringer plus an ability to handle a bowie knife, which led to him becoming a full time faro dealer. In September 1876, having moved to Ft. Griffin, Texas, he moved in with Big-Nose Kate. By 1879, Doc had tried his hand again as a dentist in Las Vegas, New Mexico. But it didn’t last long and soon Doc had bought himself a saloon. There he had a Main Street shootout with a hard case named Mike Gordon. He was acquitted and moved to Tombstone, Ariz. where his friends the Earp brothers lived. He quickly became caught up in the local situation there. Holliday had a fight with a loud, boastful hombre named Ike Clanton. Clanton and his friends eventually went up against Holliday and his friends the Earps. The inquest cleared Holliday yet again, and the Earps too, of any

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Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45

Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819 Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

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Voices of Faith

Be not the bearer of bad Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

I often feel as if I want to point out the trouble I see approaching. The accumulated years have taught me not to try such foolishness anywhere. Uninvited ideas may be met with Semonious politeness or hostility, but the dangerous, inner emotional response is described by Queen Esther, “All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that if any man or woman goes to the king inside the inner court without being called, there is but one law--to be put to death, except the one to whom the king holds out the golden scepter so that he may live.” Esther 4:11. Let me introduce you to the Preacher. “Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.” Ecclesiastes 12:9. “The Preacher sought to find words of delight, and uprightly he wrote words of truth.” Ecclesiastes 12:10. Put another way, the preacher worked to find words so welcome that even the king would

extend the golden scepter. Now there is a bright idea. Work to express thoughts that are seen by the hearer as relevant. “In the thought of, one who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune; it is ready for those whose feet slip.” Job 12:5. This is not the modern way of speaking, but we can understand that whenever one who has a high position is in danger of falling from that status, he is regarded as becoming as useless as a burned out light bulb, contemptuously trashed. Learning from the Preacher, can lead one to enlightenment; “…speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:15-16. This does take work since the dark side of love would be called spin. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35.

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Bodfish Bob's Rum Chicken 2 (8 oz.) cans sliced pineapple 1 (0.82 oz.) envelope commercial pina colada 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tsp. Ground ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 8 chicken thighs, skinned 8 maraschino cherries

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Combine pineapple juice, pina colada mix, rum, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Place chicken in lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2inch baking dish; add pineapple juice mixture. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 20 minutes. Top with pineapple slices

Brown chops in a skillet on both sides. Remove to a casserole dish. Mix applesauce and spices. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 of applesauce over chips placed in the bottom of the casserole. Bake or 20 minutes. Turn chops and spoon on remainder of applesauce mixture. Return to oven for 20 more minutes and serve.

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I first sought out the mail by types. Most were Explanations of Benefits (EOB's) from the insurance company. Then I sorted the remaining mail by the senders; mostly doctors and labs, and a few collection agencies. Once this sort was done, I opened the mail. Many were statements, typically duplicates of the prior month's. These I put in date order and stapled together, with the latest on top. If there was a collection agency notice for the bill, I added this to the bottom of the stack and stapled again. Next comes the EOB's. His Blue Cross EOB statements had as many as two bills per page, and occasionally it was for two different providers. The next step was to match the bills to the EOB's. And so on. Well, Scott's paperwork is back in the mail. I discarded the notices of language preference which was in every one of the EOB envelopes, and discarded much of the other "stuffers" which came in every mailing. Only about two pounds were returned, and Scott can now sit, write some checks, and put this all behind him. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. 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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Date: Monday September 13, 2010 Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am At: Lake Isabella Senior Center Over 40 Healthcare & Info Booths Free-Open to the Public Free: Skin Cancer Screening & Foot Care Clinic $10 blood draws-lipid panel 8 am -9:30 am 9/13/10 Fast 12 hours prior to draw-free refreshments after the draw For more information call: Jeanette Rogers-Erickson 760-376-4419 Sonia Penny 760-382-8385 Sponsored by the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation Free Handouts & Information

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EVENTS continued from page 2 Food commodities date to be Tuesday, Aug. 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. Exchange Club to host Rubber Ducky Races Aug. 28 The Kern Valley Exchange Club chapter will be holding their annual Rubber Ducky Races fundraiser in Riverside Park in Kernville on Aug. 28. This annual event pits hundreds of rubber ducks against each other in an exciting race down the Kern River. You can take a chance on a favorite duck and be eligible to win prizes. Proceeds go to help the Exchange Club do their charitable community work. For more information, call 376-4790. Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival Sept. 3-6 in Kernville The Kern River Valley Art Association’s big annual Arts and Crafts Fair will take place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, in Circle Park in Kernville. If you are an artist or a vendor, reserve your spot now. Call Judy at 378-4109. If you want to go, there is no charge to go and enjoy yourself and look at the creations. Seniors Summer Health Fair to be held Sept. 13 The Kern Valley Healthcare District, partnering with the KUSD Family Resource Center, will be putting on their 10th annual Seniors Summer Health and Information Faire in Monday, Sept. 13 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. There will be free skin cancer screening, a free foot care clinic, as well as a low-cost blood draw/lipid panel. There will be free handouts and information. For information call Sonia at (760) 382-8385. Pitch in, help clean up the valley Sept. 18 on Pride Day If you like to see a sparking clean Kern Valley at the end of summer when it gets quiet again, consider joining one of the local groups who clean up around the valley on Pride Day each year. All cleanup volunteers are treated to a free lunch and a T-shirt. Call Thomas Refuse at 379-2618. Celebrate the Turkey Vulture in Weldon on Sept. 25 Fall is a special time in the valley. Celebrate the season and the arrival of the thousands of turkey vultures as they migrate. Come to the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on Sept. 25. For more information, call 378-2029. To include your event in the Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.

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