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Meeting addresses river fish stocking concerns
Vol. 5 No. 44 Valley weekend weather forecast Fri.: Sunny, high 63. Fri. night: Mostly clear, low 39. Sat.: Sunny, high 61. Sat. night: Mostly sunny, low 39. Sun.: Partly cloudy, high 58. Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 33. Data from National Weather Service
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The 21st annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce marched through Lake Isabella Saturday morning under picture-perfect blue skies. There were 58 participants in this year’s parade which is traditionally the first holiday parade held in Kern County each year. For parade results and additional photos, see page 9.
December’s meeting of the Kern River Valley Revitalization drew a large group of worried civic organizations, local businesses and sportsmen. They were there seeking answers to the recent agreement between the California Department of Fish & Game and two conservation organizations, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Pacific Rivers Council. Neither conservation group is based in California. Readers may remember the Center for Biological Diversity, as the Tucson, AZ group that insisted on measures to protect the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher from lake water levels in the 1990s. The Pacific Rivers Council is based in Portland, OR, with an office in Polson, MT. Both are dedicated to preserving all endangered species from extinction. The two groups brought action in 2007 against the Department of Fish & Game to enforce a court order to conduct an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act by the end of 2008. In
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Performing Arts concert features local soprano Kern River Courier
Sierra Performing Arts will present another Saturday Evening Concert at Cerro Coso Community College in Lake Isabella on Dec. 6. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and will feature soprano Sandy Hughes and pianists Helen Smoot and Mark McGuire. Hughes is originally from Bakersfield and moved to Lake Isabella almost four years ago when she married Dr. Anthony Hughes. Sandra enjoys working at Kern Valley High School as a Drama and English teacher. She sang in choir during high school and has participated in many church choirs. She is very thankful for Sierra Performing Arts, she said, since it provides her with an opportunity to perform, and her fellow members work with her to help her develop as a performer. McGuire began playing the piano since approximately 1982. During the early 1990s, he concentrated on performing Scott Joplin's well-known ragtime
compositions, as well as known ragtime compostions, as well as other early 20th century composers. Since then he has shifted to American standards, select popular tunes of the 1920s through the 1950s, often using them as themes for his own creative variations. Smoot has performed throughout California, Oregon and Europe. She has a masters degree in Piano Performance and is currently on the faculty of Cerro Coso Community College. Smoot won numerous piano competitions in her youth, has taught piano privately since 1962. She is presently the organist at Kernville Methodist Church, and is vice-president of Sierra Performing Arts. She specializes in classical music and will be playing music by Bach, Schubert/Liszt, Strauss and some "film noire" music. Check out the Sierra Performing Arts web page at www.sierraarts.net for information about the SPA and information on upcoming performances.
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Jerry Burton caught a cat & trout at Pardise Cove.
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Henry Thal discusses health insurance changes for 2009
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Donna Fitch proposes a foil revival for the holidays.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 110, 650acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Peaked at 258,239 ac-ft. June 16. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 222 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 250 cfs Borel Canal flow 221 cfs Mike Ludiker/Kern River Courier
Department of Fish & Game’s fishery biologist, Christy McGuire, speaks to meeting attendees about recent stocking concerns.
Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.
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Kern River Valley – the place for fun 2008 events: Saturday, Dec. 6 Sierra Performing Arts, Saturday Evening Concert, Cerro Coso Community College, Lake Isabella. 379-.
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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Jack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Sally Thornburg Debra Rundell Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Harry Thal Clarence Semonious Marya Miller Richard Rowe Dona Anderson
Friday, Dec. 12 Candle Stroll and Live Nativity Scene, Circle Park, Kernville. 376-2629.
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Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas Parade of Giving, Kernville. Santa Claus appears in Circle Park. 376-2629.
Regular meetings and activities
Wednesdays
• 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., KRV CB’ers Breakfast, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, United Methodist Church, Kernville, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting, Paradise Cove, 2nd Wednesday. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Wed. 549-3033 for location. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 3762410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
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Fridays • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders Cruise Night, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, Fellowship Bldg, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays
• 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. • 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse Family Support & Community Education, College Community Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-3412. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 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-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. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
• 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. - 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, 12:30 p.m. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, 12 p.m., South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information.
2009 events: The Courier has received some of the dates that have been made available for the 2009 annual events shown below. Some are tentative. Call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, (760) 376-2629, or the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, (760) 379-5236, for updated information. The Courier will make more dates available as information is received. January: Man and Woman of the Year banquet (Jan. 9), awards (Jan. 26) February: Whiskey Flat Days (Feb. 13-16), Heart Walk March: Keyesville Classic Mt. Bike Races April: Valley-Wide Art Studio Tour, Isabella Lake Fishing Derby (April 4-6), Kern River Festival Whitewater Races (April 18-19), Trout Festival, Kern Valley Nature Festival May: History Days, Classic Car Show (May 9) June: Kids Fishing Derby (California Free Fishing Day), Whitewater Wednesday July: Fireworks Over The Lake, Personal Watercraft Races August: Rubber Ducky Races, Hummingbird Festival September: Turkey Vulture Festival, California Free Fishing Day October: Kickin’ Back at Kernville Rod Run, Valley Fest, Casino Night November: Lake Isabella Christmas Parade December: Christmas in Kernville, Parade of Giving Visit us at www.kernrivercourier.com, click on “Current Issues” on home page
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Whittling away Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
My grandad was a hardworking, jackof-all-trades. When he wasn't working, his idea of resting was to do something to keep his hands busy. So what Rod he often did, was open his Middleworth “Old Timer Knife,” pick up a stick and whittle while he told me stories. I was eight or nine and would sit there and listen, asking questions and whittling along with him. It was fun with no big purpose. We weren’t making anything, we each had a stick that we’d picked off the woodpile. We’d hold it in our hands and whittle. It was fun to cut and see the wood curl off under the blade of the knife, and even more fun to think I was doing what gramps was doing. As the shavings pile grew, so did the stories. Grandpa’s tales were stretched some and I never knew where reality left off and fiction began. And frankly, I didn't care. Often, my grandma would say to him, “Wilbur, you’re just filling his head full of nonsense,” and gramps would reply “OK.” When she left, he would start his story where he’d left off. We’d whittle and he’d spin tales. During our last year together, he told me about the time he found the Lost Doble Mine in the
mountains of Berdoo. It was winter, storming, and he was lost. For hours he wandered through the trees and brush, fighting his way through snowdrifts. Suddenly, in front of him, there was an old mine. Inside he found and lit an old lantern and saw something shiny. “It was gold,” he said, “everywhere: on the floor, ceiling and walls of the old mine. “I knew I’d be rich if I ever found my way home,” he told me. After the storm he headed out. After two days of wandering, he was rescued. He never told anyone but me about his find and said that over the years he had gone back to the Berdoo mountains many times, but he never again found the Lost Doble Mine. It’s still there, he told me, and maybe the next Spring we’d go looking. Gramps passed away that winter and we never made the trip to the Berdoo mountains, and my chance to share a golden fortune never happened. But I did learn to whittle and I learned from him how tell stories and spin tales to my own kids and grandkids. And when they ask me, “Did that really happen gramps?” or “Is that really true?” I’m happy. I guess I’ve become my own grampa. That’s pretty good. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program and coordinator for the Lake Patrol volunteers.
Mark your calendar ‘Living Green in the KRV’ Working meeting Dec. 6 The Living Green in the KRV festival, coming up in March, will be having its third Working Committee planning session on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kernville Community Room. Enter off Sierra Way and Kernville Road, next to Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Holiday Spectacular to be held in Lake Isabella Dec. 6 The KRV Woman’s Club will hold their 9th annual Holiday Spectacular on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Mt. View So. Baptist Church. This event will be called “Christmas in the Mountains.” Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $30. Open to the public. Contact Laura Oreskovich at 376-1769. Dam Dancers host 1st Saturday dance Dec. 6 The Dam Dancers will be hosting their first Saturday Dance on Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The caller will be Rob Cunningham and is open to all square dancers. Visitors are welcome. Rounds by records. For more information, contact Darlene at 760-887-0977 or Barry at 376-1253. Christmas Arts & Crafts Bizaar at Moose Lodge Dec. 6 Moose Lodge No. 498 invites one and all to come to their first annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Bizaar on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. For sale will be everything from hand-painted Christmas ornaments, soy candles, jewelry, paintings and more. For more information, contact Earleen Dillard at 805-975-5350. Community Orchestra to hold holiday concert Dec. 7 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their Christmas Concert, "Christmas Memories," at Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville, on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4:00 p.m. The selections to be performed include Ukrainian Bell Carol, Jingle Bells, Trepak, German Carol Festival, White Christmas, Snowflakes, and more. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are free. Refreshments will be served.
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Teddy bears were on parade at Saturday’s Christmas Parade on Lake Isabella Blvd., sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Courier early deadlines Christmas 12/26 issue: Ad deadline will be Friday, Dec. 19 instead of Tuesday, Dec. 23. We will then deliver Tues. and Wed. 12/2324, before Christmas weekend starts. Office closed 12/25-28.
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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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Let’s Go Fishing
The hunt is on for holes Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist
Even though stocking has come to a halt on the Kern River, fishermen are still bringing in some nice trout. With a lot of the easily accessible fishing spots fished out, river fishing will become more of a hunting adventure. Pack your Pack gear light and plan to do your gear some hiking. light and Seek out more plan to out-of-theway holes, do some where more hiking. than likely you will find some --Jack holdover Bustamante spots. Hopefully this issue with stocking the Kern River will be resolved quickly. The trout bite around Isabella Lake is still a little spotty. No real strong bite has developed yet. On the North Shore only a couple in each of the usual hot spots have been caught each day. The south shore, between Piney Point and Kissack Bay
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Jerry Burton caught this nice catfish and some trout at Paradise Cove. have been seeing a little better action. Jerry Burton had some action at Paradise Cove, bringing in a nice catfish and a couple of trout. The hunt is on, so let’s go fishing. Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackle and General Store. For bragging rights, bring your catch to E&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, near the Wofford Heights Post Office.
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Celebrity Extra Tween star’s star is rising By Cindy Elavsky Q: With the cancellation of one of my favorite new shows, “My Own Worst Enemy,” I was wondering what the talented actress who played Christian Slater’s daughter on the series will be doing next? — Renee B., Portland, Ore. A: Bella Thorne, Thorne 11, played Ruth Spivey on the now-defunct NBC series. However, she also plays another daughter — that of Billy Baldwin’s character on ABC’s “Dirty Sexy Money.” The young Florida native can be seen next in the feature-film teen-thriller “Forget Me Not,” opposite “Dancing With the Stars” contestant Cody Linley. Next year you can see her alongside Winona Ryder in the drama “Water Pills,” and she just signed on as the female lead in the coming-of-age story “Raspberry Magic.” So, while her smallscreen time might be dwindling, her big-screen career is certainly heating up! *** Q: My daughter and I recently rented “Kung Fu
Panda,” and we absolutely adored it. I was very impressed by Dustin Hoffman’s voice work as Shifu. What else is he working on these days? — Claudia F., via e-mail A: The multitalented star has played many things: a cross-dresser, a pirate, a mentally challenged man, a Kung Fu master and a comic-book gangster, to name only a few. Next up for Dustin is the movie “Last Chance Harvey,” which features a song he wrote decades ago called “Shoot the Breeze.” Dustin recently revealed that back in the 1970s, he was nearly killed by a terrorist organization. He was living in Greenwich Village, one apartment down from the Weather Underground’s makeshift bomb factory when some dynamite was accidentally detonated, destroying the entire brownstone and killing three people. Just prior to the blast, Dustin had decided to step out of his apartment for a few hours. Have a question for Cindy? E-mail her atlett e r s @ c i n d y e l a v s k y. c o m , o r write to her in care of King F e a t u r e s We e k l y S e r v i c e , P. O . B o x 5 3 6 4 7 5 , O r l a n d o , FL 32853-6475. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Health Tips from the Mayo Clinic
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Smoking can cause wrinkles
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Smoking can accelerate the normal aging process of your skin, contributing to wrinkles. These skin changes may occur after only 10 years of smoking and are irreversible. How does smoking lead to wrinkles? Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of your skin. This impairs blood flow to your skin, depleting it of oxygen and important nutrients, such as vitamin A. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin — fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. As a result, skin begins
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the insurance even starts, and the monthly premium went up to $24. What Sally needs to Some peodo is find the 2009 plan that ple on will waive the deductible and Medicare charge nothing for the cohave a delupays at the pharmacy. The sion that if premium is also $24. they have George has been very basically the happy with his HMO plan. In same medica2008, his cost to see his tion and medphysician was only $5. This ical issues year it will cost him $8. Not a that they had very big deal, but George in 2008, their Harry Thal looked at the other benefits, insurance will and learned that it could cost work the same in 2009. This him up to $2,000 if he went is a myth which their existing into the hospital. Hey insurance company is trying George, there is an HMO in hard to perpetuate. Kern County which charges Joe is taking the cholesnothing for an office visit and terol-lowering medication, a maximum of $750 for a hosLipitor. His prescription drug pital stay. It also charges plan has been paying for all either nothing or $2 for of the cost except for a $30 generic drugs. co-pay. Joe is unaware that So many of my readers are there will be restrictions on content to “let it ride” into his health plan next year, 2009, thinking that everything called “Step will be the Therapy,” same. All of which will the insurrequire his ance plans physician to have made This is a myth which prescribe a changes. different These their existing insurance cholesterolchanges may company is trying hard to not affect lowering drug to see everyone, perpetuate. if it works. but if you If it doesn’t, are one of --Henry Thal then the the ones physician who it will can send affect, you documentation to the insurcould be in trouble. ance company, and they will Remember, if you are on a allow Lipitor. stand-alone drug plan, you Fred also has been taking are locked into that plan for Lipitor for years. His all of 2009. There are few Medicare Part D plan is no exceptions. If you are with longer covering it on their an MHO or other Medicare formulary (list of approved Advantage plan with predrugs) at all. He will either scription coverage, you will require an exception (doctor have one opportunity to test needs to justify why nothing the waters and then change else will work), or pay for the between January 1 and March medication out of pocket. 31. This is called the Open Sally, on the other hand, Enrollment Period (OEP), but has been thrilled with her it is for health plans, not prescription drug plan. It Medicare Part D plans. had a deductible in 2008, but it was waived for generic Harry P. Thal, MA, Certified drugs. Her plan also had no Senior Advisor, is a licensed co-pay at the pharmacy for insurance broker. He is a generic drugs, so in effect, member of the Kern Valley she just paid her $16.70 per Hospital Advisory Board and month premium and was set. is President of the Kern Sally is not aware that in Association of Health 2009, the deductible is going Underwriters, He may be to be $295. It will not be reached at 760-376-2100, ewaived for generic drugs, and mail harrythal@aol.com or the co-pay will be $2. So, she visit him on the web at will be paying out $295 before w w w . h a r r y t h a l . c o m Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
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CALENDAR continued from page 3 Friends of the Library meet Dec. 8 The Friends of the Kern River Valley Libraries’ Board Meeting is being held on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Lake Isabella branch in the Conference Room from 9 - 10 a.m. The public is welcome.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob
Parent to Parent Support Group starts Dec. 9 The Parent to Parent Support Group, headed by Family Resource Center Parent Mentor Deborah Madore, is a place for parent to share, inform, and support each other. The purpose of the group is to facilitate peer support, gain understanding, and develop personal resources. Group gives you a place to take a break from the hard job of parenting and feel safe connecting with other parents just like you. The Parent to Parent Support Group begins Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Call 379-2556 for information. Mystery holiday craft project for kids at library Dec. 11 Kids of all ages will want to attend the next story time at the Kern River Valley Branch Library because Sharon Kinney of Magic Rabbit Productions will be the special guest. The program will begin at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 with some great winter and holiday stories. Then, Sharon Kinney will help the kids with a craft project that has never been at the Library before! What is it? Come to the program and see! Kern River Valley branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd (760) 549-2083.
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Bob's Fruitcake Cookies Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club games Dec. 13 The Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club will hold a show at Jake’s Place arena (Sierra Way just south of Kernville Rd.) Spectators welcome. Starts 9 a.m. Rain date Dec. 20. Call 378-2885 for more information. Fans of ‘Twilight’ to gather at library Dec. 13 “Twilight” by Stephanie Meyer is a best-selling book read around the world and a smash hit movie at the box office with both teens and adults. Fans of the Twilight series will be gathering to share their love for these books at a special program hosted by Kern River Valley Branch Library on Saturday, Dec. 13, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come dressed as a favorite character and enter the costume contest. There will be Twilight prizes, a drawing for great a Twilight-related item and refreshments. Recommended for ages 13 and up. KRV Library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, 760-549-2083 Santa to appear in Circle Park Dec. 13, 17 and 20 Santa Claus will appear in Circle Park in Kernville right after the Christmas Parade of Giving on Dec. 13 at 5 p.m., and will appear again Dec. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Breakfast with Santa Dec. 21 at Senior Center Santa Claus will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon with gifts for the kids. Whiskey Flat Days organizing meetings Dec. 29 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s next Whiskey Flat Days planning meeting will be Dec. 29. It is a potluck. For more information, call the Chamber office at 376-2629. Whiskey Flat Days Kick-off Dinner Jan. 9 The Kernville Chamber’s 2009 Whiskey Flat Days kick-off dinner will be held at the Elk’s Lodge on Friday, January 9. Social hour is at 5 p.m., dinnerat 6 p.m followed by the event at 7 p.m.. Cost for dinner is $20 and includes tax and tip. The menu consists of salad, fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, dinner roll and dessert. Come meet all the mayor candidates. Seating is limited. Call the Kernville Chamber at 376-2629 for reservations.
walnuts. Cover and marinate overnight. Soften the butter or margarine to room temperature and cream together with cloves, and white and dark sugars until smooth. Add egg and mix well. Mix together the flour and salt and slowly add to butter mixture. Do not over mix. Blend in the fruit and nut mixture. Chill dough until stiff enough to handle. Lightly flour work surface and divide dough into two equal portions. Roll into logs and cover. Place dough in freezer for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut logs into thin rounds and place on cookie sheet. Leave one inch between slices. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Bob’s Bacon Cheese Ball
3 cups chopped dried figs 2/3 cup raisins 2/3 cup candied cherries, chopped 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pinch salt 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup super fine sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg
1 pound bacon 8 oz cream cheese – softened 8 oz cheddar cheese – shredded 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
In a large bowl, combine fruits, honey, sherry, lemon juice, salt and
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Cook bacon; drain and crumble. Combine with rest of ingredients (except nuts) and form into ball. Roll in nuts.
Register for Wildland fire fighting course by Dec. 14 The U.S. forest Service, in conjunction with Kern Valley High School and the Regional Occupation Program will provide a Wildland Fire Fighting course during the spring semester. This course is designed to cover the basic information needed for beginning firefighters with the federal and county agencies in the field of Wildland Fire suppression. It will include instruction in basic fire fighting, engine and pump use, chain saws, fireing devices, air operation and others. Adult applicants who wish to apply must complete and submit an application no later than Dec. 14 to Mrs. Anderson at the high school. Classes begin in January. For more information, contact school counselor, Jessica Horace at 379-2611.
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attendance agreed that immediate community action is of paramount ment stipulates that some 22 importance. Petitions are already miles of the Kern (between being circulated in public locations Kernville and the Johnsondale and the word is being passed on the Bridge) be placed on the “no Internet. Contact of our governstock” list until 2010. ment representatives is another top According to Christy McGuire, priority. Many also felt that contactDFG fishery ing the two biologist at conservation the Kern groups is an R i v e r option that There is no biological H a t c h e r y, should be basis for that decision. “There is no undertaken biological quickly. --Christy McGuire basis for Apparthat deciently, studies sion.” are available Although on the list, findings showing the Hardhead Minnow is show the Hardhead Minnow is doing well with stocked trout in the thriving in the Kern River area. Kern. Presenting plaintiffs with that Needless to say, the agreement is study should prove our situation not acceptable to local businesses deserves reconsideration. and fishing enthusiasts. Most in On the positive side of this issue,
FISH continued from page 1 October of this year, DFG told the court that they would not be able to complete the EIR until January of 2010. The Court then ordered DFG to work with the two plaintiffs to negotiate an agreement by Nov. 24, 2008 where stocking can, and cannot, take place until the EIR is completed. The list of California lakes, rivers, creeks and reservoirs that would be affected by the agreement were based on the plaintiff’s list of 25 species that, if present, would place those waters on the “not allowed to be stocked” list. Unfortunately, the main stem of Kern River contains the Hardhead Minnow, one of the sensitive species on that list. Based on that finding, the agree-
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Lake Isabella and lower Kern River areas will continue to be stocked. Streams and creeks above Johnsondale, such as Peppermint, Dry Meadow and Freeman will also continue to be stocked as usual. This is not the first time that community leaders and residents have come together to address concerns affecting our economy and interests. A pledge to immediately confront this issue was voiced by all in attendance. We also have many partners in that endeavor. “The DFG is still fighting to get the Kern River back on the list of waters to be stocked,” said McGuire. For current lists of California waters affected and new developments visit the Department of Fish & Game’s website at: www.dfg.ca.gov
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People on parade
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2008 Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsored Christmas parade winners: Sweepstakes: Kern Valley Exchange Club Best Theme: Kern Valley Health Care District’s Auxiliary Best Float: Christian Assembly Best Equestrian: Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club 1st Place Float: Kern Valley High School Native American Student Association (NASA) & the KVHS Wrestling Team (honoring their late coach, Denny Knight) “Christmas Wishes & Teddy Bear
Dreams” 1st Place Auto/Truck 1949 & older: Art Tibbets for his 1931 Ford Model A 2nd Place Auto/Truck 1949 & older: Art & Jane Tibbets for their 1930 Ford Model A 1st Place Auto/Truck 1950 & newer: Kern River Hotrodders 2nd Place Auto/Truck 1950 & newer: The Cannon Family and their 1959 Chevy El Camino 1st Place Tractor: Maxine Cannon and her 1940 Ford Tractor 2nd Place Tractor: A 1939 John Deer Tractor pulling a car t built by The Cannon Family 1st Place Marching/Walking
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/Drill Team: Whitman Dance Studio performing to “Let It Snow.” 2nd Place Marching/Walking/Drill Team: Kern Valley High School’s ECHO program 1st Place Novelty: U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army 2nd Place Novelty: “The Bundy Bears” sponsored by Wil Bundy Real Estate 1st Place Religious: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church with their entry “Jesus Loves U Bear-y Much” 1st Place Youth: Rush to Learning Day Care Center & Pre-
school 2nd Place Youth: Shining Stars Christian Pre-school & Child Care 1st Place Animals: Llamas 1st Place Community Service: U.S. Forest Service and Smokey the Bear The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce thanks everyone who participated in this event serving our community and all who sponsored trophies and awards. A special thanks to Santa and Mrs. Claus, our elves Morgan Rivers and Jill Schulz, and to Gene Parks for his tractor to tow Santa’s Float.
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Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $80,000. 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 __________________________ Beautiful Furnished Park Model on Kern River. 2+1, w/barn-style Tuff shed & charming side yard w/porch. Asking 19K OBO. 818-242-7788
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C A L L 376-2860 FIRST ANNUAL BRING A GALLON OF WATER FOR OUR LAKE DAY! New plan to replace reservoir water, hatched in local bar. If every visitor brings a one gallon container of water and empties it in the lake, we should be able to replace what they are taking out in 12 to 15 years. Be sure to let us know how much your family brings so we can tell the watermaster how many gallons are owned by those of us on our side of the dam. If this works out, we might also add a BRING YOUR OWN FISH ON A HOOK DAY!
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Faith
Christ bell THE BELL I KNOW WHO I AM I am God's child (John 1:12) I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 ) I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17) I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20) I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1) I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8) I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14) I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27) I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2) I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil 3:20) I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34) I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21) I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18) I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6) I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39) I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22 ) I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28 ) I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 ) I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 ) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13) I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5) I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10) I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1) I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10) I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5) I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5) I belong to God Do you know Who you are!? Keep this bell ringing... 'The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you; The LORD turn His face toward you And give you peace..' Numbers 6:24-26
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 Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Living by Faith Evangelist Outreach 6437 Isabella Blvd. (near Post Office) Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 379-8036 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday 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
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Thoughts on religion “The problem to be faced
is: how to combine loyalty to one’s own tradition with reverence for different traditions.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel
“When I do good, I feel
good; when I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion. – Abraham Lincoln
Weldon Baptist Church
Pastor/Teacher: Rick Rayls Worship Leader: Darrow Elconin
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BIBLE TRIVIA by Wilson Casey 1. The main stories of Jesus’ birth are in Chapters 1 and 2 of Matthew and which other book? Mark, Luke, Romans, Revelation 2. From Matthew 1: 18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were in what relationship? Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 3. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Walked,
Rode donkey, Boat 4. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar 5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem ANSWERS: 1) Luke; 2) Engaged; 3) Bible not specific; 4) Herod; 5) Nazareth. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
Answers to puzzles on pages 12-13:
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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunch Monday through Friday. Assistance is offered to persons or families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, in need of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760379-5100.
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Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Weldon
Super Crossword answers
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Courier chuckle of the week:
“Not only is life a bitch, it has puppies.” Adrienne Gusoff
See Page 11 for answers to puzzles
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Trivia Test
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1. MEDICAL: What common condition would you be suffering from if your doctor said you had nephrolithiasis? 2. U.S. GOVERNMENT: During the 20th century, what did the acronym HUAC stand for? 3. INVENTIONS: What 19th-century aid did Joseph Glidden invent that helped tame the West? 4. NICKNAMES: What are Georgetown University’s sports teams known as? 5. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numerals XC? 6. LITERATURE: In which book do the characters Flopsy and Mopsy appear?
Answers: Kidney stones House of Un-American Activities Committee Barbed wire Hoyas 90 “The Tale of Peter Rabbit
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. Your social life kicks off into high gear by week’s end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Apositive attitude helps you weather annoying but unavoidable changes in holiday plans. Aspects favor new friendships and reinforcement of existing relationships. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Demands on your energy level could be much higher than usual as you prepare for the upcoming holidays. Be sure to pace yourself. Friends and family will be happy to help. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t allow a suddenly icy reaction from a friend or family member to continue without learning what caused it — and what can be done to restore that once warm and caring relationship. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Arelationship seems to be unraveling, mostly from a lack of attention. It might be a good idea to ease up on whatever else you’re doing so you can spend more time working to mend it. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) New facts emerge that not only help explain the recent rift with a trusted colleague, but also might provide a chance to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start in your friendship. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member’s personal situation is, fortunately, resolved in time
for you to get back into your hectic round of holiday preparations. An old friend might bring a new friend into your life. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Pace yourself in meeting holiday pressures and workplace demands to avoid winding up with a frayed temper and a Scorpiaan stinger that lashes out at puzzled kith, kin and colleagues. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Afinancial matter requires close attention. Also, news from a trusted source provides the means to help sort out a long-standing state of confusion and put it into perspective. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good time to reinforce family ties. Make it a priority to assess and resolve all outstanding problems. Start the upcoming holiday season with a full measure of love. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t be pressured into a so-called solid-gold investment. Wait until the holiday distractions are over. Then take a harder look at it. You might find that the “gold” is starting to flake off. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Aformer friend might be trying to heal the breach between you by using a mutual friend as an intermediary. Best advice: Keep an open mind despite any lingering bad feelings. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of saying the right thing at the right time. Your friendships are deep and lasting.
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Salome’s Stars
By Fifi Rodriguez
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Talking About Real Estate
Creative Connection
Technical difficulties
Make Christmas your own
Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
Buying a home is not as simple as browsing eBay and clicking “Buy it now!” Selling a home can There’s a be even more complicated. Even whole generthe most technically savvy comation now puter user can list their home that has online at a number of “For sale grown up by owner “ websites, but will run using cominto real “technical difficulty” puters and when it comes time to set a fair surfing the asking price, target and screen Internet. For qualified buyers, and handle the them, comlegalities of negotiations and municating, contracts. browsing and A good percentage of listings Matt Freeman shopping that start “By owner” are eventuonline are ally sold by licensed real estate really second nature, so it seems agents. That’s because professionnatural that more and more are als can sell the home for more searching for homes on the web, money in less time, with profit and even outdislisting tancing their commishomes sion. Yes, Buying a home is not for sale the as simple as browsing on the Internet is Internet. a powerful eBay and clicking ‘Buy it Of tool for course, buyers now!’ the and sell--Matt Freeman World ers, espeWide cially Web is a when powerful tool for both buyers placed in the knowledgeable and sellers, and that’s why so hands of a good real estate agent. many real estate agents market their services and listings Matt Freeman is a Realtor with online. Take special care, howFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) ever, not to eliminate the “mid379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His dle men” from your next real column is not intended to replace estate transaction. legal advice.
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Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist
I am the art evangelist! And I’m here to push art and imagination on you, every day and in every way. Creativity adds so much to life. It improves your Donna Fitch outlook, it boosts your confidence, it inspires individuality, and it exercises our imaginations, but best of all, it’s just plain fun. This morning, I remembered an experience I had, near the holidays, at a small café, hidden in the mountains of the Angeles Crest Forest. Along with my coffee, a sheet of aluminum foil was foisted upon me and I was expected to invent a holiday ornament, with which they decorated the restaurant. At first I was intimidated. I was a kid the last time I had done anything physically creative or even used my imagination in this type of way. Ornaments hung on streamers that converged from the outer ridges to the center of the ceiling. It seemed to me that all the good ideas were already taken. Santas, wreaths, holly, bells, reindeer and sleds. You name it, and it was up there. I need to get here
earlier next year. I made a peace sign. The hippie spirit conjoined with the holiday spirit. It was me. Now, I am hooked. I asked for more foil and began fashioning the word PEACE, one sheet at a time. Fun replaced inhibition. Once I got started, I couldn’t get enough. I laugh when people say they don’t have a creative bone in their body, because that is exactly how I felt a long time ago. The scoop is that you just haven’t used yours or started comparing and gave up before you even got started, but it’s there. Each individual left their personal mark in the form of an ornament for everyone to enjoy. I’ve never seen this use of foil since, but feel certain it should be revived. A foil revival from the evangelist! I’ve decided to incorporate this special experience into my holiday this year and will be passing out foil to everyone who comes over. Foil may even accompany me when I visit. Will I put them on the tree or hang them from the ceiling or maybe even outside? I’m not sure, but money won’t buy a display like mine. If you see a woman carrying a roll of foil around town, it is probably me, unless you are doing it, too. Donna Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Kern River Courier
Obituaries
Our Valley, Our Earth
Why gold is found in streams Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
The reader will recall the Water Velocity vs. Depth diagram that was presented last week. Using that diagram and the attached diagram should fully explain the question of why gold is found at the bottom of rivers and streams. Gold is much denser than the individual aggregate of stones, rocks and other debris that is carried by a stream. The diagram shows various zones of water velocity that are capable of moving different sized particles, from Solution Load to Bed Load. Thus the lighter (less dense) particles can be
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suspended in the water at various depths. As the particles increase in density and size, the water cannot keep them in suspension and they sink to the bottom of the stream. At the bottom, you find the largest particles, stones, rocks, and gold! They are still moved by the lesser velocity of water, but in differing ways. There are those that at “rolled” (R); others are “Saltated” (Sa); others “Slide”(S); and still others require flood conditions to dislodge them from the bottom of the stream. Gold “hides” between the larger stones and rocks on the bottom, due to its much greater density. When the water is low, gold seekers hunt the recesses between the stones and find the gold lurking there. 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.
In Loving Memory
Robert “Bo” Homan April 25, 1939 - November 28, 2008 Robert Kenneth Homan, born to Harold and Elizabeth Homan in Bridgeport, CT on April 25, 1939. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2008. After a divorce, his mother married George Grenrood. His father proceeded him in death. He has a sister, Pat Rall, who lives in Goshen, Indiana, and a brother, Joey Grenrood, who resides in Santa Ana, CA. Bo spent his chilhood in Glendale, CA. After a divorce, he lived in Tujunga until one day, when he was on a construction project at Flintridge Preparatory School, he set his eyes on a sweet secretary, Joan Batchelor. Unbeknownst to her, it was love at first sight and after a few years, they moved to Wofford Heights. On March 1, 1988, Bo and Joan were married. Bo was the heart of the Valley and made many friends. He enjoyed storytelling, laughing, fishing, softball and his favorite hobby: aggravating his friends at the Hide-A-Way, where he worked as bartender until he became ill in October. Most of all, he enjoyed special times with his wife, kids, grandkids and greatgranddaughter. He was surrounded by his family as he peacefully departed from his loved ones. His laughter and twinkling blue eyes will remain in our hearts forever. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Family Life Center in Wofford Heights followed by a Celebration of Life at the Elks Lodge, where he was a member.
Death notices Donald R. Blandford Donald R. Blandford, 79, of Lake Isabella, passed away on Dec. 1, 2008 at Life House in Bakersfield. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home Society, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, Ca 93240. (760) 379-5006.
Arrest reports A digest of arrest reports from various public safety agencies in the Kern River Valley area
Legal Notices
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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: NATURAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC (2008-B7871) Street address of principal place of business: 121A Piute Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Catherine Crawford, 121A Piute Drive, Kernville, CA 93238: A, Individual. The date the business com-
menced: 07/01/1995. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office.
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There were eleven arrests made by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department between Nov. 20 and 28; one in Wofford Heights; two in Weldon; eight in Lake Isabella. All arrests were transported and booked at Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield.
November 20: Two arrests were made in the 5200 block of Hooper Road, Weldon. A 29-year-old male from Weldon was arrested on a warrant charging him with violation of court orders. Another male, 25, from Lake Isabella was arrested on a warrant charging him with driving without a license. November 22: A 37-year-old Wofford Heights male was arrested in the 700 block of Hwy 155, Lake Isabella on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs for sales and transportation, destroying evidence and driving on a suspended license.
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Santa Claus made his first appearance in the Kern River Valley of the season at Saturday’s Christmas parade in Lake Isabella
November 23: A male, 47 years old, from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 2500 block of Irwin Street, Lake Isabella on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession November 24: A 39-year-old Wofford Heights male was arrested in the 2000 block of Sierra Vista Drive, Wofford Heights on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, making terrorist threats, and public intoxication. November 25: A Lake Isabella 22-year-old female was arrested in the 6100 block of Cypress Ave., Lake Isabella on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. November 26: Three Lake Isabella women, 43, 24 & 50 years of age were arrested in the 2600 block of Claire Street, Lake Isabella on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and child endangerment. November 27: A Bodfish, 37-year-old female was arrested in the 1800 block of Harrington Ave., Lake Isabella on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and spousal abuse. November 28: A 38-year-old female from South Lake was arrested at the Kern Valley Substation on suspicion of commercial burglary and passing a fraudulent check.
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