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The California Senior Legislature is looking for qualified seniors to bring their ideas to the table for the betterment of everyone. The California Senior Legislature is a volunteer body whose primary mission is to gather ideas for legislation at the state and federal levels, craft the ideas into formal proposals, prioritize the proposals, present them to members of the Legislature or the Congress, and advocate for laws implementing the new ideas. The 40 Senior Senators and 80 Senior Assemblymembers are selected in elections in the 33 Planning and Services Areas (PSAs) in California which were established by the federal Older Americans Act of 1965. The elections are in April of even-numbered years. The terms of office are four years. Kern County, as Planning and Service Area 33, is apportioned one Senior Senator and one Senior Assemblymember. Persons interested in applying for either position should contact Michele Timmerman at Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department, 5357 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 or call (661) 868-1052. Candidates must be 60 years or over. The filing deadline is March 17.
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“Tenderfoot Tony” Plante took the office of Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat away from the other two contenders in this year’s race. The new mayor was revealed during the mayor ceremony on Sunday afternoon during Whiskey Flat Days, the town of Kernville’s annual Old West celebration. Kernville was originally named Whiskey Flat from 1860-64.
Kurt Russell did a great Elvis, now out on DVD.
Celebration wows crowd 9 Whiskey Flat Days a success Kern River Courier
The Whiskey Flat Days celebration took place last weekend under sunny skies. Thousands enjoyed the Grand Parade and the Old West costumes of the reenactors and other participants. The high point of the festival took place Sunday afternoon, when the winner of the honorary office of Mayor of Whiskey Flat was revealed. The candidates toil for weeks raising money for the causes of their choice and to defray the expenses of Whiskey Flat Days, which is put on by the
Kernville Chamber of Commerce. This year the winner is “Tenderfoot Tony” Plante of Squirrel Valley. He joins the list of illustrious mayors since 1957, which forms a “Who’s Who” of wellknown valley citizens. Tony was raising money for Kern Valley Youth Football and Cheer. His total raised was $11,101. The Deputy Mayors this year worked just as hard and deserve just as big a hand for their efforts. “Turncoat Chris” Brayman came up with $10,787, and “Cimarron Cynthia” Burciaga had a great showing with $8,025. Brayman was help-
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Valley group sounds off in Sacramento Governor’s rep former Valleyite Kern River Courier
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Several valley representatives joined Assemblymember Jean Fuller Feb. 10 at the governor’s office in Sacramento to discuss the hatchery trout stocking issue. (L-R) Dave Freeland, retired Forest Service District Ranger; Judy Hyatt, aide to Supervisor Jon McQuiston; Jim Hunt, former president of the Friends of the Kern River Hatchery; Chris Brayman, a candidate for Whiskey Flat Mayor; Fuller; Rex Emerson, KRV Chamber president; Jill Thurman, Kernville Chamber president; and Richard Rowe, a representative of Kern River Valley Revitalization. While they were in Sacramento, the stocking was resumed by the Department of Fish & Game.
What better representative of the governor to meet with about trout stocking than a former Kern River Valley resident? The story starts with California Assemblymember Jean Fuller, who has been following the stocking issue very closely for 15 months. Fuller has been arranging for a meeting with the governor’s staff to discuss what the stoppage of trout stocking in the upper Kern River has been doing to the economy of the Kern River Valley. That meeting came up last week. Fuller and a contingent of valley VIPs went to Sacramento to visit the governor’s office. (See photo at left.) The group met with California Department of Fish & Game Director John McCamman and other DFG top manage-
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A whole page of color photos of Whiskey Flat Days 2010.
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Column on “Collecting” teaches you the ins and outs of antiquing.
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Take a few minutes to relax with one of the Courier’s crossword puzzles.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 132, 295 acre-feet. (Low point was 101,857 ac-ft. Dec. 4. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 788 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 210 cfs Borel Canal flow 180 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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Dang Silvers sells handmade, realistic flowers last year at the Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market takes place every Saturday morning at the Nuni Cunni Cultural Center.
Bring something for a potluck. Food commodities to be distributed Feb. 23 The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Starting time may vary according to location.
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Farmers’ Market to hold vendor’s orientation Feb. 20 The Nuui Cunni Farmers' Market invites you to attend a public meeting at the Indian Cultural Center, Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. for vendor information. Crafters and artisans, bring your ideas. Free vendor spaces will be available on Saturday, March 6th as part of our one-year celebration. Please contact market manager
Regular meetings & activities Fridays
• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 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 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.
Saturdays
• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 12 p.m.-2 p.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 2236765. • 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, canceled as of 12/06/09. • 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.
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, 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. • 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 College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1st Mon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays
• 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. • 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at
Anna Leon at 661-978-8712 for more information. Whiskey Flat Days wrap-up meeting held Feb. 22 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce will hold a wrap-up meeting about the just-completed Whiskey Flat Days on Monday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. at the Kernville Chamber Community Center. Come prepared with your suggestions for next year. cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 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. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Wed. 379-2303. • 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. • 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., 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. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays
• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 30rd 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. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 3rd 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. • 6 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. (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 Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.
12th All-Valley Heart Walk scheduled for Feb. 27 Each year a Heart Walk is held to benefit the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation and to promote healthy hearts. The walk is an easy one on the flat track at the high school; the number of laps you walk (or run) is up to you. Sponsor a team today. To sign up or for more information, call Jeanette at (760) 376-4419. Ladies of Elks to hold Scholarship Luncheon Feb. 27 The Ladies of the Elks will hold a Scholarship Fund luncheon on Feb. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the lodge in Wofford Heights. Americanism Essay finalists include local middle school students Hallah Bonello, Spencer Harris and Aurora Sunderland. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 for a Mexicanthemed meal. For information call 376-2762. Sweet Adelines hold Friends and Family Night March 11 The Kern Valley Chorus of the national Sweet Adelines organization will have their Friends and Family Night on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. No admission charge. For more information, call Cheryl at (760) 376-4124 “Living Green in the KRV” festival takes place March 17-21 “Living Green” means to live while making as small a footprint upon the planet as you can. It can save you money, too! Learn all about recycling, composting, ways to save water and electricity, reduce your waste output, and many more tips and business information. The “Living Green in the KRV” Festival will take place from March 17 to 21 in Wofford Heights. It’s free. See krvr.org for more information. KV Community Faire to take place during fest March 21 Organizations and clubs are encouraged to take part in the first annual Kern Valley Community Faire at the Senior Center on March 21 during the Living Green festival. This is a perfect opportunity for your club or organization to share resources and successes with the community, seek new memberships, and thank current partners for their support. Spaces are $25. For more information, call Nancy Puckett at 379-2556. Nuui Cunni Center to join Living Green Festival The Nuui Cunni Indian
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Kern River Courier
Things I Have Noticed...
Memories abound of good times Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
As I get older, I have noticed that I often think about my early years and of things that have changed, things that are gone because of progress, and many things that just faded away. Or they’re still around, but haven't been seen lately. So the colMiddleworth umn this week briefly explores some of those gone or almost gone things. Way back when, most candy was a nickel, especially the Big Hunk bar and Jujubes. A fishing license was $3 and the limit for trout was 10. Bireley’s Orange Soda came in a barrel-shaped bottle. A half-pint of milk in a glass bottle went for a nickel. 12 cents was admission to movies, complete with weekly serials. Popcorn and Cokes went for a nickel each and you could make 25 cents pay for an entire afternoon of movie and dining entertainment. I remember digging your own worms for fishing in the soil next to a lake. Elevator operators. Items in a dime store for a dime. Swimming at the plunge, admission 15 cents, no running or cannonballing allowed. Steel-wheeled roller skates with a skate key hanging around your neck. Skate coasters made from old skates and
scrapwood. I remember watching the stock car races. Attending the Los Angeles Dons professional football games at the Coliseum or the midget races on the wooden boards at the Rose Bowl. Watching the first television pictures on an 8inch screen in the window of the local radio repair shop. The transmitted picture was wrestling with Gorgeous George. Dick Lane was the announcer and would pound on the fender of the cars he advertised. I remember my first car (a '36 Pontiac) and my permit to learn to drive at the ancient age of 14. Clove and Beeman’s Pepsin chewing gums. Riding bicycles and fixing flats. The first kiss. Jawbreakers and heart-shaped red hot candies. Wax lips and buck teeth. The first ballpoint pen made by Reynolds costing $3. 35 cent haircuts. Riding buses for a dime, including, if needed, a transfer. Paint by numbers (you could be a Picasso for 49 cents). Movie ushers with flashlights. My first bike. Listening to radio programs like Sky King, The Lone Ranger, The Shadow, Tom Mix, Grand Central Station, Gangbusters, and all the afternoon serials. Last but not least, gasoline at 17 cents a gallon (with a free map and a drinking glass). Fill ‘er up, Sparky! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
Alpers trout story continues Kern River Courier
(Editor’s note: More Alpers trout were planted in the lake on Wednesday by the KRV Chamber of Commerce. This is a good time to mention that the Courier’s Jan. 29 feature story about Alpers trout contained some outdated information about where the trout are now being raised. Here is some information from the Alpers organization that updates the story of these special, famed trout.) After the sale of the historic Alpers Owens River Ranch in Dec. 2007, Tim Alpers has put all of his energy and expertise into developing aquaculture and quality fisheries on the Conway Ranch. The ranch is located 8 miles north of Lee Vining, in Mono County. In 2006, the County of Mono contracted with a private entity to expand and operate the Conway Ranch trout farm to enhance the local economy. Trout farming operations are headed up by a California limited liability corporation known as Inland Aquaculture Group. The Conway Ranch is now the home of the legendary Alpers Trophy Trout. The operation is managed by local trout farmer Tim Alpers, local marina operator John Frederickson, and Southern California corporate CFO Steve Brown. The goal is to produce trout that are as close as possible in their looks and behavior to wild trout. To accomplish this, sustainable “Best Management Practices” are employed. Alpers trout aren’t just
Happy 1st Birthday to Elizabeth Anne Cox Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. Proverbs 17:6 What a joy it is to celebrate our grand-daughters 1st Birthday! Born February 19, 2009 to Michael and Heaven Cox of Bodfish. Ellyanne is now celebrating her first birthday. Her grandparents, Jim and Jennie Cox of Bodfish and Beth Duvall of Wofford Heights are so thankful for for her and the smiles she brings. Ellyanne warms our heart and is a delight to our soul. She is quite the character. She is fun and has a great sense of humor already! Please Celebrate with us our joy, Ellyanne, her first birthday! Happy Birthday Ellyanne - We Love You! God Bless you!
any fish. They are hand fed and grow in the high quality waters found on the Conway Ranch. Trophy trout rearing will continue on the ranch in a wilderness setting. About Conway Ranch, Tim Alpers said, “We’ve got land, water and gravity, and we will do great things with this property.” The County has asked us to maximize the use of the property. We intend to do this by reaching out to the community and the rest of the world with quality public programs. During fishing season, recreation and educational programs and interpretive tours are offered through the Conway Ranch Foundation an nonprofit public benefit 501(c)(3) corporation. We want to open up the ranch to educational opportunities for local schools and universities so they can have access to a quality environment to pursue their course work. Right now, we grow Rainbows and Browns. Rearing Cutthroat trout on the Ranch is a future goal. IAG is working closely with the California Department of Fish and Game and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to raise specific strains of trout that are resistant to diseases found in most waters. On the Conway Ranch, it is not enough to just have disease-free trout. IAG aquaculture operations are licensed and certified by the California Dept. of Fish and Game.
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Census workers needed for Wofford Heights Census workers are needed for Wofford Heights, Glennville and Woody areas. Pay is $15.50 per hour and 50 cents per mile. Worker signups Also Feb. 23 at St. Jude’s Hall, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also Feb. 25 at Elks lodge, 6 p.m. Call for information, 1-866-861-2010.
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WFD continued from page 1 ing the new Kernville BMX track, and Burciaga gathered funds for Kern Valley High School’s ECHO program and the KRV Rotary Club. The winner of the Sweepstakes award in the parade was the Old West Mounted Posse, and the float that took the Theme Winners Trophy was the Exchange Club. The rest of the winners are as follows: • Old West Mounted Group: Old West Mounted Posse • Mounted Group (not period): U.S. Marshal Posse • Old West Mounted Individual: Bill Nolt as Roy Rogers • Horse Drawn Wagons: Spring Canyon Stage Co. -- KERO-TV • Old West Walking Group: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West • Group- Walking (not period): Sierra Performing Arts • Vintage Vehicles: Kern County Shrine • Fancy Vehicles: Model A Ford Club, Bakersfield • Novelty: Historical Society with BMX for Kernville Bike Park Results for the rodeo and other events were not available yet by press time and will appear in next week’s edition of the Kern River Courier. Kay Walker and Helen Witt were the grand marshals of this year’s parade. Witt’s father bought the first telephone company in the valley in 1941, and Walker was a longtime telephone operator. The cowboy and Indian encampments on the riverside near the rodeo grounds had a brisk number of visitors this year. There were plenty of reenactors around treating visitors to a bit of cowboy grub, weaving stories of old times and holding shows featuring some gunplay. There will be a Whiskey Flat Days wrap-up meeting at the Kernville Chamber office on Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. It will be a potluck for those who are a bit hungry at that time. Call 376-2629 for more information.
Courier Fishing Report
Trout are planted everywhere Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist
above and below Riverside Park. Along with the regular planters, 50 or so trophy trout After all of the hoopla at were mixed in. Riverside Park last week when It seems that the trout in the we planted trout for the first lake are starting to wake up. time in 15 months, Danny from Reports of “almost” limits are the hatchery coming in from and I planted French Gulch the lower Marina, Red’s The trout in the river from Marina, Paradise Sandy Flat to lake are starting to Cove, the point at Miracle Hot the Indian Center, wake up. Springs, endBoulder Gulch, ing up at and the main boat --Mike Mencarini launch. Power Delonegha. The following Bait tops the list day, we of bait used. stocked the upper Kern from the raft launch to the power Mike Mencarini is a Wofford house. Heights resident and a volunIf you enjoy catching trout in teer at the Kern River Fish the 3 to 6 pound class, try Hatchery.
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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith Released the week of March 1: PICKS OF THE WEEK "Elvis" -- If this don't make you All Shook Up, I don't know what will. The classic 1979 made-for-TV movie starring Kurt Russell is finally being released on DVD. The film chronicles Presley's life from a child to his rise to superstardom and ends with his triumphant Vegas comeback. The solid supporting cast includes: Pat Hingle as Col. Tom Parker, Ed Begley Jr. as drummer D.J. Fontana and, as Gladys Presley, the incomparable Shelley Winters -who chews up Max Records the scenery with atomic gusto. "Where the Wild Things Are" -Director Spike Jonze's glorious adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book is one of the great family films of 2009. Max (Max Records) is a 9-year-old boy who is sent to bed without supper. Angry at his mother, Max runs away to a faraway island populated by monsters -- and that's when the Wild Rumpus begins. Max is crowned king, but soon needs to make a decision: Does he stay forever amongst the Wild Things, or does he return home? "My Neighbor Totoro" (TwoDisc Special Edition) -- Another great children's fantasy film also is being released this week. "My Neighbor Totoro" is Hayao Miyazaki's 1988 animated film about two sisters who befriend a giant, rabbit-like forest spirit named Totoro, who introduces them to many magical creatures
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(including the Cat Bus!) and the wonders of Nature. Although "Totoro" is a Japanese film, this Disney edition is dubbed in English. Dakota Fanning and her sister Elle provide the voices of the two sisters. "2012" -- Director Roland Emmerich has made a career of destroying the planet, whether it's at the hands of aliens in "Independence Day" or a new Ice Age in "The Day After Tomorrow." This time around, Mother Earth gets pimpslapped by a Mayan prophesy and solar flares that trigger a global barrage of natural disasters. It takes about 30 minutes to introduce the characters and explain the ridiculous premise, but after that "2012" is nothing but an onslaught of CGI mayhem, destruction and the occasional sappy homily about Family or Humanity. It's not as bad as critics would have you believe. It's just the same old mindless "let's blow stuff up real good" fare that we expect from Emmerich. And he delivers. TV SERIES "Alice" (2009 miniseries) "Doctor Who Dalek War: Frontier in Space & Planet of the Daleks" "Degrassi: Next Generation" Seasons 7 & 8 "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" Season 4, Vol. 1 "Designing Women" Season Three "Have Gun Will Travel" Season Four, Vol. 1 "Matlock" The Complete Fourth Season c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
"You Say More Than You Think: Use the New Body Language to Get What You Want!, The 7-Day Plan" By Janine Driver, with Mariska van Aalst (Random House, $25) Reviewed by Katherine B. Olson
. "Read and fix any situation in 7 seconds or less!" body-language expert Janine Driver promises in "You Say More Than You Think," a guide to finding confidence through understanding and manipulating your body language. Driver honed her own body language-decoding abilities as an officer at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where her know-how and intuition led to justice for gun traffickers and victims alike. On more than one occasion, it even saved her life. In a weeklong program -- participants should devote seven consecutive days to completing the exercises and journaling -- readers learn how to convey and conceal their true feelings and how to read the expressions of others.These skills, Driver says, lead to improved interactions -- from communicating with incorrigible teenagers, to acing an interview, spotting a liar or enjoying a first date. Driver's photographic evidence -- photos of celebrities, for example, expressing certain universal emotions -- along with methods of building rapport, establishing confidence and interpreting people's expressions, make the program exciting and immediately relevant. Driver's success stories are many and varied, and real-life testimonials pepper the book (the wallflower loner who learned to love meeting new people, and the successful, personable accountant who rediscovered human connection). More than 50 percent of what people communicate to others is nonverbal, Driver says. Fifty percent! Her guide is an intensive, illuminating and, most important, fun study in putting those gestures, facial expressions and body language to work for you. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
By Cindy Elavsky
Sunday, April 11, with 18 brandnew episodes. Seasons 1 to 3 are now available on DVD, so you have a month or so to catch up on anything you might have missed.
Q: Last month, the advertising promos for "Little People, Big World" said the last show would be airing soon. I pray it means just for this season and *** not the FINAL show. This famiQ: I thought Ricky Gervais ly has taught so did a bangmany of us to be up job hostaware of little peoing the ple (the way we Golden should have been) Globe and how many of Awards. Is us just did not realthere any ize how ignorant chance he'll we were. My family pay a visit loves the Roloff to "The family and how Office"? -honest they are Kristin W., about everything, via e-mail Matt and Amy Roloff and watching their A: There is children grow up is a very good like seeing friends' children chance of that happening. Ricky grow up. We appreciate Matt Gervais -- who co-created the origiand Amy opening up their lives, nal U.K. version of the show as well as we learn along with them as the American version with and their children. -- Bea K. in Stephen Merchant -- has already Canada made directing and writing A: According to TLC, these were "appearances" on the U.S. show. just the "last episodes" of the first Ricky recently told the U.K. televihalf of the fifth season. "Little sion show "This Morning": "I quite People, Big World" has gone on a like the idea that Michael Scott winter hiatus, like many shows have bumps into this guy [David Brent, been doing lately, but they will be the boss of the U.K. 'Office'] and back to finish out the season. The takes him back to the office as the second half of Season 5 is scheduled best bloke ever, and the office goes, to begin airing in April. 'Oh my God, there's two of them.' It would be devastating for the people *** in the office. Q: When will my favorite show, "Army Wives," be back for the new season? I'm going *** through some serious withHave a question for Cindy? E-mail drawals here! -- Cassandra F., her at letters@cindy elavsky. com, or via e-mail write to her in care of King Features A: Your wait isn't much longer. Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Lifetime Television's highest-rated Orlando, FL 32853-6475. series ever, "Army Wives," will be (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. back for its fourth season on
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7. Julie & Julia (PG-13) Meryl Streep 8. Paranormal Activity (R) Katie Featherston 9. All About Steve (PG-13) Sandra Bullock 10. A Perfect Getaway (NR) Steve Zahn (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Faith
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Lenten season observed
Friday, February 19, 2010
Voices of Faith
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella invites you to join us each week during the Lenten season for worship on Thursdays (except for Ash Wednesday which we had last week) starting at 11 a.m. This year the theme is "Living Lent: The Animals Tell the Story." Each week a different animal is used to teach part of the Lenten story: Feb. 17 Ash Wednesday - The fox tells of a homeless Savior Feb. 25 First Week of Lent - The donkey tells of a peaceful Savior. March 4 Second week of Lent - The dove tells of an angry Savior. March 11 Third week of Lent - The camel tells of a warning Savior. March 18 Fourth week of Lent - The hen tells of a grieving Savior. March 25 Fifth week of Lent - The vulture tells of a coming Savior. March 28 Palm Sunday - The donkey reveals a burdened Savior. April 1 Maundy Thursday - The lamb reveals a forgiving Savior. April 2 Good Friday - The rooster reveals a disowned Savior. April 4 Easter Sunday - The fish reveals a risen Savior. We look forward to a meaningful worship time going through the life of our Savior week by week that we want to share with you! Come for one or come for the whole series! After the worship join us for lunch with homemade soup; a different one each week. Try to RSVP at 379-2343 so that we are sure to have enough for everyone.
Resurrection and Lent discussed Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
For me, and many Anglicans, Lutherans and Methodists, there is a period of preparation in anticipation of our recognition of the greatest event since the Creation itself. This period of expectancy I compare to those seemingly endless moments waiting with bated breath as the man you desire appears to be about to ask for Semonious your hand in marriage. The history of Lent reminds me of the de-motivational poster that says, “None of Us is as Dumb as All of Us.” Deuteronomy 26:1-3 says that, “When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance and have taken possession of it and live in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from your land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket, and you shall go to the place that the LORD your God will choose, to make his name to dwell there. And you shall go to the priest who is in office at that time and say to him, 'I declare today to the LORD your God that I have come into the land that the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.’” For the Jewish community, the journey from bondage through the wilderness and into the Promised Land has a deeper meaning that transcends the physical. The words of Deuteronomy say to me that when the time comes for me to
Bible verse of the week And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'" Job 28:28
STOCK continued from page 1 ment staff, as well as John J. Moffatt, Governor Schwarzenegger’s Chief Deputy Legislative Affairs Secretary. Moffatt, 32, grew up in the Kern River Valley. He joined the governor’s staff in 2007, after serving as legislative director for the office of Sen. Chuck Poochigian from 2003 to 2006. From 2000 to 2003, Moffatt served as an assistant legislative director for the Department of Food and Agriculture. He graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. John Moffatt The group that visited Sacramento was concerned about the long hiatus in trout stocking. The plantings were halted 15 months ago due to a lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity and the Pacific Rivers Council. Since then, the valley’s fragile economy has plummeted due to the lack of fishermen. The story took a surprising turn when the DFG resumed the stock-
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ing of the upper Kern on Feb. 10, the very day the group of valley citizens visited the state capital. In fact, the DFG resumed stocking the Kern an hour before the meeting. To add more drama, on that same day, the Center for Biological Diversity sued the DFG again for allegedly “utterly (failing) to mitigate for the devastating impacts of stocking hatchery fish on native fish and wildlife like chinook salmon, mountain yellowlegged frogs, and long-toed salamanders.” However, Noah Greenwald of the Center has since been quoted as saying, “According to Dr. Peter Moyle, the Hardhead Minnow, which is the only known species of concern in the Kern below SCE Fairview Dam, is apparently doing okay in the presence of extensive stocking. There is thus currently a low likelihood of harm to native species in this reach. We are not planning to seek an injunction to stop stocking the Kern River at this time.” The resumption of stocking in the upper Kern River is scheduled to take place on a normal schedule beginning next month.
commemorate the resurrection of Jesus, I am to show my thankfulness to God because he has delivered on his promise to me, and all mankind. That promise and its fulfillment has not been forced upon me; it has been offered, paid for and attested to by witnesses. It is my response according to Deuteronomy 26 that allows me to testify that I accept the proposal of Jesus, my Lord and Savior. St. Paul said it better than I: “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:8b-9. Take the time to read Luke 4:1-13. It is a story of fasting and resisting Satan’s enticements. There have been many responses to Jesus’ experience; some encourage following his example by fasting and some persuade the faithful to resolve to live noble lives. While both responses have usefulness in our lives, after taking a break, and doing the breakfast dishes, I dried them with a dish towel, one of the last from Darlene’s hope chest. Lent as a hope chest, now that’s a thought. There are many in this valley who minister to people who have responded affirmatively to God’s invitation. I would be especially blessed to read your words of witness of your anticipation of the coming “anniversary” of Jesus’s resurrection. “Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches. Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com
Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 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 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army 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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Health Insurance Matters
Is health care reform worth the cost? Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
President Obama brought health care reform back into the spotlight this week, meeting with both Democrats and Republicans and calling for a bipartisan Health Care Summit later this month. Through the Summit invitation, the President challenged Republicans to bring their best ideas to the negotiating table. In response, two Republican thought- leaders, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and President and CEO of the National Center for Policy Analysis John Goodman, laid out 10 GOP health care reform ideas in an editorial in
Wednesday's Wall Street Journal. supported by the masses, then The ideas include more equitable there are not enough people contaxation of health insurance plans, tributing premium into the “risk an increase in insurance plan pool”. Therefore, the company portability, and the elimination of must offer only plans which are junk medical lawsuits. attractive to the massive consumer Adding fuel to this smoldering base. I know I will be losing my fire, plan at Anthem renewal, Blue Cross and will is reportneed to find The cost of insurance isn't the edly another issue. It is the cost of health care. increasing Anthem --Harry Thal Blue Cross its premiums 39% plan. by May. I Changing say insurance "reportedly", as this is the figure companies is always difficult, as the media are using. Locally, I am the application process is best to seeing group insurance going up be avoided when possible. maybe 8-10%, which is typical of March 1 the premiums will be all companies. More upsetting is changing for the Medicare supplethat many policies are being either ments as well. Interesting to note frozen or discontinued by the that in Central and Northern company. If a plan is not well California, the rates for the most
popular Medicare supplement, the "Classic F" plan, the rates are actually going down! The cost of insurance isn't the issue. It is the cost of health care. If it were to cost 50 cents for an MRI, and not several hundred to thousand dollars, insurance wouldn't cost so much. I do agree with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius that premium increases need to be justified, and apparently Anthem Blue Cross' current rate hikes in the individual (under 65) market have yet to be justified. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is Past President and President Elect of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
Viral infection called vestibular neuritis can cause dizziness Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Columnist
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I got a sudden attack of dizziness that landed me in bed. I couldn't stand. Finally, with the help of my husband, I got to the doctor, who said I had a viral infection called vestibular neuritis. I am taking medicine and am somewhat better, but the dizziness isn't completely gone. Will it go? When? -L.T. ANSWER: I have to warn readers that the causes of dizziness are diverse, and vestibular neuritis, while common, is only one of many causes. The vestibule of the inner ear has three fluid-filled canals that work like a carpenter's balance, that gadget whose center contains a fluid-containing tube with a bubble in it. The balance tells the carpenter if a piece of wood is aligned. The inner ear canals tell people if they are aligned. They send signals to the brain that keep us balanced. A viral infection of those canals or of the nerve that sends signals to the brain makes people feel like
they've been put in the spin cycle of a washer. Not only are affected people dizzy, they become nauseated and often throw up. Symptoms of vestibular neuritis lessen in two to three days, but full recovery can take up to six or more weeks. A cortisone drug taken within the first three days of illness can ease symptoms. And medicines like promethazine relieve dizziness and nausea, but they make some people so drowsy that they prefer the dizziness. The booklet on dizziness discusses vestibular neuritis as well as the other dizziness causes. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 801W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Does the consumption of foods packaged or wrapped in aluminum foil pose a risk for contracting or accelerating Alzheimer's disease? -- M.E.
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MS Society to offer financial advice March 6 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has assembled a panel of local experts to offer financial advice in Bakersfield on March 6.. The speakers will appear at the “Managing MS in a Tough Economy” program from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Kern County Department of Public Health at 1800 Mount Vernon Avenue, including advice on asset protection, Medi-Cal and you, and understanding mortgage modification. A continental breakfast will be served, Call the Kern County MS Society office at 661.321.9512.
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Dorothy Dunagan celebrated her 101st birthday recently. She is a resident at Kern Village Assisted Living in Kernville. She and her husband moved to Kernville in the late 1960s when Leonard retired from Bob’s Big Boy in Glendale. Dottie became very active in the community, soon becoming president of the KRV Art Association.
Rotary Club holds “4 Way Test and Me” Essay Contest Nine students will win up to $1,500 in the 2010 Annual Rotary District 5240 Essay Contest. Students must submit an original essay on the meaning in their lives of the Rotary 4-Way Test. There are 3 categories, grade school (1-6), middle school (7-8), and high school (9-12). DEADLINE: All entries must be received by the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley at P.O. Box 1965 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 no later than March 19. See http://tinyurl.com/2010-Rotary-Essay-Contest
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The new well project at South Fork School has been needed for many years, since uranium and other substance issues were discovered. The school district received a capital improvement grant for a new 7,000-gallon tank and a new well. Work is scheduled to be completed just after the summer break this year. Pictured (L-R) are Scott Siddle (board member), Robin Shive (former South Fork School District Superintendent), Bill Hood (board member), Sherry Nichols (South Fork School District Superintendent), Bryan Williams (Field Representative for Assemblymember Jean Fuller) and board members Allan Jaffe and Dale Creighton.
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Twelve Kern River Valley students will win over $750 in cash and prizes in a Kids’ Recycled Art contest sponsored by the Kern River Valley Art Association and Kern River Valley Revitalization’s Living Green Richard Rowe committee. Cash prizes are made possible by a generous donation from Wofford Heights resident Barbara Likens. KRV students from grades K through 12 are welcome to compete; from any school, public or private, home-schoolers and Camp Erwin Owen students too. KRV Students are urged to create an original artwork of up to 11” x 17” in size using materials that would have otherwise been recycled or thrown away to convey a Living Green theme like: "How Do You Go Green at Home, Work or School?" There will be 1st, 2nd & 2 3rd Prizes in each of 3 categories (K-5, 6-8 & 9-12 grades). Winners will get a cash prize ($40 for 1st, $30 for 2nd & $20
for 3rd prize) plus 2 tickets to the special awards dinner, a Living Green Stainless Sports bottle and a 1 year membership to the Kern River Valley Art Association www.krvaa.org. See Entry Form for details http://tinyurl.com/Art-ContestForm. INFO: contact KRV Art Association’s Cinnamon Park (760) 379-2094 or Living Green co-chair Jenny Hanley (760) 376-4384 jhanley999@msn.com. Deadline to turn in artwork is by 5pm, Sunday, March 12, 2010 to allow for judging. JUDGING will be by members of the Kern River Valley Art Association www.krvaa.org. Prizes will be awarded on Wednesday, March 17, 5 to 7 p.m., Kernville at the Living Green Festival Opening Family Dinner, the "Green Leprechaun Dinner" at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville, where the art will be displayed through Saturday Morning, March 20. See www.LivingGreenKRV.org for more information on March’s upcoming Living Green KRV Festival which boasts over 30 events, most are free and kid friendly. Richard Rowe is a retired city planner, living in Wofford Heights. He is website administrator of KRVR.org for Kern River Valley Revitalization.
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Memories of the events of Whiskey Flat Days 2010 (Left) -Marchers in the Whiskey Flat Days parade are usually dressed in period costumes.
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(Right) -- The rodeo is always a big attraction at Whiskey Flat Days. The annual event of Whiskey Flat Days re-creates old times, but the rodeo is the real thing, not a re-creation.
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Above, Mike Woodward helps with the judging in the parade Saturday, during Whiskey Flat Days, Kernville’s old-time recreation of its early years from 1860 to 1864 when it was known as Whiskey Flat.
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(Left photo) Robin Hoskins, right, serves up some cowboy grub to a line of visitors at the Whiskey Flat Days cowboy encampment. Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier
The Sierra Performing Arts melodrama had a standing room only crowd on Saturday night of Whiskey Flat Days weekend. Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
This little participant was blocking out the loud gunshots at the gunfighter skits at Circle Park.
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Thank you from
Ol' Turncoat Chris & the BMX kids Special thanks to: Darlene and George Randall for enduring my big mouth. A Big thanks to: California Water Co., Competition Engineering, Sportsman Inn, Isabella Flooring, Walter Mortenson Insurance, Beyond Juice, QAB Media, Atchison Propane, Care Ambulance, Sergeant Dean Marshall, Snider's Cyclery, The Drug Store, B&M Automotive, Barnes Bargains, L&M Lumber, General Plumbing, Kern Valley Sun, Pizza Factory, Big Guy Printing, Jay Watson Electric, Century 21, Gene Parks Insurance, Farmers Insurance, Dennison Building Materials, Reel Cinema, Odd Fellows, Kern Valley Golf Course, Archie's Hardware, Pringle's Framing Shop, Bionicon, KRV Novelty, The Furniture Store, Car Quest Western Auto, The Appliance Center, Pizza Barn, Down Town Storage, Cheryl's Diner, Borthick Construction, Mountain & River Adventure, Charlie Erickson, Jeannette Rogers, True Value, Kern River Brewing Co., KV Assisted Living/ Burlington, South Fork Woman's Club, Sierra Gateway Market, Riverside One Stop Shell, KV Bottle Shop, Vons, The Cracked Egg, Producers Dairy, Kern Valley Auto Body, Chuck Richards, Kern River Outfitters, Sierra Vista Motel, Good Electric, Ernie's Automotive, Anna's Haircuts, Western Wholesale Carpet, Amanda Barnes Massage Therapist, RMW Mobility Services, Candy Carousel, Barewood Inn and Suites, Scroll Saw Portraits, The Mother Lode, Mustard Seed Ranch, Allan Jaffe, South Fork Transmission, Cellular Connection, The Branding Iron, Misty Mountain Cuts, Pipe Dreams Plumbing, Animal House Pet Grooming, Blessed Books and Things, La Bella Salon, The Kern Lodge, Petal Pusher Plus, Kernville Inn, Kern River Valley Motel, Tyson McMullan Photography, Sierra South, Precision Automotive, Ken Lackey Carpet Cleaning, Cycle Smiths, Aircraft Ignition, Ron's Kountry Kitchen, Masonic Lodge, La De Dah, Frank's Tattoo, Kern Valley Sun, River View Trailer Park, El Jacalito, Ewing's, Natural Health, George's Four Wheel Drive Center, Pocket Scarf Art, That's Italian, Gordon Delano, Gator's Garage, Buckskins and Calico, French Gulch Marina, Mesa Chiropractic, & Kern River Courier. A special thanks to: Tenderfoot Tony and Cimarron Cynthia.You are great people for doing what you do. Jill Sloan.You talked me out of running and I'm glad I listened. Thank you for giving this the time you really didn't have. Thanks to the Kern Valley bicycle kids who helped in every way kids can. And last but not least, I would like to thank the Kernville Chamber of Commerce for making this all possible. I'm sure I missed someone so if I did call me -- maybe we can bribe our way out of it! "Turncoat Chris" Brayman
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Talking About Real Estate
Take advantage of interest rates Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
is because the government has been artificially keeping the rate low by buying its own debt. Over the last few months we Although I do not know or underhave seen something really rare stand all of the details, I guess the happening in the real estate indus- Federal Reserve is buying down try. Interest rates have stayed at or government debt and holding on near historic to it for future sale. Whatever they lows. If you look are doing, and regardless of what at a graph of you think about what they are interest rate averdoing, the fact is at least they are ages over the last keeping rates low! 30 years, getting This is a buyer’s market, peoa mortgage ple. This is one of the strongest below 6% interbuyer’s markets I have seen and est only hapas with all good things, it will not pened a few stay this way. Prices will stabilize, Matt Freeman times, and it did lenders will loosen up and we will not last long. start to see a bottom. The big facRight now you can get one for tor that is going to weigh in on below 5% with good credit and that happening is unemployment. job history. That is unheard of California needs jobs, period. We long need to term; usurebuild this This is one of the ally state from things the bottom strongest buyer’s markets I like that up, espehappen cially the have seen and as with all for short governgood things, it will not stay ment, but periods and then alas that is this way. the rates another go up to article for --Matt Freeman another their more day! In the common meantime, higher levels. Take advantage of go out and buy something! this while you can. The rates are Matt Freeman is a Realtor with forecast to go up again in the late Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) spring. 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His colThe reason rates are so low umn is not intended to replace and have stayed that way for a bit legal advice.
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#2210650 Seller is in dire need of selling this place and has it priced for a quick sale. This tastefully laid out 2 b, 1 b home with 2 car garage, large fully fenced back and front yard. Interior has newer floors and fresh paint, move in ready. Renter in residence would like to stay with the property. Perfect find for an investor, weekender, or just a first home. This is a great one! ONLY $95,000
#2208959 Looking for 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths home? This is the one for you! Located in country classy Squirrel Valley. House sets on approximately .60 acres. Lovely open floor plan with large, step down livingroom. Seller MUST sacrifice. Bring any reasonable offer today! ONLY $220,000
#2210719 NEW LISTING! Hurry! This one won't wait. Take advantage of a great deal today right in Lake Isabella. 1972 Doublwide MH on it's own corner lot. Fully fenced with storage sheds and alarge patio, 2 beds, 2 baths. Bring all reasonable offers, seller will even carry a note with 15K down oac, submit terms. ONLY $45,000
#2210628 Seller Financing on this cute getaway. MH has been updated with new flooring,tile and paint, fully fenced with trees, shed and garage or workshop. Great starter home or a great weekend get way. Room to park your toys. ONLY $65,000
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Friday, February 19, 2010
California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
Too busy for Whiskey Flat California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
When I first met Miz Sue (my wife) she spoke glowingly of Palm Springs. We never got there. But recently my brotherin- law invited us to come share his timeshare there for a week. And we went. We had a greattime. Restaurants California Joe and musicals and dinners in large time-shares. Remember Lawrence Welk, the band leader? We stayed in one of his time shares. The top spot on our week of fun in the sun has to be going to the Palm Springs Follies. One year an aging comic who retired to Palm Springs got bored and found an empty theatre and started the first Follies production maybe ten years ago. All performers are over 60. One old gal is 86 and is a knockout onstage. The follies starts every November and plays until May the following year. And everyone in town goes.The old theatre is right in the middle of town on the main street. Also every Thursday there’s a nighttime street scene walk
for eight blocks or so and you run into everyone you know. We’re going back next year. I’ll make a reservation right across the street from the theatre and we’ll live it up big time if we can’t get into our time share again. There’s a restaurant there called Billy Reed’s Place. I want to go there again. The prices are very reasonable and if you go in the afternoon you can eat very reasonably for ten bucks. Remember Billy Reed, way back when he was a musicianperformer? One whole room is a dance floor and you ought to see the old gals and their fellers glide back and forth on it! Tomorrow we’re off again. This time to L.A. While we’re down there I hope we can see my old pal, Maggie, in Hermosa Beach. Take her to breakfast or dinner. There’s the Ragin’ Cajun in Hermosa. It’s fabulous! Real Louisiana cooking. Always packed! Last weekend was Whiskey Flat Days! How did it all go? Been too busy to know. I’ll have to find out. Should be a good couple stories there. California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob's Big Soft Pretzels 1-1/4 cups warm water 1 package (1 scant tablespoon) dry active yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 3-1/2 to 4 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons oil 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk for glaze Coarse salt for topping
Bodfish Bob's One-Dish Meal Casserole 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 2 and 1/2 cups hot water 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 15-ounce can cream-style corn
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown ground beef in the oil. Stir together beef, onion, tomato sauce, hot water, noodles, chili powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, cheese and corn. Spoon into a 9-by-13inch baking pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until noodles are tender. Makes 12 servings.
Place 1/4 cup water in a large bowl and sprinkle with yeast and sugar. Stir to dissolve and let yeast proof until bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add remaining cup water, 3-1/2 cups of the flour, salt, and oil; stir to combine well. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, adding the remaining 1/2 cup of flour as needed to prevent sticking. Lightly grease 2 heavy baking sheets with shortening. Divide dough into 24 pieces and roll each into a thin strip about 10 inches long. Shape into pretzels and place on prepared baking sheets. Cover pretzels loosely with towels and let them rest in a warm place until puffy, about 15 minutes. Lightly brush egg-milk glaze over the pretzels and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly colored. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com
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Collecting
Our Valley, Our Earth
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Q: I have five Hummel figurines that were purchased before World War II. One still has a price tag of $2.98 on its base. How can I find out current values? -- Win, Brighton, Mich. A: Hummel figurines were created by Berta Hummel, a Franciscan nun called Sister M. Innocentia. The first were produced in about 1935 by Franz Goebel of Goebel Art, Inc., in Rodental, Germany. The Hummels produced between 1935 and 1949 are either incised or stamped with the "Crown WG" mark. The "Full Bee in V" mark with variations was not used until after WWII, but is found on most pieces until about 1959. One of the better guides is M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More by Robert L. Miller (Portfolio Press, $24.95). Since your figurines are early issues, they might be worth a great deal of money and getting a copy of this book might just be a wise investment. *** Q: I have an older model Schwinn bicycle and would like to find out more about it. Can you help me? -- Adalberto, Summerfield, Fla. A: One of the better reference books is the Standard Catalogue of Schwinn Bicycles: 1895-2004 by Doug Mitchel. I found a copy for $9.93 at www.amazon.com. It is an excellent reference that should contain information about your bike.
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You also might want to consult with an established company that specializes in vintage bicycles. I recommend Mentomy Old Roads Bicycles, Cambridge Antique Market Building, 201 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141; and mentomy@aol.com. *** Q: I have a small bottle that is marked Willis-Moore Glass. Can you tell me anything about this company? -- Susan, Bartlesville, Okla. A: According to Glass A to Z by David Shotwell (Krause Publications, $24.95), the company began as the Fairton Glass Company when it was established in 1892 by Furman R. Willis and Azariah More in Fairton, N.J. Later, it was known as the Willis-Moore Company. Production included snuff bottles, soda and beer bottles, mineral water bottles and other containers. In 1896 the company was renamed once again as the Jefferson Glass Works. It finally went out of business in 1905.
Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
The discussion for the past two weeks has been the erosion and disintegration of the original rock materials. The diagram shows the definition of all the possible soil types that are produced by the erosionary processes upon original rocks. Ron Bolyard This type of diagram is basic in the geological sciences. They describe, very quickly, the three main components of soils, namely sand, clay, and silt in concentration percent-
ages going from 0% to 100% for each component. Thus the reader can readily approximate the soil name (type) by the percentages of the components. So if you have a "loamy" type soil, represented by (j), you have a mix of about 40-60% sand, 40-50% silt and 10-20% clay. Where would "decomposed granite" fall on this chart? Or concrete? Our Kern River Valley has most of these soil types, but they are concentrated along the South Fork River for the most part. Why? Next week I will answer the three questions posed above and begin a discussion about the mass movement of megatons of soils, rocks, etc. the following week. Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.
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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 _________________________ Clean 1/bd MH w/add-on, pellet stove & window air. 224 Cypress Ln. Wof Hts. Walk to lake, space inclds water/trash, laundry & fish house. $12,500. Owner may consider carrying. Gary (760) 376-3228
Wofford Hts - Nice renovated 2 bd. 1 ba. House and studio with 1 bd. 1 ba. On corner of Pine & Panarama. $158,000. Call (661) 979-0999
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Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FAY CREEK WELL WATER SYSTEM (2010B0470) Street address of principal place of business: 9617 South Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 438, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT(S): Robert Lowe, 9617 South Fay Creek, Weldon, CA 93283, Todd Bastian, 121 North W Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 and Beth Mramor, 23422 Candlewood Way, West Hills, CA 91307. E, Unincorporated Association.
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
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EVENTS continued from page 2 Cultural Center in French Gulch will be offering an art show during the Living Green Festival, with a wildflower exhibit, demonstrations, kids activities, a Native Plant sale and more. The center will be open Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. DAR chapter to hold dedication March 24 The Kawaiisu chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be having a Historical Marker dedication on Wed., March 24 at 1 p.m. at Cottage Grove Cemetery on Highway 178 near Onyx. There will be a reception following. The public is welcome. Isabella Lake Fishing Derby takes place March 27-29 One of the state’s biggest fishing derbies takes place in March, with over $200,000 in prizes offered for those registered. Top prizes in the 2010 derby include eleven tagged trout worth $10,000 and one tagged trout worth $21,000. Call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236. Whitewater Festival to take place April 17-18 The Kern River Whitewater Festival is an annual paddling extravaganza. Starting in 1963, the festival has gained popularity year after year. The rushing whitewater is a pulse-pounding experience for kayakers and rafters. Races, slaloms and poker runs are just some of the fun events. See www.kernfestival.org for details. Peter Lebec Rendezvous meets again April 21-25 The Peter Lebec Rendezvous is an old-style mountain man gathering that takes place every year in a remote location, away from 21st Century influences. All are welcome to attend. Period dress is highly recommended, but not required. There will be shooting events, a costume contest, jam session, dinner on Saturday night, a raffle and much more. The rendezvous event has a long tradition, back to the fur trading days. For location and more information, call Don Mills at (760) 382-8887 or visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.
Obituary Notice Dale L. Gibson 1957-2010 Dale L. Gibson passed away on Jan. 24, 2010 at Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. He was 52 years old. Dale was born in Ridgecrest but grew up and went to school in Boron. In 1996 he moved to Wofford Heights, where he resided until his death. In July 1994, while employed by the Operating Engineers Union, he was injured in a massive explosion while working on the Metro Line tunnel in Los Angeles. Dale suffered burns to 95 percent of his body. After one year, 36 surgeries, and another 17 months of outpatient therapy, he became a burn victim survivor and had beat all the odds against a successful recovery. He credited the doctors and staff at Torrance Memorial Burn Center for saving his life. During his recovery period he decided to do something he never thought possible by taking flying lessons and getting his pilot’s license. He enjoyed flying, his Harleys, dirt bikes, cars and boats, which allowed him to spend time with his sons enjoying the outdoors. Dale is survived by his wife, Eva Gibson of Wofford Heights; sons Christopher and Daniel Gibson of Weldon; cousins Don Brock of Bakersfield and Joyce Marquez and husband Ed of Ridgecrest; his uncle Harold Reilly of Henderson, Nevada; and his niece Tiffany Smith of Ridgecrest. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wofford Heights Foursquare Church, 20 W. Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights, with a reception following the service.
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing, even if you're determined to go through with your plans. You might find it worthwhile to take a fresh look. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Financial matters could continue to be a problem until you're able to straighten out some of the situations. Once that happens, the rest should be easier to unsnarl. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters once again take center stage, and should be dealt with competently and quickly. And, again, insist on others taking on their fair share of the responsibilities. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your creative pursuits seem to be running into a roadblock. But rather than blame outside factors, look within to see if you might be holding back your efforts for some reason. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Keep that keen Cat's Eye focused on relevant aspects of this new situation in your life. Don't be distracted by trivial matters. You need the pertinent facts before making a decision. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) As much as you prefer doing things on your own, continue to accept help if you still need to resolve the problem affecting your project. Some cheerful news is about to come your way. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LANGUAGE: In old England, what was the profession of someone known as a baxter? 2. TELEVISION: In what country was "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek born? 3. MEDICAL: What is the medical name for "the bends"? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animal would be described as "lupine"? 5. MUSIC: How many members are in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir?
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1. A baker 2. Canada 3. Decompression sickness, often a diving hazard 4. A wolf 5. 360
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