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‘Living Green’ festival is coming! about how to reduce your “footprint” on the planet. What is “living green?” It’s rearranging your life in such a Mike Devich way that you reduce your waste output and use fewer natural Kern River Courier resources. You can carry it to an extreme, or you can just change your lifestyle a little bit. If a large number of people does The “Living Green in the Kern River Valley” festival coming the latter, it will make a big impact. up next month is shaping up to be a very big deal. To that end, green expos are being held around the country Besides the main event, consisting of an “expo” show where to encourage people to reduce their impact upon the environpeople can come to learn about green products and ways to live ment. Just think of all the things you can do: air drying clothes green, there will be a film festival, an art show, a run, a farmer’s instead of using a dryer; driving to the store less; using fewer market, and much more. There will be workshops and demos electric lights; using less heat in the winter and not as much air conditioning in the summer; installing water-saving devices and fixing leaks; riding a bike; making your own compost; and many more. The Kern River Courier is printed on paper that is composed of at least 30 percent post-consumer recycled content. We also recycle 100% of our issues that are no longer needed, and much of our office trash as well. March 28: • Expo starts We are proud to be a major • Film festival sponsor of the “Living starts Green” event. We are pro• Farmer’s ducing a supplement to the Market and Courier that will be a comnative plant plete guide to the event. We sale are happy to present some • Workshops early information on all the • Dark Sky activities and workshops Party coming up. • On March 10 a Town Hall meeting is in the planning stages that would have to do with recycling. Ron Benoit and the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association plan to put it on at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. • The Kern River Valley Branch Library Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier has joined the event and will offer two

Fun starts March 10, continues to end of month

Poppies are already blooming in the Kern River Canyon near Richbar Campground.

Lunker trout put into lake

FHA-HERO members on the road Pat Smith Special to the Courier

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With the 2009 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby only a little more than a month away (April 4-6), preparation of Isabella Lake is well under way. The first load of “Trophy Trout” was delivered Tuesday and deposited into the lake. The more than 1,200 pounds of beautiful Alpers trout were delivered to the lake by the Inland Aquaculture Group. Alpers trout aren’t just any fish. These trout average 2 to 3 pounds and are prized trophies sought by anglers from all over. They are going to be a great addition to the 13,000 fish still being raised for the derby and fed by the Fish & Game Habitat Club. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to stock a second load of “Trophies” the week of the derby to enhance everyone’s chances of having a successful weekend of fishing. To keep up to date, please visit our website: http://derby. kernrivervalley. com –Isabella Lake Fishing Derby

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Three FHA-HERO members were in Sacramento Feb 2 - 4 attending a very special Capitol Leadership Experience. Bethany Stanton attended a State Officer Meeting while Melanie Long and Hillary Genthner learned about the legislative process along with FHAHERO. FHA-HERO is the Stanton National Career Technical Student Organization for young men and women in grades 6-12 who have been or are currently enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology Education courses. The primary objective of the event was a focus on providing the participants with an experiential learning laboratory about state government and the legislative process. Each of the 40 selected students from across California was assigned a fictitious bill for the conference. They became honorary FHA-HERO State Senators and sponsored a piece of mock legislation which they attempted to move through the legislative process, which included committee meetings, lobbying, amendments, debating, and voting. Hillary Genthner and Melanie Long were also able to visit with and speak to State Assemblymember Jean Fuller and

State Senator Roy Ashburn's legislative aide, Andrew LaFlamme. FHA-HERO would like to congratulate our Region and State Officers: Kiki Frisch, President/Reporter; Nicole Smith, Vice President/Historian; and Bethany Stanton, State Treasurer. They did a professional job at our Region 8 meeting in Visalia. We are also excited to announce that we will be installing three new region officers for next year at the State Leadership Meeting in March. Abbey Stanton, Melanie Long and Hillary Genthner were elected for office and will be representing the region in the 2009 - 2010 school year.

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Vol. 6 No. 4 Valley weekend weather forecast Fri.: Partly sunny, gusty. High 62. Fri. night: Partly cloudy. Low 40. Sat.: Partly sunny. High 72. Sat. night: Mostly cloudy. Low 43. Sun.: Mostly cloudy, high 65. Sun. night: Chance rain, low 41. National Weather Service

Big lunker trout were planted in the lake Tuesday by the KRV Chamber.

Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa has a new OB/GYN to provide services.

A Whiskey Flat Days pictorial remembers the Feb. 13-16 festival.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 129,370 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Peaked at 258,239 ac-ft. June 16. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 349 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 349 cfs

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Kern Valley High School’s FHA-HERO team participated in the Region 8 meeting in Visalia. Three of them – Hillary Genthner, Melanie Long and Bethany Stanton, traveled to Sacramento to a State Officer meeting.

Borel Canal flow 0 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Kern River Valley – the place for fun Cross First Aid Class for anyone interested in the training or who needs refreshing. The class will be held Feb. 28 at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of the class with certificate is $20. To register, call Tom Klein at 379-2797.

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Courier Calendar Heart Walk for Kern Valley Hospital Foundation Feb. 28 The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation will hold a Heart Walk event on Feb. 28 as a fund-raising event and a heart-healthy experience as well. Individuals or teams

Regular meetings and activities Fridays • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •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. • 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders Cruise Night, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.

Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays. • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays • 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.

Mondays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 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. 3764461. • 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 3762066.

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.

are encouraged find a sponsor and get out in the fresh air and participate. Awards will be given. For more information, call Jeanette Rogers at (760) 376-4419. First Aid class to be taught by CERT Feb. 28 Dean Ott from KRV CERT will be teaching the American Red

Wednesdays • 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 meeting, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 3762410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033. • 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. • 6 p.m. - Wofford Height Community Assoc. meets at Family Life Center, Wofford Heights. 2nd Thurs. 223-1058. • 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.

Town Hall meeting March 12 about recycling in valley The Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association is sponsoring, in association with the Living Green in the KRV event, a special Town Hall meeting on recycling on March 12 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. See www.krvr.org for details. Parenting classes start March 12 at Family Resource Center Parenting classes begin on Thursday, March 12. Classes will be two hours in length, 10 a.m. to noon, and run weekly for 10 weeks ending on May 21 (there will be no class during the week of Spring Break; April 6-10). All classes will be held at the KRV Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella. Participants will learn about controlling anger, seeking new behavior methods, talking to your children about problems, and how to provide a safe and loving home. Charge is $55 for ten two-hour classes. Course is limited to first seven people to enroll. Weekly parenting classes meet court and CPS requirements. Keyesville Classic weekend of March 13-15 The annual Keyesville Classic is a mountain bike race put on each year by the Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association in the beautiful hills of the Keyesville Recreation Area. This year the races will be the weekend of March 13-15. For more information, see http://ssfta.com/ Orchestra to present spring show March 15 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their Spring Concert, “Ireland to Appalachia,” at Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include Brahms First Symphony (Fourth Movement), Brandenburg Sinfonia, Waltz Intermezzo, Appalachian Festival, “Danny Boy,” “The Beggarman,” and more. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are free. Refreshments will be served. Sweet Adelines Friends & Family Night March 19 The Kern Valley Sweet Adelines female barbershop harmony singing group will be having their Friends and Family Night on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. For more information, call Cheryl at (760) 376-4124. Fuller’s staff to hold office hours locally March 19 Assemblymember Jean Fuller’ staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, March 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with Assemblymember Fuller's staff,

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Glasses tweaking 101 Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

A few weeks back I noticed that the glasses frame I wore was not doing the job it was supposed to do. First I noticed that the temple bars were bent (of course I knew that– I bent them trying to make them fit.) I realize that for glasses to fit well, they must rest comfortably Middleworth in three places. Place one is your nose; two and three are your ears. The nose is where the full weight of the glasses rest. If the ear pieces aren't adjusted, they allow the bridge of the glasses to squeeze down and irritate the nose. The key, then, is to get the bars to fit between your ear and against the side of your head. My head isn't even and one side is closer to one ear. That means the bars must be adjusted. If you are home, this can be done easily. Just hold the bar in very hot water and then while it's hot, take and bend the bar just a tad. Then do the other bar and then put the glasses on. If they touch your ears and press gently onto your head, they should be OK. A warning is needed here; often the temple bar, while being bent, could snap and no glue can save

you, so be careful. The next step is what I call the nodding test. With the glasses on look down at your feet and nod your head vigorously. If your glasses fall off and on to the floor then you need further adjustment. I would suggest when doing the nodding test that you have your hands between your head and feet so you can catch the glasses should they fall. If the glasses stay on, but the earpieces press too hard and give you a headache, then more tweaking is in order. Last week I went to the optometrist to pick up new glasses, and as I took the old ones off to try on the new ones, I saw the look of disdain on the fitter’s face. The old earpieces did look similar to a pretzel and not at all like the pristine straight look of the new ones. "You know,” she said, “you can drop in anytime and let a professional do the adjusting for free." I nodded, but I thought to myself, where would that professional be at 10 o’clock tonight when I'm watching TV and need my glasses adjusted? So I shall continue to do my own bending, knowing it will be two years before I have to face the professional glasses tweaker again. 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.

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Leonard Alexander celebrates 80th birthday with roping party Kern River Courier

Feb. 22 marked a special birthday for Leonard Alexander of Weldon as he turned 80 years young. An open team roping event was held at Tony Cain's roping arena in Canebrake and honored Leonard's many years of loving the sport. Leonard was, as usual, riding his horse Rose and threw another loop at probably his several thousandth steer. What was special about that day is that Leonard is a blind man and continues his love of roping steers. Thanks to Rose, the horse, putting him where he needs to be, and the many roper friends watching to tell him if he caught or missed that steer. But, he always knows just by the feel of the

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CALENDAR continued from page 2 the community is encouraged to call Fuller's District Office at 661-3952995. “Living Green in the KRV” event coming March 27-30 Want to know how to reduce your “footprint” on the world? Learn about living responsibly, protecting our environment and conserving our resources at a new festival in the valley, “Living Green in the KRV.” This “expo”-like festival will have many booths and lots of information about living green. The location will be the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. For more information, call Richard at (760) 333-4561 or go to www.krvr.org. 5K Run to be part of Living Green event March 28 The 5K run will begin at 8 a.m., right after a kids 1K fun Run. Wofford Heights Park, end of Williams St. at E Evans Road, Wofford Heights. The 5K course adjacent to Lake Isabella is flat and entirely on dirt with two small stream crossings. In addition to the usual gender and age splits there will also be a "Mom & Stroller" Class, as well as a Clydesdale Class for the 225lb+ runners. Entry fee: $25 (includes a eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle & race T-shirt). Online Registration. Sponsored the Wofford Heights Community Association & by Run-4-A-Way, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, fitness & wellness in the Kern Valley community. INFO: Darby (760) 376-1067 cptdarbo@lightspeed.net or Mike (760) 3764405 mikelanephoto@mac.com. Geneaology seminar to take place March 28 The ClanDiggers Genealogical Society is sponsoring a seminar on Saturday, March 28 at the Kern Valley Bible Church in Lake Isabella. The speaker will be Certified Genealogist Nancy Ellen Carlberg, who has worked in the field since 1979 . She began her career assisting Alex Haley as he prepared his television docudrama “Roots.” She also worked on the TV show “Queen” and on a mini-series called “Palmerstown, USA.” She then began to write books on the subject of genealogy and history and now has produced an impressive library. Carlberg is coming prepared to answer all of your questions about researching and about available sources. The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and lunch will be provided. Tickets at $20 per person are available from Marian DeMars at 376 4578 or Don Keiffer at 379 8152. Big Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 4-6 The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby attracts thousands of anglers from all over to try to catch the tagged trout worth $10,000. This year, however, there will be ten $10,000 trout! And, in addition, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the derby, there will be a $20,000 trout! And there are multitudes of other prizes, including cash awards for 1,000 other tagged fish. You must be pre-registered to be able to win. The derby is put on by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce with major help from the

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A historic monument sponsored by the fraternal organization E. Clampus Vitus, Peter LeBeck Chapter #1866 of Kern County, is scheduled to be constructed and dedicated in the spring in front of Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish. “We are greatly honored by this group’s efforts. The E. Clampus Vitus organization dates back to the California Gold Rush days itself and has erected monuments at worthy historic locations all over California. It will be wonderful to have a monument out front and be included on the E.C.V.’s list of important historic sites,” said J. Paul Corlew of Silver City Ghost Town. E. Clampus Vitus has placed monuments all over California for decades and in our area is responsible for providing monuments at Roads End, Havilah, Bob Powers monument at the Kern Valley Historical Society Museum in Kernville, Sageland and Old Kernville Cemetery, to name but a few. At this writing primary sponsors for the large monument at Silver City Ghost Town include: E. Clampus Vitus Peter Lebec Chapter #1866, the Kern Valley Historical Society and the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors whose names will be included on the monument are providing monetary assistance to defray the cost of the monuments construction and primary plaque

by E. Clampus Vitus. A secondary dedication plaque is also being added which will honor living and deceased supporters of the Ghost Town project over the years. Some sponsorships may still be available at press time. E. Clampus Vitus is also seeking donations of materials for the monument itself. Materials needed are: cement blocks, stucco materi-

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E. Clampus Vitus Peter Lebec Chapter in the Whiskey Flat Days parade Feb. 14. The group will be placing a monument at Silver City Ghost Town. al, cement, sand, red used brick or pavers for the base etc. Potential sponsors or those who have materials they would like to donate may contact Dale Charter of E Clampus Vitus in Kernville at 376-2196 or J. Corlew at Silver City Ghost Town at 760-379-5146.

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Prize trout ready to catch Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

The trout bite is great at Lake Isabella with many quality fish being caught all around the shoreline. Well, let me tell you, it’s only going to Alpers get better. are in the Alpers trout lake, so are in the lake. As a prelude to let’s go the Isabella fishing. Lake Fishing Derby on April 4, 5 and 6, the --Jack KRV Chamber Bustamante of Commerce planted a load of about 750, give or take, Alpers prized trout in the lake. Those of you who know about Alpers, I am sure are already out the door and on the lake,. For those of you who are asking, “What is an Alpers trout?” here is a little info. Alpers trout are the prized catch exclusive to the Bishop and Mammoth areas. They are hand fed and raised in streams and ponds at the Alpers Owen River Ranch. The Alpers trout is famous for their size and their wildness. They fight like no other trout and they have tender

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Alpers trout are put into the lake Tuesday. These are big trout from the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. pink meat. Better get on some new line and get ready for a good fight. Give all you flatlander buddies a call and get ‘em up here. Alpers are in the lake, 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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Q: I heard that a character on "Desperate Housewives" is going to be killed off. Who is it? -Frannie G., Arcadia, Fla. A: ABC just announced that Nicollette Sheridan, who plays blond bombshell Edie, will be leaving the series. Sheridan has been with the show since its 2004 debut. Rumor has it Sheridan that her character will be killed off next season, but there are no details yet as to the exact manner of her death. *** Q: Is T.R. Knight leaving "Grey's Anatomy" after this season? I keep hearing rumors that he is. -- Betty R., via e-mail A: As of this writing, there has been no official word from the "Grey's" camp, but according to cast member James Pickens Jr., T.R. and Katherine Heigl will not be returning in the fall. Apparently, T.R. wants to pursue other career paths, and, no doubt, Katherine wants to devote her time to her burgeoning movie career. She has already starred in the hit films "Knocked Up" and "27 Dresses," and she has another movie, "The Ugly Truth," co-starring "300" star

*** Q: I realize that I'm a bit behind the times with my question, but I was wondering, is that Sting singing "I Want My MTV" in the Dire Straits song "Money for Nothing"? -Linda T. in Washington A: It sure is, Linda. It's not uncommon for fellow musicians to collaborate and lend out their vocal/instrumental talents. Canadian singer Bryan Adams helped out his fellow countrymen in the then-unknown band Glass Tiger by contributing backing vocals to "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)," which reached No. 2 on the U.S. singles chart. Michael Jackson's "Beat It" contains a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen, while Michael's "Black or White" contains guitar work by Slash. Another famous musical collaboration led to the resurrection of a legendary rock group's career when Aerosmith teamed up with Run-D.M.C. in 1986 for a remade version of their classic 1975 hit "Walk This Way." *** Have a question for Cindy? E-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

This week’s top DVD rentals 1. Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson (Sony) 2. Max Payne (PG-13) Mark Wahlberg (20th Century Fox) 3. Pride and Glory (R) Edward Norton (New Line) 4. My Best Friend's Girl (R) Dane Cook (Lionsgate) 5. Fireproof (PG) Kirk Cameron (Sony) 6. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (PG-13)

Penelope Cruz (The Weinstein Company) 7. Saw V (R) Tobin Bell (Lionsgate) 8. Pineapple Express (R) Seth Rogan (Sony) 9. Mirrors (R) Kiefer Sutherland (20th Century Fox) 10. Righteous Kill (R) Robert DeNiro (Starz) (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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wonderful. This is the directorial debut of Charlie Kaufman, the guy who wrote "Being John Malkovich" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," so if you've seen those movies, you kind of know what you're in for. The movie stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as a guy whose wife has left him, so he becomes obsessed with creating a theatrical production that will mirror all of New York City. He builds the set in a giant warehouse and begins to cast the production with doppelgangers of himself, his ex-wife, his new girlfriend and well, everybody else. After a while the production gets to a point of such surreality that the doubles now require people to play THEM. Then things get weirder. And yet, somehow, Kaufman is able to take this swirling mass of interconnected storylines and resolve the whole shebang by the end of the movie. TV SERIES "South Park" The Complete Twelfth Season "The Girls Next Door" Seasons 1-4 "Get Smart" Season 2 "Family Ties" The Fifth Season "Caroline in the City" The Second Season "The Starter Wife" Season 1 (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Letters to the Courier Dear Kern River Courier, I’m writing in regards to the sonic boom heard over Kernville on Monday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m. It caused damage to my home and possibly other homes as well. China Lake Naval Air Station Public Affairs has opened a report and would like to speak with anyone regarding the “overflight” event. Sonic booms happen in our area, but not to the extent of the one heard in Kernville on Monday. To report damages or concerns call Susan Read, China Lake Public Affairs Department, (760) 939-6047. Carol Wright Kernville Dear Kern River Courier, On Feb. 17, 18 and 19, Edison and Kern River Fish Hatchery employees conducted a “fish rescue” on the flume, from the inlet at the Auxiliary Dam to the Borel Power Plant. All the fish that were rescued, including many large trout, were taken to the Main Dam launch ramp and released. A special thanks should be given to these employees for their effort to preserve our fish resources. Mike Mencarini Wofford Heights

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Prominent doctor offers specialized care in valley Kern Valley Healthcare District

Dr. John R. Owens, prominent in the medical community for being at the forefront of health care for women, has expanded his services to provide a wide range of standard to advanced Gynecological and Obstetrical services at the Kern Valley Healthcare District facilities. The District has access to the most up-to-date medical resources and recruits doctors like Dr. John Owens from neighboring areas to provide local patients with needed health care services otherwise unavailable to residents in the Kern River Valley. Over the past several years, the Healthcare District has recognized the need for additional women's health services in the area and has made an extended effort to provide residents with the opportunity to meet with and receive exceptional Gynecological and Obstetrical care from a prominent and experi-

enced health care professional at the District’s facilities. Since 2004, Dr. John R. Owens, a well-known OB/GYN with a private practice in Bakersfield, has been bringing Obstetrics and Gynecology services to the Kern Valley Healthcare District. Owens offers state-of-the-art surgical procedures at the District's facilities, including endometrial ablation, a quick, minimally invasive, safe, and successful procedure that destroys the uterine lining – an option that many women prefer over a traditional hysterectomy which requires a much longer recovery time. Dr. Owens is an advocate of keeping surgery minimally invasive and takes pride in the District’s ability to provide great outpatient surgery to such a medically underserved area. Dr. Owens also provides bladder slings, labioptasty and other minimally invasive and time efficient procedures that Kern River Valley

residents would not otherwise have convenient access to. "Many elderly patients in this area who need annual screenings don’t have them done due to the inconvenience of traveling to bordering cities such as Bakersfield. As a consulting physician to the Kern Valley Healthcara District, it is my mission to instill confidence in women about the hospital's ability to provide patients with exceptional medical care,” said Owens. Dr. Owens was bom in Bakersfield and continues to reside there today. He received his medical degree at Loma Linda University and finished his residency in Bakersfield in 1978. One year later, he opened his own practice in Bakersfield where he has continued to operate for nearly 30 years. Owens has been the Chair of the Obstetrics/Gynecology committee at Memorial and San Joaquin Hospitals, and presently Chairs the

Surgery Supervisory Committee at San Joaquin Hospital. He is a Board Certified in OB/GYN, and was recertified in 1995. Dr. Owens is also affiliated with a number of medical groups, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association and the Kern County Medical Association. The Kern Valley Heatthcare District has offered quality medical care to patients throughout the Kern River Valley for four decades. The District is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive patient care, pursuing the latest in technology and medical procedures and promoting the health, safety and well-being of all residents and visitors to the Kem River Valley. To learn more about the Kem Valley Heafthcare District and the services offered, visit www.kvhd.org.

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sibly making new claims immediately, it is often a bargain at any price. As with COBRA, while all family members are eligible to apply, it is only practical that healthy family members can choose a less costly plan. The trick is to apply within the time guidelines. Most people will apply as soon as they receive notice, as the underwriting process is time-consuming. Often, even though you may not think a family member is insurable, the insurance company will surprise you. There are ways of protecting yourself by applying for a "regular" plan, and building in the HIPAA option just in case. Going without health insurance is risky. The perfectly healthy 20something could hit a tree while skiing, the toddler could reach down and try to pet that cute rattlesnake (my 18-month-old grandson did this) or a healthy adult could just slip and fall. Medical emergencies are a real possibility. Being out of work is hard enough on your savings and unemployment income. A medical expense can be your ruin. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is a member of the Kern Valley Hospital Advisory Board, and President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

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Oscar crowd not the same California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

On Oscar night I sat on my couch across from the Hollywood gaiety happening on TV and tiring of the unending spectacle and decided to put on an old movie instead. I instantly California Joe picked “Lawrence Of Arabia,” “Paint Your Wagon,” “Hamlet,” “Last of the Mohicans,” “Richard II,” “Othello,” “Romeo and Juliet.” Nothing produced in the 21st century. So far this 21st century is becoming a big bore. All my landmarks are rapidly vanishing. Where will I turn when I want to relive them good old days? I know! I’ll put on an old Frank Sinatra song. I miss him. No one had a sound like that guy. What else do I miss? The way people used to make change. Now cashiers hand your small coins back atop the dollar bills and they usually spill all over everywhere. And these little slippery white cellophane bags for your veggies. UGH! Brown bags are definitely passe. And go find me a stick shift in one of your new gas guzzlers! And I miss some of my old Hollywood heroes. Is it just me who misses Bogie and Joel McCrea and Bette Davis and all the rest of them? I even find

myself wishing Joan Crawford was still around. Looking at this new crowd of Hollywood hopefuls the other night on TV left me wistfully wishing for the old bunch. But that’s me. I’m not a great fan of all things new. Like, you can keep all that new architecture at the bottom of the canyon. I’ll just hang on to my 70-year-old A-frame on Plater Road with the deer and the brown bear and the mountain lion foraging nearby. And the wind roaring through the pine trees late at night. I’m used to the well pump going out every three years. And the car going dead every 100,000 miles. And the house paint peeling away every ten. And the longsleeved shirts that don’t quite fit in the sleeves anymore. And tree lizard-like look of all the new cars nowadays. And air bags. Miz Sue keeps on insisting that the new cars are safer, even if them air bags have led to that “puffed up” look on the dashboard inside all them new fangled jalopies. Me, I still miss my old VW squareback. I’d still have it if I hadn’t turned it over in the canyon. Come to think of it, Miss Sue may have a point there. Maybe these new cars are safer! Maybe it’s just me missing my good old ways, in them good old days. California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.

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Talking About Real Estate

More mortgage changes on the way Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

Recently Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack announced that there would be more and sweeping changes to guidelines for mortgages starting in April, and they are not necessarily good. Fannie and Freddie as they are affectionately Matt Freeman known hold all of the sway with the mortgage market in the U.S. because they are by far the biggest buyers of mortgages in what is called the "secondary" mortgage market. Banks must conform to those guidelines in order for them to be able to sell those notes. With the current political climate and the President's new Foreclosure Rescue package that has been so far very controversial these new guidelines to me seem to fly in the face of getting the mortgage markets moving again. Here are some of the new guidelines; judge for yourself whether they are gonna be good for the mortgage market or not. Either way they are gonna result in higher fees for all of us.

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1: A 20% down-payment has always been the benchmark for getting the best interest rates. Now, regardless of credit anything less than 30% down will be charged additional up front fees or higher interest. 2: Credit score is even more important now for a loan. Anything less than a mid-score of 740 will be penalized either with up front fees or higher interest. 3: Anyone buying a condo, duplex, triplex, or 4-plex will be penalized with up front fees or higher interest. This is for a primary residence loan, for example buying a duplex and living in one unit while renting the other. Before that only applied to investment loans. As all of my readers know, I love to give opinionated statements and in my professional opinion this is gonna be horrible for the mortgage markets! Fanny and Freddie say these guidelines need to change in order for them to buy better loans and keep them solvent, all the while we the taxpayer have given them so far $80 billion and are getting ready to give them another $200 billion to "keep them afloat." I think it's time we keep our money and let the ship sink! Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

Mile Canyon. The largest permit belonged to Grandmother Smith. Leonard, at age of eight, stayed some time with his cousin Ebbie and Wink Chappel. He remembers Wink sitting him on a horse named Topsie. He waved his hat and slapped the horse’s rump – it was Leonard's first lesson on how to hang on for a fast ride. It took three days for Leonard and Wink to place salt blocks in three meadows. Each day they took a 32-mile ride with 12 mules. This was done about a month before the cattle drive. All the ranchers would meet and camp at Chimney. The cattle were then pushed up to Big Pine Pass. There the cattle drifted to the South Fork of the Kern where their camp was moved to a river camp. The cattle were counted by a forest ranger as they passed through the drift

fence into the high country. The camps were then moved to Fish Creek and the cattle then scattered. Then the calves were branded. This all took place about the 10th of June, and the ranchers returned to the valley the middle of July. Leonard's fondest times were spent in branding corrals. There is a story that Johnny McNally told at Leonard's 75th surprise birthday party held at McNally’s Steakhouse. Seems John had gone to John Nichols’ one time to brand calves. He looked around and asked John where were the ropers to help rope the calves? John said, “That kid over there.” It was Leonard at 12 years old. As John was a hard man to please, he said that Leonard passed his critique. Leonard holds many fond memories of times spent with

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The staff and residents of Kern village and The Burlington Assisted Living Facilities would like to thank the extra nice people from our community for making their year much more enjoyable. All the churches, clubs, schools, individuals, family members and organizations who came to our facilities and gave their services, goodies, blankets, cards, songs and time. We all thank you so very much. Family Life Center and Women with a Mission, United Methodist and Women of Kernville, First Baptist church of Kernville, Kitty and all her gang and Santa Claus, Ladies of the Elks, Deputy Garcia and kids, Boy Scouts, Daisy Girls, Echo, Kern Valley High School, Kernville Union Preschoolers, Wallace Kernville Kindergartner Kids, Wallace School, Kernville Elementary, Sweet Adelines, Regulators, Maria & Rose Barl, Jerry and Kristen, Don Murtha, Dr. Holly Spohn, DBW Construction, Dick Reid, Tracey Whitman Dancers, Jeff and Julie Sweatt, Optimal Hospice, Carol Moritz, Maria Garcia, Jim Wyly Mt. Mesa Market, Paradise Cove and our community Santa Clause (John Davis)

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Whiskey Flat Days revisited

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Whiskey Flat Days Feb. 13-16, 2009 Official winners PET PARADE THEME: Ian Cormack with Snakebait the Rat and Hunny Bunny the Jackalope MATCHED PAIR: Amber Cox with Memo FUNNIEST: Miss Bailey (Bailey Gacs) with D.J. PIES 1st: Linda Clark, Lemon Meringue Pie 2nd: Suzanne Lance, Apple Pie 3rd: Emily Roach, Peach Cobbler JELLIES 1st: Keith Ayers, Pomegranate Jelly JAMS 1st: JoAnn Brown, Spiced Peach Jam 2nd: Linda Frey, Plum Jam 3rd: Don Morrison & Jacqueline Morgan, Apricot Jam WHISKERINO LONGEST BEARD 1st: Anton Affentranger 2nd: Larry Cockren 3rd: Mike Branam BUSHIEST BEARD 1st: Steve Miller 2nd: Mike Branam 3rd: Larry Isbell BEST GROOMED BEARD 1st: Tony Cauley 2nd: Steve Miller 3rd: Larry Isbell

LONGEST MUSTACHE 1st: Larry Cockren 2nd: Glen Clairday 3rd: Larry Isbell BUSHIEST MUSTACHE 1st: Glen Clairday 2nd: Larry Cockren 3rd: Anton Affentranger BEST GROOMED MUSTACHE 1st: Jay Gardens 2nd: Tony Cauley 3rd: Larry Cockren BEST OVERALL: Larry Isbell ADULT COSTUME FRONTIER LADY 1st: S. “2 Gun Shu” Southcott FRONTIER MAN 1st: Jerry Kirby 2nd: Robert Lambert FANCY MAN 1st: Buffalo Bill 2nd: Richard Lambert 3rd: Chuck White AMERICAN INDIAN LADY 1st: Dee Dee Moore AMERICAN INDIAN MAN 1st: Charles Pruitt 2nd: Jeff Welch BEST OVERALL FAMILY Angry Bear Family CHILDREN COSTUME FRONTIER GIRL 1st: Rachel Clement FANCY GIRL 1st: Kisea Horgan AMERICAN INDIAN GIRL 1st: Kayla Combs EPITAPH MOST ORIGINAL

Rev. Chuck White alights from his buggy at the Old West church service renactment 1st: Emmett Corbitt with Lilie De Corpus 2nd: Lydia Boyer with John & Jane Doe 3rd: Emmett Corbett with Two Toes Ted BEST ARTWORK 1st: Emmett Corbett with Evan Bigger More 2nd: Linda Downen with Jenny B. MOST HUMOROUS 1st: Mark Johnson with Wrongful Wright 2nd: “Mac” MacNair with Norton Rye 3rd: Robert Yothers with Fishin’ Bum Sam BEST OVERALL: Mark Johnson with Wrongful Wright PARADE SWEEPSTAKES WINNER: Native American Families PARADE THEME: Kern Valley Sun OLD WEST MOUNTED GROUP: Old West Mounted Lawmen’s Association MOUNTED GROUP: 1st: Greenhorn Mountain Veteran’s Association 2nd: Los Vaqueros 3rd: High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary MOUNTED INDIVIDUAL: John Nicoll HORSE DRAWN WAGON: Spring Canyon Stage Company

OLD WEST WALKING GROUP: 1st: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West 2nd: Bakersfield Muzzleloaders 3rd: Breckenridge Buckskinners OLD WEST WALKING INDIVIDUAL: 1st: Tombstone Law Dawgs 2nd: High Country Outlaws 3rd: E Clampus Vitus, Peter Lebeck Chapter GROUP WALKING: 1st: KV BMX 2nd: KRV Little League 3rd: Bloomer Girls VINTAGE VEHICLES: 1st: Morgan Family Antique Tractors 2nd: Ted & Pat Scott 3rd: Elks Lodge #1735 FANCY VEHICLES: 1st: Kern River Hot Rodders 2nd: KRV Historical Society 3rd: Grand Marshals, Robin Mangarin & Jim Scott NOVELTY 1st: Tubatulabals of Kern Valley 2nd: Living Green in the Kern River Valley 3rd: Nuui Cunni Farmer’s Market FROG JUMPING FROG CHAMPION: Kick’em Up Kel sponsored by Farmer’s Insurance SECOND PLACE: Springer sponsored by Burlington Assisted Living THIRD PLACE: Knot Head sponsored by L & M Lumber

WHISKEY FLAT ENCAMPMENT BEST OVERALL 1st: Francis Moore (new sheriff) 2nd: Breckenridge Buckskinners (mountain men) 3rd: Dave Ryskamp (leather works) BEST CAMP 1st: Randy Hoskins (chuck wagon/camp cook) 2nd: Francis Moore 3rd: Keith and Sherry Pringle (tepee) BEST COSTUME 1st: Bruce Kratt (Buffalo Bill) 2nd: Gus Curry (Robert Duvall) 3rd: Francis Moore BEST GUNFIGHTER 1st: Jim Suchin (period gun display) 2nd: Dave Ryskamp (period firearm camp story) 3rd: Mike Buss (Buffalo Bill sharpshooter) WHISKEY FLAT RODEO LOCAL TEAM ROPING 1st: Jeramy Arehart & Eric Hafenfeld time: Time:6.2 2nd: Darik McCullan & Skylar McCullar Time 6.5 3rd: Tony Cain & Eric Hafenfeld Time 7.3 LOCAL BARREL RACERS 1st: Kelsey Arehart Time 15.40 2nd: Shorty Chaffin Time 16.90

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CKC Registered Chihuahua puppies. Females: 1 Teacup blue fawn. 1 Tiny Toy gold fawn. Current shots. Pad trained $250$350 Senior discount 379-1403 __________________________ LOST - 2 pit bulls from Goat Ranch Rd. So. Lake. Male, tan w/white on throat/chest w/red collar - “Dank”. Female, caramel/ pinch of white on chest w/orange collar - “Sissy”. Call 378-4217

Wofford Heights Mobile/RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater. Free rent on the 6th month. Call Able 760-379-5479. After 3pm & weekends, call Ralph @ 310-387-7136

Specialty Shops DRESS ME UP 6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the Post Office Shopping Center. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927 Children's Clothing and More

Onyx Apartment - for rent in quiet neighborhood. 2 bd, 1 ba. Close to park & store. $550/mo incls. water & trash. References required (661) 477-7091 __________________________ Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park. $595/mo. Includes space rent. + deposit. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Southlake - 2 Bedroom Duplex w/garage, laundry room, fireplace, dishwasher, $600/mo + $600 security deposit. 378-3374 _________________________ South Lake - You will not find anything that compares to this custom home perched on a hill top w/beautiful views in all directions. 2,200 sq ft 3bd/2ba, w/300 sq ft 1 bd/1ba guest house. Tile floors, stainless appliances, ceiling fans, granite, attached 2 car garage & detached 4 car garage/ workshop. $1,600 mo. (760) 223-1434 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 Bd w/garage, wood burning stove, fenced yard, trash & water for lawn paid. $575/mo +$500 security deposit. Call 378-3374 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 1 bd, 1 ba house, large fenced yard. Lots & lots of storage, new kitchen & flooring. Stove/refrig included. $575/mo + deposit. Call 549-3542 _________________________ Wofford Heights - Single wide mobile with side room, fenced yard and garage. $625/mo plus deposit. 379-6963 _________________________ RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE Wofford Blvd. Wofford Hts. $150/mo. Call 760-376-4884

Wanted to Buy Want to Buy - 1 acre up to 5 acres with water & power. Zoned for mobile home. Call (661) 832-1104 leave message. _________________________ ALWAYS BUYING antiques & collectibles, 19th year in the Kern River Valley. Highest prices paid, one piece or a house full. Don't give it away at a yard sale! Ghost Town Relics @ Silver City. (760) 379-5146

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WILD WEST COUNTRY Episode 1: The Lure of Gold Now available on DVD Call Chuck Barbee (760) 376-8784 __________________________ Go Go Ultrax Travel Scooter Battery included. Never used. Valued at $1000. Will sell for $600. 379-8191 __________________________ 2 0 0 0 M azda B 3000 Truck V6, 5 speed. Spotless new condition. $3,800 760-223-2222 __________________________ FILL DIRT - Premium Course Decomposed Granite Approx 5 to 6 yards per load $95.00 Delivered 379-4848 __________________________ ANTIQUE STEAMER TRUNK$100. Antique Dresser - $200. Lots of Baby Clothes - 50¢ ea. Saddles make offer. Oak Office Desk - $100 Call 760-376-4884

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Homes For Sale Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $68,000. 661-428-1108 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092 __________________________ Have Stimulus Chk & Frigidare Box - Single wide. Will buy/trade for side by side size box so I can have a bedrm & den. Open house tour 1 pm next to dumpster in L.I.

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Voices of Faith

Clothes were radiantly white Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Every pair of pants I buy must be altered. Without making these changes, the garment would not fit properly and would quickly wear out. Jesus’ usefulness as the anointed one of God was also established by change. It happened when he took Peter, James and John with him one day. While they were away from Semonious the other disciples, they saw Jesus change his clothes. I would suggest that when Jesus changed his clothes that day, it was for the same purpose as my alterations; to be a better fit and increase his usefulness to them and to the world. When Jesus changed his clothes, he provided three witnesses because it was very important that you know that the event happened. You see, in Biblical times, “Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established.” Deuteronomy 19:15. Many times, when the account of the change is discussed, only the nature of the change is discussed. Read the account. It is in the ninth chapter Mark, and begins, “Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. Mark 9:2-3. The Transfiguration, as the change is called, was

not a parlor trick and it was not done for entertainment. John later explained that, “Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30-31. The difference between my clothes and those of Jesus is that while changing; my clothes remained ‘of this world.’ Jesus’ clothes, however, underwent a change of a ‘metamorfoo’ nature. While changed, his clothes were in a glorified state. This much Jesus revealed about the ‘glorified state,’ Moses and Elijah were there, alive and talking with him. The disciples had, that day, experienced with their own eyes that physical death is not the complete end of mankind. Paul wrote that, “To this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. Romans 14:9. Remember what Jesus told Nicodemus? “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3. When Nicodemus could not understand, Jesus said, “…we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things?” John 3:11-12. The record of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus ends with, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.

Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360

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Religion is to do right. It is to love, it is to serve, it is to think, it is to be humble. –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Shepherd of Hills to host Lenten services Feb. 26, Ash Wednesday, marked the beginning of the Lenten season. Lenten services will be held each Thursday at 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, followed by a soup luncheon. The public is invited to join us in preparing our hearts for the joyous celebration of Easter Sunday, April 12.

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Isaiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Genesis 3, who made clothes for Adam and Eve out of skins? Adam, Eve, The Lord, Serpent 3. What did Jesus say His followers would never walk in? Fear, Solitude, Darkness, Shame 4. Lamentations 3 speaks of the wormwood and the what? Serpent, Gall,

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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.

Fence, Fig 5. Who had a vision of a lion that had eagle's wings? John the Baptist, Peter, Herod, Daniel 6. From 2 Samuel 20, who killed Amasa? Joab, Sheba, Abishai, Bichri

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week: "If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet, what happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat and drop it?" Steven Wright

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Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your efforts in behalf of a colleague do not go unnoticed, let alone unappreciated. Meanwhile, arrange to spend more time investigating that troubling fact you recently uncovered. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Devoting a lot of time to a current career move means having less time for those in your private life. But once you explain the circumstances, they should understand. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Organizing your many duties in order of importance should help you get through them pretty quickly. Additional information puts that still-to-be-made decision in a new light. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Lingering bad feelings over a recent misunderstanding should fade as reconciliation efforts continue. Meanwhile, vacation plans might need to be revised because of new developments. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Love dominates the Lion's heart this week, with Cupid shooting arrows at single Leos and Leonas looking for romance. Partnered pairs also enjoy strengthened relationships. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) "Getting To Know You" should be the single Virgo's theme song as you and that special person discover more about one another. That workplace situation needs looking into. LIBRA(September 23 to October 22) You might be

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upset at having your objectivity questioned in the handling of a dispute. But it would be wise to re-examine your feelings to make sure you're being fair with both sides. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A family dispute creates mixed feelings about how you hope it will be ultimately resolved. Best advice: Stay out of it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Making an effort to smooth over even the smallest obstacles now will go a long way to assuring that things run smoothly once you're set to move on with your plans. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A challenge to your authority can be upsetting, but your longtime supporters want you to defend your position so you can win over even your most adamant detractors. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Being unable to get involved in a friend's problem calls for an honest approach. Provide explanations, not excuses. Another friend might be able to offer support for your decision. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You find yourself swimming in circles, looking for some way to get back on a straight course. But things get easier once you're able to refocus your energies. BORN THIS WEEK: You're known for your charm and your wisdom, and there's no one who wouldn't want you to be part of his or her life. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MEDICAL TERMS: What would a patient with alopecia be lacking? 2. LITERATURE: Which of Shakespeare's plays featured a character named Caliban? 3. U.S. STATES: Which four states within the United States are referred to as commonwealths? 4. ARCHITECTURE: Where would a reredos be found? 5. LANGUAGE: From which two words is the term "cyborg" derived? Answers:

1. Hair (baldness) 2. "The Tempest" 3. Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia. 4. An ornamental screen or wall behind an altar 5. Cybernetic organism

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Living Green

Recycle old cell phones Richard Rowe Special to the Courier

I'm learning a lot in writing this column and working on the “Living Green in the KRV” event (March 27-30). I had a call asking where someone could recycle their cell phone. Not just to end up in a landfill, but where it might do some good. When in doubt, Rowe Google… With changing technology, the average cell phone is used just 14 months. I found out that Americans will replace 130+ million cell phones this year. 45 million cell phones are sitting in drawers across the U.S. I found www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com started in 2004 by 13year-old Brittany Bergquist and her 12-year-old brother Robbie of Norwell, Mass. Since then, Brittany and Brittany raised almost $2 million and distributed 500,000+ prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Secure the Call Foundation www.donatemycellphone.org recycles cell phones to provide 911 emergency cell phones all over the USA. www.AmericanCellPhoneDriv e.org raises funds for charitable organizations which provide scholarships for American children who have lost a parent to

enemy or terrorist acts, feed malnourished children in Asia, build low-income housing, donate prepaid calling cards to military personnel, sponsor missionaries in China and support a host of other good works. When I put in my zipcode (93285), it came back "We could not find a drop off location convenient to you." You can still recycle your phone using an AmericanCellPhoneDrive.org shipping label. I called Thomas Refuse and WEB Recycling. They'll take used cell phones. E-cycling is the practice of reusing, or distributing for reuse, electronic equipment instead of thrashing them. Discarded electronics stuff is creating a serious toxics problem. As part of Living Green in the KRV, the Lake Isabella Bodfish Property Owners Association is planning a TOWN HALL on 'Recycling in the KRV' (6 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 at the Senior Center). That'll be a good time to find out what's going on with recycling, locally and region wide. Richard Rowe is a retired city planner, living in Wofford Heights. He is website administrator of KRVR.org for Kern River Valley Revitalization. He is in charge of a major new event planned for March 27-30, 2009 – "Living Green in the KRV." He can be reached at eworinkrv@mchsi.com.

Our Valley, Our Earth

Drift theory was made clear Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

Continuing from last time: All the stripes were not simply regular. After a few passes of the Coast Guard Cutter Pioneer, the arrangement began to become visible: The stripes all pointed not merely in parallel but essentially only to the north and to the south. Or, to be Bolyard more accurate, they pointed along the long axis of the ocean in which they were found. This is shown in the "zebra" diagram, as the lines are parallel to the continental shoreline. Upon further study, it was realized that the zebra stripes were noting anomalies there were a record of the magnetic reversals that had occurred from time to time in the polarity of the earth's magnetic field. Now there was, at last, evidence in (literally) black and white of reversals in the rock's magnetic field and, moreover, reversals that, when plotted onto a map, seemed to occur along regular lines, following a pattern that was imprinted indelibly on the seabed of the northeastern Pacific Ocean. As more and more data was collected and analyzed, something even more astonishing was recognized: The peculiar intricacies of the stripe pattern on one side of the ocean were

almost identical to those that could be seen in the stripe patterns on the other, and that there was a point, or axis, in mid-ocean, on which this symmetry seemed to hinge. Instantly an explanation became clear. The north-south trend of the stripes suggested that the rocks below were moving outward and flowing from the central axis as rainwater would from the ridgepole of a roof! The conclusion to be drawn from this observation resulted in the discovery of the one single missing part of the mechanism for Continental Drift that Alfred Wegener had never been able to imagine. Entire tracts of brand-new seabed were somehow being created along a mid-ocean axis or ridge where basalt was upwelling from inside and spilling out onto the floor, to be carried out and away, thus making ever more room for the making of more! Conclusions began rushing in, filling the intellectual void that had so plagued the science for the decades since Alfred Wegener had died 40 years before! Additional evidence has strengthen the Plate Tectonic model by adding conclusive support to the mechanism, such as biological, archaeological, glacial and global studies of comparisons of rock types. The skeptics of Plate Tectonics have been humbled and silenced. Until Next Week ... Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.

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HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 Kern River Valley Fish and Habitat Club and many national sponsors. Also, new this year is a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Kern River Valley Youth Center. Call Dave at 376-4430 about the raffle. For derby information, go to http://derby.kernrivervalley.com/ or call the chamber at (760) 3795236. American Red Cross CPR class to be taught by CERT April 18 Dean Ott from KRV CERT will be teaching the American Red Cross CPR Class on April 18 at the KRV Youth Center, 3640 Golden Spur St. in Lake Isabella from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of the class with certificate is $20. To register, call Tom Klein at 379-2797. Kern River Festival whitewater races put on April 18-19 The Kern River Festival has been going on since the 1960s and features races by kayaks and rafts on the mighty Kern River in Kernville. It’s fun to watch, but you can participate as well. It is put on by the Kern Valley River Council. For more information, visit http://www.kernfestival.org/ or call (818) 340-3083. Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. 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 Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.

ALEXANDER continued from page 8 Johnny. After leaving ranching and becoming employed with CalTrans, Leonard's interests led him to team roping. Wherever there was an arena, there you would find him with his many friends. He roped at Scovern Hot Springs Rodeo with his lifelong friend Dwight Pascoe, and also an arena in Bodfish. Some of Leonard's very special friends that shared this love and have left the trails of life are: Mel Crowder, Cecil Pascoe, John McNally, Dalton Ellis, and most recently, the untimely loss of a very special friend, Denny Knight. Denny just lived to haul his horse after work to Tony's to saddle up and throw that rope. At the birthday roping event Sunday could be seen some of Leonard’s special roper friends who share the love of this

sport, such as Tony Cain, Ronnie Crowder, Gordon Larsen, William Larsen, Ed Lucher, Sandy Smith, and his son Jay, who is a special and loving son and has roped with his dad for many years. Many friends who are not mentioned are just as special. Leonard's love of life has always included his truck, horse trailer and many special horses, and his companions who spent so much of life with Leonard, racing down that arena just to throw that big looped rope over the horns or to catch the two back feet. As Leonard reminisces of this good and blessed life, he must pause and give thanks to our Lord and Savior for allowing him the joy of doing what he has loved for these many good years. Happy 80th Birthday, Leonard!

Creative Connection

‘Decorate a room’ coming Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist

For the beginner, the designing and decorating process can be overwhelming and daunting; so many choices, so many decisions! Simple guidance can return this creative activity to its rightful, fun and inspiring place. The good news is that the welldeveloped Fitch home decorating trend is visiting the local Cerro Coso College campus in the form of a community education workshop with the theme of ‘Decorating a Room in Your Home’. I will be facilitating the workshop and will show you how to simplify the process, make better choices, work within your budget and create a plan that will work within your lifestyle and fulfill your preferences; and it will be easy and enjoyable. My former experience in Custom Design with The Great Indoors, the prestigious Los Angeles home decorating showroom and outlet coupled with my artistic, and business experience gives me the ability to mix the practical and creative and impart that to others. Bring a photo of any room in your house and learn to deco-

rate on any budget! One on one attention will assist you in solving your own design dilemmas. You will uncover your own personal style, color preferences, temperature and feeling, and develop a room plan you can implement into your own home. Learn to organize and de-clutter, address design principles and elements, which will lead you to forming focal points, choosing painting techniques, recycling and reusing, lighting and accessorizing, and you’ll be ready to create a space in your house you will love. Watching a space or piece transform before your eyes is enough to energize and inspire you to new heights and new visions. It starts with beautifying a room and expands all over your life. This four-week series will meet on Saturdays, March 21, 28, April 4, and 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Enrollment is limited to the first fifteen students to insure plenty of one on one attention. Workshop fee is $60. Call Inga, at Cerro Coso College, (760) 379-5501 to reserve your seat, today. I’ll see you there! 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

Co-Publisher’s Corner

We are all victims Mike Devich Kern River Courier Co-Publisher

What may be turn out to be one of the biggest stories ever in the valley erupted this past week. After the Courier went to bed last week, I learned that arrests had been made in a case that has been boiling away on the back burner for two years. Devich The state attorney general’s office announced last week that three people had been arrested in connection with the deaths of three residents at the skilled nursing facility. Here’s some of the statement: “Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the arrests of a nurse, physician, and a pharmacist of a nursing home for ‘forcibly administering’ psychotropic medications for their own convenience, rather than for their patients’ therapeutic interests, actions that are alleged to have resulted in the deaths of three residents.” The three accused who were arrested: “ Gwen Hughes, the former Director of Nursing at the skilled nursing facility of the Kern Valley Healthcare District on charges of

elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. “Debbi Hayes, the former pharmacist at the (Kern) Valley Healthcare District, on charges of elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. “Dr. Hoshang Pormir, a staff physician at Kern Valley Healthcare District, who was serving as the medical director of the skilled nursing facility, on charges of elder abuse.” Thirty-three pages of charges and declarations were attached. It is alleged that patients were held down and injected, or in one case, had drugs sprinkled on her food. The three who died were identified as Mae Brinkley, Joseph Shepter and Alexander Zaiko. The Bakersfield Californian said that the alleged druggings took place during a five-month period, August 2006 to January 2007, when Hughes was fired. It’s a tragic story that will haunt all of us for a very long time. Kern Valley Hospital is our hospital. It is us, and we are them. We cannot discount this or disregard it. We must look it right in the eye. Above all, we must find a way to be good to our dementia-affected elder citizens and take care of them well without drugging them into oblivion. Mike Devich is one of the Courier’s co-publishers. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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February 3: A 57 year old male from Wofford Heights was arrested in the 300 block of East Evans A digest of arrest reports from Road, Wofford various public safety agencies in the Heights on suspicion of violating court Kern River Valley area orders. February 7: A Lake Isabella female, 24 years of age was arrested in the 2200 block of Harnage Street, Lake Isabella on suspicion of public intoxication and resisting arrest. A male, 31 year old, from Kernville was arrested in the 100 block of Sirretta Street, Kernville on suspicion of public intoxication. February 8: A Wofford Heights, 31 year old male was arrested in the 6600 block of Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights on suspicion of public intoxication. February 10: A 27 year old male from Kernville was arrested in the 100 block of Piute Street, Kernville on suspicion of public intoxication. February 11: A male 27 year old from Weldon was arrested at the Kern Valley Substation on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, spousal abuse, kidnapping, making criminal threats, false imprisonment, and intimidating a witness. February 12,: A Wofford Heights 23 year old male was arrested at the Kern Valley Substation on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor. February 13: A 21 year old Lake Isabella female was arrested in the 300 block of Evans Road, Wofford Heights on warrants charging her with being under the influence of a controlled substance. February 16: A male 40 year old from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 4600 block of Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on suspicion of spousal abuse and violating a restraining order. February 18: A Bodfish male, 54 years of age was arrested in the 1000 block of Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and spousal abuse. A 34 year old Weldon male was arrested in the 10900 block of Powers Ave., Weldon on suspicion of child abuse. February 19: A Kernville 35 year old male was arrested in the 11300 block of Kernville Road, Kernville on a warrant charging him with spousal battery. February 20,: A 20 years old male from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 1800 block of Edith Ave. Lake Isabella on suspicion of spousal abuse and false imprisonment.

Arrest reports

Death notices Frances L. Patrick Frances L. Patrick, 69, of Wofford Heights, passed away Feb. 20, 2009 at Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield. Burial will be at Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Pauline M. Gardner Pauline M. Gardner, 90, of Bodfish, passed away on Feb. 21, 2009 at her residence. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Legal Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES ANCEL PARK aka JAMES A. PARK aka JAMES PARK S-1500-PB-58695 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES ANCEL PARK aka JAMES A. PARK aka JAMES PARK. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: DONNA GEORGE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that DONNA GEORGE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: March 19, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue,

Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty. Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810, Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-2604 Published: Kern River Courier: February 13, 20 and 27, 2009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: All About Travel, (2009B0888), DBA#2: Debra Wiruth Fine Art Gallery (2009-B0889),

Street address of principal place of business: 11006 Kernville Rd, Kernville CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 69, Kernville CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Nick Wiruth, 1037 Burlando Road, Kernville CA 93238, Debra Wiruth, 1037 Burlando Road, Kernville CA 93238. I, Husband and Wife. The date the business commenced: 03/01/1990. 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. (02/04/2014) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time.ALL ABOUT TRAVEL/DEBRA WIRUTH FINE ART GALLERY. This statement filed on 02/04/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sacred Mountain Massage School, (2009-B0919). Street address and mailing address of principal place of business: 14654 Caliente Creek, Suite 4, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS: Kevin Smith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518, and Wendy KrausSmith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518 I, Husband and Wife. The date the business commenced: 04/09/2007. 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. (02/05/2014) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. SACRED MOUNTAIN MASSAGE SCHOOL. This statement filed on 02/05/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By N. Hawley (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 13, 20, 27, March 6 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Valley Excavating, (2009B1025). Street address of principal place of business: 217 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 538, Lake Isabella CA 93240. REGISTRANT: James Young, 217 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights CA 93285 A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 06/01/1989. 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. (02/10/2014), or 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in this Statement other than a change in the resi-

dence address of the registered owner(s). A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. VALLEY EXCAVATING. This statement filed on 02/10/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By N. Hawley (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: The Mother Lode, (2009B1016). Street address of principal place of business: 16 Tobias Street, Kernville CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 355, Kernville CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Juanita Darlene Young, 217 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights CA 93285 A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 07/01/1999. 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. (02/10/2014), or 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in this Statement other than a change in the residence address of the registered owner(s). A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. THE MOTHER LODE. This statement filed on 02/10/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By N. Hawley (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: M&N Automotive L.L.C., (2009-B1225). Street address of principal place of business: 5448 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 43, Lake Isabella CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S): M&N Automotive L.L.C. , 5448 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. State of incorporation of organization: CA. D, Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: N/A. Notice: in accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code.) Signed: Stephanie Hefner, President. This statement filed on 02/20/2009. Expires 02/20/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By G. Meza. Published by Kern River Courier, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2009.

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Congratulations to our Regional FHA-HERO Competitors who will be going on to State Competition after a very successful day Saturday at the CRE's (Competitive Recognition Events) at the Region 8 Qualifying Finals in Visalia. Members who placed first through fifth are qualified to compete at the State Level March 29-31 in Fresno. Members who advanced are: Carla Morrison placed 3rd in Chapter Exhibit; Melanie Long placed 4th in Chapter Activity Manual; Nicole Smith advanced to the State finals in Community Involvement; Rusty Muncy and Nick Solis placed 1st in Energy and Recourse Conservation; Keresa Covington and Chrissie Stroud placed 1st in Nutrition Education; Amanda Moreno and

family programs. On March 12, their interactive storytime and craft program at 3:45 p.m. will be themed “Reuse, Recycle, Re-Read.” And on March 28, the library will “go green” for the whole afternoon. It will start with storytime at 11 a.m., sharing fun tales of how kids can save the Earth and their animal neighbors too. Then at 11:15 there will be several craft stations where everyone can make fun projects using recyclable or reusable materials. And at 1 p.m. will be a free puppet show with a green living theme. • On Thursday, March 26, there will be a Green Art Show starting at 7 p.m. at Kernville Odd Fellows Hall. This will be the opening shot of the festival, which will last throughout the weekend of March 27-30. • A film festival will begin March 27 and continue through March 30. The films will be shown at the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights. Some of the films scheduled to be shown are “Flow” (about the growing world water crisis); “Green: The New Red, White & Blue” (green in business); “Planet Earth: The Future” (from the BBC/Discovery series); “Winged Migration” (about birds); “Kilowatt Ours” (about electricity); and films by local filmmakers Joy Tessman and Chuck Barbee. Also, on Sunday March 29, there will be such films as “Over the Hedge” and “The Lorax.” • Saturday, March 28, will mark the start of the Green Expo (see sidebar for list of vendors), to be held in the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. On the same day will be a Farmer’s Market and native plant sale at the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center, as well as a run at Wofford Heights Park. Living Green workshops will

Abbey Stanton both competed in Interior Design junior division with Amanda taking first and Abbey taking second; Chelsea Cormack placed 1st in Interior Design senior division; Hillary Genthner placed 5th in Fashion design against 15 other members; Danica Vittora took 6th place in Table display and menu planning; Kiki Frisch placed 1st in senior division in Consumer Education and Priscilla Gonzalez took first 1st place in Consumer Education junior division; Cameron Lanterman placed 2nd in his Salad Preparation event; in the Speech event, Jenna Criswell won the first place medal in junior division and Ashley Hampton placed 3rd in prepared Speech, senior division. Congratulations to all of the FHAHERO competitors!

Celebrating our 1st Anniversary

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Limit Out! When you place your advertisement in the Kern Angler Reach thousands of anglers from all over trying to catch derby prize money totaling over $200,000. The Kern Angler is not just a fishing derby publication, but a year-round fishing reference for visitors to keep and use to plan purchases and make their many returns to the area.

Fish or cut bait... Call the Kern River Courier at 760-376-2860 to talk with someone about advertising opportunities in the Kern Angler. Advertising deadline March 6, 2009.

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be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. A Dark Sky Party is planned for 13 miles north of Kernville. • On Sunday, March 29, tours will be held of green establishments around the valley. For full details see www.krvr.org.

Preliminary list of Living Green vendors Abundant Harvest Organics, Archie's Hardware, Artist David Laughing Horse Robinson, Bakersfield Association for Retarded Citizens (recycling, paper shredding), California Native Plant Society, Kern Chapter, Flanders Green Products, General Plumbing, Rinnai tank less water heaters, Golden State Solar Power, Inc., Jack Anderson, Esq., APLC, Kern County Energy Watch, Kern County Waste Management Department, Kern River Valley Democratic Club, Kern River Valley Garden Group, Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council, Kern Valley Progressive Alliance for Change, Kern Valley Solar, Mountain Desert Resource Conservation & Development Council, Mountain & River Adventures, Natively Yours Landscape Consulting & Design, Pure Energy Systems, Inc., Quail Springs Learning Oasis & Permaculture Farm, Republicans of the Kern River Valley, Sharpe Solar Energy, Sierra Business Council, Sequoia Forest Keeper, Thomas Refuse Service, Inc., WEB Recycling

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