Kern River Courier February 5, 2010

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Vol. 7 No. 1 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: 70% chance rain, high 54.

Fri. night: 70% chance rain, low 40.

Sat.: 70% chance rain, high near 52.

Sat. night: 50% chance rain, low 37.

Sun.: Chance of showers, high 52.

Sun. night: Mostly cloudy, low 35.

National Weather Service

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Tilda may be Conan’s doppelganger, Swinton capsulizes.

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

Kernville Elementary School students recently painted banners for Bill Nolt’s float in the Whiskey Flat Days Parade coming Feb. 13. Nolt, of Weldon, portrays Roy Rogers in many parades in dif-

ferent areas. Pictured are (L-R) Mathew Morman, Kilyn Spagnolini, nutritionist/teacher Maar Crabtree, Jamie Sundberg, Bobby Davis, Alex Crimmins, Chris Denys and Nolt.

Many locals to receive their Native American family trees Kern River Courier

More than 180 local people will soon receive official federal status as Native Americans.

Donna Miranda-Begay, Tribal Chairwoman of the Tubatulabals of Kern Valley, told the Courier Tuesday that about 183 tribal members will soon be getting their official family trees from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. They will also be receiving their Certified Degree of Indian Blood, known as a CDIB. “(These were) signed off by the U.S. BIA California Central Agency in Sacramento. This effort has taken

about six years to complete, with the help of our genealogist and Tribal Membership Committee. This documentation will certainly help with our federal recognition efforts. But more importantly, it will benefit our tribal members today and our children in obtaining services” (such as health, education and employment).

Local Native Americans have been trying to get federal recognition for many years.

Miranda-Begay said that the Tubatulabals of Kern Valley are also working on a book.

“For the past six years, we have

See STATUS, Page 8

Whiskey Flat Mayor candidate events Tenderfoot Tony

Cimarron Cynthia

Turncoat Chris

• Fri. Feb. 5: Pizza Barn 5-8 p.m.; KR Saloon 8 p.m.

• Sat. Feb. 6: Hungry Rancher 9-11 a.m.; Ewings 6:30 p.m. for auction and raffle • Sun. Feb. 7: “Bar Hoppin’” around the valley for Super Bowl • Sunday Feb. 13: Masonic Lodge 9-11 a.m. for pancake breakfast

• Fri. Feb. 5: Vons, 5 p.m.; Ewings 6 p.m. for Men’s Fashion Show and Bachelor Auction; • Sat., Feb. 6: Vons, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Golf Course 6 p.m. for Auction • Sun. Feb. 7: Vons, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Golf Course 4 p.m.-?

• Thurs. Feb. 11: Burger King, 4-8 p.m.; Golf Course 6 p.m. for Rotary Club meeting

• Fri. Feb. 5: My Place Restaurant 11 a.m.; Odd Fellows Hall 4:30 p.m. for spaghetti dinner; Ewings 6 p.m. for Men’s Fashion Show and Bachelor Auction; Dave’s Sports Bar, 9:30 p.m., live music • Sun. Feb. 7: Kern River Brewery for Super Bowl and Bicycle Film Festival

The candidates are listed in no particular order. In the interest of fairness to all, the order will be switched each week until Whiskey Flat Days (Feb. 12-15). For information about Whiskey Flat Days, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Longtime KVHS counselor writes novel about teen Kern River Courier

Susan DeLong, who was a college and career counselor at Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella for 18 years, has written a novel about a teenaged girl who must deal with the pressures of life and growing up with the added challenge of being deaf.

The teen in the book “Silent Love,” Krystal Crane, is devastated when her parents announce their decision to move. Not only will she be leaving her friends and the only home she’s ever known, but she also will be attending a regular high school for the first time.

Will the kids accept her? She is beautiful, smart and kind, but her deafness is something that must be contended with.

How will she adjust to her new world, and how will the new world adjust to her?

With the help of a true friend, Krystal finds her place in her new school. She lands a coveted spot on the yearbook staff, and she begins to date one of the most popular boys in her class. At the same time college decisions loom, but

See BOOK, Page 10

Whiskey Flat Days radio debate set for today The three candidates for honorary Whiskey Flat Mayor will be debating in true Old West fashion on the Dam Talk Show today, Friday, February 5 at 9 a.m. on KCNQ 102.5 FM. The debate will be a friendly rivalry-type funfest to promote Whiskey Flat Days, Kernville’s Old West celebration taking place Feb. 12-15.

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Living Green Festival to raise funds in a different way.

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Pictures, maps of the area’s realigned roads available on new Web site.

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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 124,187 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 303 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 233 cfs Borel Canal flow 204 Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Kern River Courier

Friday, February 5, 2010

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Whiskey Flat Days will be here next weekend, Feb. 12-15!

Get out your cowboy boots and your hat.

orientation on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Optimal’s office at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. E for anyone interested in donating a little time and compassion to those affected by terminal illness in the valley. A light lunch will be provided. To reserve your seat at the training, call Karen at 1-888-5976115.

File photo by Murdoc Douglas/KR Courier

Kernville recreates Old West during Whiskey Flat Days Whiskey Flat Days 2010 festival will take place February 12-15 on President’s Day Weekend.

Kernville will recreate the days when it was called Whiskey Flat, from 1860-64, during California’s Gold Rush. There will be a grand parade, entertainment and more.

Call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Whiskey Flat Days Cowboy Auction coming Feb. 11 The cowboy auction for Whiskey Flat Days (see listing below) will be Feb. 11 at Ewing’s on the Kern restaurant in Kernville. For more information call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Club will be holding their luncheon and fashion show on the first day of Whiskey Flat Days (see next entry) on Feb. 12 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, doors open at 10 a.m. For more information, call Marian at (760) 376-4578. Tickets available at the Kernville Chamber and at Lah De Dah in Kernville.

Whiskey Flat Days Kickoff Luncheon Feb. 12 The Kern River Valley Woman’s

Optimal Hospice to hold new volunteer orientation Feb. 12 Optimal Hospice is holding an

Regular meetings & activities Fridays

• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.

•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, Hoffman Hospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010.

• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 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. Second 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. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

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

• 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 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.

• 4-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Kern River Courier

Letter to the Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Doing it yourself is a pain Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I have noticed that with many do-it-yourself jobs, it is never as easy to do them as the instructions make it seem.

Today I replaced the shower head in my bathroom.

It’s a great shower head which lets you turn on the hot water knob until Middleworth the water gets hot, then automatically turns itself off. All I have to do when I'm ready to shower is pull a little lever and voila, instant hot water.

Naturally it took a special fitting which I didn't have and required a trip to the hardware store. Three wrenches later, a special fitting and a spigot that spit water all over me when I turned the lever the wrong way, I was finished. All was well. (I took two showers to test it out.)

It doesn't drip, the water is hot, I didn't break anything, and according to the instructions, I am saving water! Is it any wonder that I (so far) felt good?

With the stars in alignment I decided that this was my lucky day and I should tackle another honeydo. This particular job was one I had put off because it involved plumbing, which ranks poorly on my “able to do” list.

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But forging ahead, I grabbed the tools I'd need to use under the sink. I needed to fix a leaky pipe and replace the sink trap, which had corroded and was dumping “trap gunk” everywhere. Still buoyed by my showerhead success, I cheerfully set about on my plumbing chore.

During the repair I caused a flood and mopped it up, made three trips to the hardware store for parts, and cricked my neck while crawling around. But finally by nightfall, I finished the repairs. I was wet, covered with trap goop and my neck ached, but the job was done. And I was done in!

I thought a description of my work day would make a good column, wherein I could 'fess up that I am not really a very good do-it-yourselfer and should probably call a professional whenever plumbing is required.

As I started to type, the computer began to make a terrible sound and was getting louder. I turned it off and back on. That usually fixes things, but this time it didn't.

So now I'm typing with my fingers crossed (a difficult typing position), and I am currently adding “fixing computers” to my extended list of stuff I don't do well!

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

Dear Kern River Courier, The Sequoia (National) Forest has announced their intention to implement a fixed date seasonal closure of 181 miles of mid to high altitude roads and trails from 12/31 to 4/15 due to snow accumulations that may or may not occur.

Imagine a beautiful day in January and the ground is clear and the mountains beckon you, yet you will not be allowed to drive on any of almost 200 miles of roads or trails north of Kern Canyon trail up to the Forks of the Kern, just because of the date.

We all know the frost season in the area varies each year. Closing trails on a fixed date is not supported by historical snowfall. Some years we have snow earlier, some years later, some years like 2007 hardly any snow or precipitation. The spikes in the weather chart clearly verify what we already know. There is no fixed season of wet weather here.

Arbitrary fixed date closures of roads and trails when there is no snow is totally inappropriate and will reduce public access, as well as harm the local economy and undermine public trust in the Forest Service.

The Forest Service should eliminate the fixed date seasonal closures and stick with the “closed as needed” policy. It could even save them money in years when no closure is needed due to lack of precipitation.

With a few changes the Forest Service can implement a trail plan we can all live with, a plan that provides reasonable continued access for the public and does not harm our economy, while still protecting the environment.

The comment period for the Forest Service plan is over, but changes can still be made to the plan. Congressman McCarthy wants to hear how you feel about fixed date seasonal closures as well about lakeside vehicular access. Please send him a letter using the Contact link on his website http://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/ Or by mail to Congressman Kevin McCarthy, 4100 Empire Drive Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA 93309, or by phone 661 327-3611.

Chris Horgan Executive Director, Stewards of the Sequoia Lake Isabella

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Dianne Storm Owner Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies

2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311

Breakfast Specials Starting at 99¢ 59º or Lower and Hot Drinks are 59¢ Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”

760-379-1792 Low Weekly Rate Short One Month Commitment

“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860

21st Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby OVER $200,000 IN PRIZES Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

March 27, 28, 29, 2010

M & N AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. new Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am to 5 pm Saturday by appointment We have tires in stock. Check our prices before you drive out of town!

5448 lake isabella Blvd. Lake isabella 760-379-6349 Corner of Erskine Creek & Lake Isabella Blvd.

Adventures K E

Legend Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds z Towns

Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICS

Golf Course

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Airport

Sierra Way

Wofford Heights

Kernville

Mountain 99

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Wofford Heights Park

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Kern River Valley information Recreation Info

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

U.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Substation

Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

(760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

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Water Ski Area

Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area

McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681

to Ridgecrest

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

Lake Isabella

General KRV Info

Wildlife Area

Kern Valley Hospital Kern Valley Healthcare District

Mountain Mesa

Kernville Chamber of Commerce South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Local: (760) 376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Sights Of The Valley

Above: This picture was taken by Mark Nelson from the Main Dam area.

Right: A scene from the South Fork by Murdoc Douglas.

E-mail your scenic photos to office@kernrivercourier.com

Valley history: KR1 power plant Until the early 1900s the stillness of the lower Kern Canyon was broken only by the hunting cry of the hawk or the dashing waters of the Kern River.

Although there wasn't even an Indian trail up the Kern River Canyon in those early days there would be some activity in the spring and early summer of the year when the local cattlemen would ride down from Breckenridge or Greenhorn to gather cattle that were grazing there.

Then in 1902 the Edison Electric Company took over the preliminary work that had been started by the California Power Company in preparation for the building of a power plant two miles inside the mouth of the Kern Canyon.

By the spring of 1903 the roads needed for this project were completed.

These included two miles of road up the Kern Canyon to the power house site, a road later called the Cow Flat Road, that tied into the Breckenridge Road and worked its way down to the headworks location. A third road started at the top of the hill above the Power House site and after following hog-backs and ridges in an easterly direction, tied into the Cow Flat Road.

This last road went into Camp Two, one of four camps used for the construction of the tunnel and headworks. Camp Three was almost inaccessible and was connected to the road above by an aerial cable 2,700 feet in length.

The 12 of trail that can be seen on the south walls of the lower Kern Canyon were also built by 1903. This trail started at the Power House No. 1 site and after going through Camp Two and Camp Three, continued to Camp Four, which was at the headworks location.

By February of this year a work force of 200 men were at work excavating twenty tunnels. Also finished by this time was the installation of a construction power plant located one and one-half miles above the main power plant.

This power plant was capable of 600 horsepower and played an indispensable part in the construction of the permanent plant.

—– information from books by Bob Powers

• Speed Limit: 5 mph (no wake) within 200 feet of shore, within 100 feet of swimmers (other than waterskiers), near docks, marinas or within South Fork Wildlife Area.

• Alcohol or Drug Use: Alcohol or drug use is illegal while operating a boat and is a felony if such use causes death or serious injury. Conviction of intoxication while operating a boat may bring a $1,000 fine and six months in jail.

Avoiding accidents requires 100% alertness.

• Age and Safety Gear Requirements: Boat operators must be at least 16 years old. Each person aboard must have US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD); water skiers and personal watercraft riders must wear PFDs at all times.

• Towing Rules for Waterskiers, Inflatables, Etc: A tow boat must qualify to hold at least 3 people, including an observer at least 12 years old, capable of rescuing an injured waterskier. The observer must raise a red flag whenever a line is out or a skier is preparing to ski or a skier is down.

• Right-of-Way Rules: These rules apply to everyone on the water, including windsurfers. As with driving a car, passing is on the right, yielding at a crossing gives the go-ahead to the vessel on the right and overtaking another vessel requires a wide berth. Anchored and sailing vessels usually have the right-of-way. The law says that avoiding a collision takes precedence over insisting on a right-of-way.

• Avoidance Measures: Waterskiers, personal watercraft riders and windsurfers often seek the calmer waters near the Auxiliary Dam. These people may reach speeds from 35-70 mph, posing a hazard to each other as well as to boaters. Attempting to judge the speed of an oncoming person is difficult, particularly in a glare or mist; better to simply avoid congestion.

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Couch Theater

Celebrity Extra

‘Harry’ flicks will make your day

Tilda Conan’s doppelganger

Previews of new DVDs

by DNA Smith

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by David Denby Simon & Schuster, $12 Reviewed by Ealish Waddell

From movies and TV screens to newsstands and the Internet, it seems like the prevailing form of humor these days is to make fun of other people. Sometimes this is done with wit and imagination, but too often it comes out just petty and mean. David Denby explores this fine line in "Snark," an examination of the growing trend for cheap laughs.

The word "snark" comes from an imaginary creature in Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem "The Jabberwocky," but the concept has appeared in literature and politics for centuries. Today, the explosion of the Internet and its cherished culture of frankness and anonymity has led to a golden age of snark.

Snark, says Denby, is the nastier cousin of spoof. Rather than trying to enlighten or constructively criticize, snark wishes merely to ridicule, to show contempt before an audience that shares that contempt and so is therefore guaranteed to laugh. Done well, snark can be useful, provoking thought through the use of irony and humor. But it can easily become "a blood sport" with no sense of responsibility or consequences, tactics that Denby argues get in the way of true discourse.

Denby's position is no doubt highly colored by his background in journalism, a field with a traditionally strong code of ethics and focus on fact-checking and libelavoidance. But his point is twofold. Yes, an excess of snark is damaging to the ideals of fair play and an aesthetic vision of artful wit. But it also fosters a general atmosphere of resentment and insecurity in the culture at large that can be flatout dangerous, spilling out into the offline world in forms like intolerance, hate speech, cyberbullying and abuse.

Denby argues succinctly that we are getting lost in our own toxic cleverness, and more than just the integrity of the language is at stake. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Cindy Elavsky Q: Al Pacino is one of my all-time favorite actors. Can you tell me what he's been up to lately and what I can see him in next? -- Paul G., Vero Beach, Fla. A: The most recent Pacino news has Al taking on the title role in the movie "You Don't Know Jack," which is based on the life of assisted-suicide advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian.

The multi-awardwinning star, who turns 70 in April, stars alongside Susan Al Pacino Sarandon, John Goodman, Danny Huston and Brenda Vaccaro in the Barry Levinson-directed biopic, which will be released later this year. He also just began production as King Lear in "King Lear" and has a half-dozen movies waiting in the wings for him to star in. *** Q: I absolutely love the procedural dramas like "Criminal Minds" and "Law & Order." I heard that there are even more spin-offs of these shows in the works. Is that true? I hope so! -- Patty J., via e-mail A: A few weeks back, NBC programming chief Angela Bromstad announced that the network is in talks with "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf about introducing "Law & Order: Los Angeles," which would mark a location departure for the series, as it's always taken place in New York. There also have been some rumors floating about that Academy Award-winner

Forest Whitaker is in negotiations to star in a "Criminal Minds" spinoff for CBS. *** Q: On the final night of "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien," he joked that he'd like actress Tilda Swinton to play him in a movie of his life.

While my husband and I thought it was funny, I got to wondering, how did Tilda feel about that comment? -- Trudy J., Harrisburg, Pa. A: Tilda has just a great a sense of humor as the next person. When asked by Movieline if she'd be game to play Conan if the chance were ever offered, she exclaimed: "I would just be only too happy. Yes, yes, yes, absolutely!" She even went so far as to suggest that they help each other out with their various entertainment and promotional duties, offering that Conan could stand in for her and help to promote her movies. "And why not?

Every girl should have a doppelganger." *** Have a question for Cindy? Email her at letters@cindy elavsky. com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Faith

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Lighter side of faith

Friday, February 5, 2010

Voices of Faith

After a few days, the Lord called to Adam and said, "It is time for you and Eve to begin the process of populating the earth so I want you to kiss her."

Adam answered, "Yes Lord, but what is a kiss?" So the Lord gave a brief description to Adam who took Eve by the hand and took her to a nearby bush.

A few minutes later, Adam emerged and said, "Thank you Lord, that was enjoyable."

And the Lord replied, "Yes Adam, I thought you might enjoy that and now I'd like you to caress Eve." And Adam said, "What is a caress? So the Lord again gave Adam a brief description and Adam went behind the bush with Eve. Quite a few minutes later, Adam returned, smiling, and said, "Lord, that was even better than the kiss."

And the Lord said, "You've done well Adam.

And now I want you to make love to Eve." And Adam asked, "What is “make love,” Lord?" So the Lord again gave Adam directions and Adam went again to Eve behind the bush, but this time he reappeared in two seconds.

And Adam said, "Lord, what is a 'headache'?" *** A Brit, a Frenchman and a Russian are viewing a painting of Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden. "Look at their reserve, their calm," muses the Brit. "They must be British."

"Nonsense," the Frenchman disagrees.

"They're naked, and so beautiful. Clearly, they are French."

"No clothes, no shelter," the Russian points out, "they have only an apple to eat, and they're being told this is paradise. They are Russian."

Business is business, and parts is parts Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

I read, “Jesus Does Not Want To Be A Part of Your Life.” My expectation was that this guy’s name should be Adam – I just know he’s going to raise cain. It started out, A man had been very sick, so his wife took him to the doctor. The doctor examined the man, spoke with him at length to try to discern what was ailing him and did a Semonious number tests. When the results of the tests came back, the doctor called the man's wife aside and told her the news. Your husband can survive this, with the proper amount of TLC. So if you want your husband to make it, you're going to have wait on him hand and foot. Day and night. Whatever he needs, make sure he gets it. You must keep the stress out of his life. Make his favorite meals, no matter how elaborate, rub his feet, make sure the house is spotless and orderly. You got it? The woman went back to her husband who was, of course, eager to know what the doctor said. The woman answered, "The doctor says you're going to die."

Bret Toman took an old joke and caught me hook, line and sinker.

Jesus told the fisherman whose boat he was in to “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4. Scripture does not explain what the fisherman was thinking in terms of how much of his life Jesus would involve. He had enough difficulty accepting Jesus’ fishing advice. What started as a

request to use Simon’s boat as a platform to teach the people on shore became a fishing trip. What the fishing trip became was a nautical emergency; Simon appeared to be losing his livelihood. What Simon heard as comforting words became the prelude to a radical life changing encounter. Jesus did not become a part of Simon/Peter’s life; he became his everything.

The man’s wife in the story above thought she could draw a line beyond which she had no obligation beyond selfishness. Others justify unchristian behavior with slogans such as “business is business,” There is a spiritual lesson in another old story – a commercial, actually. In a short mini-scene, the company made the point that in chopping up chicken parts and forming a product they could manipulate was not in the customers’ interest. Wendy’s® had the competition claiming, “Parts is parts.”

Maybe, if I know that chicken should be presented as God intended it to be, I should also know that if in one hour of my life I worship God, my whole life should be dedicated to obeying (worshipping) God. Is that why you have given up even the one hour part?

Jesus wants to be more than a part of your life. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20.

“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.

Bible verse of the week I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16 (NIV)

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

With health care you get what you pay for Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

I recognize that many politicians in Washington and Sacramento feel that health insurance needs to be “fixed.” There is no denying health care is expensive. We continue to hear that health care is so much cheaper in other countries such as Canada and England.

There, the government runs the insurance. However, before America considers such plans, perhaps the voters would be well advised to compare some of the differences.

With common cancers, like breast cancer, mortality is 52% higher in Germany, and 88%

higher in England than the United States. Prostate cancer mortality is 104% higher in the U.K. and 457% higher in Norway. The mortality rate for colorectal cancer is 40% higher in British people.

And, if "time is money", Americans spend less time waiting for care. Some Brits and Canadians can wait up to a year to see a specialist to have elective surgery like hip replacement or get radiation treatment for cancer.

All told, 827,429 people are waiting for some type of procedure in Canada. In England, nearly 1.8 million people are waiting for hospital admission or outpatient treatment.

It is well recognized that one of the cost drivers in medicine is technology. MRI and CT scanners are expensive pieces of equipment, but credited with savings thousands of lives through non-

invasive exploration of problems.

My colleague's son had bad headaches. An MRI discovered a malignant brain tumor. There was no way exploratory surgery would have been ordered, and he would ultimately have died. Now, he has the prospect of a full recovery. In the United States we have 27 MRI machines per million population versus 6 million in Canada and Great Britain. If this little 8-yearold lived in those countries, what were the odds of his tumor being caught in time?

Yes, health care is expensive.

And yes, there are abuses to the system. We can reduce costs of fraud and also encourage electronic records and other information systems, but our legislators must hear that we generally like the ability to get top care. Let’s address the uninsured, the cost of health insurance and other issues,

but probably scrapping the system and patterning it after countries who have their own problems is not the best solution.

Data for this article was from an article published by the National Center for Policy Analysis-Brief #649 (3/24/2009) by Scott Atlas, MD, Stanford University Medical Center.

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 The opinions of all Courier columnists and contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the Courier or its staff.

There are new ways to get rid of varicose veins quickly Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Columnist

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have varicose veins on both of my legs. I wear only long dresses and slacks to hide them. My legs don't hurt, but I would like to be rid of these veins. What can I do for them? At this point, I am not interested in surgery. - L.H. ANSWER: Leg veins face a Herculean task. They have to return blood to the heart in the face of gravity, which works to keep blood from moving upward. They couldn't accomplish their task if they didn't have valves. As blood moves upward in the vein, its valves close so that it can't fall back down. The problem with varicose veins is a valve problem. Their valves no longer work. Blood stays in the leg veins, distends them and stretches them out of shape -- varicose veins.

Varicose veins can make the legs ache or cause them to tire quickly.

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Things you can do for varicose veins are limited but worth trying.

One is compression stockings. The very best stockings are the ones with graduated compression, with the compressive force greatest in the lowermost part of the leg and with lesser force in the upper parts of the leg. Compression moves blood upward. Another way to keep blood from pooling is lying down with your legs higher than your heart. That position empties blood out of leg veins. Admittedly, you can't spend the entire day with your legs elevated, but elevate them as often as you can. Never stand for long in one place. If you have to stay still, contract your calf and leg muscles to push blood out of the legs.

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Kern River Courier Dollars and Sense

KRV Chamber President going to Sacramento over fish stocking issue

Clock is ticking for homebuyers David Uffington Courier Syndicated Columnist

The $8,000 tax credit for firsttime homebuyers has been extended, but only until the end of April. To take advantage of the credit, you must have a house under contract by that time and close within 60 days. Additionally, another category of homebuyer has been added: Those who have owned (and lived in) their current homes for at least five years may qualify for a $6,500 credit if they buy another home.

If you're ready to buy now, step one is to get yourself preapproved. Don't mistake "prequalified" for "pre-approved," because they're not the same thing. Pre-qualifications are preliminary, informal "running the numbers," and often can be done by phone. The lender at the other end will ask about your income and expenses and determine if you have the right debt-to-income ratio, and might do a fast credit check to see what your FICO score is.

Pre-approval involves all of the above, with many extra steps, mostly involving showing paperwork to the lender. It'll need to verify all your information. At the end of that process, if you're qualified, you'll be told that you're preapproved. This is the point where you ask for that pre-approval in writing. You'll know your price range and won't waste time on homes you can't afford. That pre-

approval also will help you when you submit an offer: The seller will know you're serious. Additionally, you'll likely be able to close faster as much of the paperwork will have been completed.

Some caveats about buying a home in the winter: If there's snow on the ground and the roof, it can hide a number of problems.

Solution: Check Google maps satellite photos of the house.

Those photos are generally taken in the fall when there's no snow on the ground and fewer leaves on the trees to block visibility.

Google maps also will show you a street view in many locations. If the house doesn't look the same as it does now, or if you see a blue tarp on the roof, ask questions.

You also can check the yards of your potential neighbors and businesses around you. Unless you know the area very well, you could discover creeks, dumps and junkyards you didn't know were there. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Rex Emerson, president of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, is going to Sacramento in the name of fishing.

“An important matter concerning our valley is the Department of Fish & Game's halt to stocking trout in the upper Kern River,” said Emerson. “I have been asked to attend a meeting at Governor Schwarzenegger’s office in Sacramento, concerning the impact this stocking issue is having on our valley's economy. I want to hear from the valley's business owners with respect to this important issue.

Please contact me via email at: rex.emerson@kernrivervalley.com or call the chamber office at (760) 379-5236.”

The chamber’s next general membership meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 12 noon. The meeting will be held at El Portal Restaurant, 5500 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the chamber at (760) 379-5236 or email office@kernrivervalley.com

STATUS continued from page 1 been developing our own tribal perspective about our tribe's history.

Together with Dr. Dotty Theodoratus (an anthropologist), our tribal council, elders (both tribal and local community members), and our Pakanapul language program, we have assembled a detailed bibliography and historical outline for our new book.”

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Miranda-Begay said they plan to complete their tribal history book by next month.

“There is a renewal in understanding of our tribal history and ancestors. Through this brings wellness and healing, but most of all a better future and strength in understanding our family and tribal history,” she said.

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Living Green

Donate goods to festival’s auctions

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For your family of animals,from hounds to horses,pigs to poultry and lots in between Come in and see our large selection of Tack & Feed Supplies

6400 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella (Accross from the Senior Center) Store:760-379-2041 Cell:760-379-6963 Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Sunday

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Kern River Valley Revitalization (KRVR) is busy organizing the 2nd annual Living Green KRV Festival, set for March 17 to 21. A corps of volunteers, working in more than 17 committees, is busy organizing the festival. Cash donations provide for supplies and keeping almost all of the events Richard Rowe free (except those with meals or registration fees like the walk/run and Keyesville Classic mountain bike race).

However, trying times and the recent disaster in Haiti have led us to rethink our fundraising priorities.

Though we will gladly continue to accept cash donations, we are now focusing on gathering donated items for our auctions and raffles and selling raffle tickets. We’ll be around town selling our stainless sports bottles too.

Knowing that cash is in short supply this year, we urge residents of the Kern River Valley to come to the aid of those in need in Haiti.

Many trustworthy charities (Doctors without Borders, Red Cross, Rotary International, etc.) are ready and able to make good use of whatever donations to assist in the recovery of Haiti. Local churches, such as the Kernville Methodist Church, are doing their part too.

Also please consider devoting

your available cash donations to support the three candidates for Whiskey Flat Mayor, who in turn support many fine local charities and youth programs. And don’t forget the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation’s important Heart Walk in late February.

We are thankful for the monetary donations we have received so far and those already promised which we still expect to receive. Though we will gladly continue to accept cash donations, our focus will now be on seeking items for the auctions and raffles. We’ll recognize all of our sponsors in our program (printing deadline Feb. 17).

We’re still seeking businesses for our Green Expo on March 20 as well as KRV clubs, groups and organizations to be part of our Kern Valley Community Faire on Sunday, March 21.

Check our website www.LivinggreenKRV.org from time to time. Watch for us in the Whiskey Flat Parade and the Heart Walk in February. Watch for the Courier’s special insert “GreenLiving” in early March.

We are not going away, just rethinking how to get to where we want to be in March. We believe this is the green thing to do and it feels like the right thing to do. See you in March!

Richard Rowe is a retired city planner, living in Wofford Heights.

He is website administrator of KRVR.org for Kern River Valley Revitalization.

Lovelorn?

Looking for that special someone?

Love, marriage, companionship, or friendship?

Place a personal ad in Courier Marketplace for free during the month of February.

Just submit your personal ad to us! (contact information is on page 2)

* Free personal ads are limited to one 5-line Marketplace ad per person, a resident of the Kern River Valley, contain contact information and must be from a legitimate source.

The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Good Luck!

Join Tenderfoot Tony At McNally’s Restaurant Dinner & ‘Live Auction’ Whiskey Flat Weekend Friday February 12th at 6:00pm

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California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

Friday, February 5, 2010

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

California Joe tells his origins California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

I wasn't born California Joe. Neither was he.

He was traveling west with a wagon train bound for California in 1874. He was head scout by then and everyone liked him because he could sit a horse real good and he was famous California Joe already for telling good stories in other wagon trains he led.

Someone probably would have asked him what his real name was before it was California Joe. Well, his great-grandson Joe E. Milner has written a book about the old scout who was born in Kentucky in 1829 as Moses Embree Milner. And once reaching manhood we know he lit out for the gold fields of California.

And we know he became a famous scout and came to know Wild Bill Hickock and General Custer and all kinds of people who lived their dream.

What does an old western army scout in the late 1870s got to do with me? That's the part of the story I love to tell. I was substitute teaching at Kern Valley High School one time in the 1980s and I

was in the library looking at books when one fell out of the bookshelf and onto the floor. Picking the book up, I read the title: "California Joe, Noted Scout and Indian Fighter.” I had some time to kill so I sat down and thumbed through it.

That was years ago. I've spent a lot of time since telling stories about California Joe to wild-eyed kids all over this country and Ireland and England as well. My wife Miz Sue, who was working away on her 25-year teaching career at Kernville Elementary, got me started in storytelling in her fourth grade classroom one spring morning. Soon other groups hired me for professional engagements and I became what the L.A. Times called later a "master storyteller."

Now I like to pretend I’m the real California Joe and I’m 160 years old.

It isn't just the name you're born with. How about the name you make for yourself? Sometimes it's the same, but sometimes it's different. I was born Philip Stevenson in the swamplands of Louisiana, but later the actor's union in New York made me switch the names backwards (Stevenson Phillips).

Now I'm California Joe Stevenson. Says so on a placard right outside my Kernville cabin.

California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville.

You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.

Bodfish Bob’s Sardine Special 2 med. Cans sardines 2 pkgs. Cream cheese 1 c. Chopped green peppers 2 tbsp. Mustard 1/2 c. Drained relish 1/2 tsp. Pepper 2 tbsp. Lemon juice 2 tbsp. Salad dressing 1 tsp. Paprika 1 tbsp. Tabasco sauce 2 tsp. Finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp. Salt

Drain oil from sardines. Mash with fork. Add seasonings and blend in cheese mixture so that paste will be thin enough to spread without running. More cheese may be added if necessary. Serve in a bowl surrounded with Melba toast strips.

Bodfish Bob’s Sardine Platter 2 tbsp. Water 1 tbsp. Vinegar 1 tbsp. Olive oil 2 tsp. Dry mustard 1/2 tsp. Dill weed 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/8 tsp. Black pepper 2 - 3 3/4 oz. Cans sardines in oil

Bodfish Bob’s Clam Chowder

Whisk together first 7 ingredients.

Drain sardines and leave in can.

Pour vinegar mixture over sardines in cans and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Arrange greens on plate and top with sardines. Serve with crackers.

Bodfish Bob’s Sardine Salad

2 cans 2 cans 2 cans 2 cans uid)

of Cream of Celery Soup of Evaporated Milk of Cream of Potato Soup Chopped Clams (pour off liq-

Mix all. Heat, but do not boil. You can put a little corn and shredded carrots in it to give it some color.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com

2 cans of sardines Onions, chopped 2 or 3 boiled eggs, chopped Mayonnaise and mustard

BOOK continued from page 1

M.L.

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the unwavering support of her family helps Krystal shine.

It’s DeLong’s first book, although she has had magazine stories and poems published before.

Susan Shuler DeLong and her late husband, Ned, raised two sons and two daughters. After years as a stay-at-home mom, she took a job at a school in Glendale working with children who had multiple handicaps.

DeLong is a grandmother of 10 and a great-grandmother of two.

A retired senior, she volunteers at Kern Valley Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility as a Pink Lady, and she is a member

of the Friends of the Library.

She enjoys volunteering, gardening, reading, and above all, time with her grandchildren.

She says she really enjoys hearing from the young people she counseled years ago and who now are on their career paths.

“Silent Love” is published by Dorrance Publishing. It will soon be available at bookstores and online.

DeLong is in the process now of scheduling some book signings here in the valley and in Bakersfield.

The Courier will be announcing the dates and times of the signings as they are set.

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At carnival ticket booth cost will be: 24 Tickets for $20.00 and Single tickets will be $1.00 each ____________________________

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Collecting

Our Valley, Our Earth

Salt and pepper shakers

Tors are not for your car

Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a pair of salt and pepper shakers in the Punty Band pattern with ruby flash that were souvenirs of the Kansas State Fair in 1910. I have been offered $25 for them, and I wonder if I should hold out for more. -- Sue, Hayes, Kan. A: I spoke to two serious S&P collectors, and both agreed that your souvenir shakers should be worth at least twice what you're being offered. *** Q: I have acquired a copy of "Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was published in 1893 by F. Tennyson Neeley and later in 1901 by Hurst and Company. I have searched the Internet and can't find anything quite like it. Can you please guide me to someone who can appraise it for me. -- Randall, via e-mail A: The first edition of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published in Boston in 1852. In addition to the title vignette, the two-volume set had six plates. There also is a slug of Hobart and Robbins on the copyright page. The first printing often sells in the $10,000 to $25,000 range, depending on condition. A second issue is valued at $7,500 and a later "gift" binding of giltdecorated brown cloth also is

quite collectible.

Later American and British editions sell for less. To get an idea of the current market and, perhaps, an accurate estimate of the value of your edition, I suggest you contact one of the better rare-book dealers in New York City, Bauman Rare Books, 535 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022-4212; www.baumanrarebooks.com; and 1-800-972-2862. *** Q: I recently inherited a Walker & Company tilting breech carbine that was produced by a Virginia gunmaker for the Confederate Army. I would like to talk to an expert so that if it is valuable, I can get it insured and included on my household policy. -- Carl, Fort Myers, Fla. A: Jeff Albiniak has been a dealer specializing in Civil War memorabilia for several decades and is considered an expert in the field.

His contact information is cwbuffster@aol.com; and 520-514-2195. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

Another desert type phenomenon that causes the destruction of granitic rocks is Block Disintegration.

The diagram shows the results of block disintegration.

Sharp temperature changes cause the rock to expand and contract, help- Ron Bolyard ing to enlarge the joints in the rocks, resulting in the splitting of very large masses into smaller blocks.

This phenomenon can be seen many places within the Kern

River Valley. Especially good examples are present in the Canebrake area along Highway 178 near the turnoff of Chimney Peak road. These features are called Granite Tors.

Tors are block disintegration features that are formed due to chemical weathering in carbonate rocks (limestones, etc.). The process is basically that the carbonate rocks are dissolved by carbonic acid forming from the mixing of Carbon Dioxide and rain water. Albeit that the acid is weak in concentration, long exposure to the acid environment disintegrates the rocks into distinct blocks.

Hydration, hydrolysis, solution, oxidation and organic weathering processes also form Tors in carbonate and granitic rocks.

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.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Co-Publisher’s Corner

Creative Connection

It’s fun to explore the old roads

Arts important in schooling

Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Sara Wakeman, our treasured office manager, sent us a link to a great Web site. It’s a pictorial history of Highway 178, and it takes you from the mouth of the canyon to Freeman Junction.

It shows tons of historical photos, many Mike Devich of which I’ve never seen before, and small stories about things that were once there but are no longer there or things are still there but have changed.

For instance, did you know that Paul’s Place in Weldon was once called Earl’s Place and was the Weldon Post Office?

Did you know that the Kern Canyon road wasn’t paved until

sometime in the 1940s?

Did you ever go into the Miracle Hot Springs store? I did, with my dad, in the ‘70s. It’s been gone for many years, the buildings and everything.

Did you ever go into the Walker Pass Lodge? It’s gone too. It burned down. I had a memorable steak once there. It was brought to the table on a griddle from an old wood stove, hot and sizzling. You can still see the remains of the lodge out near Walker Pass. What I remember most about it was the stained glass windows.

I love old maps, and there is a good one on the site that shows the original alignments of the roads before the lake and the locations of the towns of Old Kernville and Old Isabella. http://www.scvresources.com/hig hways/sr_178/highway_178_tour.htm Mike Devich is a Courier publisher emeritus. He can be reached at mdevich@peoplepc.com

We’re on the Web at www.kernrivercourier.com Each entire issue of the Kern River Courier appears on our Web site, ads and all! If you’re an advertiser, look at your costs for separate Internet advertising and join the Courier team instead!

Call (760) 376-2860 and ask for Michael Batelaan

Donna Louise Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist

SAT scores of students who studied arts for more than four years were 59 points higher on Roosevelt Middle School in the verbal portion and 44 perMilwaukee switched to Arts cent higher in math than were Focus in 1984. The proportion of the scores of students with no students achieving competency course work or experience in the in reading arts. increased from Many schools have 30 to 80 percent approached low scores in math, and in math from science, and language by 10 percent to 60 expanding those studies and percent. eliminating the arts music, visual, Suspension rates theater, dance and writing to dropped from 50 make time and space in the percent to lower budget. than 10 percent. Donna Fitch The arts motivate and fire the Columbia imagination; they amplify a perUniversity Teacher College found son’s creative thinking; develop that there are significant and problem-solving and critical direct relationships between the judgment abilities and improve arts and academic success. many other mental processes, Ashley River while building School, an artsindividuality, based school in respect, and self The arts motivate Charleston, esteem. Instead and fire the South Carolina, of putting more imagination. has the second of the main highest academingredient into --Donna Fitch ic standing in a recipe to the city. This improve it, school is only exceeded by a high what do you do? You add a little school for the academically giftspice which is the ingredient that ed even though one third of the makes the dish desirable. What students have learning disabilican you do to add this essential ties and the school is located in ingredient to your life, your chilone of the city’s poorest areas. dren’s lives and your schools?

Ashley’s test scores are 40-50 percent higher than county and Donna Louise Fitch is a local state averages. artist. For questions or comments Reading scores doubled one you can reach her through the year after the introduction of a Kern River Courier, office@kernvisual arts program at Anza rivercourier.com.

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Make sure you advertise in the

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The Kern River Courier Marketplace ~ Since 2004 ~ Services

For Rent

Jerry’s APPLIANCE SERVICE Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators Stoves • Dishwashers 379-2199

Ray's Painting & Decorating Interior & Exterior Painting Wall Covering Installed and Removed Lic. # C705814 - 760-417-9797

*bounce houses *water slides *sno cones & cotton candy machines *party supplies & more

ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRY Decks & Remodeling.

"Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail" (760) 223-6624 losthills@communitymail.net __________________________ HERITAGE CLEANERS in the Von's Shopping Center. Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Comforters & Leather. Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Sat. 9:00-2:00 760-379-4271 __________________________ ART'S ELECTRIC Locally owned - Free Estimates Always on Time!

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Personal, Business, Corporate (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________

DWAYNE’S F ENCING Chain Link - Barbed Wire - Vinyl Wood - Custom Gates - Repairs Free Estimates 760-223-1730 Serving the KRV since 1995

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Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ HOVARTER TAX SERVICE ACCURATE INCOME TAX PREPARATION

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__________________________ Tanning-Glamour Room Salon FEBRUARY SPECIAL $35 Mo. Bring a Friend $30 Ea. GlamourRoom.com (760) 379-4518

(760) 223-3648 __________________________ CARPET CLEANING SPECIAL

THRU FEBRUARY $18.00 PER ROOM SOFA & LOVE SEAT $69.00 JIM MARTIN 760-417-9168 Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD 760-376-8784

Found SMALL KEY in front of W.H. post office on top of big white rock in early am. Call Kathe @ 760-376-7126 or inquire @ P.O. _________________________ PERSONAL CALENDAR Black. Found in front of the Courier office. Call 760-376-2860

Help Wanted SEEKING SALON PROFESSIONALS Full or P/T, possible comm.

Manicurists & Hairstylists LMT & Esthetician, on Expan.

GlamorRoom.com 760-379-4518

Real Estate NEED CASH FOR YOUR NOTE? Call for a free quote Fast service for a lump sum

(760) 223-3338 Trish Montes

Lake Isabella - $640/mo (inclds space rent) in quiet 55+ park. 2 bd, 2 ba completely refurbished.

Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit.

Call Joel (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Wofford Heights - Clean 1 bd mobile home on large private (unfenced) lot with mountain & canyon views. $475/mo. Call Mary/Bernard (805) 323-5642 ___________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $595/mo + deposit and utilities.

760-376-2671 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 3 bd house with attached garage, fenced yard, covered patio. Near Vons.

Vacant, $750 per mo. 760-223-1056 _________________________ Kernville - Studio Apartments available at River View RV Park. $400 month rent w/ utilities included. 760-376-2345 _________________________ Mt. Mesa - 2 bd. 1 ba MH w/2 storage sheds, patio, new carpet. In Harbor Light MHP, #34, $575/mo + dep. Inclds water & trash.

760-382-4826 _________________________ Mt. Mesa - 2 bd, 1 ba MH w/2 covered patios. In Harbor Light MHP, #19, $675/mo + dep. Inclds water & trash. (760) 382-4826 _________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2 bd. 2 ba house w/large attached garage in nice neighborhood. $800/mo. 1st + $1,000 security. Indoor pets req add'l sec. dep. 760-379-5439 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 2904 Claire St., 2 bd 1 ba, fenced yard, garage, close to shopping. $700/mo + utilities, dep & credit check. Call 562-776-0498/cell 213-923-9299 _________________________ 1 bd Mobile Home for 2 people, transportation assessable, $500 per mo includes utilities, fenced yard, good neighborhood. (760) 379-7699, Cell (760) 812-0841 _________________________ Weldon Area - ROOMMATE WANTED - Old Mobile on Land. Fixed Income & Bad Credit O.K. $400 + util. Call 760-223-6395.

MORE MARKETPLACE ADS ON PAGE 13

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379-8144 Largest pool table in town!

Draw Customers Showcase Your Shopping - Dining Lodging Business Here $11.50 Weekly!

Pets

Commercial

TAIL WAGGERS 2 males and 2 females from 10 wks to 4 mo. CKC-reg.

Purebred Applehead Chihuahua puppies. Happy & friendly.

Good bites, vaccinations UTD, wormed, health guarantee. Pad & crate trained. $225-$300.

760-379-1403

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldg on approx 3 acres for lease located @ 3615 Suhre Street (corner of Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellent office space for medical, dental, school, church, or? Terms negotiable.

Call (760) 417-0876

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Personals Woman Wanted in 50's or 60's for companionship. Should be mentally, physically & financially fit and into rafting, skiing, casino gambling & back of motorcycle.

Steve @ 760-379-7247 _________________________ Frank, 35, is looking for love, marriage, companionship, or friendship. Don't do drugs, smoke or drink. Loves movies & new experiences.All around nice guy, good looking, 150 lbs, hazel eyes, clean shaven. 760-379-1042

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The Rich Pelletreau Gallery is now closed and the log cabin in Wofford Heights in which it was located is now for rent. For information, please call Marcy Hughes at 1-760-417-1953. _________________________ FOR SALE-Established Christian Book Store on busy highway. Everything stays. Step Right In! Call Sheila for info.

760-376-2665 or 661-979-0999 _________________________ FOR LEASE 5116C Lake Isabella Blvd.

1,200 sq. ft Bldg. Next to Glamour Room Salon $550 + security deposit. Call Jeannie

(760) 379-4518

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Each line equals 27 spaces or characters. Actual length of published ad may vary depending on combination of letters, spaces and words. Please read your ad as soon as it is published. If you do find an error, notify us immediately. The Kern River Courier will take responsibility for only one incorrect insertion and will not be responsible for more than the cost of one insertion. No further liability shall apply. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to reject any ad and may edit ads as needed.

Payment is required prior to run. Phone orders are accepted with credit card only.

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Marketplace Continued from page 12 Mobile Homes

Homes for Sale

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 _________________________

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

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

Spaces for Rent

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-3763228 _________________________ Wofford Heights Mobile / RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater.

Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316

Photo submitted by Marian DeMars

Under Construction - ASHWOOD CUSTOM HOMES, INC. offers another quality home in the desirable SOUTH LAKE location. 1832 Plan featuring 4 bd/2bath, extra large living room, knotty alder cabinetry, granite countertops throughout, tall Tray ceilings, ceramic tile flooring, RV parking & more.

Lot size is approx 15,000 sq ft & at the end of a cul-de-sac for added privacy. Act now & PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. Co-Op Welcome. Call for an appointment (661) 201-2141

Kawaiisu Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has chosen Kern Valley High School Senior Taylor Williams as their Good Citizen 2009.

Regent Dona Anderson congratulates Taylor and her mother, Sue Williams.

Death notices Jaye Howard Lackey Jaye Howard Lackey, 67, of Lake Isabella, passed away on Jan. 28, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. Services at Lake Isabella Cremation and Funeral Society on Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Cremation and Funeral Society, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Nature Factoid According to Wildlife Magazine, A recent nature study found that Elk’s mate 10-15 times a night.

Figures. Wouldn’t you know it, I just joined the VFW & Moose.

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Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JERRY'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE (2010-B0165) Street address of principal place of business: 2221 20TH street West, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 477, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Jerry Winfrey, 2221 20th Street, Rosamond, CA 93560.

A, Individual.

Date the business commenced: 10/11/1973. 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: Jerry Winfrey. This statement filed on 01/07/2010. Expires 01/07/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2010.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KENNETH ARVUL WILLIAMS aka KENNETH A. WILLIAMS aka KENNETH WILLIAMS S-1501-PB-59615 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KENNETH ARVUL WILLIAMS aka KENNETH A. WILLIAMS aka KENNETH WILLIAMS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: CURTIS B. WILLIAMS aka BRENT WILLIAMS in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN.

THE PETITION for Probate requests that CURTIS B. WILLIAMS aka BRENT WILLIAMS 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: February 25, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the 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 Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as pro-

vided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty.

6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published Kern River Courier, January 22, 29 and February 5, 2010) 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 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: Robert H. Lowe. This statement filed on 01/21/2010.

Expires 01/21/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2010.

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Courier chuckle of the week: “I have an answering machine in my car.

It says: ‘I'm home now, but leave a message and I'll call when I'm out.’”

- Steven Wright

See Page 16 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) All that flattery shouldn't affect any decision you have to make. Keep your focus on the facts and ignore all the hyperbole, especially if it gets uncomfortably personal.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your instincts are on the mark about that "favor" you're being asked to do. Agree to nothing unless you get a full explanation -- which you would check out first, of course.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A somewhat unsettled recent period should give way to a smoother time going through the week. Use this quieter time to catch up on matters you might have had to let slide.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling a little confused is understandable with all those mixed messages. Take time to list the questions you have. Then present them and insist on answers that make sense.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Cupid can be very helpful for Lions seeking a love connection. The chubby cherub also brings warm and fuzzy feelings to paired Leos and Leonas who already share a special love line.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Travel is favored this week, whether you'll be globe-trotting or taking a trip to a nearby getaway. You might be surprised (or maybe not) by who wants to be your traveling companion.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting advice on your next business-related move is a good idea, but only if your advisers are trustworthy. Get references that you can check out before you make any decisions.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Getting a boost in your self-esteem is one benefit that comes with a job well done. There are other plusses as well, including being noticed by all the right people.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Make time to deal with family matters, especially where they concern your elderly kinfolk. Being there for them from the start can help resolve problems sooner rather than later.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Getting a project started can often be difficult. But the good news is that you won't want for lack of assistance from colleagues who would like to work with you. So, let them!

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A lot of work-related issues might be raised this week, and you need to be prepared for whatever comes along.

Things should be easier when it comes to matters in your private life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What might appear to be a very much unwanted change in your life right now could turn out to be a very welcome event after all. Give yourself a chance to see where it might take you. c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. ANIMAL ADJECTIVES: What is a group of dragons called?

2. TELEVISION: What was Norm's last name in the sitcom series "Cheers"?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Lapland is a region of what country?

4. ARTS: An eisteddfod -- a festival of music, literature and performing arts -- is held in which country?

5. ANATOMY: Where is the retina located?

6. HISTORY: Who was known as "The Iron Chancellor"?

Answers:

1. A weyr 2. Peterson 3. Finland 4. Wales 5. The eye 6. Otto von Bismarck, Germany

Friday, February 5, 2010

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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