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Wofford tries for higher Heights

Randy Howard holds a four-pound trout he caught near the cemetery.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

About thirty-five Wofford Heights businessowners and residents met at the Reel Cinema movie theater on Monday, July 14 for an informal town meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss forming a business and homeowner association that would work to improve the Wofford Heights area. The whole idea came about because Barbara Fassel, real estate agent and owner of the Grannie's Trunk antique and collectibles shop, came across an old picture of a Wofford

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News briefs Kernville Rodeo canceled The Kernville Rodeo scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, has been canceled, according to the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. “Due to rodeo scheduling conflicts the Kernville Chamber of Commerce decided to cancel this year's Labor Day Stampede Rodeo. “Watch for our Whiskey Flat Days Rodeo, February 14th and 15th, 2009, and our 2009 Fall Rodeo, October 17 & 18, 2009” said the chamber in a statement. The Kernville Chamber of Commerce started up more than 50 years ago as the Kernville Downtown Business Association.

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Bob Gibson of Lake Isabella watches as roaring flood waters from the Piute Fire area go past his property on Commercial Avenue Saturday. The flash flood split into several streams as it spread out over the Erskine Creek floodplain. Of the stream that goes by his house, Gibson said he hadn’t seen any water in it in 20 years.

Valley copes with fires, floods mally holds back the dirt when there’s heavy rainfall. So when flood waters from thundershowIt’s been a heck of a week in the Kern River ers started gathering momentum Saturday Valley, a week that many residents would afternoon, word got out that those waters rather forget. would be pouring through the town of Lake And they might forget except Isabella eventually. for one thing – the evidence will And pour they did. As resibe with us for quite a while. Photo album dents watched the water oozed The evidence is the aftermath swiftly out of the canyon, a page 9 of the black, sticky mud, puncthick, black torrent loaded with tuated with logs and driftwood, boulders and logs. See more pictures that has been covering much of After crossing the floodplain from the flash floods that the Erskine Creek drainage it gushed over Lake Isabella went through the town area through the southern end Blvd, closing it between L&M of Lake Isabella on page of the town of Lake Isabella. Lumber and a point just north 9. The area was hit by flash of Elizabeth Norris Road – floods three days in a row – roughly a 100-yard stretch. The Saturday, Sunday and Monday. offramps from the freeway to (As this is being written on Wednesday, more Elizabeth Norris Road were quickly closed. A storm clouds are popping up.) crowd gathered on the side of the freeway to Erskine Creek goes for many miles east up watch the black gusher roar under the freeinto the area that is still being burned off by way and enter the Kern River. the Piute Fire. That fire, which is still not comThe gunk looked so much like crude oil and pletely contained, burned much of the underSee FLOOD, Page 14 brush in that area – the vegetation that norMike Devich Kern River Courier

Locals protest proposed F.S. recreation fees Mike Devich Kern River Courier

The Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association finally got to talk about the Forest Service’s proposed local recreation fees at their meeting Tuesday night, after being delayed a week because of the Piute Fire. Invited guests included Peter Wiechers, a Kernville kayak enthusiast who teaches at Camp Owen. Weichers has been watching the local fee scene for some time. The association also invited Forest Service officials, and attending were Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Tina Terrell, Kern River District Ranger Rick Larson, and Deputy District Ranger Brenda Ehmann. LIBPOA president Carol Rudledge opened the meeting and introduced

Wiechers, who is critical of the Forest Service and the way it has been handling the money it receives from the local rafting outfitters. He said 3% of the gross of the outfitters goes to the Forest Service, but he hasn’t been able Kate DeVries to track where the wears a T-shirt that exactly money goes. protests fees. Wiechers advocates 1.) repealing the FLREA law of 2004, and 2.) more local control over where

Forest Service funds go. Ron Benoit, former president of the LIBPOA, read an impassioned speech criticizing the Forest Service. In part, he said, “The vast majority of folks up here are more than a little upset with the Forest Service.” Many residents are upset with the fact that in order to fish from a boat on the lake, they must pay the county a boat license fee, the state for a fishing license and now the Forest Service for the right to park in a “HIRA” – High Impact Recreation Area” – after they use a boat ramp. Many local businessowners are upset because they feel the proposed fees would keep campers and recreation enthusiasts away. The Forest Service proposes to

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Peter Boyle, the father on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” is missed.

Fun and Games pages will keep you occupied with crosswords and more.

Crime log covers this week and last, when the 4th holiday was busy for law enforcement.

Mourning doves are called that because of their distinctive sounds.

Kern River Basin Data: Wed. 5 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 227, 090 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 1106 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Kern River 1106 cfs Outflow, Borel Canal 492 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 to have some fun Preserve, Weldon. www.kern.audubon.org Saturday, August 23 Rubber Ducky Races on the river, Riverside Park, Kernville. 376-4790.

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Mailing: P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Office: 6392B Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights (next to WH Post Office) Phone: 760-376-2860 FAX: 760-376-2862 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment.

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Saturday, July 26Sunday, July 27 Personal Watercraft Races, Auxiliary Dam recreation area. 379-5405. Saturday, August 9 Hummingbird Celebration, Kern River

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. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, Fellowship Bldg, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays • 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., KRV CB’ers Breakfast, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 5-7 p.m. VFW dinner, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 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., 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. • 2-3p.m. Nicotine Anonymous, First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella, 3701 Suhre (behind Dam Korner). 223-1422 or 379-5549. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5- 6:30 p.m.- Substance Abuse Family Support & Community Education, College Community Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-2412. • 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. • 7:30-Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays • KRV Garden Club, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 6 a.m. - Kernville Walk/Jog/Run Club meets at Cheryl’s Diner, Kernville. • 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. 376-

Saturday, August 30 Sunday, August 31 Stampede Rodeo, McNally Arena, Kernville. 376-2629. (This event may be canceled this year.) Saturday, August 30 Monday, Sept. 1 Fall Arts & Crafts Festival, Kernville. (760) 378-4109. Friday, Sept. 19 Saturday, Sept. 20 2189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, United Methodist Church, Kernville, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting, Paradise Cove, 2nd Wednesday. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Kern Valley Bible Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Wed. 376-8616 for location. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-11 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.

All Valley Peddler’s Faire, Family Life Center, Wofford Heights. 376-4419 Friday, Sept. 26 Monday, Sept. 28 Turkey Vulture Festival, Kern River Preserve, Weldon. www.kern.audubon.org Thursday, Oct. 9 Sunday, Oct. 12 Kernville Rod Run car show, streets of Kernville, 376-3133. Friday, Oct. 10 Saturday, Oct. 11 Valley Fest, Lake Isabella. The Kern River Valley’s Oktoberfest celebration. 379-5236. (This event may be canceled this year.) Saturday, Nov. 29 Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. Santa Claus ushers in the holiday season. 379-5236.

Thursdays • 6 a.m. - Kernville Walk/Jog/Run Club meets at Cheryl’s Diner, Kernville. • 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, Ewing’s, 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.

Bingo Guide Friday, 1 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.

Saturday, Dec. 13 Christmas Parade of Giving, Kernville. Santa Claus appears in Christmas Village. 376-2629. 2009 events: Call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, (760) 376-2629, for dates January: Man and Woman of the Year banquet February: Whiskey Flat Days, Heart Walk March: Keyesville Classic, Isabella Lake Fishing Derby April: Kern River Festival Whitewater Races, Open Art Studio Tour, Butterfly Count, Trout Festival, Nature Festival May: History Days, Rotary Club Classic Car Show Event list courtesy Kernville Chamber of Commerce. All area codes are 760 unless noted.

Friday, July 18, 2008

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Hair today and gone tomorrow Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

When I was just a tad, I had lots of hair. It was unruly, tousled, and next to unmanageable. As I got older and dated girls, it became important that it be parted, and it needed to lay down and not stick out in every direction. So I started to use two products that promised to tame my locks and also Rod smell good. Those two Middleworth hair preparations were called Rose Hair Oil and Brilliantine. As I remember, each bottle cost 12 cents and would last a couple of months. If I wanted to smell like roses I used the Rose Hair Oil and if I wanted to smell exotic I used Brilliantine. Both concoctions were successful in plastering my hair onto my head. Early on, my dad was my role model. He combed his hair straight back and used pure Vasoline to hold it in place. I tried that in my adolescent years, but it was too goopy and smelled like 40 weight oil. (And I watched my dad’s hairline recede straight back and was absolutely sure that his hair loss was due to

the oily lubricant he rubbed on his head.) In later years my mop still looked OK and hadn't receded like my dad’s. Or so I thought. One day I noticed a picture of several men and women at the beach. One of the men facing away from the gathering had a big spot in the back of his head where no hair grew. About a three-inch circle. On closer inspection I realized with shock that it was me! My hair was receding from the back to the front. I was devastated. I still am. I'm able to fool myself in the morning by looking only at the front of my hairline. But secretly I know what's missing there in the back. The years have passed and now I'm a senior citizen. I use Brylcreem (“just a little dab'l do me.”) I am on a fixed income and a dab is cheaper than sloshing other more expensive stuff on my head. From time to time I reach back and feel the few follicles that are left. I can always hope... but in my heart I know that time moves on and what is hair today could be gone tomorrow. 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.

Update on Aug. 1 Lopez Hill House fundraiser at majestic Fox Theater On August 1st, Kern County's past will come to life on the big screen in a way that it never has before, in a must see event at the majestic Fox Theater in Bakersfield. Two new films about Kern County's rich history will premiere at the Fox as part of a gala fund raising event for the Lopez Hill House preservation project. The event's sponsors hope this will be a landmark event for Kern County. The films are "The House With Three Lives," about the history of J.J. Lopez, Majordomo of Tejon Ranch and the home he built in 1909, now residing at the Kern County Museum's Pioneer Village in Bakersfield, and "Wild West Country - Episode One - The Lure of Gold," which tells the true, wild west stories of Kern County's rugged Southern Sierras. The event is being presented by the Kern River Valley Historical Society and the Kern County Museum and the Fox Theater Foundation. All proceeds will go toward the restoration of the Lopez Hill House. According to Chuck Barbee, pro-

ducer of the two films being shown, the close cooperation between the KRV Historical Society, Kern County Museum and Fox Theater Foundation are what make this unique event possible. The idea for this specific fundraiser originated with the Kern River Valley Historical Society, but without the support and commitment of Jeff Nickell, Assistant Director of the Kern County Museum and Heather Fowler of the Museum Foundation, it probably wouldn't have materialized. In addition to the films, the event will feature personal appearances, in period dress, by many of the Old West reenactors - Cowboys and Indians who appear in "Wild West Country." The stagecoach, team and drivers featured in the film will also be on hand. Other featured guests will include members of the Lopez, Coppock, Hill, Rankin and Powers families. Tickets are available through Vallitix.com or call 661-322-5200. Don't miss this rare event at the Fox Theater on August 1st. – KRV Historical Society

Come and See! Come as you are! A New Worship Time, Style and Place, 11:15am Sunday, in the Gymnasium

@ Mountain View Baptist Church

2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella

760-379-4296

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Bob Wolf of Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc., accepts a $250 check from Debbie Freeland of WestAmerica Bank for the Meals on Wheels program.

Coming attractions Legal assistance returns to the valley Tuesday, July 22 Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance will be back in Kern Valley on Tuesday, July 22 at the Kern River Valley Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella (next to NAPA). If you have any questions or need assistance regarding Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, TANF, Landlord-Tenant-Evictions, Social Security/Supplement Social Security, or Guardianship, call 379-2556 to set up an appointment with a Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance representative. GBLA will be at the KRV Family Resource Center the fourth Tuesday of each month. International reception for thumbs coming Friday, July 25 There will be a reception on Friday, July 25 from 6-9 p.m. celebrating the International Mail Art Exhibit: THUMB! This is the kick-off for the art show continuing through Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. Participating artists have sent their mail art featuring thumbs from 22 countries and still counting. Contact Joan Desmond at chroma2@wildblue.net PWC Race to be held Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27 The 2008 Kern Valley Personal Watercraft Race Fundraiser, hosted by: employees of Southern California Edison and community volunteers, will be July 26 and 27 at Auxiliary Dam- Camp 17 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels, Search and Rescue, and high school scholarships. Saturday: head to head racing on closed course and slalom course. Sunday: Fun Day - challenge races, grab the ball, two course race and others. Contact: Randy 760-379-5405 or Pati 760-376-8008.

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July 19th @5pm ~ Bring the Family!

FREE BBQ • SNOW CONES POPCORN • BOUNCE HOUSE & DUNK TANK

Set in Stone Lost Then Found 16475 Hwy 178 ~ Wedon (next to KOA)

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Adventures

Friday, July 18, 2008

Legend

Let’s Go Fishing

You know where that spot is, right? Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

Fishing in the Kern River Valley is always good! Adverse conditions do come along, but we can always find a spot to catch fish. Late evening crappie bite is going on at French Gulch and Freear in Wofford Heights. From what I hear, after five p.m. and just before sundown, bigger crappie are coming in. To the end of Evans Rd., over the hill and down to the sand, around the corner below the crosses. Big crappie, catfish and lots of bass. But you local fishermen already knew that. Forget about fishing the lower Kern, but there are still lots of nice trout coming in on the upper Kern. Lots of nice trout are still being caught between the cemetery and the golf course. Randy Howard brought in a beautiful four pounder caught upriver from the cemetery.

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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

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

Randy Howard holds a fourpound trout he caught near the old cemetery. Whatever tomorrow brings, rain or shine, 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.

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

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Water Ski Area

Lake Isabella to Ridgecrest

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

Mountain Mesa

Lake Isabella

The correct name for the Kernville Fish Hatchery is the Kern River Trout Planting Base, because it no longer hatches trout. Whatever you call it (most people around here still call it the Hatchery), it has been a focal point of the Kern Valley since it was built in 1928. It is run by the California Department of Fish & Game. Originally it was built by the Kern County Fish and Protective Game Association, but in 1929 the DF&G took over the operation. In the 1940s the Wildlife Conservation Board provided funds to expand the hatchery to the third largest in the state. In 1979 the DF&G changed the Kern River Hatchery to a Planting Base. At that time they decided to raise trout in a few central hatcheries in the state and then ship them to the planting bases. In 1994 after further budget cuts the base was about to be closed completely. But happily it is still raising and planting trout for the enjoyment of the many anglers that come here to the Kern River Valley to fish. The hatchery grounds include a recently built natural history museum, which features displays of angling artifacts and local wildlife. Included is a display of two stuffed California brown bears perched atop rocks. The fish hatchery is located at 14400 Sierra Way, just opposite Camp Owen, and is free to visit. For more information, call (760) 376-2846. – Kern River Courier

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Kern River Valley vacation directory Camping/Fishing Info

Must See: Kernville Fish Hatchery

Wildlife Area

South Fork Recreation Area

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

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center (760) 379-5236

Restaurants

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

Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport Sierra Way, south of Kernville Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 days a week

General KRV Info

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

Lakeview Motel 12090 Highway 178, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-8250 All rooms A/C and WiFi

Call 760-376-2860 for a $10 listing in this directory.

‘Dog Wash’ scheduled for Saturday, July 19 South Fork recreation schedule in its last weeks The South Fork Summer Recreation Program at the South Fork Middle School Campus ends August 1. Tentative schedule - subject to change due to need and participation 12:00 (Monday-Friday) Senior Nutrition Program (Lunch) 2:00 – 4:00 (Monday – Friday) Public Swim 4:00-5:00 (Mon & Thu / Tue, Wed, & Fri) Swim Lessons 5:00 – 6:00 (Mon – Fri) Senior Aquatics / Adult Open & Lap Swim Saturdays and Sundays POOL RESERVATIONS ONLY For costs and more information, please call TANF at 379-4770 and South Fork School District Office for all pool activities at 378-4000.

Fresh Live Bait*

Clams, Minnows Worms & Crayfish

Big Ed’s B AIT AIT & & TACKLE ACKLE SEE US FOR ALL YOUR FISHING NEEDS E D & J EAN

(760) 379-4170

*Crickets too! While supplies last.

6400 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD • LAKE ISABELLA, CA 93240

The last dog wash” to establish a spay/neuter clinic here in the valley was successful, so there will be another one at Sierra Gateway Market in Kernville on July 19 starting at 9 a.m. Clipping and nail trimming will also be available. Call 378-3101 to volunteer to help.

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Caught you! 21 historic buildings featured on The History Channel & The National Directory of Haunted Places. Antiques shops, museum displays, self & docent guided tours. 20 minutes from Kernville... 100 years back in time! Open Daily – 10 am to 4 pm or by appointment anytime. 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish, Ca. 93205 Ph: 760-379-5146

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Night L ife

Friday, July 18, 2008

Kern River Valley Nightlife Guide Kernville

Lake Isabella

Ewing’s on the Kern 125 Buena Vista Dr. Thurs. - Sat. - Music by Steve Kuhar 6 p.m. until closing

Arlie’s Club, 5430 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-8144 Wed. - Donna Ridgway 6 to 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.- Karaoke by Music to Go from 8 p.m. Sun. - Jam Session with Ted & Jerry from 5 p.m.

The Hut 11340 Kernville Rd., 376-2314 Open jam every Wednesday night

Dave’s Sports Bar, 4108 Lake Isabella Blvd. Monday - Free Pool Tues/Thurs-Pool tournament 7 pm Wed/Friday-Karaoke 7pm, Saturday - Live Bands 9pm

Kern River Brewing Co. 13415 Sierra Way, 376-2337 Fri.- Out of the Blue, 8 - 10 p.m.

Wofford Heights

Kern River Saloon 20 Tobias, 376-4786 Fri. - Karaoke with Roy, 7-11 p.m. Sat. - Internet Jukebox Sun. - Pool Tournament, 2 p.m. McNally’s Fairview Restaurant Lodging, full bar Mt. 99, 18 miles north to Fairview. 376-2430 Call for musical entertainment

The Hideaway 7062 Wofford Blvd., 376-4717 Sat. evening - Pool tournament The Lode 6540 Wofford Blvd. Fri., Sat., Sun. and Wed. - Karaoke

8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

alta sierra Greenhorn Grill 10725 Pine Drive, 376-8900 Fine dining, full bar w/wide screen TVs.

Sportsman’s Inn 11123 Kernville Rd., 376-2556 Friday- Karaoke with Tina & Jesse Saturday - Internet Jukebox

Entertainment listings in the Night Life guide are free. No more than four lines. Call the Courier at 760-376-2860 or e-mail us your information at office@kernrivercourier.com

This week’s top movie rentals 1. The Bucket List (PG-13) Jack Nicholson (Warner) 2. Jumper (PG-13) Hayden Christensen (20th Century Fox) 3. Semi Pro (R) Will Ferrell (New Line) 4. Rambo (R) Sylvester Stallone 5. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (PG) Nicolas Cage (Disney) 6. The Other Boleyn Girl (PG-13) Natalie Portman (Sony Pictures)

7. The Eye (PG-13) Jessica Alba (Lionsgate) 8. Meet the Spartans (PG-13) Sean Maguire (Fox) 9. Witless Protection (PG-13) Larry the Cable Guy (Lionsgate) 10. Mad Money (PG-13) Diane Keaton (Starz/Anchor Bay) (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Saturday- July 19th Live Music By “Divided Highway”

Celebrity Extra ‘Early Edition’ available on DVD By Cindy Elavsky Q: I absolutely love NBC's "Friday Night Lights," and especially its star, Kyle Chandler. I remember him in a TV show about a decade ago where he could predict the future; I think it was on CBS. What was the name of it, and can I Kyle Chandler get it on DVD? -- Helen R., via e-mail A: I've had a crush on Kyle Chandler ever since he co-starred as Jeff Metcalf in the ABC drama, "Homefront," which ran from 1991'93. The drama you are talking about is "Early Edition," and it aired on CBS from 1996-2000. Kyle played a stockbroker who suddenly starts receiving the daily newspaper a day early. Armed with information from the future, he spends his days trying to avert forthcoming tragedies. "Early Edition: Season 1" was finally released on DVD this past June and can be found at most retail and online stores.

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*** Q: Can you tell me about Peter Boyle? My daughter told me he passed away. -- Janice T., Warner, Okla. A: Peter Boyle, well know to many as Ray Romano's father in the hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," died on Dec. 12, 2006, at age 71 from bone-marrow cancer and heart disease. Peter got his start in television commercials and with Chicago's Second City Improv group. After playing the bigoted and violent lead character in his breakout movie "Joe," Peter decided not to accept movie and television roles that glamorized violence. Many of his film and TV credits show off his wonderful comedic skills, like "The Dream Team," "While You Were Sleeping" and "Young Frankenstein." Peter is survived by his wife, Loraine, and their two daughters, Lucy and Amy. *** 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.

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Health Insurance Matters

The cost of health insurance rises Harry P. Thal, CSA Kern River Courier Columnist

The monthly premium on many Medicare plans will be on the increase. Congress had a difficult decision to make. Either come up with money to stave off a decrease in the amount physicians are paid by Medicare, or cut the money insurance companies receive for some of their Medicare Advantage plans. Both the Senate and the House passed legislation in favor of physicians. The White House favored the Medicare Advantages plans, which provide low cost health insurance to many people who were never able to get into an HMO plan before. President Bush is expected to veto this legislation, but there are sufficient votes to overturn his veto.

The monthly premium for these plans are as little as $0 and most provide a prescription benefit as well. Personally, I was in favor of both. If the physicians were to receive a 10.5% cut in their Medicare reimbursements, how long would it be before they stopped taking Harry Thal new Medicare patients? However, the money allocated is only a temporary fix. The issue will rear its head again in about 18 months when this funding expires. Of course there will be still

more people on Medicare in another year and a half, not to mention the tidal wave approaching with the baby boomers. What should you do? The answer is not easy, as people have different issues. All Medicare Advantage clients, other than those on Medi-Cal who can change plans at will, are locked in until next year. Plans can be changed between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31. And, due to the late hour, the new law will probably not affect the 2009 plans. If you have a Medicare HMO you will probably see little effect. Those people with a Private Fee-ForService plan will see either the insurance company leaving the plan, or charging a larger monthly premium in 2010. Time will tell. Meanwhile, people who remain on

the Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement will feel no effects from this legislation. For these people to cut the cost of their monthly premium, their best bet is to shop around. There is a law which allows you to change plans for 30 days following your birthday on a guaranteed issue basis. Depending on your age and zip code, there are potential savings available. Harry P. Thal, MA, Certified Senior Advisor, is a licensed insurance broker. He is a member of the Kern Valley Hospital Advisory Board and is 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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The doctor has diagnosed you, a known is that it is not contagious family member, or a friend with and that it is a lifelong disease that Parkinson's Disease. What is it and progresses as the person ages. what do you do about it? Curious to know more? Would Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neu- you like to know how to cope better rological disease with four major with your symptoms? Wondering categories of symptoms. These cate- how to help someone you know gories are shaking or with PD? tremor; slowness of A PD support movement; stiffness in group has been arms, legs, or trunk of formed here in the body; and trouble Kern River Valley with balance. PD is A PD support that is open to all usually diagnosed interested people, group has been not just those with when symptoms are present in at least two formed here in PD. The group categories over a perion the first the Kern River meets od of time. Tuesday of each Valley that is month for 1 to 1 ½ While the categories are the same open to all inter- hours for support for everyone diagto share experiested people, not and nosed with PD, each ences with each just those with other. person experiences them differently and Their first meetPD. with different levels of ing was held on July The next meet- 1 and the next meetseverity. This makes ing will be on ing will be on Aug. the disease unique for each person. Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. 5. It will be held at 2 Although most peop.m. in the cafeteria in the cafeteria of of the Kern Valley ple think of PD as an "old folks disease," it the Kern Valley Hospital. can be diagnosed in For more inforHospital. any age person. It is mation please call estimated that five to Sharon Bonorden at 10 percent of all cases 223-0288 (leave are diagnosed in peomessage) or Suzy ple under age 40. The Vess at 379-2681 ext. disease knows no eco289. nomic, social, gender, or geographic boundaries and the (Information for this article was cause is not known. obtained from the National There is no cure for PD, either, Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 9th although medications are used that Ave./Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL can be fairly effective. What is 33136; www.parkinson.org)

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Kern River Courier

Going Native

Mugwort plant has benefits Marya Miller Kern River Courier Columnist

Gardening has many benefits; among them is the pleasure of experiencing a variety of fresh, clean, natural fragrances. Whether it is the sweet scent of the flowers or the spicy aroma of the foliage that assails the senses, gardening becomes Marya Miller more pleasurable with them. It must be true that natural scents are beneficial to the body as well as to the soul. Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is usually found on the banks of streams and rivers, but once established can survive on minimal amounts of water. Fisher-men, hikers, and other water lovers may not be aware of it but they know this plant because they know the woodsy, familiar smell of it.

We planted it near our pond because it not only has a comforting odor but also because it is green, attractive, and easy to grow. It reproduces well from rhizomes so it often forms large stands of plants three to five feet tall. It has been said that rubbing the leaves on the skin can sooth the itch of insect bites, can minimize the occurrence of a rash caused by coming in contact with poison oak, and can take the sting out of a brush with stinging nettle. Mugwort and stinging nettle often grow side by side which makes it convenient, but one must be careful not to confuse the two, for they do look similar. (I do not recommend planting poison oak or stinging nettle in the garden, but they do have their place in nature.) “Going Native” discusses the ways native plants can make your garden. If you have questions for Marya Miller about plants in the Kern Valley area, e-mail her at maryamil@msn.com.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob skillet, add garlic, saute 1 minute. Add spinach, cook until wilted, tossing, about 2 minutes. Set aside. In another skillet heat oil, add tenderloins and cook until desired doneness. Divide spinach between 4 plates, top each with a filet. Add sauce back to steak pan, stir in mustard and tarragon, add salt and pepper to taste, pour over steaks. Bodfish Bob's Famous Baked Beans

Bodfish Bob Kern River Courier Columnist

Bodfish Bob’s Filet Mignon with Tarragon 1 1/2 tablespoons oil 1/4 cup shallots 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb. Baby spinach 2 tablespoons oil 4 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 inch 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon tarragon

Heat oil in saucepan; add shallots and cook for 3 minutes. Add beef broth, wine, and brandy; reduce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cream, reduce until 3/4 cup. Set sauce aside. Melt butter in

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Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off grease and transfer the beef to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Stir in the baked beans, bacon, ham, onion, chili powder, ketchup, brown sugar and molasses. If it seems thick, stir in the water. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or cook for 6 to 8 hours on Low. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com.

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Talking About Real Estate Nehemiah program can save the day This week I wanted to change the pace a little bit and talk about a program that I have never talked about before that can be a real tool for both buyers and sellers. It is called the Nehemiah Program. Nehemiah is a non-profit organization that helps home buyers purchase property by letting the seller contribute up to 6% of the purchase price of the home towards the buyer's closing costs and down payment. With both the real estate and credit markets changing {like they have over the last couple of years this program is a real lifesaver both for buyers and sellers. For folks who do not have down-

payment for a home usually their only option to get a loan is an FHA government loan. There basically is no "Sub-Prime" market anymore because most of the banks that made those higher risk loans are defunct or not making the loans anymore. FHA has guidelines as well though those, of course, have Matt Freeman to be fol-

lowed. Right now FHA requires that the buyer make a down payment of 3% of the purchase price, or $3000 for every $100,000 in home being bought. A lot of folks, especially first time buyers, have good credit, make good money but do not have the down payment. That is where this program comes in. FHA does not let the seller give a downpayment, but they do let either a family member or certain types of non-profit organizations donate the down as a gift. That is where this program comes in. Nehemiah gives the buyer the down they need, pays the closing costs up to a total of 6% of the pur-

chase price and then takes the money back from the seller less a processing fee of $595 out of the seller's profit. This is the only way that a seller can legally pay the buyers downpayment. So if you are looking to buy, have decent credit but just do not have the downpayment go to www.getdownpayment.com and read up on Nehemiah, you will be that much closer to making your home ownership dreams come true! Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 3795915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Voices of Faith

Not the best of kinds of enjoyment Clarence Semonious Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship

When I was a firefighter, the training for us to be emergency medical technicians transforming from a volunteer assignment was a mandatory part of the job. Some of the old-timers were less than enthusiastic, but they went along with the program. As a newbie, I was enthused. Every part of the job made me feel more alive; as if life had just gone from black and white to color. I came in early to read the 'daily log' and join the previous shift at their morning coffee as Semonious they relived yesterday's activities. Life at work just couldn't get any better. Yet, at the time I would have rejected Paul's suggestion about 'training' to live a Christian life, as written in 1 Corinthians 9:24, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it." Not my idea of enjoyment. Then I realized that I could, by practicing, raise or lower my blood pressure just by concentration during EMT training. Having a talent and no way to demonstrate it was no fun. I worked on technique until I could match the instructor's readings. Without realizing it, I was duplicating the first part of the statement in Philippians 3:14, "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." When the instructor knew I would be “right on” he asked me to be the practice “patient” so the others could train. As he took my

blood pressure, I was calm and my blood pressure was lower - but as a student took my BP I concentrated to raise it. The instructor couldn't understand at first but was sharp enough catch on. He quietly suggested that I put as much effort into helping. I didn't understand until he asked how I developed my talent. Whenever I had free time, I told him, I had pursued the goal; I thought about the process and practiced mentally. I still do; there are people in this valley who remember having a conversation with me, then later read an article that touches on that topic. Life in the Kern River Valley is great for me because there are so many interesting people to meet and listen to. "So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind." Philippians 2:1-2. Enjoy life; "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:4. The original meaning of the word paradise is a walled garden? And Eden means pleasure. God created us for true pleasure, that is, "…whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8. (Note: several people mentioned in this column have been condensed into one for easier reading.)

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Living by Faith Evangelist Outreach 6437 Isabella Blvd. (near Post Office) Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 379-8036 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church 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

"LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

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Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville 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

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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 7:00 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.

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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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New worship style, time and place presented in Lake Isabella Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Pastor Mike Whitehead. Worship opens with music and song accompanied by a streaming Come and see, come as you are, video of words and images projectthe welcome mat is always out. That ed onto the gym wall. Everyone gets is the message of the new worship an outline of the message so there is service in Lake Isabella and the ample opportunity to jot down minute you enter there's something notes and thoughts. different about the place – a room of The week's message: what did lantern-lit square you want to be when tables covered with you grew up? What tablecloths lined was your childhood “What did you with chairs. The wish? The message tables are arranged opened with the want to be when so people face each question and all were other instead of the encouraged to diayou grew up? What back of other's logue with each other was your childhood heads. and with the pastor. At the door, you Mountain View wish?” are greeted with a Baptist Church is smile and a name tag located at 2959 as if you have always Erskine Creek Road, been there. There is a table with cof- Lake Isabella. Worship services 8:30 fee, cold beverage and light break- am, Sunday school/ Adult Bible fast treats that adds to the warm Study 10 am and the new service hospitality. 11:15 am, evening service 6 pm, This is a new worship opportuni- every Sunday. ty for the Kern River Valley, held in For more information call 760the Mountain View Church gym, 379-4296 or see and being pastored by Associate www.lifewaylink.com/7603794296.

Glasses, hearing aids, cell phones being collected What can you do with old glasses, hearing aids or cell phones? The Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella now has a Lions Club bucket to put them in. The glasses are given to Lions Club International for recycling in their Sight Program. The glasses are cleaned, repaired and categorized by prescription for use in its

clinics abroad. The Lions Club also accepts hearing aids for recycling for low income persons. The cell phones are for the Abused Women program. For more information, call Pat Armbruster at 379-3216, Carol Neal at (310) 937-3377 or Pete Peters at (310) 527-4313.

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil.” J. Paul Getty

See Page 11 for answers to puzzles

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. SCIENCE: What is the common name of ascorbic acid? 2. MEASUREMENTS: How many bottles of champagne are contained in a jeroboam? 3. GAMES: How many lettered tiles exist in a Scrabble game? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Missouri is bordered by how many other U.S. states? 5. HISTORY: What was the name of the volcano that erupted and buried the city of Pompeii in Italy? 6. GOVERNMENT: What organization did the United Nations replace in 1945? Answers: Vitamin C Four 100 Eight Vesuvius League of Nations

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your zeal for challenges usually works well for you. But this week it's best to avoid jumping into new situations without more information. Vital news emerges by the weekend. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine's patience pays off as that pesky problem works itself out without taking too much of your valuable time. A new task opens interesting possibilities. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those suggestions you want to share need to be set aside for a while so you can focus on the job at hand. There'll be time later to put your ideas into a workable format. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be sure about your sources before you use the information in any decision you reach about your new project. Some of the data might be out of date or misinterpreted. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A sudden challenge might rattle you at first. But pump up that strong Lion's heart with a full measure of courage and face it with the continuing support of family and friends. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Watch your expenses this week so you can have a financial cushion to fall back on should things tighten up later this month. Money matters ease by the 31st. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Uncertainty

over workplace policy creates anxiety and confusion among your colleagues. Don't be surprised if you're asked, once again, to help work things out. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The workweek keeps you busy tying up loose ends and checking data that needs to be verified. The weekend offers a chance to relax and restore your spent energies. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is not the best time to go to extremes to prove a point. Better to set a sensible goal now and move forward. There'll be time later to take the bolder course. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A step-by-step progression is the better way to move ahead. Taking shortcuts could be risky at this time. Important news arrives on the 31st. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Avoid getting drawn into workplace disputes that should be handled by those directly involved. Instead, spend your energy developing those new ideas. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You still need to be prudent about money matters. But things start to ease by the end of the week. A weekend encounter with an old friend brings welcome news. BORN THIS WEEK: You handle challenging situations with boldness when necessary and caution when called for.{ (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Kern River Courier Our Valley, Our Earth

A look at aquifers Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

This diagram will be used for the next three weeks, so please retain it for reference. We have discussed the "Macro" hydrologic cycle of the earth in the Ron Bolyard past articles. This week we will begin a "Micro" study of how subsurface aquifers are charged with water and how it is physically stored by the surface and subsurface rocks. Thus, more definitions are necessary. POROSITY: The percentage of the bulk volume of a rock or soil that is occupied by inter-

stices, whether isolated or connected. INTERSTICES: An opening or space in a rock or soil. PERMEABILITY: The property or capacity of a porous rock, sediment or soil for transmitting a fluid. A measure of the relative ease of fluid flow under unequal pressure throughout a formation. ZONE OF SATURATION: A subsurface zone in which all the interstices are filled with water under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere. WATER TABLE: The surface between the Zone of Saturation and the Zone of Aeration (or Un-saturated Zone). Until Next Week ….

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Courier editorial Normally I don’t comment in our pages about the Kern Valley Sun, but I do feel I have to say something about the swipe they took at us on their opinion page recently. I guess it really irked them that they got a letter praising us and denigrating them. They must have been so upset they felt they had to insult us as a free paper – “You get what you pay for.” Well, allow me to answer that. In the case of the Kern Valley Sun, you don’t get what you pay for. But other than that I’ll let my negative comments about the current Sun stay in my head. I just want to answer another point in their editorial piece that needs correcting. They said that most credible newspapers list the names of people in arrest reports. Well, I was editor of the Sun before I became co-owner of the Courier. I was representing the Sun at an editorial conference in 2006 in Phoenix (the Sun is owned by a corporation based in Arizona)

where that very topic was discussed, and I was interested to note the results of a poll taken among the editors and publishers there after a long and lively discussion. The representatives of the 35 papers there were split pretty much down the middle about the subject. Half of them said they printed the names (and were proud of it), and the other half didn’t (and were just as proud of it). So I guess the Sun is saying that half of their corporation’s newspapers are not credible. I’m sure their corporate overseers in Arizona will be interested to hear that. Whether to print the names of arrestees or not is up to each individual newspaper, and each has their reasons for doing so or not doing so. For the Sun to suggest that only “credible” newspapers print names in the arrest reports makes me question their credibility. – Mike Devich Kern River Courier Co-publisher

FLOOD continued from page 1 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.

sounded so much like a gusher that Perhaps one of the most interesta British tourist who stopped to ing things happening this past week view the spectacle wondered if was when 59 firefighters became that’s what it was – an oil gusher. trapped Saturday when the first A Highway Patrol officer quickly flood came through. They couldn’t cleared the freeway of the gawkers. get back down Erskine Creek Road The grass at Lake Isabella Park to the fire camp when the road (commonly known as Tank Park), washed out. which sits in the Erskine Creek “The firefighters took refuge on floodplain, was coated with several higher ground in three separate inches of slimy mud. locations; all personnel are safe and Since the boulevard was closed, accounted for. Today, the stranded traffic bound from Lake Isabella to firefighters are working on the damBodfish had to go all the way back aged road in an effort to return to to Kernville Road, get on the free- the Incident Command Post” in Lake way, go west to Borel Road and take Isabella, said Incident Command in the Old Kern Canyon Road back an update on Sunday. east to Bodfish. Erskine Creek Road remains Sunday afternoon it happened closed at the end of the pavement, again. But this about a mile east time it was of the high worse. There school. Other was such a torroads that The firefighters rent that seven remained closed took refuge on highresidents who as of Wednesday lived in the morning are: er ground in three drainage area The Piute Fire had to be airArea Closure separate locations; all lifted away includes all personnel are safe from their access points threatened west of the and accounted for. homes by heliPacific Crest copter. Trail. BLM clo--Fire Incident Command Commercial sures include Avenue where Nichols Peak, it goes under Bright Star the flume was completely covered Wilderness Area, Cortez Canyon, by the black goo, cutting off access Dry Canyon, Jawbone Canyon and to many homes east and south of Lynch Canyon, Piute Mountain that point. Road, Saddle Springs Road, Erskine Monday, same thing again in the Creek Road and all routes of travel afternoon, but a little less, and the west of the Pacific Crest Trail, are boulevard closed again. now closed to off highway vehicles Tuesday, threatening-looking (OHV). Other road closures include clouds built up over the Puites, but McCray Road from the end of the then moved to the east into the pavement south, and Fawn Drive Kelso Creek drainage area, where a from the end of the pavement south. flash flood warning was issued. There is an area closure in effect for Several inches of mud coming the Piute Mountains from Piute down from Cortez Canyon washed Mountain Road at Caliente Creek across Kelso Valley Road. Road; Jawbone Canyon Road south As for the Piute Fire, as of of Piute Mountain Road; Roads Wednesday morning it was 80% 29S02 and 29S03 and Erskine Creek contained and had burned an esti- Road at pavement. mated 37,026 acres. As of Wednesday at press time, it Ralph Gonzales, a Forest Service seemed the monsoonal moisture fire official, said Wednesday morn- coming from the Gulf of Mexico ing that the fire camp at Kern Valley would never end and thunderstorms High School, Summit High School, would never quit pounding the and Wallace Middle and mountains, but the National Elementary Schools would begin to Weather Service forecast on dismantle soon as the Piute Fire was Wednesday did not mention thunwinding down. derstorms after Wednesday.

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Jeanette Rogers (holding the check, right) of the Kern Community Foundation presents a check for $1800 to the staff of Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. for the Meals on Wheels program.

HEIGHTS continued from page 1 Heights welcome sign. It read, "Welcome to the heart of the valley, Wofford Heights," and it used to be located where the office of Southern Sierra Realty is today. The main point is to identify the area and improve the town. "We are tired of being a stepchild. Wofford Heights is a desirable town," said Fassel. Keeping it simple is what the group wants to do. The group discussed what the possibilities were for a welcome sign, additional crosswalks and or a stop sign to control high speed boulevard traffic and slow the public down that drives through the business district. There is also a need to improve the medians in the center of the road. It was agreed that a deci-

sion needs to be made as to what kind of organization needs to be formed to accomplish the task. There was discussion of the previous group, the Wofford Heights Improvement Group (WHIGS), their contributions and the pitfalls that led to their closure. At the close of the meeting the group elected to form a steering committee to begin the process of organizing, create a name and decide how the group will be structured and funded. Right now the group has more questions than answers, said Fassel. Topics of discussion will be about holding area cleanup days, event fundraisers, park improvements, and creating bicycle paths. The next meeting is to announced sometime in August.

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Kern County Sheriff’s Department:

July 4, 2008: A 55 year old Wofford Heights male was arrested in the 200 block of Old State Rd., Wofford Heights on suspicion of public intoxication and possesThere were 20 arrests made by the Kern County Sheriff's Department between sion of a controlled substance. June 19 and July 9; five in Wofford Heights; two in Kernville; two in Mtn. Mesa; July 5, 2008: A 33 year old Lake Isabella male was arrested in the South Fork three in Weldon; 1 in Bodfish; three in Onyx and four in Lake Isabella. All arrests Recreational Area on suspicion of being in possession of an illegal control subwere transported and booked at Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield. stance. June 19, 2008: A Kernville male 53 years of age was arrested in the 6200 block July 5, 2008: A Weldon, 18 year old male, was arrested at the Old Isabella Road of Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights on suspicion of public intoxication. campground on warrants charging him with assault with a deadly weapon, makJune 26, 2008: A 49 year old Mtn. Mesa male was ing criminal threats and unlawful sexual intercourse with arrested in the 14500 block of Hwy 178, Mtn. Mesa on susa minor. picion of public intoxication. July 6, 2008: A 46 year old male from Onyx was arrestJune 28, 2008: A Lake Isabella 32 year old male was ed in the 8100 block of Lazy Lane, Onyx on suspicion of arrested in the 500 block of Hwy 155, Lake Isabella on susassault with a deadly weapon, making criminal threats picion of possessing a syringe for illegal drugs and drivand brandishing a firearm. A digest of reports from various public ing on a suspended license. July 7, 2008: A Lake Isabella 35 year old was arrested safety agencies in the Kern River Valley July 2, 2008: Four arrests were made at the same locain the 2500 block of Steensen Street, Lake Isabella on a area tion in the 300 block of East Evans Road, Wofford Heights: parole violation. A 24 year old male from Lake Isabella was arrested on a July 7, 2008: A 46 year old male from Onyx was arrestparole violation warrant; A 27 year old from Wofford Heights was arrested on ed a second time in the 8100 block of Lazy Lane, Onyx on suspicion of assault with warrants charging him with failure to appear in court and driving on a suspend- a deadly weapon, spousal battery, false imprisonment and brandishing a firearm. ed license; a 21 year old Lake Isabella male was arrested on suspicion of resisting July 8, 2008: A Wofford Heights, 41 year old male was arrested in the 6000 arrest, being under the influence of a controlled substance and child endanger- block of Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights on suspicion of public intoxication. ment;. a Wofford Heights 25 year old female was also arrested on suspicion of July 9, 2008: A 47 year old female from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 3400 resisting arrest and child endangerment. block of Caliente-Bodfish Road, Bodfish on suspicion of public intoxication. July 4, 2008: A Weldon 25 year old male was arrested in the 11000 block of July 9, 2008: An Onyx male, 58 years old was arrested in the 8000 block of Hillview Acres, Weldon on suspicion of battery upon another person, public Rocky Hill Road, Onyx on suspicion of public intoxication and possession of preintoxication and resisting arrest. scription pills without a prescription. July 4, 2008: A Weldon female was arrested in the 16500 block of Hwy 178, July 9, 2008: A 49 year old male from Mtn. Mesa was arrested in the 4600 block Weldon on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of an alco- of Mobile Drive, Mtn. Mesa on suspicion of making criminal threats, false imprisholic beverage. onment and battery. July 4, 2008: A San Bernardino 37 year old male was arrested in the 8400 block of Burlando Rd., Kernville on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm in a vehiThere were no Report Incidents during the submitted time period. cle.

Crime log

Legal Notices

Death notices Freddie Prater Freddie Prater, 57, of Wofford Heights, passed away at his residence on July 11, 2008. Services are pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home Society, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Fees continued from page 1 establish a HIRA all around the lakeshore, along the upper river and on Lloyds Meadow Road north of Johnsondale. Terrell then took the podium and explained that she wants to gather opinions from the public about the proposed fees, and that she is always available for that purpose. She then spoke about the huge area she is responsible for – from the Kings River south to the Tule River and to the Kern River. Terrell said that the Giant Sequoia National Monument is her special charge. “The Monument is the crown jewel of the (Sequoia National) Forest,” she said. About Lake Isabella, she said she had been hearing about it and SNF for ten years when she was working on other forests for the Forest Service. “Lake Isabella is a diamond in the rough,” she said. “And I want to polish this diamond. I want to work with the county to enhance its potential.” Terrell, Larson and Ehmann faced some tough questions and comments from the crowd. Of the seemingly disappearing local funds, Terrell said 95% does come back to the local community. About the Forest Service’s takeover of Camp Nine and the books Rick Dancing of the Community Commonwealth turned over to the Forest Service, “They were inaccurate.” She added, “I basically canceled that temporary permit,” and that she wants to see the county running Camp Nine. Terrell clarified some misinformation going around about the interagency “passports” recreation agencies put out for $10 for seniors. She said that holders of

these passports can park in the proposed local HIRAs for free (to which the Forest Service’s “Standard Amenity” fee structure applies). About local events such as the Fishing Derby, Terrell said that “free days” would probably be implemented. She said the SNF is a bit reluctant to spend a lot of money on “big ticket” items in case the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers makes a decision about the Auxiliary Dam that might place new infrastructure underwater. Suggestions and comments from the public included: wanting to be able to look at the local Forest Service budget and vote on what the money is being spent on; allowing Native Americans to perform their religious ceremonies without paying a HIRA fee; improving the docks and boating ramps; wanting to see a general removal of layers of bureaucracy; maybe a single recreation pass that would encompass all recreation fees, licenses etc.; and increasing the number of trash Dumpsters available, especially on holiday weekends. One speaker, Stan Silvers of Bodfish, said he advocated removing some of the people who work for the Forest Service, the “deadwood.” To that, Terrell replied, “Seventy percent of people we have on the Forest are firefighters.” Terrell tried to clarify if people were allowed to park along Mt. 99 without having a pass. She said, “If you just pull off the road, you don’t have to pay. Just in HIRAs along the road.” Asked about the time frame for the fee process, Terrell said that it would be at least a year before the proposed fees could be implemented.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILLIAM MICHAEL LORENZE S-1500-PB-58029 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM MICHAEL LORENZE. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JO ANN M. SALAMPESSY in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JO ANN M. SALAMPESSY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: JULY 31, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. E, 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: MARILYN S. YEE Law Offices of Marilyn S. Yee 29910 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite G-533 Murrieta, California 92563 (951) 926-7900 (Published Kern River Courier: July 4, 11 and 18, 2008.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Blue Flame Propane (2008-B4567) Street address of principal place of business: 12233 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Titan Propane LLC, 8801 South Yale Avenue, Suite 310, Tulsa, OK 74137: D, Limited Liability Company. The date the business commenced: 12/09/1996. 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. (06/26/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. BLUE FLAME PROPANE. This statement filed on 06/26/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By G. Durward. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Mountain Propane Lebec (2008-B4568) Street address of principal place of

business: 3409 Los Padres, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REGISTRANTS: Titan Propane LLC, 8801 South Yale Avenue, Suite 310, Tulsa, OK 74137: D, Limited Liability Company. The date the business commenced: 12/09/1996. 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. (06/26/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. MOUNTAIN PROPANE LEBEC. This statement filed on 06/26/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By G. Durward. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Archie's Hardware (2008-B4812) Street address of principal place of business: 11317 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Jill Sloan Thurman, 11317 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238: A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 11/01/2003. 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. (07/10/2013) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. ARCHIE'S HARDWARE. This statement filed on 07/10/2008. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk By M. Rodriguez. (34993)-Published by the Kern River Courier July 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2008.

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The Kern River Valley’s Bird World

Doves and pigeons are abundant here, some rarer than others Bob Barnes Special to the Kern River Courier

Last week, the house finch was mentioned as one of the most abundant birds in the United States. Another species mentioned by some as perhaps the most abundant is the MOURNING DOVE. The Mourning Dove is a common to abundant resident in the Kern River Valley. Its entire range encompasses all of the forty-eight contiguous United States, southern Canada, Middle America, and parts of the northern West Indies including the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The Mourning Dove gets its name from its mournful cooing call. It is the most slender of U.S. doves, accentuated by a long pointed tail. Its plumage is made up of light grays and browns. The bill is short and black. The Mourning Dove may be a common visitor to people’s bird feeder trays or at ground feeders. Mourning Doves are known to nest in trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, and flower pots. If you feed birds and/or have developed any sort of backyard bird habitat at all, it is likely that you have attracted Mourning Doves. They may nest several times a year, mostly from February through October. The large, wild pigeon found on the oak and chaparral-covered slopes of the Kern River Valley is the BAND-TAILED PIGEON. This species is native in foothills and mountains of the U.S from the

Rocky Mountains west. They also come readily to feeders. Reports of Band-tailed Pigeons at people’s feeders have come in from Fay Canyon, Squirrel Valley, Bodfish, Havilah, Wofford Heights, Alta Sierra, and Kernville. As the name implies, the Band-tailed Pigeon has a gray band at the tip of the tail. Its bill is yellow with a black tip. The hind neck of adults has a horizontal white line across it. Very rarely, the WHITEWINGED DOVE of the southwestern United States wanders northwest into the Kern River Valley. There are fewer than five records for the KRV over the last decade. If you see a large dove with a long line of white along the edge of each wing or with large white wing patches in flight, you probably have a White-winged Dove. Their song suggests the phrase, “Who cooks for you?” Please give me a call if a White-winged Dove shows up in your neighborhood. I would like to see it! There are two species of nonnative, introduced dove that have been found in the Kern River Valley. The first is the ROCK PIGEON, the pigeon often found in parks and being fed at people’s feet in movies. The second is the EURASIAN-COLLARED DOVE. There are two records in the last year in the Kern River Valley of Eurasian Collared Dove. This species is spreading west rapidly from Florida. It is colonizing California. The Eurasian Collared Dove has a dark ring on its hind neck.

Bob Steele/Special to the Kern River Courier

The Mourning Dove has a distinctive sound, like it is in mourning. Finally, there are three species of small doves found in the southwest that have been recorded father northwest in California on rare occasions. They are the INCA DOVE, COMMON GROUNDDOVE, and RUDDY GROUNDDOVE. They are half the size of a Mourning Dove. It is just a matter of time before they all reach the Kern River Valley. They could be seen in a neighborhood park or at a ground feeder in a back yard. If you see any tiny doves in the Kern River Valley, give me a call.

Reprinted from the Kern River Courier, July 2, 2004. Permission granted by the author. Bob Barnes, a well-known expert on birding (and former president of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce) now lives in Ridgecrest and can be reached at bbarnes@lightspeed.net Our thanks to renowned nature photographer Bob Steele for allowing us to use his stunning photos. Visit his Web site at www.bobsteelephoto.com.

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