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Cal Water floats 36.5% rate increase
Lake Isabella’s weekend weather
Bearly there
Fri.: Sunny and hot. High 96. Fri. night: Mostly clear. Low 61. Sat.: Sunny. High 94. Sat. night: Mostly clear. Low 57. Sun.: Sunny. High 103.
Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
On July 2, California Water Service Co. (Cal Water) filed a Notification of Application No. 09-07-00 for a rate Increase in the Kern River Valley District of $1,686,800, or 36.5 percent, more than is generated at present rates. If Cal Water's proposal is adopted, the typical metered nine Ccf of water per month would see a monthly water bill increase of $18.09, or 28.6 percent, from $63.27 at present rates to $81.36 on Jan. 1, 2011; of $2.85, or 3.5 percent, to $84.21 on Jan. 1, 2012; and of $2.85, or 3.4 percent, to $87.06 on Jan. 1, 2013. The bulk of the requested increases are due to the following factors included in the application: • A capital improvement program that will add $3.4 million in utility plant improvements from the last test year to the proposed 2011 test year and increase rates by $561,100. • For water supply and facilities master plan, • One new well, • Three new storage tanks, • Additional water treatment and • Two miles of replacement water mains. Two separate costs are listed in the rate application for Cal Water benefit costs to increase rates by $85,500 or $193,100 or both. This is unclear in the application. These costs are to maintain the same level of employee health care, pensions, and retiree health care benefits that have increased faster than general inflation during recent years. The Kern River Valley District’s payroll is increasing rates by $98,400 due to addi-
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Vol. 6 No. 26
Sun. night: Mostly clear. Low 60. National Weather Service
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A California black bear bothered a Bodfish neighborhood on Wednesday morning, July 29. The bear wandered in, as bears sometimes do, in this area. The neigh-
bors’ dogs cornered the bear in a tree behind 120 Salaine Drive. The California Department of Fish & Game was called to come and relocate the bear.
Piute area off-roading banned Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Tina Terrell has issued a Forest Order prohibiting the on national Forest System roads within the Piute area. Forest order 09-04 has been put into place to prevent resource damage in the Piute area. This Forest Order will remain in effect through May 1, 2010. The boundary of the Piute Area covered under this order incorporates the Piute Fire within the Sequoia National Forest. The closure area is identical to the closure instituted last fall immediately to the fire. The area was open back up to Off Highway Vehicle
(OHV) use upon termination of the previous order. Monitoring and re-evaluation of conditions has shown that additional protection and mitigation measures are necessary to protect the resource. All motor vehicles, including OHVs are restricted to roads only. Some roads may also be closed in the area if excessive resource damage exists or they are deemed unsafe for public use. The exemptions to this order are:
Pam Stewart Special to the Courier
Jimmy Guinn, 77, of Yorba Linda lost the brakes in his Coachman RV on July 23 driving down State Route 155 about 2 p.m. Guinn could not make the turn onto Wofford Blvd. and the RV crashed into the Kern River Outfitters’ Visitors Center. Guinn suffered moderate iinjuries. His wife sustained only minor injuries.
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Good news for local real estate buyers, sellers
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Donna Fitch rocks the local art scene.
See PIUTE, Page 10
Runaway RV, car smash into business
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Jeni McDowell landed a 5-lb., 4-oz. catfish.
It could have been so much worse. At midday on July 23, there were no whitewater rafters milling around Kern River Outfitters Visitors’ Center at the intersection of State Route 155 and Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. Rafting Center manager, Trudy Pascoe was out to lunch. Overheating brakes led to increasing speed traveling east down that steep grade. Jimmy Guinn’s 1997 Coachman motorhome, towing a 2004 Saturn Vue, was barrelling toward the boulevard. Guinn, 77, of Yorba Linda, had not taken the road before. Anticipaing a collision ahead, Guinn used his horn to warn those in the path of his out-of-control RV. Unable to negotiate the turn onto Wofford Blvd., the Coachman hit the Outfitters’ curb and rolled into the front of the building. The Saturn became detached from the RV, struck the curb, and
See RUNAWAY, Page 13
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 184,235 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) High point was 250,461 ac-ft. June 3. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 900 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 1,421 cfs Borel Canal flow 521 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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Friday, July 31, 2009
Courier Calendar Home School orientation Orientation for homeschoolers interested in attending the Kern River Valley Oaks Charter School, 3630 Golden Spur Road in Lake Isabella should call to register by July 31 at (661)852-6700.
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Local band entertains A local band, Whitewater, will be performing Fri.and Sat., July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Greenhorn Grill, 10720 Pine Dr., Alta Sierra from 5:30 until 9 p.m.
Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Jack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal
Hummingbird celebration August 1 at KR Preserve The annual Hummingbird Celebration starts Aug. 1 at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Alison at (760) 378-2029 or go to www.kern.audubon.org.
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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., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394 • 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders Cruise Night, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.
Saturdays
• 7 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765. • 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays. • 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.
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. • 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
• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 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. (July 14 meeting will be 11 a.m.) • 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at
AYSO sign-up Aug. 1 and 8 AYSO officers are taking their final registrations for AYSO Soccer season play. Sign-ups will be at Vons
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, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394 • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting dark for summer. Resumes Sept. 379-2303. • 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 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. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 6 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291
Bingo Guide Friday, 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 dates have changed.
on Aug.1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. New players bring birth certificates. Registration fee is $70. Guarantee your child a spot on a team, register now at www.ayso.com or come to Vons to register. South Fork Women’s Club hosts barbecue Aug. 2 Everyone is welcome to the South Fork Woman’s Club’s annual barbecue, at 6488 Fay Ranch Road in Weldon, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. The menu includes boneless, skinless chicken breast, beans, cole slaw, roll, beverage and dessert. Adults $8, children 10 and under, $4. South Fork volleyball clinic A South Fork summer volleyball clinic will be held for 6th through 12th grade girls wanting to increase personal skills, development and understanding of the game. It will be held Aug. 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon for conditioning. Participants will need to bring knee pads, a volleyball, snack water bottle, hair tie and towel. Call the South Fork District Office at (760) 378-4000 to sign-up. Space is limited to 36 students. Keep Camp KEEP fundraiser The Knights of Columbus from the St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Wofford Heights is putting on a talent show called “Follies.” It will be held at the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. There will be talented performers, with music, dancing, comedy and refreshments. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Camp KEEP campaign. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and children under age 12. For information, call George Stahl (760) 223-0102. Sweet Adelines to hold Ice Cream Social Aug. 15 The local chapter of the Sweet Adelines singing organization will be holding its annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Shore Lodge in Wofford Heights. For more information, call (760) 3764124. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Aug. 25 Food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Annual Pride Day sign up deadline Aug. 28 Volunteers will be cleaning up trash along lake shore, upper and lower river, campgrounds and road sides, residential and business areas on Sept. 19. Groups meet at your chosen area to clean, bring your collected trash to French Gulch Group Campground to be counted and then enjoy a barbecue deep Pit lunch and awards for most trash collected and largests groups. Sign up by Aug. 28 to receive a free t-shirt. For more information, call Joyce Norris at (760)379-2618, extension 108. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses is on this page) by Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Kern River Courier
Things I Have Noticed...
Microwave cooking at 70 mph Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
I just couldn’t resist. I know I wrote about the Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog last year. But I just received the current issue and had to share Middleworth some of the new items they offer. They are all unique, but some are ‘U-neeker’ than others. For instance, there is a portable (plugs into your cigarette lighter) microwave oven. For a paltry $300, you can cook hamburgers and hot dogs on the dashboard of your car, heat up your coffee or pop pop corn. The applications are limitless. If you think talking on a cell phone while driving is fun, try cooking a casserole at 70 mph. Page 16 shows a Hydrofoil Water Scooter powered by you jumping up and down on its rear platform. There are no moving parts (except you), and for $500 you can scoot around Lake Isabella at 17 mph scaring fish and old ladies. For those of you who have lots of CDs and DVDs stacked in some corner, on page 31 is a wall- mounted cabinet that will hold 542 CDs and 243 DVDs. Keeps them at eye level and easy to see. But, be sure your wall is braced because if it isn’t, when
the cabinet is close to full it could create a new picture window as the whole thing rips out and crashes to the floor. For those of us with dentures and a need to brush them, there is a $60 portable Ultraviolet Dental Cleaner. All we do is throw our choppers into the device and presto, in three minutes our storeboughts are pearly white, sanitized and odor free. The cleaning is done by microwave and 8,000 electronic vibrations per minute. (Caution, be sure the dentures have come to a rest before putting them in your mouth. or you could chew a hole in your cheek). On page 34 is a $112 umbrella which is claimed to withstand a 70 mph wind without breaking. However, by holding on to it during a gale, you could end up like Mary Poppins and find your self in another county. Finally on page 71 is a remote controlled 6-foot floating model of the RMS Titanic. Just think, for a mere $3,000 you can create your own Titanic disaster using your bathtub and some ice cubes. Imagine the fun! It’s all there in the new Hammacher-Schlemmer Catalog. Let your imagination run wild! 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 Isabella Lake Patrol volunteers.
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Sunday August 2nd 11:00am to 3:00pm
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Von’s Shopping Center Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1792
Saturday, August 8th at 2:00pm Enjoy a live variety show featuring bands, singers, dancers, comedy, ventriloquist and celebrity impersonator's. For just $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors and children under 12 At the REEL CINEMA THEATRE 6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights Buy your tickets anytime at the box office.
Sponsored by theKnights of Columbus 50% of proceeds to benefit Camp Keep. For more information Call George at 760 223-0102 or Frank at 310 989-0325
Adults $8.00
10 years and under $4.00
Menu includes Boneless Skinless Chicken breast Beans, Cole Slaw Beverage & Dessert
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
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Kern River Valley information Recreation Info 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
Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Hospital McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681
Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781 (760) 379-5236
Kern Valley Substation Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side
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Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE Local: (760) 376-2629
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Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com
Let’s Go Fishing
Fish don’t like it hot either Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist
Map sponsored by Lakeview Motel 12090 Hwy. 178, Mt. Mesa, (760) 379-8250. AC, WiFi
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Big Ed’s Bait & Tackle had a field of 24 boats at their recent Bass Tournament held on Isabella Lake. Pictured are first place father and son team of Randy McAbee, Sr. & Jr. and their 20.22-lb. catch, with a biggest fish of 9.15 lbs. Second and third place were also father-son teams: Mark & Leo Abler (20.22 lbs, biggest fish: 6.36 lbs.) and Mike & Zack Meier (16.9 lbs., biggest fish: 4.83 lbs.)
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Triple digit temperatures mean most of us fishermen are done fishing by 10 a.m. and you won’t see us out there again until the sun starts going over the ridge. There are still plenty of fish biting around Lake Isabella and if you want to catch them, they are trying to beat the heat “...fish durjust like us, ing the coolso fish during the cool- er hours...” --Jack er hours of Bustamante the day. Pre-dawn hours of fishing are producing lots of crappie and really good size blue gill. Lots of nice cats are coming in too. Put on your favorite swimsuit like Jeni McDowell, and get ready for a great catch. Jeni brought in a nice 5-lb, 4 oz. cat. Nice catch Jeni! How about the trout action? Well, the Department of Fish & Game planted trophy trout at Red’s Marina and Camp Nine within the past week. Thanks a lot DFG! Even though the river flow is
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Jeni McDowell brought in this nice 5lb., 4-oz. catfish going down, it looks like we are going to see some more trout action at the mouth of the Kern River in Wofford Heights. Get ready for some good catching, and 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
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Critic against “17 Again” Previews of new DVDs By DNA Smith DOG OF THE WEEK “17 Again” — Oh goodie, another body-switching movie! Y’know, for my money, there just aren’t enough of them. No sir. In this movie, Zac Efron plays a 1989 high-school basketball star who is on his way to winning the championship game and a college scholarship. Zac Efron But all that changes when he discovers his girlfriend is pregnant, so he gives up his dreams in order to “do the right thing.” Flash forward 20 years, and Zac Efron has grown up to be Matthew Perry — ’cuz that’s how genetics works. It’s true. When I was 17, I looked like Steve Urkel. At 37, I looked like Jason Statham. In another 20 years, I will be Wilford Brimley. After I die, I will look like Betty White. You know, as nature intended. Anyhoo, after some weird hocusy-pocusy stuff involving a creepy high-school janitor, Matthew Perry is transformed back into Zac Efron, who takes his newfound youth and exuberance and heads back to school so he can micromanage his two kids’ lives and deliver an abstinence lecture to his classmates — thus fulfilling every middle-aged man’s “I Wish I Were 17 Again” fantasy. Seriously, who was “17 Again”
made for? For the teens, it’s just another moral message movie shoved down their throats, and for adults, it’s yet another flaccid tween comedy with the added value of a guilt trip about how men should pay more attention to their wives and children. Thanks, Hollywood! ALSO OUT THIS WEEK “Gigantic” — Paul “Little Miss Sunshine” Dano and Zooey “I Beat Katy Perry in a Staring Contest” Deschanel star in this indie rom-com about a depressed and boring mattress salesman (Dano) who wants to adopt a Chinese baby, and the stereotypical Manic Pixie Dream Girl (Guess Who?) who comes into his life and teaches him Important Lessons. “Gigantic” is one of those indie films that folks at Sundance just gobble up like Pez. It’s Quirky! It’s Whimsical! It’s 16 tons of Quimsical crushing your will to live. And it’ll do it ironically. TV SERIES “Super Friends,” The Lost Episodes “Adam 12,” Season 3 “90210” The Complete 1st Season “The New Detectives” Season 4 “Designing Women” Season 2 “Pulling” The Complete 2nd Season c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Young actors planning for future in, out of film By Cindy Elavsky
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Q: What are the “Harry Potter” actors going to do once the movie series is over? — Faith G., Asbury Park, N.J. A: Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, wants to continue his acting career, and perhaps branch out into directing. He has already made a name for himself outside the “Harry Potter” realm by starring in the London (2007) and Broadway (2008) productions of the play “Equus,” as well as the 2007 film “December Boys” — which were just about the only things he could squeeze in between “Harry Potter” movies. Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, is eager to try his hand at comedy. He also has two movies coming out between “Half-Blood Prince” and “Deathly Hallows: Part 1”; one is called “Cherrybomb,” the other is “Wild Target.” Emma Watson, aka Hermoine Granger, has not ruled out a career in the film industry; however, she plans to attend Brown University in the fall to
Top DVD rentals 1. Gran Torino (R) Clint Eastwood (Warner) 2. 12 Rounds (PG-13) John Cena (20th Century Fox) 3. Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG) Isla Fisher (Touchstone) 4. The Code (PG-13) Morgan Freeman (First Look Studios) 5. Inkheart (PG) Helen Mirren (New Line) (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
Q: I read somewhere that Jennifer Love Hewitt was dating “Ghost Whisperer” co-star Jamie Kennedy. I thought she was engaged to another actor who had appeared on her show. Which is correct? — Brittany H., via e-mail A: Jennifer, 30, was dating Scottish actor Ross McCall, whom she met when he gueststarred on “The Ghost Whisperer.” However, after being together more than two years, the couple called it quits. Jennifer — who also happens to have a history of dating musicians (Enrique Iglesias, John Meyer, Rich Cronin and Joey Lawrence) — is now with actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy, 39. *** 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) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Second breakfast prayer meeting Aug. 5 Pastor Bill Blanton Special to the Courier
Spend an hour with Jesus, as a united valley in prayer lifting one voice to heaven to save the people of this valley. Come, let’s pray for our community during a breakfast meeting at Los Palomos Restaurant in Bodfish. All are invited to participate. Please mark your calendars and join us for this very special one hour in prayer with Jesus. It will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 5 starting at 6:45 a.m. Oneness in Prayer starts at 7
a.m. At 7:30 a.m., order breakfast and continue with small group table prayer for those you want to receive prayer. Continue until breakfast is served. Our valley needs our prayers. Jesus is coming and there are too many lost in our valley including families with single moms and dads, lonely seniors, teens without parental guidance, young folks, alcoholics, drug addicts and more. Church auditoriums are only half to three quarters full Sunday mornings. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 a.m. sharp and let’s pray together.
Bishop visiting St. Peter’s The congregation of St. Peter's Anglican Church is expecting a visit from their Bishop, The Right Reverend John David Schofield, of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin, headquartered in Fresno, during the upcoming Sunday service on Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. This will be Bishop Schofield's first visit to Kernville since the formation of the Anglican Church in North America, of which we are now proudly members. ACNA is
presently uniting 700 congregations (and 28 dioceses) in North America, totaling in access of 100,000 members, and rapidly growing. The community to worship with at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville, and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to meet the Bishop. The public is also invited to join in a potluck luncheon following the service. For more information, call Deacon Tom Hunt, (760) 376-3377.
Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m.
Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Johavah Witness Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave. Lake Isabella 379-8672 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella
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Mountain 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 20 W. 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.
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. 760-379-5100.
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Plastic giving Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
I am not so familiar with the workings of all the churches in our valley that I can say how many, or if any, are equipped to receive offerings by plastic. One company markets Semonious “a simple, secure, and affordable giving solution.” Still another features this comment from a pastor, “…more than paid for itself within the first month of offering online giving. On top of that, our giving has continued to significantly increase month over month.” It would seem that painless church giving is good church stewardship. The NACBA - National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, asked, in an article published in the Dallas Morning News, “Are churches that take plastic contributing to the nation's credit card debt crisis?” Abraham asked the Genesis 23:5 Hittites to, “…entreat for me Ephron the son of Zohar, that he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he owns; it is at the end of his field. For the full price let him give it to me in your presence as property for a burying place.” Genesis 23:8-9. Ephron tried unsuccessfully to give the land to Abraham. Abraham eventually paid the full price for the land. Later, in 1 Chronicles 21:22, David said to Ornan, “Give me the site of the threshing floor that I may build on it an altar to the LORDgive it to me at its full price- that the plague may be averted from the people.” (The plague followed an unauthorized census King David ordered.)
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Ornan then offered it and animals for sacrifice without charge. David’s response was, “No, but I will buy them for the full price. I will not take for the LORD what is yours, nor offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” 1 Chronicles 21:24. As part of the rules for giving, the Lord said, “To the Levites I have given every tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service that they do, their service in the tent of meeting, …” Numbers 18:21. The giving is not so simple as “making the church rich” “…then you shall say before the LORD your God, 'I have removed the sacred portion out of my house, and moreover, I have given it to the Levite, the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all your commandment that you have commanded me.” Deuteronomy 26:13. The Lord included four groups who should be blessed by “God’s blessings” to those with income. The importance of paying attention to whom one gives was emphasized by Jesus in Matthew 25. “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. Matthew 25:31-32 The end of the story is, “…as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.” Matthew 25:45.
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Health Insurance Matters
Insuring the uninsured Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
During the President’s July 22 press conference he said there are 47 million Americans without health insurance. A simple check with the Harry Thal U.S. Census Bureau would have told him otherwise. The President’s assertion, “This is not just about the 47 million Americans who have no health insurance” conflicts with data in the Census Bureau report “Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2007.” The report was issued in August 2008 and con-
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are already eligible for a government program, but have chosen not to sign up. In effect they have coverage, as laws require hospitals to treat them when they arrive at the Emergency Room doors, and they can be enrolled at that time. The Census Bureau report also shows that the number of people without insurance actually went down in 2007 compared to the previous year - from 47 million to 45.65 million - while the number with insurance rose from 249.8 million to 253.4 million. Many more, 17 percent of the workforce has the opportunity to enroll in a plan at work and have chosen not to do so. In effect, these are mostly the “young invincibles,” who, due to their younger age feel they are healthy and have no need for health insurance. The next Census Bureau report
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disclosing health insurance data, with 2008 numbers, is scheduled to be released in August, and could figure in the healthcare reform debate. My question is: do we want to completely drop our current system? The cost factors need to be reeled in, but to scrap a system that is working, for one which could reduce the number of physicians while increasing a demand for primary care is not acceptable. Scrap it all for about 13 million people? Why not expand what we have to include the uninsured, not reinvent the wheel. 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, email harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
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WATER continued from page 1 tional demands of new regulations. Cal Water’s Operating and Maintenance (O&M) costs, which also include costs for transportation expenses, contracted maintenance, and other miscellaneous items will increase rates by $105,100. The CPUC requires Cal Water to submit general rate case (GRC) applications on a three-year cycle. The test year for this application is 2011. The last GRC in the district was filed in 2005 and became effective in 2006. If approved, the rate increases will not go into effect until January of 2011. There is an 18month review process before the PUC can approve the increases. Ron Benson of Kernville has seen his water bill double from 2003 to 2008 with the same basic water usage. “I’m certainly not happy with
more increases,” he said, adding "Is the capital improvement program really needed now?” Benson also was very concerned with the public paying for a benefit package that exceeds what many rate payers can afford for themselves. Cal Water customer Elaine Bustamante of Wofford Heights said, “I simply don’t trust them...when you receive your month’s bill with a zero balance because they don’t even read the meter one month, then you’re expected to make payment on a two month bill next time.” Kern River Valley District Manager Chris Whitley was unavailable for comment as of press time. In the application filing, Cal Water’s proposed rates for 2011 would become effective on Jan. 1, 2011. The rate increases for 2012
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and 2013 are derived using inflation When completed, the report is factors provided by the CPUC. In made available to the public upon accordance with the CPUC’s water request or by downloading from rate case plan, Cal Water has DRA’s web site. requested authority from the CPUC Anyone wishing to file a protest to increase its rates for 2012 and to this application filing and should 2013 by actual inflation without fur- mail the protest to the CPUC. The ther notice to customers. CPUC's Public Advisor's Office was The California Public Utilities established to assist members of the Commission (CPUC) is seeking public who want to protest or otherpublic comment regarding your wise participate in the concerns or C o m m i s s i o n ’s protests on any proceedings. The aspect of the proPublic Advisor’s “Is the capital posed request in Office can be conA.09-07-001 or improvement protacted at: 505 Van the company’s gram really needed Ness Avenue, San operations, Francisco, CA including pro- now?” 94102, When posed rates, servwriting, please – Ron Benson refer to A.09-07ice quality issues Kernville 001 on all e-mails or any other issue of concern. or written correThe CPUC’s process begins with spondence. (866) 849-8390 (toll-free) review of the application by the or (415) 703-2074. or e-mail to pubCPUC’s Division of Ratepayer lic.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Advocates (DRA) engineers, audiRate payers can obtain a copy of tors and other professional staff Cal Water's application and further who are to represent the long-term information may be obtained from interest of all utility ratepayers. The the company's local office: DRA will then submit an independ- California Water Service Company, ent analysis and recommendations Kern River Valley District, Customer in written reports for the CPUC’s Center, Manager Chris Whitley, consideration. 7138 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake The CPUC is an independent reg- Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-5336 ulatory agency responsible for set- www.calwater.com Corporate headting rates that accurately reflect the quarters: Cal Water 1720 North costs of providing water service First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 and allow a reasonable return on (408) 367-8200 calwater.com capital invested in infrastructure. To provide more detailed informaAfter considering all proposals tion about the GRC and the rate-setand evidence presented during the ting process, Cal Water will host a formal hearing process, the rate workshop for customers in the assigned ALJ will issue a proposed fall. Customers can also provide decision. When the CPUC issues a input to the CPUC in writing or at a final decision on the application, it Public Participation Hearing that will may be different than Cal Water’s be held in late 2009 or early 2010. proposed request. They may adopt, Information on these events will be amend, or modify all or part of the announced in customers’ bills and ALJ’s proposed decision as written. posted on Cal Water’s website.
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Rocking the art world Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist
Sharing ideas is one of my favorite parts of being an artist. My world expands and when I see art and talk with other artists. Ideas multiply Fitch and each time something or someone sparks one, the fire of inspiration ignites. As I searched for a project idea, pebble or rock art just spoke to me, as we live in a land of golden nuggets. It is a free source, a natural resource and you probably have some right out your back door. I came across www.pebbleart.ca, Sharon Nowlan’s site, and her business Pebble Art of Nova Scotia. Her inspiration was her child’s fascination with pebbles, rummaging for those “special” stones, and then delivering the treasure for care. In turn, this roused Sharon to make something beautiful with them. It is Sharon’s art featured here. When I was picturing the idea of rock art, my image was of a complicated mosaic of various groups of colors, patterns, with the backdrop fully covered. It had swirls, which I always love. Then I ran across Sharon’s site, with simple creations made with only a few rocks to construct an image. One small, round nugget represented the head and a flat triangular rock became the dressed body of the mother. Using the same idea with smaller but similar stones, she created a child, leaving the background plain. That is it. It is beautiful and simple. Angels with wings created merely with the shapes of stones was another. I’ve heard it said simplicity is genius
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and I think Sharon definitely demonstrates this with her creations. It really doesn’t matter if you paint the rocks, design a basic image, create an expansive mosaic, or use the stones to build a scorpion’s likeness. What matters is taking the opportunity to use your imagination and create. Rocks, glue, and maybe a background are all you need to be in the zone. CALLING ALL MUSICIANS Are you a Kern County musician (solo or in a group) that hasn't yet hit the big time? If so, there is an opportunity to get you closer to that dream. The Arts Council of Kern has received a grant from the Irvine Foundation to give professional training and to provide concert opportunities to a lucky few who will be selected to participate in this program. First, submit photos of yourself or your group, a CD or DVD of your work, and a resume or other materials describing your efforts and accomplishments. Next, a panel of professional music producers and musicians will review the submissions and make their recommendations for auditions. After auditions, the selected musicians will be trained in marketing, brought to a recording studio, and provided an opportunity to play for audiences in Kern County. Submissions should be mailed to the Arts Council of Bakersfield, CA 93301. Submissions are due by Aug.28, and auditions will occur in early October and will be completed by October 28. The Arts Council can be reached by calling 661-324-9000. Donna Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Our Valley, Our Earth
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Continuing from last week, the wavelet shown last week is an example of all wavelets that arrive at thousands of stations from any seismic event Ron Bolyard that occurs within the earth. As mentioned, the amplitude of the wave decreases as the distance from the epicenter increases. Knowing the latitude and longitude of the seismometers that react to an event, the earth scientists are able to “triangulate” using the locations and arrival times of the wavelets to generate circles that will intersect and give a precise point, on the surface of the earth, where the earthquake occurred. That was the drafting process shown on the diagram in the July 17 article. Because we are in the computer generation, that picture was a technique of old. Earth Scientists now have computers with multi-Terabytes of storage to analyze each and every byte of a wavelet received thus increasing the accuracy of
the epicenter determination. They can also, along with many others parameters, compute the “focus” of the event in the subsurface, which is the depth at which the event occurred. The reader can see, without me explaining every detail, that the reception of a seismic wavelet at any and all seismometers globally, is the key to understanding the earth's inner workings. As a matter of interest, the study wavelet was received at a Middletown, PA seismometer from the earthquake that occurred in Sumatra on Dec. 25, 2004, exactly 16 minutes after the quake occurred. The primary waves that travel through the earth are called “P waves” or “direct waves.” Those waves that travel on the earth’s surface are call “S waves” or “shear waves.” I have hopefully made the above understandable to you, the reader, but keep in mind that the actual process is much more complex and difficult, even with Tera-computers. Next week I will give you a little more detail about the propagation routes of the S-waves and the P-waves within the earth. Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he
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Q: I have an early edition of the Watkins Cookbook. It is in excellent shape, and I am curious about how much it might be worth. — Marilyn, Kissimmee, FL A: The Watkins Cook Books were published as a marketing tool by the J.R. Watkins Company of Winona, Minn. One of the earliest and most popular editions was published in 1926. It featured a dark-green cover had a stapled binding, and contained 64 pages of recipes. It currently retails in the $30 to $60 range, depending, of course, on condition. Other popular Watkins publications include the 1936 Cook Book, $27 to $48; the 1945 World War II collection, $28 to $49; and the 1952 “Hearthside” Cook Book, $34 to $61. One of the better price guides is Antique Trader Collectible Cookbooks, a reference by Patricia Edwards and Peter Peckham (Krause, $21.99). It lists values for more than 1,000 cookbooks in addition to interesting tidbits about
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Register now for Fall classes Whether you are starting or continuing your college education, searching for training to switch careers, or exploring your personal interests, Cerro Coso Community College has the classes and programs designed to fit your needs and schedule. Registration for the Cerro Coso Community College’s Fall 2009 semester is currently underway. Register now for best class selection. Fall classes begin on Monday, Aug. 24. Students may register on-campus or on-line at www.cerrocoso.edu. The Cerro Coso Community College, Kern River Valley Campus is located at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella and the office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. until noon. The Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes
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PICK A POCKET PUP One male, white with one cream spot on back, CKC-registered Chihuahua. 3 months. Vet checked. All shots. Wormed. Raised in home. Parents on premises.Will grow to 5 1/2-6-lbs. $300. Also available: female, striking white with black spots, 11_________________________ weeks, $300. 760-379-1403
Homes for Sale Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $68,000. 661-428-1108 _________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 3 bd, 2 ba house. Large double garage, close to shopping. $159,000. OWC w/small down. (760) 417-0876
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Cute Cuddly & Curly Cockapoo Pups. Available 8-22. Will grow to 16-20lbs $850. AKC-Provable. Registered. Shots. Wormed. Allergy-friendly, non-shedding Stew's Poos, 760-376-7772 www.stewspoos.com
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Hansen-Devich Bodfish residents Derith Evelyn Hansen and Michael John Devich were joined in marriage on July 25 at the Museum of Lone Pine Film History in Lone Pine. Hosts and museum owners Beverly and Jim Rogers helped carry out the theme of a “Western Love Story” for the couple. The bride’s son, Steve Pace, escorted the groom down the aisle with a shotgun. Longtime friends of the couple, Bruce and Pat Brown, of Bodfish, served as self-proclaimed Best
Dude and Madam of Honor. The reception, immediately following the ceremony, was catered by Bonanza Mexican Restaurant of Lone Pine. The groom is a longtime resident and business owner in the Kern River Valley and is coowner/publisher of the Kern River Courier. The bride is recently retired from Valley Direct, a subsidiary of the Bakersfield Californian. The couple honeymooned on the California coast and will make their home in Bodfish.
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Art's Electric Contracting (2009-B3683) Street address of principal place of business: 1040 Evans Road, Space A5, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 1040 Evans road, Space A5, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S): Arthur Schroeder, 1040 Evans Road, Space A5, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 04/01/1987.
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
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Minutes later, Fire Department rescue units arrived from Kernville to extract the man and his wife from the wreckage. Guinn sustained moderate injuries, and his 78-yearold wife, Beatrice, only had minor injuries. “That was unbelieveable,” Stephens said. Also unbelievable, he added, was the fortunate timing of the accidentwhen the rafting company’s building was empty. It is surprising, said CHP Sgt. Bob Romine, that there are not more accidents coming down that grade. According to Cal Trans, State Route 155 is the second steepest state route in California. “Drivers need to be aware to use lower gears when traveling downhill on that grade,” Romine said.
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then a cinder block and slammed into Outfitters’ patio area at the southeast corner of Wofford Blvd. and Evans Road, according to the California Highway Patrol report. Outfitters general manager, Luther Stephens was across Wofford Blvd. at the company’s main office when he heard the sounds. “I looked (over there) and it was covered with dust,” he said. “I knew there was an impact with the building.” Stephens called 911 and then he and employee Will Volpert gathered first aid supplies as quickly as possible and ran to the scene. “(Guinn) was stuck. His legs were trapped,” Stephens said. “But he was worried about his wife. He didn’t know where she was.”
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Courier chuckle of the week: “Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.” –Ted Williams
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Dealing with a difficult person can be the kind of challenge you love. Or it could be an energy-draining exercise in futility. Be certain your goals are worth your efforts. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Divine Bovine might be seeing red at having your crisis-resolution efforts overlooked. But others know the truth, and they can be expected to step forward when the time comes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be well on your way to finally making that important decision. Having the support of loved ones will help when crunch time comes. Keep a positive attitude. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling uneasy about a move might not mean you’re having a case of Cancerian wavering. It could be your inner sense is warning you to reassess your situation before taking action. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to ‘fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding. Make the weekend a special family time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Trying to please someone with a less-than-glowing opinion of something you value could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it. The week’s end brings an answer to an old mystery. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) There might be time to make a change. But be honest with yourself: Is it what
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you really want, or one you feel pressured into making? Your answer should determine your next move. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Change is dominant, but so is caution: Proceed carefully, checking each step along the way to avoid encountering any unwelcome surprises that might be lurking along your path. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It could be a mistake to rely on someone to keep his or her promise without checking out previous performances. What you learn now could save you from a painful lesson later. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Taking a strong stand on an issue you feel is too important to ignore could inspire others to follow suit. The weekend is a good time to socialize with old friends and make new ones. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your sensitive nature gives you an insight into the problems of someone close to you. Your offer of support could be just what this person needs to start turning his or her life around. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Financial matters continue to need even more careful analysis than usual. Use caution with investment possibilities. A personal
relationship might take an unexpected turn by the week’s end. BORN THIS WEEK: You appreciate the wonders of the world and enjoy sharing your delight with others. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MYTHOLOGY: In Norse mythology, what is the name of the mischievous god who likes to play tricks on the other deities? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the island nation of Nauru located? 3. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol for the element sulfur? 4. TRANSPORTATION: What is the name of France’s high-speed rail service? 5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the satirical Hollywood-based novel “The Day of the Locust”? Answers:
1. Loki 2. South Pacific Ocean 3. S 4. TGV or train ˆ grande vitesse 5. Nathanael West (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Lake Shore Furniture New & Used Furniture • Free Local Delivery
Chinese Restaurant
5105 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1800
Open 7 Days • Dine In or Take Out 11am-9pm
Adjust • Exchange • Repair
South Fork Transmission (760) 379-9578
Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Tires, Wheels & Repairs on Cars, Trucks, RV’s/Trailers & Tractors
STIRE S TEWART’
5304 Lake Isabella Blvd.
760-379-5133
Kernville Union School District
Family Resource Center Helping Children Reach New heights
5109 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-2556
5117 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-2718
Clothing & Accessories 5116 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-812-9700 KernClothes.com
Shop DownTown Lake Isabella
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Polish & Pamper Your Pet at
Darlene’sPetSalon 5205 Lake Isabella Blvd.
5116A Lake Isabella Blvd. www.GlamourRoom.com 760-379-4518
WHITMAN DANCE STUDIO Open House & Registration Saturday Aug.1st 11am-4pm • Classes Begin Aug. 3rd whitmandancestudio.com 5101-C Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-0033
Bizzy Bee Property Management
760-379-1325 Fx: 760-379-5417
Trail’s End Real Estate
We RENT or LEASE your: Home, Apartment, Vacation Home, Commercial Office
5129 Lake Isabella Blvd.
760-417-0407
760-417-1760 760-4171665
Cell: 661-332-1519
5336 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Wimmer’s
Floor Covering
Window Coverings too
760-379-4966
Look for super in house specials!
Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15: Super Crossword answers