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Vol. 7 No. 21 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Sat.: Sunny, high 90.

Sat. night: Mostly clear, low 66.

Sun.: Sunny, high 92.

Sun. night: Mostly clear, low 67.

Mon.: Sunny, high 91.

Mon. night: Mostly clear, low 66.

National Weather Service

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Buddy Teafatiller and the guys from the Kern Valley Cruisers club remind you to come see them at the 2nd annual Classic Car Show on July 3 at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, near where highways 155 and 178 intersect. See the Courier Calendar on page 2.

Leave wildlife strictly alone Kern River Courier

If you’re out hiking and you spot a cute little fawn all by itself, resist the urge to interact with or handle the wild animal.

This is for your own safety, and for the animal’s, too, says the California Department of Fish and Game.

People often spot young wild animals they think are orphaned or need help. In most cases they are neither, and should be left alone. In 2008, more than 500 fawns were turned into California rehabilitation facilities by well-meaning members of the public.

Many of these fawns were healthy and did not need to be disturbed.

Once a fawn is removed from its mother, it can lose its ability to survive in the wild. The same danger applies to most animals, including raccoons, bears, coyotes and most birds.

Disease is another reason that wild animals should not be handled. Wild animals can transmit diseases that can

be contracted by humans, including rabies and tularemia, and also carry ticks, fleas and lice.

People improperly handling young wildlife is a problem across the nation, most commonly in the spring, when many species are caring for their young offspring.

“People frequently pick up young wild animals because they believe they have been orphaned or abandoned and need to be saved,” said Nicole Carion, DFG’s statewide coordinator for wildlife rehabilitation and restricted species. “However, in the vast majority of cases the parents are still caring for their offspring and the attempt to ’rescue‘ the young animal all too frequently results in harm. Even though California has many capable rehabilitation centers, people need to understand that humans cannot provide the survival training or the perfect diet provided naturally by their

See WILDLIFE, Page 8

Library hours to change July 3 Kern County’s budget woes have again resulted in a reduction of library services.

Most libraries in the system were cut a day by the Board of Supervisors at their June 10 meeting.

Here is the new schedule of hours for the local branches and the Bookmobile, due to become effective July 3: • Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella will be open Tuesday and Thursday from 11 to 7 and Saturday from 9 to 5.

• Wofford Heights Branch will be open Wednesday 10 to 6 and Friday 9 to 5.

• Kernville Branch will be open only one day, Friday, from 10 to 5.

• The Bookmobile will be available one day only, Wednesday. It will be at the Weldon Post Office from 10:30 to 11:30, the Onyx Emporium from noon to 1 p.m., at Bass Ave. and Quail Lane in Kelso Valley from 2 to 3, and at Highway 178 and Navajo Ave. in Longview from 3:30 to 4:30.

Grow a garden for tasty produce to put on your plate Lyn Roberts Special to the Kern River Courier

Gardening for food to eat can be as easy as pie. Unfortunately, flowers, lawns, shrubs and trees often take center stage when it comes to one’s garden, leaving the “good stuff” out in the cold. In some neighborhoods, yards and what is planted in them has become a knockdown drag-out contest. Real gardens don't seem to matter anymore.

How often have you gone to the store and said, "My gosh, that is so expensive!" or "I guess this won't fit into the budget this week" or "That is so wilted and overripe no one would eat it” – or better yet "What in the world has this been treated with and how many hands have touched it?"

If you don't like what is being offered out there, simply grow it! It's as simple as that. Sure, that is easy for you to say, you are most likely thinking. Are any of these your excuse not to garden: "I don't have room” ; “I can't use a cultivator” ; “It hurts my back” ; “Water is too expensive and every year they put me on a reduced usage” ; “My soil is horrible” ; and the

best excuse of all is: “I don't have time!"

Well, quit worrying about what you can't do or what seems impossible. You can do it and nothing is impossible when it comes to gardening. You don't need a huge garden plot, unless that is what you choose to do. You don't have to till one inch of dirt. You have more water available to you than you think. You can have good soil with just a little bit of extra work. And maybe you think you don't

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Try growing your own produce in your own garden. It need not be a lot of work!

have time, but you can make it! If you can Farm Town on Facebook, you can Farm Town in your own yard!

Let's talk about gardening space. You will be surprised what you can grow in very small areas. Most anything you put on the table for your family can be grown in containers. You can use: hanging planters; plastic totes; garage sale finds; old dresser drawers; old bookcases; heavy cardboard boxes; straw bales; tires; logs; a full bag of potting soil; trashcans; old tennis, hats and boots; discarded bar-b-ques and even buckets. All you need are holes and a layer of gravel in the bottom of the containers, some good garden dirt, sun, water and bingo…you have a garden to harvest.

If you already have flowerbeds, use them to grow fresh herbs and other edibles like tomatoes, corn, onions, garlic, parsley, peppers, dill and lettuce. Even peas and beans can be planted along your fence line or in hanging planters. Squash and cucumbers can be placed in amongst shrubs and trees.

We were given the dirt to use to grow

See GARDEN, Page 3

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The history of the town of Wofford Heights is explored.

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A new book about Charlie Chan is reviewed.

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Try the puzzles on our Fun and Games pages – two whole pages of fun!

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Scour our classfied section, called the Courier Marketplace, for bargains.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 321,660 acre-feet.

(Low point was 101,857 ac-ft. Dec. 4. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 2799 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 2387 Borel Canal flow 201 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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Three-day Mule and Donkey Show starts Friday, June 25 The annual Kernville Mule and Donkey Show will be held at Jake’s Place Arena, 13141 Sierra Way, June 25-27. It is open to the public and there is no charge to come watch.

There are fees to participate and it will be an AMA (American Mule Association points show). The order

Regular meetings & activities Fridays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848.

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

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

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

• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 3 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.

• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

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

• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday.

• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043.

• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.

• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.

• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 376-4461.

• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844.

• 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday.

• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3797318 or 549-3541.

Tuesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043.

• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.

379-2556.

• 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues.

379-1129.

• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.

• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at

of events is yet to be determined, but there will be cattle classes (i.e., cow working, sorting), and mixed roping. There's around 80 classes.

Contact Stacy for more information at (760) 608-2086.

Field trip to fire research area Saturday, June 26 The Forest Service has schedcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.

• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.

• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.

• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.

• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556.

• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.

• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249.

• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848.

• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.

• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394.

• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5488.

• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.

• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410.379-7318 or 549-3541.

• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043.

• 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. 3rd Thurs.

• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.

• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).

• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.

• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.

• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground.

• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.

379-3877.

• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.

• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421.

• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.

• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo Guide

Friday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road.

Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd.

Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella.

Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

uled a field trip to the fire research project area within the 1970 Red Mountain fire on the western slope of the Greenhorn mountain range.

It will start at noon on Saturday, June 26 at the Kernville Ranger Station. It will end at the project site in the Greenhorn Mountains at 4 p.m. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch or snacks and drinks for the day. The Forest Service will be carpooling participants or you may drive your personal vehicle. RSVP's are required to coordinate vehicles and drivers.

Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 23, to Cindy Thill, Public Affairs/Fire, at (760) 376-3781, extension 625.

Food commodities date to be Tuesday, June 29 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, June 29 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

Beyond Juice to benefit local agencies July 2 and 3 There will be a fundraiser on July 2 and 3 from 10 to 2 at Beyond Juice in Lake Isabella to benefit Kern Valley Search and Rescue and the Kern County Fire Department. There will be music, face painting for kids, a dunk tank, and more.

Annual Classic Car Show held July 3 in Lake Isabella The 2nd annual Classic Car Show will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Saturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Sheriff’s Activities League. There will be fun and games, ‘50s music and food. If you’d like to register your car, please call Buddy Teafatiller at (760) 549-3855.

Presented by Buddy’s Hot Rod Shop and the Kern Valley Cruisers.

BBQ held at Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center July 3 In Honor of our Servicemen & Women, the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center will be holding a special BBQ on July 3 from 4 p.m. to the end of the fireworks display.

Come for food, family fun, and a wonderful fireworks show put on by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Kids Activities include Face Painting, Piñatas, Kids Raffle, & Kids Crafts. Lowcost food will be served at 6 p.m.

Please no firearms, fireworks, drugs, alcohol or dogs. Bring a chair. Music performances by Dos Guys and Out of the Blue. For more information please contact Samantha at (760)549-0800.

Fourth of July celebrated at Kernville Methodist Church Come to a July 4th Ice Cream and concert/sing-a-long celebration at Kernville United Methodist Church at 7 pm. Located at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta St. You can make your own sundaes and enjoy the music of the Jazz Tones and local children who will play and sing for you. Afterward, join in singing some old favorite patriotic songs. Donations will be accepted to support the ministries

See EVENTS, Page 16

Friday, June 25, 2010

Kern River Courier

GARDEN continued from page 1

Things I Have Noticed...

Big TV worth it after all Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

Perhaps you remember an earlier column when I wrote that we wanted a new TV but the old one in its beautiful cabinet was too good to throw away and was too ancient to sell. I also mentioned that the biggest reason we were hesitant to buy a new set was all Middleworth the dials, jacks, menus, and hookups that I would have to tackle, plus all the wires I'd have to connect. It just wasn't worth the effort, I proclaimed.

Well, time has passed. We finally changed our minds and decided that in order to watch programs in HD and even halfway keep up with the Joneses, we would have to buy a new HD-capable set. And we did.

But we didn't stop there. No indeed, we settled for no less than a 51-inch flat screen monstrosity that practically fills up our entire south-facing wall.

Were we satisfied with that?

Not a whit! We then added two monstrous speakers (which required a special amplifier) and we can now hear sound from our TV clear to the bottom of our hill and all the way to the lake.

We can shake trees, cause waves in the lake and raise our roof by several inches. Even distant neighbors are aghast!

If you watch NASCAR, each week they say, "Let’s crank it up and hear those 500 horsepower engines roar!" When they say that, I crank up our two massive speakers, amplifier and surround sound and let ‘er rip. It’s like actually being in the race car as the engine screams and you watch from the in-car camera on the 51-inch screen.

Windows shake, brooms fall out of the closet and books fall off the shelf. Zowee!

In addition to the HD TV, amplifier, and the speakers from hell, our children gave us a special remote that replaces every remote in the house. Our stereo, our Blu-ray player, our VHS machine, our DVR, the HDTV set and the speaker amplifier are all handled with just this one gizmo. I am still learning to master it.

I've noticed that when I screw up it tells me what to do and checks to see if I do it. Then it asks if that fixed the problem. If I don't explicitly do what I'm told, it electronically nags me.

Have you ever been nagged by a remote? It's demeaning! I call mine “Mother.”

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

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things, not cover up with gravel, pavement and cement. Good old dirt is now called “soil” because it is something we now buy at a store, but it is really just dirt. Can you picture the face of the clerk at the counter if you ask to buy a bag of dirt! He or she would think you had been out in the sun much too long.

There are amendments you can use to enrich the dirt you already have, and you can mix your own for container gardening or purchase a wide variety of mixtures to enhance what you already have. Good old chicken or steer manure still works super, as does Epsom Salts. Keep in mind …more isn't always better!

You can burn tender seeds and seedlings with too much because manure is very high in nitrogen and too much salt can be fatal.

Now on to water. Without it we would perish. Use it incorrectly or not responsibly and it will be gone.

You can have an awesome garden without either breaking the bank or using more than what you exactly need to have your garden flourish.

It may take a bit more than just turning on the faucet, setting the sprinkler or using the hose, but you have plenty at your fingertips. With some extra effort you can use it to either irrigate or bucket water where you need it. In brief, here are

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In Honor of our Service Men & Women July3, 2010 4:00pm til End of Fireworks Display Come and join us for food, family fun, live music and a f ireworks display by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce Music performances by ‘Dos Guys’ & ‘Out of the Blue’ Located at

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No firearms, fireworks, drugs, alcohol or pets please.

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a few places you can come up with water besides turning it on. Save rainwater by simply putting a container of some kind at your gutter downspout or a good drip spot off the roof. Bucket water from there or submerge a small pump and drip it to where you need it. Another simple solution to collect water in your house is to keep a small bucket, dish pan or bowl in the sink and let it fill while you are waiting for the hot water. Did you pour yourself or one of the kids a glass of water and it isn't empty? Don't pour it down the drain, save it. Don't just let the water run down the drain while you are washing your hands, save it. The same thing goes when you are washing your dishes – use a dishpan and save.

The average household wastes up to and more than ten gallons of water a day, and that is enough for 15 or more containers. The soap residue will actually assist in keeping bad bugs out of your garden.

Bugs or getting rid of them is enough to fill two pages, so we will wait for that for now.

Now that you have made time and figured out your space and water, there is no longer any excuse at all not to get out and grow it!

(Lyn Roberts is a Kernville resident.)

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Airport

Sierra Way

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

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

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Friday, June 25, 2010

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Substation

Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

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Mike Devich took this shot of the valley as seen from Hooper Hill, south of Bodfish.

This is a view of the northern part of Lake Isabella looking south, as taken by Mike Devich of the Courier.

Valley history: Wofford Heights John Louis Tilly settled on land southwest of Old Kernville in the 1860s. The Tilly Ranch (later called the Beatty Ranch) was the hub of social life around Old Kernville in the early days. Many times townspeople gathered there for ice cream socials, and it was a favorite place for sewing circles.

Old-timers told of the Tilly girls running their horses across the suspension bridge to Old Isabella even though there was a $15 fine for being caught at this offense.

The Tilly Ranch was one of a group of ranches the Southern California Edison Company purchased to obtain water rights for the Borel hydroelectric power plant in the early 1900s. Water was diverted from the river at Old Kernville and run by flume to the Borel plant 15 miles downstream.

Irven Wofford purchased the Tilly Ranch in 1920. Wofford provided stock from the ranch to the Western movie companies visiting in the valley. He even acted in some of the movies.

Wofford used the Wofford Ranch as his home ranch until 1948. When the dams were built, flooding the center of the valley, some of the homes in Old Kernville and Old Isabella were moved to the subdivided Wofford Ranch, now Wofford Heights.

The Woffords bought the Dr. Smith home in Old Kernville and had it moved to a spot just north of Wofford Heights Park, overlooking their old ranch which was under the waters of Isabella Lake much of the year. Irven also bought the Odd Fellows Hall in Old Kernville. It was placed on Wofford Boulevard and became the Wofford Heights Club (today it’s the Elks Lodge).

What will never be forgotten is that the north bank of where Tilly Creek empties into the Kern River is the site of one of the greatest atrocities the West has ever known – the Indian massacre of 1863 by the U.S. Army. (Ed. The story of the massacre can be found in Bob Powers’ book “North Fork Country.”)

Each year since about 1950 services have been held in Wofford Heights at the exact location of the massacre.

—– information from books by Bob Powers

Courier Fishing Report

Follow those fish every day Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

fished near the bank. The local tackle shops report lots of fish being caught from Riverside Park to Fishing is a funny sport someBrush Creek, the cemetery to the times. You can fish every day and lake. seldom are any two days the same.

The lake level has also peaked Places we caught fish yesterday or and is stable at this time. The bass last week can bite is still good. The give us not crappie are spread Bring your catch to the even a nibble out everywhere. The H&E Mini-Mart in Wofford today. If the fish spawn is mostly over.

Heights to have it weighed. are moving They will start to Get a picture taken too. then so should school up in larger we. Spend numbers now. From some time and explore the lake. Fish the bank fish near partially sublots of places. This way you will merged willows (trees) or rocky always have a backup place to catch ledges. Freear Point and North Fork your favorite fish.

Marina are good places to start.

The river has peaked and is on The catfish are biting, with the decline. The flow is around 2300 evening the best time. c.f.s. The fishing is excellent with a major stocking coming next week Mike Mencarini is a Wofford with lots of fish for July 4. Salmon Heights resident and a volunteer at eggs and crickets work well when the Kern River Fish Hatchery.

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by DNA Smith Released the week of July 6: PICKS OF THE WEEK "Last Chance to See" (Unrated) -- In 1990, writer Douglas Adams ("Monty Python's Flying Circus," "Doctor Who," "The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy") and zoologist Mark Carwardine traveled the far-flung reaches of the planet in search of rare animal species on the verge of extinction.

The result was the best-selling book and Aye-aye lemur BBC radio series, "Last Chance to See." Now, 20 years later, Stephen Fry, legendary television presenter/comedian/author and close friend of the late Douglas Adams, retraces the author's footsteps along with Carwardine to see if any of the species have survived. The result is a brilliant, entertaining and thought-provoking six-hour television series.

What makes "Last Chance to See" such a joy to watch is that it eschews the run-of-the-mill heavy-handed messages about saving the environment and is more of a celebration of our planet's diversity. And it does so many times with the aid of humor. My favorite episode involves the kakapo, a rare, flightless, five-pound parrot. In one scene, an extremely randy kakapo (dubbed Sirocco) mounts Carwardine's shoulders and begins to ravish the back of the man's head with the furious, libidinous gusto usually seen only in Japanese stag films. Yeah.

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"Steamboat Bill, Jr." Ultimate 2-Disc Edition (Unrated) -- For the past decade, Kino International have carved out a niche for themselves as the Criterion Collection of silent and

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"Steamboat Bill, Jr." is the 1928 follow-up to the legendary Buster Keaton epic "The General." Both films are considered among his finest work. In "Steamboat Bill," Keaton plays the college puddin' son of a Mississippi steamboat captain who has come back to help his pop, who is in the middle of a fierce rivalry with another captain. Trouble abounds as Keaton is not only inept at the job, but also is in love with the daughter of his father's rival. The climax of the film involves a cyclone and some of the most amazing slapstick stuntwork you'll ever see on film, as Keaton runs through the town and buildings literally collapse around -- and on top of him.

There were two versions of the film made, and this two-disc set features both the theatrical release and the alternative version featuring different takes and angles. Also included is a documentary on the making of the film, a montage of the best moments of Keaton's career and vintage recordings of the folk song "Steamboat Bill."

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt (For Sauce) 1 large can tomatoes 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt

Combine beef, cornmeal, tomato juice, flour, garlic, chili powder & salt with your hands until thoroughly blended. Form into small walnut size balls. Place in a cvered 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Great with beans and cole slaw.

Bodfish Bob's Kern River Hot Dog Casserole 1 large can baked beans 1 package hot dogs (8-10) 1 tablespoon mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce ½ small onion, chopped

Brown hot dogs over the campfire or in an iron skillet. Pour beans into skillet or cook in Dutch oven.

Slice hotdogs and add to beans. Add onions, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce to beans.

Cook 25-30 minutes until heated.

Tastes great with potato chips!

Bodfish Bob's Tamale Balls

Bodfish Bob's Dipping Oil for Bread Mix with olive oil and serve with crusty bread cubes.

Yield: 1/2 cup Prep. Time: 0:05 1 tsp. Crushed red pepper 1 tsp. Ground black pepper 1 tsp. Dried oregano 1 tsp. Dried rosemary 1 tsp. Dried basil 1 tsp. Parsley flakes 1 tsp. Granulated garlic 1 tsp. Minced garlic 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients, except oil, on a shallow bowl or plate. Pour olive oil over.

Notes: Serve with fresh-baked bread for dipping.

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Few know that the character was actually inspired by the exploits of a real person, a cowboy-turned-police-detective from Honolulu. Yet Chan owes just as much of his personality to the zeitgeist of his time. Decades of anti-Chinese fervor had stocked the American imagination with parodies of Chinese "types" that alternated between the sinister and the ridiculous. Chan was something else, a portly, polite fellow who, though still obviously "foreign," is easier for Westerners to approach, with his preference for suits and sarsaparilla over robes and tea, and his quippy proverbs delivered in sing-songy pidgin English.

But to many, Chan is just another version of the same old shtick. He is honorable and wise, but passive, emasculated, laughable. His milieu -- the squalid streets of Chinatown -- is a synonym for all things nefarious. And in the realm of Hollywood, he is always played by a succession of Caucasian actors in "yellowface." He is seen as a poster child not only for stereotyping, but also the egregious racism of the era.

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Co-publisher’s Corner

The Midwest was a vast ocean

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Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

The map below is a clear depiction of the inland seaway that I spoke of a week ago. While the African Plate pushed up the Appalachians on the east and the subducting Pacific Plate was deforming the landscape in the west, the Gulf of Mexico was subsiding and collecting massive Ron Bolyard amounts sediments from the inland rivers including the Mississippi. In other words, the North American continent was being "squeezed" at the extremes

while in the middle a seaway had developed. OK, how do they know that a seaway existed? Because of the presence of massive thicknesses of marine sediments containing marine fossils in the geologic column throughout the mid-continent!

Marine fossils are very much different than those fossils found in fresh water lakes, ponds and rivers. An example is that Lake Isabella contains fresh water clams which are genetically different from the clams that live in the ocean. Sea water contains a massive amount of element mineralization, while fresh water may be associated with little or no mineralization. Thus the marine clams are larger than those in fresh water because there is more Calcium, Carbon and Oxygen present to form Calcium Carbonate (CACO3) for the clams to develop larger and thicker bivalves. Other evidence is the multitudes of producing marine associated Oil and Gas fields throughout the entire province from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border and beyond.

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.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Co-Publisher

9:15 p.m. But the size and shape of this year’s and next year's display will be riding upon funds collected As the 2010 Fireworks over the next two weeks.

Extravaganza over Isabella Lake Big red firecracker canisters approaches, the event sponsor, the have been placed at business locaKern River tions around the valley and a raffle Valley ticket drive has been launched by Chamber of the chamber in order to collect Commerce, cash contributions. finds donations For those willing to shell out for for the this explosive event, individual Saturday, July shells can be sponsored by size as 3 show sadly well, proving that when it comes to short of reachfireworks, size does matter. The ing the sky. more bucks the more BANG! Michael Batelaan The fireA 2-inch shell is $10.00, a 3- inch works display, is $25.00, a 4-inch is $50.00, a 5which is funded entirely by donainch is $75.00, a 6-inch is$100.00, tions, finds itself roughly $5,000 an 8-inch is $250.00, and a dam short of the $12,000 fuse needed to buster 10-inch shell is $500.00. This reach the show’s ignition point, last bombshell requires a clearance according to chamber president from the Department of Homeland Rex Security. Just Emerson. kidding.

The phrasFireworks “This last bombshell es “the sky’s donations the limit” and requires a clearance from the can be made “more bang directly at the Department of Homeland for the buck” Kern River Security. Just kidding.” truly apply Valley when it – Michael Batelaan Chamber of comes to the Commerce size and office at 6404 length of the Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella annual show, which is directly across from the Senior Center, by related to the amount of donations mail to KRVCC, P.O. Box 567, Lake received from individuals and busi- Isabella, CA 93240-0567 or direct nesses by the chamber. online using a credit card at At this point, the fireworks are www.fireworks.kernrivervalley.com still being scheduled to rocket over the lake from Engineers Point on Michael Batelaan can be reached Saturday, July 3, at approximately at office@kernrivercourier.com

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Born in Bordeaux, France in 1780 and the son of a wandering seadog, California Joe Jean Lafitte and his brother, Pierre, arrived in New Orleans in 1806 after spending a few years preying upon the merchantmen who frequented the Indian Ocean.

Shortly after their arrival Jean opened a smithy and a mercantile. What they were really after was a place of business being used as outlets for smuggled goods. Their real place of business was some 45 miles south at Barataria, La. where they maintained a colony of freebooters (pirates).

There Jean sold slaves for triple the $300 he paid for them.

Thatch-roofed houses, saloons, gambling halls and brothels were erected together with giant storehouses and a massive compound for the black slaves. In the center of the village Jean built a stone and brick mansion of magnificent proportions.

In 1816, Barataria having been seized by the American authorities, they captured the Santa Rosa, a Spanish galleon loaded

with silver, and Jean took control of a small island that was to become known as Galveztown.

In 1821 the U.S. Navy delivered an ultimatum to the pirate ships to vacate the island within three months or the community will be wiped out. Lafitte got the message and after putting the torch to the buildings, the freebooters sailed away.

Lafitte’s fortunes declined shortly thereafter. Stories abound about the end of his life.

One says that two of his three ships deserted him and by the time he finally established a base on an island off the Yucatan coast, all the steam had gone of of Jean. A few rickety shacks and nary a saloon or bordello in this shantytown.

The story continues that Lafitte raided coastal craft until 1826. That year he made a trip to the Yucatan mainland, was struck down by some unspecified fever and died shortly thereafter.

Thus ended the glorious career or one of the freebooting pirates of the southern waters.

I’ve been to Galveztown Island. Know it well! Part of me misguided youth. The smithy is still standing in old New Orleans.

It’s considered an architectural treasure.

California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.

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Talking About Real Estate

Technology sells properties Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

I have kind of touched on this before but I wanted to elaborate on just how important technology is as both a marketing tool and a prospecting tool for real estate agents.

Gone are the days when the market was humming along, proper- Matt Freeman ties were constantly going up in value and it seemed that all an agent had to do was put a sign in the front yard. Truth is, it was never that simple even when the market was hot. A good real estate agent does a lot behind the scenes to help buyers and sellers besides just the proverbial sign in the yard. However, a hot market allows an agent to slack off, to get lazy, so to speak, because things are just moving so fast.

In this current real estate climate statewide and nationwide, that just cannot keep happening if agents hope to sell property in a timely manner. An agent needs to catch up to the reality of a slower market.

One way to do that is technology. Most agents do not

have their own Web site.

Some do not even have an email address or cell phone! As an agent, I just cannot see how anyone can do business that way. The vast majority of folks these days looking to buy property begin their search online.

At the very minimum a real estate agent needs to have MLS access at home, their own Web site and their own personal and business emails. That is the very minimum.

Make sure they have a digital camera and a cell phone with good service so they are available when needed. Go as far as asking them if they have a home office as well as at work – very important.

When looking for an agent, make sure that they have all of those things to market your property aggressively. In a down market, all of the punches have to be pulled to sell a property or to represent a buyer the most effectively.

Make sure your agent is technologically up to date.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 2230880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Friday, June 25, 2010

Courier chuckle of the week: “Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.”

-- George Carlin

See Page 14 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you don't like to change plans once they're set, once again, you might find that doing so can make a big difference in your favor. Family matters dominate the weekend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You continue to get encouragement for your proposals, including some support from unlikely sources. Use this positive flow to move forward with your plans. Good luck.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters are dominant this week. It's a good time to be with those you love. It's also a good time to contact and reunite with loved ones with whom you've lost touch.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to allow differences of opinion to create unpleasant feelings, especially in the workplace. A neutral observer could suggest a resolution.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) While the Lion's Den is the center of attention this week, with family matters dominating much of your time, workplace issues are also important. Try to find a balance.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The future of a new relationship could depend on how much the usually impatient-to-get-things-done Virgo is willing to stop pushing and let things happen naturally.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Worry over a loved one's well-being is eased with good news

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from a sympathetic source. Your continued show of love and support is important. Stay with it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to consider mending fences with someone you wish was back in your life. Forget about blame, and focus on the good things you once shared.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to start researching information regarding whatever changes you're considering, whether it involves a new home, a new location or a new job.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A long-anticipated job opportunity could turn out to be less than you expected. But appearances might be deceiving. Check it out before you decide it's not for you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good news: Adapting to a new situation might come more easily than you expected. You can look for continued support from colleagues who appreciate your contributions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone you care for might need more reassurance from the typically "unemotional" Pisces. Go ahead. Open up, and you might be surprised at what you find when you do.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are a romantic at heart, although you can be amazingly practical when you need to be. c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. THEATER: Which musical featured a song with the lyrics, "I feel pretty, oh so pretty"?

2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel "From Here to Eternity"?

3. GEOGRAPHY: In what city would you find the Brandenburg Gate?

4. MUSIC: Which Southern rock band had a Top Ten single with "Imaginary Lover"?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who would use a Punnett square?

Answers:

1. "West Side Story" 2. James Jones 3. Berlin 4. Atlanta Rhythm Section 5. Geneticists use this chart to figure the heredity of genetic traits

Friday, June 25, 2010

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Make sure you advertise in the

“ORIGINAL MARKETPLACE” (760) 376-2860 The Kern River Courier Marketplace ~ Since 2004 ~

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

For Rent

ROYALTY POOL SERVICE Professional Quality Work Fair Prices Call Anthony Royal 661-549-2073 ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRY Decks & Remodeling.

"Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail" (760) 223-6624 losthills@communitymail.net __________________________

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

WE DELIVER!

760-376-4KIDS(4543)

www.kernkidspartyrentals.com

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Interior & Exterior 25 years exp.

References available.

Call Scott - 760-223-0025 __________________________ LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. Weed Eating/ Property Clearance, House Painting, Fibreglass repair, Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing.

(760) 379-1430 or 760-417-2806 License #CL492150 __________________________ MERCER BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE In Bodfish - Will Travel!

Personal, Business, Corporate (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ YARD & LOT CLEAN UP Have been educated for Hazard Reduction Service

Roger Mason - 760-417-9020 __________________________ KYT & SONS - Painting, landscaping, weed abatement, carpet cleaning, etc…25 years serving the KRV - LICENSED. Call 760-549-3468 or 760-376-1761 __________________________

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

HERITAGE CLEANERS - Von's Shopping Center. Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Comforters. Tue & Thu afternoon pick-up. Mon-Fri 9am5pm, Sat. 9am-2pm. 760-379-4271 __________________________ ART'S ELECTRIC Locally owned - Free Estimates Always on Time!

25 years exp. - Lic. #560220

(760) 223-3648 __________________________ SWAMP COOLER SERVICE SPECIAL - $30.00 + PARTS CALL ROGER MASON 760-417-9020 __________________________

TERESA HENRICKS Notary Service Located in the KRV. 5 Year Notary. I will travel to your location. Available any time for your convenience. 760-985-1148 __________________________ CERTIFIED CAREGIVER for the elderly, caring and reliable, hours flexible. 25 years experience.

Call 760-376-4707 __________________________

GUTTRY PLASTERING Stucco Repairs, Remodels, and New Construction Interior, Exerior, E.I.F.S 661-238-5931 Jon Guttry __________________________ ROCKSTAR NAILS Full Set - pink & white or glitter Come in and get glammed up! www.GlamourRoom.com 760-379-4518 __________________________ QUALITY WEBSITES & SEO M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike

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MORNING STAR CHRISTIAN BOOKS Located Inside Lah-De-Dah 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville

(760) 376-1505

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

Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit.

Call Joel (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $595/mo + deposit and utilities.

760-376-2671 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 bd, 2 ba duplex, $700/mo + $500 deposit.

Trash/water paid. W/D, stove, dishwasher included. Call 760379-1195 or 760-379-8560 _________________________ Neatest Adult Park in the Valley Large Doublewide Living Rm w/woodstove. All new appliances,Air Cond. Corion Counter Tops, Master Bdrm, Office, Exercize Room, Work shop, & storage shed. $600. Must See! Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Rd. Wofford Heights. _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2 bd. 1 ba home w/commercial shop/ garage. $800/mo. For application, call 760-376-2436 _________________________ Bodfish - 2 bd, 2 ba Mobile Home for rent, remodeled, on 5/8 acre, fenced tree covered lot. $650/mo + sec. dep. & credit ck. Trash & water paid. Call 661-435-1060

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WANTED 66 inch window awnings for older mobil home. Will pick up. Call anytime-661-722-0793

Sat & Sun Appointments Only (760) 223-1685 Lic.#885370 1987 20' Champion Tournament Bass Boat - w/cover. 175hp Evinrude & Motor Guide 80# thrust. $5000.00 obo.

760-379-1870 . _________________________ Dodge B3500 95 Smogged RB30 Sportsmobile. $7650. Awning orig cost $45,000. 18 1/2’ 5th Wheel Lynx $2650 - Call PM 760-379-3709, AM 760-379-1428

Business Opportunity NETWORK MARKETING/MLM

Patented Technology Newly Launched Ground Floor Opportunity www.adamsnyder.iv7direct.com

Yard Sale CHIHUAHUA PUPPY Applehead CKC-registered male. 8 weeks. Gold & white.

All shots. Wormed. Health guarantee. Pad trained. Social & loving. Raised in home.

Parents on premises. $150 without papers. 760-379-1403 _________________________ FREE KITTENS - to a loving home, One black male, One black speckled female. 760417-2927.

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"Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Yard Sale 377 Hwy 155, behind the Isabella Motel on Saturday, June 26 starting at 8 a.m. For sale are furniture and other non-clothing items."

Free HORSE MANURE Made Fresh Daily. No *&#@ You load and haul.

Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860

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

Call (760) 417-0876 _________________________ Wofford Heights - Office/ retail spaces available @6749 Wofford Blvd. 1,500 sq ft-$700 (old Post Office) + 3 add'l spaces. Call 818-209-0510 or 818-248-4688

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

For Sale

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Lah-De-Dah-Gifts, Collectables, Antiques. “If it’s not here, we don’t have it.” Sewing Center for Sewing Needs. 41 Big Blue Rd. Kernville. Call 376-6704.

5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

379-8144 Largest pool table in town!

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

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BY THE BOOK (2010-B3451), Street address of principal place of business: 38 South Oak Knoll Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 784, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Royal Star Group LLC, 38 South Oak Knoll Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. D, Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 05/18/2010. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Shirley Anne Kobylski, Managing Member, Royal Star Group LLC. This statement filed on 05/26/2010.

Expires 05/26/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G Durward.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RIVER TOYZ (2010-B3153), DBA #2: FAST EASY SIGNS (2010-B3154) Street address of principal place of business: 11101 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1017, Kernville, CA 93238.

REGISTRANT: Kern River Corporation, 11101 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238.

F, Corporation. Date the business commenced: 07/01/2008. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Lucian Whitman, President. This statement filed on 05/13/2010. Expires 05/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2010.

Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BABYCAKES BASH (2010-B3299), Street address of principal place of business: 10314 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 10314 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Kirk Gallenkamp, 10314 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Kelly Gallenkamp, 10314 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

I, Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Kelly Gallenkamp. This statement filed on 05/20/2010. Expires 05/20/2015.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RUNOFF RIVER ADVENTURES (2010-B3106) Street address of principal place of business: 14401 Bass Avenue, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 14401 Bass Avenue, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Hazuka LLC, 14601 Meadow Valley Drive, Draper, UT 84020. D, Limited Liability Company.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Donny Hazard, CEO. This statement filed on 05/12/2010.

Expires 05/12/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2010.

Marketplace Continued from page 12 Mobile Homes 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 _________________________ Completely remodeled 1/bd MH w/office & sun room, Space C, Sportsman TP. 224 Cypress Ln, Wof Hts, walk to lake. Water, trash, laundry & fish house included. $14,750. Owner may consider carrying. 760-376-3228.

Other spaces also available! _________________________ Kernville - 1 + 1 addition, Rivernook Campground on creek, remodeled, large fenced yard, turnkey, fully furnished.

Weekender or retiree, over 40K invested. $17,995. 805-498-6777

Spaces for Rent

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228

Motels MOUNT N' LAKE MOTEL 311 E. Evans Rd. Wofford Hts.

24/7 - One Person-$49, Four Days-$179, One Week -$279.

Pets Welcome. 760-376-2307 _________________________ BAREWOOD INN & SUITES LAKESHORE LODGE 5 VACATION HOMES 7013 Wofford Boulevard Wofford Heights, CA 93285 (760) 376-1910 GREAT Rooms, Views & Rates KernRiverValleyMotels.com See us on Face Book

Editoor Hours Walker Basin - 1,500 sq ft. Mobile Home on 2.3 acres, 20874 Lake Ave. Peaceful & quiet, incredible view of area, great potential investment. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den, living room w/add on. Laundry, carport & work shed. $115,000 - 661-867-2866

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BIONICON USA (2010-B3584), DBA #2: BIONICON (2010-B3585) Street address of principal place of business: 21 Sierra Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3793, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Grapevine Products, Inc., 21 Sierra Drive, Kernville, CA 93238.

F, Corporation. Date the business commenced: 03/15/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Paul Ferguson, CEO. This statement filed on 06/03/2010. Expires 06/03/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By G. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JLM ASSOCIATES (2010-B3699) Street address of principal place of business: 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing address of business: 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. REGISTRANT: Jeffrey Johnson, 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/20/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Jeffrey Johnson.

This statement filed on 06/09/2010. Expires 06/09/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RIDE KRV (2010-B3583) Street address of principal place of business: 21 Sierra Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3793, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: RIDE KRV LLC, 21 Sierra Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. D, Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Paul Ferguson, President. This statement filed on 06/03/2010. Expires 06/03/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By G. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KV DOJO (2010-B3747) Street address of principal place of business: 6700 Wofford Heights Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6700 Wofford Heights Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Tony Damigo, 1800 Williams Court, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Tony Damigo.

This statement filed on 06/10/2010. Expires 06/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DYER CREEK RANCH (2010-B3633) Street address of principal place of business: 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 937, Bakersfield, CA 93302. REGISTRANT: Jeffrey Johnson, 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/20/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Jeffrey Johnson. This statement filed on 06/04/2010. Expires 06/04/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FAY ORGANIC CO-OP (2010-B3727) Street address of principal place of business: 9617 South Fay Creek Ford Drive, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 438, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Ellen Kay Schafhauser, 9617 South Fay Creek Ford Drive, Weldon, CA 93283.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Ellen K. Schafhauser. This statement filed on 06/10/2010. Expires 06/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD LEROY MILEY S-1501-PB-60034 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Donald Leroy Miley.

A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: Kathy L. Grindle in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that Kathy L. Grindle be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on: July 15, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, 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 Probate Code section 9100.

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 (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: CAROLYN J. SCHAUF 21811 Highway 18 P.O. Box 1945 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 240-8822 (Published by the Kern River Courier - June

18, June 25 and July 2, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BALANCING THE BOOKS (2010-B3831) Street address of principal place of business: 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 5144, Bakersfield, CA 93388. REGISTRANT: Delois Smith, 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Delois Smith.

This statement filed on 06/15/2010. Expires 06/15/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 25, July 2, 9 and 16, 2010.

PUBLIC NOTICE Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Election for East Kern District Low-Income Board Member Seeking candidates for a Low Income Board Representative, Five year term. Election to be held on August 12, 2010 by mail-in-ballot.

CAPK is a 501 (c)(3) private non-profit corporation established in 1965 to advocate for and provide services to low-income persons throughout Kern County. Five of CAPK's 15 Board Members must represent the lowincome of Kern. It is not required that they are low-income, but must represent the lowincome.

Candidate ELIGIBILITY: *Evidence that they are a resident of Eastern Kern District and are 18 years of age on or before the date of the election (i.e. driver's license, birth certificate, utility bill, etc.) *Must neither be a member of the paid staff nor a member of the immediate family of a paid staff member. *Must certify in writing that they meet all the requirements indicated. *Must submit a Petition with names, dates of birth, addresses and signatures of at least twenty-five (25) persons eligible to vote in this election (see below for voter eligibility). *Petitions must be delivered to CAPK's Administrative Office at 300 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA by July 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm or be postmarked via registered mail to the same address.

Petitions will be available on June 29, 2010 at ou web page www.CAPK.org or by calling Jenifer Filippi at the number listed below.

Voter ELIGIBILITY: to vote you must be willing to certify that you are: *A resident of the Eastern Kern District *Meet low-income requirements (Federal Poverty Income Guidelines at www.CAPK.org.) *18 years of age on or before the date of the election.

Elections - By mail-in ballots, available on July 29, 2010 at designated CAPK sites, see www.CAPK.org or by phone at the number indicated below. A stamped, self-addressed envelope will be provided to ensure secrecy and is available in both English and Spanish.

Results of the election will be posed on August 19, 2010.

For forms and further assistance, contact Jenifer Filippi at 661-336-5236, ext. 103 or e-mail at jfilippi@capk.org.

(Published by the Kern River Courier - June 25, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KING ENERGY CONSULTANTS (2010-B3412) Street address of principal place of business: 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 21651, Bakersfield, CA 93390-1651.

REGISTRANT: Jason Bergstrom, 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A, Individual.

Date the business commenced: 05/25/2010.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Jason Bergstrom. This statement filed on 05/25/2010.

Expires 05/25/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 25, July 2, 9 and 16, 2010.

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Prayer meeting set

Voices of Faith

Answer to prayer takes different forms Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

A television show on Sunday night, “Deal or No Deal,” concluded with the contestant winning a million dollars. I said a prayer that God would bless her by protecting her from the myriad of problems that could steal that joy. Remember the family on the building program on television who later lost their new home in bankrupt- Semonious cy? In the receiving of blessings, the phrase, “It’s an answer to prayer,” is often heard – possibly more than the person knows.

Health care studies have shown that prayers of intercession and healing have a statistically relevant impact on patients. There was even a blind study of non-religious patients in which the patients did not know about the prayers, or that half of the group received no prayers. The statistics could not indicate which patients would benefit, just that more than the expected random number improved. God’s answer to prayer is not always in the form one expects.

But Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, said, “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:11. But prayer is not magic. God is not a genie in a bottle; he wants to bless, “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.” 1 John 5:14.

God not only hears your prayers, but, “…your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8. In chapter 10 of Daniel, an apparently heavenly being brought the answer to his prayer. The speaker’s introductory words were, “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.” Daniel 10:12. Alluding to spiritual warfare, the messenger related, “The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me 21 days, but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia, and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come." Daniel 10:13-14. This advice, in a letter to the Hebrews, also applies to your prayer life.

“Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:1-5.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.

417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45

The community prayer breakfast meeting will be held at Los Palomos Mexican Restaurant in Bodfish Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 7 am. You are invited to join other concerned Christians and be part of a prayer movement here in our lively Kern River Valley. Come and join with us as we pray for our community, our nation and the world’s needs. Let us pray for the lost.

The Prayer Breakfast is a monthly event held the first Wednesday of each month. If you believe God answers prayer, you are welcome to join us.

“Where two or more are gathered in My name, I am there. “(Jesus) For more information, call Bill Blanton at 760-3795100.

The Kern River Courier does not charge for church listings. Send the place and time of your meeting to office@kernrivercourier.com

“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches.

Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.

223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m.

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Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m.

Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819 Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m.

379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m.

376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.

Based on the Lotus Sutra.

Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Daniel in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. What book's first verse is, "The elder unto the well-beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth"? Ephesians, 3 John, Titus, 2 Peter 3. From Exodus 25, what was the cover on the Ark of the Covenant called? Mercy Seat, Mordecai, Mina Seat, Myrrhan

4. Which prophet was famous for his vision of the dry bones? Daniel, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Nathan 5. From Judges 4:4, who was the first female Israelite leader? Deborah, Esther, Ruth, Miriam 6. What is/was the first sin called? The Exodus, Eucharist, The Fall, Ephah ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) 3 John; 3) Mercy Seat; 4) Ezekiel; 5) Deborah; 6) The Fall (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Wellness

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Health Insurance Matters

Fallout from national health care expected Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Recently I had a meeting in Burbank.

The drive home took over five hours, as there was major roadwork blocking two lanes on I-5 over the Grapevine. With the state in a financial crisis, needed repairs and construction are way off schedule, and I Harry Thal imagine only the absolutely necessary is being done.

There is probably a long waiting list of needed repairs, and only the most critical are being fixed.

After all, Cal-Trans workers have been furloughed like other state workers, and subject to reduced staff and

shorter unpaid hours. Just like doctors!

For years, many Canadians who are in need of surgery and either can't wait or don't want to wait for surgery have elected to join those from Great Britain, France and Germany and become "medical tourists." This is a trend in countries with socialized medicine where the waiting lines for elective surgeries can be longer than a patient’s life expectancy.

There are surgery centers in Asia and South America which specialize in caring for foreign surgery patients.

Their costs are reasonable, and the care is by highly skilled medical staff. Even some American corporations who are "self-insured" offer a medical tourism option to some employees, as it lowers the cost of care to the company, and provides the patient and a friend to visit a foreign land.

This week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to undo a law which would have cut

physicians’ pay by 21%. Unfortunately, Medicare began processing claims before the bill's passage, so the doctors will be receiving less. Many will find the Medicare reimbursement less than their costs. Doctors will have the opportunity to re-bill Medicare, but this is an additional clerical cost.

USA Today reported Monday that a growing amount of physicians are limiting the number of new patients they will accept because of the low reimbursement rates. Even with the elimination of the 21% pay cut, Medicare still reimburses physicians less than commercial plans. And, the White House is advocating that the Medicare rates be a "norm" for physician payments, helping to reduce the cost of health care.

So, what we will soon have is a society where some of us will be like potholes. Until the hole gets big enough to warrant repair, it will be pushed to the back of the line. I foresee many physi-

cians in their mid 50s to decide to retire from private practice by 2014. Why work if they have enough saved to retire early? With baby boomers entering the Medicare generation early next year, and the federal government having control over physician payments, why work?

I am not a gloom and doom kind of person, but from a practical standpoint, think twice when you plan your vacation. You may be needing that extra money to run off to India for a new heart valve.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board.

He may be reached at 760-376-2100, email harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

If you’ve had a heart attack, don’t let yourself gain weight Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: About six years ago I had a heart attack.

The doctor said there was hardly any damage. Is it likely that I will have another heart attack? I am overweight and have a hard time losing weight and keeping it off. - C.P. ANSWER: The chance of a recurrent heart attack for men is 21 percent; for women, 33 percent. Looked at in the opposite way, the chances for not having a second heart attack are very good. Figures like these are deceptive when applied to an individual. A person's efforts to decrease the risks of having another attack are the keys to not having one.

Those risks include dealing with obesity. Even though weight loss is difficult for you, you must make an effort to reduce your weight. A dietitian can help you with the diet part.

You have to increase your physical activity. Inactivity is an invitation to artery clogging and heart attacks. Ask your doctor what kind of exercise is safe for you. Walking is permitted for most, and walking is a way to

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strengthen your heart, clear your arteries and lose weight.

You also have to watch your cholesterol in all its forms. HDL cholesterol keeps heart arteries free of plaque buildup, and LDL cholesterol encourages it. You have to keep an eye on your blood pressure, another ingredient for heart attacks.

The fact that your doctor said little damage was done to your heart puts you into a class of heart-attack patients who are at low risk for having another.

The booklet on heart attacks discusses all aspects of this common problem that takes so many lives.

Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 102W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address.

Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have been taking acetaminophen for pain, as well as an aspirin every day. Is it safe to use both together? -- H.B. ANSWER: It's safe if you're not exceeding the recommended doses of each. In fact, tablets are available with

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to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable

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