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A Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Kathryn Pope, daughter of Carter Pope, 2009 Deputy Mayor of Whiskey Flat, appears to be enjoying watching the crowd walking during the Heart Walk Saturday as she keeps watch over water bottles for the walkers. Results of the Heart Walk are on page 9. Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Obama stimulus package to benefit local Social Security, SSI recipients Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier columnist
If you are a Social Security or SSI recipient, something in President Obama’s stimulus package may interest you. Look for a check in the mail. Nearly 55 million Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will soon receive a onetime payment of $250 each. This will include seniors, children, dependents and other Social Security beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration says on their web site, "We plan to pay all eligible Social Security and SSI beneficiaries by late May 2009, so you should expect to receive your payment no later than the first week of June 2009. The one-time payment will be a separate payment, which will not be included in your regular monthly benefit payment.” If you receive income from more than one federal source, be advised that you will only receive one $250 stimulus bonus. There will be no duplication of payments. See page 15 for a related story. (Editor’s note: Courier health insurance columnist Harry Thal is president of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and serves on the National Association of Health Underwriters Senior/Medicare Advisory Group.)
Pollution problem subject of meeting Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Recycling waste and air quality issues are two things that modern society must face. There will be a Town Hall meeting about the subjects on Tuesday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. This Town Hall meeting has been called by the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association in conjunction with this month’s Living Green in the Kern River Valley festival. The main activities of the festival are scheduled for March 27-30. For a complete listing of the activities, a program guide and much, much more, watch the Courier for a special section called Green Living, in production now. The speakers at the Town Hall meeting will include Doug Landon, director of the Kern County Waste Management Agency; Mike Thomas, owner of Thomas Refuse Company of Lake Isabella; David
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Spring forward Sunday Be sure to set your clocks forward an hour before you go to bed this Saturday night, March 8. Daylight Saving Time is here again. A law signed by President George W. Bush in 2005 extended the length of Daylight Saving Time by four weeks. It now begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March. It ends on the first Sunday in November.
Join the forest process and become a RAC member Kern River Courier
The U.S. Forest Service’s Sequoia National Forest is looking for a few good folks. SNF is looking for 15 people to establish a new Resource Advisory Committee for Kern and Tulare counties. "RACs are a great way for interested local community members to engage in a public lands dialogue,” said Tina Terrell, Sequoia National Forest Supervisor. RACs were established as a provision of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. By law the four-year-term, 15member committee is composed of a wide representation of National Forest interests. An additional member is also appointed as a replacement should a committee member leave for any reason. RAC projects must have broad community-based support with objectives that may include, but are not limited to: road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration; soil productivity
improvements; improvements in forest ecosystem health; watershed restoration and maintenance; restoration, maintenance, and improvement of wildlife and fish habitat; control of noxious and exotic weeds; hazardous fuels reduction; and reintroduction of native species. Projects must be on public land but can occur on private land if it can be demonstrated that there is a benefit to public land resources. Interested applicants can apply for the Tulare and Kern County RAC membership by contacting Mary Chislock, SNF Public Affairs Officer at (559) 784-1500. Interest forms are due no later than Friday, March 13. Once appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, the RAC will solicit projects for two years’ implementation. (Editor’s note: if you are interested, see a more detailed version of this story at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/news/rel eases/2009/02/rac.html
Types of interests to be represented • Nationally recognized environmental organizations • Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations • Dispersed recreational activities • Archaeological and historical interests • Nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups, wildlife or hunting organizations, or watershed associations • Developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation activities • Federal grazing or other land use permitee or represent nonindustrial private forest land owners, within the area for which the RAC is organized • Commercial timber industry • Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups • Energy and mineral development interests; or commercial or recreational fishing interests • State elected official or their designee • County or local elected official • American Indian tribes within or adjacent to committee area • School officials or teachers • Represent the affected public at large.
Vol. 6 No. 5 Valley weekend weather forecast Fri.: Chance of showers. High 52. Fri. night: 20% ch. showers. Low 37. Sat.: Partly sunny. High 54. Sat. night: Partly cloudy. Low 37. Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 57. Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 37. National Weather Service
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Devin Seeger holds up a stringer including two 2pounders.
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Kern Valley Hospital Foundation’s Heart Walk contains some familar faces.
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$5.50 for a classified ad? That’s really cheap! A Marketplace ad is in your future.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 133, 671 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Low point 110,156 ac-ft. Dec. 12. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 351 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 351 cfs Borel Canal flow 321 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.
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Kern River Valley – the place for fun recycling and air quality on Tuesday, March 10 from 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. See www.krvr.org or the page 1 story for details. Published Fridays by KRV Publishing
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Lake Isabella. Please bring nonperishable food items.
Vons to hold food drive this weekend, March 7 and 8 Vons Supermarket in Lake Isabella will be holding a food drive on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. The food will be given to the Salvation Army in
Town Hall meeting March 10 about recycling in valley The Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association is sponsoring, in association with the Living Green in the KRV event, a special Town Hall meeting about
Regular meetings and activities Fridays • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, Hoffman Hospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders Cruise Night, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri. • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.
Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 10 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. • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays • 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.
Mondays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, third Monday. • 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse Family Support & Community Education, College Community Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-3412. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 3764461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1st Mon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.
Tuesdays • KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, United Methodist Church, Kernville, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location. • 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 3762410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. • 6 p.m. - Wofford Height Community Assoc. meets at Family Life Center, Wofford Heights. 2nd Thurs. 223-1058. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291
Bingo Guide Friday, 12:30 p.m. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, 12 p.m., South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information.
Parenting classes start March 12 at Family Resource Center Parenting classes begin on Thursday, March 12. Classes will be two hours in length, 10 a.m. to noon, and run weekly for 10 weeks ending on May 21 (there will be no class during the week of Spring Break; April 6-10). All classes will be held at the KRV Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella. Participants will learn about controlling anger, seeking new behavior methods, talking to your children about problems, and how to provide a safe and loving home. Charge is $55 for ten twohour classes. Course is limited to first seven people to enroll. Weekly parenting classes meet court and CPS requirements. Keyesville Classic weekend of March 13-15 The annual Keyesville Classic is a mountain bike race put on each year by the Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association in the beautiful hills of the Keyesville Recreation Area. This year the races will be the weekend of March 13-15. For more information, see http://ssfta.com/ Orchestra to present spring show March 15 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their Spring Concert, “Ireland to Appalachia,” at Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include Brahms First Symphony (Fourth Movement), Brandenburg Sinfonia, Waltz Intermezzo, Appalachian Festival, “Danny Boy,” “The Beggarman,” and more. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are free. Refreshments will be served. Sweet Adelines Friends & Family Night March 19 The Kern Valley Sweet Adelines female barbershop harmony singing group will be having their Friends and Family Night on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. For more information, call Cheryl at (760) 376-4124. Fuller’s staff to hold office hours locally March 19 Assemblymember Jean Fuller’ staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, March 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with Assemblymember Fuller's staff, the community is encouraged to call Fuller's District Office at 661395-2995. A Taste of Kernville at Odd Fellows March 23 Sample food from Kernville eateries at “Taste of Kernville” at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville on Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m. This will be after the Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting. Contact the Kernville Chamber at 376-2629 or Jeanette
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Things I Have Noticed...
Chickenless rice soup Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
The following is a letter that I just sent to a major soup company. Crumble’s Soup Co. Attn Quality Control Soup Division, Chicken and Rice Specialty Powat, New Jersey 06053-7890
Middleworth February 27, 2009 GentlePersons, Having just finished a bowl of Crumble's Chicken with Rice Soup, I felt compelled to write this letter. Normally I would just slurp up the soup knowing it would be good. And it usually is. Soup by itself is OK, but a soup which has generous helpings of whatever the soup is named for is especially good. And that was what I expected to find in my piping hot bowl of Crumble's Chicken with Rice Soup. Now I don't feel it's out of order to expect a soup that is labeled Chicken with Rice to contain a reasonable portion of both chicken and rice. In this can there was plenty of rice, but the amount of chicken was another matter. In that entire can of soup I noticed there was but one tiny piece of chicken (about 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch). That
was it, just one smidgen of chicken in the entire container. I will admit that perhaps I am dramatizing this event probably a bit more than it deserves. But I do think that if you are going to label a can of soup as Chicken with Rice, it should contain more that one tiny, lonely piece of chicken to complement the rice. If it were called Rice with Chicken, then I might be more inclined to expect less chicken than rice...But not this much less. This does not mean I am forever going to eat some other competitor’s soup and abandon the Crumble Soup Company! No indeed, I shall continue to enjoy your many products of which soup is still a staple. However I do think you ought to know that there might be cans of soup out in the pantries of the great unwashed that may be a tad shy on the chicken count. Thank you for letting me vent my frustration, and if you have time, show this letter to the workers who put stuff in the soup. Especially the chicken person. Maybe he just had a bad day and didn't realize there are consumers out here expecting the full monte .. but getting zip. Yours Truly , Rod Middleworth Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program and coordinator for the Lake Patrol volunteers.
Michael Batelaan /Kern River Courier
The moon and Venus put on a spectacular celestial show Friday night, Feb. 27. During March Venus will slide rapidly down into the sunset glow and by month's end will disappear from our evening sky until the next show in the spring of 2010.
TOWN HALL continued from page 1 L. Jones, air pollution officer with the Kern County Air Pollution Control District; and Pastor Bill Blanton, owner of WEB Recycling in Lake Isabella. The meeting will be introduced by Ron Benoit, president of the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association, and will be moderated by Carol Rutledge, past president of
the organization and now its vicepresident. The coordinator is Richard Rowe, who is spearheading the Living Green in the Kern River Valley Festival. The Living Green expo, to be held on March 28 at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights, is almost sold out. For more information, see www.krvr.org
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We would like to introduce with great joy,
Rogers at 417-2555. “Living Green in the KRV” event coming March 27-30 Want to know how to reduce your “footprint” on the world? Learn about living responsibly, protecting our environment and conserving our resources at a new festival in the valley, “Living Green in the KRV.” This “expo”-like festival will have many booths and lots of information about living green. The location will be the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. For more information, call Richard at (760) 333-4561 or go to www.krvr.org. 5K Run to be part of Living Green event March 28 The 5K run will begin at 8 a.m., right after a kids 1K fun Run. Wofford Heights Park, end of Williams St. at E Evans Road, Wofford Heights. The 5K course adjacent to Lake Isabella is flat and entirely on dirt with two small stream crossings. In addition to the usual gender and age splits there will also be a "Mom & Stroller" Class, as well as a Clydesdale Class for the 225lb+ runners. Entry fee: $25 (includes a eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle & race T-shirt). Online Registration. Sponsored the Wofford Heights Community Association & by Run-4-A-Way, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, fitness & wellness in the Kern Valley community. INFO: Darby (760) 376-1067 cptdarbo@lightspeed.net or Mike (760) 3764405 mikelanephoto@mac.com. Geneaology seminar to take place March 28 The ClanDiggers Genealogical Society is sponsoring a seminar on Saturday, March 28 at the Kern Valley Bible Church in Lake Isabella. The speaker will be Certified Genealogist Nancy Ellen Carlberg, who has worked in the field since 1979 . She began her career assisting Alex Haley as he prepared his television docudrama “Roots.” She also worked on the TV show “Queen” and on a mini-series called “Palmerstown, USA.” She then began to write books on the subject of genealogy and history and now has produced an impressive library. Carlberg is coming prepared to answer all of your questions about researching and about available sources. The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and lunch will be provided. Tickets at $20 per person are available from Marian DeMars at 376 4578 or Don Keiffer at 379 8152. Big Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 4-6 The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby attracts thousands of anglers from all over to try to catch the tagged trout worth $10,000. This year, however, there will be ten $10,000 trout! And, in addition, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the derby, there will be a $20,000 trout! And there are multitudes of other prizes, including cash awards for 1,000 other tagged fish. You must be pre-registered to be able to win. The derby is put on by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce with major help from the Kern River Valley Fish and Habitat Club and many national sponsors.
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E lizabeth Anne C ox
"EllyAnne" Born February 19, 2009
6 lbs 12 oz. 19-1/2 " long
Her parents, Michael and Heaven Duvall-Cox, who reside in Bodfish haven't stopped smiling since her arrival. Her proud grandparents and family are thankful for her birth. It is with great joy we celebrate this precious gift of life from God.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the
Muncy, Tolle and Romick families at the loss of a special friend and former colleague Sheryl Muncy and her boyfriend John Romick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael Batelaan and Mike Devich, Pubishers of the
Adventures 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 (760) 379-5236
General KRV Info Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE Local: (760) 376-2629
Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center
Lake Isabella artist Eve Laeger will have her work displayed at Maddy’s Cottage in Ridgecrest. Laeger does mostly floral themes. As a botanist, she has found inspiration in the rich textures of leaves, flowers, branches and all things botanical. She combines her colors in a soft and creative way. Maddy’s Cottage is a restaurant that offers fine cuisine. Chef Bill Goff worked at the legendary Mission Inn in Riverside. Prior to
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that, he studied with Chef Pascal Olhat at the restaurant Traditions by Pascal in Newport Beach. Goff and his wife Maureen have relocated to the sunny skies of Ridgecrest with their two daughters Maddy and Kelly. One of Chef Bill’s trademarks is the Lemon Berry Napoleon dessert. Maddy’s Cottage is located at 411 S. China Lake Blvd. Their hours are Tuesday-Friday 11-2 and 5-9, and Saturday 5-9. Phone 3750462. Vegetarian meals are available. See www.maddyscottage.com
Letters to the Courier Dear Kern River Courier, The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce thanks the Courier for supporting this year’s Isabella Lake Fishing Derby coming up April 4-6. This annual event is expected to be the most attended derby in 20 years. This activity brings visitors to our valley during a period that is traditionally slow for tourism. The derby will attract thousands of out of town visitors to Lake Isabella. Those visitors, and local anglers, will contribute to the well-being of local businesses. Therefore, it is important to make our visitors as welcome as possible. The column by Mr. Bustamante in the Feb. 20 edition of the Courier recommended that local fishermen “get your RVs and tents ready for the countdown. With this year’s record anticipated registration, shoreline estate is going to be scarce.” Mr. Bustamante may not have intended to encourage our local residents to stake claim to shoreline camping spots before out of town participants can, but the end result of such a statement could lead to such situations. During previous derbies, tempers have flared because some local participants staked claim to shoreline spots, saving areas for friends and not allowing out of town visitors to share the area with them. Obviously this is not a good situation and one to avoid at all costs. We need to encourage our locals to embrace the participation of the visitors who come to fish the derby. By doing so, more people will enter each year, keeping our economy growing, not declining. Perhaps Mr. Bustamante can help by reiterating this in a future column. Ray Thurm, president Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce
21 historic buildings featured on The History Channel & The National Directory of Haunted Places. Antiques shops, museum displays, self & docent guided tours. 20 minutes from Kernville... 100 years back in time! Open weekends – 10 am to 4 pm or by appointment anytime. 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish, Ca. 93205 Ph: 760-379-5146
Airport Wofford Heights Park
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 Valley Substation Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd. Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week
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Let’s Go Fishing
Alpers plant reels in anglers Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist
The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is only four weeks out now. If you haven’t registered yet, make sure to register before March 15 to take avantage of the discounted regisBait up tration of $15. After March 15, registration and let’s fees are $20. Last week’s go fishplant of highquality Alpers ing! trout brought --Jack in many visitBustamante ing fishermen from the Ridgecrest and Bakersfield areas looking for information. I sent them to some of my favorite hot spots. I hope they all did well. There was one fisherman from Pasadena who heard about the Alper plan and brought up his father-in-law to do some fishing for the day. He called the next day to thank us for hooking them up with a hot spot and nine beautiful trout! They’ll be back. Nice trout are coming in all around the lake. Devin Seeger
March Madness
Devin Seeger caught a nice limit in the French Gulch area. Two of the trout were over two pounds each.
brought in a nice limit of trout caught in the French Gulch area. Two beauties were over two pounds. Way to go, Devin. Bait up 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, near the Wofford Heights Post Office.
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‘ER’ says goodbye April 2
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By Cindy Elavsky Q: I am so sad that this is the final season of "ER." I think it is as good this last season as it ever has been. When is the final show? -- Holly J., Clarksville, Tenn. A: The cast and crew of "ER" will save their final patient on April 2. This last season has seen the shows jampacked with special guest George Clooney stars, including Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Eriq La Salle, Alex Kingston and William H. Macy. Perhaps the biggest news is that George Clooney and Julianna Margulies are reprising their roles of Dr. Doug Ross and nurse Carol Hathaway, although their characters' story line has been kept very hush-hush. *** Q: When I was watching the Academy Awards ceremony, I saw a familiar-looking girl who pre-
sented with Rob Pattinson. Who is she? Was she ever on a soap opera? -- Georgia F., via e-mail A: Amanda Seyfried, who most recently starred in the big-screen adaption of "Mamma Mia!" with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, is the beautiful young actress in question. Some of her earlier small-screen roles were as Lucy on "As the World Turns" and Joni on "All My Children." She first came to my attention as the ditzy Karen from the Tina Feywritten feature film "Mean Girls." Amanda also currently stars as Sarah, Bill and Barb's oldest daughter, on HBO's "Big Love." This indemand actress can be seen next in "Boogie Woogie" and "A Woman of No Importance." *** Have a question for Cindy? E-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
Sportsman’s Inn W e wish to extend our sympathy in this time of sorrow to the families and friends of Sheryl Munsy, Fran Patrick of The Hideaway and others that we have lost this month. Gary and the staff at the Sportsman’s Inn
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Previews of new DVDs By DNA Smith PICK OF THE WEEK "Murnau" -- F.W. Murnau was one of Germany's great pioneer filmmakers. This six-disc collection of Murnau's early films Schrek as Nosferatu represents some of the best of German cinema of the Silent Era. Included in the collection is probably Murnau's best-known work, "Nosferatu," the first great vampire movie. It's certainly a hundred times better than The Other Vampire Movie being released on DVD this week. This is the newly restored version of the classic 1922 film, featuring Hans Erdmann's original score, two documentaries on the film, newly translated intertitles and much more. Each of the films in the set has undergone the massive and meticulous restorative work they so richly deserve. Each film also has a goodly number of special feature documentaries to give audiences unfamiliar with Murnau's work a deeper appreciation for the films and why they are so important to the history of cinema. For students of film and anyone curious about experiencing great movies from a bygone age, this box set is definitely worth adding to your library.
ALSO THIS WEEK "The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 5: 1946-1948" -- I wouldn't normally mention a collection like this, except that this particular anthology should be of special interest to Stooges fans. This two-disc set featuring 25 Three Stooges shorts marks the transition between Curly and Shemp. Because of failing health, Curly had to retire in 1946 (at the age of 43), so Shemp Howard (at the behest of Moe) rejoined the slapstick troupe. The 10 short films featuring Curly are particularly bittersweet for fans, as his deteriorating health is very much in evidence. In fact, in some of the films, Curly's health was so bad that the directors had to substitute old footage because Curly couldn't physically perform the stunts. DOG OF THE WEEK "Twilight" -- The god-awful film adaptation of that horribly written Abstinence Allegory featuring (what else?) sullen foo-foo boy vampires finally gets released on DVD. If you are a 12-year-old girl, you already pre-ordered the two-disc special edition from Amazon three months ago. It should arrive tomorrow. Knock yerself out, Sugar Britches. I'll be watching "Nosferatu." TV SERIES "JAG" The Eighth Season "Barney Miller" The Complete Third Season "The Nanny" The Complete Third Season "Married With Children" The Complete Tenth Season "Mr. Belvedere" Seasons 1 and 2 "Degrassi: The Next Generation" Season 7 (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
This week’s top DVD rentals 1. Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson (Sony) 2. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) animated (DreamWorks) 3. The Secret Life of Bees (PG-13) Queen Latifah (20th Century Fox) 4. Max Payne (PG-13) Mark Wahlberg (20th Century Fox) 5. Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) Seth Rogan (The Weinstein Company)
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Doctor-ordered cholesterol tests keep multiplying DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband had blood work for a cholesterol study. It included something called lipoprotein (a), something we never heard of. It was over the normal value. I called my doctor, but he was on vacation, so I left word for the covering doctor. A phone call came from his secretary, who said: "He didn't say anything, so I guess it's OK." I want answers. Will you explain this to me? -- F. ANSWER: Lipoprotein (a), spoken as "lipoprotein little a," is another cholesterol fraction that is an independent risk for artery clogging and heart attacks. It's different from LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). Frankly, at the present, doctors find it hard to counsel patients
about lipoprotein (a), so most don't order it. Now emphasis is placed on lowering LDL cholesterol (your husband's value is very good) and raising HDL cholesterol (again your husband's was very good). I will trade places with him if he wishes, and I'll take his lipoprotein (a) reading to boot. I can tell you what lowers lipoprotein (a). Niacin does. There is no proof, however, that lowering it lowers the risk of a heart attack. Daily exercise of 30 minutes also brings it down, if the doctor approves of exercise for a person. As does losing weight if that applies. A low-fat diet high in vegetables, fruits and grains is another way of reducing lipoprotein (a). From his other cholesterol values, I'd say he must be doing some of this anyway. All of this, except for niacin, is the much-preached recipe for heart
health regardless of lipoprotein (a). Until told otherwise, put lipoprotein (a) on a back burner. The booklet on cholesterol explains this topic that is talked about to excess. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 201W, 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: None of my 21 grandchildren has had their tonsils out. All of my seven children did. Is this no longer done? I wish doctors would make up their minds about these things. -B.B. ANSWER: When your children
were young, it was almost standard practice to remove tonsils as a way to protect against strep throat. We now know this isn't necessary, and we now have antibiotics to treat strep throat. Children who have repeated strep throat infections still have their tonsils removed, but the operation is no longer done for prevention. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable 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) 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
Left: Valerie Minoux and Michael Batelaan walk as part of the Courier’s team in the Hospital Foundation’s Heart Walk Saturday. Below: the Sheriff’s Activity League poses for a group photo at the Heart Walk. More pictures and results on page 9.
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that real quick. I’ve got to figure out if I’m going down to Louisiana to sell that property. I wrote a short story once about my ol’ pappy living up in the middle of that 40acre swamp in his rusty red Dodge pickup truck. By now he would be over a hundred years old and happy as a clam to have gotten away from my Ma a few days. She never appreciated his fishing and gambling and mid-week carousing. I know why I won’t sell it. It gives me the chance to tell stories about him. I’ve been offered double what Ronnie and Susan are offering me now. I just think some things are not about money.
It’s a puzzlement, as they said in “The King and I.” Just got off the phone. Talking to old friends in bayou Louisiana. They want to buy the 35 acres or more my daddy California Joe left me years ago. They live on two lots way up in the property. I stayed with them years ago for two months when I first inherited the land. *** I know why I won’t They’re Then there’s offering the other side of sell that piece of land.” me half me, always what other keeping score as --California Joe folks did in to how I’m those good doing since I old days (so-called) when you could sleep better retired. nights because your retirement I’ve got it all – long term funds were safely invested in a health insurance, people that can leading bank. come to the house if I need home Anyway, I put them off for care. All that good stuff. now. Ronnie sells used cars on Lately I’m becoming acquaintthe side and he’s a little pushy, ed with a new “friend” – arthribut he does it with good old tis. southern grace. I’d better hit the road. Before How does one separate busiit hits me! ness from personal feelings? Ronnie was the guy who origiCalifornia Joe is the storyteller nally called me to say my taxes persona of Stevenson Phillips, an are delinquent and I could lose actor and singer living in the whole property if I didn’t pay Kernville. You may reach him at my tax bill. Boy, I jumped on all sscaljoe@aol.com.
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Dear Kern River Courier, I don’t cry... normally. Though I find it difficult when I hear bad news (enough to make me cry), I compose myself long enough to get me through whatever task I’m about to complete. Unfortunately, this situation occurred recently, Feb. 27, when I found out 48-year-old Mark Seely, a good friend to some in Bodfish and surrounding areas, passed away from complications of the liver. Though not popular by name, his family, friends and those who enjoyed reading “The Bench” in the Kern River Courier will miss him. He also enjoyed the company of his pooch, Roxy, whom he often mentioned in “The Bench. Due to Mark’s untimely passing, his family is in need of assistance for his burial. Roxy needs a new companion, too. Any donations or words of compassion would be appreciated by Mark’s mother, Carol Lawrence, at (951) 245-6311. Any questions concerning the adoption of Roxy can be answered at (760) 379-1507. Tracy Hoke and Marcinda Coil Bodfish
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Participants in Heart Walk go round and round Crowd supports hospital Mike Devich Kern River Courier
The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation’s annual Heart Walk fundraiser burst out of the gate Saturday with a track full of walkers clad in balloons, flowers and colorful costumes. The walk was held on the track at Kern Valley High School. There were many teams of five taking part. One business, CJ’s II Hair Salon of Lake Isabella, had 16 teams! There was a 100-year-old walker and two 19-month-old walkers. The weather was slightly cloudy with moderate temperatures. During the opening ceremonies, emceed by John Pair, tributes were given to the families and friends of several people who have passed away recently: Kern Valley High School coach Denny Knight; CERT member Don DeBolt; and Century 21 real estate agent Jeannie Vonch.
All registered entrants were treated to lunch in the cafetorium after the walk. Team trophies: Judge’s Overall Choice: CJ’s II Hair Salon Best Theme Costume: Enduring
Hearts Most Enthusiastic: Wings Most Laps: California Scholastic Federation with 117 laps Team With the Oldest Combined Ages: Kern Village/Burlington Assisted Living with 357 years
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The Calif. Scholastic Federation team (names at right) won in both Teams and Individuals.
Individual medal awards: Oldest individual: Opal Melch, Kern Village/Burlington Assisted Living, 100 years Youngest individuals: Tie – Chase and Cailin, 19 months Individual woman with most laps: Sara Cole, 29 laps Individual man with most laps: Fourway tie– Matt Barlow, Ryan Barlow, Aaron Polston, Chris Woodward, 27 laps each
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Want to Buy - 1 acre up to 5 acres with water & power. Zoned for mobile home. Call (661) 832-1104 leave message. _________________________ ALWAYS BUYING ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 20th year in the
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Homes For Sale Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3 acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus, fixer upper for $68,000. 661-428-1108 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092 __________________________ SOUTHLAKE AREA 3 BR - 1¾ Bath View of Lake $210,000 760-378-3535
Lost & Found CD HOLDER with dozens of CD's in front of Kernville Library. Call 760-793-7401 to identify.
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Faith
Friday, March 6, 2009
Lent is springtime for soul
Voices of Faith
God shows you in His mirror Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
Mirrors disclose information which enables one to protect oneself. My mother would always inspect me for flaws in grooming right after I had washed up. She would send me back to redo my errors in preparation for – well, it didn’t matter what was Semonious pending. Then I realized that she had also said, “Check the mirror before you come out.” Somewhere along in time, the idea got started that one should also check the news for the latest threat from which to seek protection. But when did it become fashionable to list, among the threats, an occurrence so awesome that even insurance companies exclude it as “An act of God?” God is our protection. “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:16-17. I began by using the mirror to protect myself from my mother. At first, I thought that she was the cause of my discomfort. Later, when I witnessed that others were critical of unkempt individuals, I realized that Mom was not being mean. She was giving me training in protecting myself
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from those who would be mean. The “meanie” is not God. Listen as he spoke to those to whom he had to “give a timeout.” He promised that the “timeout” would end. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me.” Jeremiah 29:1113a. Just young acquaintances can be selfish, so too many family members, news agencies and governing bodies can claim to be your friend, for their own purposes. Since God’s plan for you is for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope, he has provided a mirror. God’s mirror is not to run your life, but a place where you can see to clean up your act. Look into God’s mirror and see that your best plan is to “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” Isaiah 55:6-7. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 3:16-18.
Lent is the 40-day season from Ash Wednesday to Easter (excluding Sundays) when we reflect on Christ's suffering and death, which won forgiveness of our sins and led us out of death to life. Repentance and renewal of faith and life are the themes of this somber season. Interestingly, the word Lent originates from an old English word for spring. During Lent, the bitterness and bleakness of winter give way to the warmth and color of spring. During Lent, it is as if creation comes back to life as trees bud and flowers begin to
grow. For Christians, however, Lent is springtime for our souls. During Lent, God prepares us for the feast of Christ's resurrection. As He draws us to ponder Christ's death on the cross, God leads us to confess the depth of our bondage to sin. Through His word of forgiveness, He fills our souls with the very life of Christ. Christ's life enlivens us, causes faith to grow, produces abundant fruit, and fills us with the joy of His salvation. –Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
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Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819
Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360
Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 2 Thessalonians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Titus 1, Paul wrote that "Unto the pure, all things are ..."? Gold, Righteous, Worthy, Pure 3. What archangel is mentioned by name in the book of Jude? Gabriel, Silas, Michael, Melchizedek 4. In 1 Kings 21, who forbid Naboth to
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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunch Monday through Friday. Assistance is offered to persons or families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, in need of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760379-5100.
ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Pure; 3) Michael; 4) The Lord; 5) 962; 6) Eagle (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
give his vineyard to Ahab? The Lord, Jezebel, Absalom, Balaam 5. Jared was the father of Enoch and lived how many years? 110, 450, 600, 962 6. In Psalm 103:5, what bird's youth is renewable? Dove, Eagle, Raven, Swallow
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Courier chuckle of the week: "Behind every successful man is a surprised woman." Marion Pearson
See Page 11 for answers to puzzles
Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you'd be wise to complete things on your own. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your indecision about a personal situation might come out of those mixed signals you're getting. Best not to make any commitments until you have a better sense of how things are going. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dispute appears to be getting out of hand. But you should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. Be patient. News about a career move might be delayed. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career obligations could interfere with important personal plans. Using a combination of common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone's satisfaction. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. But you soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a well-deserved weekend getaway. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to throw a party for friends and surprise them with your domestic skills. You might also want to reconsider that career move you put on hold. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could
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cause a delay in moving ahead with your plans. But those whom you've helped out before are prepared to return the favor. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You start the week feeling too shy to speak up in front of others. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) One way to deal with a pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point and what can be done to change it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The creative Capricorn finds several outlets for her or his talents this week. Also note that while a romantic connection looks promising, remember to allow it to develop on its own. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You stand out this week as the best friend a friend can have. But be careful that you don't take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam. BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is matched by your generosity. You are a person who people know they can rely on. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. TELEVISION: In "Gilmore Girls," what was the name of the inn? 2. LANGUAGE: Who would rule in a kleptocracy? 3. MEDICAL: What does the acronym stand for in the term "CAT scan"? 4. MUSIC: Who sang the theme song to "The Beverly Hillbillies"? 5. GEOGRAPHY: The island of Mauritius is located in which body of water?
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1. Dragonfly Inn 2. Those who make flagrantly dishonest use of official positions for personal gain 3. Computerized Axial Tomography 4. Jerry Scoggins, backed by musicians Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. 5. Indian Ocean
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Kern River Courier
Co-Publisher’s Corner
Take a time out from politics
Friday, March 6, 2009
Improvement actions proposed at F.S. whitewater, camping sites Kern River Courier
Mike Devich Kern River Courier Co-Publisher
We decided to stay out of the fray regarding printing letters about the political message in the Whiskey Flat Days parade. I know we promised last week we would print the letters we had received, but it just seems like beating a dead Devich horse. For those who have not yet heard, a float in the parade had a banner that read, “Republicans free slaves/Democrats free terrorists.” A lot of people against the banner’s message started to blame the Kernville Chamber for letting it through. What does the chamber have to do, hire armed guards to make sure nobody has a poster up their sleeves? So the Kernville Chamber decided to issue a statement saying they had no part in it. Just their luck, they made it worse. An unvoted-upon draft of the Chamber statement got out and made the rounds by e-mail. And it was “signed” by everyone in the chamber, even those who had not seen it yet. And that created a furor as well. People, let’s have a time out,
OK? Go stand in your corners a minute. Last fall I wrote an editorial asking those partaking in the political process regarding the presidential election to please “play nice and be respectful of each other” and refrain from tearing down the other side. I guess nobody read it. We decided to not get into that mess by not printing everyone’s letters. We just don’t have that kind of space. (We have to make room for more fine advertisers). It just invites beck and call, beck and call, ad infinitum. No one will ever win. It will just go on forever, ever more insulting. We have better uses for our space, like providing useful information about events coming up. It certainly does open up a can of worms, though. Do the political parties have the right to pummel people with political propaganda in parades under the banner of freedom of speech? Probably, but it’s a moot point. Here’s our take. Whether the parade comment in question had any truth in it is completely immaterial. The Whiskey Flat Days parade is simply no place for political stunting. The Whiskey Flat Days parade should be a nopolitics zone. Mike Devich is one of the Courier’s co-publishers. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com
Our Valley, Our Earth
New series comes up Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
principles that today is generally acknowledged to be the first properly global theory to I hope that the past five arti- have been adduced and acceptcles were instructive and edued in the history of earth scicational to the reader. I know ence". that I enjoyed re-living the The scientific community experience of owes meteorologist Alfred the genesis of Wegener a bit of gratitude for the Plate his futuristic insight into the Tectonic theomechanics of our earth! ry. I was able For the next few weeks, I to research will be discussing less munthe modern dane subjects. These will be scientific litersubjects that the reader can see ature for for his/herself in the active additional tid- Bolyard geological setting in our valley bits of inforand the surrounding areas. mation and pass them on to These will be new items I have you. not discussed specifically in the As a postscript to the Plate past, and will give the reader a Tectonic Theory, I wish to sense of satisfaction in gaining quote Simon Winchester from the new information without his book “Krakatoa.” He sumthe confusion factor that was marizes the present in the acceptance past few artiof the theocles. I know that I enjoyed ry very So hold well. I onto your hats re-living the experience quote: and I will "It of the genesis of the begin next turned out week! Plate Tectonic theory.” to be but a Until next short step week... from a --Ron Bolyard wholesale Ron Bolyard acceptance is a retired of the geologist and mechanics of continental drift has developed an “acute interof the new theory that would est” in the geology of the be christened 'Plate Tectonics'southern Sierra Nevada since that set of abiding planetary he moved here in 1999.
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The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest sent a letter on Feb. 20 to interested parties regarding analyzing proposed actions for the development and improvement of six whitewater boating sites on the Kern River, five north of Kernville and one on the Lower Kern. The letter detailed the proposed actions as well as more regarding five campgrounds around Isabella Lake and one in the Upper Kern Canyon. The district was asking for comments before March 6, but mentioned at another point in the letter that “While your comments are always welcome, comments received by March 6 are especially helpful.” The whitewater boating sites in question are located at Riverkern Beach, Camp 3, Thunderbird, Roads End and Willow Point on the upper Kern, and Democrat on the lower Kern. The projects consist of “improving river access,” according to the Kern River Ranger District. These projects were proposed as a part of the hydropower relicensing process for the KR3 and Borel power plants, owned and operated by Southern California Edison. The improvements on the upper Kern are proposed in lieu of providing a portage facility at Fairview Dam – the intake structure for the KR3 plant. While the portage was indentified during the relicensing process, and funding for planning and construction set aside by SCE, further study deemed that it was not needed, according to the district.
The funding will be used for other whitewater improvements. Improvements on the lower Kern were identified during relicensing for the Borel plant. During collaboration with, among others, the boating community, SCE, the Kern River Watermaster, and the Forest Service, it was determined to use the funds at Democrat. Planned projects include constructing new launch and takeout sites, expanding others, and providing sanitation facilities. Parking and loading areas would be improved as well, under the proposals. Pathways and ramps would be improved for the ease of boaters entering and exiting the water. Signs would be improved as well. District Ranger Rick Larson will make the decision after public comments have been received. The campgrounds that are receiving scrutiny are Camp 3, French Gulch Recreation Area, and Hungry Gulch, Boulder Gulch and Pioneer Point Campgrounds. Proposed actions include normal periodic rehabilitation, fixing water systems, and rebuilding to standards for the handicapped. If you would like to make a comment, send it to Cheryl Bauer, Kern River Ranger District, 105 Whitney Road, P.O. Box 9, Kernville CA 93238. Hand-delivered comments must be provided during normal business hours (M-F 8 to 4:30.) Faxes go to (760) 376-3795. comments-pacifics o u t h w e s t - s e q u o i a - g re e n h o r n @fs.fed.us is the e-mail address. Use the name of the project as the subject line.
Creative Connection
Calls for local artists Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist
I’m at a friend’s place. It’s the last minute. I need to get this column to Mike; well, an hour ago would have been better. As I surf the Web for art activities, events, goings and doings, I keep running across these art calls that I am finding totally distracting. Need I to be so hooked into the idea that I start- Fitch ed with? If I am so excited about these requests for specific artwork, then my fellow artists might be as well. I dedicate this column to you doers out there. Step up and identify with your rightful places as artists if you have never done so before. Textile Art Exhibit Dates: April 9 to June 26 Submissions Due: March 27 Location: Larry E. Reider Gallery, Bakersfield All art must incorporate textiles and include, but is not limited to, fiber sculpture, textile printing, weaving, knitting, embroidery, felt making, hand painted fabrics, loom weaving, quilting, etc. The options are limitless and we are open to creativity! Please contact Nicole at the ACK if you have questions regarding requirements. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
For Questions: Nicole Garvin, Gallery Manager, nmgarvin@gmail.com, or (661)6224243 Bakersfield Visual Arts Festival Dates: May 14- August 30 Around the Bakersfield Museum of Art’s site, another call grabbed my attention, screaming “artist call for entries.” The Bakersfield Visual Arts Festival 2009 will be sponsoring a juried fine art, small works exhibition with the theme of ‘Roots’; a concept with a broad variety of meanings. I am all over this one! Entries must measure no more than 8” x 8” x 8”, be unframed, and Best of Show will receive $800. Check the details at www.bmoa.org Arvin Green Arts Festival Dates: May 16 - 17 Location: Smothermon Park This unique festival highlights not only local and state business innovators, in the recycling and renewable energy industries, but recycled materials and “green” artwork from professional artists and high school students. Learn how to green your home and turn trash into treasure. Contact arvingreenarts.com to locate the details and application. If you are interested in a very local, natural art installation that is in the rumor stage, contact me through the Courier. It is never dull! Donna Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Death notices Darlene Winham, 74, of Weldon, passed away Feb. 27, 2009 at Bakersfield Heart Hospital. There are no services scheduled. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
James William Harding James William Harding, 84, of Lake Isabella, passed away Feb. 25, 2009 at Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. There are no services scheduled. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
Charles Lynn Carothers Charles Lynn Carothers, 86, of Wofford Heights, passed away on March 1, 2009 at Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. There are no services scheduled. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 Also, new this year is a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Kern River Valley Youth Center. Call Dave at 376-4430 about the raffle. For derby information, go to http://derby.kernrivervalley.com/ or call the chamber at (760) 3795236. American Red Cross CPR class to be taught by CERT April 18 Dean Ott from KRV CERT will be teaching the American Red Cross CPR Class on April 18 at the KRV Youth Center, 3640 Golden Spur St. in Lake Isabella from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of the class with certificate is $20. To register, call Tom Klein at 379-2797. Kern River Festival whitewater races put on April 18-19 The Kern River Festival has been going on since the 1960s and features races by kayaks and rafts on the mighty Kern River in Kernville. It’s fun to watch, but you can participate as well. It is put on by the Kern Valley River Council. For more information, visit http://www.kernfestival.org/ or call (818) 340-3083. Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.
Living Green
Living Green, eating green
How do our food choices affect global warming? That's what the website www.globalwarmingdiet.org explores. You could reduce your carbon footprint just by using fewer animal products, fewer processed foods, less bottled water, and less food and packag- Rowe ing waste and using fresh, organic, seasonal, and locally grown whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. We are paying a huge price for our industrialized food system. We see many healthy cows munching on grass in pastures around the Kern River Valley, but try to buy "Kern River Grass Fed Beef" anywhere. You can't. Reason? The beef slaughtering has been centralized over the years. Our local cows are trucked out to someplace like Iowa, only anonymously to go stores anywhere. This wastes energy, too. Twenty-two billion pounds of fertilizers are used per year in the U.S.A. just to grow the feed to feed cows. Seventy percent of the antibiotics used in the country are used on cows. We are using too many resources to grow and feed our cows. Grass-fed beef are cows grown
Arrest reports were not available from the A digest of arrest reports from Sheriff’s various public safety agencies in the Department by Kern River Valley area press time this week. The reports will be printed in the Kern River Courier when they are received.
Arrest reports
Darlene Winham
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by eating solar power food, which is grass and forbs (herbs other than grasses). This dramatically reduces the amount of pesticides and herbicides that are used in a beef-eating diet. Blind taste tests show that grass-fed beef tastes better too. Grow Montana (www.growmontana.ncat.org) learned that in 1941, 68% of Montana's food came from Montana; in 1980 that was down to 45%; by 2006, just 10%. Now, their goal is to have sustainable agriculture in Montana. Shouldn't California follow their lead? During the Living Green in the Kern River Valley event March 2730, the Sierra Business Council will come to present a workshop called, "Think Local First." This is a big project planned by them, so plan to attend. It will take place in room 103 at the Family Life Center (next to the Green Expo), Oak Street and Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights, on Saturday, March 28 from 3 to 4 p.m. Check www.KRVR.org from time to time to see what else is planned for our first Living Green festival. Richard Rowe is a retired city planner, living in Wofford Heights. He is website administrator of KRVR.org for Kern River Valley Revitalization. He is in charge of a major new event planned for March 27-30, 2009 – "Living Green in the KRV." He can be reached at eworinkrv@mchsi.com.
Social Security, SSI bonus recipients can be targets of telephone scams Kern River Courier
Local Social Security offices have received reports of scam artists attempting to use the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to fraudulently obtain personal financial information. "As we have seen in similar scams over the years, the caller poses as an employee of a federal agency, typically SSA or IRS, and claims to need more information before the economic recovery payment can be issued," said Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Patricia Nicasio. The scammer then tries to obtain the consumer's Social Security Number, bank account data or credit card information. If successful, the financial damage can be lightning quick and significant. Other reported scams have referred the consumer to an unrelated
phone number offering sales pitches for online gambling, Internet phone service, and a host of services having nothing to do with Social Security or the economic recovery payment. "If something about the call doesn't feel right, it probably isn't legitimate," Nicasio warned. Social Security recommends people be very careful before giving out personal or financial information over the phone. "If you are not expecting a call from Social Security staff and do not know the caller, do not give out any vital information. Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 to check out any questionable contacts," Nicasio suggested. The real information about the Economic Recovery Payments is found on Social Security's website. The direct link is www.socialsecurity.gov/payment. That page also includes a link to over 20 frequently asked questions.
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sacred Mountain Massage School, (2009-B0919). Street address and mailing address of principal place of business: 14654 Caliente Creek, Suite 4, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS: Kevin Smith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518, and Wendy KrausSmith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518 I, Husband and Wife. The date the business commenced: 04/09/2007. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (02/05/2014) A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. SACRED MOUNTAIN MASSAGE SCHOOL. This statement filed on 02/05/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By N. Hawley (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 13, 20, 27, March 6 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Valley Excavating, (2009B1025). Street address of principal place of business: 217 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 538, Lake Isabella CA 93240. REGISTRANT: James Young, 217 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights CA 93285 A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 06/01/1989. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights
of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (02/10/2014), or 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in this Statement other than a change in the residence address of the registered owner(s). A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. VALLEY EXCAVATING. This statement filed on 02/10/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By N. Hawley (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: The Mother Lode, (2009B1016). Street address of principal place of business: 16 Tobias Street, Kernville CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 355, Kernville CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Juanita Darlene Young, 217 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights CA 93285 A, Individual. The date the business commenced: 07/01/1999. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk's Office. (02/10/2014), or 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in this Statement other than a change in the residence address of the registered owner(s). A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. THE MOTHER LODE. This statement filed on 02/10/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-
Controller-County Clerk By N. Hawley (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: M&N Automotive L.L.C., (2009-B1225). Street address of principal place of business: 5448 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 43, Lake Isabella CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S): M&N Automotive L.L.C. , 5448 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. State of incorporation of organization: CA. D, Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: N/A. Notice: in accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code.) Signed: Stephanie Hefner, President. This statement filed on 02/20/2009. Expires 02/20/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk By G. Meza. Published by Kern River Courier, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2009.
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