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Campgrounds added during fishing derby
Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: Mostly sunny, high 66. Fri. night: 20% chance showers, low 42. Sat.: 20% chance showers, high 57 Sat. night: Partly cloudy, low 39.
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The $200,000 March 27-29 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is fast approaching. And to accommodate those who wish to camp overnight, Sequoia National Forest has opened up additional camping areas for fishing derby weekend only. These areas include Engineer Point; along the beach area west of Paradise Cove campground, Kissack Cove; the north and south shoreline of Boulder Gulch, and the shoreline between French Gulch Group Area and Boulder Gulch. For these areas, visitors can begin to set up campsites on Thursday, March 25 at 6 a.m. If visitors set up their campsites earlier they may be Kern Angler supplement cited. The special camping areas inside next week will remain open until Monday, March 29 at 6:00 p.m. Pioneer Point, Tillie Creek, Paradise Cove, Hungry Gulch and Boulder Gulch campgrounds are on a first-come, first-served basis at $20 per night. Camp 9 also has plenty of sites available at $17 per night. In addition, overnight camping is allowed at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and the South Fork Recreation Area, with a daily fee of $10, or you can purchase an annual pass for $50. Stine Cove and Hanning Flat are also available free of charge. As a reminder, camping is limited to 14 days out of a 30-day period. According to Forest officials, visitors can set up their recreation vehicles in developed campsites prior to the weekend event. However, visitors must occupy the site and not just park a vehicle. RVs cannot be unoccupied for more than 24 hours.
Inside this week: GreenLiving supplement Complete program guide for the “Living Green in the KRV” festival taking place in Wofford Heights and other locations March 17-21
Time changes, spring is here Kern River Courier
Although winter was raging outside as this was being written, spring is literally around the corner. This Sunday, March 14, Daylight Saving Time begins, and clocks will be set forward one hour the night before. Then, just three days later is St. Patrick’s Day, with green showing all over the valley. And if that isn’t enough green, beginning the same day, March 17, is the beginning of the Living Green in the KRV festival, running through Sunday, March 21. Then comes the official first day of spring, Saturday, March 20.
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Sun.: Sunny, high 66. Sun. night: Clear, low 41. National Weather Service
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Glen Smith of Wofford Heights takes part in the Town Hall meeting about water last Tuesday night. He told those present about the mobilehome park he owns, and about how the seniors who live there can’t afford Cal Water’s high water rates. A panel of water experts explained the water issues of the valley and the conclusion is that water will be a precious commodity in the years to come.
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Fishing column by Mike Mencarni will lure you in and hook you.
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Donna Fitch’s column is back after a computer mishap.
Much more precious 11 than diamonds or gold Kern River Courier
Who knew that when gold was discovered twinkling in the water of the American River in 1848 that the really valuable part was going to be the water? The price of water is going to keep going up. And we are all going to have to start conserving right away, or we are going to run into all kinds of supply problems sooner than later. That was the gist of the Town Hall meeting about water Tuesday night at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Water experts gathered to make presentations and answer questions from the public
about water. The irony of having a big Sierra river and a huge lake in the valley while discussing water supply shortages and price increases was not lost on the 100 or so valley citizens, mostly seniors, who attended the public meeting. Several wanted to know why water for residential use is so expensive, and getting more so, when there is a vast amount of water gushing right next to them. The experts pointed out that almost all the residential water used by valley people comes from the
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Wildflower telephone hotline opens Kern River Courier
A wet winter is leading to high expectations for the 2010 Kern County wildflower season. With the colorful growth comes the annual launch of the Kern County Board of Trade’s Wildflower Hotline. The hotline, a telephone number and web site offering updates on wildflower growth and locations, officially began operation last week and will continue throughout the season. Wildflower information is available around the clock for callers to 661-322-WILD or Internet users visiting the Kern County Board of Trade’s tourism web site at www.VisitKern.com New this year is the addition of the Kern Wildflower Blog, which will allow nature enthusiasts to post information
on the best places to see wildflowers and to share experiences with other wildflower devotees. Each spring the Wildflower Hotline receives thousands of inquiries about local growth from around the state and across the nation. Kern is home to a number of major wildflower species including the California poppy, Indian paintbrush, desert calico and San Joaquin wooly thread. Coreopsis, lupine and other varieties are also common. Wildflower enthusiasts are regular visitors to the county, contributing heavily to Kern’s $1.2 billion-per-year tourism industry. “Visitors come from all over to see what Kern County has to offer,” noted Rick Davis, Executive Director of the Kern County Board of Trade.
Column about collecting will make all the collectors out there more knowledgeable.
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Courier Chuckle will either keep you on the floor, or arching one eyebrow.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 151,485 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 1143 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 431 cfs Borel Canal flow 399 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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The Courier Calendar ley’s talented kids will be Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Kernville Elementary. Admission is free. Come watch and support the students. Fundraiser meal for VFW to be held March 13 Help support the local VFW Post by attending a Corned Beef and Cabbage feed fundraiser on Saturday, March 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to the public. $8 adults, $5 kids 12 and under. Call 3793877 for takeouts.
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Youth Football and Cheer fundraiser coming March 14 There will be a fundraiser for Kern Valley Youth Football and Cheer at El Portal II in Lake Isabella on Sunday, March 14 from 10 am - 2pm. Come and have
Regular meetings & activities Fridays
• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 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 • 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. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 12 p.m.-2 p.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 2236765. • 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, canceled as of 12/06/09. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 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. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 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
a yummy brunch and support KV Youth Football and Cheer. Exchange Club to hold Search for Talent show March 13 The KV Exchange Club’s “Search for Talent” with the valcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1:30 - 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. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays
• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 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.
KRV Astronomy Club to have a Star Party March 13 Come observe the heavens over the Kern River Valley on Saturday, March 13 at 7pm with the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club. Club members will share their outstanding telescopes (or bring yours or good binoculars). Drive about 13 miles north of Kernville, watch for orange traffic cones on your right to mark to turn in (dim your car's lights). For more information, call KRV Astronomy Club President Rich Burdge at (760) 376-6290 or (760) 376-1291. Set clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time night of March 13 When you go to bed Saturday night March 13, set your clocks ahead one hour. Daylight Saving Time returns on Sunday March 14 at 2 a.m. KVPAC group to hold political meeting March 14 The KVPAC, a local organization of progressives, will hold a meeting Sunday, March 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 42 Pine Steet in Kernville to discuss national, state, and local political issues. Swine Flu Clinic to be held at South Fork School March 17 There will be a H1N1 Swine Flu Clinic on Wednesday, March 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. at South Fork Elementary School, corner of Highway 178 and Fay Ranch Road in Weldon. For information about the Swine Flu, call 1-877-818-4787. “Living Green in the KRV” festival March 17-21 “Living Green” means to live while making as small a footprint upon the planet as you can. It can save you money, too! Learn all about recycling, composting, ways to save water and electricity, reduce your waste output, and many more tips and business information. The “Living Green in the KRV” Festival will take place from Wednesday, March 17 to Sunday, March 21 in Wofford Heights. It’s free. See krvr.org for more information. Recycled art show to be held at Odd Fellows Hall March 17 In conjunction with Living Green, the Kern River Valley Art Association is presenting aRecycled Art Exhibit at the Odd Fellows Hall, 5 until 7pm pm on March 17, at the Opening Dinner. The exhibit will continue Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the18th, 19th, and 20th from the hours of 11am to 4 pm. AARP/55 Alive Driver Safety Class held March 18 The next 55 Alive/Driver Safety
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Things I Have Noticed...
In a daze on Derby Days
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South Fork fifth grade students were honored at the recent meeting of Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. From left to right, the winners are Sky Simunovich, Jared Fosnaugh and Sadie Mollenauer. Fosnaugh was also Winner of the District 10 competitiion which includes several Chapters.
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Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
Letters to the Courier Dear Kern River Courier, Thank you for your support these past years, everyone. Your help was well received. You were always there for us and our critters. As you know times are rough all around for everyone, we here at Critter Sitters are in desperate need of your help. We need blankets, used carpet, old towels, dog food, cat food and money donations. Maybe, you can find it in you hearts to help us and our critters once again. Also, Critter Sitters has adoptable healthy dogs, cats, and adorable kittens (all pets of appropriate ages have been spayed/or neutered, and vaccinated. Please, pass the word. Jesse Martinez Weldon Dear Kern River Courier, The "Your Health" column March 5th is astounding me. I know your intent was to razz over-exemplifcation of political claims. In this case, the talking point of the 40% health insurance rate. Both parties do this often. People identify with short points over long ones. But I couldn't help but read into it that it sounds like your (column) is defending the status quo in health care over reform. Anthem Blue Cross among probably all the health insurance carriers are, and will continue to raise premiums on the most vunerable groups. OK, so the 39% is only for the sick and seniors who need it most and can afford it the least. Or at least if you think ONLY 20% for young people is OK, which it sounds like you believe. Try a 20% increase on a $800 a month insurance bill. That $200 is a big whack! With these increases, how many more people will drop out of coverage or further reduce coverage until the carriers have to raise rates still again to make up for that! Until health care reform occurs rates will continue to escalate, more will find their plans dropped, more will be denied coverage due to prior conditions, more will not be able to afford coverage, and profits will remain excessively high. Huge profits are a proven, not just because of a sale of an arm of the company. I recommend everyone contact your congress people and insist a yes vote on health reform. Charles Reeves Wofford Heights (The piece in question was a column, although due to an editing error the wrong format was used and the author’s identification did not appear. The writer of the column was health insurance expert Harry Thal. As with all our columnists, their opinions are their own and not necessarily those of the Courier or its staff. Thank you for your letter.)
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When we first moved to the Kern River Valley one thing I determined to do was enter the annual Fishing Derby. My plan was to catch the $10,000 fish or at least one or two of the $100 finned swimmers. Prior to the Derby I testMiddleworth fished all the supposed hot spots around the lake. I listened to advice from experts, I read about previous winners and what fishermen used for bait. I dusted off my outboard motor, washed the boat, bought a lake permit, and of course a fishing license. I finally concluded that because of the weather, the depth of the lake, and where fish were being caught, fishing on shore at Camp 9 near the boulders was the place to be on Derby Day. Also, the word on the street said it was North Fork’s turn to have the money fish dumped there (reinforcing my plan to fish at the boulders.) On Derby morning I drove to my site through a mix of people, cars, beer, ice chests and tangled lines. I noticed that my anticipated spot already had wall to wall anglers, all with the same idea as mine. Then I spotted another place 50 yards away, but I had to
footrace a family of 10 who were heading for the same opening. I got the spot (and dirty looks from the too-late family). I proceeded to fish using one pole (no room for a second). In the four hours I was there, I and most of my fishing neighbors caught no fish. Didn’t even have any bites, while braving 40 mile an hour winds and tangled lines. The kicker came around noon. A lady with a snootful of Seagram’s Seven set up camp next to me and proceeded to toss out her line. It went about 10 feet, and she said to me, "Thash hokay, if they hungry ‘nuff they gonna swim in 'n bite." She collapsed into a chair and had another shot of Seagram’s. Five minutes later she started yelling "I gotta fish, I gotta fish!" It turned out to be a $100 tagger. I stood there, mouth open, realizing that there would be no justice for me that day. So I left, with the sloshed lady still braying about her $100 catch. Right then I vowed to never again fish on days that have the word derby connected to them. But that didn't last. Each year I still register, hoping to catch the $10,000 piscatoral biggie. I probably won't, but fishing fool that I am, I gotta try!
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Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
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Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kern Valley Hospital Kern Valley Healthcare District
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Sights Of The Valley
Photos by Maryann Ryan/Special to the Kern River Courier
Above: Michael Batelaan found a tree fallen on the Lions Trail. At right: Jennie Cox took this picture of a still lake.
Valley history: KR1 power plant Until the early 1900s the stillness of the lower Kern Canyon was broken only by the hunting cry of the hawk or the dashing waters of the Kern River. Although there wasn't even an Indian trail up the Kern River Canyon in those early days there would be some activity in the spring and early summer of the year when the local cattlemen would ride down from Breckenridge or Greenhorn to gather cattle that were grazing there. Then in 1902 the Edison Electric Company took over the preliminary work that had been started by the California Power Company in preparation for the building of a power plant two miles inside the mouth of the Kern Canyon. By the spring of 1903 the roads needed for this project were completed. These included two miles of road up the Kern Canyon to the power house site, a road later called the Cow Flat Road, that tied into the Breckenridge Road and worked its way down to the headworks location. A third road started at the top of the hill above the Power House site and after following hog-backs and ridges in an easterly direction, tied into the Cow Flat Road. This last road went into Camp Two, one of four camps used for the construction of the tunnel and headworks. Camp Three was almost inaccessible and was connected to the road above by an aerial cable 2,700 feet in length. The 12 of trail that can be seen on the south walls of the lower Kern Canyon were also built by 1903. This trail started at the Power House No. 1 site and after going through Camp Two and Camp Three, continued to Camp Four, which was at the headworks location. By February of this year a work force of 200 men were at work excavating twenty tunnels. Also finished by this time was the installation of a construction power plant located one and one-half miles above the main power plant. This power plant was capable of 600 horsepower and played an indispensable part in the construction of the permanent plant. —– information from books by Bob Powers
Courier Fishing Report
The big ones are here Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist
I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember a better view than seeing the banks of Riverside Park dotted with anxious anglers hoping for a chance to hook one of those trophy-sized trout. Numerous anglers in the past couple of weeks have hit the trophy trout lottery, many of the fish in the 5-pound class being reported at the local tackle shops. It’s a good thing the river is giving up its bounty, because the lake must be waiting for spring. Which, by the way, is just a blink away. Saturday, March 20 is the first day of spring. It’s time to break out the spinner baits and the worm rods and get ready for the bass
spawn. The lake temp is around 51 degrees and the shallows and coves are getting plenty of water. It won’t be long and the crappie will be in the stick-ups at Camp Nine. The recent weigh-ins on the Derby fish showed they are doing excellent and will be ready for the derby, coming March 27, 28 and 29. There should be one more plant of Tim Alpers trout before the derby. Derby safety tip – all children under 12 should wear a PFD (personal flotation device). They will save a life. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery.
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Couch Theater
Celebrity Extra
Classic movie rereleased
The viewer is ‘Lost’ too
Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith Released the week of March 22:
this movie. "The T.A.M.I. Show" Collector's Edition (NR) -- This is one of the greatest rock-n-roll concert films ever made. Filmed using an experimental high-definition video camera, this 1964 concert film features amazing performances by Jan and Dean, Chuck Berry, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones, just to name a few. But the performance that will grab you is the one by James Brown. In the prime of his career, Brown's set ("Out of Sight," "Prisoner Of Love," "Please, Please, Please" and "Night Train") brings down the house.
PICKS OF THE WEEK "The African Queen" (Commemorative Box Set) -Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn star in this 1951 classic directed by John Huston. Set in 1914 Africa, Hepburn plays a Methodist missionary whose mission is destroyed by the Germans following the breakout of World War I. She is rescued by Charlie Allnut (Bogart, who won an Oscar for the role), the skipper of a rickety old tub named The African Queen. This boxed set is light on special features, but it what it offers is pretty nifty. The first disc contains "Toy Story" the newly restored Hepburn and Bogart and "Toy Story print and a one2" (G) -- With hour documentary on the making this year's release of "Toy Story 3," of the film. The second disc is a CD Disney is re-releasing the first two featuring the radio broadcast of films on DVD and Blu-Ray. If you "The African Queen" starring already own them, there's no real Bogart and Greer Garson. Also reason to grab these, as the special included is a reproduction of the features are basically the same as out-of-print book by Hepburn, the older versions. "The Making of The African Queen, or How I Went to Africa TV SERIES with Bogart, Bacall and Huston "Mad Men" Season 3 and Almost Lost My Mind," her "The Prisoner" (Miniseries) memoir on the filming of this clas"Krod Mandoon & The Flaming sic movie. Sword of Fire" "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" The Complete Sixth Season (PG-13) -- The sparkly vampire "Father Knows Best" Season series by Stephanie Meyer continFour ues with Bella Swan (Kristen "7th Heaven" The Complete Stewart), who, after being abanTenth Season doned by vampire Edward Cullen "The Lair" The Complete Third (Robert Pattinson), goes to frolic Season with shirtless teenage were"Case Closed" Season Four wolfens. Stuff happens. I don't know what, because I did not see c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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"Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder" by Gene D. Phillips (University of Kentucky Press, $39.95) Reviewed by Larry Cox
During almost a half a century of filmmaking, director Billy Wilder was responsible for several masterpieces, many above-average films and even some notable flops. Wilder was so accomplished at his craft that when he completed a film there was, as he put it, "nothing on the cutting-room floor but cigarette butts, chewinggum wrappers and tears." Wilder, born in Austria, worked as a journalist in his early life. His first film was released in 1933. In Hollywood, Wilder found work as a script writer and got his first American director's job in the 1942 film "The Major and the Minor." Two years later, he teamed Barbara Stanwyck with Fred MacMurray in the gritty "Double Indemnity." That film, now a classic, brought him national attention. Hit after hit followed, including "The Lost Weekend," "Sunset Boulevard," "Stalag 17," "The Seven Year Itch," "Witness for the Prosecution" and perhaps one of the greatest films ever made, "Some Like It Hot," which featured Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Biographer Gene D. Phillips credits Wilder's success to his keen sense of framing and editing. He worked mostly in black and white to create moods and shadows that were impossible to achieve on color film stock. Many of the images have become timeless. For example, Marilyn Monroe's billowing white dress in "The Seven Year Itch," and Gloria Swanson as Norman Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" snaking her way down the staircase of her crumbing mansion as she mutters, "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille." Wilder often clashed with the strict production codes and national conservatism in order to present lively characters and plots that were out of the ordinary. He left behind a rich legacy and the reputation for being a master at his craft. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q: Is it true that someone is making a film about Facebook? How is it possible to turn that into a film? -- Frank J., via e*** mail Q: For this final season of A: Production has begun on "The "Lost," I am as confused as ever Social Network," which stars -- and LOVING it! I also love one Rashida Jones, Justin Timberlake of the newer characters, Jacob. and Jesse Eisenberg, and is directed What can you tell me about the by David Fincher ("Fight Club"). actor who plays him? I know Shelby Young ("Wild Child") recently I've seen him in other things. -finished shooting her supporting role Melanie C., Dayton, Ohio in the film. While she couldn't tell me A: Mark Pellegrino, 44, who has much about the movie or her role in played Jacob on "Lost" since the end it (they have all signed of the previous season, has been confidentiality agreein a ton of movies, such as "The ments so the story Big Lebowski," "Mulholland doesn't leak out), what Drive," "Capote" and "National she could tell me is Treasure." On the small screen, that the movie is he is most known for playing about the founders of the Devil on "Supernatural" and the social-networking Paul Bennett on "Dexter." I site Facebook. Like asked Mark when we chatted many of the film's recently if it was intimidating for stars, Shelby admits, him to join such an established, "I am such a huge fan phenomenon of a show so late of 'Fight Club,' so the Rashida Jones in the series. chance to work with "Luckily I didn't know it was David Fincher, I just couldn't pass such a huge phenomenon until I that up." Look for "The Social landed on the island and was told," Network" in theaters come October. Pellegrino said. "When you audition, the scenes are just made-up stuff to *** throw off all the people on the Q: At the end of last season it Internet who are so anxious to get was stated that "Friday Night the material. I had no idea what it Lights" was coming back this meant until I got there and they told year. Has that changed? I me I'm Jacob. And then it dawned haven't been able to find anyon me what a big deal it was." thing about it. -- Phillis M., via e-mail *** A: Season Four of "FNL" is slated Have a question for Cindy? E-mail to premiere Friday, April 30, on her at letters@cindy elavsky. com, or NBC. Per an agreement with write to her in care of King Features DirecTV, the fourth season already Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, aired on The 101 Network from Orlando, FL 32853-6475. October 2009 through this past (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. February, with NBC re-airing the season coming next month. If you
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Angelfood order deadline soon Orders are now being taken for the March 2010 Angelfood, Low Cost, High Value food program. Feed your family of four the basic fresh meats ,vegetables, eggs and more for about $4.30 a day. That's about half what you may be paying now. A Value to a 50% savings is possible. Deadline to place orders for the March Distribution is March 17, 2010 at 12 noon. Call the Salvation Army Service Extension Unit at 760-379-5100 or bring your EBT, Debit or Credit card to 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 2 pm. We also accept cash. If your food budget dollars don't go far enough, Angelfood food program can feed your family for about half the current cost. Start saving today with The Angelfood Ministries Value Packed Food Program. You may also order on line at angelfoodministries.com Place your ZIP CODE in the box to find The Salvation Army, local HOST site. You can view the March menu, pictures of the food packages and place your order with a Debit or Credit card.
Voices of Faith
What if the question is “What if?” Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
“What if” … is not a path I like to travel because changes in one area are never isolated. What if the ancient Egyptians had sacrificed a lamb and spread its blood to their doorposts? After all, Exodus 11:7 says, “But not a dog shall growl against any of the people of Israel, either man or beast, that you may know that the Semonious LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.” The Lord said that he would, “…pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast,” Exodus 12:12a. Since the question above is centered on individuals, be they of Israel or Egypt; notice the last phrase of Exodus 12:13, “…when I strike the land of Egypt.” That word “land” can mean the ground or the people living in the area called Egypt. The “what if” changes to the Passover scenario must account for includes that the lamb sacrifice was not a sacrifice for their sins. Exodus 12:13a says, “The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are.” The allknowing God knew exactly who was to die that night. The blood was a sign for the people, but which people? The people of Israel knew who they were; circumcision was their sign. When the survivors discovered their dead first born, they also saw that the houses with the blood of the lamb had no death among their first born.
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This may be surmised from Exodus 12:38, “A mixed multitude also went up with them, and very much livestock, both flocks and herds.” That about which the people of Israel needed to be familiarized was first, their God keeps his promises; second, their God saves; and third, their salvation would take the form of a special blood sacrifice. Think about the father who tells his children, “Play outside only until the street lights come on, and then come home.” Both street lights and the death of animals were not the point (of safety or salvation). After explaining that in animal sacrifice, they were offering God’s own creatures, Psalm 50:14-15 adds, “Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." This is still true today, for both the people of Israel and the people of Jesus, the Christ. (Who, by the way, became one of the people of Israel for the purpose of keeping God’s promises.) He said, “This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.” Matthew 13:13. Acts 28:28 teaches, “Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen,” is not for Gentile pride, but for learning. The introductory “what if” question may actually amount to simply questioning God’s timing.
“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches. Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com
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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 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45
Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819 Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.
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Health Insurance Matters
You may be able to get help with your meds Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
“If You Can't Afford Your Medicine …AstraZenica can help.” I'll bet you have heard this television commercial. And, it is actually true. Many brandname prescription drugs are available from various programs FREE! Of course you must meet the eligibility criteria, have a physician willing to process the paperwork, and be able to complete a set of forms yourself. However, with that said, the Prescription Assistance Programs from the major pharmaceutical companies in the United States help thousands of needy people each year. The criteria and the process are rather complex to write about, as the
programs differ not only between companies, but often between medications. The best way of checking into programs to see if you qualify is to go to a website, www.NeedyMeds.com. The search engine there is terrific. You can enter the name of the medication you are taking, and the computer will tell you if there is a plan, what criteria are used for approval, and in most cases, it will even have the forms you can download. Once printed out, you complete your part, and have your physician complete their part. Within a month, the mailman will be delivering to you your medications, assuming you qualify. Another discovery is that people who continued on with their Medicare Part D prescription drug plan from last year, and hadn't done their homework, are finding that while their drug is still available, the cost has jumped. Many drugs went
from a tier 2 to a tier 3 level within the insurance plan’s formulary. If you didn't catch it before January 1, you are locked into your Part D prescription plan. People on Medicare HMO plans have only another two weeks before policy "lock-in". Whatever Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO plan you are in, on April 1, you will be locked in for the remainder of the year, except for special circumstances. People on Medicare Supplement plans are also getting hit with premium increase notices. While many plans are priced competitively, at some ages, there are bargains available. The best time to shop is just before your birthday. California law allows you to change without medical underwriting 30 days following your birthday each year for plans of equal or lesser benefit. Shopping can reduce your expenses.
And finally, don't get scared when you learn that your supplement coverage will not be sold after June 1. A new regulation will freeze all Medicare supplement policies. Some will no longer be available after June 1, while others will be sold with a new enhanced benefit. More information will follow on this in future isues. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and past president and president-elect of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. He is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board annd serves on the board of the California Association of Health Underwriters. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
NPH an unfamiliar cause of dementia, worth checking out Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife, 78, has had headaches, some memory problems and confusion. A brain scan showed hydrocephalus. We were referred to a neurosurgeon, and he ordered an infusion study. We have waited six weeks for that appointment. At an earlier appointment, we met someone who had had the infusion study and then had a shunt placed. He said he got his life back. Someone else told us that 10 percent of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease really have normal pressure hydrocephalus, which is fixable. What is your reaction to this? -- J.R. ANSWER: Dementia is a fog that descends on the brain, erasing memory and impairing many other mental functions. Alzheimer's disease is the major cause of dementia. However, there are other causes, and one of them is normal pressure hydrocephalus. I can't vouch for the statement that 10 percent of Alzheimer's patients have NPH, but I am sure there are a few who do. I don't want to raise false hopes for Alzheimer's patients. In NPH, the balance between the
production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid is lost. The volume of fluid within the brain increases and compresses it. That leads to the signs and symptoms of NPH. The three major indicators of NPH are an abnormal walk, a diminution of memory and other mental functions (dementia) and an urgency to empty the bladder with frequent loss of bladder control. The NPH gait is one where steps are taken slowly, in short strides and with the legs wide apart. People look as though their feet are glued to the ground and they have difficulty turning themselves. A person doesn't need all three criteria to merit the diagnosis. If signs, symptoms and tests, including a brain scan and the infusion test your wife is going to have, point to normal pressure hydrocephalus, then drainage of the excess brain fluid often can restore a person's life, as the man you met in the doctor's office said. A thin, plastic tube (a shunt) drains the fluid to other body sites where it is absorbed. Alzheimer's disease is far and away the leading cause of dementia. The booklet on Alzheimer's disease describes it and its treatments in detail. To order a
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Kern River Courier Living Green
Donate items for Living Green Richard Cayia Rowe Special to the Courier
There will two events during the Living Green festival on Sunday, March 21 where kids can use the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle concepts. It will take place during the Kern Valley Community Faire that day being held from noon to 3pm at the Richard Rowe Senior Center. There will be a children's clothing/toy/book exchange organized by Linda Block and Michelle Maring. You could help by sharing clothes your child has outgrown, toys they're tired of and books they've read, making another kid happy. Please drop off donated items to exchange at Miss Michelle's Schoolhouse, 409 Sirretta Street, Kernville from Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. For information, call (310) 871-8795. A leader of a Ridgecrest Girls Scout troop has donated more than 20 restored Cabbage Patch dolls to this. Friends of the KRV Libraries are donating kids books too. Jack Nadler will be helping kids create instruments and then music from common reuseable items. Denise Peters will be
doing Face Painting and there will be a Kids Bounce House too. Tickets are 50¢ or a donated food item for the Compassion Caravan's collection barrel. Also at the Senior Center on Sunday the 21st, the KRV Garden Group will host free talks – 10am: "Medicinal Native Plants in the Garden" by Terri Gallion, Onyx; 11am: "Growing Prize-winning Patio & House Plants" by Shirley Real, Bodfish; Noon: "Opportunities for Community Gardens in the KRV" by Steve Anderson, Kernville; 1pm: "Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardening with Native Plants" by Marya Miller, Bodfish and 2pm: "Square Foot Gardening" by Bill Sheffer, Bodfish. And leaving from the Senior Sunday, at 1pm March 21 is a free “kid friendly” Keyesville trip. It’s "New Housing Developments for Bats," led by BLM geologist Dr. Gregg Wilkerson. The field trip explores the geology and mining history of the Kern River Valley and how the old abandoned mines are now home to thousands of bats and other animals. Richard Rowe is a retired city planner, living in Wofford Heights. He is website administrator of KRVR.org for Kern River Valley Revitalization.
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WATER continued from page 1 ground. The huge amount of water passing through the valley in the river and from the lake is owned water that is mostly for agricultural use in the Bakersfield area. Chris Whitley of California Water Service (Cal Water) said that Cal Water has a good relationship with the city of Bakersfield and was able to obtain 1,000 acre-feet of river water per year for its customers in the valley. But for almost all its customers here, Cal Water takes its water from aquifers (water deep underground). What are aquifers? That’s a key question. Water percolates into the ground and gathers in pockets deep underneath the surface. Some are small, just big enough to serve a few wells. But some of the pockets, or aquifers, are vast, like one underneath the Bakersfield area. Pumping water from aquifers, especially in the desert Southwest, has been a practice for many years. But it has caused many problems with land subsidence. Some land surfaces in the southern San Jouquin Valley and other areas in Southern California have dropped dramatically, causing problems with structures standing on it. In the Kern River Valley, other problems come up when the water level goes down in an aquifer. Levels of minerals go up, meaning water pumped out must be treated more and more for residential use. More treatment plants then have to be be built. And with increasing hookups in the valley, some of the local aquifers will run out eventually. Panelist Bob Robinson of the Desert Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council said this already happened in Wofford Heights some years ago. He said Cal Water built a pipeline to bring water from Kernville to Wofford Heights so it would have water. Whitley added that Squirrel Valley water comes from Southlake. The message was given by Robinson that we must conserve water. This information was echoed by Lucinda Sue Crosby of the Indian Wells Valley Water District, another of the panelists. She said her district is facing the same things that our area is. “Water is the commodity of the 21st century,” she said, more valuable than diamonds or gold. She said the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2006 ruling lowering the parts per billion of arsenic allowed in drinking water from 50 to 10 has had a vast impact on her district, as it has here. She said her district’s annual budget is $500,000. The price of treating for arsenic will be $13 million. “There’s plenty of water out there, but the price of water will go up – way up,” she said. All the experts said there is something local residents can do, and that’s conserve water. That will reduce the impact upon the aquifers, allowing them to recharge, improving the quality of the water and maybe reducing the number of treatment plants that will have to be built. In the question and answer session that followed the presentations, the increasing price of water supplied by Cal Water was protested by several members of the public. Some protested the Cal Water CEO’s annual salary, which they said was $750,000, or the amount of profit the company was making. The point was that they were aghast
at paying hundreds of dollars a month for water. There are many seniors in the valley who are on low incomes and are are having an extreme amount of trouble with the current price of water, not to mention the 36% increase Cal Water is applying for. Ron Bolyard remarked to Whitley, “You said earlier that you (Cal Water) ‘are in the business of selling water.’ It’s time to sell empathy to people who are having problems.” The Town Hall meeting was called by Richard Rowe, coordinator of the upcoming Living Green in the KRV festival. (One thing the festival will do is show you ways to conserve water.) It was hosted by the Lake Isabella Bodfish Property Owners Association, which gave up part of its monthly meeting to put it on. The panelists were Chuck Williams, Kern River Watermaster; Lucinda Sue Crosby, Conservation Coordinator, Indian Wells Valley Water District; Chris Whitley, manager, CalWater KRV; Bob Robinson, Upper Kern Watershed Coordinator, Desert Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council, and Chuck Lackey, Kern County Engineering and Survey Services Department Director. Moderator was LIBPOA president Ron Benoit.
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Want to know how to conserve water in your home and reduce the impact upon the aquifers that serve the residential water supply in the Kern River Valley? Here are a few ways, and you don’t have to spend a dime doing them! • When washing the dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one side of the sink with wash water and the other with rinse water. • Run only full loads in your clothes washer and dishwasher. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. • For cold drinks, keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap until the water gets cooler. • Use the garbage disposer sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save many gallons. • Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan instead of under running water in the sink. • Collect the water from rinsing your fruits and vegetables and use it for watering your houseplants. • Shorten your shower by a minute or two and save many gallons a month. • Recycle nutrient-rich fish tank water to your plants. • When running a tub, instead of pouring water down the drain while its gets warm, plug it before turning it on and then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up. • Collect water in buckets from your downspouts to water your garden. • Sweep instead of hosing down patios and driveways. • Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
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EVENTS continued from page 2 Class will be held Thursday, March 18th (an all day class) from 8 am to 5pm at St. Peter’s Church, 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Participants must attend the entire day. The course usually entitles the student to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years. $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. To enroll call Rod Middleworth at 376-6039. Fuller’s staff to hold office hours in valley March 18 Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, March 18th, 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 661-395-2995. McCarthy’s staff to hold office hours in valley March 18 A Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours on March 18 at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact: Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman McCarthy at (661) 327-3611. KV Community Faire to take place during fest March 21 Organizations and clubs are encouraged to take part in the first annual Kern Valley Community Faire at the Senior Center on March 21 during the Living Green festival. This is a perfect opportunity for your club or organization to share resources and successes with the community, seek new memberships, and thank current partners for their support. Spaces are $25. For more information, call Nancy Puckett at 379-2556. Nuui Cunni Center to join Living Green Festival The Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center in French Gulch will be offering an art show during the Living Green Festival, with a wildflower exhibit, demonstrations, kids activities, a Native Plant sale and more. The center will be open Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kern Valley Community Orchestra performs March 21 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their Spring Concert at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 21, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include Go West, Blue Danube Waltz, Simple Gifts, Turkish March, Somewhere in Time, and more. Members of the orchestra will also be performing additional musical selections. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted at no charge. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-223-1069. DAR chapter to hold historical marker dedication March 24 The Kawaiisu chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be having a Historical Marker dedication on Wed., March 24 at 1 p.m. at Cottage Grove Cemetery on Highway 178 near Onyx. There will be a reception following. The public is welcome. Isabella Lake Fishing Derby takes place March 27-29 One of the state’s biggest fishing derbies takes place in March, with over $200,000 in prizes offered for those registered. Top prizes in the 2010 derby include eleven tagged trout worth $10,000 and one tagged trout worth $21,000. Call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 3795236. Whitewater Festival to take place April 17-18 The Kern River Whitewater Festival is an annual paddling extravaganza. Starting in 1963, the festival has gained popularity year after year. The rushing whitewater is a pulse-pounding experience for kayakers and rafters. Races, slaloms and poker runs are just some of the fun events. This year the festival is April 17 and 18. See www.kernfestival.org for details.
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Creative Connection
Creativity is a tool box Donna Louise Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist
ing them as good or bad is natural. The picture in our mind contributes to how we think and what we feel, and therefore how we act, but here is an exciting prospect… If you change the picture, could the emotion change as well? Art: an apparatus for change? Can we create a new impression? Can we control our feelings, emotions, and perspectives by using our creativity and making a new choice? What a tool we may be looking at! Follow along with us the next couple of weeks and experiment with your creativity within your own situations and feelings. Your medium or choice of creativity does not matter. You can draw, paint (no ability or skills needed), adhere fabric, jute, string, beads, anything to some type of board or background; maybe even dance and crayons are the bomb. You are only limited by your imagination. We are using watercolor, no image required. It’s not about producing a masterpiece. It is about the journey rather than the destination. However, you might just be surprised by what comes out of you. Grab your supplies and be ready to join along next week.
Hi everyone – I’m back with a new hard drive for my computer. Art and creativity is a treasure chest. At times it is a jewelry chest full of the greatest of adornments to fit any occasion. At other times, it is a toy box full of fun ideas Donna Fitch and activities. Still, there are times it is a gift box full of surprises, wonder, and love. It can also be a medicine chest with healing properties we are just beginning to understand. But the box I am most interested in today is its role as a tool box. It is my honor to be working with children, using creativity as a tool to assist them with identifying what they are feeling and where these impressions are coming from which is the first step to being emotionally and mentally safe and healthy. Our youth’s creativity will help them to see what their personal emotion looks like and to exercise their imaginations, while they learn a cool tool to further express and release their concerns and reactions in a healthy way. Matching experiences to pictures in our minds, then judg-
Donna Louise Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Denny Knight Memorial Roping event April 18 There will be a rodeo roping event honoring the late Denny Knight at the John E. McNally Rodeo Grounds in Kernville on April 18. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629. Peter Lebec Rendezvous to be held April 21-25 The Peter Lebec Rendezvous is an old-style mountain man gathering that takes place every year in a remote location, away from 21st Century influences. All are welcome to attend. Period dress is highly recommended, but not required. There will be shooting events, a costume contest, jam session, dinner on Saturday night, a raffle and much more. The rendezvous event has a long tradition, back to the fur trading days. For location and more information, call “Booshway” Don Mills at (760) 382-8887 or visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.
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Talking About Real Estate
California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
2010 is looking up
Murieta’s head displayed
Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
is moving like molasses. There have been some significant sales for over 200K recently in the It has been a tough real estate Wofford Heights area and market the last couple of years. Kernville still is holding value We have seen fortunes lost, fami- pretty well. The thing about lies displaced, lives forever Kernville is real estate does not altered by the sell real fast there anyway. So decline in values prices do not really come down, we have seen the market just dries up until which was someone does make a purchase. caused by corSlow but steady for Kernville real ruption, greed estate, and slow but steady is and lax underwhat I am hoping for valleywide. writing guideIf we can get prices to settle at lines, but whata bottom, and lenders to loosen ever caused it, Matt Freeman up a bit, there is a great chance all that is for this market will turn here locally. another article! Nationally, of course the biggest What I want to let you know is thing is Jobs Jobs Jobs, that is the fact that things are starting to important here as well. If this turn, at least in our local market. economy will turn, so will real Sales prices are still relatively estate. Hey, everybody has to depressed and listings are taking have a place to live. So be posia lot of tive this time to sell year, if but there is you need movement. to sell, go Everybody has to have a place to This ahead. If live. despite the you need fact that to buy, regardless --Matt Freeman now is a of overall great market time. Live conditions your life, in the area real estate trends will follow. we are a seasonal market anyway. Usually resort areas are. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with The market is basically a thermo- Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) cline. Anything under like 150K 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His is getting some attention depend- column is not intended to replace ing on what it is. Anything over legal advice.
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California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
that of the wanted bandit chief Joaquin Murieta. So what did they do? The mutiOn the morning of July 25, 1853 lated hand of Three Finger Jack Captain Harry Love and 20 of his and the decapitated head of Rangers tangled with the legion of Murieta were placed into jars of Joaquins who infested the Mother preserving fluid and transported to Lode. San Francisco where the governor Gangs of quickly paid out the expected thouMexican bansand dollar reward. On August 12, ditos had been the head of the renowed bandit relieving Joaquin and the hand of Three American Fingered Jack began an exhibition gringos of tour of the country. their gold People think whoever that head headed in one really belonged to was posthuinstance by a mously forced into adopting the young bandit California Joe identity of Joaquin. But he leered by the name of from behind the walls of his glass Joaquin prison until it was destroyed in the Murieta. San Francisco earthquake and fire On July 25 in the region of of 1906. Tulare Lake the Rangers came Next week I’ll tell you the story upon a of the leggroup of six endary Gold suspicious He leered from behind the walls Lake up by looking Marysville. of his glass prison. types who And today could have here in the been of --California Joe foothills of the either Latin Sierras, or Indian Kernville still extraction. Guns were fired and remembers when we were when the Rangers holstered their Whiskey Flat and the area was hardware, two suspects lay dead. hunted in search of gold. Two were in custody, and the other We are forever the “Golden two were disappearing into the West!” distance. A digit missing from a hand of California Joe is the storyteller one of the deceased immediately persona of Stevenson Phillips, an identified the corpse as Manuel actor and singer living in Kernville. “Three-Finger” Jack Garcia. The You may reach him at other corpse was thought to be sscaljoe@aol.com.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1 teaspoon lime juice Salt Pepper
Bodfish Bob’s Breakfast Casserole 8 6 1 1 1 1 1
Eggs, slightly beaten Slices White Bread, Cubed Lb. Sausage, cooked and crumbled Cup Milk Cup Cheddar Cheese, grated Teaspoon Salt Teaspoon Dry Mustard
Mix Ingredients together. Pour into greased 9" X 13" baking dish. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, until light brown on top. Bodfish Bob's Best-Ever Salsa 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 1 large white onion, diced ¼ cup cilantro 1 serrano pepper, seeded, chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil
Heat olive oil in fry pan on medium high heat. Fry onions until blackened but still tender. While onions are cooking, put tomatoes, cilantro, serrano pepper and garlic in mini chopper or food processor on high until all ingredients are finely chopped. When onions are done add them to processor along with the lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Blend again until desired consistency. Let refrigerate for an hour to marinate. This salsa is great the first day but even better for days afterwards. Bodfish Bob's Teriyaki Steak 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. boneless chuck steak 1 Tsp. ground ginger 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. oil 1/2 C. soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed
Cut steak into 1/8-inch thick slices. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Place meat in slow-cooking pot. Pour sauce over. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve with rice. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com
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Collecting
Our Valley, Our Earth
Jerry Osborne is The King
Soil Creep is not that dirty slob
Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I have a Lucky Joe bank that was manufactured by Nash Underwood, Inc., in Chicago. I think it is at least 60 years old and wonder how I can determine its value. -- Mary, Portville, N.Y. A: I contacted Diane Patalano, a New Jersey bank collector and appraiser, on your behalf. She revealed that your bank was manufactured as a premium by the Nash Mustard Company, and that it has little value as a collectible. According to Patalano, mechanical banks generally are the most valuable. I also contacted a second collector, who said your bank probably would be worth in the $10 to $25 range depending on condition. *** Q: I was given a small castiron toy cooking stove more than 50 years ago by a friend. I'd love to know how much it might be worth. I have enclosed several pictures for you. -Joyce, Corrales, N.M. A: Little cast-iron stoves generally fall into one of three categories: a salesman sample, a toy or an outright fake. Since your stove has been in your possession for at least half a century, let's assume it is either a salesman sample or a toy. A salesman sample is just that. During the early years of the past century, salesmen often traveled with small models of the stoves they
sold, and when a customer purchased the large stove, they sometimes could buy or were given one of the smaller ones. Small cast-iron stoves were also popular toys and were sold through catalogs and in retail stores. Larry and Carole Meeker are toy collectors who know a great deal about cast-iron toy stoves. They can help you determine the approximate age and value of your stove. Contact them at www.antiqbuyer.com, LCM@antiqbuyer.com, and 530-6207019. There also is an excellent Web site at www.patented-antiques.com. *** Q: I have some Elvis Presley dolls and would like to find someone to buy them. Can you help me? -- Marie, Leroy, N.Y. A: Jerry Osborne is an Elvis collector who conducts several auctions each year, and he might be able to help you. His contact information is c/o Elvis Auction, P.O. Box 255, Port Townsend, WA 98368; jpo@olympus.net; www.jerryosborne.com; and 360-385-1200. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
adds a lubricating factor that could cause an earth flow to occur in a matter of hours. The presence of Earth Flow is much more noticeable than Soil Creep. Look for the blocky nature of the slope, the bulging toe, a hummocky appearance of the landscape and any recent activity of movement. Areas with Earth Flow are not considered good locations for the construction of permanent buildings, homes, warehouses and airports.
Last week we discussed the presence of Soil Creep. The diagram below shows the effects of "Earth Flow" upon the landscape. Earth Flow is a low level catastrophic event. The main features of an Earth Flow area are the stair stepping of the slope where Ron Bolyard UNTIL NEXT WEEK ….. material has slumped downhill in blocks (c) Ron Bolyard is a retired geolothat results in a "bulging" gist and has developed an “acute downslope interest” in "Toe" (d) the geology Earth flow is a catastophic where all the of the soil accumuevent. southern lates. --Ron Bolyard Sierra Interstitial Nevada water satusince he rating the interfaces of the soils moved here in 1999.
(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
Library in Lake Isabella to have recycled art contest Kern River Courier
Entries for the Recycle Art Project have already begun to arrive at Kern River Valley Library Branch. The project is open to all ages and the only requirement is that the art be created out of any (clean and dry) recyclable materials— and, well, it needs to be able to fit Photo submitted
Anna shows off a piece of artwork created from recycled materials at the Kern County Library branch in Lake Isabella. A contest is offered for all ages for art made out of recycled materials.
inside of the library! Entries will be accepted at the KRV Branch at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella until March 27, then the public is invited to come in and vote for their favorite from March 30 to April 3rd. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Tuesday, April 6 at an Artist’s Reception at 5:30. This Recycled Art project is a big part of our local libraries’ participation in “Living Green in the KRV” month, but is not the only activity that families can get involved in. At KRV Branch there will a free puppet show by the professional group
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“Omnipresent Puppet Theatre” on Friday, March 19 at 3:45 called “Beyond the Heap- a Trash to Treasure Tale,” a Go Green Crafts day on the 20th from 2-4pm, and two story times: Go Green on the 12th and Ferngully on the 18th, both at 3:45. Kernville Branch will present “Reuse, Recycle, ReREAD story time and craft” on Wednesday, March 17th, 10:30am at the OddFellows Hall. For more information on our three local libraries and Bookmobile, or on any of these programs, please call the Kern River Valley Branch Library at 760-549-2083.
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Darcie Newman Jr. “Smokey” July 26, 1936 – February 26, 2010
Census to hold testing for local jobs Census 2010 is still testing for hiring purposes in our beautiful valley. The following locations and times are available for your convenience: Monday, March 15--Kernville--10 A.M. at the Hi Ho Senior Park's Club House on 11901 Sierra Way. Tuesday, March 16---10A.M. and 1P.M. at St. Jude's Catholic Church Office/Library at 86 Nellie Dent Dr. in Wofford Hts. at Kern River Valley Senior and Vet Hall in Lake Isabella. Wednesday, March 17--Weldon--10A.M at Weldon United Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy 178. Thursday, March 18: 10A.M. & 1P.M at Lake Isabella Senior and Vet Ctr, and 6P.M. at Wofford Hts. Elks Lodge. For future dates and locations: toll free 1-866-861-2010. Let's make our valley count for $$$. Thank You Courier Staff for helping get the word out.
Smokey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, grew up in Estill County, Kentucky, and passed away in Bakersfield. He was proud of his Kentucky heritage and was a double descendant of Daniel Boone. As teenagers, he and Beverly met and married in 1953 and became the happy parents of two children, Lisa and Casey. He spent four years in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan and Guam. The family moved to the Kern River Valley in 1969. Then he and Beverly moved to Fresno in 1979, returning to Kern Valley to retire in 2006. He worked in construction all his life, became a finish carpentry contractor and worked in Michigan, Ridgecrest, the Kern River Valley and Fresno. A lifelong car buff, he was a NASCAR/Earnhardt/General Motors fan and for many years he frequented auctions, often teaming with his great friend, Leroy Davis, to travel up and down the Central Valley to bid on some marvelous treasure. His greatest love and source of pride was his family. He leaves behind his wife, Beverly; sister Anita and brother Michael; daughter and son-inlaw Lisa and Kenny Jones of Bodfish; son and daughter-in-law (Brian) Casey Sr. and Kimberly Newman of Auberry. He also leaves behind grandchildren Brian Newman Jr. and Angela; Shane, J.T. and Jessica Newman; Darcy and Jake Kristy; Allie Jones and Jono VanderBroek; and great-grandchildren Kalob, Kailee, Briana and Victoria Newman and Melody VanderBroek. He was eagerly anticipating the arrival of two more great-grandchildren in just a few weeks. We wish to thank Pat, Tami and Jessica for their loving support in the support in the last few days of Smokey's life, and also want to thank Leroy Davis and Archie Smith for their steadfast friendship. Services entrusted to Sierra Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
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Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Wofford Heights - Sportsman Trailer Park - 1 bd. 1 ba. Travel trailer w/2 sheds, xlnt cond Must see to believe! Walk to the lake. Inclds water/trash, laundry & fish house. $5,500. Call Gary (760) 376-3228 _________________________ Kernville - 1 bd, 1 ba MH w/covered patio. $2,950. $419 space rent + utilities. Call Kim @ (760) 376-2345 for details.
Bodfish - Beautifully remodeled 1400 sq ft. cabin w/great view! $130,000. 661-428-1108
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Under Construction - ASHWOOD CUSTOM HOMES, INC. offers another quality home in the desirable SOUTH LAKE location. 1832 Plan featuring 4 bd/2bath, extra large living room, knotty alder cabinetry, granite countertops throughout, tall Tray ceilings, ceramic tile flooring, RV parking & more. Lot size is approx 15,000 sq ft & at the end of a cul-de-sac for added privacy. Act now & PICK YOUR OWN COLORS. Co-Op Welcome. Call for an appointment (661) 201-2141
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (2010-B0820) Street address of principal place of business: 9406 Aphrodite Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 13218, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANT(S): Susan Ryall, 214 La Colina Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Jennifer Juarez, 9406 Aphrodite Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. H, Co-Partners. 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: Susan Ryall. This statement filed on 02/04/2010. Expires 02/04/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 26, March 5, 12 and 19, 2010. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BLESSED BOOKS & THINGS, (2009B1822) Street address of business: 6755 Wofford Boulevard, #C, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 81661, Bakersfield, CA 93380; REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Shelia WinburnPorter, 7709 Jensen Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308;
Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/16/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/09/2010. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by G. Durward, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BLESSED BOOKS & THINGS (2010-B1606) Street address of principal place of business: 6629 -B Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 8416 Wild Mint Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Nancy Cameron, 8416 Wild Mint Drive, 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: Nancy Cameron. This statement filed on 03/09/2010. Expires 03/09/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: LAH-DE-DAH, (2006-B6177) Street address of business: 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailing
address of Business; P.O. Box 85, Kernville, CA 93238; REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Judi Dodd, 14001 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 08/03/2006. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/03/2010. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LAH DE DAH (2010-B1486) Street address of principal place of business: 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1018, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): Jason O'Donnell, 800 Dutch Flat Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Crystal Charlotte Angelsea, 800 Dutch Flat Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 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: C. Angelsea. This statement filed on 03/03/2010. Expires 03/03/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2010.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Courier chuckle of the week: "Only a fool argues with a skunk, a mule or the cook." Harry Oliver
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, travel -- both for personal as well as for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this week, and well into the next. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be on the move this week, whether it's traveling for fun or for business. Other "moves" include workplace adjustments and, for some, relationship changes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Geminis who have just gone through a hectic period involving job and/or family matters might want to take some time out to relax and restore those drained energy levels. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A romantic situation seems to have stalled, just when the Moon Child was expecting it to go forward. Could that be a bad case of miscommunication going on. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Showing a genuine interest in something that's important to a friend, family member or colleague could open a communication line that had been shut down for a while. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making a potentially life-changing decision takes as much knowledge as you can gather, plus determination and patience. Take your time working it out. Don't let anyone rush you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You should
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be back on schedule and heading in the right direction after clearing up a misunderstanding. But there could still be some setbacks. If so, correct them immediately. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A business matter keeps you pretty busy, but try to squeeze in time to be with family as well as close friends. You need the good vibrations you get from people who care for you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Investing in an attractive prospect (business or personal) with little information can be risky. Avoid future problems by getting all the facts first. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone close to you might have an unexpected reaction to a decision you feel you're prepared to make. Listen to his or her point of view. It could prove to be surprisingly helpful. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don't give up yet. That once warm, personal relationship that seems to be cooling off fast could recover with some tender, loving care. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Career matters are strong this week. You might want to enter a training program to enhance your skills. Also, consider getting help in preparing a brilliant resume. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of respecting the feelings of others, which is one reason people feel comfortable having you in their lives. c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. THEATER: Who played the lead role in "Hello, Dolly!" when the play first started on Broadway? 2. MEDICAL: What's the common name of the condition called nasopharyngitis? 3. LANGUAGE: What is called a "torch" in England would be known in the United States as what? 4. TELEVISION: Who created the character called "The Hippy Dippy Weatherman"? 5. MOVIES: What movie featured the line, "Houston, we have a problem"?
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1. Carol Channing 2. A cold 3. A flashlight 4. George Carlin 5. "Apollo 13"
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Solutions to Kern River Courier puzzles on 14-15:
$22,500 MLS 2210321 Kernville, 1152 sq ft, Mobile home 2Brm, 2 Ba, Kitchen, Includes washer and dryer, New stove, Must see this home at this price.
$72,500 MLS 2210750 Bodfish, 1440 sq ft, Mobile home 2Brm, 1 Ba, Fenced yard for your pet. Great for your first home, retirement, or weekender.
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