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‘Living Green’ events gear up Main festival weekend starts Friday, March 27 Mike Devich Kern River Courier

The seeds that were planted for the “Living Green in the Kern River Valley” festival are growing into maturity. The March 27-30 event will teach us all how to make less of an impact on the environment. One part of that very large subject is the issue of worldwide climate change. Living Green has been informed that the non-profit organization The Alliance for Climate Protection, whose mission is

to increase public awareness of the climate crisis, will be sending a speaker to the event. Chevron Bakersfield petroleum engineer Uduak Ntuk will give an illustrated talk he calls “2009 Climate Change Update.” He will speak at 4 pm Sunday March 29 in the Kern River

(Editor’s note: Donna Fitch’s column runs on the front page this week.)

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The Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association’s annual Keyesville Classic races attracted hundreds of mountain bike enthusiasts to the beautiful spring foothills in the Keyesville Recreation Area near Lake Isabella last weekend.

When you think of art, green is definitely in there. However, it is probably not the first word association that you would use. That will change Thursday evening, March 26, at 7 p.m. when an art exhibition called Green Art will kick off the “Living Green in the Kern River Valley” Festival, to be held the weekend of March 27-30. Richard Rowe, festival coordinator (and a fellow Courier columnist), revealed,

For more, see the Green Living special section in local copies of today’s Kern River Courier!

“One of the hopes in doing Living Green was to involve many groups in the valley in it. Having gone on two of the KRV Art Association Open Studios/Galleries tours, I knew that KRV's art community had to be involved in some way. We had to put something together fast, so Kate DeVries took up the task and organized Green Art.” He added, “Another point we are trying to make is that ‘Living Green’ means different things to different people, and that we are all trying to explore and learn through ‘Living Green in the KRV’– not one group dictating how

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Congressman Kevin McCarthy sent a letter last week in support of a Department of Veterans Affairs grant that would allow the VA's Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to establish a pilot program to expand healthcare access for veterans in rural areas of Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties. “As a nation we honor our veterans,” McCarthy said. “They wore the uniform, marched in defense of our nation, and sacrificed. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude and should ensure that we are fulfilling our commitment to them. We should work to provide access to the quality care they need. The approval of this grant by the Veterans Administration will allow veterans in rural communities the option to

receive Department of Veterans Affairs health care in an area located near their home. As local veterans and I have discussed during listening meetings, we should continue to work together to find ways Congress can improve veterans’ access to the care by reducing barriers.” Specifically, this grant will launch three programs: • Rural Mobile Healthcare Clinic Unit, which will be equipped with a nurse practitioner, doctor or mobile provider to bring access to primary care to veterans; • Tele-Mental Health Program, which will use videoconferencing technology to provide real-time mental health teleprimary care services in rural areas; • Fee basis services and Cancer Screening and Prevention.

Fri.: Sunny, breezy. High 68. Fri. night: Mostly clear. Low 46. Sat.: Mostly sunny. High 69. Sat. night: Partly cloudy. Low 41. Sun.: Chance of rain, high 56. Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 36. National Weather Service

Kevin Conley with a nice string of trout from French Gulch.

“Slumdog Millionaire” comes out on DVD, reviewed by DNA Smith.

$5.50 for a classified ad? Yes, it’s true! A Courier Marketplace ad is low-priced and effective.

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

Improved health care access for local veterans requested by Congressman Kern River Courier

Lake Isabella’s weekend weather

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Art event March 26 to be big part of ‘Living Green’ Donna Fitch Courier Arts Columnist

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 137, 335 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Low point was 110,156 ac-ft. Dec. 12. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 510 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 510 cfs Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Longtime volunteer Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary member Pauline Braswell shows off the newly expanded Hospital Thrift Store in Lake Isabella, which reopened Monday. Drawings for store merchandise will be held Saturday, March 21.

Borel Canal flow 450 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 nate a system of travel routes for wheeled motorized vehicles will be held on Monday, March 23 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 79 p.m. Published Fridays by KRV Publishing

Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Jack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Devich, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographer Murdoc Douglas Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux, Kelley Scarborough Business Office Sara Wakeman Subscription Information The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $35 per year. Send payment to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2008 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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Courier Calendar 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

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

Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting. Contact the Kernville Chamber at 376-2629 or Jeanette Rogers at 417-2555. Travel management meeting on forest to be held March 23 A sixth meeting in a series as part of an ongoing effort for the Sequoia National Forest to desig-

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

“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.” The Expo portion will be held at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights and will have many booths and lots of information about living green. There are lots of other activities in other locations. For more information, call Richard at (760) 333-4561, go to www.krvr.org or see the Courier’s “Green Living” section to be included in the March 20 edition. 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 and Stroller" Class, as well as a Clydesdale Class for the 225lb+ runners. Entry fee: $25 (includes a eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle and race Tshirt). Online registration. Sponsored by the Wofford Heights Community Association and Run4-A-Way, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, fitness and wellness in the Kern Valley community. Info: Darby (760) 376-1067 cptdarbo@lightspeed.net or Mike (760) 376-4405 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 miniseries 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 3764578 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

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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

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Legend Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds z Towns Hospital + Other Features

Wofford Heights

Kern Valley Hospital McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681

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

Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side

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South Fork School Spring Arts Festival to be held April 18 The second annual South Fork School Spring Arts Festival will again be held at South Fork Middle School on Saturday, April 18. The show is open to the public, and prizes of art materials will be offered to the students. Adult artists are asked to donate any money from sales back to the program. Artists are being sought. For full information, call Ruth Carroll at (760) 3781300 or (760) 378-2211, leave a message and the call will be returned. 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. Spring Nature Festival springing up April 29-May 5 The Kern River Valley’s Spring Nature Festival celebrates the vibrant Kern River Valley and its beautiful flora and fauna (that’s plant life and animal life.) The Kern River Preserve in Weldon hosts numerous free events including bird walks, bird banding and information booths and exhibits located in the large, shaded front yard of Preserve Headquarters. All day, fee, birding and natural history field trips with expert leaders are offered. For more information, see http://kern.audubon.org/ 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.

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

Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area

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

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

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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. 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) 379-5236. SPA holds Saturday Evening Concert April 4 at Cerro Coso On Saturday April 4 there will be a Saturday Evening Concert., presented by Sierra Performing Arts. Featured will be Russian piano music performed by Helen Smoot, pianist, with Allison Stutsman, soprano. Cerro Coso College, room G, 7 p.m. This will be a special scholarship concert. Admission $10.

General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat

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Let’s Go Fishing

Trout bite is still strong Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

The trout bite at Isabella Lake continues to get better and better. The word is spreading and each week we have an increasing number of visiting fishermen testing their skills in the Kern Valley fisheries. Spread out, guys, and share all your stories about the big one that got away. I know we’ve all got some good ones. Here’s a winner. While fishing out on Engineer Point, one fisherman said his strike indicator flew 10 feet in the air and before he could get to his rod, his whole rig was pulled out of the rod holder and into the lake. Bye, bye. He had forgotten to set his drag and the big one got away with bait, tackle, rod and reel. All your favorite spots are producing nice stringers of trout. Kevin Corley brought in a nice limit, one weighing in at about 2-1/2 pounds. Great catch, Kevin. I am pretty sure I saw him on the sand bar below the French Gulch Bridge. Get out to your hot spots and let’s go fishing. Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackle and General Store. For bragging rights, bring your catch to E&J’s,

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Kevin Corley brought in a nice limit of trout while fishing at French Gulch.

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‘Slumdog’ comes out on DVD Previews of new DVDs By DNA Smith PICK OF THE WEEK "Slumdog Millionaire" -Winner of eight Academy Awards (including Best Picture), "Slumdog Millionaire" is an uplifting tale of love and triumph set Patel, Pinto against the backdrop of the violent and poverty-stricken streets of Mumbai, India. The film opens with a young man, Jamal (Dev Patel), who is on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" He has answered every question correctly and is only one answer away from winning the grand prize. Because Jamal is an orphan and comes from such a poor background, it is assumed that he is somehow cheating, so he is brutally interrogated by the police to find out how he can possibly know the answers to such hard questions. And so the film unfolds in a series of flashbacks of events in Jamal's life that illustrate how he came to know the answers to questions -- from the death of his mother, which leaves Jamal and his brother homeless and poor on the streets of Mumbai, to their escape from a Fagin-like character who wants to lead the boys into a life of crime, to Jamal's search for his lost childhood-love Latika (Freida Pinto).

"Slumdog Millionaire" is an amazing movie that mixes humor and brutality without compromising the integrity of the characters, and still manages to get away with a Bollywood dance number at the end. Brilliant. ALSO OF NOTE "The IT Crowd: The Complete Season One" -- One of Britain's funniest TV series is finally on DVD in America. Until now fans had to resort to illicit Internet downloads or ponying up the cash to watch the show on IFC. Written and directed by Graham Linehan ("Father Ted"), "The IT Crowd" is a hilarious sitcom that revolves around the misadventures of two socially inept geeks who work for the IT support team of a huge multinational corporation that is run by a complete moron. If you're a fan of British comedies like "The Mighty Boosh" or "The Office," then you definitely need to check this out. STAND-UP COMEDY "Ricky Gervais: Out of England" "Dennis Miller: The HBO Comedy Specials" "Jim Gaffigan: King Baby" "Lisa Lampanelli: Long Live The Queen" TV SERIES "The Fugitive" Season 2, Vol. 2 "Schoolhouse Rock: Earth" "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" Season 4, Vol. 1 "California Dreams" Seasons 1 &2 "Hannah Montana: Keeping It Real" "Hope & Faith" Season 1 (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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GREEN continued from page 1 Veterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Uduak will offer participants time for discussion, questions and answers afterwards. Like almost all Living Green events, this talk is free and the public is welcome to attend. An engineer by profession, Mr. Ntuk has a degree in chemical engineering from CSU Long Beach and is in the process of completing a master’s degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Southern California. There will be a festival kickoff art show and reception on Thursday,

March 26 (see Donna Fitch’s column starting on page 1). The Green Expo, held at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights during Living Green weekend, has grown even larger in the last few days, with 36 or maybe 37 exhibitors to attend. A special program guide has been created for the Living Green festival by the Kern River Courier. Look for it inside local copies of the Courier this week (subscription copies went out last week.) Mark the schedule of events with the items you would like to attend; some of them overlap, there are so many.

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This week’s top DVD rentals 1. Body of Lies (R) Leonardo DiCaprio (Warner) 2. Changeling (R) Angelina Jolie (Universal) 3. Nights in Rodanthe (PG-13) Richard Gere (Warner) 4. Quarantine (R) Jennifer Carpenter (Sony) 5. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) animated (DreamWorks)

6. Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson (Sony) 7. W. (PG-13) Josh Brolin (Lionsgate) 8. The Secret Life of Bees (PG-13) Queen Latifah (20th Century Fox) 9. Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) Seth Rogan (The Weinstein Company) 10. Max Payne (PG-13) Mark Wahlberg (20th Century Fox) (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Wellness

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When you want to sleep you have racing heart DEAR DR. DONOHUE: During the night and mostly early in the morning hours, my heart speeds up to 200 beats a minute. There is no pain, but it wakes me up and seems to happen if I am lying face down. I sit up and take my pulse, which is about 70 to 72. I feel my heart slowly return to normal in two to three minutes. I have worn a Holter monitor for 24 hours. My doctor says not to worry about it. Do you think I have anything to worry about? -- S. ANSWER: For readers: A Holter monitor is a device worn externally that records all heartbeats in a given time period. They can be worn for three or more days. The doctor sees on the recording what kind of abnormal heartbeats occurred. I have to clear something up with you, S. Is your pulse 72 beats a minute when you feel your heart

beating fast? The heartbeat and the pulse are one and the same. How are you counting your heartbeat? If the episodes occurred while you were being monitored and did not last long, then the doctor can dismiss it as not being worrisome. He should name the rhythm; ask what it is. If the fast heartbeats occurred at times you weren't wearing the monitor, you need to wear it longer so that the rhythm can be identified for what it is. Our booklet on heartbeat irregularities describes the more common kinds of these beats and how they are treated. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 107W, 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. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband and I take Lipitor. We take it before dinner in the evening. We eat half a grapefruit after breakfast. Is that OK? -- M.L. ANSWER: You can take Lipitor

any time of the day, and you can take it with or without food. It's one of the statin drugs -- the drugs that are such effective cholesterol-lowerers. Grapefruit and Lipitor are not a good combination. Grapefruit can increase the blood concentration of this drug. It does the same with a few other medicines. This effect of grapefruit lasts for 24 hours, so even letting 12 hours pass before taking the drug after eating grapefruit doesn't lessen the chance of this interaction occurring. *** *** 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

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prices, as they must every year to keep abreast with the rising cost of health care, but as a smoker, George is now paying extra. The recommended plan doesn't charge extra to smokers, so George was able to save. Alice is on Medicare, and has a Medicare supplement. Her premium went up in March much greater than she expected. As with George, the cost of healthcare drives the insurance premiums, but each company calculates their rates differently. Alice has a Medicare Supplement "F" plan. Now, regardless of the company she is covered by, an F is an F is an F. The benefits are regulated by the government. In Alice's case, she was able to switch companies, and is saving $40 a month with no change in benefits. Now, Alice was in great health, so she was allowed to change at any time. Her husband, Fred, will need to wait until his birthday. California law requires insurance companies to issue policies of "equal or lesser coverage" for 30 days following a birthday. George will realize a $60 a month savings in June. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is a member of the Kern Valley Hospital Advisory Board, and President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

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In April 2009, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue trenching activities along the upper Kern River. The purpose of the trenching will be to further characterize the Kern Canyon earthquake fault. Study results will be used to determine the extent of seismic safety upgrades required for Isabella Dam. “The fault, which was considered to be inactive, has now been determined to be active. We need to obtain additional information as to how active the fault is, and how big potential earthquakes may be on the fault,” said Ronn Rose, senior geologist with the Corps’ Sacramento District. Contractors working for the Corps will conduct trenching at the following locations: Brush Creek,

located two miles east of the intersection of Mountain Highway 99 and Sherman Pass Road, four miles east of Johnsondale; Rincon Spring, four miles north of Brush Creek and a half mile east of the North Fork Kern River; and Corral Creek, one mile east of the North Fork Kern River, along the Rincon Trail. “We will restore all sites to their original condition, once the trenching is finished,” said Rose. “The trench locations will be placed more than 150 feet from any known archeological sites. We also have an archeologist on staff who will assist us to minimize damage if any historical artifacts are uncovered.” Members of the public who wish to make a comment or want additional information are encouraged to go to the Lake Isabella website: http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/org anizations/cespk-pao/lakeisabelladam.

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A two-hour workshop is planned for Lake Isabella as the Sequoia National Forest works on the development of the new Giant Sequoia National Monument Plan. Although the exact location has not yet been announced, the meeting will be held in Lake Isabella on Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The two-hour workshops are opportunities for those interested to participate and learn about the proposed action and meet informally with U.S. Forest Service staff. Forest Service personnel with displays will be on hand to help

guide people to the information they want. "I would like to hear from the public," stated Tina Terrell, Sequoia National Forest Supervisor. "I hope everyone takes the opportunity to become actively involved and share their thoughts, hopes and ideas for this new monument plan." For further information contact Marianne Emmendorfer at (559) 338-2251, extension 313. Individuals who use telecommunication devises for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1 (800) 877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

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Place beef brisket, fat side down, in slow cooker. Sprinkle brisket with onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour chili sauce over brisket. Set slow cooker on low for 6 hours. Pour beer over brisket. Increase temperature to high and continue cooking for 30 minutes. Place brisket on large serving platter. Slice brisket very thin and serve with hot cooking liquid. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and parsley.

Bodfish Bob's Cabbage Kielbasa Supper 8 cups shredded cabbage 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 2 pounds fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into serving size pieces

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the cabbage, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper. Pour broth over all. Place sausage on top (slow cooker will be full, but cabbage will cook down). Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through. Bodfish Bob's Chili Beer Brisket of Beef 2½ lbs. beef brisket ½ c. onions, chopped

Bodfish Bob's California Tamale Pie 1 lb. lean ground beef, browned ¾ c. yellow corn meal 1½ c. milk 1 Egg, beaten 1 pkg. chili seasoning mix 1 tbsp. seasoned salt 1 lb. can tomatoes, cut up 1 lb. whole kernel corn, drained 2¼ oz. sliced ripe olives, drained 1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated

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Onyx Apartment - for rent in quiet neighborhood. 2 bd, 1 ba. Close to park & store. $550/mo incls. water & trash. References required (661) 477-7091 __________________________ Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park. $595/mo. Includes space rent. + deposit. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 Bd w/garage, wood burning stove, fenced yard, trash & water for lawn paid. $575/mo +$500 security deposit. Call 378-3374 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 1,425 sq.ft. 2 bd, 2 ba home. Beautiful huge fireplace. LR, FR, completely remodeled. Large fenced rear yard. Short walk to grocery shopping, restaurants & banking. $900/mo + $900 security deposit. No pets. Call Paul @ 379-3686, Cell (661) 301-0017 or Linda @ 376-2635, Cell 417-0317

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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

Kern River Valley. Highest prices paid, one piece or a house full. Don't give it away at a yard sale! GHOST TOWN RELICS @ SILVER CITY. (760) 379-5146

LOTS OF GOODIES Sat. & Sun. 3/21 @ 3/22 from 8am-4pm. No early birds. 224 Sierrarama Dr. Follow Bodfish Canyon to Piute go left to Sierrarama Dr. We're on the corner.

Found CD HOLDER with dozens of CD's in front of Kernville Library. Call 760-793-7401 to ID.

For Sale GAS STOVE / HEATER 25,000 btu. Excellent condition $350.00. 760-379-4482 __________________________ FILL DIRT - Premium Course Decomposed Granite Approx 5 to 6 yards per load $95.00 Delivered 379-4848

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God has recycling program Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Recycling has always been the primary tool of God to accomplish his will for the earth. One local radio commercial set music to the words, “Recycle, recycle; aluminum, plastic and glass….” Aluminum plastic and glass beverage containers were marked for recycle during manufacture. God has done Semonious no less. One prayer of Jesus set the time of God’s action, “Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.” John 17:24. Then, Ephesians 1:3-4 explains “Blesséd be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world…” God’s recycle program began even before the foundation of the world was laid. As earthly programs require someone to redeem those beverage containers marked for recycle, so we are told to conduct ourselves with fear (in the sense of reverence) regarding our Redeemer. “…if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefa-

thers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” 1 Peter 1:17-19. One way to conduct yourself with reverence is in Psalm 107:1-3, “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Some might say, “I am (or was) so lucky…” The redeemed of the Lord might better be found saying, “The Lord is so good!” King David, a man acquainted with warring enemies both outside and inside his kingdom, wrote, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 David also gave us, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:1-6 KJV. The Kern River Courier encourages messages from all churches. E-mail them to office@kernrivercourier.com

I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, "My lord, what will the outcome of all this be?" –Daniel 12:8 NIV

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Boats For Sale 14' SEARS JET WIND MACH II fiberglass sailboat w/tiller, sail, mast, centerboard, anchor & 2 oars. Excellent cond. $499 obo 760-378-2374 or 760-887-3436 _________________________ EBBTIDE BASS BOAT 1986 Great shape 115HP Merc has Minakota Trolling moter with foot remote. Must See. $4,750 obo. Jim 760-379-1595 _________________________ 2005 FOUR WINNS 234 Funship "Fully loaded" with trailer. Like new $32,000. Call (661) 201-8690 or (661) 398-1765 _________________________ 15' GREGOR ALUMINUM BOAT w/trailer. 1979 25HP Evinrude outboard motor, trolling motor & fish finder. $2500.00 760-379-2709 _________________________ 14' SELF-BAILING RAFT. 6 life jackets SM to XL. 1 Carlson hand, 1 Hyside elec. pumps. 7 Helmets, 9 raft & 2 guide paddles $2500.00 760379-1595

Antiques DRESSER W/MIRROR $175, Steamer Dressing Trunk $100, Chairs $40-150, Couches $400$600, Lamps $20 ea, Saddle $150, Collectibles - $1-up, Wicker stand w/drawer & shelf $10, Wind-up Record Player Cabinets $125-$175, Bookcases $75 ea, Iron Patio Furniture Couches, Love Seats, Chairs & Tables $20-$50 ea. 376-4884 _________________________ DINING TABLES $25 ea, Table Lamps $20 ea, Fax Machines, Typewriters or TVs $10 ea, Octagon Wooden Coffee table $30, Oak King Size Headboard $20, Bill Elliot Life-size cut out $35, Disney Movie Posters "Bugs Life" & others $20-$30. 376-4884

Shepherd of Hills to host Lenten services Feb. 26, Ash Wednesday, marked the beginning of the Lenten season. Lenten services will be held each Thursday at 11 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, followed by a soup luncheon. The public is invited to join us in preparing our hearts for the joyous celebration of Easter Sunday, April 12.

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 3 Corinthians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What camp saw 185,000 of its soldiers slaughtered by an angel of the Lord? Assyrian, Midianite, Israelite, Philistine, Persian 3. Who was praised for his beauty "from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head"? Absalom, Elisha, Pekah, Tola 4. From Genesis 1:30, what is the first

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AG clamps down on Internet sales scams Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. and Ventura District Attorney Gregory D. Totten clamped down Friday on two companies -- Imergent, Inc. and Stores On Line. "These companies falsely promised customers that they could get rich by selling merchandise over the Internet," Attorney General Brown said. "In reality, many customers were left in deep debt, paying high up-front costs, and never earning a dime from their websites. This agreement allows these customers to get back some of their losses." These two companies sell website-based "stores," in packages of three or six websites, at a cost of between $2,700 and $6,000. They market their products at seminars, which they advertise through postcards and other mailings often sent to senior citizens with limited Internet experience. They often offer seminar attendees a meal and a free gift such as an MP3 player. To submit a complaint with the Attorney General's Office, please file a complaint online at www.ag.ca.gov/general.php or call the Public Inquiry Unit at 1-800-9525225.

color mentioned in the Bible? Purple, Red, Green, Yellow 5. Which city's wall fell down flat at the shout of Joshua's army? Tarsus, Jericho, Corinth, Sardis 6. From 2 Kings, who became king of Judah at age 8? Abijam, Rehoboam, Marcus, Josiah ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Assyrian; 3) Absalom; 4) Green; 5) Jericho; 6) Josiah

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justice prompts you to speak out against an unfair situation, even if you seem to be the only one who feels that way. But you soon learn that many others agree with you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating a fuss is not usually your style. But that doesn't mean you should tolerate an ill-mannered attitude. Speak up for yourself, and you'll earn the respect of others. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might have a few loose ends to tie up before you can call your project complete. But once that's done, you might want to celebrate with someone special. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disappointment darkens the Goat's mood. But close friends rally to pull you through with words of encouragement. Use their confidence in you to rebuild your own self-esteem. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An upcoming decision might be more difficult with inaccurate information. Best to recheck the data you have at hand right now to be sure it won't mislead you later. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An offer you previously turned down might no longer be available. But if you do some checking around, you could find something else that would suit you just fine. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in helping those who cannot help themselves. Although it embarrasses you, the fact is, people like you and tell you so. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix "chrono" mean? 2. PHILOSOPHY: What was the nationality of the physician and philosopher Avicenna, who greatly influenced medieval thought? 3. LITERATURE: Which Southern author wrote "The Optimist's Daughter"? 4. SCIENCE: Who developed the Uncertainty Principle in quantum physics? 5. ASTRONOMY: How many days does it take for the planet Mercury to orbit the Sun? Answers:

1. Time 2. Persian 3. Eudora Welty 4. Werner Heisenberg 5. 88 days

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Kern River Courier

Our Valley, Our Earth

Frisco earthquake still studied Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

The diagram depicts the regional effect of the 1906 Great San Francisco Earthquake. As stated last week, this map is the result of tremendous detail study and research through the intervening years since April 18, 1906. The studies included: Personal eyewitness interviews; damage studies were assessed; earth motion observations were reviewed, both vertical and horizontal, as well as compass directions and locations; personal human Bolyard psychological impressions and moods; the effects of the aftermath of the very destructive fires to the infrastructure of 1906 San Francisco; and wind direction and velocities, just to name a few. At the epicenter of the earthquake (offshore at Mussel Rocks, just west of Daly City) it has been estimated that the quake was an 8.5 event on the Richter Scale. I will point out some of the details of the map next week. Please retain the attached map for that discussion. Until Next Week ... Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.

Living Green

How green is your trash? Richard Rowe Special to the Courier

their church, the KRV Seventh Day Adventist church on Golden Spur. Don't just dump your cardboard out I learned a lot at the Town Hall front; call or e-mail Robin & David Meeting on Recycling & Air Quality Pontius 760) 379-2868 thefurnitureput on by the Lake Isabella-Bodfish store@verizon.net beforehand. Property Owners Association SAFE DOCUMENT DESTRUCMarch 10th. As a TION: From 10am to 4pm during followup to that, a the Green Expo outside the Family couple things you Life Center in Wofford Heights will should know: be the BARC Shredding Truck, RECYCLING thanks to Thomas Refuse and the CARDBOARD: Bakersfield Association for Though some Retarded Citizens Inc. ID theft is a places are no big problem. I know the hard way (a longer taking long story). During our Green Expo, Rowe cardboard for BARC will shred up to three boxes recycling, there is (15" x 12" x 10" size) free of charge a local business that does (by special for homeowners; businesses pay arrangement). 1972 KVHS grad just $3.50 per box (maximum of 5). David Pontius and his wife Robin The shredded material is recycled to run The Furniture Store at 6415 help keep our Lake Isabella valley free of Blvd. in Lake trash. And it Isabella. It is protects your The shredded material is a real family financial recycled to help keep our valley operation as records. While well as hiring free of trash. there, go --Richard Rowe a number of inside. There local people. are 36 green Doing busivendors signed ness with local businesses like them up for our Green Expo. See is a green thing to do. A dollar www.krvr.org for more information. spent in an independent locallyowned store is usually spent 6 to 15 Richard Rowe is a retired City times before it leaves the communiPlanner, living in Wofford Heights. ty. These dollars are used to make He is website administrator of purchases from other local busiKRVR.org for Kern River Valley nesses, service providers and othRevitalization. He is in charge of ers, continuing to strengthen the "Living Green in the KRV" taking economic base of our community. place March 26-30. See David takes the cardboard to L.A. www.KRVR.org or contact livingThe net proceeds go to support green@mchsi.com.

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ART continued from page 11 it should be to the rest. The diversi- together and reminds us why we ty and creativity of KRV's artists just love living here in the Kern River had to be involved in some way. Valley.” Green Art is it for this first Living The Green Art exhibit and recepGreen event. tion will be from 7 to 8:30pm, Artist participants include Jay Thursday, March 26 at the Kernville Bonestill, Paul Chamberlain, Shirley Odd Fellows Lodge, 50 Tobias St., Davis, Katherine Edmonson, Larry Kernville. Free admission. Holochwost, Maria Hunt, Mike For more information: Lane, Dan Mancini, Keith Pringle, www.krvr.org or Chuck Pritchard, Jeanette Rogers, LivingGreen@mchsi.com Pat Seamount, Carol Wermouth, I call all artists and readers to and Debra Wiruth. support this festival by coming to Business sponsors include All Living Green in the KRV. (A proAbout Travel, Archie’s Hardware, gram guide is inserted into local Buzzard Gulch Trading Post, copies of this week’s Kern River Cheryl’s Diner, Farmers Insurance, Courier.) Kern River DeVries added a B re w i n g few other things Company, about the art exhiThe art in this show brings Kern River bition and recepInn Bed & us together and reminds us tion: B r e a k f a s t , why we love living here in the “Local folk musiKern Valley cian Archie M u s e u m , Kern River Valley.” Logsdon will perKernville form original songs --Kate DeVries Antiques & from 7:15 until 8:30 G i f t s , pm. Kernville “The artists and Odd Fellows Hall, Natural Health, artwork for this event were selected Petal Pusher Plus, Pringles by the 16 sponsoring Kernville busiBuckskins to Calico, Riverbend nesses. Cottage, Sierra South Mountain “Catering for the reception will Sports, and the Sportsman’s Inn. be provided by the Kernville Odd Kate DeVries’ role as part of the Fellows. Beer will be provided by Kern Valley Garden Club led to her Kern River Brewing Company. involvement in Living Green and Organic produce will be provided coordinating Green Art. by Rebecca Rozenberg of Abundant DeVries stated, “The Green Art Harvest Organics. Green Mountain exhibit gives us one opportunity to Organic Espresso Blend is provided see the festival theme of ‘simple liv- by Natural Health in Kernville.” ing’ in action. Artists are inspired daily by the people and natural setDonna Fitch is a local artist. For ting that surrounds them. Art, be it questions or comments you can music, sculpture or painting, unites reach her through the Courier, us. The art in this show brings us office@kernrivercourier.com.

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Things I Have Noticed...

Small cars, big drivers Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I noticed the other day, as I walked by the used car lot in Wofford Heights, the different kinds of cars that were available. Big cars, little cars, trucks, and SUV's. A car for every taste, color, and type. But I also noticed that a large percentage of the cars Middleworth were small compacts. I’ve noticed that the size of the driver is in many cases directly opposite to the size of the car. For instance, as I walked by, a small Detroit compact drove off the car lot with a huge man behind the steering wheel (probably a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker). Spurred by the cost of gas, more and more big people are driving little cars. Big burly guys are driving with knees scrunched and their big feet barely able to operate the tiny clutch and brake pedals, while the steering wheel punches them in the breadbasket. When they stop and get out, unfolding like an accordion, you can hear them gasping as they take big breaths of air. I'm thinking that if the airbags on these midget cars ever deploy, they'll

blow the doors off the car and hurl the driver into the back seat. It’s always an experience to see several large people in one small car moving down the road. As they talk and gesture the tiny auto dips and sways in tune to their animated conversation. If you were audacious enough to talk with one of those drivers asking how they feel about their lawnmower engine powered sedan, you would get answers like this: "It gets great gas mileage!” Or "It’s not so bad if you aren't going far!" Or "It’s easy to park!" Or "At least no one will steal it!" To them the reasons are probably good and fit the owner. But growing numbers of Americans are asking for and buying these smaller cars, and the huge gas guzzlers are either disappearing or sitting on car lots, unsold. I think that soon what was strange will become the usual as big folks in tiny cars become the norm. Soon we'll all be driving autos that resemble the bumper cars found at amusment parks. 1939 Crosley, anyone? 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.

Kern River Courier

Friday, March 20, 2009

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Talking About Real Estate

Being in default, unfortunately, is a situation that more and more Americans are finding themselves in. There really are several reasons – fradulent loan officers, buyers who constantly Matt Freeman re-financed to get as much money out of their home as they could, adjustable-rate mortgages. Whatever the reasoning for being in default on your mortgage payments, there is a way out that can save your credit. Consider doing a shortsale. The last time real dstate agents were really familiar with short-sales was back in the early ‘90s, which was the last time that there was a big turndown of real estate prices. A short-sale is when a seller who is in default asks their lender to take less than what is owed on the home in order to sell the home before it goes to the auction. If you are a seller in this situation and are interested in selling your house and saving your credit, there are a couple

of things to remember. First, time is of the essence concerning your bank. You only have so much time before your home goes on the auction block. Find a real estate agent who is familiar with shortsales and get them to negotiate with your lender as soon as possible. You will have to do an application and provide valid reason for missing your payments and written permission for your real estate agent to access your account. And remember, price the listing to sell! If you are missing the payments but still price the listing to make a mega profit, that is the same thing as letting the home go to auction. You are wasting everyone's time, most importantly your own. Price the listing below market value. If you owe 200K, price it at 175K and advertise it as a short-sale foreclosure. That brings a lot of people in because the perception is there of a good deal. Then upon receipt of an offer, even a low offer, let your real estate agent and your bank slug it out. More often than not the bank will come to terms that are agreeable and save your credit. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Legal Notices 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DBA #1: MOTA'S FIREWOOD (2009-B1389), DBA#2: MOTA'S SOFT WOOD (2009-B1390), Street address of principal place of business: 15172 Sage Lane, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing

address of business: 15172 Sage Lane, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT(S): Alain Mota, 15172 Sage Lane, Weldon, CA 93283. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/03/2009. 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: Alain Mota. This statement filed on 02/27/2009. Expires 02/27/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Ruby's Flowers (2009-B1723) Street address of principal place of business: 5540-E3 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 537, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S): Patricia Elliott, 5540-E3 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 11/06/1985. 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: Patricia A. Elliott. This statement filed on 03/12/2009. Expires 03/12/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2009.T FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sportsman's Inn (2009-B1727) Street address of principal place of business: 11123 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1176, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): Gary Craig, 11123 Kernville Road,

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Kernville, CA 93238. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2003. 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: Gary Craig. This statement filed on 03/12/2009. Expires 03/12/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2009.