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Weekend filled with fun events Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Whatever your tastes, you will not run out of things to do over the weekend (even the next couple of weekends!) Weekend of May 2-3: • This weekend, May 2 and 3, is the Spring Nature Festival at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon. On both days at the Preserve, there are many free activities including a falconry workshop, a bird feeding workshop, a pond turtle demonstration, live amphibians and reptiles to observe, children’s activities and much more, including live music! Learn about identifying birds, gardening with native plants, photography, and varities of butterflies. Special birding programs and field trips are $30 to $40. Call Bob Barnes at (760) 382-1260. There will also be dinners tonight and Saturday at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights from 5 to

6:30 p.m. ($20, includes a program.) • If you love bargains and yard sale browsing, Saturday May 2 is the day for you as hundreds of people gather on Sirretta Street in Kernville (near the bridge). Many homes on Sirretta Street will be having yard sales. Bring tons of change and something to carry your treasures in. • If the Sirretta Street Sale didn’t bring you enough bargains, there will be a White Elephant Sale on Saturday May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Anglican Church at 11900 Sierra Way, across from the Hi Hi Park. Hot dogs and cold drinks will be available for 50 cents each. • The Kern River Valley Youth Center in Lake Isabella will hold its 10th anniversary on Saturday May 2 from 11 to 3, so head on over there and join the celebration. Food will be available and lots of good times. Look for the McDonald’s and that street is

Vol. 6 No. 13 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: Partly sunny, breezy. High 77. Fri. night: 50% showers. Low 54. Sat.: 50% showers. High 67. Sat. night: Mostly cloudy. Low 42. Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 73. Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 50. National Weather Service

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Local woman nabs $1K trout 4 Mike Devich Kern River Courier

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Jean Webster of Wofford Heights won $1,000 for catching a trout with a tag on it numbered 463. The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is still not quite over, with several trout still out there worth $100 until May 6 – but only for anglers who registered in the derby last month.

Jean Webster, 75, of Wofford Heights, was out fishing with her son Alan Wednesday morning when she caught ten $100 bills. Actually, she caught a trout worth $1,000, which she collected in the form of ten $100 bills at All Valley Satellites in Lake Isabella. The business is official headquarters for the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, which was held last month and was a huge success with more than 8,800 registered anglers. After the derby period ended April 6, twenty of the trout were still worth anywhere from $100 to $1,000 each until May 6. Tag number 463 was the one worth $1,000, and that’s the one Webster caught. Several of the remaining $100 trout have been caught since the derby period, but there are still more out there. As of press time, the derby’s Web site (http://kernrivervalley.com/derbynews/) showed 11 that are still worth $100 each until May 6. Webster was fishing near Launch 19 and was using purple and green Power Bait. She goes fishing often. “I love to fish!” she crowed at derby headquarters after collecting her money.

Make your plans now to attend Kern Valley History Days May 16-17 Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Do you enjoy exploring the past and learning what it was like in the 1800s here in the Kern River Valley? There are many fascinating subjects that will be covered during the Kern Valley Museum’s History Days, held each year in May. This year it will be May 15 through 17 at the museum in Kernville. History Days has been going on so long it has a history of its own! It is put on each year by volunteer members of the Kern Valley Historical Society, which is by far the valley’s largest “club” with more than 800 members. This year will be the 13th annual History Days. The schedule is self-explanatory, so here it is:

Friday, May 15 • “Visit with the Pioneers” – Pioneer Lunch at the Odd Fellows Hall at noon. • Demonstrations outdoors behind the museum back yard include gold panning, branding on wood and wood art. Demonstrations inside the museun include quilting, and butter churning at noon. • Musical and other entertainment includes Ken Yule at 10 a.m., the Woodrow Wallace Schools Band and Choir at 11 a.m., Archie Logsdon at noon, Larry Holochwost at 1 p.m., and Carol Mofran at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 • Antique Tractors and Engines across from Museum • Appearances by Roy Rogers lookalike Bill Holt

• Tours of Old Keyesville and the Walker House starting at 8 a.m. • Nature speaker Ali Sheehey – 10 a.m. • Musical entertainment includes Ken Yule at 9 a.m.; Ernie's Country Band at 11 a.m.; Jazz Tones at 1 p.m.; Archie Logsdon at 2 p.m.; Sweet Adelines at 3 p.m. • Demonstrations in museum include butter churning at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; and quilting. • Demonstrations outdoors include Dutch Oven cooking from 10:30 a.m. to noon, gold panning, whittling, working with rawhide, blacksmithing, gunsmithing, wood art, • Displays include Kern River Preserve, Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center,

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Craig Hayes caught a nice catfish right out the bus window. Not really.

“Taken,” the surprise hit thriller with Liam Neeson,is now out on DVD.

Puzzles and comics, now in a new location in the weekly Kern River Courier.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 169, 223 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 1400 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 725 cfs Borel Canal flow 455 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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Sirretta Street Sale Saturday, May 2 is street-long yard sale Ever heard of a yard sale that is being held by 50 houses on a street at the same time? Visit Sirretta Street in Kernville May 2 for a real treat. Bring a little red wagon to carry your purchases.

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Regular meetings and activities • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 3783935. •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 376-2066.

Saturdays

• 6:30 a.m.- noon - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 10 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 2236765. • 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. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1st Mon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help for families & friends of alcoholics. 3762410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays

• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 3796162. • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. • 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

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

Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 3764249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 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. 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove. • 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.

KRV Youth Center holds 10th anniversary Saturday, May 2 The Kern Valley Youth Center will hold its 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 11 to 3. There will be food available, from tri tip sandwiches with chips to ice cream sodas. Everything is free. Bring your skateboards and bicycles. For more information, call Charlie at 977-1680. Trial period to dial 11-digit phone numbers begins May 2 The phone system’s overlay of a new area code for the 760 area (442) will begin May 2 with a sixmonth trial period before phone users are required to start dialing 11 digits for all phone calls placed, including local ones. The new system becomes mandatory in November. Remember to reprogram all your automatically dialed machines before that time. For more information go to http://wirelesssupport.verizon.co m/ and search for “442.” ‘Clampers’ to dedicate monument at Silver City Sunday, May 3 Members of the local Peter Lebec chapter of E. Clampus Vitus will dedicate a monument at Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish on Sunday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Donations to make it possible were received from local organizations such as the Kern River Valley Historical Society, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce and the South Fork Woman’s Club. The public is invited. E. Clampus Vitus is a fraternal organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Western heritage, especially the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area. For more information, call Dale Charter at (760) 376-2196. Fire Safe Council holds special presentation Sunday, May 3 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council will host "Take Responsibility - Learn to Live with Wildfire," celebrating National Wildfire Awareness Week, on Sunday May 3 from 10-3 at Kern County Fire Department Station 72, 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. This homeowner’s wildfire survival workshop is presented with nationally acclaimed wildfire expert Pat Durland and wildland fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management, the Kern County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service. Free attendance or call to pre-register for a fee of $10 for a workshop booklet and provided lunch. Contact information and RSVP: Gordon Ehmann 379-5673. April writing contest at library to be judged May 5 Kern River Valley Library and

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Things I Have Noticed...

Stork contrast

Worms are not good pets Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

Isabella Lake is famous for its great fishing. But now it’s even better. Lots of trout were planted for the recent fishing derby. Many are still there, having escaped the three-day piscatorial attack of over 8,000 anglers. Now Middleworth that the rush is over, the lake is almost free of flatlanders, which leaves us locals a lake full of fish and just us to catch them. There are bass in the South Fork, trout almost anyplace in the lake, crappie and bluegill near the trees and around the marinas, and big catfish everywhere. And they're all ours for the catching. I've noticed that the most significant bait is a worm. My wife, when she accompanies me, is still reticent when I put a worm on a hook. But she really goes ballistic when I take a syringe, put it in the worm and give it a shot of air, which helps it float. I explain that no worm has ever complained, but she says, "Suppose it was you? How would you like it if someone stuck a needle in your fanny and filled you full of air so you would float?” I point out that my fanny floats

without an air shot, and besides, no one is using me for bait. I also point out that a worm has 10 hearts, and when I use one for bait, causing an early demise, it spares the worm the possibility of 10 heart attacks in his or her later years. Worms that are left over after a day’s fishing usually are put in the refrigerator to be used on the next fishing trip. (Wives love this!) The lower temperature slows down their metabolism and they tend to live longer. But if you forget to remove them after a reasonable time they die anyway, and when you open the lid a putrid odor wafts out, permeating your fridge. There are your worms, gooshy and extremely dead. Remember, though – worms are not pets, and little funerals are not expected. Worms are for catching fish. After your fishing day you could release the live worms into the grass, which is ecologically sound and allows those 10 little hearts to keep beating. But whatever you do, don't grieve for the worm and its impalement on a hook. It's part of the scheme of life, and it’s how we macho food providers do our thing.

This stork was spotted at the Kern Valley Golf Course Wednesday.

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CALENDAR continued from page 2 the KV Poets and Writers Club are working together to provide an opportunity for writers to become published authors. “Express Yourself Through Poetry” is a competition open to all ages until April 30 and is the major part of KRV Library’s plans to commemorate April as National Poetry Month. The KV Poets and Writers Club will judge each entry and winners will be announced at a special program on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 pm at the KRV Branch Library. First place winners for each category will be published in the yearly anthology, “Reflections of the Kern.” This program will also include a time for the public to ask questions about writing or publishing and refreshments will be provided by the Friend of the KV Libraries. Entry forms with complete requirements are available at the Kernville, Kern River Valley and Wofford Heights branch libraries as well as the Canyon Bookmobile. Inquiries should be made at the Kern River Valley Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, or by calling the branch at 549-2083. Friends of Libraries to hold used book sale May 7-9 The Friends of the Kern Valley Libraries will hold their next book sale at the Kern River Valley Library conference room, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., May 79. The book sale will be open for members only on Thursday, May 7 from 46 p.m. Memberships will be sold at the door for $6. The book sale will be open to the public on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (760) 549-2083. SFWC to hold special dinner and auction on Friday, May 8 The South Fork Woman’s Club will be holding a dinner followed by a Chinese Auction and a silent auction on Friday, May 8 at the clubhouse in Weldon. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Donation is $8 per person. The event is open to the public. Trout Festival to be held May 9 at Kernville Fish Hatchery This event has been canceled. See our April 24 front page story. Rotary Club Car Show to be put on in Kernville May 9 The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley will put on their 10th annual classic car show on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. The show is open to all 1975 or older cars, trucks, street rods or custom cars. Enjoy ‘50s and ‘60s music, a chili cookoff, a pet parade, a giant raffle, and much more. Call (760) 378-3888 for information. Rotary’s Kernville Art Walk to be held Saturday, May 9 There will be a Kernville Art Walk on the streets of Kernville held during the Rotary Club’s Car Show on May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nancy Walker at Kernville Antiques and Gifts, (760) 376-2239 or (760) 376-2676. Whiskey Flat Trail Run/Walk May 9 in Kernville A fundraiser run/walk will be held on the Whiskey Flat Trail on May 9 ben-

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Great fishing all around Isabella Lake this week. Just about everything is biting. The trout bite is still going strong in the early morning. Power Bait and nightcrawlers are the hot ticket. Lots of nice ones coming out of the flume at Auxiliary Dam. Nice crappie, one to two pounds each, are starting to come in at most of your favorite crappie holes. Haven’t had any reports from Juniper Point nor the crosses at the end of Evans Road, but they should be biting there soon. Getting into these schools of smaller crappie, we should start seeing some nice size bass chasing them. Warmer temperatures are bringing in the cats now. Craig Hayes brought in a nice catfish. Now that it’s catfish season, whenever Craig is off the bus route you’ll find him out fishing. Everything is biting, so let’s go fishing.

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Craig Hayes caught this nice catfish now that the warmer temperatures have arrived.

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Previews of new DVDs By DNA Smith PICK OF THE WEEK "Taken" -- Written and produced by Luc Besson ("The Professional," "La Femme Nikita," "The Transporter"), "Taken" is a fastpaced adventure thriller. Liam Neeson stars as Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA operative who has Liam Neeson given up a life of danger and intrigue in order to spend more time with his family. Things go higgledy-piggledy, however, when his teenage daughter is kidnapped by white slavers, and Mills is thrust into the mission of his life -- finding and rescuing his little girl. If "Taken" were made 20 years ago, it probably would have starred Harrison Ford ("Gimme Back My Daughter!"). The action scenes are welldone, and thanks to Neeson's superb acting chops, what could have been a series of laughable plot holes and situations are made believable. Although the film isn't at the same level of quality as, say, "Casino Royale" or the "Bourne" movies, "Taken" is well worth a look. DOG OF THE WEEK "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" -- Whoof! What is that SMELL? Oh, it's just "Underworld: Rise of the

Lycans," the third (and sadly probably not the last) in this series of movies depicting the centuries-old feud between vampires and werewolves. For hundreds of years, the Lycans (werewolves) have been oppressed by the vampires, who are ruled by Viktor (Bill Nighy). But a deliverer named Lucian (Michael Sheen) has rallied the werewolves to take on Vicktor and his fetishleathered crew. Helping Lucian is a vampire named Sonja (Rhona Mitra), so what could've been an awesome flick about vampires and werewolves stomping the bejabbers out of each other instead gets bogged down by a lame story about Forbidden Love. And I do mean bogged down. The characters spend waaayyy too much time yapping and not enough time whomping. Seriously. Avoid this movie. It's boring and tedious and awful and will give you lupus. SERIES "The Dana Carvey Show" "Two and a Half Men" The Complete Fifth Season "Lovejoy" The Complete Season Five "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Season 7 "Case Closed" Season Five Set "Pie in the Sky" Series 1 "The Jeff Foxworthy Show" The Complete Second Season

By Cindy Elavsky Q: Have you ever heard of the program "All That Glitters," and is it available to buy on DVD? -- Kevin B., via e-mail A: Norman Lear's groundbreaking series "All That Glitters" (1977) was edgy and ahead of its time, which unfortunately probably led to its early demise. It brought Drew Carey together wonderful actors who later became household names -Eileen Brennan, Linda Gray, Jessica Walter, Greg Evigan, Gary Sandy and Chuck McCann, among others. Norman Lear used social commentary as humor (as he also did in "All in the Family," "Sanford and Son" and "The Jeffersons"), using gender and role reversal in a satire of commonly held attitudes. It is not available on DVD, but hopefully will be in the near future. Q: I am so excited that the summer movie season is here. I can't wait to see the new "Star Trek" movie. What movies are you most looking forward to? -- Hannah S., via e-mail A: The movie I absolutely cannot wait to see is "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,"

which is now scheduled for a July 15 release. "Land of the Lost," a feature film based on the cheesy 1970s TV series, premieres on June 5. It stars Will Ferrell, and I have a feeling it will go one of two ways: It can hit all the right notes like "Step Brothers" and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," or it can turn into a big-screen dud like "Semi-Pro." There's also: "Terminator Salvation" (May 21), "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (June 24), "Public Enemies" (July 1), "I Love You, Beth Cooper" (July 10), "500 Days of Summer" (July 17) and "The Time Traveler's Wife" (Aug. 14). *** Q: Why does Drew Carey appear on "The Price Is Right" looking so unkempt? - Marshall P., via e-mail A: As Drew himself said upon replacing Bob Barker in 2007: "You can't replace Bob Barker. I don't compare myself to anybody." At the end of the day, Drew is just being himself. While he has tidied up his appearance from the lovable schlub he played on "The Drew Carey Show," he isn't pretending to be someone he is not for his latest role as game-show host. *** Have a question for Cindy? Email her at letters@cindyelavsky.com, or write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Voices of Faith

Integrity and the unreal reality Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

In the 1985 movie “Real Genius,” Mitch enters a classroom where there is a tape player at the front in the place of the professor, and each student desk had a tape recorder doing the “note-taking.” The scene conveys the emotion of an unreal reality. Now overlay my search Semonious for understanding within John 10:11-18. In one article, I came across this sentence, “A few of us were just recently gathered at Clarence’s bedside as he was recovering from his recent heart attack.” Of course I have never had a heart attack, but a feeling of unreal reality caught my attention. Especially in verse 13, describing the hired shepherd who, “…flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.” Some pastors have avoided controversy, thus fleeing from their shepherding. Not every pastor has behaved so, but that unreal reality flashes, then fades. On the idea of integrity, Pastor Tim Zingale ruminates about a butcher who sold all his poultry except one hen. A woman then came in and asked for a hen. The butcher weighed his one chicken and said it would be $1.85. “Do you have a larger one?” asked the lady. The butcher thought fast. He returned the chicken to the ice barrel, stirred it for a bit, and came up again

with the same hen. Weighing it, he said it would be $1.95. “I’ll take both of them!” said the woman. Shepherds are all of us in dealing with others. St. Paul’s advice, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1. Luke 18:18-19, tells of a time when a ruler asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. Know that two Greek words can be translated as “good”. One, “agathose” implies a moral and efficient quality about a person. Jesus is considered good because he performs his duty properly, including the other, “kalos”, the quality of loveliness, or attractiveness creating a sense of being wanted and secure. Maybe part of reaching a sense of being wanted and secure is illustrated on page 27 of Clergy Talk, April 2003. Sylvia (not her real name) works as a personal fitness trainer at a bank. One day, shortly after she had shown some of the employees how to stretch their hamstring muscles by leaning against the bank’s wall, the police rushed in, guns drawn. A passerby had called 911, thinking she was robbing the bank. Humorous misunderstandings of the intentions, motives and behaviors of others can be added benefits as the result of being imitators of the real Good Shepherd. In John 10:11-18, Jesus says he is the good shepherd. He points out that his sheep know him and listen to him. If you know him, listen to him. Then imitate his quality of loveliness, and attractiveness with integrity toward those you meet.

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." –Psa. 103:12

‘Last call’ tent revival' returns to Lake Isabella The tent revival is returning to Lake Isabella for the fourth time, May 1-9, 7 p.m. nightly at the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd. and Webb St. Revival meetings are open to the public, all denominations, all churches. Meetings include praise, worship, evangelistic messages and ministries of Rev. Joe Ferguson. In the past several years, a number of local residents were baptized in the lake, and many more received prayer for healing. The meetings last nine days and welcome everyone. For more information on the “Last call tent ministry" call (760) 379-3926.

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey

Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360

1. Is the book of Bethel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Moses and Aaron were instructed to sacrifice what color of heifer without blemish? Red, White, Gold, Green 3. Which book (KJV) begins, "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God"? Mark, Romans, Galatians, Ephesians 4. Which Old Testament woman was

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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunch Monday through Friday. Assistance is offered to persons or families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, in need of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760379-5100.

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Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

buried in a cave in the field of Machpelah? Eve, Ruth, Sarah, Esther 5. How many righteous people did Sodom need to keep God from destroying the city? 1, 2, 10, 20 6. From 2 Kings 17, who was the god of the men of Cuth? Succothbenoth, Nergal, Hamath, Ashima

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Health Insurance Matters

Explaining the world of Medicare, part 3 Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Part One of this series explained what Medicare did, and the second part spoke of the out-of-pocket costs. Today, let’s look deeper into the outof-pocket costs and what you, the consumer, can do to control them. When Medicare was developed in the 1960s, it immediately reduced the number of bankruptcies associated with medical expenses for many persons over age 65. The out-of- pocket costs at the time were a $40 Part A deductible for a hospital stay, and $50 for an annual medical deductible for Part B. Today, it costs $1,068 for each separate hospital admission and $135 annually for Part B medical expenses. If a person has a lengthy hospital stay beyond 60 days, there is a daily cost.

Also, when getting most Part B services, a person on Medicare can expect to pay at least 20% of the bill, as Medicare only pays 80% of what it allows. “Excess Charges" are also out of pocket. As the consumer's costs associated with Medicare rose, separate health insurance plans were developed to pick up where Harry Thal Medicare left off. The Medicare supplement has evolved over the years to a set of "standardized policies" which are marketed by competing insurance companies. These plans were regu-

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lated in the early 1990s, making it easier for the consumer to compare plans. All plans have been designated with a letter of the alphabet. The most popular plan, plan F, is what I shall discuss. With Plan F, the Medicare consumer can go to any doctor, any hospital or any medical provider of their choosing. All they need to do is ask if the provider participates in the Medicare program. In some communities, some physicians do not accept any insurance, including Medicare. Between Medicare and the Medicare Plan F supplement, there is typically no additional expense for Medicare permitted procedures. Each company charges what it feels is fair for supplements, and depending on the person's age, the costs can go from as little as $112 for

a person age 65 to as much as $232 a month for the person over age 80. While cost is a major factor, the insurance company's ease in paying claims must be factored into the purchasing decision. For this, an experienced health insurance specialist can guide the consumer. Next week I shall discuss other alternatives which provide lower monthly costs (often $0) but with limitations on provider choice. Harry P. Thal, MA, Certified Senior Advisor, is a licensed insurance broker. He is a member of the Kern Valley Hospital Advisory Board and is 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

Best way to treat sunburn is not to get one in first place DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What's the best way to treat sunburn? I get one every year. I know it will happen this year too, and I want to be prepared. -- D.J. ANSWER: The best way to treat sunburn is not to get one. What makes you think you'll get one this year? You're doing something wrong. I have to repeat things that should be common knowledge, so bear with me. Don't go out into the sun during the hours of its greatest intensity -10 a.m. to 3 p.m. I have a feeling this is a rule observed more in its breach. Always wear sunscreen with an SPF -- sun protection factor -- of 15. If you are very sensitive to sunlight, use one with an SPF of 30. Apply it 15 to 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply it at least every two hours. Each application requires about 1 ounce. If you go into the water or are sweating heavily, apply the sunscreen more frequently. With a sunburn, in about three hours after exposure, the skin reddens and becomes painful and hot. Taking aspirin relieves pain and can

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Talking About Real Estate Marketing strategies for this economy Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

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Sue Weis, daughter of the late valley icon Miriam Wilson, holds a special tribute to her mother presented to Wilson’s family at Sienna Wellness Clinic in Mt. Mesa Tuesday evening. Wilson was instrumental in helping create the clinic. (L-R) Dr. Robert Gross, Wilson’s daughter Diane, Sue Weis, Jerry Weis, and Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross. Also honored was the late Major Robert Gross Sr., a decorated Vietnam veteran who was also instrumental in creating the clinic. About 50 people attended a special ceremony at the clinic to unveil plaques in the lobby in tribute to Wilson and Gross.

Oftentimes I write about the fact that it is such a buyer's market right now, but in order for there to be buyers, there have to be sellers! What is the best way for a seller to get their property Matt Freeman noticed in this market? Here are two of the biggest reasons properties either sell or do not sell when they are listed. These are huge; everything else is relative. 1: Price! This is the biggest factor, especially in a buyer's market. I know, a lot of sellers think that real estate agents want them to price a property so low that the agent can sell it quick and get a paycheck. Well, unfortunately that situation does happen. That is why a price for a piece of property must not be based on what anyone else says but rather on what has sold in the area recently. A seller must think like a bank. A property is not worth more because of personal reasons; it is worth what it is or is not worth based on market conditions. That means appraised

value and ultimately what a home is worth is what a buyer is willing to pay for it. Sellers, make sure that you are priced accordingly, get what the property is worth, not what you THINK it is worth. 2: Location. The old real estate motto: location, location, location! Well, it is true. The location of a property does play into what it is worth. A 1,000 square foot house in Kernville is worth more than in Weldon, or Bodfish. A large piece of land is worth more in Squirrel Valley than in Lake Isabella. When trying to sell in a buyer's market, get these two factors properly balanced and your listing will be able to compete with the bank owned foreclosures, short sales, probates, and everything else on the market. You will actually make more if you do this instead of price too high. Quick example: Friend of mine got an offer on their house for $303,000 in Bakersfield three years ago. Decided not to sell; did not feel it was enough money so they sat on the house. Guess what the house is worth now? See what I mean? Price stuff right; price stuff to sell, not just to have it for sale. 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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Financial seminar by Edward Jones, Inc. to be held May 11 A financial seminar about annuities will be held May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Kern River Golf Course. Luz Polcik of Kernville, financial advisor, and Jeff Farnum of the Lincoln Life Insurance Co. will be on hand to answer questions. Please RSVP to Polcik at (760) 379-1722 by May 4 to reserve your space. Exchange’s Book of Golden Deeds awards dinner May 12 Rachel Rowlett and Lloyd “Country” Huckleberry will receive the Kern Valley Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds award at a special banquet on May 12 at Paradise Cove. The Book of Golden Deeds award is an Exchange Club program that honors worthy persons or groups who continuously donate time, talent and energy to help those in need. Social hour will begin at 6 pm. The dinner and awards program will begin at 7 pm. Dinner will cost $21 and will be a choice of salmon, chicken or prime rib. Everyone is welcome. For reservations please call Debbie Freeland at Westamerica Bank, 760-379-2691. History Days festival to be held May 15-17 in Kernville Want to know more about the incredible history of this area? Then History Days is for you. The 13th annual festival will be held at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville on May 15, and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be exhibits, demonstrations, live entertainment, door prizes, refreshments and much more. History Days is put on by the Kern River Valley Historical Society. Call the museum at (760) 376-6683 for more information. CERT emergency team reschedules CPR class for May 16 The CPR class that was being offered by the KRV CERT group scheduled for April 18 has been rescheduled due to the instructor being called out of town. The CPR class is now set for May 16 from 9am to 1pm at the Youth Center in Lake Isabella. Everyone who has signed up for the class please call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797 and re-register for the May 16 class. Dewar’s in Bakersfield celebrates 100 years May 16 and 17 Dewar’s famous candy shop in Bakersfield will be celebrating their centennial with a special celebration on May 16 and 17 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. at their

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efiting Run-4-A-Way, which is a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the fitness and wellbeing of the citizens of the Kern River Valley. The event is a 10K, 5K, 3K, or 1K run/walk. There are categories for all ages. There are lots of individual and team race prizes. Included in the registration fee participants will receive a one-hour rafting trip with Sierra South, a complimentary beverage from the Kern River Brewery, and chance to win many more prizes from local merchants. First race begins at 8am, with all others following in 15 minute increments. Information Contact: Darby@ 760-3761067, Mike @ 760-376-4405 and email: grebird@aol.com or register online: online@www.krvr.org

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Letters to the Courier Dear Kern River Courier, I would like to thank you for publishing my letter regarding the removal of a boat dock on Easter Sunday while many boats were still on the lake. I would also like to thank the Forest Service for replacing the same dock with a newer version a week later. Timing wasn't the best, but any improvements that actually benefit lake users deserve mention. Drew Lander Lake Isabella

EVENTS continued from page 8 downtown location. There will be eight new flavors of chews available for tasting only at the event – Peanut Butter and Jelly, Chocolate Hazelnut, Pistachio, Caramel Pistachio, Roasted Pecan, Vanilla, Hot Chili and George’s Special. There will be a petting zoon, pony rides, a dunk tank, a rock climbing wall, a bounce house, a barbecue, and giveaways. And don’t forget about asking how to get a “Golden Ticket.” Patient Appreciation Day at Mesa Chiropractic on May 16 Mesa Chiropractic will have a Patient Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic is at 2810 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. There will be discounts on services, refreshments, free gifts, and more. Call for your appointment today at (760) 379-3425. Walk-ins will be seen as time allows. Kern Valley Follies talent auditions May 16 and 23 Do you have talent? Then come be a part of the first-ever Follies show in the Kern River Valley. Singers, dancers, comics, bands and variety acts are being sought. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 23, both at 11 a.m., at the Reel Cinema Theater in Wofford Heights. The show will be held in August. To RSVP, please call Frank at (310) 989-0325 or Mandy from the theater, (760) 379-7903. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, May 19 Food commodities will be distributed to those who fit certain economic guidelines on Tuesday, May 19. Begins at 7 a.m., Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; 7 a.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; 7 a.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

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Havilah Days a celebration of its history May 23 Havilah was the county seat in the 1860s when it was a gold mining town, but today there is nothing left but a few private homes and a small courtyard with replicas of the old schoolhouse and courthouse. The residents there will celebrate the old days on Saturday, May 23. Come join the fun. (661) 867-2552. KRV Art Association’s Spring Show is Memorial Day Weekend May 23-25 The Kern River Valley Art Association has been holding an art show every spring and fall for 48 years. The show will be held in Kernville’s Circle Park in a beautiful mountain setting on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, starting at 9 a.m. each morning. Vendors, please submit an application to the Art Association to join in. For more information, call Judy at (760) 378-4109. Golf Tournament, gala to be held May 30 for KV aquatics program A golf tournament will be held May 30 as a fundraiser for the Kern Valley Aquatics Program. The tournament will be held at 9 a.m. with a four-person scramble. $50 for non-members, $35 for members includes lunch. Prizes! Call (760) 299-2030 to enter. From 4:30 to 8 p.m. is a gala event to be held at the Lakeview Lodge Gazebo, Wofford Heights. Event includes a performance by the Whitman Elite Dancers; a special Olympian guest speaker; live music by a local Kern River Valley musician; live and silent auction; appetizers, desserts and cocktails; raffle prizes. All proceeds to benefit the Kern Valley Aquatics Program. Tickets – Family $30; Couple $25; Single $15; Gala and Golf Tournament Combo $60. Please register: online: www.kvap.org; email: info@kvap.org; 760-299-2030. The first 50 people to register for the Gala or register online for swimming lessons will receive a special gift. Kids Fishing Derby to be held Saturday, June 6 The Kern Valley Fish & Game Habitat Club is again holding its annual Kids Free Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 6. Many other sponsors are involved, too. Get hooked on fishing, not drugs. It takes place on one of the two California Free Fishing Days per year, so fishing licenses are not required. However, all other regulations must be followed. You must pre-register before you fish. There is no cost to enter, and free food and prizes are offered to the kids. Register at Wofford Heights Park on Friday, June 5 from 3-6 p.m. or Saturday, June 6 from 6-9 a.m. Weigh-in is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. All fish except bass are allowed. Awards ceremony is Saturday at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Larry at (760) 376-2470. KR Motors to hold Poker Run Saturday, June 6 Get ready for a great 78-mile ride, a BBQ lunch, music and a chance to win money! Kern River Motors in Lake Isabella is presenting its first annual poker run on Saturday, June 6. Registration begins at 9a:30 a.m. at Kern River Motors, next to Crossroads Shell in Lake Isabella. The poker run starts at 10:30 and continues to 2 p.m. It ends at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella with lunch, music and awards. Single rider fee is $35, double rider $50. For more information, contact Lisa at (760) 5490077. 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.

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Citizen Service Unit volunteers provide valuable service Michael A. Turner Captain, Citizen Service Unit

The Kern Valley Citizen Service Unit is made up of civilian volunteers over the age of 21. We go through a background check and attend a 32-hour academy. After the academy, we go through a field training session and then we are approved to work with other members of the unit. This series of articles is intended to inform the public as to what we are and what we do for the community and for the Sheriff's Department. Our main reason for being out there is that we are the eyes and the ears of the Sheriff's Department. We do not take any kind of law enforcement action on

things that we might see; we use our radios to notify our control center of anything we see that might be suspicious or wrong. We are not law enforcement personnel. On patrol we check homes and businesses for people who are on vacation, in the hospital or not home for other reason. We are always on the lookout for things that do not look like right, like people who shouldn't be there, buildings and homes that don't look right. We look for windows that are broken and doors that might be open which would indicate that something is wrong. We also do many things in the valley that allow the deputies of the Kern River Valley to be able to spend more time in the valley to take

Our Valley, Our Earth

Quake motion like a wave Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

The attached picture is of a rent or crack in an unidentified street in San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Eyewitness accounts state that the earth was rising and lowering in wavelike pulsations that were said to be 5 to 6 feet high. Picture waves on the surface Bolyard of the ocean that are 5 to 6

feet high from crest to trough. A floating object would bob and tumble as each crest and trough passed under the boat. This would be the effect of the motion witnessed by those walking the streets at 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906. Semi-solid soil, earth, bricks, sidewalks, buildings, homes, businesses, water mains, gas lines, etc. that were attached to the surface of the earth at that moment were subjected to extreme, unnatural earth gyrations. What was left was surreal devastation with unrecognizable piles of rubble. Earthquakes are not to be taken lightly. We must plan for the worst case scenario and respect the power that is released when the earth shudders. This article ends my discussion about the historically known earthquake of 1906. I will follow up with a column discussing some of the planning that citizens should be thinking about in preparation for the next major earthquake in California. To repeat a very old clique, "It is only a matter of time." Are you prepared? 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.

HISTORY continued from page 1 Southern California Edison. Sunday, May 17 • Pie Baking Contest starting at 11:30 a.m., judging at 1:30, winner announced at 2:30. • "Out of the Blue" concert during the pie baking contest • Costume contest winner announced immediately following pie baking winner at 2:45 p.m. • Appearances by Roy Rogers lookalike Bill Nolt • Musical entertainment includes Jim's Country Band at 11 a.m., Out of the Blue at 12:30 p.m. and Archie Logsdon at 2 p.m. • Demonstrations inside the museum include a geology slide show with Kern River Courier columnist Ron Bolyard at 9:30 a.m., butter churning at noon and quilting. • Demonstrations outdoors include gold panning, branding on wood, whittling, and working with rawhide. • Displays include Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center and Kern River Preserve All three days will feature free refreshments, door prizes and a costume contest.

care of calls in the valley that they would otherwise not be able to do. We transport vehicles for the deputies that need maintenance on them and we transport a lot of paperwork and other items that keep the deputies free and able to protect the valley better. We also transport children to Jamison Center in Bakersfield for the deputies. We also assist the deputies and other law enforcement officers in the valley with traffic control in the case of fires or accidents. We also do traffic control for parades and other special events that take place. We assist the community in the many events that they hold all around the valley and we give out a lot of information as to what the

Sheriff's Department has to offer for the valley. We also have a Neighborhood Watch program that assists communities in the valley to help watch and make their neighborhoods more secure. And we do the RUOK program. Registrants are called every morning to see if they are OK. RUOK is a service that had been in effect for several years and has saved lives and provided a feeling of security. Anyone interested in this program for themselves or a relative is urged to call 760-549-2036 and an appointment will be set up for an interview. For more information contact us at the Sheriff's Substation Lake Isabella, (760) 549-2100.

Death notices Roy Lector McIntire Roy Lector McIntire, 78, of Sawmill, passed away on April 26, 2009 at San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Violet Marie Barton Violet Marie Barton, 62 of Bodfish, passed away on April 24, 2009 at San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

EVENTS continued from page 1 Nugget. Follow Nugget two blocks to the Youth Center. • On Sunday May 3, folks will be gathering at Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish (a collection of old Kern Valley buildings arranged into an authenticlooking Old West town) to dedicate a monument established there by E Clampus Vitus, a fraternal organization that places monuments at historical areas that are important to Western heritage. • On Sunday May 3, learn about how fire can affect you. The Fire Safe Council will be holding a special fire prevention program to educate the public about preparing their homes for wildfire. May is the month to eradicate those weeds, so hopefully you are getting out there with your weed whacker and clearing your property. Residents are invited to the Kern County Fire Station at 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. to learn first hand about Home Ignition Zones and the ember phenomenon. Presentations and displays will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Then in the afternoon until 3, fire expert Pat Durland will conduct an informational field tour of homes that are Fire Safe. For a fee of $5 there will be a sack lunch provided by Mt. Mesa Market’s Jim Wyly. Other than the sack lunch and beverage there are no fees for this all-day event. For further information and sack lunch orders please call Gordon Ehmann at (760) 379-5673. Weekend of May 9-10: • The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley will put on their 10th annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. Enjoy ‘50s and ‘60s music, a chili cookoff, a pet parade, a giant raffle, and much more. It’s free to walk around and look at the spiffy cars, but those great T-shirts will tempt you into parting with a few bucks! Call (760) 378-3888 for information. • In conjunction with the car show there will be a Kernville Art Walk on the streets of Kernville on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kernville merchants sponsor local artists who will show on the sidewalks of the town. No charge for browsing. For more information, contact Nancy Walker at Kernville Antiques and Gifts, (760) 376-2239 or (760) 376-2676. • A fundraiser run/walk will be held on the Whiskey Flat Trail in Kernville on Saturday, May 9 benefiting Run-4-A-Way, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fitness and well-being. The event is a 10K, 5K, 3K, or 1K run/walk. There are categories for all ages. There are lots of individual and team race prizes. Included in the registration fee participants will receive a one-hour rafting trip with Sierra South, a complimentary beverage from the Kern River Brewery, and chance to win many more prizes from local merchants. First race begins at 8 a.m., with all others following in 15-minute increments. For information contact Darby at 760-376-1067 or Mike at 760376-4405. • Don’t forget! Sunday May 10 is Mother’s Day! • South Fork Middle School will hold their second annual Mother’s Day luncheon on Saturday, May 9 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 from 6th grade to adult and $7 for 5th grade and below. This event is open to the public. Please make reservations by Monday, May 4. • The Friends of the Kern Valley Libraries will hold a used book sale at the Kern River Valley Library conference room, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., on Friday, May 8 and continuing through Sunday, May 10. The book sale will be open early for members only on Thursday, May 7 from 4-6 p.m. Memberships will be sold at the door for $6. The book sale will be open to the public on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (760) 549-2083.

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California Joe’s Country Living

Book brings memories California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

I’m enjoying a marvelous book, “Miriam’s Kitchen.” The book reminds me of when I was 19 and just out of the Army. I was falling in love with the Lower East Side of New York. My third floor apartment on Essex Street was a walkup. All the stairs California Joe creaked and groaned. A friend, Peggy, invited me to dinner at her Greenwich Village place. I should have paid more attention to the cooking! Peggy was a marvelous cook. Her lasagne was delicious. But I didn’t get the message. “It’s the cooking, stupid!” I was told by other folks on Essex Street of another place where I could get some great food. “Before you die,” they said, “go for a summer vacation to Grossinger’s in the Catskills and get Rose to cook for you.” Some years later I did get to Grossinger’s. Rose, the famous owner and chief cook, made her matzoh ball soup. And it was then I realized the ultimate

importance of good cooking. “It’s the cooking, stupid!” “Miriam’s Kitchen” is an instant classic of Jewish-mother lore. I was raised in bayou Louisiana by a Jewish mother also. But she wasn’t much of a cook. Our black housekeeper Emma was a much better cook. Besides, she liked me and always could come up with a nourishing bowl of chicken soup. Emma must have died years ago. Yet I still think of her soup. It’s taken a long time but I finally got the message. “It’s the cooking, stupid!” “Miriam’s Kitchen” had a real surprise for me. Miriam is taken by her handsome father to the Essex Market – which was right across the street from where I lived in my first New York City apartment! Ah, the dim, cool Essex Street Market. It’s many years since then. Last year I spent three weeks in Asia. Little towns and big. And I always seemed to end up spending my time in the local markets. Why? As ol’ Bill Clinton might well say, ’It’s the cooking, stupid!” California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Mesa Clinical Pharmacy (2009-B2245) Street address of principal place of business: 12608 Mt. Mesa Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1628, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S): Kern Valley Hospital, Inc., 6412 Laurel Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. F, Corporation. Date the business commenced: 07/28/1994. 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: Rick Carter, Chief Executive Officer. This statement filed on 04/01/2009. Expires 04/01/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Cyclesmiths, The (2009-

B2236) Street address of principal place of business: 11417 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 600, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S): Crocketts Legendary Cyclesmiths, LLC, 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. D, Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Wendy Crockett, Manager. This statement filed on 04/01/2009. Expires 04/01/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kern Valley Pool Care (2009-B2364) Street address of principal place of business: 160 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing

address of business: 160 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S): Adam Snyder, 160 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. 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: Adam Snyder. This statement filed on 04/07/2009. Expires 04/07/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Magnum Trail Cage & Fur Co. (2009-B2428) Street address of principal place of business: 20501 Schell Ranch Road, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 20501 Schell Ranch Road, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANT(S): Robert Thomas, 20501 Schell Ranch Road,

Caliente, CA 93518. 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: Robert Thomas. This statement filed on 04/09/2009. Expires 04/09/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17 and 24, May 1 and 8, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JACKSON CHIMNEY SWEEP (2009-B2615), DBA#2: JACKSON ALL SEASON HOME MAINTENANCE (2009-B2616), Street address of principal place of business: 110 Buckhorn Drive, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: 110 Buckhorn Drive, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANT(S): Stephen Jackson, 110 Buckhorn Drive, Bodfish, CA 93205. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 09/06/1992. Notice: In accor-

dance 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: Stephen Jackson. This statement filed on 04/16/2009. Expires 04/16/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:PETAL PUSHER PLUS (2009-B2717), DBA#2: LAKE ISABELLA FLORIST (2009B2718), Street address of principal place of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1017, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): Lucian Whitman, 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 11/15/2002. 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 pro-

vided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Lucian Whitman. This statement filed on 04/21/2009. Expires 04/21/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2009. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN RIVER CLOTHING COMPANY (2008B7530); Street address of business: 11101 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 1017, Kernville, CA 93238; REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Lucian Whitman, 11101 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 11/11/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/21/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by G. Durward, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2009.

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Announcements TALENT - GOT TALENT? Come & Audition for the Kern River Valley "Follies" Show Audition Date: Sat-May 16th 11am and Sat-May 23rd - 11am at the Reel Cinema Theatre, 6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. Call Frank @ 310-9890325 to R.S.V.P. __________________________ FOUND - Small Cute Dog Found in Squirrel Valley on Sat., 4/18. Call 379-3835

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 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $595/mo + deposit and utilities. 760-376-2671 _________________________ Wofford Hts. 3bdrm 1 ¾ bath frame house. $1000 + dep. Bonus rm + xtra rm on detached garage, fenced, xlent neighborhood. Walk to stores, movies, Family Life Ctr. Great for children. Call Jim at 379-2844

Special Offer The Kern River Courier will drive them to your door. Camp & Tent trailers; Toy Boxes; 5th Wheels; Van Conversions; any RV’s ~ Class A,B, or C. We’ll help you sell it by printing your "RV for Sale" ad - up to 5 lines for FREE! Just submit it to us (contact info is on page 2) and we'll run it for 2 weeks in May. Some restrictions may apply.

For Sale 2007 MOTORSCOOTER - 150cc. Less than 600 miles, like new. "Loaded" $650. 379-1842

40FT RV ACCESS w/hookups. Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg, 2-car garage+workshop. Corner lot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lake view, fireplace + many upgrades. 8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake. $159,000 (760) 379-7094

Ads - 5 Lines - $5.50

Explore the Kern Valley ––S h o p p i n g , D i n i n g , L o d g i n g ––

5430 Lake Isabella Blvd. 379-8144 Largest pool table in town!

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

Land For Sale

Reward

40 Acres View Ranchland. adjoining BLM. 100 mi NorthEast of Reno, Nevada. On county maintained road, close to State Hwy 400 & I-80. $449 down, $449/mo, $49,900 full price. Owner financing. No qualifying. 775-453-3724

LARGE CASH REWARD! ID who stole my property! DR Wood Chipper - Orange Jonsered 2150 Chainsaw, Red Jonsered 2165 Chainsaw, Red Husqvarna 235R Brush Trim'r, Troy Built 55K Generator, Red Steel Tool Box w/tools, Weather Station - Gold colored North Face sleep bag, BLACK Moss Tent - Red and Tan Call: 562-420-7593 or KCS (760) 549-2100 Case# SR0820268 Justice needs your help.

COCKTAILS AND DANCING

Spaces for Rent SPACES FOR RENT Wofford Heights Mobile/RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater. Free rent on the 6th month. Call Able 760-379-5479.After 3pm & weekends, call Ralph @ 310-387-7136

Pets

A CUDDLY PUPPY FOR MOM Predominantly white, CKC-registered Chihuahua pups. 8 weeks old. Shots. Wormed. Raised in home, parents on premises. Will grow to 5-6lbs. 2 Males: $300 ea. 1 female $400. 379-1403

THE VALLEY’S CHOICE Place your Marketplace ad in 3 easy steps:

Add a line $1.00 ea. Photos add $5.00 ea. Frame add $1.00

Daytime Phone Number___________________________________

Master Card

Visa Check or Money Order

Credit Card Number______________________________________ Name as it appears on card________________________________ Expiration Date_______Signature___________________________

No Trout? Try the 2nd Annual CF&G China Lake Rockfish Tournament. No endangered species worries, everything’s dead. Just bring a shovel or pick, ain’t been any water for years. Record 185 pounder dug up last year. Landed just a stone’s throw from dry creek on sand dabs with sage brush rub. Stay away from the shiny live ordnance and any worms that have a rattle sound.

~ KERN RIVER COURIER ~

Each line equals 27 spaces or characters approx)

Mailing Address_________________________________________

BURLANDO SUPER SALE! Best yard sale in Kernville! Sat, May 2nd, 7am. Great Stuff! 412 Burlando, Kernville

Rockfish Tourney

5 lines = $5.50

Name_________________________________________________

Yard Sales

Number of weeks ad is to run______ X your ad total = $__________ Amount due.

1. Write your message on the form. Please be neat. Ads start at 5 lines for $5.50 and only $1.00 for each additional line. 2. Total first five lines and $1.00 for each additional line. Multiply the total by the number of weeks you wish your ad to run. Fill in the blanks below. Payment must be with order. 3. Enter credit card #, or make check, money order payable to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, Ca 93285-1145 6392 B Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, Ca 93285 Mail or deliver to above address. Ad must reach us by Tuesday 12 noon of the week it is to run.

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

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week: "I have the world's largest collection of seashells. I keep it on all the beaches of the world... perhaps you've seen it." Steven Wright

See Page 6 for answers to puzzles

Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good week to look at healing bruised feelings and re-establishing weakened relationships. It's also a good week to start new projects and make new contacts. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Music and art dominate the week, giving the sensual Bovine a lot to appreciate. On the practical side, deal firmly, but fairly, with those who might try to undermine your work efforts. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Good feelings continue to flow from your recent efforts to reconnect with family. But be ready to defuse a dispute before it can disrupt all that peace and harmony. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A practical view of a romanticized situation could help to clarify some of its more confusing aspects before you make a decision that could be tough to undo later on. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Pay more attention to what a recent spate of workplace criticism might say about your performance and not what you think it implies about you personally. Some flexibility might be called for. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With new information, and new promises of support (not to mention growing self-confidence), this could be a good time to restart a project you couldn't quite handle before.

Kern River Courier

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Before you decide to close down a problem-loaded project and make a fresh start with someone else, try once more to reach a compromise with your balky partner. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While you continue earning points for your sharp negotiating skills, be alert for an attempt to undercut your efforts. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A minor health problem might cause you to ease up on your usually busy schedule. But you'll soon be back in the saddle. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The adventurous Sea Goat might be eager to take on a new challenge. But before you do, you might want to take some time to check out previously overlooked factors. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A feeling of being overwhelmed by all that you have to do can be eased by setting priorities. Deal with the most urgent and time-sensitive situations first, and then work down the line. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Creating a calm, peaceful place for yourself in the middle of an emotional whirlpool this week starts when you decide how to make decisions about your life. BORN THIS WEEK: Your determination to stick with your principles wins the admiration of everyone who knows you. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MOVIES: "The Sound of Music" features how many von Trapp children? 2. MUSIC: Which 1970s band released the hit "Smoke on the Water"? 3. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first U.S. president to be photographed? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of creature would belong in the order Chelonia? 5. GEOGRAPHY: The island of Grenada is closest to the coast of which South American country? Answers:

1. Seven 2. Deep Purple 3. John Quincy Adams 4. Turtles, terrapins and tortoises 5. Venezuela

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Kern River Courier

Friday, May 1, 2009

Now open!

B&B

We Are Buying

BBQ

Serving Your Smoked Favorites & Homemade Sides Baby Back Ribs, Tri-Tip, Brisket, Hot Links, Chicken, Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans, ColeSlaw & Potato Salad, Prime Rib on Sunday’s

Coupon 10% oFF A full rack of Baby Back ribs*

Coins Coins&&Jewelry Jewelry We now carry watch batteries and offer Fax services for your convenience

*Must present coupon at time of order. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit one coupon per person. Coupon Expires 05-14-09.

6429 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

13423 Sierra Way, Kernville Mon. - Thur.12am - 8pm Fri. & Sat.12 - 10pm Sun.12pm- 8pm

760-376-2525 Wendy Dohner, Owner

In the Post Office Center

Now Serving Beer & Wine

760-379-5200

NowOpen!

The Largest Selection of New & Used Tires in the Valley!

STIRE S TEWART’ TEWART’

Tires, Wheels & Repairs on Cars, Trucks, RV’s/Trailers & Tractors Bridgestone Certified Tire Technicians Open Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm Saturday 9:00am-1pm 5304 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

760-379-5133

Negotiator

P155/80R13 P175/70R13 P195/70R14

29.00 42.00 48.00

P185/70R14 P205/55R16 P215/60R16

49.00 64.00 75.00

Coupon Tire Special!

Priced to Move!

Goodyear

8995

Wangler Radial P235/75R15 Bring in this coupon for this specail Price

Gold! Gold! Gold!

each

Air pressure checks as well as tire inspection is always complimentary at Stewart’s Tire We provide emergency road service call: 760-379-5133

Smoothies - A Healthy “Fast Food” Alternative Nutritional Supplements & Specialty Formulas We use only Quality fruit in our smoothies All our smoothie blends contain a revolutionary Look for our Orange Barn, “Basic Blend” of 19 different Vitamins, across from AltaOne on the boulevard in Minerals & Amino Acids designed to Lake Isabella. provide a well balanced Meal in a Cup. Opening Soon, our main Kern Valley Plaza

Prices do not include tax, mounting, balancing, or disposal. Ad must be presented at time of purchase for discount.

location, serving more than smoothies.

6047 Lake Isabella Blvd. across from AltaOne 760-417-1225 Open daily at 7:00am with Coffee & Hot Cocoa for $1.00

SpringMobility Sale! New & Pre-owned Chairs on Sale Getting you mobile, no matter what your needs or budget with prices starting* at... Scooters Powerchairs 10 mph Scooter New $3,499.99

$1,199.99 2,699.99

pre-owned 2,899.99

Car lifts 2,599.99 Walkers 295.99 Threshold Ramps 124.99 Bathroom & Household Handrails 39.99 * Other makes and models are available. Sale excludes special orders. New chairs carry a full year warranty on parts. Set up, installation and/or delivery may be additional. Visa and MasterCard accepted, payments available on approved credit. Sale Ends May 30, 2009.

RMW Mobility

Service

Serving Veterans and the disabled everywhere. Please feel free to give us a call anytime; just ask for Bob or Maggie Weigel. We’re here to get you mobile again!

All powerchairs, manual wheelchairs, lifts, servicing, repair & accessories

P.O. Box 2452 Lake Isabella Office:760-379-8317 Cell:760-223-2817 Fax:760-379-8969 Authorized repair for Merit, Pride, Champion, Rascal, Jazzy, Golden Technology & more. Veteran and Family Owned