Kern River Courier May 15, 2009

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Weekend explodes with fun Mike Devich Kern River Courier

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Bride Mandy Johnstone, right, waits for her groom, Cory Estes, so they can ride away into the sunset after their wedding Saturday. The wedding was held at the Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heights and over 200 people attended. At left, Sherri Pringle holds the reins waiting for driver Keith Pringle, who supplied the horse and carriage.

Road open to sequoias The U.S. Forest Service has announced that the road to the Giant Sequoias is now open after the long winter.

The closest grove of Giant Sequoias to the Kern River Valley has been turned into a tourist attraction, the Trail of 100 Giants.

The Lloyd Meadow Road has also been opened, which leads to the popular Freeman Grove.

To see the Giant Sequoias, head north from Kernville on Sierra Way about 20 miles to County Route SM50 near Johnsondale (no services available there). About 5.5 miles west of Johnsondale is the junction with Western Divide Highway near Parker Pass. Take Western Divide Highway about 2 miles to Redwood Meadow Campground and the Trail of 100 Giants. There is a parking fee at the campground, but the attraction itself is free.

Bass tournament on Saturday The American Bass Association will be having a bass fishing tournament on Isabella Lake Saturday. It’s part of a series that takes place throughout the spring and summer.

For more information, call the local facilitators, Ed and Jean Cordell at Big Ed’s Bait and Tackle, (760) 379-4170 or go to http://www.americanbass.com/

You thought last weekend was full?

That was nothing compared to this weekend. (And the one after that is Memorial Day weekend, the big introduction to summertime in the Kern River Valley.)

For entertaining things to see and do this weekend, just look at all this: Kern Valley History Days, Peter Lebec Rendezvous, a Whitman Dancers evening recital, and not one but two spring concerts. More things that are happening are Follies talent auditions, a CPR class, Youth Football and cheerleader signups, and a fundraiser dinner for Kern Valley Search and Rescue.

In addition, Mesa Chiropractic is having a Patient Appreciation Day with food and free gifts.

Here’s the details. (For some of the things happening on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, see the Courier Calendar beginning on page 2.)

Weekend of May 16-17 • The weekend’s activities start with the first day of the Historical Society’s Kern Valley History Days on Friday, May 15, at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville. On Friday, there will be a Pioneer Lunch at the Odd Fellows Hall at noon; demonstrations outdoors behind the museum and inside; and musical and other entertainment throughout the day. All three days will feature free refreshments, door prizes and a costume contest.

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Swim lessons to begin soon Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Want to teach your little one how to swim in a nurturing atmosphere that won’t scare the tot?

Join the Kern Valley Aquatics Program. Classes start June 8.

The KVAP program offers parent-child classes, private/semi-private lessons, small group lessons, and adult lessons for beginners to advanced level. Swim instructors are available to help.

The South Fork Middle School pool is used for the lessons.

Very tiny students can be taught the basics of water sports, beginning with the very basic first step – getting wet.

From 6 months to 36 months, these tiny ones are taught to float. The child benefits from the bonding and trust of this parent-oriented class.

Fees for this class start at $65.

Students up to age 5 are taught front and back strokes, using the sides, steps and ladder.

Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available. Daily lessons are available, and Saturday classes are available as well.

The purpose of the KV Aquatic Program is to promote water safety, knowledge and practices. This aquatic adjustment will lead to fun and enjoyment in the water, as well as participant socialization. More advanced students can learn endurance skills and have the chance to earn American Red Cross certification.

Swim parties are also being offered on Friday and Saturday. A lifeguard is available. You can have as many as 20 guests.

More guests require an additional lifeguard for an additional fee.

For registration, which includes details including times available and prices, go to www.kvap.org or contact Kern Valley Aquatics Program, 5225 Kelso Valley Rd, Weldon, CA 93283; email: info@kvap.org; phone: 760-2992030.

KVAP will be having two events on May 30 to act as fundraisers for this very special program. See the Courier Calendar, beginning on page 2, for details. Also, this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, Labels in Big Blue Bear and Lore's Loft in Kernville are donating 15% of their sales to the program.

Vol. 6 No. 15 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: Sunny, breezy.

High 89.

Fri. night: Mostly clear, low 62.

Sat.: Sunny. High 96.

Sat. night: Mostly clear. Low 65.

Sun.: Sunny, high 99.

Sun. night: Clear, low 67.

National Weather Service

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Matt Roberts had very good luck in the lake.

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Slow week for new DVDs, but very good for reissues of classic material.

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New syndicated column “Collecting” for all the yard sale aficionados.

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

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 183,168 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 2240 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 728 cfs Borel Canal flow 536 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 Home-schoolers can meet each other at party May 21 An end-of-the-year party for all home-school families is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 at the Kern Valley Youth Center at 1:30 p.m.

Home-school families may have an opportunity to meet each other and network. For more information call Jodi at (760) 379-2320.

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Courier Calendar Government commodities distributed Tuesday, May 19 Food commodities will be distributed to those who fit certain economic guidelines on Tuesday,

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. 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

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.

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

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

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

Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information.

Kern Valley Follies talent auditions May 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.

Nuui Cunni Center to hold art show May 23 The Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center at French Gulch will be having an art show on Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., continuing what was started as the KRV Art Association’s Kern Valley Art Studio Tour. We invite all artists wishing to display and/or sell their arts and crafts. All articles must be crafted by the artist and we accept all art mediums. Spaces available inside or outside must be reserved, first come-first serve.

Area outside could accommodate a tent if desired. Food will be available, as well as entertainment, a Farmers Market, and native plants for sale. Call 5490800 for details.

Havilah Days a celebration of its history May 23 This event has been canceled.

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.

Ceremony honoring historical Four Chaplains Sunday, May 24 The KRV American Legion Post 711 and the KRV Veterans Honor Guard are sponsoring a Four Chaplains Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, May 24, the day before Memorial Day. It will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be dedicated to four United States Army chaplains who gave their lives to save other soldiers during the sinking of the USAT Dorchester during World War II, giving up their own life jackets.

Officiating will be Chaplains Gerald Goodman, Roger Van Der Werken and Clarence Semonious.

Everyone is welcome.

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Mr. Mouse takes last ride Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

Recently at 4 a.m. (that's very, very early if you're retired) I was awakened by a racket outside my bedroom window. I noticed that it sounded like somebody was scratching on a blackboard.

I turned over and said to myself, “Whatever it is, it'll go away.”

Well, it didn't, Middleworth and again there came this scratching and a sound like something jumping up and down on our aluminum porch roof.

It was enough for me to get up and go outside with my millioncandlepower spotlight. (I bought the spotlight at Harbor Freight and it really is one million candlepower!) It's big and sports a huge battery. When you turn it on it tears a hole in the night like the beam from a lighthouse. Not only is it a spotlight but it also livens up the dark, like lights on a football field. (Imagine, if you will, a million candles sitting in your front yard all lit and glowing.)

So I flipped on the spotlight, and squinting from the glare, I aimed the beam onto the porch roof.

There, framed like an Audubon bird, was a Great Horned Owl. He had a mouse. Part of the scratching was the mouse trying to get away;

the rest was the owl dancing around, anticipating breakfast.

I'm not sure who was the most surprised, me, the owl or the mouse. But with a rush of wings the owl took flight, leaving the poor mouse behind. But not for long.

Suddenly remembering breakfast, the owl turned in midair, swooped back and grabbed Mr. Mouse. I could hear the beat of his wings as the owl flapped away into the darkness.

It's a fact that I don't like mice and have gone to great extremes over the years to catch, remove and destroy each and every grey rodent that I have found. However, my heart briefly went out to Mr. Mouse, who at that moment was dangling in the clutches of Mr. Owl as he soared over the countryside in the dark. I'm not sure what this little guy was thinking, but what with his capture, the million-candlepower light, briefly attaining freedom, getting recaptured, and dangling over the landscape 100 feet high at 20 miles an hour, I'm guessing that Mr. Mouse was scared sightless.

I almost felt sorry for him – until I remembered who had awakened me at 4 that morning.

Good work, Mr. Owl! 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.

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Winning poets in library contest receive prizes Kern River Courier

nished gift certificates to Barnes & Noble Booksellers for the second The results are in for the Kern River place winners and beautiful new jourValley Library's "Express Yourself nals for the third place winners. through Poetry" contest.

The winners in the children's cateHopeful poets filled the Kern River gory are: tied for 3rd Courtney and Valley Library's conference room to Danielle Debski with "Kitty's Hat as a overflowing on May 5 to learn if their Home" and "Dragon Party," 2nd entered poem was the big winner.

Django Stauffer "Monkeys" and 1st The judges for the competition, the place was awarded to Ashley Kron's KV Poets and Writers group, were "Moonless Night." represented by Emily Carde, Teen winners are: 3rd place Mischelle Sequoia Ure "If I Sandowich, H a d Dione Longtin, Everything," P a u l i n e 2nd Wesley Kyt The library announced B r a s w e l l , "The Seas of Frances Cota that there were 54 entries, Naught" and 1st and John Henry. place to Jennifer They kept the Rowlett's which completely demolaudience in sus"Grave Upon pense while they the Highway." discussed the ished their record.

Adult windynamics of ners: 3rd place is their club and Rosinea Lister extended a hearty welcome for all "Quilts of Many Colors," 2nd Susan present to join their group and share DeLong "Music in my Soul" and 1st in their supportive and inspirational place went to Barbara Lyon's "Dawn." camaraderie.

The judges stressed how difficult it The library announced that there was to decide on a winner because were 54 entries, which completely there were so many poems and so demolished their record. There were many outstanding entries. Winning 34 Adult, 11 Teen and nine Children poems in all three categories are now entries. posted in the Kern River Valley First place winners will see their Branch Library and the public is work published by the KV Poets & encouraged to stop in and read each Writers in their "Reflections of the one. April is National Poetry Month Kern 2009," which is registered with and due to the positive returns of this the Library of Congress and available year's contest the KRV Library and for checkout through the San Joaquin Poets and Writers are already planLibrary System. ning for another program for next The Friends of the KV Libraries fur- year.

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CALENDAR continued from page 2 Golf Tournament and gala to be held May 30 for Kern Valley 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. (UPDATE: we have been advised that June 6 is NOT a California Free Fishing Day this year.) 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.

Kern River 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 9:30 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) 549-0077.

Government commodities distributed Tuesday, June 23 Food commodities will be distributed to those who fit certain economic guidelines on Tuesday, June 23. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

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Kern River Valley information Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781 (760) 379-5236

General KRV Info

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Across from Senior Center

Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Hospital McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681 Kern Valley Substation Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side

Water Ski Area

French Gulch

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

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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

Mountain Mesa

Lake Isabella

Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE Local: (760) 376-2629

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

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Let’s Go Fishing

Crappie fishing is great Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

Map sponsored by Lakeview Motel 12090 Hwy. 178, Mt. Mesa, (760) 379-8250. AC, WiFi

Community notes Kern River Courier

The Salvation Army, Kern River Valley unit, is going to be taking as many kids as they can to Camp Redwood Glen in Northern California during the last week in June. Donations to help these kids go to camp are sorely needed. If you knew of a program that would help children lead a fulfilling life; make them less likely to use alcohol or drugs or become teenage parents; improve their self-esteem and confidence; and in general, help them become good humans, wouldn’t you be interested in getting every child you know into it? Well, you can. The camp is for ages 7-12 and costs only $200. If you know a child and can help financially, please call (760) 3781029 or (760) 2285. *** A bunkbed is needed for foster children. Can pick up. Please call (760) 378-1029. *** Cerro Coso’s Faculty Senate representative, instructor Matt Crow, recently presented the annual “Classified Member of the Year” award to Departmental Assistant Inge Olson. Olson is a full-time employee in the Kern River Valley Campus of Cerro Coso Community College. She assists students with whatever their concerns maybe … financial aid, appointments with a counselor, registering for classes, textbooks, etc. Olson is the official “go-to” person on the Kern River Valley Campus.

Fishermen on Isabella Lake enjoyed another great week of crappie fishing – off the rocks, on the docks, in the brush and at the cages, with jigs, Kastmasters, spoons and mealworms.

Everyone is having a great time catching crappie at their favorite hot spot.

I camped out for a week at Fairview with my flatlander buddies. There are trout in the Kern, but these days it is more of a hunt to find them. (Editors’ note: the California Department of Fish and Game stopped stocking trout in the Kern last fall in response to a lawsuit). I caught and released a limit each day. An eight-incher was probably the lunker of the week.

Lake trout are starting to work their way upriver. The old cemetery at the north end of Wofford Heights is seeing some trout action now. Matt Roberts brought in a beauty caught on a Blue Fox. Lots of trout between the cemetery and the golf course.

Even had an unconfirmed report

Matt Roberts caught a nice trout caught near the old cemetery. of an Alpers trout being caught around River View Trailer Park.

More trout are starting to head upriver, so let’s go fishing!

Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackle and General Store. For bragging rights, bring your catch to E&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, near the Wofford Heights Post Office.

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R I V E R

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Couch Theater

Celebrity Extra

‘Land of the Lost’ good package

Paquin vamping it up

It's a slow week. No major motion pictures are coming out on DVD this week, but there are a few gems to be found, mostly in the form of re-releases of films and TV show boxed sets. Here are my faves: PICKS OF THE WEEK "Land of the Lost: Complete Series" (Limited Edition Gift Set) -Released to coincide with Will Farrell's theatrical remake of the cult '70s kids show, this DVD package is 32 flavors of cool. Not only do you get the complete series, but it comes packaged in a retro, metal Laurie, Fry lunchbox like the ones sold back when the show was on TV. "Falling Down" (Deluxe Edition) - "Falling Down" is an historic film.

Not because it's a cinematic masterpiece (it isn't), but because it's the only reasonably good movie director Joel Schumacher ever made.

Michael Douglas stars as a bespectacled engineer named Foster who's lost his job and his mind during a blistering hot day in Los Angeles.

Foster goes ballistic, raging against minorities and well, society in general, as he cuts a bloody swath throughout the City of Angels.

Robert Duvall plays a cop (who is retiring that day and has issues with his much-younger ex-wife) who tracks Foster down. Not sure what makes this DVD release "Deluxe."

Maybe it's the commentary tracks featuring Douglas and Schumacher.

Still, it's a pretty good Guilty

Pleasure Movie.

"Jeeves and Wooster: The Complete Series" -- Before Hugh Laurie became a household name in America with "House," he was a major television star in the UK with such shows as "A Bit of Fry and Laurie" and "Blackadder." But Laurie's best work can be seen here in "Jeeves and Wooster," the brilliant television adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's satirical look at the English upper class during the Jazz Age. Laurie plays Bertie Wooster, a good-hearted though dim upperclass bachelor whose aunt hires a valet named Jeeves (Stephen Fry) to keep the poor young fool out of trouble – a talent for which Bertie excels.

TV SERIES "Ice Road Truckers: The Most Dangerous Episodes" "The Closer" The Complete Seasons 1-4 "Designing Women" The Complete First Season "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" The Ninth Year "Gunsmoke" Season 3 Vol. 2 "The Mod Squad" Season 2, Vol. 2 "The Universe" The Complete Season Three "UFO Hunters" The Complete Season Two "The Invisibles" Series 1 "Cities of the Underworld" The Complete Season Three

By Cindy Elavsky Q: I am hooked on the HBO series "True Blood." Has it been renewed for another season, and if so, when will it start? -- Summer G., via email A: "True Blood" is set to begin airing its 12-episode sophomore season on Sunday, June 14. The vampire drama -based on "The Southern Vampire Mysteries" novels by Charlaine Anna Paquin Harris -returns with cast members Anna Paquin (who won a 2009 Best Actress in a Drama Series Golden Globe for the role), Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammel, Ryan Kwanten and Rutina Wesley. Evan Rachel Wood also has signed on to guest-star in a two-episode story arc in which she plays a 400year-old Louisiana vampire queen named Sophie-Ann. *** Q: I was sad to hear that "Lipstick Jungle" was canceled, mostly because I have a crush on the actor who played Kirby. What else can I see him on? -- Heaven H. in Vermont A: Robert Buckley, 28, is currently guest-starring on the CW's "Privileged," which is, in my opinion, the most well-written and best-acted series of its genre on

television today. I recently spoke with "Privileged" star JoAnna Garcia, and she spoke highly of her new co-star: "Rob is as delicious off the screen as he is on the screen. We are really delighted to have him. His character is much more interesting than I think people would even imagine. It's going to develop in way that I think is going to be fun for him as an actor to play, and it's going to be the exact opposite of what you could imagine." *** Q: I was amazed to see the fabulous performance by Susan Boyle on "Britain's Got Talent" via YouTube. That got me wondering, will the American version of the show return this summer? -- Rachael G., via email A: "America's Got Talent" is slated to return to NBC on Tuesday, June 23. The three judges -- David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan -- are all set to return; however, the show's host, Jerry Springer, cannot due to other commitments.

Actor/rapper Nick Gannon, 28, is set to take over hosting duties. *** 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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This week’s top DVD rentals 1. The Day the Earth Stood Still (PG-13) Keanu Reeves (20th Century Fox) 2. The Spirit (PG-13) Gabriel Macht (Lionsgate) 3. Marley & Me (PG) Owen Wilson (20th Century Fox) 4. Seven Pounds (PG-13) Will Smith 5. Slumdog Millionaire (R) Dev Patel (20th Century Fox) 6. The Reader (R) Kate Winslet

(Weinstein Company) 7. Yes Man (PG-13) Jim Carrey (Warner Bros.)

8. Bedtime Stories (PG) Adam Sandler (Walt Disney) 9. Quantum of Solace (PG-13) Daniel Craig (MGM) 10. Tale of Despereaux (G) Matthew Broderick (Universal) (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Faith

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Voices of Faith

A half-hearted search is doomed Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

There are enemies who want you to surrender. I experienced a week’s training to overcome the enemy while I was in an officer survival class. The training consisted in classroom lectures and field exercises to practice the principles being taught. During one exercise, I was assigned to, as a suspect, disrupt the Semonious officers. Only two instructions were given; make it real, and in the event a student wanted to stop the exercise, a code word could be said by anyone.

Otherwise, everyone was assumed to be in character.

Playing the part of a bad guy, and blocking the officers’ advance, I was arrested and placed on the ground. I began to scream as if in pain as I called to the other officers to see what he was doing to me. A referee came up to me and instructed me that if this was real, I should say (the code word). I stayed in character and ignored him. He blew the whistle on the exercise. Those who were paid to train me to survive failed to follow their own carefully thought-out rules.

This failure goes far beyond law enforcement or political leadership. The designer and creator of all that is has provided live, personal instructions, multimedia presentations and a written account of his intent and the elements used to accomplish his goal. He

pointed out that “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” Psalm 19:1. Read the whole psalm and look for similar statements.

Consider Psalm 14, which begins, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” And so a half-hearted search is doomed. The halfhearted searcher surrenders and to whom he knows not. The relevance of this was demonstrated recently by Shane Fitzgerald, a student of sociology from Dublin.

Fitzgerald saw an opportunity to test the integrity of those mortals upon whom society depends for information. The death of the French composer Maurice Jarre on March 28 gave Fitzgerald an idea to plant a fake quote attributed to Jarre on the Internet, and many in the media copied it without doublechecking.

God knows, “…you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience – among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.” Ephesians 2:1-3.

God commented, in Isaiah 55:8-9, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Paul advised us, “become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:22.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Women’s Christian group to meet A special program for Kern Valley Christian women, “In the Presence of our King,” will take place Saturday, May 30 from 9 to 3 at the First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.

The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Sheryl Geisbrecht, speaker /author/ radio personality for KAXL, Bakersfield.

Lunch will be provided by the KRV Men’s Bible Study Group.

Cost: $20 suggested donation. A Love Gift will be taken at the door.

Please pre-register with Kathy Weeden, First Baptist Church at 760-379-5615. Email: americana.kathy@verizon.net

Yet those who wait on Jehovah will renew their strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles; They will run and will not faint; They will walk and will not become weary.

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 Pharisee in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. In Matthew 21, to what type of tree did Jesus say, "Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever"? Cedar, Oak, Apple, Fig 3. From 2 Corinthians 6, what did Paul warn Christians about being "yoked" with? Debt, Unbelievers, Shame, Abundance

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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.

4. In biblical times, what was a tambourine or small hand drum called?

Timbrel, Cornet, Tartu, Cymbal 5. How many days and nights was Jonah in the belly of the great fish? 2, 3, 5, 8 6. Who was the father of Michal? David, Titus, Saul, Stephen ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Fig; 3) Unbelievers; 4) Timbrel; 5) 3; 6) Saul (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

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.

– Isa. 40:31

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Wellness

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Health Insurance Matters

Medicare very complicated system, Part Five Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

In the past, I have discussed Medicare and Medicare Supplements, and I began the Medicare Advantage program by discussing the HMO programs.

"Medicare Advantage" plans ask few medical questions, and are available to almost all if you reside in their coverage area. We have several available in Kern County, and most are available here in the Kern River Valley.

The major restriction on the HMO is that you must use a plan physician, and more importantly, the plan physician must use the plan's hospitals and specialists.

These may not be the providers that your doctor would want to send his own parents to.

One way to avoid this, and to

maintain a lower cost in monthly premium is another type of Medicare Advantage plan known as the PFFS, or Private Fee for Service plan.

Like all Medicare Advantage plans, these are only available for signup between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31 during the "Annual Enrollment Harry Thal Period." There is a "Special Enrollment Period" for those just turning 65, or retiring from an employer-sponsored group or union plan. Also, people who have recently moved where the former plan no longer offers coverage in your new locale.

There is a modest monthly associated with PFFS plans, and you are allowed to go to any doctor or medical facility willing to bill your private insurance company. Most providers seem to be willing to do the billing, but as they are not required to, they have the option of discontinuing the plan. You don't, as you are "locked in" until the following January 1.

I try to discourage people from joining the PFFS as its future is in doubt. The government is reducing their reimbursement as of Jan. 1, 2010, and more restrictive rules will be starting January, 2011.

Two major companies have already announced they will not be offering their PFFS plans in 2010, with more probably “thinking about it.”

As these plans are guaranteed

issue, and have more flexibility in choice of doctors and specialists, it can be a lower cost solution to the Medicare Supplement, but has the risk of not being there in the future. The law does have transitional requirements, so nobody would be left out in the cold without coverage, but who wants the hassles?

Next week I'll discuss a plan where Medicare pays you.

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

Natural laxative really works because of the fiber it contains DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Some time ago you had a recipe for a natural laxative. I cut it out and used it, and it worked. I stopped using it, but now I need it again and I can't find it. Would you please, please repeat it? I am

in bad shape now and really need it. -- R.K. ANSWER: It's not my recipe. I got it from someone else.

You mix 2 cups of bran with 2 cups of applesauce and 1 cup of unsweetened prune juice. Bran is

the stuff removed from grains during refining. It's great fiber.

Fiber keeps undigested food moist as it moves through the digestive tract. You can buy bran in healthfood stores.

Refrigerate the mixture, and take 2 or 3 tablespoons twice a day.

You can add any ingredient you want to this mixture to make it more to your liking -- fruits, nuts, raisins, whatever.

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Talking About Real Estate

Leave those utilities on!

Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

Bob Jones and Erik Liske of Bakersfield attended the Sirretta Street Sale on May 2 and got a great old Victrola.

WEEKEND continued from page 1 • On Saturday, May 16, History Days features antique tractors and engines; appearances by Roy Rogers lookalike Bill Nolt; tours of Old Keyesville and the Walker House; nature speaker Ali Sheehey at 10 a.m.; musical entertainment throughout the day; demonstrations inside the museum and 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, Southern California Edison.

• On Sunday, May 17, History Days features a 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 throughout the day; demonstrations inside the museum include a geology slide show with Kern River Courier columnist Ron Bolyard at 9:30 a.m.; demonstrations and displays.

• The 39th annual Peter Lebec Rendezvous will be held this weekend, May 15-17 (it started May 13.) A rendezvous is a traditional event stemming from the “mountain man” days of the American West in the 1820s.

Fur traders would meet in the wilderness and have a massive party before going out to set up their traps. Today, a rendezvous is an event where lovers of the past go to a remote place, wear historical garb, target shoot, trade homemade goods, and socialize. The leader of a rendezvous is called a “booshway,” and this year’s booshway is Don Mills (760-382-8887). The Peter Lebec Rendezvous will be held in a remote area of Kelso Valley and is sponsored by the Bakersfield Muzzleloaders.

All are welcome. Period dress is highly recommended but not required.

Limited water on site; please bring your own.

• Sierra Performing Arts and Kernville United Methodist Church present "A Concert of Music for Spring" Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. It will take place at Kernville United Methodist Church, Big Blue Road at Sirretta, Kernville. Come and enjoy music of Bach, Faure, Schubert, and some good old time gospel singing!

• The Tracie Whitman Dancers will perform Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at The Fine Arts Building, Kern Valley High School. Adults are $10, Children 12 and under $5. Don't miss a fabulous show; "The Places We Go." Bring the family. The Whitman Dancers are performing for one night only. And space is limited. Tickets will be available at the door. Call for more information, 760-379-0033.

• The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting a concert entitled “A Mexican Festival” at Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville, on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include España Cañi, Tú Too Tango, Mexican Overture, Carmen, and more. There will also be a performance of Piano Sonate, Op. 49 No. 2 by KVCOA scholarship student Emily Carde. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are free. Refreshments will be served.

• Kern Valley Search and Rescue will be having a fundraiser on May 16 from 11am to 8pm at El Rio in Kernville. Proceeds from meals will be donated to Kern Valley Search and Rescue. There will also be a drawing for a pontoon rental and El Rio gift certificates.

• 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.

• Do you have talent? Then come be a part of the first-ever Follies show in the Kern River Valley, to be held in August. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 16 (and Saturday, May 23). Singers, dancers, comics, bands and variety acts are being sought. Auditions will be held at 11 a.m. at the Reel Cinema Theater in Wofford Heights. To RSVP, please call Frank at (310) 989-0325 or Mandy from the theater, (760) 379-7903.

• A CPR class will be held by Kern Valley CERT on Saturday, May 16 from 9am to 1pm at the Kern Valley Youth Center in Lake Isabella on Golden Spur. Everyone who signed up for the canceled class last month please call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797 and re-register for the May 16 class.

• On May 16 Youth Football will be at James Station and Vons from 9:00am - noon. On June 6th they will be at the Kernville and Mt. Mesa baseball fields from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. On June 27th they will be at Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights and Vons from 9:00am until noon. They will also be signing kids up during their monthly board meetings on the third Thursday of every month at El Portal II in Lake Isabella.

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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Oftentimes, as we all know, the best way for a property to sell is for the property to sell itself.

First impressions are everything, especially in a market where buyers are calling so many Matt Freeman of the shots, like right now. A first impression of a property can be make or break when it comes to a sale. Often that first impression on a home is sorely lacking if utilities are not left on by a seller. Yeah I know, it costs money. It sure does, but a cheap utility bill each month or a sold home, which is better in the long run?

When buyers and Realtors walk into a house in the summertime that is hot, stale and smelly, it is hard to sell the home. Imagine trying to sell, say, a car like that or something else. The test drive does not go well when the AC is not on and it is 105 degrees outside.

Here are some tips to help that home sell in the summer and keep those utility costs down at the same time.

1: Keep the thermostat on 80.

That is a confortable enough temp and it will not cost a bunch in utility use. Even better, put the AC or coolers on a thermostat and time it to only maintain the temps during regular showing hours.

2: Keep lights on at night. Put them on a timer, just a couple of fluorescent bulbs at night makes the place look occupied.

3: Keep the water on as well: I know the idea of a person using your bathroom that you do not know is kinda weird and it takes some trust, but oftentime the call of nature necessitates bathroom availability! Or to demo the kitchen, turn sinks on and off, stuff like that. I once sold a house that way; they bought the place just because it showed well and all services were on.

4: Have someone check the place out every now and then.

That person should be the Listing Agent of the property as seller is paying them to list the place make sure they come by every couple of weeks to make sure all is well. That is the least we can do as Realtors is have respect for the folks that we represent.

I hope this helps you to SELL, SELL, SELL!

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Property clearance for fuels reduction work must be completed by June 9th.

Wildfires can be damaging.

It's a clear choice, "Be Fire Wise!!!" State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feet from any structure.

Fire Safe in brief

Get those weeds down

• Defensible space treatment will help to create a fire-safe area around your home and property.

• Clear all weeds within ten feet of all property lines on undeveloped parcels.

• Clear all weeds, brush, rubbish and dead trees within a 30 foot distance from any house or structure.

• Don’t stack combustible materials such as firewood next to your house or other structures.

• Clear all combustible materials within 10 feet of your propane tank.

• Limb your trees up to a minimum of 6’ or to one third of the total height of the tree.

• Clear your roof tops of all dried

Evacuation tips from the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council

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The vegetation in the Kern River Valley is drying out, and as that happens, the chance of a catastrophic wildfire increases.

Here’s what you need to know about how to clear your property to be fire safe.

And you’d better get started now; the heat is coming starting Sunday.

Get that flammable stuff out of your yard. We provide you with some helpful tips on this page, from the Fire Safe Council.

The Fire Safe Council of the Kern River Valley, which meets on the third Thursday of the month at Supervisor McQuiston’s meeting room in Lake Isabella at 9:30 a.m., supplies a lot of material to homeowners, telling them what they recommend homeowners to do and also telling them what state law requires them to do.

They also have a Web site, which tells all about how to defend your home and property from wildfire. Clearing is a most important thing to do for your neighbors’ sakes, because if your home is fire safe, fire on your property might not spread to your neighbors’ homes as well.

The Web site address is http://www.krvfiresafecouncil.org/ Remember, the county’s deadline to clear your property is June 9, so get started if you haven’t already.

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• Clean out your gutters of dried leaves and needles.

• Cut back tree limbs from roof, at least 10’ from your chimney.

• Affix ¼” screening to your house vents and chimney opening.

• Plant fire resistant landscaping: NO Juniper or Rosemary. Try Vinca or Rock Rose instead.

• Plant fire resistant trees: NO Eucalyptus, Cypress or Pine Trees.Try Oregon Ash, Mulberry, Valley Oak or Redbud Trees. Space your trees so they don’t compete for the same water. A tree that is stressed is more susceptible to wildfire.

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Do you have a plan in the event of a wildfire? Here are some pre-planning suggestions that may help you deal with a wildfire emergency.

• Have your important documents located in one place, easy to pack.

• Have your medications ready to pack quickly.

• Have your jewelry and other valuables ready to pack.

• Have pet carriers, leashes etc. located in one place.

• Have flashlights and extra batteries ready.

• Buy drinking water and store for the wildfire season.

• Have a portable radio and extra batteries ready.

• Have your photos, scrapbooks etc. ready to pack in the car.

• First aid kit.

• Take your personal telephone book with you if have to evacuate.

• Keep in mind that your electricity may not be working, which may affect your water source.

• Prioritize a list of your house furnishings NOW! If you have to evacuate and time allows, you’ll appreciate having a list to follow rather than decisions made under stress.

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Friday, May 15, 2009 Collecting

Cartoon strip worth money Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist

Photo submitted

Scholastic letters of intent Ten California Scholarship Federation (CSF) life members were honored Monday by the CSF Club with a "signing party."

Students were seated at tables decorated with folders and individual baseball hats representing the college that each member plans on attending in the fall. Advisor Erin Woodward created the "intent to attend" signing event to celebrate the four years of outstanding scholastic achievement of these students.

Refreshments were provided by CSF.

ECHO raises $1,054 for cancer research Kern River Courier

Kern Valley High School’s ECHO Relay for Life team turned in a total of $1,054 to the American Cancer Society at the Bakersfield Relay for Life recently, becoming a part of the $1.7 million that was raised for the event.

The Bakersfield Relay for Life

event to fight cancer is now considered the largest one in the world with the amount of money collected and the 350 teams that took part.

KVHS’s ECHO students were one team out of about six high schools that had established teams present.

The team was also very busy at making money at the event.

Our Valley, Our Earth

Leave it to the dam experts Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

I closed last week's article without answering the burning question about the integrity of the Auxiliary Dam. As stated, it is not my place to comment on this issue as it would be an opinion based on very limited knowledge of the situation. I do hope that this request will Bolyard not lessen your interest in my weekly articles, but I ask you to please respect my desire to be silent on the Auxiliary Dam issue.

Okay, let us return to the science of Geology and its relationship to the Kern River Valley.

It is a fact that the Kern Canyon Fault does exist and was active in the past. Recent studies have been initiated by the Corps of Engineers, with the assistance from professional and academic Geologists and Geophysicists, to determine just when the fault last moved. In December, I had the privilege to be invited to view an excavation trench in the Havilah area that was dug with the specific purpose of locating the actual Kern Canyon Fault. It was found and was viewable from the ground level. It is not just an imaginary line drawn on a map, but is actually present! The goal of this trenching project was

to determine when the fault was last active and how long has it been dormant. (Editor’s note: the Corps of Engineers has announced the last time there was a major rupture was 3,300 years ago.)

The very presence of any fault, anywhere, large or small, gives reason for concern. Faulting is a local weakness in the earth's crust, located where forces of crustal stress have caused breaking to occur along a line or a series of lines. In nature, faults tend to be linear in extent and are not necessary visible on the surface. Sometimes they are curvilinear and/or arcuate and usually display, when visible, different types of rocks juxtaposition to each other. Many other descriptive criteria are looked for to support the presence of a fault, such as: vertical or horizontal displacement of stratigraphic beds; ponds of water (Sag Ponds) and Pressure Ridges parallel to the strike of the fault; and associated, offset, parallel lines of crustal weakness (other faulting).

Next week I will show some block diagrams that will display examples of the different fault types and some of the characteristics associated with them. This should give the reader a better perspective of what to look for while hiking and walking in our valley.

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.

Q: I have an original cartoon strip of "Moon Mullins" signed and sent to me by Ferd Johnson more than 50 years ago. I would like to find out its value. -- Murray, Brooklyn, N.Y. A: An organization that might be helpful is the National Cartoonist Society, 341 North Maitland Ave., Suite 130, Maitland, FL 32751; phil@croswegal.com; www.reuben.org; and 407-6478839. Original cartoon art has attracted the attention of serious collectors in recent years, and some of the better strips have sold for record prices. *** Q: I have a 1972 second issue Christmas Carol tankard issued by John Beswick Limited and the Royal Doulton Group. I do not have its original box. Where can I find the value of this piece? -- Toni, Surprise, Ariz.

A: In excellent condition, your tankard would retail for about $85.

For a second opinion, you might want to consult with The Royal Doulton International collectors Club, 701 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873; usa@royaldoulton.com; and www.royal-doulton.com. *** Q: My grandma gave me a set of 1953 Blue Willow china, setting for eight. How much is

it worth? -- Paul, Germania, W.Va. A: That depends on who made the china, and when. One of the better references that might be helpful is Blue Willow: An Identification and Value Guide by Mary Frank Gaston (Collector Books). I found several copies available at amazon.com for less than $10 each. Although this guide was published in 1990, I think with a slight adjustment of prices upward it still reflects the marketplace. *** Q: I have several Wild Turkey decanters and hope you can put me in touch with someone why might be interested in them. -- Carmen, Northeast Albuquerque, N.M. A: Whiskey decanters are difficult to sell, and interest in them has declined in recent years. With that said, I recommend you contact Bernie V. Durance, a serious collector and expert. His contact information is B.V.D. on Bottles, 1008 North Star Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; and bvd30@hotmail.com.

Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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California Joe’s Country Living

Larger or smaller? Are you living now in a large house or a small one?

Are you driving a large car or a small one? Is your live-in companion larger than you or smaller?

One thing I know for sure. Most of you live in the Kern River Valley and that means you’re likely downsizing your house.

Probably you’re in a smaller residence than California Joe before. And judging by the gas prices many of you will be driving a smaller jalopy in the future.

I don’t know about you, but I’m considering getting a smaller bowwow as a travel companion for the next couple years. Miz Sue will stay home with the 70-pound Princess Molly Labrador and I’ll sojurn forth with some 30 pounds of dog yet to be found or named.

I’ve got new people moving into our Eagle Rock rental house so I’m going to be going back and forth for a while. I need a travel buddy to keep me company on these long drives.

And a motel that will accept a small furry creature.

Actually, I’ve been debating this large vs. small situation for a long time now. My buddy Bill, for his third doggie in the house, found a woof

woof so small you practically step right on her.

I drove my gas miser squareback VW for a long time. Now I have a Honda Fit. Another small car that gets good mileage (35 mpg).

Guess I’ve become a Honda man.

I still remember my Kernville mechanic scowling at me. “Drive something American!” The fact is, times always change and I ought to know: I’m California Joe you know.

I came here long time ago.

I like to fish and hunt a lot.

Put meat and beans into my pot.

I’m Califiornia Joe you know And I like to go-go-go!

That’s the song kids love to sing with me when I visit their classroom.

What I really think I want to do is go back into the classrooms with my guitar and sing new songs and think up new wacky stories to tell them pesky kids about animals and life in the western outdoors.

As for the larger vs. smaller debate, who knows. I like ‘em both.

But we’ll probably sell the Eagle Rock place in a couple years. By that time, fishing in the Kern River will seem more and more appealing to me. However, dragging all these pooches down to the river should be adventure enough for this old mountain man.

But I do need some new challenge now and then. So who knows!

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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Stir this good and add a little water if too thick. Tomatoes have lots of salt so check before adding, then add to your taste. If you like oregano or cilantro, that can be added (I don't care for it.)

Make ahead of time as its flavor will be much better in 2-3 days.

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Brown chops in the oil; salt and pepper to taste. In oil, add remaining ingredients except green pepper and chops. Place pepper strips on top, then place chops on top of everything.

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Wofford Heights native earns scholarship Lorin Maki of Wofford Heights has been awarded the Louise Anderson Memorial Scholarship to attend Dickinson State University in Dickinson, N.D. The DSU Foundation funds scholarships for deserving students who are full-time and show promise of leadership and academic ability. The Foundation is supported by donations from alumni, friends and employees of the university. Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of requirements of each scholarship as set forth by the donor.

The DSU Foundation was created in 1952 and began awarding students scholarships in 1963. The Foundation will award more than $730,000 for the 2009-2010 academic year.

DSU offers approximately 50 majors and minors and 17 varsity sports to more than 2,700 students from 38 states and 34 countries.

DSU has achieved record-setting enrollment for the last 13 consecutive years.

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The Art Walk was held last weekend on the streets of Kernville, and artists could show their wares. It was held in conjuction with the Rotary Club’s car show.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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 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: 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.

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.

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 provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Lucian Whitman. This statement filed on 04/21/2009. Expires 04/21/2014. ANN K. BAR-

NETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward.

Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GLAS CO MFG. (2009-B3050), DBA#2: LAKESIDE GLASS, A SUBSIDIARY OF GLAS CO MFG. (2009-B3051), Street address of principal place of business: 3605 Oakwood Road, Squirrel Valley, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 3605 Oakwood Road, Squirrel Valley, CA 93240.

REGISTRANT(S): Daniel Quella, 3605 Oakwood Road, Squirrel Valley, CA 93240.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Daniel Quella. This statement filed on 05/06/2009. Expires 05/06/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward.

Published by the Kern River Courier May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2009.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 25467-PC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: WILLIAM B. ERWIN AND MARY E. ERWIN, P.O. BOX 905, KERNVILLE, CA 93238 Doing business as: THE WILLOWS RECOVERY CENTER All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The location in California of the Chief Executive Office of the seller is: P.O. BOX 905, KERNVILLE, CA 93238 The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: ACTION FAMILY COUNSELING, INC, 26893 BOUQUET CANYON, #C134, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350 The assets being sold are described in general as: GOODWILL, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES and is located at: 512 STABLE AVE, 9301 OPAL STREET & 407 HELEN WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CITYWIDE ESCROW SERVICES INC, 12501 SEAL BEACH BLVD, STE 130, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 3, 2009 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CITYWIDE ESCROW SERVICES INC, 12501 SEAL BEACH BLVD, STE 130,SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 and the last day for filing claims

by any creditor shall be JUNE 2, 2009, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above.

Dated: 5/4/09 ACTION FAMILY COUNSELING INC, Buyer(s) PCTS LA148329 KERN RIVER COURIER 5/15/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Cedar Shadows (2009-B2924) Street address of principal place of business: 949 Alta Sierra Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 949 Alta Sierra Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S): Richard Anglin, 949 Alta Sierra Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Karen Anglin, 949 Alta Sierra Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. I, Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 07/01/2003.

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: Karen M. Anglin. This statement filed on 05/01/2009.

Expires 05/01/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the

Kern River Courier May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Wofford Heights Mini Storage (2009-B2923) Street address of principal place of business: 41 Lakeshore Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

Mailing address of business: 41 Lakeshore Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S): Richard Anglin, 949 Alta Sierra Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Karen Anglin, 949 Alta Sierra Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. I, Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 07/01/1999. 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: Karen M. Anglin. This statement filed on 05/01/2009.

Expires 05/01/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2009.

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For Sale Brand New Jacuzzi. Bought new in Feb. In March my well went dry. My bad luck is your good luck. Paid $4100.00 will sell for #3500.00. Never used. All warranties are good. 661-867-2085

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DRESS ME UP 6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the Post Office Shopping Center.

Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927 Children's Clothing and More

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.

May 22nd, 23rd, & 24th Casino West- Yerington, Nev. $60.00 EA. Incls- Bus, Motel, Food Coups, Games on bus. Fun, Fun! Call Shirley 378-2614

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 _________________________ Weldon - 2 bd, 2 ba house w/big yard, patio, gazebo, storage shed, washer & dryer, & dishwasher. $650/mo + $500 deposit. (562) 228-9519 or (760) 378-3541 _________________________ LIVE WHERE YOU WORK! 2 br, 1 ba home; detached garage w/office and bathroom. WH Blvd. $775.00 call for application 760-376-2436 _________________________ Wofford Hts. Mobile Home Neatest Adult Park in the valley 1 Bdrm. Completely remodeled $385.00 mo. Senior Discount.

Apply at office, 99 Evans Rd.

Pets

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 _________________________ RV Sites Available @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. $419 to $459 mo + utilities, month to month. Call 376-2345 for info.

GET YOUR KIDS A PUPPY! Predominantly white, CKCregistered Chihuahua pups. 8 weeks old.

Vet checked.

Shots. Wormed. Raised in home, parents on premises.

Will grow to 5-6lbs. 2 Males: $300 ea. 379-1403

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.

Homes For Sale

Land 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

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

COCKTAILS AND DANCING

ALWAYS BUYING ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 20th year in the

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 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 __________________________ FIRE SALE - Weed abated one day too late. Hurry, won’t last long, might already be gone. Ash paneling, furnished in burnt pine, smoked glass, nice stone firepl, all goes with purchase. See at 13 Char Rd. corner of Ember Ln.

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week: "Which painting in the National Gallery would I save if there was a fire? The one nearest the door, of course."

George Bernard Shaw

See Page 6 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An unexpected development could change the Arian's perspective on a potential investment. Keep an open mind.

Ignore the double talk and act only on the facts.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surge of support helps you keep your long-standing commitment to colleagues who rely on you for guidance. Ignore any attempts to get you to ease up on your efforts.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family continues to be the dominant factor, but career matters also take on new importance. You might even be able to combine elements of the two in a surprising way.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A realistic view of a workplace or personal situation helps you deal with it more constructively once you know where the truth lies. Reserve the weekend for someone special.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you Leos or Leonas might be intrigued by the "sunny" prospects touted for a potential investment, be careful that you don't allow the glare to blind you to its essential details.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend's problem brings out the Virgo's nurturing nature in full force. However, don't go it alone. Allow others to pitch in and help share the responsibilities.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business decision might need to be put off until a colleague's

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personal matter is resolved. Use this time to work on another business matter..

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Relationships (personal or professional) might appear to be stalled because of details that keep cropping up and that need tending to. Be patient. A path begins to clear soon.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A promotion could cause resentment among envious colleagues. But others recognize how hard you worked to earn it, and will be there to support you if you need them.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Handling a delicate personal matter needs both your wisdom and your warmth. Expect some setbacks, but stay with it. The outcome will more than justify your efforts.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Resist the temptation to cut corners just because time is short. Best to move ahead step by step so you don't overlook anything that might later create time-wasting complications.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use the good will you recently earned with that well-received project to pitch your ideas for a new project. Expect some tough competition, though, from an unlikely source.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of family extends beyond your personal life to include others to whom you generously extend your care and affection. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MEDICINE: Which vitamin is essential in blood clotting?

2. U.S. STATES: Which U.S. State has a license plate that proclaims, "Land of Lincoln"?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which one of the seven dwarfs in the film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" did not have a beard?

4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel "Interview With the Vampire"?

5. LANGUAGE: What were known as "liberty steaks" during World War I in America?

Answers:

1. Vitamin K 2. Illinois 3. Dopey 4. Anne Rice 5. Hamburgers

Friday, May 15, 2009

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Kern River Courier

Friday, May 15, 2009

Now open!

B&B

BBQ

Serving Your Smoked Favorites & Homemade Sides Baby Back Ribs, Tri-Tip, Brisket, Hot Links, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Homemade BBQ Beans, Cole Slaw & Potato Salad, Prime Rib on Sundays

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Monday thru Thursday with Coupon*

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Must present coupon at time of order. Not valid with any other coupon or discount.

Coupon Expires 05-28-09.

Monday thru Thursday 3:00 to 5:00pm with Coupon* *Discount good on complete dinners only.

Must present coupon at time of order. Not valid with any other coupon or discount.

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13423 Sierra Way, Kernville Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 8:00pm Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm

760-376-2525 Wendy Dohner,

Owner

Now Serving Beer & Wine

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