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Lake Isabella’s weekend weather
Get out!
Fri.: High 54. Light and variable wind.
Lots to see and do in our valley
Fri. night: Partly cloudy, low 35. Sat.: Sunny, high 58. Sat. night: Low 38. Mostly clear.
Mike Devich Kern River Courier
The Kern Valley continues to rock and roll with events in the couple of weeks leading up to Thanksgiving (Nov. 26). • On Saturday, Nov. 14, among other things, we have National Gaming Day (that’s gaming as in board games and video games, instead of gambling). To celebrate this, the library in Lake Isabella will have special programs that day. The library will have board games for all ages available all day from 9 to 5 and will have a video game tournament for grades 5 -12 from 5 to 7pm (after the branch closes). Light refreshments will be served. For more information call the Lake Isabella branch
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Sun.: Sunny, high 59. Sun. night: Mostly clear, low 38. National Weather Service
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Veterans Day was Wednesday, Nov. 11. The observance started out as Armistice Day to honor the veterans of WWI, but in 1953 was changed to honor all veterans. But services are still held each year at 11 a.m. on 11/11, which is when the armistice ending WWI was signed in 1918. Pictured are Army Ret. Lt. Col. Bill Rohrer, who is pastor of Highland Chapel Methodist Church and Weldon Methodist Church, and VFW Chaplain Smitty Glass.
Fire burning in Sequoia Monument A wildland fire was discovered Monday afternoon burning along Moorehouse Creek between Highway 190 and Redwood Meadow Drive in the Giant Sequoia National Monument north of Kernville. The U.S. Forest Service responded and the “Tule Fire” was fully contained Wednesday at a little over two acres. Twenty-five firefighters worked on the fire including two hand crews, one engine, and miscellaneous overhead personnel. No cause has yet been released. For current information on the Tule Fire please contact the Forest Service’s Springville Ranger Station at 559-5392607, dial 0 to speak with an operator.
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Kern County Library Director Diane Duquette (left) accepts DVDs screened during the Living Green Festival from Jenny Hanley and Richard Rowe as KRV Branch Library Supervisor Peggy Hickey looks on. “Green” films are shown free as part of the festival throughout the year.
Library receives ‘green’ movies Kern River Courier
Kern River Valley Revitalization on Tuesday formally donated DVDs for seven of the films shown during the 1st Annual Living Green Kern River Valley Festival, held last March. The seven films donated were • "Burning the Future: Coal in America"
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• "The Future of Food" • "Green the New Red, White and Blue" • "Kilowatt Ours" • "Planet Earth: The Future" • "Renewal" • "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" Accepting the films on
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First load of fish arrives for derby Kern River Courier
With the 21st Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby only a little more than four months away, the first load of 5,000 pounds of trout was delivered Tuesday by the California Department of Fish and Game. Between now and five days prior to the derby, more than 125 volunteers will feed the trout twice daily in special pens, rain or shine. Within the next week, another delivery of approximately 10,000 trout will be delivered by Mt. Lassen Trout Farm. Meanwhile, the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the big derby, coming in March. Some of the prizes were finalized recently. The number of major sponsors this year was finalized at 10, with
each committing to sponsor a $10,000 tagged trout. Major sponsors are the valley’s independent market cosponsors Charlie’s Market, Isabella Supermarket and Mt. Mesa Market; Kern River Corporation; Alta One Federal Credit Union; Subway, Little Caesars, and Taco Del Mar; Budweiser; General Plumbing; California Land Management, Sierra Gateway Markets; French Gulch and North Fork Marinas; and YUM/ Troutkrilla baits. In addition, the Kern River Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a trout worth $21,000 to honor their 21st annual derby. Also, they will again be awarding $1000 for the longest trout. The second longest trout will be worth
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KRV Chamber looking for movers and shakers Mike Devich Kern River Courier
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Larry Miller caught a very respectable 23/4 pound crappie.
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First Time Homebuyers tax credit extended, says Realtor Matt Freeman.
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Find a bargain in the Courier Marketplace classified ads.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 102,710 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) High point was 250,461 ac-ft. June 3. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 261 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 260 cfs
The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce needs your help. This chamber, located in Lake Isabella, puts on several major functions throughout the year, including the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby and the upcoming Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. These events take lots of volun-
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Borel Canal flow 231 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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The Courier Calendar Sorority to hold fall fashion show and luncheon Nov. 14 Preceptor Xi Eta, a local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International, is holding a fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Tickets are $20. Starts at 11 a.m. with luncheon at noon and the fashion show starting at 1 p.m.
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File photo/Kern River Courier Library to celebrate National Gaming Day Saturday, Nov. 14 Like games? Nov. 14 is National Gaming Day, and many Kern County libraries are having special programs. The Kern River Valley Library will have board games for
Regular meetings & activities Fridays
• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, Hoffman Hospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394 • 5 p.m. - KR Hot Rodders Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 3762066.
Saturdays
• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765. • 10 a.m.- 3 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., Lake Isabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays
• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.
Mondays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 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. • 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. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at
all ages available all day from 9 to 5 and will have a Video Game Tournament for grades 5 -12 from 5 to 7pm (after the branch closes). Light refreshments will be served. For more information call the library at 760-549-2083.
Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 3795831. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394 • 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 meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Wed. 379-2303. • 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074. • 3 - 4:30 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd., 2nd & 4th Wed. • 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. • 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 3rd Thurs. 379-2303. • 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.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.
Bingo Guide Friday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles Hall, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay Ranch Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.
Sierra Performing Arts to kick off concert season Nov. 14 Sierra Performing Arts is presenting the first of this season’s Saturday Evening Concerts on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Cerro Coso Community College, Room G. This concert will feature "American Music --- Classical, Folk, and Jazz.” On the program will be Allison Stutsman, soprano, and piano solos by Mark McGuire and Helen Smoot. Admission/ donation is $5, children 12 and under are free. For more info contact Helen Smoot at 378-3108. Saturday night Star Party open to public Nov. 14 Saturday night, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m., the Kern Valley Astronomy Club invites all those interested to view the stars through their telescopes. The observing site is easily located 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones). Call Rich at (760) 376-1291 for more information. Celtic concert Nov. 19 at Cerro Coso features major group “Men of Worth,” featuring Donnie MacDonald and James Keigher, will be performing in concert at Cerro Coso Community College’s Kern River Valley Campus on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in Room G-8. Admission is $10. For more information call (760) 3846353. Fuller’s staff to hold local office hours Nov. 19 Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with Assemblymember Fuller’s staff, the community is encouraged to call Fuller’s District Office at 661-3952995. McCarthy’s staff to hold local office hours Nov. 19 Congressman Kevin McCarhy announced that his staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Salvation Army to provide holiday dinner Nov. 21 The Salvation Army again this year will be providing a complete Holiday Dinner with all the trimmings, for up to 450 needy families and individuals in the Kern River Valley, on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Senior Center. Food is donated (help needed) and the labor is volunteered. (Call 760-379-5100 if you can help.) If you are low income, lost your job, or just struggling to make ends meet, you may eligible to attend. Drop in to The Community Christian Center at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. to sign up and receive your admission ticket. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday 9
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Kern River Courier
Things I Have Noticed...
Kids in mortal fear of Dad Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
I have only recently found out that the boyfriends (or dates) of my two daughters during their high school days were in mortal fear of me. No matter who the girls dated, the rule then was that the boys had to come into the living room and talk to me. They Middleworth knew ahead of time that they would have to face this ordeal, because my daughters had told them that this was part of the rules for dating that we had given them when they started going out with boys. During the conversation with the guys I would find out where they were going, how they were going to get there and when they planned on returning. Sometime during our talk I let the fellow know that drinking was out of the picture and that I wouldn't stand for even one small snifter of alcohol. At that time drugs were not the big thing they are today, but I covered that base by telling a story about a drug bust I had observed, on a “ride-along” with the local sheriff. I was also on the committee for expansion of the city police department, and somehow I would get that into the conversation. As an added incentive to keep
things in hand, the girls, after returning home, always had to wake us if we had gone to bed and kiss us goodnight. Obviously we would know if anyone had had a wee nip or had been smoking. Non-smoking was a rule that we asked the girls to follow until they had graduated from high school. Neither my wife nor I smoked, so this was not hard to enforce or expect. One day not long ago my daughters both told me that boys dreaded my conversations (interrogations) but knew that was part of the date. No boys dared pull up in front and honk, no matter how many times they had dated our daughters. If I was home, I expected the boy to take a moment and talk with me, or if I was gone, to my wife. I never thought I was asking much, because these were my only daughters and woe to the one who mistreated them. As I look back on it now, I wouldn't change my hardnose attitude one iota. My girls went out, had a good time and came home safe. They are still the light of my life, and I am a lucky man. P.S. Both daughters have said they liked the rules and always knew what to expect. Saying no was easy – all they had to do was blame Dad! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
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ROCK continued from page 1 library at 760-549-2083. • A fashion show and luncheon sponsored by Preceptor Xi Eta, a local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Tickets are $20. Starts at 11 a.m. with luncheon at noon and the fashion show starting at 1 p.m. • Sierra Performing Arts will be presenting the first of this season’s Saturday Evening Concerts on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Cerro Coso Community College, Room G. This concert will feature "American Music --- Classical, Folk, and Jazz.” On the program will be Allison Stutsman, soprano, and piano solos by Mark McGuire and Helen Smoot. Admission/ donation is $5, children 12 and under are free. For more info contact Helen Smoot at 378-3108. • On Thursday night, Nov. 19, you can get into the Celtic spirit by going to the “Men of Worth” concert at Cerro Coso College at 7 p.m. in Room G-8. Admission is $10. Music, humor and more. For more information call (760) 3846353. • Start thinking now about volunteering for or providing food to
the Salvation Army’s big free holiday dinner for the needy on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Senior Center. This dinner, done every year just before Thanksgiving, serves up to 450 needy families and individuals in the Kern River Valley. Food is donated and the labor is volunteered. (Call 760-379-5100 if you can help.) • Also on Saturday, Nov. 21, the local Run-4-A-Way group is planning a McNally's Burger Trail Walk and Run. Burgers from the popular stand will be provided at the finishing line by McNally's, 18 miles upriver from Kernville. Run4-A-Way is an organization that is dedicated to promoting the fitness and well being of the citizens and youth of the Kern River Valley. For more information email: grebird@aol.com • And if you hear the sound of gunshots that weekend, it will be coming from Hanning Flat, where the KRV Fish and Game Habitat Club will be holding a free pheasant hunt for junior hunters on Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22. To register for the hunt (you must have a gun safety class completed) contact Roger Ketelsleger at (760) 379-8251 or Dick Miller at (760) 379-9114.
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CALENDAR continued from page 2 am to 2 p.m. McNally’s Burger Trail Walk and Run Nov. 21 A McNally's Burger Trail Walk and Run will be held Nov. 21. At 26.2 Kilometers, the race can be done as individual or a three-person relay. The fee is $35 for Individual or $60 for three-person relay team. Burgers will be provided at the finishing line by McNally's. Run-4-A-Way is an organization that is dedicated to promoting the fitness and well being of the citizens and youth of the Kern River Valley. For more information email: grebird@aol.com Junior Pheasant Hunt to be held weekend of Nov. 21 and 22 The KRV Fish and Game Habitat Club will be holding a free pheasant hunt for junior hunters on Nov. 21 and 22. The hunt has a limit of 120 hunters. A hunter safety class is required as is a junior hunting license. The class will be taught on Nov. 10 and 11; call Jack Hays for details (760) 4172426. To register for the hunt contact Roger Ketelsleger at (760) 379-8251 or Dick Miller at (760) 379-9114. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Nov. 24 The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Nov. 24 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Lake Isabella Christmas Parade Saturday, Nov. 28 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be putting on the annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 28. The parade will be along Lake Isabella Blvd. and begins at 11 a.m., rain or shine. There is no entry fee for floats, but sponsorships are needed to help buy trophies for the winners. You can be a sponsor for $25. For details, call the chamber at (760) 3795236. Kernville Candle Stroll, Caroling and Live Nativity Scene Dec. 4 Again this year there will be a candle stroll, Christmas Caroling and a live Nativity Scene in Circle Park in Kernville, beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629. Eagles to hold Peddlers Fair and White Elephant Sale Dec. 5 The Kern River Valley Eagles will be holding a Peddlers Fair and White Elephant Sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge in Mt. Mesa. For more information call Vonnie Girch at (760) 378-2540. Baked goods, snacks and drinks by the Auxiliary. Christmas in Kernville and car parade Dec. 5 The Christmas Parade of Giving will be held Dec. 5 in Kernville beginning at 4 p.m. As soon as it is over, Santa will be delivered to his village in Circle
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ABW Ministry
Indoor Yard Sale!
November 14, 2009 8:00am to 3:00pm John Brown Hall Hot Dogs, New for 2009
Chili Dogs, Chili Boats, Assorted Drinks, & Cupcakes
Christmas Boutique gifts for all ages & occassions Shop for the holidays!
First Baptist Church 3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella
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Legend Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds z Towns Hospital + Other Features
Kernville
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STATISTICS
Golf Course
M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design
Sierra Way
Airport
Wofford Heights
Wofford Heights Park
Tillie Creek Live Oak
North Fork Marina Camp 9
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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
French Gulch
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Water Ski Area
County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat
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
General KRV Info
Lake Isabella Wildlife Area
South Fork Recreation Area
to Ridgecrest
Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital
South Fork Wildlife Parking Area
Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE Local: (760) 376-2629
Southlake
Mountain Mesa
Lake Isabella
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Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781 (760) 379-5236
Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side
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Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com
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.
Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd. Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week
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Although, the Rich Pelletreau Gallery has closed its Wofford Heights location, Rich, by popular demand, will be continuing his custom framing and pet portrait painting business as well as selling the remaining art, art supplies and frames at the sale prices of up to a 75% discount. For further information, please give Rich a call at his new phone number, 1-760379-0554, send an email to: rpgallery@msn.com or postal mail to P.O. Box 10, Weldon,CA 93283.
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Join Beyond Juice and Holistic Healing for our introductory workshop. We’ll be discussing how to eat nutritionally, different healing strategies and the benefits of fresh squeezed juices. November16 at 2:30pm For more details and registration see store.
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I guess we still have some catfish action going on out there. We had a group of fishermen from Porterville this past week who did pretty well at Camp 9, catching 18 cats between the five fishermen, well worth the drive, they said. The crappie are slowing down, but there are still some hanging on at French “Nice two Gulch and North Fork to four Marinas. pounders Tying up to being one of the caught.” trees out at Rocky Point, Larry Miller --Jack pulled in a Bustamante nice 2-3/4 pound crappie. One proud fisherman, Larry was all around the lake, showing off his prize catch. With a cold front coming in we should be getting some good trout action. I hear there have been some nice two to fourpounders being caught down around Hobo Campground on
Larry Miller proudly shows off a 2-3/4 pound crappie, caught at Rocky Point. Panther Martins. There is also some more good action past the Old Cemetery, with trout making their way upriver. It’s trout season, 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.
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Couch Theater
Celebrity Extra
‘Vengeance’ series a masterpiece
‘Southland’ gets another chance
Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith Released the week of Nov. 23: PICKS OF THE WEEK "The Vengeance Trilogy Boxed Set" -- Revenge movies are a longestablished staple of Asian cinema, but South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook has taken the genre to a whole new level. His "Vengeance Trilogy" is a masterpiece of psychological drama, pathos and ultra-violence that Lady Vengeance will have you riveted to your chair, sweating bullets. The first film, 2002's "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance," tells the story of a deaf mute who devises a scheme to kidnap the daughter of the wealthy industrialist whose company laid him off. A series of mishaps turns the kidnapping into a tragic event, and the industrialist then seeks revenge on the mute. "Old Boy" (2004) is the best of the three and has become a major cult classic because of its iconic "hammer battle" -- wherein the hero of the story vanquishes several dozen attackers by using a small sledge hammer. The final film, "Lady Vengeance" (2005), is the most disturbing -and artistic -- of the three films. The plot centers around a woman who is wrongfully imprisoned for 13 years for killing a little boy. Throughout her imprisonment, she
has devised a plan to exact revenge on the guilty party. However, what she doesn't realize is that her target holds a deadly and dark secret. "Hogan's Heroes: The Komplete Series, Kommandant's Kollection" -- The entire series: 28 discs, a plethora of special features and enough laughs to send you to chortling to The Cooler with Sgt. Schultz. "The Golden Age of Television (The Criterion Collection)" -This is an awesome collection of early TV's best dramas: "Marty," "Patterns," "Requiem for a Heavyweight," "Bang the Drum Slowly," "Days of Wine and Roses" and more, and features the talents of Rod Serling, John Frankeheimer, Piper Laurie, Rod Steiger, Mickey Rooney and Paul Newman, to name a few. TV SERIES "Life on Mars" Series 2 (UK) "Superman: The Complete Animated Series" "The Jerry Lewis Show Collection" "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" Season Four "Beverly Hills 90210" Season Eight "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" Season Four "Melrose Place" Season Five, Vol. 2 "Daniel Boone: Fess' Favorites" c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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footsteps of "Saving Grace" and "The Closer." It has not been decided whether the network will air more episodes after the initial 13-episode run. A representative for TNT told me: "TNT will evaluate the performance of 'Southland' before deciding whether to order more episodes." For the near future, you can catch "Southland" on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12. *** Q: What has Lisa Kudrow been up to lately? I miss seeing her every week on television. -- Brenda F., via e-mail A: Former "Friends" castmate Courteney Cox just announced that Lisa will guest star on Courteney's hit show, "Cougar Town." Lisa will play a dermatologist that Courteney's character, Jules, can't stop going to even though she is mean to her. This summer, Lisa wrapped the second season of her hilarious online Internet series, "Web Therapy." *** Have a question for Cindy? Email her at letters@cindy elavsky. 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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Lighter side of faith
Voices of Faith
Is your information the truth? Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
People are given so much misinformation that large segments of the population do not even check facts anymore. Major news outlets have deliberately passed known false information to the public. They, in turn, have also fallen for false information. But such is not a new development. There is a quote attributed to Semonious Martin Luther in which he was supposed to have commented if he knew that the end of the world would be tomorrow, and he was scheduled to plant a tree today, he would still plant the tree. Many scholars doubt that he actually made that statement. Take a look at Ezekiel 4:9 bread. Because of its name, we took a loaf home. The wrapper included information that appears in Ezekiel 4:9, “And you, take wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and emmer, and put them into a single vessel and make your bread from them.” As it turned out, I enjoy the bread because it is a dense bread of substance. Darlene was not so thrilled, she called it heavy. I find it interesting that of the many references to recipes and nutrition, just a few recognized that the bread was not intended as a culinary blessing. God told Ezekiel about his responsibilities in chapter three. His audience was described by God as the house of Israel – “…the house of Israel will not be willing to listen to you, for they are not willing to listen to
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me: because all the house of Israel have a hard forehead and a stubborn heart.” Ezekiel 3:7. And again, “Son of man, you dwell in the midst of a rebellious house, who have eyes to see, but see not, who have ears to hear, but hear not, for they are a rebellious house.” Ezekiel 12:2. Ezekiel was told to live out God’s warning that Jerusalem would be under siege. Conditions would be abominable – demonstrated by one ingredient in the bread he was to eat. Jeremiah also told the people, “You have neither listened nor inclined your ears to hear, although the LORD persistently sent to you all his servants the prophets, saying, 'Turn now, every one of you, from his evil way and evil deeds, and dwell upon the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers from of old and forever.” Jeremiah 25:4-5. Jesus uses an image of birth in Matthew 24:4-8 – “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.” Also today, knowing when the end of the world will be is not as important as knowing Jesus is coming for me. “Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches. Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com
The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his career when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy told him, Rev. Graham thanked him and said, “If you’ll come to the Baptist church this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to Heaven.” “I don’t think I’ll be there,” the boy said. “You don’t even know your way to the post office.” *** The Pope dies and goes to heaven. When he gets there, Saint Peter shows him to his new quarters - a tiny one-bedroom apartment. The Pope is horrified and demands to know why he doesn't have the penthouse apartment, which is huge. Saint Peter informs him that the resident of the penthouse is a lawyer. "A lawyer?" says the Pope. "But I'm the Pope! Surely I'm more important than a lawyer!" "With respect, Sir," says Saint Peter, "We have lots of Popes up here, but we only have one lawyer!" *** The irate senior calling the newspaper offices loudly demanded to know where her Sunday edition was. “Ma'am,” said the employee, “Today is Saturday. The Sunday paper is not delivered until Sunday.” There was quite a pause on the other end of the phone, followed by a sigh. “So that's why no one was in church today,” the customer said.
Churches of the Valley
Bible verse of the week Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV) Romans 12:2
Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45
Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819 Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
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Health Insurance Matters
Medicare HMO plans free but not cheap Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
This past weekend I sequestered myself in an Oakland hotel room to analyze the HMO offerings from the various health plans providing Harry Thal Medicare Advantage coverage for 2010. The information is readily available, but I dare say, most people don't read it. By law, the insurance plans must send out in October the "Annual Notice of Change" (ANOC). Of course they are only telling you what they have changed, not what their competitors are offering. This year's changes reflect a belt tightening. Plans which offered a gym member-
ship may either no longer make the offer, or are charging a nominal fee. Most people tend to look at the monthly cost, typically $0 in Kern County for all but two plans (plus the cost of Medicare Part B). People need to realize that these plans are far from free. The government pays for these plans in excess of $800 a month, on average, to provide medical services. Each plan gets the same amount, which is less in 2010, and will be much less in future years. Current legislation is earmarking $400 billion from the Medicare program to help fund a new national health insurance reform. So, with less money coming in, plans are trimming benefits. When the consumer looks at the ANOC and sees their drugs are covered for a few dollars more, or when the office visit co-pay isn't all that much more, they just go along their merry way.
I developed a spread sheet comparing all the plans, benefit by benefit, side-by-side. I really feel sorry for some people who might have to go into the hospital. They will soon wake up to learn that they are obligated to pay hundreds, if not thousands of dollars for the first week in the hospital. The plans vary widely in what they will cover. I have no problem with these out of pocket expenses. I am bothered by the people who feel they are entitled to benefits and think they are getting a cheap plan. These plans are expensive; the cost is just not coming out of your pocket. As the government tightens its belt, be prepared to loosen your own pursestrings as the cost of health care will be a shared expense in 2010 and into the future. Each of the plans on the spread sheet provides unique benefits. For example, while one plan may charge
$0 for dialysis, another may charge a small dollar amount while a third may make you pay 20%. For the person already on dialysis, choosing the right plan will impact personal finances. In most cases, local doctors participate in several plans. While the plans differ, by selecting the proper plan for 2010 can make a significant difference. The Annual Enrollment Period begins Nov. 15. A brief telephone consultation could avoid a great expense. As I just love to say, if you call the XYZ insurance company for advice, chances are they will recommend the XYZ insurance plan. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is Past President and President Elect 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
Strength training for young children OK in today’s world Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would like to give my 10-yearold grandson some conditioning advice. He loves basketball. It has occurred to me that upper-body strength is helpful in shooting long shots and in positioning for rebounds. In high school, I had a well-developed lower body but a poorly developed upper body. This handicapped me when shooting long shots. I have added pushups to my daily exercises, and this has helped me in shooting threepointers. My questions are: When is a good time for a boy to start building muscle? Are there any exercises you would recommend for upper-body strength building for a 10year-old? -- J.M. ANSWER: The sports community, until recently, frowned on strength training (weightlifting, muscle building, resistance exercise) for children who had not reached puberty. They thought that children, before the male hormone surge that takes place at puberty, would not benefit from it. It's been shown that they do, and that children as young as 7 show improvement in strength. The sports community also feared that weightlifting posed a health threat to young children whose bones are not completely calcified. Young bones have growth plates, sections of bone that have yet to become real bone. Growth plates permit bone elongation. These areas are areas of weakness. A well-supervised, welldesigned weightlifting program doesn't injure growth plates. In fact, such a program protects children from common sports injuries. All this applies to girls as well as boys.
Your grandson can do the same exercises you do -- with less weight. Your pushups are a good example. Body weight is the weight being hoisted. Chin-ups are another strength-building exercise in which body weight is the stimulus for muscle growth. He also can lift barbells and dumbbells. He should start with a weight that he can lift 12 consecutive times without straining. When he can perform two sets of 15 consecutive lifts, you can increase the weight by one to 3 pounds and go back to the 12 lifts. Barbell and dumbbell curls and bench presses are good upper-body strengthbuilding exercises. A visit to the local library will pay off with books that show the details of many strength-building exercises. The booklet on fitness outlines aerobic exercise (not strengthbuilding exercise) in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue - No. 1301W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address.
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Talking About Real Estate
Tax credit is extended, expanded Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
Good news! In these tough economic times it is good to know the government has done, well, something! The first time homebuyer tax credit has been extended and expanded. Set to expire Nov 30th, the tax credit now is good until April 2010. First time home- Matt Freeman buyers can still get up to $8,000 in tax credit, and now buyers who are purchasing another home can get up to $6500 if they have lived in their primary residence five of the last eight years. This program has been very popular nationwide and has done a lot to hold up an otherwise quite depressed real estate market. A First Time Buyer is defined
as anyone who has not had a mortgage payment for three years or more. Trust me, they are gonna check for that at tax time so make sure you talk to your tax advisor and get all the details. The market here valleywide is starting to stabilize in some areas, others are still pretty depressed. So what does this mean? This is still a huge buyer's market right now! There is a lot to choose from, sellers are usually willing to help buyers get into homes, bank owned properties are getting more and more common for the area and they are usually listed for under market value. The prices around here are some of the cheapest in the state, so get out there, buy a house and get a great deal and a huge tax credit on top of it! 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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Time to sell the rental California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
We have a circa 1925 rental house in Eagle Rock, down by Glendale. We’ve got some really nice folks in there who are raising three neat children. That’s the only house I ever liked except our cabin up here (we’ve lived in our Kernville cabin now for 30 years or so.) We had just moved into our cabin when Sue’s mother, Ruth, and step-father, California Joe ”Papa”, came to Kernville to see us and then started driving back on the 1-5 south to Los Angeles. They never got there. A long distance trucker did them in just outside Bakersfield. Papa died and Sue’s mom was badly injured. Later on Ruth had to go live near her son in Alameda, and we took over the old Eagle Rock house. Ruth was never the same after the accident. She lived another 10 years or so but she never completely recovered from partial brain damage after her ordeal. I always liked her. And she finally liked me. She came up to me at a party two years after she had moved to Alameda and said, “There’s something I want to say to
you. When you first met Sue I didn’t much care for you. But you’ve taken care of my daughter and my grandkidsfor years now and you’re okay. You’ve done a good job and I want to shake your hand.” And she put out her hand and shook mine. We’ll probably sell the Eagle Rock house pretty soon now. It’s about time. And someone else can fix it all up and it’ll go another 75 years. It sits on a decently deep lot and enjoys a really neat back yard and there’s room back there for a grandmother unit too. I’ve stayed there by myself for a couple weeks in between tenants. And that property has its own charm. One real estate agent wanted to fix it all up, changing the windows and redoing this and that. But I wouldn’t allow it. It’s a special property, and when the time comes it will go to a special person who has a good eye for fixing it back up to show off what it originally was – a beauty. As we all age, one thing becomes crystal clear to us all. Every act has its own purpose, and that purpose is usually made clear to us sooner or later. So just you wait your chance to shine. And when your chance finally comes- go for it! And don’t look back! 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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simmering water. Add the chocolate chips and stir with a fork until smooth and completely melted. Cover another baking sheet with parchment paper. Using tongs, carefully dip the bacon into the melted chocolate turning to coat all sides in chocolate. Transfer to the clean sheet of waiting parchment paper. Repeat with remaining slices of bacon. Drizzle with the white chocolate, if desired. Refrigerate until chocolate is hard. Bodfish Bob's Dutch Oven Ribs and Vegetables
Bodfish Bob's Chocolate-Covered Bacon 6-8 slices thick cut, best-quality bacon 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 4 ounces white chocolate, melted, optional for garnish
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven, until bacon is cooked to your liking. 15 minutes for soft bacon, 20 minutes for crispy bacon. Let bacon cool on the parchment paper for 5 minutes, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Meanwhile set up a double boiler. Heat a large saucepan filled with water over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer. Set a heat-proof bowl over the
4 lbs. country style ribs 2 medium onions, rings or chunks 1 clove garlic 3 large potatoes, cut in chunks 1 or 2 red or yellow peppers, strips or chunks 1 cup cooking wine (can substitute red wine vinegar, grape, apple or cranberry juice) 1 bottle barbecue sauce 1/3 cup oil for browning
Season pork as desired. Brown in oil in a 12-inch Dutch oven. When brown, cover with sauce and wine. Layer vegetables on top. Put lid on oven and bake at about 350 degrees the first hour, dropping to 325 degrees thereafter. Cook for 2 hours. Check for doneness. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com
CHAMBER continued from page 1 teer hours to put on. And they need someone to head the team. Tom McKinney, a chamber director, put out a call for someone willing to serve as President next year. “We still have no one stepping forward to serve our Chamber this coming year as president or vice president. We really need your help on this. We really are trying to turn our Chamber into a voice for you, the members, and be able to assist you in your business right here in the Kern Valley. We do have folks working on programs to make the Valley where you work a profitable place for you to operate. You can step up and help us make our Valley a better place to work and live and play together. We do have a good board of directors to help with the decisions of the Chamber, but we need you to step up.” Otherwise, he said, “How do we operate next year?” If serving in high office sounds good to you, contact Ray Thurm at (760) 417-2880, Tom McKinney at (760) 417-9265, or Sue at the office (760) 3795236. Also, help is needed in the Fundraising and Events Committee. Consider being a member of the committee and helping in the chamber’s projects. Sign up today by contacting Marsha Smith via e-mail at marshas@kvsun.com or by phone at (760) 379-3667 ext 15.
WEB Recycling
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Legal Document Services • Notary
Now serving Homemade Soups & $495 Lunch Combos
Lake Isabella • Weldon • Kernville
12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140
Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”
“We Buy Gold & Silver!”
Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @
6429 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella In the Post Office Center
Coins & Jewelry 760-379-5200 Adjust • Exchange • Repair
South Fork Transmission (760) 379-8578
Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
Candy Carousel Now serving Frozen Yogurt Fresh Made Fudge & Blended Drinks 6425 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella In the Post Office Center 760-379-4447
5540 #E2 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Located in VON’S Plaza 760-379-4427 Sale & Professional Installation services
Nominations for Man and Woman of Year needed And while we’re on the subject, another of the chamber’s big projects is the KRV Chamber Man and Woman of the Year designation and dinner. The chamber is actively seeking nominations now. The deadline to submit a nomination is Dec. 1. Please submit letters of nomination in writing to the Chamber office or mail to KRV Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 567, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. The following information should be included in your nomination letter (not necessarily a couple/ husband and wife): • Length of time in Kern River Valley • Memberships: Church, service clubs, other clubs or fraternal organizations • Offices held in above organizations • Volunteer work: previous and current with general dates and names of organizations • Any other community involvement or humanitarian service applicable to this award The dinner honoring the Man and Woman of the Year will be held in conjunction with the chamber’s installation of officers and new board members in January.
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Shiela Lawson Owner 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella In the Kern Valley Plaza
760-379-1792 Embroidery • Screen Print • T-Shirts • Signs • Gifts FullColor Banners • Vehicle Lettering • Graphic Design
Sierra Signs
4571 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5777
The Appliance Center Service You Can Trust
5131 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
760-379-8000
M & N AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. new Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am to 5 pm Saturday by appointment We have tires in stock. Check our prices before you drive out of town! 5448 lake isabella Blvd. Lake isabella 760-379-6349 Corner of Erskine Creek & Lake Isabella Blvd.
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Our Valley, Our Earth
Collecting
Geologic detail completed
Get your antique lamp appraised
Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
For the past eleven weeks I have been building a knowledge base for the reader about how the west coast of North America was geologically put together during 1.5 billion years. This search now returns us to the map shown on Aug. 27, which shows the edge of the Ancient North American Continent. During the past weeks, I was discussing the building of the
block west of the ancient basement, which is identified as "Added during Cordilleran Orogenies", which lasted around 200 million years. We have now come complete circle with our study of this geologic Ron Bolyard area. I will focus upon the of State California geologic details for the next four weeks. 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.
HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 Park, around 5 p.m. For more information, call Darlene at (760) 376-3998. KRV Woman’s Club to hold Christmas Spectacular Dec. 12 The KRV Woman’s Club will be holding their annual Christmas Spectacular at the Mt. View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Dec. 12 beginning at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (760) 376-6704. KRV Horse Show Association to hold raffle Dec. 19 The Kern River Valley Horse Show Association will be holding a raffle fundraiser on Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at Jake’s Place Arena in Kernville. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. For more information, call Jeri at (760) 378-1308 or Stacy at (760) 608-2086. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Dec. 29 The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Dec. 29 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.
Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I have a Great Majestic wood stove that has been in my family for more than a century. I would like to find out how much it is worth. -Raymond, Albuquerque, N.M. A: Edward Semmelroth, founder of Original Antique Stoves, has been in the business for more than two decades and is considered an expert. He will provide you with a simple appraisal for $25. Please allow at least three or four weeks for him to complete the task. You should send your check to Edward Semmelroth, 410 Fleming Road, Tekonsha, MI 49092. *** Q: What is a Scenex Candid Camera worth that takes Kodak 828 film? I was given this camera more than 20 years ago, and it is in its original box along with the instructions book. -Dawn, Marion, Ind. A: Shutterbug Ads is one of the better publications for camera enthusiasts, and it features a special help column. Editor Robert E. Mayer might be able to help you. Before you contact him, you should check out the Web site at
www.shutterbug.com. The postal address is 1419 Chaffee Drive, Suite 1, Titusville, FL 32780. *** Q: I have an antique lamp that was given to me by my grandmother. I would like to know the origin of the lamp, when it was crafted and how much it is currently worth. -- Eva, Santee, Calif. A: I think you need the services of a good appraiser. Paul Goluvoys is a member of the American Society of Appraisers and is in your area. He specializes in antique and decorative arts. His phone number and e-mail address are 858-578-5540, and pholuvoys@aol.com. You should expect to pay for this service. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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POOL/SPA REPAIR SPECIALIST 20+ Years Experience CA. License #647258 (760) 376-4384 / (909) 210-3971 __________________________ LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 3791430 License #CL492150 __________________________ MERCER BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE Open all Year Turbo Tax, Etc. Consulting (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392
For Rent
Ray's Painting & Decorating Interior & Exterior Painting Wall Covering Installed and Removed Lic. # C705814 - 760-417-9797 ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRY Decks & Remodeling. "Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail" (760) 223-6624 losthills@communitymail.net __________________________ GLAS CO. Mfg. - Serving the KRV Custom Table Tops & Mirrors Window Glass / Dual Pane /Retrofit Windows / Aluminum Encls & Doors / Screens / Shower Encls (760) 223-3645 __________________________ HERITAGE CLEANERS in the Von's Shopping Center. Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Comforters & Leather. MonFri 8:30-5:00 Sat. 9:00-2:00 760-379-4271 __________________________ AES H ARDWARE , RV & MOBILE HOME SUPPLIES. Electrical, hard to find items, welding gasses, Solar Propane, U-Haul. 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1966
DWAYNE’S F ENCING Chain Link - Barbed Wire - Vinyl Wood - Custom Gates - Repairs Free Estimates 760-223-1730 Serving the KRV since 1995 JENNY’S WINDOW COVERINGS
Shutters, Shades, & Blinds Free Estimates, Best Prices Toll-Free (877) 44-JENNY or (760) 378-2325 Lic# 919196
Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD 760-376-8784
Free HORSE MANURE Made Fresh Daily. No *&#@ You load and haul. Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860
Lake Isabella - $640/mo (inclds space rent) in quiet 55+ park. 2 bd, 2 ba completely refurbished. Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit. Call Joel (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $595/mo + deposit and utilities. 760-376-2671 _________________________ KVHS grad seeking quiet & clean roommate to share 3bdrm., 2 bath house in good neighborhood near BC. $350 per month, split utilities. Furnished or unfurnished. Call or text Aaron at 760-549-3341 or e-mail apollo112@thestew.net. __________________________ PRIVATE - 2 bd double wide mobile home IN W.Hts on 1 acre with panoramic view of the lake. $700/mo + deposit. Call 760-376-1944 weekends or 805-375-0047 weel days. _________________________ Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba remodeled home in Pala Ranches w/xtra room under house. Mt. views, stove, refrig + w/d hookup. Section 8 ok. $900/mo + dep 323-447-9140 or 323-969-8061 _________________________ Wofford Hts - Mobile Home Neatest Adult Park in the Valley. 1 bd, completely remodeled. $385/mo, Senior discount. Apply @ office, 99 Evans Road. _________________________ Bodfish - 2bd/2ba, mtn view, quiet n'borhood. Boat/RV/carport. $695/mo + deposit + utilities. 1st 2 weeks free, 760-3795237, 323-791-3588 _________________________ Kernville - 2bd/1 ba house. 2 car garage, inclds washer & dryer, central ac/heat. 468 Sirretta (do not disturb tenants) avail Dec 1. $925/mo +dep. 909-518-734 Kernville - Large room to rent w/private entrance & bathroom. Quiet location. $460/mo + deposit. Includes cable TV, utilities & garage. House privileges. Call 760-376-3340
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 ––
COCKTAILS AND DANCING 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.
Pets
Commercial
DOG TRAINER in the Valley Wofford Heights Park 6 DaysChoose time and days Recent Local References Trish &
Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldg on approx 3 acres for lease located @ 3615 Suhre Street (corner of Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellent office space for medical, dental, school, church, or? Terms negotiable. Call (760) 417-0876
Collie Paw 760-376-2307
Specialty Stores 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
Yard Sales YARD SALE - Sat & Sun, Nov 14 & 15 8am-4pm. 7556 Boone Cyn Rd. Onyx (off Coyote Trail)
Work Wanted LOCAL MAN needs work any odd jobs you got. Painting / splitting, stacking firewood / Yard clean up. John P. 760-223-6705
Announcement
For Sale 3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Bobcat Rotary Lawnmower $30 obo. Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860
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United States Constitution We said “DO NOT” give it to a U.S. Senator or Congressman. Found on the floor of congress, it was returned in really bad shape & totally unrecognizable. Looks like people repeatedly stomped on it with at least one person in clod-hopper heels. Not happy at all, but its something to keep in mind for future reference.
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The Rich Pelletreau Gallery is now closed and the log cabin in Wofford Heights in which it was located is now for rent. For information, please call Marcy Hughes at 1-760-417-1953.
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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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GREEN continued from page 1 behalf of the Kern County Library system were Kern County Library Director Diane Duquette and Kern River Valley Branch Library Supervisor Peggy Hickey. The DVDs will be available for any of the 319,797 registered borrowers at the Main Library in Bakersfield as well as through any of the 25 branch libraries and 2 bookmobiles. The mission of KRVR's Green Film Festival is to provide free
access to fresh and diverse environmental films that highlight urgent contemporary issues and offer accessible solutions. Five more free green films will be shown on Sunday, Jan. 10, and another group on Sunday, Feb. 7. The 2nd Annual Living Green Kern River Valley Festival will be held March 17 through 21, 2010. For information, go to www.LivingGreenKRV.org.
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One of our roving cameras caught the Specialized SBCU team (Specialized Bicycle Components University) having breakfast at Cheryl’s Diner in Kernville. The Kern River Valley is becoming a mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts. Many are from Los Angeles. SBCU is headquarted in Morgan Hill in the Santa Clarita area. SBCU is Specialized’s bicycle dealer training program.
TROUT continued from page 1 $500, sponsored by Atchison Propane, and Shady Lane Bar & Grill is sponsoring the $250 prize for the third longest trout. The trout does not have to be tagged; however the winner must be registered for the derby. There will also be an additional 989 tagged trout with a value of $20 to $1,000 available for the derby. In the past 20 years, lucky anglers (men, women and chil-
dren) have caught more than $240,000 worth of trout at the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. Two of the prized $10,000 fish were caught last year. So mark your calendars; one of those $10,000 fish could be yours! The 2010 Derby will be held on March 27, 28, and 29, the weekend before Easter. Registration instructions may be obtained by calling (760) 379-5236.
Marketplace Continued from page 12 Mobile Homes
Homes for Sale
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 _________________________ Beautiful Refurbished 1 1/2 bd, 1 ba. mobile home with den + an add on. Quiet park, walk to lake. Space inclds water/trash, laundry & fish house. $16,500. Owner will carry. Call Gary 760-376-3228
Must See! - Freshly remodeled cabin w/permits to expand on 1/3 acre lot. 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus. $75,000 obo. 661-428-1108 _________________________ Lake Isabella - Rent to Own, Lease or Buy. OWC w/small down. Looking for quality tenL D 3 bd, 2 ba ants. Terms negotiable. O S double garage. home. Large Close to shopping. $159,000. (760) 417-0876
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SPEZAPHONIC SOUND (2009-B6273) Street address of principal place of business: 197 Oxen Trail, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 79, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: James Spezialy, 197 Oxen Trail, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 04/07/2009. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of
a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: James Spezialy. This statement filed on 09/30/2009. Expires 09/30/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2009. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTICIOUS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: LAKE ISABELLA FLORIST, (2009-B2718) Street address of business: 11019 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, P.O. Box 1017, Kernville, CA 93238; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/21/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on:
10/07/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2009. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTICIOUS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PETAL PUSHER PLUS, (2009-B2717) Street address of business: 11019 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, P.O. Box 1017, Kernville, CA 93238; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/21/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/07/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2009.
Whiskey Flat Days is just around the corner and the Kernville Chamber is wasting no time gettin’ on the horn.
Whiskey Flat Days 2010 theme is
Space for Rent
CALLIN’ ALL COWBOYS Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228 _________________________ Wofford Heights Mobile / RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater. Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316
Land for Sale Residential Lot on Aspen Drive in Bodfish. $25,000. OBO Call (661) 428-1108
Found METAL HARD HAT Found on Lake Isabella Blvd. 12 Oct 09 Near Softball Park
760-376-2860
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. $139,000 (760) 379-7094 _________________________ Weldon Valley Estates - 2006 Modular. 3 beds, 2 bath. 5/8 acre. 2 car garage. All fenced, landscaped. $225,000.00 760378-2969 _________________________ Lake Isabella - Saved the Best for Last! - Brand new 3bd/2ba home. 2832 Erskine Creek. 2 car garage. RV access & hook up. Last one- Call now 818-324-0869
Firewood for Sale OLIVE WOOD Are you shopping for price, or the most heat for your dollars? Cheaper than almond, oak or pine. More BTU's per cord! Free local delivery.
760-223-1677
Money, Money, Money. Does your club or organization need a li’l extra cash? We are looking for Mayor Candidates. Just call or come by the chamber office and we’ll fill you in on the details to gettin’ rich this coming Whiskey Flat Days. Whiskey Flat Kick-Off Dinner will be held at Ewing’s on the Kern, January 8th, startin’ at 5:30pm. Call to git a seat. Them’s limited! Pick up the phone and give us a ring, 760-376-2629 and the little ladies in the Office of Sweet-Justice will be obliged to give you some info. Potluck & Whiskey Flat Meeting November 23, following the Kernville Chamber general meeting.
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Courier chuckle of the week: “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.� - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
See Page 16 for answers to puzzles
Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive with some people. Expect to hear more job-related news soon. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect to be able to move ahead with your workplace plans now that you have a good idea of what you might have to face. A welcome change on the home front. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A quieter period settles in, giving you a chance to catch your breath, as well as allowing for more time to handle some important family matters. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The frustrations of last week have pretty much played themselves out. You should find things going more smoothly, especially with those all-important personal matters. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Once again, you find a creative way to resolve a pesky problem in short order. However, a matter involving a breach of confidence might need a bit more time to check out. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Reuniting with an old friend could lead to the sharing of some great new experiences. But be careful you don't find yourself once again being super-critical or overly judgmental.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You should be seeing some positive results following your move toward repairing that unraveling relationship. There might be some setbacks, but staying with it pays off. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Encouraging a friendlier environment in the home could go a long way to help dissipate anger and resolve problems, especially those affecting children. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A recent act of kindness is beginning to show some unexpected (but very welcome) results. On another note, expect to hear more about a possible move to another locale. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The good news is that the sure-footed Goat can rely on his or her skill to get around obstacles in the workplace. The not-so-good news is that new impediments could turn up later. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A change of pace is welcome but confusing. Before you make decisions one way or another, be sure you know precisely what it is you're being asked to do. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Don't fret if you don't get the gratitude you think you're owed for doing a nice thing for someone. There might be a good reason for that. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making the sort of wise decisions that lead to shedding new light on dark situations. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only Central American country that doesn't have a coastline on the Pacific? 2. MOVIES: Who played the role of Boo Radley in the movie "To Kill a Mockingbird"? 3. MYTHOLOGY: In Norse mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the past? 4. SCIENCE: What is the only known metal that turns to liquid at room temperature? 5. TELEVISION: Which long-running variety show featured a fictitious radio station named KORN? Answers:
1. Belize 2. Robert Duvall 3. Urd 4. Mercury 5. "Hee Haw"
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Letters to the Courier
Photos by Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier
Jeff Coughlin of Ridgecrest flies a radio-controlled model aircraft at the KMAK (Kern Model Aircraft Kontrollers) field at Hanning Flat Saturday during a competition.
Dear Kern River Courier, This letter concerns the issue of the nature and antiquity of the paintings above the Kern River near Isabella, on the property known as the Lodge at Painted Rock (Letters to the Courier, Oct. 23, 2009). I addressed this thoroughly in a scientific research paper that I wrote and published through the journal of the Kern County Archaeological Society. The published version has a number of color pictures both standard and in a special software program that enhances the ability to see any images that have faded. The salient elements of our research report can eliminate any doubt regarding the authenticity and age of these pictographs. The first mention of the pictographs was by Julian Steward in his book which was published in 1929. That book contains several high quality black and white photos. Hence we have documentation of the pictographs earlier than the purported activities. There are many other subsequent publications that discuss and document the site. All of these researchers over the course of 70 years of academic and scientifically supported research uniformly agree and refer to the site as an authentic aboriginal rock painting. My recent research identified these references and addressed the origin and antiquity of the site. The site has a native place name in the Tubatulabal Indian language and is known as palakuc (pronounced palah-kooch). It was a traditional fishing site of the indigenous people of the South Fork Kern River Valley as attested by Erminie Voegelin in her classic ethnographic treatment on the Tubatulabal Indians of the South Fork of the Kern River Valley (Voegelin 1938). Furthermore, the site has been formally documented by a number of prehistorians and was recognized and accepted by the archaeological community and given a state trinomial identififying it as an archaeological site – site CA-KER-17 – only the 17th site to be so documented in Kern County. There now thousands of sites known in the county. Recent research was conducted on June 28, 2008 at the rock painting site. The paint sample obtained from the site of red pigment was sufficient in size to evaluate as to age using Accelerated Mass Spectrometry Radiocarbon dating. A laboratory at the University of Colorado, Boulder analyzed the sample that provided an age of 1010 plus or minus 20 radiocarbon years. When calibrated the age is between 928 and 949 years before AD 1950 or ca. AD 1001 to 1022. Therefore my conclusions are that the pictographs are aboriginal graphics at least 1,000 years old. Alan Gold (Garfinkel), Ph.D. Archaeological Associates of Kern County Editor’s note: Dr. Garfinkel’s response was much longer and contained much more detailed technical information. His response has been synopsized here. Those who are interested in the complete response may obtain a printed copy at the Courier office or by return e-mail by sending a message to office@kernrivercourier.com.
USDA has tips for a successful Thanksgiving dinner Kern River Courier
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be a wonderful experience, yet daunting for those planning it. The goal is to have a safe and delicious turkey dinner, and if planned one day at a time, it can be a fun and memorable experience. A good way to start is one week before the big day - on Thursday, Nov. 19 at noon, join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a live Facebook chat featuring a holiday food safety expert from its Food Safety and Inspection Service. Members of the public can submit questions about safe preparation of the holiday meal-turkey, stuffing and other holiday favorites-and get live answers right on the USDA Facebook page. For more infor-
mation about the chat or to submit questions in advance, visit the USDA Live page at http://www.usda.com/live and become a fan of USDA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/usda . To ensure a successful and safe celebration this Thanksgiving, USDA recommends a Thanksgiving countdown. Ahead of the Nov. 19 Facebook chat you can: • Plan your menu and gather recipes. • Check your pantry to see what you have. •Make a shopping list of needed ingredients. •Check to make sure you have all the equipment you will need, including a roasting pan large enough to hold your
turkey or meat. • Buy a food thermometer if you don't already have one. •Start using foods that are taking up space in your refrigerator and freezer to make sure you have plenty of room for your turkey, ham, or roast and other dishes. Then your timetable should be as follows: Thanksgiving (T) minus 6 (Nov. 20): Start thawing your frozen turkey by moving it into your refrigerator now. Leave the frozen bird in its original wrapper and place it on a tray to catch any juices that may leak. Allow approximately 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. T minus 5 (Nov. 21: Do a thorough cleaning job on your refrigerator and
the appliances needed for preparing the Thanksgiving meal. T minus 4 (Nov. 22): Round up utensils and chairs. T minus 3 (Nov. 23: Make vegetable side dishes and breads ahead of time. T minus 2 (Nov. 24): If you forgot to thaw the turkey or don't have room in the refrigerator for thawing, don't panic. You can submerge the turkey in cold water and change the water every 30 minutes. Allow about 30 minutes defrosting time per pound of turkey. Cook immediately after thawing. T minus 1 (Nov. 25): It's not safe to cook a turkey all night at 200 °F. The minimum oven temperature is 325 °F to ensure any bacteria are destroyed. – USDA
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