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Piute Fire doc released
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Kernville Elementary School students had a ball last Friday visiting Kernville businesses for Halloween treats.
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The California Department of Fish and Game held its third of four scheduled public comment sessions about the cancellation of fish stocking on Oct. 28 at the Doubletree Hotel in Bakersfield. The meeting attracted over 120 Kern River Valley and county sportsmen, women and business owners who were wondering what the future holds. Ray Thurm, president of the
Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, conveyed the general feeling of most in attendance by saying, "We don't care about the hardhead minnow or the redlegged frog. The economic impact to our merchants and community welfare is our concern." The completed EIR/EIS document the DFG is working on is anticipated to be finalized in January. The best case scenario would permit resumption of
Want to tell county bureaucrats how to spend your hardearned tax money? Now you have the opportunity, but only until Nov. 13. According to the county’s Web site, http://www.co.kern.ca.us, they have posted a survey that asks that very question we all want to respond to. The site says “The County of Kern is asking people in unincorporated Kern County, the unincorporated Bakersfield area, and the cities of Arvin, California City, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, and Tehachapi to identify the most important community and economic development needs in their communities. Tell us what you think! Go to the link above to complete the survey before Nov. 13. Please call (661) 862-5020 for more information.” When you click on the link, it says the following:
Fri. night: Low 38. Light wind. Sat.: Sunny, high 63. Sat. night: Low 36. Mostly clear.
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Sun. night: Mostly clear, low 31.
Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Tina Terrell has announced the release of the Piute Fire Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) this week. The Piute Fire began on June 28, 2008, and burned approximately 37,025 acres on the Sequoia National Forest, Bureau of Land Management
Sunday films are free Three award-winning short films are coming to the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights on Sunday, Nov. 8. And they’re free for all who wish to come. These are part of an ongoing series of films being presented by the same folks who put on the “Living Green in the KRV” festival earlier this year. For more about the films, see Richard Rowe’s “Living Green” column on page 10.
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Carl Gorham holds up a nice 10-pound catfish.
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Consider doing a 1031 exchange, according to Realtor Matt Freeman.
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“This survey, which takes just a few minutes to complete, asks residents to help select the top priority needs in the areas of public infrastructure and facilities, economic development, housing, and public services. Survey results will be used in updating the County’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Community Development Programs, which establishes goals and funding priorities for federal grant funds the County receives through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Click here for the survey. It can be completed and submitted on-line or printed then mailed to the address shown at the bottom of the survey. Please call the Community and Economic Development Department at (661) 862-5020 if you have any questions. Completed surveys should be submitted no later than November 13, 2009.”
Fri.: High 67. Light and variable wind.
Sun.: Sunny, high 60.
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Lake Isabella’s weekend weather
Workshops set to review restoration
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Locals voice concerns about trout stocking
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Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m.
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Men of Worth will be performing Celtic music at Cerro Coso College on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
‘Men of Worth’ to play at Cerro Coso College Nov. 19 Kern River Courier
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 next to the main entrance, courtesy of the Associated Students of Cerro Coso. The concert features the very best in Celtic music — songs that come from past generations as well as stories from present day observations. MacDonald, a Scotsman, and Keigher, an Irishman, combine music with humor in
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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 103,095 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 320 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 318 cfs Borel Canal flow 288 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 Kern River Preserve to hold monthly nature event Nov. 7 Kern River Preserve’s next monthly event is Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9-11 am. “Animal Tracks” will be presented by Wendy Rannals. Kern River Preserve is in Weldon, near the intersection of Highway 178 and Kelso Valley Road.
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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
Ladies of the Elks to hold Christmas Bazaar Nov. 7 The Ladies of the Elks will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No charge for admission; the public is welcome. 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. 2nd Wed. 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 dates have changed.
Free Green Films to be shown on Sunday, Nov. 8 On Sunday, Nov. 8 from 10am to 2pm, KRVR hosts three free films: “Flow: For Love of Water,” “Food, Inc.”, and “Trashed” at the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights Blvd. (next to the Elks Lodge) as part of the all-volunteer Living Green Kern River Valley efforts. There is no charge to see the films. There will be a 50/50 raffle, including door prizes, to help pay for the films & theatre rental. For information call Richard Rowe at (760) 333-4561. The 2010 Living Green Stainless Steel Sports Bottle will be available (only $5 each, with a first-time free fill up of your favorite soda). Exchange’s Fire Fighter Appreciation Night Nov. 10 The Exchange Club of the KRV is hosting a Fire Fighter Appreciation Night on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Paradise Cove. No-Host Cocktails are at 5:00 pm, with dinner at 6:00 pm. Cost is $22.00 per person (Prime Rib, Shrimp, Halibut, or Crab Salad). Please RSVP to Fred Roach at 223-0488 by Nov. 1. My Place in Lake Isabella to throw free Veterans Day meal My Place Restaurant near Isabella Supermarket in Lake Isabella and the web site www.guitarelements.com are giving away free meals to everyone on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, from 11 to 3. It’s free for all who show up. Volunteers and donations are needed. Please call Angela at (760) 379-2563 if you can help. Sorority holds 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. 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. 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
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Things I Have Noticed...
Co-Publisher’s Corner
Game of teenage enthusiasm
Don’t let yourself be a victim
Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
It's fall, and it’s football time. The nights are crisp and the lights are bright. I've noticed that high school football can't be beat for sheer enjoyment and unbridled enthusiasm. Each football year we bundle up and with binoculars in hand and cushions for our Middleworth tushes, make the 15-minute drive to our high school stadium. For seating we make a small detour. Instead of sitting on the Broncs’ side, we sit across the way on the opposing team’s bleachers. We've found over the years that there is more room, we can actually hear what is going on, and the press of moving bodies is much less. We also have the opportunity to talk with the families of the other team’s players. We find out where they're from, how their year is going, and in general we get a feel for the kind of team they're fielding. Recently, though, in the back of our minds we've felt the tug of loyalty calling us to sit on our own team’s side of the field. So this last week we did. It was then we were reminded why we usually sit on the other side. The Broncs side has the
excitement, the spirit, the enthusiasm and the noise of the home crowd, and that's as it should be. But ... there is also, on that side, a constant press of young bodies moving up, down and across the bleachers. One group of three young girls opted to either go to the bathroom or the food stand or wherever – five separate times. Their route was past my wife and me, across (on) our toes and down to the aisle below. They were always polite, but would stop to talk with friends in another row, inadvertantly blocking our view of the game. The students generate a lot of loud communication back and forth with little of it about the game. It's apparent that youngsters watching the game are outnumbered by the ones watching each other. And why not? They are young, having a good time, and it’s their show! But enthusiasm aside, some of us old folks are here for the game. While we still love those noisy, youthful excited kids, we'll leave them to their teenage pursuits and continue to watch from the bleacher on the “tother” side. If you listen you'll hear us from that “tother” side, amidst the enemy, bravely cheering for our team, win or lose. Go Broncs! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
Mike Devich Kern River Courier Co-Publisher
Last week we learned about an alleged rape that had reportedly occurred in an alley somewhere in Lake Isabella. On Halloween night I spoke to the mother of a trick or treater who swore it had now grown to four rapes. Then we heard there Mike Devich was a murder, with a body being thrown into a canal. The Sheriff’s Department sent out a statement Monday, saying the apparent overstatements had been a product of social networking Web sites. “The Kern County Sheriff's Office, Kern Valley Substation, is currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred approximately two weeks ago. This investigation is ongoing and has been assigned to Sr. Deputy Scott Lopez. Over the past several days, rumors of a serial rapist have been circulating on social networking websites. These rumors are being generated by the public and are being spread throughout the Kern River Valley and elsewhere. Furthermore, there is a photograph that has been posted identifying a suspected rapist. At this point in our investigation, a suspect has not been determined. The Sheriff's Office has not yet deter-
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Mike Devich is one of the Courier’s co-publishers. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com
Celebration of Life
more information call (760) 384-6353. Library to celebrate National Gaming Day 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 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.
mined where the posted picture came from or the identity of the pictured subject. “An additional rumor surfaced stating a young female was sexually assaulted, stabbed and her body dumped into the Borel Canal. The Kern County Sheriff's Office has investigated and found nothing to substantiate this rumor. “If anyone has information regarding this ongoing sexual assault investigation, they are urged to call Sr. Deputy Scott Lopez at 760549-2100.” Whether the stories are real or not, it is vital for all women to avoid rape by taking precautions. Visit a Web site such as womensweb.ca and learn about such tips as: • Mace cans, pepper spray, or even a small folding knife can be extremely effective to deter a potential rapist. • It is important to be aware of what is going on around you and to be alert at all times. • Stay away from narrow alleys or dark streets. • Do not walk by yourself after dark. • Always know exactly where you are. In case you do find yourself in trouble and have to call for help, you need to know your exact location. A 911 dispatcher will also ask you your location first, so know which area and street you are on.
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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 661-395-2995. 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 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 Jr. Pheasant Hunt to be held Nov. 21 and 22 The 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) 417-2426. To register for the hunt contact Roger Ketelsleger at (760) 379-8251 or Dick
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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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Let’s Go Fishing
Enjoy fishing action at Isabella Editorial
Stocking must continue Mike Ludiker Kern River Courier Co-Publisher
Many seasonal outdoor sports are found here, but fishing continues to be the main year-round sport that entices thousands to visit the Kern River Valley area. Its contribution to our economy ranks at the very top of local revenue Mike Ludiker streams. That particular stream is now dangerously close to drying up. Unfortunately, the future of fishing the Kern River remains unclear despite the near completion of California Dept. Fish & Game's Hatchery & Stocking Program EIR/EIS. The EIR/EIS draft evaluates and discloses the potential effects of the Hatchery and Stocking Program on aquatic resources and the environment. A court order required DFG to pro-
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.
duce this environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act. It was jointly prepared by DFG and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which provides funding for the inland trout and Mad River steelhead portions of the program. The DFG held its third of four scheduled public comment sessions, regarding the environmental study, at the Doubletree Hotel in Bakersfield on Oct. 28. Other gatherings were scheduled for distant Sacramento, Redding and Carson areas. The Bakersfield meeting drew many anxious community members whose concerns are still very real – but despite the meeting they are still somewhat vague as to what the future holds. It is too early to make any statements on the findings of the EIR/EIS, but be sure to put in your comment now! Mike Ludiker maintains the Courier’s Web site . He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com
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Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist
The crappie bite is still holding up at French Gulch and North Fork Marinas. Lots of good crappie out at Rocky Point also. Kastmasters, jigs and mealworms are all producing some nice stringers. Catfish are still active all around the lake. Nightcrawlers, shad and hot dogs are still the tempting baits. Carl Gorham “Crappie, brought in catfish and his biggest ever catfish, trout are still weighing in biting.” at just under 10 pounds. --Jack Just goes to Bustamante show you, you have to be ready for anything. Carl was fishing off the docks for crappie. The trout action is slowly getting better, but the hot bite is almost here. I got three more small ones last week at French Gulch, and I could still see the big ones jumping. The trout bite at the Old Cemetery area is pick-
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Carl Gorham brought in a great big catfish, about 10 pounds. Nice fishing, Carl. ing up again. Lots of nice ones are working their way upriver. One local fisherman reported releasing a five-pounder. Crappie, catfish and trout are biting, 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
New ‘Star Trek’ irks Trekkers
‘Monty Python’ gang reunites
Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
about casting, the musical score, alien creation and more behindthe-scenes peeks.
Released the week of Nov. 16: "Gone With The Wind 70th PICKS OF THE WEEK Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Star Trek -- In one fell swoop -- Edition" -- This collection conand the help of a hackneyed time- tains five DVDs, a CD soundtrack, travel plot device -- director J.J. a hardcover 52-page book of Abrams erasphotographs and es five production art, 10 decades of art prints and a Trek canon. reproduction of And because the original 1939 this "reboot" program all lovgrossed ingly crammed eleventy-bilinto velvet box. lion-trillion If you're a big dollars, we fan of the film can count on and don't yet own at least anotha copy, this is a er decade of great set to own. swish-pans, It's remastered Chris Pine as James T. Kirk lens-flares and for hi-def TVs, the angry has eight hours blogging of disgruntled Trekkies of extras and let's not forget that nit-picking every frame. nifty velvet box. Or if you know Since this is a Major DVD someone who's a fan, this would Release Event, there are numermake an awesome Christmas gift. ous editions and packagings to choose from. I'll be commenting TV SERIES on the two-disc edition, since it'll be the one most fans will proba"Farscape" The Complete bly buy. However, it's worth notSeries ing that if you are a huge fan of "It's Always Sunny in the film, there is a limited-edition Philadelphia" It's A Very Sunny Blu-Ray boxed set with three Christmas discs and a massive metal replica "7th Heaven" Season Nine of the Enterprise that weighs "Rome" The Complete Series over a pound. The Replica Gift "The Sopranos" The Complete Set retails for $130. Series Hokay, back to the two-disc "Scrubs" The Complete Eighth pack. In addition to the film, there Season is a commentary track with J.J. "Drawn Together" The Abrams, the writers and producComplete Series ers; a documentary on the pro"Andy Barker, P.I." The duction and a gag reel. On disc Complete Series two is a digital copy of the film, a lot of deleted scenes, featurettes c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ning the wedding: She just filmed the Hallmark Channel original movie, "Flower Girl," about a florist who provides all of the flowers and floral arrangements for weddings, among other occasions. The movie premieres Nov. 14, exactly one week after the actress marries in real life. Bu they almost didn't have a lavish wedding, as Marla told me: "We almost eloped about six months ago, but we decided not to. I thought, I'm my mom's only daughter and she really wants to be there, so we ended up not doing it. But it has gone through my mind many, many times."
Q: I am a huge fan of the "Monty Python" actors. I was wondering what they have been up to lately? -- Paulie H., via e-mail A: The "Monty Python" gang recently reunited (except for the deceased Graham Chapman, who was represented in cardboardcutout form) in New York City to celebrate their 40th anniversary and the release of their new documentary airing on IFC called "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)." The gang reminisced about the old days and even credited the U.S. with saving the "Flying Circus." Terry Jones *** explained: "There Q: I think Brit were no VCRs, no comedian Ricky Marla Sokoloff DVDs in those days. Gervais is The BBC nearly absolutely hilarwiped all of 'Monty Python's ious. What does he have in Flying Circus'. We got a call one the works? -- Bobby H., via eday from our video editor saying mail they were about to erase all the A: Aside from having a few shows -- the BBC had put them movies in production ("Flanimals" onto Phillips cassettes, the only and "Cemetery Junction"), the thing we had at the time. In fact, thing I am most excited about was the BBC would have wiped all the just announced. Ricky will be host'Python' TV shows if they hadn't ing the 67th annual Golden Globes suddenly sold them to the United awards on Jan. 17, 2010. We will States - so, thank you, the United finally have an awards ceremony States!" that is guaranteed not to bore! *** Q: Is actress Marla Sokoloff *** married? Does she have any Have a question for Cindy? Ekids? I really loved watching mail her at letters@cindy elavsky. her on "The Practice." -com, or write to her in care of King Dottie M., Portland, Maine Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box A: Marla just married longtime 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. boyfriend, musician Alec Puro. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. She got plenty of practice in plan-
Top DVD rentals 1. Year One (PG-13) Jack Black 2. Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) animated 3. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (PG-13) Matthew McConaughey 4. My Life in Ruins (PG-13) Nia Vardalos 5. Management (R) Jennifer Aniston 6. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13) Hugh Jackman
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Lighter side of faith
Voices of Faith
The Lord will provide Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
I hold an opinion that has been unscientifically confirmed by others. Large groups of people do not willingly obey. I demonstrated this while teaching computer programming, in the era before PC’s. Someone, in the military I think, had given a test with the instruction at the top of a timed test that said, “Read Semonious the entire test before answering any questions.” Typically, whole classes would flunk the test by answering questions – because the last question said, “Now that you have read the questions, sign the test and turn it in.” Other examples involved the use of three “Wet Paint” signs. At each end of an area, signs were on dry surfaces, but the middle sign was at a wet, non-drying area. Still another is on the Internet. On a certain Web site one can read a box marked, “Don’t go here.” Those who disregard the instruction are greeted by the words, “You just had to do it, didn’t you?” God made a garden and gave it to Adam and Eve. They were free to eat anything, enjoy the whole creation - with one rule. One tree was forbidden. They might as well have pushed a button that said “Don’t eat here,” They chose, as do we, to disobey God’s warning. Scripture contains statements, examples and accounts that teach mankind that God desires to bless mankind. Yet even after
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Gutenberg made the printing press and gave access to scripture to anyone able to read, we think of God as our enemy. Even in a time of stress brought on by one’s rulers’ disobedience, God blessed the faithful – spiritually and sometimes bodily as well. Elijah was sent to a poor widow for food. She described her situation this way: “I have nothing baked, only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. And now I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.” 1 Kings 17:12. In a turn of events that allowed God to provide for them as a reward, Elijah told her to feed him first. God provided flour and oil the entire time of the drought. Elisha talked to a widow who described her situation as, “…the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” 2 Kings 4:1. After finding out that she had a jar of oil in the house, he told her to get all the empty jars she could. She began to fill the jars with oil until there were no more empty jars. Elisha told her to, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest.” 2 Kings 4:7. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Trust God when you don’t know what to do. “Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches. Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com
In this classic joke, Microsoft founder Bill Gates dies in a car accident. He finds himself in Purgatory being sized up by God... "Well, Bill, I'm not sure whether to send you to Heaven or Hell. After all, you enormously helped society by putting a computer in almost every home in the world, and yet you created Windows Vista. In your case, I'm going to let you decide where you want to go. I'm willing to let you visit both places briefly if it will help you make a decision." Bill said, "OK, then, let's try Hell first." So Bill went to Hell. It was a beautiful, clean, sandy beach with clear waters. There were thousands of beautiful women running around, playing in the water, laughing and frolicking about. The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect. Bill was very pleased. "This is great!" he told God."If this is Hell, I REALLY want to see Heaven!" "Fine," said God, and off they went. Heaven was a high place in the clouds, with angels drifting about playing harps and singing. It was nice but not as enticing as Hell. Bill thought for a quick minute and rendered his decision. "Hmm, I think I prefer Hell," he told God. "Fine," retorted God, "as you desire." So Bill Gates went to Hell. Two weeks later, God decided to check up on the late billionaire to see how he was doing in Hell. When God arrived in Hell, he found Gates shackled to a wall, screaming amongst the hot flames in a dark cave. He was being burned and tortured by demons. "How's everything going, Bill?" God asked. Bill responded, his voice full of anguish and disappointment, "This is awful, this is not what I expected. I can't believe this happened. What happened to that other place with the beaches and the beautiful women playing in the water?" God said, "That was the screen saver."
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.
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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
Insurance professionals can help lawmakers Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
(Sen. Dianne Feinstein recently wrote Mr. Thal a letter assuring him she is “working hard with my colleagues to make health care affordable for all Americans, without Harry Thal adding to the federal deficit.” Here is his reply.) I am total agreement with the goals of the Senate to assure Americans "value, choice, competition, and stability of affordable, high quality coverage throughout the United States." As an insurance professional for the past (almost) 30 years, I couldn't agree more. However, this is not a concern in all regions of the country. A compromise would be to establish guidelines similar
to Medicare Part D. It opened the markets to private insurance companies, yet there is a "Government Option" in the law which provides a government-run plan IF there is not choice within the private sector to that region. The same regions can be established, as with Medicare Advantage, to facilitate this. It is a well-known concept that competition drives down cost. With the complexities of health care, we must focus resources not only on who is paying and financing the health care, but the actual costs involved in providing the health care. As outrageous as monthly premiums are, the profit margins of these insurance companies nationally is only about 3-1/2 percent. As an insurance broker, I too would love to see "guaranteed issue policies" for all. There should not be pre-existing condition restrictions. However, from a practical standpoint, it would be ridiculous for me to be able to drive my car without insurance, and then purchase a
H1N1 swine flu clinics planned The Kern County Department of Public Health is announcing H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics that are upcoming. The public is reminded that vaccine supplies are limited and all clinics are subject to postponement depending on availability of vaccine. The public is also reminded to check Kern County Public Health’s web site http://www.co.kern.ca.us/health/ for the most current updates on both clinics and vaccine availability information or call 1-877-81VIRUS. Planned H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics include: • Tuesday, November 10 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Kernville Odd Fellows’ Hall, 50 Tobias St. Kernville • Tuesday, November 17 from 10
am to 1 pm at the Weldon United Methodist Church Social Hall, 20021 Highway 178 Weldon Dr. Claudia Jonah, Kern County Health Officer, said that priority groups for H1N1 Flu Vaccine include: • Children 6 months to 24 years; • Pregnant Women; • Caregivers of children 6 months of age and younger; • Persons with Underlying Health Conditions 24 years to 64 years; and • Healthcare Workers. Public Health is planning more clinics throughout Kern County and will release those dates and locations as details and vaccine are confirmed.
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plan immediately following the accident. Imagine the cost of the insurance when only people with cars in the body shop had plans. And, then they would drop them when the car was fixed. This is basically the issue with "guaranteed issue." The law should require that all people with pre-existing conditions be able to buy affordable health insurance. The key word is affordable. The only way to do this is to require that each person have insurance from birth to death. By having all people insured with a basic minimal plan (we can discuss those requirements at a later time) the costs of health insurance will be driven down. Furthermore, there are several million Americans eligibles for existing government plans who have never enrolled. This can reduce the number of uninsureds simply by registering them. For people financially unable to purchase private insurance, a system of providing vouchers, much like our USDA food stamp program, would be less
cumbersome to administer and would help those who are unable to purchase insurance on their own. Your office is most welcome to contact me regarding health insurance issues. I am on the board of the California Association of Health Underwriters and I serve on the Senior Medicare Advisory group of the National Association of Health Underwriters. Get the professionals who interface between the public and the insurance industry more involved. We actually can help you and your staffers better understand the complexities of this issue from the consumer standpoint. 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
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With the turn in the market, the 1031 exchange for a few years was almost unheard of. However, with investors starting to come out of the woodwork, a 1031 is becoming more popular again. Keep in mind I am no tax expert by any means, but I have done plen- Matt Freeman ty of 1031 exchanges in my time for clients and they are a very good way to sell and buy property – but they can be difficult to understand. Basically, the definition of a 1031 exchange is the sale of a property in which said profit from said property sale is not taxable. So if you have an investment property or vacant land or something like that to sell that you would have to pay a large amount of tax in the form of capital gains on, a 1031 can be a great option. However, here is the catch. There is always a catch, isn't there, with tax stuff. First of all, a 1031 will not work with a primary residence that is covered under other tax benefits. They are only for investment property and then only if the profit from the sale
of that property is "rolledover" into another "like" property within a certain amount of time after close of escrow. In other words, you have to take your profit you make from the sale and buy another similar type of property with it within a certain timeframe or you will be taxed on the capital gains of the sale. The benefit is that you can keep buying and selling property and as long as you roll that money over you can put off that capital gains tax basically indefinetly. The risk is that you may not find another property in time that meets your needs and you will have no choice but to pay the tax. It will catch up to you, though, when you do finally sell that last property or properties you have purchased. Two things certain in life – death and taxes! The strategy is to not sell those properties at all, either live on their income or if you do sell you do so after you retire and are in a much lower tax bracket, thus paying a lot less in capital gains tax. Definitely something to consider for your real estate investment plans. 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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Two longtime health care professionals retire Two of the valley’s longtime health care professionals retired recently. At left, radiologist Dr. Eleanor Fraser was feted at a celebration at Kern Valley Hospital. At right, Public Health Nurse Debbie Tyler was given a commendation from the Kern County Board of Supervisors, presented by Supervisor Jon McQuiston. Left photo: Linnea Galetano Right photo: submitted
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PIUTE continued from page 1 and private lands. The draft EIS discloses the potential environmental effects of the proposed restoration action and its alternatives. A 45-day comment period, ending in December, follows the release. The Notice of Intent for an Environmental Impact Statement was published on Jan. 2, 2009, in the Federal Register, followed by a 45-day comment period ending on Feb. 23, 2009. In moving forward with the next phase, Forest Service officials announce they have scheduled three public workshops focusing on explaining the proposed actions and reviewing the public comment process. Terrell said, “We encourage public participation in this decision making process. Workshop attendees will benefit by furthering their knowledge and understanding of the proposed projects, while actively contributing to the decisions and future of our forests.” Terrell
went on to say, “Anyone who currently uses or has an interest in the forest, particularly the Piute Mountains, should plan on attending a workshop.” There are three alternatives considered in detail in the Piute Fire Restoration DEIS. These will be discussed at the workshops. The first workshop is scheduled in Ridgecrest on Monday, Nov. 16 at the Kerr-McGee Center, 100 W. California Avenue, Ridgecrest, from 6 to 8 p.m. The second workshop will be held in Kernville, on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Oddfellows Hall, 50 Tobias Road, Kernville, from 6 to 8 p.m. The third workshop is scheduled in Bakersfield, Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the East Bakersfield Veterans Hall, 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, from 6 to 8 p.m. For further information, please contact the Kernville Ranger Station at (760) 376-3781 or the Lake Isabella Office at (760) 379-5646.
P.O. Box 810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 760/379-4860 lakedesign@mchsi.com
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According to the National Newspaper Association, the average community newspaper is read by 2.26 readers in a household. The Kern River Courier circulates 5,000 copies. There are minimal leftovers, about 100-200 copies. That means at least 4,800 copies are picked up each week. So ... if 4,800 copies are read by 2.26 readers each, that means that each issue of the Courier is read by 10,848 readers!
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On Friday Oct. 30, Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 members participated in the Kernville Elementary School Halloween Fun Day. All 160 kids came to the Kernville Chamber to pick up their Elks Drug Awareness Trick or Treat Bags along with a Drug Awareness Bookmark before starting through town for more treats. This is a yearly event the Elks participate in. Pictured are Beckie Scott, Youth Activities Chairman (right) and Karen Templin, Drug Awareness Chairman (center). Also attending but not pictured are Tom Scott, Exalted Ruler, and Smitty Glass, Chaplain.
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California Joe’s Country Living
Friday, November 6, 2009
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob
Firewood losing its luster California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
A lot happened this week! Wednesday came and so did Conrad and Joy from Seattle (Bothell actually). They flew into Burbank and snagged a Chevrolet rental car and were here some three hours later. We all went out for a Mexican dinner and the next day we were up early for what had been promised to be a California Joe “wood day” event. And it turned out to be. Before the day was over we had relocated four or five piles of wood from the major woodpile in the back. Woodpiles were now in stacks much closer to the main cabin. Easier to get to. Conrad even put new tarps over the piles and I must admit the whole place took on a “cared for” kind of look to everything. I could tell Miz Sue appreciated our efforts. This was our first dinner in the new added-on room. Joy graciously made the dinner with Conrad’s help. It was nice to celebrate it with family! They left mid morning on Friday going to Riverside to see
Joy’s mother. From there on Saturday they’ll go to my daughter’s house which is off Laurel Canyon in Studio City, and on Sunday they’ll go to my son’s new place in Camarillo. And on Monday morning, they’ll drive back to the Burbank Airport and hop a plane back to Seattle. A six-day trip and they’re back home in Bothell on Monday evening. I’ve got to buy a gas furnance this winter. It’s time! Wood is getting more and more scarce to find. I have loved heating with wood but let’s face it, the wood stove has done its thing. It’s time to move on.
browned beef and mix again. Place in 1 large or 2 small, wellgreased pans. Bake at 325F degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown. Bodfish Bob's Crab Salad 3 lbs imitation crab meat 1 cup chopped green onion 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing 1/2 cup Mayo.
Salt and pepper to taste. Separate crab pieces. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Bodfish Bob's Beefy Mexican Cornbread
*** Seems to me everything is speeding up for the next eight weeks. Travel, seeing people, shows and parties. I need to remember that’s why we moved up here in the first place. It was to get away from all that. Now it seems I want to go back and jump into more of the same. I better think carefully, plan wisely and make a good longterm plan for the holidays. And don’t forget the fun!
This Mexican cornbread with meat is more than a bread...it's a meal in itself. Mexican cornbread casserole is hearty and delicious, and is the perfect meal for a cool autumn night.
California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com
Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Brown beef and drain on paper towel. In a large bowl, mix all other ingredients together. Add
1 1/2 pound ground beef 1 1/2 cup self rising corn meal 1 16-ounce can yellow cream style corn 2 eggs 2 tablespoon bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoon onion, chopped 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup sour cream 2/3 cup cooking oil 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Bodfish Bob's Pimiento Cheese Spread 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento peppers 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese 1 large onion, grated 1 pinch garlic powder 1 dash Worcestershire sauce Ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
In a medium bowl, mash the pimentos using a fork. Mix in cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise. Season to taste with garlic powder and black pepper. Spoon mixture into a container large enough to hold the pimento spread, and store in the refrigerator. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com
Living Green
Creative Connection
See free ‘green’ films this Sunday
Rocks are stacking up
Richard Cayia Rowe Special to the Courier
On Sunday, Nov. 8, Kern River Valley Revitalizaton will show three green films at The Reel Cinema movie theatre from 10 am to 2 pm. “Flow” is an award-winning 2008 documentary about The World Water Crisis, especially meaningful here what Richard Rowe with Cal Water asking for a 36½% rate increase. “Flow” also offers solutions that are being tested around the world with successful results. “Food, Inc.” explores our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly controlled by a handful of corporations. “Trashed” is at times humorous, but deeply poignant. This unpredictable 20-minute 2007 documentary dives into the trash can and comes up in some surprising places -- from the garbage truck to the landfill, from the streets to the ocean. Expect to cringe and laugh in equal measure. This is the first of five days of free green films between now and the end of the Living Green festival next March. The next two green film events are scheduled for Jan. 10 and Feb. 7. Films are selected by a Green Film Festival committee chaired by Kernville
filmmaker Joy Tessman with cochairs Katie Olivares and Valerie Cassity, whose focus will be kid's films. The Green Film Festival’s mission is to provide free access to fresh and diverse environmental films that highlight urgent contemporary issues and offer accessible solutions. As Margaret Mead's daughter Mary Catherine Bateson said, "we are not what we know but what we are willing to learn." I will give a short update at the beginning on the status of the 2nd Living Green Festival, planned for March 17 to 21. Between 3,000 to 3,500 people attended the 1st Living Green festival last March. There is no charge to see the films. There will be a 50/50 raffle, including door prizes, to help pay for the theatre rental and film DVDs. After the festival is over, KRVR donates the DVDs to the Kern County Library so that anyone can take them out and see them at home. The Reel Cinema is located at 6742 Wofford Heights Blvd. (next to Elks Lodge) in Wofford Heights. For more information call me at (760) 333-4561 or e-mail LivingGreen@mchsi.com or visit www.LivingGreenKRV.org. Richard Rowe is a retired City Planner, living in Wofford Heights. He is website administrator of KRVR.org for Kern River Valley Revitalization.
Donna Louise Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist
“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” – Albert Einstein My neighborhood has been undergoing a mysterious transformation. Stacks of rocks, one here and another there, lining a dirt road and out in the mid- Donna Fitch dle of open land, embellish the scenery. Towers continue to spring up. Rising above our native earth are hundreds of what? Totems? Sculptures? I’m not sure. To me, they look like some type of creature, spirit or being. Some are in groups and seem like a family while others prevail alone. Some seem to give homage to the sun as it shines brilliantly through Nichol’s Peak and its adjacent neighbor. They stand proud and strong, causing wonder at the balancing angles. What are these rock formations? Who is this creator of spirit or landscape? Why are they being built? There must be an explanation. I hop on my dial-up connection (I must be desperate) to search this balancing rock thing. Sure enough, it’s there. One site accounts for the stacker’s thoughts and lessons from the Dionondehowa Wildlife School’s curriculum. “The rocks have demonstrated some things about balance.
The more things we take on in our lives, the more fragile the balance of our lives becomes.” Insight shared by a ... stone stacker? Rock balancer? Then they mention groups and famous artists who have been inspired by this art form ... this is becoming bigger than I originally thought. There is even a magazine called “Balancing Stones.” Inukshuks - “Silent Messengers of the Arctic” – named by the Alaskan Eskimos and pronounced In-OOKshook, literally translates into “stone man that points the way.” At the top of the page it says “When you see one it means …I’ve been here before; you’re on the right path.” Sizes vary. Piles or stacks, it all works; however, what remains is the naturalness of the form and the effect fostered in us. Jim Needham, a master rock stacker, explains, “There are days when some rocks do not choose to be moved…or to cooperate to become part of a certain rock stack…Another day the same rock will be eager to be a part of a different stack.” Personal experience tells me there is a magic to this art form. The energy is there. This mystery may soon be uncovered. A stacked stone directing me to a certain house may reveal the story behind this valley’s new mystical creations. I’ll let you know. Donna Louise Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Our Valley, Our Earth
Collecting
Crustal migration still occurring
Autographs from WWII rare
Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
This diagram shows the theory of how the building and northwestward movement of the Sierran Batholith has been a factor in the Pull-Apart tectonics of the Basin & Range Province. Last week I presented x-sections demonstrating that the flattening of the Farallon Plate, as it subRon Bolyard ducted beneath the North American Plate, was a probable cause of the extension tectonics within the Basin & Range. I will refer to those x-sections in this discussion. The x-sections show that in the
process of the subducted plate flattening, the molten magma was rising in "Blobs" through the rocks of the North American Plate. The blobs were rising, congealing and welding together into the 400-mile long Sierra Nevada Batholith. Then, about 15 to 20 MYA the Basin & Range Orogeny begin its activity and the batholith, which was deep underground, left the Las Vegas area and moved upward and northwestward. This motion tended to stretch the crust. Then about 5 MYA, the Batholith became exposed due to the faulting on its east flank, raising the batholith higher. The diagram indicates that the migration of the batholith is still occurring today. Now the reader has a picture of the tectonics that seems to have built the Basin & Range Province. With further study, I am sure that refinements will present themselves and the theory will be updated. 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
Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I have a playbill of the stage production of "Blythe Spirit," which I saw at the Dutchess Theatre in London in 1944. Although this playbill has sentimental value to me, I also am curious about its monetary value. -- Robert, Palm Coast, Fla. A: Based on the value of other vintage playbills I've seen in the marketplace, the one you have is worth about $10. *** Q: I have a small table that features carved angels as its legs and a top that is made from two types of wood. I think it was made during the 1920s, and I would like to know its value. -- Vilma, Sun City West, Ariz. A: To determine the value of your table, you need to hire the services of an expert. Elizabeth Dore is ISA accredited and has 25 years experience appraising fine art, antiques and collections in your area. She has an excellent reputation in the antique community, and she has agreed to help you. Although she charges for her expertise, it is a fair amount, and as I often write in this column, a free appraisal is worth what you pay for it. Contact her c/o ABD Antique Appraisers, P.O. Box 543, Glendale, AZ 85301; mrdore@mindspring.com; and
www.abdappraise.com. *** Q: I have a $20 bill that was signed by at least 28 stars at the Hollywood Canteen during World War II. I am enclosing copies of the signatures and wonder if you can place a value on it for me. -- Donald, Derby, N.Y. A: I examined copies of the bill that you sent and found several that I think are scarce. For example, autographs from Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and Ruby Keeler are not all that common. I spoke to Ray Nugent of Nugent Appraisal Services, a senior accredited appraiser of rare books, documents, manuscripts, autographs and antique maps, and he has agreed to help you. He is fully certified and a member in good standing of ISA, AAA, AIC and SAA. His contact information is P.O. Box 9174, Greenville, NC 29604; ray@nugentappraisal.com; and www.nugentappraisal.com. *** 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.
Miller at (760) 379-9114.
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.
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.
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 Park, around 5 p.m. For more information, call Darlene at (760) 376-3998.
Lake Isabella Christmas Parade 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.
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.
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
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. 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.
Charlotte L. Ruse
“We Buy Gold & Silver!”
Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @
6429 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
WEB Recycling
Legal Document Services • Notary
Lake Isabella • Weldon • Kernville
12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140
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
Shop DownTown Lake Isabella
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FEED BARN GROOMING
Dianne Storm Owner Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies
2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311
Phone (760) 379-4072 Fax: (760) 379-4095
Cellular Connection
Shiela Lawson Owner 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella In the Kern Valley Plaza
Now serving Homemade Soups & $495 Lunch Combos Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”
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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Make sure you advertise in the
“ORIGINAL MARKETPLACE” (760) 376-2860
The Kern River Courier Marketplace ~ Since 2004 ~ Services Jerry’s APPLIANCE SERVICE Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators Stoves • Dishwashers 379-2199
*bounce houses *water slides *sno cones & cotton candy machines *party supplies & more
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 __________________________
760-376-4KIDS(4543)
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 __________________________
POOL/SPA REPAIR SPECIALIST 20+ Years Experience CA. License #647258 (760) 376-4384 / (909) 210-3971 __________________________
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
WE DELIVER!
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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
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
Announcement
Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD 760-376-8784
Wanted to Buy 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
Reward Takamine Guitar with tuner & many attachments in a gig bag were taken on October 10, 2009. Reward offered for safe return - no questions asked. John-Henry 760-379-2629 john11henry@yahoo.com
Kern River Courier Gets Read! Just Ask Anyone
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. - 3bd, 2ba furnished house. Lake & mtn. views, walk to store & movies. No Pets. $1,200/mo + dep. Cr check. 310560-7197 or eve. 310-599-5604 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 Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. building 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
PICK A POCKET PUP CKC-registeredChihuahua pup. Female, 16 wks., white w/black markings, Price reduced to $275. Raised in home. Parents on premises. All shots, wormed. Crate, pad trained. 760-379-1403 _________________________ DOG TRAINER in the Valley Wofford Heights Park 6 DaysChoose time and days Recent Local References Trish & Collie Paw 760-376-2307
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.
Specialty Stores
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HORSE MANURE Made Fresh Daily. No *&#@ You load and haul. Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860
6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the Post Office Shopping Center. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927 Children's Clothing and More
For Sale
Yard Sales
3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Bobcat Rotary Lawnmower $30 obo. Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860 _________________________
YARD SALE - 8A-4P, Fri 11/13 & Sat 11/14, 8712 Jawbone Ave. (off Goat Ranch Rd.) in Southlake. _________________________ YARD SALE - Sat & Sun, Nov 7 & 8, 8am to 3pm. 3932 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella
1985 Hitchhiker II- 5th Wheel. 26.5', upgraded refrig, htr & awning. AC, good condition. Everything works! Located in Wof. Hts., $2,200. 805-598-1715
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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 _________________________
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 _________________________
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
Lake Isabella - Rent to Own, Lease or Buy. OWC w/small down. Looking for quality tenants. Terms negotiable. 3 bd, 2 ba home. Large double garage. Close to shopping. $159,000. (760) 417-0876
Space for Rent
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
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
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Page 13 Jerold M. Shepherd May 8, 1943 — Oct. 29, 2009
We celebrate the life of Jerold M. Shepherd, who was born May 8, 1943 in Bellevue, Ohio, and died on October 29, 2009. He grew up in Fresno, Calif., and graduated from Washington Union High School. He served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea. He lived most of his adult life with his wife, Ruth Shepherd of Houston, Texas, and children Cherie, Janet and Kenneth of Houston, and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Shepherd, Sr. and sister-in-law Amy Shepherd of Weatherford, Texas; and his sister, Sandra Shepherd, and sister-in-law Esther Webb of Weldon. He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly Shepherd, and mother, Gertrude Shepherd, and his brother, Glynn Douglas Shepherd. For a brief period of time he lived in Weldon and greatly enjoyed fishing and boating in the Kern River Valley. He was a dear soul and will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SACRED MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES (2009B6466) Street address of principal place of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 3, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 3, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANT: Kevin Smith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Kevin Smith. This statement filed on 10/09/2009. Expires 10/09/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2009.
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.
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Courier chuckle of the week: “Like all parents, my husband and I just do the best we can, and hold our breath, and hope we've set aside enough money to pay for our kids' therapy." –Michelle Pfeiffer
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A long-sought workplace change could be happening soon. Consider reworking your ideas and preparing a presentation just in case. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your persuasiveness doesn't really start to kick in until midweek. By then, you can count on having more supporters. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workload is still high, but you should start to see daylight by the week's end. Reserve the weekend for fun and games with friends and loved ones. You deserve it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Regardless of how frustrating things are, keep that "Crab" under control. A cutting comment you might think is apt right now will leave others hurting for a long time to come. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be more sensitive to the emotions of loved ones who might feel left out while you're stalking that new opportunity. Be sure to make it up to them this weekend. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The gregarious Virgo rarely has a problem making new friends. But repairing frayed relationships doesn't come easily. Still, if it's what you want to do, you'll find a way. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A misunderstanding with a partner or spouse needs to be worked out before it turns into something really
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nasty. Forget about your pride for now and make that first healing move. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Communication dominates the week. Work out any misunderstandings with co-workers. Also get back in touch with old friends and those family members you rarely see. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) As busy as your week is, make time for someone who feels shut out of your life. Your act of kindness could later prove to be more significant than you might have realized. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations. Your busy workweek leads to some very satisfying results. Sports and sporting events are high on your weekend activities aspect. Enjoy them with family and friends. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your generosity of spirit reaches out once again to someone who needs reassurance. Keeping that line of communication open eventually pays off. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You are among the truth-seekers in the universe, so don't be surprised to find yourself caught up in a new pursuit of facts to counter what you believe is an insidious exercise in lying. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in loyalty and in keeping secrets. All things considered, you would probably make a perfect secret agent. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERATURE: What is the literary device called alliteration? 2. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numerals MMDLVII? 3. TELEVISION: What comic book superhero is either mentioned or represented in many episodes of the "Seinfeld" sitcom series? 4. INVENTIONS: Who is credited with inventing the electric razor? 5. MOVIES: What was Forrest Gump's home state? Answers:
1. Use of a repeated consonant, usually at the beginning of a word 2. 2,557 3. Superman 4. Jacob Schick 5. Alabama
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A dozen crew members from Loyola Marymount University’s film school squeeze into Paul’s Place in Weldon for interior shots. They were there for three days recently shooting scenes for a project tentatively entitled “Cowboys and Indians.”
CELTIC continued from page 1 a very special union that leaves an from audiences all over America, audience laughing and cheering for Canada, Scotland and Ireland. more. CD’s and tapes will be offered for On stage, they perform with sale during intermission and after octave mandolin, accordion, the concert. bodhrans, guitar, banjo Price of general and mandolin, while admission is $10, stusinging their songs in • Nov. 19 dents with current both English and • 7 p.m. ASCC “Coyote Card” Gaelic. Their vocals are $5. Tickets are availrich with harmony and • $10 admission able at the Cerro Coso strong in unison. Kern River Valley Together, Men of Campus and can also Worth have a simple approach to be purchased at the door, if space is their presentation, and in keeping available. For more information with tradition, remain true to the contact the Indian Wells Valley music and story. They have been Campus Student Activities Office at recording and performing since (760) 384-6353. 1986 and have gained popularity – Cerro Coso College
Dear Kern River Courier, Since the inception of Pride Day, the Douglas El Segundo Rod and Gun Club has willingly and happily participated in this worthwhile event. For years we have hiked the hill from East Evans Road and around Freear Point and trekked the area from below Wofford Heights Park to the shore of Isabella Lake. However, this is our last year to participate. Someone hauled a 20-foot trailer over the hill at the end of East Evans Road and left it there. Calls to the U.S. Forest Service to remove this eyesore and potentially dangerous trailer went unresolved. Finally, someone set it on fire. Kern County Fire Department put out the fire but the burnedout carcass remained. On Pride Day this year, eight volunteers from the Rod and Gun Club worked, breathing in the remains of that trailer, stripping everything off the trailer, either putting it in garbage bags, putting it in the club’s 8 by 15foot trailer, or putting it in the beds of any one of the four pickups we used that day. Another couple of our crew went down to below Wofford Heights Park where someone had dumped a refrigerator, a couch and other assorted trash. (This is a favorite dump site of those too lazy to take it to the Transfer Station.) When we arrived at the Pride Day site, we were informed that they could not take any of the aforementioned items. In fact, that particular truck and trailer were redirected to the Transfer Station where the person on duty explained that she had been told to not take anything that belonged to Pride Day. All trucks/trailers were to be charged for dumping. So, not only did it cost us $33 to dispose of trash and items that others discarded, we did not get any credit for having picked up the trash of the other inconsiderate people. And we only got credit for the 26 bags that were in the bed of our second pickup. This is a volunteer project. We, as volunteers, were made to feel that our services were not only unwelcome but also unappreciated. Therefore we will no longer be participating in Pride Day in the Kern River Valley. Everett J. Hays, Lodge Manager Douglas El Segundo Rod and Gun Club
STOCKING continued from page 1 stocking in mid to late February. However, according to Jim Starr of the DFG, there are many "ifs" in acceptance by the court. Anyone could file actions on the study, delaying the process. There is still time for the public to get their comments in about the issue. Submit your comments either by e-mail to the address dfghatcheryeir@dfg.ca.gov or by regular mail
sent to Jim Starr, California Department of Fish and Game, 830 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. All comments must be postmarked by Nov. 16, 2009 (CEQA) and Nov. 30, 2009 (NEPA). For more information on the Hatchery and Stocking Program or to view the EIR/EIS and supporting documents, please see the "public notices" section of the www.dfg.ca.gov Web site.
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