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This imaginative drive-in meal tray setup was in the window of a 1970 Camaro Z28 at the Kickin’ Back in Kernville Car Show Saturday. The car is owned by Dale and Paula of California City.
Piute group to meet again Mike Devich Kern River Courier
The Sequoia National Forest Piute Mountains Collaborative Stakeholder Group will be convening Friday, Oct. 15 and possibly Saturday to discuss travel and trails in the Piute Mountain area. The main workshop meeting will be Friday, October 15, from 6-8:30 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. Also, possibly the next day, Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 am to 3 pm the group might be gathering to further review the maps together at the
Odd Fellows Hall, or it may be used as time to take a field visit and look at actual routes under discussion. This will be discussed at the Friday meeting and the determination will be made then. Meetings are open to the public. There will be a segment of each meeting available for public comment. The primary purpose of the collaborative group is to determine if a mutually acceptable proposal or set of proposals can be developed for the Forest Service to consider regarding the Piute Mountains Travel Management Plan.
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Optimal Hospice Care would like to invite the residents of the Kern River Valley community to join them in the dedication ceremony for a new park bench that Optimal has donated to the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation Healing Gardens project. The unveiling will occur on Thursday,
Wear pink T-shirts The Kern County Sheriff’s Activities League is selling pink Tshirts to promote breast cancer awareness locally. The T-shirts can be purchased from the Kern Valley Sheriff’s Substation in Lake Isabella for $10 (S-XL) and $12 (XXL). All proceeds will be donated to Links for Life to support the fight against breast cancer. The project, which starts today, Oct. 15, will also involve posting pink ribbons around the valley.
Oct. 21 at 10am near the entrance to the hospital’s skilled nursing facility. The Healing Gardens project was developed by the Kern Valley Garden Group, along with the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, to add an element of beauty and serenity to the hospital grounds and courtyards which can be viewed from patient rooms. It is the intent of hospital administration to give those in their care a beautiful, stress-free environment in which to com-
The U.S. Forest Service has decided to extend the closure of some of the French Meadow in the Piutes due to the presence of arsenic until Sept. 30, 2011, and it may be extended again if the cleanup of the area is not completed by that time. In the 1800s, the area was heavily mined for gold. The closure is in association with this activity. The area was inspected by the U.S. Forest Service in May 2009 due to the similar appearance between the soil and tailings piles (the non-valuable part of
Sat.: Sunny, high 83. Sat. night: Mostly clear, low 50. Sun.: Sunny, high 76. Sun. night: Mostly clear, low 47. Mon.: Sunny, high 67.
If you were growing up in the 1960s and ‘70s, chances are you heard the song “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron,” made famous by The Royal Guardsmen. The band also is known for its smash single “Snoopy’s Christmas,” which is still one of the most-played songs on radio stations around the world during the holiday season. The lead singer of the group, Barry Winslow, has moved into Christian music in the intervening years, and is coming to the valley Nov. 3 to play and sing and share his faith at a free concert. While The Royal Guardsmen officially disbanded in 1970, the six-member group has continued to make music together and separately throughout the years. While some of the members veered off into bluegrass, jazz and country music, Winslow has focused his artistry on writing and recording Christian music. He is currently signed to the major independent label, Star Creek Records. The Ocala, Florida native also shares his music through free concerts at churches across the United States. Additionally, he and his wife Teena have appeared on the TBN and TCT television channels. The couple will be performing at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The concert is free. For more information, call (760) 376-1910.
Mon. night: Mostly clear, low 46.
mune with nature. The bench will be positioned on the lawn adjacent to the north side of the hospital, offering majestic views of Isabella Lake and the surrounding mountains. Optimal Hospice Care would like to encourage others in the community to donate to this wonderful project by contacting Shirley Real, Kern River Valley Garden Group Leader, at 760379-1129.
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Lake Isabella’s weekend weather
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Bench donated to KV Hospital’s Healing Gardens Unveiling Oct. 21 10 a.m.
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ore separated and left after mining) at nearby mines. A special field sampling device revealed that elevated levels of arsenic were present in the soil. Local soils have acceptable base line concentrations of arsenic between 2 and 18 mg/kg. Samples collected in the French Meadow closure area contained arsenic concentrations ranging from 175 to 4,900 mg/kg. This required designating the area as a Superfund site. The high risk, said the Forest Service, required instituting controls such as signing and closure until full evaluation and cleanup are completed.
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The Rotary Club is trying to eradicate polio in the world.
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‘Lou Grant’ was a favorite series, but what happened to the cast?
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The cars are the stars with lots of color and charm, as seen in Kernville over the weekend.
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California Joe spins a yarn about Black Bart and the surprising man he turned out to be.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 162,337 acre-feet. (High point was 330,829 ac-ft. July 2. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 415 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 451 cfs Borel Canal flow 412 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 Ball Park in Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to to 5 p.m. This year's event will focus on the family, with bounce houses and games for the children, a beer garden for the adults, lots of vendors and entertainment. General admission is $5. Food, game and beverage tickets will be sold separately with hot dogs and hamburgers being served. There will also be a $5,000 Reverse Raffle with tickets costing $50. For raffle tickets or more information call (760) 379-5236.
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Pumpkin carving fundraiser for KV Bike Park Oct. 15-17 There will be pumpkin carving on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays before Halloween at RiverToyz, 11101 Kernville Road in Kernville. This is a fundraiser for the KV Bike Park. For more information contact Rachel Whitman at racheltannous@mchsi.com or
Regular activities Fridays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848. • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048 L.I.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. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays
• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. • 3 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville. Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 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. • 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.
Mondays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday. • 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3762410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Anna Leon at 760.376.1995 or mtn.anna@gmail.com Annual Valley Fest to be held October 16 in Lake Isabella The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will once again hold their popular "Valley Fest" Oktoberfest-style celebration on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Linda Kissack
Wednesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. •9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603. • 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848. • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd. • 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd 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 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 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. 3rd 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, Paradise Cove. • 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303. • 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374. • 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. • 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602. • 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. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 376-2410 or 376-2066
Bingo Guide
Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, 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.
Kernville Stampede Rodeo planned for October 16 and 17 The Kernville Stampede Rodeo is planned for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 and 17, 1 pm both days at the McNally Rodeo Grounds. Cost is $10 per person. Parking lot spaces are $2 per vehicle. Contact the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629 for more information or visit their web site. Reunion of KVHS Classes from 1987 to 1993 on Oct. 16 There will be a Kern Valley High School Reunion of classes from 1987 to 1993 on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Kern Valley Golf Course. $30 per person. Please call Michelle Mendoza Vance at (661) 333-5932 or search on Facebook for KVHS Multi Reunion. Kern River Preserve to hold “spruce up” project Oct. 16 The Kern River Preserve in Weldon is asking for volunteers to come out Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon to help “spruce up” the compound around the Sprague Ranch unit of the preserve. Bring gloves, wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy shoes/boots and safety glasses if you have them. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 7:55 a.m. at the Sprague Ranch unit of the Kern River Preserve, 7901 Fay Ranch Road. Contact the Kern River Preserve land steward Sean Rowe or call 760-417-1149 to RSVP. Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center celebration Oct. 16 This event has been postponed. Call Patsy at 760.549.0800. Measure G hospital bond to be discussed at meeting Oct. 17 The mission committee of Kernville United Methodist Church will sponsor a public discussion with Tim McGlew, CEO of Kern Valley Hospital, regarding Measure G, the hospital bond, on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Dessert will be available, and everyone is invited. Upper Kern Fisheries meeting to be held Oct. 18 There will be a public meeting for the Upper Kern Basin Fishery Resource Enhancement Trust Fund on Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Service office in Kernville. The meeting is to discuss current projects and funding. Optimal Hospice holds volunteer orientation Oct. 20 There is no more rewarding way to contribute to your community than to donate a little time and compassion to terminally ill patients and their overwhelmed
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Kern River Courier
Things I Have Noticed...
Here’s a modern cowboy tale Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
I've noticed lately that I've had a hankering to write a novel – a modern western. It might go something like this: "It was a dark and stormy night. A cowboy sat tall in his Mercedes convertable. Bronzed by the Arizona sun, he Middleworth wore a six gun on one lean hip and a tattoo that said ‘Mother’ on his ankle. He called his Mercedes ‘Horse'. The moniker was unimaginative but so was the cowboy who went by the name of Tex. “He was called Tex because he came from Alabama. Born in the bathroom of a textile factory, his mother decided to call him Textile, which of course in later years was shortened to Tex. “There were a few that wanted to call him ‘Bathroom', others ‘Commode', but his dear old mother, the local madam, insisted and the name Textile stuck. “On this dark and stormy night, Tex got out of his offwhite Mercedes with Michelin tires and a licence plate that said ‘Drink Milk’, and moseyed over to the town saloon. There, he met a barmaid by the name of Miss Catty. She batted her one
good eye at him and it was love at first wink. “Tex was ecstatic and vowed to take her from this booze hall back to his ranch called The North 39. “Just as Miss Catty was putting on her galoshes, preparing to leave with Textile, in walked the vicious outlaw Spike McGillacuddy. He'd had a few Mai Tais and was snockered. “Spike, his hand on his Colt .42 in its pink holster dangling from his ample hip, said to Tex, ‘Unhand that maiden, she is betrothed to me!’ “Tex looked at him and said, ‘In a porcine’s eye, Spike. You’d better prepare to draw.’ “This so enraged the outlaw that he drew a picture of Tex on the bartop and said to him, "Let’s see you draw better'n that!’ “The bar quieted, every eye on Tex as he took his finger and, on the wet bar, drew a picture of Spike. The crowd cheered and stomped their muddy boots as it became apparent that Textile had outdrawn Spike. His head held low, Spike McGillacuddy slipped into the night and was never seen again. “Textile and Miss Catty were wed and lived happily ever after at their North 39 ranch. “The End.” Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
VALLEY FEST
Saturday October 16, 2010
11AM - 5PM
LINDA KISSACK BALL PARK
Great Food Beer, Micro Brews & Wine Live Music, DJ’s, Dancers Kids Play Yard Raffles, Vendors Games and Good Times
General Admission
$5.00
Only 200 Tickets Available
For more info call 760-379-5236
Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce
for the Cure Saturday, October 30
www.kernvalleygolfcourse.com
760-376-2828
Richard Rowe Special to the Courier
Rotary International’s District Governor made her annual visit to the Kern River Valley on Thursday, October 7. Rotary Club of Kern River Valley welcomed Deepa Willingham for her annual visit at a special dinner meeting at the Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heights. Other Rotary District dignitaries included Assistant Governor Tim Trujillo from Tehachapi; and from Ridgecrest, Exec Assistant Governor David Saint Amand and Virginia DeAngelis, past president of the Rotary Club of China Lake. When sworn in as President of the Rotary Club of KRV back in July, Paul Cromwell challenged the club to add eight more members in the coming year. At the special meeting this past Thursday, the club almost met that goal by adding seven new members sworn in by Cromwell and District Governor Deepa Willingham. They include: Frances Bowman, Daniel Halligan, Sonia Penney, Jeanine Starbuck, Vicki Stephenson, Brandy Wagner and Mel Wayne. Highlighting Rotary's challenge to eradicate polio and her polio vaccination trip to India, Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross celebrated a number of local polio survivors, including Robert Coburn, Jim and Shirley Davis, Steve Kenton, Lewis Robinson and Saundra Sparks. After 20 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the
brink of eradicating polio worldwide. Rotary International is raising $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families. Rotary's most prestigious award, the Paul Harris Fellow, was awarded to Cathy Wild and Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross. The local rotary club donates $1,000 for each Paul Harris Fellow to the Rotary Foundation. Long-time Rotarian Marie Rushton was awarded "Rotarian of the Month" as well. The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley has weekly dinner meetings every Thursday at 6pm at the Kern Valley Golf Course. It is one of over 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries. Rotary KRV hosts an annual Golf Tournament and car show in Kernville every May and participates in many events around the Kern River Valley. Last year, the Kern River Valley Rotary Club raised close to $20,000 to support dozens of groups, projects and events like this in the Kern River Valley and around the world. If you are interested in Rotary, call Rotary Club of KRV President Paul Cromwell (760) 417-1008 or check www.clubrunner.ca/kernrivervalley.
KEITH & SHERRI PRINGLES
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BUCKSKINS TO CALICO CUSTOM FRAMING
PENDLETON BLANKETS • PRINGLES COLLECTIBLES GENUINE INDIAN JEWELRY CUSTOM REENACTMENT CLOTHING LEATHER GOODS & SUPPLIES SPURS • INDIAN CRAFTS & BEADS
121 Piute Drive 760-376-3945 On Circle Park in Kernville
Susan G. Komen
Golf Tournament 9472 Burlando Road Kernville
Rotary hosts District Governor, discusses eradicating all polio
LAKE ISABELLA BLVD.
$5,000 Reverse Draw $2,500 Grand Prize $2,500 Additional Prizes $50 Donation
KERN VALLEY G O L F COURSE
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Registration beginning at 8:30am $50 Non-members, includes lunch and a $20 donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Lots of Prizes. Contact the Golf Course for details
fun for the whole family October 31st 6:00 to 8:00pm A meal for only $1.00 • All other events are free!!! Game Booths! • Prizes! • Face Painting! • Horse Rides! Cake Walk! • 2 Bounce Houses! • & Candy! The Fun House for older kids & adults (8 years & over) Featuring: Warehouse 13, Alien Vortex & The Pirates of Old Isabella
First Baptist Church 3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella 760-379-5615
Adventures K E
Legend Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds z Towns Hospital + Other Features
Kernville
Sierra Way
Airport Wofford Heights Park
General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat
Tillie Creek Live Oak
North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side
Water Ski Area
French Gulch
French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point
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Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area
Wildlife Area to Ridgecrest
Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital
Lake Isabella
Mountain Mesa
South Fork Wildlife Parking Area
Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com
Kern River Valley information Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service
Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781
General KRV Info
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Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Emergencies - call 911
Fees should not be commingled Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist
Continuing with my columns about the questions I recently asked local experts, we’re up to question number 5: How do we deal with water quality in heavilyused beach areas like Tillie Creek? This question was passed on to the department of recreation, and Mike Mencarini here is their reply. “We at the dept. of recreation acknowledge that this is an issue but at this time we do not have the funding to do more. This is one of the reasons the dept. has sought to charge fees that would in turn come back to the local unit to pay for such programs. Absent of such revenues, there doesn’t appear to be anything we can do different.” For the most part I try not to express my personal view too much on most subjects, but this time I will indulge. This past July 4, there must have been 1500 or more visitors using the golden sand and warm water at Tille Creek. I think it is great for the local economy, but with only one portable toilet and one Dumpster, it’s terrible for the lake’s ecology.
Kern Valley Substation
Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kern Valley Hospital Kern Valley Healthcare District
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681
Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Local: (760) 376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
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
Remain vigilant to repel e-mail and Internet con artist attacks Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Arlene Jones of Ahoy Travel recently advised her e-mail list that the company’s owner, Julie Hutchens, is not in the UK and does not need money. She says someone hacked into Hutchens’ e-mail address book and sent out a bogus e-mail to everyone on it. A few months ago, our columnist Harry Thal advised us of the same thing. Scam artists are taking advantage of our anxiousness to help a friend. The messages typically say, “Hi, I’m in the UK and I have lost my wallet and passport. I need you to wire me some money immediately.” The scam artists also like to contact someone running a classified ad on a web site and say they will send them a money order for well over the
amount, and would they please ship them the item and return the excess money, please? Of course, the money order turns out to be fake, so the shipper is out the item, the shipping cost and the returned money as well. Since often the perpetrator is in another country, there is no recourse. The often-received African letter is another one that promises that the sender will deposit a million or two in your account in order to hide it from a military dictatorship’s criminal regime. This is another scam that preys upon the trusting natures of many Americans. Courier readers are reminded to throughly investigate anything like this that sounds bogus with law enforcement before you, too, become a victim. Don’t trust an email, no matter who it says it comes from.
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So let’s be realistic. We all know the Forest Service has little, if any, extra funds to do what has to be done, let alone any new projects. I feel that a small day use fee on major weekends would not be a deterrent to those who use the lake. I can’t think of any place where one goes to enjoy themselves that doesn’t cost something, whether it be parking or entrance fee or donation. The one thing I would like to see would be some sort of guarantee that those fees collected for the use of the lake be used solely for lake purposes. I am sure there were be some who agree and some who disagree, so please e-mail your thoughts to me at office@kernrivercourier.com. And please give me some time because I only go into the office once a week. Tuesday of this week I went out fishing for crappie in the trees near North Fork Marina. Either I have lost my touch or it was just one of those days. My friend and I had little success. When the fish start biting better, I will appreciate them a lot more! Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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pottery firm in Bonn, Germany, which began in 1836 and continued until 1931. According to the Kovels, the factory was purchased by Villeroy & Boch in 1921 and closed a decade later. Nine clocks are valued in Kovels' guide ranging in price from $168 to $3,250. *** Q: I have a copy of "A New Gazetteer or Geographical Dictionary of North America and the West Indies" by Bishop Davenport. What is it worth? -- Marvin, Willmar, Minn. A: The original edition of Bishop Davenport's book was published in 1833 and has recently been reissued. In order to determine if you have a first, early or modern edition, you should contact a competent book dealer. The reprint sells for about $25. *** 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) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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EVENTS continued from page 2 caregivers. There will be a new volunteer orientation at Optimal Hospice on Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 10am-2pm at 4700 Stockdale Hwy, Ste. 120, Bakersfield. RSVP 661-716-4000 or kbudnick@optimalcares.com. Diabetic foot wellness clinic in Mt. Mesa Oct. 20 There will be a free Diabetic Foot Wellness Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 7pm at Sienna Wellness Institute, 6425 Lynch Canyon Drive in Mt. Mesa. Seating is limited, RSVP (760)-379-8630. Mettler to attend meeting of Republican Club Oct. 21 Ken Mettler will be a special guest at the Oct. 21 meeting of the Republican Club at the Moose Lodge at 5 p.m. Church to host “24 Hour Famine” Oct. 22-23 The New Life Assembly of God at 25 Arden Dr. in Wofford Heights will be hosting the "24 Hour Famine"on Oct. 22-23. The 24 Hour Famine is a fundraiser for Gleanings for the Hungry, to help them feed the hungry. This event is open to all valley youth. Special guest speaker is Paul Abraham. There will be live music, a movie, and lot of games. We are going to live in boxes for the night! If you want more information or would like your group to be involved please call James (760) 536-8080. Pumpkin carving fundraiser for KV Bike Park Oct. 22-24 There will be pumpkin carving on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays before Halloween at RiverToyz, 11101 Kernville Road in Kernville. This is a fundraiser for the KV Bike Park. For more information contact Rachel Whitman at racheltannous@mchsi.com or Anna Leon at 760.376.1995 or mtn.anna@gmail.com Party in Pink Zumbathon at Kern Valley Hospital Oct. 23 A Party In Pink Zumbathon, a charity event at Kern Valley Hospital, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23. Registration will begin at 9am, the cost is $10 and the event will last until noon. Proceeds will benefit “Susan G. Komen for the Cure” for breast cancer. Sponsored by Whitman Dance Studio, Kern Valley Hospital and Sienna Wellness Institute. There will be Zumbawear available for purchase and seating for spectators. Come for a morning of fun and charity. For more information call Tracy at (760)-3790033 or Brandy at (760)-223-2056. Plant exchange in Kernville on Saturday, Oct. 23 Members of the Kernville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Plant Exchange at Archie's Hardware in Kernville on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 113 pm. This is a plant exchange only, no fees and no charges. Don't throw away your extra divided perennials and plants. Bring plants, shrubs, perennials and seeds that don't fit in your garden anymore. Trade for plants that are a better solution for your yard. For more information, call 760-376-6750, ask for Virginia. REVA spay/neuter to be holding fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 23 There will be a South-Of-The-Border” concert and dinner to benefit REVA on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening’s music will be presented by Guerrero Musical, and other entertainment will be provided by the Traci Whitman Dancers, the Senior Sunday School Teacher-Comedian, and the Kern Valley High School Drama Club. Cost is $15, which includes an enchilada dinner with dessert and beverage. Beer is available for extra cost. Seating is limited, so RSVP to Jesse at (760) 378-3101. Tax-deductible fund raiser for REVA Co-op, a low cost spay and neuter mobile veterinary clinic. Kern Valley Community Orchestra to play concert Oct. 24 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their October Concert at Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include “It Don’t Mean A Thing,” “Farandole,” Overture to Rienzi, “Seventy Six Trombones,” and more. There will also be a special performance of “Georgia on my Mind,” featuring Paul Decker on tuba. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted at no charge. Refreshments will be served. New musicians are always welcome! For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616. Food commodities date to be Tuesday, Oct. 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. First Baptist Church to hold Harvest Festival on Oct. 31 First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella will be holding a Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be lots of games, booths, prizes and candy. Also horse rides, a cake walk, two bounce houses and more. All events are free. You can get a meal for $1. And something special for kids 8 and older and adults – The Fun House, featuring Warehouse 13, Alien Vortex and The Pirates of Old Isabella. Touch of Crafts gift fair to be held Nov. 5-6 in Southlake The annual "Touch of Crafts" gift faire will be put on Nov 5th and 6th at Kern Christian Church in the fellowship hall at 14900 Hwy 178 in South Lake. Reasonable prices gifts for all ages. For more info call 760-378-3955 or 760-417-0132. Stage Door Canteen live show on Nov. 7 in Lake Isabella There will be a “Stage Door Canteen” show on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, presented by the Kern Valley Rotary Club. There will be ‘40s and ‘50s music and special performances. Honors all men and women (past and present) of the armed forces. $12 per person for dinner and dance. Buy tickets from Dr. Denny Rushton, Kernville Chamber of Commerce or Jeanette Rogers Erickson. (Veterans, please call Jeanette Rogers Erickson at (760) 376-4419. Free to all who have served in the
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It was a full house on Oct. 7 as the Forest Service presented information about their Piutes Travel Management Plan.
Letter to the Courier Dear Kern River Courier, If anyone believes the Kern River Valley is only a tourist destination point, let me set you straight! Our beautiful valley is packed full of caring, concerned friends! How do I know this? Let me tell you. My grandson was killed by a drunk driver Labor Day Weekend. He was only 24 years old and to be married the following Saturday. Within a couple of hours after I received the devastating news, people were calling and dropping by to offer their prayers and thoughts. Food appeared on my doorstep! There were offers of financial help for my trip to Washington to be with my family. Upon my return a week later, my mailbox was full of cards and they are still coming in. My email was packed with messages. Wherever I go, there is always someone giving me a hug and saying how sorry they are for our great loss. There are too many folks to thank here, but I do want to mention: The Golden Girls, Kern River Valley Historical Society, all my neighbors at Sierra Meadows in Kernville, the many churches who offered us up in prayer, family members who live here and my long time friends whom I have shared so much with over the years. There is no place like home and I am so thankful I am here where people care! I thank each and every one of you, for myself and my family. Barbara Hinkey Kernville
KUMC church supports Measure G On Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2 p.m. the Mission Committee of Kernville United Methodist Church is sponsoring a public discussion with Tim McGlew, CEO of Kern Valley Healthcare District regarding Kern Valley Hospital and the importance of Measure G. Dessert will be available, and everyone is invited. Please bring neighbors and friends. Measure G is on the November 2, 2010 General Election ballot. It needs to be approved by more than 2/3 of those who vote. If approved, Measure G authorizes Kern Valley Healthcare District to build a new emergency room that is greatly needed; purchase new, modern medical technology including cardiac, ultrasound, and radiology; refinance some of the debt on which the Kern Valley Healthcare District struggles to pay the required
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Talking About Real Estate
Clean up that yard! Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
Oftentimes when a seller lists a property, they pay close attention to what the home looks like on the inside. They make sure the paint is in good shape, that the carpets are clean, dishes are put away, on and on. However, what some people fail to realize is the importance of curb appeal. Trust me, it is very Matt Freeman important. We all know the old adage "Looks can be deceiving" is true. However, when it comes to selling a property, looks are very important, because looks lead to perception. Several times I have shown homes to clients in nice areas that the clients pass on because of how the home looks. Specifically, the feel of the home is very important and it does not matter how nice a home is on the inside if people don't want to walk through the front door in the first place because of how the home looks from the outside. One thing I personally really like about living up here in the Kern River Valley is the fact that this area is unincorporated, meaning we are not a city, we are under county jurisdiction only. So we do not have many Home Owner's Associations or specific city rules regarding how our homes have to
look. If you have ever lived in a condo complex or an HOA, trust me, I know you understand what I am talking about. Your home has to be only certain colors, trees must be trimmed a certain way, grass mowed or else, only one car in the driveway, stuff like that. We don't have that in the valley, and it is great. However, the flip side is that often people abuse the privilege. We all have had the neighbor with the messy yard that he refuses to clean, and it reflects on the street and the neighborhood. In extreme circumstances it can even make it difficult for a seller to sell their home. It is even worse when the seller is the one with the messy yard. (Kinda sounds like a Redneck Joke.) Basically, if you have to mow the grass to see the house you have for sale, you might be a Redneck! So, as I have advised so many times before, if you are selling your home, walk through the property inside and out like you were a buyer. Pretend you were buying the place. Look at what stands out to you, what do you NOT like about your home. Ask yourself those questions, and clean up what you as a buyer would not like. Trust me, you will be much closer to selling your home. 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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Courier chuckle of the week: “Some see the glass as half-empty, some see the glass as half-full. I see the glass as too big.� -- George Carlin
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be growing impatient with a situation that seems to resist efforts to resolve it. But staying with it raises the odds that you'll find a way to a successful resolution. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and kinship are strong in the Bovine's aspect this week. This would be a good time to combine the two and take a trip to see family members. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague could make a request you're not comfortable with. If so, say so. Better to disappoint someone by sticking with your principles than disappoint yourself if you don't. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child's ability to adapt to life's ebbs and flows helps you deal with the changes that you might confront at work or at home, or both. Things settle down by week's end. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good week for Leos and Leonas to get some long-outstanding business matters resolved. Then go ahead and plan a family getaway weekend with the mate and the cubs. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A possible workplace change seems promising. If you decide to look into it, try not to form an opinion on just a small part of the picture: Wait for the full image to develop. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A newcom-
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er helps keep things moving. There might be some bumpy moments along the way, but at least you're heading in the right direction. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You could be pleasantly surprised by how a decision about one thing opens up an unexpected new option. Also, assistance on a project could come from a surprising source. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With more information to work with, you might now be able to start the process that could lead to a major change. Reserve the weekend for family and friends. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This could be a good time to begin gathering information that will help you turn that long-held idea into something substantive. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That new challenge might carry some surprises. But you should be able to handle them using what you already know. That new supporter should be there to lend assistance. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone might be trying to disguise his or her true motives. But the perceptive and perspicacious Pisces should have no problem finding the truth in all that rhetoric. BORN THIS WEEK: You can always rely on your people skills to help you find solutions to problems others often give up on. c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. INVENTORS: What did Max Factor invent in the early 20th century? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek suffix "kinesis" mean? 3. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who once said, "I am free of all prejudices. I hate every one equally"? 4. U.S. STATES: What state has the nickname "Land of Enchantment"? 5. MEDICAL: What is the medical condition described more commonly as a reduced appetite? Answers:
1. Makeup for movie actors 2. Movement 3. W.C. Fields 4. New Mexico 5. Dysorexia
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ESCORT - 14 ft. boat trailer, galvanized, new tail lights. Asking $1,000 obo. Call John (310) 833-7455
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Lots for Sale ****3 LOTS FOR SALE**** Balboa South of Beechwood Scovern South of Crestview Starlight Off Old State Road $17,500 each. (760) 223-2222 OWNER WILL CARRY
REDUCED! Lake Isabella 2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. Was $640/mo - now $540/mo (inclds space rent) quiet 55+ park. Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit. (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + deposit and utilities. 760-376-2671 _________________________ Neatest Adult Park in the Valley Large Doublewide Living Rm w/woodstove. All new appliances,Air Cond. Corion Counter Tops, Master Bdrm, Office, Exercise Room, Work shop, & storage shed. $600. Must See! Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Rd. Wofford Heights. _________________________ Wofford Heights - Nice 1bd/1ba house, fenced yd, covered patio. Hardwoods throughout. Wtr/trash pd. Pet OK. $600/mo + dep. 760-4171508 or 661-205-3626 _________________________ Kernville - Studio Apartments available @ Riverview RV Park. $400/mo rent w/utilities included. 760-376-2345 _________________________ Southlake - Apts for Rent with 2 weeks free rent. 3 bd, 2 ba. Garage & fenced yard. Trash & water paid. $695/mo + $600 security deposit. 2 bd, 2 ba, 2 car garage. $650/mo + $600 security. See to appreciate. 760-378-3374 _________________________ Wofford Heights - Large 1 bd apartment with full kitchen. Water & trash paid. No pets. $550/mo + dep. 760-223-1058 _________________________ Weldon - 2bd/2ba house, inclds washer/dryer, stove, refrig, all new floors & carpet, big porch & yard. $675/mo +deposit. Call (760) 379-2021
Help Wanted HOME WORKERS URGENTLY NEEDED Earn up to $500 or more each week performing assembly, clerical, or other easy work in your home. For free details - JM & Assoc. P.O. Box 1502, Kernville, CA 93238 _________________________ DAVE'S SPORTS BAR- looking for an experienced bartender. Apply in person @ 4108 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. 760379-5384
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Perfect office/retail space available in Allen's Plaza (Wofford Hts. Post Office) All new interior & carpets. Call 760-376-2733 for details. _________________________ Wofford Heights - 1,050 sq ft commercial space with bath & break room. Includes water. $850/mo. Terms negotiable. 760-417-1508 or 661-205-3626 CUDDLY COCKAPOO PUPS
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A nearby partner breeder is retiring some of his breeding stock and looking for loving, forever homes for some familyfriendly Cockapoos. Also, older puppies (12 weeks to 8 months) have been reduced to $300 and up. E-mail: stewspoos@me.com for photos and/or more information. Or call us at 760-376-7772.
ESTATE SALE #2 - More good stuff! Crystal, china, furn, tools & decorations. Must come see! Fri10/15, Sat-1-/16. 8am-3pm. 27 Buckhorn Dr. Bodfish Cnyn _________________________ YARD SALE Saturday, October 16th 7 A.M. - 3 P.M. 13 GREENLEAF STREET KERNVILLE. No Early Birds
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HIGHLIGHTS continued from page 7 armed forces and their spouses who RSVP.) Social at 5, dinner served at 6 pm. Delicious Old Fashion Fried Chicken Dinner by Jim Wyly of Mt. Mesa Market.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Place poke shoots, 2 quarts water, and salt in an 8-quart Dutch Oven. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat 25 minutes. Drain well. Saute poke and bacon in a Dutch oven with 1 quart water. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until poke is tender.
Ladies of the Elks annual bazaar takes place Nov. 13 Vendors are invited to rent a table at the Ladies of the Elks annual bazaar, which will be Saturday, Nov. 13th. Table rent is $20. Please call Marian DeMars at 376-4578. Junior Pheasant Hunt to be held Nov. 20 and 21 The 23rd annual Junior Pheasant Hunt will be held on Nov. 20 and 21 under the sponsorship of the Kern River Valley Fish and Game Habitat Club, the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Kern County Wildlife Resource Commission. The two-day event is divided into four independent hunts, each limited to 30 junior hunters. A parent or guardian accompanies each junior hunter. Junior hunters are taught sportsmanship and how to handle a gun safely. Dog handlers are needed for this event. To receive complete information about the hunt, and an application form, please call (760) 376-3178 or e-mail fishandgameclub@yahoo.com, or write to Junior Pheasant Hunt, P.O. Box 127, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Since the hunt is no longer funded by the DFG, in order for the hunt to continue, the help of sponsors and parents is needed. Deadline for applications is Nov. 19. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the information to us by e-mail or on paper in person or by mail (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed in chronologial order according to space available. Calendar items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.
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Spaces for Rent
Perfect 1 Person Weekend Hideaway at the Sportsman Senior MHP, Space E. 224 Cypress Lane, Walk to lake, space includes water, trash, laundry & fish house. Only $2,000, owner may carry. 760-376-3228
Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228
Motels BAREWOOD INN LAKESHORE LODGE 5 VACATION HOMES 7013 Wofford Boulevard Wofford Heights, CA 93285 (760) 376-1910 GREAT Rooms, Views & Rates
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Bodfish Bob’s Pumpkin Dip 1 2 8 1
can pumpkin teaspoons pumpkin pie spice oz. Cream cheese cup powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients together, chill and serve with gingersnaps or your favorite cookie. Bodfish Bob's Poke Sallet with Bacon 3 lb Fresh, young poke shoots 3 qt Water, divided 3/4 ts Salt 5 Slices bacon 2 T Bacon drippings
Check poke shoots carefully. Remove pulpy stems and discolored spots on leaves. Wash poke shoots thoroughly. Drain well. Tear poke into bite-sized pieces.
REDUCED! Lake Isabella Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. Was $25,000 - now $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092 _________________________ MOVING? Across Town or The Nation Kernville Moving & Storage 760-379-2714 or 760-417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 _________________________
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Kern River Courier Our Valley, Our Earth
San Joaquin Valley a record holder Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
This diagram is a complete picture of the entire present day San Joaquin Valley of California. The legend shows the various features that have been geologically built, destroyed, deposited and reconfigured as compared to those features created, built and Ron Bolyard maintained by the human species. The cross hatched area is the extent of the SJV from the base of the Coastal Ranges to the western boundary of the Sierra Nevada Batholith. Alluvium are sedimentary deposits created by the erosion of the surrounding mountains into the basin. The drainage boundary east of the SJV is the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It can thus be inferred that the majority of the SJV sediments were sourced by the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The San Joaquin Valley is the single
largest continuous fertile valley on the earth. As I have tried to convey, its construction was created by the work of a very unique set of geological tectonics and processes through billions of years! I hope that this gives the reader a better perspective and understanding of massive amount of time it takes to build something good and productive! 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.
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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 Worship Celebration, 9:30 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 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.
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Health Insurance Matters
More time is needed to study Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
There is a hole in your clippings if you keep my articles in a scrapbook. I know that several insurance agents and medical offices keep my column, and I missed publishing last week. I had written an article warning the business community of a new IRS regulation which would require reporting the value of health insurance Harry Thal on the W-2 forms for earnings beginning January 1, 2011. In effect, this would be reported for the 2012 tax filing. On Oct. 13 the Obama administration's Stephanie Cutter announced a one-year delay in this provision, stating the additional time was needed to allow employers enough time to comply with the requirement. As the administration's communications leader on implementing the new health care law, she went on to state that Americans "will absolutely not pay taxes on these benefits," even though "for months, opponents of health reform have falsely claimed that the Affordable Care Act would lead to the taxation of healthcare benefits." Medicare Part D Costs Escalate The Part D prescription drug
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plan had some marked increases in cost per month. Most notably is the increase for the people on Medicare and Medi-Cal. These dual eligible beneficiaries are entitled to a "discount" on the prescription drug plans. In California they get an allowance of $32.40, which makes some of the plans available to them at no cost. While there were 8 plans to pick from in 2010, in 2011, due to the increases in cost, there are only 4 plans available. If the medication they need is not available on these plans, they will need to select a more costly plan, and pay the difference in monthly premium. For those people on Medicare who have a "stand alone" Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) they will find that while the cost of the coverage is higher, in some cases, the benefits are richer. One example is the brand name drugs for cholesterol Lipitor and Crestor will have a refill pharmacy co-pay of $0 in 2010. Now granted, the monthly premiums for the insurance plans are over $80 per month, but in some situations, this will reduce overall expenses. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
Getting you back to a active healthy lifestyle
Mesa Clinical Pharmacy • Prescription Drugs • Over-The-Counter Medications • Medical Supplies 12608 Mt. Mesa Rd. Mt. Mesa 760-379-6106 Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop • Gifts, cards & Snacks 6412 Laurel Ave. Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681 Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop • Clothing • Household Items 6701 Lake Isabella Blvd.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: R-1502-CV100508 PETITIONER: CHANCE JUSTIN SCHAUBSCHLAGER TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHANCE JUSTIN SCHAUBSCHLAGER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CHANCE JUSTIN SCHAUBSCHLAGER. Proposed name: CHANCE JUSTIN GRAY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name(s) should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 20, 2010, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept,: EK-B, Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 132 East Coso Street, Ridgecrest, California 93555, East Division, Ridgecrest Branch. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: KERN RIVER COURIER. Dated: September 13, 2010, Kenneth G. Pritchard, Judge of the Superior Court. Attorney for the Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Esq. Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson, LLP 720 N. Norma Street, Suite C Ridgecrest, California 93555 (760) 371-1070 Published - Kern River Courier September 24, October 1, October 8 and October 15, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THOLCO REAL ESTATE (2010B5560) Street address of principal place of business: 5401 Business Park South, Suite 208, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 22202, Bakersfield, CA 93390. REGISTRANT: Angie Noteboom, 15401 Mabel Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: Angie Noteboom. This statement filed on 09/03/2010. Expires 09/03/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAREWOOD INN & SUITES (2010B6081) Street address of principal place of business: 7013 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1262, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 REGISTRANTS: Daniel Wright, 155 Phillips Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Cheryl Wright, 155 Phillips Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. B, General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 02/15/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)
Signed: Daniel R. Wright. This statement filed on 09/30/2010. Expires 09/30/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LAKESHORE LODGE (2010B6080) Street address of principal place of business: 7466 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1262, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 REGISTRANTS: Daniel Wright, 155 Phillips Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Cheryl Wright, 155 Phillips Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. B, General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 02/15/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Daniel R. Wright. This statement filed on 09/30/2010. Expires 09/30/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: J & K CABINETS (2010-B5701) Street address of principal place of business: 8241 Lazy Lane, Onyx, CA 93255. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 118, Onyx, CA 93255-0118. REGISTRANTS: Jamey Williams, 8241 Lazy Lane, Onyx, CA 93255 and Kris Tarver, 8241 Lazy Lane, Onyx, CA 93255. H, Co-Partners. 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: Jamey Williams. This statement filed on 09/10/2010. Expires 09/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PACIFIC AGGREGATE SERVICES (2010-B6202), DBA #2: R.E. MARKET SOLUTIONS (2010-B6203) Street address of principal place of business: 2021 Jason Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 2021 Jason Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Roland Rodriguez, 2021 Jason Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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: Roland Rodriguez. This statement filed on 10/06/2010. Expires 10/06/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. G. Meza.
Published by the Kern River Courier October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DESTINO TRAVEL COMPANY (2010-B6244) Street address of principal place of business: 393 Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 393 Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Cynthia Allred, 393 Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Cynthia Allred. This statement filed on 10/08/2010. Expires 10/08/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LIVING THE DREAM (2010B5879) Street address of principal place of business: 10609 Harpenden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 10609 Harpenden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: Charles Bergeron, 10609 Harpenden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Kimberly Bergeron, 10609 Harpenden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311. I, Husband and Wife. 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: Charles Bergeron. This statement filed on 09/20/2010. Expires 09/20/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GUNS UP! (2010-B5938) Street address of principal place of business: 930 Clearview Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 930 Clearview Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Colin Carrington, 930 Clearview Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: Colin Carrington. This statement filed on 09/22/2010. Expires 09/22/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2010.
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Kern River Courier
Friday, October 15, 2010
✔Yes Vote ■ on Measure G
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Support our hospital ✔We need a first class emergency room for residents ■
The Friends of the Kern River Valley Libraries held their annual Membership Tea on Oct. 11
of the KRV, and for visitors to the Kern River Valley to prevent an hour long trip to an emergency room;
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✔We need new, modern technology because this will ■ improve the level of care provided to patients;
✔We need to keep the 300 or more jobs in Kern Valley ■ Hospital; our stores, restaurants, and gas stations benefit from the payroll which strengths the local economy for all of us. Paid for by Citizens for Measure G
Open to the Public
portion each year. There will be a Citizens' Oversight Committee which will do an annual audit and report to the public each year regarding the use of the funds which will be available by selling up to $22,700,000 in bonds. The United Methodist Church has a long-time commitment to healthcare. From our earliest days United Methodists have believed that providing health care to others is an important duty of
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It was 1877. For two years Wells Fargo’s chief of detectives, James B. Hume (tops in his field), had been on the trail of a nameless high- California Joe wayman. Hume usually could tell who did a stagecoach robbery just by examining the scene of the crime. This new crimimal, however, was no ordinary criminal. Three California robberies had the same similiarities. They were all pulled by a deep-voiced man in a Ku Klux Klan-type mask who never fired his shotgun or rode a horse. This time he left a note. “I’ve labored long and hard for bread, for honor and for riches, but on my corns too long you’ve tread, you fine-haired sons of bitches.” The note was signed “Black Bart.” A year passed. On July 28, 1878, a masked gunman appeared from a clump of bushes and demanded, “Throw down the box!” This time his note read, “Let come what will, I'll try it on. My condition can't be worse. And if there's money in that box, 'Tis munny in my purse.” Wells Fargo, the state of California and the U.S. Postal Service chipped in to put an $800 price on his head.
Over the next five years he pulled off 23 more robberies. Black Bart usually robbed stages that carried no passengers. But in at least one instance, there was a pretty traveler who had to throw down her purse. Bart was most gentlemanly, returning the pocketbook unopened, and commenting that he only wished to rob Wells Fargo and the mail. They finally caught him on Nov. 3, 1883. They had found a handkerchief with a laundry mark belonging to a San Francisco laundry, which was visited by a special operative. This led them to the elegant residence of C.E. Bolton. At the time of his arrest, Mr. Bolton was impeccably dressed, carrying a little cane and wearing a derby hat and a diamond pin. Of course, he was indeed Black Bart. Bolton was born Charles E. Boles in New York, around 1830. He had learned to frequent the hangouts of police and Wells Fargo agents and always knew when the richest shipments went out. Hume made a deal in which Bolton would confess only to the last robbery and receive a light sentence. After 4-1/2 years at San Quentin, Bolton walked out and was never heard from again. California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.