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Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: High 85. Light and variable wind. Fri. night: Low 55. Light wind. Sat.: Sunny, high 86. Sat. night: Low 53. Mostly clear. Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 77.

Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 47.

The message was loud and clear at Tuesday’s trout stocking meeting – we, the public, must fight for our fish. The meeting, held at the Veterans Hall in Lake Isabella, was put on by the California Department of Fish and Game to discuss the release of the draft environmental impact report on their statewide fish stocking program, and to let the public know how they can comment on it. The department is under a court order to file an EIR/EIS on their statewide fish stocking program to make sure native fish and amphibian strains are protected before they can resume stocking fish in a number of California waters. The court order was the result of a 2006 lawsuit brought by environmental groups interested in protecting native species. The local economy has suffered as a result of the ban on stocking trout in the upper Kern River, one of the areas on the no-stock list. The meeting Tuesday morning was chaired by state0

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State Assemblymember Jean Fuller holds aloft a flyer handed out at the Fish and Game meeting Tuesday morning at the Veterans Hall that urges those who want trout stocked in the upper Kern River to attend the DFG meeting in Bakersfield Oct. 28. The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is making a bus available for those who want to go. Comments by the public must be written to be counted in the public record, but Fuller says the more comments, the more clout the Kern River Valley will have against the stocking ban. The Department of Fish and Game is under a court See TROUT, Page 3 order to halt stocking in the upper Kern while an environmental report is written.

Fire Dept. to hold Safety Day Saturday The Kern County Fire Department will hold a Fire Safety Day In Lake Isabella at Nugget and Golden Spur Ave. tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 17 starting at 10 a.m. Learn how the fire department puts you and safety first. 10:15: Fire units arrive on-scene and begin fire attack operations 10:30: H-408 Arrives with a crew of six from Bakersfield 10:50: Show and tell of fire apparatus and fire safety trailer For more information, please call Judy Hyatt at 661-868-3651.

Gary Bromby caught a few very nice trout

Tidal wave of events 6 washes over valley Mike Devich Kern River Courier

You like things to do? The next two weekends will be a perfect storm of events. This weekend, the 17th and 18th, the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center will be holding their big annual fundraiser. Also, bikers will love the Power House Ride benefiting Search and Rescue starting at KR3 in Kernville. And star lovers will congregate for the Kern River

Valley Astronomy Association’s star party with telescope viewing after dark. For more information on these and all events, turn to the Courier Calendar on page 2. The weekend of Oct. 24-25 is shaping up to be a blockbuster, with the Freedom Fest, the Americana Rally, the Sheriff’s Substation Open House, the SAL dinner, the Edison Motocross Race and the KV Orchestra’s Fall Concert, and there may be even more. Plan your weekends around the Courier Calendar!

New BMX bike and RC car tracks coming Mike Devich Kern River Courier

There will soon be tracks on which to ride BMX bikes and race radio-controlled cars locally. Jill Thurman, president of the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, said Wednesday that ground should be broken in about three weeks on a two-acre parcel of chamber land near Randall Field in Kernville. The ball field is located on Rio Vista Drive near the rodeo grounds. Thurman was excited about the impending tracks, which she said are needed locally. There will be a track to ride BMX bikes, including berms, and another one, about 60 feet by 80 feet, with side-by-side tracks to race RC cars. The process to turn the parcel of land into the tracks is just about completed. No trees will be removed to make the tracks,

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A new track to ride BMX bikes will be established in Kernville, and another for RC cars.

said Thurman. There is a team of people ready to lend their time and expertise to ready the tracks, she said. “I kept looking at a piece of land by the baseball field that wasn’t being used,” she said. About RC cars, Thurman said, ”There’s a huge underground there.” These are the kind of cars that have small gas motors, like the model planes flown at Hanning Flat, she said. Thurman is hoping the area will receive tourism from the tracks. BMX in particular is a very popular sport and has a national association, the ABA, that holds shows and competitions. There will be one in Bakersfield next May. But she is thrilled that local kids and adults will have a track to go to. “I’m hoping every kid will ask for a BMX bike and an RC car for Christmas this year,” said Thurman.

It was a one-year banquet for the Pregnancy Resource Center.

Don’t let the credit card blues get you down; do something about it.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 96,764 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 245 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 240 cfs Borel Canal flow 186 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 Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center at French Gulch will be holding a fundraiser Oct. 17.

KVHS football 2009 10/16 Cal City home (homecoming) 10/23 Desert home 10/30 Bishop away 11/6 Rosamond home 11/12 Frazier Mountain away

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South Fork Middle School’s Walk-A-Thon on Oct. 16 Students from South Fork Middle School will be having their annual Walk-A-Thon today, Friday, Oct. 16. Students will be walking on Kelso Valley Road, Kelso Creek Road and Highway 178 to raise money. Drivers, be extra cautious in that area.

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

• 7 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712 • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat. • 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765. • 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

• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162. • 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. • 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 Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.

Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center’s fundraiser Oct. 17 The annual fundraiser for the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center at French Gulch will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 am to 3 pm. Featured will be a silent auction, a raffle, a native plant sale, a BBQ meal, and many demonstrations of Native • 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 Highland Chapel UMC. 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. • 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.

American culture. There will be games for children. All proceeds will benefit the Nuui Cunni Center. The Barbeque Beef Dinner will be served from 11:30am to 2:00pm. There will be traditional music by The Crooked Hat, a Native American drumming and dancing group from Frazier Park and Ventura. Search and Rescue Power House Ride Oct. 17 Come out and support Search and Rescue at the Power House Ride on Saturday, Oct. 17. There will be lunch near the KR3 power plant. Ride starts at 9:30 a.m. For details call the “Bikersfield” shop at (661) 321-9882. Astronomy Club holds Star Party on Saturday, Oct. 17 The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club will be having a Star Party on Saturday night, Oct. 17 at 7:30 at their observation site 12 miles north of Kernville on Mt. 99 (Fairview Heliport). Look for the orange cones. Telescopes will be set up for viewing. Call (760) 3761291 Kernville Stampede scheduled for Oct. 17-18 canceled The Kernville Stampede that was scheduled for Oct. 17-18 has been canceled. For details call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629. Wofford Heights community meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20 The Wofford Heights Community Association will be hosting a community meeting at the Lakeshore Lodge from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.on Oct. 20. There will be finger food, as well as presentations by the WHCA and the Fire Safe Council. For more information, contact Brian Polston at (661) 204-7544 or e-mail whca@mchsi.com. Anyone is welcome to attend. Oct. 24 is when all local calls must be made with area code Oct. 24 is when the California Public Utilities Commission says that Kern Valley residents must start dialing 1 and the area code on local calls or their calls won’t go through. The new 442 area code overlay is the culprit. Open House at Sheriff’s Substation Saturday, Oct. 24 The Kern County Sheriff's Office, Kern Valley Substation will be holding an open house on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See a variety of Sheriff's Office resources on display such as SWAT, Sheriff's Rescue Helicopter, Air 5, K-9, Search and Rescue, and others. They will be offering child ID and crime prevention tips. Hosted tours of the Substation will be available. This will be an opportunity for the public to get to meet deputies, officers and rangers who

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Peanuts and the peanut man Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I ‘m not sure when it started, but somewhere in my early years, I learned to love peanuts. Perhaps it was at the Shrine Circus. The guy hawking Middleworth peanuts there would wander up and down the aisles shouting about how hot they were and how fresh.You could even imagine the smell of them being roasted. The seller would have a tray hanging from his neck full of peanuts and he could throw a bag right into your hand from 20 feet away. Then you would pass the nickel or dime down the row until it finally reached the peanut man. It was a game and all part of the “Peanut Experience.” Oh, how good they smelled. And even better, how great they tasted! In later years we would attend the Hollywood Stars baseball games and again, there was the peanut man and his tray of fresh roasted peanuts. By now the peanuts were 15 cents and passing money down the row often meant passing change back. But it made the buy of a bag of peanuts even more exciting and like a game. Everyone was honest and why not? All of the crowd was watching the peanut show, and who would be a 10 cent thief

while the world watched? As I got older I noticed that the opportunity to find peanuts in a little bag had lessened. But the desire was always there, and the vision of a hot-roasted, sometimes salted peanut was always in my mind. In the Navy and on my submarine when we were in Port Seattle one year, I bought four fivepound bags of peanuts. Then I put them in little bags and sold the bags to crew members for 50 cents each. The ship’s cook would put them in the oven and heat them (for a price) and it was like old times. However – as a result, there were peanut shells everywhere, on the deck, behind consoles and in the conning tower. I ended up as a peanut shell cleanup committee of one, and warned not to become a submarine peanut dealer again ... ever! Not too long ago I was in Dodger Stadium watching a game and the peanut guy came by. It was just like the old days again, except the cost now was pretty steep. The show of passing peanuts and money still entertained the crowd, but best of all it revived all the great memories of years past and of a kid and his bag of hot roasted peanuts. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

COURIER CALENDAR continued from page 2 serve here in the Kern River Valley. The Kern Valley Sheriff's Activity League will provide a hot dog BBQ. Benefit for Sheriff’s Activities League Oct. 24 The Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League’s 2nd Annual Auction and Spaghetti Dinner will take place Saturday Oct. 24 at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella. Tickets are only $10. The dinner will feature raffles and great food. SAL members will be selling tickets at various functions around the valley. Tickets are also available at Kern River Motors (Lisa) and the Kern Valley Sun (Brandon). Come out and support a great cause, have some fun, and enjoy some wonderful food. For more information contact Dep. Joe Garcia at (760) 5492043. Free film about World Polio Day shown Oct. 24 The Rotary Club of KRV will host a free screening of the award-winning short flim "The Final Inch" to increase awareness about efforts to finally eradicate polio. The 38-minute film will screen at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 (World Polio Day) at the Reel Cinema, 6742 Wofford Heights Blvd., Wofford Heights. Fifty years after the development of the polio vaccine in the USA, the potentially crippling polio virus still finds refuge in some of the world's most vulnerable places, poised to re-emerge and re-infect regions where it was stamped out decades ago. Rotary Clubs around the world are raising $200 million to match the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s $355 million in grants to eradicate polio once and for all. Americana Rally and Tea Party takes place Oct. 24 The second annual Americana Rally and Tea Party will take place on Oct. 24 at Tank Park in Lake Isabella. There will be music and speakers such as Chad Whitely and Lisa Green, deputy district attorney for Kern County. This rally is free and starts at 11 a.m. Progressive Freedom Festival weekend of Oct. 24-25 The fourth annual Progressive Freedom Festival will take place on Oct. 24-25 at Frandy Park in Kernville. There will be music, speakers, kids activities, local artisans and vendors, and an art gallery. The purpose of the event is to celebrate sustainability and localism; find common ground to help communities thrive; teach attendees opportunities for positive change; and take progressive action for global impact. The cost to attend the Saturday event is $10 per adult, children 12 and under are free. Camping is available in the private campground where the event is being held. For more information, go to www.kvfreedomfestival.com.

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TROUT continued from page 1 Assemblymember Jean Fuller. Two officials from the DFG were there to present information and answer questions. One of them, DFG fishery biologist Jim Starr, said that a recent widely-quoted story in the Visalia Times-Delta erred when they said that the third of three alternatives listed in the draft EIR/EIS was preferred by the DFG. Under that option, the ban would be extended until each of the no-stock waters could be studied individually. He said that the DFG actually prefers alternative number two, under which the ban would be lifted. The two officials present (the other being DFG regional manager Dr. Jeffrey Single) were optimistic that the ban would be lifted in January and that stocking could resume as soon as fish were available from hatcheries. But, it was urged, there is something local residents must do first – write their comments down. Why written? The Lake Isabella meeting was not designed to take oral comments into the public record. And the Oct. 28 Bakersfield meeting, one of four statewide hearings to be held by the DFG, will not take oral comments into the public record either. The comments must be in written form. There will be no stenographer present at the Bakersfield meeting. Your comments should be written beforehand and turned in at the Bakersfield meeting (other alternatives are listed below). And it is for that purpose that the Kernville Chamber of Commerce is chartering a bus for anyone who wants to do just that. Seating is limited. Cheryl Borthick of the chamber said that those who wish to go on the bus must sign up by Oct. 21. Call the chamber at (760) 376-2629. For those who wish to use their own cars, the meeting will be held at the Double Tree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It’s just off Rosedale Highway near the 99 freeway. For those who want to turn in a written comment but who don’t wish to attend the Bakersfield meeting, comments are being collected by Borthick and also by Zack Scrivner, district director for Assemblymember Fuller. The address of Fuller’s office is 4900 California Ave., Suite 100-B, Bakersfield CA 93309. Comments must be received by the DFG by Nov. 16. Those who are sending them to Borthick or Scrivner, allow several days so that they may be forwarded to the DFG. You may also send them directly to Starr either by e-mail to dfghatcheryeir@dfg.ca.gov or by regular mail to Jim Starr, California Department of Fish and Game, 830 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. Fuller gave some ideas of the types of comments she would like to see submitted. She said it would be more effective if all the businesspeople who have been economically affected would list how much money they estimate they have lost as a result of the stocking stoppage. “We need a record, a documentation of all our concerns,” she said. She also wanted those who have knowledge of the hard-headed minnow to write in as well. Lynne McGarity of Kernville mentioned that as a volunteer for the Kernville Hatchery, she has seen trout and hard-headed minnows co-exist peacefully and that the trout don’t eat the minnows. Questions and answers were numerous, so much so that the meeting ran over an extra 30 minutes. Richard Rowe of Wofford Heights asked why copies of the draft EIR/EIS aren’t available locally for public review. When he was told that the draft is available online, Rowe pointed out that most of the valley does not have high-speed Internet, which is what is needed to view the draft. Another audience member pointed out that he has local high-speed and he still can’t open the document. The DFG staff and Judy Hyatt, aide to Supervisor Jon McQuiston, moved quickly to try to get paper copies and CD copies into local libraries, chambers of commerce and the hatchery in Kernville. Other members of the audience wanted a date that fish would be back in the river, but neither DFG official would give a clear date, saying that it would be as soon as possible.

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SCE to host their first annual Motocross Race on Oct. 24-25 Southern California Edison will put on, as a charity event, a motocross race on the track at Cyrus Canyon on Oct. 24 and 25. For details, call

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6112 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-8614 Open 9am-6pm Monday thru Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday

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

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Kern River Valley information Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646

General KRV Info

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Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

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Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781 (760) 379-5236

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

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Halloween, Fall and Harvest Festivals First Baptist Lake Isabella to hold Halloween Maze Oct. 22-25 The First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, near the junction of Highways 178 and 155, will have a “Halloween Maze” from Oct. 22-25, 6:30 to 10 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. There will be popcorn, caramel apples, cotton candy and hot cocoa for sale. PTC Fall Festival will be held in Kernville Friday, Oct. 30 Kernville Elementary School will be holding their annual PTC Fall Fun Fest on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4-7 p.m. There will be a wide variety of fun games and activities for all. Bring a cake to enter into the cake decorating contest and kids who come in costume can enter the costume contest. Admission is free, and tickets for the games may be purchased at the door. Bring your entire family for a fun time! Haunted Ghost Town to offer Halloween tours Oct. 30 and 31 Scary night tours at the Silver City Ghost Town are scheduled for Friday Oct. 30 and Halloween night. Tickets will go on sale at 7 p.m each of the two nights. The cost is $10 per person (all ages). The first tours will begin precisely at 7:13 p.m. A second tour will be offered both on Oct. 30 and Halloween at 8:30 p.m. The tour will last about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Tickets are available only on site each night of the event and are not available in advance. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish. Fall Festival at St. Jude Catholic Church Oct. 30-31 St. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights will be having a Fall Festival on Oct. 30 and 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Win a 7-day cruise or $2,500 in cash prizes. There will be gift baskets, a huge garage sale, a crafts sale, pantry items, a silent auction, food and family fun. For information call (760) 376-2416. Burlington and Kern Village to have Trick or Treat Oct. 31 The Burlington at 13 Sycamore, Wofford Heights and Kern Village at 32 Burlando Road, both assisted living facilities, will be hosting Trick or Treat on Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Hospital McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681 Kern Valley Substation Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Being a river fisherman at heart, I just can’t seem to give up the hunt. Spending about four hours fishing the layers of pools above Ant Canyon last week I managed to catch and release three nice trout, each about 12 to 14 inches long. I hear there are still some trout trying to make their way upriver past the old cemetery. Gary I managed to Bromby has catch and been catchrelease three ing a new nice trout. nice ones in the area over the past --Jack weeks. A Bustamante colorful 31/2 pounder ws Gary’s most recent prize catch. The crappie were still coming in strong at French Gulch, with a good number of bass following right behind them. We will see if the bite continues after the recent rain. Hopefully it will only

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was cut short because of an accident at home. One evening in 1926, he was resting upstairs when he heard one of his daughters scream out for him downstairs. In his rush to get to her, he tripped and fell down the stairs, breaking his neck. This resulted in his subsequent paralysis. While he was convalescing, friends suggested he take up writing, which he did. He passed away in 1947, after having received two Academy Award nominations and being featured in various prestigious publications in the previous two decades. His friendship with director John Ford is what led to their collaboration for "The Wings of Eagles," with John Wayne playing the role of Frank Wead.

Q: I really like actress Rena Sofer. I started following her career when she was on the soap opera "General Hospital," and I watched her on "24" and "Heroes." What is she up to now? -- Jessica L. in South Carolina A: Rena has been busy gueststarring on various shows, like "Ghost Whisperer," "Two and a Half Men" and "Monk," as well as taking care of her two daughters. As Rena gears up for pilot season, she told me that she loves the fact that she's had such a varied career. She explains: "I've done so much comedy, and I've also spent years doing drama. But in this business, you are only known by your most recent role. You are always in the position of *** proving yourself, and I Q: Are the am up for the challenge." rumors true: Is The latest challenge Rena Quentin Tarantino has tackled is the planning another Hallmark Channel origiinstallment of his Rena Sofer nal movie "Always & "Kill Bill" series? -Forever," which preIsme, via e-mail mieres the weekend of Oct. 24. A: Quentin himself announced that he is planning to make "Kill *** Bill: Vol. 3," which is scheduled to Q: I was in the Navy aboard be released in 2014. He said he the carrier USS Philippine wanted to give Uma Thurman's Sea. In 1957 John Wayne and character a bit of a break from her others made some of the bloody revenge mission. movie "The Wings of Eagles" aboard the carrier. Was it *** based on a true story? -- Gene Have a question for Cindy? EG., Granite Falls, Minn. mail her at letters@cindy elavsky. A: Frank Wead was a U.S. Navy com, or write to her in care of King aviator-turned-screenwriter upon Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box whose experiences "The Wings of 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Eagles" is based. He set numerous seaplane records during his time (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. with the Navy; however, his career

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Pregnancy Center expecting a healthy future

‘Glory to the Lord II’ concert to be Oct. 17

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

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"A Night In Tuscany" was the theme of the first annual banquet for the Kern River Valley Pregnancy Center, held the evening of Oct. 2 at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. The purpose of the gathering was to report back on the center’s first year successes, thank the community for their support this past year and to raise future financial support for the center. The nearly 250 attendees listened intently to speakers Pastor Jim Beilstein (President of the center’s board), Pastor Brian Polston (Vice President), Kim Nixon (Executive Director of Tehachapi's Pregnancy Center) and Myrtle Pierce (Lake Isabella Center Director). Since the center’s opening the center reported it has served 22 clients free of charge in the areas of pregnancy testing, material assistance, adoption referrals, prenatal care, nutrition, abstinence education, medical and social referrals and post-abortion counseling. The Pregnancy Resource Center of the Kern River Valley is a faith-based, pro-life ministry providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to those who find themselves with pregnancy-related concerns. The center’s goal is to expand its services to offer parenting skills, education and ultrasound in the future, with the community’s growing support. The pregnancy center is solely funded through tax-deductible gifts from churches, organizations and individuals. The evening included entertainment provided by soloist Teresa Koop of Ridgecrest, and a dinner served by Kern Valley High

The Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heights is pleased to present “Glory to the Lord II” this Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. Local band Allasso will play, direct from playing at the Kern County Fair. A band from Ridgecrest will also be playing, from the Crossroads Church in Ridgecrest, The Crossroads Band. Come and join the crowd for worship, food and fellowship. For more information, call (760) 417-0554.

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The Pregnancy Resource Center on Lake Isabella Blvd. celebrated their first annual banquet on Oct. 2 at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights with an attendance of nearly 250.

School’s ECHO Academy. After a live auction by Rich Zimmerman, attendees received an invitation to make monthly pledges or onetime donations for the center. Donations to hold the event were provided by many local business and community members.

Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296 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.

A kindergarten teacher was walking around observing her classroom of children while they were drawing pictures. As she got to one girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute." *** Visiting his grandparents, a small boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out. He picked it up and found that it was an old leaf that had been pressed flat between the pages. "Mama, look what I found," he called out. "What have you got there, dear?" his mother asked. With astonishment in his voice, the boy answered, "I think it's Adam's underwear!"

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Health Insurance Matters

Winter getaways go smoothly with insurance Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Are you planning to get away from the cold, the wind, the rain this winter? Are you making your reservations for Spring Break? Many people are Harry Thal getting ready for that once in a lifetime trip, or that annual trip back to visit family and friends. But, what happens to that reservation deposit if you need to cancel the trip because either you or a loved one gets sick or injured? What happens if your plane is delayed by weather and the cruise ship has sailed? Or, you make it to the ship, and get sick or injured while on that trip? The answer to all these prob-

lems cannot be solved. If you get hurt while on the trip, you will get hurt. Medical attention is available on the cruise ship, or in the ports of call world wide. The issue is paying for the services. Most American insurance, including Medicare, offers no coverage or only very limited coverage outside the United States. No individual or employer sponsored group plan will cover the cancellation of the trip, or a delay. There is no coverage for baggage protection on your health insurance policy. (Some homeowner policies do have limited benefits). Virginia is a very active 68-yearold client. She is a very active retired lady who enjoys travel and the outdoors. Each winter she likes to vacation in the warmer climates in the Southern Hemisphere. A few years ago, while hiking in the interior of New Zealand, Ginny tripped and fell. The only way for medical people to

reach her was by helicopter. She was evacuated to a hospital in Auckland, but was in need of hip surgery as well as treatment for her broken pelvis and leg. She wanted to go home, realizing there would be potential surgery complications, and a long recovery. Ginny understood that there was no coverage by Medicare or any other health insurance to transport her home. All it took was a phone call to put the benefits of her travel insurance policy into motion. A private, medically equipped jet was dispatched for New Zealand once she was stabilized. On board was a nurse. The plane arrived from LAX the next afternoon. The pilot and nurse spent the night resting. The next morning Ginny was delivered by ambulance to the Auckland airport, and transported back to Orange County, where she was transported back to her home hospi-

tal in Newport Beach. She had her surgery and recovered. Her total expense for this $150,000 trip was her $1,000 deductible. Special policies are also available for students who are traveling abroad, and for missionaries. Americans living abroad or foreign travelers visiting the United States can also find coverage. Odds are you will buy the various travel insurance plans and never need them. Was it a waste of money? Only your arrival safely back home without incident will be the answer. Can you afford the risk? 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

Very high triglyceride levels should be dealt with immediately Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 31year-old son-in-law is 6 feet tall, weighs 185 pounds and is in good physical condition. His concern is triglycerides. His measure more than 600. His cholesterol is just a bit high. He eats very healthily, with little fast food. He drinks only diet soda and skim milk. He uses sugar substitutes in his coffee. He eats much Indian food. Any help is appreciated. -- B.W. ANSWER: Triglycerides are fats. The whitish, yellowish stuff you see in a cut of meat is triglycerides. Guidelines tell us that a triglyceride level below 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) is ideal; levels between 150 and 199 (1.7-2.2) are borderline bad; levels from 200 to 499 (2.25.6) are bad, and anything over 500 (5.6) is very bad. Your son-in-law is in the "very bad" category. For overweight people, weight loss is the first step in bringing down triglycerides. This doesn't apply to your son-in-law. He should severely limit rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, like sugar. They raise triglycerides. He also should cut back on red meat and full-fat dairy products. He has to steer clear of trans fats, found in some commercially prepared foods, particularly baked goods and many fast-food deep-fried items. He has to limit alcohol. Your sonin-law is doing all this, but his levels still are too high. Three hours of weekly exercise can lower triglycerides. If this doesn't get the job done, then he should consider the medicine route. Niacin and gemfi-

brozil can bring down the triglyceride reading. Diabetes, a low output of thyroid hormone, kidney disease and some medicines like beta blockers and thiazide diuretics raise triglyceride levels. Very high triglyceride levels can inflame the pancreas -- pancreatitis. Your son-in-law is at the threshold of that complication. The cholesterol booklet explains triglycerides and their link to heart disease. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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The “Nuui Cunni” Native Cultural Center Annual Fundraiser will offer a fun day for the whole family. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle, including some great items donated by the community. The Barbeque Beef Dinner, consisting of Barbeque Chuck Roast, Chili Beans, Cole Slaw, Roll and a Drink. There will also be many demonstrations of Native American Culture, Entertainment, and games for children. We also will have a full Native Plant Sale and the Farmers’ Market happening. All proceeds will benefit the “Nuui Cunni” Center, a very unique establishment which benefits the Native community, as well as, visitors from around the world with history and culture.

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Kern River Courier

Dollars and Sense

Credit cards stacked against you David Huffington Courier Syndicated Columnist

Behaving responsibly with your credit is no guarantee that the credit-card companies won't make unwarranted changes to your terms. Let's say you're a responsible credit user who is never late making credit-card payments, pays more than the minimum each month and keeps your balances below 30 percent of available credit. You have high credit scores, and you're proud of that fact. You believe that as long as you continue to handle credit in a responsible manner, your scores will stay high, allowing you to get excellent interest rates when you apply for loans. It's not necessarily so. Your scores can drop anyway. Take this example: You have a card with a $10,000 available credit limit. You keep your balances down around $3,000 -- approximately 30 percent. Without any good reason (except that it just wants to), your credit-card company drops your available credit, perhaps down to $5,000. Suddenly your credit usage appears to be at 60 percent. Your credit scores will fall based on using too much of the available credit, without your having done a single thing wrong. An even worse case is when the card companies lower your available credit every month down to the level of your new balance: Make a payment, and the result is

your new credit availability, and you're using 100 percent of it. It appears that you've maxed out your card. If this happens to you, you're not alone. Credit-card companies have cut available credit to many. Now, per the new laws, they will have to warn you in advance, but it likely won't be in time for you to pay down balances so that your percentage of credit used stays low. One-third of your credit score depends on how well you stay within the limits of your available credit. Keep a sharp eye out for information leaflets from your creditcard companies. You might be told that your new minimum payment will be an increased percentage of the existing balance, or that your interest rate is rising, your due date is changing or your available credit is being slashed. Then look at your credit-card statements each and every month to see if those changes have taken effect. As always when dealing with credit-card companies: beware. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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California Joe’s Country Living

Lots of places still to go California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

The crisp days of fall have come to Kernville. Princess Molly Labrador is all fired up to see what’s going on around town. So it’s off the hook with her leash and out to the Molly Wagon for a ride down the dusty mining road into Kernville. When we get to Riverside Park Molly sees tents and trucks in the California Joe park. Boy, that looks like some big deal is happening. Then her eyes see these bright, shiny cars. They don’t look like the ones she usally sees there. They’re parked all along the park and down the side road into Kernville. She starts whining at the exciting sights and lets me know we’ve got to get out and look at those cars and meet some nice folks along the way. Someone says, “Hi, Princess Molly. Can I pet you?” She wags her tail to say, ”You bet.” She sees a bright red truck, an aquamarine roadster, a cream Bel-Air with fins. Boy, these are some cars. Well, it’s time to go over to Circle Park and get in her sniffs. There’s all sorts of great smells there, dogs, food, people. Miz

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Sue and I want a cup of coffee at Big Blue Bear, so into the Molly Wagon Molly goes. That was our trip to the car show this past weekend. *** It’s the time of year I start looking at my book, “1000 Places You Want to Go in a Lifetime.” That’s a lot of places. I’m reading my Africa magazine and thinking about going on safaris. Also going to Cape Town, South Africa. so I can hear some good music. I need to make my list of where to go and what to see. Miz Sue thinks we should stay close to home until we have decided where we are definitely headed. So we’ll go to Camarillo for Thanksgiving and somewhere else for Christmas. In January, Miz Sue’s brother and sister-inlaw want us to go with them to sunny and warm Palm Springs. We’ll stay at their WorldMark time share. And then, come spring we’ll go to see my kid brother in Florida. Come summer it’s off to Oceanside with the cool breezes and San Diego for Shakespeare at The Old Globe Theatre in the Fall. Then what sounds good? We’ll go home and crash! California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com

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Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate overnight. Be sure to cover. Take out 1 hour before cooking. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F. Bodfish Bob's sort of like Wendy's Chili 1-1/2 lb. Lean ground beef (small grind) 2 tsp. Vegetable oil 1 can onion soup, undiluted 2 tsp. Chili powder 2 tsp. Ground cumin

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Put crackers in a bowl and soak in 1 cup water until soft. Add eggs, salt, sugar, and vanilla. Stir to make mixture uniform. Add evaporated milk and whole milk. The pudding is very thin, as it is supposed to be. Pour butter into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, and pour pudding over it. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour. Yield: 4 Servings. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Some basins pull apart Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

This map shows the extent of the Basin and Range Province of the western United States. This province encompasses the entire state of Nevada, and portions of Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and California. Tectonically, it is similar throughout. In other words, similar earth tectonics has affected the Ron Bolyard entire area through geologic time. Note that Death Valley, Owens Valley, and the Mojave Desert are in the southwestern portion of the province. When discussing the Basin & Range Province, I consider myself a generalist about the geology. I, therefore, can acquaint the reader with a general overall view of the genesis of its formation. The province is called a "Pull Apart" Basin. Tensional forces through millions of years have caused the formation of NorthSouth trending, alternating mountain ranges and basins. It is not clear how and why the tensional tectonics occurred, but geologists do agree that these forces were the cause of the terrain. Next week I will show a block diagram of the resulting surface expression of these tectonics.

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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Street painting a historic art In the 16th century, unemployed artists in Europe would travel to see famous works of art, return to their hometown, and reproduce what they saw, allowing even small towns to experience great art. These folk artists created images directly on the beaten earth, in front of churches, or on paved public squares using bits of bro- D. L. Fitch ken roof tiles, charcoal, white chalk, and colored stones. Italian street artists, identified as “madonnari” for their emphasis on creating works of the Madonna, were tied to the rich history of Italian religious art, icons, as well as votive or ex-voto paintings which were offerings given either prior to, or in gratitude for, an answered prayer or miracle. Spectators often left a bit of bread or olive oil for the artist, along with an occasional coin. Vagabond artists who traveled between festivals were the visual counterpart of minstrels. Their works of art lasted until the first rain and then vanished, as did the painter. For centuries “madonnari” folk artists, reproduced simple images with crude materials until the Second World War when these artists suffered many hardships and greatly reduced in number.

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Today artists do this for fun. Thanks to the International Street Painting Festival in Grazie di Curtatone in Northern Italy, this art form is being revitalized. It’s become a tradition in our own backyard. This past weekend the Bakersfield Museum of Art sponsored the 11th Annual Street Painting Festival at the Marketplace shopping center. Bernie Herman, Executive Director of the BMA, shared that over 10,000 visitors attend. There were 76 squares that were sponsored for professional artists, equating to a couple of hundred professionals, and 350 “bambino” squares for the children and general public. You could take part by purchasing a smaller square that included a box of pastel chalks that you get to use and keep. Kids loved this! Over the decades, the work of these artists has evolved. New styles have developed which include “anamorphic” or 3D art where it looks as if the subject is above ground on the sidewalk or in the ground. The affair included a variety of musical bands, several companies of belly dancers, a clown creating balloons, and a fabulous caricature artist, all lending to a blend of extraordinary art. My friend spoke my sentiments when she said, “This is much cooler than I thought!” Donna Louise Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

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Reward ALWAYS BUYING original art, bronzes, sculptures, paintings, Indian items, antiques, saloon, Civil War, old advertising, art pottery & more. HIGHEST PRICES PAID. Over 20 years exp. WE SELL TOO! Open daily. Ghost Town Relics @ Silver City Ghost Town. 760-379-5146 __________________________ 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

$640/mo in quiet park. 2 bd, 1 ba completely refurbished. Rent to Own + security deposit & good credit. Call Joel (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Onyx - Apt. now available in quiet neighborhood. 2 bd/1ba. Close to park & store. $550/mo incls. water & trash. References required. 661-477-7091 _________________________ 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 Hts. - 3 bd, 1¾ ba frame house w/bonus rm + xtra rm on detached garage. Fenced, no pets xlent neighborhood. Walk to stores, movies, great for children. $1,000 + dep. Call Jim @760-3792844 _________________________ 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

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Help Wanted 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 _________________________ PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING by Lori Biglay You like your dog to look it's best and so do I 818-268-1608

For Sale 3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Bobcat Rotary Lawnmower $30 obo. Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860 _________________________ Min Viking Coach - Bud Grant Souvenirs - 16x20 Copper Art, Signed Art, Cap, Pendant, more 760-379-3256

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Moving Sale Garage Sale at The Mine Shaft 3825 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish Sat-10/17m 9am. Tools, 48 Ford Tractor, 3 wheel Honda 110 ATC. Tamales, drinks, etc. Gold Panning & prospecting demo's. Keep all the gold you pan. 760-379-5444-Jeff. 661867-2866 - Robert _________________________ Moving Sale - Last chance! Nothing over $1! Everything must go! Fri, Sat, Sun Oct 16, 17 & 18, 9am to ? 64 Rock Haven Wofford Hts., near clinic. SHARE YOUR ABUNDANT GARDEN/ORCHARD HARVEST (any-

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HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 Debbie at (760)-709-1188. Orchestra to perform their Fall Concert Oct. 25 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their Fall Concert at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, October 25, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include Hungarian Dance, Radetzky March, Tarentelle, “Fascination,” “What A Wonderful World” and more. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted at no charge. Refreshments will be served. Kern Regional Transit meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27 Kern Regional Transit will hold a meeting Oct. 27 to discuss unmet needs in the community. The meeting will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in Lake Isabella. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Oct. 27 The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Oct. 27 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.

For harvest and Halloween festivals, see page 4. Laps for Learning takes place Oct. 30 Laps for Learning will take place at Woodrow Wallace School on Oct. 30. The students and staff at Wallace Elementary are seeking individuals and businesses from the community who can donate $50 or more. As a token of their appreciation, students will create posters thanking you for your participation and proudly display them in the school’s hallway. Please send your donation by Oct. 23 to Wallace Elementary School, P.O. Box 3077, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. KRV Rotary Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 31 The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley hosts its annual golf tournament 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 for their humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities. Fee is $50 for non-Kern Valley Golf Course members (Kern Valley Golf Course members, $30). Lunch will be served. For more information call Ryan Polcik at (661) 246-9111 or e-mail rpolcik@clippergroup.com. Critter Sitters to hold an Adopt a Pet Party on Saturday, Oct. 31 Critter Sitters, run by Jesse Martinez, will be holding a Adopt a Pet Party on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Critter Sitters compound, 15301 Chukkar Lane, Weldon. Lunch will be provided. Tour the compound, and adopt a loving cat, dog, kitten or puppy. Tour the REVA mobile spay/neuter clinic. All adoptable pets of appropriate age have been spayed or neutered and have had vaccinations. Call Martinez at (760) 378-3101 for more information. 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.

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A look ahead 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. Exchange’s Fire Fighter Appreciation Night Nov. 10 The Exchange Club of the KRV is hosting a Fire Fighter Appreciation Night on 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. 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 Miller at (760) 379-9114. Lake Isabella Christmas Parade Nov. 28 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will again be putting on the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 28. For details, call the chamber at (760) 379-5236.

Marketplace Continued from page 12 Mobile Homes

Homes for Sale

Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio & deck + 2 car carport in quiet 55+ park, $25,000 or financing available. 760-379-2092

Must See! - Freshly remodeled cabin w/permits to expand on 1/3 acre lot. 102 Hoebeck Bodfish. Cross street of Columbus. $75,000 obo. 661-428-1108 _________________________ Lake Isabella - Rent to Own, Lease or Buy. OWC w/small down. Looking for quality tenants. Terms negotiable. 3 bd, 2 ba home. Large double garage. Close to shopping. $159,000. (760) 417-0876

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Courier Legal Notices 1FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TRACIE WHITMAN DANCE STUDIO (2009B5496) Street address of principal place of business: 5101 C Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 2547, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Tracie Whitman, 1905 Harrington Avenue, Bodfish, CA 93205. 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: Tracie Whitman. This statement filed on 08/27/2009. Expires 08/27/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier September 25, October 2, 9 and 16, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LACY AND ASSOCIATES DETECTIVE SERVICES (2009-B6360), DBA#2: LADS INVESTIGATIONS AND GUN SCHOOL (2009-B6361), Street address of principal place of business: 324 Pine Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 477, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S): William Lacy, 324 Pine Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2002. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: William Lacy. This statement filed on 10/05/2009. Expires 10/05/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier October 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009.

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.

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

Trailer for Sale Wofford Hts. - 1 bd, 1 ba travel trailer w/2 sheds in quiet park. In xlnt cond-must see to believe! Walk to lake. Space inclds water/trash, laundry & fish house. $6,000. Call Gary 760-376-3228

Firewood OLIVE AND FRUIT WOOD Cheaper than almond, oak or pine. More BTV's per cord! Free local delivery. Are you shopping for price, or the most heat for your dollars?

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760-376-2860

City for Sale STILL AVAILABLE Make Offer! Everything Goes! Due to corruption, fraud and recent loss of a possible Olympic Bailout, the City of Chicago is now available for purchase. Start fresh with a pending bankruptcy and unions included. High hopes, but Chinese Tax Free Investment Inc. email offer was not valid.

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

Land for Sale Residential Lot on Aspen Drive in Bodfish. $25,000. OBO Call (661) 428-1108 _________________________ Southlake Lot - ready to build. 8525 Sugar Pine Ct. 8,712 sq ft. Quiet cul-de-sac. Quality home in area, mt views in all directions, underground utilities. Curb & gutters already in. $39,900. Call 818-269-0507 or 818-299-1863

Announcements PREMATURE AWARDS & ASSOC.

is proud to announce that 3 year old Toby S. Tyler of Bodfish has been named recipient of the top scientific, literature, & applied physics 2010 world awards for his years of excellence in all categories. Congratulations, Toby.

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Courier chuckle of the week: “Duct tape is like The Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.” –Carl Zwanzig

See Page 16 for answers to puzzles

Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Caution dominates the Sheep's monetary aspect this week. Rams and Ewes might want to shear their big spending plans until a more favorable financial picture begins to emerge by week's end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Thrift counts both at home and at work. So you might want to rethink major purchases or investments. Also, be wary of a so-called revelation about a previous decision. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Both household budgets and workplace accounts might benefit from some trimming of unnecessary expenses. A partnership could lead to an unexpected challenge. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previously overlooked opportunity could re-emerge with a new travel-related matter. Check this out carefully to see if it's what you really want. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be the start of a new career-changing phase, so start marking down your many accomplishments for those who need to know how much you have to offer. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It's not too early for the sometimes procrastinating Virgo to start making those long-distance travel plans. The sooner you decide where to go, when to go and how to go, the better.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Financial matters once again figure in any major action you might take regarding career, travel or other endeavors. You'll want a ready reserve to help you back up those moves. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Trying to resolve a problem in a personal relationship could be more difficult than you'd expected. Look into the possibility that someone might be interfering for his or her own reasons. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A project you once rejected might be more attractive because of changes that you feel you can now work with. The weekend is favorable to family matters. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good week for the gregarious Goat to enjoy being with people you care for. You might even want to show off those creative kitchen skills. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A colleague might think your attitude is patronizing or even outright insulting. True. That might be his or her problem. But you might want to take some reassuring steps anyway. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It's a good time to jettison those old concepts about a family matter you might have been holding on to. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to analyze a puzzling situation before you try to resolve it. This makes you excel at getting things done the right way. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. ANATOMY: What is the largest bone in the foot? 2. MUSIC: What did the title of the song "Pennsylvania 6-5000" refer to? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the westernmost point in the contiguous United States? 4. LITERATURE: How many daughters did the king have in Shakespeare's play "King Lear"? 5. HISTORY: Who founded the abolitionist newspaper "The North Star"? 6. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase "non compos mentis" mean? Answers:

1. The heel bone, or calcaneus 2. A telephone number 3. Cape Alava, Wash. 4. Three 5. Frederick Douglass 6. Not of sound mind

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

Wofford Heights Community Association Meeting: Tuesday October 20th, 6:30 to 7:45pm The Lakeshore Lodge, 7644 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights Agenda: • Refreshments (Finger food) • Brief Presentation on the Mission of the WHCA • Wofford Heights Community Association Survey • Brief presentation by the Fire Safe Council (Q&A)

vehts o pr eig g For additional information contact: Im H in p d in Brian Polston 661-204-7544 or el for Jo H f y whca@mchsi.com o W b Kern River Valley Branch

Fall Calendar 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

(760) 549-2083 Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Closed Sunday, Monday & Wednesday

www.kerncountylibrary.org

Fall Festival for all ages Saturday, Oct. 17th 2:00 - 4:00pm An afternoon of Family Games, Stories & Crafts: Bring a pumpkin for "Pumpkin Painting," win a book in the "Book Walk," design beaded jewelry (ages 11+) Comic Book Art Contest for Teens Oct. 1st thru 23rd American and Japanese Anime style art contest for Young Adults ages 13 to 18! Win great prizes. Guidelines are available at the KRV Branch Library. Art Workshop for Teens and Adultss Tuesday, Oct. 20th 5:00pm Free workshop to give teens the opportunity to start or to perfect their entries for the art contest. A professional artist will work with participants, answering questions & teaching techniques. This workshop is also open to non-entrants who would like help or instruction in drawing. Bring examples of your work. Artists' Reception for all ages Saturday, Oct. 24th 3:30pm Everyone is invited to a reception to view Comic Book Art Contest entries, unveiling of winners & awards ceremony. Refreshments served courtesy of the Friends.

2nd Annual

Americana Rally & Tea Party Saturday, October 24, 11:00am Tank Park, Lake Isabella Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the Month 6:00pm Odd Fellows Hall 50 Tobias Street, Kernville

Republicans of Kern River Valley Membership Lynne McGarity (760) 549-3033

October 30-31, 2009 St. Jude Catholic Church

Fall Festival Nellie Dent & Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights 8:00am to 6:00pm

For further information

Win a 7-Day Cruise

call 760-376-2416

Huge Garage Sale

Crafts Sale $2,500 in Cash Prizes

Bar-B-Q Dinner

Pantry Items

Saturdays October 17th, 24th, & 31st at the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market

Silent Auction

Family Fun

The Pumpkin Patch

Gift Baskets

Our new winter hours at the market are 10am to 3pm Come pick out your pumpkin! Bring your creative side and bring your kids! We will have a table set up for supervised pumpkin carving and decorating Wear your costume & Trick or Treat with us on Halloween!