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Vol. 6 No. 32 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: High 96. Calm wind up to 10 mph. Fri. night: Low 57. Wind up to 8 mph Sat.: Sunny, high 93. Sat. night: Low 56. Mostly clear.
This weekend’s events, as prepared by the Kern River Courier
Sun.: Mostly sunny. High 90.
Rod and Gun Club yard sale Sept. 11, 12 and 13 The Douglas El Segundo Rod and Gun Club, a nonprofit group, will be having a big yard sale in and around the club’s lodge at the end of E. Evans Road from 8 to 5 on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, and 9 to noon on Sunday, Sept. 13. If it’s still around on Sunday, it’s half price! Free coffee.
Sun. night: Mostly clear. Low 53. National Weather Service
Camp KEEP fundraiser at El Rio Sept. 12 There will be a fundraiser for Camp KEEP at the El Rio Mexican Restaurant in Kernville on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be pinatas for the kids at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Camp KEEP was established to bring the nature of the Central Coast to local students. The program is threatened by budget cuts. Meeting to plan 2010 “Living Green” Sept. 12 Planning is starting for Living Green in the KRV 2010, which will take place in March. Come and help brainstorm new events. 50/50 raffle. Kernville Community Room (next to the chamber offices), corner of Sierra Way & Kernville Road, Kernville. Call (760) 333-4561 or e-mail LivingGreen@mchsi.com.
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Jim Fowler had a great day of crappie fishing.
Volunteer at Kern County Library Sept. 11 or 12 Volunteer at the Kern County Library Sept. 11 or 12. National Day of Service and Remembrance. Do you have two or more free hours? You can help straighten materials on shelves, shelve materials, clean shelves and furniture, and more. Families are welcome. For more information talk to branch staff or call Sherry Gomez at (661) 868-0714. Veterans River Run 4 to take place Sept. 11-12 The Veterans River Run 4 poker run will take place Sept. 11-12 starting at the VFW Post in Lake Isabella. This event benefits the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Pre check-in party Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. Signups start Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Music and food. 379-3877. Patriotic Barbecue to be held Sunday, Sept. 13 A special Patriotic Barbecue will be held in Squirrel Valley on Sunday, Sept. 13. It is being put on by Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and it will be open to the public. Tickets are $15. The event will start at 4 p.m. and will be held at the Squirrel Valley ranch of Steve and Maryellen Spradlin. For directions, tickets or more information, call Regent Dona Anderson at 379-2828.
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Getting some air The very conditions that some Lake Isabella residents dislike – gusty winds – make this lake a mecca for windsurfing enthusiasts. Some say Isabella is the best lake in California for windsurfing. Above, Brandon Von Guenthner of Thousand Oaks scoots across the water.
Hospital gets until 2030 to satisfy seismic requirements
Former hospital CEO charged in SNF resident drugging case
Richard Cayia Rowe Special to the Courier
Kern River Courier
It was announced at the Sept. 2 Kern Valley Healthcare District board meeting that the state has given KVHD till 2030 to bring the main hospital building up to seismic compliance. Previously, KVHD had till 2013. The state is currently implementing a new voluntary program to re-evaluate the seismic risk of hospital buildings classified as Structural Performance Category (SPC-1). These buildings are considered hazardous and at risk of collapse in the event of an earthquake and must be retrofitted, replaced or removed from providing acute care services by 2013. OSHPD, a state agency, is reassessing the seismic risk of SPC-1 buildings – and those that are determined to pose a low seismic risk may be reclassified to SPC-2, which would have until 2030 to comply with the structural seismic safety standards.
Pamela Ott, a former CEO of Kern Valley Healthcare District, was charged Tuesday with eight felony counts of elder abuse “for allowing (skilled nursing facility) staff to forcibly administer psychotropic medications to patients for their own convenience, rather than for their patients' therapeutic interests,” said state Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. These actions several years ago are alleged to have resulted in the deaths of three nursing home residents in 2006. "As hospital administrator, Pamela Ott was ultimately responsible for safeguarding the welfare of her patients," Brown said. Ott pleaded not guilty. She was released on her own recognizance on the condition that she not run a
skilled nursing facility. A preliminary hearing is set for Nov. 4. Charges are also pending against Gwen Hughes, the former Director of Nursing at the skilled nursing facility, and Dr. Hoshang Pormir, a staff physician who was serving as the medical director of the skilled nursing facility. Former pharmacist Debbi Hayes pleaded no contest on Aug. 14 to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit an act injurious to public health. The case came to the attention of authorities in January 2007, when an ombudsman reported to the Bakersfield office of the California Department of Public Health that a patient in the skilled nursing facility had been held down and given an injection of psychotropic medication by force.
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California Joe spins a yarn about the last chili party of the summer.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 120,667 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 525 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 532 cfs Borel Canal flow 465 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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Pride Day is next weekend, Sept. 19. Get ready to clean up the valley as volunteers scour the area.
KVHS football 2009 9/11 Vasquez away 9/18 Boron away 9/25 Mammoth home 10/9 Whittier Christian home 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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Orders due by Sept. 18 for waterwise native plants Desert-Mountain RC&D is holding a Fire Resistant, Water Efficient California Native Plant Sale. Order forms, plant lists and photos are available at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce offices, Nuui Cunni
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. • 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.
Cultural Center at French Gulch, Watershed Coordinator’s office in Assessor’s office at the Lake Isabella County Government Center and online at www.krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by Sept. 18. The plants will be available for pickup Sept. 26 between 8 am and 3 pm at the Kern River Preserve
• 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 meeting dark for summer. Resumes Sept. 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.
Fall Nature and Turkey Vulture Festival at Preserve Headquarters located on Highway 178, 2 miles east of Sierra Way. For more information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131. Annual Peddler’s Faire to be put on Sept. 18 and 19 The Kern Valley Peddler’s Faire, a big event put on every year to benefit the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, will take place this year on Friday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. There will be dozens of booths featuring merchandise, health services, crafts, antiques, representatives from businesses, and much more. The Whitman Dance Team will perform Saturday at 11:30, followed by a fashion show. No charge to come and browse and have a good time. Food will be available for a small price. Call 376-4419 for more. SPA to hold “One-Act Bash” Sept. 18 and 19 Sierra Performing Arts is celebrating its 15th year of providing music, art and drama in the Kern River Valley with a gala production of three one-act plays – “A Marriage Proposal” by Anton Chekhov, “The Bookshop” by Damian Trasler and “The Mouse and the Raven” by Tim Kelly. They will be performed Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 pm and Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 pm at the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights. Tickets are $10, which includes hors d'oeuvres at intermission. Pride Day across the Kern River Valley Sept. 19 Volunteers in the Kern Valley, maybe even including you, will be cleaning up the Kern River Valley in an annual tribute to the beauty of this place, Pride Day, on Saturday morning, Sept. 19, followed by a barbecue to treat the participants for a job well done. Call Thomas Refuse for information on how to get your group or your business’s employees involved (the more hands, the easier the work!), (760) 379-2619, ext. 108. Saturday Night Star Party coming Saturday, Sept. 19 Public star parties have long been an important part of the amateur astronomy scene. These offer a chance to see planets, galaxies and more. The KRV Astronomy Club invites interested folks to come to their observation site at Fairview Heliport (12 miles north of Kernville) on Saturday, Sept. 19. Look for the orange cones. Call Rich at (760) 376-1291.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Kern River Courier
Things I Have Noticed...
Learning never stops Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
poor souls out there in the real world who are clueless, go out to your vehicle and check and you, In my column too, will probably find the little last week I menarrows which point to the filler tioned that my side of your auto. Now that I memory was a have admitted my lack of knowllittle south of edge, please... no more calls. north. In my Speaking of cars, I've noticed article I menthat different vehicles feel differtioned that I had ently when you’re driving at the trouble figuring same speed. out which side Middleworth Between where I live in of my vehicles Wofford Heights and Kernville it the gas filler doors were on. I is a 4 ½ mile trip. The speed limit rejoiced that I now had a new is 50 miles per hour. When I car and all of the fillers were drive my big pickup I always now on the same side. I would drive too fast, but when I drive no longer have to guess which the Hyundai I drive too slow and vehicle I was driving to figure yet the speed feels the same. out which side of the gas pumps My answer is to set my speed I needed to drive control to the toward. right speed and Since that colquit worrying “I was mortified.” umn came out I about the guy have had a pletho--Rod Middleworth on my tail who ra of calls from hasn't seen the savvy drivers Chippers traveltelling me that most cars have ing up and down this route. either a picture of a gas pump on When the tailgaiter passes me the instrument panel or the (over the double line) and salutes words “Gas Pump” complete me as he goes by, I will wave with an arrow pointing to the briskly back to him (using all my side the gas door is on. I immefingers instead of just one) and diately checked my vehicles, and chuckle as he is pulled over by a sure enough, all had the picture cruising black and white. or words complete with an arrow pointing to the gas door Wofford Heights resident Rod side. Middleworth, a retired security I was mortified. All these manager for Pacific Bell, is an years of toil and trouble, and instructor for the local AARP there on my instrument panel Driver Safety Program and coorwas the answer to the gas filler dinator for the Isabella Lake dilemma. So if there are any Patrol volunteers.
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Love food program can be a big help Do you know a family or someone who does not have enough income to provide adiquate food for the family or themselves? The "Love" food program can help. Providing a $30 (value to $65) Signature food box to those struggling to make ends meet is what the Love food program is all about. The Salvation Army each month will provide a church in each of three areas of our community (Wofford Heights & Kernville - Mtn. Mesa to Onyx - Bodfish & Lake Isabella) with Signature food boxes from Angelfood Ministries. The church receiving the donation may distribute the Signature food boxes to any one in need. Use the Love food program for your in-reach or outreach as a
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benevolent gift to the community. We believe this to be a great way to make contact with those in our community needing assistance. "Love" on them with a gift of good food. Participation is easy – a benevolent gift of $91 each month will provide three Signature food boxes to be distributed equally to the three areas of our valley. Each month the committee will select a different church in each of the three areas to receive the Signature food boxes to distribute. To participate come to The Community Christian Service Center in Lake Isabella any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 9 am and 2 pm. Call 379-5100 for further information on the Love food program.
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COURIER CALENDAR continued from page 2 National TV “God Rocks” band appears Saturday, Sept. 19 The God Rocks band and singers national tour will perform in the Wallace Cafetorium Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 pm. Kids from 5 to 14 will enjoy this concert. Their Christian message will transform lives. For admission, bring cans (any amount) of non-perishable food and/or make a cash donation at the door. Food and proceeds go to The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella, food services programs.For information call 379-5100. Nutrition Olympics for kids to be held Sept. 26 The KRV Family Resource Center is hosting their annual Nutrition Olympics for children 5 to 15 years old on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tank Park in Lake Isabella. Kids learn the value of eating tasty wholesome foods while participating in such games as the Carrot Toss and the Orange Shot Put. Prizes are awarded to several age groups. KVHS reunion of class of 1969 to take place Sept. 26 A reunion of the Kern Valley High School Class of 1969 (40th reunion) will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Ewing’s On the Kern restaurant in Kernville. For more information or to RSVP, contact Louanna Coker Banducci at (661) 343-0329 or Linda Lambert Thomas at (760) 371-5436. Senior Summer Health Faire to be held Monday, Sept. 28 The annual Senior Summer Health Faire will take place Monday, Sept. 28 from 9 to 11:30 a.m at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, an outreach of the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation. Many free services will be available, as well as a cardiac assessment blood draw for the bargain price of $10. (Remember to fast 12 hours.) Lives have been saved as a result of the fairs. For information about booths and providers, call 376-4419. Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Sept. 29 The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Autumn Antique and Collectible Fest Oct. 2 and 3 The annual Autumn Antique and Collectible Fest will take place at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights on Friday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 to 6 and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8:30 to 3. Booth space is available. Contact Juanita Arnold at (760) 376-6328. Cartwright-Hayes fishing event Saturday, Oct. 3 The annual Cartwright-Hayes special fishing event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Kern River Fish Hatchery at the north edge of
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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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Fishing is holding up Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist
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Kimberley Batelaan Chambers, daughter of Courier co-publisher Michael Batelaan, recently donated her long hair to Locks of Love, which is is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Nancy Bull is doing the cutting at La Bella Hair Salon in Lake Isabella.
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Catfish continue to be on the prowl all around Isabella Lake. With all the summer water sports activities coming to an end, the bites should only get better. Shad, nightcrawlers and hot dogs are producing the best bites. If you have a secNorth Fork ond rod Marina has stamp, try one line fish- had some ing the botpretty good tom and the action. other about 4 feet below --Jack a bobber. Bustamante Trout fishermen are doing well in the deep waters at the Main Dam. A lot of the regulars are starting to show up at Paradise Cove. Crappie are back to a hit and miss bite. North Fork Marina has had some pretty good action. Boats anchoring in the areas with deeper submerged brush have also been doing fairly well. Jim Fowler brought in a bucket filled with a nice limit of crappie. The largest of Jim’s crappie was
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just under two pounds. Nice catch, Jim. Get ready for a fish fry! Let’s go fishing. Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackle and General Store. For bragging rights, bring your catch to E&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights.
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Couch Theater
Celebrity Extra
Commando Cody flies again
Demi says no plastic surgery
Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Voices of Faith
Bible verse of the week
From hunter to hunted Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
My brother-in-law, about to be discharged from the Army, was stationed in Washington state and had the opportunity to go deer hunting. During his tour, any game he bagged could not be stored in the barracks. As he drove south from Washington to San Diego, he stopped to visit us. The night he stayed with us, he Semonious prepared a delicious venison dinner. I wanted to shoot my own deer. Later, I did go deer hunting. We set up camp and prepared to rise early to get above where the deer had bedded down that night. After waiting past the noon hour, we returned to camp. There were multiple deer tracks passing through the middle of our camp. Are you as tickled as I was when I realized that the hunters and the hunted had visited each other’s bedrooms? As I recall the event, it brings to mind Jesus’ statement, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.” Matthew 10:29. I am comforted to realize that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is God of both the hunter and the hunted because we are advised to “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’” 1 Peter 5:5. Peter goes on to explain, “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8. Even
those who claim that God is not a factor in their lives are able to see in the natural that the hunter in one encounter can become the hunted in another. Hunters appear in many ways. The law enforcement hunter may be identified as rookie, sergeant or High Sheriff. The news hunter may be cub reporter or executive in charge of policy. The military hunter may be a private or a fighter pilot. Hunting, in mankind, is a mindset and can be controlled. Without an objective behavior guide, the hunter mindset may suddenly turn members of a family into violent enemies. Remember that “When Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called Esau his older son and said to him, ‘My son’; and he answered, ‘Here I am.’ He said, ‘Behold, I am old; I do not know the day of my death. Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me, and prepare for me delicious food, such as I love, and bring it to me so that I may eat, that my soul may bless you before I die.’” Genesis 27:1-4. Esau went from hunter to the hunted before this request from his father because “Esau despised his birthright.” Genesis 25:34. The details of the process began from Genesis 25:21. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you…” 1 Peter 5:6.
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
Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool.’” (Psalm 110:1) Luke 20:42b-43
God Rocks coming to valley Sept. 19
The GOD ROCKS band and singers national tour will perform in the Wallace Cafetorium in Lake Isabella on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 pm. The God Rocks band, a Saturday morning kids televi“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column feasion show is on three television networks every Saturday morning. The Christian group encourturing messages from all churches. ages and up lifts the young of all ages with good Pastors, please e-mail 400-word mesmusic and a positive out look on life. All ages from sages to office@kernrivercourier.com 5 to 14 will enjoy this concert. Their Christian message will transform lives. We feel privileged that we were able to schedule this national tour here in the Kern River Valley. Plan now to bring as many young people as you can. The concert will up lift their lives. Admission is simple. Bring cans (any amount) of non parishable food Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. or make a cash donation at the door. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819 Food and porceeds go the The Mt. Mesa Salvation Army, Lake Isabella food Church of Christ Mt. Mesa A NON-PROFIT HOSPICE 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa services programs. Call 379-5100. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. –Community Christian Service 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Center 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa
Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
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Health Insurance Matters
Medicare Advantage time coming Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
It is difficult to imagine that the year is almost over. Yes, it is only mid- September, but the annual bureaucratic nightmare Harry Thal known as Medicare Advantage is about to rear its head again. With little forethought, when the Medicare Advantage program was conceived, they set the "annual enrollment" period between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31. Just imagine, every person on Medicare needing to make a decision as to what plan they
want for the coming year – an awesome task. Medicare Advantage is an umbrella term encompassing several different types of Medicare plans. The plan most seniors need to be concerned with is the Prescription Drug plan, also known as Medicare Part D. The prescription benefit is only available through private insurance companies under contract to the government. It is an annual contract, allowing the private company to change their plans annually. The consumer is automatically rolled over to the new edition of the plan if they don't make an intentional switch. The company, on the other hand, is allowed to change the monthly premium, change the deductible, change the co-pay of
the prescriptions you fill, and actually change the list of the medications their plan will cover (formulary). I have seen some plans actually raise the price, and cut the benefits. What a surprise to the consumer. (They tend to call me in January complaining when they learn that they are not allowed to change plans for 12 months!) Each year, I research the plans (which were all modified) and recommend which new plan will best fit the needs of the consumer. This time-consuming service is free of charge. We do it because it is the right thing to do. I hate people getting taken advantage of, and there are too many older people unable to fend for themselves. All I ask is that the consumer be in California. I am licensed in
many other states, but it is just too difficult to handle the out of state requests. If you would like to avail yourself of this free research service, please e-mail me at harrythal@aol.com and ask for a 2010 Research Request Form. If you do not have Internet, leave a message at my office 760-3762100 and I'll send you the form. This opportunity is available on requests received before Oct. 19. 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
Medicines can usually control gout, which is uric acid Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I'm just an old country woman who needs to know more about gout. I have it at least twice a year, and it's so painful I can't put my foot to the floor. Please list the things not to eat so that I can kind of keep it under control. -- E.W. ANSWER: Uric acid crystals that bore their way into joints are the cause of gout. Uric acid is a byproduct of the daily turnover of body cells. As long as blood uric acid stays within a normal range, all is well. When its blood level rises, the uric acid infiltrates joints and causes intense joint pain, swelling, redness and heat. Gout mostly happens to middle-aged and older men and to women who have gone through menopause. The base of the big toe is often the first joint to suffer an attack. Further attacks can target the heels, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers. The definitive proof of gout is finding uric acid crystals in joint fluid. A rise in blood uric acid level is another tip. The gout diet is not very restrictive. In the days before medicines effectively controlled gout, diet was the only remedy. It's in second place these days. The consumption of red meat and especially organ meat (kidneys, heart, liver, brain and sweetbreads) should be minimized. It's best to avoid gravies. Seafood, especially anchovies, sardines and shellfish, should be eaten in moderation. Alcohol -- beer in particular -- can provoke an attack. All vegetables and fruits are permitted, and low-fat dairy products
appear to prevent attacks. Gout medicines are of two varieties: ones for an acute attack and ones for prevention. Indomethacin is an example of medicine for an acute attack, as is colchicine. Zyloprim (allopurinol) and Benemid (probenecid) prevent attacks. Zyloprim decreases uric acid production, and Benemid enhances its excretion by the kidneys. The pamphlet on gout discusses this common ailment in greater detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 302W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. 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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Our active community Bike company relocates to Wofford Heights Bionicon USA, a division of major international mountain bike manufacturer Bionicon, has relocated its U.S. headquarters and bike demo station to Wofford Heights. Bionicon dealers are located in the U.S., UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In 2004 a couple of Bionicon mountain bikes were brought back from Germany to the U.S. by professional snowboarder and bike mechanic Paul Ferguson. Bionicon USA now has dealers in five U.S. states and is growing rapidly. The new Bionicon USA headquarters, located at 6511 Wofford Blvd., officially opened for business over Labor Day weekend with a barbecue and demo party. Bionicon USA will be hosting another barbecue/bike demo party on Saturday evening, Sept. 12. Please email paul@bioniconus.com if you are a bike enthusiast and want to join the party. Bionicon USA’s phone is (760) 376-8600. Book Corral to have grand opening Sept. 26 The Friends of the Libraries’ new endeavor, a permanent used book store called the Book Corral, will have its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 26. The store is located at 12232 Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa (the old Century 21 office) and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits go to buy new books and magazine subscriptions for the libraries. Come support your local libraries. The Friends of the Libraries will continue to hold used book sales in the Lake Isabella Library’s conference room occasionally. Financial seminars to be held at Furniture Store Learn how to beat debt and build wealth with nationally-syndicated radio host and author Dave Ramsey with classes at The Furniture Store in Lake Isabella, next to the Senior Center. The video-based classes will be 13 weeks in length. The same material will be presented twice a week for scheduling purposes. Cost for course materials is $100. For more information call (760) 379-2868. Web Recycling changes days and times Due to California’s budget cuts and reduction of funds to recycling centers, WEB Recycling says it has decided to cut one day a week of service. They will now be open on the following schedule: Weldon one day only, Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Kernville one day only, Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wofford Heights Community Assoc. to be at Peddler’s Faire The Wofford Heights Community Association is planning to take a booth at the Peddler’s Faire at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights on Sept. 18 and 19 with information about how to join WCHA. A Wofford Heights community survey will be distributed there as well. Rotary gives Diggles and Cromwell its highest award The Kern River Valley Rotary Club has bestowed its highest award, the Paul Harris Fellow award, to valley volunteers Emily Diggles and Paul Cromwell. Paul Harris Fellow recognition was created in memory of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary, as a way to show appreciation for contributions to the Foundation's charitable and educational program. Every Paul Harris Fellow is identified as an advocate of the Rotary Foundation's goals of world peace and international understanding. If you are interested in joining Rotary, call Kern River Valley Rotary Club President Luz Polcik at (760) 376-1421.
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Talking About Real Estate
Start packing, but not too much Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
the buyers removed all the contingencies from the contract. It was usually smooth sailing from Sellers should start packing as then to closing. soon as they think they might Now, there are some sale want to put their home on the transactions that don’t close on market. That is, they should start time because lenders take longer weeding out all to approve loans, often asking the personal for an additional appraisal or property they no more documentation from the longer want or buyers before they’ll deliver the need. It makes funds. Occasionally, a transaction sense to spend doesn’t close at the last minute. time and money The lender might cease offering a and start moving certain loan program, change the these things. terms of a loan, or run out of Most homes money. Matt Freeman need declutterDecluttering doesn’t mean ing before moving out during the transacthey’re sold. This is so they show tion period. If a transaction doesat their best, which usually n’t close at the last minute, it’s results in a faster sale at a higher not a good price. idea to Cluttered “Most buyers don’t have the have a homes vacant look ability to imagine what the house. smaller. It can be house would look like furAnd an difficult to unkempt sell a nished.” look puts vacant buyers – Matt Freeman house. off. Most buyClearing ers don’t out the clutter is a good idea have the ability to imagine what even if you aren’t sure when the house would look like furyou’ll be moving. nished. Deciding when to pack the things you’re keeping should be Matt Freeman is a Realtor with carefully considered due to Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) changes in the home sale market 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His over the past few years. Sellers column is not intended to replace used to start packing as soon as legal advice.
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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Peel and slice the peaches into a 9x9 baking dish. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oatmeal, and butter. Spread the mixture over the peaches. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour. Serve warm with half-and-half, or ice cream. Bodfish Bob's Bacon Wraps
Bodfish Bob's Slowly Deviled Beef 2 1 1 1 1 6 2
lbs. Stew meat med. Onion, chunked med. Green pepper, chunked envelope dry sloppy Joe mix can tomato paste (6 oz.) oz. Water tbsp. Cider vinegar
Mix all ingredients together. Cook in slow cooker 5 hours on high or 10 hours on low. Great served over rice, noodles, or potatoes. Venison can be substituted for the stew meat. Bodfish Bob’s Peach Crisp 4 1 1 1 1
fresh peaches cup flour cup brown sugar cup oatmeal cup butter, melted
1 (12 to 16-oz.) pkg. Bacon 1 (8-oz.) can whole water chestnuts Sauce: 1 cup honey barbecue sauce 1/2 cup apple jelly 1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce 1 tsp. Soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/8 tsp. Garlic powder
Cut bacon into thirds. Cut water chestnuts into halves. Wrap each water chestnut half in a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Place in a 9x13inch pan and bake at 350 degrees until bacon is done. Drain on a paper towel. Combine sauce ingredients and heat in a sauce pan until blended. Glaze each piece with the sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com
Friday, September 11, 2009
California Joe’s Country Living
Summer ends with a bang California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
Last Saturday evening we went to our annual chili cookoff on The Hill. This has happened for some years now. We all get together in the Scotts’ and McCleans’ yard and throw an annual wingding. Usually there’s about 20 folks present, sometimes more. Paper plates and cups are the California Joe order of the day. Everyone brings their slow cooker with chili and someone shows up with the wine glasses. Someone else brings cornbread. We all sit around the long tables and judge the chilis in the numbered paper cups which match the numbers on the chili pots. Most of the folks keep summer homes up here and some rent them out. Most don’t know that last time we took Princess Molly with us and what a great old time she had chasing after the other doggies. ‘Course she got her fair share of yummies. *** Well sir, another Labor Day has come and gone. Summer really is over. Lots of things
went wrong this summer, but still people managed to find some cheer in it all. What did I get built this summer? My pond, with the help of Brad Sage, my new handyman. First he helped Jim Jones build a new room on the side of the house. Then he built a pond with the help of his handyman Steve Williams, who put up his electronic system. It was a beauty! Brad felt so good about doing it that he painted the refrigeration shed. *** I’m thinking of taking up golf. There’s an old set of golf clubs in the cowboy bunkhouse. I could get up and go down to the clubhouse and get myself out on the course. I might even get pretty good at the game. I’ll never know unless I try. Besides, I like the atmosphere there. Go outside and work on your golf swing and go for a round around the course. Then have a cup of coffee. Sounds good! California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com (The opinions of our columnists are not necessarily those of the Kern River Courier.)
HAPPENINGS continued from page 3
Vintage car show to be held Oct. 8-11 The “Kickin’ Back in Kernville” vintage car show will have its 33rd annual run on Oct. 8-11 in Kernville’s Riverside Park. This event features dozens of cars from the past, under the big trees for viewing. To look is free; to get one of the popular T-shirts is not. Call (760) 376-3133. Kernville Stampede Rodeo coming Oct. 17-18 The ever-popular Kernville Stampede Rodeo is coming again to Kernville’s John E. McNally Rodeo Grounds on Oct. 17 and 18. For details call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629. Benefit for Sheriff’s Activities League Oct. 24 The Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League 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 Deputy Joe Garcia at (760) 549-2043. 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 Debbie at (760)-709-1188. To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses is on this page) 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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Kern River Preserve’s nature event Saturday, Oct. 3 Audubon-California’s Kern River Preserve in Weldon will be holding its first-Saturday-of-the-month nature event on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn falconry with Bill Foster. For more details, call Chana Cortez at (661) 428-2360.
Water Wells Pumps
Logos Trademarks Artwork Graphics Design Advertising Marketing Stationery Brochures Flyers Menus Packaging
Kernville on Sierra Way from 10 to 3. This event is for those with special needs. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. Experienced fishermen will be available to help. Free hot dogs and soft drinks. Call Jim at 376-2895.
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Creative Connection
Dan is “The Man” Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist
When I asked local artist Dan Mancini for an interview, I never dreamed that upon arriving at his home, a hand typed story would be been prepared for me. He said, “I thought I would write out the interesting things for you and you may use it as your article.” “What a different approach to Donna Fitch an article,”I thought. So may I introduce Dan Mancini, who has been a teacher, friend, associate, and fellow artist – not to mention he did my job for me. Got to love him! When Donna told me she wanted to feature me in her weekly art article in the Kern River Courier, besides being honored that I was asked, I found myself thinking about what might be interesting to hear about my journey and lifetime art experience. As a young boy I was always drawing something, my mom was always sketching and thinking back now she was very talented, but as many, never had the opportunity to show what she could do. We lived in the town of Fairview, New Jersey. Our home was a brick two story end unit. The homes were constructed in groups of three. We call them condos today.
The reason I mention this is because my first art project was located in our cellar. My Dad had refinished the cellar into a game room with pool table, shuffleboard, etc. The walls were covered with a white board which needed some life. I proceeded to draw Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, and other characters on the wall, with Mom’s help that is! In my school days, I was always involved in art projects; posters, banners, and such. Our family was always involved in the church and at one of the services an artist came and made a pastel drawing to the organ music of “Sunrise Tomorrow”. I was fascinated by this and after a little practice, I started to do them at the Sunday evening services. After my high school years, my art ceased for a while, replaced by the military, my marriage to Jane, and a new career as a mechanical draftsman which continued for 35 years. As a diversion from the everyday work pressures, Jane suggested I start to paint. The top of the kitchen stove acted as my studio. A board leaning against the back wall with the light from the stove exhaust hood, my easel. To be continued next week. My “studio” self-pity has dissipated a notch or two! Thanks, Dan. Donna Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
The Odd Fellows Hall was the site of a fine arts show during Labor Day weekend, sponsored by the Kern River Valley Art Association.
Art Association show a hit Kern River Courier
About 2,500 to 3,000 people from all over California attended the Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival on Labor Day Weekend. This year's festival expanded to include door prizes, raffle ticket sales, an indoor fine arts exhibit which included Outside In, sixteen performing artists, an opening reception and free make-it-take-it workshops. The opening reception at the Odd Fellows Hall on Friday evening was well received with 75 artists and art enthusiasts in attendance. More than $2,000 in art items were donat-
ed and awarded to festival attendees who signed up for door prizes and raffles. More than 80 children and adults participated in the make-it-take-it workshops conducted by Shirley Davis and Jaye Lyn Martin. Thirty-six booths were set up in the park and 18 exhibits inside Odd Fellows Hall. Think Local First joined forces with KRVAA with an exhibit in the foyer of the Odd Fellows Hall. Many positive comments were received from festival attendees and participants regarding the improved quality of the arts and crafts offered for sale and the overall event.
Our Valley, Our Earth
Collecting
Our home is relatively new
Michael Jackson is hot commodity
Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
The diagram is the present-day thinking of how the North American continent was formed through two billion years of tectonic plate dynamics and Ron Bolyard accretion. Comparing with the last picture where it was just
basement rocks and oceans, we now have a picture of growth by the addition of various kinds of rocks, such as volcanics and lava flows, metamorphism of those rocks, uplift of the land and erosion of the ancient mountains and the deposition of two billion of years of terrestrial and marine sediments. I will continue 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.
Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I have a Michael Jackson doll that was produced in 1985. What is it worth? -Dorothy, Decatur, Ill. A: The marketplace is experiencing what I call "Elvis fever." When Elvis Presley died in 1977, the value of anything and everything connected with the singer soared. After the post-death frenzy, the fever eventually subsided and prices fell. The same thing is now happening with Michael Jackson items. Prices for Michael Jackson memorabilia have bounced to such a degree that the value of your doll is impossible to determine with any degree of accuracy. Keep in mind, an item is only worth what someone is willing to pay. I checked several Internet auction sites and found extremely high prices, but most buyers and collectors are waiting for the market to stabilize and readjust. *** Q: I have a cast-iron bank that originally belonged to my mom. Since she was born in 1922, I think it could be old. - Gail, Apopka, Fla. A: Bob Brady is an established dealer who buys and sells older banks and toys. He might be able to tell you more about your bank. Contact him c/o Brady's Toys & Banks, 2341 Woodwick Road, Lancaster, PA 17601; bobbra@comcast.net; and (717)
569-7408. *** Q: How can I get an evaluation of my keepsake baseball items? -- Helen, Lombard, Ill. A: James Murphy is the owner of the Philadelphia Bat Company, which specializes in the professional appraisals of baseball memorabilia including balls, bats, gloves, displays, pictures, equipment, ads, pennants, programs and tickets. I have spoken with him, and he has agreed to help you. His contact information is P.O. Box 456, 266 West Greenwood Ave., Lansdowne, PA 19050; and jmphlbat@comcast.net. *** Q: I have an autograph booklet that I kept during the early 1930s. I am 91 years old. I wonder if it has any value. -- Geraldine, Fredonia, N.Y. A: Unless it contains the autographs of famous people, the value it has is mostly that of sentiment. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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$495/mo Introductory Offer in quiet 55+ park. 2 bd, 1 ba completely refurbished. Rent to Own + security deposit & good credit. Call Joel (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Studio Apt. $300/mo plus utilities. Suitable for one person @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. Call 376-2345 for info. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba remodeled home in Pala Ranches w/xtra room under house. Mt. views, stove, refrig + w/d hookup. $1,000/mo + dep (323) 969-8061 _________________________ PRIVATE - 2 bd double wide mobile home IN W.Hts on 1 acre with panoramic view of the lake. $700/mo + deposit. Call 760-376-1944 weekends or 805-375-0047 weel days. _________________________ Wofford Heights - Studio Apt. 39 Williams B. Clean & Quiet. NS, ND. 1 Employed Person. $350 mo FLD. 805-459-9054. ickymo51@yahoo.com _________________________ Southlake - 2 bd/2ba, 2 car garage, fireplace & other extras. See to appreciate. $650/mo + $600 security deposit. (760) 378-3374 _________________________ Bodfish - 1 bd/ 1 bath - Single wide mobile. Fenced yard, very clean. No Pets. $400/mo + utilities. Call 760-379-7699 or 760-812-0841 Lake Isabella - Clean 2 bd, 1½ ba, 2 car garage, fenced yard, A/C & heating. Washer/dryer hookups. 4012 Canal St. (Lakeland Estates) $600/mo. Call Terri (property manager) @ (888) 994-7664. Option 3, Ext. 682 or Ross (owner) @ (916) 296-1082
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Featuring Log Furniture (below wholesale prices) Antiques, Collectibles & Country Store. 117 Piute Dr. Kernville. 376-1223
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NEW BOOK SERIES!! Tommy and the Magic Dictionary Series The Title of the First Book Tommy and the Butterflies only $9.99 + tax + shipping Juvenile Fiction - 95 Pages Email Deniss000@hotmail.com _________________________
Wofford Heights Mobile / RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater. Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316 _________________________
3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Bobcat Rotary Lawnmower $30 obo. Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860 ________________________
USED SPORTING GOODS Mtn. bikes; River, inflatable and lake kayaks; Rafts; Gear and retail. 11113 Kernville Road, Kernville (760) 376-6553 _________________________ Kitchen Dinette - Hardwood Maple finish w/4 Chairs. $50 obo. Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860 _________________________ GE Profile Refrigerator - side by side, 24 cf, white, like new, water & ice dispensers. Inclds $100 worth of extra filters. $500 obo. 760-376-1725
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RV Sites Available @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. $379/mo (inclds discount of $40) + utilities. Call 376-2345 for info.
Commercial Lake Isabella- 3,600 sq. ft. building for lease located @ 3615 Suhre Street (corner of Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellent office space for medical, dental, school, church, or? Terms negotiable. Call (760) 417-0876
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Citizens Service Unit aids Kern River Valley in many ways Michael A. Turner Captain, Kern River Valley Special to the Courier
The Citizen Service Unit is made up of civilian volunteers over the age of 21. We go through a background check and attend a 32-hour academy. After the academy, we go through a field training session and then we are approved to work with other members of the unit. This article is intended to inform the public as to what we are and what we do for the community and for the Sheriff's Department. Our main reason for being out there is that we are the eyes and the ears of the Sheriff's Department. We do not take any kind of law enforcement action on things that we might see; we use our radios to notify our control center or any
thing we see that might be suspicious or wrong. We are not law enforcement personnel. On patrol we check homes and businesses for people who are on vacation, in the hospital and other
“Our main reason for being out there is that we are the eyes and ears of the Sheriff’s Department.” – Capt. Michael A. Turner reasons. We are always on the lookout for things that do not look like right, like people who shouldn't be there, buildings and homes that don't look right. We look for windows that are broken and doors that might be open that
Marketplace Continued from page 12 Pets
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MOVING - Free AKC registered red male miniature pinscher. 2 yrs old, very smart & energetic, looking for a companion to love. (760) 378-4522 or 378-4333
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 - 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 _________________________ 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
PICK A POCKET PUP CKC-registered Chihuahua pups. Female, 16 wks., white w/black markings, $300. Female, 12 wks., red w/white markings, $275. Male, 5 mo., white w/cream spot on back. Price reduced $200. Raised in home. Parents on premises. All shots, wormed. Crate, pad trained. 760-379-1403
Cute, cuddly & curly Cockapoo pups. 1 male, 1 female remaining. Available 8/22. Will grow to 15-18 lbs. $800. Registered. Shots. Wormed. Allergy friendly, non-shedding. Stew's Poos, 760376-7772 or www.stewspoos.com
Found Pets Small Black & White Cat Found Sunday 9/6 10:30 pm Lake Isabella Blvd & Chain Call 379-1792 for info.
Specialty Stores DRESS ME UP 6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the Post Office Shopping Center. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927 Children's Clothing and More
Yard Sales YARD SALE 7948 Rocky Hill Rd., Onyx. Saturday only. 8am-? No early birds.
Free HORSE MANURE Made Fresh Daily You load and haul. No *&#@ This one is for real Call after 6:00 pm 760-379-4860
would indicate that something is wrong. We also do many things in the valley that allow the deputies of the Kern River Valley to be able to spend more time in the valley to
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 _________________________ Kernville - Mobile home in Riverview RV Park, w/covered patio that could be converted D into enclosed O Lliving space. S 12x52 1bd, 1ba - $6,500 obo. Space rent is $419/mo + util. Discount available. Call Kim @ 760-376-2345 for more info. _________________________ Wofford Heights - 1965 Mobile home for sale in very good condition @ 99 Evans Rd., #4. Space rent is $175/mo. Asking $23K, owner may carry part. Discount for cash. 760-376-6989 _________________________ 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
take care of calls in the valley that they otherwise would not be able to do. We transport vehicles for the deputies that need maintenance on them and we transport a lot of paperwork and other items that free up the deputies so they’re able
to protect the valley better. We also transport children to Jamison Center for the deputies. We also assist the deputies and other law enforcement in the valley with traffic control in case of fires or accidents. We also do traffic control for parades and other special events that take place. We assist the community in the many events that they hold all around the valley and we give out a lot of information as to what the Sheriff's Department has to offer for the valley. We also have a Neighborhood Watch program that assists communities in the valley to help watch and make their neighborhoods more secure. For more information contact us at the Sheriff's Substation in Lake Isabella. Phone (760) 549-2100.
Legal Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SOUTH FORK TRANSMISSION (2007B6863); Street address of business: 5300 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; Mailing address of Business; 5300 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Bernadette Elson, 5300 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and James Elson, 5300 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/07/2007. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/13/2009. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by G. Durward, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier August 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SOUTH FORK TRANSMISSION (2009B5223) Street address of principal place of business: 5300 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 5300 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Kenneth Hewitt, 501 Evans Road, 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: Kenneth Hewitt. This statement filed on 08/13/2009. Expires 08/13/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By
G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier August 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARLIE'S CLUB (2009-B5314) Street address of principal place of business: 5430 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 527, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Kernvale Club, Inc., 2905 Scovern Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. F, Corporation. Date the business commenced: 05/15/1980. 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: Arlene M. Tibbetts, President. This statement filed on 08/18/2009. Expires 08/18/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier August 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2009.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: INTIMATE DELI (2009-B5558) Street address of principal place of business: 2 Deodar Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 2 Deodar Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Darfan, Inc., 2 Deodar Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. F, Corporation. 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: Richard Wolowiec, President. This statement filed on 08/31/2009. Expires 08/31/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: WOFFORD HEIGHTS FOURSQUARE CHURCH (2009-B5561), DBA #2: FAMILY LIFE CENTER (2009-B5562). Street address of principal place of business: 20 West Panorama, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 277, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. F, Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/30/1927. 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: Diane Moss. This statement filed on 08/31/2009. Expires 08/31/2014. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2009.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Courier chuckle of the week: “"I occasionally get birthday cards from fans. But it's often the same message – they hope it's my last." –Al Forman (former MLB umpire)
See Page 6 for answers to puzzles
Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An offer to help with a stalled project should reassure you that you have a workable plan in spite of problems in getting it up and running. The week's end brings more positive news. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A past problem about a workplace situation re-emerges early in the week. Talking things out helps ease tensions, but some hurt feelings could linger a few more days. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Optimistic aspects dominate your efforts. However, expect to confront some criticism, some of which might be valid, so keep an open mind. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Social interaction with new people, especially on the job, could be a bit strained in the early part of the week. But the awkwardness passes as you get to know each other better. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect news about a follow-up to a workplace change that could make a difference in your career path. Meanwhile, new friends widen the circle for all you Social Lions who love to party. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Enjoy your well-earned plaudits for a job well done. But be aware that some people might not share your colleagues' admiration, and you might have to work harder to win them over.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It's a good week to recheck your "to do" list and decide what to keep and what to discard. Lose the clutter and focus your energy on what's really important. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to take a new view of what you've been offered. Expanding your view could help to uncover any plusses or minuses that weren't apparent at first. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Applying the usual methods to this week's unique challenges might not work too well. Instead, use your creativity to find a way to resolve impasses CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) So what if fate throws some obstacles in your path this week? Just keep in mind that the sure-footed and resolute Goat can get past any barrier by focusing on the goals up ahead. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This week calls for better communication with people in your private life and the workplace. Start by asking questions, and then pay close attention to the answers. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Potentially beneficial workplace changes could be closer than you realize. Make sure you know what's going on so that you're not left high and dry when the good things happen. BORN THIS WEEK: You're not timid about pushing to have your aims realized once you've set your mind to accomplishing your goals. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MUSIC: Who played the drums in the '60s pop music band "The Monkees"? 2. MEDICAL TERMS: What does it mean to suffer from "dysorexia"? 3. AD SLOGANs: Which airline asked customers in its advertising to "fly the friendly skies"? 4. PSYCHOLOGY: If someone had lachanophobia, what would he or she be afraid of? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many teeth does an adult pig have? Answers:
1. Mickey Dolenz 2. Reduced appetite 3. United Airlines 4. Fear of vegetables 5. 44
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Obituary notice Carl “Gene” LaFond 3-14-29 9-3-09 Gene passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Marilyn, by his side. He was 80 years old. Gene was born in Visalia, Calif. to Carl and Edythe LaFond. The family relocated to Tulare, Calif. where Gene was raised. He went to school and worked in his grandfather’s bakery. In 1945, at age 16, he joined the U.S. Marines. (He and his parents fibbed about his age.) After four years in the service, he returned to Tulare. Shortly thereafter he went to work at Mulock’s distributors driving a beer route. He worked for Mulock’s for 10 years and they moved their business to Bakersfield. Gene moved with them as did several of the other drivers. In 1961, he met Marilyn in a market where she was a grocery checker. They began to date and in 1962, the married. Marilyn had two sons by a former marriage and Gene raised them as his own. Meanwhile, Gene went back to night school and got his diploma. He then went to college and got his AA degree. He took classes in real estate and in 1968 he quit Mulock’s and went into real estate. He got his broker’s license in 1970. In 1972, he purchased Primo’s Liquors on the corner across from James Store in Kernville and he and Marilyn moved into the apartment under the store. In 1977 they began construction on the now existing Primo’s across the street. Since they had no place to live, they learned there was a small motel down the street for sale. It was called Rio Vista Motel. He purchased it and it became their home for 35 years. Gene purchased some property on Sierra Way and decided to build a few mini storages. He felt there was a need for some. He planned on around 90 units. Finally 400 units later and no more room, he had to quit building. Gene was a very patriotic man and flew three flags at his mini storage. The Stars and Stripes, the California flag and each month he flew a flag for the different branches of the service. He had a pole erected at the Chamber of Commerce building and flew the flag. He was about to have a pole erected at the Historical Society before he became ill. Gene is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Edythe LaFond and his brother Robert LaFond. Gene is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marilyn; his stepsons Ernest Milleur of El Monte, Calif. and Steven Milleur of Austin, Texas; Steven’s children Michelle, Jason, Laura Milleur and Sarah Smotherman and husband Zackery; Sarah’s children Jaden, McKenzie and Savannah; sister-in-law Bonnie LaFond and nieces Lindee Geary and husband Tim and Leslee Ferriera and husband Lou and their families. There will be no services as per Gene’s wishes. Cremation will be taken care of by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home. Gene was a kind, caring man to all who knew him. HE WILL BE MISSED!
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The KRV Community Learning Center opened its doors on Aug. 28 with an open house. The location is 6101 Suite C Lake Isabella Blvd and the center can seat 18 students on site per class and 15 live internet connections at the same time. See www.superlook.net for details on the classes and all the particulars.
Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:
Death notices Alfred Richard Welch Alfred Richard Welch, 90, of Bodfish, passed away on Aug. 28, 2009. Funeral services were Sept. 3 at Kern River Valley Cemetery. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
Lee Penny Lee Penny, 74, of Kernville, passed away Aug. 30, 2009 at his residence. Services were Sept. 3 at Kern River Valley Cemetery. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
6429 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella In the Post Office Center
Coins & Jewelry 760-379-5200 Adjust • Exchange • Repair
South Fork Transmission (760) 379-8578
Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Tires, Wheels & Repairs on Cars, Trucks, RV’s/Trailers & Tractors
S TIRE S TEWART’
5304 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Wimmer’s
760-379-5133
Floor Covering
Window Coverings too
760-379-4966
Look for super in house specials!
Furniture Store
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“We Buy Gold & Silver!”
LA-Z-Y Boy • Serta • Ashley • Tempur-pedic 6415 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-2868
Charlotte L. Ruse Document Services • Notary 12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140
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Dianne Storm Owner Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies
2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311
Family Resource Center Come by for your free Recipe Book and see what services we offer!
5109 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-2556
“Daily Lunch Combos Only $ 95”
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Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”
760-379-1792 Embroidery • Screen Print • T-Shirts • Signs • Gifts FullColor Banners • Vehicle Lettering • Graphic Design
Sierra Signs
4571 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5777
Chinese Restaurant Open 7 Days • Dine In or Take Out 11am-9pm
5117 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-2718
M & N AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. new Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am to 5 pm Saturday by appointment We have tires in stock. Check our prices before you drive out of town! 5448 lake isabella Blvd. Lake isabella 760-379-6349 Corner of Erskine Creek & Lake Isabella Blvd.