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Gateway to be planned

Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Sat.: Sunny, high 89. Sat. night: Clear, low 61. Sun.: Sunny, high 85.

Showcase discussed Sept. 22 Mike Devich Kern River Courier

The long-awaited Bob Powers Gateway Preserve, which will be at the junctions of Highways 178 and 155, needs your input. There will be a public planning session for this upcoming project at the Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The Gateway project is being planned by the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with the Kern County Department of Parks and Recreation. They are jointly developing a Strategic Plan that will provide a “road map” for

the protection, development, management and operation of the Gateway Preserve. Since the property was acquired in 2001, there has been little in the way of public access while biological inventories, maintenance, fencing and adding native plants have been performed. “The Strategic Plan will provide a framework that assures the integrity of the wetlands as the Preserve transitions to its role as a resource available to the public,” said Tom Anderson of the Foundation. If you have questions of Anderson, please call (310) 391-3719 or send email him at andersontj2004@yahoo.com.

KRV Chamber looking for parade theme It’s not too early to start thinking about the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade – it’s only a little more than two months away. The parade will take place Nov. 27 along Lake Isabella Blvd. Jennie Cox, the new office coordinator at the KRV Chamber, taking over for Sue Weis (who is leaving the valley), says a well-thought-out theme for this year’s parade is sorely needed. If you have an idea for a theme, please contact the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce office at (760) 379-5236 or email office@kernrivervalley.com. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you’re out of the area, call toll free at 866578-4386.

Sun. night: Clear, low 61. Mon.: Sunny, high 84. Mon. night: Clear, low 57. National Weather Service

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A smoke cloud appears in the sky over Bodfish Canyon Sunday afternoon as the nearby Canyon Fire starts to burn. By Wednesday, it had blackened over 6,000 acres and had destroyed one structure in the Clear Creek area.

Fire story a personal one Mike Devich Kern River Courier

When you have a weekly newspaper, you dread having to cover a big fire on deadline day. When your own home is threatened by that fire, it is a double whammy. Kern River Courier co-publisher Michael Batelaan had to face that situation on Wednesday, our deadline day. The Canyon Fire had steadily progressed towards his home in Bodfish Canyon ever since it started Sunday. The fire started about halfway up the four-lane section of Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon. The fire blazed on both sides of the highway in one short section, closing down the canyon for a time. The fire burned steadily until Tuesday, when it suddenly exploded. A towering smoke cloud very quickly started to soar above the mountains just south of Lake Isabella and Bodfish.

The fire was soon threatening Havilah and the south end of Bodfish, and road closures were put into place Tuesday evening. The Batelaans were told they should pack up immediately pending an evacuation. They were not evacuated Tuesday night, but they were packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice. On Wednesday morning the Batelaans found their large lot had become a staging area for dozens of fire vehicles. By press time Wednesday, they weren’t sure if they could go home that night or not. They weren’t the only ones, of course. About 30 people had stayed at the Red Cross emergency shelter at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella Tuesday night, the Bakersfield Californian reported Wednesday. At press time, things were still very much up in the air, as many more Kern Valley residents were

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Make your home fire safe for kids Mike Devich Special to the Courier

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The Seniors Health Faire on Monday, sponsored in part by Kern Valley Hospital, was a big success.

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One firefighter, Capt. Greg Lawler of Dallas, Texas, learned the hard way that sometimes children get trapped in homes during fires because they can’t work the window latches. Lawler also knows that the elderly often experience difficulty opening windows. With only three minutes to escape a flaming house fire, everyone must be prepared to escape quickly. "Know your options before fire strikes," Lawler says. Several years ago, during a home fire drill, Lawler learned that his 6-year old daughter, Olivia, could not open her bedroom window - one of two ways out. "The bottom line is that everyone should

be able to open all the windows. You never know where you will be in the home when a fire strikes, but chances are a window is nearby," Lawler adds. Lawler knows of what he speaks. He recalls an early morning fire where a child was unable to get out and his father, in desperation, broke the window with his fist and was able to rescue his son. As a result, the child suffered burns and lacerations from being pulled through the broken window, but recovered. "Breaking a window is dangerous, difficult and not the best option," Lawler says. Homeowners should always be aware that getting out quickly is imperative and make sure that windows are accessible in every room. Also, make sure that everyone can open them in an emergency. If not, look at products that will help them.

Kern County Fair coming up sooner than you think.

That was Viggo you saw in that old movie. He’s been around a while.

Bodfish Bob speaks Hawaiian in his latest cooking column.

Medicare is changing for 2011, and it’s best to start planning for these big changes.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 190,401 acre-feet. (High point was 330,829 ac-ft. July 2. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 948 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 985 cfs Borel Canal flow 598 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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The Courier Calendar Eva Hollman and her friends picked up lots of hazardous material during last year’s Pride Day.

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Pitch in and help clean up the valley on Pride Day Sept. 18 If you like to see a sparking clean Kern Valley at the end of summer and beginning of fall, consider joining one of the local groups who clean up around the valley on Pride Day each year. All cleanup volunteers are treated to a free lunch and a T-shirt. Call

Regular activities Fridays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848. • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View 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. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday. • 1 p.m.-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. • 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3797318 or 549-3541.

Tuesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at

Thomas Refuse at 379-2618. Sienna Wellness to offer free workshop Sept. 22 Sienna Wellness Institute in Mt. Mesa is offering a free "Wellness Workshop" on Wednesday, September 22nd at 6pm. The classes will be held at 6425 Lynch Canyon Drive in Mt. Mesa. The guest speakSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. •9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603. • 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848. • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd. • 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5488. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410.379-7318 or 549-3541. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. • 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303. • 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo Guide

Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

er at the "Wellness Workshops" will be Celia Madison, a personal trainer. She will be speaking about personal fitness and nutrition. Space is limited so please call Brandy today to reserve your seat. (760)-379-8630 ex. 23. Celebrate the Turkey Vulture in Weldon on Sept. 25 Fall is a special time in the valley. Celebrate the season of autumn and the arrival of the thousands of turkey vultures as they migrate through our valley. Come to the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on Sept. 25. For more information, call 378-2029. Annual Nutrition Olympics for kids takes place Sept. 25 Kernville Union School District’s 5th annual Nutrition Olympics for kids 5 to 15 will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tank Park in Lake Isabella. KUSD would like to have local agencies come and staff a booth. For more information on this, call Alisa Hinkle at (760) 379-2556. Food commodities date to be Tuesday, Sept. 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. Peddler’s Faire coming to Wofford Heights October 1-2 The popular annual Peddler’s Faire will be put on Oct. 1-2 at the Four Square Church Gym in Wofford Heights. For more information or to get a booth, call 760.376.4419. Kernville Stampede Rodeo to be put on October 16 and 17 Mark your calendar for Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17 so you don't miss the Kernville Stampede Rodeo. This Kernville Chamber of Commerce event will kick up dust at the McNally Rodeo Arena at 1 pm both days. Gate prices are $10 per person, or get your tickets early at Golden State Surplus or the Kernville Chamber and pay just $8 per person. You can also buy a pre-sale "Fistful of Tickets" (15) for $100. Parking lot spaces are $2 per vehicle. Valley Fest in Lake Isabella to be held October 16 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will once again hold their popular "Valley Fest" Oktoberfeststyled celebration on Saturday, October 16 at the Linda Kissack Ball Park in Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to to 5 p.m. This year's event will focus on the family with bounce houses and games for the children, a beer garden for the adults, lots of vendors and entertainment. General admission tickets are $5. Food, game and beverage tickets will be sold separately with hot dogs and hamburgers being served. There will also be a $5,000 Reverse Raffle with tickets costing $50. For raffle tickets or more information call (760) 379-5236. Kickin’ Back in Kernville Car Show held October 7-10 Kernville’s Riverside Park will be the scene for hundreds of vintage automobiles in a huge, free

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Friday, September 17, 2010

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Um... who’s driving the boat? Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

This is a story about a friend, a great-granddaughter, a pontoon boat, fish, and nap time. It was in May a few years ago that I went fishing with my close friend, Fred Nelson. (Fred passed away a short time after this incident. We Middleworth truly miss him and his smiling face.) It was a beautiful spring day when I got a call from Fred, who said he was going fishing in his pontoon boat and would I like to go along. I explained that my 5year-old great-granddaughter Makenzy was staying with us and could she go too? Fred said of course. So off we went, pontoon fishing on the lake on a beautiful day. No wind, not too hot and the fishing was good. It was so good that Makenzy caught the biggest fish, a 4-pound catfish, which she needed help to lift up for the obligatory picture (which we still have, of course). She was so excited! She got even more so when Fred told her that he bet that no other girl on the lake that day had caught a fish that big. At this point we were at the east end of the lake and Fred fig-

ured that it was time to head home. It was getting late, we'd been out several hours and everyone was tired. So we headed back. Fred asked 5-year-old Makenzy if she would like to steer the boat back to the dock. She was so excited and jumped up and down, saying, “Yes, yes!” So Fred put her on his lap, showed her how to steer and said for her to aim for the Main Dam, which we could see in the distance. The afternoon was warm and the motor made a lazy hypnotic sound as we headed home. I was sitting in the bow seat, and after a while, I noticed that we were no longer heading toward the dam; instead we were heading for Engineers Point. I looked back at Fred and Makenzy and they were both asleep. Fred was snoring, and Makenzy was out like a light. I woke Fred and asked who was piloting the boat. He said apparently nobody. Unfortunately there was no film left in the camera, but captured in my mind will always be the picture of a little girl asleep at the wheel while her mentor was snoring away. “Apparently” angels were piloting the boat.

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Public Input Sought for Bob Powers Gateway Preserve Strategic Plan (Lake Isabella, CA September 13, 2010) - Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with the Kern County Department of Parks and Recreation, is developing a Strategic Plan that will provide a road map for the protection, development, management and operation of the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve.Since its acquisition in 2001, development of the Preserve has been relatively straight forward, consisting of Biological inventories, maintenance, fencing and adding native plants, with no general public access.The Strategic Plan will provide a framework that assures the integrity of the wetlands as the Preserve transitions to its role as a resource available to the public. The Strategic Plan will integrate the vision, planning, development, management and operation of the Preserve. It will take into consideration the history of the Preserve, its present condition and contemplated improvements, such as the creation of a nature trail, wildlife garden and visitor/interpretive center, as well as functions such as outreach and educational activities. The Plan will include Vision and Mission statements and conceptual plans for a nature trail, wildlife garden and a visitor/interpretive center, as well as a stewardship strategy for the Preserve's long-term protection. Please help us determine the future of the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve by joining us, from 6 to 7:45 pm, for a workshop on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the Vets Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. If you have questions or require additional information concerning the meeting, please contact Tom Anderson at (310) 391-3719 or email him at andersontj2004@yahoo.com.

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Valley history: The Onyx Store The proprietor of the first store built at Onyx was William Scodie. Born in Prussia in 1827, he learned the art of cooking in Bremen, Germany, as a boy and went to sea as a cook on a merchant ship. In 1856 he traveled to Keyesville. When he opened a hotel in that mining camp, all his supplies had to be hauled in by pack mules or ox trains. He operated his hotel quite successfully for five years. Then in 1861, he moved to the South Fork and settled at what is now Onyx. In those days the wagon track did not continue westward as Highway 178 does today. It turned south just about 100 yards west of the present store. After making a jog about 100 yards south and then 300 yards west again, it turned sharply south until it reached the mountain. Then it continued on down the valley. It was on this old road, behind the present store, that Scodie built the original store. It, like most of his buildings, was made of native adobe brick. He lived in the back of this store, and in his front room he began stocking the supplies needed for the cattlemen and miners of the area. This big room had a fireplace which was so large that a horse was required to pull the logs for the fire up from the river bottom. The logs would then be pushed through the front door and rolled across the dirt floor to the hearth. A homemade table stood in front of his huge fireplace, and Scodie's excellent cooking and cheery welcome soon gained his place a reputation that was hard to equal. Scodie soon became good friends with the Indians, who had a rancheria close by, and finally married one of the young Indian women named White Blanket. In 1880 Scodie needed additional room for his expanding business, so he had a Captain Andress, who had a ranch several miles up the road, build him the frame building that we still see today. It was not until 1913, however, that the road was straightened and the store moved to its last location. (Editor’s note: Bob Powers once told me that the sign on the store is in error and that it was started in 1861, not 1851. The current store building was built in 1880, so this year it is 130 years old.) —–From “South Fork Country” by Bob Powers

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Courier Fishing Report

Here’s why shad are scarce Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Before I begin this week’s column, I would like to thank three very special people for their quick response to my Sept. 3 column – Steve Anderson, Resource Officer, Kern River District, Sequoia National Forest; Christy McGuire, Associate Biologist, Mike Mencarini California DFG; and Phillip C. Strand, Fisheries Program Manager, Sierra National Forest. In the next few weeks I will give you their answers as I received them. These inquiries were not meant to trick or deceive anyone. Here is the first question I asked: Where have the shad gone? Phil and Steve wrote: “Seems like in the past years when Isabella Lake was warmer and more shallow, algae was a problem; but since shad feed on algae, it probably contributed to a boom cycle in the shad popula-

tion. Usually by this time of year the algae is a problem. This year’s algae bloom was not as bad as in previous years. The bottom line is less algae, less shad. “Also, adding to the bust cycle is cooler than normal water temp at spawn time. It seems that 60 degrees F is important to the shad’s spawning cycle. Seems like the lake draw down this year was later than usual and fast when it happened. If the lake temp was around 60 degrees F when the water started going down, it could have left the shad eggs high and dry.” Christy writes, “I would agree with Phil that the shad are likely at a low end of a cyclical population curve due to this year’s change in water temp.” Thanks again, Steve, Christy and Phil. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

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Released the week of Sept. 28: "Iron Man 2" (PG-13) -- Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark, the billionaire weapons inventor who moonlights as the superhero Iron Man. In this sequel, Stark faces two major challenges: He must find an antidote to the poisoning his body is receiving from the power supply in his chest, whilst thwarting the evil machinations of Russian genius Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), who blames the Stark family for his father's death. The film has an awesome opening 30 From “Iron Man 2” minutes and the final battle between Iron Man and Vanko (and his army of Iron Man-inspired military robots) is a ton o' fun. The problem is the middle of the film. Not only does it drag, the reason is because director Jon Favreau was forced by the studio to shoehorn a bunch of scenes into the movie that'll set up the 2012 "Avengers" flick. "Iron Man 2" could've been a solid summer action film if Favreau had been left alone. Sadly, it's only a great half-movie. "Ellery Queen Mysteries" (Unrated) -- "Ellery Queen" is one of those classic TV series that I never thought would be released on home video -- so imagine my surprise and delight. This 1975 series, created by Richard Levinson and William Link ("Columbo," "Murder She Wrote"), stars the brilliant Jim Hutton as Ellery and David Wayne as his father, police inspector Richard Queen, as they solve crimes in 1947 New York. The show followed the same formula as the classic short stories, with every episode having Queen turn to the camera right before the final commercial break to ask the TV audience if they knew whodunit. Despite its brilliant writing and the endearing onscreen

chemistry between Hutton and Wayne, the show didn't catch on with the public and was canceled after only one season. It's a shame, really, since "Ellery Queen" was just as much fun to watch as "Columbo." WORTH A RENTAL "Get Him to the Greek" (Unrated) -- British comedian Russell Brand reprises his character Aldous Snow, the debauched rock star from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Jonah Hill co-stars as the record company flack charged with transporting the besotted Brit from London to Los Angeles, where he is to perform a comeback show. Some of the scenes are hilarious, but when the film tries to inject some seriousness, it just falls apart. It's an uneven film, but I would definitely recommend it as a rental -- if only to see the gut-busting funny performance of P-Diddy as Snow's record company exec. TV SERIES "Family Guy: Partial Terms of Endearment" "Scrubs" The Complete Ninth And Final Season "Rich Man, Poor Man" The Complete Collection "Survivor 3: Africa" The Complete Season "Survivor 4: Marquesas" The Complete Season "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation" The Tenth Season "Superman/Batman: Apocalypse" "Top Gear" Complete Season 13 "Legend of the Seeker" The Complete Second Season "Paranormal State" The Complete Season Four "Midsomer Murders" Set 16 "The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries" Set 2 "Eden of the East" The Complete Series c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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made me want to rent "Witness," with Harrison Q: I am so glad that TLC's Ford, Kelly McGillis and "Little People, Big World" is Lukas Haas. As I was watchback on TV. However, I've ing it, I noticed an actor who heard that this is the final played one of the young season. Is that true? I hope Amish men looked a lot like not -- I absolutely love this Viggo Mortensen. I couldn't show and the message of love read the credits, the print was and acceptance it provides. -so small. -- Trudy F., David D., via e-mail Hamilton, Ohio A: I am sorry to tell you, but A: That was indeed a young TLC recently announced that this Viggo -- his first role in a major sixth season will be the show's Hollywood production. From last. Stars Matt and Amy Roloff there, he went on to land bit parts said: "The show has been an here and there, until he really amazing and unforgettable experi- made his presence known in a ence for our entire family. Over small but pivotal -- and unforgetthe past five years we have shared table -- role as Lucifer in 1995's the most rewarding jour"The Prophecy." You ney that will forever be know you've made in our hearts. We will your mark in a film always be grateful to our when you share a TLC family, and most of scene with all, our fans." You can Christopher Walken, catch "Little People, Big but all eyes are on World" Monday nights you! He then went on on TLC. to co-star in "G.I. Jane," "28 Days" and *** "A Walk on the Moon" Q: Is there a new before hitting super"Mission: Impossible" Viggo Mortenson stardom by landing movie in the works? the role of Aragorn in - Jerry F., Annapolis, Md. "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. A: There is, indeed. "Mission: Up next for Viggo, 51, is the role Impossible IV" is currently in proof Sigmund Freud in "A duction, with an anticipated Dangerous Method." He's currentrelease date of Dec. 16, 2011. Tom ly filming "On the Road," the Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, with movie adaptation of the book of "The Hurt Locker"'s Jeremy the same name by Jack Kerouac. Renner on board as a young operative learning from Ethan, and *** Paula Patton (real-life wife of Write to Cindy at King Features singer Robin Thicke) as Ethan's Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, love interest. The movie also feaOrlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail tures Jonathan Rhys Myers, her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames. For more news and extended interviews, visit www.celebrityextraon*** line.com Q: A reader's question in one of your previous columns (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Courier chuckle of the week: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You make the beds, you do the dishes, and six months later you have to start all over again.â&#x20AC;? -- Joan Rivers

See Page 10 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there's time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life -- like maybe taking a special someone out. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones, and make time to go where new friends can be found. Expect news about a business deal. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be seeing some progress on that new workplace situation. Meanwhile, family matters might demand more attention. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A relationship suddenly might present some challenges you never expected. After talking things out, assess what you've learned. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A disappointing response to a request might dampen the Lion's spirits. What you learn can be of great importance in a future undertaking. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A oncevolatile situation should be settled by now, giving you a chance to refocus on a project you've been planning for. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business

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matter that unexpectedly turns into a personal situation could create complications. Best to resolve the matter now before too much harm can be done. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Emotions can run high when they involve personal matters that no one really wants to talk about. Create the means to a workable outcome. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A positive response to a workplace request could lead the way to other long-sought changes. A personal situation also takes a welcome turn. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Patience pays off, as that once-overwhelming work situation continues to become easier to handle on a one-by-one basis. Look for positive news from a colleague. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It might be a good idea to take more time to reassess your next move in working out a complex situation. You could benefit from a new perspective on the matter. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might want to consider making time to discuss a change of plans with everyone concerned. Be prepared to explain your actions. Also be prepared to listen to alternatives. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of what is right, and you try to work from that foundation. Friends see you as reliable. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "amor vincit omnia"? 2. ANATOMY: What is the smallest bone in the human body? 3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel "Love in the Time of Cholera"? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How long does it take a cheetah to achieve its top speed of 70 mph? 5. SCIENCE: What is the chemical symbol for potassium? Answers:

1. Winston Churchill 1. Love conquers all 2. The stirrup bone (stapes) in the ear (about one-tenth of an inch) 3. Gabriel Garc’a M‡rquez 4. Three seconds from a standstill 5. K (kalium)

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REDUCED! Lake Isabella 2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. Was $640/mo - now $540/mo (inclds space rent) quiet 55+ park. Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit. (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $595/mo + deposit and utilities. 760-376-2671 _________________________ Kernville - 2 bd home, very private, pets accepted. $800/mo + deposit. Call (818) 532-8261 _________________________ Neatest Adult Park in the Valley Large Doublewide Living Rm w/woodstove. All new appliances,Air Cond. Corion Counter Tops, Master Bdrm, Office, Exercise Room, Work shop, & storage shed. $600. Must See! Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Rd. Wofford Heights. _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2 bd double wide w/30x30 workshop/garage & panoramic view of the Lake, $700/mo + deposit. Call (818) 532-8261 _________________________ Bodfish - Large 2 bd, 1 ba apt w/stove & frig. Water/trash pd. No pets. $500/mo + dep., discount w/lease. 760-223-3806 or 661-867-2018 _________________________ Kernville - Studio Apartments available @ Riverview RV Park. $400/mo rent w/utilities included. 760-376-2345 _________________________ Southlake - Apartments for Rent. 3 bd, 2 ba. Garage & fenced yard. Trash & water paid. $695/mo + $600 security deposit. 2 bd, 2 ba, 2 car garage. $650/mo + $600 security. See to appreciate. 760-378-3374

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob's Hawaiian Style Egg Sandwich 2 pieces bread 2 Eggs 2 piece Spam Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise da bread. Cook the eggs first (overeasy kine) and then cook the Spam. Put eggs on bread first, den Spam on top. Put da other piece bread. Den eat. Bodfish Bob's Sauerkraut Reuben Casserole

Bodfish Bob's Hawaiian Da Bes’ Baked Spam

Marketplace Continued from page 8 Mobile Homes REDUCED! Lake Isabella Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. Was $25,000 - now $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2 bd double wide MH w/30x30 workshop /garage & panoramic view of the Lake. Aprox 1 acre, xlnt cond. $125K. Call 818-532-8261 _________________________ MOVING? Across Town or The Nation Kernville Moving & Storage 760-379-2714 or 760-417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 _________________________ Kernville - 1 bd, 1 ba Mobile Home w/covered D patio @ O LPark, RiverviewSRV $4,950. Inclds 1 mo. free space rent. Call Kim (760) 376-2345 _________________________ 1/bd MH w/xtra room & pellet stove. Sportsman Senior Park, 224 Cypress Ln, Sp 10, Wof Hts. Walk to lake, space inclds water & trash, laundry & fish house. $7,500, owner may carry. Perfect for the weekend fisherman! 760-376-3228

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1 block of Spam 1/2 Yellow mustard 1/2 Maple syrup Handful of whole Cloves Cooking Instructions

Make sure you line your baking dish with foil since this comes out pretty sticky. First mix the mustard and maple syrup. Then, crosshatch cut (make diagonal slashes across top of Spam as to make little diamonds) the top of the spam. Insert a clove in each diamond. Then pour mustard/syrup mixture all over the top of the Spam. Bake at 400* for about 30 minutes. The best way to truly tell if it's done is to check on it. If it's brown and crispy looking... it's done!

2 cans (10-3/4 oz. Ea.) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1-1/3 cups milk 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 TB prepared mustard 2 cans (16 oz. Ea.) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained 1 pkg. (8 oz.) uncooked medium noodles 1-1/2 lb. Polish sausage, cut into 1/2" pieces 2 cups (8 oz.) Swiss cheese, shredded 3/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 2 TB butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 9" x 13" baking dish. Combine soup, milk, onion and mustard in medium bowl; blend well. Spread sauerkraut in prepared dish. Top with uncooked noodles. Spoon soup mixture evenly over noodles; cover with sausage. Top with cheese. Combine bread crumbs and butter in small bowl; sprinkle over casserole. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake about 1 hour or until noodles are tender. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com

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Recent study finds that there are more Catholic Churches in Las Vegas than Casinos. It was not surprising to find that some worhipers, attending Sunday Services, will place Casino gambling chips instead of cash in the donation baskets. Since the churches receive chips from many different casinos, the churches have devised a unique method to collect and sort the offerings.

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The churches have banded together and now send all collected casino chips to a nearby Franciscan Monastery for sorting, then the chips are taken to the appropriate casino of origin and cashed in. This dedicated accounting group of Monastery members are known as the Chip Monks. Yeah, I know, I’m reaching this week but I’ve been watching Fox News and the fires too much and find very little humor to draw on for this issue. Thanks for hanging in there.

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Solutions to puzzles on 6-7:

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 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

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Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

The measurement of the Dip of an inclined flat surface, with a Brunton Compass, is demonstrated in the picture. As in strike measurement, the extended edges of the compass are laid against the flat surface Ron Bolyard and the inclinometer (from the base of the compass) is adjusted until the spirit level is horizontal. Then from the scale, etched below the glass, a Dip angle of 50 degrees East is recorded. The east direction is determined by knowing the Strike of the bed with reference to magnetic North. Remember the Dip is perpendicular to the Strike! The Brunton Compass is the basic tool of the true field geologist of yester year. Today, I am told that the geology cours-

es in college don’t teach the usage of the Brunton Compass. I suppose that computer graphics, satellite images and GPS locations are used to map the information gathered from the field notes of those old timers "walking the outcrops" with a Brunton Compass, a map, and a geological hammer! 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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Medicare changing for 2011 Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

This is the time of year when I tend to put on my blinders and focus on Medicare products. Not only is this my area of expertise on a national level, but as the time frame is so limited, I must service thousands of clients in only a few short weeks. I just returned from Fresno, where I met with the manageHarry Thal ment staff of United Health. They market the Secure Horizons and AARP products. It was no surprise to learn that they are discontinuing sales of their Private Fee for Service plan (PFFS). The affected people have received a notice. Many other insurance companies are also eliminating this type of coverage from their portfolio for 2011. To make things simpler, the government has taken on the attitude that choices should be limited – so people don't have so many options to choose from. The PFFS plans were initially designed to help people in rural areas, where HMO plans were not normally available, get lowcost medical insurance. It turned out that these plans were very popular, and also profitable for the insurance companies. Heaven forbid they make a profit! So, the government

has removed all incentives and legislated only rural areas without an HMO can have this type of plan. Most insurance companies have decided the heck with it, and they will be no longer. I am hoping that there may be a few smaller companies offering this type of coverage in Kern County, so anybody who does receive a cancellation notice in the mail can call me and I will advise free of charge which plans, if any, you can contact. Another area of grave concern to me is that once you have made a decision as to your Medicare Advantage plan, you will have to live with it. In prior years, there was a period from January 1 to March 31 where you could make a change. No longer. Now, there is a small opportunity to get out of the Medicare Advantage (typically an HMO or a "Freedom Blue PPO") between January 1 and February 15. You can drop out and go back to Original Medicare, but can't select another plan. Prior to December 31, you can switch plans as often as you like (beginning November 15) but the last one selected will be "locked in" for all of 2011. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: APIS (2010-B5264), DBA #2: APIS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES (2010B5265) Street address of principal place of business: 6100 Tudor Way, Apt. #214, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 6100 Tudor Way, Apt. #214, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Natalia Corres, 6100 Tudor Way, Apt. #214, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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: Natalia Corres. This statement filed on 08/23/2010. Expires 08/23/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HAPPY TRAILS HIKING (2010B5109), DBA #2: KISS ME, YOU FOOL PHOTOGRAPHY (2010B5110) Street address of principal place of business: 26 Wheeler Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 86, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Gre Mars, 26 Wheeler Way, 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: Gre Mars. This statement filed on 08/17/2010. Expires 08/17/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2010.

Public Meeting Announcement The Southern California Edison Company announces a public information meeting to be held for the Upper Kern Basin Fishery Resource Enhancement (Trust Fund). Date: October 18, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: U.S. Forest Service District Office 105 Whitney Road Kernville, CA 93238 Purpose: • Summary and status reports of current projects and funding. • Discussion of Trust Fund website: Upper Kern Fishery Management • Question/answer session re: new proposals • Discussion topics from the floor • Selection of April 2010 public meeting date Proposals and other materials are on file at these public access loctions for public review: Kern River Valley Branch Library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Beale Public Library 701 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Hatchery Museum P.O. Box 1908 Kernville, CA 93238

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Talking About Real Estate

Look at big picture Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

Well, looks like the hot, dog days of summer are behind us. Real estate in the Kern River Valley usually kinda takes a break during the hottest part of summer and then starts up again a bit more briskly in the fall before the winter when everything winds down for a while. So, hopefully we will have some increased Matt Freeman activity. Nationally the real estate market has kind of slowed a bit. We had some better numbers in the summer but they have gone down. Short term, things are not looking up but I think longer term looks great. With this hard market we have right now, I wanted to give us all a reminder. This has happened before, and will happen again probably at some point. Let’s take a quick gander at a couple of past real estate markets that have hit this nation. First one, a bad one. Late ‘70s to about 1984-ish. Talk about bad! Prices went way down from an early ‘70s boom, and the big story was interest rates. Ouch, got to 20% at one point. Imagine that, 20% on a mortgage! That is crazy, actually, that is just plain nuts! I would love renting if we had that stuff going on now, forget buying anything. Several economic issues as well as political ineptness contributed to that housing crisis and

it took a long time to work itself out. Another notable period of real estate instability occurred relatively recently, after the 1st Gulf War in 1991. Through about 1/2 of that decade real estate values were basically flat-lined except for certain regional areas of the country. Values here in the valley were almost completely unchanged throughout the ‘90s. The economy went into a recession after the war, which usually happens after large wars, happened after WWII and after Vietnam. The only exception was Korea. The economy was basically the reason the first President Bush did not get re-elected and why Ross Perot got so many votes. Where is that guy now?! So, we have to remember these things when we look at real estate trends. I have found that we as Americans tend to have short memories – at least my generation does. "What have you done for me lately?" is our motto. We can't have that kind of attitude; we have to be able to see the big picture.Yes, prices are down, and sales volume is down, but we do not have inflation. We do not have 20% interest, we do not have a housing shortage. We have a housing surplus and the lowest interest rates ever, right now. So, take a deep breath as I have to do everyday when I come in this office and sit down and see the trends, and see the bigger picture. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 3795915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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EVENTS continued from page 2 car show Oct. 7-10. There will be music, vendors and lots of fun. For more information, call Kenny at (909) 754-5270. Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center celebration October 16 The Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center in French Gulch will be having a fundraiser celebration on Oct. 16 from 10 am to 3 pm. Children's activities, entertainment, silent auctions, raffles and food. Call Samantha at 760.549.0800. Church to host “24 Hour Famine” to help Gleaners Oct. 22-23 The New Life Assembly of God at 25 Arden Dr. in Wofford Heights will be hosting the "24 Hour Famine"on Oct. 22-23. The 24 Hour Famine is a fundraiser for Gleanings for the Hungry, to help them feed the hungry. This event is open to all valley youth. Special guest speaker is Paul Abraham. There will be live music, a movie, and lot of games. We are going to live in boxes for the night! If you want more information or would like your group to be involved please call James (760) 536-8080. Food commodities date to be Tuesday, Oct. 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. Touch of Crafts gift fair to be held Nov. 5-6 in Southlake The annual "Touch of Crafts" gift faire will be put on Nov 5th and 6th at Kern Christian Church in the fellowship hall at 14900 Hwy 178 in South Lake. Reasonable prices gifts for all ages. For more info call 760-378-3955 or 760-417-0132. To include your event in the 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.

FIRE continued from page 1 being affected by this latest fire disaster. Locals were being reminded uncomfortably of the recent Bull Fire in Riverkern, which destroyed eight homes in a firestorm. Meanwhile, over the hill in Havilah, one structure had already been lost in the Clear Creek area. One mountain looked like a volcano Tuesday night. On the Courier’s Facebook page, Melissa Hoesman Johnson wrote, “Oh mercy – hope this is over soon!” Updates will be posted there until next week’s issue is printed. Meanwhile, the many residents of that area were on pin and needles, waiting to find out what was going to happen to their homes.

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#2210959 THIS IS SURE A GREAT DEAL. G This home is just waiting for you. Two bedroom with 1.75 bath. There DIisN a addition for a lot of extra room. Two N E power to the one. The yard is totally fenced. sheds on property and even P has ONLY $58,900

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#2211202 NEW LISTING! Just toss your line in. Why tow and pay all that gas money out when you could have this cute and clean two bedroom One & 3/4 bath. This home has been taken care of very well. Must see. Park rent is only $200.00 which includes trash. Water,elect and propane metered. Park has a laundry room. Boat and RV parking is available. Buyer must fill out park application and be accepted by management. ONLY $10,999 # 2211201 NEW LISTING! No more looking for a lot, this has it all. Water,elect, septic. This property at one time had a home but now is looking for a new family. Located in the middle of town in walking distance to shopping, restaurants. Lots of room for your toys. Close to the lake and river. ONLY $30,000 #2210752 REDUCED! Build your home, this lot is ready for you. Water, septic and power on property,even has a pad for a mobile. Totally fenced and has trees for shade. Corner lot with a great view of the mountains. WAS $38,000........NOW $24,999 #2211192 COMMERCIAL! Take advantage of a great deal. Not often that retail spaces comes up in the Kern River Valley that is located right smack dab in the middle of a residential area AND on a main Thoroughfare. Known for over 17 Years as the Kountry Korner Market, this property is in a prime location and has nothing but upside for business potential. Property is being sold AS IS, seller is infirm and in need of a quick sale. Coolers, Freezers, storage, everything is included. The lot is a large corner lot with ample parking and extra area to expand if desired. The building itself was the original Bodfish Post Office and was converted to a General Store back in the 70's. ONLY $94,000

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