Kern River Courier September 4, 2009 by Kern River Courier

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Weekend to include many events Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Vol. 6 No. 31 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri.: Sunny, high 98. Fri. night: Low 67. Sat.: Sunny, high 95.

If you are looking for something to do over the long Labor Day weekend (other than jump in the lake or river or just lay around), you’ll have no shortage of things to choose from here in the Kern River Valley. There are exciting things happening all over. Here are just a few of them. See inside this issue for more opportunities.

Sat. night: Low 64. Sun.: Sunny, high 91. Sun. night: Low 62. Mon.: Sunny, high 88. Sun. night: Low 63.

Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival The annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Labor Day Weekend Festival will take place in Kernville’s Circle Park over the weekend. The group is expanding the festival this year to include a showing of fine art in the Odd Fellows Hall adjacent to Circle Park. There will be an opening reception at the Odd Fellows Hall on Friday from 6 to 8 pm to kick off the festival. This year the festival will include musicians, singers, and actors from around the valley. There will be artist workshops and face painting. Kern River Preserve nature event The Kern River Preserve on Highway 178 in Weldon will continue its monthly nature events, open to the public and free, with a special program Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Photographer Jim Steel will offer casual camera users information on the basics of using a camera and tips and tricks on capturing better images. Bring your camera. For more information, visit http://kern.audubon.org.

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Bubbles Beach in Riverkern was packed last weekend. The upper Kern River has slowed considerably. These swimmers are not using life jackets, but it is recommended to wear one any time you are going into or even if you’re near the water.

Model railroad trains a way to relax for two hobbyists Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Model trains can be addicting – and rewarding. Peter Waco has done HO model trains since he was 14 – that’s 30 years now. Sebastian Dominick does "O" gauge 1940s-era Lionel trains and HO trains. They both have been working behind Cheyenne’s Stage Stop Restaurant in Riverkern for the last several weeks building the layout. "I like unique stuff," said Dominick. His rail cars are mostly hand made out of balsa wood, and his engines are one-off's (one of a kind). When Waco decided to rent the apartment behind the restaurant, he had one additional request – to have a place where he could build his model train layouts. The HO layouts are the work of both Waco and Dominick and will fill two levels of two rooms. The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday. Dominick is a partner and works in the restaurant. The rest of the week he works on trains. Literally, trains, trains, trains. Dominick said, "I love showing them off." The "O" gauge layout is constructed mainly with popsicle sticks, cardboard and plaster cloth.

Diner saved from fire Cheryl’s Diner in Kernville filled with smoke during the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 31, due to a smoldering rag. A Bakersfield Californian newspaper carrier saw the smoke at 3:30 a.m. and the fire station next door to the restaurant responded. There was very little damage and the diner opened that day.

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Peter Waco adjusts some train cars on his model train layout in the apartment in back of Cheyenne’s Stage Stop restaurant in Riverkern.

A catalytic converter from a motor vehicle appears to be the cause of a series of fires that popped up Monday on Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights. Although the official cause of the fires has not been released yet, local Forest Service district ranger Rick Larson was quoted as telling Bakersfield’s KBAK-TV that a catalytic converter may have been the cause, since Forest Service and Kern County firefighters found evidence on the side of the road that pointed in that direction. The fires started about 9:30 a.m. The exact number of fires varies because several burned together, but between six and 12 fires were started. The fires were controlled within 24 hours, and although structures were threatened, none were lost. If anyone has any information on these fires please call 1-877-347-3847.

This great 13-pound catfish was caught by Jack Bonham.

Recipes for Dummies means even a dummy like Bodfish Bob can do them.

Our Comics and Puzzles pages remain a big favorite with readers.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 128,870 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) High point was 250,461 ac-ft. June 3. Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 245 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 855 cfs Borel Canal flow 556 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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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Jack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Devich, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographer Murdoc Douglas Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux, Kelley Scarborough Business Office Sara Wakeman Subscription Information The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $35 per year. Send payment to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2008 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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ents a new Interactive Story Time Program, "Luau at the Library," Thursday, Sept. 10 at 3:45. Kids will hear some fun Hawaiian stories, make Luau crafts & learn to tell a story through Hula dance. Story Time programs are held the second Thursday of each month at KRV Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., 760-549-2083.

The view from the bridge in Kernville is a favorite of photographers from all over.

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(See front page for this weekend’s events.) KRV Garden Group to meet Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Bodfish The KRV Garden Group meets next on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the garden of Emily Diggles, 748 S. Alpine Way, Bodfish. You will see a lovely new gazebo done in

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.

Japanese tea house style. Short meeting, tour of garden, Light refreshments. Raffle. The public is welcome to attend. For directions, call Emily Diggles (760) 379-6162 or Shirley Real (760) 379-1129. Storytime at Library to have Hawaiian theme Sept. 10 Kern River Valley Library pres-

• 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.

Parenting classes begin in Lake Isabella Sept. 10 Parenting classes begin on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the KRV Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella. Classes will be 10 a.m. to noon, weekly for 10 weeks. Participants will learn about controlling anger and more. Charge is $60. Class size is limited to first seven people to enroll. For more information call 379-2556. 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, on Nugget St. behind McDonald’s. This event benefits the National Cemetery just outside of Bakersfield. The poker run is a 128 mile scenic trip. The pre checkin party will be Friday night, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m., with signups starting Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Music and food will be offered. For more information call the VFW Post at (760) 379-3877. Rod and Gun Club to have yard sale Sept. 11, 12 and 13 The Douglas El Segundo Rod and Gun Club, a non-profit group, will be having a big yard sale in and around the club’s lodge at the end of E. Evans Road. The sale will take place 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. Camp KEEP fundraiser to be held 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 .m. There will be pinatas for the kids at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. You can even get your car windows washed while you are dining. Camp KEEP was established to bring the nature of the Central Coast to local students. They get an experience of a lifetime. The program has been threatened by budget cuts, so local people have taken it upon themselves to hold fundraisers so that students can continue to go to Camp KEEP. 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. Dinner will be cooked by Jim Wyly of Mt. Mesa Market. 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. Annual Peddler’s Faire to be put on Sept. 18 and 19

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Things I Have Noticed...

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Keep gas filler doors consistent Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

It wasn't until yesterday that I noticed something special had happened in my everyday life. It occurred when I pulled up to the gas Middleworth pump at my local station. I approached, as always, thinking to myself, “Which side of my car is the gas tank opening on?” That way I would know which side of the pump I would need to drive toward. I have three vehicles. Two of them have gas tank openings on the left and one has an opening on the right. So each gas station visit, depending on which vehicle I am driving, requires my attention to get it right or I could end up with a hose too short to reach the filler. I was always getting it wrong. I usually didn't find out my error until I had gotten out of the vehicle and discovered I was on the on the side opposite of where I needed to be. All of my vehicle gas tank doors are smooth with no projections or hinges, so even using my mirrors I still couldn't tell from inside my vehicles which side had the opening. I should add that at my age, my

memory is a little bit south of north. As an example – I only occasionally drive my big truck and I can never remember its filler location. Getting in and out of the truck isn't the easiest trick in the world. I love driving it, because I sit so high and can see so well. However, climbing into the cab is a mountaineering feat, so I don't like doing it two or three times at every gas station while I’m lining up at the right pump. But I digress. On this particular day, as I searched my brain trying to remember which vehicle I was in and where the filler door was, I suddenly realized that with the trade-in and my most recent purchase of a new car, all of my gas tank openings on all my vehicles were now on the left side! That means that no longer must I wrack my brain for a decision. Thusly, all I have to do is keep the gas pumps to my left and Eureka! I will always be where I should be. What a great day. Postscript. On the new car the electric release buttons for the trunk and the gas covers are next to each other on the door. Guess what? Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program and coordinator for the Isabella Lake Patrol volunteers.

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COURIER CALENDAR continued from page 2 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. Sierra Performing Arts 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 oneact 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. Denim

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

North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side

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

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

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Investment office to open Sept. 11 Luz E. Polcik, a local financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones Investments, invites the public to attend the local office’s grand opening celebration next Friday, Sept. 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. (Kern Valley Plaza), Suite G-6A in Lake Isabella. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face

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THE DAM DANCERS ARE STARTING NEW CLASSES EACH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

BEGINNING TUESDAY SEPT. 8, 2009 7:00 TO 9:30 PM AT THE LAKE ISABELLA SENIOR HALL 6405 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD.

The First Three Lessons are FREE For more Information Call: Darlene at 760-379-4181 • Edie at 760-376-3626 Micky at 760-376-1447

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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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Let’s Go Fishing

Cats are coming in Jack Bustamante Kern River Courier Columnist

On the hunt for a hot spot upriver last week I ran into quite a few pockets of nice pan size trout, 8 to 10 inchers. All these trout were in less accessible areas in faster waters. I released one 2 pounder in the layers of pools above Ant Canyon. “Buckets of Early morning and crappie are evening bites getting fisherare still promen excited.” ducing some --Jack nice fish Bustamante around Isabella Lake. The morning trout bite is picking up around Boulder Gulch, French Gulch and Paradise Cove. There are also some nice trout coming out of the flume at the Auxiliary Dam still. Lots of nice crappie are being caught at the North Fork Marina. Buckets of crappie around 1 pound and a few up to 2 pounds are getting fishermen excited. The North Fork Marina area is loaded with catfish. Lots of nice

Jack Bonham caught a beautiful 13 pound catfish. cats are being caught in all the ponds and in the flume at Tillie Creek. Along with a bunch of smaller cats, Jack Bonham caught a beautiful 13 pounder. Nice catch, Jack. Bait your hooks and 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

‘Big Bang’ season 2 out soon

Lynch sang in ‘Mighty Wind’

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith Released the week of Sept. 14: PICKS OF THE WEEK Yeah, I'll be taking this week off from work. Three of my favorite TV shows are coming out on DVD this week, so I'll be holed up in The Fortress of Bad Posture with crates of snacky treats, fizzy fluids and my thumb on the speed-dial to my local Chinese takeout, while I endure a three-season marathon.

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Chicago and been making teen movies when I was a teenager, I'd Q: I really liked the "Life on never be in this business, ever. Mars" drama that was on ABC There's just no way. John Hughes this past season. My friend told came along, and I got into a little part me that the show was based on in the film ('Sixteen Candles') and got a U.K. series. If so, where can I a break. I feel like I owe everything to see episodes of that version? -him. John was such an empowering Jonathan D., via e-mail presence. He said that teenagers are A: Unfortunately, "Life on Mars" alive and thinking and feeling and did not quite catch on with American doing all sorts of interesting things." audiences like the British version has To read the interview in its entirety, in the U.K. The time-travel police go to www.celebrityextraonline.com drama aired for two seasons on BBC and click on "Interviews." One and BBC America, and "Life on *** Mars, Series 1" was recently made Q: I am so psyched for the available on DVD. new Fox show "Glee" to start To be quite honest, I like this fall. I am wonthe U.K. version better dering if we'll get the than the American. John chance to hear the Simm and Philip Glenister multitalented Jane -- who play Sam Tyler and Lynch sing. She was Gene Hunt, respectively -a wonderful singer have remarkable chemin "A Mighty Wind." istry, and the show itself is -- Paul M. in New a fresh idea with a great Jersey mix of drama and wit. The A: While there are no four-disc DVD set is availimmediate plans for Ms. able at most retail stores, Lynch to wow us with as well as online outlets her vocal chops, she is such as amazon.com. slated to dance the Jane Lynch Lindy Hop with co-star *** Matthew Morrison in Q: I was shocked to hear one of the first few episodes. I have about the passing of the feeling that the writers will use writer/director John Hughes. her vocal talents someday soon. Jane How are his Hollywood friends told me during an interview a few dealing with the news? -- Ginnie years back that her ideal role would F., Duluth, Minn. involve singing, and she confided, "If A: I recently had the chance to someone handed me a script where I catch up with Joan Cusack, who got to sing, and it was funny, moving stars in the new Lifetime Television and smart, I'd do it in a second!" movie "Acceptance." Joan got her *** big break in the ultimate teen flick, Have a question for Cindy? E-mail "Sixteen Candles," when she was her at letters@cindy elavsky. com, or just 21 years old. She was as surwrite to her in care of King Features prised and as saddened as we all Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, were to hear that John Hughes had Orlando, FL 32853-6475. died. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. She recalls: "If he hadn't lived in

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Supplier and consumer have same fears Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Jesus, talking before the advent of our modern economics, advised “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15. I hesitate to continue because He then explained about the problems of a particular rich man. Center Semonious attention on both the wealthy and the poor; the love of either things or power is a direct line to anxiety. God looks at the desires of the heart. Isaiah wrote, “Say to those who have an anxious heart, "Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God.” (35:4). Regarding vengeance, God had said, “Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly.” Deuteronomy 32:35. Regarding recompense, understand repayment; reimbursement; or compensation for a loss. Call it fearful, fretful, or concerned, both supplier and consumer are addressed within God’s economics. The supplier has the same fears and concerns as the consumer. God blesses both. The consumer and the supplier share the same temptation – to seek possessions and power. God has promised vengeance and recompense to both. The epis-

tle of James teaches, “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.” James 2:1. Look up the phrase, “business is business,” in scripture. I looked in five translations with the same results; “not found.” What one will find is, “For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, ‘You sit here in a good place,’ while you say to the poor man, ‘You stand over there,’ or, ‘Sit down at my feet,’ have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?” James 2:2-4. These are not rules for ushering, but self-testing for one’s heart. “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing well.” James 2:8. We are told, “…the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.” Galatians 5:17. After listing eleven things to avoid, a list of the fruits of the Spirit, “…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23. Trust God’s promise in Matthew 6:9-13. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Bible verse of the week There is no fear in love; for perfect love casteth out fear. 1 John 4:18

Local Christian band Allasso’s fair dates set Local Christian band Allasso will be appearing at the Kern County Fair twice this year, according to band member Frank Marotta. They will be playing at the fair Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. on the “garage stage,” and Sunday, Oct. 3 at noon on the Frontier Stage. The Kern County Fair will be Sept. 23 to Oct. 4 at the fairgrounds located at Ming and Union in Bakersfield. General Admission will be $8 for adults and $3 for children 6 to 12. Kids 5 and under are free. Parking is $5. To see a list of all the musical acts appearing at the Kern County Fair, go to their Web site at www.kerncountyfair.com

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Health Insurance Matters

Times have changed since John Adams Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

The article I wrote three weeks ago has caused some readers to respond to me in the form of e-mails. (Being out of town, I haven't seen the mail from the post office as yet. ) The Harry Thal responses I have received from my article concerning HR 3200, the health care legislation currently before Congress, are very mixed. The more conservative and moderate readers favor my comments, while those who tend more to the political left feel my analysis is inaccurate. I guess we will have to agree to disagree. ***

Our cabin in the woods has no cell phone, telephone, Internet nor television. So, we brought our own TV/DVD player and have been watching the mini-series "John Adams." This dramatization of America's fight for independence and the early struggles of our country bring to light the basic foundation that America was built upon – freedom to choose, and a government by the people and for the people. I truly believe that our representatives in Washington, DC need to review what our founding fathers stood for. Our country has come a very long way since the 1700s. The movie dramatized this by showing how Thomas Jefferson lost his wife and child to diphtheria. Today, the cost of a physician has risen beyond a few pence or a chicken. Many Americans cannot afford

EVENTS continued from page 1 Silver City Ghost Town hosts Wild West Show over weekend An Old West re-enactment gunfighter group, the Tombstone Law Dawgs, is scheduled to appear Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5th and 6, at the Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. The show is free with paid admission to the Ghost Town. Call (760) 379-5146 for more information.

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Nuui Cunni Center’s fun day The Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center in French Gulch will be holding a special fun day on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be face painting, pinatas, raffles, entertainment, and arts & crafts booths. Food will be served from noon to 3 p.m., with Indian tacos and more.

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Rummage sale at Elks Lodge The Ladies of the Elks will hold a Labor Day rummage sale at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, next to the Reel Cinema, on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Square dancing Saturday The Dam Dancers will be hosting a square dance on Saturday, Sept. 5

(Be sure to check the Courier Calendar on page 2 every week.)

the cost of health care at the level available to the more affluent. In this 21st Century, our government has taken on a role as caretaker for America. While there is a need to provide health service and benefits to all, in my opinion, there is no need to create “one size fits all” plans. Granted, some people need more help than others, but I personally believe that our founding fathers did not intend for government to dictate to those who can help themselves. I commend and encourage legislation that expands benefits to all Americans. Some of my readers commented that this would be so under the proposed legislation. I suggest they read the bill, and not the analysis by special interest groups. *** I shall be back in the office in a

few days. I will begin preparation for the Medicare open enrollment that starts Nov. 15. It takes several months to get certified with all the health plans that will be available in 2010. To the reader who commented about my "self interest" in seeing the legislation defeated, all I can say is that the current Medicare Advantage commission schedule is no reason to keep me employed. If the legislation were to pass, all Americans would be required to have insurance, and I would be very busy accommodating them. 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, email harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

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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.)

Piute Piute Pump Service Service 760-379-4422 Lic. #508909 3104 Raccoon Rd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240

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Charlotte L. Ruse Document Services • Notary 12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140

Shop DownTown Lake Isabella Dianne Storm Owner Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies

*** I’ve spent the last few days watching the next saga in the Kennedy saga as it unfolded on TV. Talk about families that have had their fair share of “sturm and drang.” I came to California in 1960 and have watched the fortunes of the Kennedys rise and fall ever since. I really felt badly when Jack Kennedy was assassinated and even more so when Robert Kennedy was later also assassinated. And now the untimely death of Ted Kennedy. Well, the three of them are finally united at Arlington Cemetery. Ted Kennedy did noble work in the last years of his life. Did his work pay off? Well, we’ll just have to wait and see if there’s a future payoff. This health care bill was going to be his big payoff for 47 years of dedication to the public good. But he did receive a grand sendoff for his next great adventure!

BOB LAMBERT AMBERT’S 760-379-3332 LUMBING Cell:760-223-1682 LUMBING ERVICE “WHEN A FLUSH BEATS A FULL HOUSE”

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convincing them the plan would lower their health costs. Speak for yourself, Senator Nelson and all you fat cats who can’t give up a few dollars to help out others less fortunate than yourself.

“Daily Lunch Combos Only $ 95”

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

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M & N AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. new Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am to 5 pm Saturday by appointment We have tires in stock. Check our prices before you drive out of town! 5448 lake isabella Blvd. Lake isabella 760-379-6349 Corner of Erskine Creek & Lake Isabella Blvd.

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Creative Connection

Talking About Real Estate

Painting classes forming

Pick your agent by the ‘net

Donna Fitch Kern River Courier Columnist

Have you ever thought you may wish to paint and then found all kinds of excuses to not? New territory can be scary. You may think you haven’t any talent, or don’t know where to begin. Several requests have encouraged me to offer an opportunity to the community Donna Fitch to take a beginning painting class while keeping down the cost. All painters will be welcome and there will be plenty of individual attention to go around. Beginners will learn, step by step, how to take a blank canvas and a few supplies and complete a work of art. Learn a simple grid to adjust the size of your chosen subject to a different size canvas. (You don’t even need any drawing experience!) Discover proper perspectives. Become familiar with various brush types and techniques to get desired effects. Find out about color relationships, how to mix colors both on a palette and on your painting; blending, too. Develop an underpainting and learn to build a painting from start to finish. And voila – you

become a painter. Find your pace and style. Evening class will be available Mondays at 5:30 at the beautiful, inspirational Indian Cultural Center for those of you who work, yet hunger to create. If response demands a daytime class, then we will choose a day and start a second class. Each class will be comprised of six weekly sessions. Acrylics, a wonderful beginning medium, are my choice for this class. It dries fast, allowing you to move right along, the color is vibrant, they can be less expensive than other mediums, no odors to contend with, but best of all is it is a forgiving medium. If you wish to work with “water-soluble” oils, that’s fine too. It does not need to be expensive to get started. Five colors, a few brushes, an easel, and a canvas get you started. My hope is to see you blossom, grow in confidence and have a lot of fun. $20 per session should make art lessons affordable and available to those who otherwise might not be able to take a class. Give me a call at (760) 378-1090. Donna Fitch is a local artist. For questions or comments you can reach her through the Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

that has a list of homes for sale does not mean that you are using the Internet as the huge sales All of us have heard the statistool that it is. tics time and time again. "The Here is the key with the Internet is the key to selling your Internet: does the Web site have house." "87% of all real estate what people are looking for? sales originate Simple as that. If a Realtor has an on the Internet." Internet site that does not quickly "Most people solve the buyer's immediate who look on the wants and needs in terms of internet for what they are looking for on the homes find their net, that Web site is useless. If agent on the that Web site cannot be found in internet as well." the three main search engines in The list goes on this country (which are Google, and on concern- Matt Freeman Yahoo and MSN), that Web site ing how imporis useless. tant the Internet So when hiring an agent, is when it comes to buying or make sure they are not just on selling a house. And it is true, all the net, make sure they are really of the statistics are true and most maximizing the Internet. The people do good ones originate do, because their they know search for it helps “Is the agent you are using property them earn a online. living, and So most of all maximizing the Internet?” here is the it helps catch if – Matt Freeman you, the you are client, get trying to what you buy or sell need and a home. Is that is the the agent you are using maximiz- most important thing. ing the Internet? Most real estate agents have some kind of Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Internet presence, be it an e-mail Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) account or even a Web site. Very 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His few really know what they are column is not intended to replace doing. Just having a Web site legal advice.

WE SELL LAND TOO!

Our Valley, Our Earth

California sites prominent The very close, vertical mountain face to the east is the Badwater Turtleback (with the Sea Level Continuing sign on it). The rocks making up from last week. this vertical wall are some of the It is very oldest rocks found on earth, important that approx. 2 billion years old or the reader more. understand the To a geologist, this site is very significance of significant to the understanding last week’s diaof the overall genesis of the gram, especially North American continent and the node of its relationship with the remainRon Bolyard basement rock der of this planet. that juts southThe Badwater site offers other westward into present day geological evidence that a nonCalifornia. This node, which is geologist would appreciate if partly in Death Valley and partly they knew what they were lookexposed throughout the eastern ing at! Grab your geological dicMojave Desert of southeastern tionaries and I will list a few. California, is made up of rocks There are Slickinsides; Ultrathat were the original exposed mafic rocks; very hard and comrocks 2 to 2.3 billion years ago. petent metamorphic and igneous These rocks can be rocks; and salt pan viewed today in just to name a few. the "Turtleback" Did you find the Good work! formations at definitions? Good Badwater, work! You now –Ron Bolyard Morman Point, have a much betCopper Canyon ter understanding and other locaof the significance tions in the Black Mountains of of these features. Death Valley National Park. I will continue next week with Incidentally, the rocks are very a similar diagram that shows the dark, ultra-mafic type rocks, thus North American continent some the name Black Mountains. 1.5 billion years later! The Badwater Turtleback is Until next week... especially prominent. At Badwater, the highway widens Ron Bolyard is a retired geolointo a parking area for viewing gist and has developed an “acute the panorama westward across interest” in the geology of the the valley "pan" to the Panamint southern Sierra Nevada since he Mountains and Telescope Peak. moved here in 1999.

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6117 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-5915 www.freemanslakesiderealty.com

Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

#2207351 6,210 s.f. level lot, centrally located. Close to shopping and recreation. Needs development but WHAT A PRICE! ONLY $12,500

#2209386 9,375 s.f. level lot, zoned R-1, fully fenced, water meter, needs septic, centrally located. COME AND TAKE A LOOK! Call TRINA 417-0351 NOW and MAKE OFFER!

#2210255 BEAUTIFUL lot, heavily wooded, .34 acres located in the gorgeous area of Alta Sierra. Access is snow plowed, seasonal creek borders property. BUILD YOUR DREAM CABIN! MAKE OFFER NOW! ONLY $52,000

#2210322 .90 acres located in desirable Squirrel Valley. Zoned E(1/2)RS, attractive, located among custom homes. DON'T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY! Call MALCOLM 223-0442 NOW! ONLY $45,000

#2209213 .69 acre lot in Squirrel Valley, corner lot, lake view, level, paved road. If you like it, MAKE AN OFFER! CALL ANNA 417-1112 NOW! ONLY $80,000

#2210528 NEW LISTING! 1.07 acres, what views! Water and electric. Call ANNA NOW! 417-1112 ONLY $60,000

#2210500 NEW LISTING! 1.75 acres, great views, zoned E(1/2)RS MH, needs development but WHAT A PRICE! Seller REALLY wants to sell so MAKE OFFER ! Call MATT NOW on this one 223-0880! ONLY $14,500

Across from Isabella Market

BANK REPOS, LOANS! N O TA R I E S B Y A P P O I N T M E N T

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“ORIGINAL MARKETPLACE” (760) 376-2860

The Kern River Courier Marketplace ~ Since 2004 ~ Services Jerry’s APPLIANCE SERVICE Washers • Dryers • Refrigerators Stoves • Dishwashers 379-2199

*bounce houses *water slides *sno cones & cotton candy machines *party supplies & more

WE DELIVER!

760-376-4KIDS(4543)

www.kernkidspartyrentals.com

POOL/SPA REPAIR SPECIALIST 20+ Years Experience CA. License #647258 (760) 376-4384 / (909) 210-3971 __________________________ LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 3791430 License #CL492150 __________________________ MERCER BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE Open all Year Turbo Tax, Etc. Consulting (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392

DWAYNE’S F ENCING Chain Link - Barbed Wire - Vinyl Wood - Custom Gates - Repairs Free Estimates 760-223-1730 Serving the KRV since 1995

Don't wait until it's too Late! GOOD'S TREE SERVICE Trimming, Thinning, Shaping, Tree Removal Chipping Call today for free Estimate Insured - non-licensed 760-379-5481

For Rent

Ray's Painting & Decorating Interior & Exterior Painting Wall Covering Installed and Removed Lic. # C705814 - 760-417-9797 ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRY Decks & Remodeling. "Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail" (760) 223-6624 losthills@communitymail.net __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ GLAS CO. Mfg. - Serving the KRV Custom Table Tops & Mirrors Window Glass / Dual Pane /Retrofit Windows / Aluminum Encls & Doors / Screens / Shower Encls (760) 223-3645 __________________________

PAINTING

Interior / Exterior Free Estimates Dan Beltz (760) 376-4890 __________________________ COMPUTER REPAIR Software Upgrades and Tutoring

Carry-in or On-site KRV Community Learning Center

(760) 350-3205 Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD 760-376-8784 HERITAGE CLEANERS in the Von's Shopping Center. Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Comforters & Leather. MonFri 8:30-5:00 Sat. 10:30-2:00 760-379-4271

Reward

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

ALWAYS BUYING ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES, 20th year

in the Kern River Valley. Highest prices paid, one piece or a house full. Don't give it away at a yard sale! GHOST TOWN RELICS @ SILVER CITY. (760) 379-5146

$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 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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COCKTAILS AND DANCING

BUZZARD GULCH TRADING POST

Natural Health - Bring in this ad for 5% discount. Add’l 10% discount to Seniors on selected items. Shaved Ice. 121 A Piute Drive, Kernville 376-3777

Featuring Log Furniture (below wholesale prices) Antiques, Collectibles & Country Store. 117 Piute Dr. Kernville. 376-1223

For Sale

Spaces for Rent

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 _________________________ 2 Cemetery Plots - Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield. Spaces 5 & 6. Lot 5601, Parkview Lawn. $5,000 ea. Call Taresa @ (760) 928-2582 _________________________

Wofford Heights Mobile / RV Park Great Location! Quiet, mature trees, walk to lake, market, medical, park & theater. Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316 _________________________

USED SPORTING GOODS Mtn. bikes; River, inflatable and lake kayaks; Rafts; Gear and retail. 11113 Kernville Road, Kernville (760) 376-6553 _________________________ JAZZY Electric Motor Chair Like new! Easy to operate spins in a circle. Cost $4,400, will sell for $2,500 obo. Call Ron @ 760-379-1029

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Lah-De-Dah-Gifts, Collectables, Antiques. “If it’s not here, we don’t have it.” Sewing Center for Sewing Needs. 41 Big Blue Rd. Kernville. Call 376-6704.

5430 Lake Isabella Blvd. 379-8144 Largest pool table in town!

Number of weeks ad is to run______ X your ad total = $__________ Amount due.

RV Sites Available @ Riverview RV Park, Kernville. $419 to $459 mo + utilities, month to month. Call 376-2345 for info.

Computer Classes NOW REGISTERING For Beginner Computer Classes @ KRV Community Learning Center - Lake Isabella. Call 760-350-3205

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1. Write your message on the form. Please be neat. Ads start at 5 lines for $5.50 and only $1.00 for each additional line. 2. Total first five lines and $1.00 for each additional line. Multiply the total by the number of weeks you wish your ad to run. Fill in the blanks below. Payment must be with order. 3. Enter credit card #, or make check, money order payable to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, Ca 93285-1145 6392 B Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, Ca 93285 Mail or deliver to above address. Ad must reach us by Tuesday 12 noon of the week it is to run.

Each line equals 27 spaces or characters. Actual length of published ad may vary depending on combination of letters, spaces and words. Please read your ad as soon as it is published. If you do find an error, notify us immediately. The Kern River Courier will take responsibility for only one incorrect insertion and will not be responsible for more than the cost of one insertion. No further liability shall apply. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to reject any ad and may edit ads as needed. Payment is required prior to run. Phone orders are accepted with credit card only.

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Marketplace Continued from page 12 Pets

Homes for Sale

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

Specialty Stores

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LOCALLY GROWN FRESH PRODUCE & MUCH MORE!

The Kern Valley's First Certified Farmers' Market Held Every Saturday 7:00am to 1:00pm 2600 Highway 155, Lake Isabella At the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center and Museum adjacent to the Forest Service French Gulch Group Campground.

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 into enclosed living space. 12x52 1bd, 1ba - $6,500 obo. Space rent is $419/mo + util. Discount available. Call Kim @ 760-376-2345 for more info.

Spaces Are Available For Local Growers Large & Small To participate as vendors. Cost is only $10.00 per space to sell. For more information call market manager Anna Leon 661-978-8712 or 760-549-0800 nuuicunni@earthlink.net www.nuuicunni.com Sponsored by The Kern River Paiute Council, The Nuui Cunni Native American Interpretive Center and Information under special use permit from the Sequoia National Forest, on a non-discriminatory basis.

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

Legal Notices

Yard Sales Moving Sale - Everything Must Go! +BC Text Books, Baby Items, Brand Name Clothes. Aero, Hollister, AE & More. 74 Rock Haven, near the Clinic. W.H. Sept 4, 5 & 6 - 9:00am _________________________ Yard Sale - Fri, Sat & Sun 9/4, 5 & 6. Come & see. You won't believe your eyes! Fishing gear, Electric tools. Too much to list. 6109 Lake Isabella Blvd. _________________________ Yard Sale - Lots of Goodies! Friday thru Sunday, 8am to 6pm. Up Bodfish Canyon to Piute, turn left to 224 Sierrarama Dr. We're on the corner. Follow the signs. _________________________ Yard Sale - Fri & Sat. 9/4 and 9/5, 9am till ? 4125 Balboa, Lake Isabella. Antiques, Native American collectibles, kids toys, games & mini Razor, roping saddle, motorcycle jackets. TV, Frig. Electric dryer & more. 379-5719 _________________________ Giant Multi-Family Yard Sale Saturday, Sept. 5th, 8am to 3pm. Large variety. Barbies, horse tack, furniture, books, tapes, electronics, knick-knacks, housewares, clothes, toys and lots of miscellaneous stuff! At 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish (1.5 miles from Isabella Blvd.) on the 10 mph curve, by the barn. No early birds! _________________________ Huge Multi-Neighbor Sale - All must go! 8 adults, 13 kids, 6 dogs, 4 cats, 1 bird. Buy all, break up the sets, or mix and match. No offer refused. They never liked me anyway.

Prime Horse Property - 101 Perfect Ct. (MLS#2210431) 1.28 Acres with Spectacular Views. 1,531 sq ft. 2B/1.75B, 1979 Doublewide MH. Cul-de-sac, Quiet neighborhood, Detached 2-car garage. Central Heating, Evap Cooler, Lennox Heating Stove, Newer Appliances & Carpet. Large Covered Deck & Patio. Horse Corral. $115,000 call Denise @ Kern River Valley Realty. (760) 207-3129 _________________________ 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 4 Acre Lot For Sale in Weldon w/water meter installed. $75,000 OBO 661-428-0814 _________________________ 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. $390,900. Call 818-269-0507 or 818-299-1863 _________________________ Four Parcels Available...Maybe! If all neighbors totally sold out (see earlier ad) there might be 4 parcels available at reasonable prices. Deeds may be hand written and legally questionable.

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.

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.

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: 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

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

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE This notice is given concerning property detained by Kernville Mini Storage, 12001 Sierra Way, Kernville, for rent and other charges owed by the individual listed below: Carol Meadows, Unit # 340 and Unit #341 This property will be sold unless reclaimed by the above or any person having a perfected security interest in the property by paying the amount of the lien prior to September 7, 2009. (Published by the Kern River Courier August 28 and September 4, 2009)

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Courier chuckle of the week: “A hotel is a place that keeps the manufacturers of 25-watt light bulbs in business.” –Shelly Berman

See Page 6 for answers to puzzles

Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It might not be wise to pursue goals involving others, unless you can stop impulsively rejecting new ideas. Either open your mind or wait until next week, when this "ornery" mood passes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good time for the Bovine to be creative and practical for yourself and your surroundings. Shop wisely, not impulsively, and keep your Bull's eye focused on quality, not quantity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should feel more confident about moving ahead with plans that had to be delayed by an unexpected turn of events. Also, family matters might need more time than first anticipated. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be considerate of others as you move into a new area in your professional life. Take time to meet people and discuss mutual goals. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Creating a fuss could get your ideas noticed quickly. But it would be best to present your case, and then wait for a reaction to follow in due course, rather than try to force it to happen. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Unkept promises might cause plans to go awry this week. You can either grumble about people "letting you down" or find a way to make the best of it and move on. The choice is yours. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Putting off

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making a commitment early in the week could be a good move. Best to act when you know you're making an informed decision. Expect more facts to emerge by the week's end. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent act of kindness on your part could take on special meaning this week. Also, look for signs of upcoming changes in your personal and professional relationships. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Many of the tougher communication barriers between you and others in the workplace or at home could begin breaking down this week. Expect some surprises to emerge. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your "tough love" attitude toward someone you care for could be misunderstood. Try to be less judgmental and show more consideration. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An unexpected workplace challenge could be daunting. But take what you know (and you know more than you realize) and apply it to the problem, and you should see positive results. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Recent relationship changes for both single and paired Pisces continue to influence much of your week. Keep your focus on developing the positive aspects as you move along. BORN THIS WEEK: You set your goals with assurance and influence others to follow suit. You would be an excellent philosopher and teacher. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. HISTORY: In what modern-day country did the ancient Etruscan civilization once thrive? 2. GAMES: How thick is a standard hockey puck? 3. MUSIC: Who is the lead guitarist and singer for the rock band Weezer? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where was President Lyndon Johnson sworn into office? 5. MOVIES: What was the name Roy Hobbs gave his baseball bat in "The Natural"? Answers:

1. Italy 2. 1 inch 3. Rivers Cuomo 4. Aboard Air Force One following the assassination of President John Kennedy. 5. "Wonderboy"

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MLS 2210326 $159,900 Quaint Cottage on a corner lot with lake view! Property is on 2 parcels. Upper parcel is fenced and can be separated, sold or keep it for extra room. 2bdr,1bath home has knotty pine T&G through out.

MLS 2210483 $129,900 BEST VIEW IN BODFISH CANYON! 3 bdr. 2 bath doublewide on over 1/2 acre. Master bath has a huge soaker tub & separate shower. 2 guest rooms have a full sized bath to share.

MLS 2210519 $349,900 CUSTOM BUILT IN 2006. This 3 bdr. 2 bath home located just minutes from the lake on over 1/2 acre of horse property. Home has an open floor plan with views from every window.

MLS 2210185 $1,485,000 CUSTOM BUILT 5 bedroom home on 2.5 acres zoned for horses and private waterfront on the Kern River! What more could you ask for! Two levels of luxurious family living with 3.5 baths.

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MLS 2209474 $1,250,000 STUNNING PRIVATE LAKEFRONT HIDEAWAY! 3 levels of spacious floor plans. Kitchen boasts Viking appliances & a huge entertaining island. Separate studio. Must see! MLS 2210451 $9,900 OWNER HAS TAKEN GOOD CARE OF THIS PLACE. New carpet though out & roof is coated every 2 years. Rooms are good sized w/full size bath. Nice open kitchen & living area.

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MLS 2210449 $14,900 SINGLEWIDE MOBILE located in Wofford Heights. Custom oak cabinets in the kitchen. Appliances are brand new and can be negotiated in the deal depending on price. MLS 2210409 $289,900 CHARMING FAMILY HOME! This 3 bdr. 1.75 bath has open & inviting floor plan. Kitchen has solid oak cabinets through out with adjoining dining room. Basement shop.

MLS 2210044 $141,000 ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING! 2.5 Acres of Prime Lake Front Property. Located on juniper point, this is something to see! 343 feet of lake front and nothing to block your view. MLS 2210447 $205,900 REAL HISTORY! Home was built in 1940 and moved from Whiskey Flats to present location in 1953 by the Hadley's. Remodeled in 2005 from top to bottom. Guest quarters & studio.

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MLS 2210261 $120,500 NOT MANY PLACES WITH A VIEW LIKE THIS! Just minutes from the lake & many outdoor activities. Awesome deck for entertaining. Nice sized lot for RV and toys.

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