Kern River Basin Data: Wed. 5 a.m. Stor age , Isabella Reser v oir 111, 463 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) Peaked at 258,239 ac-ft. June 16. Inflo w , Nor th F or k of K er n at K er n ville 273 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflo w , Lo w er K er n 274 cfs Borel Canal flo w 244 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. Trevor and Christoper Torres and Michael Soto got a great stringer. 4 Extra Help is on the way for lower-income seniors to afford medication. The Courier features editorials in honor of Veterans Day. Is Wofford Heights in the shadow of other towns in the Kern River Valley? ‘Living Green in the KRV’ will be a festival this coming spring. FREE Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley 6 9 14 15 Friday, November 7, 2008 A Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 5 No. 40 Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Mike Farenbaugh, left, VFW Post 7665 chaplain, and Monte McCrae of the VFW raise the flag at Lake Isabella Park. The occasion was the Americana Festival on Oct. 25. Fly your flag on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day and remember all vets everywhere. Veterans Day started out as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of WWI, but in the 1950s the day was changed to honor all veterans who served. Weekend to include musical, pancakes and more Mike Devich Kern River Courier This weekend, Nov. 8 and 9, will bring a varied assortment of riches, from a dedication of a mountain to a 100th birth- day celebration for a forest. Dedication for Powers Peak in Kernville Saturday, Nov. 8 Powers Peak, named for the late valley author Bob Powers, will be dedicated on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Kernville Fish Hatchery, a mile north of Kernville oppo- site Camp Owen. The brief ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the event. Powers Peak has been officially recorded by the United States government and is located just northeast of Kernville. Sweet Adelines will present fall musical show Saturday, Nov. 8 The Sweet Adelines’ Kern Valley Chorus will present their fall show, “Last Call for Atlantic City: or Beauties on the Boardwalk,” at the Kern Valley High School Fine Arts Building on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show. Also, Ready, Willing and Mabel, a jazz quartet from L.A., will be appearing. For tickets call Cheryl’s Diner at 376-6131, or they will be available at the door for $10. Cheryl Borthick of the Sweet Adelines said, “This musical comedy was written by Sandi Johnstone especially for your side splitting pleasure.” Sequoia National Forest’s 100th birthday marked Saturday, Nov. 8 Sequoia National Forest’s 100th birth- day party will be in Kernville Saturday, Nov. 8. For details, see District Ranger Rick Larson’s letter on page 9. Pancake breakfast Sunday, Nov. 9 to benefit spay/neuter clinic There will be an all-you-can-eat ben- efit pancake breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Benefits the REVA Co-op to establish a low-cost non-profit spay/neuter clinic in the val- ley. Call Jesse Martinez at 378-3101 for details. Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier Voters do their thing at St. Jude Church in Wofford Heights. For local election results, see page 15. Entry free in holiday parade Linda Mann Special to the Kern River Courier Lake Isabella’s 31st annual Christmas Parade will be held along Lake Isabella Blvd. Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning at 11 a.m. The theme this year is “Teddy Bears on Parade.” There is no entry fee to participate, and parade entry forms can be picked up at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce office at 6404 “B” Lake Isabella Blvd., or call (760) 379-5236. Although there is no fee to enter, if you would like to be a sponsor, your $25 donation helps to pay for trophies and awards for parade winners, and you will receive recognition in the local newspa- pers as well as have your name announced during the parade. Please call 379-5236 for more information. Sorry about that, Chief We erred on a couple of things last week that need correct- ing for this week. First of all, in last week’s ad for the Sweet Adelines musical coming up Saturday, Nov. 8, we put in that it would be held at the Senior Center. It will actually be held at the KVHS Fine Arts Building. Sorry about that, Sweet Adelines. Also, the “Mark Your Calendar” item about the REVA benefit pancake breakfast this Sunday lacked a location. It will be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Riverwalk meeting scheduled Mike Devich Kern River Courier There will be a meeting about the revived Riverwalk project at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce building on Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to come and state their opinions on the project, either pro or con, according to meeting organizer Chuck Barbee. The proposed Riverwalk will be an improved scenic walking See RIVERWALK, Page 14 Lake Isabella Christmas parade Nov. 29
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Kern River BasinData: Wed. 5 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir111, 463 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.)Peaked at 258,239ac-ft. June 16.
Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville273 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 274 cfs
Borel Canal flow244 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.
Trevor andChristoperTorres
and MichaelSoto got a greatstringer.
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lower-incomeseniors to affordmedication.
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editorials inhonor ofVeterans Day.
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in the shadowof other townsin the KernRiver Valley?
‘LivingGreen inthe KRV’
will be a festivalthis comingspring.
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Mike Farenbaugh, left, VFW Post 7665 chaplain, and Monte McCrae ofthe VFW raise the flag at Lake Isabella Park. The occasion was theAmericana Festival on Oct. 25. Fly your flag on Tuesday, Nov. 11, forVeterans Day and remember all vets everywhere. Veterans Day startedout as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of WWI, but in the 1950sthe day was changed to honor all veterans who served.
Weekend to include musical, pancakes and moreMike DevichKern River Courier
This weekend, Nov. 8 and 9, will bringa varied assortment of riches, from adedication of a mountain to a 100th birth-day celebration for a forest.
Dedication for Powers Peak inKernville Saturday, Nov. 8
Powers Peak, named for the late valleyauthor Bob Powers, will be dedicated onSaturday, Nov. 8 at the Kernville FishHatchery, a mile north of Kernville oppo-site Camp Owen. The brief ceremony willtake place at 1 p.m. and is open to thepublic. Light refreshments will be servedfollowing the event. Powers Peak hasbeen officially recorded by the United
States government and is located justnortheast of Kernville.
Sweet Adelines will present fallmusical show Saturday, Nov. 8
The Sweet Adelines’ Kern ValleyChorus will present their fall show,“Last Call for Atlantic City: or Beautieson the Boardwalk,” at the Kern ValleyHigh School Fine Arts Building onSaturday, Nov. 8. There will be a 2 p.m.matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show.Also, Ready, Willing and Mabel, a jazzquartet from L.A., will be appearing. Fortickets call Cheryl’s Diner at 376-6131, orthey will be available at the door for$10.
Cheryl Borthick of the Sweet Adelinessaid, “This musical comedy was written
by Sandi Johnstone especially for yourside splitting pleasure.”
Sequoia National Forest’s 100thbirthday marked Saturday, Nov. 8
Sequoia National Forest’s 100th birth-day party will be in Kernville Saturday,Nov. 8. For details, see District RangerRick Larson’s letter on page 9.
There will be an all-you-can-eat ben-efit pancake breakfast on Sunday, Nov.9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. Benefits theREVA Co-op to establish a low-costnon-profit spay/neuter clinic in the val-ley. Call Jesse Martinez at 378-3101 fordetails.
Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier
Voters do their thing at St. Jude Church in WoffordHeights. For local election results, see page 15.
Entry freein holidayparade
Linda MannSpecial to the Kern River Courier
Lake Isabella’s 31st annual ChristmasParade will be held along Lake IsabellaBlvd. Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning at 11a.m. The theme this year is “Teddy Bearson Parade.”
There is no entry fee to participate,and parade entry forms can be picked upat the Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce office at 6404 “B” LakeIsabella Blvd., or call (760) 379-5236.
Although there is no fee to enter, ifyou would like to be a sponsor, your $25donation helps to pay for trophies andawards for parade winners, and you willreceive recognition in the local newspa-pers as well as have your nameannounced during the parade. Pleasecall 379-5236 for more information.
Sorry about that, Chief
We erred on a couple of things last week that need correct-ing for this week. First of all, in last week’s ad for the SweetAdelines musical coming up Saturday, Nov. 8, we put in that itwould be held at the Senior Center. It will actually be held atthe KVHS Fine Arts Building. Sorry about that, SweetAdelines. Also, the “Mark Your Calendar” item about theREVA benefit pancake breakfast this Sunday lacked a location.It will be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.
Riverwalk meeting scheduledMike DevichKern River Courier
There will be a meeting about the revived Riverwalk project atthe Kernville Chamber of Commerce building on Monday, Nov. 10at 6 p.m. The public is invited to come and state their opinions onthe project, either pro or con, according to meeting organizerChuck Barbee.
The proposed Riverwalk will be an improved scenic walking
See RIVERWALK, Page 14
Lake Isabella Christmasparade Nov. 29
Saturday, Nov. 29Lake Isabella
Christmas Parade. SantaClaus ushers in the holidayseason. 379-5236.
Friday, Dec. 12Candle Stroll and Live
Nativity Scene, CirclePark, Kernville. 376-2629.
Saturday, Dec. 13Christmas Parade of
Giving, Kernville. SantaClaus appears in Circle Park.376-2629.
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Regular meetings andactivitiesFridays• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders CruiseNight, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri.• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, Fellowship Bldg, 80 EvansRd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics.376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays• 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., KRV CB’ers Breakfast, SrCtr., Lake Isabella • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.
Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, third Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner class-es, intermediate and advanced follow at theSenior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce
meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse FamilySupport & Community Education, CollegeCommunity Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., LakeIsabella. 379-3412.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G.376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1stMon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 7:30-Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.
Tuesdays• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162.• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 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.,379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, United Methodist Church,Kernville, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce lunchmeeting, Paradise Cove, 2nd Wednesday.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2ndWed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church,Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop samelocation.• 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Wed. 549-3033 for location.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Clubmeets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, thirdWed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, 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, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. ThirdThurs.• 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, ParadiseCove.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to pub-lic. 379-3877.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Prospective memberswelcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291
Bingo GuideFriday, 12:30 p.m. - Eagles Bingo,
Eagles Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, 12 p.m., South Fork
Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.
Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & NellieDent Dr., Wofford Hts.
This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion.
2009 events:Call the Kernville Chamber of
Commerce, (760) 376-2629, orthe Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce, (760) 379-5236,for next year’s tentative dates.With all scheduled events, calleither chamber before attend-ing for the latest event informa-tion.
January: Man and Womanof the Year banquet
February: Whiskey FlatDays, Heart Walk
March: Keyesville ClassicMt. Bike Races
April: Kern River FestivalWhitewater Races, Valley-WideArt Studio Tour, Isabella LakeFishing Derby, Trout Festival,Kern Valley Nature Festival
July: Fireworks Over TheLake, Personal WatercraftRaces
August: Rubber DuckyRaces, Hummingbird Festival
September: Turkey VultureFestival, California FreeFishing Day
October: Kickin’ Back atKernville Rod Run, Valley Fest,Casino Night
November: Lake IsabellaChristmas Parade
December: Christmas inKernville, Parade of Giving
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Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike DevichContributing Editor Mike LudikerContributors/ColumnistsJack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobSally Thornburg Debra RundellRon Bolyard Donna FitchCalifornia Joe Harry ThalClarence Semonious Marya MillerRichard Rowe Dona AndersonPhotographersMichael Batelaan, Mike Devich, MikeLudikerContributing PhotographerMurdoc DouglasAd ProductionMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerAdvertising SalesValerie MinouxBusiness OfficeSara WakemanSubscription InformationThe Kern River Courier is publishedand mailed weekly for $35 per year.Send payment to:
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Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. The views expressed in the lettersto the editor within this paper are not necessar-ily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff.Letters to the editor pertaining to local issuesand events or those that affect our area areencouraged. Please include your real name,address and phone number for verification.Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The Kern River Courier reserves theright to exclude any letter to the editor, or editits 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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Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and byappointment.
at Jake’s Place arena (SierraWay just south of KernvilleRd.) Spectators welcome.Starts 9 a.m. Rain dates thenext Saturday. 378-2885.
High school football• Nov. 13
Senior Night will be at KernValley High School on Nov. 13,against Frazier Mountain.
Games are usually 4 p.m.and 7 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 379-2611.
Courier holiday season deadlinesThanksgiving 11/28 issue: Ad deadline will be Friday, Nov. 21.
We will then deliver Tues. and Wed. 11/25-26, before Turkey Dayweekend starts. Office will be closed 11/27-30.
Christmas 12/26 issue: Ad deadline will be Friday, Dec. 19instead of Tuesday, Dec. 23. We will then deliver Tues. and Wed.12/23-24, before Christmas weekend starts. Office closed 12/25-28.
New Year's Day 1/2 issue: Ad deadline would have been Friday,Dec. 26 instead of Tuesday, Dec. 30, but since that is the day afterChristmas, we will have to push it back to Tuesday, Dec. 23. Wewill deliver Tues. and Wed. 12/30-31, before the New Year's celebra-tion begins. Office will be closed 1/1-4/09.
Friday, November 7, 2008 Kern River Courier Page 3
Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
When I was a youngster, mymajor mode of transportation was abike.
There were all kinds back then,but most didn't have gears. When Igot to a hill Iwent as fast as Icould, for aslong as I could,and then got offand pushed.
My third bikewas made up ofparts from myfirst two bikes.We were alwaystaking themapart, paintingthe frames andreplacing chains.There wasn't much about a bike wedidn't know and couldn't fix.
The biggest expense was tiresand tubes. Goatheads from sticker-weed plants with their sharp star-shaped seed could puncture a tireand tube in a heartbeat. Seems wewere always patching tubes.
Our favorite store was Pep Boys,(Manny, Moe and Jack). They hadeverything for bikes and cheap. Wewere always buying stuff because itwas worn or came unscrewed andfell off. Once I bought a light andbell. Neither worked very well. Atnight I still ran into things and thebell only had a range of about threefeet.
For a while I had a “racer” bike.
It had narrow tires, and was fast onthe street but useless in dirt. Also Ihad to be careful riding over steelroad drains. At speed, you coulddrop a front wheel between thegrate slots and exit over the handle-bars quick as a wink.
A playing card fastened to theforks with a clothespin and brushedby the spokes made us sound likemotorcycles as we zoomed up anddown our streets. Neighbors hatedthe sound, we loved it.
The bike that all of us aspired tobut couldn't afford was theColumbia. It had sidepanels and ahorn, headlights and taillights, andsported what they called "kneeaction." The frame rode on springs,keeping road bumps from vibratingyour tush. It had fat tires and cus-tom paint. One of the rich kids onour block had a Columbia but hewas snooty and wouldn't let us rideit. So we wouldn't let him ride withus. Big time friction!
Times were different and ourfolks let us ride almost anywhereunsupervised. Mom and Dad hadno idea how far we went and whatwe actually did. Bikes were our free-dom and could take us anywhere onthe cheap. Those were fun times.There was lots of room and time forbeing a kid with a bike.
Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram and coordinator for theLake Patrol volunteers.
Things I Have Noticed ...
RodMiddleworth
Bikes meant freedom for kidsSequoia’s 100th marked in Kernville Saturday, Nov. 8
Rick Larson, Sequioa National Forest District Ranger, invites you tocome to the Kernville Ranger Station, located at 105 Whitney Road, for acelebration of Sequoia National Forest’s 100th anniversary from 9 a.m. tonoon on Saturday, Nov. 8. Smokey Bear will make an appearance alongwith a Forest Service fire engine. For more information please contact GeriAdams at (760) 379-5646 ext. 513.
Dedication for Powers Peak in Kernville Saturday, Nov. 8Powers Peak, named for the late valley author Bob Powers, will be
dedicated on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Kernville Fish Hatchery, a milenorth of Kernville opposite Camp Owen. The brief ceremony will takeplace at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Light refreshments will beserved following the event. Powers Peak has been officially recordedby the United States government and is located just northeast ofKernville.
Sweet Adelines will present fall musical show Saturday, Nov. 8The Sweet Adelines’ Kern Valley Chorus will present their fall show,
“Last Call for Atlantic City: or Beauties on the Boardwalk,” at the KernValley High School Fine Arts Building on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be a2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show. Also, Ready, Willing and Mabel,a jazz quartet from L.A., will be appearing. For ticket information callCheryl’s Diner at 376-6131.
Pancake breakfast Nov. 9 to benefit spay/neuter clinicThere will be an all-you-can-eat benefit pancake breakfast on Sunday,
Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center. Benefits the REVA Co-opto establish a spay/neuter clinic in the valley. Call 378-3101 for details.
Free meal for the hungry at My Place restaurant Nov. 11My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella will honor our nation’s veterans
by once again feeding the hungry on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The free mealwill be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, all contributions and volunteerlabor will be greatly appreciated. To volunteer or contribute, callAngela at 379-2563.
Library to hold “Fall into a Good Book” storytime Nov. 13Storytime is held every second Thursday of the month from 3:45 to 4:15
p.m. at the Lake Isabella county library. The Nov. 13 program is “Fall intoa Good Book.” Dec. 11 will be “Warm up to a Good Book.” For more infor-mation, call 549-2083.
Wofford Heights Community Association meeting Nov. 13The new Wofford Heights Community Association will hold their
monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Family Life Center onthe corner of Panorama and Sycamore in Wofford Heights. If you want fur-ther information, please call 760-223-1058 or 760-376-1403.
Ladies of Elks annual bazaar to be held Saturday, Nov. 15Remember to bring your Christmas shopping list to the Elks Lodge in
Wofford Heights on Saturday Nov. 15. There will be a large variety ofitems on sale at the Ladies of the Elks Annual Bazaar, as well as a soup andhomemade bread booth. Hours are 10 am to 3 pm and there is no chargefor admission.
‘Living Green’ working committee meeting Nov. 15The “Living Green” festival will be in March 2009. If you are interested
in helping to organize it, the Working Committee Meeting #2 will be from1-3 pm, Saturday, Nov. 15 in the Kernville Community Room, enter offSierra Way and Kernville Road, next to the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce. Meeting #3 will be 1-3pm, Saturday, Dec. 6.
Sorority’s fashion show and luncheon at Elks Nov. 15Preceptor Xi Eta Sorority will be having a fall fashion show and lunch-
eon on Saturday Nov. 15 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Social hourto begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and fashion show to follow. Your $20donation includes a delicious lunch, a fun peek at new fashions and achance to win great door prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Kern River ValleySheriff's Activities League program. For tickets and more information,please call Marlene Sciacqua at 378-4285.
Mark your calendar
See CALENDAR, Page 14
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Maryann Ryan of Lake Isabella took this photo Monday afterstorm clouds broke up.
Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist
Well, it looks like cooler tem-peratures are here to stay forthe season. It’s time to get outthe trout rods and tackle forthose lake trout. Cooler watermeans trout will start showingup in the shal-lows moreand more.Trout action isalready beingreported atParadise Coveand FrenchGulch.
One morereminder –don’t forget toset your dragand keep aclose eye onyour rod –thumper iscoming.
Trout actionupriver is stillgoing hot andheavy. All ofyour favoritespots on theriver are producing nice limits ofquality fish.
Good fishing in the rain? Youbetcha. Trevor and Christopher
Torres along with Michael Sotoendured last Saturday’s rain tobring in a nice stringer of 13trout. Nice catch, guys.
Where’s your hot spot?Whatever the weather, let’s gofishing.
Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackleand General Store. For braggingrights, bring your catch to E&J’s,6498 Wofford Blvd, WoffordHeights, near the WoffordHeights Post Office.
Page 4 Friday, November 7, 2008AdventuresK E R N R I V E R
LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features
STATISTICSGeneral
Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles
Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet
Friday, November 7, 2008 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R
Previews of new DVDsBy DNA Smith
KIDS & FAMILY"Kung-Fu Panda" – This is one
of my favorite animated films ofthe year.Jack Black,DavidCross,JackieChan,AngelinaJolie andother A-lis-ters lendtheir vocaltalents to this story of a hapless,out-of-shape, dumpling-lovingpanda who dreams of becominga member of The Furious Five, acrack unit of martial-arts heroes– and much to his chagrin, getswhat he wishes for.
PICK OF THE WEEK"Hellboy II: The Golden
Army" – Ron Perlman returns asthe demon-spawn Hellboy, acreature who leads a team ofheroes who secretly fight "thethings that go bump in thenight." There are a couple ver-sions of this awesome comic-book blockbuster: The singledisc has two commentary tracks,a featurette on the puppetryused in the film and deletedscenes w/optional commentaryby director Guillermo del Toro.The three-disc set has everythingin the single-disc edition, plus adigital copy of the film (forportable devices), a two-hourdocumentary on the making ofthe film, DVD-ROM features andmany more making-of fea-turettes. There also will be a lim-ited edition three-disc set that
will include a book, poster andGolden Army warrior figurine.Guess what just made myAmazon wish list?
DOG OF THE WEEK"Star Wars: The Clone Wars"
– No, this isn't Episode II; nor isit the outstanding 2003 animat-ed series by GenndyTartakovsky. This is the groan-inducing 2008 CGI'd mess thatwas released to theaters inadvance of the equally awful tel-evision series. In this movie,Anakin Skywalker takes on agirl apprentice and they aresupposed to rescue Jabba theHutt's kidnapped child. The ani-mation is so horrible, you'llthink you were watching a cutscene from an old NintendoNES video game. The dialogueand plotting are on a less-than-12-year-old level. And for somereason, George Lucas demand-ed that Jabba the Hutt have agay relative who lisps his lineslike Truman Capote on Xanax.Seriously, if you need a StarWars fix and don't already ownthe two-volume Tartakovskyseries, grab those instead of thispile of Bantha poo.
TV SERIES"The Sopranos: The Complete
Series""Scrubs: Season 7""Firefly: The Complete Series"
(Blu-Ray)"Chuck: The Complete First
Season" (Blu-Ray)"Dragon Ball Z: Season 7""7th Heaven: The 7th Season""Night Gallery: Season 2""Father Knows Best: Season
2"(c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
Couch TheaterPanda animated movie a hoot
By Cindy Elavsky
Q: I started watching thenew Fox show "Fringe"because I love Joshua Jackson.However, I wasvery excited tosee another ofmy favoriteactors, MarkValley, on theshow. How canhe still be onthe show if hedied in the pilotepisode? --Patsy G., via e-mail.
A: I, too, was happy to see MarkValley back on my TV screen. Ihave been boycotting "BostonLegal" ever since he was uncere-moniously dumped from that show
(as William Shatner and JamesSpader's characters get ridiculous-ly kookier and kookier). Mark'scharacter on "Fringe," John Scott,succumbs to a deadly flesh-dissolv-ing toxin. The show's creators,Alex Kurztman and Roberto Orci,have said of Mark's future with"Fringe": "Did you watch 'Alias'?No one ever really died on 'Alias';they came back and popped up invery strange ways. Mark Valley isdefinitely around, but John Scottmay genuinely be dead."
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mail her [email protected], or writeto her in care of King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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Valley
Nobody really dies on TV shows
This week’s top DVD rentals1. Iron Man (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr.(Paramount)2. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (R) JasonSegel (Universal)3. Sex and the City: The Movie (R) SarahJessica Parker (Warner)4. Leatherheads (PG-13) GeorgeClooney (Universal)5. Made of Honor (R) Patrick Dempsey(Sony Pictures)
6. Baby Mama (PG-13) Amy Poehler(Universal)7. Deception (R) Hugh Jackman (Fox)8. 88 Minutes (R) Al Pacino (SonyPictures)9. Speed Racer (PG) Emile Hirsch(Warner)10. The Forbidden Kingdom (PG-13) JetLi (Lionsgate)(c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
Gloria is having a hard time pay-ing for her medication. She tells methat she is not taking all her medica-tions that have been prescribedbecause she can't afford them. Sheis in the Medicare Part D "DonutHole" and is having to pay close tothe retail price for her medication.
It sounds to me that this lady is inneed of Extra Help, which is thename of the low-income subsidyavailable to people on Medicarewho are having trouble paying fortheir prescription medication.
Now, this program isn't foreverybody. As an example, peoplewho already qualify for Medi-Cal orreceive SSI money in addition toSocial Security, you are already
enrolled in this program. But, likeGloria, there are thousands of localresidents who may qualify and justdon't know it.
The ExtraHelp program isonly available topeople onMedicare whohave enrolled ina Medicare pre-scription drugplan. This maybe a stand-alonepolicy or itmight be part ofa MedicareAdvantage plan such as a MedicareHMO (Secure Horizons, GEMCare,Blue Cross Senior Secure, Etc.)orMedicare PPO (Freedom Blue).
To qualify for Extra Help, income
and resources are looked at.Income is based on taxable income.Resources are typically your sav-ings, stocks, bonds, IRA accounts,investment real estate, etc. Yourresidence, car and personal itemsdon't normally count.
There are several levels of qualifi-cation. The lowest income will haveno deductible, and pay $1.10 forgeneric and $3.20 for brand namedrugs. If you qualify, you can expectto pay nothing for your monthlypremium (or very little).
If your income is a bit higher, youwill have no deductible and will pay$2.40 for generic and $6 for brandname drugs in 2009.
At the next income level, you willpay a $60 deductible and a 15% co-payment. After reaching the out-of-pocket threshold, you will pay $2.40
for generic and $6 for brand namedrugs.
Besides this savings, there is no"donut hole" or "coverage gap” withExtra Help, keeping people likeGloria able to afford and take herprescriptions as they have been pre-scribed.
Application are available by call-ing 1-800-MEDICARE or applyonline at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Harry P. Thal, MA, CertifiedSenior Advisor, is a licensed insur-ance broker. He is a member ofthe Kern Valley Hospital AdvisoryBoard and is President of the KernAssociation of HealthUnderwriters, He may be reachedat 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com
Health Insurance Matters
Harry Thal
Medicare offers ‘extra help’ to Kern River Valley folks
Flu shots available for seniors at Dec. 4 clinic for $2 Flu shots are available for those 60 and older, sponsored by the Kern
County Department of Public Health. The clinic will take place Dec. 4, atthe Weldon United Methodist Church, Weldon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.For more information, call 549-2090 or 375-5157.
So just how long can you safelykeep leftovers in the refrigerator?
According to the Department ofAgriculture, you should eat refriger-ated leftovers within four days tomaintain food safety. If you don'tanticipate being able to eat themwithin this period of time, freezethem immediately.
Before eating leftovers, reheatthem thoroughly. Reheat leftoversauces, soups and gravies to boiling.If you're using the oven to reheat left-overs, set the temperature to nolower than 325 F (163 C) to ensurethey're reheated quickly. Reheatingin slow cookers is not recommended.
–Mayo Clinic
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Safely keep those leftovers
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Post to help against elder abuse filledKern River Courier
Kris Grasty, Director of KernCounty Aging and Adult Services,announced the filling of the AdultProtective Services position for theKern River Valley. Melody Batelaanhas been selected for this post. Shewas previously the Social ServiceWorker for In Home SupportiveServices (IHSS) for the area.
In Home Supportive Services isstill available locally in the KernRiver Valley for Medi-Cal recipientswho are not able to remain safely athome without some help. IHSSrecipients can call the toll free num-ber, 1-800-510-2020, to get anyquestions answered about theirexisting case services. IHSS servic-es will continue for the area throughthe Bakersfield office until areplacement is hired.
Adult Protective Services has amandate to investigate suspectedabuse and provide services to eldersand dependent adults who areunable to protect their own inter-ests or to care for themselves. Theprogram is designed to prevent andremedy the abuse, neglect orexploitation of elders and depend-ent adults who have been harmedor are at risk of harm. AdultProtective Services strives to main-tain the elder/dependent adult safe-ly in his or her normal environmentand to strengthen his or her capaci-ty for self-maintenance. Links tocommunity services are provided asneeded.
Adult Protective Services main-tains a 24-hour toll free hotline at 1-800-277-7866 to receive suspectedabuse referrals from mandatedreporters and the community.
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Bodfish BobKern River Courier Columnist
Bodfish Bob's Breakfast Casserole
8 Eggs, Slightly Beaten6 Slices White Bread, Cubed1 Lb. Sausage, Cooked and Crumbled1 Cup Milk1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated1 Teaspoon Salt1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
Mix ingredients together. Pourinto greased 9" X 13" baking dish.Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350degrees for 35 minutes, until lightbrown on top.
Bodfish Bob's Sausage-Stuffed Meatloaf
2 eggs1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage (in links)1 16-oz can tomatoes, chopped and juicereserved
3/4 cup bread crumbs1/2 cup onion finely chopped2 Tbs. Parsley chopped2 Tbs. Sesame seeds1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3 slices bacon cut in half crosswise
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggswith a fork. Add beef, tomatoes withjuice, bread crumbs, onion, parsley,sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Mixuntil well blended. Press half of mixturefirmly into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Laythe sausage links lengthwise down thecenter of the pan, and fill with theremaining meat mixture. Run a thinknife around edge and invert meatloafinto a shallow baking dish (about 12 x 8x 2-inch). Arrange bacon pieces on top.Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.Spoon off fat drippings. Bake 30 min-utes longer or until no longer pink incenter. Drain off any additional drip-pings. Cover loosely with foil and letstand for 10 minutes. Transfer to aserving platter. Serves 6 - 8.
Bodfish Bob's Brown Sugar Fudge
2 cups brown sugar1 cup granulated sugar1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Combine sugars, milk, and butter.Cook, stirring occasionally, to soft-ballstage, or 238° on a candy thermome-ter. Add vanilla and let cool to luke-warm. Beat with wooden spoon untilmixture loses its gloss, stir in nuts.Pour into a buttered 8-inch pan or pieplate. Cool brown sugar fudge untilfirm and cut into squares.
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
I was 14 when I became a juniorannouncer on the radio. But my dadinsisted I go to college at 16. At 20 Iwas a TV director in Columbus,Ohio. But the Army drafted me.Later in NewYork City I dis-covered thetheatre. Off toSummer StockI went as anactor. A fewyears later Iwent to L.A.,still trying tocrack the actingthing. Back toCal State to finish my teaching cre-dential. Became a teacher.
Now I read in the L.A. Timesabout Matthew Leonardi of SanBernadino. At 14, he's off toMoscow to begin his studies. He'llbe attending the Bolshoi BalletAcademy. Tons of folks sent himmoney after his story first appearedin the L.A. Times. He's been takingdance lessons since he was 4 yearsold. His 79- year-old grandfather, aformer music professor, encouragedhim. And last summer a Russiandance teacher spotted him at a work-shop in Connecticut. So now, awayhe goes!
I thought about Matthew's grand-father, the old music professor.Seems the old man sat at the livingroom piano where he often com-posed and played ballet music.Suddenly I remembered my father atthe dinner table every night. I satthere afraid. He was a burly
junkman – a scrap dealer and a self-made businessman. And he had lit-tle truck with anything having to dowith the arts. Maybe that's why Inever believed I would one day dosomething very famous. Maybethat's what I needed – an old profes-sor sitting at the piano.
Some people need that encour-agement. Now my mom, she eventook me to a music professor at alocal college who listened to me singand said this kid could become apretty good baritone singer. But Iwent home and my father poo-pooed it all and I let it go.
Well, my father wanted the bestfor me. He paid for the college Iwent to four years of it (although henever for one moment asked me if Iliked it!) His father was a Europeanimmigrant who had had a hard life.And my dad, coming out of a break-fast restaurant one bright Marchmorning, saw his younger brotherrun over by an out-of-control driver.My father was never the same afterthat. We moved back to one of ourold small towns and Dad startedover in the junk business. He diedfour years later of a stroke. He was58 years old. I still have his old fish-ing chest. It's in the backyard in theshade of the pump house.
Everyone has a story. And every-one has a dream. Some dreamscome true sooner, some later. Somenot at all. My father wanted to helpme realize my dreams. But he didn'tknow how.
California Joe is the storyteller per-sona of Stevenson Phillips, an actorand singer living in Kernville. Youmay reach him at [email protected]
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Donations aretax deductible
You may send donations to, or you may drop by
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Make it a wonderful holiday season thisyear for everyone in the Kern River Valley
Plan to donate to or volunteer for these majorSalvation Army events:
Holiday dinner for hungry and needySaturday, Nov. 22, 2-5 p.m. Tickets free to all who need
assistance. Volunteers and donations of food and/or moneyare needed!
Christmas bell ringing60 volunteers needed to ring bells in front of local stores. Our major fundraiser to assist our community. All funds stay in the valley!
Toys for TotsDrop off unwrapped toys in boxes at participating retailers in the valley, or bring them to the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 29 at11 a.m. and hand them to the U.S. Marines yourself!
The Salvation Army located at the Community Christian Service Center
Marya MillerKern River Courier Columnist
The weather has been perfectgardening weather and I amgetting a lot done; collectingseeds, pruning out dead wood,dividingperennials,and just enjoy-ing the dayswithout flying,stinging bugsand ants. Ihave beenholding offplanting any ofthe plants I gotfrom the plant sales waiting forthe rains to start, but we maynot get any more rain for awhile so Iwill proba-bly start get-ting theminto theground soonand usesome of thatexpensivecity water toget themstarted.
The weather is also great fordriving around the valley drink-ing in the beauty of the chang-ing colors. The sun seems par-ticularly brilliant now and theskies more intensely blue - aperfect backdrop for the goldsthat adorn the cottonwoods andwillows along with the intenseyellow of the rabbit brush, the
deep maroon of the buckwheat,and in some areas the vivid redof the poison oak. I wasdelighted to read in one of mynature magazines that leafwatching is actually good forone's health! Studies show thatfall colors have a mood-elevat-ing effect on just about anyone,anywhere, that a walk in thewoods during autumn can betherapeutic.
What is it that causes theleaves to change color in thefirst place? Essentially, leaf col-ors begin to change becausechlorophyll begins to diminishas a result of shorter days andcooler weather. As daylightshortens, the growth system inmany trees begins to shut
down. Tinycells at thebase of eachleaf begin todry out,chlorophylldissipatesand the pho-tosynthesisprocesscomes to ahalt. The fall
color of the leaf is always therebut hidden under the green ofthe chlorophyll.
“Going Native” discusses theways native plants can make yourgarden. If you have questions forMarya Miller about plants in theKern Valley area, e-mail her [email protected].
Going Native
Marya Miller
Autumn is wonderful for plants
“Chlorophyll dissipatesand the photosynthesisprocess comes to a halt.”
––Marya Miller
Friday, November 7, 2008 Kern River Courier Page 9
Mike DevichKern River Courier
My dad was a veteran. So wereboth my granddads and both myuncles. I even have an ancestor wayback on my Russian side who isfamous; Nicolai Depreradovich was
a general-major whocontributed to
Napoleon’s defeat. My family never lost a military
ancestor (that I know of) to war. Wewere very lucky. I myself had a veryhigh lottery number back in 1971and so I was never drafted. Buteveryone in my family has alwaysbeen very aware of the need todefend our country against ene-mies.
I remember very well when I wasabout 5 and my grandfather cameto visit. He asked me what branchof the service I would want to be in.I picked the Navy. My grandfatherwas very pleased because he was aNavy man, as was his son, my UncleKenny. My grandpa had joined theNavy during WWI when he wasonly 15; he lied about his age. Hespent the next 20 years sailingaround the world for our country.
My Grandpa Lindhardt thenasked me, “Do you think you couldface drowning in a ship sinking in acold ocean?”
Whew. What a thought for a 5-year-old to have to face.
My lady Derith and I have beenwatching “War and Remembrance”lately. It was a TV miniseries from
the ‘80s that takes you throughWWII year by year. It gives a chill-ing view of how the megalomaniacHitler almost enslaved the world.Some of the sequences are almostunbearable to watch, but we needto know what happened.
I took myUncle Bob tosee “SavingPrivate Ryan”before hepassed away.He was waitinganxiously for itto come out.Afterward hesaid the open-
ing sequence, about the GIs landingon Omaha Beach during D-day, wasthe most realistic war re-creation hehad ever seen. He never would talkvery much about when he was shotdown in the Philippines.
Veterans Day is the day we honorall veterans, and Memorial Day isthe day we honor all military servi-cepeople who died for their country.Is taking a moment two days a yearto honor those who contributed somuch (even their lives) too much toask? Of course not.
It should be every day. We shouldwake up every morning and getdown on our knees and profuselythank all those who laid down theirlives, as well as worked behind thescenes, to keep our country freeover all the years and in all the mili-tary conflicts.
They deserve nothing less – and awhole lot more.
Editorial
Devich
When America was engagedin armed conflict with foreignpowers, men like GeneralAndrew Jackson at the Battle ofNew Orleans in the War of 1812,and Theodore Roosevelt in theSpanish-American War, helpedrally our troops and our nationto stand firm and bring ourcountry together.
When we were attacked onour soil at Pearl Harbor duringWorld War II, the members ofthe Greatest Generation rose tothe occasion and waged a battlebetween good and evil that wasperhaps our country's finest tri-umph.
On Nov. 11, 1919, PresidentWoodrow Wilson proclaimed thefirst Armistice Day and made thefollowing declaration: "To us inAmerica, the reflections ofArmistice Day will be filled withsolemn pride in the heroism ofthose who died in the country'sservice and with gratitude for thevictory, both because of the thingfrom which it has freed us andbecause of the opportunity it hasgiven America to show her sym-pathy with peace and justice inthe council of the nations."
In the years followingPresident Wilson's proclamation,conflict after conflict continuedto face the United States, andmore and more citizens werevaliantly serving their country.In light of those events, PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower signedlegislation changing the name ofthe holiday from Armistice Dayto Veteran's Day, acknowledgingthat it was the veterans of eachera who fought to secure theblessings of liberty.
On Veteran's Day, we offer ourthanks and remembrance for
America's great gift of freedom,and the brave men and womenwho so unselfishly fought to pro-tect it: our veterans. We remem-ber the veteran as our mostnoble example of selflessness andas the ultimate provider of our
liberty. President
Ronald Reaganonce said, "Peace,freedom and jus-tice must be wonagain and again byeach successivegeneration." Ibelieve PresidentReagan's wordsring true today, as
our brave men and women in themilitary have been called uponagain to serve abroad in defenseof the people of the UnitedStates.
As we sleep each night in ourcomfortable homes and live safeand free, there are roughly150,000 U.S. soldiers fighting forfreedom in Iraq and Afghanistan.Regardless of your political lean-ings, we must support andrespect their gallant efforts todeliver a people from tyranny.
On Veteran's Day, I would liketo honor our fallen soldiers, andthank the 25 million living veter-ans across this nation for theircourage under fire, their unbe-lievable strength, and the count-less sacrifices they made so wecould be free. And let us remem-ber that freedom is not free.
Assemblymember Fuller repre-sents the 32nd State AssemblyDistrict, which includes Bakersfield,Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Taft, KernRiver Valley and the FrazierMountain communities.
Fuller of Assembly on Veterans Day
Take a moment on Veterans Day
Jean Fuller
Sequoia National Forest to celebrateits 100th birthday Saturday, Nov. 8 Rick Larson, Kern River District RangerSequoia National Forest
One hundred years ago,President Theodore Rooseveltsigned a proclamation creating theSequoia National Forest. If the landcould speak, it would tell many sto-ries of Native Americans, cattle,gold prospecting, lumber camps,sheep drives, early day resorts, hotsprings, pack stations, and isolatedforest guard stations and fire look-outs.
One hundred years ago in July1908, the Sequoia National Forestwas formed and the Forest Servicebecame responsible for the perpet-uation of the natural and culturalassets within the national forestboundary.
It is with pleasure and pride thatwe have been celebrating the cen-tennial this year. This is a wonderful
opportunity to reflect on the manyaccomplishments, changes, andgrowth that has occurred on thisforest during the past 100 years.
This is a big event for us! For thepast 100 years there has been aForest Service presence in mostcommunities in the Kern RiverValley. This centennial gives us achance to celebrate the past, pres-ent and to look forward to thefuture of our National Forests inthese communities over the next100 years.
Please join us in our celebration9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8at the Kernville Ranger Station,located at 105 Whitney Road inKernville. Smokey Bear will makean appearance along with a ForestService fire engine.
For more information pleasecontact Geri Adams at (760) 379-5646 ext. 513.
Dear Kern River Courier:This year QAB Media's Haunted House "The Fear Zone" was a huge
success. Not only was it bigger and better then the previous years, but italso brought in more money which will be going to buy toys for the localToys for Tots program. There were so many people involved in making thisthe great success that it was and we would like to thank all of you for yourhard work and dedication; we could not have done it without the help andsupport of local business: L&M Lumber, Sierra Gateway Markets, Mt.Mesa Market, Isabella Supermarket, Primo’s Deli, KRV Novelties, all thevolunteers, and the community coming out to have a good time.
Thank you so much and we hope to see you all again next year.Bonny Denison, Jillian King and Brian Baskin
Letters to the Courier
Public input sought for Kern CountyParks and Recreation master planKern River Courier
The Kem County Department ofParks and Recreation is developing aMaster Plan to guide decisions aboutpark development for the next 20 years.The unprecedented levels of growthand the changing demographics inKem County make the Master Plan'sdevelopment more important than ever.The Department has assembled a teamof technical and outreach experts whowill oversee the process and engageinput from communities around thecounty throughout the county.
A key component of the Master Planis public input.
"We need to know what the publicwants in the Kem County parks in orderto ensure our Master Plan properlyaddresses their wants and needs," saidRobert Lerude, director, Kern CountyDepartment of Parks and Recreation."To gain this information, we are con-ducting a public survey that is availableon-line at www.co.kem.ca.us/parks.The survey is available in English andSpanish, and there is an adult version aswell as one for youth ages ten to 18. Weencourage everyone to complete thesurvey so this department can captureas much information as possible."
Other opportunities to become
involved in the Master Plan processinclude a series of community work-shops to be held through the countythis fall and winter. The dates and timesof these workshops will be posted onthe eepartment's website. In addition,through its Master Plan Consultant,MIG, the department will be conduct-ing phone surveys, community andcounty leader interviews, focus groupsand group presentations.
Currently, the Master Planprocess is in the information gather-ing stage which includes publicinput as well as technical informa-tion about the parks, Kem Countydemographics, comparative infor-mation, etc. Based on this informa-tion, a draft of the Master Plan willbe written. At that time, a secondseries of community workshops willbe held to review the draft recom-mendations. After this process, it isanticipated that the Master Plan willbe presented to the Board ofSupervisors by spring 2009.
For additional information on theMaster Plan, to obtain copies of thequestionnaire or provide additionalideas about the future of the KemCounty park system, contact BethVetter at 661-868-7041 or e-mail her [email protected].
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Many people say, “The person I live with hasan alcohol problem.” Such a statement is truebecause there is a particular person who liveswith the speaker and the speaker has deter-mined that particular personto have an alcohol problem.In seeking a solution to theproblem, the speaker mayrealize that attempts to gethis particular person to stopdrinking have failed.Thinking that the particularproblem would be solved ifno one would drink, thespeaker campaigns to makeabstinence from alcohol auniversal reality. The speakerconvinced enough others topass a constitutional amendment in their favor.A man-made, universal law was not enough toremedy the combined, particular problems.
God spoke to one person, giving him particu-lar instructions. “Now the LORD said to Abram,‘Go from your country and your kindred andyour father’s house to the land that I will showyou. And I will make of you a great nation, and Iwill bless you and make your name great, sothat you will be a blessing. I will bless those whobless you, and him who dishonors you I willcurse, and in you all the families of the earthshall be blessed.’” Genesis 12:1-3.
Abram, who God later be renamedAbraham, was instructed to leave his earthlysecurity and trust God and His promises. God’spromise was that God would make Abram agreat nation, bless Abram personally, and blessthose people and nations who bless him while
cursing those people and nations who cursehim. We are told that, “By faith Abrahamobeyed when he was called to go out to a placethat he was to receive as an inheritance. And hewent out, not knowing where he was going. Byfaith he went to live in the land of promise, as ina foreign land, living in tents with Isaac andJacob, heirs with him of the same promise. Forhe was looking forward to the city that hasfoundations, whose designer and builder isGod.” Hebrews 11:8-10.
There are other examples in Scripture where-in those who counted trust in God’s promiseabove the fleeting pleasures of earthly security.“Women received back their dead by resurrec-tion. Some were tortured, refusing to acceptrelease, so that they might rise again to a betterlife. Others suffered mocking and flogging, andeven chains and imprisonment.” Hebrews11:35-36.
Too often those who choose earthly pleasuresand security claim that God is not relevanttoday. There are particular blessings for eachfaithful person; there are also particular cursesfor each person who tries to live ignoring whathe knows God has said is wrong. Speaking toeach individual, about controlling himself,Scriptures advises, “See to it that no one fails toobtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitter-ness" springs up and causes trouble, and by itmany become defiled; that no one is sexuallyimmoral or unholy like Esau, who sold hisbirthright for a single meal.” Hebrews 12:15-16
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KernvilleFirst Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.376-2751St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362
Lake IsabellaFirst 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. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Living by Faith Evangelist Outreach6437 Isabella Blvd. (near Post Office)Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 379-8036Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday 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. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 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
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.378-4964Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.378-2321
Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.
MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyMon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunchMonday through Friday. Assistance is offered to personsor families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, inneed of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760-379-5100.
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Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey1. Is the book of Gomorrah in the Old orNew Testament or neither?2. From Matthew 24, Heaven and earthmay pass away, but Jesus' "what" shallnot? Life, Children, Love, Words3. From what type of person did Saul seekrelief when an evil spirit tormented him?Harpist, Sorceress, Madman, Soldier4. What two weapons did David use to kill
Goliath? Spear/Rock, Sword/Mallet,Sling/Stone, Axe/Knife5. The grain of what seed did Jesus likento the kingdom of heaven? Mustard,Barley, Apple, Corn
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See Page 11 foranswers to puzzles
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“I don't make jokes. I just watchthe government and report thefacts.”
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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. U.S. GOVERNMENT: Seat belts wererequired to be added to cars as standardequipment in what year?
2. HISTORY: The ancient Inca empire wascentered in which South American country?
3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind ofcreature is a newt?
4. RELIGION: In what year was the origi-nal Nicene Creed adopted?
5. LANGUAGE: What does the Latinphrase "sine qua non" mean?
6. GEOGRAPHY: In which U.S. state is theAcadia National Park located?
1. Jan. 1, 19682. Peru3. Salamander4. 325 A.D.5. Essential6. Maine
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Answers:
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Decisions involvingyour finances might seem to be foolproof. But theycould have underlying risks you should know about.Don't act on anything until all the facts are in.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're attracted to asituation that appeals to your Bovine intellect. And that'sgood. But don't neglect your passionate side whenromance comes calling later in the week.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A recent developmentenhances that special relationship. Spending more timetogether also helps make the bonding process stronger.Expect news about a possible career change.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A suspicious situationshould be dealt with before it leads to serious problems.Get all the facts needed to resolve it. Then refocus yourenergies on those tasks that need your attention.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to be more open-minded in working toward a resolution of that standoffbetween yourself and a colleague or family member. Alittle flexibility now could work to your advantage later.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might feela bit threatened by a proposed workplace change. Thebest way to deal with it is to ask questions. You'll find thatthose involved will be happy to provide you with thefacts.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Feeling alone
in a crowd during the early part of the week is an unset-tling emotion. But your spirits soon perk up, putting youinto the right mood to start making holiday plans.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A peskyproblem should be dealt with immediately so you canput your time and effort into something more impor-tant. Someone from your past could have significantnews for you.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)High-energy aspects dominate, both on the job and athome. Use this time to put some long-range plans intooperation. Things level off later in the week.
CAPRICORN(December 22 to January 19) Even theusually gregarious Goat might feel overwhelmed by aflurry of activities. Be patient. Things soon return to yournormal social routine.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Careerchoices that seem too confusing to deal with at this pointprobably are. More information would help uncompli-cate them. On the personal side, a friend might needyour advice.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your Pisceanimagination is stimulated by possibilities you see in anew opportunity. But keep those ideas to yourself untilyou feel ready to translate them into a workable format.
BORN THIS WEEK:You have an ingratiating wayof helping people deal with their fears. Have you consid-ered a career in social work or with the clergy?
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Salome’s Stars
Ron BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
Returning, for a moment, tothe seismic profile presented onSept. 19 and to the contour mapof Oct. 3, Iwant to relateour discus-sion of Strikeand Dip tosome of thevisual aspectsof sub-surfacestructuralcomponents.
On the seismic profile, thereaders will probably relate to theareas that show Dip. Since this aprofile, you do not get a feel forthe Strike component. All youknow is that the Strike compo-nent is perpendicular to the Dipcomponent and thus Strike is intoor out of the profile. But whenyou map the reflections and con-tour them, as on the Oct. 3 map,this is when you now know theStrike and Dip of the feature.
On the map, if we assume thatNorth is up, then, South is down,East is right and West is left bymapping convention. We cannow determine the Strike and Dipof the feature and then definewhat type of structure it is. TheStrike is NE/SW (because it iselongated in those directions).But the Dip is getting "deeper"away in all directions from the2500 contour. The deepest con-tour is 2550 and the feature isdefined as a "closed" structure. Ifthe reader recalls that in the Oct.10 article, I defined it as an"Anticline". An anticline is thefeature that all explorationistshope to locate because petroleummigrates to the highest point on afeature and 2500 contour is the
highest "trapping" point on thestructure.
Finding the trap is job one.Determining if the feature is com-posed of rocks that have porosity,permeability and conductivity isthe second parameter to be con-sidered. Thirdly, is there "sourcerocks" available within the strati-graphic section to generate kero-gen that will mature into oil andgas that would eventually migrateinto the structure and becometrapped as reserves. Fourthly, theeconomics of drilling this ven-ture must be considered as ahigh risk prospect, especially if itis in an area where there is nohistory of petroleum production.The answers to the second, thirdand fourth questions may not bedeterminable. Other factorscome into play when decisionsare made to explore these ven-tures, such as, the markets forthe oil if oil is discovered; pro-duction facilities necessary toproduce the oil and deliver it tothe market, etc.
I hope that the reader now hasa much better understanding ofthe many, many complex prob-lems that must be overcomewhen exploring for petroleumreserves. It is an expensive andrisky venture for both onshoreand offshore environments.
This concludes my discussionof exploration for petroleumreserves. I, once again, hope thatthis information has enlightenthe reader and has given them anew prospective on the subject.
Until Next Week …..
Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of thesouthern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.
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Our Valley, Our Earth
Oil-finding difficult
Ron Bolyard
Art Association to feature Charles Karubian Nov. 16The Kern River Valley Art Association will feature the artwork of Charles
Karubian at its meeting Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Karubian has had hiswork featured in Switzerland, Austria, New York and Los Angeles.
Exchange Club to hold Firefighter Appreciation Night Nov. 17The Exchange Club of the Kern Valley will hold a Firefighter
Appreciation Night on Nov. 17 at Paradise Cove. No-host cocktails at 5,dinner at 6. $22 per person. Please RSVP to Marsha Smith at 379-3667 ext.15.
Assemblymember Fuller to hold office hours Nov. 20Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold office
hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellaon Thursday, Nov. 20, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointmentwith Assemblymember Fuller's staff, the community is encouraged to callFuller's district office at 661-395-2995.
Salvation Army to hold holiday dinner for hungry Nov. 22The Salvation Army’s annual Holiday Dinner to our hungry and needy
will be held at the Senior Center, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008 at from 3 to 5 p.m.Tickets for qualified individuals may be obtained from the CommunityChristian Service Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Volunteers(including those who can entertain with holiday music) and food donationsare needed. Interested families call 760-379-5100.
Whiskey Flat Days organizing meeting Nov. 24The Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s next Whiskey Flat Days meeting
will be Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. at the chamber office. Another is scheduled forDec. 29. Both are potlucks. For more information, call the office at 376-2629.
Holiday Spectacular to be held in Lake Isabella Dec. 6The KRV Woman’s Club will hold their 9th annual Holiday Spectacular
on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Mt. View So. Baptist Church. This event will becalled “Christmas in the Mountains.” Doors open at 4:30. The cost is $30.Open to the public. Contact Laura Oreskovich at 376-1769.
Breakfast with Santa Dec. 21 at Senior CenterSanta Claus will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on Dec. 21 from
path along the upper Kern, across the river from Rivernook Campgroundand across Scodie St. from the John E. McNally Rodeo Arena. TheRiverwalk would be wide enough to be negotiated by the wheelchair-bound and would make a loop alongside the river, ending up back at thetrailhead.
The project was started with funds from Butch Kelley's successful runfor 2005 Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat. Kernville was originally calledWhiskey Flat, and the Kernville Chamber of Commerce's annual Old Westfestival is Whiskey Flat Days, held in February.
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Dear Kern River Courier,It is with pleasure and great expectations that we are starting an
organization aimed at the betterment of our beautiful Kern RiverValley, specifically the community of Wofford Heights.
Founded in the late 1940s, this little community has for too longbeen degraded and put in the shadow of Kernville and the other val-ley communities, yet it covers a land area far bigger than most.Another interesting fact is that through its location (it's the only val-ley community right on the shore of the lake), commerce and manyactivities, Wofford Heights contributes much to the valley and its suc-cess. It boasts numerous noteworthy merchants, restaurants, a movietheater, two real estate offices (offering local properties boastingsome of the finest homes and best views of the lake in the valley) andan unending variety of recreation opportunities enjoyed year round.These range from swimming, boating, camping, hiking, etc. to snowskiing and other winter activities only a few miles from its downtown.It has all this plus room to grow, being in the middle of the majorbyway between Kernville, the acclaimed focal point of valley activi-ties, and the town of Lake Isabella, the commercial hub of the area.
It has all this to offer, yet it's the least recognized part of the KernRiver Valley. This brings us to the mission of the Wofford HeightsCommunity Association, a proposed non-profit organization formedto promote the recognition of this remarkable area. Our goal is toupgrade this community, raising its value and benefitting not only allwho reside and work within its boundaries, but the valley in general,giving us a community of which we all can proud.
We aim to accomplish this through various means. Our goals, for astart, include the erection of a welcoming sign, beautification of thecommunity, signs for slowing down the traffic, an increase in adver-tising through various outlets from publications like newspapers,magazines, posters, brochures and mailings to participation in thenumerous trade shows. We have all these goals, but no money withwhich to accomplish them.
This brings us to the reason for the formation of an associationwith annual dues and a paying membership. This will give us onesource of funds with which to operate and perform our mission.Other sources we have in mind for making money are various fund-raising events, grants, donations and any other avenues that becomeavailable to us.
Last, we emphasize that we are in our embryonic stage and wouldwelcome any help and suggestions you can give, including, of course,joining our association, which has the potential for benefiting great-ly, not only Wofford Heights, but the valley in general.
To join us merely remit the first year’s dues that best fit your needs,and either send them to P. 0. Box 96, Wofford Heights, CA 93285-0096, our mailing address, or give them in person to one of our com-mittee members at one of our monthly general meetings, which areheld on the second Thursday of every month at 6 pm at the FamilyLife Center on the corner of Panorama and Sycamore in WoffordHeights. If you want further information, please feel free to call 760-223-1058 or 760-376-1403, we’ll be glad to help.
Single - $25.00 per year Couple- $35.00 per year Business level 1 (no ads) - $50.00 per year Business level 2 (4 ads) - $100.00 per yearWe hope to hear from you soon and look forward to seeing you at
our next general meeting.Rich Pelletreau
Wofford Heights
Letters to the Courier
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October 26, 2008: A 63 yearold male from Bodfish wasarrested in 800 block of RimRoad, Bodfish on suspicion ofspousal battery, possession ofmarijuana and battery with seri-ous injury.
A Lake Isabella female, 32years of age was arereste4d inthe 7100 block of Wofford Blvd.,Wofford Heights on suspicion of
being in possession of an illegal controlled substance, possession of illegal drug para-phernalia , and being under the influence of a controlled substance.
October 28: A 40 year old Lake Isabella male was arrested in the 4600 block of LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and spousalabuse.
October 29: A male, 46 years old, from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 2100 blockof Angler Ave., Lake Isabella on suspicion of making criminal threats, false imprison-ment, spousal battery, and resisting arrest.
Arrest reportsA digest of arrest reports from
various public safety agencies in theKern River Valley area
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: LYKINS PHOTOG-RAPHY (2008-B6873) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 2800 Irwin Avenue,Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: JocelynLykins, 2800 Irwin Avenue,Lake Isabella, CA 93240: A,Individual. The date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation ofthe rights of another under fed-eral, state, or common law(Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. ThisFictitious Business NameStatement expires five yearsfrom the date it was filed in theCounty Clerk's Office.(10/09/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.LYKINS PHOTOGRAPHY.This statement filed on10/09/2008. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By B. Moore.(34993)-Published by the KernRiver Courier October 17, 24,31, and November 7, 2008.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: AUTUMN'S ATTIC(2008-B6996) Street addressof principal place of business:6501 Wofford Boulevard,Suite A, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: DebraSipe, 232 Charity Road,Caliente, CA 93518: A,Individual. The date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation ofthe rights of another under fed-eral, state, or common law(Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. ThisFictitious Business NameStatement expires five yearsfrom the date it was filed in theCounty Clerk's Office.(10/16/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.AUTUMN'S ATTIC. Thisstatement filed on 10/16/2008.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By B.Moore. (34993)-Published bythe Kern River CourierOctober 24, 31, November 7,and 14, 2008.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
DBA #1: THE VINTAGE INN(2008-B6863), DBA #2: THE
GARLAND INN (2008-B6864), DBA #3: ELIZA-BETH'S INN (2008-B6865)Street address of principalplace of business: 19 KernRiver Drive, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANTS:Garland Miller, 117 WilliamsStreet, Wofford Heights, CA93285 and Elizabeth Miller,117 Williams Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285: I,Husband and Wife. The datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under federal, state, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(10/09/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time. THEVINTAGE INN, THE GAR-LAND INN, ELIZABETH'SINN. This statement filed on10/09/2008. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By M.Rodriguez. (34993)-Publishedby the Kern River CourierOctober 24, 31, November 7,and 14, 2008.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: FULL SPECTRUMPHOTOGRAPHY (2008-B7164) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 71Sirretta Street, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANT:Bradley Alexander, 71 SirrettaStreet, Kernville, CA 93238:A, Individual. The date thebusiness commenced:00/00/0000. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under federal, state, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(10/23/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.FULL SPECTRUM PHO-TOGRAPHY. This statementfiled on 10/23/2008. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk ByM. Rodriguez (34993)-Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 31,November 7, 14 and 21, 2008.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: BUDOSHINSCHOOL OF DEFENSIVEARTS (2008-B7279) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 945 Alta SierraRoad, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: TonyaPendergrass, 945 Alta SierraRoad, Wofford Heights, CA93285: A, Individual. The datethe business commenced:11/01/2005. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under federal, state, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(10/29/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.BUDOSHIN SCHOOL OFDEFENSIVE ARTS. Thisstatement filed on 10/29/2008.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By G.Durward (34993)-Publishedby the Kern River CourierNovember 7, 14, 21 and 28,2008.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: PHOTO CRAZYPHOTOGRAPHY (2008-B7281) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 945Alta Sierra Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: Tonya Pendergrass,945 Alta Sierra Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285: A,Individual. The date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation ofthe rights of another under fed-eral, state, or common law(Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. ThisFictitious Business NameStatement expires five yearsfrom the date it was filed in theCounty Clerk's Office.(10/29/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.PHOTO CRAZY PHOTOG-RAPHY. This statement filedon 10/29/2008. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By G. Durward(34993)-Published by the KernRiver Courier November 7,14, 21 and 28, 2008.
Legal Notices
MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY 32ND DISTRICT - Vote For 1 Completed Precincts: 399 of 399 JEAN FULLER 101,137 68.75% VIRGINIA MARTINEZ 45,223 30.74%
JUDGE, SUPERIOR COURT OFFICE # 30 - Vote For 1 Completed Precincts: 588 of 588 CHARLES R. BREHMER 88,812 50.85% HOLLY N. MITCHELL 85,041 48.69%
KERN HIGH SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER - Vote For 2 Completed Precincts: 420 of 420 CHAD VEGAS 58,118 28.37% BILL PERRY 47,130 23.01% BOB J. HAMPTON 34,907 17.04% LARRY W. BLY 23,534 11.49% CHARLES RODRIGUEZ 16,434 8.02% CHARLES COURNYEA 15,704 7.67% ROBERT S. FRANK 8,249 4.03%
KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DIRECTOR - Vote For 3 Completed Precincts: 12 of 12ROBERT GROSS 3,203 25.08% BOB JAMISON 2,423 18.97% VICTORIA ALWIN 2,050 16.05% ROBERT KNIGHT 1,776 13.91% JOHN R. BLYTHE 1,685 13.19% BARBARA ANNE CASAS 1,563 12.24%
Richard RoweSpecial to the Courier
A kickoff meeting for a “LivingGreen in the KRV” festival washeld Saturday,Nov. 1.Eighteen peoplebraved themuch-neededrain to get towork organiz-ing this newKRV eventbeing spon-sored by KernRiver Valley Revitalization con-sistent with its mission: To facili-tate the social, natural, andfinancial health of the Kern RiverValley for this and future genera-tions. Many others are involvedthrough e-mail. The WorkingCommittee will meet again onNov. 15 and Dec. 6.
The Living Green in the KRVfestival will be held March 27-30,2009. It will have free events atmany different places around thevalley hosted by differentgroups. The purpose of LivingGreen in the KRV is to help uslearn about living responsibly,protecting our environment andconserving resources. This willenhance the quality of our lives,helping us live healthy and with-in our means - which is a prettygood idea considering these
challenging economic times. Our goal is to involve many
groups and individuals in creat-ing and putting on this event.There are many residents in thisvalley who have a wealth ofknowledge about this topic. We'dlike to gather them together overone weekend in late March so weall can share and learn. Already,Southern California Edison andthe Kern River Courier havestepped up as major sponsors ofLiving Green in the KRV.
Events will include an informa-tion fair with tables full of infor-mation to pick up; tours of energyefficient houses, solar installa-tions, water-wise/fire-safe gar-dens; a native plant sale; a farm-ers market, workshops on goodland stewardship; energy andwater saving tips; how to buy andcook organic produce. Got anymore ideas? Come and join us!
For more information, go toKRVR.org, look for “LivingGreen in the KRV.”
Richard Rowe is a retired cityplanner, living in WoffordHeights. He is website adminis-trator of KRVR.org for KernRiver Valley Revitalization. He isin charge of a major new eventplanned for March 27-30, 2009 –"Living Green in the KRV." Hecan be reached [email protected].
Living GreenFestival to be held for going green
Rowe
Letter to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,Valley Pioneer, Golden Girl and Longtimer Bev Blackwood has died.The first community activity which called out to me, twenty years
ago when we moved from the city, was the Board of the Friends of theKern River Valley Libraries and Bev was a member of that board.Shortly thereafter, I helped P. J. Sherlock and a committee raise$15,000 to furnish the new library in Lake Isabella. Bev was a memberof that committee.
In 1996, when I ran for Whiskey Flat Mayor, The Arcade, now theKern River Saloon, held a steak breakfast for our cause and Bev andBrad were there. The last time that I saw Bev, she was playing bridgein the Thursday group.
When I interviewed her for my old Longtimer series in anothernewspaper, she told me about her early days, before the dam was built,living in Edison housing above the Kern River when her name wasBeverly Mergenthaler.
A favorite story was the way that she met Brad. They both said thatP. J. Wiseman (Suhre, Sherlock) had introduced them, but the finalinstallment of that story was that P. J. was on the bus which took Valleystudents to Bakersfield for high school on Sunday afternoons andbrought them back to the Valley on Fridays. Brad was the driver. P. J.saw Bev on the walk outside of school as she was not riding home thatweek. P. J. called out to Bev, Brad saw her, and the rest is history.
Marian DeMarsWofford Heights
Local election results (as of 2 p.m. Wednesday)
Page 16 Kern River Courier Friday, November 7, 2008
Kern Valley Chorusof the Sweet Adelines Presents...“Last Call for Atlantic City”
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With Special Guest Jazz Quartet“Ready Willing & Mable”
Saturday November 8th2:00pm Matinee
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The Whiskey Flat Mayor's Race Means Money…for YOU!Why Whiskey Flat Days™ and Why the Mayor's Race?Each February, for over 50 years, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce hosts its renownedWhiskey Flat Days™ celebration and the colorful Mayor's Race for three primary goals:
1. To Boost the local economy (and some country smiles) during the "off-season."2. To Raise money for the Chamber's year-round valley-wide promotions and expenses.3. And for YOU: we assist other, local, non-profit organizations in raising their own pile of loot.
Okay…But What's In It Fer Us?Money, mainly (and oodles of country smiles). The Kernville Mayor's race is a proven moneymaker, bringing in thousands of dollars each year for the selected organizations witha mayor candidate. Thousands, you say? Yep!...for instance, this year the Kern RiverValley Little League pocketed $13,000 and the Kern River Valley Rotary Club grabbed$8,000. In 2007 over $6,000 went to the South Fork Women's Club and an equal amountwas received by the local Explorer Scout Post. In the past several years the Kern RiverValley Hospital Foundation has also carried home over $6,000…the Elks carted off onlyslightly less…Pyles Boys Camp captured over $8,000 and our local cemetery topped outwith almost $10,000! Tidy sums to benefit your organization’s charities, folks!
And, It's Legal too…Pardner!Under explicit authorization (and regulations) from the California Attorney General's Office,the Kernville Chamber can legally hold its various raffles and drawings, which are bigdraws of the Mayor's Race. Otherwise, without the Chamber's special state authorization,and even though we're a non-profit ourselves, such "gambling" could land us on the wrongside of the law. But…we're certified legitimate and we'll share it with YOU…Pardner!
Keep’n it Wholesome Folks!Although "Whiskey" is part of the handle, Whiskey Flat Days™ is a wholesome FAMILYEVENT, with themes, costumes, and tasteful shenanigans echoing our old west heritage andthe pioneer days of the Kern River Valley.
Just Who Gets to Run Fer Mayor?An organization looking for more gold in their treasury must:
1. Be a nonprofit organization, California State qualified, for at least a year.2. Select a Candidate for "MAYOR OF WHISKEY FLAT" (the honorary, year long emissary
of Kernville.)3. Complete, by NOVEMBER 15th, their application (Mayor's Agreement) for the Chamber's
consideration.4. Be approved by the Chamber's Board of Directors.
Call Michelle Sweet or Ann Justice (Office of Sweet Justice)For More Information!
KERNVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEP.O. Box 397 ~ Kernville, CA 93238
