Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir121,768 acre-feet.(Low point was101,857 ac-ft. Dec.4. Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville503 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 255 cfs

Borel Canal flow225

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.

Realestate

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JeanFuller of

the stateassembly,writes a letterabout the DFGstocking.

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and a cactusmade of horse-shoes make fora good photo.

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Whiskey Flat Mayor candidate events

The candidates are listed in no particular order. In the interest of fairness to all, the orderwill be switched each week until Whiskey Flat Days (Feb. 12-15). For information aboutWhiskey Flat Days, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Turncoat Chris• Thurs. Jan. 28:Cheryl’s Diner, 5 p.m.• Fri. Jan. 29: PizzaFactory, 5 p.m.• Fri. Feb. 5: MyPlace Restaurant, 11a.m., and Odd FellowsHall, 4:30 p.m., forspaghetti dinner

Tenderfoot Tony• Fri. Jan. 29: ElPortal Restaurant, 5-7p.m., and Cheryl’sDiner, 7-8 p.m.• Sat. Jan. 30: DamKorner, 9-11 a.m.,Ewing’s, 8 p.m., andKR Saloon, 9 p.m. • Sun Jan. 31: Mt.Mesa Lanes 5-8 p.m.

Cimarron Cynthia• Thurs. Jan. 28:Paradise Cove, noonand Golf Course 6 p.m. • Fri. Jan. 29: Cheryl’s Diner, 5 p.m.• Sun., Jan. 31: AirportCafe, 7-11 a.m.;Kernville Pizza Barn,noon-3 p.m., and ReelCinema 3 p.m. for film“Tombstone” showing

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Fishermen, rejoice. Thosegreat Alpers trout are hereagain for the taking. (SeeMike Mencarini’s fishingcolumn on page 4.) And theyare special.

A man by the name of TimAlpers raises these specialtrout on his ranch in theEastern Sierra near Bishop.These trout have been bredfor fighting. And they havefirm pink meat that is greatfor eating. Fishermen from

all over California knowAlpers trout as a premiumtrout.

The Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce inLake Isabella brings in theAlpers trout and plants themin Isabella Lake as a bonusespecially for anglers tocatch and delight over.

It’s another great thingthe chamber brings to thevalley, and it’s happeningjust before their Isabella

Rex Emerson/Special to the CourierSpecial Alpers trout are being planted in the rising lake as a pre-cursor to the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby March 27-29.

These trout are specialAlpers trout are famed

Kernville’s AltaOne to stayopen five hours per weekKern River Courier

AltaOne Credit Union inKernville, which was sched-uled for complete closure, hasbeen given somewhat of areprieve.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 1,the Kernville branch will beopen for limited servicesMonday through Friday from8 to 9 a.m. each morning, andwill continue to offer 24 hourATM and Night Deposit dropservices. The full service LakeIsabella branch will be chang-ing its hours slightly. It willnow be open Monday throughThursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. andFriday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Recently Robert M. Boland,AltaOne's President and CEO,said in a statement, "I fullyrecognize that this decision oflimited weekly hours is notgoing to be of full conveniencefor all our member-owners,yet it is the best we can offerand still provide while stayingtrue to our stated objective toreduce our total operational

expenses in response to thesetroublesome economic times."

Boland went on to say, "Onbehalf of the AltaOne Board ofDirectors and ManagementTeam, as well as our dedicatedstaff, I want to again sincerelyexpress that we are honoredby the deep loyalty andexpressed concern of themany community's residents.”

For more information,AltaOne members are encour-aged to contact a MemberService Specialist Mondaythrough Friday from 7 a.m. to7 p.m. toll-free (800) 433-9727,option 4.

AltaOne Federal CreditUnion started in 1947 as theNOTS Employees FederalCredit Union in Ridgecrest.Today they have more than46,000 members and $500 mil-lion in assets. Membership inAltaOne Credit Union is avail-able to people who live, volun-teer, work, worship, or attendschool in Kern, Inyo, Mono,and northern San BernardinoCounties.

What you should doafter a flood

Kern River Courier

Floods are sudden in this area. Theystrike almost instantly and then aregone. But the damage remains.

If your home suffers a flood, here’swhat to do afterward, according to theKern County Fire Department:

• Throw away food that may havecome in contact with floodwater or per-ishable food that was not refrigerated ata safe temperature. Use water from safesources (such as bottled water) until youknow that your tap water isn't contami-nated. (Boiling, disinfecting, or distilling

See ALPERS, Page 8

See FLOOD, Page 7

Lakeshore drivingdecision explainedKern River Courier

Sequoia National ForestSupervisor Tina Terrell, alongwith other Forest Service offi-cials, was present at the OddFellows Hall in KernvilleWednesday night to explainher recent decision aboutmanaging motorized travelaround the forest – and inparticular, around IsabellaLake.

About 80 concerned citi-zens came to listen and askquestions.

Terrell opened the presen-tation by telling the citizens

that her decision had alreadybeen set, and that she washappy with it. However,appeals could be made. Also,she would listen to com-plaints and maybe the deci-sion could be tweaked a bit.

Terrell said that the mainissue was that the ForestService could no longer allowhelter-skelter cross-countrytravel by vehicles across theland it controls due to newlaws and regulations she hasto follow.

Terrell said, “We have to

See LAKESHORE, Page 11

Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: Partly sunny,high 59.

Fri. night: Mostlycloudy, low 37.

Sat.: Partly sunny,high near 59.

Sat. night: Mostlycloudy, low 36.

Sun.: Mostly sunny,high 58.

Sun. night: Partycloudy, low 36.National Weather Service

Whiskey Flat Days CowboyAuction coming Feb. 11

The cowboy auction forWhiskey Flat Days (see listingbelow) will be Feb. 11 at Ewing’son the Kern restaurant inKernville. For more informationcall the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at (760) 376-2629.

Whiskey Flat Days KickoffLuncheon Feb. 12

The Kern River Valley Woman’s

Club will be holding their lunch-eon and fashion show on the firstday of Whiskey Flat Days (see nextentry) on Feb. 12 at the Elks Lodgein Wofford Heights, doors open at10 a.m. For more information, callMarian at (760) 376-4578. Ticketsavailable at the Kernville Chamberand at Lah De Dah in Kernville.

Optimal Hospice to hold newvolunteer orientation Feb. 12

Optimal Hospice is holding an

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Regular meetings &activitiesFridays• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, HoffmanHospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rdFridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 5 p.m. - KR Hot Rodders Cruise Night, ElPortal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts.For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays• 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.• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, canceled as of 12/06/09.• 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 thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

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.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 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 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.

Tuesdays• 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.• 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues.379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.

• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Wed. 379-2303.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 4-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Opento public. 379-3394.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets,631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 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. 376-2410or 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. 30rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 3rd Thurs. 379-2303.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 6 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd 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 GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles

Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo,Lake Isabella Blvd.

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, or meeting times have changed. Allarea codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

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Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike DevichContributing Editor Mike LudikerContributors/ColumnistsMike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobRon Bolyard Donna FitchCalifornia Joe Richard RoweClarence Semonious Harry ThalPhotographersMichael 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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Advertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time. Cancellations orrejection shall not preclude payment on similaradvertising previously run. KRV Publishingand the Kern River Courier are not liable forerrors in copy or an advertisement beyond thecost of the actual space occupied by the error.Publisher reserves the right to place the word“advertisement” on any ad copy that appearsto resemble editorial matter.

Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit all submissions. The entire con-tents of the Kern River Courier are copy-right ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproductionin whole or in part is prohibited without priorwritten consent. All rights reserved.

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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The Courier Calendarorientation on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. at Optimal’s office at 6504Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. E for any-one interested in donating a littletime and compassion to thoseaffected by terminal illness in thevalley. A light lunch will be provid-ed. To reserve your seat at thetraining, call Karen at 1-888-597-6115.

Kernville recreates Old Westduring Whiskey Flat Days

Whiskey Flat Days 2010 festivalwill take place February 12-15 onPresident’s Day Weekend.Kernville will recreate the dayswhen it was called Whiskey Flat,from 1860-64, during California’sGold Rush. There will be a grandparade, entertainment and more.Call the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at (760) 376-2629.

12th All-Valley Heart Walkscheduled for Feb. 27

Each year a Heart Walk is heldto benefit the Kern Valley HospitalFoundation and to promotehealthy hearts. The walk is an easyone on the flat track at the highschool; the number of laps youwalk (or run) is up to you. Sponsora team today. To sign up or formore information, call Jeanette at(760) 376-4419.

Sweet Adelines hold Friendsand Family Night March 11

The Kern Valley Chorus of thenational Sweet Adelines organiza-tion will have their Friends andFamily Night on March 11 at 7:30p.m. at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. No admission charge. Formore information, call Cheryl at(760) 376-4124

“Living Green in the KRV” fes-tival takes place March 17-21

“Living Green” means to livewhile making as small a footprintupon the planet as you can. It cansave you money, too! Learn allabout recycling, composting, waysto save water and electricity,reduce your waste output, andmany more tips and businessinformation. The Living Green inthe KRV Festival will take placefrom March 17 to 21 in WoffordHeights. It’s free. See krvr.org formore information.

Isabella Lake Fishing Derbytakes place March 27-29

One of the state’s biggest fishingderbies takes place in March, withover $200,000 in prizes offered forthose registered. Top prizes in the2010 derby include eleven taggedtrout worth $10,000 and one taggedtrout worth $21,000. Call the KernRiver Valley Chamber of Commerceat (760) 379-5236.

Whitewater Festival to takeplace April 17-18

The Kern River WhitewaterFestival is an annual paddlingextravaganza. Starting in 1963, thefestival has gained popularity yearafter year. Seewww.kernfestival.org for details.

To include your event in the KernRiver Courier Calendar, just submitthe information to the Courier (ouraddresses are on page 2) by Tuesdayfor each Friday’s issue. Events mustbe open to the public and admis-sion price, if any, must be listed.

See EVENTS, Page 13

The skits inCircle Parkare always abig part ofWhiskey FlatDays.

Pile photo/KRCourier

Friday, January 29, 2010 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I like crossword puzzles. Partof it is the challenge of com-pleting a puzzle, and morerecently it hasbeen said thatmind exercisesare good fordelayingAlzheimer's.Based on thenumber of timesI go to myworkshop andforget why orfor what, I needall the help I can get.

Although I have been doingpuzzles for years I still like theeasy ones. I can go throughone of those in snap time whilethe Times or other harder puz-zles often find me reaching fora dictionary.

I've noticed that I feel guiltywhiling away time, doing apuzzle that when completed, Ijust throw away. So I've trieddoing them while watching tel-evision.

But I have found that doesn'twork. I find that I miss impor-tant parts of the TV drama orforget key words in the puzzle.You can only serve one master,so I just go ahead and do thepuzzle and feel guilty. It’s OK.

I've learned there are certainwords often used in puzzles.Words like “neap” (tidal word),“orts” (food leftovers), “nee”(being born), “neve” (snow or

ice), and hundreds of otherfiller words used by crosswordmakers. Once you learn themand use them for puzzles, youcan also use those words toliven a conversation andimpress friends.

If you are new to puzzles,you'll need a pencil with a softlead and good eraser. The softlead erases easy and doesn'tdig holes in the cheap paper.Also, buy a crossword puzzledictionary. It'll help and asyour vocabulary grows you willuse the dictionary less and less,until finally, it’s just a 235,000word paperweight.

I use a “Sensematic” pencilthat is self-feeding, has a softnumber two lead, and a greateraser. I know many folks thatdo puzzles in ink but I'm notthat brave or proficient, so Ireally do need a good eraser.

I also tear out the puzzlepages one by one and put themon a clipboard. They're easierto work that way and with theboard I always have a firmprinting surface.

Purists may be aghast every-where when I rip out thepages, but I don't care, it’s mybook.

By the way, what’s a four let-ter word for finished?

Wofford Heights residentRod Middleworth, a retiredsecurity manager for PacificBell, is an instructor for thelocal AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

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Sometimes cross words are OK Things I Have Noticed...

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have had their shots.Please call Jesse Martinez at (760) 378-3101 for

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On behalf of the Hylton family, we would like to thank all of our familyand friends for their support during this difficult time in the passing of agreat husband, father and Papa, Norman W. Hylton. The world has truly losta great man, and he will be dearly missed. Your thoughtfulness was sincerelyappreciated by all of us.

We would also like to extend a special thank-you for all the food, flowersand cards. And to Optimal Hospice Care for all the ways they cared for him,for all the love they shared with him and for always being there for him andour family.

The Hylton family, Trudy Hylton,Clay Walker, Erin Blankenship, Kellee Scott and their families

Big garage sale to beheld in Lake IsabellaKern River Courier

Everybody loves a good garagesale.

The Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce in Lake Isabella has beenreorganizing their fundraisingefforts recently, and one of the ideasthey came up should be a sure win-ner – an “‘Isabella Boulevard ParkingLot Sale” to be held on May 1. It willbe held at Downtown Storage & RV,on the old RJR’s car lot in LakeIsabella.

The chamber has put out a call

for old and new unwanted itemsthat people would like to donate.

They are even willing to pick itup, if you will call them or emailthem:Ron: (760) 379-6440Terry: (760) 379-8083orrjsmithconstruction@wildblue.net

tamoore841@hotmail.comThe KRV Chamber is looking for

donations of small things, but theywill also take bigger things like fur-niture, concrete mixers, exerciseequipments, boats or even cars.

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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

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

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Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from

Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville

Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Substation

Sheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kern Valley HospitalKern Valley Healthcare District

McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd.Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week

Kern River Valley information

Valley history: town of Lake IsabellaThe town of Lake Isabella is directly related to a previous town called

Isabella, the site of which was inundated in the 1950s when the lake went in. Old Isabella was first known as Barton Junction, when Steven Barton home-

steaded the site in 1886. He built a small home near where the roads fromHavilah, Onyx, and Old Kernville met close to the junctions of the South Forkand the North Fork of the Kern.

Barton may have chosen the site for his town with the benefit of a littleinside information. He had met Richard Keyes in White River some yearsbefore, and perhaps the two men had discussed the future possibilities of theKern River area. Also, since he was a well-established surveyor, Barton mayhave heard rumors of the plans being made to acquire land and water rightsalong the Kern River for a power plant. Barton had surveyed the course for theWutchumme Ditch, the first irrigation canal in Tulare County, and acted assuperintendent during the construction.

Barton was a man of many talents. Most of his known endeavors had beenin the fields of geology and civil engineering. His success had largely been dueto his early educational background and plenty of persistence and self-instruc-tion. He was a 60-year-old bachelor when he homesteaded Barton Junctionand began his new career as the founder of a town.

In a valley known for its rough and rowdy names like Black Gulch, WhiskeyFlat, Bear Trap, and Rattlesnake Creek, Barton showed his individualism bynaming his new town . . . Isabella.

In choosing that regal, feminine name, Steven Barton was deeply influencedby the patriotism of his forefathers and his love for America.

In 1893, he completed his plans for the township of Isabella, laid out into 98parcels, and recorded his plans in the offices of the Kern County Recorder.

—– information from books by Bob Powers

The Kern River Courier’sSights Of The Valley

E-mail your scenic photos to office@kernrivercourier.com

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

Due toa week offoulweather,fishingwas, atbest, ter-rible. Thelake wasthe win-ner withlots ofwaterfrom thestorms.There isgoodnews,though.By the

time this article reaches printthere will be a truckload of

Alpers troutplanted on thesouth side of thelake. These arespecially-growntrout that arefamous for theirfighting spirit.The weathershould be betternow, so grab thefishing polesand go get ‘em.

MikeMencarini is aWofford Heightsresident and anavid fisherman.

More Alpers in the lakeCourier Fishing Report

Sandy Kirkham sent us these photos for all to enjoy. Above: ascene encountered on Chimney Peak Road. Right: A snowylandscape near Walker Pass.

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of Feb. 8:

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Hot August Night/NYC: Live

From Madison Square Garden" --One Neil Diamond; four sold-outnights; 26 hit songs (27 if you countthe fact that he sings "SweetCaroline" TWICE). Recorded inAugust 2008, Neil proves that eventhough he's 112 years old, he stillhas the pipesto belt out agreat show.The DVD alsoincludes thefeaturette"WelcomeHome, Neil,"aboutDiamond'spilgrimage tohis boyhoodhome inBrooklyn.

"The TimeTraveler'sWife" -- EricBana stars as Henry, a librarianwho is blessed/cursed with thepower to travel through time. Hecan't control this power, so he does-n't know where in time he'll end upor for how long. Rachel McAdamsco-stars as Clare, his wife. Henryfinds himself appearing during vari-ous points in Clare's life, and thetwo are forced to somehow makethe relationship work, knowing thatHenry will disappear at any point.

I thought "The Time Traveler'sWife" was OK. Not a great roman-tic film, but it didn't suck, either. Ifyou're looking for a very goodRachel McAdams romance film,then rent or buy "The Notebook." Ifyou're looking for a great romanticmovie with a time-travel plot, thenby all means find a copy of 1980's"Somewhere in Time," starringChristopher Reeve and JaneSeymour. And if you thought "TheTime Traveler's Wife" had a hokey

premise, Chris Reeve's ability totravel back in time involves him get-ting dressed in old-timey clothesand Wishing Real Hard.

"Studio One: Twelve AngryMen" -- Most of us are more famil-iar with the 1957 Sidney Lumetproduction starring Lee J. Cobband Martin Balsam, but "TwelveAngry Men" was originally amade-for-TV play that aired in1954, starring Norman Fell andRobert Cummings. This riveting

dramaabout ajury decid-ing the fateof a teenboyaccused ofstabbinghis fatherto deathwon threeEmmysand is stillas relevanttoday as itwas morethan a half-century

ago.

TV SERIES"Gary Unmarried" The Complete

First Season"The Guild" Season Three"JAG (Judge Advocate General)"

The Complete Series"Sarah Silverman Program"

Season Two, Vol. 2"Vega$" The First Season,

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Two"Jockeys" Season 2"Army Wives" The Complete

Third Season"JAG (Judge Advocate General)"

The Final Season"Stargate SG-U: 1.0""The Life and Times of Tim" The

Complete First Season

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Friday, January 29, 2010 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterLet’s hear it for Neil

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I am bummed that "Glee"is on hiatus, and I can't waitfor it to return! Can you giveus a scoop aboutpotential gueststars in thespring? --Stephanie P.,Ocala, Fla.

A: The divine JaneLynch (who playsSue Sylvester)recently revealed thatnone other thanOlivia Newton-Johnwill guest-star whenthe Fox seriesreturns in April. Janetold E! online: "I'm soexcited, I can't seestraight! Olivia pro-vided the soundtrackfor my tortured adolescence. Hercharitable work and commitmentto making others' lives and the lifeof the planet better is so inspiring."Word is that Olivia and Jane willsing a duet. The song: "Let's GetPhysical."

Also, when "Glee" returns for itssecond season in the fall, there willbe three new cast members. Foxhas put out an open casting call foractors between the ages of 16 and26. If interested, you can find infoand updates at fox.com/glee.

***Q: I am really enjoying

TNT's new show "Men of aCertain Age." Has it beenpicked up for a second sea-son? -- Jeffrey G., Decatur, Ga.

A: I have great news for you:TNT has renewed "Men" for a sec-ond season. The wry drama starsRay Romano, Andre Braugher andScott Bakula as friends who are

dealing with all the things lifethrows at them as they approachmidlife. The show focuses on Joe(Romano), a 40-something, recent-ly separated father of two who had

dreams of being aprofessional golfer,but instead ownsand runs a partystore. He has twobest friends: Owen(Braugher), who is acar salesman at hisdad's dealership, andTerry (Bakula), ahandsome, still-struggling-to-make-itactor.

***Q: I keep hear-

ing rumors abouta new "JurassicPark" movie in the

works. Is it true? -- Henry H.,via e-mail

A: This is one rumor that is"triple" true. Joe Johnston, whodirected the third installment,recently revealed that there is notonly a fourth movie coming out,but it will be followed closely bytwo more. He told boxoffice.com:"'Jurassic Park IV' breaks awayfrom the first three -- it's essential-ly the beginning of the second'Jurassic Park' trilogy. It's going tobe done in a completely differentway. If you think of the first three(movies) as a trilogy, No. 4 wouldbe the beginning of a second trilo-gy."

***Have a question for Cindy? E-

mail her at letters@cindy elavsky.com, or write to her in care of KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Back to the JurassicCelebrity Extra

Neil Diamond

Ray Romano

1. The Hangover (R) Bradley Cooper2. District 9 (R) Jason Cope3. Paranormal Activity (R) KatieFeatherston4. A Perfect Getaway (NR) SteveZahn5. All About Steve (PG-13) SandraBullock

6. Inglourious Basterds (R) Brad Pitt7. 9 (PG-13) animated8. Jennifer's Body (R) Megan Fox9. Public Enemies (R) Johnny Depp10. Julie & Julia (PG-13) MerylStreep

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Top DVD rentals

"Painting Below Zero: Notes on a Life in Art"by James Rosenquist, with David Dalton(Knopf, $50)Reviewed by Larry Cox

James Rosenquist has written one of the most intimate books ever about art -- a captivating story that provides a unique look inside the contemporary art world.

Rosenquist’s family settled in Minneapolis, where James enrolled at theMinneapolis School of Art in 1948. The turning point in his artistic life occurred in1955 when he arrived in New York to attend the Art Students League on scholar-ship.

He studied under George Grosz, Edwin Dickinson and Robert Beverly Hale,but it was the work he did as a billboard painter -- suspended on scaffolding highover Broadway -- that helped define his style. It was seminal training in that he wasable to blend huge advertising art with the pop art images he produced and whichmade him famous during the 1960s.

In 1962, he had his first solo exhibit. Critics were impressed, and it helpedestablish him as one of the leading members of the pop movement of the 1950sand '60s. His first major studio was on Coenties Slip, at the very center of the newart world in America. His room-scale painting F-111 brought him internationalacclaim in 1965. As his work matured, he began to use enlarged pieces of unre-lated everyday objects in his art.

Rosenquist's life also had its share of tragedy. In 1971, a major automobileaccident left his wife and son in a coma. Despite the professional and emotionalsetback, he was eventually able to get his work back on track.Then in 2009, a hor-rific fire claimed his house, studio and warehouse in Florida, destroying all of thepaintings on the property, including 15 new canvases that he had planned for anupcoming show. Following the fire, he proved once again that he is as resilient ashis art.

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Bible verse of the week

“In your anger do not sin: Do not letthe sun go down while you are stillangry, and do not give the devil afoothold.”

Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV)

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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 Foursquare ChurchKernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.223-6704Kernville 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. 376-6362St. Sherrian Episcopal ChurchOdd Fellows Hall, KernvilleSundays 10 a.m.

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 Landmark 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. 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd 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

Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360

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 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.376-2416Calvary 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 ArmyThe needy are helped by the local affiliate of this nationalorganization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

Churches of the Valley

Lighter side of faithA Sunday school teacher was giving her class the

assignment for the next week. "Next Sunday," she said, "we are going to talk

about liars, and in preparation for our lesson I wantyou all to read the Seventeenth Chapter of Mark."

The following week, at the beginning of the classmeeting, the teacher said, "Now then, all of you whohave prepared for the lesson by reading theSeventeenth Chapter of Mark, please step to thefront of the room."

About half the class rose and came forward."The rest of you may leave," said the teacher.

"These students are the ones I want to talk to. Thereis no seventeenth chapter in the Book of Mark."

***A man arrives at the Pearly Gates. He has to wait

to be admitted while St. Pete leafs through his BigBook. He's checking to see if the guy is worthy ofentry or not. Saint Peter goes through the booksseveral times, furrows his brow, and says to the guy,"You know, I can't see that you did lots of good inyour life. But you never did anything bad either. Tellyou what – if you can tell me of one REALLY gooddeed that you did in your life, you're in."

The guy thinks for a moment and says, "Well,there was this one time when I was driving downthe highway and I saw a biker gang assaultingthis poor girl. I slowed down my car to see whatwas going on, and sure enough, that's what theywere doing. Infuriated, I got out of my car,grabbed a tire iron from my trunk and walkedstraight up to the leader of the gang. I ripped thechain off his neck and smashed him over thehead with the tire iron. Then I turned around andyelled to the rest of them, 'Leave this poor, inno-cent girl alone, you slime! You're all a bunch ofsick, deranged animals! Go home before I teachyou all a lesson in pain!'"

St. Peter, extremely impressed, says, "Really?Wow, when did all this happen?"

"Er ... about two minutes ago."

Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

There is a popular videoBible study in which theleader uses the phrase, “I amdumber now.” Not anacknowledgment of the lossof knowledge, but beingexposed to another who hasturned off discernment.When such exposure hap-pens on a large scale, it maybe understood to be similarto something Jesus said inMatthew 24:12, “…becauselawlessness will be increased, the love of manywill grow cold.” In this case, love is to be under-stood not as a noun, but a verb, consider themeaning, “love-in-action.” The Greek word usedis “agape,” which from sources apart fromscripture, is given a meaning, of “charity.” Insaying the love of many will grow cold, Jesuswas answering his disciples who came to himasking, “Tell us, when will these things be, andwhat will be the sign of your coming and of theclose of the age?” Matthew 24:3. It is in thissense that as a general observation, we reallyare dumber now.

More than one authority has explained thatthe opposite of love is apathy, but who cares?Author of “The Screwtape Letters,” C. S. Lewis,has the devil explaining his objective as not somuch making people terrible but to just to makethem indifferent. I remember being treated in anER for burns. The doctor said he was going togive me a series of injections for pain. Aftereach injection he would ask how I felt. He quit

when I said that it still hurt, but now I don’tcare. Today, when I see others in situations Iconsider intolerable, I can understand their situ-ation. My love has not grown cold; my under-standing is that although I cannot make “it” goaway, I can be there with them. In this I am notalone. “Blessed be the God and Father of ourLord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies andGod of all comfort, who comforts us in all ouraffliction, so that we may be able to comfortthose who are in any affliction, with the comfortwith which we ourselves are comforted byGod.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Remember that since,“No temptation has overtaken you that is notcommon to man. God is faithful, and he will notlet you be tempted beyond your ability, but withthe temptation he will also provide the way ofescape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1Corinthians 10:13. You are, therefore, equippedto be there; to give love-in-action.

I joke that in praying the Lord’s Prayer I haveproof that God listens. In print this has a differ-ent impact than if I were standing there pattingmy stomach. Rejoicing in God’s blessingsincludes whatever there is to eat, whatever pro-tection God offers, and understanding the bless-ing of being called home. You will hear, “Welldone, good and faithful servant. You have beenfaithful over a little; I will set you over much.Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew25:23.

Semonious

Voices of Faith

Are you just indifferent?

“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches.Pastors, please e-mail 400-word mes-sages to office@kernrivercourier.com

Friday, January 29, 2010 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I havehad acid reflux for quite some time,and doctors have prescribed differ-ent medicines, the last beingomeprazole. Medicines were notrelieving the burning pain. The bestadvice came from an online mes-sage board that said to "sleep onyour left side." Figuring it wouldn'thurt to try this method, I begansleeping on my left side. Once mybody learned to stay in that posi-tion, the pain does not bother menow at all at night. Why don't doc-tors share such simple methods forrelief rather than prescribing med-ications? Please pass this informa-tion on to others. -- N.S.

ANSWER: When it works, a changein sleeping position is a simple way todeal with a big problem. It doesn't workfor everyone. In fact, it works for only afew, but it's still valuable advice and issomething that should be suggestedmore often. A change in sleeping posi-tion also can work for snoring. Sleepingon the side, right or left, can open up thethroat and stop snoring. Redundant

throat tissue, like a reed in a wind instru-ment, lies behind snoring. Sewing apocket in the back of the pajamas andputting either a tennis ball or a marble init keeps snorers off their backs.

Other self-help tips for GERD (gas-troesophageal reflux disease, heartburnor acid indigestion -- all are the samecondition) include staying away fromfoods that cause it. Onions, garlic, coffee,carbonated beverages, alcohol, choco-late, fried and fatty foods, citrus fruitsand juices, tomato sauces, peppermint,spearmint and spicy foods are notorioustroublemakers.

Sleeping with the head of the bed ele-vated is another way to keep stomachacid in the stomach. Prop 6- or 8-inchblocks under the posts at the head of thebed. In this position, gravity keeps stom-ach acid in the stomach.

Chewing gum stimulates saliva pro-duction, and saliva is a natural antacid.

Don't wear tight garments or tightbelts, both of which promote acid reflux.I managed to get through this answerwithout mentioning a single medicine,not even Tums.

The booklet on GERD -- heartburn --provides an insight into this commonmalady and its treatment. Readers canorder a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue --

No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475. Enclose a check or moneyorder (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canadawith the recipient's printed name andaddress. Please allow four weeks fordelivery.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable

to answer individual letters, but he willincorporate them in his column whenev-er possible. Readers may write him orrequest an order form of available healthnewsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,FL 32853-6475.

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People onMedicare tend tobe of three vari-eties. Either theyare very poor,they have modestincome, or theyare very wealthy.I know few of thelast categories, and hear the cryfor help from the first. Last weekI said I would discuss federal pro-grams which help people pay fortheir Medicare benefits, whichotherwise are deducted from theirSocial Security income.

WHAT IS QMB?Eligibility - Under the Qualified

Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) pro-gram, states pay all Medicare pre-miums, deductibles and co-insur-

ance for aged and disabled peoplewith countable incomes below100% of Federal Poverty Levels(FPL) and with countableresources below $6,600 for anindividual and $9,910 for a couple;these resource amounts are newfor 2010 and considerably higherthan in 2009. The current 2010income eligibility limit for QMBsin the 48 contiguous states and theDistrict of Columbia is $922.50 permonth for an individual and$1224.17 per month for a couple.(Amounts are higher for Alaskaand Hawaii.) This amountincludes a universal $20 incomedisregard. It does not include dis-regards allowed for earnedincome (the first $65 and one halfof the remainder). (The monthlyeligibility changes each year afterthe publication of annual incomepoverty guidelines, usually inJanuary.)

Benefits - QMB benefits for2010 include payment of $1156.80in Part B premiums, the hospitaldeductible of $1,100 per spell ofillness (note some beneficiariesmay incur more than one Part Ahospital deductible in a year,depending on whether subsequenthospital admissions during theyear constitute a new spell of ill-ness), $137.50/day co-payment forskilled nursing facility servicesafter the 20th day, the Part Bannual deductible of $155, as wellas the 20% co-insurance on mostPart B services. For those withoutpremium-free Part A, they alsoinclude payment of over $5,000 inPart A premiums. The fullMedicare Part D low-income sub-sidy is also available throughQMB; it is estimated by the SocialSecurity Administration (SSA) tohave an average value of about$4,000 in 2009.

Connection to Medicare Part A -Eligibility for QMB is dependent uponan individual's entitlement to Part AMedicare benefits. Most Medicarebeneficiaries receive Part A benefitswithout payment of a premium as aresult of having participated inMedicare-covered employment.People age 65 and over who are not soentitled but who elect to purchase PartB coverage (or for whom Part B pre-miums are paid by Medi-Cal) may alsopurchase Part A, but it is expensive –$461/month for those with 29 or fewerquarters of Social Security coverageand $254/month for those with 30-39quarters.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is PastPresident and President Elect ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters. He may be reachedat 760-376-2100, e-mail harry-thal@aol.com or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

This has been a tough realestate market the last couple ofyears. We have seen fortuneslost, families displaced, lives for-ever altered bythe decline invalues we haveseen which wascaused by cor-ruption, greedand lax under-writing guide-lines, but what-ever caused it,all that is foranother article!

What I want to let you know isthe fact that things are starting toturn, at least in our local market.Sales prices are still relativelydepressed and listings are takinga lot of timeto sell butthere ismovement.This despitethe fact thatregardlessof overallmarket con-ditions inthe area weare a seasonal market anyway.Usually resort areas are. Themarket is basically a thermocline.Anything under like 150K is get-ting some attention dependingon what it is. Anything over ismoving like molasses. There have

been some significant sales forover 200K recently in theWofford Heights area andKernville still is holding valuepretty well. The thing aboutKernville is Real Estate does notsell real fast there anyway. Soprices do not really come down,the market just dries up untilsomeone does make a purchase.Slow but steady for KernvilleReal Estate, and slow but steadyis what I am hoping forValleywide.

If we can get prices to settle ata bottom, and lenders to loosenup a bit, there is a great chancethis market will turn here locally.Nationally, of course the biggestthing is Jobs Jobs Jobs, that isimportant here as well. If thiseconomy will turn, so will RealEstate. Hey, everybody has tohave a place to live. So be posi-

tive this year,if you need tosell, goahead. If youneed to buy,now is agreat time.Live your life,Real EstateTrends willfollow.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. Hiscolumn is not intended to replacelegal advice.

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Trish Montes trains a dog in Wofford Heights Park recently. Montes offersclasses in the park on Saturday afternoons.

Lake Fishing Derby brings swarmsof fishermen to the lake March 27-29.

The Alpers trout are in additionto the 13,000 pounds of troutraised here in pens in IsabellaLake especially for the derby, withthe tremendous help of the KernRiver Valley Fish and GameHabitat Club.

The Alpers Owens River Ranchwas originally a cattle ranch in1906. It was converted into a fishingranch in the 1920s. During the '70sand '80s, Tim Alpers and his fatherraised fish primarily to stock theirfamily ponds. In 1984, local commu-

nities requested that Alpers growand stock bigger trout.

Today, raising trout is Alpers’primary occupation.

"Alpers trout are exclusive to theEastern Sierra. These are fishraised on the bounty of the EasternSierra to benefit the local economy.You won't find these trout any-where else in the world," Alperssaid.

What do we do when the timesget tough? Go fishing, of course!Make your plans now to enter theIsabella Lake fishing derby. Be sureto watch for KRV Publishing’s KernAngler, in production now.

ALPERS continued from page 1

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Bodfish Bob’s Omelette Casserole

3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes18 large eggs, beaten2 1/3 cups chopped cooked turkey ham1 1/4 cups chopped ripe tomato - divideduse1 cup chopped green bell pepper - divid-ed use1/3 cup chopped onion1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar/MontereyJack cheese mix

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.Cook potatoes according to packagedirections and drain well. Combinepotatoes, eggs, ham, 1 cup tomato,3/4 cup bell pepper, and onion in alarge bowl and stir well. Pour mix-ture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake uncoveredfor 40 minutes.Top with remaining1/4 cup tomato and 1/4 cup bell pep-per. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake anadditional 5 minutes or until cheesemelts.

Bodfish Bob's Mexican Chicken

1/2 lb package tortilla chips2 cups chicken broth1 boiled, de-boned, cut up chicken1 chopped onion1 green pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery1 stick of butter1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder1 10oz can of tomatoes w/ green chilies1 can cream of chicken soup(undiluted)1 can cream of mushroom soup(undiluted)1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese

Line a baking dish (a big one)with tortilla chips. Pour chickenbroth over chips. Add chicken.Saute onion, green peppers andcelery in butter. Add cumin andchili powder to vegetables. Pourthis over chicken. Mix tomatoesand soups together. Pour mixtureover all. Sprinkle with cheese andbake at 300F for 1 hour. Serves 8.

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3/4 c. Bisquick1 package instant vanilla pudding1/4c. oil1 egg 1/4 c. M&M candies

Beat up egg with oil, well. Addinstant pudding. Beat again. Add theBisquick and slowly stir in the M&M’s.Roll in balls and put on a well-greasedcookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 13 min.or until edges are brown.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

Nighttime in the mountainsUnderneath a buckskin yellow

moonBy a campfire burning lowSinging

songs of longago

Underneatha starry west-ern sky

Nighttimein the moun-tains

Summerlighting flash-ing way up high

I remember old days, remem-ber old ways

Old friends who won't be heretonight

That’s two verses of a song noone's ever heard, from a showfew have ever seen. Including me!

I just ran across three note-books on a dusty bookshelf, and Iwas curious enough to start look-ing through them. Probablyshouldn't have. I went from puz-zlement to regret to wondermentto realizing there's a show here ifI have the will to go through theagony of putting it all together.

The cast of characters includesSam, Bart, and Old Blue. Theymeet on the Old Chisholm Trail.There's a peddler’s pack of songsand stories, including “The

Dueling Cantors of NewOrleans,” “There on The Trail toSan Antonio, “A Tumbler atGrossinger’s,” “The Last of theBuffalo,” “How the LouisianaSwamp Fox Saved the CajunNation,” “How California Joe GotHis Name,” “The Fools of Chelm,”‘The Crazy Coots of Old SanFrancisco;” “It’s Hard To Be aJewish Cowboy on the OldChisholm Trail,” and “PresidentAndy Jackson Tells a True Storyto Jean Lafitte the Pirate King.”

Other notes in my just-redis-covered notebooks include pagesof Indian names like Spotted Tail,Conquering Bear, Red Feather,Little Killer, Iron Shell, Blue Robe,Young Man Afraid, JanuaryMoon of Frost on the Lodge,Kicking Bear.

I'm sitting here going throughthe scrambles and rambles ofsomeone truly mad, a writer-songwriter – historian – story-teller – ex-actor/director.

How do I make sense of allthis?

Out of all these scribblingsand note takings there's probablya show waiting to be put togeth-er. The question is do I have thecourage and vision to do it.

I’ll let you know!

California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him atsscaljoe@aol.com.

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The show must go on

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can purify water.) Before re-entering a home

damaged from a flood – turnelectricity off at the fuse boxor main breaker until yourhome has adequately dried;check for gas leaks; examineyour home for fire hazards;inspect the floors, doors, win-dows and walls for cracks orother damage to make sure thehome isn't in danger of col-lapsing.

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FLOOD con’t frompage 1

Whiskey Flat Days weapons andammo regulations announced

For anyone wanting to carry a weapon during the Whiskey Flat Days cele-bration, a weapons and ammunition check will be at the Leather Goods tent atWhiskey Flat Camp (across from the rodeo grounds) starting Thursday, Feb 11and extending though the weekend. Each participant must sign a release agree-ing to the following rules:

1) Safety is our prime concern; for the re-enactor and the viewing public2) No live ammunition to be carried in the weapon or on your person at any

time3) Dummy ammunition only. Spent primers are preferred. Participants with

live primers will have to demonstrate that the cartridge contains no powder4) For those engaging in gunfight routines, blank rounds should be cham-

bered just prior to the routine and removed immediately after it concludes Participants will be issued a ribbon indicating that they have agreed to the

restrictions listed above. This ribbon should be displayed prominently on theparticipant's costume.

Weapons carrying participants may be subject to random checks by theKern County Sheriffs Department to confirm they are in compliance with theabove regulations.

Cerro Coso to holdDriver’s Ed class

Cerro Coso Community Collegein Lake Isabella is offering aDriver's Education class. This class,taught by James Thompson, willmeet on Wednesday and Thursdayevenings from 6 to 9 p.m. beginningFeb. 3. The class will meet at theKern Valley High School.

This class does not offer behindthe wheel instruction. There is aclass fee of $50 and the minimumage is 14½ years.

Students may register with parentalconsent at the college office at 5520Lake Isabella Boulevard during regu-lar business hours. For more informa-tion, contact the College Office at (760)379-5501.

Our Valley, Our Earth

Domes are exfoliatedRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

Now that we have a betterunderstanding of the types ofrocks that are present on earthand the mecha-nism of burial,heat and pres-sure that createsthem, I will con-tinue with someof the ways thatexposed rocks, atthe surface, arealtered andchanged into dif-ferent rock com-ponents.

The "weathering" of surfacerocks is a very pervasive process.The environment in which therocks are attacked and the waythat they are decomposeddepends on the climate and thetype of rocks present. The rocksthat have basic "flaws" like joints

in igneous rocks like granites andbasalts; bedding planes in shalesand clays; natural cements insandstones and conglomeratesare very susceptible to relative"quick" decomposition by water,ice and wind. ChemicalWeathering attacks and changesthe mineral components of therocks, while MechanicalWeathering destroys the rock butleave the minerals unchanged.Effective weathering agentsinclude temperature changes,frost, drought, ice, crystallizingsalts and growing plants.

The diagram shows a mechani-cal type of weathering in granitecalled Exfoliation. This is alsocalled spherical weatheringbecause it is the flaking of intense-ly heated rock surfaces thatexpand more then the cooler rockbelow. This process producesrounded, isolated rock masses call"Exfoliation Domes". YosemiteValley displays many exfoliation

domes formed bythis process.

Ron Bolyard is aretired geologistand has developedan “acute interest”in the geology ofthe southern SierraNevada since hemoved here in1999.

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Ron Bolyard

Collecting

Does it say “McCoy?” Larry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a large "Leavesand Berries" jardiniere ingreen made by McCoy. It wasoriginally one of a pair. Whatmight I expect to pay for itsmate? -- Marie, Victoria,Texas

A: According to Warman'sMcCoy Pottery: Identification andPrice Guide by Mark F. Moran(Krause, $24.99), the jardiniereand pedestal are valued in the$225 to $275 range. I suspect ifone surfaces in a shop or on eBay,it might sell for much more sinceMcCoy is still very trendy and hot.

***Q: I have an old Bible that

was published just before theAmerican Civil War. It isbound in leather and quiteelaborate. Is it collectible? --Steve, Pueblo West, Colo.

A: Verily I say unto you, justbecause a Bible is old doesn't nec-essarily mean it is valuable. Tocontact an expert, I recommendWilliam J. Chamberlin, vice-presi-dent of the International Societyof Bible Collectors. He is friendlyand quite knowledgeable. Hiscontact information is 7413 SnowApple Drive, Clarkson, MI 48346,and www.biblecollectors.org.

***Q: I bought a bell mounted

on a piece of wood that wasoriginally a Christmas com-

memorate from 1969. Canyou tell me if there is value toit? -- Lynette, Franklin, Ky.

A: I suggest you contact theAmerican Bell Association, agroup with more than 2,000 mem-bers and 458 chapters worldwide.The contact information iswww.americanbell.org, and 7210Bellbrook Drive, San Antonio, TX78227. Check out the Web site tofind a chapter in your region.

***Q: I have several Saturday

Evening Post magazines thatmy father collected. Wherecan I find out what they'reworth? -- Jean, Deland, Fla.

A: Most Saturday EveningPosts published since World WarII sell in the $10 to $15 range,slightly more if they're classicNorman Rockwell covers or onesof historic value. A good generalreference is the Antique TradeVintage Magazines Price Guide byRichard Russell and Elaine GrossRussell (Krause, $19.99).

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to antique-questions@aol.com. Due to thelarge volume of mail he receives,Mr. Cox is unable to personallyanswer all reader questions. Donot send any materials requiringreturn mail.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Veterans Post

Veterans can now give benefits Larry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Not only are veterans goingback to school by the thousands,but those who choose the newPost-9/11 GI Bill also have theoption of giving those educationbenefits to a spouse or depend-ent.

To qualify for the transfer ofeducationbenefits,the veter-an must:

• Beon activeduty onor afterAug. 1,2009.

• Haveat leastsix yearsin theservice and agree to serve forfour more (there are provisionsfor those who cannot agree tofour more years).

• Be eligible to retire before2013 (or be qualified to retiredue to having served for 20years).

• Transfer to either a spouseor a dependent child (the timecan be divided between them).

• Already be registered in theDEERS system with eligible fam-ily members listed.

After the veteran is verified asbeing eligible to receive the ben-efits, the spouse or dependentwill receive a certificate of eligi-

bility that will pay for up to 36months of tuition, books andhousing.

For certain disabled veterans,there is the Survivors andDependents EducationalAssistance Program. The veter-an must have a service-connect-ed disability that is permanentand total, must be receivingcare, and will be discharged

from theservice dueto the dis-ability.Dependentsof veteranswho died onactive dutycan takeadvantage ofeducationbenefits for45 months.

Go to www.gibill.va.gov formore details and instructions, orcall 1-888-442-4551.

Honorably discharged veter-ans who wish to go to schoolthemselves using the Post-9/11GI Bill must first qualify by hav-ing at least 90 days of service onor after Sept. 11, 2001, or whohave a service connected disabil-ity after only 30 days.

Write to Freddy Groves incare of King Features WeeklyService, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or sende-mail tocolumnreply@gmail.com.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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minimize (public) use” to reducethe impact upon the land.

Several in the crowd wonderedwhat kind of damage has beendone over the years by simplydriving across a dry lakebed thatwould be covered up at a laterpoint. Terrell answered that therewas a complicated set of federaland state laws, including theClean Water Act, that she had toadhere to. Watersheds had to beprotected, she said.

Terrell said that instead of clos-ing the lakeshore entirely, sheand her team decided to imple-ment an alternative option toallow 16 areas around the lakewhere people could drive.

There will be paths to drivedown to the lakeshore. Oncedrivers are down to the water’sedge, they will be allowed to trav-el along the lakeshore betweenthe water’s edge and about 300feet away from and parallel to theshore. Travel along the shorelinewithin the designated open areasis unlimited, but travel to the des-ignated open areas will follow thesame path for everyone. The path

will be wide enough to accommo-date two-way travel.

However, during low watertimes during which the level isbelow about 2,560 feet elevation,according to project leader ChrisSanders, travel between that lowpoint and the water’s edge won’tbe allowed.

The Courier looked at variousstate and federal IsabellaReservoir water level records andfound that the 2,560-foot leveltranslates to approximately120,000 to 130,000 acre-feet ofwater, depending on the source.The lake went below 120,000acre-feet on Sept. 10, and justrecently went over that amount.According to the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, the currentelevation of the lake is 2551.47feet of elevation and the waterstorage is 121,768 acre-feet.

Printed maps of the 16 openareas will be available to the pub-lic in April, Terrell said. In themeantime, the map can be foundon the Sequoia National ForestWeb site under “Record ofDecision.”

LAKESHORE continued from page 1

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Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft.bldg on approx 3 acres forlease located @ 3615 SuhreStreet (corner of Suhre & Hwy155.) Excellent office spacefor medical, dental, school,church, or? Terms negotiable.Call (760) 417-0876

The Rich Pelletreau Galleryis now closed and the log cabinin Wofford Heights in which itwas located is now for rent. Forinformation, please call MarcyHughes at 1-760-417-1953.

_________________________F O R S A L E - E s t a b l i s h e dChristian Book Store on busyhighway. Everything stays. StepRight In! Call Sheila for info.760-376-2665 or 661-979-0999_________________________

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Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________Beautiful Refurbished 1 1/2 bd, 1ba. MH w/den + add on. Quietpark, 224 Cypress Lane, WoffordHts. Walk to lake, space incldswater/trash, laundry & fishhouse.$16,500, OWC. Call Gary(760) 376-3228

Due to recent lawsuits and aresulting government report, ithas been found that there arenumerous predatory fish in thePacific Ocean. Therefore, it hasbeen determined and so orderedthat any & all species, listed asendangered or even slightly atrisk, must & will be, immediatelyre-located to Lake Isabella andupper Kern River areas for theirprotection and proliferation. Beadvised that: Regardless oflicenses in possession, and at riskof extremely heavy fines, you arenot allowed to catch, eat or playwith any so listed. (Too numerousto include here.) Local water recre-ationists are warned of increasedhazards. However, on a positivenote, whale watching will soonbe available from Engineer Point& ‘designated accessible’ lake areas.

Mobile HomesWofford Hts - Nice renovated2 bd. 1 ba. House and studiowith 1 bd. 1 ba. On corner ofPine & Panarama. $158,000.Call (661) 979-0999

Wofford Heights - Sites avail-able in quiet park with lakeviews, laundry facilities & fishhouse. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________

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

ALWAYSBUYING ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 21st year in theKern River Valley. Highestprices paid, one piece or a housefull. Don't give it away at a yardsale! GHOST TOWN RELICS @SILVER CITY. (760) 379-5146

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: JERRY'S ELECTRI-CAL SERVICE (2010-B0165)Street address of principalplace of business: 2221 20THstreet West, Rosamond, CA93560. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 477,Rosamond, CA 93560. REG-ISTRANT: Jerry Winfrey,2221 20th Street, Rosamond,CA 93560. A, Individual.Date the business commenced:10/11/1973. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Jerry Winfrey. This statementfiled on 01/07/2010. Expires01/07/2015. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier January 22,29, February 5 and 12, 2010.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

KENNETH ARVULWILLIAMS aka KENNETH

A. WILLIAMS aka KENNETH WILLIAMS

S-1501-PB-59615To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi-

tors, contingent creditors, andpersons who may otherwise beinterested in the will or estate,or both, of KENNETHARVUL WILLIAMS akaKENNETH A. WILLIAMSaka KENNETH WILLIAMS

A PETITION for Probate hasbeen filed by: CURTIS B.WILLIAMS aka BRENTWILLIAMS in the SuperiorCourt of California, County ofKERN.

THE PETITION for Probaterequests that CURTIS B.WILLIAMS aka BRENTWILLIAMS be appointed aspersonal representative toadminister the estate of thedecedent.

THE PETITION requests thedecedent's WILL and codicils,if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils areavailable for examination in thefile kept by the court.

THE PETITION requestsauthority to administer theestate under the IndependentAdministration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow thepersonal representative to takemany actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before takingcertain very important actions,however, the personal repre-sentative will be required togive notice to interested per-sons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the pro-posed action.) The independ-ent administration authoritywill be granted unless an inter-ested person files an objectionto the petition and shows goodcause why the court should notgrant the authority.

A HEARING on the petitionwill be held on: February 25,2010 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P,located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93301.IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-

ing of the petition, you shouldappear at the hearing and stateyour objections or file writtenobjections with the court beforethe hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by yourattorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITORor a contingent creditor of thedeceased, you must file yourclaim with the court and mail acopy to the personal represen-tative appointed by the courtwithin four months from thedate of first issuance of lettersas provided in section 9100 ofthe California Probate Code.The time for filing claims willnot expire before four monthsfrom the hearing date noticedabove.

YOU MAY EXAMINE thefile kept by the court. If youare a person interested in theestate, you may file with thecourt a Request for SpecialNotice (form DE-154) of thefiling of an inventory andappraisal of estate assets or ofany petition or account as pro-

vided in Probate Code section1250. A Request for SpecialNotice form is available fromthe court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty.6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810Lake Isabella, CA 93240(760) 379-2604(Published Kern River Courier,

January 22, 29 and February 5,2010)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: FAY CREEK WELLWATER SYSTEM (2010-B0470) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 9617South Fay Creek Ford, Weldon,CA 93283. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 438,Weldon, CA 93283. REGIS-TRANT(S): Robert Lowe,9617 South Fay Creek,Weldon, CA 93283, ToddBastian, 121 North W Street,Lompoc, CA 93436 and BethMramor, 23422 CandlewoodWay, West Hills, CA 91307. E,Unincorporated Association.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Robert H. Lowe. This state-ment filed on 01/21/2010.Expires 01/21/2015. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier January29, February 5, 12 and 19,2010.

Courier Legal Notices

Death noticesDale Lee GibsonDale Lee Gibson, 52, of Wofford Heights, passed away Jan. 24, 2010.

Services are pending Arrangements by Lake Isabella Cremation andFuneral Society, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240.(760) 379-5006.

Zachary Vondoch RockZachary Vondoch Rock, 35, of Bodfish, passed away on Jan. 19, 2010.

No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Cremationand Funeral Society, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240.(760) 379-5006.

Val Minoux/Kern River Courier

Tammy Barkley and Rose McLaughlin of the Los Vaqueros GymkhanaClub have taken two riders with special needs under their collective wing –Terri Gallion (left) and Maria Gledhill (right).

To the Honorable Patrick Marlette, Superior Court Judge, SacramentoDear Judge Marlette,This letter is to outline my concerns about a recent statement made by one of

the plaintiffs in the case (about the DFG Hatchery and Stocking ProgramEIR/EIS), Noah Greenwald of the Center for Biological Diversity. Mr. Greewaldstates that the recently completed EIR/EIS has “utterly failed to mitigate the dev-astating impacts of stocking hatchery fish on our native species...” and that the“[Department of] Fish & Game needs to redo the report...”

I respectfully submit that enough time and state resources have been spentdrafting this extensive EIR/EIS. The Kern River Valley, which I represent in theState Assembly, has been kept in economic limbo long enough due to thisEIR/EIS. Businesses have closed, and the sport fishing economy, (upon) whichthe Kern River depends, has been ravaged (during) the time it has taken to com-plete this report.

Within the report, it was proven that the hatchery-bred trout have had noeffect upon the native hardhead minnow. Specifically stated within the report:

“Hardhead have been observed to co-occur in the Kern River where non-native rainbow trout have been stocked in waters occupied by hardhead for 70years with no perceived impacts upon hardhead (McGuire 2009)...”

From this evidence, I would request that you find the EIR/EIS is sufficient toallow the stocking of hatchery trout to continue.

Jean Fuller32nd Assembly District

Dear Kern River Courier,I just found out the Kern River Valley Youth Center on Golden Spur in

Lake Isabella is in dire straits! The Board of Directors might have to sell thefacility. No more Youth Center? No! It’s the only place in town that catersto teens for dances, skateboarding and many other events. This building isalso available to rent for meetings, classes, adult dances, dinners or othersocial functions for a nominal, minimal, small fee.

Let’s keep this great spot that is available to the public open for ourpleasure. There are no other places like it in the Kern River Valley!Volunteer to assist with the kids after school or at their dances – or rent it!

Cinamon ParkBodfish

Letters to the Courier

Page 14 Friday, January 29, 2010

Courier chuckle of the week:

“Cleaning your house while your kids arestill growing is like shoveling the walkbefore it stops snowing.”

- Phyllis Diller

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles

Friday, January 29, 2010 Kern River Courier Page 15

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. TIME: A quadrennial refers to what peri-od of time?

2. CARTOONS: Who was the voice of"Underdog" in the cartoon series?

3. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state did theBattle of Kennesaw Mountain take place dur-ing the Civil War?

4. ASTRONOMY: What shape is the MilkyWay galaxy?

5. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of theLatin phrase, "Cogito ergo sum"?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your natural Arianleadership qualities make you the person others willfollow in tackling that important project. But don'tget so involved in the work that you neglect your per-sonal life.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor sort-ing through your possessions, both at work and athome, to start giving away what you don't use, don'tneed or don't like. Relax later with someone special.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The issues are notquite as clear as they should be. That's why you needto avoid getting involved in disputes between col-leagues or between relatives or personal friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You'll get lots ofsupport from others if you own up to your mistakequickly and include a full and honest explanation.Learn from this experience.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be someearly confusion over a major move, whether it's atwork or at home. But once you get a full breakdownof what it entails, it should be easier to deal with. .

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Creatingorder out of chaos, even in the most untidy spaces,should be no problem for organized Virgos. So goahead and do it, and then accept praise fromimpressed colleagues.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Whether it'sfor business purposes or just for leisure, a trip mightbe just what you need right now. You would benefitfrom a change of scenery and meeting new people.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Whilethings generally go well this week, a romantic situa-tion seems to have stalled. But you can restart it if youwant to.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Ameeting that was promised quite a while back couldfinally happen. So be sure you're prepared witheverything you'll need to make your case sound con-vincing and doable.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aworkplace blunder could create a problem down theline unless you deal with it right now to see how andwhy it happened. Don't be surprised at what youmight learn.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is agood time to re-sort your priorities and see if adjust-ments are called for. Decide what to keep, what todiscard and what to change.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Letting your-self be bathed in the outpouring of love and supportfrom those who care for you will help you getthrough a difficult period sooner rather than later.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have an uncanny giftfor reaching out to all people and creating bridges ofunderstanding among them.

c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Four years2. Wally Cox3. Georgia4. Spiral5. "I think, therefore I am"

Answers:

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Solutions to Kern River Courier puzzles on 14-15:

Research has stated that BabyBoomers are the biggest consumersof products to slow down aging. Inessence, they are consumers con-sumed with finding the elusiveFountain of Youth, which theSpanish explorer, Ponce De Leon,was driven to locate.

However, finding the Fountain ofYouth can be easier than you thinkand lies right here at your backdoor. In fact, the answer lies inallowing a pet into your heart andhome, so that you are able to expe-rience the truly loving and loyalcompanionship without any

Elusivefountainof youth?

demands that only a pet is able togive.

So stop, and create a new youby coming to Critter Sitters ofWeldon to indulge yourself in theFountain of Youth by adopting awell-trained dog, cat and/or kitten.

Today, invest in your emotionaland physical well-being, and callJesse Martinez at (760) 378-3101to visit his facility and adopt a res-cued pet like the ones pictured inthis ad. Mr. Martinez will gladlyplace you with a pet that will fitwith your lifestyles and abilitiesfor a small donation.

5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-8578

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This old stagecoach and whimsical cactus made from horseshoes wererecently glimpsed on the property of Al and Pam Kleidon in the Kelso Valleyarea.