Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir184,235 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.) Highpoint was 250,461ac-ft. June 3.

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville900 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 1,421 cfs

Borel Canal flow521 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.

JeniMcDowell

landed a 5-lb.,4-oz. catfish.

Goodnews for

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: Sunny and hot.High 96.

Fri. night: Mostlyclear. Low 61.

Sat.: Sunny.High 94.

Sat. night: Mostlyclear. Low 57.

Sun.: Sunny.High 103.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear. Low 60.National Weather Service

Cal Waterfloats36.5% rateincrease

See WATER, Page 8

Sequoia National Forest SupervisorTina Terrell has issued a Forest Orderprohibiting the on national ForestSystem roads within the Piute area.Forest order 09-04 has been put intoplace to prevent resource damage in thePiute area. This Forest Order will remainin effect through May 1, 2010. The bound-ary of the Piute Area covered under thisorder incorporates the Piute Fire withinthe Sequoia National Forest. The closurearea is identical to the closure institutedlast fall immediately to the fire. The areawas open back up to Off Highway Vehicle

(OHV) use upon termination of the pre-vious order. Monitoring and re-evalua-tion of conditions has shown that addi-tional protection and mitigation meas-ures are necessary to protect theresource.

All motor vehicles, including OHVsare restricted to roads only. Some roadsmay also be closed in the area if exces-sive resource damage exists or they aredeemed unsafe for public use.

The exemptions to this order are:

Piute area off-roading banned

Runaway RV, carsmash into businessPam StewartSpecial to the Courier

It could have been so much worse.At midday on July 23, there were no whitewater

rafters milling around Kern River Outfitters Visitors’Center at the intersection of State Route 155 andWofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. Rafting Centermanager, Trudy Pascoe was out to lunch.

Overheating brakes led to increasing speed trav-eling east down that steep grade. Jimmy Guinn’s1997 Coachman motorhome, towing a 2004 SaturnVue, was barrelling toward the boulevard.

Guinn, 77, of Yorba Linda, had not taken the roadbefore. Anticipaing a collision ahead, Guinn usedhis horn to warn those in the path of his out-of-con-trol RV. Unable to negotiate the turn onto WoffordBlvd., the Coachman hit the Outfitters’ curb androlled into the front of the building. The Saturnbecame detached from the RV, struck the curb, and

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Jimmy Guinn, 77, of Yorba Linda lost the brakes in his Coachman RV on July 23driving down State Route 155 about 2 p.m. Guinn could not make the turn ontoWofford Blvd. and the RV crashed into the Kern River Outfitters’ Visitors Center.Guinn suffered moderate iinjuries. His wife sustained only minor injuries.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

On July 2, California Water Service Co.(Cal Water) filed a Notification ofApplication No. 09-07-00 for a rateIncrease in the Kern River Valley Districtof $1,686,800, or 36.5 percent, more thanis generated at present rates.

If Cal Water's proposal is adopted, thetypical metered nine Ccf of water permonth would see a monthly water billincrease of $18.09, or 28.6 percent, from$63.27 at present rates to $81.36 on Jan. 1,2011; of $2.85, or 3.5 percent, to $84.21 onJan. 1, 2012; and of $2.85, or 3.4 percent,to $87.06 on Jan. 1, 2013.

The bulk of the requested increases aredue to the following factors included inthe application:

• A capital improvement program thatwill add $3.4 million in utility plantimprovements from the last test year tothe proposed 2011 test year and increaserates by $561,100.

• For water supply and facilities masterplan,

• One new well, • Three new storage tanks, • Additional water treatment and • Two miles of replacement water

mains.Two separate costs are listed in the rate

application for Cal Water benefit costs toincrease rates by $85,500 or $193,100 orboth. This is unclear in the application.These costs are to maintain the same levelof employee health care, pensions, andretiree health care benefits that haveincreased faster than general inflationduring recent years.

The Kern River Valley District’s payrollis increasing rates by $98,400 due to addi-

Bearly there

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

A California black bear bothered a Bodfishneighborhood on Wednesday morning,July 29. The bear wandered in, as bearssometimes do, in this area. The neigh-

bors’ dogs cornered the bear in a treebehind 120 Salaine Drive. The CaliforniaDepartment of Fish & Game was called tocome and relocate the bear.

See PIUTE, Page 10

See RUNAWAY, Page 13

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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., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394• 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders CruiseNight, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri.• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts.For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays• 7 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club,Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to 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.• 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• 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.• 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. (July 14 meeting will be 11 a.m.)• 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at

Senior 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.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles open topublic, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394• 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 meeting dark forsummer. Resumes Sept. 379-2303.• 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets atFountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.• 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. Third Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club meets, ParadiseCove.• 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.• 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 dates have changed.

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Home School orientationOrientation for homeschoolers

interested in attending the KernRiver Valley Oaks Charter School,3630 Golden Spur Road in LakeIsabella should call to register byJuly 31 at (661)852-6700.

Local band entertainsA local band, Whitewater, will

be performing Fri.and Sat., July31 and Aug. 1 at the GreenhornGrill, 10720 Pine Dr., Alta Sierrafrom 5:30 until 9 p.m.

Hummingbird celebrationAugust 1 at KR Preserve

The annual HummingbirdCelebration starts Aug. 1 at the KernRiver Preserve in Weldon from 7a.m. to 2 p.m. For more informationcall Alison at (760) 378-2029 or go towww.kern.audubon.org.

AYSO sign-up Aug. 1 and 8AYSO officers are taking their final

registrations for AYSO Soccer sea-son play. Sign-ups will be at Vons

Courier Calendar

Pam Stewart/Special to the Courier

on Aug.1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.New players bring birth certificates.Registration fee is $70. Guaranteeyour child a spot on a team, registernow at www.ayso.com or come toVons to register.

South Fork Women’s Clubhosts barbecue Aug. 2

Everyone is welcome to the SouthFork Woman’s Club’s annual barbe-cue, at 6488 Fay Ranch Road inWeldon, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. onSunday, Aug. 2. The menu includesboneless, skinless chicken breast,beans, cole slaw, roll, beverage anddessert. Adults $8, children 10 andunder, $4.

South Fork volleyball clinicA South Fork summer volleyball

clinic will be held for 6th through12th grade girls wanting to increasepersonal skills, development andunderstanding of the game. It will beheld Aug. 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.and from 11 a.m. to noon for condi-tioning. Participants will need tobring knee pads, a volleyball, snackwater bottle, hair tie and towel. Callthe South Fork District Office at (760)378-4000 to sign-up. Space is limitedto 36 students.

Keep Camp KEEP fundraiserThe Knights of Columbus from the

St. Jude’s Catholic Church in WoffordHeights is putting on a talent showcalled “Follies.” It will be held at the ReelCinema in Wofford Heights onSaturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. There will betalented performers, with music, danc-ing, comedy and refreshments. A por-tion of the proceeds will be donated tothe Camp KEEP campaign. Tickets are$15 for adults, $10 for seniors and chil-dren under age 12. For information, callGeorge Stahl (760) 223-0102.

Sweet Adelines to hold IceCream Social Aug. 15

The local chapter of the SweetAdelines singing organization will beholding its annual Ice Cream Social onSaturday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at theLake Shore Lodge in Wofford Heights.For more information, call (760) 376-4124.

Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Aug. 25

Food commodities will be distrib-uted on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to those whofit certain economic guidelines. Beginsat 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa;Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella.

Annual Pride Day sign up deadline Aug. 28

Volunteers will be cleaning uptrash along lake shore, upper andlower river, campgrounds androad sides, residential and busi-ness areas on Sept. 19. Groupsmeet at your chosen area to clean,bring your collected trash toFrench Gulch Group Campgroundto be counted and then enjoy abarbecue deep Pit lunch andawards for most trash collectedand largests groups. Sign up byAug. 28 to receive a free t-shirt.For more information, call JoyceNorris at (760)379-2618, extension108.

To include your event in the KernRiver Courier Calendar, just submitthe information to the Courier (ouraddresses is on this page) byTuesday for Friday’s issue. Eventsmust be open to the public andadmission price, if any, must be list-ed.

Friday, July 31, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I just couldn’tresist. I know Iwrote about theHammacherSchlemmerCatalog lastyear. But I justreceived the cur-rent issue andhad to sharesome of the newitems they offer.

They are all unique, but someare ‘U-neeker’ than others. Forinstance, there is a portable(plugs into your cigarette lighter)microwave oven. For a paltry$300, you can cook hamburgersand hot dogs on the dashboardof your car, heat up your coffeeor pop pop corn. The applica-tions are limitless. If you thinktalking on a cell phone whiledriving is fun, try cooking acasserole at 70 mph.

Page 16 shows a HydrofoilWater Scooter powered by youjumping up and down on its rearplatform. There are no movingparts (except you), and for $500you can scoot around LakeIsabella at 17 mph scaring fishand old ladies.

For those of you who havelots of CDs and DVDs stacked insome corner, on page 31 is awall- mounted cabinet that willhold 542 CDs and 243 DVDs.Keeps them at eye level and easyto see. But, be sure your wall isbraced because if it isn’t, when

the cabinet is close to full itcould create a new picture win-dow as the whole thing rips outand crashes to the floor.

For those of us with denturesand a need to brush them, thereis a $60 portable UltravioletDental Cleaner. All we do isthrow our choppers into thedevice and presto, in three min-utes our storeboughts are pearlywhite, sanitized and odor free.The cleaning is done bymicrowave and 8,000 electronicvibrations per minute. (Caution,be sure the dentures have cometo a rest before putting them inyour mouth. or you could chew ahole in your cheek).

On page 34 is a $112 umbrellawhich is claimed to withstand a70 mph wind without breaking.However, by holding on to itduring a gale, you could end uplike Mary Poppins and find yourself in another county.

Finally on page 71 is a remotecontrolled 6-foot floating modelof the RMS Titanic. Just think,for a mere $3,000 you can createyour own Titanic disaster usingyour bathtub and some icecubes. Imagine the fun!

It’s all there in the newHammacher-Schlemmer Catalog.Let your imagination run wild!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program and coor-dinator for the Isabella LakePatrol volunteers.

Middleworth

Microwave cooking at 70 mphThings I Have Noticed...

Menuincludes

Boneless SkinlessChicken breast

Beans, Cole SlawBeverage &

Dessert

Everyone WelcomeSouth Fork Woman’s ClubAnnual BBQ6488 Fay Ranch Road Weldon

Across from South Fork School

Sunday August 2nd11:00am to 3:00pm

Adults $8.0010 years and under $4.00

Saturday, August 8that 2:00pm

Enjoy a live variety showfeaturing bands, singers, dancers,

comedy, ventriloquist andcelebrity impersonator's.For just $15.00 for adults

and $10.00 for seniors andchildren under 12

At theREEL CINEMA THEATRE6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights

Buy your tickets anytime at the box office.

Sponsored bytheKnights of Columbus

50% of proceeds to benefitCamp Keep.

For more informationCall George at 760 223-0102

or Frank at 310 989-0325

"FOLLIES"VARIETYSHOW

COME TO THE

WildlifeGallery& Studio

The Rich Pelletreau

6700 Wofford Heights Blvd. Wofford Heightsph:760-376-1403 e-mail: rpgallery@msn.com

Mon., & Wed. thru Sat. 10am to 5pm Closed Sun. & Tue

Gallery Wide Sale!June 19th thru 28th

Everything in the gallery is onsale including...

Original Artwork, & Prints, BothFramed or Unframed

New & Used Art & Framing SuppliesStarting at 25%Off!

WHITMANDANCE

STUDIOBALLET, JAZZ, HIP-HOP,CONTEMPORARY & TAP

BOYS & GIRLSAges 3 through Adult

For Schedule and pricing informationPhone: 760-379-0033

Website: whitmandancestudio.comemail: traciewhitman@whitmandancestudio.com

5101-C Lake Isabella Blvd. Isabella Blvd.

OpenHouse& Registration

August 1st11:00am

to 2:00pm

Classes startAugust 3rd

Sandwiches, Salads & Desserts100% Fresh Squeezed Juices

Including Organic Wheat GrassFruit Smoothies & MoreVon’s Shopping Center

Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1792

CouponHappy Hour

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Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

Triple digit temperatures meanmost of us fishermen are donefishing by 10 a.m. and you won’tsee us out there again until thesun starts going over the ridge.There are still plenty of fish bit-ing around Lake Isabella and ifyou want to catch them, they aretrying tobeat the heatjust like us,so fish dur-ing the cool-er hours ofthe day.

Pre-dawnhours of fishing are producinglots of crappie and really goodsize blue gill. Lots of nice catsare coming in too. Put on yourfavorite swimsuit like JeniMcDowell, and get ready for agreat catch. Jeni brought in anice 5-lb, 4 oz. cat. Nice catchJeni!

How about the trout action?Well, the Department of Fish &Game planted trophy trout atRed’s Marina and Camp Ninewithin the past week. Thanks alot DFG!

Even though the river flow is

going down, it looks like we aregoing to see some more troutaction at the mouth of the KernRiver in Wofford Heights. Getready for some good catching,and let’s go fishing.

Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackleand General Store. For braggingrights, bring your catch to E&J’s,6498 Wofford Blvd, WoffordHeights

Page 4 Friday, July 31, 2009AdventuresK 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

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

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Mou

ntain

99

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

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 from Hwy. 178)(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner

from the museum)(760) 376-3781(760) 379-5236

General KRV Info

Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLELocal: (760) 376-2629

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital

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

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

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

Fish don’t like it hot either

Jeni McDowell brought in this nice 5-lb., 4-oz. catfish

Let’s Go Fishing

Map sponsored by Lakeview Motel 12090 Hwy. 178, Mt. Mesa, (760) 379-8250. AC, WiFi

“...fish dur-ing the cool-er hours...”

--JackBustamante

Big Ed’s Bait & Tackle had a field of 24 boats at their recent Bass Tournament heldon Isabella Lake. Pictured are first place father and son team of Randy McAbee,Sr. & Jr. and their 20.22-lb. catch, with a biggest fish of 9.15 lbs. Second and thirdplace were also father-son teams: Mark & Leo Abler (20.22 lbs, biggest fish: 6.36lbs.) and Mike & Zack Meier (16.9 lbs., biggest fish: 4.83 lbs.)

photo submitted

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Previews of new DVDsBy DNA Smith

DOG OF THE WEEK“17 Again” — Oh goodie,

another body-switching movie!Y’know, for my money, therejust aren’tenough of them.No sir. In thismovie, Zac Efronplays a 1989high-school bas-ketball star whois on his way towinning thechampionshipgame and a col-lege scholarship.But all thatchanges whenhe discovers his girlfriend ispregnant, so he gives up hisdreams in order to “do the rightthing.”

Flash forward 20 years, andZac Efron has grown up to beMatthew Perry — ’cuz that’show genetics works. It’s true. When I was 17, I looked likeSteve Urkel. At 37, I looked likeJason Statham. In another 20years, I will be Wilford Brimley.After I die, I will look like BettyWhite. You know, as natureintended.

Anyhoo, after some weirdhocusy-pocusy stuff involving acreepy high-school janitor,Matthew Perry is transformedback into Zac Efron, who takeshis newfound youth and exu-berance and heads back toschool so he can micromanagehis two kids’ lives and deliveran abstinence lecture to hisclassmates — thus fulfillingevery middle-aged man’s “IWish I Were 17 Again” fantasy.Seriously, who was “17 Again”

made for? For the teens, it’sjust another moral messagemovie shoved down theirthroats, and for adults, it’s yetanother flaccid tween comedywith the added value of a guilttrip about how men should paymore attention to their wives

and children.Thanks,Hollywood!

ALSO OUTTHIS WEEK

“Gigantic” —Paul “Little MissSunshine” Danoand Zooey “IBeat Katy Perry

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Rupert Grint, who plays RonWeasley, is eager to try hishand at comedy. He also hastwo movies coming outbetween “Half-Blood Prince”and “Deathly Hallows: Part 1”;one is called “Cherrybomb,”the other is “Wild Target.”Emma Watson, aka HermoineGranger, has not ruled out acareer in the film industry;however, she plans to attendBrown University in the fall to

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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. 6p.m. 417-0793Johavah Witness Kingdom Hall

1911 Edith Ave. Lake Isabella 379-8672Landmark 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 5301Lake Isabella 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

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Mountain 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 Church20 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 andtimes. Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyMon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feedsthe hungry lunch Monday through Friday.Assistance is offered to persons or families whoare having difficulties paying utility bills, in needof food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling.760-379-5100.

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aithFK E R N R I V E R

Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship,Kernville

I am not sofamiliar with theworkings of allthe churches inour valley that Ican say howmany, or if any,are equipped toreceive offeringsby plastic. Onecompany markets“a simple, secure,and affordable giving solution.” Stillanother features this comment froma pastor, “…more than paid for itselfwithin the first month of offeringonline giving. On top of that, ourgiving has continued to significantlyincrease month over month.”

It would seem that painlesschurch giving is good church stew-ardship. The NACBA - NationalAssociation of ConsumerBankruptcy Attorneys, asked, in anarticle published in the DallasMorning News, “Are churches thattake plastic contributing to thenation's credit card debt crisis?”

Abraham asked the Genesis 23:5Hittites to, “…entreat for me Ephronthe son of Zohar, that he may giveme the cave of Machpelah, which heowns; it is at the end of his field. Forthe full price let him give it to me inyour presence as property for aburying place.” Genesis 23:8-9.

Ephron tried unsuccessfully togive the land to Abraham. Abrahameventually paid the full price for theland. Later, in 1 Chronicles 21:22,David said to Ornan, “Give me thesite of the threshing floor that I maybuild on it an altar to the LORD-give it to me at its full price- that theplague may be averted from thepeople.” (The plague followed anunauthorized census King Davidordered.)

Ornan then offered it and animalsfor sacrifice without charge. David’sresponse was, “No, but I will buythem for the full price. I will not takefor the LORD what is yours, noroffer burnt offerings that cost menothing.” 1 Chronicles 21:24.

As part of the rules for giving, theLord said, “To the Levites I havegiven every tithe in Israel for aninheritance, in return for their serv-ice that they do, their service in thetent of meeting, …” Numbers 18:21.The giving is not so simple as “mak-ing the church rich” “…then youshall say before the LORD yourGod, 'I have removed the sacredportion out of my house, and more-over, I have given it to the Levite, thesojourner, the fatherless, and thewidow, according to all your com-mandment that you have command-ed me.” Deuteronomy 26:13.

The Lord included four groupswho should be blessed by “God’sblessings” to those with income.

The importance of paying atten-tion to whom one gives was empha-sized by Jesus in Matthew 25.“When the Son of Man comes in hisglory, and all the angels with him,then he will sit on his gloriousthrone. Before him will be gatheredall the nations, and he will separatepeople one from another as a shep-herd separates the sheep from thegoats. Matthew 25:31-32

The end of the story is, “…as youdid not do it to one of the least ofthese, you did not do it to me.”Matthew 25:45.

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Spend an hour with Jesus, as aunited valley in prayer lifting onevoice to heaven to save the peopleof this valley. Come, let’s pray forour community during a breakfastmeeting at Los Palomos Restaurantin Bodfish.

All are invited to participate.Please mark your calendars andjoin us for this very special onehour in prayer with Jesus. It willtake place on Wednesday, Aug. 5starting at 6:45 a.m.

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a.m. At 7:30 a.m., order breakfastand continue with small group tableprayer for those you want to receiveprayer. Continue until breakfast isserved.

Our valley needs our prayers.Jesus is coming and there are toomany lost in our valley includingfamilies with single moms and dads,lonely seniors, teens withoutparental guidance, young folks, alco-holics, drug addicts and more.Church auditoriums are only half tothree quarters full Sunday mornings.

Join us on the first Wednesday ofeach month at 7 a.m. sharp and let’spray together.

The congregation of St. Peter'sAnglican Church is expecting a visitfrom their Bishop, The RightReverend John David Schofield, ofthe Anglican Diocese of SanJoaquin, headquartered in Fresno,during the upcoming Sunday serv-ice on Aug. 9 at 10 a.m.

This will be Bishop Schofield'sfirst visit to Kernville since the for-mation of the Anglican Church inNorth America, of which we arenow proudly members. ACNA is

Bishop visiting St. Peter’spresently uniting 700 congregations(and 28 dioceses) in North America,totaling in access of 100,000 mem-bers, and rapidly growing.

The community to worship withat St. Peter's Anglican Church,11900 Sierra Way, Kernville, andtake advantage of this wonderfulopportunity to meet the Bishop.The public is also invited to join in apotluck luncheon following theservice. For more information, callDeacon Tom Hunt, (760) 376-3377.

Friday, July 31, 2009 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

During thePresident’s July22 press confer-ence he saidthere are 47 mil-lion Americanswithout healthinsurance. A sim-ple check with theU.S. CensusBureau wouldhave told him otherwise.

The President’s assertion, “Thisis not just about the 47 millionAmericans who have no healthinsurance” conflicts with data inthe Census Bureau report“Income, Poverty, and HealthInsurance Coverage in the UnitedStates: 2007.” The report wasissued in August 2008 and con-

tains the most up-to-date officialdata on the number of uninsuredin the U.S. The report disclosesthat there were 45.65 million peo-ple in the U.S. who did not havehealth insurance in 2007.

However, it also reveals thatthere were 9.73 million foreign-born non-citizens who were in thecountry in 2007 included in thatnumber. So the number of unin-sured Americans was actually35.92 million.

And of those, “there were also9.1 million people making morethan $75,000 per year who did notchoose to purchase health insur-ance,” CNSNews said in a reportbased on the Census Bureau data.That brings the number ofAmericans who lack health insur-ance presumably for financial rea-sons down less than 27 million.

Of those 27 million, 14 million

are already eligible for a govern-ment program, but have chosennot to sign up. In effect they havecoverage, as laws require hospitalsto treat them when they arrive atthe Emergency Room doors, andthey can be enrolled at that time.

The Census Bureau report alsoshows that the number of peoplewithout insurance actually wentdown in 2007 compared to theprevious year - from 47 million to45.65 million - while the numberwith insurance rose from 249.8million to 253.4 million. Manymore, 17 percent of the workforcehas the opportunity to enroll in aplan at work and have chosen notto do so. In effect, these are most-ly the “young invincibles,” who,due to their younger age feel theyare healthy and have no need forhealth insurance.

The next Census Bureau report

disclosing health insurance data,with 2008 numbers, is scheduled tobe released in August, and couldfigure in the healthcare reformdebate. My question is: do wewant to completely drop our cur-rent system? The cost factors needto be reeled in, but to scrap a sys-tem that is working, for one whichcould reduce the number of physi-cians while increasing a demandfor primary care is not acceptable.Scrap it all for about 13 millionpeople? Why not expand what wehave to include the uninsured, notreinvent the wheel.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is Past Presidentand President Elect of the KernAssociation of Health Underwriters. Hemay be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com

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WATER continued from page 1tional demands of new regulations.

Cal Water’s Operating andMaintenance (O&M) costs, whichalso include costs for transporta-tion expenses, contracted mainte-nance, and other miscellaneousitems will increase rates by$105,100.

The CPUC requires Cal Water tosubmit general rate case (GRC)applications on a three-year cycle.The test year for this application is2011. The last GRC in the districtwas filed in 2005 and became effec-tive in 2006. If approved, the rateincreases will not go into effect untilJanuary of 2011. There is an 18-month review process before thePUC can approve the increases.

Ron Benson of Kernville has seenhis water bill double from 2003 to2008 with the same basic waterusage.

“I’m certainly not happy with

more increases,” he said, adding "Isthe capital improvement programreally needed now?”

Benson also was very concernedwith the public paying for a benefitpackage that exceeds what manyrate payers can afford for them-selves.

Cal Water customer ElaineBustamante of Wofford Heightssaid, “I simply don’t trustthem...when you receive yourmonth’s bill with a zero balancebecause they don’t even read themeter one month, then you’reexpected to make payment on a twomonth bill next time.”

Kern River Valley DistrictManager Chris Whitley was unavail-able for comment as of press time.

In the application filing, CalWater’s proposed rates for 2011would become effective on Jan. 1,2011. The rate increases for 2012

and 2013 are derived using inflationfactors provided by the CPUC. Inaccordance with the CPUC’s waterrate case plan, Cal Water hasrequested authority from the CPUCto increase its rates for 2012 and2013 by actual inflation without fur-ther notice to customers.

The California Public UtilitiesCommission (CPUC) is seekingpublic comment regarding yourconcerns orprotests on anyaspect of the pro-posed request inA.09-07-001 orthe company’so p e r a t i o n s ,including pro-posed rates, serv-ice quality issuesor any other issueof concern.

The CPUC’s process begins withreview of the application by theCPUC’s Division of RatepayerAdvocates (DRA) engineers, audi-tors and other professional staffwho are to represent the long-terminterest of all utility ratepayers. TheDRA will then submit an independ-ent analysis and recommendationsin written reports for the CPUC’sconsideration.

The CPUC is an independent reg-ulatory agency responsible for set-ting rates that accurately reflect thecosts of providing water serviceand allow a reasonable return oncapital invested in infrastructure.

After considering all proposalsand evidence presented during theformal hearing process, theassigned ALJ will issue a proposeddecision. When the CPUC issues afinal decision on the application, itmay be different than Cal Water’sproposed request. They may adopt,amend, or modify all or part of theALJ’s proposed decision as written.

When completed, the report ismade available to the public uponrequest or by downloading fromDRA’s web site.

Anyone wishing to file a protestto this application filing and shouldmail the protest to the CPUC. TheCPUC's Public Advisor's Office wasestablished to assist members of thepublic who want to protest or other-wise participate in the

C o m m i s s i o n ’sproceedings. ThePublic Advisor’sOffice can be con-tacted at: 505 VanNess Avenue, SanFrancisco, CA94102, Whenwriting, pleaserefer to A.09-07-001 on all e-mailsor written corre-

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Rate payers can obtain a copy ofCal Water's application and furtherinformation may be obtained fromthe company's local office:California Water Service Company,Kern River Valley District, CustomerCenter, Manager Chris Whitley,7138 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-5336www.calwater.com Corporate head-quarters: Cal Water 1720 NorthFirst Street, San Jose, CA 95112(408) 367-8200 calwater.com

To provide more detailed informa-tion about the GRC and the rate-set-ting process, Cal Water will host arate workshop for customers in thefall. Customers can also provideinput to the CPUC in writing or at aPublic Participation Hearing that willbe held in late 2009 or early 2010.Information on these events will beannounced in customers’ bills andposted on Cal Water’s website.

“Is the capitalimprovement pro-gram really needednow?”

– Ron BensonKernville

Friday, July 31, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 9

Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

What did hesay? Yep, youread right, thereis good news onthe Real Estatefront!

Over the lastthree monthssales of resalehomes nation-wide havegone up eachmonth and June’s numbersfor new home sales were verygood as well, up 11 percentfrom thistime lastyear. Sothere aresome signsof the hous-ing marketstabilizing.

There are several reasons forthis, I believe.

One is the foreclosure mora-torium that President Obamaput into effect at the beginningof the year. That lasted threemonths and it had the effect oflowering housing inventorynationwide.

That, coupled with absolutelygreat interest rates and investorscoming out of the woodwork aswell at the Federal Government’s$8000 First Time Homebuyer TaxCredit have all helped to sellhomes.

Investors are getting in onsome of the lowest housing

prices we have seen in yearsand the rental market is greatright now. People are pullingtheir money out of the stockmarket, even though they aretaking losses and putting it inreal estate. All of these hun-dreds of thousands of folksthat have lost their homeshave to live somewhere right?They need to rent, that is whyrentals are doing so well.

A word of caution though.Americans tend to have shortmemories and there has been somuch bad news for so long it iseasy to say it is all over. It is not -not by a long shot.

Many,many moreforclosuresare going tobe comingon the mar-ket for atleast the

next couple of years as the econ-omy and the population adjuststo the millions of job losses. If theeconomy slowly recovers, peoplewill buy houses all the more, if itdoes not, housing will stay bad.They say time is a healer, wellthat is for sure in this case atleast.

Will this housing market keepshowing signs of improvement?Only time will tell.

Matt Freeman is a Realtorwith Freeman’s LakesideRealty (760) 379-5915 or cell223-0880. His column is notintended to replace legal advice.

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Bodfish Bob's Easy Lemon Mousse

4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 T lemon juice 1 tsp lemon extract1 tsp vanilla Extract

Beat cream cheese and 1/4cup sugar in large bowl untilsmooth and creamy.

Beat heavy cream, remaining1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice andextracts in large bowl with elec-tric mixer on medium speeduntil stiff peaks form. Add 1/2 ofthe whipped cream mixture tocream cheese mixture; stir untilwell blended. Gently stir inremaining whipped cream mix-ture. Cover.

Refrigerate until ready toserve. Spoon or pipe intodessert dishes to serve. Garnishwith lemon slices, fresh berriesand mint leaves, if desired

Easy Vanilla Mousse: Preparethe same as directed, except useone tablespoon vanilla extract inplace of the lemon extract andlemon juice.

Bodfish Bob's No-BakeStrawberry Cheesecake

16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar2 T imitation strawberry extract8 oz. frozen whipped topping,thawed 1, 6 oz. prepared vanilla crumb crust

Beat cream cheese, sugar andextract in large bowl with elec-tric mixer on medium speeduntil well blended and smooth.Gently stir in whipped topping.Spoon into crust.

Refrigerate three hours oruntil set. Garnish with freshstrawberries or serve with EasyStrawberry Sauce (recipe fol-lows), if desired. Store leftovercheesecake in refrigerator.

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Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist

Sharing ideasis one of myfavorite parts ofbeing an artist.My worldexpands andwhen I see artand talk withother artists.Ideas multiplyand each timesomething or someone sparksone, the fire of inspirationignites. As I searched for a proj-ect idea, pebble or rock art justspoke to me, as we live in a landof golden nuggets. It is a freesource, a natural resource andyou probably have some rightout your back door.

I came across www.peb-bleart.ca, Sharon Nowlan’s site,and her business Pebble Art ofNova Scotia. Her inspirationwas her child’s fascination withpebbles, rummaging for those“special” stones, and then deliv-ering the treasure for care. Inturn, this roused Sharon to makesomething beautiful with them.It is Sharon’s art featured here.

When I was picturing the ideaof rock art, my image was of acomplicated mosaic of variousgroups of colors, patterns, withthe backdrop fully covered. Ithad swirls, which I always love.Then I ran across Sharon’s site,with simple creations made withonly a few rocks to construct animage. One small, round nuggetrepresented the head and a flattriangular rock became thedressed body of the mother.Using the same idea with smallerbut similar stones, she created achild, leaving the backgroundplain. That is it. It is beautifuland simple. Angels with wingscreated merely with the shapesof stones was another. I’veheard it said simplicity is genius

and I think Sharon definitelydemonstrates this with her cre-ations.

It really doesn’t matter if youpaint the rocks, design a basicimage, create an expansivemosaic, or use the stones tobuild a scorpion’s likeness.What matters is taking theopportunity to use your imagina-tion and create. Rocks, glue, andmaybe a background are all youneed to be in the zone.

CALLING ALL MUSICIANSAre you a Kern County musi-

cian (solo or in a group) that has-n't yet hit the big time? If so,there is an opportunity to getyou closer to that dream.

The Arts Council of Kern hasreceived a grant from the IrvineFoundation to give professionaltraining and to provide concertopportunities to a lucky few whowill be selected to participate inthis program.

First, submit photos of yourselfor your group, a CD or DVD ofyour work, and a resume or othermaterials describing your effortsand accomplishments. Next, apanel of professional music pro-ducers and musicians will reviewthe submissions and make theirrecommendations for auditions.

After auditions, the selectedmusicians will be trained in mar-keting, brought to a recordingstudio, and provided an opportu-nity to play for audiences in KernCounty.

Submissions should be mailedto the Arts Council of Bakers-field, CA 93301. Submissions aredue by Aug.28, and auditionswill occur in early October andwill be completed by October 28.The Arts Council can be reachedby calling 661-324-9000.

Donna Fitch is a local artist. Forquestions or comments you canreach her through the Courier,office@kernrivercourier.com.

Rocking the art world

Fitch

Creative Connection

PIUTE continued from page 1land owners or lessees of privateland within the Piute area to theextent to gain access to their land,persons who reside on privateland within the Piute area to theextent necessary to gain access totheir residences, and any federal,state, or member of an organizedrescue or firefighting force, in theperformance of an official duty.

For more information on theForest Order please call the LakeIsabella Visitor Center at (760) 379-5646 or the Kernville Ranger Stationat (760) 376-3781. Quality OutdoorGear, Info & Activitieswww.shopoutdoors.com or www.califor-nia-recreation.com

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Collecting

Cookbook hot collector’s itemLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have an early edition of theWatkins Cookbook. It is in excel-lent shape, and I am curious abouthow much it might be worth. —Marilyn, Kissimmee, FL

A: The Watkins Cook Books werepublished as a marketing tool by theJ.R. Watkins Company of Winona,Minn. One of the earliest and mostpopular editions was published in1926. It featured a dark-green coverhad a stapled binding, and contained64 pages of recipes. It currentlyretails in the $30 to $60 range,depending, of course, on condition.Other popular Watkins publicationsinclude the 1936 Cook Book, $27 to$48; the 1945 World War II collec-tion, $28 to $49; and the 1952“Hearthside” Cook Book, $34 to $61.

One of the better price guides isAntique Trader CollectibleCookbooks, a reference by PatriciaEdwards and Peter Peckham(Krause, $21.99). It lists values formore than 1,000 cookbooks in addi-tion to interesting tidbits about

authors, publishers and food compa-nies. You can check out the Web siteof Edwards and Peckham atwww.OldCookbooks.com.

***Q: It is my understanding that

you provide dealers and collectornames. I would be interested inobtaining same. — Marvin,Wiggins, MS

A: I provide general informationabout collectibles, but only in thiscolumn. I do not publish lists ormake appraisals.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send e-mail toantiquequestions@aol.com. Dueto the large volume of mail hereceives, Mr. Cox is unable topersonally answer all readerquestions. Do not send any mate-rials requiring return mail.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Our Valley, Our Earth

Waves felt around the worldRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

Continuingfrom last week,the waveletshown lastweek is anexample of allwavelets thatarrive at thou-sands of sta-tions from anyseismic eventthat occurswithin the earth. As mentioned,the amplitude of the wavedecreases as the distance fromthe epicenter increases. Knowingthe latitude and longitude of theseismometers that react to anevent, the earth scientists areable to “triangulate” using thelocations and arrival times of thewavelets to generate circles thatwill intersect and give a precisepoint, on the surface of theearth, where the earthquakeoccurred.

That was the drafting processshown on the diagram in theJuly 17 article. Because we arein the computer generation, thatpicture was a technique of old.Earth Scientists now have com-puters with multi-Terabytes ofstorage to analyze each andevery byte of a wavelet receivedthus increasing the accuracy of

the epicenter determination.They can also, along with manyothers parameters, compute the“focus” of the event in the sub-surface, which is the depth atwhich the event occurred.

The reader can see, withoutme explaining every detail, thatthe reception of a seismicwavelet at any and all seismome-ters globally, is the key to under-standing the earth's inner work-ings. As a matter of interest, thestudy wavelet was received at aMiddletown, PA seismometerfrom the earthquake thatoccurred in Sumatra on Dec. 25,2004, exactly 16 minutes after thequake occurred. The primarywaves that travel through theearth are called “P waves” or“direct waves.” Those waves thattravel on the earth’s surface arecall “S waves” or “shear waves.”

I have hopefully made theabove understandable to you,the reader, but keep in mind thatthe actual process is much morecomplex and difficult, even withTera-computers.

Next week I will give you a lit-tle more detail about the propa-gation routes of the S-waves andthe P-waves within the earth.

Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of thesouthern Sierra Nevada since he

Ron Bolyard

Friday, July 31, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 11

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POOL/SPAREPAIR SPECIALIST

20+ Years ExperienceCA. License #647258

(760) 376-4384 / (909) 210-3971__________________________LARRY SCHUPPAN'S

Garage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. HandymanService. Decks, Covers, Masonry,Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 License #CL492150 __________________________

MERCER BOOKKEEPINGAND TAX SERVICE

Open all YearTurbo Tax,Etc.Consulting

(760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392

KERNVILLE - 210 squarefoot attractive office space forrent. $300.00 a month. All util-ities paid. First month, lastmonth and cleaning deposit.11447 Kernville Rd. or call760-376-2629

ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRYDecks & Remodeling.

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Quality WorkFair Prices

Call Ross (760) 981-3361License #708148__________________________

GLAS CO. Mfg. - Serving theKRV Custom Table Tops & MirrorsWindow Glass / Dual Pane/Retrofit Windows / AluminumEncls & Doors / Screens / ShowerEncls (760) 223-3645__________________________

PAINTINGInterior / Exterior

Free EstimatesDan Beltz (760) 376-4890

__________________________Computer repair, software

upgrades and tutoring.KRV CommunityLearning Center(760) 350-3205

REWARDALWAYS BUYING original art,bronzes, sculptures, paintings,Indian items, antiques, saloon,Civil War,old advertising,art pot-tery & more. HIGHESTPRICES PAID. Over 20 yearsexp. WE SELL TOO! Opendaily. Ghost Town Relics @ SilverCity Ghost Town. 760-379-5146_________________________

JOB WANTEDElderly care and housekeep-ing. 20 years experience withreferences. Please call Patti-760-446-0197

Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park.$595/mo.Includes spacerent. + deposit. 760-379-2092_________________________Onyx - 1,400 sqft Mobile. 2 bd, 2ba. Fenced yard, includesstove/oven, refrigerator, wash-er/dryer. Cent.air. 2 car garage.Very clean $750/mo + security.Approved pets OK. 760-379-5787_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________KVHS grad seeking quiet &clean roommate to share 3-bdrm., 2 bath house in goodneighborhood near BC. $350 permonth, split utilities. Furnishedor unfurnished. Call or textAaron at 760-549-3341 or e-mailapollo112@thestew.net._________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd, 2 baduplex, lake view, 1600 sq ft.Fenced yard, pets ok, handicapaccessible, air conditioning,free Internet, water/trash pd.$1,080 mo+ dep. Call Dov818-915-0605

2 Cemetery Plots - HillcrestMemorial Park in Bakersfield.Spaces 5 & 6. Lot 5601,Parkview Lawn. $5,000 ea. CallTaresa @ (760) 928-2582_________________________Red Lawnmower For Sale -Gas, Sears Craftsman II. 5.0,bag included. $100 OBO.(760) 887-3436_________________________White 1976 Prowler. 23' withrefrigerator, stove, oven, shower,bathroom, air conditioner, goodtires, licensed thru July 2010,$1,000 obo call 760-378-3775_________________________Blue & Yellow 05 Quad - 150cc,runs & looks great, $800 obo.No reasonable offer will berefused. Please call 378-2619.Leave message if no answer.

DRESS ME UP6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in thePost Office Shopping Center.

Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12.379-8927

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Wofford Heights Mobile / RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake, mar-ket, medical, park & theater.Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316__________________________RV Sites Available @ RiverviewRV Park, Kernville. $419 to$459 mo + utilities, month tomonth. Call 376-2345 for info.

4 Acre Lot For Sale in Weldonw/water meter installed.$75,000 OBO 661-428-0814_________________________Residential Lot on AspenDrive in Bodfish. $25,000.OBO Call (661) 428-1108

_________________________Southlake - Lot ready to build.8525 Sugar Pine Ct. 8,712 sq ft.Quiet cul-de-sac. Quality homein area, mt views in all directions,underground utilities. Curb &gutters already in. $37,000. Call818-269-0507 or 818-299-1863

Lost job due to ‘insourcing’.Company insourced aliens to dothe work. Must sell family home.Moving to India to find work sowe can contribute to bailing outWall Street bankers R&R funds.

Yard Sale - Aug 1st - Sat.only -6am-2pm, NEW power tools (nobattery tools) fishing equipment,lots of misc. household stuff, 8517Deerbrush, South Lake.

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Services

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1. Write your message on the form.Please be neat. Ads start at 5 linesfor $5.50 and only $1.00 for eachadditional line.

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Each line equals 27 spaces or characters. Actual length of published ad may vary

depending on combination of letters, spaces and words. Please read your ad as soon as

it is published. If you do find an error, notify us immediately. The Kern River Courier will

take responsibility for only one incorrect insertion and will not be responsible for more

than the cost of one insertion. No further liability shall apply. The Kern River Courier

reserves the right to reject any ad and may edit ads as needed.

Payment is required prior to run. Phone orders are accepted with credit card only.

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Cont’d on Page 13

Ray's Painting & DecoratingInterior & Exterior Painting

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Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY

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Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD

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

DWAYNE’S FFENCINGChain Link - Barbed Wire - VinylWood - Custom Gates - RepairsFree Estimates 760-223-1730Serving the KRV since 1995

Natural Health - 10% discountto Seniors on selected items.We can meet your healthneeds. Shaved Ice. 121 A PiuteDr. Kernville 376-3777

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Friday, July 31, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: Art's ElectricContracting (2009-B3683)Street address of principalplace of business: 1040 EvansRoad, Space A5, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: 1040Evans road, Space A5, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT(S): Arthur Schroeder,1040 Evans Road, Space A5,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.A, Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 04/01/1987.

Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before

the 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:Arthur Schroeder. This state-ment filed on 06/05/2009.Expires 06/05/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by theKern River Courier July 10, 17,24 and 31, 2009.

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Whether you are starting or con-tinuing your college education,searching for training to switchcareers, or exploring your personalinterests, Cerro Coso CommunityCollege has the classes and pro-grams designed to fit your needsand schedule.

Registration for the Cerro CosoCommunity College’s Fall 2009semester is currently underway.Register now for best class selec-tion. Fall classes begin on Monday,Aug. 24.

Students may register on-cam-pus or on-line atwww.cerrocoso.edu. The CerroCoso Community College, KernRiver Valley Campus is located at5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella and the office is openMonday through Thursday from 8a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Fridaysfrom 8 a.m. until noon.

The Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes

Bodfish residents Derith EvelynHansen and Michael John Devichwere joined in marriage on July 25at the Museum of Lone Pine FilmHistory in Lone Pine.

Hosts and museum ownersBeverly and Jim Rogers helpedcarry out the theme of a “WesternLove Story” for the couple. Thebride’s son, Steve Pace, escortedthe groom down the aisle with ashotgun.

Longtime friends of the couple,Bruce and Pat Brown, of Bodfish,served as self-proclaimed Best

Weddings

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Hansen-DevichDude and Madam of Honor.

The reception, immediately fol-lowing the ceremony, was cateredby Bonanza Mexican Restaurant ofLone Pine. The groom is a long-time resident and business ownerin the Kern River Valley and is co-owner/publisher of the Kern RiverCourier. The bride is recentlyretired from Valley Direct, a sub-sidiary of the BakersfieldCalifornian.

The couple honeymooned on theCalifornia coast and will make theirhome in Bodfish.

Register now for Fall classesis available on-campus or throughthe College website at www.cerro-coso. edu.

Students may call the CollegeOffice at (760) 379-5501 to set up acounseling appointment, or to signup and receive information andinstructions on taking the CollegePlacement Exam (CPE).

The CPE is a multiple choiceexam in reading, writing, and mathand also an Orientation and EssayExam. Contact the CounselingOffice and ask about the dates of theCollege Placement Exams that havebeen scheduled prior to the begin-ning of the Fall Semester. Theresults of the College PlacementExam are used to assist the studentand their counselor in determiningclass selection.

For additional information, callCerro Coso Community College,Kern River Valley Campus today at(760) 379-5501.

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PICK A POCKET PUPOne male, white with one creamspot on back, CKC-registeredChihuahua. 3 months. Vetchecked. All shots. Wormed.Raised in home. Parents onpremises.Will grow to 5 1/2-6-lbs.$300. Also available: female,striking white with black spots,11 weeks, $300. 760-379-1403_________________________

Apricot - Yes!Feeling Blue, a Poodle will do!Adorable AKC Toy Poodles forSale. Family on Premises /Champion Lines One Male -One Female. Call 760-378-3917

Cute Cuddly & Curly CockapooPups. Available 8-22. Will growto 16-20lbs $850.AKC-Provable.Registered. Shots. Wormed.Allergy-friendly, non-sheddingStew's Poos, 760-376-7772www.stewspoos.com

Pets

Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12

Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus, fixerupper for $68,000. 661-428-1108_________________________

Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________

Lake Isabella - 3 bd, 2 ba house.Large double garage, close toshopping. $159,000. OWCw/small down. (760) 417-0876

40Ft RV Access w/hookups.Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg,2-car garage+workshop. Cornerlot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lakeview, fireplace + many upgrades.8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake.$149,000 (760) 379-7094_________________________

Kernville - 2 mobile homes inRiverview RV Park, w/coveredpatios that could be convertedinto enclosed living spaces.10x50 1bd, 1ba - $3,600 obo.12x52 1bd, 1ba - $6,500 obo.Space rent is $419/mo w/dis-count if paid 1 yr in advance.Call Kim @ 760-376-2345

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then a cinder block and slammedinto Outfitters’ patio area at thesoutheast corner of Wofford Blvd.and Evans Road, according to theCalifornia Highway Patrol report.

Outfitters general manager,Luther Stephens was acrossWofford Blvd. at the company’smain office when he heard thesounds.

“I looked (over there) and it wascovered with dust,” he said. “I knewthere was an impact with the build-ing.”

Stephens called 911 and then heand employee Will Volpert gatheredfirst aid supplies as quickly as pos-sible and ran to the scene.

“(Guinn) was stuck. His legswere trapped,” Stephens said. “Buthe was worried about his wife. Hedidn’t know where she was.”

Minutes later, Fire Departmentrescue units arrived from Kernvilleto extract the man and his wife fromthe wreckage. Guinn sustainedmoderate injuries, and his 78-year-old wife, Beatrice, only had minorinjuries.

“That was unbelieveable,”Stephens said.

Also unbelievable, he added, wasthe fortunate timing of the accident-when the rafting company’s build-ing was empty.

It is surprising, said CHP Sgt.Bob Romine, that there are notmore accidents coming down thatgrade. According to Cal Trans,State Route 155 is the second steep-est state route in California.

“Drivers need to be aware to uselower gears when traveling down-hill on that grade,” Romine said.

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“Baseball is the only field of endeavorwhere a man can succeed three times out often and be considered a good performer.”

–Ted Williams

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles

Friday, July 31, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 15

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. MYTHOLOGY: In Norse mythology,what is the name of the mischievous godwho likes to play tricks on the otherdeities?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the islandnation of Nauru located?

3. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol forthe element sulfur?

4. TRANSPORTATION: What is the nameof France’s high-speed rail service?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the satiricalHollywood-based novel “The Day of theLocust”?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Dealing with a difficultperson can be the kind of challenge you love. Or it couldbe an energy-draining exercise in futility. Be certainyour goals are worth your efforts.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Divine Bovinemight be seeing red at having your crisis-resolutionefforts overlooked. But others know the truth, and theycan be expected to step forward when the time comes.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be well onyour way to finally making that important decision.Having the support of loved ones will help whencrunch time comes. Keep a positive attitude.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling uneasy abouta move might not mean you’re having a case ofCancerian wavering. It could be your inner sense iswarning you to reassess your situation before takingaction.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your pride could get in theway of admitting you might have erred. Best to ‘fess upnow before a small mistake turns into a big misunder-standing. Make the weekend a special family time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Trying to please some-one with a less-than-glowing opinion of something youvalue could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it.The week’s end brings an answer to an old mystery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) There might be time tomake a change. But be honest with yourself: Is it what

you really want, or one you feel pressured into making?Your answer should determine your next move.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Change is dominant,but so is caution: Proceed carefully, checking each stepalong the way to avoid encountering any unwelcomesurprises that might be lurking along your path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It could be amistake to rely on someone to keep his or her promisewithout checking out previous performances. Whatyou learn now could save you from a painful lessonlater.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Taking a strongstand on an issue you feel is too important to ignorecould inspire others to follow suit. The weekend is agood time to socialize with old friends and make newones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your sensitivenature gives you an insight into the problems of some-one close to you. Your offer of support could be justwhat this person needs to start turning his or her lifearound.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Financial matterscontinue to need even more careful analysis than usual.Use caution with investment possibilities. A personalrelationship might take an unexpected turn by theweek’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK:You appreciate the wonders ofthe world and enjoy sharing your delight with others.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Loki2. South Pacific Ocean3. S4. TGV or train ˆ grande vitesse5. Nathanael West(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers:

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Super Crossword answersAnswers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

ShopDownTownLake Isabella

Find some great deals!

Chinese RestaurantOpen 7 Days • Dine In or Take Out 11am-9pm

5117 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-2718

Lake Shore FurnitureNew & Used Furniture • Free Local Delivery

5105 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1800

Wimmer’sFloor CoveringWindow Coverings too

760-379-4966Look for super in house specials!

WHITMAN DANCE STUDIOOpen House & Registration

Saturday Aug.1st 11am-4pm • Classes Begin Aug. 3rdwhitmandancestudio.com

5101-C Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-0033

5129Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-417-0407

Polish & Pamper Your Pet at

Darlene’sPetSalon5205 Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-417-1760 760-4171665

Clothing& Accessories

5116 Lake Isabella Blvd.760-812-9700 KernClothes.com

Tires, Wheels & Repairson Cars, Trucks,

RV’s/Trailers & Tractors

5304 Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-379-5133TIRESTEWART’S

Adjust • Exchange • Repair

South Fork Transmission(760) 379-9578

Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses

5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

Kernville Union School DistrictFamily Resource Center

Helping Children Reach New heights

5109 Lake Isabella Blvd.760-379-2556

Bizzy Bee Property Management760-379-1325 Fx: 760-379-5417

Trail’s End Real EstateCell: 661-332-1519

5336 Lake Isabella Blvd.

We RENT orLEASE your:Home, Apartment,Vacation Home,Commercial Office

5116A Lake Isabella Blvd.www.GlamourRoom.com

760-379-4518

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