kern river courier may 13, 2011
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Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir334, 445 acre-feet.(Low point was155,858 ac-ft. Nov.26. Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)
Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville3941 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 3748 cfs
Borel Canal flow602 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.
The lateBobPowers
wrote about theWeldon Church.
The Fun& Games
pages are con-sistently a hugedraw for theCourier.
A localKern
Valley HighSchool studentwon an awardof merit fromCongressmanMcCarthy.
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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri: Mostly sunny,high 82.
Fri. night: Mostlyclear, low 52.
Sat.: Mostly sunny,high 72.
Sat. night: 20%showers, low 46.
Sun.: Chanceshowers, high 58.
Sun. night: Chanceshowers, low 36.
National Weather Service
Mike DevichKern River Courier
On May 23 local residents will have a chance toweigh in with their thoughts on vacation rentals– a good thing or a bad thing? Should they beregulated or not?
The Kern County Planning Department willhold a public workshop Monday, May 23 at 6:30p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella to dis-cuss the issue. It was rescheduled from May 16.
The matter has been before the Board ofSupervisors for several months. Alta Sierra andKernville are the main Kern River Valley areas forvacation rentals (defined as a home rented forless than 30 days). The planning department com-mented in a February letter to the Board ofSupervisors that some full-time Alta Sierra resi-dents had complained that rentals to largegroups of visitors was resulting in negativeimpacts upon the community.
So the planning department was asked to eval-uate the situation. The department reminded theboard that a group larger than 6 people renting avacation rental resulted in that dwelling beingreclassified as a boarding house, and that wasillegal in low-density residential zones, accordingto the zoning ordinances.
But some members of the public believed thatthe maximum of 6 is too restrictive. So the boardasked the planning department to try to find out
Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier
Elvis, 7 months, held by Jules McGhee of Bodfish, won First Place Costumein the Rotary Club’s Pet Parade held Saturday in Kernville.
Houses rentedto large groupstopic on May 23County reschedules workshop
Son of local woman saidto be on bin Laden shipMichael BatelaanKern River Courier
Tammy Hernandez of LakeIsabella is proud to have a sonserving in theU.S. Navy –especially nowthat she haslearned that theship he is sta-tioned on, theUSS CarlVinson, isr e p o r t e d l ywhere theSEAL team was based that car-ried out the mission to locate ter-rorist Osama bin Laden inPakistan.
Bin Laden was killed by U.S.forces on May 1, confirmed thatevening by President Obama.
It is still unknown what role, ifany, her son, Cody Hernandez,may have had or whether Codymight have witnessed binLaden's reported burial at sea.
Tammy Hernandez worksboth at the Chatterbox Café inWofford Heights and in the stu-dent work program at CerroCoso College, and the Couriertracked her down at Cerro Coso.
"I’m sure they must have allknown what the mission was,"she said. "I can't imagine whatthey felt when it was all said anddone."
Information from the militaryhas been sketchy. CodyHernandez's girlfriend, VenessaMessier, said that her only con-tact with Cody has been throughe-mail since bin Laden's report-ed burial. The message said thatthe ship’s mission had been com-pleted 45 days early and his shipwas on its way home to SanDiego. His location and the timethe messages were sent are stillunknown.
"I only know (information)from the news until he getsback," said Messier.
Cody, rank E4, has been serv-ing in the Navy since enlisting in2008, and is soon to be promotedto the rank E5. He has plans tobecome an officer and be careermilitary.
Tammy’s family has a long listof members to have served in themilitary. Not only her son Codyis serving in the Navy, but heroldest daughter Keele Adams
Frances Bowman/Special to the Courier
Rotary Club District Assistant Governor Tim Trujillo (left) and RotaryKRV President Paul Cromwell (right) congratulate Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross for receiving the Kern Red Cross "Real Heroes" award andfor completing the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon.
Spohn-Gross receives awardfrom the Red Cross as ‘hero’ Mike DevichKern River Courier
A local doctor, HollySpohn-Gross, received aspecial award recently – andscored a personal triumphas well.
The American Red CrossKern Chapter presentedSpohn-Gross with a “RealHeroes” award on April 27at a special luncheon inBakersfeld for “act(ing)
courageously and selflesslyin a time of emergency in2010.”
In her nomination letter,co-worker Vicki Stephensonnoted that Spohn-Gross, apodiatrist, has traveled toMexico to give her time andexpertise to the less fortu-nate to help them walkagain, and went to India inthe effort to eradicate polio.
See RENTALS, Page 16
See HERO, Page 16
T. Hernandez
See CODY, Page 13
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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
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 fromHwy. 178)
(760) 379-5646
Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the
corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781
General KRV Info
Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville
Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital &Kern Valley Healthcare District
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681
Kern Valley Substation
Sheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kern County Fire Stations arelocated in Lake Isabella, Kernvilleand Southlake. Call 911 to reporta fire.
Kern River Valley information
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Local Small Package Delivery
760-223-6623
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Valley history: town of KernvilleThe beginnings of Kernville started in 1860. The story is that a man
named Lovely Rogers found a rock with flecks of gold in it on a hillsideoverlooking the Kern River. He picked up the rock to throw at his recalci-trant mule, when he saw the flecks of gold in it. Instead of throwing it,Rogers took the rock to another miner and was told it was well-paying ore.
As word got around, gold miners started to pour in, coming from thewest over Greenhorn Mountain or through the Keyesville area, from thesouth through Walker Basin and from the east over Walker’s Pass.
An entrepreneur by the name of Adam Hamilton heard about the goldstrike and came over Greenhorn Mountain, his mules laden with barrels ofwhiskey. He set up his barrels near Rogers’ gold find, and started a saloon.By mutual agreement his saloon was quickly moved down the river abouta mile on a little flat spot by the river, and the town of Whiskey Flat quick-ly grew up around it. Four years later, in 1864, the townspeople opted torename the town Kernville.
Kernville existed in that location for almost 100 years, long after the goldplayed out. It was located just northeast of the modern-day town ofWofford Heights.
Kernville saw a lot of changes happen to the Kern River Valley over theyears. Cattle ranching started to become important in a big way. In theearly 1900s electrical engineers from the city of Los Angeles came lookingat the Kern River for hydropower harnessing, creating the powerplants.Then Hollywood came calling, and Kernville became a popular place tomake Western films.
In the late 1940s, the decision was made to put a government flood con-trol reservoir in the Kern River Valley, and residents were told they had tomove to higher ground. Many Kernville residents decided to form a NewKernville a few miles north, and that’s where the town still is today.
Old Kernville is remembered fondly by many longtime residents of theKern River Valley.
—– Mike Devich, Kern River Courier
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Cerro Coso commencementexercises to be held May 13
Cerro Coso CommunityCollege will hold commencementexercises for the Kern Valley cam-pus Friday, May 13, in theGymnasium of the Raymond A.McCue Athletic Complex locatedon the west side of CollegeHeights Boulevard in Ridgecrest.The ceremony will begin at 6 pm.
Kernville Museum’s HistoryDays to be held on May 14
History Days will be held onSaturday, May 14 at the KernValley Museum in Kernville from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music,Blacksmithing; Dutch OvenCooking; Antique tractors andengines, Gold Panning and more.
Whiskey Flat Trail run to beheld Saturday, May 14
Run-4-A-Way will host the 15thAnnual Whiskey Flat Trail Run onSaturday, May 14 beginning at 8am. All participants receive acomplimentary one hour raft tripwith Sierra South, a frosty bever-age from Kern River BrewingCompany, and an organic event T-shirt. Proceeds from the event goto Run-4-A-Way, a local non-prof-it organization dedicated to pro-moting education, health, fitness,and well being of the citizens ofthe Kern River Valley. This year’sproceeds will help provide a $500scholarship to a local Kern Valleystudent. Visit the Run-4-A-Waywebsite for more information atwww.run4away.org. Register byMay 6th for early bird pricing atwww.active.com and searchWhiskey Flat Trail Run.
Music and benefit bake saleheld on Saturday, May 14
A fundraising bake sale will beheld this Saturday for Youth 2000Teen Pregnancy Program at theLakeshore Farmers Market at7466 Wofford Blvd., WoffordHeights across from St. Jude'sChurch from 9am to 1pm. Alsolocal songwriter and singerWarren White will provide music.
Upper Kern River Cleanupscheduled for Sunday, May 15
Sequoia ForestKeeper will behosting an Upper Kern RiverCleanup on Sunday, May 15 at 9a.m. Lunch and refreshments willbe provided to volunteers. PleaseRSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend.Provide your name, number ofvolunteers, and a contact phonenumber. For more information,please call 760-376-4434.
Orchestra to present ‘SpringFling’ concert Sunday, May 15
The Kern Valley CommunityOrchestra will be presenting theirMay Concert, “A Spring Fling”, atthe Kernville Elementary Schoolon Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m.The selections to be performedinclude Overture zu GoethesTrauerspiel “Egmont”, Twentiana,
RegularactivitiesFridays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite groupmeets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848.• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (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• 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-6335• 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El PortalII Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 6 p.m. - Kernville Baptist Church gamenight, 2nd Fri. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036.• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Saturdays• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.• 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 1stSaturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.*10 a.m. - Al Anon meeting for adult children,113 Dawson Dr., WH. 376-6136.
Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 10 a.m. - Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 379-3206.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center.379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd
Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. - AA meeting, 113 Dawson Dr., WH.376-6136.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KV Hosp Cafe. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.• 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2ndTues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2ndTuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,
Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts
behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• Noon - Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa, 379-3394.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospi-cal cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 7 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 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,760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 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. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Bingo GuideFriday, noon, Eagles Bingo, EaglesLodge, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., WeldonSunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Mooselodge, Lake Isabella Blvd.Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m.St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie DentDr., 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.
The Courier CalendarPachelbel’s Canon in D,Farandole, and more. There willalso be a Special Performance ofCarnival of the Animals, featuringJody Steel and Helen Smoot. Inaddition, there will be two solosperformed by KVCOA musicscholarship recipients. Donationswill be accepted at the door andchildren are admitted at nocharge. Light refreshments will beserved. New musicians are alwayswelcome! For more information,call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.
Corps to hold three more dammeetings from May 17-19
The U.S. Corps of Engineerswill be holding three public meet-ings to gather input about thedraft EIS the agency is working onconcerning the safety of the damsat Isabella Lake. The first meetingwill be Tuesday, May 17 at the Odd
Fellows Hall in Kernville. The nextday, Wednesday, May 18, anotherwill be held at the Senior Center inLake Isabella. And on Thursday,May 19, the third one will be heldat the Kern County Board ofSupervisors chambers at 1115Truxtun Ave. All of the meetingswill be held start at 6 p.m.
McQuiston staff to hold localoffice hours May 19
On Thursday, May 19, a fieldrepresentative for CongressmanKevin McCarthy will hold officehours in Lake Isabella from 1:30p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the CountyComplex in Lake Isabella.
Dog show put on by Ladies ofElks at lodge May 21
The Ladies of the Elks’ popularDog Show is scheduled for
See EVENTS, Page 14
Days until Fire HazardAbatement must be
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Page 4 Friday, May 13, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R
Bodfish Bob's Depression Era Bacon
1pkg thick cut baconCut ea piece in halfFlour ea. Side
Put in frying on low to medheat. Turn over when one side isgolden brown, do same withother side. To drain, put on foldedpaper towel on plate. These arethick and crispy and tasty plusthere is minimal shrinkage so thebacon goes further and has moresubstance. If desired, spice it up abit by sprinkling with a littlecoarse salt and pepper.
Bodfish Bob's Grilled CornSalad
6 ears fresh corn, husked2 tbsp. Corn oil
1 red bell pepper, diced2/3 c. Diced red onion1/4 c. Red wine vinegar1 tbsp. Minced fresh thyme or 1tsp.,dried2 tsp. Minced fresh chives2 shallots, minced1/2 tsp. Salt1/4 tsp. Fresh ground pepper1/2 c. Olive oil
Cook corn in boiling wateruntil barely tender, about 3 min-utes, drain and rub with oil; puton grill over hot fire until lightlybrowned all over; cut kernels offcorn and mix with red pepperand onion. In separate bowl,combine other ingredients,except olive oil. Gradually whiskin olive oil and pour over saladand toss.
Bodfish Bob's Cheese Balls
1 8-oz. Pkg. Cream cheese8 oz. Blue cheese1/4 C. Margarine2/3 C. Chopped ripe olives1 Tbs. Chives1/3 C. Chopped nuts
Garnish:ParsleyToasted sesame seeds
Mix all ingredients togetherand refrigerate. Shape into a ball.Roll in toasted sesame seeds orpaprika. Garnish with parsley ifdesired.
Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web atwww.bodfishbob.com. You canwrite to him at [email protected]
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob
Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of May 23.
PICKS OF THE WEEK"Gnomeo & Juliet" (G) -- The
director of "Shrek 2," producer EltonJohn and Walt Disney Studios pres-ent a new take on Shakespeare'simmortal story of two star-crossedlovers in this animated family film.Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet(Emily Blunt) are different coloredgarden gnomes who liveon opposite sides of abackyard fence. Luredby a beautiful orchid, thetwo meet and immedi-ately fall in love. Theirforbidden romancesparks a war betweenthe two families. Will thetwo young lovers everfind Happiness? Well, it'sa Disney movie, rated G,so do the math.
"The Royal Wedding:William and Catherine" (Unrated) --With this commemorative DVD ofthe BBC's coverage of the Weddingof the Century, you can relive all thepomp and pageantry over and overagain. Sigh at the beautiful gown.Smile at the adorable flower girlsand pageboys. And laugh at the hats.Oh, those hats!
"The Great Dictator: The CriterionCollection" (G) -- Charlie Chaplin'sclassic satire of Adolf Hitler is nowavailable in a completely remasteredhigh-def, Blu-ray format. Special fea-tures include: commentary byChaplin historians Dan Kamin andHooman Mehran; the documentary"The Tramp and the Dictator," nar-rated by Kenneth Branagh; on-set
color footage shot by Chaplin'sbrother Sidney; a booklet featuringan essay about the film, plus a 1940article by Chaplin discussing the film.
"Public Speaking" (Unrated) --Originally shown on HBO, directorMartin Scorsese presents a portraitof the life of satirist, journalist andgay-rights activist Fran Lebowitz,author of "Metropolitan Life" and"Social Studies." Intercuttingbetween archival footage from the1970s, interviews with friends andadmirers, and Lebowitz's speakingengagements, Scorsese weaves an
intimate tapestry of the lifeof one of New York City'sgreat writers.
TV SHOWS"Kids In the Hall, The"
Complete Series DVDMegaset
"Transformers" TheComplete Series
"Childrens Hospital"Complete First & SecondSeasons
"Ice Road TruckersDeadliest Roads" Season 1
"Trailer Park Boys" Seasons 1-7"The Kids in the Hall: Death
Comes to Town""Melissa & Joey: Season One, Part
One""Mickey Mouse Clubhouse:
Mickey's Great Outdoors""Rick Steves' Europe: All 90
Shows""Jon Lovitz Presents""The Best of The Dean Martin
Variety Show""Nova: Japan's Killer Quake""Brad Meltzer's Decoded" Season
1"Samurai Champloo" The
Complete Series
c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Couch TheaterHats make the wedding
The royal couple
By Cindy Elavsky
Q: I was so excited towatch one of my all-timefavorite actors, Ed Asner,co-starring in CMT's"Working Class."Now that the showwon't be back for asecond season,what are Ed'splans? -- MarthaF., Altoona, Pa.
A: The great EdAsner has just signedon to "Royal Pains" ina multi-episode guest-starring stint. Ed willappear in twoepisodes as thegrandfather of Hankand Evan, played byMark Feuerstein andPaulo Constanzo,respectively. The 81-year-oldiconic sitcom actor will appearin the show's upcoming thirdseason, which premieres onWednesday, June 29, on USA.
***Q: My sister was telling
me about a new realityshow about "Glee" wherethey search for the next castmember. Can you tell memore about that and whereI can see it when it airs? --Rhonda M., via e-mail
A: Beginning Sunday, June12, Oxygen will air "The GleeProject." From Ryan Murphy,the creator and Emmy award-winning executive producer of"Glee," and executive producer
of "Glee" Dante DiLoreto, this 10-episode competitionseries will find andtrain a group of 12singers who willcompete against oneanother to win aseven-episode guest-starring role on"Glee." Also, agroup of "Glee"series regulars willappear as guestmentors in eachepisode. Fanfavorite DarrenCriss will make a
guest appearance in the seriespremiere as the first of thesementors. Darren joined the castlast season as Blaine and quicklybecame a breakout sensation.
***Write to Cindy at King
Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her [email protected].
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Providing a safe and accessiblearea can be found, there will be acontrolled fishing area where alarge net will be placed andstocked with local trout. Troutprovided by the Kern RiverHatchery. Also on the program,the fire department will havesome of its equipment on display.Smokey Bear will represent theForest Service and Denise will bethere to paint on you. All regis-trants will be given a numberedticket. Each numbered ticket willbe assigned a prize. At 3:30 threemajor prizes will be raffled. Toqualify for any prize or award youmust be registered. Registrationwill take place at Wofford HeightsPark on Friday June 3 from 3 p.m.to 6 p.m. and Saturday June 4from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. This event ishelped out by many local mer-chants and organizations.
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Interested members of thepublic are invited to join an expe-dition to the Native Americanpetroglyphs near Ridgecrest nextmonth.
Alan Garfinkel, Ph.D. and DonAustin are hosting the field trip.The trip, which they call “RockArt 101,” was a “great success”last year, Garfinkel said.Participants included NativeAmericans, professional archae-ologists, students, rock art fans,and members of the general pub-lic.
This year the program will beheld Saturday and Sunday, June25th and June 26th. The full dayworkshop, evening lecture, andfield trip will all be held in andnear Ridgecrest.
The lectures and the eveningspeaker presentation will behosted at the Heritage Inn andSuites, 1050 North Norma Road,Ridgecrest (phone 760.446.6543.)The program runs from 8 a.m. to5 p.m. on Saturday and 6:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday. .
On Saturday evening from 8:00to 9:00 p.m. there will be akeynote lecture from rock artexpert Sandy Rogers.
Alexander (Sandy) Rogers isArchaeology Curator at theMaturango Museum in
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The Sunday June 26th FieldTrip will be to Renegade Canyon(Little Petroglyph Canyon) locat-ed forty miles from Ridgecrest onthe China Lake Navy Base.Participants will meet at 6:30 a.m.at a designated location and carpool/caravan to the site. They willhike about two hours downcanyon, have lunch, and hikeback up canyon to the parking lotand exit the base around 3 p.m.
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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist
Those little pills and capsulesyou take really don't cost $5 eachto manufacture;perhaps a pennyor so for manypharmaceuticals.The cost is notbased on thechemicals whichcompose the pill,but to somedegree in theresearch of whatthe chemicals do to regulate yourbody.
Much of the initial researchcomes from university and privateresearch companies funded by var-ious U.S. government depart-ments. Once the research hasdetermined that a substance isviable, the information is "sold" tothe pharmaceutical company,which does the final testing andhuman trials, and then produces,manufactures and advertises themedications to consumers andphysicians. Here is where much ofthe cost you are paying for at thepharmacy is generated.
Once the new medication hitsthe street, how long will it last?Will it have a full run of the 16years it is protected by a patent?Or will a competitor come out witha better flytrap and reduce thesales to nil? Hence, there is a needto charge more than necessary; asthere is no guarantee how longthere will be a market for the new
medication.Did you jump when I mentioned
above that the government fundsmuch of the costly initial researchand practically gives it away to thedrug company? Well, there is asmall codicil to this. The drugcompany must provide their med-ications to the "needy" free of cost.
The definition of needy varies bydrug company. Also, which oftheir medications will be availablecan differ. Go towww.NeedyMeds.Com. Also,http://togetherRxAccess.comserves as a health care resource forindividuals to learn about healthreform, obtain information aboutchronic conditions and connectwith others through an onlineforum.
The only major objection I havewith the prescription assistanceprograms is that you must be lowincome to qualify. Your incomecan't be so low that you wouldqualify for Medi-Cal, and you don'tqualify if you have health insurancethat covers medication.
But, for those people in theniche, it is a great program toobtain the costly medication youotherwise couldn't afford.
Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is Presidentof the Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He maybe reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com
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Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE:Will you write about divertic-ulosis? I was twice hospital-ized for it and had to staythere 12 days in all. When Ileft, they didn't give me anydiet or medicines. I saw myprimary doctor later, whodidn't think I had diverticu-losis because they didn't domuch for me. Some tell methat you don't have to stayon a diet or take medicine. Isthat so? -- N.F.
ANSWER: A diverticulum is atiny pouch formed by the colonlining that has been pushedthrough the muscular colon wall.Its size varies from 0.2 to 0.4inches (5 to 10 mm) in diameter,about the size of a small pea.Diverticulosis indicates that thecolon has sprouted many diver-ticula. It's most often silent. Closeto one-third of adults at 60 yearsof age have it. By age 80, two-thirds have it.
Diverticulosis is found in coun-tries where grains are refined.Refined grains have lost theirouter coat, the bran. Bran was, atone time, the principal source offiber. Fiber keeps stool soft andeasily pushed through the diges-tive tract. With too little fiber, thecolon has to exert great force tomove undigested food along.That force is responsible forpushing the colon lining throughthe colon wall to form a divertic-ulum on its outer surface.
When you were hospitalized,you had diverticulitis -- inflam-mation of diverticulum. The neck
of diverticula became cloggedwith bacteria and pieces of hardstool. The diverticula swelled.For mild symptoms, people canbe treated at home by going on aliquid diet and taking antibiotics.For more severe involvement,people are hospitalized and fedintravenously and given intra-venous antibiotics.
Now that your diverticulitishas calmed down, the only dietyou need follow is one with plen-ty of fiber -- 30 to 35 grams aday. Fruits, vegetables and wholegrains are fiber sources. Manycereals are filled with fiber: FiberOne, All-Bran, Shredded Wheatand cooked oatmeal are exam-ples. You do not have to take anymedicines.
The booklet on diverticulosiscovers this topic in detail.Readers can obtain a copy bywriting: Dr. Donohue -- No.502W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475. Enclose a check ormoney order (no cash) for $4.75U.S./$6 Canada with the recipi-ent's printed name and address.Please allow four weeks for deliv-ery.
***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is
unable to answer individual let-ters, but he will incorporate themin his column whenever possible.Readers may write him or requestan order form of available healthnewsletters at P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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Aerobic dance class offeredthis summer at Cerro CosoKern River Courier
Physical fitness and fun gotogether at Cerro CosoCommunity College! The KernRiver Valley (KRV) Campus in LakeIsabella is offering a CommunityEducation class in Aerobic Dancethis summer on Mondays andWednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m. at the KRV Campus inRoom G8. There is a $35Community Education fee for theclass that begins June 1 and endsJuly 27. This class, instructed byJean Pack, is designed to enhancephysical fitness through aerobicdance. The course is geared tohelp students realize the impor-tance of physical activity as a lifetime activity. The minimum agefor this class is 16 and the class is
limited to 35 students.Aerobics is a popular form of
exercise for individuals who enjoydancing and listening to musicwhile working out. If you're lookingfor a creative and fun new way toexercise, Cerro Coso CommunityCollege in the Kern River Valley hasthe class for you. Dance skills andknowledge of dance steps areunnecessary to participate.
Do something for your heart thissummer and register for the AerobicDance Community Education classin KRV today. For complete regis-tration and course information visitus on the web at http://www.cerro-coso.edu/communityed or contactStephen Gexler, CommunityEducation Manager at (760) 384-6106 or at [email protected].
ClarificationIn our April 22 issue we had a story headlined “Fresh produce avail-
able to seniors and WIC through federal program.” The story men-tioned that applications would be available in May. David Dills of theLakeshore Farmer’s Market informs us that the applications have notyet been distributed here in the valley, but he will inform the Courieras soon as they are.
Friday, May 13, 2011 Page 7aithFK E R N R I V E R
Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville
“Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth setthemselves, and the rulerstake counseltogether,against theLord andagainst hisAnointed.”
This questionfrom Psalm 2:1-2 needs to beaddressed bythe nationsbecause God’sanswer in vers-es 4-6 is: “He who sits in theheavens laughs; the Lordholds them in derision. Thenhe will speak to them in hiswrath, and terrify them in hisfury, saying, ‘As for me, Ihave set my King on Zion, myholy hill.’” In recent historyeven the United States hassided “against the Lord andagainst his Anointed.” Theofficial line, to justify thisnew position made us alaughing stock to God, andHe said so in verse 4.
Scripture calls God“almighty” 57 times. Thatbreaks down to 48 times inthe Old Testament (6, inGenesis; 1, in Exodus; 2, inNumbers; 2, in Ruth; 31, in
Job; 2, in Psalms; 1, in Isaiah;2, in Ezekiel; 1, in Jonah =48.) and 9 times in the NewTestament (1, in 2 Corinthians6:18 & 8, in Revelation =9.)That word, almighty, is froma root word meaning burly. Itis to be understood, “byimplication to ravage: - dead,destroy(er).”
Because some are fooled byGod’s great love into thinkingthey will not be harmed, bewarned, “…we know him whosaid, ‘Vengeance is mine; Iwill repay.’ And again, ‘TheLord will judge his people. Itis a fearful thing to fall intothe hands of the living God.”Hebrews 10:30-31. “…if youreturn to me and keep mycommandments and dothem…” I will gather themand, “bring them to the placethat I have chosen, to makemy name dwell there.”Nehemiah 1:9.
Semonious
Almighty is burly
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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 a.m.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Service — 10:45 a.m.. (760) 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.(760) 376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United Methodist ChurchSundays 11 a.m.
Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.(760) 376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 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. (760) 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. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.(760) 379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 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 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaWorship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819
Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.(760) 379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(760) 378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 378-4964
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Churches of the Valley
Weldon Church has hadlong history of serviceBob PowersFrom “South Fork Country,” 1971
If any one thing could be said tobe typical of the South Fork of theKern River, it would be theMethodist Church at Weldon.Sitting alongside Highway 178, withits backdrop of the Bartolas country,it has served as a true lighthouse tothe spiritual, social and cultural lifeof this mountain community since1899.
Almost as soon as the first set-tlers had staked their claims theministers of the gospel followed.Walking, riding horseback and laterusing a horse and buggy, theystopped wherever night happenedto overtake them. These visits werefew and far between in the 1860s, asthe closest minister was O. D.Dooley of Glennville. Known betteras Parson Dooley, he came over theGreenhorn Mountains to the KernRiver whenever he could. In 1866Parson Dooley had started theCumberland Presbyterian Churchin Glennville, the first church innewly formed Kern County, but hestill found time to visit the KernRiver area.
In the 1870s a building was erect-ed on the site where the South ForkWoman's Club hall was later built.This first building was used as themeeting place for the PresbyterianChurch in 1873 and also for theWeldon Grange. By the middle ofthe 1880s this barnlike structure hadfallen into sad repair, and finallyburned. Services were then held onthe second floor of the A. BrownStore at Weldon, or in the school-house.
The neighboring town of
Kernville had a larger populationand was more centrally located, sobecame the leader in church activi-ties. One of the leaders in churchwork from the 1880s to the 1900swas Miss Josie Sumner, who latermarried a minister by the name ofBelknap. Miss Sumner was ateacher in the early Sunday School,played the organ, and many timeswhen there was no minister sheconducted services and held funer-als in private homes.
In Kernville, as in most frontiertowns, the school building was firstused to hold church services. Afterthe Petersen Hall (later the I.O.O.F.Hall) was built, funerals and wed-dings were held there.
Mrs. Yarborough, then MissNettie Hight, gives the followinginteresting account taken from a let-ter to her friend, Mrs. TommySmith: "In the mining camps such asKeyesville and GreenhornMountain, there were one or twoold miners who had been taughtabout the Bible. They worked alongat their mines, and on Sundaywould put on a boiled shirt andoveralls and a little bow tie, walk tosome family home and have dinner.Then about 2 p.m. all the minerswould doll up in their red and blueflannel shirts and stroll down andlisten to the one with the boiledshirt preach. Our home was mostoften chosen as it was more central.One fellow who preached wasnamed Walker. He would get soexcited he would throw his handsand arms about and stand on histip-toes as if he were trying to reachHeaven. When there was no- ne topreach we children held church andtook turns being the preacher."
By Wilson Casey
1. Is the Book of Darius in the Old orNew Testament or neither?2. In Biblical times, how long did thejourney of Ezra ordinarily take fromBabylon to Jerusalem? 3 days, 4months, 2 years, 5 years3. From Philippians 4, what does theApostle Paul instruct us to do rather thanworry? Cry, Pray, Love, Talk4. What creature(s) did the prophet Joelhave a vision of? Locust, Flies, Viper,Leeches
5. From John 18, who asked, "What istruth"? Moses, Paul, Pilate, David6. In what were all of Job's childrenkilled? Flood, Fire, Wind, Stampede
ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) 4 months; 3)Pray; 4) Locust; 5) Pilate; 6) Wind
Wilson Casey's new book, "Firsts:Origins of Everyday Things ThatChanged the World," is available fromAlpha/Penguin publishing.
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Letters to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,
Are we going to become the Tehachapi of solar panels? I am concernedthat the KV Specific Plan will leave our valley vulnerable to exploitation byprivate power producing companies and to possible future water extractioncapabilities by private companies.
The Specific Plan does not consider large-scale installation of solar panelsto be categorized as industrial. Each individual solar power plant proposedis subject to applying for a conditional use permit. There are two large-scalesolar power plants in proposal in Weldon and who knows how many morewill be proposed throughout our valley. The Tehachapi community put theirfoot down six years ago with the wind turbines marching up hillsides andinvading the landscape and community life. The community formed theTehachapi Valley Smart Growth in response. Preserve the Kern River Valley(PKRV) is a response to the very real potential invasion of large-scale solarpower plants as well as protecting the KR valley at large.
My second concern is large-scale water extraction. Renewable ResourceGroup now owns what is left of Onyx Ranch. RRG is known for water bank-ing projects in California. This is their business. They are not ranchers orfarmers. So when I see new pumps installed that can pump over 7500 gallonsper minute on their property it makes me question what other water projectsmight they have planned that will affect the water table. I want the specificplan to address this concern of potential large-scale water extraction andpossible transportation. At present there are no large-scale water projectspropose in the valley so it will not be addressed.
A specific plan is meant for guidance of potential growth of a community.If it does not protect our valley from potential exploitation of resources weare left vulnerable to the profiteers.
Ellen SchafhauserWeldon
Dear Kern River Courier,
I was looking over the information about the lake storage and felt it wasuseless. The volume of the lake is an abstract number that someone wants usto believe means something. Taking into account all of the sand, silt etc. thathas washed down river into the lake and the shoreline erosion it is not muchmore than an educated guess.
Do they subtract volume for the islands, rocks and other shore line objectsthat get covered and affect the volume? Hmm, I doubt it. Water in, Water outagainst an unknown volume.
Some people may think they know what the lake looks like with a certainamount of water but it's only their imagination. The real number about thelake you don't give is the elevation of the surface. The take line elevation is
See LETTERS, Page 9
Friday, May 13, 2011 Kern River Courier Page 9
Establishing date of rocksRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
The chart is a depiction of the ele-ments that are used to measureAbsolute Time by radiological datingof the minerals that are present in thethree types of rocks, Igneous,Metamorphic and Sedimentary. Thetechnique analyses the "Half-life"decay of the radioactive nuclidespresent in the rock. The technique istoo complex to explain in detail here,even if I understood how it wasdone! Suffice it to say that it does
establish the age dates of rocks and isused universallyaccepted to devel-op the geologictime on the geo-logic column.
Ron Bolyard is aretired geologistand has developedan “acute interest”in the geology of
the southern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.
Our Valley, Our Earth
Ron Bolyard
Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council Operating under a Special Use Permit offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture & National Forest Service on a non-discriminartory basis.
2600 Highway 155 French Gulch Campground, Lake IsabellaMailing Address: P.O. Box 3984 Wofford Heights, CA 93285
760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350Visit us or write us on the web at www.nuuicunni.com and [email protected]
“Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural Center
Contact Ericto become a vendor
9am-2pmEvery SaturdayNow accepting:
WIC... Senior Coupons& EBT Cards
BIG Native Plant Sale!1gal containers $5.00
thru May 16, 2011
During inclement weather,we will be inside.
Space is limited, but theatmosphere is great!
Office hours 9-3 Tuesdaythrough Saturday
CertifiedFarmersMarket
REVA - Responsible Ethical Volunteers for AnimalsCooperative Fund Raiser Golf Tournament Saturday June 4th 8:00am Check-in
Please complete participant information & return with $50 per person entry feesby May 28, 2011
Participants Name Usual score for 18 holes
Player 1 __________________________________________ _____________
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Total entry fees _______ Additional donation _______ Total enclosed _______
Please make checks payable to REVAAll additional donation money will go to REVA Tax deductible 501c3 Public Charity
Mail all registration forms & payment to: Frank VargasPO Box 155, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
email to [email protected] call: 760-223-6316
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REVA'sGolf Tournament
at Kernville Golf CourseLocated at 9472 Burlando Road
Get ready to play!Join us Saturday June 48am check-in 9am Tee-timeScramble start-4 member teams
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1st & 2nd Place, Longest Drive,Best Ball & Closest to Tee50/50 & Gift RaffleCash prize amounts determined by the amount of entries
Playing 18 holes $50 per person
We also need sponsors for each of the 18 holesSponsor for $50 or more per hole
RSVP by Saturday May 28th, 2011to [email protected] or call 760-223-6316
Cheryl’s DinerOpen 6:00am • Lunch & Dinner 11:00am
Breakfast Served All Day11030 Kernville Road Kernville 760-376-6131
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KERN VALLEY MUSEUMThursday ~ Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
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2617' around the perimeter of the lake and the surface elevation is a realnumber not an educated guess. Current lake level is about 2581' or 36' til lakeis full which we know will never happen.
I can put a yardstick vertical at the edge of the water and measure howmuch the lake comes up or down in a day or week. I know water in water outis used for monitoring water for crop irrigation and water use which isimportant but the real lake volume will always be a mystery.
Wally StewartWofford Heights
Dear Kern River Courier,
Sierra Way has been closed near Robinson Cove since December 24, 2010due to a rock and dirt slide that completely washed the road away. The SouthFork of the Kern River is now becoming impassable with uncontrolled waterflowing over the bridge. There are residents that live east of the road closureand west of the South Fork Bridge. Simply put, these residents will soonbecome completely stranded. This, in itself, could be a catastrophe in themaking if emergency vehicles are unable to get to these residents.
For both residents and visitors, Sierra Way is a major thoroughfare in theKern Valley. Without this road, Kernville loses: an exit from Kernville in theevent of an emergency; an escape route that is listed on EmergencyPreparedness Plans; a more direct route for emergency vehicles to the eastside of the valley; a shorter route, from the east side of the valley, to the KernCounty Transfer Station; a shorter route for suppliers of restaurants andstores; and loses visitors to Kernville that give a boost to the economy. Manytourists go through Death Valley before making the loop to Kernville and onto the Sequoia National Forest. They simply will not go the extra milesthrough Lake Isabella to come to Kernville, especially with the WesternDivide Highway still closed. (That is another thoroughfare that drasticallyaffects our economy since it doesn't get opened until the end of May or later.)Added mileage creates an increase in fuel consumption which is offset byhigher prices to the consumer. Gasoline prices are at an all time high and inour current economic situation people cannot afford to travel any unneces-sary miles.
The Kernville Chamber of Commerce and the Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce are first concerned with the welfare of those residents whomay become stranded on Sierra Way. Second, we are concerned with theeconomy of the Kern River Valley and the livelihood of all the residents.
We strongly urge this to be a priority for Kern County to fix Sierra Wayand the South Fork Bridge.
Cheryl Borthick, PresidentKernville Chamber of Commerce, Kernville
Rex Emerson, PresidentKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lake Isabella
LETTERS continued from page 8
Courier chuckle of the week:
“Go, and never darken my towels again.”
Groucho Marx
See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles
Page 10 Friday, May 13, 2011
Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. GOVERNMENT: What do FICA taxespay for?
2. LANGUAGE: What is a wunderkind?3. HISTORY: To what royal house did
England's King Henry VIII belong?4. U.S. STATES: What is Hawaii's state
flower?5. ANATOMY: In what part of the body is
the sternum located?6. MEASUREMENTS: On what type of
scale are wind forces measured?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Home conditionsstill demand attention. Also, keep an open mindabout a sudden question of trust involving a closefriend. All the facts are not yet in.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) With summerjust around the corner, travel begins to dominateyour sign. Make plans carefully to avoid potentialproblems in the first half of June.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A romantic Librasets a challenge that your "sensible" side mightquestion, but your idealistic self finds the prospecttoo intriguing to resist. The choice is yours.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Those tensetimes in your personal life are just about over.Concentrate on reaffirming relationships. Yourlove of travel opens a surprising new opportunity.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat usuallyloves to be in the center of things. But this week itmight be wiser to watch and learn from the side-lines. A Pisces wants to make you purr.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) "New" isyour watchword this week. Be open to new ideas,both on the job and in your personal life. Aromantic Aries or Sagittarian beckons.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some dif-ficult family decisions have to be faced, but be
sure to get more facts before you act. Be carefulnot to neglect your health during this trying time.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Youstill need to support a loved one through a difficulttime. Meanwhile, things continue to work out toyour benefit in the workplace.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Aspects continue to favor expanding social oppor-tunities. A Gemini reaches out to offer a chancefor re-establishing a once-close relationship.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)There's a potential for misunderstanding in bothyour job and your personal life. A full explanationof your intentions helps smooth things over.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Youmight be feeling restless on the job, but delaymaking any major moves until all the facts are in.A Scorpio has a surprising revelation.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your busi-ness sense works to your advantage as you sortthrough the possibilities that are opening up. ALibra is Cupid's best bet for your romanticprospects.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for beingopen-minded about people. This helps you makefriends easily. You do very well in public service.
c) 2011King Features Synd., Inc.
Salome’s Stars
1. Social Security2. A prodigy3. Tudor4. Yellow hibiscus5. Chest6. Beaufort Scale
Answers:
(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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LARRY SCHUPPAN'SGarage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. HandymanService. House Painting, Decks,Covers, Masonry, Electrical,Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760-417-2806 License #CL492150 __________________________
MERCER BOOKKEEPINGAND TAX SERVICE
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Quality WorkFair Prices
Call Ross (760) 981-3361License #708148__________________________
BRUSH CLEARANCEYARD MAINTENANCE
Call Robert(760) 379-1538__________________________
ART'S ELECTRICLocally owned - Free Estimates
Always on Time!25 years exp. - Lic. #560220
(760) 223-3648__________________________DARRELL'S FIBERGLASS REPAIRBoats - RV's - Jet Ski's - Tubs &Showers - Motorhomes &more. Replace boat floors.(760) 379-1976 / (760) 223-0827__________________________
JORGE CAMARENAGeneral Contractor
Handyman/Home Inspection760-977-7224
Lic.#847441 & Bonded
Lake Isabella - Nice 2/bd/2badbl wide mobile home w/car-port, patio & deck. $14,995.
Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092_________________________MOVING?
Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage
760-379-2714 or 760-417-0465CAL.PU.CT 189998_________________________
Lake Isabella - Mobile Homefor Sale. Double wide 2bd/2ba.$10,000. (760) 379-6829_________________________Wofford Heights - Perfect 1person weekend hideaway atthe Sportsman Senior MHP,Space E. 224 Cypress Lane,walk to the lake, space includeswater, trash, laundry & fishhouse. Only $2,000, owner maycarry. (760) 376-3228
KYT & SONSPainting, landscaping, weedabatement, tree trimming, haul-ing, carpet cleaning, chain sawsharpening, 25 years serving theKRV - LICENSED
• CALL 760-376-2031 •__________________________ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRY
Decks & Remodeling"Craftsmanship andAttention to Detail"
(760) [email protected]_________________________
Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY
Portraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical
Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD
760-376-8784_________________________RICH PELLETREAU ART
Custom FramingWill Travel To Your Location
(760) [email protected]_________________________
TOUCH OF CLASS MAID SERVICELOW PRICE AND DEPENDABLEHouse and Carpet Cleaning
Non Medical Home CareLicensed and Bonded
KRV 661-867-2343__________________________MECHANIC WORK
REASONABLE RATESI COME TO YOU760-379-4821__________________________
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CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEOSince 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER
ARTWORK & DESIGN760-376-2177
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BODFISH CABIN102 Hoebeck Road
Beautifully remodeled 1680 sqft cabin w/great view! $129,000
661-428-1108
Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$450/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Studio Apt. New paint, carpet,etc. Walk to our beach on theriver - utilities included. Only$400 per month. Call for details.(760) 376-2345_________________________Wofford Hts - Remodeled 3/bd,2/ba home in Pala Ranches,w/xtra room under house. Mt.view, stove, refrig + w/d hookup.Sec 8 ok. $900/mo + deposit. Call323-447-9140 or 323-969-8061_________________________Bodfish - 1 bd, 1 ba single widemobile, fenced yard, very clean.No pets. $375/mo + utilities.Close to bus transportation. Call760-379-7699 or 760-812-0841________________________Lake Isabella - 23' x 21' room forrent. $495/mo + $300 sec. dep.Share 1/3 utilities.Partly furnished,garage storage, laundry room,credit checked. 760-379-5481_________________________Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba double wide w/patio,completely refurbished. $575 mo+ security deposit. (760) 964-2514
Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lakeviews, laundry facilities & fishhouse. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________RV Spaces Available On theRiver! Downtown Kernville. Usevacation or permanent. Sign alease for 1 yr & get a discount onyour monthly rate! Call fordetails. 760- 376-2345_________________________
QUIET, SHADY RV SPACEUp to 30' with full hookupWeekly/Week-end/Monthly
(760) 417-9269
Wofford Heights - Log cabin located on Wofford Blvd. with900 sq ft of retail space for rent.Call Marcy @ 760-417-1953
BAREWOOD INNLAKESHORE LODGE5 VACATION HOMES7013 Wofford Boulevard
Wofford Heights, CA 93285(760) 376-1910
GREAT Rooms, Views & RatesFREE INTERNET
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ESTATE DRYERPropane Heavy Duty. Approx3 yrs old. Like new. $125 obo.
760-378-275960) 376-2307
6am Sat 5/14 only. Inside multifamily yard/bake sale. WeldonBaptist Church. 20674 Hwy178. Free coffee, early birdswelcome, furn, clothes, lots ofeverything
Only in America ......do drug-stores make the sick walk allthe way to the back of the storeto get their prescriptions whilehealthy people can buy ciga-rettes at the front counter.
Only in America ......do banksleave vault doors open andthen chain the pens to thecounters
Only in America ..........do webuy hot dogs in packages of tenand buns in packages of eight
Only in America ..........do menget excited, irrational, andweak in the knees when arounda woman in a short leatherdress. It’s actually because shesmells just like a new truck.
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COCKTAILS AND DANCING5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.
760-379-8144Largest pool table in town!
Notice
Yard Sales
Announcement
Cabin for Sale
Motels
Mobile HomesObservations
TAI CHI QUANEasy to learn Yang Style.
Mt. Mesa Park, Sat and Sun ~ Nine am. Weather permitting.
Your teacher is Tony Pino.
Commercial
Spaces for Rent
BUSINESS & LEGALPUBLISHING SERVICES
KRV PUBLISHING760-376-2860
AA, as a Way of Life, canturn problem drinkers intowhole, happy, useful peo-ple. Step Study - Monday -7:00 p.m. (760) 376-6136
Al-Anon for Adult ChildrenThere's a lot can be said
about growing up in an alco-holic home. 10:00 a.m. - Sun
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
Vying forheadlineswith theJames boysand theYoungers wasBlack Bart, amystery stagerobber work-ing out ofCalifornia.Authorities had no idea who hewas. All they really knew wasthat he was an armed robberand a terrible poet.
For two years Wells FargoChief Of Detectives James B.Hume had been on the trail of ahighwayman who was nameless.Hume was tops in his field. Hecould tell who had committed astage robbery just by examiningthe scene of a crime.
This new criminal was noordinary criminal, though. Threenew California robberies hadcurious similarities. They werepulled off by a deep-voiced manin a Ku Klux Klan-type maskwho never rode a horse or firedhis gun.
On July 28, 1878 the Quincy-to-Oroville stage made anunscheduled stop when amasked gunman appeared froma clump of bushes and demand-ed, “Throw down the box!” Afterbreaking it open and filling hispockets with $379 in cash, awatch and a diamond ring, thebandit left behind a poem:
“Let come what will I”ll try iton,
“My condition can’t be worse,“And if there’s money in that
box“‘Tis money in my purse!”
Wells Fargo, tthe state ofCalifornia and the U.S. PostalService chipped in to put an $800price on Bart’s head.
Over the next five years hepulled off 23 more robberies.Then on the morning ofNovember 3, 1883 Black Bartwas inside a just-stopped stage-coach trying to get a money boxloose from the floor. Guns blast-ed away and Black Bart high-tailed it through the underbrush.Back in his office Hume exam-ined a recovered bag with greatinterest. Besides crackers andsugar it contained a handker-chief with a laundry mark thatspecial operator Henry Morsefound at the 91st laundry he vis-ited in San Francisco! The laun-dry mark brought Morse to C. E.Boles, resident of a hotel at 37Second Street. According toMorse, Boles was elegantlydressed carrying a little cane,wearing a small derby hat, andsporting a diamond pin, a largediamond ring, and a heavy goldwatch and chain. Boles may havetaught school in California butthen he decided robbing stage-coaches was a preferable exis-tence and turned his attention tothem...
Hume made a deal in whichBoles would confess only to thelast robbery and receive a lightsentence.
After four and a half years atSan Quentin, Boles walked outand was never heard from again.
Black Bart had retired fromthe robbing game.
California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him [email protected].
California Joe
California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
Good robber, bad poet
Adriane HolguinSpecial to the Courier
The Kernville Branch Library willhave a story time on Friday, May 13at 10:30 in either the OddFellowsHall or Circle Park, depending onthe weather.
Story time at the WoffordHeights library is at 1:30 with MissAdriane.
The final meeting of the MysteryBook Discussion Group will beFriday, May 13 at 6pm in the KRVLibrary conference room.
For questions or information callKRV Branch at 760-549-2083,Kernville 760-376-6180 on Fridaysonly, or Wofford Heights at 760-376-6160 or look up or Facebookpage www.facebook.com/krvli-braries.
Friday the 13th programs
ShopDownTownLake Isabella
Find some great deals!
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Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies
2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311
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South Fork Transmission(760) 379-8578
Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”760-379-1792
Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary
12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140
“We Buy Gold & Silver!”6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center
760-379-5200Coins & Jewelry
Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @
Lake Isabella • Weldon • KernvilleWEB Recycling
For only $10 a weekthis space could be yours
“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860
Kern CountyLake Isabella Branch
L I B R A R YTuessday & Thursday11am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 5pm
7062 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-549-2083
www.freemanslakesiderealty.com
17 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella760-379-5915
Owner: Lisa Stephens 760-549-0077
3628 Suhre StreetLake Isabella
Next to Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm
Kern River Motors Offers Extended
Warranties, Special Financing, Motorcycle Products
and Parts Including Oil and Filters.
Brown Bag Special$4.62
11:30am to 2:30pm
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(L-R)- Bradean Gumsby, Jered McTigue, Samantha Alvarez and YessicaYasin. These students were recent winners of the Kawaiisu chapter,DAR’s America History Essay and Christopher Columbus Essay contests.
Kern River Courier
Fifty enthusiastic seventh andeighth grade students from SouthFork Middle School participated inan innovative, educationallyfocused community service pro-gram celebrating its 19th year May2 through 6.
The “South Fork Camp Trip” issponsored by California LandManagement, Kern RiverOutfitters, Mountain & RiverAdventures and Sequoia NationalForest. The program focuses ondeveloping teamwork and leader-ship skills and introduces teens tothe value and rewards of servingtheir community.
2011 marks the 19th year of thisnationally recognized program. Thecurriculum includes student serviceprojects including erosion control,stream restoration and trail build-ing, hands-on science and socialstudies curricula, and adventurechallenge/leadership activities suchas river rafting and climbing.
Over 1,350 students have partici-pated in the program since its
inception. The program was hon-ored with a Spirit of the Landaward from the U.S. OlympicOrganizing Committee and aService Award from AmericaOutdoors Association. SequoiaNational Forest estimates that thevalue of the work that the studentshave completed is in excess of$85,000.
"The students really get a lot outof the program," commentedCheryl Bauer, Recreation Managerfor the Kern River Ranger Districtof Sequoia National Forest and co-director of the program. "We pro-vide hands-on work experiencesand outdoor challenges for thesestudents. Throughout the week youcan see the kids’ work hard andtheir knowledge increase."
As a followup to the Camp Trip,the South Fork School students willparticipate in a Job Shadow oppor-tunity on June 3rd. The Job Shadowwill give the students a chance to tolearn about different professionaland vocational jobs by workingwith adult workers throughout theKern River Valley.
Students go on camp trip
CODY continued from page 1and her husband are both serving in the Air Force. The husband of heryoungest daughter, Kary Whittington, serves in the Army. Her brother'ssons are serving in the Navy and Air Force and her father had served in theAir Force.
It is important to note that military officials have not confirmed the USSCarl Vinson's (Cody’s ship) role in burying bin Laden. But Pentagon officialspreviously told news outlets that the naval vessel was indeed the last spot tohost his remains, and was reportedly the ship involved in transporting binLaden's body to his burial at sea.
In accordance with Muslim law bin Laden's burial was reportedly con-ducted at sea by a Muslim seaman, who recited the prayers and ensuredthat the body was washed and wrapped appropriately in cloth.
The U.S. Navy's nuclear Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson(CVN 70) was named for Democratic Rep. Carl Vinson of Georgia (1883-1981). The ship is nicknamed "Golden Eagle" and is based out of San Diego.
Solutions to puzzles on 10-11
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Saturday, May 21 at 10am. The entry fee is $5 and lunch will also be avail-able in the Lodge Park. Everyone is welcome and Pat and Laurie are await-ing your call at 376 2762.
Broadband survey comes to Lake Isabella Monday, May 23The Eastern Sierra Connect project will be holding a Kern Valley meet-
ing on May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Vets Hall next to the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. You are also welcome to take the online survey (https://www.sur-veymonkey.com/s/escbroadband). The survey will help identify theunserved and underserved communities in Inyo, Mono and Eastern Kerncounties that need broadband Internet connectivity and the broadbandtechnologies that might be appropriate and affordable to residents andbusinesses. For more info contact [email protected].
Public workshop about vacation rentals Monday, May 23The Kern County Planning Department plans to hold a public workshop
about vacation rentals at the Senior Center on May 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Food commodities date to be Tuesday, May 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on
Tuesday, May 24 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel onHighway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.
Memorial weekend to include KRVAA art show The Kern River Valley Art Association’s Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival
will take place May 28, 29, and 30 at Circle Park in Kernville. Show hoursare 9 AM - 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM -1 PM on Monday. Forshow information contact Judy Deems at 760-378-4109.
Rafting outfitter dedicates refurbished center June 1Kern River Outfitters Rafting Center will hold its grand-reopening after
redoing its hospitality building at the corner of Wofford Blvd. and EvansRd. on June 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exterior is decorated with Eldaricapine trees surrounded by manzanita, juniper, Texas Sage, penstemons andother native plants. There will be refreshments and door prizes. PleaseRSVP to Jim Ritter at 1-866-213-7754.
Squirrel Valley to have 10th annual yard sale June 4Squirrel Valley will have its 10th Annual Yard Sale Day on Saturday, June
4. There will be lots of different yard sales on the same day in the SquirrelValley area. Maps marked with each sale address can be picked up in frontof Mountain Mesa Market on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 a.m. (not before.)
Kids Fishing Derby comes up this year on Saturday, June 4The 24th annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, June 4. Open
to all kids. First, Second and Third place trophies will be presented to kids ineach age group – 4-6, 7-9,10-12 and 13-15. Free lunch to all kids. Free raffleprizes. Sponsored locally by merchants and organizations of the Kern RiverValley. For more information call Elaine Johnson at (760) 376 8997.
REVA to hold benefit golf fundraiser on Saturday, June 4There will be a benefit golf tournament on Saturday, June 4 for REVA
Co-op, which will be establishing a low cost spay/neuter clinic for pets inthe valley. Win a car! Donated by Isabella Motors of Wofford Heights.There will be cash prizes for first and second place and other prizes as well.Sponsors are needed for each of the 18 holes. Sponsor for $50 or more perhole. RSVP by May 28 to [email protected] or call 760-223-6316.
Havilah Days celebration to be held Saturday, June 4The 45th Havilah Days Celebration will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 am
to 3 pm. in Havilah (10 miles south of Bodfish). The festivities will include liveentertainment, stagecoach rides, Wild West shootouts, Wild Bill Cody and RoyRogers lookalikes, early days antique engines, vendors, Smokey Bear, "Pockets"the friendly donkey, raffle prizes, old-fashioned cake walk and coin toss, food, awhite elephant sale and “chicken poop bingo.” The museum is located at 6789Caliente-Bodfish Rd., Havilah. For info call 760/379-2636.
Classic Car Show to be held in Lake Isabella June 11There will be a Classic Car Show at the First Baptist Church in Lake
Isabella on Saturday, June 11 from 9 am to 4 pm. To enter your car, callBuddy at (760) 549-3855 or e-mail [email protected]. Pre-entry includes adash plaque, a goody bag and a T-shirt. The show is free to attend, andthere will be fun, food, ‘50s and ‘60s music and a raffle. Benefits theSheriff’s Activity League.
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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
I noticed the other day whilewriting one of my columns thatI had been using some old say-ings that I'dpicked up overthe years andwhich usuallyhelped describesome phase oflife I was tryingto explain.
The more Ireflected aboutit, the moreintrigued Ibecame. I wondered if some-where there was a list of oldsayings and how many of them Imight know or use when talkingor writing. First, I made a quicklist of ones I could remember“off the top of my head” (that'sone right there!) After about 5minutes I had a pretty substan-tial list of old sayings I hadpicked up over the years.
But I thought I would seehow many more I could find. SoI Googled for a website thatmight have a list of expressionsbeyond the ones I listed. I didfind several excellent sites, butone in particular called OldSayings “caught my fancy”(there's another one!) So I spentsome time going through 39pages of the Old Sayings web-site.
There were 1,916 listings, andthe author collecting them saidmore were coming in eachmonth. The startling part to mewas the fact that I knew most ofthem and used many of them
every day. I thought I'd include in this
column a few of the many Iknew and some I didn't know orremember. I'm sure that mostreaders have also used a lot ofthese sayings in everyday life.Here's some examples. To “meeta problem head on,” you could“take a bull by the horns.” Andby doing it right away, you're“striking while the iron is hot.”Or if the facts show that some-thing is amiss, then, “That's ahorse of a different color.” Folksoften comment on the weatherby saying : “It’s colder than awell digger’s fanny in theKlondike,” while others say“Cold feet, sleep apart” or “Coldhands, warm heart.”
(For those interested, thewebsite I found is: http://new-tontxnet.com/tour/oldsay)
Some sayings are great forexpression, like: “If brains werelard he couldn't grease a good-sized skillet.” Or better yet, “Ifbrains were gasoline, he/shecouldn't kickstart a cockroach’smotor scooter.” I like these:“Pretty as a speckled pup undera red wagon.”... or... “Busierthan a one-armed paper hang-er.” Or....”Can't live with them,can't live without them.”
And as a final for this col-umn, I feel some days like “I'molder than dirt.”
And “that's a wrap!”
Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ANAVERDE WELL PET (2011 -B2507), DBA #2: VETALU ( 2011- B2508). Street address of principalplace of business: 8201 CaliforniaCity Boulevard, #A119, CaliforniaCity, CA 93505. Mailing address ofbusiness: PO Box 2005, Californiacity, CA 93504. REGISTRANT:Valerie Talleyrand, 9200 OleanderBoulevard, California City, CA93505. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ValerieTalleyrand. This statement filed on04/13/2011. Expires 04/13/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JBS BARRELS (2011 - B2215).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 7648 Simmons Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: 7648 SimmonsLane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REG-ISTRANT: Michelle Sullivan, 7648Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA93313. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.
Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichelleSullivan. This statement filed on04/01/2011. Expires 04/01/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SUNNIE'S SNACKS (2011 -B2576). Street address of principalplace of business: 6010 East LerdoHighway, Shafter, CA 93263.Mailing address of business: 222Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.REGISTRANT: Jennifer Wright, 222Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself
authorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JenniferWright. This statement filed on04/15/2011. Expires 04/15/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 28-1937 - APN: 316-
351-02YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-16-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER.
On May 18, 2011 at 11:00 am, AntelopeValley Real Estate Services, aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 06-19-2007, as Inst. No. 0207128714 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed byLouis F. Romero and Gina M.Romero, Husband and Wife as jointtenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID-DER FOR CASH (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the UnitedStates) at: The main entrance to theWanda Kirk Library, 3611 RosamondBlvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust inthe property situated in said Countyand State described as: Lot 142 ofTract No. 3508, in the unincorporatedarea of the County of Kern, State ofCalifornia, as per map recordedFebruary 2, 1972 in Book 22, Pages195 through 200, inclusive and in
Book 23, Pages 1 through 12 inclu-sive of Maps, in the Office of theCounty Recorder of said County. Thestreet address and other common des-ignation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be:Vacant Land - directions may beobtained by written request within 10days of the first publication of thisnotice from: ARI, 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA93534. The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shownherein. Said Sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, if any, underthe terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$103,737.00. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore execut-ed and delivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election to Sell.The undersigned caused said Noticeof Default and Election to Sell to berecorded in the county where the realproperty is located. Date: April 20,2011. Antelope Valley Real EstateServices, As Trustee AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Agent, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster,CA 93534, 661-945-5525, VickieDurham, Trustee Sale Officer(Published by the Kern River CourierApril 22, 29 and May 6, 2011)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SEQUOIA LODGE (2011 - B2633).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 16123 Sierra Way,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: 6265 Deer CreekRoad, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.REGISTRANT: Cathy Cunningham,6265 Deer Creek Road, ArroyoGrande, CA 93420. A-Individual.Date the business commenced:05/17/2001. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Cathy Cunningham. Thisstatement filed on 04/19/2011.Expires 04/19/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By N. Hawley. Published bythe Kern River Courier April 29, May
6, 13 and 20, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:U-ROLL-IT SMOKES (2011 -B2604). Street address of principalplace of business: 1808 NorthChester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:1808 North Chester Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANT: Bill Edmondson, 300Haggin Street, Bakersfield, CA93309. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/01/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: BillEdmondson. This statement filed on04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 29, May 6. 13and 20, 2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: EXPRESSIONS HAIR ANDNAIL, (2007-B6265). Street addressof business: 20406 #1A Brian Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561; Mailingaddress of Business; 20406 #1ABrian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561;REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: James T. Fowler, 28061Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA93561 and Jean L. Fowler, 28061Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA93561; Original FBN Statement Filedon: 08/16/2007. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 04/19/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Medina, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierApril 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EXPRESSIONS HAIR & NAILS(2011 - B2622). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 20406 #1A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 20406#1 A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA93561. REGISTRANTS: JeffreyHite, 29700 Goldspike Road,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and AnneDrennan, 29700 Goldspike Road,Tehachapi, CA 93561. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the County
Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: AnneDrennan. This statement filed on04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TWO BUCK PRODUCTIONS(2011 - B2667). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1301 TaftHighway, #3, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Mailing address of business: 1301Taft Highway, #3, Bakersfield, CA93307. REGISTRANTS: VickiKyker-Jameson, 1301 Taft Highway,#3, Bakersfield, CA 93307 andMarion Burton, 14009 ChristellaCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93314. B-General Partnership. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: VickiKyker-Jameson. This statement filedon 04/20/2011. Expires 04/20/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27,2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: 69 DESIRES, (2011-B0086)Street address of business: 5500Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Mailing address of Business: 500Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Edward Thomas Jr., 5500Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Original FBN Statement Filed on:01/05/2011. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 04/06/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierMay 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2011.
Kern River Courier Legal Notices
PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO ADDRESS SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALSRESCHEDULED TO MAY 23, 2011
The Kern County Planning and Community Development Department has changed the date ofthe community workshop to discuss short-term vacation rentals in the County to May 23, 2011. Thepublic workshop will be held at the previously scheduled time of 6:30 p.m. in the Kern River ValleySenior Building, located at 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella.
A short-term vacation rental, also referred to a transient rental, occurs when a home is rented forless than 30 days. Vacation rentals are located throughout the County; however, they are more com-mon within the mountain recreational areas of the County, such as Alta Sierra, Kernville, PineMountain Club, Frazier Park and the communities of the Tehachapi Valley.
Earlier this year, the Planning and Community Development Department posted an online sur-vey regarding short-term vacation rental homes, in which individuals who own, manage or live neara vacation rental home were invited to complete the survey. Approximately 100 responses werereceived from the online survey. Based on feedback from the survey and comments received at thecommunity workshops, the Planning and Community Development Department will discuss with theKern County Board of Supervisors potential permitting procedures for vacation rentals. A hearingbefore the Board of Supervisors to discuss the options will be scheduled June 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Persons who own or manage a vacation rental, as well as residents who live near a vacationrental are encouraged to attend the workshop and offer their input to assist the Planning andCommunity Development Department in formulating options and recommendation to the Board ofSupervisors. Residents who are unable to attend the workshop, but wish to voice their commentscan send written comments to: Scott Denney, Operations Division Chief, Kern County Planning andCommunity Development Department, 2700 “M” Street, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or emailat: [email protected]
(Published Kern River Courier May 6, 2011)
Optimal Hospice local volunteer orientation June 17Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation for Kern
Valley residents interested in assisting families in the Lake Isabella,Wofford Heights, Kernville and surrounding communities who are affect-ed by terminal illness. The orientation will be held at the Optimal Hospiceoffice on Friday, June 17 from 10 to 2pm, at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd, Ste. E,Lake Isabella. If you are interested in offering a little time and compassionin support of hospice, please contact the volunteer department at 888-597-6115 or email [email protected] for more information.
Food commodities distributed Tuesday, June 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on
Tuesday, June 28 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel onHighway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.
To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the informa-tion to us by e-mail. You may also submit on paper, either in person or bymail (our addresses are on page 2). Must be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. inorder to make the issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is anycost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may beshortened. They’ll be printed in chronological order by event date. Whetherthey’ll appear depends on how much free space is available for the Calendar.Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly advertising for a business willnot be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers ofcommerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com
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Congressman Kevin McCarthyhas announced a local recipient ofhis 2011 Merit Awards, CodyBulgarelli of Kern Valley HighSchool in Lake Isabella.
“I am pleased to be able to pres-ent these merit awards to some ofKern County’s most exemplary stu-dents,” said CongressmanMcCarthy.
“This award celebrates the hardwork and dedication these studentshave put into their scholastic andcommunity endeavors. I am proudof each of this year’s merit award
recipients, and am confident theywill help pave a bright and success-ful future for our community andour nation.”
The Congressman KevinMcCarthy Merit Award was createdto recognize outstanding highschool students who have demon-strated exemplary school citizen-ship, volunteerism, communityservice, involvement in extracurric-ular activities, leadership skills andhave earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher.Earlier this year, high school princi-pals were invited to select one out-standing graduating senior perschool to receive the CongressmanKevin McCarthy Merit Award.
KVHS student receives award
more from the public.To try to gather more information, owners of vacation rentals
thoughout the county were asked to respond to an online survey on theplanning department’s website.
The matter will be further discussed with the public at the meetingMay 23. Results will be tabulated, and a hearing will be conducted bythe Board of Supervisors on June 14.
Possibilities on the table include permits maybe being required forvacation rentals.
Her award from the Red Cross was recognized at a recent meeting ofthe Rotary Club of the Kern Valley, of which she is a member.
Spohn-Gross also entered this year’s Boston Marathon. She finishedwith a time of 4:06:48 at the April 18 marathon, which had more than20,000 runners.
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Classic carsall in a rowwere readyfor publicperusalSaturday atthe RotaryClub’sClassic CarShow atRiversidePark inKernville.
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