Mike DevichKern River Courier

Before you jump onto that Jet Ski, lightthat campfire, or go swimming in the lake orriver, you’d better read this first.

There are a lot of hazards to avoid whileyou are taking part in this annual start ofsummer, Memorial Day Weekend. The firstis that if you plan to go swimming in theriver, the best advice is – don’t.

If you want to swim in the lake, obtainand wear a PFD. That’s a Personal FlotationDevice, otherwise known as a life jacket.And get them for the kids, in their size. Toobig and it can slip off.

The water at this time of year is still cold.It doesn’t warm up until later in the summer,so remember the dangers of hypothermia.

If you are driving a personal watercraft(like a Jet Ski or a Wave Runner), keep inmind that it’s illegal to drink alcohol whileboating on the lake. Also, only those 16 andolder are allowed to drive a personal water-craft or any other kind of a boat. It’s illegalto let younger teens drive a Jet Ski. You maybe cited.

Isabella Lake is a reservoir, and there aremany hazards to watch out for. The lake hasjust recently covered up hills, rocks and

trees that were part of the valley floor beforethe dams were completed, creating the lake.Some of these are now just inches below thewater’s surface and are practically invisiblefrom a boat.

The wind, if it comes up, will do so veryquickly sometimes, especially in the begin-ning of summer when a weather front goesthrough. The wind can go from zero to 60 ina few minutes. If you start to feel the windcome up or see whitecaps, start heading forthe shore.

Be considerate of others. Personal water-craft are not allowed to go more than 5 mphwithin 200 feet of shore, within 100 feet ofswimmers (other than waterskiers), neardocks, marinas or in the South Fork WildlifeArea.

Boaters should also pay attention to theright-of-way rules. These rules apply toeveryone on the water, including wind-surfers. As with driving a car, passing is onthe right, yielding at a crossing gives the go-

ahead to the vessel on the right, and over-taking another vessel requires a wide berth.Anchored and sailing vessels usually havethe right-of-way. The law says that avoidinga collision takes precedence over insistingon a right-of-way.

The Borel Canal, an eight-foot-deep con-crete channel supplying water to the powerplant downstream from the Auxiliary Dam,cuts right through the western part ofIsabella Lake from north to south. It’s bestto avoid it.

The law limits boating to the daytime -one hour before sunrise to one hour aftersunset.

If you plan to have a campfire this week-end outside a developed campground orrecreation area, you need a permit. They’refree, and you can get them at either of thetwo Forest Service offices in the valley. Seepage 4 for their locations and a map of the

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir230, 245 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.) Lowpoint was 110,156ac-ft. Dec. 12.

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville2406 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 863 cfs

Borel Canal flow543 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons

1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: Mostly sunny,breezy. High 88.

Fri. night: Mostly clr,breezy. Low 61.

Sat.: Mostly sunny.High 87.

Sat. night: Partlycloudy. Low 61.

Sun.: Sunny, high86.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 60.National Weather Service

Kern River Valley’s summer begins!

Reason for the holidayMike DevichKern River Courier

Whether you live here or are visiting,Memorial Day weekend is the tradition-al kickoff of summer. While we are allrecreating, we should also rememberthe reason for Memorial Day – it com-memorates U.S. men and women whodied during military service.

First enacted to honor Union sol-diers of the Civil War (it is celebrated

Have fun, but take care

Fire Season now in effectMike DevichKern River Courier

The beginning of summer meanssomething that some people may notpay much attention to, but theyshould – it’s the beginning of wildfireseason.

The governmental fire controlagencies in this area have bandedtogether to fight the Kern RiverValley’s worst enemy – wildfire. Eachyear this interagency group desig-nates the summer months as “fireseason.” The group of agencies hasalready announced the beginning ofthe 2009 fire season. The interagencydeclaration was made Monday inBakersfield. That’s earlier than nor-mal, owing to the fact that the brushhas already dried out.

There have been two fires in thearea in the past week. Both werestamped out quickly thanks to fastaction by local fire agencies. OnSunday, a fire was reported nearSorrel Peak 20 miles southeast ofLake Isabella in the Piutes. That onewas limited to 1 ½ acres. The fire was

located just south of last year’s PiuteFire, which burned over 37,000 acres.And on Wednesday, a fire started onHooper Hill just south of LakeIsabella. It blackened only a quarterof an acre before it was stopped.

With the official Fire Seasondeclared, certain camping restric-tions have gone into place (see mainholiday story above).

The declaration covers all the pub-lic lands in the Kern River Valley andmost surrounding areas.

In addition, homeowners arereminded to complete their defensi-ble space by clearing hazardous dryvegetation and debris away fromtheir homes, outbuildings and prop-erty. State law requires propertyowners to clear a minimum of 100feet from any structure. Propertyclearance for fuels reduction workmust be completed by June 9.

Visitors and local residents alikeshould be aware that the countrysidearound you could catch fire in aninstant. Be extremely vigilant to pre-vent a fire catastrophe in the KernRiver Valley.

The Sheriff’s helicopter lowers a raft for KernValley Search and Rescue during an exer-cise to test out a procedure for getting a res-cue raft into difficult places. Don’t be a statis-tic – stay out of the Kern River unless you’rewith a whitewater rafting company.

Kern River Courier staff photos

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Volunteer Lynne McGarity servedhomemade bread while in costume atthe Kern Valley Museum’s History Dayslast weekend in Kernville. The eventwas a big success with more than 700visitors enjoying their visit to the area’spast. Visit the museum this weekendand plan to spend some time.

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Regular meetings andactivitiesFridays• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight lossgroup, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group,Hoffman Hospice, 6048 Lake IsabellaBlvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.• 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders CruiseNight, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri.• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.

Saturdays• 6:30 a.m.- noon - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur RadioGroup, Youth Center, Lake Isabella.Second Sat.• 10 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese animeclub, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square danc-ing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, LakeIsabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open tothe public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.379-3877.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd.,379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, third Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginnerclasses, intermediate and advanced fol-low at the Senior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of

Commerce meets, board 2nd Mon., gen-eral membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.• 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse FamilySupport & Community Education,College Community Services, 2731Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. 379-3412.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestrameets at Cerro Coso College, LakeIsabella, Rm G. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets1st Mon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Helpfor families & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162.• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd.,379-5831.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends chil-dren’s playgroup, First Baptist Church,Lake Isabella. 379-2556.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun

Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meet-ing at cemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invit-ed. 376-2189.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, United Methodist Church, Kernville,379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting,Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2nd Wed. atHighland Chapel Methodist Church, LakeIsabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location.• 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets atFountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets,631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr.Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, ElksLodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club meets, Paradise Cove.• 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rdThurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth& Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville.• 6 p.m. - Wofford Height Community Assoc.meets at Family Life Center, Wofford Heights.2nd Thurs. 223-1058.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, muse-um, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291

Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles

Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon., South Fork

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

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

Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.

Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & NellieDent Dr., Wofford Hts.

This information is sent to the Courier by thegroups listed. It is suggested that groups providea phone number in case interested individu-als need more information.

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Kern River Valley – the place for fun

KRV Art Association’s SpringShow May 23-25

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation has been holding anart show every spring and fall for

48 years. The show will be held inKernville’s Circle Park in a beauti-ful mountain setting on MemorialDay Weekend, May 23-25, startingat 9 a.m. each morning. Vendors,

please submit an application tothe Art Association to join in. Formore information, call Judy at(760) 378-4109.

Nuui Cunni Center to holdart show Saturday, May 23

The Nuui Cunni NativeAmerican Cultural Center atFrench Gulch will be having an artshow on Saturday, May 23 from 9a.m. to 4 p.m., continuing whatwas started two years ago as theKern River Valley ArtAssociation’s Kern Valley ArtStudio Tour. Food will be avail-able, as well as entertainment, aFarmers Market, and native plantsfor sale. Call 549-0800 for details.

Kern Valley Follies talentauditions Saturday, May 23

Do you have talent? Then comebe a part of the first-ever Folliesshow in the Kern River Valley.Singers, dancers, comics, bandsand variety acts are being sought.

See CALENDAR, Page 3

Auditions will be held Saturday,May 23 at 11 a.m. at the ReelCinema Theater in WoffordHeights. The show itself will beheld in August. To RSVP, pleasecall Frank at (310) 989-0325 orMandy at the theater, (760) 379-7903.

Elks to hold rummage saleSaturday, May 23

The Elks Lodge will be having aRummage Sale at the lodge inWofford Heights on Saturday,May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Havilah Days a celebration ofits history May 23

This event has been canceled.

Ceremony honoring FourChaplains Sunday, May 24

The KRV American Legion Post711 and the KRV Veterans HonorGuard are sponsoring a FourChaplains Memorial Ceremony onSunday, May 24, the day beforeMemorial Day. It will be held atthe First Baptist Church in LakeIsabella at 3 p.m. The ceremonywill be dedicated to four UnitedStates Army chaplains who gavetheir lives to save other soldiersduring the sinking of the USATDorchester during World War II,giving up their own life jackets.Officiating will be ChaplainsGerald Goodman, Roger Van DerWerken and Clarence Semonious.Everyone is welcome.

Golf tournament and gala tobe held May 30 for KernValley Aquatics Program

A golf tournament will be heldMay 30 as a fundraiser for theKern Valley Aquatics Program.The tournament will be held at 9a.m. with a four-person scramble.$50 for non-members, $35 formembers includes lunch. Prizes!Call (760) 299-2030 to enter. From4:30 to 8 p.m. is a gala event to beheld at the Lakeview LodgeGazebo, Wofford Heights. Eventincludes a performance by theWhitman Elite Dancers; a specialOlympian guest speaker; livemusic by a local Kern River Valleymusician; live and silent auction;appetizers, desserts and cocktails;raffle prizes. All proceeds to bene-fit the Kern Valley AquaticsProgram. Tickets – Family $30;Couple $25; Single $15; Gala andGolf Tournament Combo $60.

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Please register: online: www.kvap.org; email: info@kvap.org; 760-299-2030.The first 50 people to register for the Gala or register online for swimminglessons will receive a special gift.

Kids Fishing Derby to be held Saturday, June 6The Kern Valley Fish & Game Habitat Club is again holding its annual

Kids Free Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 6. Many other sponsors areinvolved, too. Get hooked on fishing, not drugs. It takes place on one of thetwo California Free Fishing Days per year, so fishing licenses are notrequired. However, all other regulations must be followed. (UPDATE: wehave been advised that June 6 is NOT a California Free Fishing Day thisyear.) You must pre-register before you fish. There is no cost to enter, andfree food and prizes are offered to the kids. Register at Wofford HeightsPark on Friday, June 5 from 3-6 p.m. or Saturday, June 6 from 6-9 a.m.Weigh-in is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. All fish except bass areallowed. Awards ceremony is Saturday at 1:30 p.m. For more information,call Larry at (760) 376-2470.

Kern River Motors to hold Poker Run Saturday, June 6Get ready for a great 78-mile ride, a BBQ lunch, music and a chance to

win money! Kern River Motors in Lake Isabella is presenting its first annu-al poker run on Saturday, June 6. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at KernRiver Motors, next to Crossroads Shell in Lake Isabella. The poker runstarts at 10:30 and continues to 2 p.m. It ends at the Moose Lodge in LakeIsabella with lunch, music and awards. Single rider fee is $35, double rider$50. For more information, contact Lisa at (760) 549-0077.

Amphibian and Reptile Celebration in Weldon June 13 The 8th annual California Amphibian and Reptile Celebration will be

held at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. See live reptiles and learn about them. For more information call(760) 379-1453.

Whitewater Wednesday June 17 a good introduction to raftingThe Kernville Chamber of Commerce will again be holding their

Whitewater Wednesday on June 17. This event treats river runners toeither a one-hour or two-hour trip down the upper Kern at a bargain price.Includes a BBQ lunch. Win free tickets from the Courier (see the ad on page9.) For details including some restrictions, call the Kernville Chamber at(760) 376-2629.

Government commodities distributed Tuesday, June 23Food commodities will be distributed to those who fit certain economic

guidelines on Tuesday, June 23. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt.Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Kernville Mule and Donkey Show coming June 26-28The Kernville Mule and Donkey Show will be held at the Jakes Place

CALENDAR continued from page 2

See HAPPENINGS, Page 10

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

It’s time to do all the yardthings I've put off because ofcold, rain, snow, and other punyexcuses.

I need to takecare of severalsprinkler andundergroundpipe problemsI’ve been put-ting off, so firstI will be tack-ling the sched-ule 40 plasticpipe that goesunder the concrete of my patio.The pipe is split somewhereunder 6 inches of concrete and isleaking like a sieve.

I refuse to jackhammer theconcrete, for two reasons. One –it's darn expensive. Two – I'mnot sure where the break in thepipe is. I think I do, but that's afar cry from “I'm sure.”

So my intention is to reroutethe pipe back under the house,alongside the foundation, thenup, over and down into theflower bed and from there to thecenter of the lawn area.

I have to decide where to laythe plastic pipe and where toattach the sprinkler heads.

Deciding whether to use plas-tic or bronze takes planning.Making sure the pipe is deepenough to allow the sprinklersheads to raise and lower takes

more planning. Then I have tocheck each sprinkler to see ifthey work and replace as neces-sary.

All this is taking a lot of think-ing time and very little (at thispoint) doing time. With all this inmind, I am now hearing aboutthe upcoming water shortageand possibilities that I won't beable to water the lawn anyway –or at the very most, twice aweek. Twice a week won't workin the heat of summer.

So my plans now couldinclude removing the lawn andreplacing it with wood chips.That means I would have toremove the lawn sod, put downa plastic barrier and then coverit with the lawnscaping chips.

This takes some more seriousthinking and will put “doing” onthe back burner.

I have questions like: Wherewill I get the chips, what will I dowith the sod, and what will I dowith the old sprinkler system?Dig it up, let it lay?

At this point I am a mass ofindecision. I need to rest for awhile, allowing things in mymind to sort out.

Gardening is hard!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program and coor-dinator for the Lake Patrol volun-teers.

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There will be a ceremony at the Kern River Valley Cemetery at 11 a.m. onMonday, May 25, Memorial Day, to honor local people who died during mili-tary service. Also, the day before, on Sunday, May 24, there will be a very spe-cial program held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella at 3 p.m. It will beto honor four military chaplains who gave up their own lifejackets to save thelives of other during the sinking of an American ship during WWII.

According to Wikipedia, “...The chaplains, who all held the rank of lieu-tenant, were the Methodist Reverend George L. Fox, the Jewish RabbiAlexander D. Goode, the Roman Catholic Priest John P. Washington and theReformed Church in America Reverend Clark V. Poling. They were sailing onthe USAT Dorchester troop transport on February 3, 1943, when the vessel,travelling in convoy, was torpedoed by the German submarine U-223 in theNorth Atlantic.”

These chaplains are still remembered to this day, with several monumentsand memorials dedicated to them throughout the country.

The KRV American Legion Post 711 and the KRV Veterans Honor Guard willbe sponsoring the Four Chaplains Memorial Ceremony. Officiating will beChaplains Gerald Goodman, Roger Van Der Werken and Clarence Semonious.Everyone is welcome.

MEMORIAL continued from page 3

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It’s still quite a hunt to findtrout upriver from Isabella Laketo the Johnsondale Bridge. Thispast week I had unconfirmedreports, meaning no fish to takepictures of, from the bridge inKernville and below the powerhouse. Some lake trout are start-ing to head upriver, though.

Isabella Lake is starting to seesomeprettygood cat-fishaction.StineCove andBoulderGulchare get-tingsomegreat action on shad.

And, of course, the crappieaction is still the big storyaround the lake. We have had agroup of fishermen coming infrom Las Vegas to cash in on thecrappie bite just about once aweek.

Mike Mencarini could barelyhold up the nice stringer of crap-

pie he caught in the North Forkarea so I could take his photo.Nice work, Mike.

Pick out your favorite jig andlet’s go fishing!

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

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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

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Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

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Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy.

155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178)(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner

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

General KRV Info

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

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital

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

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

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

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Friday, May 22, 2009 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Previews of new DVDsBy DNA Smith

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad

Ali and Joe Frazier" -- The "Thrilla inManila" wasthe third andfinal boxingmatchbetweenMuhammadAli and JoeFrazier. The1975 bout isconsidered bymany to bethe greatestfight of thepast half cen-tury.

It also was the most brutal. By the13th round, Frazier, who had acataract in his left eye and whoseright eye had been punched closed,stepped into the ring for the 14thround effectively blinded. After avicious 14th round, Ali had taken somuch damage he was begging histrainer to cut off his gloves and endthe fight. His trainer said no.

Frazier's trainer, seeing his manwas blind, threw in the towel beforethe 15th-round bell, and Ali won bya TKO before collapsing onto themat. Ali later said of the bout, "It isthe closest to dying I've ever been,"and the injuries sustained in thematch would forever impact thehealth of both fighters.

Frazier had been a staunch ally ofAli during the years when he wasbanned from boxing for opposingthe Vietnam War. By the time of theThrilla in Manila, Ali had, inFrazier's eyes, betrayed their friend-ship by publicly taunting and humili-ating Frazier by calling him a gorilla,Uncle Tom and The White Man'sChampion. When Frazier enteredthe ring for the Thrilla in Manila, he

was enraged, focused and wantingrevenge against the man who hadhumiliated him.

"Eddie Murphy: Delirious" 25thAnniversary Edition -- Remember

when Eddie Murphy wasfunny? Yeah, me neither,so hooray for this two-disc set being released sowe can look back at atime when Eddie couldmake us all bust a gut.The first disc is the origi-nal concert, the one withthe outrageous FamilyBarbecue bit, Mr. TThinks You Lookin' Goodin Them Jeans, theMichael Jackson at the

Grammys riff and that legendaryred leather outfit. The second disccontains deleted concert footage, aninterview with Eddie reminiscingabout the concert and a featurette ofinterviews of comics (Chris Tucker,Katt Williams, Keenen Ivory Wayansand many others) who wereinspired by Murphy to becomecomedians.

***TV SERIES"Prison Break" Season 4"Weeds" Season 4"Raising the Bar" The Complete

First Season"The Hunger" The Complete First

Season"Army Wives" The Complete

Season 2"Quincy, M.E." Season 3"The Jetsons" Season Two, Vol. 1 "Cannon" Season Two, Vol. 1 "Reba" Seasons 1-6"Zatoichi" Complete First Season"Highlander" The Complete

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Q: Are the rumors truethat Simon Cowell is leaving"American Idol"? The showwouldn't be the same with-out him. -- Peggy, via e-mail

A: Someday, Simon Cowellwill leave "American Idol," andthat day is when the show is nolonger No.1 in theNielsen rat-ings. Herecentlysaid: "It'slike run-ning in the100 metersand saying'I came infifth.' Whybother?Being No. 1is vergingon an obsession with me. I don'tlike being No. 2." As of now, hewill be filling his judge's chair atleast until the end of next sea-son, when his contract with Foxexpires.

***Q: I am bummed that

almost all of my shows arefinished airing newepisodes for the season.What can I do to fill up allthese free times? -- HaileyJ., via e-mail

A: Many television shows andstars are trying their hand atcreating Webisodes -- mini tele-vision episodes created exclu-sively for the Web. "The Office"has really been leading the wayin this latest development withits different Webisode series like

"The Accountants," "Kevin'sLoan," "The Outburst" and thecurrent "Blackmail." Also, youcan catch "30 Rock"'s JackMcBrayer in his Web-exclusivecontent called "Kenneth theWeb Page."

***Q: I was a great fan of

"Once and Again" with SelaWard and Billy Campbell. Awhile back, I read that thethird and final seasonwould be released on DVDin January 2006, but itnever was. Do you knowwhat's going on? -- EileenM., via e-mail

A: Without explanation,"Once and Again: SeasonThree" has been delayed in itsrelease on DVD. About a yearor so ago, the folks at ABC werelooking to find a new distributorfor the show, since BuenaVista's rights on the series wereabout to expire. Whatever com-pany purchases the show willhave DVD distribution rights,meaning, the new owners couldfind it in their hearts to givefans the final season of this pop-ular drama series.

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1. The Wrestler (R) Mickey Rourke (20thCentury Fox)2. The Day the Earth Stood Still (PG-13)Keanu Reeves (20th Century Fox)3. Notorious (R) Jamal Woolard (20thCentury Fox)4. The Spirit (PG-13) Gabriel Macht(Lionsgate)5. Marley & Me (PG) Owen Wilson (20thCentury Fox)

6. Frost/Nixon (R) Frank Langella(Universal)7. Seven Pounds (PG-13) Will Smith 8. The Reader (R) Kate Winslet(Weinstein Company)9. Yes Man (PG-13) Jim Carrey (WarnerBros.)10. Bedtime Stories (PG) Adam Sandler(Walt Disney)(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

This week’s top DVD rentals

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KernvilleFirst Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014Kernville Foursquare ChurchKernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.223-6704Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.376-2751St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362St. Sherrian Episcopal ChurchOdd Fellows Hall, KernvilleSundays 10 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

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

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.378-4964Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.378-2321

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyMon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunchMonday through Friday. Assistance is offered to personsor families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, inneed of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760-379-5100.

Churches of the Valley

aithFK E R N R I V E R

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Damascus in the Old orNew Testament or neither?2. What did Paul's writings say those whorefused to work should be kept fromdoing? Worshipping, Speaking, Eating,Marrying3. From Matthew 27, the "potter's field"was also known as the field of ...? Blood,Sorrows, Pagans, Idols4. What priest of Midian was the father-in-

law of Moses? Jethro, Melchizedek,Eleazar, Nadab5. From Jonah 1, who were afraid andthrew their wares into the sea? Slaves,Mariners, Zealots, Carpenters6. Jesus called Himself the bread of ...?Salvation, Hope, Love, Life

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Eating; 3)Blood; 4) Jethro; 5) Mariners; 6) Life(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Super Crossword answers

Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Robin McClure, writingfor Child Care Guide, asks,“So, your child's best friendlooks just like her, eats thesame foods, is in her samedaycare, and shares thesame interests. That'sgreat...so far. The only prob-lem is, she's a figment ofyour child's imagination. Isthis a problem?”

She begins her answer,“Relax, say the experts.Having an invisible friend is a normal part of achild's development and can signify a veryactive imagination.”

Rather than relax, one would do well toemulate the child. In adult arrogance, grown-ups prejudge children – starting with thethought, “I/we made you…” Just as happenswhen we observe the process by which waterevaporates, condenses and falls to earth asrain; we presume we can “make rain.” (Mancan counterfeit raining – sometimes.)

My own invisible friend told me, “Truly, I sayto you, whoever does not receive the kingdomof God like a child shall not enter it.” Mark10:15.

My invisible friend has many who believe heexists. “…his (God’s) invisible attributes, name-ly, his eternal power and divine nature, havebeen clearly perceived, ever since the creationof the world, in the things that have beenmade.” Romans 1:20. “He (Jesus) is the imageof the invisible God, the firstborn of all cre-

ation. For by him all things were created, inheaven and on earth, visible and invisible,whether thrones or dominions or rulers orauthorities- all things were created throughhim and for him.” Colossians 1:15-16. “By faithhe (Moses) left Egypt, not being afraid of theanger of the king, for he endured as seeinghim who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27. “To theKing of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God,be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” 1Timothy 1:17.

Do not tell Moses that his invisible friend isimaginary. “Thus the LORD used to speak toMoses face to face, as a man speaks to hisfriend.” Exodus 33:11. In speaking to God,Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judahand Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD andsaid, “Did you not, our God, drive out theinhabitants of this land before your peopleIsrael, and give it forever to the descendants ofAbraham your friend?” 2 Chronicles 20:7.

The opinions expressed above have beenrejected by many experts throughout the cen-turies since they were written. They arereprinted here because I opine their impor-tance to be more important than that which Iam able to touch and measure. I know that,“faith is the assurance of things hoped for, theconviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1.

“Greater love has no one than this, thatsomeone lays down his life for his friends.”John 15:13. Chaplains are among those whohave been so in love with the one invisiblefriend who became visible for the purpose ofblessing those who met him by laying downhis life for all men. Sunday at 3 p.m. at FirstBaptist Church in Lake Isabella we will remem-ber four of them.

Semonious

Voices of Faith

Invisible friends are to emulate

CAUTIONS continued from page 1

lake area. Permits are also needed to use a portablegas stove, barbecue, or lantern outside a developedcampground or recreation area. The campfire per-mit is valid from the date issued until the end of thecalendar year. These offices are good places to go toget information about many other restrictions andupdates.

The Forest Service has just released a RecreationUpdate. They remind visitors that the lakeshorecamping fee at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road andSouth Fork Recreation Area has increased from $5to $10 per vehicle for overnight and day use or visi-tors can purchase a $50 annual pass. Visitors canobtain their pass at either of the two Forest Serviceoffices in Lake Isabella and Kernville. Also selling thepasses is Golden State Surplus, a store in LakeIsabella.

On the Kern Plateau, Kennedy Meadows, FishCreek, and Troy Meadow are open for the season.These campgrounds are $17 per night. On the westside of the Plateau, Horse Meadow Campground isopen at a fee of $17 per night. These campgroundsoperate on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the Greenhorn Mountains, Evans Flat,Cedar Creek, and Alder Creek Campgrounds areopen, free of charge. These campgrounds offervault toilets and visitors should expect to pack outtheir trash.

The North Road (FS21S50) is likely to remainclosed for the weekend; access to the popularGolden Trout Wilderness trailheads; Lewis, Clicks,and Summit are currently unavailable for backcoun-try travel. The Frog Meadow area is not expected toopen in time for holiday travel. Rivers and streamsare at or near peak flows and visitors are advised touse extreme caution in the vicinity of swift flowingwater. High spring run-off may make stream cross-ings hazardous or impossible.

A final warning – snakes. The beginning of sum-mer is when snakes come out. Never tease a snake,and never stick your hand into a crevice where asnake may be hiding. Be observant. Leave snakesstrictly alone.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I amtaking my two teenage boysbackpacking in the Southwestthis August. It will be hot anddry, and I am preparing forthose conditions. I need someguidance on what fluids todrink. I was taught that

drinking plain water is thebest way to stay hydrated. Myolder son says his class wastold not to drink plain water,because it could cause braindamage. What is this allabout? -- F.W.

ANSWER: It's all about becom-ing sodium-depleted and havingthe brain swell as a result. Thecondition is hyponatremia.

It used to be taught that, whenexercising in hot weather, peopleshould guzzle water at everyopportunity, even when theydon't feel thirsty. That can bedangerous if the exercise lasts forhours and hours and if the onlyliquid drunk is water. Too muchwater dilutes body sodium. That,in turn, can cause brain swellingand, in the extreme, death.

Up-to-date advice is to letthirst be a rough guide for howmuch liquid you drink. If peopleare engaged in prolonged exer-cise, it is good to include somesalt in the program. Half a tea-spoon of salt and half a teaspoonof baking soda (sodium bicarbon-ate) in a quart of water can keepbody sodium levels from drop-ping. For you and your sons, itwould be advisable to salt yourfood and to eat some salty snacks-- another way to ensure bodysodium doesn't bottom out.

Hyponatremia is uncommon.

Dehydration is common. Formost, drinking water as areplacement fluid in hot weatheris fine. It's not going to lead to adangerous drop in body sodium.Only those who lose lots of sweatfor long periods of time run therisk of hyponatremia by drinkingpure water.

This is advice that doesn'tapply only to athletes or back-packers. It applies to all thosewho are out working in hotweather and sweating up astorm.

***

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in hiscolumn 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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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

In recent weeks, I have dis-cussed Medicare, MedicareSupplements (my favorite) and theMedicare Advantage HMO andPrivate Fee for Service (PFFS)plans. Today, I would like to dis-cuss a little advertised alternativeto the HMO and PFFS plans, theMedicare Advantage MSA.

This is a Medicare SavingsAccount. The actual numbers andavailability differ depending onwhere you live. This type of planis discussed here conceptually.Specific costs and availability canbe discussed on an individualbasis. The concept is very simple.People who control their use ofhealth insurance act differentlythan people who have unlimitedaccess to medical care without

financial consequence. If youhave no expense out of your pock-et, you might go running to thedoctor for the common cold,while if youhad to shell outmoney for theoffice visit, youmight thinktwice.

So, with thisin mind,Medicare cre-ated the alter-native, theMedicareAdvantageMSA. Each year, the governmentplaces money into a savingsaccount in a participating bank onyour behalf. You purchase ahealth insurance plan (with a $0monthly premium). The healthinsurance plan has a "high

deductible" which is greater thanthe monies deposited. For exam-ple, the deductible, which changesannually and is established byMedicare, might be $2,400. Thismeans that YOU pay the first$2,400 before the insurance planpays a dime.

Now, you may use the $1,000which has been deposited into thebank account, so your true liabili-ty is only $1,400. If you arehealthy, at the end of the year themoney rolls over to the next year,and another amount is added toyour account, say $1,200. Nowyou have $2,200 in the bank to gotowards your medical expenses.This account can continue togrow, and if you should decide todrop out of the plan, the moneyremains yours to be used for mostmedical expenses.

By law, one thing not covered

by the MSA are prescriptiondrugs. A separate Medicare PartD drug plan is needed, eventhough you may use the MSAmonies to pay for the prescriptionplan's deductible (if any) and co-pays.

Next week, I shall conclude thisseries of Medicare articles by dis-cussing the Medicare Part D pre-scription drug benefit.

Harry P. Thal, MA, CertifiedSenior Advisor, is a licensed insur-ance broker. He is a member ofthe Kern Valley Hospital AdvisoryBoard and is President of the KernAssociation of HealthUnderwriters, He may be reachedat 760-376-2100, e-mail harry-thal@aol.com or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com

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Kern River Motors Inc.

1st annual Poker Runin Lake Isabella June 6

Get ready for a great 78-mile ride,BBQ lunch, music and a chance to

Win $$$while supporting the

Sheriff's Activities League and alocal Kern River Valley family!

Schedule of stops:9:30 to 10:25 a.m. - Register for the Poker Run at Kern

River Motors and pick up your 1st card10:30 a.m. - Poker Run starts at Kern River Motors10:45 to 11:30 a.m. - Drive through the Cyclesmiths in

Kernville and pick up your 2nd card11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - NcNally's stop - Pick up

your 3rd card and get some refreshments12 to 1 p.m. - Pit stop at Onyx Emporium Mini-mart

and pick up your 4th card and gas12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Drive by Dry Creek Mini Barns

and pick up your 5th and final card2 p.m. - Poker run ends at the Moose Lodge with BBQ

lunch, music, raffles and awards.Single rider entry fee is $35. Double entry fee is $50.

For more information contact Lisa Stephens at760-549-0077

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LOST DOGLOST DOG$1,000 REWARD

"KA"KAYYA"A"4 Year Old ~ Yellow Lab/Chow MixWearing a pink and green harness

Last seen on Sierra Way near Gold Ledge Campground onSunday, May 17

She is very timid and might run if you chase her.Please try to coax her. Let her come to you. She is hungry!

If you have found her, call the Sheriff's Department at1-800-808-0488 or bring her to the closest veterinarian or

animal shelter.

Owners: Jillian (760) 509-5995Matt (619) 300-3770

Shelter: (760) 378-1131

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Store:760-379-2041 Cell:760-379-6963Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday & Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Thursday & Saturday

Owner Roger McLaughlin“Our customers agree we are the friendly store”

For your family of Animals,from hounds to horses,pigs to poultry and lots in between

Come in and see our large selection of Tack& Feed Supplies

If what you need is not already in stockwe will gladly order it for you.

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5-22 thru 6-15-09

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Death noticesKathryn MooneyKathryn Mooney, 82, of Lake Isabella, passed away May 17, 2009 at

Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. Services at Lake Isabella FuneralHome Chapel 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009. Arrangements by LakeIsabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA93240. (760) 379-5006.

HAPPENINGS continued from page 3Arena, June 26-28. It will be it is open to the public and there is no chargeto come watch. There are fees to participate and it will be an AMA(American Mule Association points show). Food booths will be available.The order of events is yet to be determined, but there will be cattle classeson Friday (i.e., cow working, sorting), and mixed roping. There's around 80classes. Contact Jim or Julie Porter, www.mulemakers.com, jporter@light-speed.net or 760-378-2222.

Classic car show to be held at First Baptist Lake Isabella July 4The First Annual Sheriff’s Activity League Classic Car Show will be held

at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on the 4th of July (a Saturdaythis year). Bob Coslett will be doing custom pinstriping at the show. Allproceeds to benefit the Sheriff’s Activitiy League. Presented by Buddy’sHot Rod Shop and Kern River Hotrodders. There will be ‘50s music, as wellas food, fun and games.

Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Toinclude your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the infor-mation to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for Friday’sissue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must belisted.

Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

I have kind of touched onthis before but I wanted toelaborateon just howimportanttechnologyis as both amarketingtool and aprospectingtool for realestateagents.

Gone arethe dayswhen themarket was humming along,properties were constantlygoing up in value and itseemed that all an agent hadto do was put a sign in thefront yard. Truth is, it wasnever that simple even whenthe market was hot. A goodreal estate agent does a lotbehind the scenes to helpbuyers and sellers besidesjust the proverbial sign in theyard. However, a hot marketallows an agent to slack off,to get lazy, so to speak,because things are just mov-ing so fast.

In this current real estateclimate statewide and nation-wide, that just cannot keephappening if agents hope tosell property in a timely man-ner. An agent needs to catchup to the reality of a slower

market. One way to do that is tech-

nology. Most agents do nothave their own Web site.Some do not even have an e-mail address or cell phone! Asan agent, I just cannot seehow anyone can do businessthat way. The vast majority offolks these days looking tobuy property begin theirsearch online.

At the very minimum a realestate agent needs to haveMLS access at home, theirown Web site and their ownpersonal and business e-mails. That is the very mini-mum.

Make sure they have a digi-tal camera and a cell phonewith good service so they areavailable when needed. Go asfar as asking them if theyhave a home office as well asat work – very important.

When looking for an agent,make sure that they have allof those things to marketyour property aggressively. Ina down market, all of thepunches have to be pulled tosell a property or to representa buyer the most effectively.Make sure your agent is tech-nologically up to date.

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

Hiring the right agent: technology

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“Spectacular Swiss Chalet located inKernville. This fabulous 3754 sq.fthome features 3 large bedrooms, 2¾ bathrooms, and an office. TheCountry Kitchen has huge workingand storage space, including a walkin pantry. It opens to the impressive dining area with hard wood flooring,a wood burning stove, and a deck for barbecuing. Extra large living roomis stunning and great for entertaining a large crowd while the separateden/family room is delightful and draws many special moments with familyand friends. There is additional dining area off the living room with baywindows and impressive views of surrounding mountains from the dramaticdeck. One bedroom is a luxurious master suite privately located upstairs. It has a largewalk-in closet, sitting area, beautiful bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, aswell as a private deck. There is covered parking for 7 cars and plenty of storage on thelower level. This custom, quality built home sits on over ½ acre landscaped with someenchanting sitting areas. Offered for sale with thepurchase of this home are two additional lotsapprox 1/3 of an acre each. These lots offerendless possibilities to the creative buyer such aspool, tennis courts or additional housing. Thishome is shown by appointment only to pre-qualifiedbuyers. The price of the home is $795,000 andthe lots are $85,000 each.

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4700 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-4631Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00am to 6:00pm

Do you have property clearance needs?Ace is the helpful place! For all your New, or Rental Equipment and SuppliesPower Tools • Hand Tools • Rental Tools & EquipmentSmall Engine Repair • Drought Tolerant & Fire Resistant plantsFire Rated Roofing & Building MaterialsHardware • Plumbing • Electrical

Recycling

Lake Isabella in the alley behind Crossroads Shell Mon.-Sat. 8am-4pmKernville @ Sierra Gateway Market Tues.-Thurs. 8am-4 pm

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Wildfires can be damaging. It's a clear choice, "Be Fire Wise!!!" State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feetfrom any structure.

Kern River Courier

The Kern River Courier andRidgecrest’s Daily Independenttook top honors at the Kern PressClub’s journalism awards banquetin Bakersfield Friday night, nailingfour awards each.

The Bakersfield Californian tookhome three. Other winners wereBakersfield Life magazine and Masmagazine.

Picking up the lion’s share of theCourier’s four awards was co-pub-lisher Michael Batelaan, who wonfor Page Design/Layout, Headlinesand Feature Photo Series. TheCourier’s other co-publisher, Mike

Devich, won for Single FeaturePhoto.

The awards were for work donein 2008. The four major categorieswere for Print, Television, Radioand Public Relations/PublicAffairs.

The banquet was held at T.L.Maxwell’s restaurant in downtownBakersfield. Present were suchfamiliar television journalists asSiemny Chhuon, John Dabkovichand Kevin Charrette.

These new honors add toBatelaan’s total of more than 25Kern Press Club awards since1999. Devich’s award brings histotal to 14 since 2000.

Courier amasses awardsOur Valley, Our Earth

Ground faults interrupt livesRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

This week, as promised, I will begin a descrip-tion of the different types of faults that are pres-ent in the earth’s crust.

You may recognize these diagrams coming up,and you would be correct. These were shown inarticles in the Kern River Courier prepared abouttwo years ago.

However, prior to my showing the block dia-grams, I wish to show you another excellent airphoto of a fault. This is the notorious SanAndreas Fault in the Cuyama Valley, west of Taft.

Notice the linearity and the displacement of topographic fea-tures. These are the first clues that geologists look for to determinethe presence of faulting. So keep your eyes open when hiking inareas wherefaulting issuspected.

UntilNext Week...

RonBolyard is aretired geol-ogist andhas devel-oped an“acute inter-est” in thegeology ofthe south-ern SierraNevadasince hemoved herein 1999.

Ron Bolyard

Youth Football and cheerleading signups are on June 6 at the Kernvilleand Mt. Mesa baseball fields from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. On June 27 theywill be at Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights and Vons from 9:00am until12:00noon. They will also be signing kids up during their montly boardmeetings on the third Thursday of every month at El Portal in Lake Isabella

***The new officers for the Kernville Chamber of Commerce are: President,

Jill Thurman; Vice President, Cheryl Borthick; Secretary, Anna Leon;Treasurer, Chuck Richards. New directors are Kellee Scott, Ron Gillentineand Cindy Jewett.

***The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is now holding monthly

meetings. The next one will be a General Meeting at El Portal II restaurantin Lake Isabella on the second Wednesday (June 10) at noon. You mayorder from the menu or the luncheon special at $6.95. Individual tickets, soyou can order what you want. The Chamber will be holding informationalworkshop activities of interest to individuals as well as to their merchantmembers – spotting bogus money, checks, etc. will be the June agenda. IRShints and information later. Your requests will help future agendas andhopefully increase attendance.

Community notes

These fine merchants will help

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STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE

OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: KERN RIVERCLOTHING COMPANY (2008-B7530); Street address of busi-ness: 11101 Kernville Road,Kernville, CA 93238; Mailingaddress of Business; P.O. Box1017, Kernville, CA 93238;REGISTRANT WHO WISHESTO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: Lucian Whitman,11101 Kernville Road, Kernville,CA 93238; Original FBNStatement Filed on: 11/11/2008.This Statement of Abandonmentfiled on: 04/21/2009. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Durward,Deputy Clerk (34993). Publishedby the Kern River Courier May 1,8, 15 and 22, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1:PETAL PUSHER PLUS(2009-B2717), DBA#2: LAKEISABELLA FLORIST (2009-B2718), Street address of princi-pal place of business: 11019Kernville Road, Kernville, CA93238. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 1017, Kernville,CA 93238. REGISTRANT(S):Lucian Whitman, 11019

Kernville Road, Kernville, CA93238. A, Individual. Date thebusiness commenced:11/15/2002. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of therights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed:Lucian Whitman. This statementfiled on 04/21/2009. Expires04/21/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 1, 8, 15 and 22,2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)

DBA #1: GLAS CO MFG.(2009-B3050), DBA#2:LAKESIDE GLASS, A SUB-SIDIARY OF GLAS CO MFG.(2009-B3051), Street address ofprincipal place of business:3605 Oakwood Road, SquirrelValley, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 3605Oakwood Road, SquirrelValley, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT(S): Daniel Quella,3605 Oakwood Road, SquirrelValley, CA 93240. A,Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, afictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which itwas filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section

14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Daniel Quella. This statementfiled on 05/06/2009. Expires05/06/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 8, 15, 22 and 29,2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: Cedar Shadows(2009-B2924) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 949Alta Sierra Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: 949 AltaSierra Road, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. REGISTRANT(S):Richard Anglin, 949 Alta SierraRoad, Wofford Heights, CA93285 and Karen Anglin, 949Alta Sierra Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. I, Husbandand Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 07/01/2003.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, afictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which itwas filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in the

facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Karen M. Anglin. This state-ment filed on 05/01/2009.Expires 05/01/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by theKern River Courier May 15, 22,29 and June 5, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: Wofford Heights MiniStorage (2009-B2923) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 41 Lakeshore Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.Mailing address of business: 41Lakeshore Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT(S): Richard Anglin,949 Alta Sierra Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and KarenAnglin, 949 Alta Sierra Road,

Wofford Heights, CA 93285. I,Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced:07/01/1999. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Karen M. Anglin. This state-ment filed on 05/01/2009.Expires 05/01/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by theKern River Courier May 15, 22,29 and June 5, 2009.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices

California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

She has a blue cast on her right leg. She can’t drive.People take her everywhere. But that doesn’t stop her.

This past week Miz Sue churned butter at the HistoryDays event. The next night was her book club.

It was on a trip to see me at Bakersfield MemorialHospital (I’ve been a bit under the weather) that Miz Suetripped over a gasoline hose at a filling station andinjured her left kneecap. She was tired and had spenttoo much time at the hospital.

So we’ve both been recuperating. Neither of us candrive yet. Miz Sue always finds someone to take her to Bakersfield for hermedical appointments. She just gets on the phone and starts calling people.

Maybe it’s payback time for all those years she taught other people’s children.People cook and bring food. They appear at all hours day and night. Some

just come to visit. Others bring stuff. Everyone gets a big hello and a warmsmile from this gracious queen of the hill on Plater Road.

Other visitors include a physical therapist and a registered nurse whocome twice a week and do their thing. Young Fred comes up fromBakersfield twice a week. Nurse Kitty is married to a local businessman andlives right here in Kernville.

***As for me, I feel the need to explore the community anew. Miz Sue and I

plan to go to the gala fund raising event after the golf tournament for theKern Valley Aquatics (swim) program May 30 at the Lake Shore Lodge. And Iplan to go to the art show on Saturday, May 23, from 9 to 4 p.m. at the NuuiCunni Native American Cultural Center at French Gulch. I need to buy morenative plants for my summer garden to be. I'll get some great produce at theFarmer's Market too. Y’all come!

California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor andsinger living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com

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California Joe’s Country Living

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8501 Brimhall RoadBuilding 100 • Bakersfield, CA 93312

Phone (661) 410-1010Fax (661) 410-1110

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Water WellsPumps

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Piute PumpServicePiute PumpService Plastering

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POOL/SPAREPAIR SPECIALIST

20+ Years ExperienceCA. License #647258

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

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

CLOCKMASTERS Sales/Svc. 35yrs exp. Grandfathers,Wall, Desk,Alarms. Watch Batteries Inst.Coffee/Espresso Machines. 7301Wofford Blvd.10 - 4.Call 376-3913

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

Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927Children's Clothing and More

Wofford Heights Mobile/RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake, mar-ket,medical,park & theater.Freerent on the 6th month. Call Able760-379-5479.After 3pm & week-ends, call Ralph @ 310-387-7136_________________________RV Sites Available @ RiverviewRV Park, Kernville. $419 to$459 mo + utilities, month tomonth. Call 376-2345 for info.

ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRYDecks & Remodeling.

"Craftsmanship and Attentionto Detail"

(760) 223-6624losthills@communitymail.net__________________________PROFESSIONAL HOUSE PAINTER

Mobile Homes • HousesI Also Clean Up Yards,

Trim Trees,Wash & Wax Cars+ Summerize Swamp Coolers

References • 223-2937

LAKESIDE GLASSA subsidiary of Glas Co MfgGlass, mirrors, tabletops, showerenclosures, insulated glass,screens, aluminum enclosures.(760) 223-3645

GET YOUR KIDS A PUPPY!Predominantly white, CKC-registered Chihuahua pups. 8weeks old. Vet checked.Shots. Wormed. Raised inhome, parents on premises.Will grow to 5-6lbs. 2 Males:$300 ea. 379-1403

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~ LOST DOG ~$1,000 reward for "Kaya". AYellow lab/chow mix. 4 yearsold pink and green harness.Last seen on Sierra Way nearGold Ledge Campground onSunday, May 17. Jillian (760)509-5995 or Matt (619) 300-3770. See page 8 ad for photo.

Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park.$595/mo.Includes spacerent. + deposit. 760-379-2092_________________________Lake Isabella - 2 Bd w/garage,wood burning stove, fencedyard, trash & water for lawnpaid. $575/mo +$500 securitydeposit. Call 378-3374_________________________Lake Isabella - 1,425 sq.ft. 2 bd, 2ba home. Beautiful huge fire-place. LR, FR, completelyremodeled. Large fenced rearyard. Short walk to groceryshopping, restaurants & bank-ing. $900/mo + $900 securitydeposit. No pets. Call Paul @379-3686, Cell (661) 301-0017 orLinda @ 376-2635, Cell 417-0317_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________LIVE WHERE YOU WORK!

2 br, 1 ba home; detached garagew/office and bathroom. WHBlvd. $775.00 call for application760-376-2436_________________________Wofford Hts. Mobile Home -Neatest Adult Park in the valley1 Bdrm. Completely remodeled$385.00 mo. Senior Discount.Apply at office, 99 Evans Rd._________________________Riverkern - 2 bd home, backs upto the Sequoia Nat'l Forest.$850/mo. References required.During week call (805) 375-0047Weekends call (760) 376-1944

40 Acres Flat NevadaRanchland. 200 miles NE ofReno. Buildable horse property.Walk to river & store at I-80.$399 down, $399/mo, $39,900 saleprice. Owner financing, NoQualifying. 775-453-3724

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

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

40FT RV ACCESS w/hookups.Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg,2-car garage+workshop. Cornerlot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lakeview, fireplace + many upgrades.8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake.$159,000 (760) 379-7094

MONARCH BASS BOATW/115 Motor, Trailer excellentcondition. Ready to go! $3000.OBO. CALL 376-3180

HUGE YARD SALE - Fishinggear + lots of other goodies. Fri,Sat & Sun, May 22nd, 23rd &24th. 6109 Lake Isabella Blvd.__________________________Moving & Studio Sale. Sat May23, 7-1, 40 Parkway St. WH, byReel Cinema. Kid's wood bunkbed, go-cart, dirt bike, desk, etc.Also metal décor studio sale.376-6807.

Herewith, and in accordancewith the initiating party of thefirst part; I hereby, with deepestregrets, notify all persons, to beestablished forthwith; and anyentities expecting to find somesemblance of a carefully craftedor whimsically worded ad and/orfanciful written notion of mentaldexterity created in hopes ofdelighting like minded individu-als or potentially discouragedreadership, seeking momentaryescape from the drudgeries ofdaily life; Whereas, & due to thecurrent economy, non-stocking,fee raising & bogus accountingconcerns, that I, this week, findlittle humor or clever cerebrallywitty words of wisdom to impartupon our loyal readers and/orthe unsuspecting visiting holidaythrong due at any moment.Therefore: May you experiencea most joyful, safe & soundMemorial Day Weekend, whileremembering our veterans,troops and their sacrifices for us.

Make sure you advertise in the

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Explore the Kern Valley––Shopping, Dining, Lodging––

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

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Specialty Stores

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Courier chuckle of the week:

"Marriage is the alliance of two people, oneof whom never remembers birthdays andthe other who never forgets them."

Ogden Nash

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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: What sport was featured inthe 2006 movie "Glory Road"?

2. PSYCHOLOGY: What kind of abnor-mal fear is experienced in the conditionknown as hemophobia?

3. MUSIC: Which well-known Christmascarol includes the syllables "fa-la-la-la-la,la-la-la-la"?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which two countriessurround the Dead Sea?

5. ANIMALS: How many muscles does acat have in each ear?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There's nothing anAries Lamb likes less than having to tackle a hum-drum task. But finding a creative way to do it canmake all the difference.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Finishing up a jobon time leaves you free to enjoy your weekend with-out any Taurean guilt pangs. A romantic attitudefrom an unlikely source could take you by surprise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moving in a newcareer direction might be seen by some as risky. Butif you have both the confidence to see it through andthe facts to back you up, it could prove rewarding.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Holding back on adecision might be difficult, considering how longyou've waited for this opportunity. But until you'reable to resolve all doubts, it could be the wiser course.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You still need to movecarefully where financial matters are concerned.Better for the Lion to move slowly than pounce on a"promising" prospect that doesn't keep its promises.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A rejectionof an idea you believe in can be upsetting. But don'tlet it discourage you. Get yourself back on track anduse what you've learned from the experience.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The earlypart of the week could find you looking to balanceyour priorities between your family obligations and

your career responsibilities. Pressures begin to easeby week's end.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An asso-ciate's problem could cause unavoidable delays inmoving ahead with your joint venture. If so, use thetime to look into another project you had previouslyset aside.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Although a financial problem could be very close tobeing resolved in your favor, it's still a good idea toavoid unnecessary spending for at least a little whilelonger.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Support for some unwelcome workplace decisionsbegins to show up, and continues to build, so that byweek's end, the gregarious Goat is as popular as ever.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)Congratulations. Deciding to attend a social functionyou might have earlier tried to avoid could turn out tobe one of the best decisions you've ever made.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting into anew situation could prove to be a more difficult expe-rience than you expected. Don't hesitate to ask foradvice in coping with some of the more irksome chal-lenges.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your strong sense of dutymakes you a valued and trusted member of yourcommunity. Have you considered a career in lawenforcement?

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Salome’s Stars

1. Basketball2. Fear of blood3. "Deck the Halls"4. Israel and Jordan5. 32 muscles that control the outer ear

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