Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir155,915 acre-feet.(High point was330,829 ac-ft. July 2.Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville299 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 299 cfs

Borel Canal flow299 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

Sat.: Sunny, high67.

Sat. night: Mostlycloudy, low 30.

Sun.: Sunny, high59.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 42.

Mon.: Sunny, high53.

Mon. night: Partlycloudy, low 39.National Weather Service

Kern River Courier

Southern California Edison is offeringsmall businesses in the Kern River Valleyup to $10,000 in free energy upgradesthrough SCE's Direct Install programthrough the months of November andDecember.

"We have a program for virtually everySCE customer," said Lisa Cagnolatti, SCEvice president, Business CustomerDivision. "We know the business commu-nity has seen some tough times, and thelower electric bills resulting from thesefree energy efficiency measures will helpsave money."

The Direct Install survey, equipmentand installation are available for qualify-ing small businesses that use less than100 kilowatts. SCE-approved profession-

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Jeanette Rogers, the tireless vol-unteer for everyone and everythingin the valley, has had atragedy strike her daugh-ter, Danielle Rogers-Hill.Danielle has struggled foryears with a difficult-to-diagnose illness, whichhas finally been revealedto be a cavernoma, a rarevascular tumor thataffects only one percentof the population. Twoserious neurosurgeries, performedat UCLA, have now left her a para-plegic. She faces overwhelmingmedical bills, as well as the expens-

es of remodeling her home forhandicapped access and continu-ing therapy.

To raise money for Rogers-Hill, abenefit concert featuring Out of the

Blue has been scheduledfor Sunday, Nov. 14 at 2p.m. at the Family LifeCenter in WoffordHeights.

If you cannot attend,donations will beaccepted at anyRabobank office. TheDani Rogers-Hill Benefitaccount is number 9728-

450374. You can also send a dona-tion by mail to Rabobank, 2700 Mt.Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

For info call (760) 379-8244.

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Would you like to remember aspecial loved one in a national cere-mony that is being shared by manythousands of other people?

Join the “Light Up A Life” eventsthis year. “Light up a Life” is a seriesof special events that take place allacross the country in the weeks run-ning up to Christmas that allow usto remember the lives of friends andfamily. They have been held for over20 years now. The services areorganized by local hospices and areopen to anyone, whether their lovedone was cared for by a hospice ornot.

Every Light up a Life event is dif-ferent, but most include readingsand music. A vital part is the oppor-

tunity to dedicate a message inmemory of a loved one, whether bylighting a candle, hanging a mes-sage on a tree, recording the nameof someone special in a book ofremembrance or reading it aloud.

They take place in a variety ofvenues, from hospice garden orchapel, to a local church or townsquare.

For most hospices, Light up a Lifeis one of their best-loved and mostmeaningful events, attracting hun-dreds of local people year after year.It represents a time to be comfortedand to share hope with others.

In the KRV area, there are twoLight Up A Life events being held.The first is sponsored by HoffmanHospice, and will take placeWednesday, Dec. 1 at Big Blue Bearin Kernville, Circle Park area. It’s at

Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierSheriff’s Department Sgt. Dean Marshall of the Lake Isabella substation (left fore-ground) checks his raffle tickets at the Sheriff’s Activity League fundraiser dinnerSaturday night at the Moose Lodge.

Power upto savingsSmall businesses can getfree upgrades from SCE

Benefit set for daughterof KRV’s Jeanette Rogers

Chamber requestshonoree nominationsKern River Courier

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce isseeking nominations for their Man and Woman of theYear. The deadline is Dec. 10. Please mail letters ofnomination to the KRV Chamber of Commerce, P.O.Box 567, Lake Isabella, CA. 93240. Please includelength of time in the Kern River Valley, memberships(church, service clubs, fraternal organizations), officesheld; volunteer work with details, community involve-ment or humanitarian service.

The dinner honoring the Man & Woman of the Yearwill be held along with the Chamber Installation ofOfficers and new Board Members on January 24, 2011.

We have many individuals in our valley who deserveto be honored. Please take the time to make your nom-ination today.

For more information please call the Chamber officeat 760-379-5236.

See SCE, Page 9

Join national effort to Light Up A LifeTwo events held locally

Get in gear now forToys for Tots

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Toys For Tots, the U.S. MarineCorps/Salvation Army Christmas gift programfor kids up to 12 (see related story on page 7about another program for older kids) is nowin full swing.

The big news this year is that the local effortis now independent from Bakersfield. Thatmeans there will be no help received fromBakersfield as in the past. But it also means thatall toys donated in the valley stay in the valley.(Actually, they always have stayed in the valley,but it bears repeating since some members ofthe community still believe that toys collectedhere go elsewhere.)

The time element is crucial, so the time to actis right now. If you want to submit an applica-

See LIGHT, Page 6See TOTS, Page 14

Rogers-Hill

Proposal writing workshop atNuui Cunni Nov. 12

A Proposal Writing Workshopwill be held Friday, Nov. 12 from 4to 7 p.m. at Nuui Cunni IndianCultural Center at French Gulch.There will be a meal served. Learnhow organizations can work withthe Native American communityfor better events.

Packing parties for OperationChristmas Child Nov. 13

Family Life Foursquare Churchis the collection center forOperation Christmas Child (shoeboxes full of presents). There willbe packing parties on Nov. 13 atRite Aid, Manny’s, BarnesBargains and Home Mart from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Collection week isNov. 15-21. 376-2563.

Pet program at Lake Isabellalibrary on Nov. 13

There will be a fun and inform-ative program all about pets at theLake Isabella library on Saturday,

November 13 at 2 pm. Kids shouldbring a photo or drawing of theirpet for show-and-tell. All childrenin attendance will receive a freebook! The program will help kidsto be aware of values- pet care,importance of kindness and shar-ing, safety with animals, responsi-ble pet ownership and basic laws.549-2083.

Special film about stoppingbullying to be shown Nov. 13

All those who are interested instopping bullying are invited toattend a free showing of the film“Out in the Silence” at the ReelCinema in Wofford Heights onSaturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.Sponsored by the KRV Gay-Straight Alliance AgainstBullying. 376-1546.

Ladies of the Elks annualbazaar takes place Nov. 13

The Ladies of the Elks annualbazaar will be Saturday, Nov. 13 atthe Elks Lodge in Wofford

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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• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat.• 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.• 2 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville.Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets,1st Saturday, 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.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 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. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern ValleyMuseum, Kernville. 1st Monday.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

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. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, MooseLodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,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 Church, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• 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.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 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 or 376-2066.• 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 - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 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.376-2410 or 376-2066

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 CalendarHeights. For table availability, call376-4578.

Benefit concert for victim ofrare disease Nov. 14

A benefit concert featuring OutOf The Blue will be held onSunday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at theFamily Life Center at 20 W.Panorama in Wofford Heights forDanielle Rogers-Hill formerly ofthe valley, daughter of JeanetteRogers-Erickson of Kernville.Rogers-Hill has been diagnosedwith cavernoma, a rare diseasethat has left her a paraplegic. Shefaces overwhelming medical billsand needs home remodeling forhandicap access. Donations maybe sent to any Rabobank office,Rogers-Hill benefit account 9728450374.

Collection week Nov. 15-21 forOperation Christmas Child

Collections for OperationChristmas Child shoe boxes wi;llbe Nov. 15-21. They can bedropped off in Wofford Heights atthe Family Life Foursquare Churchat 20 W. Panorama. 376-2563.

Fundraiser lunch, dinner Nov.18 for Search & Rescue

There will be a fundraiser at ElRio Mexican Restaurant inKernville on Nov. 19 from noon to8 pm for the all-volunteer KVSearch & Rescue. El Rio will bemaking a donation based on themeals sold during the night. Therewill also be an opportunity to winprizes.

McCarthy staff to hold officehours in Lake Isabella Nov. 18

A Field Representative forCongressman Kevin McCarthy willhold office hours on Nov. 18 from1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the KernCounty Bldg. in Lake Isabella.(661) 327-3611.

Fuller staff to hold officehours in Lake Isabella Nov. 18

Assemblymember Jean Fullerannounced that her staff will holdoffice hours at the Kern CountyBuilding, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.in Lake Isabella on Thursday,November 18th, from 1:30 p.m. to3:30 p.m. 661-395-2995.

Men Of Worth perform Celticmusic at Cerro Coso Nov. 18

The Men of Worth duo willdelight a KRV audience when theyappear in concert at the CerroCoso KRV Campus on Thursday,Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., in Room G, pre-sented by the Associated Studentsof Cerro Coso. The concert fea-tures the very best in Celtic music.General admission $10, students$6, and students with a currentASCC Coyote Card $4. Tickets atCerro Coso KRV. Tickets also atthe door, if available. 379-5501.

Free kidney disease wellnessworkshop Thursday, Nov. 18

There will be a free “KidneyDisease as a Result of Diabetes”Wellness Workshop on Thursday,Nov. 18 at 5:30pm at SiennaWellness Institute at 6425 LynchCanyon Drive in Mt. Mesa. RSVP379-8630.

Public Lands group to observeUpper Kern River Nov. 20

An ad hoc group, the Kern RiverValley Public Lands Forum, will

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Friday, November 12, 2010 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

The other day when I looked inmy dresser and my closet Inoticed that I have an abundanceof t-shirts. I don'tmean raggedyworn-out work-in-the-garageshirts; I mean,new, hardly-worn and all inexcellent shapeT's. It wasalmost embar-rassing to see somany of thempacked in drawers and hanging,taking up space..

No doubt, I was slowly becom-ing a t-shirt mogul. I was corner-ing the market on the things.Most of them had advertisingand/or clever sayings and weretoo good to throw out. They wereeven too good to give away.Nevertheless, I decided to bite thebullet and thin them out. I figuredI would start with the dresser andthe four t-shirt drawers and workmy way into the closet

And so I started. I ran intotrouble right away, because in thefirst drawer were two Kern ValleyMuseum t-shirts that I wear whenI am working as a museum guide.I put them back. Next was a new,2010 Valley Pride Day t-shirt,which I haven't worn yet, so thatwent back. I kept finding shirtafter shirt, each with a story and areason to keep.

Here is a partial list of T's I

looked at and kept: A “ProtectWildlife” t-shirt, a “Welcome toNashville” shirt, a “Ten MostWanted Squirrels” shirt, a CORF(Crusty Old Retired Fellow) t-shirt, a trout shirt, a Route 66shirt, five Death Valley shirts,Valley Pride Day Shirts for 2009and 2008, a blank shirt (brandnew), Rubber Ducky Race t-shirtsfrom the last three years, an “IClimbed Mt. Whitney” (which Idid) shirt, two gray workout shirtsto match my grey sweat pants, a“Fish Fear Me, Women AdoreMe” shirt, an AARP Day OfService shirt, and a new, unwornNASCAR Jeff Gordon t-shirt.And that was just one drawer!There are three more and a closetto go.

At this point, thinning my t-shirts is probably a lost cause.Most are too valuable and have along history. I have some withholes and paint spatters, but theyhave such a history.

As a footnote, occasionally Iwill discover a t-shirt in my work-shop rag box. One I found recent-ly I didn't put there. I can onlyguess that my wife, tired of find-ing places for t-shirts, is makingroom in her own way. SometimesI sneak them back into the house.In fact, right now I'm wearing arescued “Jocko's Tasty Steaks” t-shirt. That one’s a keeper too.

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.

Middleworth

T-shirts seem to multiplyThings I Have Noticed...

2600 Highway 155 French Gulch Campground, Lake Isabella760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3984 Wofford Heights, CA 93285nuuicunni@earthlink.net

Native American Cultural Center“Nuui Cunni”

Fall GatheringSaturday, November 20, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Located at the French Gulch Group Campground

NativePlantSale!

Come and checkout our wide

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Visit us on the web at www.nuuicunni.org

“Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural Center

EventsBook Sale, Silent Auction,

Food, Craft Vendors,

Raffles,

Entertainment,

Games

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If you would like to be a vendorplease contact us Tuesdaythrough Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council under a Special Use Permit: U.S. Forest Service

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Letters to the CourierTopic: Barking dogs in Kernville

I have lived in Kernville for a few years now. I moved up here for the nat-ural beauty of it, plus the silence and the darkness that allows for one to restand live in quietness and peace.

All of a sudden there has been a large number of dogs that bark with-out any control at all hours of the day and night. I wonder if I can hear themall the way into my bedroom, why the owners of those dogs cannot hearthem from their own home and do something about the noise and barking.

I was wondering if you can write a (story) in regards to that matter.How some of us that are retired or disabled, need to sleep late or takea nap during the day, or even try to read a book or watch TV to have itall ruined by those barking dogs. People need to know that their rightto keep a pet ends where they interfere with my right to enjoy the peaceand quietness of my own home. If such animal is for protection purpos-es, then for God's sake go out there and see what makes the dog barkso much and put a stop to it.

I used to have dogs and children as well, but I trained both of them to berespectful of the neighbors. I sadly see that not everyone does that.

Thank you very much for you help and attention.Jose P. TorresKernville

Topic: Vandalism, trash on Upper KernI’m an avid fly fisherman who like to fish the upper Kern River most

every Friday at this time of the year. However, over the past couple ofmonths, I have been hearing from friends of mine, who share the same pas-sion for fishing the Kern that I do, that they have had their vehicles brokeninto and have lost expensive fishing gear to thieves. I have also heard fromfolks who have had camping and fishing gear stolen from campsites(Headquarters, Hospital Flats and Fairview campgrounds) along the river.

This is a very disturbing trend and a trend that has me re-thinking mytrips up to Kernville to fish the Kern. I’ve been lucky enough so far to avoidany vandalism to my vehicle or theft of any of my fishing gear. However, Iknow that as soon as this occurs to me, it will be my last trip to the Kern.As a resident of Bakersfield, I have many choices on where to go to enjoya day of fishing. I prefer to fish the upper Kern River but not at the expenseof vandalism to my vehicle and theft of my fishing gear.

I encourage efforts to work with local law enforcement groups (KernCounty Sheriffs and Tulare County Sheriffs) to increase patrols in the area.Let’s get this stopped before it gets worse and has a large negative impacton tourism in the Kern River Valley.

Richard Cullip Bakersfield

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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

Moun

tain 9

9

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

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Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Well, here we are, movingfast towards the end of theyear. Deer season is over, fallturkey seasonis in full swing,Thanksgiving isonly a coupleweeks away,and the crappiehave lockjaw.The bass fish-ermen I knoware pulling thehair out oftheir jigs, try-ing to figure out the latestpattern. I’m not sure there isone these days. With the jetstream moving down thistime of year, there are lots offronts moving through,changing the moods of fishfrequently. I’ve heard a lot of“you should have been hereyesterday!” stories. I havechecked the docks at FrenchGulch numerous times thispast week, seeing lots of fishon my portable fish finderbut I’ve been unable to getthem to bite. I have watchedother fishermen use minnowswith the same results as myjigs, Kastmasters and spoons– a few at best.

OK, so these days it’s morefishing than catching. It willget better, so let’s stay posi-tive. Here is a tidbit for you.Later this month the derbyfish will be arriving at thelake. The derby, for us die-hards, is just around the cor-ner!

If you are one of those whoreally enjoys fishing for thosebeautiful trophy rainbows,here’s your chance to helpthem get even bigger. Jill atArchie’s Hardware and I havea donation find started. Ifanyone would like to make acontribution, it will go into aspecial fund for trophy fish.This will enable the hatcheryemployees to feed them extrafood. All donations go direct-ly to the trophy fish food.

This program is not in anyway affiliated with the hatch-ery or Fish and Game. Showyour support and let’s makeit a success. Remember, a dryline catches no fish.

Mike Mencarini is aWofford Heights resident anda volunteer at the Kern RiverFish Hatchery. For questionsor comments you can reachhim through the Kern RiverCourier, office@kernriver-courier.com.

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New DVDs reviewed in thiscolumn will be available in storesthe week of Nov. 22.

PICKS OF THE WEEK"The Expendables" (R) -- Let's

be clear from jumpstreet: "TheExpendables" is a bad movie,unabashedly so, and that's whatmakes it so much campy goodfun. Sly Stallone and companyhave a ball-bouncing-ly awesome time inthis loud, goofy hom-age to the One-ManWrecking Crew flicksof the 1980s. In addi-tion to the cameos byBruce Willis andArnoldSchwarzenegger, thefilm also stars JasonStatham, DolfLundgren, MickeyRourke, Jet Li, SteveAustin and RandyCouture. The dia-logue is corny, theexplosions (and thepecs!) are huge, andthe plot is irrelevant.Just pop some corn,crack open a brew, sitback and watch stuffblow up real good.

"Beauty and the Beast" (Two-Disc Diamond Edition) (G) --Disney's classic tale of a bookishyoung woman who tames theheart of a gloomy prince andteaches him to love again hasbeen digitally restored withenhanced picture and sound. Thetwo-disc set includes three ver-sions of the movie: the originaltheatrical version, the specialextended edition, and the origi-nal storyboard version. Amongthe many special features is asing-along mode, so you canchime in along with the film.

"The Complete Metropolis"(NR) -- Throughout the yearsthere have been scores of home-video releases of Fritz Lang's1927 science-fiction masterpiece-- all of them incomplete and thetransfers usually taken frommuddied public-domain prints.

Thankfully, a complete print ofthe film was discovered inBuenos Aires and painstakinglyrestored by the MurnauFoundation -- including 23 min-utes of footage thought lost for-ever. Now, after nearly three-quarters of a century, the publiccan finally see -- in high defini-tion -- "Metropolis" as it wasmeant to be experienced.

"The Pillars of the Earth" (NR)-- Based on the novel by Ken

Follett, thiscriticallyacclaimedminiseries ofmedievalintrigue andforbiddenromance starsIan McShaneand DonaldSutherland.The construc-tion of a mas-sive "cathe-dral of light"is the center-piece of thishistorical fic-tion, whichincludes plen-ty of theMachiavellianmachinations

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Friday, November 12, 2010 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterJust pure guy fun

Sylvester Stallone

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I remember awhile backyou reported that "Avatar"star CCH Pounder told youthat there would be a sequel.Is that still in the works, orwas it just wishfulthinking? -- TravisG., via e-mail

A: Would I, or CCHPounder, ever steer youwrong? There are actual-ly TWO "Avatar" sequelsin the works. 20thCentury Fox hopes tohave the first of the as-of-now-untitled sequelsin theaters by December2014, with the thirdmovie released the fol-lowing December 2015.Director/visionary James Cameronreleased this statement: "In the sec-ond and third films, which will beself-contained stories that also ful-fill a greater story arc, we will notback off the throttle of 'Avatar's'visual and emotional horsepower,and will continue to explore itsthemes and characters, whichtouched the hearts of audiences inall cultures around the world."

***Q: I love watching "Family

Feud" and think Steve Harveyis doing great, but what hap-pened with John O'Hurley?Why did he leave? He was aterrific host! -- Gina T. inTexas

A: I spoke with John recently totalk about his other hosting duties,that of the ninth-annual PurinaNational Dog Show (which airs onThanksgiving Day after the Macy'sParade), and he told me the reasonbehind his departure: "I had a won-derful time hosting 'Family Feud.'They wanted to move the show to

Orlando, but with my child respon-sibilities here that just wasn't goingto happen. So, I just have to look atit as four phenomenal years. I missthe show dearly, but it frees me upto do so many other things. I'mback on Broadway, and will be

heading back toBroadway again, andthose are things that Ijust couldn't do asfreely when I was com-mitted to 'FamilyFeud.'" John is verygrateful that youenjoyed him on theshow, as well as theMANY other readerswho wrote in to me totell me that they missedhim.

***Q: I read that they were

making a sequel to "NapoleonDynamite." Is that true? --Flint M., Akron, Ohio

A: It's not exactly a sequel. Foxhas ordered six episodes of an ani-mated version of the 2004 cult hit,which starred Jon Heder andEfren Ramirez (as Napoleon andhis friend Pedro). Efren told methat one episode is already in thecan and that everyone is thrilledwith it. He told me that "it appealsto everybody, and it's funny. It'sgot all of the original cast and theoriginal writers. And it's Fox, andas you know, Fox does a great jobwith animated series."

***Write to Cindy at King Features

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

Have you recently receivednotice of your health insurance pre-miums rising? And you say, "but Iam healthy and don't even see adoctor exceptfor routinecheckups?"Furthermore,because of yourdeductible, youlanded up pay-ing a good partof the exam outof pocket?Well, times arechanging!

Part of thepremium increase is directly relatedto the cost of health care. Healthcare is expensive, and increasedgrowth in medical technology isproviding us with a much betterlifestyle.

Added to the actual cost ofincreasing health care expenses arethe new and improved benefits wewill be able to receive beginning inJanuary. Because of the new feder-al legislation there will be an expan-sion of services in 2011, which willinclude mammograms every 12months, colorectal screening, cervi-cal cancer screening, cholesteroland other cardiovascular screen-ings, diabetes screenings, nutritiontherapy, prostate cancer screen-

ings, annual flu shots, pneumoniaand hepatitis B vaccine. We willalso see bone Mass measurement,abdominal aortic aneurysm screen-ing, smoking cessation counselingservices and HIV screenings forpeople at risk or who ask for thetest.

All of the above are on a listbased on recommendations by theUnited States Preventative ServicesTask Force (USPSTF).

Some related costs are notablynot included on the list, such asdigital rectal exam for prostate can-cer screening, glaucoma screening,diabetes self-management trainingand barium enema (part of colorec-tal cancer screening).

Before you go calling yourphysician's office for a Januaryappointment, you will want tomake sure your insurance plan willactually cover the aforementionedbenefits. Many plans have beengrandfathered, and these benefitswill not be available, or will beavailable only after the annualanniversary date of the groupinsurance plan.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is President ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He maybe reached at 760-376-2100, e-mailharrythal@aol.com or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com

Health Insurance Matters

Harry Thal

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

Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I amwriting to inquire about themite that invades one's body andcauses dandruff on the head. Ihave used Selsun Blue shampoo,but it is taking so long to see aneffect. I wonder if there is anantibiotic that I could take to getrid of it faster. -- M.S.

ANSWER: Dandruff is one formof seborrheic dermatitis -- skininflammation, along with an over-production of skin cells and oil. Thescalp is the place most often affected,but it also can be found on the sidesand bridge of the nose, the eye-brows, ears, chest and back.

A mite doesn't cause it. Somespeculate that a yeast (fungus) calledMalassezia might be the troublemak-er. This yeast is also found on scalpsof those without dandruff, but thosewith dandruff have greatly increasednumbers of it.

Quite often, nonprescription treat-ments work well for dandruff. SelsunBlue is a good one. If, after onemonth of treatment, there's noprogress, then change to another.Head and Shoulders, Nizoral A-Dand T-Gel are a sample of the manyproducts on drugstore shelves.Nizoral A-D contains ketoconazole, amedicine that is active against theMalassezia yeast. Follow directionscarefully. Usually they call for dailyuse until there's some improvement,

and then every-other-day use for amonth. From that time on, less-fre-quent applications are OK. The con-dition tends to be chronic, so a longcommitment is the rule.

If you're not making any progresswith over-the-counter preparations,then a doctor can provide you with aprescription for more powerfulitems.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A

cold front came in, and I hadhead/face pressure. What is thatall about? -- R.M.

ANSWER: A change in baromet-ric pressure or a drop in temperaturecan increase the pain of arthriticjoints. Weather changes also cantrigger migraine headaches. Ihaven't seen head pressure men-tioned as occurring with weatherchanges, but I can imagine how itmight happen. The sinus cavities ofthe head could be subjected to a dif-ference between their own internalpressure and the outside barometricpressure. Perhaps you and I areheaded for a Nobel prize with thisdiscovery.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is

unable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in hiscolumn whenever possible. Readersmay write him or request an orderform of available health newsletters atP.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.(c) 2010North America Synd., Inc. All RightsReserved.

Tough dandruff needs prescription

To Your Good Health

5:30 p.m. Attendees may honor or memorialize a loved one by placing asymbolic light on the tree. Guests are asked to make a $10 donation foreach individual they honor. Those who donate $100 in memory of a specialfamily member or friend will be recognized at the ceremony as StarlightSponsors and will receive a commemorative ornament. For more informa-tion or to order a light, please call (661) 410-1010.

The second is sponsored by Optimal Hospice and is Saturday, Dec. 4 atthe Lodge at Painted Rock (on the other side of the river from the town ofLake Isabella – to get there, take Keyesville Road). It’s at 11 a.m. Familymembers and donors are invited to sponsor a light in memory of a friendor loved one, or for someone living whom they wish to honor. For a gift of$10 a light will be placed on the tree in tribute to their loved one. To furtherhonor them, a hospice ornament will hang on a Tree of Life and their namewill be read during the ceremony. To have your loved one included in theceremony, please contact Ann Smart at (661) 716-8000.

LIGHT continued from page 1

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

The South Fork of the Kern River is seen from Doyle Ranch Road.

Friday, November 12, 2010 Page 7aithFK E R N R I V E R

KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 A.M.Phone - (760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362St. Sherrian Episcopal ChurchOdd Fellows Hall, KernvilleSundays 10 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

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

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

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyThe needy are helped by the local affiliate of this nationalorganization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

Churches of the ValleyJack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

Verily I say unto you,Whosoever shall not receive thekingdom of God as a little child,he shall in nowise entertherein. - Mark10:15

If we need areason to behopeful forthe days thatare ahead ofus, we needlook no furtherthan the chil-dren God hasgiven us. If we are looking fora reason to despair about thedays that are yet to come, wealso need look no further thanour children. So much promisegiven by God's purposes, yetchildren are so frail and vulner-able to the ravages of what theadversary has planned.Children are the embodiment ofhopes and dreams, and at thesame time the essence of allthat is broken in this world.From the warmth of a chil-dren's choir at Christmas, tothe chill of homes shattered bylove's broken promises, chil-dren bear the blessing and thecurse of all that we havebecome as a culture.

This entire passage fromMark's Gospel (Cpt. 10 vv. 13-16) offers remarkable instruc-tion that encompasses anunderstanding of God's hearttoward children. We adults hadbetter take care in how wevalue the children among us(not just in our treatment ofthem, but in our commitment toteach and train these younghearts), and we had better takecare of our child-like-heartsresponsiveness to the workingof the Holy Spirit among us.The two are linked together inways that are inseparable, andwe do well to ask the Father forhelp in this regard.

The easy answer would be tosay there is no relationship.The right answer (according tothe Father's heart as revealed inScripture) is that there is indeeda profound link: as we are will-ing to walk our children towardthe blessing of Lord, we too willbecome more capable of child-like responses that will enableus to "receive the Kingdom ofGod."

Duitsman

Voices of FaithChildren are the future

“Voices of Faith” is a rotatingcolumn featuring messages

from all churches.Pastors, please e-mail 350-

word messages tooffice@kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Courier

Now is the time to think aboutall the kids who will not be cov-ered by the Toys for Tots programthis Christmas. The Be An AngelGift Program is for children 11 to18 who are no longer eligible forToys for Tots.

Signups for kids will be takenNov. 1 through Nov. 19, which isearlier than usual. The sponsor-ing group and the location for thesignups is the Kern River ValleyFamily Resource Center, 5109Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella(next to NAPA auto parts).

Here’s how the programworks: “Angels” are placed onthe KRV Family Resource Centerlobby Christmas tree with thechild’s age, gender and threewishes for “something special.”

Agencies, organizations or indi-viduals can visit and “adopt” achild or a set of siblings untilFriday, December 3. Donationsare also accepted. If a cash dona-tion is received, we will purchaseitems from the child’s wish listfor you.

Distribution will be to the par-ent or guardian of the child. Giftsneed to be brought to the FamilyResource Center, unwrapped, byTuesday, December 7. All dona-tions will remain anonymous.

Parents must pick up the giftsfrom Tuesday, December 14 toThursday, December 16 between9:30 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:30p.m.

Drop by and be an anonymousdonor. “Adopt” a child today.Warm the heart of a lucky childthis Christmas.

Join the “Be An Angel” programand warm a child’s heart this year

10,848According to the National Newspaper Association, the

average community newspaper is read by 2.26 readers ina household.

The Kern River Courier circulates 5,000 copies. Thereare minimal leftovers, about 100-200 copies.That means atleast 4,800 copies are picked up each week.

So ... if 4,800 copies are read by 2.26 readers each, thatmeans that each issue of the Courier is read by 10,848readers!

17, 356The NNA also reports that the average reader of a com-

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So ... if each of those 10,848 readers reads the Courier1.6 times, that’s 17,356 times your ad is seen!

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lead a field trip to the Upper Kern River on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.to about 1 p.m. The group will begin to gather at 8:30 a.m. at the KernvilleForest Service office behind the museum with coffee and donuts available.An orientation session will be held at 9. Forest Service personnel haveagreed to come along. 760-379-0764.

Preserve volunteers to work on work, seed detail Nov. 20Join Kern River Preserve staff on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon

for a volunteer day. This month's project is to do renovation on the mainnature trail and to collect seeds from around the preserve. In spring, theseeds will be planted. Bring gloves, wear long sleeves and pants, sturdyshoes and safety glasses if you have them. The preserve will supply thetools. Meet at 7:55 a.m. at the headquarters of the Kern River Preserve,18747 Highway 178, Weldon. RSVP 417-1149.

Salvation Army holiday dinner for needy Nov. 20The Salvation Army is looking for donations of money, food or manpow-

er to feed the needy of our community during their annual Holiday Dinnerat the Senior Center in Lake Isabella Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. They are expectingto feed up to 600 people. Your Donation of $15 will feed 10 people, $60 willfeed 40 people, $120 will feed 80 people. Please send donations to TheSalvation Army, P.O. Box 2786 Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Kitchen, servingand food preparation help is needed. 760-379-5100.

Bowling fundraiser for Angel Food to be held Nov. 20A fun bowling fundraiser to buy boxes of Angel Food for the hungry and

needy will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at Mt. MesaLanes. Come and bring the whole family for a day of fun. $5 per game, allages. All proceeds go to Angel Food. Cash prizes, karaoke, raffle. Sponsorsneeded for each lane at $100 per lane. Deacon Frank Vargas 223-6316.

Packing parties for Operation Christmas Child Nov. 20Family Life Foursquare Church is the collection center for Operation

Christmas Child (shoe boxes full of presents). There will be packing partieson Nov. 20 at Rite Aid, Manny’s, Barnes Bargains and Home Mart from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. 376-2563.

Paiute Council to hold fall gathering Saturday, Nov. 20The Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center will be holding a Fall Gathering

event on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a Farmer’sMarket, a Native Plant Sale, a Book Sale, Silent Auction, Food, CraftVendors, Raffles, Entertainment, Games, and Prizes. If you would like to bea vendor please call 549-0800 Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Junior Pheasant Hunt to be held Nov. 20 and 21The 23rd annual Junior Pheasant Hunt will be held on Nov. 20 and 21

under the sponsorship of the Kern River Valley Fish and Game HabitatClub, the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Forest Service,and the Kern County Wildlife Resource Commission. The two-day event isdivided into four independent hunts, each limited to 30 junior hunters. Aparent or guardian accompanies each junior hunter. Junior hunters aretaught sportsmanship and how to handle a gun safely. Dog handlers areneeded for this event. To receive complete information about the hunt, andan application form, please call (760) 376-3178 or e-mail fishandgame-club@yahoo.com, or write to Junior Pheasant Hunt, P.O. Box 127, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Since the hunt is no longer funded by the DFG, in orderfor the hunt to continue, the help of sponsors and parents is needed.Deadline for applications is Nov. 19.

Sierra Performing Arts to recruit new members Nov. 21Sierra Performing Arts are asking for prospective new members to

attend their general meeting on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the KernvilleUnited Methodist Church. Upcoming productions will be discussed. Makeplans to attend if you are interested in the performing arts and wish to bea part of SPA. Annual dues are $15. 376-2920.

Former KVHS resident to sign book on politics Nov. 26A 1987 graduate of Kern Valley High School, Cory Merry, will be at the

Book Corral, 12232 Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to signcopies of his book, “Average American Politics.” He will have copies avail-able, but supplies are limited. To ensure you have a copy, please order itfrom BarnesandNoble.com or Amazon.com.

Lake Isabella Christmas Parade Nov. 27Kick off the Christmas season in style. Be sure to attend the Lake Isabella

Christmas Parade to be held along Lake Isabella Blvd. starting at 11 a.m.on Saturday, Nov. 27. Then enjoy a wonderful lunch and partake of themany bargains to be had in the valley as you Christmas shop. Sponsoredby the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. To enter the parade (It’sfree), call 379-5236.

Hoffman Hospice sponsors “Light Up A Life” event Dec. 1“Light Up A Life” is an annual series of national ceremonies that involve

lighting a candle for a special loved one. Hoffman Hospice will be holdingone Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Big Blue Bear in Kernville, Circle Park area. It’sat 5:30 p.m. To order a light for $10, call (661) 410-1010.

Optimal Hospice sponsors“Light Up A Life” event Dec. 4

“Light Up A Life” is an annualseries of national ceremonies thatinvolve lighting a candle for a spe-cial loved one. Optimal Hospice willbe holding one Saturday, Dec. 4 atthe Lodge at Painted Rock (on theother side of the river from the town

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Pomegranate JuiceCut pomegranate in half. Using a

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In a large non-stick saucepan,combine pomegranate juice, sugar,and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Addpectin and stir constantly. Bring to asecond boil for about 1 minute or

until a foam forms at the top. Skimfoam off top with spoon and removefrom heat. With a ladle, fill jars 3/4full. Seal and finish by using a water-canner for 7 minutes.

Bodfish Bob'sPomegranate MolassesIt’s a staple in Middle Eastern

cooking and can be used in mari-nades, rubs, or glazes. Also usedin desserts.8 cups pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a saucepan, heat pomegranatejuice, sugar, and lemon juice to amedium heat. Allow to cook for 45minutes to 1 hour, until a thickmolasses consistency. Store in anairtight container in the refrigeratorfor up to a month.

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#2211273 NEW LISTING! This is a neat house. not often that you can find aproperty in town that feels like it should be high in the mountains. This is theone! Original 1960's cabin has been extensively upgraded, yet still has it's rus-tic feel. Original Tongue and Groove cedar ceilings, new carpet, paint, doors, 2new bedrooms from a garage conversion, new plumbing, new concrete, newfloors and sidewalks, on and on. ONLY $129, 500

#2211256 NEW LISTING! There are not many places in the Valley that haveboth their own well and 2 residences on them. This property has a 1600 Sqfoot Triplewide, 1979 Manufactured home on it that serves as the primary resi-dence along with an approx 800 sq foot 1960's singlewide that would be per-fect as a second residence. ONLY $89,000

#2211242 Priced to sell! That's right folks.......get this bargain while it's avail-able. Very clean mobile home with very nice carpeting, built in hutches, 2 goodsized bedrooms and 1.75 baths. Two storage sheds for those extra belongings,completely fenced, and graveled yard to cut back on your yard work.Neighborhood is dog friendly, streets are paved, lovely mountain views so thatwalking your neighborhood would be a pleasure. ONLY $79,500

#2211030 Take advantage of a great opportunity in Kernville. If you arelooking for a lot with "Location" and still at an affordable price, this is the listingfor you. Total property includes 2 lots that the seller is selling as one on BurlandoRoad which is a very nice area. ONLY $49,500

#2211268 NEW LISTING! Make an offer on this lonely manufacturedhome looking for someone to give it TLC. Had previously been a rental so somespecial attention would be nice. 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, nice sized living room,fully fenced, good sized lot, AND one car garage at the back of the lot. Somepaint and some repairs would make this home shine so don't let this bargainand possible "Home Sweet Home" for YOU pass you by. ONLY $45,000

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Since the massive market correc-tion in the national real estate market,banks have been on the hot seatexplaining what happened. So haveappraisers andbasically anyonetied into the lend-ing industry. Well, Ican tell you whathappened in threesentences.Mortgage lendingguidelines wereloosened by thegovernment to thepoint that theywere giving away homes. Banks werelending to anyone with a heartbeat.Then the bubble burst due to homesbeing overvalued and people beingdebt-loaded. As soon as thoseadjustable mortgages came due toadjust, people could not pay so theywalked. People who put no moneydown in the first place walked,because they had nothing preventingthem from doing so, like losing theirdown payment. This is what startedthe free fall that has resulted in themarket and economy that we are in.Regardless of political views, or partypolitics and excuses, those are thefacts. That is what happened, at leastin the housing market.

Part of the reform that took placeas a result of these issues was some-thing passed into law called theHVCC – the Home Valuation Code ofConduct. This law dealt with apprais-al guidelines, and really gummed upthe works when it came to getting a

mortgage. I believe that it was some-what responsible for making mort-gage loans harder to get than theyshould be in a time when people real-ly need them. HVCC was designed toend corrupt practices concerning theappraisal of properties.

As of May 2009 Realtors orlenders could not directly choose ororder appraisals. All of the appraisalorders had to be done through some-thing called an AppraisalManagement Company. They did notexist before the HVCC. The idea wasto give the responsibility forappraisals to a neutral third party thatwould order them and submit themto the banks so there would be nomanipulation of the figures. Well, ithas not exactly worked out that way.Guess who owns most of theAppraisal Management Companiesaround the country? Banks! Bank ofAmerica has their own, Chase hastheir own, the other big banks havetheir own. So they are able to orderan appraisal from their ownAppraisal Management Companythat is supposed to be keeping themhonest. Doesn’t make sense.

This law has resulted in an entirenew level of bureaucracy concerningmortgage lending. It has hurt apprais-ers because they are no longer inde-pendent. It hurts the buyers becausethe Appraisal ManagementCompanies charge the appraisers todo work, so they have to pass it on.On and on and on. Next time,whythis is all gonna get better.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column isnot intended to replace legal advice.

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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEMSTONES: What color is lapislazuli?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Penninesmountain range located?

3. SCIENCE: The order Hymenopterawould encompass what types of insects?

4. RELIGION: Who founded the ChristianScience Church?

5. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES: WilliamH. Bonney was better known by whatname?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This year, instead ofjumping into the whole holiday prep scene, move ina little at a time. You'll appreciate the sense of controlyou're more likely to enjoy.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The separationbetween the Bovine's head and heart is never as farapart as it seems. Both senses work best when theycome out of logic and honesty.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The best way to keepthose pre-holiday pressures under control is to justsay no to taking on new tasks while you're still tryingto work with a heap of others.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) News means achange might be on its way, but what does it hold?Don't just ask questions; make sure you get answersyou can trust.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Old friends and newhave one thing in common: Both your longtime andnewly minted pals have much wisdom to impart.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With timerunning out, this is a good time for you to show 'emall what those Virgo super-organizational skills cando.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Librans andholidays are made for each other, especially if chil-dren and animals are going to be part of your joyous

season.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Time is

getting too short to allow a spat to taint the holidayseason. Restart your relationship and reschedule hol-iday fun times.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Seeking advice is laudable. You might learn far morethan you thought you could. Stay with it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Continuing to assess changes works toward yourgetting your new project up and ready. Trusted col-leagues remain ready to help.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Thatnew situation needs a lot of attention, but it's worthit. This is a very good time for you to involve the artsin what you do.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It might be agood idea to slow your hectic holiday pace so thatyou don't rush past what -- or who -- you're hopingto rush toward.

BORN THIS WEEK: Others pick up on your con-fidence in yourself, which inspires others to believein you and your special gifts.

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REDUCED! Lake Isabella -2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile homew/carport, patio & deck. Was$640/mo - now $540/mo (incldsspace rent) quiet 55+ park.Rent to Own + sec dep & goodcredit. (760) 379-2092_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$450/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Southlake - 3bd/2ba remodeledhouse. New paint, carpet, roof,heat, pellet stove, separate housein rear, fenced, large patio, car-port. $750/mo, water/trash paid.Sec deposit & credit check. (661)435-1060 Look at this one last!_________________________Wofford Heights - Immaculate2bd/1ba duplex w/view. Newcarpet, paint, garage, prvtdrvway, huge fncd yard, waterpd. w/d hk-ups. $700/mo. Sec 8OK.760-376-6726 for app & appt._________________________Kernville - Studio Apts avail @Riverview RV Park. $400/monthutilities included. Also-1/bd aptfor 1 or 2 people $450/mo + utilities. 760-376-2345_________________________Southlake - Apts for Rent with 2weeks free rent. 3 bd, 2 ba.Garage & fenced yard. Trash &water paid. $695/mo + $600 secu-rity deposit. 2 bd, 2 ba, 2 cargarage. $650/mo + $600 security.See to appreciate. 760-378-3374_________________________Wofford Heights - On the lake.Large bdrm, private bath &entrance. Wood burning stove.$275/mo + utilities & smalldeposit. 909-538-1881_________________________Wofford Heights - Large 1 bdapt with full kitchen, new inte-rior & paint. Water & trashpaid. No pets. $550/mo + dep.760-223-1058_________________________

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CUDDLY COCKAPOO PUPSA nearby partner breeder isretiring some of his breedingstock and looking for loving,forever homes for some family-friendly Cockapoos. Also,older puppies (12 weeks to 8months) have been reduced to$300 and up. E-mail:stewspoos@me.com for photosand/or more information. Orcall us at 760-376-7772

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The Rich Pelletreau Galleryis now closed and the log cabin inWofford Heights in which it waslocated is now for rent. For infor-mation, please call MarcyHughes at 1-760-417-1953_________________________Wofford Hts - 2 retail/officespaces for rent on Wofford Blvd.New interior & paint. Plenty ofparking. 1 @ $400/mo, 1 @$500/mo. (760) 223-1058

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Valley history: town of KernvilleThe beginnings of Kernville started in 1860. The story is that a man

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For years, claims were scattered far and wide around the valley, eversince the California Gold Rush had begun in 1849, and miners had beenscouring all the rivers in California. Now the gold miners started to pour inhere, coming in from the west over Greenhorn Mountain or through theKeyesville area, from the south through Walker Basin or from the east overWalkers’ Pass.

An entrepreneur by the name of Adam Hamilton heard about the goldstrike and came over Greenhorn Mountain, his mules laded with barrels ofwhiskey. He set up his barrels near Rogers’ gold find, and started a saloon.By mutual agreement he saloon was shortly moved down the river about amile on a little flat spot by the river, and the town of Whiskey Flat quicklygrew 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 thegold played out. It was located just northeast of the modern-day town ofWofford Heights. Kernville saw a lot of changes happen to the Kern RiverValley. 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. Then Hollywood came call-ing, and Kernville became a popular place to make Western films.

In the late 1940s, the decision was made to put a government flood con-trol reservoir in the Kern River Valley, and Kernville residents were toldthey had to move to higher ground. They decided to form a New Kernvillea few miles north, and that’s where the town still is today.

Old Kernville is still remembered fondly by many residents of the KernRiver Valley.

—– information from books by Bob Powers

California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

The Odd Fellows Hall inKernville is one of my favoriteplaces to perform. It’s a lot likehow it musthave been toperform inthe “the-aters” estab-lished follow-ing the dis-covery ofgold inCalifornia.

To enter-taine the min-ers there were dance halls andsaloons popping up everywhere.

First there were the travelingtaxi dancers – girls employedoften as a troupe and as dancepartners. Patrons would pay afee of twenty-five cents directlyto the proprietor for each dance.Some dance hall girls – profes-sionals and amateurs alike –were simply prostitutes, daringof dress and flexible of morals.But others could have passedmuster at Sunday school.

Saloonkeepers were willing totry anything that could draw acrowd. They added to theirpremises a stage for varietyshows and short plays – and anew entertainment formemerged.

In the late 1870s the managerof a saloon-theatre in Silverton,Colorado drew up a list ofinstructions for his variety play-ers. There was a Mrs.DeGranville, who did a strong-woman act. She was billed as“the woman with the iron jaw.”

Another was Pearl Andine, a jigdancer, whose tour de force wasto pick up money thrown to herand place it in her stocking with-out missing a beat.

The instructions said a gooddeal about the performers aswell as the atmosphere prevail-ing in his establishment. Thedocument included these rules:“No kicking at the orchestra,especially from the stage. Nofighting or quarreling will beallowed. Drunkenness will sub-ject the offender to a severepenalty or an immediate dis-charge. Every lady will berequired to dance on the floorafter the show.”

In Cheyenne, Wyoming, asaloonkeeper by the name of Mr.McDaniel labeled his place a“museum saloon” and hired oneA.C. Clark to walk back andforth on a platform above thebar for 60 hours without food ordrink. At this point a doctorordered the pedestrian marathonhalted.

Then the saloonkeeper addedstuffed animals and some liveones, such as bears, white par-rots, anacondas, monkeys andapes. He also hired a dwarf,billed as the “Liliputian Wonder.’

I love to perform and tell sto-ries of those old times, but it’snever made me much money. Nowonder my daddy thought mean idiot for turning down hisjunk business!

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

California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

California Joe

KRV Historical Society News

Barbara Hinkey, publicity chairSpecial to the Courier

Things may be winding downaround the valley as fall and win-ter approach, but not so for theKern River Valley HistoricalSociety and Kern Valley Museum.The calendar is packed full of funand activities as the Holidaysapproach.

At the Museum you won't wantto miss the works of Judy WolfordDeems. She brings many outdoormurals and enjoyable art for yourviewing pleasure. You will want tostop by to enjoy her art as onlypresented by Judy.

Christmas is almost upon usand the Country Store at theMuseum has a wide variety ofgifts for your shopping list, includ-ing Leaning Tree Christmas Cards.The Museum will be open until 8p.m. for the Shop Hop on Dec. 10,so be sure to put it on yourevening’s entertainment.

Just in time for the holidays, theMuseum will feature a super col-lection of nutcrackers belonging toJeri Hanson.

A super field trip is planned onNov. 16 to two hydroelectric plantsin the valley. Harvey Malone willtake us on a walk into the bowelsof the Borel and KR3 power plantsto see what makes them tick. Youcan bet on a great time and someeven greater stories from Harvey,as he spent much of his time atthese two plants. We will be leav-

ing the Museum in Kernville at 10a.m.

The November General MeetingNov. 23 will feature Dawn Jordan,who will give a story presentationof the Neil House. The history ofthis wonderful structure will cometo life as she takes us back tobefore the Great Depression whenit came to her family. Dawn is a7th generation resident of the val-ley. Her great-great-greatgrandfa-ther, Thomas Hooper Smith, cameto the valley in 1865 and settled inthe Onyx area. You surely won'twant to miss what she has to sayand show.

In December we will be havingthe pleasure of a walkthrough tourof the house, which now sits inKernville. Also to be held at theGeneral Meeting will be an elec-tion of officers, directors andappointees.

According to Peg Greenberg,Docent Coordinator, the museumdepends on the efforts of themany docents who give of theirtime serving as guides, CountryStore clerks and anything else thatneeds to be done in order to makethe Museum run smoothly.

"We appreciate the efforts of alldocents and are so proud of whatthey do." She went on to say, "Wealways need more docents to fillvacancies, so if there is someonewho'd like to try being a guide,call me at 379-5363. I'll be wait-ing."

Smith descendant to speak

Saloons became theaters

Solutions to puzzles on 10-11

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Roadwork exposes historyRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

After last time, I do hopethat you have returned pre-pared for an onslaught of ideasthat will evolveinto a workinghypothesis andwill probablyremain as suchuntil someoneelse proposesanother processthat explains itbetter. Such isthe nature ofPhysicalGeology. Keep in mind that ittook 50 years before the idea ofContinental Drift was consid-ered a viable theory. (It has notarrived at the Law/Principlestage yet, but it is very close.)

The picture below displaysan actual Kern River Valleyroad cut outcrop depicting acomplex geological structure.There are various componentsshown in this photo that havebeen developed over millionsof years of complex geologicaldeformation, deposition, ero-sion and magmatic intrusion. Iwill develop a plausible

hypothesis (an "EducatedGuess!") in an attempt tounderstand the dynamicsinvolved to determine how itformed. Remember that I amusing past experience, knowl-edge, logic and solid geologicprinciples to develop this the-sis, but I could still be incor-rect, about some parts of theanalysis or in entirety.

This outcrop is located onSierra Way in the north wall ofthe road cut just west of thetop of Robinson Cove Pass,across Sierra Way from theRobinson Cove sign displayedon the south side of SierraWay.

I ask that you retain thisphoto and the one that willaccompany next week's article,as I will be referring to them aswe progress with our discus-sion.

We begin next week.

Until next week...

Ron Bolyard is a retiredgeologist and has developed an“acute interest” in the geologyof the southern Sierra Nevadasince he moved here in 1999.

Ron Bolyard

of Lake Isabella – to get there, take Keyesville Road). It’s at 11 a.m. To ordera light for $10, call (661) 716-8000.

KRV Woman’s Club Christmas Spectacular to be held Dec. 4The KRV Woman’s Club Christmas Spectacular will be held Dec. 4 at 5

p.m. There will be a great dinner catered by Hodel’s of Bakersfield. Doorprizes and themed Christmas trees. Tickets are $30. 379-7220.

Havilah Centennial Group to hold Christmas party Dec. 4The Havilah Centennial Group will be having its Christmas party at the

Havilah Schoolhouse on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. until ? The commu-nity is cordially invited. Just bring a munchie to share. 379-2636.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the informa-tion to us by e-mail or on paper in person or by mail (our addresses are onpage 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the pub-lic and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submitted forour free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed in chrono-logical order according to space available. Calendar items deemed entirelyor mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

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tion for toys for your kids, do it now. It must be received by Dec. 9.Donations of toys from the public (they should be new and not wrapped forChristmas) should be received by Dec. 15. That’s only a month away. Thetoys will be distributed on Dec. 17 at South Fork Elementary, theSenior/Veterans Center on Dec. 18 and St. Jude Catholic Church inWofford Heights on Dec. 19.

All donations, including financial ones, are tax deductible. Toys will beaccepted at the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade on Nov. 27.

To learn more, call the Salvation Army local affiliate, the CommunityChristian Services Center, at (760) 379-5100.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CAPTURED MOMENTS, PHO-TOGRAPHY BY GINA (2010-B6338) Street address of principalplace of business: 9910 PalmAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 9910Palm Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: Gina Pettit,9910 Palm Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93312. 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 thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Gina Pettit. This statementfiled on 10/13/2010. Expires10/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By N. Hawley. Published by theKern River Courier October 22, 29,November 5 and 12, 2010.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:INOTECH (2010-B6219) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 974 South Alpine, Bodfish, CA93205. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 95, Bodfish, CA 93205.REGISTRANT: Jacob Branam, 974South Alpine, Bodfish, CA 93205.A, Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the

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 thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Jacob Branam. This state-ment filed on 10/06/2010. Expires10/06/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By M. Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier October 29,November 5, 12 and 19, 2010.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:PETERSON DAIRY (2010-B6462)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 30999 Peterson Road,McFarland, CA 93250. Mailingaddress of business: 17346 FallingCreek Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93314. REGISTRANTS: PeterDeBoer, 17346 Falling CreekAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314 andCarrie DeBoer, 17346 Falling CreekAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. I,Husband and Wife. 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

State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Peter D. DeBoer. This state-ment filed on 10/20/2010. Expires10/20/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By N. Hawley. Published by theKern River Courier October 29,November 5, 12 and 19, 2010.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:THE CAFE (2010-B6205) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 12304 Mt Mesa Road, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailing addressof business: 3104 Raccoon Drive,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANTS: Robert Lambert, 3104Raccoon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA93240 and Cynthia Lambert, 3104Raccoon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA93240. I, Husband and Wife. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. 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 CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (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 ofa registered 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 afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: CynthiaLambert. This statement filed on10/06/2010. Expires 10/06/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 29, November 5, 12and 19, 2010.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OFEDWARD STEVEN PAJAK CASE NO: S-1500-PB-59353

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and personswho may otherwise be interested inthe will or estate, or both, ofEDWARD STEVEN PAJAK.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE hasbeen filed by: TANYA STOWE inthe Superior Court of California,County of KERN.

THE PETITION for Probate requeststhat TANYA STOWE be appointedas personal representative to admin-ister the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the dece-dent's WILL and codicils, if any, beadmitted to probate. The will andany codicils are available for exami-nation in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration ofEstates Act. (This authority willallow the personal representative totake many actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before taking cer-tain very important actions, however,the personal representative will berequired to give notice to interestedpersons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the proposedaction.) The independent adminis-tration authority will be grantedunless an interested person files anobjection to the petition and showsgood cause why the court should notgrant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: December 14, 2010 at 9:00A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1415Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93301, Metropolitan Division.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of thepetition, you should appear at thehearing and state your objections orfile written objections with the courtbefore the hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con-tingent creditor of the deceased, youmust file your claim with the courtand mail a copy to the personal rep-resentative appointed by the courtwithin four months from the date offirst issuance of letters as provided in

section 9100 of the CaliforniaProbate Code. The time for filingclaims will not expire before fourmonths from the hearing date noticedabove.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept bythe court. If you are a person inter-ested in the estate, you may file withthe court a formal Request forSpecial Notice of the filing of aninventory and appraisal of estateassets or of any petition or account asprovided in section 1250 of theCalifornia Probate Code. A Requestfor Special Notice form is availablefrom the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:David A. Esquibias, Esq.Law Offices of David A. Esquibias2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330Westlake Village, CA 91361(805) 267-1141

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:THE SWEET SPOT (2010-B6777)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 2050 Rainbow Drive, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailing addressof business: 2050 Rainbow Drive,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANTS: Milissa Burnett, 2050Rainbow Drive, Lake Isabella, CA93240 and Marie Figueroa, 4600Pine Lane, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.B, General Partnership. Date thebusiness 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 thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another

under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Milissa Burnett. This state-ment filed on 11/05/2010. Expires11/05/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By G. Durward. Published by theKern River Courier November 12,19, 26 and December 3, 2010.

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Jackson collectible after deathLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have an album byMichael Jackson that is oneof the first after he left theJackson Five. Do you thinkI can sell it and get a lot ofmoney? -- F.B.R.,Lynchburg, Va.

A: You neglected to give methe name of the album. Youmight try and find it in theGoldmine Standard Catalogueof American Records 1950-1975by Ted Neely (Krause, $34.99).Most of Michael Jackson's earlysolo albums seem to be worthin the $20 to $30 range, accord-ing to this guide. As with mostcollectibles, there are alwaysexceptions. Condition anddemand also are important.

***Q: I have a picture that is

quite old and the work ofHedley S. Vicar. Is it worthanything, and where can Igo to sell it? -- Jean,Farmville, Va.

A: What you have appears tobe a turn-of-the-century water-color. It was difficult to find anyinformation about Vicar, but Idid find a reference of one ofhis pictures being sold at auc-tion by Lunds Auction andAppraisals with a pre-sale esti-mate of $150 to $175. The pic-ture depicted a team of horsesand appears to be from thesame period as the one that youhave. You might contact theauction house, since it has soldat least one of his works. Thecontact information is 926 Fort

St., Victoria, BC V8V 3K2; andlunds@lunds.com.

***Q: I have several trial

runs of Avon products andcontainers. Most of thecontainers were eventuallyissued in colored glass,mine are in flint glass. Whocan I contact to find outpossible values? -- William,Gas City, Ind.

A: Perhaps you should con-tact The National Association ofAvon Collectors, P.O. Box 7006,Kansas City, MO 64113. A $1donation is suggested for peo-ple contacting the club forinformation.

***

Q: Where can I find afishing reel collector? --Bernie, Albuquerque, N.M.

A: You might hook a collec-tor by contacting AntiqueFishing Reels, P.O. Box 7623,Jupiter, FL 33468-7623, and561-748-7508.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

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

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

CollectingMichael A. Pate

Michael A. Pate went home to meet his maker on Nov. 7, 2010 after atwo-year-long battle with tonsil and bone cancer.

Michael resided in Lone Jack, Mo. and was the son of Janice and RichGarcia of Kernville. Michael will join his dad Rich, who preceded him indeath eight months ago, and his brother Danny, who passed away in

2007.Michael was born in Burbank, Calif., and

attended Burroughs High School, graduating in1979. His passion for football led him to CentralMissouri State University on a full-ride footballscholarship. While there he met his wife, Traci.Michael graduated with a B.A. degree in Physics,minoring in Computer Science. After gaining anExecutive MBA from the Paul Merage School ofBusiness at the University of California, Irvine anda Master’s of Science degree in Optical Sciencesfrom the University of Arizona, Michael began hisown optical consulting company with 17 years ofexperience under his belt. Michael is credited with

34 patents for his inventions or co-inventions, including Hewlett-Packard’s Light Scribe and other optics-based technologies.

Michael leaves his wife Traci and sons Maxwell and Kevin, all ofKansas City, Mo.; daughter Ashley Backhus and husband Andy ofMissouri; brother Mark and wife Vivian of Florida, brother Scott and wifeSara of Anchorage, Alaska, brother Dave and wife Rosa of Sun Valley,Calif.; sister-in-law Lila of Torrance, Calif.; sister Sabrina Pate of CanyonCountry, Calif.; nieces and nephews Miranda Augustine, Briana Winkler,Zachary Ring, Nicole Pate, Ryan Pate, Nicolas Garcia, Alexandria Garcia,Kylen Garcia, Josh Pate and Jordan Pate; and his godchildren, CoryHaynes and Remington Kremer.

In lieu of cards or flowers, the family would like to request that dona-tions in Michael’s memory be made to American Cancer SocietyResearch, 1710 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612, or to The Sandra J.Schulze ACS Hope Lodge, 411 2nd Street Northwest, Rochester, MN55901-2814.

A Celebration Of Life service will be held sometime in December.

Obituary notice

Death noticeHelena BelangerHelena Belanger, 97, of Wofford Heights, passed away on Nov. 6,

2010. There will be a Funeral Mass at St. Jude Catholic Church inWofford Heights on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. Private burial willfollow the service. Arrangements by Sierra Mortuary of Lake Isabella.

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