kern river courier november 26, 2010
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Kern River Courier November 26, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir155,858 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 Kernville216 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 216 cfs
Borel Canal flow216 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.
List ofDVDs for
rent toppedwith movie‘Predators’
Weightgain dur-
ing the holidaysis not a given, ifyou watch whatyou eat.
Annualdinner for
the needybrings morethan 500 todoors of SeniorCenter
FREE
PRESORTED KernvilleStandardU.S. Postage PAIDPermit 25
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Fires onThanks-
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Friday, November 26, 2010 A Locally-Owned Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 7 No. 43
Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri: Sunny. HIgh 53.
Fri. night: Partlycloudy, low 33.
Sat.: Partly sunny,high 52.
Sat. night: Chanceof rain, low 35.
Sun.: Chance ofrain. High 47.
Sun. night: Mostlycloudy, low 34.National Weather Service
King Features Syndicate
When it comes to puresatisfaction, we all enjoy thesavory leftovers on the dayafter Thanksgiving. There'sjust nothing better than thatcold turkey sandwich with aside of your mother's sweetpotatoes chased down witha slice of pumpkin pie. Butfor some people, the left-overs aren't savory, but sick-ening – literally.
A lack of understandingcan lead to foodborne ill-nesses during the holidays,says Brenda Jones, R.D., ofBaylor Medical Center atIrving, Texas.
"Although most cases are
mild and cause symptomsonly for a day or two, it canbe a very unpleasant fewdays."
By keeping these tips inmind, you can keep food-borne bacteria at bay andsafely savor thoseThanksgiving leftovers:
• Refrigerate or freezeleftovers within two hours ofcooking the food. Don’tleave them out unless youenjoy being sick.
• Store leftovers in shal-low containers (2 inches orless).
• Cut turkey into smallpieces, and be sure to refrig-
Kern River Courier
About 50 members of the local community met together onMonday night, Nov. 22, in a town-hall type meeting to explore someways that the community can show our children that they careabout them, giving them a voice. The meeting came about as a resultof the two recent suicides that have occurred among the students atKern Valley High School. Television cameras from Bakersfield chan-nels 17 and 23 were present at the meeting, which was held atSienna Wellness Clinic in Mt. Mesa.
The people who banded together to be the core of the meetingwere Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross, Heather Berry-Lane, Dr. Elisa Neviusand Jason O'Donnell.
The purpose of the meeting was to create solutions. Some solu-tions have already started. Others have always been there, butapparently are not well-known.
Events planned, others re-emphasized• An educational forum has been spearheaded by Robin Shive,
Superintendent of the Kernville Union School District. This meetingwill take place on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Wallace Middle SchoolGym at 6 p.m. It is intended to be open to the entire community. Thegoal of the forum will be to address the specifics of identifying andunderstanding suicide, what are the warning signs, and how par-ents can talk to their kids. The program will also include gun safety,information on cutting/self-mutilation, and substance abuse, includ-ing huffing. Every single organization, youth group, agency andbusiness in the Kern River Valley is encouraged to attend and par-ticipate in this event. Participation includes bringing a card table andinformation about what your organization does or provides thecommunity. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation forthose who might need a ride to the event, including churches withvans. Even just baking and bringing a dozen cookies to share would
Teens of the Kern River Valleyoffered support, help, hope
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Fall is deer mating season; there are many deer roaming around waiting to cross thelocal roads, as this picture taken Sunday in the South Fork illustrates.They tend to dartout very quickly in front of vehicles, so drive very carefully to avoid hitting them.
‘Tis theseasonMike DevichKern River Courier
At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, LakeIsabella Boulevard will be lined withspectators ready to watch the 33rd annu-al Lake Isabella Christmas Parade.
The theme this year is “A SouthernSierra Christmas With Smokey Bear &Friends, Honoring Our LocalFirefighters.” The Grand Marshal will beSmokey Bear.
The parade runs from the Post OfficeCenter and ends at Crestview Ave. inLake Isabella. Trophies will be awarded,sponsored by local businesses. The KernRiver Courier is a contributor as well.
Isabella ChristmasParade on Nov. 27
Pre-parade pancakes profferedA pancake breakfast is being held, starting at 8 a.m.
Saturday, at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. It will beserved until 2 p.m. Sausage, hot coffee or cocoa will beavailable as well. The local Salvation Army affiliate isassisting the U.S. Marine Corps project Toys for Tots, andthe breakfast is a fundraiser. Help fill the Toys For TotsTrain. Please bring non-wrapped toys for kids up to 13years old. They will be collected at the breakfast and dur-ing the parade as well.
See HOPE, Page 13
Caution urged near Bulland Canyon Fire areas
Mike DevichKern River Courier
Fire authorities are warningmotorists and residents to bevery careful in areas that wereblackened last summer in fires.Rains may cause sudden flowsof debris.
Signs have been posted thatread CAUTION! YOU ARE INAN AREA RECENTLYBURNED BY WILDFIRE.WATCH ROADS, TRAILS,HIGHWAYS AND WATER-WAYS.
Winter storms can turnsmall creeks and streams intotreacherous water in minutes.Very quickly water flow androlling material can becomeroad hazards.
When visiting the nationalforest, obtain weather forecastinformation prior to your trip.Residents traveling on localroads through the fire area ona regular basis should bewareof changing weather condi-tions and watch for suddenrainfall.
BAER Teams for evaluationhave been assessing the areas.They are multi-disciplined nat-ural resource specialists thatare assembled to evaluate post-fire conditions such as firedamage and risk hazards, andto prepare mitigation meas-ures.
For further informationplease visit or call the KernvilleForest Service Ranger Stationat (760) 376-3781, or the LakeIsabella Visitor Center at (760)379-5646.
Flooding possible
Turkey leftovers can hurt you
See FOOD, Page 6
Wofford Heights Christmastree ceremony Nov. 26
The Kern River Valley ElksLodge #2358 has arranged to lightthe Christmas tree in WoffordHeghts once again. The festivitieswill take place on Friday, Nov. 26at 7 p.m. in the east parking lot ofthe Elks Lodge, 6708 WoffordBlvd., Wofford Heights. The com-munity is invited to attend andenjoy free hot cocoa and home-made cookies. For information,contact Jadeen Schroeder at 760-417-1693 or the lodge at 760-376-6475.
Former KVHS resident tosign book on politics Nov. 26
A 1987 graduate of KernValley High School, CoryMerry, will be at the BookCorral, 12232 Highway 178 inMt. Mesa, from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. to sign copies of his book,“Average American Politics.”He will have copies available,but supplies are limited. To
ensure you have a copy, pleaseorder it fromBarnesandnoble.com orAmazon.com.
Lake Isabella ChristmasParade to be held Nov. 27
Kick off the Christmas seasonin style. Be sure to attend theLake Isabella Christmas Paradeto be held along Lake IsabellaBlvd. starting at 11 a.m. onSaturday, Nov. 27. Then enjoy awonderful lunch at one of ourlocal restaurants and partake ofthe many bargains to be had inthe valley as you Christmasshop. Sponsored by the KernRiver Valley Chamber ofCommerce. To enter the parade(it’s free), call 379-5236.
Hoffman Hospice sponsors“Light Up A Life” event Dec. 1
“Light Up A Life” is an annualseries of national ceremoniesthat involve lighting a candle fora special loved one. Hoffman
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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.• 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.• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts
behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist 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 CalendarHospice will be holding oneWednesday, Dec. 1 at Big BlueBear in Kernville, Circle Parkarea. It’s at 5:30 p.m. To order alight for $10, call (661) 410-1010.
Kernville’s Candle Stroll andCaroling Friday, Dec. 3
As part of Kernville’s Christmascelebration, there will be a CandleStroll and Christmas caroling inKernville’s Circle Park area onFriday evening, Dec. 3. For moreinformation, call the KernvilleChamber, 760.376.2629.
Optimal Hospice sponsors“Light Up A Life” event Dec. 4
“Light Up A Life” is an annualseries of national ceremoniesthat involve lighting a candle fora special loved one. OptimalHospice will be holding oneSaturday, Dec. 4 at the Lodge atPainted Rock (on the other sideof the river from the town ofLake Isabella – to get there, takeKeyesville Road). It’s at 11 a.m.To order a light for $10, call (661)716-8000.
KRV Woman’s Club ChristmasSpectacular to be held Dec. 4
The KRV Woman’s ClubChristmas Spectacular will be heldDec. 4 at 5 p.m. There will be agreat dinner catered by Hodel’s ofBakersfield. Door prizes andthemed Christmas trees. Ticketsare $30. 379-7220.
Havilah Centennial Group tohold Christmas party Dec. 4
The Havilah Centennial Groupwill be having its Christmas partyat the Havilah Schoolhouse onSaturday, Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. until ?The community is cordially invited.Just bring a munchie to share. 379-2636.
Film about consumerism to bescreened for free Dec. 5
A free screening of "WhatWould Jesus Buy?" (USA, 2007,91 min.) will be shown Dec. 5 at 2p.m. at Kernville First BaptistChurch, 46 Valley View Drive(next to Pizza Barn).Cosponsored by Kernville’s FirstBaptist and United MethodistChurches. This comedy followsReverend Billy and the “Churchof Stop Shopping” Gospel Choiras they go on a cross-countrymission to save Christmas fromthe ‘Shopocalypse’ — the end ofmankind from consumerism,over-consumption and the firesof eternal debt. Discussion fol-lows with Kernville PastorsGrant Bennett & Lauren Chaffee.
KRV Chamber to elect officersat meeting Dec. 8
The Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce will beholding their annual election ofofficers during their GeneralMembership Meeting at noon onWednesday, Dec. 8 at El Portal IIMexican Grill in the Kern ValleyPlaza in Lake Isabella. 379-5236.
Christmas Shop Hop inKernvile on Friday, Dec. 10
The 2nd Annual Christmas ShopHop with Circle Park merchantswill be on Friday, Dec. 10 from 5-8pm. Music, raffles, and refresh-ments! Have fun and do yourChristmas shopping, too! Listen tothe Jazz Tones at the Oddfellows
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Friday, November 26, 2010 Kern River Courier Page 3
Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
By now most of my friends,relatives and readers know thatI am an avid reader. If it'sprinted I willusually read it.That includesadvertisementson the sides ofbuses, canlabels, cerealboxes, coupons,maps, how to's,and taxis.
Also, ofcourse, I likenovels. In particular I like sci-ence fiction and mysteries. Iespecially like stories wherethe good guy wins and the badguy gets his comeuppance, andI like lots of dialogue.
If I read a couple of chaptersinto a book and don't like theway it's going, I skip to theback and read the end. If I likethe end I go back to the begin-ning and try to figure (as Iread) how the story gets towhere it ends.
If I don't like the end, I'lldeep six the book and letsomeone else slog through thestory (and face disappoint-ment).
All that I've written abovewas to set the stage for mybiggest objection as a reader.It's the Prologue.
I don't like prologues. I real-ly don’t like prologues. I'm toldthat they are put there to help
us understand what's going tohappen in the story. Perhapsthey’re put there to introduceus to characters in the story.But sometimes I have no ideawhy they're there when I’m fin-ished with the book.
Recently, I read a TomClancy novel. When I turned tothe first page I immediatelynoticed there was a prologue.It was 65 pages long (in smallprint) – a mini novel in itself.But out of curiosity I decidedto read it.
Next I discovered that in thefirst five chapters of the actualnovel, there was nothing I hadread so far that included anyname, place or situation thatwas in the prologue. If it did,I'd forgotten most of what wasin it.
I'm inclined to think pro-logues are placed in the bookbecause the author is too lazyto let the story explain eventsand introduce characters.
Again, let me say that I don'tlike them. I am sure bookscould be written and success-fully read without them. Mostof the time I skip the prologueand dive right into the storyanyway.
So far the Book Police haveleft me alone...
Wofford Heights residentRod Middleworth, a retiredsecurity manager for PacificBell, is an instructor for thelocal AARP Driver SafetyProgram.
Middleworth
The book before the book Things I Have Noticed...
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From Kern County Fire Dept.
According to data from the USFA, anestimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day firesin residential buildings occur annually inthe United States, resulting in an estimat-ed average of five deaths, 25 injuries and$21 million in property loss each year.The leading cause of all ThanksgivingDay fires in residential buildings is cook-ing.
In addition, these fires occur most fre-quently from noon to 4 p.m. And unfor-tunately, smoke alarms were not presentin 20 percent of Thanksgiving Day firesthat occurred in occupied residentialbuildings.
• Make sure you have smoke alarmson every level of your home, outsideeach sleeping area, and in every bed-room. Test smoke alarms monthly andreplace them if they are 10 years old orolder.
• Keep a close watch on your cooking.You should never leave cooking foodunattended.
• Keep oven food packaging andother combustibles away from burnersand heat sources.
• Heat cooking oil slowly and watch itclosely; it can ignite quickly.
• Don't wear loose sleeves whileworking over hot stove burners - theycan melt, ignite or catch on handles ofpots and pans spilling hot oil and otherliquids.
• Have a "kid-free zone" of at leastthree-feet around the stove and areaswhere hot foods or drinks are preparedor carried.
• Keep a lid nearby to smother smallgrease fires. Smother the fire by slidingthe lid over the pan and turn off the
stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it iscompletely cool.
Turkey FryersDeep-fried turkey has quickly grown
in popularity, but safety experts are con-cerned that backyard chefs may be sac-rificing fire safety for good taste. If youabsolutely must use a turkey fryer,please use the following tips:
• Turkey fryers should always beused outdoors a safe distance frombuildings and any other flammablematerials.
• Never use turkey fryers in a garageor on a wooden deck.
• Make sure the fryers are used on aflat surface to reduce accidental tipping.
• Never leave the fryer unattended.Most units do not have thermostat con-trols. If you do not watch the fryer care-fully, the oil will continue to heat until itcatches fire.
• Never let children or pets near thefryer even if it is not in use. The oil insidethe cooking pot can remain dangerous-ly hot hours after use.
• To avoid oil spillover, do not overfillthe fryer.
• Use well-insulated potholders oroven mitts when touching pot or lidhandles. If possible, wear safety gogglesto protect your eyes from oil splatter.
• Make sure the turkey is completelythawed, and be careful with marinades– water causes oil to spill over, causing afire or even an explosion hazard.
• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguish-er nearby. Never use water to extin-guish a grease fire. If the fire is manage-able, use your all-purpose fire extin-guisher. If the fire increases, immediate-ly call the fire department for help.
Be on guard to avoidThanksgiving blazes
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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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Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service
Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from
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(760) 379-5646
Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the
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Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist
If I may deviate from my fish-ing coverage, here are some ofmy thoughts about how toimprove thingson the UpperKern River:
1. Permitcamping only indesignated areas.This cuts downon trash andsanitation prob-lems. Also, miti-gates problemwith rapidly ris-ing waters in early spring.
2. Forest Service could chargea $5 fee for a fire permit incamping areas not designated incampgrounds.
3. When possible, enforce the25-foot setback from the river-bank. This will eliminate some ofthe free camping areas.
4. Merge camping areas suchas the area between Camp 3 andHospital Flat. This includesThunderbird and Chico Flat.Make it a fee area with facilities.
5. We need a 911 emergencyrepeater (small cell tower) thatwill cover the upper river fromRiverkern to Brush Creek if pos-sible.
6. Research the idea of usingsome of the top youngsters atCamp Owen for upper river
cleanup. We used a crew almostevery Wednesday at the hatcheryfor four hours or less. It gave theboys a welcome break. Mostworked hard and followed direc-tions well. They were also verypolite. Camp Owen being acounty facility, they providedtheir own safety glasses, glovesand other safety wear and tools.
These are just ideas, but thepeople who use the free campingspots along the river for themost part seem to be able toafford new cars, all the gear acamp needs and all the food anddrink they can carry in. Why notput them in a controlled environ-ment and have them pay a fee?
I have planted every possiblespot on this river over the pastnine years. I have seen most ofwhat goes on. Now might be agood time to consider somechanges. I can’t see any adverseeffects on the fishing or the peo-ple who fish. There would bemore places on the side of Mt. 99for parking just to fish. These aremy thoughts and don’t reflect thethoughts or opinons of any per-son or entity.
Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteerat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.For questions or comments youcan reach him through the KernRiver Courier, [email protected].
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Iam in the eighth month ofmy first pregnancy. I've afriend who keeps telling meto have a C-section. She saysit's quick and painless. Inever considered this andwonder about its wisdom.What would you recom-mend? Does having a C-sec-tion mean all future deliver-ies have to be done the sameway? -- K.M.
ANSWER: Cesarean sectionscan be lifesaving for the infantand for the mother. The reasonsfor having one don't includespeed of delivery simply forspeed's sake or for avoidinglabor pain. You realize that a C-section involves surgical inci-sions, which, after the anesthesiawears off, are painful. And yourealize that you have to recuper-ate from this operation as youwould from any operation.
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To Your Good Health
erate the turkey and stuffing in separate containers.• While you might overstuff yourself, don't overstuff your refrigera-
tor; cool air needs to circulate to keep food safe.Eat leftover turkey within three to four days, or freeze it.• Always bring leftover gravy to a boil on the stove before serving it."Because we're all stuffed and tired following a holiday meal, you
should prepare for putting away the leftovers before the meal," saysJones. "Clear out the refrigerator and make sure you have some clean,shallow containers available."
Thanksgiving leftovers (and this goes for Christmas too) are won-derful, but save yourself or your family from a trip to the emergencyroom by making sure you handle food properly to avoid illnesses.
FOOD continued from page 1
Special to the Kern River Courier
The holiday season is a time forfestive gatherings with family andfriends. It's also the time of yearwhen we see tempting treatseverywhere we turn.
"Weight gained during the holi-days often comes from eatingfoods that are high in sugar andfat," says Joan Daniels, R.D., adietitian at the University ofMichigan. "The good news is thatyou can still enjoy these specialoccasions as long as you use a bitof restraint and keep yourselffrom indulging too much."
Daniels and fellow CancerCenter dietitian Nancy Burke,R.D., offer the following tips tohelp you enjoy the holiday seasonwithout packing on the pounds.
• Don't go hungry to a holidayevent. Eat a snack or light mealbefore you leave. Foods high inprotein, like cottage cheese, nutsor chicken, help you eat less later.Fasting ahead of time, leavingroom for a big meal or planningextra trips to the buffet table oftenleads to overeating.
• Eat smaller portions of food.This is especially important at abuffet, where you may want to tryeverything. Instead, choose theitems you want to try the most,and eat a small portion of each.
• Pace, don't race. Many times,
people eat so fast that their stom-achs don't have enough time toregister that they're full. Eat slow-ly, savoring each bite and enjoy-ing the taste of the food; chancesare you will eat less and notovereat.
• Limit fast food. Don't let ahectic holiday schedule force youto rely on eating fast food often.Prepare and freeze quick, healthymeals ahead of time to stay out ofthe fast-food trap.
• Offer to bring a low-caloriedish to holiday parties. Your hostwill appreciate it, and you'll knowthat at least one healthy item willbe on hand.
• Be realistic. Don't try to dietduring the holidays. Set a goal tomaintain your present weight.
• Watch what you drink duringthe holidays. Regular eggnogsand other drinks made withsyrups contain a high amount ofcalories. Try flavored, calorie-freewaters, sparkling apple or grapejuice, low-sodium vegetable juicesor hot cider instead. Limit theamount of alcohol you drink.
• Get physical. Look for ways toincorporate some daily physicalactivity during the holidays. Enjoya brisk walk, either outside or atan indoor mall. Exercise also canbe a huge stress reliever.
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Our holiday weightgain is not inevitable
Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierNative American drummers perform at Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center inFrench Gulch last Saturday. There was a Fall Gathering there with food andactivities. The center also hosts a Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings.
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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. 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.378-4964
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 Valley
Jack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville
And indeed if they had beenthinking of that country fromwhich they went out, theywould havehad opportu-nity to return.- Heb 11:15
It wasNovember of1620 whenthe Pilgrimslanded atPlymouthRock and bythe arrival ofspring of1621, an incredibly large per-centage of their group hadperished in the difficulty oftheir first New England winter.All the while, their transport,the Mayflower, was winteringin Plymouth harbor, waitingeagerly for the arrival ofspring, and a return voyageback to England.
To my way of thinking, it ismost curious that the raggedband of survivors didn't climbback aboard the tiny vessel,and leave this new land that
had proven to be so difficultand cruel. So why did theystay, and what does this tenac-ity speak to a generationremoved by nearly four hun-dred years of human experi-ence?
There are answers that comequickly to mind: Life wasworse back in England - really,worse than death? Possibly,but this thinking is tough tofollow. Or perhaps they wereloathe to give up so easily on aventure that had cost them sodearly.
This thought has certainmerit, although it treats theheart-set of this group of peo-ple as little more than merce-nary at best, and stupidly stub-born at worst. It is this ele-mentary treatment that ofnecessity must be pushedaside, in order to take a deeperlook into the fiber of theseAmerican ancestors. After all,we come from this stock, youand I, and although differentpoints on the globe may havesent us to this place, we tooare pilgrims of a different typeand time.
Life is much more closelylinked with obedience than itis with ease. Such principle
was foundational in the under-standing of these newlyarrived Europeans to theAmericas. That so much dis-comfort greeted their arrivalwas not welcome, but evendeep sorrow in and of itselfwould not deter their under-standing of the Heart that wasdirecting their lives.
As difficult as hardship isfor the human frame toendure, our forefathers andmothers were committed tolive in obedience to the time-less principles found inScripture. Within the pages ofGod's revelation of Himselfand His plan of salvation forhumankind, the Pilgrims foundthe strength of heart to stay inthis new land, and believed inso doing they were fulfillingGod's plan for their lives.
We may ask why theywould stay in such a place ofdifficulty and seeming futility,yet it occurs to me that theywould answer our questionwith a much more spectacularquestion: Why would weleave?
And while I could easilyanswer their query in about athousand ways (and that's justoff the top of my head!), I
could never get past the simpleprinciple of obedience to God,and absolute reliance on Hisfaithfulness.
Loved ones, as far as timemay take us from the eventsthat unfolded in Plymouthcolony, the principles laiddown there are as fresh as themorning sun. We too mustfind a place of dependenceupon truth that overshadowsand undergirds even the mosttrying of times, and as we dowe will revel and rest in thefaithfulness of Him Who hascalled us to "pick up our crossand follow."
My prayer is that God willfind us as faithful in this 21stcentury as He certainly foundthese few pilgrims faithful inthe 17th century.
Happy Thanksgiving cele-brations to you and your fami-ly.
Duitsman
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Season of Advent is explainedJanet KutznerSt. Peter’s Anglican Church,Kernville
The word "Advent" means "com-ing." As the first season of thechurch year, Advent marks the com-ing of Jesus, both his first coming inthe Incarnation and his secondcoming at the fulfillment of God'spurpose. The Gospel readings forAdvent focus on John the Baptist,the herald of Jesus' coming, and onhis mother Mary, the bearer of hiscoming. This year Advent begins onSunday, November 28.
Advent is a penitential season,meaning it is a time for confessingone's sins and sitting with God.Historically, the primary sanctuarycolor of Advent is purple. This isthe color of penitence and fastingas well as the color of royalty towelcome the advent of the King.Purple is also the color of suffer-ing used during Lent and HolyWeek. This points to an importantconnection between Jesus' birthand death. The nativity, the incar-nation, cannot be separated fromthe crucifixion. The purpose ofJesus' coming into the world, ofthe "Word made flesh" anddwelling among us is to revealGod and His grace to the worldthrough Jesus' life and teachings,but also through his suffering,death, and resurrection. To reflectthis emphasis, originally Adventwas a time of penitence and fast-ing, much as the Season of Lentand so shared the color of Lent.
In the four weeks of Advent thethird Sunday came to be a time ofrejoicing that the fasting was almostover. The shift from the purple ofthe Season to pink or rose for thethird Sunday Advent candlesreflected this lessening emphasis onpenitence as attention turned moreto celebration of the season.
The Advent Wreath: This is acircular evergreen wreath with fivecandles, four around the wreath andone in the center. The circle of thewreath reminds us of God Himself,His eternity and endless mercy,which has no beginning or end.The green of the wreath speaks ofthe hope that we have in God, thehope of newness, of renewal, ofeternal life. Candles symbolize thelight of God coming into the worldthrough the birth of His son. Thefour outer candles represent theperiod of waiting during the fourSundays of Advent, which them-selves symbolize the four centuriesof waiting between the prophetMalachi and the birth of Christ.
There are three purple candles,corresponding to the sanctuary col-ors of Advent, and one pink candle.One of the purple candles is lightedthe first Sunday of Advent, aScripture is read, a short devotionalor reading is given, and a prayeroffered. On subsequent Sundays,previous candles are re-lighted andan additional one lighted. The pinkcandle is lighted on the thirdSunday. This symbolizes Joy at thesoon Advent of the Christ. It marksa shift from the more solemn tone ofthe first two Sundays of Advent thatfocus on Preparation and Hope, to amore joyous atmosphere of antici-pation and expectancy.
The center candle is white and iscalled the Christ Candle. It is tradi-tionally lighted on Christmas Eve orChristmas Day. All five candles willcontinue to be lighted in servicesthrough Epiphany (Jan. 2). The cen-tral location of the Christ Candlereminds us that the incarnation isthe heart of the season, giving lightto the world.
Janet Kutzner is a Lay EucharisticMinister, St. Peter's AnglicanChurch, 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville.
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Salvation Army Holiday Dinner for the Needy feeds 527William BlantonKern River Courier
Last Saturday, Nov. 20, The SalvationArmy provided a complete holiday dinnerfor the needy and homeless in the KernRiver Valley.
This year there were about 157 takeoutmeals added to the 370 attendees for atotal of 527. Last year there were 541 eat-in and takeout meals. The weather mayhave deterred some from coming.
Everyone had a turkey dinner completewith all the trimmings. Volunteers assistedby cooking turkeys and pies at home whilechef Bob Burkhart supervised the com-plete food preparation in the SeniorCenter kitchen.
Anita Eddy handled the administration;Belinda Hutchison, line supervision; ChrisGottier, food procurement. The Sheriff’s
Activity League assisted by serving drinksand busing tables. The ECHO Academyhelped out as well by serving drinks. Anda host of wonderful volunteers did a lot ofwork, including boys from Camp Owen.Entertainment was provided by ScottyByrket and family. The Thanksgiving mes-sage was given by Pastor Burt Simpsonand prayer by Pastor ClarenceSemonious.
Majors Wayne and Trish Froderbergattended from San Francisco SalvationArmy headquarters.
And – three homeless volunteers did thefinal kitchen cleanup work.
Thanks to the community for their sup-port of this annual dinner – businessesand people coming together to help. It isheartwarming to start the Christmas sea-son with such an outpouring of love fromeveryone.
William Blanton/Special to the Courier
Tom Cormack, left, and his ECHO students from Kern Valley HighSchool were among the many volunteers who made the SalvationArmy Holiday Dinner for the Needy a success Saturday.
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See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles
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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. ANATOMY: What is a more commonname for the patella?
2. MOVIES: For which film did SallyField win an Oscar as best actress in 1984?
3. SCIENCE: What basic unit is used tomeasure the flow of electrical current?
4. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Romangoddess of youth?
5. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of waterlies east of Athens, Greece?
6. THEATER: Who composed the operas"Madame Butterfly" and "Tosca"?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feelthat you have all the answers right now. But itmight be wise to listen to other ideas before youdecide to close the lid on other possibilities.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It might not beeasy to reconcile with someone you feel let youdown. Why not ask a neutral party to set up aclear-the-air meeting?
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Anticipating theholidays with family and friends fuels your must-do Gemini energies. But try to pace yourself soyou'll be up for whatever comes along later.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) More back-ground information might come throughregarding a decision you expect to make. Be sureto check the source carefully before you move.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The strong, nur-turing nature of the Lion comes through thisweek as you reach out to family and friends inneed of your warm and loving support.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A rela-tionship that has almost totally unraveled couldbe close to being restored with more effort onyour part to be more patient and less judgmen-tal.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Youmight not know all the facts behind an unwel-come development, so keep that Scorpion tem-per in check and resist lashing out at anyone.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December21) This is a good time to reinforce relationships-- family, friends, colleagues -- that might havebeen overlooked in recent years.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Family situations continue to thrive. Businessassociations also improve. Some holiday plansmight have to be shifted a bit. Be flexible.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)Avoid any influence of negative energy in thisweek's aspect by not allowing small problems togrow into large ones. Work them out immediate-ly.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friendmight need advice on how to deal with a chal-lenge to his or her moral values. And who betterthan you to give the honest answer? Good luck.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sense ofadventure that inspires others to follow yourlead.
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be appreciated. The event will be coordinated by Nancy Puckett at the FamilyResource Center, 760-379-2556. This meeting will be followed by another on Jan.10.
•A program known as ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) isavailable from the Kern County Mental Health Department. They have agreed toprovide to this community at no cost. It is designed for mental health profession-als, as well as the lay person. It is a two-day training. The first training is sched-uled for Jan. 22 and 23. Only 20 people can be trained in a session, so if there ismore interest, more sessions will be scheduled until the community's needs aremet. Jason O'Donnell at Kern Valley Hospital is coordinating the free training.He can be reached at 760-549-3465.
• Hoffmann Hospice's Teen Grief Support Group plans to come to the KernRiver Valley. The scheduling of that program for local teens is still pending. It isan 8 to 12 week program for grieving teens, no matter what the source of thegrief.
• Spohn-Gross is encouraging businesses or business groups to band togeth-er to receive some of the trainings being offered and to create a symbol that canbe on the windows of businesses so troubled kids know that that business is a
safe place that they can go to receive guidance through their trouble. Dr. Spohn-Gross can be reached at 760-223-0269.
• The Kern County affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness,already has a support group that meets at College Community Services at noonon Thursdays. They announced that in Bakersfield there is a group calledOutspoken Young Minds, where parents and teens meet on Tuesday evenings at6 pm. The phone number for the existing group is 661-303-1416. If there is ademand, NAMI plans to start such a group in the Kern River Valley. NAMI alsoplans to host a mental health fair in the Kern Valley sometime in the near futureso community members may explore their options. The information number forNAMI Kern County is 661-868-5061, or Patrice at 661-33-5485. NAMI held a freeteen support group on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
• The Kern High School District has a Grief and Crisis Management Team thathas come to Kern Valley High School and taken action. They give immediateemotional aid to faculty, students and staff and then do risk analysis screenings.Principal Jeannie Brachear has met and contracted with Dr. Wright, who will besetting up panels for high school students to participate in so they can get theirquestions answered.
• Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Zach Bittle, who was a first responder at bothof the tragic incidents, spoke on behalf of the Kern Valley Sheriff’s Substation. Hewants the community to know that the deputies are available to talk to kids anytime about any topic. They have received training and will be receiving moretraining next year in crisis intervention. He wants the Kern Valley to know thatthe Sheriff's office is here to help, not just get people in trouble. Call 760-549-2100or 661-861-3110. Also, 911 is available to any teen who is scared or depressed.
• Katherine Edmondson, a science teacher at Camp Owen, stressed that par-ents need to be aware of what their child is up against. This means looking at MySpace, Facebook, and the TV shows and movies that their kids watch.
• Pastor Lauren Chaffee from Kernville Methodist Church invited the commu-nity to their "Longest Night" service on Tuesday, Dec. at 6 pm. This night is win-ter solstice, the longest night of the year, and the service is intended for thosewho are hurt or grieving or unhappy during the holidays.
• Local pastor Neal Preston, from enfourum community, agreed to coordinatea calendar of faith-based youth activities for the community. A church that hasyouth activities can call Neal at 760-223-0761 or email him at [email protected].
• Tribal TANF/Owens Valley Resource Center: an adolescent issues commit-tee is forming in Bakersfield to create strategy for high school teen issues. Thoseinterested in participating should call Vicki Tanner at 760-379-4770.
• Anyone interested in being a youth mentor should call Neal Preston (faith-based), 760-223-0761, Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross 760-223-0269, or Vicki Tanner(Native American) at 760-379-4770.
More help is offeredOther resources that are already available to the community include:• Website: www.tolerance.org, with resources, teaching kits and training for
those who work with K-12 children. Katie Lambie brought this and stressed thatparents need to talk to their kids and develop safe adult to child relationships.
• The Kern County Crisis Hotline: 888-343-4756• Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Room: There is an on-call crisis team that
will respond.
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Our Valley, Our Earth
Quartz is available hereRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
Were you able to locate the MS/Gcontacts in the photo last week? Ofcourse you did! They are the soliddark lines thatseparate the rocktypes, correct?
Now that wehave establishedthat there arethese apparentcontacts, we canconclude that thisroad cut mightrepresent anexample of a verysmall Roof Pendant. Were you ableto tell the difference between thegranite and the metasediments?That is a difficult task using just thepicture, but if you went to the out-crop and examined the actual rocks,the difference would be obvious.(Please note: if you do visit the site,be very cautious because the autotraffic on Sierra Way is very treach-erous and there is very little roadsideapron to stand upon. I suggest thatyou view the outcrop from the verylarge parking area across SierraWay from the outcrop). The granite,at this outcrop, is very homogenousin texture and dominated with finecrystalline grains of quartz (clear),plagioclase (white), biotite & augite(black). The metasediments arebrownish or gray in color, very finetexture, very homogenous and insome cases they show remnants ofbedding planes. The contrast is veryevident on close inspection. Laterpictures, in this series, will reveal theappearance and textures of theserock types. There are several quartzveins in this roadcut. They are identi-fied by the letter Q and are thin, con-
tinuous white streaks within thegranite. Quartz veins form late in thecrystallization process from themolten magma. They force their waythrough the cooling granite, formingveins of milky quartz.
As you drive east and west fromthis outcrop, the metasedimentsbecome more dominant and lessgranite is exposed. This will becomemore significant as I expand uponmy analysis of this area and theninto the entire valley, in general. Canyou explain why the metasedimentsare present on both sides of thisroadcut and/or why is graniteexposed here?
Look closely at Ma in the photo.Note particularly the appearance,texture and contrast of the rocks.Which one is the granite and whichis the metasediments? Why? Couldthis be a Xenolith or an inclusion?
UNTIL NEXT WEEK …
Ron Bolyard is a retired geologistand has developed an “acute interest”in the geology of the southern SierraNevada since he moved here in 1999.
Ron Bolyard
A Thanksgiving Prayer"O we give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for
his steadfast love endures forever!" Psalm 106"Oh, Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for
your food, and ask that you fill the cups of thosewho are hungry."
"We thank you Lord for your many blessings. Maywe always remember that they come from you."
"We thank you for our health, and ask for healingof those that are sick."
"We thank you for our family and friends, and askthat you be with those who are alone."
"We thank you for our freedom, and rememberthose who are enslaved."
"We thank you Lord for the giving of your son andour salvation, and that your spirit will descend uponthose who do not believe."
"We thank you Lord that we can worship you, andpray for those who feel they can not."
"May these remembrances stir us to service.""That your gifts and blessings to us, may be used
for you, and shared with others.""Lord, may we rejoice aways, constantly, and give
thanks in all circumstances..." Thessalonians5:16-18
"We pray this prayer in Jesus’ name,Amen"
Hall and see local artists at the Big Blue Bear. Kernville Chamber,760.376.2629
Christmas Parade of Giving in Kernville Dec. 11The Christmas Parade of Giving will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11 start-
ing at 4 p.m. in Circle Park, Kernville. Cars will cruise the streets ofKernville collecting gifts. Santa arrives back in Circle Park to visit with thechildren from 5 to 9 .m. There will be hot apple cider and cookies for all.For more information, contact Kenny Rhodes at (909) 754-5270.
Christmas Concert in Kernville Sunday, Dec. 12The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their
Christmas Concert at Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, Dec. 12, at4:00 p.m. The selections to be performed include White Christmas, StilleNacht, Sleigh Ride, Winter Wonderland, March Of The Nutcracker, Trepak,and more. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admit-ted at no charge. Refreshments will be served. New musicians are alwayswelcome. For more information, please contact Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.
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A bright full moon has been in the sky. Here it is shown over the hills in Bodfish.
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, howev-er, the personal representative willbe required to give notice to interest-ed persons 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 providedin section 9100 of the CaliforniaProbate Code. The time for filingclaims will not expire before fourmonths from the hearing datenoticed above.
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 accountas provided 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 anotherunder 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.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: TEXACO EXPRESS LUBE,(2002-B00195) Street address ofbusiness: 20400 California CityBoulevard, California City, CA93505. Mailing address of Business:20400 California City Boulevard,California City, CA 93505. REGIS-TRANT WHO WISHES TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME: HalS. Fairbank IV, 20400 CaliforniaCity Boulevard, California City, CA93505. Original FBN StatementFiled on: 07/08/02. This Statementof Abandonment filed on:11/17/2010. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byM. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk(34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier November 26,December 3, 10 and 17, 2010.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CALIFORNIA CITY CASTROLPREMIUM LUBE EXPRESS(2010-B6960) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 20400California City Boulevard,
California City, CA 93505. Mailingaddress of business: 20400California City Boulevard,California City, CA 93505. REGIS-TRANT: Hal Fairbank, 20400California City Boulevard,California City, CA 93505. A,Individual. Date the business com-menced: 06/29/2010. Notice: Inaccordance 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 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: Hal S. Fairbank IV. Thisstatement filed on 11/17/2010.Expires 11/17/2015. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Rodriguez. Publishedby the Kern River CourierNovember 26, December 3, 10 and17, 2010.
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
I was sitting in a little piroguein the Louisiana swampland in1932 and an old Cajun told me toput my handin a gunnysack. I didand some-thing bit me!
I pulledout a small,black furballof a fourlegged crea-ture. “Nutria,nutria!”screamed the old Cajun with agrin.
(My father the wheeler dealerhad struck again. Within a weeka gunny sack of squirming nutriawas on its way to St. Louis, furcapital of the U.S.A. A year later,women were parading up anddown swanky Fifth Avenue intheir beautiful new nutria furcoats.)
After the old Cajun leadershowed me the nutria, he took usto their family island hideawayway up in the Louisiana swamps.There, in a special ceremony, abasket obviously fashioned fromwater reeds gathered in theLouisiana swamplands washanded to my father. Inside thebasket there were old parchmentpapers with writing all overthem. They were recipes goingback hundreds of years, gath-ered in France and Nova Scotiaand now being handed to my
father in a Louisiana swampland. We left for New Orleans the
next day. By that weekend thetop restaurants in New Orleanswere cooking new French Cajundishes. My father got this bigwriteup in the local paper. Andhe was known afterwards as“The Mayor of WashingtonStreet” for many years. (InAlexandria, La.)
My father was always up tosomething. He went in cahootswith this “head of bidding” guyCharley at the army base nearby(this was before the start ofWWII) and the next thing youknow he put in a bid for 50 usedtrucks, all sizes, and he got them.I was driving Army trucks intoAlexandria and I didn’t yet havemy driver’s license.
My father turned later to run-ning his used furniture store. Butit bored him, so he brought inmy Uncle Willie, who loved to sitin a chair by the front door andharangue all the black ladies whowere sashaying up and downWashington Street selling redbeans and rice and other home-made goodies they had cookedup at home.
NEXT WEEK: How my fatherbought a Japanese warship atthe beginning of World War II.And how he ran afoul of UncleWillie!
California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him [email protected].
California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
California Joe
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(Ed. note: The following letterabout drug problems has appearedin different forms on the Internetand in many newspapers. If any-one knows who the author is, wewill gladly give credit.)
The other day, someone at astore in our town read that amethamphetamine lab had beenfound nearby and he asked me arhetorical question.
"Why didn't we have a drugproblem when you and I weregrowing up?"
I replied that I did have a drugproblem when I was young.
I was drug to church on Sundaymorning. I was drug to church forweddings and funerals. I wasdrug to family reunions and com-munity socials no matter theweather.
I was drug by my ears when Iwas disrespectful to adults. I wasalso drug to the woodshed when Idisobeyed my parents, told a lie,brought home a bad report card,did not speak with respect, spoke
ill of the teacher or the preacher,or if I didn't put forth my besteffort in everything that wasasked of me.
I was drug to the kitchen sink tohave my mouth washed out withsoap if I uttered a profanity. I wasdrug out to pull weeds in mom'sgarden and flower beds and cock-leburs out of dad's fields. I wasdrug to the homes of family,friends and neighbors to help outsome poor soul who had no one tomow the yard, repair the clothes-line, or chop some firewood, andif my mother had ever known thatI took a single dime as a tip forthis kindness, she would havedrug me back to the woodshed.
Those drugs are still in my veinsand they affect my behavior ineverything I do, say, or think.They are stronger than cocaine,crack, or heroin.
If today's children had this kindof drug problem. America wouldbe a better place.
God bless the parents whodrugged us.
– Anonymous
Drug problems in the pastwere a little bit different
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