kern river courier september 4, 2009
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Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir128,870 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.) Highpoint was 250,461ac-ft. June 3.
Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville245 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 855 cfs
Borel Canal flow556 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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catfish wascaught by JackBonham.
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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri.: Sunny, high 98.
Fri. night: Low 67.
Sat.: Sunny, high 95.
Sat. night: Low 64.
Sun.: Sunny, high 91.
Sun. night: Low 62.
Mon.: Sunny, high 88.
Sun. night: Low 63.
National Weather Service
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Bubbles Beach in Riverkern was packed last weekend. The upper Kern River hasslowed considerably. These swimmers are not using life jackets, but it is recom-mended to wear one any time you are going into or even if you’re near the water.
Suspect car partcalled fire sparker Kern River Courier
A catalytic converter from a motorvehicle appears to be the cause of aseries of fires that popped upMonday on Highway 155 betweenLake Isabella and Wofford Heights.
Although the official cause of thefires has not been released yet, localForest Service district ranger RickLarson was quoted as tellingBakersfield’s KBAK-TV that a catalyt-ic converter may have been thecause, since Forest Service and KernCounty firefighters found evidenceon the side of the road that pointed inthat direction.
The fires started about 9:30 a.m.The exact number of fires variesbecause several burned together, butbetween six and 12 fires were started.
The fires were controlled within 24hours, and although structures werethreatened, none were lost.
If anyone has any information onthese fires please call 1-877-347-3847.
Mike DevichKern River Courier
If you are looking for something to do over thelong Labor Day weekend (other than jump in thelake or river or just lay around), you’ll have noshortage of things to choose from here in theKern River Valley. There are exciting things hap-pening all over. Here are just a few of them. Seeinside this issue for more opportunities.
Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival The annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Labor Day
Weekend Festival will take place in Kernville’sCircle Park over the weekend. The group isexpanding the festival this year to include a show-ing of fine art in the Odd Fellows Hall adjacent toCircle Park. There will be an opening reception atthe Odd Fellows Hall on Friday from 6 to 8 pm tokick off the festival. This year the festival willinclude musicians, singers, and actors fromaround the valley. There will be artist workshopsand face painting.
Kern River Preserve nature event The Kern River Preserve on Highway 178 in
Weldon will continue its monthly nature events,open to the public and free, with a special pro-gram Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m.Photographer Jim Steel will offer casual camerausers information on the basics of using a cameraand tips and tricks on capturing better images.Bring your camera. For more information, visithttp://kern.audubon.org.
Michael BatelaanKern River Courier
Model trains can be addicting –and rewarding.
Peter Waco has done HO modeltrains since he was 14 – that’s 30years now. Sebastian Dominickdoes "O" gauge 1940s-era Lioneltrains and HO trains. They bothhave been working behindCheyenne’s Stage Stop Restaurantin Riverkern for the last severalweeks building the layout.
"I like unique stuff," saidDominick. His rail cars are mostlyhand made out of balsa wood, andhis engines are one-off's (one of akind).
When Waco decided to rent theapartment behind the restaurant,he had one additional request – tohave a place where he could buildhis model train layouts. The HO lay-outs are the work of both Waco andDominick and will fill two levels oftwo rooms.
The restaurant is open Thursdaythrough Sunday. Dominick is apartner and works in the restau-rant. The rest of the week he workson trains. Literally, trains, trains,trains.
Dominick said, "I love showingthem off."
The "O" gauge layout is con-structed mainly with popsiclesticks, cardboard and plaster cloth.
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Peter Waco adjusts some train cars on his modeltrain layout in the apartment in back ofCheyenne’s Stage Stop restaurant in Riverkern.
Model railroad trains a wayto relax for two hobbyists
See EVENTS, Page 7
Weekend to include many events
Diner saved from fire
Cheryl’s Diner in Kernvillefilled with smoke during theearly morning hours of Monday,Aug. 31, due to a smoldering rag.A Bakersfield Californian news-paper carrier saw the smoke at3:30 a.m. and the fire station nextdoor to the restaurant respond-ed. There was very little damageand the diner opened that day.
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Regular meetings &activitiesFridays• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, HoffmanHospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rdFridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394• 5 p.m. - KR Hot Rodders Cruise Night, ElPortal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts.For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays• 7 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club,Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.
Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, third Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner class-es, intermediate and advanced follow at theSenior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce
meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G.376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1stMon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.
Tuesdays• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162.• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 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,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles open topublic, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting dark forsummer. Resumes Sept. 379-2303.• 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets atFountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.• 3 - 4:30 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd., 2nd & 4th Wed.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets,631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club meets, ParadiseCove.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 6 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville. (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.
Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles
Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork
Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.
Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo,Lake Isabella Blvd.
Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.
Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & NellieDent Dr., Wofford Hts.
This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting dates have changed.
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(See front page for this week-end’s events.)
KRV Garden Group to meetTuesday, Sept. 8 in Bodfish
The KRV Garden Group meetsnext on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the gar-den of Emily Diggles, 748 S.Alpine Way, Bodfish. You will seea lovely new gazebo done in
Japanese tea house style. Shortmeeting, tour of garden, Lightrefreshments. Raffle. The public iswelcome to attend. For directions,call Emily Diggles (760) 379-6162or Shirley Real (760) 379-1129.
Storytime at Library to haveHawaiian theme Sept. 10
Kern River Valley Library pres-
The Courier Calendarents a new Interactive Story TimeProgram, "Luau at the Library,"Thursday, Sept. 10 at 3:45. Kids willhear some fun Hawaiian stories,make Luau crafts & learn to tell astory through Hula dance. StoryTime programs are held the secondThursday of each month at KRVBranch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.,760-549-2083.
Parenting classes begin inLake Isabella Sept. 10
Parenting classes begin onThursday, Sept. 10 at the KRVFamily Resource Center in LakeIsabella. Classes will be 10 a.m. tonoon, weekly for 10 weeks.Participants will learn about con-trolling anger and more. Charge is$60. Class size is limited to firstseven people to enroll. For moreinformation call 379-2556.
Veterans River Run 4 to takeplace Sept. 11-12
The Veterans River Run 4 pokerrun will take place Sept. 11-12starting at the VFW Post in LakeIsabella, on Nugget St. behindMcDonald’s. This event benefitsthe National Cemetery just outsideof Bakersfield. The poker run is a128 mile scenic trip. The pre check-in party will be Friday night, Sept.11, at 5 p.m., with signups startingSaturday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Musicand food will be offered. For moreinformation call the VFW Post at(760) 379-3877.
Rod and Gun Club to haveyard sale Sept. 11, 12 and 13
The Douglas El Segundo Rodand Gun Club, a non-profit group,will be having a big yard sale inand around the club’s lodge at theend of E. Evans Road. The sale willtake place from 8 to 5 on Fridayand Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, and9 to noon on Sunday, Sept. 13. Ifit’s still around on Sunday, it’s halfprice. Free coffee.
Camp KEEP fundraiser to beheld at El Rio Sept. 12
There will be a fundraiser forCamp KEEP at the El Rio MexicanRestaurant in Kernville onSaturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 9.m. There will be pinatas for thekids at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Youcan even get your car windowswashed while you are dining.Camp KEEP was established tobring the nature of the CentralCoast to local students. They get anexperience of a lifetime. The pro-gram has been threatened bybudget cuts, so local people havetaken it upon themselves to holdfundraisers so that students cancontinue to go to Camp KEEP.
Patriotic Barbecue to be heldSunday, Sept. 13
A special Patriotic Barbecue willbe held in Squirrel Valley onSunday, Sept. 13. It is being put onby Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters ofthe American Revolution, and itwill be open to the public. Ticketsare $15. Dinner will be cooked byJim Wyly of Mt. Mesa Market. Theevent will start at 4 p.m. and will beheld at the Squirrel Valley ranch ofSteve and Maryellen Spradlin. Fordirections, tickets or more infor-mation, call Regent DonaAnderson at 379-2828.
Annual Peddler’s Faire to beput on Sept. 18 and 19
The viewfrom thebridge inKernville is afavorite ofphotogra-phers from allover.
MurdocDouglas/KernRiver Courier
See CALENDAR, Page 3
Friday, September 4, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 3
Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
It wasn't untilyesterday that Inoticed some-thing specialhad happenedin my everydaylife.
It occurredwhen I pulledup to the gaspump at mylocal station. I approached, asalways, thinking to myself,“Which side of my car is thegas tank opening on?” That wayI would know which side of thepump I would need to drivetoward.
I have three vehicles. Two ofthem have gas tank openingson the left and one has anopening on the right. So eachgas station visit, depending onwhich vehicle I am driving,requires my attention to get itright or I could end up with ahose too short to reach thefiller.
I was always getting itwrong. I usually didn't find outmy error until I had gotten outof the vehicle and discovered Iwas on the on the side oppositeof where I needed to be.
All of my vehicle gas tankdoors are smooth with no pro-jections or hinges, so evenusing my mirrors I still couldn'ttell from inside my vehicleswhich side had the opening. Ishould add that at my age, my
memory is a little bit south ofnorth. As an example – I onlyoccasionally drive my big truckand I can never remember itsfiller location. Getting in andout of the truck isn't the easiesttrick in the world. I love drivingit, because I sit so high and cansee so well. However, climbinginto the cab is a mountaineer-ing feat, so I don't like doing ittwo or three times at every gasstation while I’m lining up atthe right pump.
But I digress. On this particu-lar day, as I searched my braintrying to remember which vehi-cle I was in and where the fillerdoor was, I suddenly realizedthat with the trade-in and mymost recent purchase of a newcar, all of my gas tank openingson all my vehicles were now onthe left side! That means that nolonger must I wrack my brainfor a decision.
Thusly, all I have to do iskeep the gas pumps to my leftand Eureka! I will always bewhere I should be. What a greatday.
Postscript. On the new carthe electric release buttons forthe trunk and the gas coversare next to each other on thedoor. Guess what?
Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program andcoordinator for the Isabella LakePatrol volunteers.
Middleworth
Keep gas filler doors consistent Things I Have Noticed...
The Kern Valley Peddler’s Faire, a big event put on every year to benefitthe Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, will take place this year on Friday,Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3:30p.m. at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. There will be dozens ofbooths featuring merchandise, health services, crafts, antiques, represen-tatives from businesses, and much more. The Whitman Dance Team willperform Saturday at 11:30, followed by a fashion show. No charge to comeand browse and have a good time. Food will be available for a small price.Call 376-4419 for more.
Sierra Performing Arts to hold “One-Act Bash” Sept. 18 and 19Sierra Performing Arts is celebrating its 15th year of providing music,
art and drama in the Kern River Valley with a gala production of three one-act plays – “A Marriage Proposal” by Anton Chekhov, “The Bookshop” byDamian Trasler and “The Mouse and the Raven” by Tim Kelly. They will beperformed Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 pm and Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 pm at theReel Cinema in Wofford Heights. Tickets are $10, which includes horsd'oeuvres at intermission.
Pride Day across the Kern River Valley Sept. 19Volunteers in the Kern Valley, maybe even including you, will be clean-
ing up the Kern River Valley in an annual tribute to the beauty of this place,Pride Day, on Saturday morning, Sept. 19, followed by a barbecue to treatthe participants for a job well done. Call Thomas Refuse for informationon how to get your group or your business’s employees involved (the morehands, the easier the work!), (760) 379-2619, ext. 108.
KVHS reunion of class of 1969 to take place Sept. 26A reunion of the Kern Valley High School Class of 1969 (40th reunion)
will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Ewing’s Onthe Kern restaurant in Kernville. For more information or to RSVP, contactLouanna Coker Banducci at (661) 343-0329 or Linda Lambert Thomas at(760) 371-5436.
Senior Summer Health Faire to be held Monday, Sept. 28The annual Senior Summer Health Faire will take place Monday, Sept. 28
from 9 to 11:30 a.m at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, an outreach of theKern Valley Hospital Foundation. Many free services will be available, aswell as a cardiac assessment blood draw for the bargain price of $10.(Remember to fast 12 hours.) Lives have been saved as a result of the fairs.For information about booths and providers, call 376-4419.
To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit theinformation to the Courier (our addresses is on this page) by Tuesday foreach Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price,if any, must be listed.
COURIER CALENDAR continued from page 2
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On the hunt for a hot spotupriver last week I ran into quitea few pockets of nice pan sizetrout, 8 to 10 inchers. All thesetrout were in less accessibleareas in faster waters. I releasedone 2 pounder in the layers ofpools aboveAnt Canyon.
Earlymorning andevening bitesare still pro-ducing somenice fisharoundIsabellaLake. The morning trout bite ispicking up around BoulderGulch, French Gulch andParadise Cove. There are alsosome nice trout coming out ofthe flume at the Auxiliary Damstill.
Lots of nice crappie are beingcaught at the North ForkMarina. Buckets of crappiearound 1 pound and a few up to2 pounds are getting fishermenexcited.
The North Fork Marina area isloaded with catfish. Lots of nice
cats are being caught in all theponds and in the flume at TillieCreek. Along with a bunch ofsmaller cats, Jack Bonhamcaught a beautiful 13 pounder.Nice catch, Jack.
Bait your hooks and let’s gofishing.
Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackleand General Store. For brag-ging rights, bring your catch toE&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd,Wofford Heights.
Page 4 Friday, September 4, 2009AdventuresK E R N R I V E R
LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features
STATISTICSGeneral
Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles
Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet
Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet
Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953
WoffordHeights
Tillie CreekLive Oak
North Fork Marina
Boulder Gulch
Rich GulchHungry Gulch
West SideFrench Gulch
French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point
WoffordHeights
Park
LakeIsabella
to Ridgecrest
MountainMesa
Kernville
Southlake
M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design
Lake Isabella
South Fork Recreation Area
South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea
ModelAircraftControllers
Robinson Cove
County Dump
Airport
Golf Course
Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range
Hospital
ParadiseCove
Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center
Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point
Wildlife Area
StineCoveCamp
9
Sierr
a Way
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 from Hwy. 178)(760) 379-5646
Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner
from the museum)(760) 376-3781(760) 379-5236
General KRV Info
Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLELocal: (760) 376-2629
Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center
Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681
Kern Valley SubstationSheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport
Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd.Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week
Kern River Valley information
Cats are coming in
Jack Bonham caught a beautiful 13pound catfish.
Let’s Go Fishing
“Buckets ofcrappie aregetting fisher-men excited.”
--JackBustamante
We are the only campgroundlocated on the Kern River with a privatebeach. And... just a few steps away fromtown!
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WE ARE OPENWE ARE OPENLABOR DLABOR DAAY!Y!
THE DAM DANCERSTHE DAM DANCERSARE STARTING NEW CLASSES EACH TUESDAY OF THE MONTHBEGINNING TUESDAY SEPT. 8, 2009 7:00 TO 9:30 PM
AT THE LAKE ISABELLA SENIOR HALL6405 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD.
The First Three Lessons are FREE For more Information Call:
Darlene at 760-379-4181 • Edie at 760-376-3626Micky at 760-376-1447
Investment office to open Sept. 11Luz E. Polcik, a local financial advisor
for the financial services firm EdwardJones Investments, invites the public toattend the local office’s grand openingcelebration next Friday, Sept. 11 from 3to 7 p.m. at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd.(Kern Valley Plaza), Suite G-6A in LakeIsabella.
Edward Jones embraces the impor-tance of building long-term, face-to-face
relationships with clients, helping themto understand and make sense of theinvestment options available today.
The firm's 10,000-plus financial advi-sors work directly with more than 7 mil-lion clients to understand their personalgoals – from college savings to retire-ment – and create long-term investmentstrategies.
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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
Released the week of Sept. 14:
PICKS OF THE WEEKYeah, I'll be taking this week off
from work. Three of my favorite TVshows are coming out on DVD thisweek, so I'll be holed up in TheFortress of Bad Posturewith crates of snackytreats, fizzy fluids and mythumb on the speed-dialto my local Chinese take-out, while I endure athree-season marathon.
"The Big BangTheory: The CompleteSecond Season" -- Theongoing saga of TV'smost hilarious geeks con-tinues. While Season 1devoted itself to mostlystand-alone episodes thatdid a great job of intro-ducing the characters ofLeonard, Sheldon, Wolowitz,Koothrappali and Penny, Season 2devotes itself to longer, multi-episode story arcs that do an amaz-ing job of fleshing out the charac-ters and making them more thansimply stereotypical, one-dimen-sional jokes.
Leonard and Penny's relationshipcontinues to be on and off, as bothof them find (and break up with) dif-ferent people; Wolowitz hooks up --somehow -- with Leslie Winkle; andSheldon gets the coolest Christmasgift ever: Leonard Nimoy's DNA.The DVD set has a few extras:Commentary tracks on eachepisode, a gag reel and a fewbehind-the-scenes shorts.
"The IT Crowd: The Complete
Third Season" -- The Geek Trainkeeps a'rollin' with Britain's funniestsitcom, as IT nerds Moss and Roy,along with their hapless supervisorJen, find themselves in the mostridiculous situations imaginable. I
"It's Always Sunny InPhiladelphia: Season 4" -- This is thefunniest, raunchiest and most politi-
cally incorrect comedyon network television.Join the gang fromPaddy's Pub as they:discover the joys ofcannibalism; solve thegasoline crisis; make aviral video; and stagethe twisted musical,"The NightmanCometh." Special fea-tures include a gagreel, a live perform-ance of "TheNightman Cometh"and a hidden EasterEgg.
TV SERIES"Doctor Who: The Next Doctor"
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Couch Theater‘Big Bang’ season 2 out soon
By Cindy Elavsky
Q: I really liked the "Life onMars" drama that was on ABCthis past season. My friend toldme that the show was based ona U.K. series. If so, where can Isee episodes of that version? --Jonathan D., via e-mail
A: Unfortunately, "Life on Mars"did not quite catch on with Americanaudiences like the British version hasin the U.K. The time-travel policedrama aired for two seasons on BBCOne and BBC America, and "Life onMars, Series 1" was recently madeavailable on DVD.
To be quite honest, I likethe U.K. version betterthan the American. JohnSimm and Philip Glenister-- who play Sam Tyler andGene Hunt, respectively --have remarkable chem-istry, and the show itself isa fresh idea with a greatmix of drama and wit. Thefour-disc DVD set is avail-able at most retail stores,as well as online outletssuch as amazon.com.
***Q: I was shocked to hear
about the passing ofwriter/director John Hughes.How are his Hollywood friendsdealing with the news? -- GinnieF., Duluth, Minn.
A: I recently had the chance tocatch up with Joan Cusack, whostars in the new Lifetime Televisionmovie "Acceptance." Joan got herbig break in the ultimate teen flick,"Sixteen Candles," when she wasjust 21 years old. She was as sur-prised and as saddened as we allwere to hear that John Hughes haddied.
She recalls: "If he hadn't lived in
Chicago and been making teenmovies when I was a teenager, I'dnever be in this business, ever.There's just no way. John Hughescame along, and I got into a little partin the film ('Sixteen Candles') and gota break. I feel like I owe everything tohim. John was such an empoweringpresence. He said that teenagers arealive and thinking and feeling anddoing all sorts of interesting things."To read the interview in its entirety,go to www.celebrityextraonline.comand click on "Interviews."
***Q: I am so psyched for the
new Fox show "Glee" to startthis fall. I am won-dering if we'll get thechance to hear themultitalented JaneLynch sing. She wasa wonderful singerin "A Mighty Wind."-- Paul M. in NewJersey
A: While there are noimmediate plans for Ms.Lynch to wow us withher vocal chops, she isslated to dance theLindy Hop with co-starMatthew Morrison in
one of the first few episodes. I havethe feeling that the writers will useher vocal talents someday soon. Janetold me during an interview a fewyears back that her ideal role wouldinvolve singing, and she confided, "Ifsomeone handed me a script where Igot to sing, and it was funny, movingand smart, I'd do it in a second!"
***Have a question for Cindy? E-mail
her at letters@cindy elavsky. com, orwrite to her in care of King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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KernvilleFirst Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014Kernville Foursquare ChurchKernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.223-6704Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.376-2751St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362St. Sherrian Episcopal ChurchOdd Fellows Hall, KernvilleSundays 10 a.m.
Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819
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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
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MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyMon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunchMonday through Friday. Assistance is offered to personsor families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, inneed of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760-379-5100.
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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
Jesus, talking before theadvent of our modern eco-nomics, advised “Takecare, and be on your guardagainst all covetousness,for one's life does not con-sist in the abundance of hispossessions.” Luke 12:15. Ihesitate to continuebecause He then explainedabout the problems of aparticular rich man. Centerattention on both thewealthy and the poor; the love of eitherthings or power is a direct line to anxiety.God looks at the desires of the heart. Isaiahwrote, “Say to those who have an anxiousheart, "Be strong; fear not! Behold, your Godwill come with vengeance, with the recom-pense of God.” (35:4). Regarding vengeance,God had said, “Vengeance is mine, and rec-ompense, for the time when their foot shallslip; for the day of their calamity is at hand,and their doom comes swiftly.” Deuteronomy32:35. Regarding recompense, understandrepayment; reimbursement; or compensationfor a loss.
Call it fearful, fretful, or concerned, bothsupplier and consumer are addressed withinGod’s economics. The supplier has the samefears and concerns as the consumer. Godblesses both. The consumer and the suppliershare the same temptation – to seek posses-sions and power. God has promisedvengeance and recompense to both. The epis-
tle of James teaches, “My brothers, show nopartiality as you hold the faith in our LordJesus Christ, the Lord of glory.” James 2:1.
Look up the phrase, “business is business,”in scripture. I looked in five translations withthe same results; “not found.” What one willfind is, “For if a man wearing a gold ring andfine clothing comes into your assembly, and apoor man in shabby clothing also comes in,and if you pay attention to the one whowears the fine clothing and say, ‘You sit herein a good place,’ while you say to the poorman, ‘You stand over there,’ or, ‘Sit down atmy feet,’ have you not then made distinctionsamong yourselves and become judges withevil thoughts?” James 2:2-4. These are notrules for ushering, but self-testing for one’sheart. “If you really fulfill the royal lawaccording to the Scripture, "You shall loveyour neighbor as yourself," you are doingwell.” James 2:8.
We are told, “…the desires of the flesh areagainst the Spirit, and the desires of theSpirit are against the flesh, for these areopposed to each other, to keep you fromdoing the things you want to do.” Galatians5:17. After listing eleven things to avoid, a listof the fruits of the Spirit, “…love, joy, peace,patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, self-control; against such thingsthere is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23. TrustGod’s promise in Matthew 6:9-13. “OurFather in heaven, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, your will be done, onearth as it is in heaven. Give us this day ourdaily bread, and forgive us our debts, as wealso have forgiven our debtors. And lead usnot into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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Voices of FaithSupplier and consumer have same fears Bible verse
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There is no fear in love;
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Local Christian bandAllasso’s fair dates set
Local Christian band Allasso will be appear-ing at the Kern County Fair twice this year,according to band member Frank Marotta.
They will be playing at the fair Saturday,Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. on the “garage stage,” andSunday, Oct. 3 at noon on the Frontier Stage.
The Kern County Fair will be Sept. 23 to Oct.4 at the fairgrounds located at Ming and Unionin Bakersfield. General Admission will be $8 foradults and $3 for children 6 to 12. Kids 5 andunder are free. Parking is $5.
To see a list of all the musical acts appearingat the Kern County Fair, go to their Web site atwww.kerncountyfair.com
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An Old West re-enactment gun-fighter group, the Tombstone LawDawgs, is scheduled to appearSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 5th and6, at the Silver City Ghost Town inBodfish at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. eachday. The show is free with paidadmission to the Ghost Town. Call(760) 379-5146 for more informa-tion.
Nuui Cunni Center’s fun day The Nuui Cunni Native American
Cultural Center in French Gulch willbe holding a special fun day onSaturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. There will be face painting,pinatas, raffles, entertainment, andarts & crafts booths. Food will beserved from noon to 3 p.m., withIndian tacos and more.
Rummage sale at Elks Lodge The Ladies of the Elks will hold a
Labor Day rummage sale at the ElksLodge in Wofford Heights, next tothe Reel Cinema, on Saturday, Sept.5, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Square dancing SaturdayThe Dam Dancers will be hosting
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from 7-10 p.m. at the Senior Centerin Lake Isabella. The caller will beWayne Simpson. This dance willhave a Hawaiian theme. Rounds byrecords. Visitors are welcome. Formore information call Darlene 379-4181 or Jeanne 376-6122.
(Be sure to check the CourierCalendar on page 2 every week.)
Friday, September 4, 2009 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R
Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist
The article Iwrote three weeksago has causedsome readers torespond to me inthe form of e-mails.(Being out of town,I haven't seen themail from the postoffice as yet. ) Theresponses I havereceived from my article concerningHR 3200, the health care legislationcurrently before Congress, are verymixed. The more conservative andmoderate readers favor my com-ments, while those who tend more tothe political left feel my analysis isinaccurate. I guess we will have toagree to disagree.
***
Our cabin in the woods has nocell phone, telephone, Internet nortelevision. So, we brought our ownTV/DVD player and have beenwatching the mini-series "JohnAdams." This dramatization ofAmerica's fight for independenceand the early struggles of our coun-try bring to light the basic founda-tion that America was built upon –freedom to choose, and a govern-ment by the people and for the peo-ple. I truly believe that our represen-tatives in Washington, DC need toreview what our founding fathersstood for.
Our country has come a very longway since the 1700s. The moviedramatized this by showing howThomas Jefferson lost his wife andchild to diphtheria.
Today, the cost of a physician hasrisen beyond a few pence or a chick-en. Many Americans cannot afford
the cost of health care at the levelavailable to the more affluent.
In this 21st Century, our govern-ment has taken on a role as caretak-er for America. While there is aneed to provide health service andbenefits to all, in my opinion, there isno need to create “one size fits all”plans. Granted, some people needmore help than others, but I person-ally believe that our founding fathersdid not intend for government todictate to those who can help them-selves. I commend and encouragelegislation that expands benefits toall Americans. Some of my readerscommented that this would be sounder the proposed legislation. Isuggest they read the bill, and notthe analysis by special interestgroups.
***I shall be back in the office in a
few days. I will begin preparationfor the Medicare open enrollmentthat starts Nov. 15. It takes severalmonths to get certified with all thehealth plans that will be available in2010.
To the reader who commentedabout my "self interest" in seeing thelegislation defeated, all I can say isthat the current MedicareAdvantage commission schedule isno reason to keep me employed.
If the legislation were to pass, allAmericans would be required tohave insurance, and I would be verybusy accommodating them.
Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is Past Presidentand President Elect of the KernAssociation of Health Underwriters.He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com
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Bodfish Bob's Slow CookerEasy Swiss Steak
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Trim fat and cut steak into 5 or6 serving size pieces. Place inslow cooker. Add dry onion soupmix, water and mushroom soup.Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours.Delicious served with mashedpotatoes or rice.
NOTE: This make lots of gravy.If you want less gravy use 1 pack-age of onion soup mix, 1 can ofmushroom soup and 1/4 cup ofwater.
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3 tbsp. Butter2 med. Onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, diced2 sm. Green peppers, chopped4 med. Tomatoes, chopped4 chicken breast halves, cooked,boned, and chopped1/4 c. Hungarian paprika1 c. Sour creamSalt and pepper to taste
In a large skillet brown onionsand garlic in butter. Add peppersand tomatoes. Cook 5-10 minutes.Add chicken and paprika. Stirwell. Add sour cream. Stir welland simmer 45 minutes. Serveover cooked noodles.
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Canning cucumbers2 tbsp. Salt1 tsp. Alum (or less)1/2 c. White vinegarDillOnion or garlicGrape leaves, optional
Pack cucumbers in quart jarswith dill, onion or garlic (andgrape leaves if you wish). Add 2tablespoons of salt, 1 teaspoonalum and 1/2 cup of white vine-gar. Fill jars with cold water, sealtight, shake well and put on shelf.
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
According to the Wall StreetJournal, doctors are turning away62% of patients at OneWorld HealthCenters in Omaha. They’re unin-sured. Doctors are turning away 500patients a month. They’re losinghealth cover-age during thisrecession.
The clinicsin Omaha can’tafford enoughdentists.Doctors arecalling infavors to friendswho are special-ists to performprocedures such as treatments forwomen who show signs of develop-ing cervical cancer. “I think we’reeven seeing the tip of the iceberg interms of who we turn away,” saidone executive. “We really wantsome kind of reform.” Meanwhile, inNebraska, Senator Nelson is encour-aged that lawmakers could passsome of the less controversialaspects of the health overhaul, suchas increasing funding for preventioninitiatives and training more nursesand doctors. But he thinks the heartof the legislation, a governmentexpansion to cover the uninsured,will be more difficult to pass than hehas anticipated.
He also concedes that Democratsfailed to win the support of peoplewho already have insurance by not
convincing them the plan wouldlower their health costs.
Speak for yourself, SenatorNelson and all you fat cats who can’tgive up a few dollars to help out oth-ers less fortunate than yourself.
***I’ve spent the last few days watch-
ing the next saga in the Kennedysaga as it unfolded on TV. Talk aboutfamilies that have had their fairshare of “sturm and drang.” I cameto California in 1960 and havewatched the fortunes of theKennedys rise and fall ever since. Ireally felt badly when Jack Kennedywas assassinated and even more sowhen Robert Kennedy was later alsoassassinated.
And now the untimely death ofTed Kennedy. Well, the three of themare finally united at ArlingtonCemetery.
Ted Kennedy did noble work inthe last years of his life. Did his workpay off? Well, we’ll just have to waitand see if there’s a future payoff.This health care bill was going to behis big payoff for 47 years of dedica-tion to the public good.
But he did receive a grand send-off for his next great adventure!
California Joe is the storyteller per-sona of Stevenson Phillips, an actorand singer living in Kernville. Youmay reach him at [email protected]
(The opinions of our columnistsare not necessarily those of the KernRiver Courier.)
California Joe
California Joe’s Country Living
Some going without health care
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California sites prominentRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
Continuingfrom last week.
It is veryimportant thatthe readerunderstand thesignificance oflast week’s dia-gram, especiallythe node ofbasement rockthat juts south-westward into present dayCalifornia. This node, which ispartly in Death Valley and partlyexposed throughout the easternMojave Desert of southeasternCalifornia, is made up of rocksthat were the original exposedrocks 2 to 2.3 billion years ago.These rocks can beviewed today inthe "Turtleback"formations atBadwater,Morman Point,Copper Canyonand other loca-tions in the Black Mountains ofDeath Valley National Park.Incidentally, the rocks are verydark, ultra-mafic type rocks, thusthe name Black Mountains.
The Badwater Turtleback isespecially prominent. AtBadwater, the highway widensinto a parking area for viewingthe panorama westward acrossthe valley "pan" to the PanamintMountains and Telescope Peak.
The very close, vertical mountainface to the east is the BadwaterTurtleback (with the Sea Levelsign on it). The rocks making upthis vertical wall are some of theoldest rocks found on earth,approx. 2 billion years old ormore.
To a geologist, this site is verysignificant to the understandingof the overall genesis of theNorth American continent andits relationship with the remain-der of this planet.
The Badwater site offers othergeological evidence that a non-geologist would appreciate ifthey knew what they were look-ing at! Grab your geological dic-tionaries and I will list a few.
There are Slickinsides; Ultra-mafic rocks; very hard and com-petent metamorphic and igneous
rocks; and salt panjust to name a few.Did you find thedefinitions? Goodwork! You nowhave a much bet-ter understandingof the significance
of these features.I will continue next week with
a similar diagram that shows theNorth American continent some1.5 billion years later!
Until next week...
Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of thesouthern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.
Ron Bolyard
Friday, September 4, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 11
Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist
Have you ever thought youmay wish to paint and thenfound all kinds of excuses tonot? New territory can bescary. You maythink youhaven’t any tal-ent, or don’tknow where tobegin. Severalrequests haveencouraged meto offer anopportunity tothe communityto take a begin-ning painting class while keep-ing down the cost.
All painters will be welcomeand there will be plenty ofindividual attention to goaround. Beginners will learn,step by step, how to take ablank canvas and a few sup-plies and complete a work ofart. Learn a simple grid toadjust the size of your chosensubject to a different size can-vas. (You don’t even need anydrawing experience!) Discoverproper perspectives. Becomefamiliar with various brushtypes and techniques to getdesired effects. Find out aboutcolor relationships, how to mixcolors both on a palette and onyour painting; blending, too.Develop an underpainting andlearn to build a painting fromstart to finish. And voila – you
become a painter. Find yourpace and style.
Evening class will be avail-able Mondays at 5:30 at thebeautiful, inspirational IndianCultural Center for those ofyou who work, yet hunger tocreate. If response demands adaytime class, then we willchoose a day and start a sec-ond class. Each class will becomprised of six weekly ses-sions.
Acrylics, a wonderful begin-ning medium, are my choicefor this class. It dries fast,allowing you to move rightalong, the color is vibrant,they can be less expensivethan other mediums, no odorsto contend with, but best of allis it is a forgiving medium.
If you wish to work with“water-soluble” oils, that’s finetoo. It does not need to beexpensive to get started. Fivecolors, a few brushes, aneasel, and a canvas get youstarted.
My hope is to see you blos-som, grow in confidence andhave a lot of fun. $20 per ses-sion should make art lessonsaffordable and available tothose who otherwise might notbe able to take a class. Giveme a call at (760) 378-1090.
Donna Fitch is a local artist.For questions or comments youcan reach her through theCourier, [email protected].
Painting classes forming
Donna Fitch
Creative Connection
“Good work!”–Ron Bolyard
Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist
All of us have heard the statis-tics time and time again. "TheInternet is the key to selling yourhouse." "87% of all real estatesales originateon the Internet.""Most peoplewho look on theinternet forhomes find theiragent on theinternet as well."The list goes onand on concern-ing how impor-tant the Internetis when it comes to buying orselling a house. And it is true, allof the statistics are true and mostpeople dooriginatetheirsearch forpropertyonline.
Sohere is thecatch ifyou aretrying tobuy or sella home. Isthe agent you are using maximiz-ing the Internet? Most real estateagents have some kind ofInternet presence, be it an e-mailaccount or even a Web site. Veryfew really know what they aredoing. Just having a Web site
that has a list of homes for saledoes not mean that you are usingthe Internet as the huge salestool that it is.
Here is the key with theInternet: does the Web site havewhat people are looking for?Simple as that. If a Realtor has anInternet site that does not quicklysolve the buyer's immediatewants and needs in terms ofwhat they are looking for on thenet, that Web site is useless. Ifthat Web site cannot be found inthe three main search engines inthis country (which are Google,Yahoo and MSN), that Web siteis useless.
So when hiring an agent,make sure they are not just onthe net, make sure they are reallymaximizing the Internet. The
good onesdo, becausethey knowit helpsthem earn aliving, andmost of allit helpsyou, theclient, getwhat youneed andthat is the
most important thing.
Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. Hiscolumn is not intended to replacelegal advice.
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POOL/SPAREPAIR SPECIALIST
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HERITAGE CLEANERS inthe Von's Shopping Center.Dry Cleaning, Laundry,Comforters & Leather. Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Sat. 10:30-2:00760-379-4271
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_________________________PRIVATE - 2 bd double widemobile home IN W.Hts on 1acre with panoramic view ofthe lake. $700/mo + deposit.Call 760-376-1944 weekends or805-375-0047 weel days._________________________Wofford Heights - Studio Apt.39 Williams B. Clean & Quiet.NS, ND. 1 Employed Person.$350 mo FLD. [email protected]_________________________Southlake - 2 bd/2ba, 2 cargarage, fireplace & otherextras. See to appreciate.$650/mo + $600 securitydeposit. (760) 378-3374
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lake kayaks; Rafts; Gear andretail. 11113 Kernville Road,
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JAZZY Electric Motor ChairLike new! Easy to operate -spins in a circle. Cost $4,400,will sell for $2,500 obo. CallRon @ 760-379-1029
Wofford Heights Mobile / RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake, mar-ket, medical, park & theater.Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316_________________________RV Sites Available @ RiverviewRV Park, Kernville. $419 to$459 mo + utilities, month tomonth. Call 376-2345 for info.
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For Rent
COCKTAILS AND DANCING5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.
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*bounce houses*water slides
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COURIERMARKETPLACECont’d on Page 13
Ray's Painting & DecoratingInterior & Exterior Painting
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STATEMENT OFABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME
Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: SOUTH FORKTRANSMISSION (2007-B6863); Street address of busi-ness: 5300 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA93240; Mailing address ofBusiness; 5300 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA93240; REGISTRANTS WHOWISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME:Bernadette Elson, 5300 LakeIsabella Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240 and JamesElson, 5300 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA93240; Original FBNStatement Filed on:09/07/2007. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:08/13/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Durward,Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 21, 28,September 4 and 11, 2009.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: SOUTH FORKTRANSMISSION (2009-B5223) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 5300Lake Isabella Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 5300 LakeIsabella Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT: Kenneth Hewitt, 501Evans Road, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. A, Individual. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious
name statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Kenneth Hewitt. This state-ment filed on 08/13/2009.Expires 08/13/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Durward. Published by theKern River Courier August 21,28, September 4 and 11, 2009.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: ARLIE'S CLUB(2009-B5314) Street address ofprincipal place of business:5430 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 527, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. REGISTRANT:Kernvale Club, Inc., 2905Scovern Street, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. F, Corporation.Date the business commenced:05/15/1980. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally
expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Arlene M. Tibbetts, President.This statement filed on08/18/2009. Expires08/18/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 28, September4, 11 and 18, 2009.
NOTICE OF LIEN SALEThis notice is given concerning
property detained by KernvilleMini Storage, 12001 SierraWay, Kernville, for rent andother charges owed by the indi-vidual listed below:
Carol Meadows, Unit # 340 andUnit #341
This property will be sold unlessreclaimed by the above or anyperson having a perfected secu-rity interest in the property bypaying the amount of the lienprior to September 7, 2009.
(Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 28 andSeptember 4, 2009)
Legal Notices
MOVING - Free AKC regis-tered red male miniature pin-scher. 2 yrs old, very smart &energetic, looking for a com-panion to love. (760) 378-4522or 378-4333
PICK A POCKET PUPCKC-registered Chihuahuapups. Female, 16 wks., whitew/black markings, $300. Female,12 wks., red w/white markings,$275. Male,5 mo.,white w/creamspot on back. Price reduced -$200. Raised in home. Parents onpremises. All shots, wormed.Crate, pad trained. 760-379-1403
Cute, cuddly & curly Cockapoopups. 1 male, 1 female remain-ing. Available 8/22.Will grow to15-18 lbs. $800. Registered.Shots.Wormed.Allergy friendly,non-shedding. Stew's Poos, 760-376-7772 or www.stewspoos.com
DRESS ME UP6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in thePost Office Shopping Center.
Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12.379-8927
Children's Clothing and More
Moving Sale - Everything MustGo! +BC Text Books, BabyItems, Brand Name Clothes.Aero, Hollister, AE & More. 74Rock Haven, near the Clinic.W.H. Sept 4, 5 & 6 - 9:00am_________________________Yard Sale - Fri, Sat & Sun 9/4, 5& 6. Come & see. You won'tbelieve your eyes! Fishing gear,Electric tools. Too much to list.6109 Lake Isabella Blvd._________________________Yard Sale - Lots of Goodies!Friday thru Sunday, 8am to 6pm.Up Bodfish Canyon to Piute, turnleft to 224 Sierrarama Dr. We'reon the corner. Follow the signs._________________________Yard Sale - Fri & Sat. 9/4 and 9/5,9am till ? 4125 Balboa, LakeIsabella. Antiques, NativeAmerican collectibles, kids toys,games & mini Razor, roping sad-dle, motorcycle jackets. TV, Frig.Electric dryer & more. 379-5719_________________________Giant Multi-Family Yard Sale -Saturday, Sept. 5th, 8am to 3pm.Large variety. Barbies, horsetack, furniture, books, tapes, elec-tronics, knick-knacks, house-wares, clothes, toys and lots ofmiscellaneous stuff! At 1549Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish(1.5 miles from Isabella Blvd.)on the 10 mph curve,by the barn.No early birds!_________________________Huge Multi-Neighbor Sale - Allmust go! 8 adults, 13 kids, 6dogs, 4 cats, 1 bird. Buy all,break up the sets, or mix andmatch. No offer refused. Theynever liked me anyway.
Pets
Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12
Must See! - Freshly remodeledcabin w/permits to expand on 1/3acre lot. 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus.$75,000 obo. 661-428-1108_________________________Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________Lake Isabella - Rent to Own,Lease or Buy. OWC w/smalldown. Looking for quality ten-ants.Terms negotiable. 3 bd, 2 bahome. Large double garage.Close to shopping. $159,000.(760) 417-0876
40Ft RV Access w/hookups.Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg,2-car garage+workshop. Cornerlot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lakeview, fireplace + many upgrades.8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake.$139,000 (760) 379-7094_________________________
Kernville - Mobile home inRiverview RV Park, w/coveredpatio that could be convertedinto enclosed living space.12x52 1bd, 1ba - $6,500 obo.Space rent is $419/mo + util.Discount available. Call Kim @760-376-2345 for more info.
Prime Horse Property - 101Perfect Ct. (MLS#2210431) 1.28Acres with Spectacular Views.1,531 sq ft. 2B/1.75B, 1979Doublewide MH. Cul-de-sac,Quiet neighborhood, Detached2-car garage. Central Heating,Evap Cooler, Lennox HeatingStove, Newer Appliances &Carpet. Large Covered Deck &Patio. Horse Corral.$115,000 callDenise @ Kern River ValleyRealty. (760) 207-3129_________________________Lake Isabella - Saved the Bestfor Last! - Brand new 3bd/2bahome. 2832 Erskine Creek. 2 cargarage. RV access & hook up.Last one-Call now 818-324-0869
4 Acre Lot For Sale in Weldonw/water meter installed.$75,000 OBO 661-428-0814_________________________Residential Lot on AspenDrive in Bodfish. $25,000.OBO Call (661) 428-1108_________________________Southlake Lot - ready to build.8525 Sugar Pine Ct. 8,712 sq ft.Quiet cul-de-sac. Quality homein area, mt views in all directions,underground utilities. Curb &gutters already in. $390,900. Call818-269-0507 or 818-299-1863_________________________Four Parcels Available...Maybe!If all neighbors totally sold out(see earlier ad) there might be 4parcels available at reasonableprices. Deeds may be hand writ-ten and legally questionable.
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Farmers' MarketHeld Every Saturday7:00am to 1:00pm
2600 Highway 155, Lake IsabellaAt the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural
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MLS 2209474 $1,250,000
STUNNING PRIVATE LAKE-
FRONT HIDEAWAY! 3 levels of
spacious floor plans. Kitchen
boasts Viking appliances & a
huge entertaining island.
Separate studio. Must see!
MLS 2210044 $141,000
ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!
2.5 Acres of Prime Lake Front
Property. Located on juniper
point, this is something to see!
343 feet of lake front and nothing
to block your view.
DEBBIE CHEALANDERREALTOR®
(760) 223-0500
MLS 2210519 $349,900
CUSTOM BUILT IN 2006. This 3 bdr. 2
bath home located just minutes from
the lake on over 1/2 acre of horse
property. Home has an open floor plan
with views from every window. HAPPYHAPPY HOLIDAHOLIDAYY!!
MLS 2210483 $129,900
BEST VIEW IN BODFISH
CANYON! 3 bdr. 2 bath dou-
blewide on over 1/2 acre.Master
bath has a huge soaker tub &
separate shower. 2 guest rooms
have a full sized bath to share.MLS 2210451 $9,900
OWNER HAS TAKEN GOOD CARE
OF THIS PLACE. New carpet though
out & roof is coated every 2 years.
Rooms are good sized w/full size
bath. Nice open kitchen & living area.
11000 Kernville Rd.
Kernville, CA 93238
Fax: (760) 376-2042
MLS 2210447 $205,900
REAL HISTORY! Home was built in
1940 and moved from Whiskey Flats
to present location in 1953 by the
Hadley's. Remodeled in 2005 from top
to bottom. Guest quarters & studio.
V I S I T M E AT: KE R NRI V E RHO M EFI N D E R.C O M
MLS 2210326 $159,900
Quaint Cottage on a corner lot with
lake view! Property is on 2 parcels.
Upper parcel is fenced and can be
separated, sold or keep it for extra
room. 2bdr,1bath home has knotty
pine T&G through out.MLS 2210409 $289,900
CHARMING FAMILY HOME! This 3
bdr. 1.75 bath has open & inviting
floor plan. Kitchen has solid oak
cabinets through out with adjoin-
ing dining room. Basement shop.
MLS 2210185 $1,485,000
CUSTOM BUILT 5 bedroom home
on 2.5 acres zoned for horses
and private waterfront on the
Kern River! What more could you
ask for! Two levels of luxurious
family living with 3.5 baths.
MLS 2210370 $215,900
BEAUTIFUL MANUFACTURED
HOME! 3 bdrm 2 bath loaded
with upgrades. Home is on a
permanent foundation and is
fully landscaped. Open split
wing floor plan.
MLS 2210261 $120,500
NOT MANY PLACES WITH A
VIEW LIKE THIS! Just minutes
from the lake & many outdoor
activities. Awesome deck for
entertaining. Nice sized lot for
RV and toys.
MLS 2210449 $14,900
SINGLEWIDE MOBILE located
in Wofford Heights. Custom
oak cabinets in the kitchen.
Appliances are brand new and
can be negotiated in the deal
depending on price.
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