Kern River Courier August 13, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir284,965 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 Kernville842 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 1831 cfs

Borel Canal flow0 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Sat.: Sunny, high98.

Sat. night: Clear,low 67.

Sun.: Sunny, high99.

Sun. night: Clear,low 71.

Mon.: Sunny, high101.

Mon. night: Clear,low 73.National Weather Service

Mike Devich, co-publisherKern River Courier

There has been an outpouring of sympathy for therecent Bull Fire tragedy that claimed eight homes inRiverkern. As the Courier reported two weeks ago,Verizon offered phone forwarding services to peoplewho were evacuated, and the Career Services Centerprovided emergency services as well. Also, theSeventh Day Adventist Church and the Father’s HeartFoursquare Church held rummage sales to benefit firevictims. Recently we also heard of a benefit tourna-ment at the Kern Valley Golf Course that will be heldon Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. for the fire victims.

This week our health insurance columnist, HarryThal of Kernville, announces that he has set up a spe-cial donation fund for the fire victims.

Thal said, “I am very moved and pained over thetragedy which has so recently destroyed many fami-lies in Riverkern and Tehachapi these last few weeks.To this end, I have talked with the Kern Association ofHealth Underwriters board. We have set up a specialfund for this tragedy. Donations are being accepted to

Courier columnist setsup fund for fire victims

(Left photo): Bob Barnesleads a group of hum-mingbird watchersSaturday at Kern RiverPreserve’s HummingbirdFestival.Above photo: MaryannRyan/Special to the CourierLeft photo: MurdocDouglas/Kern River Courier

Bodfish landmark featured on national TVSpecial to the Kern River Courier

The historic Silver City Ghost Town inBodfish was featured on the BiographyChannel's series “My Ghost Story” onAug. 7. According to owner J. PaulCorlew, the segment was in part filmedsecretly during last Halloween's nighttours at the Ghost Town.

Corlew was interviewed for the showearlier this year at a TV studio in LosAngeles, as was former Ghost Townemployee Brandi Archambault. Bothrecounted ghostly experiences they hadat the Ghost Town.

“It was an experience I will never for-

get,” said Archambault.Many local and out-of-town tour visi-

tors were shown in the feature segment. Dozens of eerie photos submitted by

visitors and staff of Silver City wereshown during the program. In addition,Corlew explored the legends and historyof the Kern River Valley’s colorful mininglegacy. Vintage photos of the valley pro-vided by the Kern River Valley HistoricalSociety were shown during the segment.

“The show gives the Kern Valley somemuch-needed and rare national expo-sure” said Corlew. “We have had manyinquiries as a result of the segmentalready,” he said.

Miss the show? You can watch encorepresentations again on Saturday, Aug. 14at 4 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m.and midnight.

The “My Ghost Story” segment willalso be posted in the near future online athttp://www.biography.com/video.do?name=myghoststory.

Silver City Ghost Town is no. 6 on thelist of “This Old House Online's” 15 mosthaunted sites in the United States. TheApalatea-Burlando house, in the heart ofSilver City, is listed just below TheWinchester Mystery House in San Jose

Jack Robson/Special to the Courier

Jack Robson of Bodfish, who writes the Courier’s Bodfish Bob cooking col-umn, sent in this photo of a blooming candelabra cactus in his yard. Despitebeing pretty, the sap of the candelabra cactus contains a chemical which ismildly toxic if eaten and can cause minor skin irritation upon contact.

Day use feesto be waivedSpecial to the Kern River Courier

Continuing to get folks to visit the great outdoors,Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell is offering hisagency's second fee waiver weekend this summeron August 14-15.

Around Isabella Lake, there will be no charge forday use at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road, SouthFork Recreation, or Camp 9 Day Use Area onSaturday, August 14 or Sunday, August 15.

Fees will still apply for overnight use of AuxiliaryDam, Old Isabella, and South Fork Recreation.Camp 9 Day Use will remain closed to overnightusage; while the campground at Camp 9 will oper-ate at normal price. Fees will also remain in effectfor all other campgrounds in the Kern River RangerDistrict.

Traditionally, fees are not charged on 98 percentof national forests and grasslands and over two-thirds of developed recreation sites can be used forfree, said the Forest Service. Many recreationopportunities such as camping, sightseeing and hik-ing can be enjoyed throughout the year at no cost.

The Forest Service operates about 17,000 recre-ation sites. Of those sites, approximately 6,000

Aug. 14, 15 to be fee-less days

See FEES, Page 10

See THAL, Page 10

See TV, Page 10

Rotary Club charity golfingfundraiser Saturday, Aug. 14

The Rotary Club of Kern RiverValley will host its annual chari-ty golf tournament fundraiser tosupport the club’s humanitarian,intercultural and educationalactivities on Saturday, August 14from 9am to 2pm. $50 for non-Kern Valley Golf Course mem-

bers (Kern Valley Golf Coursemembers, $20). Lunch will beserved. Sign-in starts at 8:30 amat the Kern Valley Golf Course.For more information contactPaul Cromwell at (760) 417-1008.

Explore the night skies fromWofford Heights on Aug. 14

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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 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. 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. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

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 • 3 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.• 8 p.m.- Karaoke at Moose Lodge.

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.-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.• 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. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

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, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, MooseLodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at

Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts

behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5488.• 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,376-2410.379-7318 or 549-3541.• 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.

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 CalendarLake Isabella with RichardBurdge and members of the KernRiver Valley Astronomy Club,when they present an astronomyprogram on Saturday, August 14,at the Tillie Creek Amphitheaterin Wofford Heights. The pro-gram begins at 8:30 p.m. Bring aflashlight, blanket, and lightsweater or jacket as the eveningscan be cool. For more informa-tion about the program, pleasecall (760) 379-5646.

Congressman McCarthy aideto hold office hours Aug. 19

A Field Representative forCongressman Kevin McCarthy willhold office hours in Lake Isabellaon Thursday, Aug. 19 at thecounty complex in Lake Isabellafrom 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call(661) 327-3611.

REVA friends of animals tohold fundraiser dance Aug. 21

The REVA animal rescuegroup will hold their annualfundraiser and dance at theSenior Center in Lake Isabella onSaturday, Aug. 21 from 6 to 10p.m. $10 is entrance, a hot dogand drink, or chips. Prizes plus‘60s and ‘70s music. Drag outthose hippy duds or come stylin’in disco finery. Help fund ourcommunity’s low-costspay/neuter clinic. Affair is opento those 13 years to foreveryoung! For further informationcall Jesse Martinez at (760) 378-3101.

Food commodities date to beTuesday, Aug. 24

Government food commoditieswill be distributed to those quali-fied on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the ElksLodge in Wofford Heights, GraceChapel on Highway 178 in Mt.Mesa, and the Senior Center inLake Isabella. Distribution starts at8 a.m.

Exchange Club to host RubberDucky Races Aug. 28

The Kern Valley ExchangeClub chapter will be holdingtheir annual Rubber DuckyRaces fundraiser in RiversidePark in Kernville on Aug. 28.This annual event pits hundredsof rubber ducks against eachother in an exciting race downthe Kern River. You can take achance on a favorite duck and beeligible to win prizes. Proceedsgo to help the Exchange Club dotheir charitable communitywork. For more information, call376-4790.

Sierra Arts and Crafts FestivalSept. 3-6 in Kernville

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation’s big annual Arts andCrafts Fair will take place overLabor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, inCircle Park in Kernville. If you arean artist or a vendor, reserve yourspot now. Call Judy at 378-4109. Ifyou want to go, there is no chargeto go and enjoy yourself and lookat the creations.

Seniors Summer Health Fairto be held Sept. 13

The Kern Valley HealthcareDistrict, partnering with theKUSD Family Resource Center,will be putting on their 10thannual Seniors Summer Healthand Information Faire in

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Friday, August 13, 2010 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Have you been wondering whatwill happen after retirement?

If you live in a big city you canget lost in thevastness of ametropolis thatdoesn't evenknow you'rethere. But if youmove to a smalltown, like here inthe Kern RiverValley, you arefresh meat.

With no effortat all and in less than a year, youcan become a member of, or acontributor to, several clubs. Youcan become a deacon or somesuch of one church or another. Youwill be asked to join the Chamberof Commerce and any of a numberof veterans organizations.

The KRV Historical Society hasseveral slots just waiting to befilled, such as a museum guide,nominating committee member ora chairman of something. Rotarywants you. The American Legionis looking for veterans. Pride Day,the valley cleanup campaign, islooking for helpers. The Fish andGame Habitat Club needs helpfeeding fish. Friends of theLibrary need more volunteers andwill sign you up in a heartbeat. Thelocal Radio Controlled AircraftClub needs new members and willteach you to fly. The Lake Patrolvolunteer group is looking forpatrol persons, both men and

women. Help is needed at the fishhatchery. The new BMX trackassociates would like you to be apart of this new venture and willsign you up forthwith. There areseveral RV clubs in the area, alllooking for new blood. You couldteach AARP driver safety to sen-iors. The theatre groups are justmoaning for actors, singers, stage-hands and best boys. The list goeson and on.

Understand, this is only a partiallisting of opportunities for commu-nity involvement. Henceforth,never let it be said that you arebored and there's nothing to do.

However, there are only 24hours in a day. So here is mywarning to those who retire andmove here and who want lots oftime for reflection, fishing, andsolitude. Tell no one where youlive. Build a big fence. Join noth-ing. Hike alone, picnic alone.Never go anywhere more thanonce, sign nothing and be con-stantly on guard for offers to joinanything, no matter how innocent.Never raise your hand in meetings.In fact don't go to meetings.

That said, and in spite of mywarnings, one day you will waver,your defenses will fail, and in thenot too distant future you too willjoin the ranks of the volunteer.

Welcome, it's inevitable!

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

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Retirement brings pitfallsThings I Have Noticed... Courier news briefs

Kern River Courier

The Kern County Board ofSupervisors has again allocated$100,000 to bolster Kern Countytourism through their TourismPromotion Grant Program, whichprovides funding for promotionalefforts intended to attract visitorspending to the region. The pro-gram is administered by the KernCounty Board of Trade.Workshops designed to guideapplicants through the process ofobtaining a grant will be heldSept. 21 at the East Kern AirportDistrict Board Room, 1434Flightline St. in Mojave and onSept. 23 at the East BakersfieldVeterans Building, 2010 RidgeRoad. Workshops are scheduled tobegin at 6 pm and are expected torun about 90 minutes.

***Gene Verbeet let us know that

the next regular 55/Alive driver’seducation program for seniors,sponsored by AARP, will be heldThursday, Sept. 2 (an all day class)from 8 am to 5 pm at the St. Peter’sAnglican Church in Kernville(11900 Sierra Way, Kernville -

across the street from the Hi Ho).Participants must attend the entireday. The course does not involvedriving, but does emphasize safedriving procedures for older driv-ers. In California, a certificate ofcourse completion usually entitlesthe participant to a reduction intheir auto insurance for threeyears following the date of theclass. All materials and workbookshave been updated and include thelatest driving information. Tolearn more, or to enroll, callinstructor Gene Verbeet at 379-8037. Fees are $12 for AARP mem-bers and $14 for non-members.Class size is limited and time isshort, so call today.

***

The Edward Jones Inc. invest-ment company in Lake Isabella ishosting a free 35-minute educa-tional seminar titled “Annuitiesand Your Retirement” at 10 a.m.Tuesday, Aug. 17 at their office at5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite G-6A in Lake Isabella. The seminar isfree, but space is limited. To makea reservation, call Luz Polcik at760-379-1722.

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Thank you!To all our friends, neighbors and

family here in the Kern River Valley. Charley and I feel extremely blessed to have each of you in our lives!

Thank you again for all the love,encouragement and support that has beenextended to us in so many different ways.P.S. For Charley's sake, keep those dinnerinvitations comin' in!

Love, Charley Erickson and JeanetteRogers-Erickson

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Page 4 Friday, August 13, 2010AdventuresK 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 fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville

Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Substation

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

Kern Valley HospitalKern Valley Healthcare District

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

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

Sponsored by theLakeview Motel

12090 Hwy. 178, Mt. Mesa.(760) 379-8250 or Toll Free(800) 929-8250. High SpeedWiFi available.

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Our Valley, Our Earth

A philosophical asideRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

(Ed. –this week Ron digressesfrom his scholarly study of geolo-gy and puts forth his opinion of avery interestingsubject.)

The main rea-son that I dis-cussed the meth-ods of age dat-ing in the lastthree articleswas that I want-ed the reader tounderstand thatthe dates thatgeologists, archeologists and allscientists place on artifacts, theuniverse and the earth, historicalevents, etc. are not pulled from avacant sky! There is good sci-enceinvolvedwith thedetermi-nation ofthe datesand theyare credi-ble withinthe limitsof themethodand thepresent technology. Each year,the dating techniques areamended by the "fine tuning" ofthe known procedures and withthe advent of new methods ofmeasurement. Science marcheson and they get better as timeflies.

I understand the disparitybetween Geologic time andCreation time. It is importantthat each person on earth weighand weave the available infor-mation into a matrix that is logi-cal and believable to them. As aGeological Christian, I have diffi-culty in ascertaining the use ofshort time vs. long time. But Iwill say that it does not matter tome! Why? Because I live eachday knowing that I am hereNOW and that I must enjoywhat I see before me now with-out contemplating the time ittook to place what I see beforeme! Whew!

I know this is a copout, but itis my way to cope with the timedisparity. Each person must seektheir own understanding andpersonally enjoy what is sur-

roundingthem.

Enoughof my phi-losophy. Itis time toreturn tothe scienceof geologyand howwe relate tothose

things we see before us.Until next time...

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

Courier news briefsThe cemetery district board of trustees will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at

2 p.m. Regular meetings will resume on the second Tuesday of the monthstarting in September. This month’s meeting had to be rescheduled due tosome conflicts.

***The Friends of the Kern River Valley Libraries are looking for volunteers

to help staff the Book Corral used book store in Mt. Mesa three days aweek. Contact Peggy Hickey at the branch library in Lake Isabella, 760-549-2083.

***Traffic over the Chester Avenue Bridge at the traffic circle will have to

put up with restricted lanes due to a CalTrans reconstruction of the bridgethere. If you’re traveling there, take heed.

Each person must seek theirown understanding and personal-ly enjoy what is surroundingthem.

--Ron Bolyard

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of Aug.23:

PICK OF THE WEEKThere aren't any major movie

releases this week, but BoyHowdy are there some awe-some TV series boxed sets com-ing out!

Lost: TheComplete Sixth &Final Season/Lost:The CompleteCollection(Unrated) -- Twohuuuuge releasesfor Losties thisweek: The finalseason's boxed setand a massive,goodie-laden col-lection of the com-plete series.

The Season 6set is just aboutwhat you'dexpect: All theepisodes, audiocommentaries, bloopers, delet-ed scenes, a couple of supple-mental featurettes, plus themuch-hyped coda featuring theadventures of Hugo and BenLinus after the events of thefinale as they take on the job ofbeing caretakers of the island.

"The Complete Collection" ismore than just a boxed set of allsix seasons. It's 38 discs (one ofwhich contains all-new never-before-seen content); more than30 hours of bonus material;plus, a replica of the island,episode guide, an ankh, blacklight and a playable Senet gamewith black and white stones.

The packaging of "TheComplete Collection" is simplyawesome. Of course, Awesomecomes at a price, so expect topony up anywhere from $150 to$230.

Pawn Stars: Season Two(Unrated) -- Just about every-one has their reality-show guiltypleasure. Some folks get theirkicks with the guidos on the"Jersey Shore," but for mymoney, I'll take Las Vegas and

the Harrison clan. The History Channel's "Pawn

Stars" is the perfect storm ofkitsch, white-trash drama andHigh Weirdness. It's like"Antiques Roadshow" made ababy with the gang from"American Chopper."

Every Monday night, aparade of desperate individualsenter the Harrisons' pawn shop

in Las Vegas. Somehave odd or inter-esting stuff to sell,like an antique bar-ber chair or a rarecoin or pinballmachine, or vintageArmy flamethrower.Others bring inthings -- like thelegendary TajMahal Treasure --that make you ask,"Why are theseidiots trying to sellthis at a pawn shopinstead of auction-ing it off atChristies?"

It's this bizarremix of the mun-

dane, odd and outright mind-blowingly ridiculous that makes"Pawn Stars" one of the mostentertaining reality shows onTV. The Season Two set con-tains all 32 episodes and somebonus footage.

MORE TV SERIES"The Simpsons" The

Complete Thirteenth Season"Flight of the Conchords"

The Complete Collection"90210" The Complete

Second Season"Gossip Girl" The Complete

Third Season "NCIS: Season Seven""Ghost Hunters

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Season Three"Ax Men" The Complete

Season 3"Ancient Aliens" The

Complete Season 1"Gangland" Complete Season

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A: The versatile 67-year-old actorhas many big-screen movie projectsin the works, including "TheIrishman," "Life's a Beach," "A Girland a Gun" and "WildOats," the latter of whichjust started filming andis a comedy co-starringChristina Ricci, ShirleyMacLaine and BillPullman. WhileChristopher is an excel-lent dramatic actor, Ilove to see him cut-up ina comedy, so "WildOats" is one I'm especial-ly looking forward to.

***Q: I finally rented

"The Cove" and was disgustedand heartbroken to witness theslaughter of those beautiful dol-phins. Since the movie cameout, have things gotten betterover there in Japan? -- Julia S.,West Palm Beach, Fla.

A: I spoke with Ric O'Barry, long-time dolphin activist and subject ofthe award-winning documentary"The Cove." He is sad to report thatthe slaughter and capture of wilddolphins still occurs, albeit on a"lesser" scale.

"The dolphin slaughter beginsSept. 1 and goes through March,"he said. "During that period lastyear in that the town of Taiji, themayor and the city council imple-mented a no-kill policy. They werebringing dolphins in and capturingthem for the dolphin swim program-- the dolphin-captivity industry. Butthey let about 300 of them go. They

still kill pilot whales, but theystopped killing bottle-nosed dol-phins, probably thinking, 'That willappease them.' But we don't knowwhat's going to happen come thisSept. 1."

You can track Ric and his sonLincoln's progress on this hot-but-ton issue on Animal Planet's "BloodDolphins." The premiere episodeairs Aug. 27 (with an encore Sept.

3), and parts two andthree air Sept. 10 and17, respectively.

***Q: I just saw

NatashaHenstridge in theTV movie you rec-ommended, "TheDevil's Teardrop,"and I really likedit. What are someother things I cansee her in? --Lindsay D., via e-

mailA: Natasha told me that, while

she is mulling over different projectsat the moment, the next thing youcan see her in is the Aug. 29 episodeof Lifetime Television's hit "DropDead Diva." As Natasha explained:"I get to stir up some trouble. I playClaire Harrison, who is the partnerof the law firm with J Parker --Parker & Harrison. So J Parker andClaire Harrison have some history,and I go over there and make sometrouble, both businesswise and per-sonally."

***Write to Cindy at King Features

Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mailher at [email protected]. Formore news and extended interviews,visit www.celebrityextraonline.com

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“I was a vegetarian until I started leaningtowards sunlight.”

-- Rita Rudner

See Page 9 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital ofArkansas?

2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel"Captains Courageous"?

3. MOVIES: Who plays the title characterin "Nanny McPhee"?

4. ANATOMY: The temporal bone wouldbe found in what part of the human body?

5. MEASUREMENTS: How long is acubit?

6. MUSIC: What is a doxology?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relaxed moodearly in the week could give way to high-tempera-ture disputes. The Aries Lamb should resist beingpulled into heated quarrels that could really singeyour wool.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Satisfy that practi-cal obligation first, then you can feel free to indulgein your creative endeavors. Also, check for hidden oroverlooked areas where repairs might be overdue.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home is still theTwins' major focus this week. But outside mattersbegin to take on added importance, especially thoseinvolving possible career moves.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A travel plan mightneed to undergo some considerable adjustmentbecause of unexpected changes. Keep an open mindand let the facts guide you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Playing cat and mousewith a matter you don't really want to tackle wastestime, energy and, most important, an opportunity.Ask someone with experience to help you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A shift inpolicy might not please you, but before you put up a"No Go" wall of resistance, examine the circum-stances. You might be quite pleasantly surprised bywhat you find.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Yesterday's

critiques about your methods might have alreadyevolved into today's praise for your achievements.Good for you.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An occa-sional temperamental flare-up might occur as youcontinue to help get things back to normal. Stay withit. You should soon get some idea of where to takethings next.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Anegative reaction to what you believe was a well-deserved request might mean that you need toreconsider your position and make changes.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)There's always room for someone new at the SeaGoat's table. Someone new this week could bring amessage you've been waiting a long time to hear.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A pile-on of personal matters this week might seem toooverwhelming to deal with. But handling them on aone-by-one basis could have you out from under itby the weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend mightneed your good advice regarding a matter. Be sup-portive. But unless you can be absolutely sure youhave all the facts, be careful about any suggestionsyou might be asked to offer.

BORN THIS WEEK: Few things make you hap-pier than bringing people together and helping toforge new friendships.

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ELDER CAREHousekeeping, Errands

Light GardeningReliable & Trustworthy

(760) 376-1913__________________________LARRY SCHUPPAN'S

Garage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. HandymanService. House Painting, Decks,Covers, Masonry, Electrical,Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760-417-2806 License #CL492150 __________________________

MERCER BOOKKEEPINGAND TAX SERVICE

In Bodfish - Will Travel!Personal, Business, Corporate

(760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC

Quality WorkFair Prices

Call Ross (760) 981-3361License #708148__________________________

PUBLISHING SERVICESEditorial • Graphics • TypesettingBrochures • Inserts • PR ArticlesEverything from Print to InternetKRV PUBLISHING 760-376-2860__________________________

U.S. LAWNCARE Established company seekingnew clients. Summer special!Weekly, Bi-weekly starting @

$75/mo. - 760-378-2180

POOL DOCTORPool Service and Repair Over 35 years experience

Serving the KRV since 1997David Stratton 760-378-2377

ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRYDecks & Remodeling

"Craftsmanship andAttention to Detail"

(760) [email protected]__________________________

HERITAGE CLEANERS - Von'sShopping Center. Dry Cleaning,Laundry, Comforters. Tue & Thuafternoon pick-up. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,Sat.9am-2pm.760-379-4271 __________________________

ART'S ELECTRICLocally owned - Free Estimates

Always on Time!25 years exp. - Lic. #560220

(760) 223-3648__________________________TERESA HENRICKS NotaryService Located in the KRV. 5Year Notary. I will travel to yourlocation. Available any time foryour convenience. 760-985-1148__________________________

GUTTRY PLASTERINGStucco Repairs, Remodels, and

New ConstructionInterior, Exerior, E.I.F.S

661-238-5931 Jon Guttry__________________________THE GLAMOUR ROOM

Back to School Special20% off all services

www.GlamourRoom.com760-379-4518__________________________

CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEOSince 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER

ARTWORK & DESIGN760-376-2177

www.kernvalley.com/mike __________________________CERTIFIED CAREGIVER

for the elderly. Caring and reli-able. 25 years experience. Call(760) 376-4707__________________________

RICH PELLETREAU ARTCustom Framing

Will Travel To Your Location(760) 376-1403

[email protected]__________________________

REDUCED! Lake Isabella -2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile homew/carport, patio & deck. Was$640/mo - now $540/mo (incldsspace rent) quiet 55+ park.Rent to Own + sec dep & goodcredit. (760) 379-2092_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Kernville - 2 bd home, very pri-vate, pets accepted. $800/mo +deposit. Call (818) 532-8261_________________________Neatest Adult Park in the ValleyLarge Doublewide Living Rmw/woodstove. All new appli-ances,Air Cond. Corion CounterTops, Master Bdrm, Office,Exercise Room, Work shop, &storage shed. $600. Must See!Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 EvansRd.Wofford Heights._________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd doublewide w/30x30 workshop/garage& panoramic view of the Lake,$700/mo + deposit. Call (818)532-8261_________________________Bodfish - Large 2 bd, 1 ba aptw/stove & frig. Water/trash pd.No pets. $500/mo + dep., dis-count w/lease. 760-223-3806 or661-867-2018_________________________Weldon - 2bd, 2 ba house.Includes washer/dryer, stove& refrig. Big porch & yard.$700/mo + deposit. Call (562)228-9519

Boat for Sale - 92 Seaswirl190SE, 18' Bowrider, CobraStern Drive. New upholstery &cover, Bimini top. Trailer w/newtires $6,900 obo. 858-208-7247_________________________2 Yamaha Model 500 WaveRunners - Your choice $495 ea.or $800 for both, trailer alsoavailable. 760-378-4066._________________________

1972 WINNEBAGO1966 VW BEETLE

1992 F250 4X4Call 760-376-2307

TAI CHI QUANis an oriental exercise Greatfor seniors! Lessons, TonyPino. Mt. Mesa Park 8AM

Sundays. Donation.__________________________MORNING STAR

CHRISTIAN BOOKSLocated Inside Lah-De-Dah41 Big Blue Road, Kernville

(760) 376-1505

ALLYNI LOVE YOU

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

*****3 LOTS FOR SALE***** Balboa South of BeechwoodScovern South of CrestviewStarlight Off Old State Road$17,500 each. (760) 223-2222

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldgon approx 3 acres for lease locat-ed @ 3615 Suhre Street (cornerof Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellentoffice space for medical, dental,school, church, or? Terms nego-tiable. Call (760) 417-0876

Home Workers Urgently NeededEarn up to $500 or more eachweek performing assembly,clerical or other easy work inyour home. For free details -JM & Assoc. P.O. Box 1502,Kernville, CA 93238

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COCKTAILS AND DANCING5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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DWAYNE’S FFENCINGChain Link - Barbed Wire - VinylWood - Custom Gates - RepairsFree Estimates 760-223-1730Serving the KRV since 1995

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ROYALTY POOL SERVICEProfessional Quality Work

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:OVERSTOCK FOODS (2010-B4442) Street address of principalplace of business: 555 WestTehachapi Street, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:555 West Tehachapi Street,Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANT: Amber Kaser, 8932Caliente Bodfish Road, Havilah, CA93518. A, Individual. 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: Amber Kaser. This state-ment filed on 07/13/2010. Expires07/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By M. Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier July 30, August6, 13 and 20, 2010.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFDONALD LEROY MILEY

S-1501-PB-60034To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

contingent creditors, and personswho may otherwise be interested inthe will or estate, or both, of Donald

Leroy Miley.A PETITION for Probate has been

filed by: Kathy L. Grindle in theSuperior Court of California, Countyof KERN.

THE PETITION for Probaterequests that Kathy L. Grindle beappointed as personal representativeto administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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

to administer 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 be

held on: August 26, 2010 at 9:00A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93301.IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of

the petition, 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 acontingent creditor of the decedent,you must file your claim with thecourt and mail a copy to the person-al representative appointed by thecourt within four months from thedate of first issuance of letters as

provided in Probate Code section9100. The time for filing claims willnot expire before four months fromthe hearing date noticed above.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept

by the court. If you are a personinterested in the estate, you may filewith the court a formal Request forSpecial Notice (form DE-154) of thefiling of an inventory and appraisalof estate assets or of any petition oraccount as provided in Probate Codesection 1250. A Request for SpecialNotice form is available from thecourt clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:CAROLYN J. SCHAUF21811 Highway 18P.O. Box 1945Apple Valley, CA 92307(760) 240-8822

(Published by the Kern RiverCourier - August 6, 13 and 20, 2010)

Kern River Courier Legal Notices

REDUCED! Lake Isabella -Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobilehome w/carport, patio & deck.Was $25,000 - now $14,995.Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092_________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd doublewide MH w/30x30 workshop/garage & panoramic view ofthe Lake. Aprox 1 acre, xlntcond. $125K. Call 818-532-8261_________________________

MOVING?Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage

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Kernville - 1bd, 1 ba MH. Largesunroon, xlnt cond, in park.Beach access. $419 sp rent.$4,500. No reasonable offerrefused. Call Beth Ubil @ C-21.Lic# 01768297, 760-376-2231_________________________2 bd, 1 ba single wide mobilehome w/2car garage, fencedyard, near bus trans. $67,000OWC w/$10,000 down. (760)379-7699 or (760) 812-0841

HORSE MANUREUltimate Growing Compound

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Sadly these dogs have been left behind by their family due toextremely difficult and heartwrenching circumstances. Theyare loving, wonderful dogs thathave been very well cared for.If you know of a good homethey are about 4 years old andare up to date on all vaccina-tions etc. If we could keepthem together it would beeven better! Call Wendy@818-262-2847 for more info.

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Wofford Heights - Sites avail-able in quiet park with lakeviews, laundry facilities & fishhouse. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228

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#2210956 Right on Sirretta street in the nicest part of Kernville, this home isfull of charm and custom workmanship. Not to mention the fact that the proper-ty includes a creek in the backyard that costs 45 Bucks a year to keep water in.The lot is approx 200 feet in length and is fully fenced with ample parking androom to roam. The sellers have tastefully landscaped to bring out the full poten-tial of the property exterior. The home itself is a marvel of craftsmanship. Builtin 1966 with many local material from the Johnsondale Saw Mill. Vaulted cedarceilings in the livingroom, large bedrooms and a huge laundry room with clos-et which could easily be a 4th bedroom. Huge kitchen which is uncommon for1960's homes, 2 wood burning stoves, a huge brick hearth, the list goes on...Better yet, the roof and Mastercool are 2 years new, and the appliances andplumbing are all updated. The garage is currently a workshop and there is alarge 2 car attached carport. ONLY $275,000

#2211009 Get in on the ground floor of a great deal! This Bank-Owned prop-erty right on Bodfish-Caliente Road in Havilah is a perfect weekend property,within minutes of Lake Isabella and the Kern River. This property consists of asingle 1 bed 1 bath cabin along with 2 small outbuildings used for storageand/or a workshop. All on a large almost 2.5 acre lot that backs up to CalienteCreek. The property also comes with it's own well. This home is a Bank-Ownedproperty and is a fixer-upper and being sold as-is. There are a lot of unfinishedprojects inside and outside of the home and the property is not financible in it'scurrent condition, must be an all cash deal but the potential is there with someelbow grease and TLC for this property to be a real nice home. ONLY $59,000

#2211031 What a bargain! 2+1 house located in Southlake in a great neigh-borhood. 1,016 s.f. setting on .24 acres, partly fenced, landscaped, view of lake,evaporative cooler, oven-range. CALL MATT 760 223-0880. ONLY $79,900

#2211145 NEW LISTING! 2+2, 988 s.f. house with 2 car garage, ceiling fans,partly fenced, dishwasher, storage shed. ONLY $135,000

#2211034 This is a lovely four bedroom and two bath MH. Large lot that isfenced. The bedrooms are very nice size with the master on the split side forprivacy. Close to the market, lake and river. Do not wait.......... will not last long.

ONLY $72,000

#2210969 This is a perfect home for you first-time buyer's out there. It is notoften that a home comes on the market that is move-in ready for this price. 2bed 2 bath 1172 sq feet with a large garage and carport this home aims toplease. There is also a permitted built in patio for additional sq footage. Locatedright in the center of town in a nice area this home has a large front and backyard, ample boat and RV parking, and is close to everything!! The lot is fullylevel and fenced and has a storage shed, gravel and even a dog run. The frontof the home is tastefully landscaped and has a concrete driveway. The kitchenhas been updated with newer appliances, there is a pellet stove and the roomsare large. This place is move in ready! The seller is also willing to chip in 6Ktowards roof replacement or for any other buyer costs. ONLY $115,000

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Oftentimes it is hard in this valleywe live in to see larger prospectiveson things, real estate being one ofthem. We are kinda on our own uphere, which I love!However, beingsomewhat isolat-ed, it is good topay attention totrends in otherparts of the coun-try. I say thisbecause last weekI was in a smalltown calledMustang,Oklahoma (right outside ofOklahoma City) for several days. Iwas there on vacation and torecord a CD with my band-matesfor our band Allasso. After all thatwas done we went around andlooked at Oklahoma real estate justto kill some time. We saw somenewer neighborhoods and someolder neighborhoods and walkedthrough a beautiful brand newhome in a very nice newer neigh-borhood. For one thing, their con-struction methods are differentback there because of weather. Weget the occasional earthquakewhich can wreak havoc, but theyget tornadoes, sleet, freezing rain,fog, snow, on and on in the winterand in the summer they are as hotas us but the humidity is real high.Feels like a sauna when you walkoutside on some days. The part ofOklahoma that we were in has a

very high water table so most ofthe homes are brick, with 2X6 wallson the inside. Very nice homes,very well built and most are big,about 1800-2500 sq feet.

What struck me the most,though, were their real estateprices, and how similar ours are. Ihad always thought and hadalways been told that Californiareal estate is much more priceythan the rest of the country. Well,turns out that is true, in most areasof California. For us, however, it isdifferent. We have some of the low-est prices in the state on averagehere in the Kern River Valley. Backin Oklahoma, homes were goingfor about 85 bucks a square foot,for a new place. Here, Kernvillegoes for that and more, but manyareas of the valley are not, they aregoing for significantly less. I justbought my home for about $52 persq foot and just sold two others inLake Isabella at around $78 or soper square foot. That is good!Oklahoma has historically hadsome of the lower priced real estatein the country, and we are rightthere with them on our values. Thisis a huge buyer’s market, and rightnow interest rates are the lowestthey have ever been. A 30-yearmortgage is sitting at about 4.5%right now. So, as I always say, goout and buy something!

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His col-umn is not intended to replace legaladvice.

Matt Freeman

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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. 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45

Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

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

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

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 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.

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Thal went on to advise homeownersand renters to document their posses-sions.

“It is a very arduous task rememberingwhat was lost. ‘Everything’ is pretty hardto replace without a description to go withit. When it comes to your property, thebest suggestion is take photographs ofyour home, yard, and then possessions.Open drawers, cabinets, closets, etc. andshoot away. The use of a video cameracan enhance, as you can run an auraldescription to this photo inventory. Thiscan be loaded onto your computer. If youdon't have one, a friend's will do. Thenmake a disk and store it off premises.”

(no. 4) and The Whaley House in SanDiego (no. 5).

The Ghost Town is located at 3829Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish and isopen daily through October from 10a.m to 4 p.m. for self-guided tours. Costis $4.50 adults, $3.50 kids 6 to 12, (kids5 and under are free when accompa-nied by a paid adult). All admissionproceeds go to the continued renova-tion and restoration of the historicbuildings located on site.

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Letter to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,

Dick Blomgren left his home in Squirrel Valley on July29 and headed up Shadow Mountain Road to his newbuilding site. When he got to Big Springs, he saw MikeMollenauer and his friend, Mike Hosking, alongside theroad waving at him and pointing to the rear of a vacantlot. He could see smoke from a fire that appeared to be justgetting started.

Mike and his friend got shovels from their truck andheaded back there to put it out. Mike called the fire depart-ment.

Dick got a shovel and headed back to the fire, and thenremembered that he had a weed eater in his truck andwent back to get it. It was out of gas, so he had to fill thetank, and then headed back to the fire.

The weed eater was very helpful in controlling the firebut the wind was blowing the fire into a lot of heavy weedgrowth and brush so they had their hands full but man-aged to keep it under control until the fire department gotthere and finished the job.

Talk about timing – the two Mikes and Dick driving bythere just as the fire started and having the means to con-trol it!

Nancy Strand Squirrel Valley


Bodfish Bob’s Baked Eggplant

2 small Eggplants (peeled)Softened ButterSaltPaprika Chopped chivesChopped Parsley

Take peeled eggplant and cutinto 1/2 inch slices. Wash anddrain well. Spread with soft but-ter on each side, and sprinklewith salt and paprika. Heat ovento 400 degrees. Place slices on acookie sheet and cook for a totalof 15 minutes, turning once, oruntil tender. Sprinkle with chivesand parsley and serve.

Bodfish Bob's Bajjio Chicken

5 chicken breasts1/2 cup salsa

1 Tbsp ground cumin1/2 cup brown sugar (more is amust)1 - 4 oz. can diced chilies1/2 can Sprite soft drink

Combine all ingredients in aslow cooker. Cook on low for 5 to6 hours. Remove chicken piecesand shred. Return to slow cookerand cook for another hour.Thicken the juices with corn-starch mixed in water. Serve withflour tortillas, lettuce, cheese andblack beans. Add hot sauce if notspicy enough.

By the way, it’s pronounced“Bah Hio.”

Bodfish Bob’s Baked Bananas

4 Tbsp Butter (divided use)6 firm medium size peeled bananas1/2 cup Sugar1 Lemon

Place three tbsp butter in aheavy skillet. Add 2 or 3 bananasat a time and allow to brown. Liftgently with a spatula and placeside by side in a baking dish.Brown remaining bananas.Sprinkle with sugar and squeezelemon juice over all. Dot withremaining butter. Bake in a heat-ed oven of 325 to 350 degrees forabout 30 minutes. Bananasshould be tender and in a thick-ened syrup.

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Monday, Sept. 13 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. There will befree skin cancer screening, a free foot care clinic, as well as a low-costblood draw/lipid panel. There will be free handouts and information.For information call Sonia at (760) 382-8385.

Pitch in, help clean up the valley Sept. 18 on Pride DayIf you like to see a sparking clean Kern Valley at the end of summer when

it gets quiet again, consider joining one of the local groups who clean uparound the valley on Pride Day each year. All cleanup volunteers are treat-ed to a free lunch and a T-shirt. Call Thomas Refuse at 379-2618.

Celebrate the Turkey Vulture in Weldon on Sept. 25Fall is a special time in the valley. Celebrate the season and the arrival of

the thousands of turkey vultures as they migrate. Come to the Kern RiverPreserve in Weldon on Sept. 25. For more information, call 378-2029.

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R.E.V.A.Please be generous in supporting this animal-loving causeThis fund raiser is to help R.E.V.A. co-op in building their mobilespay/neuter clinic, providing low-cost free spay and neutering services toneedy Kern River Valley residents.

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R.E.V.A.'s2nd Annual Dance Fund Raiser

August 21 6 to 10pm • Senior Center, Lake IsabellaOpen to 13 years old to forever young! $10 entrance includes hot dog & drink

Wear your old "Hippie Rags" or "Disco Duds" for Fun & Prizes!Dance to the "Ladies Night" band and the music of the '60s and '70s!

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