Kern River Courier August 28, 2009

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir138,117 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 Kernville719cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 734 cfs

Borel Canal flow555 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: Sunny, high101. Calm winds.

Fri. night: Low 69.Calm winds.

Sat.: Sunny and hot.

Sat. night: Mostlyclear. Low 69.

Sun.: Sunny andhot. High 98.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear. Low 68.National Weather Service

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Pauline Best enjoys a double scoop of ice cream onTuesday while Clara Spradlin watches and Jamie the dogwaits in the shade below.

Old fashioned barn raisingbolts together relationships Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

In this day and time of fast-paced soci-ety, it is wonderful to step back in time toa slower-paced society and get back tothe basics of neighbors helping neigh-bors. Recently there was an old fashionedbarn-raising party in Kelso Valley, erect-ing a barn for a neighbor. The event wascomplete with a barbecue and all thetrimmings.

The property that the barn was raisedon is that of Rod Blankenship. It is next tothe Muzzleloaders Gun Club located onSnow Street in Kelso Valley.

"Wouldn't it be wonderful if all of thecommunities in the valley would practiceneighbors helping neighbors?" saidBlankenship.

About 20 friends and neighbors ofBlankenship came from Bakersfield,Weldon, Wofford Heights and as faraway as Riverside to help with the barn’sconstruction. The completed steel barnwill be 30' x 40' and 15' high, built on afoundation of solid friendship and 27yards of concrete.

The men, mostly from the BakersfieldMuzzleloaders Gun Club, worked inshifts erecting the barn while the ladiesprepared wonderful side dishes, home-made pies and a lemon sheet cake for abarbecue steak dinner they all wouldhave together later that evening. Theman doing the barbecuing was the chef

of the gun club.The barn construction began early on

Saturday morning, Aug. 15 and contin-ued into the night and well into the nextday.

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Thomas Priest (in the hat) and Tim Behmbolt together one of the many steel panelsthat will make up the completed barn struc-ture.

Meals on Wheelsto get $2K grant Mike DevichKern River Courier

The local Meals on Wheels(KRV Senior Citizens Inc.) hasbeen awarded a $2,000 grant bythe Kern Community Foundation.

They were one of nine recipi-ents receiving grants from itsKern Community ResponseGrant Program. The others werethe Golden Empire Gleaners,Kern County Teen Challenge,Bakersfield Homeless Shelter,Alliance against Family Violenceand Sexual Assault, NEEDSCenter, Flood BakersfieldMinistries, Assistance Leagueand the Salvation Army GoldenState Division.

Since the Kern CommunityFoundation was founded in1999, it has been known forproject and program-directedgrant-making.

Prominent citizens of the KRVhave been members, includingJeanette Rogers and BobBarnes.

In recent years, KCF says thatit came to realize the valuablework accomplished by nonprof-it organizations rooted in the

ability to meet basic organiza-tional needs, especially nowduring this time of economiccrisis.

To have been eligible for con-sideration for funding from TheKern Community ResponseGrant Program, applicants cer-tified that they were an already-existing nonprofit, 501(c) (3)organization. Funds wereintended for local (Kern County)nonprofit organizations thatprovide “safety net” and/or“basic needs” support/servicesto residents of Kern County.This includes organizations thathave a primary mission to do so,or a program within theirorganization which providessafety net services.

Letters of intent to apply forthe grants were gathered inApril from organizations pro-viding relief to Kern County res-idents experiencing the effectsof the economic crisis in ourcountry. Organizations meetingthe eligibility requirements inthis application were encour-aged to apply. The maximumamount of the requests was$20,000.

Rubber Duckiesrace, Hawaiiandancers dance

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There will be two majorfundraisers held in Kernvillethis Saturday, Aug. 29.

Both of the events arebeing held by service clubshere in the valley to raisemoney to do their philan-thropic work.

The Kern Valley ExchangeClub will be holding theirannual Rubber Ducky Racesfundraiser down the KernRiver in Riverside Park inKernville. In this event, rub-ber duckies float (or arepushed) down the KernRiver towards a finish line.Lucky folks who sponsor thewinning ducks can get allsorts of prizes. There will befood available and a wholelot of fun. Things start tohappen around 10 a.m.

The Kern Valley RotaryClub will be holding aHawaiian Luau fundraiser atthe Kern Valley Golf Coursefrom 6 to 9:30 p.m. The priceof $25 includes dinner,dessert and a no-host bar.Hawaiian music and enter-tainment will be the order ofthe evening at this fundrais-er, including the KupunaWahine O Dancers. For tick-ets call (760) 376-1421.

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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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Annual Pride Day signupdeadline is Aug. 28

Volunteers will be cleaning uptrash along lake shore, upper andlower river, campgrounds androadsides, residential and busi-ness areas on Sept. 19. Groupsmeet at your chosen area to cleanup the litter and trash. Bring yourcollected trash to French Gulch

Group Campground to be countedand then enjoy a barbecue deeppit lunch and awards for mosttrash collected and largest groups.Sign up by Aug. 28 to receive afree t-shirt. Join your friends outthere helping to clean up the KernRiver Valley! For more informa-tion, call Joyce Norris at (760) 379-2618, extension 108.

The Courier CalendarRubber Ducky Races held byKV Exchange Club Aug. 29

The Kern Valley Exchange Clubwill be holding their annualRubber Ducky Races fundraiserdown the Kern River on Saturday,Aug. 29 at Riverside Park inKernville. Participants can “adopt”one ducky or a whole family. Thereare many ways to win money andprizes. Call (760) 376-4790 for moreinformation.

Hawaiian Luau held by KV Rotary Club Aug. 29

The Kern Valley Rotary Club willbe holding a Hawaiian Luaufundraiser at the Kern Valley GolfCourse on Saturday, Aug. 29 from6 to 9:30 p.m. Price of $25 includesdinner, dessert and no-host bar.Hawaiian music and entertain-ment, including the KupunaWahine O Dancers. For tickets call(760) 376-1421.

Volunteer orientation forOptimal Hospice Care Sept. 2

New volunteers are urgentlyneeded for Optimal Hospice Care.Needed are massage therapists,hair stylists, life coaches and oth-ers. An orientation meeting will beheld Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4700 StockdaleHighway in Bakersfield, Ste. 120.Lunch will be provided. Call (661)716-4000 to reserve your seat.

Sierra Arts & Crafts Festivalon weekend of Sept. 4-7

The annual Sierra Arts andCrafts Labor Day WeekendFestival will be held again this yearin Kernville by the Kern RiverValley Art Association. The groupis expanding the festival this yearto include a showing of fine art inthe Odd Fellows Hall adjacent toCircle Park. Call Jim Davis at 379-2844 for more information.

Rummage sale at Elks LodgeSaturday, Sept. 5

The Ladies of the Elks will hold aLabor Day rummage sale at theElks Lodge in Wofford Heights,next to Reel Cinema, on Saturday,Sept. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kern River Preserve natureevent coming Sept. 5

The Kern River Preserve onHighway 178 in Weldon will con-tinue its monthly nature events,open to the public and free, with aspecial program Saturday, Sept. 5from 9 to 11 a.m. PhotographerJim Steel will offer casual camerausers information on the basics ofusing a camera and tips and trickson capturing better images. Bringyour camera. For more informa-tion, call Chana at (661) 428-2360or visit http://kern.audubon.org.

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. 11-12

Participantsin Pride Dayon Sept. 19will be treatedto a greatbarbecueafterward.Today, Aug.28, is thedeadline tosign up.

MurdocDouglas/KernRiver Courier

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

In the KRVHistoricalSociety’s CountryStore is a bookabout townsthroughout theUnited Stateswhich havestrange names.

Toadsuck,Arkansas was inchapter one. For some reasonmost of the oddly-named towns inthis book were from other states,very few from California. Notwishing this slight to continue, Iturned on my computer, and withthe help of Google, found thatCalifornia does indeed have itsown weirdly labeled towns. Ifound names like Bummerville,Fickle Hill, Dogtown, Confidence,Honeydew, Skidoo, and ShingleSprings.

There is no doubt that eachtown had a reason for its name, solet’s guess why they named someof them what they did. The townfathers in a remote Californiadesert town decided to call it LittleSiberia. A group of lawyers in aremote bar (and in their cups)decided to call their town LawyersBar. Still another group of dirtpoor cowboys decided to call theirshabby town Poverty Hill, while agroup of shy settlers called theircrossroads town Wimp. Anotherhamlet known for its redlight dis-trict named their town SqueakySprings. While a group of town

fathers, after seeing a palm tree fallover and crush a wall, named theirplace Pushawalla Palms.Incidentally, the names of thesetowns are real. The reasons for thenames might be slightly question-able.

Additional reasons for townnames might have gone somethinglike this: After planting a bananatree in his front yard the mayornamed his town Chiquita.Somewhere else a man was tarred,feathered and run out of his townon a rail. As he passed the TownHall he yelled “Igo” and the name(like his tar) stuck! Another townname came about as a hobo, sleep-ing with a group of other hobos,snored so loud that they namedtheir camp after his snore –“Sczyk.” A group of settlers tiredof heading west stopped at adesert oasis and named itDunmovin'. Finally, one Californiatown had so much infighting whilenaming their hamlet, they eventu-ally called it Squabbletown. So Ican safely say that California does-n't have to take a back seat to any-one for odd names. We are just asweird as any other place in theU.S. In fact I live in one ofCalifornia’s garden spots, WoffordHeights, affectionately referred toby many as “Woofy Harts.”

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program and coordi-nator for the Isabella Lake Patrolvolunteers.

Middleworth

Stuck in Toadsuck againThings I Have Noticed...

starting at the VFW Post in Lake Isabella, on Nugget St. behindMcDonald’s. This event benefits the National Cemetery just outside ofBakersfield. The poker run is a 128 mile scenic trip. The pre check-in partywill be Friday night, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m., with signups starting Saturday,Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Music and food will be offered. For more information callthe VFW Post at (760) 379-3877.

Camp KEEP fundraiser to be held at El Rio Mexican RestaurantSaturday, Sept. 12

There will be a fundraiser for Camp KEEP at the El Rio MexicanRestaurant in Kernville on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 9 .m. Therewill be pinatas for the kids at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. You can even get yourcar windows washed while you are dining. Camp KEEP was established tobring the nature of the Central Coast to local 5th grade students. They getan experience of a lifetime. The program has been threatened by budgetcuts, so local people have taken it upon themselves to hold fundraisers sothat students can continue to go to Camp KEEP.

Patriotic Barbecue to be held Sunday, Sept. 13A special Patriotic Barbecue will be held in Squirrel Valley on Sunday,

Sept. 13. It is being put on by Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of theAmerican Revolution, and it will be open to the public. Tickets are $15.Dinner will be cooked by Jim Wyly of Mt. Mesa Market. The event willstart at 4 p.m. and will be held at the Squirrel Valley ranch of Steve andMaryellen Spradlin. For directions, tickets or more information, call RegentDona Anderson at 379-2828.

Annual Peddler’s Faire to be put on Sept. 18 and 19The Kern Valley Peddler’s Faire, a big event put on every year to benefit

the 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.

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.

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WildlifeGallery& Studio

The Rich Pelletreau

6700 Wofford Heights Blvd. Wofford Heightsph:760-376-1403 e-mail: [email protected]

Mon., & Wed. thru Sat. 10am to 5pm Closed Sun. & Tue

Gallery WideClosing Sale!

Everything in the gallery is onsale including...

Original Artwork, & Prints, BothFramed or Unframed

New & Used Art & Framing SuppliesNow25%to75%Off

4571 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaIn the Commercial Center across from the Fire Station

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

Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Thursday & SundayOwner Roger McLaughlin

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

Large selection of Tack & Feed SuppliesIf what you need is not already in stock we will gladly order it for you.

6629 WWofford BBlvd,Wofford HHeights 7760-3376-11600Extra parking in back

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Turkey, HamTuna or Egg Salad

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Served with chips & drink $6.50 DDinners

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Fish && CChips $$5.99or SShrimp $$7.99

Saturday SSpecial

Museum gets newAmerican flag

The Kern River ValleyMuseum in Kernville, on thecorner of Big Blue andWhitney, has a brand newAmerican flag.

This new acquisition wasdonated to the museum byGene LaFond of Kernville. TheKern River Valley HistoricalSociety is very appreciative ofthis gift, the ultimate patrioticsymbol of our American histo-ry.

Visit the museum Thursdaythrough Sunday from 10am to4pm. It’s located at 49 BigBlue, Kernville. The phonenumber is (760) 376-6883.

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Inviting YYou aand AAll YYour FFriends tto oour OOpen HHouse.

This FFRIDAY ~~ ffrom 110am ttill 88pmThe KKRV CCommunity LLearning CCenter ooffers aan eeasy way tto llearn yyour ccomputer aand mmany oother ssubjects.

Please SStop bby...look uus oover...pick uup aa bbrochure aand take aadvantage oof oour oopen hhouse sspecial ddiscounts.

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Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

Thought I would giveBoulder Gulch a try last weekand see if there was any troutaction. Not! But I ran into somenice cats. Catfish action is stillgoing strong. In fact, now is agood time to fish for cats allalong thearea by theNorth ForkMarina.When thelake levelgets low,ponds startdevelopingalong theflume there and lots of catfishget trapped. Throw out someweenies and try your luck.

Terry Sweet had a great dayof trout fishing. Terry caught anice limit of two to threepounders in the flume on rain-bow Powerbait. I’m still seeingsome familiar vehicles parkedon the road between the ceme-tery and Kernville. That onlymeans one thing – they are stillgoing after trout.

We’ve been getting somereports of nice pan size trout

being caught all along Icy Bendup to Limestone.

I guess I had better getupriver to check out a few ofmy favorite spots.

Grab your fishing rod andlet’s go fishing.

Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackleand General Store. For brag-ging rights, bring your catch toE&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd,Wofford Heights.

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

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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

Fishing is sweet

Terry Sweet caught some nice onesin the flume.

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Couch TheaterStatham’s flicks are macho stuff

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: Is John Francis Daleyfrom "Bones" any relation toTyne of "Cagney and Lacey"fame? -- A reader, via e-mail

A: Tyne Daly (note there is no "e"in her last name) is of no relation toJohn. Tyne does have relatives inshowbiz: Brother Tim is best knownfor his roles in "Wings" and "TheSopranos," and one of Tyne'sdaughters, Kathryne Dora Brown,had a recurring role on "JudgingAmy."

Aside from playing Dr. LanceSweets on "Bones," John is well-known and -loved for hisrole as Sam Weir on theshort-lived but criticallyacclaimed series "Freaksand Geeks," which ran onNBC from 1999 to 2000."Freaks and Geeks,"which was produced byfeature-film phenom JuddApatow, jump-started thecareers of such actors asSeth Rogen, JamesFranco, Busy Phillips andJason Segel.

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A: You'll be happy to know that"Royal Pains," which has becomeone of the highest-rated shows oncable, has been picked up for a sec-ond season by the USA network.Mark Feuerstein has previously co-starred in the feature films "PracticalMagic" and "What Women Want."

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

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

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

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

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

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

Churches of the ValleyBible Trivia by Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of 2 Timothy in the Old orNew Testament or neither?2. From Luke 6, what did Jesus tell Hisdisciples to do to those who cursed them?Smile, Walk away from, Laugh, Blessthem3. What instrument did David play for Saulthat caused the evil spirit to depart? Drum,Harp, Tambourine, Flute4. From John 3, who lifted up the serpent

in the wilderness? Paul, Peter, John theBaptist, Moses5. What horrible things did Ezekiel see fill-ing a valley? Serpents, Locusts, Drybones, Demons6.Who was the father of James and John?Zebedee, Nahum, Haggai, Hizkiah

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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Attributes of wisdomincorporate when and howone utilizes knowledge. It canbe observed that peopleoften claim that they do notlike rules. Those same peoplefrequently use expressionssuch as “I always” and “Inever.” By the nature of suchstatements, rules are formed.

One finds passages suchas “Whoever goes around asa gossip tells secrets. Do notassociate with a person whose mouth is alwaysopen.” Proverbs 20:19; God's Word. Then anoth-er, “Whoever gossips gives away secrets, butwhoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep asecret.” Proverbs 11:13, God's Word. He agreesand memorizes the passages. Another passage isfound, “It is the glory of God to hide things butthe glory of kings to investigate them.” Proverbs25:2, God's Word. Since time passes betweenattaining first and third passages, context fades.Without context there are many and conflictingpossibilities of meaning.

Understanding context involves comprehen-sion of the background, circumstance, frame-work and perspective of the speaker’s worldview.Part of Jesus’ worldview is that “God did notsend his Son into the world to condemn theworld, but in order that the world might besaved through him.” John 3:17. Ezra’s worldviewincludes that “The hand of our God is for goodon all who seek him, and the power of his wrathis against all who forsake him.” Ezra 8:22. Part of

St. Paul’s world view includes, “…everything cre-ated by God is good, and nothing is to be reject-ed if it is received with thanksgiving, for it ismade holy by the word of God and prayer. 1Timothy 4:4-5. Add to those, “The LORD is goodto those who wait for him, to the soul who seekshim.” Lamentations 3:25. (There are more than 29verses about those who seek the Lord.) And,“…we know that for those who love God allthings work together for good, for those who arecalled according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.

If one would include in his worldview thatGod created all that is; the creation by God isgood; and God blesses mankind, wisdomrequires that one also balance his worldview bywaiting on the Lord; investigating the thing ofGod; choosing associates carefully, and seekingto be thankful. “If any of you lacks wisdom, lethim ask God, who gives generously to all withoutreproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5.“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for theone who doubts is like a wave of the sea that isdriven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6.

Now you try it, “When I shut up the heavensso that there is no rain, or command the locust todevour the land, or send pestilence among mypeople, if my people who are called by my namehumble themselves, and pray and seek my faceand turn from their wicked ways, then I will hearfrom heaven and will forgive their sin and healtheir land.” 2 Chronicles 7:13-14.

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Our valley needs Christians coming forwardand praying for the needs in our local commu-nity. There are so many in need, lost jobs, lowincome, financial problems, loss of housing,sickness, homeless and more. They need ourprayer. Many are lost and need Jesus. Our join-ing together in oneness in prayer can make adifference the lives of many.

Los Palomos restaurant has made availablespecially priced breakfast meals for this occa-sion. Order breakfast or not, but come and letthe strength of many joining together in one-ness in prayer move God in our community.

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

I am still plod-ding my waythrough the 1,017pages of legal jar-gon and pie-in-the-sky ideas ofthe legislationknown asObamaCare, orH.R. 3200. Somevacation. Everytime I pick up a sheaf of the printout,my heart races a little faster thannormal. I think this legislation is justso wrong for America.

However, if there was a complete-ly blank slate, if we were an emerg-ing third world nation with nothing,only then would this plan have somemerit. If there were doctors avail-able, it would give health care to the

natives in the jungle who never haveseen a doctor. It would providehealth care to children with preven-tative services as well as critical care.There is a "sameness" to this planwhich would treat everybody withthe same level of care. If you could-n't afford health insurance, it wouldbe provided by the government. Ifyou were a visitor to this country,either legally or otherwise, youwould be provided health care.

However, we are not a thirdworld nation, and we already havea working system. It is not broken,yet does require some repair andtweaking so that all people have thefinancial access to care. Healthinsurance is not a ticket to healthcare. It is just the financial vehicle.For those without health insurancea system needs to be established –perhaps a program like foodstamps. Just as nobody wants to

see a child go hungry, nobodywants to see a person in need ofhealth care go untreated.

While the plan currently pro-posed by the House ofRepresentatives (HR3200) providesnational standards, it does permitvariations based on current statemandates, so in effect everybody willnot have the same coverage, as statelaw can add a local flair. Therefore,the people in Massachusetts can stillhave mandatory coverage to coverhair transplants!

Today, there are hundreds ofplans to choose from. Thus, the per-son with a healthy lifestyle that does-n't smoke nor drink and exercisesregularly is rewarded by goodhealth. This person may take theopportunity to purchase a highdeductible health plan (HDHP).Some people may even choose to setaside money towards that deductible

into a tax favored (federal) savingsaccount known as an HSA account.This type of coverage would be out-lawed under ObamaCare.Everybody would be an equal. So,we could all eat the Big Macs andSuper Scoops of fries, as Americawould have a one-size-fits-all healthplan.

Oh, I forgot to mention, that thefederal employees – yes theCongress and the White House – geta different plan. Their plan doesn'thave the restrictions and lack of pri-vacy that we will all face.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is PastPresident and President Elect of theKern Association of HealthUnderwriters. He may be reached at760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com

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Letters to the Courier(Note to readers: Harry Thal’s column above represents his opinion and

not necessarily that of the Courier. The letter below is in response to Harry’scolumn of last week.)

Dear Kern River Courier,

In response to the column "Thoughts on a government-run health plan,"the author states: "...the woman can keep her policy, BUT – she is not per-mitted to change it." If I may intrude on his opinion, this is not true.Falsifications in the battle for health reform are abundant. The reform billsthat are in the review status by Congress are not mandated by thePresident, they are mandated by the people.

There are far flung attempts to mislead portions of the populace thathealth reform is a bad thing, ex. "death panels." There is no wording in anybill that would prohibit changing policies with a private insurance agency.The article attempts to convince some that health reform will end choice,bankrupt private insurance companies and end private insurance cover-age. False.

This is an opportunity to end gouging by insurance companies (pharma-ceutical and TORT reform are also needed) and make health care costs real-istic. Change is essential. No change or gradual change is not realistic. Wecannot withstand the rising costs. I am referring to the individuals, agen-cies and companies that are providing health plan costs for those of us whoare covered. As well as the not-covered segment of our population deniedcoverage by pre-existing conditions or the expense.

The falsification that undocumented immigrants will eat up all the bene-fits is propaganda.

Do not deny those that do not have what we have. It is not a virtue tokeep to yourself what everyone needs.

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Just when wethought it wasall gonna getbetter!

If you havebeen listening tothe news reportsand readingabout the marketthe last couple ofmonths, therehas been a lot oftalk about the new wave of fore-closures that are going to becoming on the market. Like Ihave been talking about in mylast few articles, sales over thelast couple of months are up butprices are down (though startingto stabilize). The time-honoredlaw ofsupplyanddemandapplieshere.Whenthere arefewer listings to go around theninventory is down, so as buyerssnap up properties if there arenone to replace them then moredemand is created.

I believe that is what we havebeen seeing nationwide and par-ticularly in California during thelast three months or so.Bakersfield's sales are up andinventory is down, and their

prices are actually starting to tickup just a bit due to the lowinventory. Good news, right?Well, yes it is, but there is moreto this story, unfortunately.

Unemployment in Californiajust hit a post-WWII high of11.9% and many say it is goingto go higher before this reces-sion is over. California is the sev-enth largest economy in theworld, by itself. It usually takesthis state longer to recover fromrecessions and longer to comeout of market highs. There arecurrently more properties indefault in California right nowthan there were when the marketreally took a dive. Those defaultsare mostly going to turn intobank foreclosures and eventuallybank-owned properties whichmeans one thing statewide –

more listings!Many morelistings, all atreduced prices.So marketprices willprobably notrise in the near

future, especially up here in thevalley and in Kern County due tothe coming massive increase inlistings coming oto the market.Once again, a great time to buy!

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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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

I went to two meetings lately andboth were instructive – and fun. Thefirst was at the Odd Fellows Hall lastWednesday and was conducted byLuz E. Polcik,financial advisor forEdward Jones Investments. (OnSept. 11Edward Joneswill celebratethe opening oftheir new officeat 5520 LakeIsabellaBlvd.,Suite G-6A,from 3-7p.m.)

Polcik talkedabout long-termcare for us old guys. It was well-done. A panel of six expertsanswered questions and I even rec-ognized one of them. SherylParmelee owns and runs the KernVillage in Kernville and theBurlington in Wofford Heights. Bothare assisted living facilities.

Miz Sue and I had discussed KernVillage. Someday we might want togo live there. We can’t stay on thismountaintop forever.

Miz Sue and I have had longtermcare insurance for eight years orlonger now. And it’s a good thingbecaus both she and I have neededhospital care and surgery and whoknows when we will need home orskilled nursing care.

So we listened very carefully towhat the six on the panel had to say.

They also discussed hospice andhomecare. We really appreciatedPolcik for having this panel.

Then on Monday afternoon wejourneyed over to the Kernvillechamber mixer. The regular meetingwas just about over and JeanetteRogers was introducing new busi-ness members. Sitting across fromme was my new friend and now anew member of the KernvilleChamber, Luz Polcik!

It was a good fun occasion. Weate various appetizers and chatted upa storm and I realized once againthere's something special about liv-ing in Kernville. The chamber ofcommerce in this town is warm andfriendly and committed to helpingpeople starting off in business,whether it’s their first time or not,

Cheryl Borthick and JeanetteRogers are sparkplugs, and that'swhat you need at any chamber meet-ing. People who are willing andready to stand up and speak theirmind and pitch in afterward to helpdo the work too.

There's a new guy I mean to keepmy eye on. His name is Tim Beall andhe's the president of the RO EngineCo. They're down where Tammy'sLanding used to be. One of thesedays he's going to hire a bunch ofnew people.

There's another future sparkplugjust waiting for someone to turn thekey!

California Joe is the storyteller per-sona of Stevenson Phillips, an actorand singer living in Kernville. Youmay reach him at [email protected]

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Here is the world a long time agoRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

Last week I presented the detailof the surface plate movementsand their relative movementsthrough time. This diagram showsthe present day thinking of howthe edge of the North Americancontinent was situated almost 2BYA. This is BEFORE PlateTectonics began to jumble the sur-face land masses into what we seetoday. In other words, there is no

North America, just basementrock and ocean!

II will continue next week.

Ron Bolyard isa retired geologistand has devel-oped an “acuteinterest” in thegeology of thesouthern SierraNevada since hemoved here in1999.Ron Bolyard


Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist

In reading the book “Color YourWorld” by Frank Don, I learned thatour scientific understanding of colorwas due to Isaac Newton’s experi-ments. Whileinvestigatingmeans to improvethe telescope,Newton made adiscovery thatwould change ourthinking aboutcolor. The prevail-ing thought of thetime was thatcolor was con-tained within each material object,but Isaac found this was not so.

When Newton put a triangularglass prism in a slit of light, beneatha shade in a darkroom where thelight would flow through it, a newconcept was born. No longer wasthe sunlight a single beam of whitelight. Like a rainbow, the ray of lightburst into colors - red, orange, yel-low, green, blue, indigo, and violet,eventually leading to classification ofthe color spectrum. Newton statedthat “there were as many degrees ofcolor, as there were sorts of rays”.He also believed that color linked tomusic and that the seven-colorspectrum may be related to thenotes of the diatonic scale, which hiscontemporaries dismissed at thetime.

A second experiment broughtshocking effects. Newton consid-ered, as the thinking of that time,

that it was the prism which gave thecolor. If this were true then placinga second identical glass prism in thepath of the light, which passedthrough the first prism, breakinginto color, and then passing into asecond prism, the consequence ofmore color would prove true. Yet,when sunlight passed the firstprism, then color passed throughthe second prism, the colors recon-structed into a beam of sunlight,once again. Hence, Newton discov-ered that light was the source ofcolor.

Refraction (bending of waves) oflight causes different sensationsupon the retina of the eyes, causingus to see different colors. The vary-ing wavelength results in differentcolors. Red comes from the longestwaves and violet from the shortest.Our eyes function to translate theenergy and forces of life into shapesand forms, which appear in a myri-ad of colors, and through variancein wavelength of rays, affect ourvision and create the sensation ofcolor.

Newton further proved thatwhite light contains all color; blackis the absence of light. So, what col-ors an object? It is the effect ofabsorption and reflection. The onlycolors visible to us are those reflect-ed back. The color of the object wesee is the color reflected by theobject, all other color rays havingbeen absorbed by the object itself.

Donna Fitch is a local artist. Forquestions or comments you canreach her through the Courier,[email protected].

Color has its own essence

Donna Fitch

Creative ConnectionCo-Publisher’s Corner

No, it’s not trueMike DevichKern River Courier Co-Publisher

We’ve been hearing rumors onthe street that the Courier is closing.

I just had to laugh when I firstheard that, because it is like deja vuall over again.

My familyused to own ashoe store calledThe Shoe Box inLake Isabella. I’mstill meeting cus-tomers and chil-dren of cus-tomers whoremember me,but that’s another story. Anyway,throughout the entire 25 years wewere in business, 1974 to 1999,there were rumors spreadingaround the valley we were closing.We would hear them every year ortwo.

Let me stop the rumors righthere and now -- the Courier is notclosing. This paper is in it for thelong haul.

Our advertising has beenincreasing quite a bit lately. Valerie,our ad advisor, has been veryenthused by the feeling she’s beengetting when she’s been out seeingour advertisers.

Also, our classified ads are get-ting good results. We’ve been hear-ing it from our customers. They’repleased (and a bit surprised whenwe tell them the ads are only $5.50).I guess word is spreading, becausethe “jump” (the overflow from theMarketplace classified page) has

been increasing. It’s almost a halfpage this issue. We’d love toincrease the Marketplace to twopages. Maybe we’ll have to soon.

I guess everyone reads theCourier, because I have gotten somany congratulations about mywedding to Derith from people onthe street that it’s been overwhelm-ing. They all saw the picture thatwas in the paper that was with ourwedding announcement. My mar-riage is going to change my life inmany ways, but it won’t change theCourier. The valley needs a paperlike ours, and the Courier plans tocontinue to be here.

Apparently the physical size ofthe Courier is the right way to go,because we have consistently beenmaking a profit since Michael and Ibought the paper from Dolly andAllyn in 2007.

We get compliments daily, some-thing that did not always happenwhen Michael and I worked atanother paper in the valley. In fact,that’s where I met my new brideDerith. She was working there too.We’re all very glad to be associatedwith the Courier now.

We’re all very pleased with theCourier. It continues to be a successeven in one of the worst economictimes we’ve ever experienced.Potential advertisers should remem-ber that we get read! Not everypaper can say that any more.

Mike Devich is one of theCourier’s co-publishers. He can bereached [email protected]

Mike Devich

Living GreenYour roof should be green too

Richard Cayia RoweKern River Courier Columnist

In the 7-15-09L.A. Times, therewas an interestingarticle called“Reflective roofpaint repels theheat.” It said thatwhite roofs maybe the new green.The AnaheimHilton had paint-ed its roof white, reflecting nearly85% of the heat that hit it, reduc-ing the surface temperature by asmuch as 50ºF.

That was no ordinary coat ofpaint! It was Hyperglass!

Frustrated by his high air condi-tioning bills in Rancho Mirage, 82-year-oldretired AirForce ColonelRonald Savinsaw a pro-gram on theHistoryChannelabout recy-cled rubber three years ago.Inspired, he returned to his lab andspent six months experimentingbefore making a breakthrough.Col. Savin's Hyperseal paintsreduce the costs and energy need-ed for cooling by lowering theamount of heat a building absorbsfrom the sun.

His tinted Hyperglass Cool TopCoat is filled with tiny hollow glassballs that deflect heat, layered over

a waterproof undercoat made ofrecycled rubber in water-based,non-toxic, non-carcinogenic,acrylic paint. It is a "green” prod-uct. Unlike solvent paints; it is non-toxic and can be cleaned up withsoap and water.

Obama's new Energy Secretary,Steven Chu, a Nobel Prize winnerin physics, recently called for allroofs to be painted white to pro-mote saving energy. Mass imple-mentation of cool roofs in the 100largest cities would offset 44 billiontons of carbon dioxide emissions,or the equivalent of taking 600 mil-lion cars off the road for 18 years.Some cities, including Chicago,already have ordinances thatrequire light-colored roofs.

What does it cost? TheHyperflex Primer retails for $34.44

a gallon (90¢a squarefoot);HyperglassCool TopCoat is also$34.44 a gal-lon (20¢cents a

square foot as it covers a largerarea).

Check out Hyperseal Inc.http://hypersealinc.com, headquar-tered in Palm Desert.

Richard Rowe is a retired CityPlanner, living in Wofford Heights.He is website administrator ofKRVR.org for Kern River ValleyRevitalization.

Richard Rowe

“That was no ordinarycoat of paint.”

–Richard Rowe


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than the cost of one insertion. No further liability shall apply. The Kern River Courier

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: Goods Tree Service(2009-B4792) Street address ofprincipal place of business:2821 Audrey Avenue, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 2821Audrey Avenue, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S):Patricia Good, 2821 AudreyAvenue, Lake Isabella, CA93240. A, Individual. Date thebusiness commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname 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:Patricia Good. This statementfiled on 07/23/2009. Expires07/23/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier August 7,14, 21 and 28, 2009.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

JULIETTA RENE HASSETTS-1500-PB-59197

To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi-tors, contingent creditors, andpersons who may otherwise beinterested in the will or estate,or both, of JULIETTA RENEHASSETT.

A PETITION for Probate hasbeen filed by: JULIE MEAD-OWS in the Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of KERN.

THE PETITION for Probaterequests that JULIE MEAD-OWS be appointed as personalrepresentative to administer theestate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requestsauthority to administer theestate under the IndependentAdministration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow thepersonal representative to takemany actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before takingcertain very important actions,however, the personal repre-sentative will be required togive notice to interested per-sons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the pro-posed action.) The independ-ent administration authoritywill be granted unless an inter-ested person files an objectionto the petition and shows goodcause why the court should notgrant the authority.

A HEARING on the petitionwill be held on: September 17,2009 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P,located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93301.IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-

ing of the petition, you shouldappear at the hearing and stateyour objections or file writtenobjections with the court beforethe hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by yourattorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITORor a contingent creditor of thedeceased, you must file yourclaim with the court and mail acopy to the personal represen-tative appointed by the courtwithin four months from thedate of first issuance of letters

as provided in section 9100 ofthe California Probate Code.The time for filing claims willnot expire before four monthsfrom the hearing date noticedabove.

YOU MAY EXAMINE thefile kept by the court. If youare a person interested in theestate, you may file with thecourt a formal Request forSpecial Notice of the filing ofan inventory and appraisal ofestate assets or of any petitionor account as provided in sec-tion 1250 of the CaliforniaProbate Code. A Request forSpecial Notice form is avail-able from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBERLaw Offices of Gelber &

Anderson6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810Lake Isabella, CA 93240(760) 379-2604(Published: Kern River Courier:

August 14, 21 and 28, 2009)

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 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 fictitiousname 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 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 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: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

PROFESSIONAL DOGGROOMING BYLORI BIGLAY(818) 268-1608

YOU WANT YOUR PET TO LOOKIT'S BEST AND SO DO I!

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

FUND RAISER - OddfellowsHall, Tobias at Scodie down-town Kernville Calling allgarage sale shoppers! DuckySat. Aug.29, 9-2pm

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_________________________40 ACRES, Buena Vista Valley,NV. NE of Reno. Excellentviews! $14,900. $900 Down,$280/mo. NO QUALIFYING!Owner Financing 1-530-249-4872

NOW REGISTERINGFor Beginner ComputerClasses @ KRV CommunityLearning Center - LakeIsabella. Call 760-350-3205

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

1992 JEEP WRANGLER4x4 Runs great. Good condi-tion. New tires and wheels.New starter. $3700.00 OBO.Call 760-223-3966

Need replacement for my posi-tion on U.S. Death Panel. Justturned 63 and saw my name onthe ‘to be interviewed list.’Refuse to discuss this withmyself due to conflict of interest.My replacement must haveknowledge of Gov.“Time to Go”and “RIP” programs. Shouldalso be young & healthy enoughto stay off the list for awhile.

Homes for Sale

Specialty Stores

Garage Sales

Land For Sale

Vehicles for Sale

Computer Classes

Replacement

Place yourlegal noticewith us. Justfile it withthe CountyClerk andbring us the“Publish”copy and$40, or wewill go tothe CountyClerk’s officefor you foran addition-al fee.

NOW OPENThe Book Corral

12232 Hwy 178 (Former Century 21 building)An all-volunteer used bookshop.

All profits benefit our libraries. Same low book sale prices! Open every Wednesday and Saturday,

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Page 14 Friday, August 28, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week:

“Men have become the tools of their tools."

–Henry David Thoreau

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. LITERATURE: What is an ono-matopoeia?

2. MOVIES: What is the only animal thatJim Carrey's "Ace Ventura" character isafraid of?

3. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology,who slew the Minotaur?

4. TOYS: What was the name of theBritish version of America's "G.I. Joe"?

2. RELIGION: Who is the patron saint formountain climbers?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Changing your minddoesn't come easily for Lambs, who place a high valueon commitment. But new facts could emerge thatmight persuade you to rethink your situation.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a good timeto put that fine Bovine's eye for beauty to work inredecorating your home or workplace. And don't for-get to indulge yourself in some personal time as well.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your sense of loyaltyto someone who asks for your help is commendable.But make sure there are no information gaps thatshould be filled in before you move too quickly.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don't let difficult peo-ple raise the Crab's ire levels this week. Avoid them ifyou can. If not, resist telling them off, even if you thinkthey deserve it. Things improve by week's end.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your suspicions abouta colleague might be on the mark. But you also couldbe misreading the signals you believe you're getting.Do some checking before jumping to conclusions.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Take sometime out and see if someone might be trying to reachyou. You could be surprised to learn who it is and whyyou might want to reciprocate.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You stillmight want to do more investigating before taking on

a new commitment. Later would not be the time to tryto fill in any crucial gaps in what you need to knowabout it.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A newopportunity should be carefully studied. It might offersome of the things you've been looking for. Or it couldcontain possibilities you never considered.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)You might have to work harder this week to get peo-ple to listen to what you have to say. But if you staywith it, you could start to get your message out tomany by the week's end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Although family matters again take up a big chunk ofthe Goat's time, the week also offers a chance toexplore a new career move you'd been contemplatingfor a while.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Applyingyour practicality (what does it offer me?) and your cre-ativity (how can I improve on it?) could provide soundreasons for seriously considering that new offer.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The single setwill find that keeping their romantic aspirations onhigh gives Cupid a better target. Paired Pisces will findthat this week helps reinforce their relationships.

BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in encouragingothers to demand the best from themselves. Youwould be a fine sports coach, as well as an enlightenedteacher.


Salome’s Stars

1. The imitation of natural sounds by words,like "meow" or "roar."

2. Bats3. Theseus4. Action Man5. St. Bernard

Answers:



Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

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.

Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Sept. 29The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Sept. 29

to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at GraceChapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, LakeIsabella.

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.

HAPPENINGS continued from page 3 Death noticesJohn Paul HamonJohn Paul Hamon, 58, of Weldon, passed away in Lake Isabella on July

30, 2009. Services are pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella FuneralHome, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

James H. HetzJames H. Hetz, 64, of Mt. Mesa, passed away Aug. 2, 2009 at Kern

Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. Services are pending. Burial will take placeat Bakersfield National Cemetery. Arrangements by Lake IsabellaFuneral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760)379-5006.

Frank David BurlesonFrank David Burleson, 74, of Weldon, passed away on Aug. 23, 2009

at his residence. Services are pending. Arrangements by Lake IsabellaFuneral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760)379-5006.

Edward John Ramos, Jr. Edward John Ramos, Jr., 27, passed away on Aug. 21, 2009. Funeral

services will be on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. at Lake Isabella FuneralHome. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A LakeIsabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

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