Kern River Courier December 11, 2009

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir102,112 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 Kernville155 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 154 cfs

Borel Canal flow124 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.: 50% chancerain. High 53.

Fri. night: 20%chance rain. Low 40.

Sat.: 70% chancerain. High 54.

Sat. night: 70%chance rain, low 41.

Sun.: Chance ofshowers, low 41.

Sun. night: Chanceof showers, low 35.National Weather Service

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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office pro-vides the holiday safety tips this week,continuing our series of Courier specialreports about the dangers of the season.

The holiday season is a time to cele-brate with family and friends, and to lookforward to the New Year. Unfortunately,statistics show that crime increases dur-ing the holiday season. Many peoplebecome hurried, careless and vulnerable,which increases their risk of becoming acrime victim. Please share the followingtips with family, friends, and neighbors.The Kern County Sheriff's Office wishesyou a safe, happy and peaceful holidayseason.

Shopping: 1. Stay alert and be awareof your surroundings. 2. Park in well lit

areas, and secure your vehicle. 3. Don'tleave packages and boxes visible in yourvehicle. Lock them in the trunk. 4. Don'tcarry large amounts of cash. Pay withchecks or credit cards. 5. Keep your purseclose to your body. Put your wallet in yourfront pocket. 6. Avoid wearing expensivejewelry. 7. Be aware of strangersapproaching you for any reason. 8. Haveyour keys ready when approaching yourvehicle. 9. Ask a store employee to escortyou to your vehicle. 10. Use the buddy sys-tem when shopping, shop with a friend orrelative.

Online shopping: 1. Only shop withcompanies you are familiar with. 2. Makesure the company complies with onlinesecurity standards. 3. Do not respond to

Mike DevichKern River Courier

The U.S. Forest Service hasannounced that an additional $40million will be used to address anincreasingly serious problem in theWest – the heavy damage the barkbeetle does to trees.

The beetles live under the bark,using up water that is in short supplyduring an extended drought. Thetrees turn a rusty color as they slowlydie.

"Forest lands play a critical role inproviding clean water and a healthierclimate for all Americans, and theUSDA is committed to protecting andpreserving this important resourcefrom pests like the bark beetle," said

U.S. Department of AgricultureSecretary Tom Vilsack. "These fundswill help address the growing threatposed by the bark beetle to millions ofacres of forests across the WesternUnited States."

The funding will be provided to theRocky Mountain area, which is thehardest hit, and to other westernregions.

The Forest Service was not specificregarding how much funding will beprovided to California regions.

The epidemic has had a severeimpact on forest health and has result-ed in a dramatic increase in the dan-ger of trees falling on roads, trails andrecreation areas. In addition, thesedead and dying trees greatly increasethe risk of fire danger.

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

Mary and Ty McMullen show off toys to be donated in the Parade of Giving in Kernville onSaturday. Their granddaughter Matty is in the background.


Jessie Boudreaux, 6, sits on Santa’s lap atKernville’s Circle Park on Saturday evening.

Remember loved ones this Sunday

Those who have experienced having achild die are encouraged to join a nationwidememorial on Sunday, Dec. 13.

CompassionateFriends.org asks partici-pants to light a candle at 7 p.m. on Sunday inmemory of their precious children who havepassed on.

The local chapter was started by MargeEckman of Weldon. For more information,call her at (760) 378-1023.

Backupflu clinicplannedMike DevichKern River Courier

There’s good news and bad newsabout the flu clinics that weresnowed out this week.

The bad news is that the clinicsscheduled for Monday in LakeIsabella and Tuesday in Kernvillewere postponed to a later date dueto the icy and snowy road conditionsthis week.

The good news is that countyhealth officials have decided to movethe upcoming clinic that was sched-uled for Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Weldonto the Veterans/Senior Center inLake Isabella from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.That way more people can attend.

And there’s more good news, too.

See FLU, Page 6

Special series continued:Stay safe during holidays

$40 million infusion set to fightbark beetle infestation in trees

See HOLIDAY, Page 5

Page 2 Kern River Courier Friday, December 11, 2009

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• 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.• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, canceled as of 12/06/09.• 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• 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.• 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues.379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. (Dec.’s meeting will be on Dec. 15.)• 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,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 meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Wed. 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.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 3rd Thurs. 379-2303.• 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 times have changed. Allarea codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

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KRV Library plans extra storytime Friday, Dec. 11

The Lake Isabella Library is plan-ning two winter story times onFriday, Dec. 11, 11am and 3:30pm.Children attending will receive abook as a gift from the Friends of theKV Libraries (while supply lasts).Groups wanting to bring 10 or morechildren should call ahead. Call theLake Isabella Branch for informa-tion, 760-549-2083.

Community jobs forum to beheld in Lake Isabella Dec. 11

There will be a community jobspublic forum on Friday, Dec. 11 at 10a.m. at 2701 Erskine Creek Rd., LakeIsabella, in the senior apartmentclubhouse directly behind Vons.Moderated by Gary Amstutz.Engage in discussions with friendsand neighbors about jobs in the localeconomy, results to be turned in tothe White House. There is no chargeto take part in this invigorating ses-

The Courier Calendarsion about what is working and whatis not in this economy. For moreinformation, call Amstutz at (760)379-4720.

KRV Woman’s Club holdsChristmas Spectacular Dec. 12

The KRV Woman’s Club will beholding their annual ChristmasSpectacular at the Mt. View BaptistChurch in Lake Isabella on Dec. 12beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are$30. For more information, call (760)376-6704.

Whitman Dance Studio to put onChristmas recital Dec. 12

The Whitman Dance Studio ofLake Isabella will present “ChristmasStories” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6p.m. at Kern Valley High School’sPerforming Arts Center. Adults are$10 and children under 12 are $5.

Jake’s Place to hold gymkhanaevent Dec. 12

The Los Vaqueros GymkhanaClub will hold an event Dec. 12 from8:30 am to noon at Jake’s Place,13141 Sierra Way, Kernville. Eventsare free to the public to come watch.

Community Orchestra to haveChristmas Concert on Dec. 13

The Kern Valley CommunityOrchestra will be presenting theirChristmas Concert at KernvilleElementary School on Sunday, Dec.13, at 4:00 p.m. Donations will beaccepted at the door and children areadmitted at no charge. Refreshmentswill be served. new members arealways welcome. For more informa-tion, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.

Kernville Branch Library tohold puppet show Dec. 16

The Kernville Branch Library willbe holding "Santa Duck," a puppetshow, on Wed., Dec. 16 at 11am inthe OddFellows Hall next door to theKernville Branch, 48 Tobias St.Please note: ALL Kern CountyLibraries are CLOSED Thurs. Dec.24 - Sat. Dec. 26 and Thurs., Dec. 31 -Sat. January 2 2010.

Edward Jones Investmentsseminar Dec. 16

The Edward Jones Investmentsoffice is hosting an educationalseminar titled "Paying forEducation" at 5:30 P.M. Dec.16, at5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite G-6A. This seminar is free, but spaceis limited. To make a reservation,call Cindy Hood at 760-379-1722.

KRV Horse Show Associationto hold raffle on Dec. 19

The Kern River Valley HorseShow Association will be holding araffle fundraiser on Dec. 19 at 10a.m. at Jake’s Place Arena inKernville. Tickets are $10 each orthree for $25. For more informa-tion, call Jeri at (760) 378-1308 orStacy at (760) 608-2086.

Kernville UMC to presentChristmas Concert Dec. 20

The Kernville United MethodistChurch at 251 Big Blue Road will beholding their choir’s ChristmasConcert on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m.There is no charge, and the public isinvited.

My Place, guitarelements.comto present free Christmas meal

My Place Restaurant in Lake

See HAPPENINGS, Page 3

Friday, December 11, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Over the years, I have noticedthat the world is widely populatedwith ants.

They areeverywhere.Little ants, bigants, black ants,wood ants, redants, carpenterants. I've noticedants in the yard,in trees, underrocks, in thehouse, on theroof, under thehouse, in my workshop and in thegarage.

You really notice them ifthey've invaded your space – butworse, if you've invaded theirs.Sit on an ant hill; you'll see what Imean!

Look around and note the num-ber of birds in the air and in trees.Notice the deer, cats, dogs, coy-otes, rabbits and other critters bigand small. Then look around forants. It’s no contest. Ants winhands down (legs down?) Theyare everywhere and in numbersthat stagger the imagination. Andthey are busy.

You never see an ant at rest. Itis always rushing around lookingfor something or carrying some-thing somewhere. In an acre ofground there are thousands ofants.

Suppose they decide one day torun you off their land. You can getout the Flit, the aerosol, the fly-

swatter, the ant poison or whatev-er workable ant smoosher youcan find; or you can freeze ‘em orcook ‘em, and you still won't stopthem.

In Africa there is a varietycalled army ants. They march inlines a half mile across. They eateverything in their path, leavingleafless trees, spidery bushes, andskeletons of animals and humanswho cross their path.

In Florida they have a speciescalled the fire ant. One bite hurtslike the fires of Hades, and severalwill kill you. Go into a Floridabackyard, find a fire ant nest andplunk a stick into the opening.The ants will come boiling out oftheir nest and up the stick in aheartbeat, and if you aren't quickenough, will leave you gasping inpain as a host of ant guards sharetheir deadly bites.

I tell you all of this because Irecently read an advertisement inPopular Science for an ant farm. Iremembered the one I bought formy son years ago. Most of theants died through our ignorantmistreatment, while a fewescaped into the wild.

I wonder now if as an neglect-ful ant farm owner I angered theant population, and the relativesof those that died through mycarelessness are looking for me...

Is that an ant under the moni-tor? Is it alone?

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

Middleworth

Unwise to overlook antsThings I Have Noticed...

Isabella will be serving their fourth annual Christmas meal on Thursday, Dec.24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers and donations are needed and appreciat-ed. For information please call (760) 379-2563.

VFW post offers free and low-cost Christmas dinner Dec. 25The VFW Post in Lake Isabella behind Bank of America will offer Christmas

dinner free to all veterans with proof of service, all others $5 each. Open to thepublic. Dec. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Government commodities distributed Dec. 22 and 29The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Dec. 22

and 29 to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. atSenior Center, Dec. 29 at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa.

Whiskey Flat Days kick-off dinner to be held Jan. 8The Whiskey Flat Days 2010 kick-off dinner will take place on Jan. 8 at

Ewing’s on the Kern. Make your reservations now. Call the KernvilleChamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the infor-mation to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for eachFriday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any,must be listed.

6112 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-8614Open 9am-6pm Monday thru Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday

HAPPENINGS continued from page 2

Historical Society celebratesanother remarkable year Mike LudikerKern River Courier

The annual Kern River HistoricalSociety banquet and installation ofofficers and directors for 2010 washeld on Dec. 4 at the Elks Lodge inWofford Heights, with over 100 socie-ty members and guests in attendance.

The evening began with a socialhour, allowing longtime friends toshare their past years of supportingthe preservation of our local historyand renew lasting relationships.

Dinner consisted of ChickenCordon Bleu with potatoes or PorkTenderloin with apple stuffing, alongwith salad, veggies, rolls, and home-made apple pie. The excellent mealwas prepared by chef Shawn O'Rileyand served by Elks officers, staff andvolunteers.

The evening's entertainment was

provided by Larry Holochwost andRich Zimmerman, who played guitarsand sang their popular country bal-lads, catchy ditties and somewhatquestionable western lyrics.

Oath of office and installation ofofficers and directors was conductedby outgoing president Ron Bolyard.The society's 2010 corps includes:President, Tom McKinney; VPEducation, Bob Woods; VP Museum,Rich Burdge; VP Social, Diane Bach;VP Walker House, Ron Bach;Treasurer, June Whities; RecordingSecretary, Alexis Woods;Corresponding Secretaries, Luz Polcikand Cindy Hood; and immediate pastpresident, Ron Bolyard. Directorsconsist of: Liz Bardos; Linda Kubisaik;Anne Litz; Ken Colbert; Pat Colbert;Chuck Barbee; Dave Freeland; and

Mike Ludiker/Kern River Courier

The Kern River Valley Historical Society installed new officers for 2010 on Dec. 4at the Elks Lodge.

See HISTORY, Page 13

Page 4 Friday, December 11, 2009AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

tain 9

9

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from

Hwy. 155 just over the hill 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

Must See: Kernville Fish HatcheryThe correct name for the Kernville Fish Hatchery is the Kern River

Trout Planting Base, because it no longer hatches trout. Whatever you call it (most people around here still call it the Hatchery),

it has been a focal point of the Kern Valley since it was built in 1928. It is run by the California Department of Fish & Game. Originally it was

built by the Kern County Fish and Protective Game Association, but in 1929the DF&G took over the operation.

In the 1940s theWildlife ConservationBoard provided fundsto expand the hatch-ery to the third largestin the state.

In 1979 the DF&Gchanged the KernRiver Hatchery to aPlanting Base. At thattime they decided toraise trout in a fewcentral hatcheries inthe state and thenship them to theplanting bases.

In 1994 after fur-ther budget cuts the

base was about to be closed completely. But happily it is still raising andplanting trout for the enjoyment of the many anglers that come here to theKern River Valley to fish.

The hatchery grounds include a recently built natural history museum,which features displays of angling artifacts and local wildlife. Included is adisplay of two stuffed California brown bears perched atop rocks.

The fish hatchery is located at 14400 Sierra Way, just opposite CampOwen, and is free to visit. For more information, call (760) 376-2846.

– Kern River Courier

Valley’s roads are all ‘the old road’Mike DevichKern River Courier

Native Americans were living here in the Kern River Valley for possibly1,000 years before the coming of American explorers in the mid-1800s.These Native Americans made their own paths and traveling routes.

Gold was discovered in the 1850s and more trails were blazed as prospec-tors streamed here.

Those coming into the valley came over the Greenhorn Mountains (nearWofford Heights), dragging their wagons behind them, or over Walker Passfrom the east. Some came from the south, entering the valley throughWalker Basin and then the Havilah area before dropping into the valley over

Hooper Hill (in Bodfish). The valley’s road system is

descended from that early setup.Some of those roads still exist.Some have been only slightlyrerouted. When you drive overWalker Pass, the road still followsmuch the same path as it did in the1800s. So does the Caliente-Bodfish Road (which goes throughHavilah to Caliente and Highway58) and the road over theGreenhorns (Highway 155).

The Kern Canyon Road, follow-ing the lower river, didn’t comealong until 1927. The lower part

hasn’t changed all that much since then. The upper part was bypassed by afour-lane freeway in the 1970s. The bypassed old road is the curviest part,but it is still driveable and makes a handy alternate route and a great scenicdrive.

When you enter the valley, drive carefully. We have everything from veryslow drivers to speed demons. Just pull over and let the speed freaks by– and hope the slow ones pull over and let you by. If not, enjoy the scenery.The Courier wants you to be very careful. We want you to come back.

Must See: The Trail of 100 GiantsOne of the southernmost Giant Sequoia groves, Long Meadow Grove

(also known by some as Redwood Meadow Grove),offers a half-mile interpretive walking trail, the Trail of100 Giants, through majestic mature sequoias. It’s acces-sible by car now, about 1-1/2 hours north of Kernville,but not in winter when the road is closed due to snow.The Forest Service and volunteers have created an easywalk over a paved surface, accessible by the wheelchair-bound.

How to Get There: Coming out of the Kern RiverValley, take Mountain 99 (County Route SM99 -- alsoknown in the Kernville area as Sierra Way) up the UpperKern River about 20 miles to County Route SM50 nearJohnsondale (no services available there). About 5.5miles west of Johnsondale is the junction with WesternDivide Highway near Parker Pass. Take Western DivideHighway about 2.0 miles to Redwood MeadowCampground and Trail of 100 Giants.

Directly across the road is Redwood Meadow Campground, where you’llpay a $5 parking fee.

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Christmas Day: December 25 Deadline: Monday, December 21, 1:00pmNew Years Day: January 1 Deadline: Monday, December 28, 1:00pm

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PICKS OF THE WEEK"District 9" -- There were only

two great science-fiction filmsreleased this year: Duncan Jones'"Moon," and South Africandirector Neill Blomkamp's"District 9."Both werelow-budget,independ-ent filmsthat werecriticallyacclaimedbut didn'tget the kindof promo-tion theydeserved,and sowere onlyin theaters for a blip of amoment.

"District 9" begins nearly 30years ago, when a massive alienspacecraft appears in the skiesabove Johannesburg. After a fewmonths of zero activity or com-munication with the craft, a teamis sent to investigate. They find amillion alien beings onboard, allof them sick and malnourished.Flash-forward to the present day.The aliens (called "prawns" byhumans) have been placed in arestricted area known as District9. Their numbers have swelled to2.5 million, and a decision hasbeen made to move them to anew internment camp. The campis run by a private corporationthat is secretly performing med-ical experiments on the aliens inorder to discover the secrets oftheir weaponry, which is some-how genetically connected to theprawns.

Enter a fellow named Wikus(Sharlto Copley). Wikus has justbeen promoted and is given theassignment of moving theprawns to the new internment

camp. A mishap during one ofthe raids puts Wikus in contactwith a strange alien substancethat begins to rewrite his geneticcode -- slowly transforming himinto one of the prawns. Whathappens next is a compellingstory about apartheid, xenopho-bia and the danger of puttingfor-profit corporations in chargeof government operations where

human-rightsviolations areeasily concealed.

"Family GuyPresents:SomethingSomethingSomething DarkSide" -- Theeagerly awaitedsequel to "Blue

Harvest" is finallyhere, as "TheEmpire Strikes

Back" receives the "Family Guy"treatment. Stewie as DarthVader? I am so there.

"It Might Get Loud" -- One ofthe year's best documentariesbrings together three genera-tions of rock guitarists: JimmyPage, The Edge and Jack White,as they talk about their lives andhow they each came to discoverand love playing guitar. Eachtalks about their musical influ-ences and how they came to cre-ate their unique playing styles,culminating in a jam sessionbetween three that will blow youaway.

TV SERIES"Taxi: The Complete Series""Kyle XY" The Complete Third

and Final Season"The Secret Life of the

American Teenager" Season 3 "Trailer Park Boys:

Countdown to Liquor Day""Guyver: The Complete

Series" (Viridian Collection)

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Couch TheaterGuitar lovers can rejoice

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I am thrilled that Fox's"Glee" is doing so well in theratings, as well as bringinggreat "older" music back intothe public eye. I was wonder-ing how Steve Perry felt aboutthe show's rendition ofJourney's "Don't StopBelievin'" from the season pre-miere. -- Randi T., via e-mail

A: Steve Perry told AOL Music'sonline blog, Popeater, that he defi-nitely approved of the "Glee" kids'version of his famous 1980s powerballad. Steve said: "Iwould give it an A.They did a really nice,heartfelt high-schoolinterpretation of thesong."

Steve remainshands-on in choosingwhich projects can usehis music. Beforeapproving the song'suse in the show, he sawa rough cut of the"Glee" episode that fea-tured his song and said,"I thought it was edgywriting, and I wasimpressed."

***Q: Like you, I am a big fan

of ABC's "V" and was wonder-ing if you could give me a littlebackground information onthe actress who plays Anna. --Larry E., Deltona, Fla.

A: Morena Baccarin, 30, playsthe beautiful and seductive Anna,the leader of the alien race of reptil-ian-like "Visitors" who have cometo Earth with not-so-nice plans forits inhabitants. Morena has co-starred in other sci-fi series, includ-ing "Firefly" and "Stargate SG1," as

well as guest starring in"Numb3rs," "Dirt" and "Medium."She was born in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil, was raised in New York Cityand attended the Juilliard School

***Q: I am a sucker for any-

thing related to boy bands andwas wondering what JeffTimmons (formerly of 98Degrees) has been up to lately.-- Katrina R., via e-mail

A: Timmons, 36, is putting thefinishing touches on his sopho-more solo album, which is tenta-

tively titled "EmotionalHigh," and is offering itto his fans for free. Iasked Jeff why he isgiving his album away,and he explained: "Ilove this new music,and I want people to beable to get their handson it.

"We sold almost 11million records with 98Degrees," he said, "andI don't know if all thefans out there areaware that I do musicmyself. They don'tknow what my music is

going to sound like, and I can'texpect them to just go out and buyit, spend 10 or 15 bucks. I thought,I'll give it away." Go to jefftim-mons.com for more details and tosign up to receive your free copy of"Emotional High."

***Have a question for Cindy? E-

mail her at letters@cindy elavsky.com, or write to her in care of KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Visitor is Brazilian Celebrity Extra

Sharlto Copley

Morena Baccarin

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At home: 1. Always keep your homelocked and secured. 2. Leave severallights and a television or radio on whenyou are gone. 3. Do not display presentsin a window where they can be seen. 4.Never give out personal informationover the phone. 5. Do not allow anybodyyou don't know into your home.

Children: 1. If possible, leave childrenwith a babysitter when shopping. 2.Teach your child to go to a store clerk ifthey get lost. 3. Never allow children tomake unaccompanied trips to the rest-

room. 4. Never leave a child in a vehicleunattended. 5. Teach your child to nevertalk to strangers, or go anywhere with astranger, and to tell you if a strangerbothers them. 6. Teach your child theirfull name, address, and phone number.

Hosting a party: 1. Have non-alco-holic beverages available for guests. 2.Serve food. 3. Arrange alternative trans-portation for guests who are drinking. 4.As the host, drink responsibly. 5. Do notallow guests to drive if they are intoxicat-ed. If you would like further informationon holiday safety tips, or are interestedin other crime prevention topics, pleasecontact the Kern County Sheriff's OfficeCrime Prevention Unit at 661-391-7559.

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Living GreenMake switch to LED ‘green’ lights

Richard Cayia RoweSpecial to the Courier

LED Christmas lights really arethe greener way to go. LED holi-day lights use a whopping 90%less energy thanincandescent holi-day lights.According toEnergySavers.gov,a string of 280LED lights willcost 56¢ to powerfor the entire holi-day season. Acomparablestring of incandescent lightswould cost over $6.

LEDs are much more sturdyand last up to 10 times longerthan incandescent holiday lightstrings, too. It seems that the indi-vidual bulbs never burn out,unlike the incandescent type.

The low electricity use of LEDsmeans less carbon emissions, andmanufacturing LEDs is more envi-ronmentally friendly as well. Theyrequire no glass or tungstenbecause LEDs do not have a fila-ment like incandescent bulbs.LEDs don’t contain mercury.Fluorescent lights contain mercu-ry and must be treated as haz-ardous waste.

LEDs are safer too. They gener-ate much less heat when theyoperate so they are cool to thetouch, and are less likely to start afire or overload a circuit.

And LED lights aren’t just forthe holidays. Over a 4-year period

starting this past July, L.A. isretrofitting 140,000 street lightswith LED bulbs. L.A. will saveelectricity expended on streetlighting by a minimum of 40%and reduce carbon emissions byapproximately 40,500 tons a year.

When those CompactFluorescent bulbs first came out,they were pricey. LED lights forregular use are pricey now, butthat’s changing fast. If you consid-er the long life and low energyuse, they are probably cheaperoverall now. One LED light bulboutlasts 30 incandescent bulbs, or6 compact fluorescents. Andunlike CFL bulbs, which wear outmuch faster if they are frequentlyturned on and off, LED bulbs arenot affected by frequent on-offswitching. I see some LED bulbsfor lamps offered online that aresupposed to last 60,000 hours andonly use only 2.5 watts and cost$12.95.

LED lights emit no damagingultraviolet light, so they won’tfade artwork or fabrics.Fluorescent and halogen lightscan cause significant damage overtime. They even have a “warm”tone version LED (some don’t likethe cold bluish light of the whiteLEDs).

And finally: LED is much easierto spell than either incandescentor fluorescent. A bonus!

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

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Collecting

Some charms are rareLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a silver braceletthat has four charms on it: apack of Chesterfield cigarettes,and the likenesses of BingCrosby, Perry Como andArthur Godfrey. What can youtell me about it? -- Dorothy,Prince George, Va.

A: Charm bracelets were espe-cially popular throughout the 1940sand '50s. Charms that are especial-ly desirable include ones depictingDisney characters, includingMickey and Minnie Mouse, DonaldDuck and Snow White; entertain-ers such as Frank Sinatra, MaeWest and Elvis Presley; and othersouvenir charms purchased atWorld Fairs and other importantevents.

A charm of Eisenhower issuedduring his 1952 campaign recentlysold online for $25. I contacted ajewelry expert, Janet Lawwill.According to Janet, your charmsare unusual and should be worth atleast $25 each if sterling and in rea-sonable condition, and less, ofcourse, if they are not. Her contactinformation is www.sparklz.com,and [email protected].

***Q: I have four Norman

Rockwell prints – Freedomfrom Fear, Freedom fromWant, Freedom to Worshipand Freedom of Speech. Iwould like to know moreabout them. -- Phyllis, Sun City

West, Ariz.A: Norman Rockwell's "Four

Freedoms" were first published asSaturday Evening Post covers fromFebruary 20, 1943 through March23, 1943, at the height of WorldWar II. The posters were inspiredby an address two years earlier byPresident Franklin Roosevelt. Theposters were later reprinted. I sug-gest you secure a copy of NormanRockwell Identification and ValueGuide to Magazines, Posters,Calendars and Books by DenisJackson. It is available for $24.99 atwww.amazon.com and in mostlarger bookstores.

***Q: My late husband had a

booklet that was issued duringWorld War II: "Any GumChum," by the British cartoon-ist Stil. It was autographed in1944 by the artist. Is it worthanything? -- Margaret,Surprise, Ariz.

A: I found an autographed copyof this same booklet listed for $49by an Albuquerque book dealer atthe Web site www.abe.com.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Due to the large vol-ume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox isunable to personally answer allreader questions. Do not send anymaterials requiring return mail.


The county is opening up the clinicto provide both H1N1 and seasonalflu vaccines. They’re both free. Andthey’re providing them to everyone,not just those in the high risk cate-gories.

The seasonal vaccine is availablefor anyone 9 years and older. TheH1N1 vaccine is available to anyone6 months and older.

“Although we are now openingup the eligibility criteria, it is stillvery important for those who are athighest risk to come for a vaccina-tion,” said Dr. Claudia Jonah, KernCounty Health Officer.

Dr. Jonah added that the highrisk target groups for H1N1 flu vac-cine include:

• Children 6 months to 24 years;(10-24 years first & only dose need-ed and 9 years or younger first orsecond dose);

• Pregnant women;• Caregivers of children 6 months

of age and younger;• Persons with underlying health

conditions 25 years to 64 years; and• Healthcare workers and emer-

gency medical workers.The public is reminded that sup-

plies are limited and all clinics aresubject to postponement dependingon availability of vaccine or weatherconditions. The public is alsoreminded to check Kern CountyPublic Health’s web sitehttp://www.co.kern.ca.us/health/for the most current updates onboth clinics and vaccine availabilityinformation or call 1-877-81VIRUS.

Public Health is planning moreclinics through out Kern Countyand will release those dates andlocations as details and vaccine areconfirmed.

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 42and have anemia. My doctor thinksit results from my menstrualbleeding, which is quite heavy. Ihave been taking iron pills, but Iam still anemic. The doctor says Ishould have my fibroids removed,and that will stop the excessivebleeding. I have no other symp-toms -- no pain. Will you explainwhat fibroids are? They aren't can-cer, are they? -- E.B.

ANSWER: Fibroids are not cancer.They're growths of the uterine muscle.The uterus is mostly muscle, with aninner lining designed to nourish a fertil-ized egg. Quite often, fibroids don'tcause any problems. Large ones canlead to heavy menstrual bleeding,which, in turn, gives rise to an anemia.They also can put pressure on the adja-cent urinary bladder and bring on theneed to urinate frequently. Sometimesthey produce pelvic discomfort, andthey might be involved with infertility.

About two-thirds of women in their40s have one or more fibroids. Whatcauses them is still a matter of specula-tion. Female hormones make themgrow. That's why menopause, with itsdrop in hormone production, usuallyshrinks fibroids. They also run in fami-lies, so there is a gene influence.

The best treatment for fibroidsdepends on their location in the uterusand their size. Sometimes removal isachieved with instruments introducedinto the uterus through the vagina -- noskin incision. Recovery from this proce-dure is fast. Laparoscopic surgery --surgery done with a scope and instru-ments inserted through small incisions -- is another technique that permitsquick recuperation. At times, the entireuterus has to be removed.

A newer and popular treatment isuterine artery embolization. Here a slen-der, pliable tube is threaded from a sur-face artery to the artery that suppliesthe fibroid with blood. When the tubearrives at that artery, the doctor releasestiny pellets that promote the formationof a clot (embolus). Without nourish-

ment, the fibroid shrinks and is eventu-ally shed.

The booklet on fibroids gives greaterdetails on this common condition.Readers can obtain a copy by writing:Dr. Donohue -- No. 1106W, Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose acheck or money order (no cash) for$4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipi-ent's printed name and address. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My doc-

tor told me that I have costochon-dritis. I have had it for five days,and my chest is sore to the touch.It makes me short of breath. I amon ibuprofen, but it doesn't seemto help. Is there anything else I cantake? -- D.H.

ANSWER: The "costo" of costochon-dritis is "ribs"; the "chondr," is "carti-lage"; the "itis," inflammation. It's aninflammation of the cartilage attachingribs to the breastbone. Costochronditisis especially painful when taking in abreath or when twisting the chest. Noone is sure what the cause is.

Your medicine and similar ones arethe standard treatment for this condi-

tion. Heat, in the form of warm com-presses or heating pads, eases the pain.Some find that cold works better. If thepain persists, the doctor can inject thearea with cortisone. That usually bringsquick relief.

Most are well in weeks to months.Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable

to answer individual letters, but he willincorporate them in his column whenev-er possible. Readers may write him orrequest an order form of available healthnewsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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A "DualEligible" is a per-son who is onMedicare and alsoon Medi-Cal. TheDual Eligiblereceives a subsidythat covers all orpart of theirMedicare Part D premium and thereis no deductible. There are sevenplans in California that qualify at the$0 premium rate. They are knownas "benchmark" plans, as the planpremium is set below a level thestate is willing to pay.

The Dual Eligible must pay asmall co-pay for their covered drugs– $1.10 for generics and $3.30 forbrand name drugs covered by theplan formulary. As the plan formula-ries differ, research is needed to

select the best plan for the particularneeds of the DE. Some medicationsare not covered by Medicare Part Dby law. Many of these medicationscan be purchased as a benefit fromthe state Medi-Cal program. Askyour pharmacist if Medi-Cal willcover it.

There are many situations wheresome drugs are not covered by anyof the benchmark plans, but may becovered by a more costly plan. As anon-covered drug can be a greatfinancial burden to a DE, often thenon-benchmark plan that covers thedrug is a better choice. The monthlypremium is reduced by the state'smaximum allowance, and as the dif-ference is much lower than the drugcost, the DE saves money and isable to get his needed medication.

Plans are obtained two ways. Asall DE beneficiaries must have adrug plan to get their medication, ifthey have not selected a plan on

their own, a plan is assigned tothem. The assignment is based on ashare formula, with no considera-tion to the locale of the nearest par-ticipating pharmacy or if the DE'smedication is covered by the plan. Itis very arbitrary. Of course, the ben-eficiary may select his/her own plan,and have a plan more closely select-ed to their individual needs.

The annual enrollment period tochange plans is from Nov. 15 to Dec.31 each year. All Medicare recipi-ents can change plans and fine tunetheir coverage. Plans change theirformularies and restrictions annual-ly. What may have been coveredwithout restriction in 2009 may havelimitations or not be covered at all in2010. In many cases, drugs mayhave a code in the formulary such as"ST". Step Therapy dictates thatthere will be no coverage permittedunless your physician has triedalternative treatment first with typi-

cally lower-costing medication. The Dual Eligible person has a

unique freedom reserved for thesepeople. They may change plansduring the year. Non-Dual Eligiblesare "locked in" to their plan for theyear, even if their medication needschange, or they signed up for thewrong plan, or they didn't do theresearch, and the plan changedfrom the prior year. I get more tearsfrom people in January when theyarrive at the pharmacy to learn thatthe medicine they have been takingfor years is now not covered orrestricted.

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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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Oftentimes, as we all know,the best way for a property tosell is for the property to sellitself. First impressions areeverything,especially in amarket wherebuyers are call-ing so many ofthe shots – likeright now. Afirst impressionof a propertycan be make orbreak when itcomes to a sale.Oftentimes that first impressionon a home is sorely lacking ifutilities are not left on by a sell-er. Yeah, I know, it costs money.It sure does, but a cheap utilitybill each month or a sold home,which is better in the long run?

When buyers and real estateagents walk into a house in thesummertime that is hot, staleand smelly, it is hard to sell thehome. Same thing if it is frigidinside like now. Imagine tryingto sell, say a car like that orsomething else. The test drivedoes not go well when the AC isnot on when it is 105F outside.Here are some tips to help thathome sell in the summer andkeep those utility costs down atthe same time.

1: Keep the thermostat on 68.That is a confortable enough

temp and it will not cost abunch in utility use. Even better,put the heater on a thermostatand time it to only maintain thetemps during regular showinghours.

2: Keep lights on at night.Put them on a timer, just a cou-ple of fluorescent bulbs at nightmakes the place look occupied.

3: Keep the water on as well:I know the idea of a personusing your bathroom that youdo not know is kinda weird andit takes some trust, but often-times the call of nature necessi-tates bathroom availability! Orto demo the kitchen, turn sinkson and off, stuff like that. I oncesold a house that way, theybought the place just because itshowed well and all serviceswere on.

4: Have someone check theplace out every now and then.That person should be theListing Agent of the property asseller is paying them to list theplace make sure they come byevery couple of weeks to makesure all is well. That is the leastwe can do as real estate agentsis have respect for the folks thatwe represent.

I hope this helps, SELL,SELL, SELL!!

Matt Freeman is a Realtorwith Freeman’s Lakeside Realty(760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880.His column is not intended toreplace legal advice.

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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 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.376-2416Calvary 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 ArmyThe needy are helped by the local affiliate of this nationalorganization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

Churches of the Valley

Lighter side of faithA state trooper sees a vehicle on the interstate

doing only 33 miles an hour, and pulls the car tomake sure everything is all right. When heapproaches the driver he discovers that it is a nun.

"Excuse me, sister. But are you all right?" Heasked.

She replies, "Oh, yes, officer. We're just fine.Was I doing something wrong?"

The officer says, "Well, sister, you were travel-ing way under the speed limit and I was concernedthat you might be having car trouble or some-thing."

"But officer", the nun interrupts, "I saw a signthere about a mile back that said 33, and I know Iwasn't going any faster than that."

Chuckling, the trooper says, "Sister, that was astate highway route marker. This is State Route 33,not the speed limit. The speed limit signs have a‘MPH’ at the bottom."

"Oh, now don't I feel foolish!", replied the nun,turning red.

"That's OK, but please try to be more careful. Iwould hate to see you get hurt", finishes the officer.

Then as he turns to say good-bye to the nuns inthe back seat, he notices for the first time that theyare trembling violently, are very wide-eyed andquite pale.

"Sister, what is wrong with your friends? Can Iescort you to a hospital?"

"Oh, no, they're all right, officer. We just turnedoff of Route 150."

Jim Beilstein, pastorShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, LakeIsabella

Grace, peace and mercybe yours from our Lordand Savior Jesus Christ!

This year is quicklycoming to a close. As Ireflect back on the pastmonths, it seems I hadmore hope at the begin-ning of the year. I hadmore hope that the reces-sion would be ended bynow. I had more hope thatthe war in Afghanistan could be won. I hadmore hope that those at the opposite ends ofthe political spectrum could be at peace withone another.

None of the above things that I have men-tioned seem to be better now than they wereat Christmas time last year. But then I beginto understand that dwelling on Christmasseems to be the key to true hope. True hopedoes not originate with my government oreven with my country. True hope originatesin the namesake of Christmas and is reallythe only reason we have the event. He is thesame one whose birth is talked about in theChristmas story.

"In those days a decree went out fromCaesar Augustus that all the world should beregistered. This was the first registrationwhen Quirinius was governor of Syria. Andall went to be registered, each to his owntown. And Joseph also went up from Galilee,from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the

city of David, which is called Bethlehem,because he was of the house and lineage ofDavid, to be registered with Mary, hisbetrothed, who was with child. And whilethey were there, the time came for her togive birth. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddlingcloths and laid him in a manger, becausethere was no place for them in the inn. Andin the same region there were shepherds outin the field, keeping watch over their flock bynight. And an angel of the Lord appeared tothem, and the glory of the Lord shonearound them, and they were filled with fear.And the angel said to them, "Fear not, forbehold, I bring you good news of a great joythat will be for all the people. For unto you isborn this day in the city of David a Savior,who is Christ the Lord. And this will be asign for you: you will find a baby wrapped inswaddling cloths and lying in a manger."And suddenly there was with the angel amultitude of the heavenly host praising Godand saying, "Glory to God in the highest, andon earth peace among those with whom he ispleased!"" (Luke 2:1-14, ESV)

I pray that you personally know JesusChrist and that our celebration of Him atthis time of year brings you new life and thetrue hope that can only be found in Him.

Beilstein

Voices of FaithChristmas brings hope

“Voices of Faith” is a rotating columnfeaturing messages from all churches.Pastors, please e-mail 400-word mes-sages to [email protected]

Christmas Eve at Shepherd of Hills

Christmas Eve Services will be held at 3p.m.on Dec. 24 at Shepherd of the HillsLutheran Church, located at 377 Hwy 155behind the Isabella Motel in Lake Isabella.Come and celebrate the birth of our Lordand Savior Jesus Christ with us.


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1 cup Dark Karo syrup1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract3 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1(9inch) pie shells, unbaked

Blend the corn syrup, sugar,vanilla, eggs, and peanut butterand pour into the unbaked crust.Bake in a 400 degree oven 15minutes, then lower the tempera-ture to 350 degrees and continuebaking 30 to 35 minutes more.

The center should still be"wiggly" when removed from theoven, but it will set as the piecools. Allow to cool completelybefore serving. Garnish withchocolate Cool Whip and a driz-zle of chocolate syrup for a fanci-er presentation.

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Beat the 3 eggs until mixed well;then beat in the 1 cup sugar. Addthe melted margarine, milk, vanillaand lemon flavorings. Stir incoconut last. Place in prepared piecrust (deep dish frozen worksgreat). Bake at 350º F for approxi-mately 45 minutes or until middlepuffs up slightly.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

My first real job as a young-ster in bayou Louisiana camewhen I was hired as a radioannouncer inLake Charles.I was firedsome twomonths laterfor yelling ata janitorwho knockedover a trashcan when Iwas on the air.I have loved radio ever since.

Every night when I go tosleep I first turn on my little bed-side radio and find a station tofall asleep to. Radio has changeda good deal. Talk about yourgreedy capitalists! It’s prettymuch one long commercial afteranother.

Hey, talking about makingsome money, why not go backand live in the wicked and sinfuldays of Jesse and Frank James.Better still, let’s rob a bank withButch Cassidy and the WildBunch. I always wanted to bepart of a gang and rob banks.

I have a 20 volume set of theOld West days. One of thoseshows the old bank robber andshrewd Missourian Frank Jamesin a picture he had taken stand-ing in front of his family farm-house. The sign on the lockedfence behind him said it all:

HOME OF THE JAMES FARM-HOUSE. 50 CENTS TO GET IN.

This from one of the most cel-ebrated bank robbers this coun-try ever knew.

Old Frank lived to be 72. Atone point in his 40s he walkedinto the governor’s mansion andcalmly surrendered. He wastaken to a jail at Independence,Missouri and tried for the mur-der of a railroad passengeryears earlier. The trial took placein a packed opera house atGallatin, Missouri. It had beenthe scene of the gang’s bankholdup some 14 years earlier.The state that had failed to cap-ture Frank now failed to convicthim.

For the last time the people ofMissouri sheltered the man theyremembered as a hero in thewar for the Confederacy. FrankJames was acquitted.

After that, Frank became aminor political philosopher,berating the bankers and corpo-rations he had once so effective-ly robbed.

What a story.Well sir, it’s going to get hard-

er these days to find a bank torob.

One with any money in it, thatis!

California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him [email protected]

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Recreational gold still takenRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The graph below is veryrevealing concerning the millionsof Troy ounces of gold found ver-sus the year inwhich it wasfound. A troyounce is equiva-lent to 1/12 of apound or .0833pounds or 12troy ouncesequals 1 troypound.Confusing andmysterious? Itwas neither to the miners nor theassayers of those days! Theabscissa (horizontal) is calibratedin 5 year ticks, while the ordinate(vertical) ticks are in 0.1 incre-

ments. A brief chronology of themajor events is summarizedbelow:

1846-1866 : The actual GoldRush was about 20 years in dura-tion.

1866-1883 : Hydraulic miningwas vogue. In 1884 the SawyerDecision shut down hydraulicmining operations.

1890-1915 : Resurgence ofLode mining and dredging.

1940-1944 : Gold prices dou-bled and dwindled.

1969-1983 : No gold produc-tion indicated.

1983-2005 : Increase anddecrease of cyanide leaching ofgold. Max. 1992.

I have heard that the commer-cial gold mining operations havealmost ceased, but the recreation-al operations, by individuals,

haveincreased inthe yearssince 2005.

RonBolyard is aretiredgeologistand hasdevelopedan “acuteinterest” inthe geologyof thesouthernSierraNevadasince hemoved herein 1999.


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Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: SIERRA GATEWAYCOTTAGES (2009-B7061)Street address of principalplace of business: 13510 SierraWay, Kernville, CA 93238.Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 143, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANTS:Alexandra Edwards, 21221Lassen Street, #2, Chatsworth,CA 91311, and Jon PaulFortunati, 21221 Lassen Street,#2, Chatsworth, CA 91311. I,Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced:09/09/2003. 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:Alexandra Edwards. This state-ment filed on 11/10/2009.Expires 11/10/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByN. Hawley. Published by theKern River Courier November20, 27, December 4 and 11,2009.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: PLASMO INTER-ACTIVE (2009-B7154) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 3719 UniversityAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93306. Mailing address ofbusiness: 3719 University

Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93306. REGISTRANT: BryanSecrest - Tebow, 3719University Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93306. A,Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 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:Bryan Secrest - Tebow. Thisstatement filed on 11/13/2009.Expires 11/13/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByN. Hawley. Published by theKern River Courier November20, 27, December 4 and 11,2009.

STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE

OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: E & J DISCOUNTGENERAL STORE, (2007-B1864) Street address of busi-ness: 6498 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285;Mailing address of Business;P.O. Box 113, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; REGIS-TRANTS WHO WISH TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Jack Bustamante, 101Calgary, Wofford Heights, CA93285 and Elaine Bustamante,101 Calgary, Wofford Heights,CA 93285; Original FBNStatement Filed on:

03/06/2007. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:12/02/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 11, 18, 25,2009 and January 1, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: H & E GENERALSTORE (2009-B7435) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 6498 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 258,Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANTS: Oscar Carmona, 38Cypress Lane, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and SusanaToscano, 38 Cypress Lane,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.H, Co-Partners. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 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:Oscar Carmona. This statementfiled on 12/02/2009. Expires12/02/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 11, 18, 25,2009 and January 1, 2010.

Courier Legal Notices

Obituary noticeRebecca “Becky” Noel

May 22, 1910 – Dec. 8, 2009

Rebecca “Becky” Noel was born on May 22, 1910, in Paris, Ark. andpassed away Dec. 8, 2009 in Weldon. She was 99-1/2.

She and her husband, Raymond, moved to the Kern River Valley uponretirement in 1972. Raymond was active in the Masonic Lodge. Rebeccawas a member of Eastern Star and the South Fork Woman’s Club. Sheenjoyed bingo, traveling and her life with her many friends and activities.She was a fun-loving and vivacious person all her life.

Survivors include daughter Nita Irene Williams of Weldon; daughterRebecca (“Becky 2”) Backer of Lake Forest, Calif.; and many grandchildrenand great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Raymond; and a son, Cyril Noel.Services will be held Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at the Masonic Lodge in

Kernville behind James Sierra Gateway Market. Viewing is from 10 to 11a.m. and services are from 11 to noon. This service is to be her Christmascelebration. There will be Christmas decorations and refreshments.

Services entrusted to Sierra Mortuary of Lake Isabella. Rebecca will beinterred in San Pedro, Calif.

Elks Hoop Shoot contest to be held Dec. 12, location changedThe Elks National Free Throw "Hoop Shoot" Contest will be held at the

Foursquare Church on Panorama & Sycamore Drive in Wofford Heightson Saturday December 12th at 11 a.m. This is a change from the originallocation, the Elks Lodge. This is for all boys and girls ages 8 thru 13.Contestant age group will be determined by their age as April 1, 2010.Check in time will start at 10 am. with contest starting at 11 a.m. sharp.Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third in each age category.T-shirts will also be given to the first 40 sign ups. If you have any questions,please call Tom or Beckie Scott at 376-8653.

Chet Rock. Society Appointees are:Membership, Linda Diaz; SaddlebagEditor, Rod Middleworth; CountryStore Coordinator, Vicki Middleworth;Curator, Butch Partin, Asst. Curator,Kick Snyder; Curator/Walker House,Charles Topping; Bylaws, TomMcKinney; Docent Coordinator, PegGreenberg; Webmasters, Liz Bardosand Mike Ludiker.

The Kern River Valley HistoricalSociety invites you to join with us aswe preserve and celebrate the cultureand heritage of Kern River Valley and

surrounding areas. Your membershipand support helps maintain the KernValley Museum and Walker House.Your generous contributions allow usto continue various programs, andcontinue free access to museum;photo archives; historic tours; lowcost books, maps, other publications;and online resources.

For more information on becominginvolved in this important and worth-while organization, visit the Museumat 49 Big Blue Rd., Kernville or contactus at 760-376-6683.

HISTORY continued from page 3Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

Dick and Darlene Wolowiec drive in the Christmas Kernville Parade ofGiving on Saturday.

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“There are three ways to get somethingdone – do it yourself, hire someone, or for-bid your kids to do it.”

- Mona Crane

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: What horror actor starred inthe 1958 version of "The Fly"?

2. LANGUAGE: "Draw, O Caesar, erase acoward" is an example of what?

3. COMICS: What was the name ofCaspar the Friendly Ghost's ghost horsefriend?

4. LAW: What did the 21st Amendment tothe Constitution do -- or rather, undo?

5. TELEVISION: What was the name ofthe evil group that battled the good guys on"The Man from U.N.C.L.E."

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your love of the hol-idays creates a special bond between you and thepeople in your life. Use this as a way of buildingstronger relationships.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new approachcould go a long way toward resolving a painfulestrangement, especially at this holiday time. Andsince your aspects favor friendship this week, whynot go ahead and try it?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your positives con-tinue to dominate, and any negative factors thatsqueeze in can be dealt with easily. The secret is totackle them at once.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Good news: A col-league's remarks could help you move toward ulti-mately resolving that persistent workplace situation.Meanwhile, enjoy the holidays with loved ones.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) No one reflects thebright holiday more than all you Leos and Leonaswho love the shimmer and glimmer of the season.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Celebratethe holidays by being more receptive to new experi-ences. Overriding the Virgo reluctance to try newthings could be the best gift you've given yourself.

LIBRA (Septeber 23 to October 22) Good newsabout a loved one makes the holidays even more fes-

tive. Expect some unexpected gifts, so be preparedwith a few nicely wrapped packages of goodies.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The hol-iday season provides an opportunity to meet newpeople, some of whom you might even consider"worthy" enough to join the Scorpio's select groupof friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)You always bring your own wonderful sparkle andlight to the holidays, and don't be surprised if thisyear someone special reaches out to respond to yourwarmth in kind.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Togetherness is the dominant theme for the Goat'sholiday celebrations this year. That means reachingout to bring everyone you care for into your veryown special circle of light.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Areminder of a very special moment from the pastmakes the holidays more memorable for the roman-tic Aquarian. New friendships hold the promise of aromantic future as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting intothe swim of things for all you party-loving Pisceansis easy enough this holiday season. And, of course,you can expect to impress people wherever you go.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your dedication brings youthe success you strive for, and your generosity impelsyou to reach out and help others on their way up.


Salome’s Stars

1. Vincent Price2. A palindrome (reads the same forward and

backward)3. Nightmare4. It repealed Prohibition5. THRUSH

Answers:



Solutions to Kern River Courier puzzles on 14-15:

John Davis, playing Santa Claus, enjoys his last turn as the jolly Christmasicon at Santa’s Village in Circle Park in Kernville. On his lap is Kara Woolard,11, of Mt. Mesa. Davis has decided to hang up his fur-trimmed hat. Also bow-ing out are George and Darlene Randall – Darlene Randall originated the idea

of a Christmas village in Kernville, as well as the Christmas Parade of Givingand a big toy distribution. However, despite the retirement of the Randalls andDavis, there will still be a Christmas in Kernville. Call the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at (760) 376-2429 for information.


At left, Kernville resi-dent Ron Bensongives a toy during theKernville ChristmasParade of Giving onSaturday. At right,Cheryl Borthick ofKernville leads thesinging during theCandle Stroll andChristmas Caroling indowntown Kernvilleon Saturday.

Michael Batelaan/KernRiver Courier

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