Kern River Courier May 28, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir235,462 acre-feet.(Low point was101,857 ac-ft. Dec.4. Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville2433 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 1587 cfs

Borel Canal flow543 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Sat.: Sunny, high74.

Sat. night: Mostlyclear, low 53.

Sun.: Sunny, high84.

Sun. night: Partlycloudy, low 57.

Mon.: Sunny, high85.

Mon. night: Partlycloudy, low 56.

National Weather Service

Coast Guard to be onIsabella Lake

The U.S. Coast Guard will be on IsabellaLake during Memorial Day weekend to pro-mote boating safety and awareness.

Featured events include a demonstrationMay 29th featuring a MH-65C Dolphin CGRescue Helicopter from CG Air Station LosAngeles; Boating Safety Exhibits; Boatinglife jacket information; Free vessel safetyexaminations by CG Auxiliary; CGAuxiliary Safety Patrols on the lake; andBoating Safety Class information.

Robert Allen/Special to the Courier

Robert Allen holds a copy of the Courier in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. RobertAllen and Felix Allen, parttime Riverkern residents, went vacationing in China recently. Theyboth describe themselves as “avid Courier readers.” The trip was arranged by Judy Batesof All About Travel in Kernville.

SequoiashowcasereopensKern River Courier

The Trail of 100 Giants, a popularattraction north of Kernville featuringa half-mile interpretive walking trailthrough a grove of Giant Sequoias, isnow open again. Ice and snow closedthe road there until recently.

The Trail of 100 Giants is about 1-1/2hours north of Kernville. It’s an easywalk over a paved surface, accessibleby the wheelchair-bound.

Coming out of the Kern River Valley,take Mountain 99 (also known in theKernville area as Sierra Way) northalong the upper Kern River about 20miles to County Route SM50 nearJohnsondale (no services availablethere). About 5.5 miles west ofJohnsondale is the junction withWestern Divide Highway near ParkerPass. Take Western Divide Highwayabout 2 miles to the Trail of 100 Giants.

Directly across the road is RedwoodMeadow Campground, where you’llpay a fee to park.

Weekend ahuge affairKern River Courier

If you’re visiting the Kern River Valleyon Memorial Day weekend, you shouldknow that the valley is almost completelysurrounded by Forest Service land. Eventhe campgrounds around the lake areoverseen by the Forest Service.

The Forest Service welcomes you tothe valley. Forest Service officials areexpecting a busy Memorial Day week-end. Officials expect large crowds andwarm, sunny weather for the holidayweekend.

For camping information, you mightwant to make a visit to one of the twoForest Service offices in the valley. Theaddresses and phone numbers are onpage 4.

Lakeshore camping is permitted atAuxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and

Logging trucks to use canyonKern River Courier

If you regularly drive the KernRiver Canyon, watch out for the log-ging trucks.

Forest Service officials haveannounced that logging operationshave begun in the Piute Fire areasouth of Lake Isabella.

Logging trucks with up to fiveloads of sawlogs a day will travelfrom the Piutes east on PiuteMountain Road, north on Kelso

Valley Road, then west on Highway178, down the Kern Canyon toBakersfield, and then north onHighway 65 to Terra Bella.

Also, one or two loads a day of culllogs may be hauled to Kelso Valley.

Hauling will be limited to Mondaythrough Friday, excluding major holi-days. Logging operations are expect-ed to last most of the summer.

For further information, pleasecontact the Kernville Ranger Stationat (760) 376-3781.

See CAMPING, Page 9

Safety a must in local watersKern River Courier

If you want to enjoy the waters in theKern River Valley, there are a few cau-tions you must take into consideration.

First of all, the water is cold. Reallycold. Hypothermia is a concern. Theweather in the valley has not reallywarmed up yet this year, so the watersare still freezing cold. If you must go inthe water, wear a life jacket. This includesthe lake and the river.

Also, the snowmelt is just beginning inthe higher elevations. So take care incrossing streams and creeks.

If you’re boating, be aware that thewind can come up almost instantly onIsabella Lake. If you see whitecapsbecoming visible, head for shore immedi-ately. Don’t try to outwait the wind.

Be aware of personal watercraft (JetSkis, Waverunners, Seadoos and the like.)They have the capability of coming veryclose to shore, although the law says youmust avoid the shoreline. (The law alsosays that 16 is the minimum age to rideone of those, so if you plan on letting youryounger kids ride them, plan on getting aticket from the Lake Patrol.)

If you camp, park well away from thelakeshore. The water is coming up quite a

bit every day. You may wake up and findyour motorhome surrounded by waterthat came up overnight.

Diving off of anything is a strict no-no.Water that looks clear from the surfacecan have rocks just underneath. The samegoes for boating. As the lake rises itbecomes less of a problem, but be awareof underwater hazards if you’re boating.

If you’re enjoying water sports, pleasetry to be a good neighbor. That includesnot annoying fishermen and others look-ing for a little peace and quiet. And pleasepack up your trash and take it home withyou. There is limited Dumpster spacehere in the valley.

But the best precautions can still not beenough. If you get into trouble, the KernCounty Parks and Recreation Departmentpatrols the surface of the lake, the ForestService patrols the campgrounds, theCalifornia Highway Patrol covers theroadways, and the Kern County Sheriff’sDepartment handles everything else. Butthey are all hooked into 911. If you havean emergency, call 911. They will directyour call instantly to the proper authority.

A little bit of caution can save you a lotof grief and maybe even some money. It’sfun to enjoy the water, but please do so ina cautious and responsible manner.

Weldon Methodist Church tohold yard sale May 28, 29

The Weldon United MethodistChurch will be holding a yard sale onMay 28 and 29 (Friday and Saturday)from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Elks to hold rummage saleSaturday, May 29

The KRV Elks Lodge in WoffordHeights will hold a rummage sale onSaturday, May 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Open to the public.

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Regular meetings &activitiesFridays• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, HoffmanHospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rdFridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-6335• 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El PortalII Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. For families of alcoholics. 379-7318 or379-8985.

Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat.• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800• 12 p.m.-2 p.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese animeclub, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, canceled as of 12/06/09.• 3 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets,1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner class-es, intermediate and advanced follow at theSenior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce

meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G.376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern ValleyMuseum, Kernville. 1st Monday.• 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 379-7318 or379-8985.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 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.• 2 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,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 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., 3rd Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 379-7318or 379-8985.• 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. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, 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.

The Courier CalendarArt Association’s Spring ArtShow Memorial Day Weekend

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation will be holding theirannual Memorial Day Weekend Artsand Crafts Festival in Kernville’sCircle Park and Odd Fellows Hall onMay 29 through May 31. The OddFellows Hall will have the art openingparty Friday night, May 28, from 6 to9 p.m. There will be beer, wine,cheese, crackers and pastries served.Live music will be performed byLester The Prodigy and various musi-cians throughout the weekend. Therewill be a raffle of different art piecesdonated by the artists. Make yourplans to attend now – this is a bigevent. For more information, callCinamon at (760) 379-2094.

Hot dog fundraiser for cemeteryto be held Memorial Day

The Kern River Valley Cemetery inWofford Heights will be holding a hotdog fundraiser on Monday, May 31 infront of the cemetery. Hot dogs are $1and drinks are $1. There will be a raf-fle. Also, there is a silent auction forsome excess furnishings at the ceme-tery office. Call 376-2189 for details.

Memorial Day services to be heldMonday, May 31

Memorial Day services will be heldMonday, May 31 at 11 p.m. at theKern River Valley Cemetery inWofford Heights. Judy Hyatt, repre-sentative for Supervisor JonMcQuiston, will be speaking.

Cemetery district to hold specialbudgetary meeting June 1

The Kern River Valley CemeteryDistrict will be holding special meet-ing at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 at thecemetery office in Wofford Heights.The topic will be the district’s prelimi-nary fiscal year budget.

Public advisory committee willmeet Tuesday, June 1

The Kern River Valley PublicCemetery District-Citizen AdvisoryCommittee Board will be meeting onTuesday, June 1 at 6pm at OddfellowsHall in Kernville. The topic of themeeting will be to consider proce-dures and policies, to consider creat-ing subcommittees for the purpose oftracking agency plans, and consider arecommendation to draft letters toForest Service and BLM regardingcoordination with them.

23rd annual Kids Fishing Derbycoming up June 5

The Kids Fishing Derby, held bythe KRV Fish and Game Habitat Clubwith its partners DFG, Forest Serviceand KRV Elks and the aid of localmerchants and organizations, will beheld at Wofford Heights Park onSaturday, June 5. Rules and entryforms are available at local mer-chants. For more information, callDerby Chairman Larry Templin at(760) 376-2470. Registration is June 4from 3 to 6 p.m. and June 5 from 6 to9 a.m. All participants must be regis-tered.

Sierra Performing Arts to holdconcert Saturday, June 5

Sierra Performing Arts is present-ing a Saturday Evening Concert onSaturday June 5 at 7 p.m. at KernvilleUnited Methodist Church. The con-cert{ will highlight the vocal talents ofPatricia Smoot and Allison Stutsman,accompanied by Helen Smoot. Alsoon the program will be flutist BethSteude and Mark McGuire.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I can no longer hide fromthe facts. I am confessing myguilt for something that affectseveryone inKern Countyand beyond. Atfirst I thought itwas just ananomaly andthat I had nopart in theresults. But astime passes Iam finding that,based on myactions, I have touched the livesof everyone around me andperhaps even throughout theentire United States.

Just last night on the TV, themeteorologist said we are hav-ing unseasonably cold weatherand she couldn't understand it.She pointed out that the state’stemperature range was farbelow normal for this time ofyear. Snow was falling in thehigh country, and wind andrain was expected everywherefor the next week. She said thatnewly planted crops were indanger of an early freeze.

The more she talked, themore guilty I felt, because Iknew deep in my soul that thiswas a direct result of myactions from a week ago.

Let me explain. I have noticedfor years that in late springwhen it starts to get warm, if Iget my swamp cooler in shape

to resist the hot weather, thisalways causes several days orweeks of very cool weather.

For some reason I have adirect tie to the angelic beingswho control the weather. I canjust hear them saying, "Well, ol’Rod is working on his cooler.Let’s kick out a couple morefreezing cool days." And theydo.

But this year I made a majormistake, which insured muchmore winter for sure. I addedfour more late spring chores. Iplanted tomatoes. I washed mytruck. I turned on my lawnsprinklers. And I shut down myhouse heater.

If spread out over severalweeks it wouldn't have mat-tered, but when done at thesame time as roof cooler work,it upset the weather angels. Toteach me a lesson, they are pun-ishing all of California with wetfreezing weather, and based onthe floods in Nashville and theeastern snow storms, perhapsthe rest of the U.S. too!

So I am apologizing. Its allmy fault. I am to blame! I prom-ise that I will never again tweakthe noses of the angelic weath-er persons. Next year my springchores will wait ‘til summer!

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

Middleworth

It’s all Rod’s faultThings I Have Noticed...

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

This spectacular accident involving three vehicles took place on Friday, May21, at the corner of Isabella Blvd. and Kernville Road in Lake Isabella.Reportedly there were no injuries.

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Page 4 Friday, May 28, 2010AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

tain 9

9

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

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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

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

Hopefully the wind hasblown itself out, because thelake has been all but impossi-ble to fish. The lake level isincreasing on a daily basis,which changes the fishing pat-terns and the structure inwhich the fish live. But don’tlet it frustrate you. The fish likethis new habitat, so follow thelake level.

The bass, crappie and catfishare still spawning. So stayclose to the shallows. Shorelinefishing should be great againvery soon.

Wednesday the KRVChamber stocked a truckloadof Alpers trout on the southside of the lake. All of us whofish for trout thank those

responsible.Also on Wednesday the Kern

River Hatchery stocked theupper river from RiversidePark to Brush Creek. I was onthe truck this time. Still noword on Alder, Cedar, Tule andHorse Meadow. We will stockthem as soon as allowable.

The lower river from SandyFlat to Live Oak day use areawas planted this week withsome nice rainbows.

Please, everyone, with theriver flows and levels everincreasing, please use caution.Children 15 and under shouldhave life vests on. Take nochances!

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volun-teer at the Kern River FishHatchery.

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Pam StewartSpecial to the Courier

Dexter the Dobie (left), handled by Hannah Simpsonand owned by Danny Simpson of Bakersfield, was judgedBest of Show at the Ladies of the Elks annual dog show,held Saturday in the picnic area adjacent to the ElksLodge in Wofford Heights. Danny and Hannah are theson and granddaughter of Bruce Simpson of Riverkern.

It was a lucky day for the Simpson family. Hannah alsotook home the handmade quilt raffled off by the Ladies ofthe Elks during their popular fundraising event.

Other awards: Best Dressed: Laketa; Chubbiest:Montana; Shortest Ears: Tinka; Longest Ears: Domino;Shortest Tail: Max; Longest Tail: Molly; Most Unusual:Bear; Smallest: Buddy; Largest: Dexter; Cutest (3-way tie):Mazie, Bella Dee and Mimi.

Awards were also presented to an Australian Cattledog that could count and a pair of rat terriers who per-formed a trick in unison. In addition there were dogs withthe shortest nose, tallest ears, shyest, longest eyelashes,biggest eyes and the prettiest, among others.

Another award was presented to the "MostCourageous." Sammy, a 3-month-old toy Cockapoo, hasovercome paralysis following an injury to learn to walkagain (see how to adopt him on pg. 16).

Exhibition was for the dogs Silver City: Valley must-seeKern River Courier

One of the most interesting places in the valley is theSilver City Ghost Town in Bodfish.

The Ghost Town was started over 40 years ago by theDave and Arvilla Mills family. The Mills family trucked inover 20 buildings to the site from throughout the KernRiver Valley’s mining camps and early settlements.

Beginning in the ‘70s the site fell into disuse.The J. Paul Corlew family purchased the first half of

the property in 1988 and the Ghost Town half in 1990.After an estimated 27,000 man-hours of restorationwork and the purchase and donation of thousands ofarea artifacts for the displays, the site was re-opened tothe public Memorial Weekend 1990, 20 years ago thisweek. It is now a unique museum dedicated to the amaz-ing history, legends and characters of the Kern RiverValley.

Today the site is still operated by the Corlew familyand has been open every year since the grand opening.Tens of thousands of people from all over the world havetoured the site.

The rustic site will be open this weekend for self-guid-ed tours ($4.50 for adults and kids 6 to 12 are $3.50 whilekids 5 and under are free). Take the Bodfish exit toIsabella Blvd. Turn south 1 mile to 3829 Lake IsabellaBlvd. It’s open daily 10 am to 4 pm (weather permitting).

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of June 8:

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Shutter Island" (R) -- Set in

the 1950s, Leonardo DiCapriostars as federal Marshal TeddyDaniels. He and his partner(Mark Ruffalo)are investigatingthe mysteriousescape of aninmate from anasylum for thecriminallyinsane, a facilitythat's moreescape-proofthan Alcatraz.Daniels is a manfilled with innertorment: Hewatched whilehis wife diedtragically in afire, and duringthe war he waspresent at the liberation of theDachau concentration camp.The memories plague him inthe form of hellish hallucina-tions, hampering his ability toinvestigate the escape -- whichappears to be a conspiracyinvolving the psychologists onstaff -- and the possibility thatthe inmate may have been thevictim of foul play. As theinvestigation and the hallucina-tions intensify, Daniels (and theaudience) discovers there'smore than meets the eye aboutShutter Island.

The great thing about MartinScorsese is that you go to hisfilms expecting to see a master-piece of cinema and more oftenthan not, that's what you get.But even if the film isn't a mas-terpiece like "Taxi Driver,""Raging Bull" or "Goodfellas,"you know that Scorsese's sec-ond-tier movies ("Kundun,""The Aviator") are still 10 timesbetter than most filmmakers'best works. This is the casewith "Shutter Island." It's notup to the standards of hisgreatest films, but it's a prettygood psychological thriller.

"The A-Team: The CompleteSeries" (Unrated) -- To cash inon the release of this summer's"A-Team" motion picture, thecomplete series is beingreleased on DVD. For about ahundred and forty bucks youcan get the whole shebang --all five seasons on 25 discs --packaged in the shape of the

A-Team's blackvan (with Mr. Tat the wheel). Iguess if you'rea diehard fanof the showwho likeskitschy packag-ing, you won'tmind ponyingup $140; butconsideringthat only thefirst two sea-sons were anygood, I seri-ously pity the

fool who fallsfor this crass,

gimmicky cashgrab.

"Caddyshack" (R) -- Thismovie's been out on DVD forabout 10 years, but I believethis is the first time it's gottena high-def Blu Ray release. Idon't know about you, but ifI'm gonna watch a lowbrowcomedy about golf featuring astuffed gopher puppet, it betterbe at 1080p resolution.

TV SERIES"Curb Your Enthusiasm" The

Complete Seventh Season"Nip/Tuck" The Sixth and

Final Season "Family Matters" The

Complete First Season"Ice Road Truckers" The

Complete Season 3"Girls Next Door" Seasons

1&2; Seasons 3&4"Before & After Stonewall"

25th Anniversary Edition"Ghostwriter" Season One"Tales of the Gold Monkey"

Complete Series"iCarly: iSaved Your Life""Hot Wheels Battle Force 5"

Season 1, Vol. 2

c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Friday, May 28, 2010 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterMr. T rises again

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: Did actress AmyAdams have her baby yet?I remember reading awhile back that she waspregnant. -- Gina H.,Carson City, Nev.

A: Amy, 35, and fianceDarren Le Gallo, welcomed a 7-pound baby girl on May 15.The "Julie and Julia" starnamed her daughter AvianaOlea Le Gallo. Amy and Darrenhave been together for sevenyears and engaged since July2008.

***Q: Will Starz's new show

"Spartacus: Blood andSand" beback for asecond sea-son? Also, Ihad heardthat theshow's star,AndyWhitfield,has cancer.Is he goingto be OK? --Paul F.,Mansfield,Ohio

A: It was recently announcedthat "Spartacus" will return inJanuary 2011 as a six-part pre-quel series that will once againstar John Hannah and LucyLawless, with brief appear-ances by Andy Whitfield. Theseries has been renewed for afull second-season order, butproduction has been delayedwhile Andy is treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Co-star Katrina Law told methat Andy is responding well totreatment, and that "he has felt

the millions of prayers that arecoming toward him, and itreally is an inspiration for him.Keep sending them, because hereally appreciates it."

***Q: I can't believe that

"FlashForward" wasn'trenewed for the 2010-11season. What are theythinking over there atABC? -- Suzzi F., via e-mail

A: "FlashForward" did startout a little shaky, but when itcame back after its hiatus, ithad really pulled its act togeth-er and was cohesive, exciting,well-acted and thoughtful. I amsad we won't get closure on alot of those open story lines, as

I was lookingforward toseeing whatthe future ofthe showwould bring.Hopefully acable stationlike TNT, SyFyor FX willdecide to pickup the showfor next sea-son.

***

Write to Cindy at KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her [email protected]. Formore news and extended inter-views, visit www.celebrityex-traonline.com andtwitter.com/Celebrity_Extra.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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6. Crazy Heart (R) Jeff Bridges7. The Men Who Stare at Goats (R)George Clooney8. Up in the Air (R) George Clooney9. Brothers (R) Jake Gyllenhaal10. 2012 (PG-13) John Cusack


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Fire Safe Chipper Days can be held in your neighborhood.

Put on aChipper Dayin your area

A Chipper Day is a day in whichthe Fire Safe Council Chipper isbrought to a community or neigh-borhood by the Kern River ValleyFire Safe Council and the KernCounty Fire Department. The chip-per will turn branches and shrubmaterial piles into small piles ofchips. The chips will be left on theproperties. The chipper is main-tained and operated by KernCounty Fire Department personnel.Cutting and piling material for thechipper is the responsibility of indi-vidual property owners.

The Council's policy is to providechipper days as a community serv-ice, regardless of the number of par-ticipants, to residence, business,and other groups, so long as thework is done for fuel reduction andthe creation of defensible space, andthe event is coordinated to make areasonable day's work for the crew.Experience in the past is that in atypical residential community, serv-ice to ten or more properties isneeded to provide a reasonableday's work.

The council schedules the chipperday for a neighborhood, workingwith property owner associations orother neighborhood groups. Thesegroups must actually organize thechipper day.

The following materials describehow a chipper day works. For ques-tions, contact Gordon Ehmann, 760-379-5673.

To organize a Chipper Day

There are three components to aChipper Day Project:

• Selecting a date and time for aFire Safe Council Survivable SpacePresentation. Ideally, schedule afuels reduction project with commu-nity members two months prior tothe scheduled Chipper Day.

• Select a weekend date (with 3alternatives) for the Chipper Dayconfirming with Fire Safe Councilrepresentative.

• Before the Chipper Day, submita Project Application indicating thenumber of contributing households.Designate a property owner's rep-resentatives to be present on thechipper day.

Once a date is confirmed forthe Chipper Day

1. Arrange for an on-site Port-A-Pottie for the chipping crew and the

Camp Erwin Owen Boys. Pleaseunderstand that the cost of furnish-ing a Port-A-Pottie (approximately$50) is the responsibility of theproperty owners.

2. Select an outdoor area for thecrews to have lunch and rest. It istraditional, and greatly appreciated,for the property owners to providea modest lunch for the chippercrews.

3. Consider advertising yourChipper Day Project. Contact theFire Safe Council for templates andmedia contact information. Send apress release to the Courier([email protected]).

4. The Fire Safe Council suggestscontacting your community/neigh-borhood, reminding them they onlyhave a few days left to provide deadand down fuel to be chipped.

5. Please take BEFORE, DURINGand AFTER pictures of the ChipperDay.

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Our Valley, Our Earth

This is how they crystallizeRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

With this diagram, I will intro-duce the six "Crystal Systems" thatdefine how the minerals crystallizefrom a magmaticmelt. I will notdetail this discus-sion, but will justintroduce the sub-ject for complete-ness. Furtherstudy, by the read-er, is suggested.Mineral recogni-tion requiresknowledge ofcrystal systems.

The Six Crystal Systems are:1) Cubic. 1a) examples: Halite and

Pyrite.2) Tetragonal. 2a) example:

Zircon.3) Orthorhombic. 3a) example:

Staurolite.4) Hexagonal. 4a) example:

Quartz.5) Monoclinic. 5a) example:

Orthoclase.6) Triclinic. 6a) example: Albite.UNTIL NEXT WEEK …

Ron Bolyard is a retired geologistand has developed an “acute inter-est” in the geology of the southernSierra Nevada since he moved herein 1999.


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Stir together cornmeal, milk andegg. Add rest of ingredients,except cheese. Pour into slowcooker, cover, cook on high 3 to 4hours. Sprinkle cheese over top,cover and cook another 5 minutes.

Bodfish Bob's Corned Beefand Cabbage

2 med. Onions, sliced 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. Corned beef brisket

1 c. Apple juice 1/4 c, packed brown sugar 2 tsp. Finely shredded orange peel 2 tsp. Prepared mustard 6 whole cloves 6 sm. Cabbage wedges

Place onions in slow cooker.Trim fat from brisket. If necessary,cut meat to fit into slow cooker;place on top of onions. In a bowlcombine apple juice, sugar, orangepeel, mustard, and cloves; pourover brisket. Place cabbage on topof meat. Cover and cook on low for10 to 12 hours (high 5 to 6 hours).

Bodfish Bob's Meatballs

1 1/2 lbs. Extra-lean ground beef 1 c. Dry breadcrumbs 1/2 c. Egg substitute 1/3 c. Chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp. Minced fresh onion 1/3 c. Ketchup 2 tbsp. Brown sugar 1 tbsp. Lemon juice 1 can jellied cranberry sauce (16oz.)1 bottle chili sauce (12 oz.)

Parsley sprigs (optional)

Combine first 5 ingredients in alarge bowl; shape mixture into 30 (11/2 inch) meatballs.

Combine ketchup, sugar, juice,and sauces in a slow cooker; gentlystir in meatballs. Cover with lid;cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.Garnish with parsley, if desired.

These are especially good overegg noodles.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

Oh boy,there’s twogreat thingscoming up.

One is com-ing Saturday,june 5th. TheKids FishingDerby is forages 4 through15. And a spe-cial drawing for three quality rodand reel combos will be held fol-lowing the awards presentation.You must be present to win. It allstarts at 6 a.m. on Saturday andgoes to 2:30 p.m. Weigh-in beginsat 9 a.m. and goes to 3 p.m.

You register at Wofford HeightsPark on East Evans Road. Registeron Friday June 4 from 3 p.m.- 6p.m. Or Saturday June 5th, 6 a.m.-9 a.m. All participants must beregistered. For more informationcontact the Kids Fishing Derby,Box 127, Lake Isabella CA 93240.Phone Larry J. Templin, derbychairman at 1-760- 376-2470. Thefishing derby begins on Saturdaymorning at 9 a.m. It’s free to allkids, and awards will be given.Along with the fishing contestthere will be many activities occur-ing at the derby headquarters until3 p.m. There will be a casting con-test, games, and children will get afree lunch of hot dogs and soda.

Lunches for adults will be avail-able for a donation. Special draw-ings for the other prizes will be

held after the awards presentationat 3 p.m. tickets for this drawingwill be given away at registration.You must be present to win.

Children may fish in IsabellaLake or the Kern River, but fishmust be brought back to the derbyheadquarters by 3 p.m. to beweighed. There willbe no late weigh-ins and only thelargest fish brought in by a childwill be weighed.

All fish but bass can bebrought in to be weighed. Bassare not allowed in this fishingderby and will not be counted orweighed. Fishing tournamentswith bass have different regula-tions than other types of fish tour-naments.

Also on Saturday, June 5 theSienna Wellness Institute at 6425Lynch Canyon Drive in Mt. Mesais throwing a celebration of well-ness from 10 a.m.- 2p.m. Therewill be vendors and raffles andfood! Also a Zumba demo and afree foot exam. All proceeds fromthis event will be given directly tothe Salvation Army, the FoodPantry and God’s Storehouse. Formore information call Brandy at760-378-8630, extension #24 .Youare asked to help end hunger andand homelessness in the KernRiver Valley.

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

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Well, the predictable is hap-pening here in the local realestate market. As alwaysseems to happen in the spring,real estate salesare starting totake off in thevalley. We are avery seasonalmarket up here,especiallyKernville andAlta Sierra.Over the lastmonth or so wehave seen asignificant increase in trafficboth at the local real estateoffices and on the MLS. So farthis year, there has been just atad over $10 million in totalreal estate sales posted on theMLS for this year. That is defi-nitely a slower pace than lastyear at this time, and last yearwas a poor year. So hopefullythis recent activity will bringthose numbers up. For 2009,the MLS posted total sales ofaround $29 million for the val-ley total. Right now we aretracking for less than that ifyou look at the average thistime last year. I think this isgonna be a better yearthough, for a few reasons.

The market seems to havefound a bottom overall. Evenbank owned properties thatare coming on the market

holding their own on price.Time on market for the aver-age listing in the valley is stillvery high, almost a yearbefore an average listing sells,and usually with multiple pricereductions. So that is not agreat number. Buyers are stillalso relatively scarce, and forthe typical buyer there is awhole lot to choose from, defi-nitely no shortage of listingson the market. Keep in mindthough that during a marketstabilization or rebound thesenumbers are going to be thelast to see changes. It takestime for a market to stabilize,even longer for an upswing inprices. We are not there yet oneither one of those, but I thinkwe are close to a market stabi-lization. We have anotherwave of foreclosures nation-wide coming this fall; afterthat is over we should seesome more stable numbers. Isure hope so! Keep your headup, there is a lot of time left inthis year, I think we are gonnaend up with about $35 millionin total sales; just a hunch. Ilike hunches, especiallywhenthey are right! Hopefully thisone is.

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

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Spring thaw finally happens Talking About Real Estate

What a find this is! Check outthis very unique, one of a kindhome in Squirrel Valley.Situated on over 3/4 of an acrewith great views from all sides ,this property is ready to moveinto. Seller has spent tens ofthousands on remodeling andupgrading and the property

shows it. The home feels brand new and looks that way too! Over 2290 sq feet with 2 lev-els and 4 Bedrooms, one of which is currently an office. The large view deck that wrapsaround the front of the house is all new, built with the newest and best decking product onthe market. Both floors of the interior have been extensively remodeled Including thekitchen. New flooring, new paint, 2 fireplaces, all new bathroom with large soaker tub, thelist goes on and on. There is a lake view from the deck, a large outdoor Kitchen and BBQarea and best of all this home is an equestrians dream including a hay barn. Propertyincludes Organic Garden and Greenhouse. This home is truly a find you really must see tofully appreciate.

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CALIFORNIAREPUBLICAN ASSEMBLYCandidate Endorsements for theJune 8th, 2010, Primary Election

U.S. Senate Chuck DevoreU.S. Congress; District 2 Wally Herger

Governor Steve PoiznerLieutenant Governor Sam Aanestad

Attorney General John EastonSecretary of State Damon Dunn

State Treasurer Mimi WaltersState Controller Tony Strickland

Superintendent of PublicInstruction Dianne Lenning

Insurance Commissioner No Endorsement

32nd Assembly Ken MettlerBoard of Equalization,

District 2 George RunnerCentral Republican

Committee, District 1 Lynne A. McGaritySaul Woodrow

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Charity event for less fortunate at Sienna Wellness June 5 Sienna Wellness in Mt. Mesa will be having a “Celebration of Wellness” on

Saturday, June 5 from 10 am to 2 pm to help raise food, funds and awareness forthe less fortunate in the Kern River Valley. They will have local business vendors,raffles, Zumba demos, free foot exams, and lunch. Sienna Wellness is located at6425 Lynch Canyon Drive, Mt. Mesa. All proceeds will be given directly to theSalvation Army, Food Pantry, and God’s Storehouse. For more informationplease contact Brandy at (760)-379-8630 ext. #24. A nonperishable food item isappreciated.

Bridge players can brush up on their games June 10 at ElksLearn to play bridge or just brush up on your game at the KRV Elks Lodge in

Wofford Heights on Thursday, June 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There is a $3 feefor handouts, etc. If you have questions please call Bobby at (760) 379-4336.

To include your event in the Courier Calendar, just submit the information to theCourier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Eventsmust be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.

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South Fork Recreation Area with the purchase of a Southern Sierra Pass.Visitors can obtain their pass at Golden State Surplus or either of the ForestService offices in Lake Isabella and Kernville. Cost is $10 per vehicle forovernight and day use or visitors can purchase a $50 annual pass. Hanning Flatand Stine Cove are open for shoreline camping with no fees.

Several “undeveloped” camping areas along the Upper Kern River are avail-able free of charge. Campsites and campfire rings need to be back at least 25feet from the river’s edge. The setback is necessary to protect water quality inthe Kern River. Visitors need to keep the area free of litter and are encouragedto use existing sanitation facilities.

On the Kern Plateau, Kennedy Meadows, Fish Creek and Troy Meadow areopen for the season. These campgrounds are $17 per night. On the west sideof the Plateau, Horse Meadow Campground is still closed at this time due tosnow. These campgrounds also operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Blackrock Visitor Information Station located on the Kern Plateau is open forthe season. Office hours are Wednesday through Monday from 8:00 a.m. to4:30 p.m.

In the Greenhorn Mountains, Evans Flat, Cedar Creek, and Alder CreekCampgrounds are open, free of charge. These campgrounds offer vault toiletsand visitors should expect to pack out their trash.

Breckenridge Campground is open in the Breckenridge Mountains, with onevault toilet and is free of charge. Trash receptacles are not provided at thiscampground. Visitors must “Pack-it-out!”

Visitors are required to have a California campfire permit to use a portablegas stove, barbecue, lantern, or campfire outside a developed campground orrecreation area. The campfire permit is valid from the date issued until the endof the calendar year. A campfire permit can be obtained at any Forest Serviceor Bureau of Land Management office or by visiting the Sequoia NationalForest website and downloading a copy of the permit atwww.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia.

Visitors need to wear a personal floatation device at all time when on oraround the Lake and River. An adult must accompany small children, whennear the water’s edge.

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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. presi-dent served the shortest term?

2. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who said,"Get your facts first, then you can distortthem as you please"?

3. SCIENCE: What is the science of clas-sifying things called?

4. MATH: How many zeroes are in 1 bil-lion?

5. HISTORY: When was Andrew Youngappointed as Ambassador to the UnitedNations?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Operating under afull head of self-esteem makes you want to tackle amatter you had shied away from. OK. But be sure toarm yourself with facts before you make a move.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That smart moveyou recently made caught the attention of a lot ofpeople, including some with financial deals to offer.Use your Taurean wariness, though.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Shyness might keepyou from asking for more information on an impor-tant matter. But your curiosity grows stronger bymidweek.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on too manytasks may not be the wise thing to do at this time. Youmight overspend your energy reserves, and have tomiss out on some upcoming events.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to keep yourspending at an affordable level. Splurging now --especially on credit -- could create a problem if yourfinances are too low for you to take advantage of apossible opportunity.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You mightnot approve of a colleague's behavior during muchof the week. But don't play the judgmental Virgocard here. As always, check the facts before youassume the worst.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Copingwith an old issue that has suddenly re-emerged couldtake a big toll on your emotional energies. Decidewhether you really want to pursue the possibilities.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) For allyour skill in keeping your secrets safe, you could beunwittingly letting one slip out by the way you'rebehaving in that new relationship. Are congratula-tions soon to be in order?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Good old-fashioned horse sense could help you getaround those who unknowingly or deliberately putobstacles in your way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Apuzzling attitude change in a colleague from friendlyto chilly might stem from a long-hidden resentmentsuddenly bubbling up. An open and honest talkshould resolve the problem.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Thisweek, you might find yourself feeling an acquisitiveurge. If so, indulge it. You've earned the right to treatyourself to wonderful things.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Expect to geta lot of advice on how to go about implementingyour plans. But once you've sorted it out, you'll prob-ably find that, once again, your way is the best way.

BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy the quiet times ofyour life, but when you're in the mood, you canthrow a party everyone will want to go to.

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Lake Isabella - $640/mo (incldsspace rent) in quiet 55+ park. 2bd, 2 ba completely refurbished.Rent to Own + sec dep & goodcredit. Call Joel (760) 379-2092_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Wofford Hts - Remodeled 3/bd,2/ba home in Pala Ranchesw/xtra room under house, mtview, stove, refrig + w/d hookup,Sec 8 ok. $900/mo + deposit. Call323-447-9140 or 323-969-8061_________________________Neatest Adult Park in the Valley3 to choose from. $300 to $600.Just refurbished, deck over-look-ing Tillie Creek. Double panewindows, wood stove, new appli-ances, air cond, Corion tops,must see. Pinewood Trailer Park,99 Evans Rd. Wofford Heights._________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd. 1 bahome w/commercial shop/garage. $800/mo. For applica-tion, call 760-376-2436

**** 3 LOTS FOR SALE **** Balboa South of BeechwoodScovern South of CrestviewStarlight Off Old State Road$20K ea. (760) 223-2222

MOUNT N' LAKE MOTEL311 E. Evans Rd. Wofford Hts.24/7 - One Person-$49, FourDays-$179, One Week -$279.Pets Welcome. 760-376-2307

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CHIHUAHUA PUPPYCKC-registered male. 8 weeks.Gold & white. All shots.Wormed. Health guarantee.Pad trained. Social & loving.Raised in home. Parents onpremises. $250. 760-379-1403_________________________FREE KITTENS - 5-6 wksold, hand raised rescues. 1blk, 2 tabby, 1 orange, 1white/orange, 1 white/grey.909-450-1368 or 760-417-0572

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldgon approx 3 acres for lease locat-ed @ 3615 Suhre Street (cornerof Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellentoffice space for medical, dental,school, church, or? Terms nego-tiable. Call (760) 417-0876_________________________Kernville- Storage-Warehouse-Downtown - Private alleyentrance, locked gate, high ceil-ing. 2 parking spaces, 820 sq ft.(17'x48') $395/mo. 1st & last.760-376-3024. Could also be aman cave or garage.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PREMIERTAX SERVICE (2010-B2399) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 2300 9th Street, Wasco,CA 93280. Mailing address of business: 2300 9thStreet, Wasco, CA 93280. REGISTRANTS: JoseAyala, 2300 9th Street, Wasco, CA 93280 andSusanna Rico, 2300 9th Street, Wasco, CA 93280.I, Husband and Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Jose Ayala. This state-ment filed on 04/08/2010. Expires 04/08/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN VAL-LEY MAINTENANCE SERVICE (2010-B2866)Street address of principal place of business: 26Panarama Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 3847, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: KennethHamon, 26 Panarama Drive, Kernville, CA 93238and Sandra Hamon, 26 Panarama Drive, Kernville,CA 93238. I, Husband and Wife. Date the busi-ness commenced: 01/06/1995. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expiration. The

filing of this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code) Signed: KennethW. Hamon. This statement filed on 04/30/2010.Expires 04/30/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern River Courier May 14, 21,28 and June 4, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARENAMEDIA (2010-B3132), DBA #2: MEDIAARENA(2010-B3133) Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 154 Merrill Road, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business: 154 MerrillRoad, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: Amy Arena, 154 Merrill Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 05/12/2010. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code) Signed: AmyArena. This statement filed on 05/13/2010. Expires05/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern River Courier May 21, 28,June 4 and 11, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FAY CREEKWELL WATER SYSTEM (2010-B3143), Streetaddress of principal place of business: 143 SouthWebber Street, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1005, Weldon, CA93283. REGISTRANTS: Robert Lowe, 9617 FayCreek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283, Todd Bastian, 121North "W" Street, Lompoc, CA 93283, Lora Storm,

4831 East Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240, DorothyRay, 9613 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283,Carina Walker, 9727 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA93283, Beth Mramor, 9621 Fay Creek Ford,Weldon, CA 93283, Richard Violano, 9557 FayCreek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283 and NaomiTanner, 5118 Willow Estates, San Jose, CA 95135.E, Unincorporated Association. Date the businesscommenced: 02/19/2010. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: Robert Lowe. Thisstatement filed on 05/13/2010. Expires05/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern River Courier May 21, 28,June 4 and 11, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MORN-INGSTAR (2010-B3144), Street address of princi-pal place of business: 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville,CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box24, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: JaniceLuna, 769 West Santa Cruz, San Pedro, CA 90731A, Individual. Date the business commenced:04/21/2010. Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: Janice Sue Luna.This statement filed on 05/13/2010. Expires05/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern River Courier May 21, 28,June 4 and 11, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PRESERVETHE KERN RIVER VALLEY (2010-B3141),Street address of principal place of business: 9617Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1082, Weldon, CA93283. REGISTRANTS: Robert Lowe, 9617 FayCreek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283, JoAnn Steel,8300 Fay Ranch Road, Weldon, CA 93283, BenRudnick, 300 Doyle Ranch Road, Onyx, CA93255 and Jacquelin Cole, 15375 Sage Lane,Weldon, CA 93283. E, UnincorporatedAssociation. Date the business commenced:05/12/2010. Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: Robert Lowe.This statement filed on 05/13/2010. Expires05/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern River Courier May 21, 28,June 4 and 11, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RAM M.V.P.PARTY RENTALS (2010-B3140), Street addressof principal place of business: 235 Rock HavenRoad, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 988, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: RogerMason, 111 Roby Lane, Wofford Heights, CA93285. A, Individual. Date the business com-menced: 05/01/2010. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-

sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: Roger Mason.This statement filed on 05/13/2010. Expires05/13/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern River Courier May 21, 28,June 4 and 11, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: N V PETSSALES AND MARKETING (2010-B3275),Street address of principal place of business: 2509Oak Crest Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 9786, Bakersfield,CA 93389. REGISTRANT: Robert Vella, 2509Oak Crest Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A,Individual. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: Robert Vella. Thisstatement filed on 05/19/2010. Expires05/19/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G Durward.Published by the Kern River Courier May 28, June4, 11 and 18, 2010.

Courier Legal Notices

Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12

Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________Very clean & nice 1/bd MH,Sportsman TP. 224 Cypress Ln,Sp 10, Wof Hts, walk to lake, spinclds water/trash, laundry & fishhouse. $10,900. Owner may con-sider carrying. 760-376-3228.Other spaces also available!!_________________________Kernville - 1 + 1 addition,Rivernook Campground oncreek, remodeled, large fencedyard, turnkey, fully furnished.Weekender or retiree, over 40Kinvested. $22,500. 805-498-6777_________________________Lake Isabella - Lake RidgeMobile Home Park. 2 - 3 bdrm.Beautifully remodeled homesfor sale. Fantastic 55+ park w/pool. Call for info. 760-379-2274

9th ANNUAL SQUIRRELVALLEY-WIDE YARD SALESJune 5 - 8am. Pick up map out-side Mt. Mesa Market - Hwy178 & McCray Rd. after7:30am on Saturday._________________________BIG YARD SALE! FishingGear, too much to list. Also abunch of misc. Starts Fri, 5/28through Sun 5/30. 6109 IsabellaBlvd. next to Shady LaneSaloon.

Under Construction - ASH-WOOD CUSTOM HOMES,INC. offers another qualityhome in the desirable SOUTHLAKE location. 1832 Plan fea-turing 4 bd/2bath, extra large liv-ing room, knotty alder cabinetry,granite countertops throughout,tall Tray ceilings, ceramic tileflooring,RV parking & more.Lotsize is approx 15,000 sq ft & at theend of a cul-de-sac for added pri-vacy. Act now & PICK YOUROWN COLORS. $239,000. Co-Op Welcome.Call for an appoint-ment (661) 201-2141

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

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45

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

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

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

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

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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Grandpa had alwaysbeen a baseball fan wholaid on his couch listeningto the game. I knew he hadbeen in a welding accident.A coworker had lubricatedwelding tank valves. Thatact resulted in an explo-sion. Grandpa was nearbyand his burns took a longtime to heal. When I askedMom how long the healingwould take, she said, “It’snot the burn. He was gassed in the war.” Anew respect was born.

I never disrespected Grandpa, but evenwith that explanation, I didn’t realize thedepth of his love. God said, “Honor yourfather and your mother, as the LORD yourGod commanded you, that your days may belong, and that it may go well with you in theland that the LORD your God is giving you.Deuteronomy 5:16. Again, I never activelyintended to disrespect God but it is true that Iwill always lack a full understanding of God’slove.

On Memorial Day I will honor the love andself-sacrifice of my grandfather, and by exten-sion, all his the comrades-in-arms whothrough the years have placed themselves inharm’s way out of a love they might define asduty; defense of country, family or a politicalideal. It is not for me to judge the value oftheir reasons; I owe them my respect, mygratitude, and honor. This is not unlike thatwhich the Lord God expected from Adam and

Eve’s sons. Genesis 4:3-4a explains that, “Inthe course of time Cain brought to the LORDan offering of the fruit of the ground, andAbel also brought of the firstborn of his flockand of their fat portions.” But the brothers didnot have an equal share of honor for God.Genesis 4:4b-5 continues. “And the LORD hadrespect unto Abel and to his offering: Butunto Cain and to his offering he had notrespect.” (KJV) Since both brothers broughtan offering to God, how are we to understandwhat value God placed on person’s each gift?

Jesus pointed out that the dollar value ofthe gift is not what God respects; it is the factof personal sacrifice. At the temple, “…a poorwidow came and put in two small coppercoins, which make a penny. And he called hisdisciples to him and said to them, "Truly, I sayto you, this poor widow has put in more thanall those who are contributing to the offeringbox. For they all contributed out of theirabundance, but she out of her poverty has putin everything she had, all she had to live on.”Mark 12:42-44. This same lesson King Davidtaught Ornan, “No, but I will buy them for thefull price. I will not take for the Lord what isyours, nor offer burnt offerings that cost menothing.” 2 Chronicles 21:24. Some of ourservice men sacrificed time and hardship,some sacrificed life or limb; all are blessed byGod for their sacrifice.

Semonious

Voices of Faith

One for all the veterans of war

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

Solutions to puzzles on 10-11:

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey

1. Is the Book of Jonah in the Old or NewTestament or neither?2. In Genesis 15, who was told to "looknow toward Heaven and tell the stars"?Noah, Adam, Abram, Moses3. Who succeeded Belshazzar as King ofthe Chaldeans? David, Darius, Daniel,Saul4. Of these, who sold his brother to a

camel caravan? Cain, Judah, Silas,Joshua5. Where did Jacob and his family settle inEgypt? Goshen, Damascus, Bethlehem,Beersheba6. What was the name of Naomi's hus-band? Ephriam, Elijah, Elimelech, Elisha

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Abram; 3) Darius;4) Judah; 5) Goshen; 6) Elimelech(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Feed your family of four for about $4.30 a daywith Angel Food Ministries.

It's time to place your Angel Food Orders, forJune 2010. The June deadline to order is June20 at 8:59 p.m. PST. We accept EBT, Debit andCredit Cards or Cash. No Checks Please. Orderat The Community Christian Service Center, TheSalvation Army, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella or call 760-379-5100 or order online at:angelfoodministries.com Enter your Zip Codeto find The Salvation Army as your host site.

June distribution day is Saturday, June 26 atthe Veterans Hall. Time 8:30 to 10:00 am. BRINGYOUR RECEIPT and a BOX for "SignatureOrders" to the rear parking lot of the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. Assistance in parkingand order pick for the Handicapped is available.Vehicle must display a Handicapped Card orLicense plate.

Prayer Breakfast June 2

You are invited to join others whowill come and pray for the lost inour valley.

When: Wednesday June 2 at 7a.m.

Where: Los Palomos MexicanRestaurant in Bodfish.

Special Breakfasts available.Join us. Let us pray for our com-

munity, the Lost, Needy and Sick.Information 760-379-5100

Friday, May 28, 2010 Page 15ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Kern River Courier SyndicatedColumnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE:Recently, my daughter attended asweet-16 birthday party for oneof her best friends. She is a beau-tiful girl. When my daughtershowed me pictures of her friend,

I was shocked. Her face and armswere deeply tanned. I have noidea how many hours she musthave spent under a tanningmachine. I am very concernedabout her. Would you write aboutthe dangers of tanning? -- Anon.

ANSWER: Ultraviolet light, the kindof light we don't see, has powerful

effects on the skin. Ultraviolet A raysconstitute 95 percent of the UV lightthat makes its way to earth. UV A raysdo not burn and tan skin as much asUV B rays, but they do damage skin.They cause skin wrinkling; they dryskin; and they produce age spots (liverspots). And they also add to the risk ofskin cancer.

Ultraviolet B rays are more destruc-tive. They are the burning rays, andthey have a greater effect on skin can-cer production. Both A and B reducethe skin's innate immunity.

Exposure to both UV A and UV Binjures the skin cells' DNA, and that'swhat sets the scene for future skincancer. Humans have learned to copewith UV light by tanning. A tan offerssome protection against further dam-age. UV light activates melanocytes,and they pass their melanin -- a darkpigment -- to other skin cells. That hasthe effect of providing an umbrella forthe skin. However beneficial thatmight be, the fact remains that inobtaining a modicum of protectionwith a tan, skin-cell DNA has beendealt a major blow.

No tan can be considered healthy.Sun exposure in adolescence might bethe most dangerous time for ultravio-let damage. Tanning booths and tan-ning beds are considered a threat

equal to the sun for promoting futureskin cancer.

People of all ages should protecttheir skin from exposure to UV light.Such exposure happens every time aperson goes outdoors. Cloud cover isa poor absorber of UV rays and offerslittle skin protection. Sunscreen appli-cation should become a habit.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What's

the purpose of ear wax? I seem toproduce tons of it. I can't find ananswer to this question, so Ithought I would write to you. --C.N.

ANSWER: Ear wax keeps the earcanal moist. Without it, the canal's lin-ing dries up and itches. It also trapsforeign debris, including bacteria,viruses and fungi that find their wayinto the ear canal.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable

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

(c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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I'm sure most of my readers enjoyeating out occasionally. Even goingto a fast foodestablishment ina few years willbe more costly.Under a newlaw, employerswill have to fur-nish healthinsurance totheir employees.Even part timeworkers will becounted! If not provided health ben-efits, the employee may go out andbuy an individual plan from a staterun program called an "exchange",and if that occurs, the employer issubject to large financial penalties fornot providing "affordable health

insurance."What will a hot dog and a Coke

cost when all the part time and fulltime employees are receiving bene-fits?

The Centers for Medicare andMedicaid Services, the governmentagency that runs Medicare, has comeout with a new regulation. Until now,if a person had a MedicareAdvantage plan (Medicare HMO,PPO or PFFS) they had an opportuni-ty to change plans in a time spancalled the "Open Enrollment Period(OEP)". This was from January 1 toMarch 31. Beginning in January, thiswill no longer be true. Now, this timeperiod has been shortened toJanuary 1 to February 14. It will beknown as the Annual DisenrollmentPeriod (ADP) and people will only beallowed to drop off their plans andreturn to original Medicare. So, ifyou joined an HMO from between

November 15 to December 31, andthen discovered this plan did not fityour needs, your only choice wouldbe to drop it and go onto Medicare.Not too bad, but you may not qualifyto buy a Medicare Supplement, andtherefore, you could have the expo-sure of thousands of dollars. CMSthought they were simplifying things,but not having any practical experi-ence, we will now have the potentialof thousands of people with no insur-ance. What makes this really unfair isthat if you are poor and qualify forMedi-Cal and Medicare, you canswitch plans as often as once amonth.

There is a law that is being totallyignored by the bureaucrats. This isthe law of unintended consequences.One action which is made for a goodintention backfires, because the peo-ple who created the law are inexperi-enced to understand the fallout their

actions will cause. So, go out and enjoy your burger

and fries. It may not be affordable ina few years when the restaurant isforced to carry health insurance onits employees. For that matter, news-papers will be raising their advertis-ing rates to accommodate their pro-viding a benefit. So, when the restau-rant takes out an ad, they will be pay-ing more. Of course, the local gasstation will be charging more, as willall the other services we purchaseregularly.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker and a member of theSociety of Certified Senior Advisorsand past president and president-electof the Kern 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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