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Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Stor age , Isabella Reser v oir 102,453 acre-ft. (Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit 360,000 ac.-ft.) High point was 250,461 ac-ft. June 3. Inflo w , Nor th F or k of K er n at K er n ville 206 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflo w , Lo w er K er n 190 cfs Borel Canal flo w 191 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. Our Faith page fea- tures A Thanksgiving Prayer. Recipes for Dummies has a ham theme, for those tired of turkey. Our two- page comics and puzzles feature will entertain and delight you. FREE Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley 6 Find a map of the Kern River Valley. 4 10 14 Friday, November 27, 2009 A Locally-Owned Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 6 No. 43 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Thu.: Sunny, High 71. Thu. night: Low 40. Fri.: Mostly sunny. High 64. Fri. night: Low 36. Sat.: Sunny, high 58. Sat. night: Low 38. Sun.: Sunny, high 61. Sun. night: Mostly clear, low 38. National Weather Service Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Jill Thurman rakes leaves on Sirretta Street in Kernville. Sirretta Street is a fall wonder- land as the leaves turn orange and gold and create mountains of color along the street. Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier Toby Bencoma, Vernie Wilson and Jeff Bartlett of the Kern River Hot Rodders start putting up the Christmas lights in Kernville’s Circle Park. Parade tops list of events for weekend Mike Devich Kern River Courier Thanksgiving means the valley is filled with out-of-town folks visiting the parents and grandparents, with the younger folks looking for something to do. There are no skateboard parks up here yet (although there is a BMX bike park under construction in Kernville). Dirt bikes can be ridden in Cyrus Canyon and in Keyesville. There are also some events that folks in the Kern River Valley are putting on this weekend that will appeal to all ages. One is the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade happen- ing along Lake Isabella Blvd. on Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 11 a.m. Also we have a Winter Festival, again on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center at French Gulch. Delicious foods and lots of arts and crafts are available, and the center offers lots of things to see and do. Hospital offers another flu shot opportunity Dec. 3 Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa will be offering another drive thru flu shot clinic on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 9 am to 1 pm at the hos- pital. This will be for the seasonal flu, not the swine flu. The cost is $10. For more information, call the hospital at (760) 379-2681. Salvation Army free meal breaks all previous records Mike Devich Kern River Courier It’s probably a sign of the tough economic times that this year’s free Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal for the homeless and needy was served to almost 500 people – an all- time record. There were 70 volunteers who came to cook, serve, entertain and clean up. More than 100 meals were taken to shut-ins throughout the valley. “The Kern River Valley pastors and the churches of the valley joined the Salvation Army in mak- ing this year’s event a huge suc- cess,” said Pastor Bill Blanton of the Salvation Army affiliate in Lake Isabella. “The dinner took 25 turkeys,” said Blanton. “The meal was cooked by restaurants, clubs and some very special people.” He added, “We want to thank the special people, restaurants, markets, businesses, clubs and individual donors who have made this all possi- ble. Thank you also to the the Kern River Valley Pastors Association and all the churches of the valley for your participation. God has provided a wonderful event.” And a great bunch of local peo- ple, of course. Make your plans now to attend Whiskey Flat Days in February Mike Devich Kern River Courier It’s not too early to start thinking about and planning for next February’s Whiskey Flat Days, the big Old West blowout and celebra- tion. Whiskey Flat Days takes place in Kernville every President’s Day Weekend. It’s the annual festival dur- ing which Kernville returns to its original 1860-64 name, Whiskey Flat, and invites everyone to come and cel- ebrate the Gold Rush days with them. The festival is put on by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Kernville has held Whiskey Flat Days every year since the late 1950s. The celebration was started by the Kernville Business Association as a way to bring in vistors during the off- season, and has flourished ever since. Then-local real estate salesperson Lloree Knowles came up with the idea and was the first chairman of the Whiskey Flat Days committee. The late valley historian and well-known author Ardis Manly Walker came up with the name Whiskey Flat Days. A highlight of the celebration is the race for Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat. Each year two or more candidates vie for the coveted posi- tion. They visit valley establishments just about every day for over a month, selling “bribes.” The one who gets the most bribes and brings in the See DAYS, Page 11 See THINGS, Page 11

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Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir102,453 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 Kernville206 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 190 cfs

Borel Canal flow191 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.

Our Faithpage fea-

tures AThanksgivingPrayer.

Recipesfor

Dummies has aham theme, forthose tired ofturkey.

Our two-page

comics andpuzzles featurewill entertainand delight you.

FREE

Spotlighting thebest of the Kern River Valley

6

Find amap of

the Kern RiverValley.

4

10

14

Friday, November 27, 2009 A Locally-Owned Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 6 No. 43

Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Thu.: Sunny, High 71.

Thu. night: Low 40.

Fri.: Mostly sunny.High 64.

Fri. night: Low 36.

Sat.: Sunny, high 58.

Sat. night: Low 38.

Sun.: Sunny, high 61.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 38.National Weather Service

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Jill Thurman rakes leaves on Sirretta Street in Kernville. Sirretta Street is a fall wonder-land as the leaves turn orange and gold and create mountains of color along the street.

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

Toby Bencoma, Vernie Wilson and Jeff Bartlett ofthe Kern River Hot Rodders start putting up theChristmas lights in Kernville’s Circle Park.

Parade topslist of eventsfor weekendMike DevichKern River Courier

Thanksgiving means the valley is filledwith out-of-town folks visiting the parentsand grandparents, with the younger folkslooking for something to do.

There are no skateboard parks up hereyet (although there is a BMX bike parkunder construction in Kernville). Dirt bikescan be ridden in Cyrus Canyon and inKeyesville.

There are also some events that folks inthe Kern River Valley are putting on thisweekend that will appeal to all ages. One isthe Lake Isabella Christmas Parade happen-ing along Lake Isabella Blvd. on Saturday,Nov. 28 starting at 11 a.m.

Also we have a Winter Festival, again onSaturday, Nov. 28 at the Nuui Cunni NativeAmerican Cultural Center at French Gulch.Delicious foods and lots of arts and craftsare available, and the center offers lots ofthings to see and do.

Hospital offers another flushot opportunity Dec. 3

Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa will beoffering another drive thru flu shot clinic onThursday, Dec. 3 from 9 am to 1 pm at the hos-pital. This will be for the seasonal flu, not theswine flu. The cost is $10.

For more information, call the hospital at(760) 379-2681.

Salvation Army free mealbreaks all previous recordsMike DevichKern River Courier

It’s probably a sign of the tougheconomic times that this year’s freeSalvation Army Thanksgiving mealfor the homeless and needy wasserved to almost 500 people – an all-time record.

There were 70 volunteers whocame to cook, serve, entertain andclean up.

More than 100 meals were takento shut-ins throughout the valley.

“The Kern River Valley pastorsand the churches of the valleyjoined the Salvation Army in mak-ing this year’s event a huge suc-

cess,” said Pastor Bill Blanton of theSalvation Army affiliate in LakeIsabella.

“The dinner took 25 turkeys,” saidBlanton. “The meal was cooked byrestaurants, clubs and some veryspecial people.”

He added, “We want to thank thespecial people, restaurants, markets,businesses, clubs and individualdonors who have made this all possi-ble. Thank you also to the the KernRiver Valley Pastors Association andall the churches of the valley for yourparticipation. God has provided awonderful event.”

And a great bunch of local peo-ple, of course.

Make your plans now to attendWhiskey Flat Days in FebruaryMike DevichKern River Courier

It’s not too early to start thinkingabout and planning for nextFebruary’s Whiskey Flat Days, thebig Old West blowout and celebra-tion.

Whiskey Flat Days takes place inKernville every President’s DayWeekend. It’s the annual festival dur-ing which Kernville returns to itsoriginal 1860-64 name, Whiskey Flat,and invites everyone to come and cel-ebrate the Gold Rush days with them.The festival is put on by the KernvilleChamber of Commerce.

Kernville has held Whiskey FlatDays every year since the late 1950s.The celebration was started by the

Kernville Business Association as away to bring in vistors during the off-season, and has flourished ever since.Then-local real estate salespersonLloree Knowles came up with theidea and was the first chairman of theWhiskey Flat Days committee. Thelate valley historian and well-knownauthor Ardis Manly Walker came upwith the name Whiskey Flat Days.

A highlight of the celebration isthe race for Honorary Mayor ofWhiskey Flat. Each year two or morecandidates vie for the coveted posi-tion. They visit valley establishmentsjust about every day for over amonth, selling “bribes.” The one whogets the most bribes and brings in the

See DAYS, Page 11

See THINGS, Page 11

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Page 2 Kern River Courier Friday, November 27, 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, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, third Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner class-es, intermediate and advanced follow at theSenior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce

meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G.376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1stMon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.

Tuesdays• 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.• 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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Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike DevichContributing Editor Mike LudikerContributors/ColumnistsJack Bustamante Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobRon Bolyard Donna FitchCalifornia Joe Richard RoweClarence Semonious Harry ThalPhotographersMichael Batelaan, Mike Devich, MikeLudikerContributing PhotographerMurdoc DouglasAd ProductionMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerAdvertising SalesValerie MinouxBusiness OfficeSara WakemanSubscription InformationThe Kern River Courier is publishedand mailed weekly for $35 per year.Send payment to:

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Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit all submissions. The entire con-tents of the Kern River Courier are copy-right ©2008 KRV Publishing. Reproductionin whole or in part is prohibited without priorwritten consent. All rights reserved.

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Lake Isabella ChristmasParade Saturday, Nov. 28

The Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce will be putting onthe annual Lake IsabellaChristmas Parade on Saturday,Nov. 28. The parade will be along

Lake Isabella Blvd. and begins at11 a.m., rain or shine. There is noentry fee for floats, but sponsor-ships are needed to help buy tro-phies for the winners. You can bea sponsor for $25. For details, callthe chamber at (760) 379-5236.

The Courier CalendarNuui Cunni, Art Associationhold Winter Festival Nov. 28

The KRV Art Association isjoining with the Nuui CunniCultural Center on Saturday, Nov.28 for a Winter Festival filled witharts and crafts. It will be held atthe Nuui Cunni Center at FrenchGulch. Delicious foods andrefreshments will be offered bythe Nuui Cunni staff. For moreinformation, call (760) 549-0800.

Kernville Caroling, CandleStroll, Live Nativity SceneDec. 4

Again this year there will be acandle stroll, Christmas Carolingand a live Nativity Scene in CirclePark in Kernville, beginning at 5p.m. on Dec. 4. For more informa-tion, call the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at (760) 376-2629.

Eagles to hold Peddlers Fair,White Elephant Sale Dec. 5

The Kern River Valley Eagleswill be holding a Peddlers Fairand White Elephant Sale onSaturday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2p.m. at the lodge in Mt. Mesa. Formore information call VonnieGirch at (760) 378-2540. Bakedgoods, snacks and drinks by theAuxiliary.

Kern River Preserve to holdevent about ranching Dec. 5

The Kern River Preserve inWeldon is holding another one oftheir monthy public events onSaturday, Dec. 5. This one will beabout ranching family historywith Eric Hafenfeld. Learn aboutthe life and history of the KernRiver Valley’s ranching families.For more information, call ChanaCortez at (661) 428-2360.

Christmas in Kernville andcar parade Dec. 5

The Christmas Parade ofGiving will be held Dec. 5 inKernville beginning at 4 p.m. Assoon as it is over, Santa will bedelivered to his village in CirclePark, around 5 p.m. For moreinformation, call Darlene at (760)376-3998.

Christmas play to be held atKernville UMC Dec. 6

A children’s Christmas play,entitled “A Christmas Camel,” willbe performed by 20 local childrenon Dec. 6 at Kernville UnitedMethodist Church at 251 Big BlueRoad. The play was written byKUMC’s Jan Puma and will startat 4:30 p.m. It’s open to the public,there is no charge, and there willbe a complimentary late supperafterward.

KRV Library plans extrastory times Dec. 10 and 11

The Lake Isabella Library isplanning a Christmas PuppetShow on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 3:45and two winter story times onFriday, Dec. 11, 11am and 3:30pm.Children attending will receive abook as a gift from the Friends ofthe KV Libraries (while supplylasts). Groups wanting to bring 10or more children should callahead. The Kernville Branch isplanning a special children’s pro-gram in December as well, dateand time to be announced, call theLake Isabella Branch for informa-tion, 760-549-2083.

See CALENDAR, Page 6

File photo/Kern River Courier

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My Place restaurant to hold free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 25My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella, near Isabella Supermarket, will be

holding a Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 25, that is free to all whowish to show up. Sponsored by guitarelements.com.

B&B Barbecue to offer free Thanksgiving meals to seniors B&B Barbecue on Sierra Way in Kernville is offering free meals to sen-

iors in need on Thanksgiving day. Call Wendy at (760) 376-2525 for reser-vation and time by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 (this issue should be onthe streets by that time, out earlybecause of the holiday.) No walk-insplease.

Thanksgiving dinner offeredfree to veterans Nov. 26

The Lake Isabella VFW will beoffering Thanksgiving dinner at thelodge from 1 to 4 p.m. This will befree to veterans with proof of service;$5 each for family and friends.Contact Charlie at the VFW, (760)379-3877, for more information.

Friday, November 27, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

One of the things I've noticedis that good things happen togood people. What brought thisto mind was aconversation Ijust had withtwo closefriends, Waltand Maria.

First, theirhistory. Walt hasa backgroundthat would makea great motionpicture. At age16 he was drafted into theGerman Army. He was trainedas a loader and machine gunnerin a tank and sent to the RussianFront. During a heated battle hewas captured by the Russians. Atwar’s end was transferred froma Russian prison to an EastGerman prison. Using a hacksawsmuggled in a loaf of bread heand a fellow prisoner cutthrough the bars, escaped andwith luck and a will to survive,made it across “no man’s land”between East and WestGermany. He found asylum andlater U.S. citizenship.

After years as a barber heretired, and with Maria, movedto Wofford Heights.

It was Maria who told me afollowup story.

One Thanksgiving while load-ing groceries into their car aftershopping in Lake Isabella,Maria’s purse accidentally

slipped to the back of the cart.Later, she realized it was miss-ing. Rushing back to Vons sheasked the employees for help,but none had seen a returnedpurse. Maria also tried Rite Aid,as she had also shopped there.No one there had seen a purseeither. Knowing that it was gone,with all its contents, was devas-tating to this distraught coupleand meant a Thanksgivingspoiled.

But good news came withinthe hour. Upon returning homeshe received a call from Rite Aid.Someone had found andreturned her purse. To herdelight, everything in the hand-bag was there with nothingmissing.

Maria went back to both RiteAid and Vons, thanking all thoseinvolved in the search. But shewas unable to thank the finder,whose name was unknown. Shetold me that she had a little cardthat said best what she felt aboutthe loss that was found and thehonesty of a stranger.

The card says, "Thanks foryour special kindness, a kindnessthat sets you apart from the restof the world!

It was indeed a happyThanksgiving for a truly nicecouple, courtesy of an unknownGood Samaritan.

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

Middleworth

Thanks sent out to stranger Things I Have Noticed...

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Kern River Valley Eaglesare Proud to present their annual

Peddlers Faire &White Elephant Sale!Saturday December 5, 2009 8:00am til 2:00pm

Baked Goods, Snacks & Drinksby the Auxiliary

(limited space) for information callVoni Girch at 760-378-2540

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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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Page 4 Friday, November 27, 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

Reel Cinema6742 Wofford Heights Blvd.

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Rich Pelletreau Studio

Although, the Rich Pelletreau Galleryhas closed its Wofford Heights location,Rich, by popular demand, will be continu-ing his custom framing and pet portraitpainting business as well as selling theremaining art, art supplies and frames atthe sale prices of up to a 75% discount.

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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of Dec. 7:

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Julie & Julia" -- This is one of

those films that sort of came andwent in theaters and didn'treceive the kindof hoopla itshould have --because "Julie &Julia" is a gem ofa film. It starsAmy Adams asJulie Powell, ayoung womanwho takes on thefool's errand ofspending a yearcooking everydish in JuliaChild's master-work,"Mastering theArt of FrenchCooking."Powell's story isinterspersed withthe early life ofJulia Child(played withatomic gusto by Meryl Streep)and her love affairs with her hus-band, France and cooking.

"Julie & Julia" is a captivatinglittle film, and the performancesare all top-notch. Granted, Streephas the easiest job; because JuliaChild was such an ebullient,telegenic personality in her ownright, all Streep had to do is notcross the line into caricature. AmyAdams has the more difficult role,having to play a less flamboyantperson and still hold her ownagainst Streep's tsunamic per-formance.

"Lost: The Complete 5th SeasonDharma Initiation Kit" -- If you'rea fan of "Lost," you're alreadyplanning to get the Season 5boxed set, but if you're a hardcorefan and love innovative packag-ing, this is the set you want toown. Not only does it come withall the Easter eggs and a bajillionspecial features, this set alsoincludes a VHS tape of a Dharmatraining video, pamphlets, maps,stickers (and in select packages, asubmarine patch), plus all the

discs are sleeved to look like flop-py discs.

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" -- This is the big,hoo-hah release of the week. Thissixth film in the series, while notthe best ("Prisoner of Azkaban"still holds that spot), it is one of

the better ones.Because it's amajor release, thefilm is being pack-aged nine ways toSunday: From sin-gle-disc, bare-bones editions tomulti-disc,packed-with-extras extravagan-zas. There's notreally much else tosay. It's HarryPotter. You eitherlove it or not.Happy shopping.

WHAT WERETHEY THINK-ING?

"AK 100: 25Films of AkiraKurosawa" -- To

celebrate the 100th anniversary ofthe birth of legendary filmmakerAkira Kurosawa, the CriterionCollection is releasing a massiveboxed set of 25 of his films. Theprice? $400. Ayup, four hundredsmackaroos. I mean, let's face it, ifyou're already a Kurosawa fan,you already own half the filmsincluded in this set. So, who is thisfor? Fans aren't going to shell outthat kind of money for stuff theyalready own, just to get the fourpreviously unreleased on DVDfilms and a half-dozen or so of hislesser works. And I can't imaginea person who has just discoveredKurosawa paying that muchmoney on a whim. Still, the collec-tion comes in a pretty red box, soit's got THAT going for it.

TV SERIES"Rescue Me" Season 5, Volume 2"SpongeBob SquarePants"

Season Six, Vol. 1"Get Smart" Season 5"Perry Mason" Season Four,

Vol. 2 "Fugitive" Season Three, Vol. 2 c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Couch Theater‘Julie & Julia’ a great confection

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I'm a big fan of "TheTwilight Saga," and I lovelearning all about the vam-pires and werewolves. Butwhat about the humans? Canyou tell me a little aboutMichael Welch, the actor whoplays Mike Newton in theseries? -- Elly B., Portland,Ore.

A: Michael, 22, has been inshowbiz for half his life and, asidefrom "Twilight," is best known forhis roles on "Joan of Arcadia" and"Stargate SG-1." Hislatest non-"Twilight"film is "Unrequited,"where he plays anobsessed, love-struckteenager. In describingthe movie, Michaeltold me: "Let me put itthis way, it's a depar-ture from MikeNewton, but in a lot ofways it's what wouldhave happened toMike Newton if he hadhad a psychotic breakdown anddecided to kidnap Bella. It's aunique film in that this characterthat I play, while he does a lot ofhorrible things, he's pretty sym-pathetic at the end of the day."

***

Q: I really like KelseyGrammer's latest sitcom,"Hank," but I heard that ABChas canceled it. Please tell methat's not true! -- Patricia C.,via e-mail

A: Kelsey's second attempt atstarring in a successful sitcomafter the demise of uber-hit"Frasier" has been derailed. ABCrecently announced that it was

ordering full seasons of the otherthree Wednesday night breakoutcomedies -- "The Middle,""Modern Family" and "CougarTown" -- but "Hank" didn't makethe cut. For now, ABC will airreruns of "Modern Family" (myfavorite comedy this season byfar) and holiday specials in"Hank"'s timeslot.

On that same cancelation note:Fox's "Dollhouse" will end afterits 13-episode second season, andABC's "Eastwick" also has beengiven the ax. Rumors are swirlingthat Lifetime Television has

expressed an interest in air-ing Season Two of the witchydrama, so stay tuned for fur-ther developments on thatfront.

***Q: I just saw a great

episode of Fox's "Lie toMe," and the main gueststar was Alicia Coppola.Is she one of THECoppolas (i.e.: FrancisFord Coppola, SophiaCoppola and Nicolas

Cage)? -- Jackson G.,Pompano Beach, Fla.

A: Alicia, 41, is not related tothe Coppola acting/directingdynasty. She is best known forher roles on the small screen on"Another World," "JAG," "NCIS"and "Jericho," as well as the fea-ture film "National Treasure: Bookof Secrets." Alicia is married andhas two daughters.

***Have a question for Cindy? E-

mail her at letters@cindy elavsky.com, or write to her in care ofKing Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Welch a longtime actor Celebrity Extra

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1. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PG-13)Dennis Quaid2. Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (R) DenzelWashington3. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)animated4. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen(NR) Shia LaBeouf

5. Orphan (R) Vera Farmiga6. Aliens in the Attic (PG) Kevin Nealon7. Proposal (PG-13) Sandra Bullock8. I Love You, Beth Cooper (PG-13)Hayden Panettiere9. Land of the Lost (PG-13) Will Ferrell10. Year One (PG-13) Jack Black

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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.

Churches of the Valley

Lighter side of faithAn atheist was walking through the

woods, thinking to himself,"How beautiful the animals are!""How majestic the trees are!""How powerful the rivers are!"As he walked along the river, he heard

rustling in the bushes behind him. He turnedand saw an 8-foot grizzly bear chargingtowards him. He ran along the path as fast ashe could, but when he looked over his shoul-der, he saw that the bear was closing in onhim.

He kept running, but when he looked overhis shoulder again, and the bear was evencloser. Then he tripped and fell on theground. The bear was right on top of himwith his right paw raised to strike him. Atthat instant, the atheist cried, "God help me!"

Time stopped.The bear froze.The forest was silent.A bright light shone upon the man and a

voice from the sky said, "You've denied myexistence for all these years and have taughtothers that I don't exist. You've even creditedcreation to a cosmic accident. Why wouldyou expect me to help you out of this predica-ment? Are you now a believer?"

The atheist looked into the light and said,"Well, I would be hypocritical to suddenlyask You to treat me as a Christian now. Idon’t know, could you, maybe, make theBEAR a Christian?"

"Very well," said the voice.The light went out.The sounds of the forest resumed.The bear lowered his right paw. Then he brought both paws together. He bowed his head, and said: "Lord, bless

this food which I am about to receive fromYour bounty through Christ our Lord,Amen."

A Thanksgiving Prayer"O we give thanks to the

Lord, for he is good; for hissteadfast love endures forev-er!" Psalm 106

"Oh, Heavenly Father, wegive you thanks for yourfood, and ask that you fill thecups of those who are hun-gry."

"We thank you Lord foryour many blessings. Maywe always remember thatthey come from you."

"We thank you for ourhealth, and ask for healing ofthose that are sick."

"We thank you for ourfamily and friends, and askthat you be with those whoare alone."

"We thank you for ourfreedom, and rememberthose who are enslaved."

"We thank you Lord for thegiving of your son and oursalvation, and that your spir-it will descend upon thosewho do not believe."

"We thank you Lord thatwe can worship you, andpray for those who feel theycan not."

"May these remembrancesstir us to service."

"That your gifts and bless-ings to us, may be used foryou, and shared with oth-ers."

"Lord, may we rejoiceaways, constantly, and givethanks in all circum-stances..." Thessalonians5:16-18

"We pray this prayer inJesus’ name,

Amen"

KRV Woman’s Club to hold Christmas Spectacular Dec. 12The KRV Woman’s Club will be holding their annual Christmas

Spectacular at the Mt. View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Dec. 12beginning at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (760) 376-6704.

Whitman Dance Studio to put on Christmas recital Dec. 12The Whitman Dance Studio of Lake Isabella will present “Christmas

Stories” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at Kern Valley High School’sPerforming Arts Center. Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $5.

Jake’s Place to hold gymkhana event Dec. 12The Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club will hold an event Dec. 12 from 8:30

am to noon at Jake’s Place, 13141 Sierra Way, Kernville. Events are free tothe public to come watch.

Community Orchestra to have Christmas Concert on Dec. 13The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their

Christmas Concert at Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, Dec. 13, at4:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admittedat no charge. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call RickFankhauser at 760-379-1616.

KRV Horse Show Association to hold raffle on Dec. 19The Kern River Valley Horse Show Association will be holding a raffle

fundraiser on Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at Jake’s Place Arena in Kernville. Ticketsare $10 each or three for $25. For more information, call Jeri at (760) 378-1308 or Stacy at (760) 608-2086.

Kernville UMC to present Choir Christmas Concert Dec. 20The Kernville United Methodist Church at 251 Big Blue Road will be

holding their choir’s Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. Thereis no charge, and the public is invited.

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

those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel in,Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights; Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Whiskey Flat Days kick-off dinner 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 theinformation 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.

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Friday, November 27, 2009 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

When you gointo a Honda dealer,would you everexpect the salesmanto suggest Ford?So, when youattend a seminar,the benefits of theHMO sponsor is allyou hear.

The first thing Itypically ask a client is why they areinterested in the HMO. Never do I hearthat they just love the fact they are com-mitted to only one doctor, one medicalgroup and no ability to take extendedtrips (except for emergency care whentraveling).

Today I did my annual comparisonbetween the various HMO plans avail-able in Kern County. This is further lim-ited in the Kern River Valley, as some

HMO networks do not extend this farfrom Bakersfield. Of those available, thekey feature and reason people select theHMO Medicare Advantage model is the$0 monthly premium.

If I were to ask you what benefits youwould provide if you were an insurancecompany, the first would also be nomonthly premium after the MedicarePart B deduction. So, let's say a $0monthly premium.

Next, you would probably say thatyou want to pick your own doctor.And, you would like your doctor toselect specialists, not from a list providedby the insurance plan, but from the spe-cialists that doctor would send his ownmother and father too. Same will holdfor hospitals, laboratories or even cen-ters of excellence to treat special prob-lems.

Next you would look at cost. $15seems reasonable for an office visit on afixed income. $25 for a specialist.

In this hypothetical plan, wouldn't

you want the same ability if you were onvacation, or out of town visiting family?

This plan is actually available now inKern County. It is a Medicare PPO plan.No monthly premium and the availabili-ty of all area physicians. And, sincethere is no gatekeeper, you can alternatebetween doctors as you see fit. If youdecide to go out of the local area, youpick the doctor. The PPO network isextensive. If you choose a provider notin the network, with an HMO you paythe full cost. With the PPO you pay a setreasonable fee.

In my research I discovered that withsome medical situations, if picking aPPO you would have greater expenseswith the PPO. This plan has highercopays for diabetics than some of theHMO plans. It has a flat admission costfor hospitalizations. This is good, orbad, depending on length of stay. But,the bottom line is that there is muchgreater flexibility with the PPO. It is notfor people who have $0 in assets, but for

the person who may have limited fundsand wants the most bangs for theirhealth insurance bucks. The plan doesprovide a phenomenal benefit. Themaximum out-of-pocket is $4,000.

So, before you drive off into the sun-set with your current plan, take the PPOfor a spin. You might find it a smootherride with more accessories at your dis-posal.

REMEMBER: HMO and PPO plansare called Medicare Advantage. Not aMedicare Supplement. When you jointhese plans you are assigning yourMedicare benefits to an insurance com-pany, who will handle all claims andadministration.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker. He is Past President andPresident Elect of the Kern Associationof Health Underwriters. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on the web atwww.harrythal.com

Health Insurance Matters

Harry Thal

Medicare PPOs – an alternative to HMOs

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I playbasketball -- a lot. My right kneehas started to hurt. It hurts themost when I start to play, and thenit eases off. My coach and dad sayit is jumper's knee. My coach saysto play through it. My dad says Ishould rest it. What do you say? --B.J.

ANSWER: Give me a break. Whatdo you think I'm going to say? I sidewith your dad.

At the start of every basketball sea-son, I get many letters asking aboutjumper's knee. It's a common maladyof that sport, but it affects players inmany other sports, like volleyball. Theforces on the knees and the knee ten-dons when a jumper lands on theground can be greater than nine timesbody weight. That's a great deal offorce.

Jumper's knee is an inflammation ofthe tendon that runs from the bottomof the kneecap to the top of the lowerleg bone. The inflammation comesfrom too much use with too little rest. Itgradually builds up over two to threeweeks before a player starts to com-plain. Early on, the knee hurts the mostwhen a player starts to move aroundand gradually lessens as he or she con-tinues to play. If you don't let theinflammation quiet down, the pain willworsen and last longer. At its worst, itis present even when you're sitting.

If you press on the area beneath thekneecap, you'll find it is tender if youhave jumper's knee. A week or two ofrest is all that's needed in the earlyphases. Combining rest with Aleve,Advil or Motrin can speed the healing.

When you get back to playing, applyheat to the knee for 10 or 15 minutesbefore you start. After you play, ice itfor the same amount of time.

I respect both your dad's and yourcoach's diagnostic abilities, but, ifthings don't turn around shortly, I'dhave a doctor examine your knee. Toomany other things cause similar pain.

***

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Whenyou are obese and then loseweight, how does fat leave yourbody? Does it go through thedigestive system? Does it passthrough your gallbladder, liver orkidneys? I recently lost quite a bitof weight through hard work. Ihave had two attacks of digestivedistress since I began to lose theweight and wonder if they weregallbladder attacks. My husbandsays the fat fairy puts weight onand takes it off. I was looking for amore scientific explanation. --M.B.

ANSWER: Fat is a fuel, just like thegasoline in your car's gas tank. Whenwe need energy to power physicalmovement, much of the energy for itcomes from fat. Carbon dioxide is onebyproduct of fat-energy burning, andwe exhale that. Other byproducts leavein the urine. We also burn stored fatwhen we reduce our calorie intake.

Rapid weight loss can lead to gall-stones and gallbladder attacks. Howquickly did you lose the weight?

I like your husband's explanation. It'spoetic and mystical.

***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) 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

You’re ready to list, but areyou ready to sell? Let’s say onthe first day your house is forsale, your real estate agentshows it toprospective buy-ers. They love it,and sign a pur-chase order onthe spot. Youwere asking$145,000, andthey offer$138,900.Because they arerelocating, theyneed an answer right away, by 6p.m. What do you say?

You shouldn’t say, “We justcan’t give you an answer thatsoon.” These buyers are moti-vated and prepared to buy yourhome, with a written offer andearnest money deposit.

So, how do you make up yourmind so quickly? You simply

must decide what your rock-bot-tom price is before your home iseven shown. Be prepared tonegotiate on the spot by firstasking your agent for a “Net”sheet based on your askingprice.

The sheet will show whatexpenses must be paid out of thegross sales price, i.e. closingcosts, brokerage fee, the payoffon your existing mortgage, etc. –resulting in the “net” proceedsthat you will receive at closing.

Next, ask your agent to figureother net sheets based on receiv-ing 95% or even 90% of the ask-ing price. This helps you deter-mine the absolute lowest offeryou can accept. Once you knowthat figure, keep it to yourselfand be prepared for all possibili-ties.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. Hiscolumn is not intended to replacelegal advice.

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The Tubatulabals of the Kern RiverValley report that there is a new dis-count store going in next to their trib-al office in Mt. Mesa. It will be ownedand managed by the owners of thenearby El Portal restaurant.

***

Bionicon USA, which suffered afire recently that totaled their newWofford Heights office and head-quarters, has found a new locationin Kernville. The building, located at21 Sierra Drive, was the former loca-tion of the Peacock Inn restaurant.

Bionicon is the American compo-nent of a major European mountain

bike manufacturer.

***

Kernville’s Circle Park merchantsare planning a “Christmas ShopHop” on Friday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to7:30 p.m. There will be music andentertainment at the adjacent OddFellows Hall, door prizes at partici-pating businesses, and free refresh-ments. For more information, callthe Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at (760) 376-2629.

***

Edward Jones Investments in LakeIsabella is holding a free 60-minute

Landfills closed Thanksgiving DayAll Kern County landfills and transfer stations will be closed

Thursday, Nov. 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. “We recognize people clean up around their yards and homes dur-

ing the holidays and we want to get the word out that landfills andtransfer stations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day,” said Douglas E.Landon, Director of the Kern County Waste ManagementDepartment.

The Business Whirl

See BUSINESS, Page 11

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

Wednesday we leave forCamarillo, a place I've never seen.We'll stay the night at Motel Six.Thursday we’ll eat the turkey atLeonard's house- a close friend ofmy son, Jack.

We'll plan to investigate the areaFriday morn-ing, and thatevening we'llbe at Jack'snew rentalhouse with thegrandkids.

WhileJackand Bonnystep out!

Saturdaymorning we go to Port Hueneme tosee Serina, the lady who came herefrom Israel and married my bestfriend, Joel. Joel died four years agoafter moving to Port Hueneme. Hewas 73. A great dentist.

After Port Hueneme we'll driveback to the Kern River Valley. We'retaking Princess Molly the Eighthwith us. This will be her first motelexperience. She should do fine.

I'm taking Jack a little money. Notmuch. He's got to make it on hisown now. He's got two jobspresently. He's bartending and he'son the phone doing sales from ahealth care office. It's his job torecruit nurses for California hospi-tals. He seems to enjoy it all. He'llget his family covered on healthinsurance pretty soon now, which

will be a relief to us.Seems the whole country is

caught up in this health insurancebusiness. So far I'm for it, but we'lljust have to see how it all plays out.According to all the networks we're21st in insurance ranking of coun-tries that are doing well. We shouldbe much closer to a number oneposition.

***

I don’t know, maybe I’ll just godigging for gold. Working 50 pansof dirt in a 10-hour day. Sorting outthe gold, letting the water carryaway the lighter, useless sand. Afterall, it combines the various arts ofcanal-digging, ditching, laying stonewalls, plowing, hoeing potatoes. Youcan live upon poor provisions, con-tinually be exposed to the burningrays of the sun or the heavy dews ofnight.

And I’ll sing the song they usedto sing in the California gold fields:

"When I got there the miningground

Was staked and claimed for milesaround.

So I pulled up strakes and soonwas home,

No more the need to dream androam!"

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

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Obituary noticeWoodie Cox

Oct. 30, 1923 - Nov. 18, 2009

Woodie Cox was born on Oct. 30, 1923 in Laurel Springs, North Carolina,and was called home to heaven at the age of 86 on Nov. 18, 2009. He moved

from Redondo Beach to the Kern River Valley four yearsago to be with his family and resided in Bodfish.

Woodie was a veteran of WWII and loved his country.He was so proud that he had earned his wings and lovedbeing a pilot. His passions in life were flying, fishing andfamily. His love of fishing kept him coming back to theKern River for over 50 years. He loved sharing his storiesabout his catches on the river. He enjoyed the many visitsfrom friends who would talk sports, fishing, politics andfamily. He was thankful for all the goodness shown to

him.One of Woodie's favorite outings was breakfast at Nelda's diner in Lake

Isabella and a drive to the lake. The morning waitresses always had his coffee

See COX, Page 11

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Recovering gold is not easyRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

Continued from last week:It is important to note that the

placer deposits are always associ-ated with water, whether a river, astream, a brook, a lake or ancientstream deposits. The mechanismby which the gold is extractedfrom the host rocks varies with thetype of deposit. For example, Lodegold ore is drilled, dynamited,crushed and processed throughstamp or Ball mills. In the olddays, the horse-drawn arastra andthe Chilean mills were utilized to

crush the ore. Placer deposits required the

movement of the overburdenrocks by many different means. Inthe past, dredging and hydraulicmining was used to extract andconcentrate the gold-bearing soil.Individual miners used "shakerboxes", both wet and dry, toextract the gold by using stream-ing water across "riffles" and mer-cury to concentrate the gold.

Sixty percent of the mining ven-tures that recovered gold in thegold country of California wereextracted from Lode deposits, andthirty percent from Placer miningoperations. The discovery of aLode deposit is becoming moredifficult, while the Placer depositscontinue to be found, albeit small-er, because of the very nature ofhow the deposit was isolated.

As an aside, I want to point outa very important aspect of theattached map. The map shows adark line delineating the "MotherLode Belt". If you remember theterm I used in my past articles,"Accreted Terranes", which is the"scrapings" off of the subductingplate by the upper plate, that darkline is the location of accreted ter-ranes from subduction. What canwe infer from that knowledge?

I will continue with this discus-sion next week.

Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of thesouthern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.

Friday, November 27, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 11

Collecting

Yodel if you have YertleLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a Yertle theTurtle doll that I receivedfor my birthday in 1983. Ihave been offered $25 for it.-- Susan, Weatherford, Texas

A: I found your doll in Toys andPrices, edited by Karen O'Brien(Krause, $19.99). According to thisguide, your 12-inch plush doll isworth $16 in excellent condition,$45 in near mint and $100 in origi-nal box and new.

***Q: Would you tell me what

the following items might beworth? I am enclosing aself-stamped envelope foryour courteous reply. (Whatfollowed was a list of 20items, including comicbooks and books.) --Richard, Albuquerque, N.M.

A: I do not provide the serviceyou requested. If you want tofind out how much your comicbooks are worth, there are sev-eral references that might behelpful, including Comic Valuesby Alex G. Mallow (Krause,$19.99); the Standard Guide toGolden Age Comics by Alex G.Mallow and Stuart W. Wells III(Krause, $19.99); the Comic BookGrading Guide by Robert M.Overstreet and Dr. Arnold T.Blumberg (House of Collectibles,$24.95); and the Comic BookChecklist and Price Guide:Individual Listings for 125,000Comics by Thompson,

Frankenhoff, Bickford and Miller(Krause, $19.99).

***Q: I have an RCA AM-FM-

Short Wave table modelradio from about 1950. Doyou know anyone who hasparts and can repair it? --Richard, Rio Rancho, N.M.

A: Dave Vaughn, owner ofDave's Antiques in Tucson, Ariz.,repairs older radios, phono-graphs and TVs. He even carriessteel needles for Victrolas. Hiscontact information is 449 West29th St., Tucson, AZ 85713, and520-790-2618.

***Q: I have my late hus-

band's Conn tenor saxo-phone and wonder if it hasany value. -- Charlotte,Albuquerque, N.M.

A: Encore Music has been inbusiness in Albuquerque since1983, and someone there mightbe able to advise you. The con-tact information is 5314 ManaulBlvd. NE, Albuquerque 87110,and 505-888-0722.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send e-mail [email protected]. Dueto the large volume of mail hereceives, Mr. Cox is unable topersonally answer all readerquestions. Do not send any mate-rials requiring return mail.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Donna Louise FitchKern River Courier Columnist

Long ago, dissatisfied with theway things were going, I accepted asuggestion to write a list of every-thing that Ithought waswrong with mylife, followed by alist of what wasright.

Life was treat-ing me poorly andI was angry. Threemajor issues sur-faced immediatelyamong thewrongs. I aggressively wrote whatwas bothering me. I felt better andjustified as I listed my current woes.

Prepared to yield minimumresults in the “right or good” list, ifanything at all, it surprised me whensomething emerged. Once started,and before I knew it, two pages,then three, and good was just pour-ing onto paper. There it was, infront of me. Three items on one list;three pages running towards fouron the other. Where was my focus?Instantly my perspective and attitudechanged. Once again, I was happywith my life.

What does this have to do withart or thanksgiving? It is the beautyof thought, its effect and ability totransform the negative into positive.The production of something beauti-ful,one’s skill or ability, and subjectsother than sciences requiring sensi-tive understanding rather thanmeasurement – those are art’s basic

meaning. Sounds like my experi-ence.

For me, developing the skill andability of being grateful and givingthanks came with much practice. Itwas not automatic. That is why, inmy book, giving thanks is an art.Choose a focal point and hold on toit. It’s alchemy!

Thanksgiving is a subtly powerfulholiday. In fact, it is one of the mostdown to earth, positive and high-thinking holidays that we share. It isoffensive to none because it crosseseach belief system, it’s inclusive, andit honors family and relationships. Itis a special day that engenders lovefor the specialness of the ordinary. Itis the holiday of love because, if cele-brated in the spirit, it reminds ushow much we have right now andreminds us to share our feelingswhether we have been paying atten-tion or not.

Yes, there are things we are nothappy about that we wish to seechanged, but at the same time, ourwealth stands before us each daywith this special day just begging usto pay attention to them. It reaps aprosperous harvest.

Let me express the great joy it isto write this column and tell eachreader how much I appreciate yourreadership, participation, support,and love. I am grateful for every oneof you.

Happy Thanks Giving to all!

Donna Louise Fitch is a local artist.For questions or comments you canreach her through the Kern RiverCourier, [email protected].

Giving thanks is an art

Donna Fitch

Creative Connection

most money gets to claim the title of honorary mayor.Each year there is a carnival, recreations of Old West life with reenactors,

shootouts in the streets (not real ones, hopefully), frog jumps, costume con-tests, mustache and beard contests, lots of wonderful food, and much more.All this takes place in the bracing winter atmosphere of the Kern River Valley.

For more information, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760)376-2629, or visit the Chamber’s Web site at www.kernvillechamber.org.

Those young people who are still looking for things to do might want tohead for the Reel Cinema movie theater in Wofford Heights, or maybe theKern River Preserve in Weldon, where they can see nature at its finest. TheKern Valley Museum in Kernville has great displays of the valley’s past,including a room where old movies shot here in the valley are screened.

Plan a walk in Riverside Park, or maybe visit the playground there. Nowthat the water flow is lower, and see what wildlife lurks in the pools alongthe river. You might even see a deer coming to drink.

Enjoy the clean air and beauty of the Kern River Valley. You will remem-ber it when you get back home to the city.

educational seminar on Wednesday, Dec. 9 entitled "Roll It, Take It, Leave It,Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options seminar." It will takeplace at 5:30 p.m. at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite G-6A, Lake Isabella. Theseminar is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call Cindy Hood at760-379-1722.

BUSINESS continued from page 8

DAYS continued from page 1

THINGS continued from page 1

COX continued from page 10hot and waiting for him, and always served him with a smile and a hug. Hereally looked forward to Nelda's and a drive.

Woodie will be remembered as a loving, caring and generous father,grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed fishing, camping and spend-ing time with his family. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jimand Jennie Cox of Bodfish; his grandson Michael Cox and wife Heaven ofBodfish; and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Anne Cox. He will be fondlyremembered and greatly missed by all who knew him.

A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at2:00pm at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, off Hwy 58 in Bakersfield. Afamily memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 2:00pmat his home in Bodfish.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful friends who have sharedtheir love, support and prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests thatgifts be made payable to God's Storehouse (for those in our valley) at P.O. Box1209, Weldon, CA 93283.

Services entrusted to Sierra Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.

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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_________________________Bodfish - 2 bd/2ba Home. Mtn.view, boat/RV/carport. Quietn'hood. Washer/dryer incl.$595/mo. First 2 weeks free.760-379-5237 or 323-791-3588_________________________KVHS Grad seeking quiet &clean roommate to share 3-bdrm., 2 bath house in goodneighborhood near BC. $350 permonth, split utilities. Furnishedor unfurnished. Call or textAaron at 760-549-3341 or [email protected].__________________________PRIVATE - 2 bd double widemobile home In W.Hts on 1 acrewith panoramic view of the lake.$700/mo + deposit. Call 760-376-1944 weekends or 805-375-0047week days._________________________Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba re-modeled home in Pala Ranchesw/xtra room under house. Mt.views, stove, refrig + w/d hookup.Section 8 ok. $900/mo + dep323-447-9140 or 323-969-8061_________________________Wofford Hts - Mobile Home -Neatest Adult Park in theValley. 1 bd, completely remod-eled. $385/mo, Senior discount.Apply @ office, 99 Evans Road._________________________Onyx - 1,400 sq ft mobile. 2 bd,2 ba, fenced yard. Includesstove/oven, refrigerator, wash-er/dryer, central air, 2 cargarage. Very clean, $750/moplus security. Approved petsOK. 760-379-5787_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671__________________________Wofford Heights - Studio Apt.Clean & Quiet, NS, ND,$325/mo. FLD. [email protected]

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft.bldg on approx 3 acres forlease located @ 3615 SuhreStreet (corner of Suhre & Hwy155.) Excellent office spacefor medical, dental, school,church, or? Terms negotiable.Call (760) 417-0876

The Rich Pelletreau Gallery isnow closed and the log cabin inWofford Heights in which itwas located is now for rent. Forinformation, please call MarcyHughes at 1-760-417-1953.

Reliable, Responsible Personneeded for full time position.Shipping & assembly of smallparts. Computer, telephone &organizational skills required.Apply@4617 Lake Isabella Blvd.

STALK & SHOOT your ownThanksgiving turkey.Easy hunting,great for first-timers and sqeamish.We provide shotguns, shells &transportation to choice of threelocal grocery stores. Game cleaned& bagged. Must have valid deli orfrozen food aisle permits & be ableto avoid shooting normal shoppers.

Jasmine needs a home: Jazz is a 4year-old, 18-lb., sable Cockapooretired from our breeding program.She has been spayed and will be freeto an approved home with no otherdogs, preferably a senior who will beable to give her lots of individualattention & exercise. Jazz is shy andwill need some time & TLC to bringout her loving personality. ContactPam Stewart at [email protected] call 760-376-7772 for an application.__________________________DOG TRAINER In your homeupon request or classes. Puppyclass on Sundays @ 2:30. LocalReferences. Trish and Collie Paw760-376-2307__________________________6 KITTENS All leash walkers, 2males, 4 females $25 ea. Healthy10 to 16 wks old. Various colors.(760) 376-2307 __________________________

LOST - PET TURKEYFamily pet. Last seen running onPanorama in Wofford Heights.Saw an ax in wood pile and tookoff. Has fear in eyes and answersto TOMMY, or TOM for short.Might not answer at all now.

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Wofford Heights - Sites availablein quiet park with lake views,laundry facilities & fish house.$250/mo inclds water & trash.Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________

Wofford Heights Mobile / RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake, mar-ket, medical, park & theater.Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316

AES HARDWARE, RV &MOBILE HOME SUPPLIES.Electrical, hard to find items,welding gasses, Solar Propane,U-Haul. 4613 Lake IsabellaBlvd. 760-379-1966_________________________

3.5 HP Briggs & StrattonBobcat Rotary Lawnmower$30 obo. Call after 6:00 pm760-379-4860

HORSE MANUREMade Fresh Daily. No *&#@You load and haul. Call after6:00 pm 760-379-4860_________________________

FREE WOODYOU CUT & HAUL. CALL

1-661-831-4700FOR INFO

LEGAL NOTICE?I hereby notify anyone andeveryone that I, Dilbert JayDamifino, am not responsiblefor anything I’ve ever doneor ever will do. Thus sworn onthis day of Nov. 27, 2009.

Mobile HomesMust See! - Freshly remodeledcabin w/permits to expand on 1/3acre lot. 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus.$75,000 obo. 661-428-1108_________________________Weldon Valley Estates - 2006Modular. 3 beds, 2 bath. 5/8acre. 2 car garage. All fenced,landscaped. $225,000.00760-378-2969

40Ft RV Access w/hookups.Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg,2-car garage+workshop. Cornerlot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lakeview, fireplace + many upgrades.8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake.$139,000 (760) 379-7094_________________________Lake Isabella - Saved the Bestfor Last! - Brand new 3bd/2bahome. 2832 Erskine Creek. 2car garage.RV access & hook up.Last one- Call now 818-324-0869

Residential Lot on AspenDrive in Bodfish. $25,000.OBO Call (661) 428-1108

OLIVE WOODAre you shopping for price, orthe most heat for your dollars?Cheaper than almond, oak orpine. More BTU's per cord!

Free local delivery.760-223-1677

HI-HO MHP SEMI-ANNUAL SALE Sat/SunNov 28&29. 8am-3pm Insideclub house & residents car-ports (weather permitting)11901 Sierra Way, Kernville._________________________BIG YARD SALE - Thurs, Fri& Sat, 11/26, 27 & 28. Come &see. Really good ChristmasGifts. Too much to list. 6109Lake Isabella Blvd._________________________

HUGE ANNUAL FALLESTATE & ANTIQUE SALESix rooms packed to the ceiling.1000's of items from local estatesall 20% off already low prices.Nothing held back. Lots of newarrivals. Inside rain or shine.Dealers welcome.Fri.Sat.& Sun.10 AM-4 PM Ghost Town Relics& The Flying Horse Antiques atSilver City: 3829 Lake IsabellaBlvd. Bodfish

Homes for Sale

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

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 this

statement 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 BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: PLASMO INTER-ACTIVE (2009-B7154) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 3719 UniversityAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93306. Mailing address ofbusiness: 3719 UniversityAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93306. REGISTRANT: BryanSecrest - Tebow, 3719University Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93306. A,Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with

subdivision (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.

Courier Legal Notices

Mike DevichKern River Courier Co-Publisher

This is the time of year we saythanks. And we have a lot to bethankful for. Although some-times it seemslike every-thing is goingwrong in theworld thesedays, we canstill all bethankful forthe things inour lives thatwarm ourhearts.

We also should remember thepeople who don’t have much ofa reason to celebrate, and try toease their way.

Wendy Dohner from B&BBarbecue of Kernville told usabout one of her employees, 19-year-old Nicole Long, who had adeer jump out in front of her carrecently. She won’t be having avery happy Thanksgiving thisyear because needs another car,has medical bills and not muchmoney.

Call Wendy at (760) 376-2525if you can help Nicole.

As we give our thanks thisyear for what we have, weshould also think of those whoare less fortunate. Invite a lonelysenior to your family dinner.Help out or donate some food tothose who are putting on freecommunity dinners. You’llappreciate what you have evenmore.

***

On another note, we at theCourier would like to take thisopportunity to thank all ourlocal columnists, who work sohard for us each week churningout columns. And thanks to allour loyal advertisers, who keepus in business, since we don’tcharge for our paper. AndMichael and I want to give a bigthanks to our hardworking staff,and to our wives, who don’t seeus enough.

Happy Thanksgiving to all ofyou from the Kern River Courier.

Mike Devich is one of theCourier’s co-publishers. He canbe reached at [email protected]

Mike Devich

Co-Publisher’s Corner

Giving thanks to writers

Solutions to Kern River Courier puzzles on 14-15:

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“Why does Sea World have a seafoodrestaurant? I'm halfway through my fishburger and I realize, ‘Oh my God....I couldbe eating a slow learner.’”

- Lynda Montgomery

See Page 13 foranswers to puzzles

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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the KenaiPeninsula?

2. MEDICINE: What human organ isaffected by Bright's Disease?

3. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who oncesaid, "Man is by nature a political animal"?

4. MOVIES: What famous 1960s moviefeatured the character BenjaminBraddock?

5. COLLEGE TEAMS: What is the nick-name for the University of Minnesotasports teams?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) That change in hol-iday travel plans might be more vexing than you'dexpected. But try to take it in stride.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bovine deter-mination helps you deal with an unforeseen compli-cation. And, as usual, you prove that when it comesto a challenge, you have what it takes to take it on.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a roman-tic theme dominates much of the week, all thosewarm and fuzzy feelings don't interfere with themore pragmatic matters you need to take care of.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Best not to ignorethose doubts about an upcoming decision. Instead,recheck the facts you were given to make sure noth-ing important was left out. A weekend surpriseawaits you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might still have tostraighten out one or two factors so that you canfinally assure yourself of the truth about a troublingworkplace situation. Stay with it.

VIRGO (August 23 September 22) News from anold friend could lead to an unexpected reunion withsomeone who had once been very special in your life.Be open to the possibilities.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It might betime for a family council. The sooner those problems

are resolved, the sooner you can move ahead withyour holiday preparations. Don't let the opportunitypass you by.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Takesome time out to give more attention to a personalrelationship that seems to be suffering from a senseof emotional neglect.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Cheer up. That unusual circumstance that might fazemost people can be handled pretty well by the savvySagittarian. Look at it as an opportunity.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Someone you believe has hurt you in the past mightnow need your help. Reaching out could be difficult.But the generous Goat will be able to do the rightthing, as always.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)Prioritizing is an important part of your pre-holidayscheduling. Try to give time both to your workdayresponsibilities and those personal matters youmight have neglected.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With the ves-tiges of your anger about that painful incident fading,you can now focus all your energy on the more pos-itive aspects of your life, including that personal situ-ation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of bringingyour own strong sense of reassurance to others andencouraging them to hope.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Southern Alaska2. Kidneys3. Aristotle4. "The Graduate"5. Golden Gophers

Answers:

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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121A Piute “On Circle Park” Kernville 760-376-3777

Hours: Mon. 11am to 4pm Tue. thru Sat. 10am to 5pm

Fresh Brewed Cup ofCoffee $1.50Fresh Cup of Coffee& Large Cookie Combo

$3.25

Fresh Brewed Cup ofCoffee $3.50Hot Chocolate(Best in town)

$2.50

Coins & Jewelry

Jewelryat up to70% off!

Shop earlyfor ChristmasNeed holiday cash?

Now is the time to bring in yourold jewelry, scrap gold

and silver!

6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella

In the Post Office Center

760-379-5200

Coins & JewelryWe now carry& install

watch batteriesand offer fax services

The Kern River Valley Salvation Army

Needs your help!

Donations aretax deductible

You may send donations to, or you may drop by

Salvation Army/Community Christian Service C enterP.O. Box 2786 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA93240 760-379 -5100

Make it a wonderful holiday season this year for everyone in theKern River Valley

Your donation or volunteer service canmake this holiday a wonderful experience.

To donate make checks payable to the SalvationArmy P.O. Box 2786 Lake Isabella, CA93240

To volunteer for Bell Ringing or Angel Food distribution call 760-379-5100 or drop into 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

The Salvation Army located at the CommunityChristian Service CenterAll donations stay for use right here in the Kern River Valley.

®

HamburgerStand

LastNight of

the Season

15 miles north of Kernville on Mtn.99760-376-2430

Restaurant Hours: Thurs. 1:00 to 7:00pm Fri. & Sat. 4:30 to 9:00pm

STEAKSGIANT

RIVERKERN

Come join us and bring your friendsfor our last night of the season

Saturday November 28thClosed for the winter starting Sunday November 29, 2009

Re-opening Valentines Day Whiskey Flat Weekend

Reservations Suggested

Thank youto all of

our mostvalued customers

Saturday11am to 3pm

ShopDownTownLake Isabella

Find some great deals!

FEED BARNGROOMING

Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies

2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311

Candy Carousel

Adjust • Exchange • Repair

South Fork Transmission(760) 379-8578

Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses

5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”760-379-1792

Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary

12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140

We have tires in stock. Check our prices before you drive out of town!

5448 lake isabella Blvd. Lake isabella 760-379-6349Corner of Erskine Creek & Lake Isabella Blvd.

new Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am to 5 pmSaturday by appointment

M & N AUTOMOTIVEL.L.C.

“We Buy Gold & Silver!”6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center

760-379-5200Coins & Jewelry

Phone (760) 379-4072 Fax: (760) 379-4095

Cellular ConnectionShiela Lawson Owner

5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake IsabellaIn the Kern Valley Plaza

Now servingHomemade Soups

& $495 LunchCombos

Now serving Frozen YogurtFresh Made Fudge & Blended Drinks 6425 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

In the Post Office Center 760-379-4447

5540 #E2 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake IsabellaLocated in VON’S Plaza 760-379-4427

Sale & Professional Installation services

Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @

Lake Isabella • Weldon • KernvilleWEB Recycling

The Appliance CenterService You Can Trust

5131 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

760-379-8000

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