Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir120,667 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 Kernville525 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 532 cfs

Borel Canal flow465 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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Former hospital CEO chargedin SNF resident drugging caseKern River Courier

Pamela Ott, a former CEO ofKern Valley Healthcare District, wascharged Tuesday with eight felonycounts of elder abuse “for allowing(skilled nursing facility) staff toforcibly administer psychotropicmedications to patients for theirown convenience, rather than fortheir patients' therapeutic inter-ests,” said state Attorney GeneralEdmund G. Brown Jr. These actionsseveral years ago are alleged tohave resulted in the deaths of threenursing home residents in 2006.

"As hospital administrator,Pamela Ott was ultimately responsi-ble for safeguarding the welfare ofher patients," Brown said.

Ott pleaded not guilty. She wasreleased on her own recognizanceon the condition that she not run a

skilled nursing facility. A prelimi-nary hearing is set for Nov. 4.

Charges are also pending againstGwen Hughes, the former Directorof Nursing at the skilled nursingfacility, and Dr. Hoshang Pormir, astaff physician who was serving asthe medical director of the skillednursing facility.

Former pharmacist DebbiHayes pleaded no contest on Aug.14 to a felony charge of conspira-cy to commit an act injurious topublic health.

The case came to the attention ofauthorities in January 2007, whenan ombudsman reported to theBakersfield office of the CaliforniaDepartment of Public Health that apatient in the skilled nursing facilityhad been held down and given aninjection of psychotropic medica-tion by force.

Kern RiverValley rocks!This weekend’s events, as prepared by the Kern River Courier

Rod and Gun Club yard sale Sept. 11, 12 and 13The Douglas El Segundo Rod and Gun Club, a non-

profit group, will be having a big yard sale in and aroundthe club’s lodge at the end of E. Evans Road from 8 to 5 onFriday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, and 9 to noon onSunday, Sept. 13. If it’s still around on Sunday, it’s halfprice! Free coffee.

Camp KEEP fundraiser at El Rio Sept. 12There will be a fundraiser for Camp KEEP at the El Rio

Mexican Restaurant in Kernville on Saturday, Sept. 12from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be pinatas for the kids at1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Camp KEEP was established tobring the nature of the Central Coast to local students. Theprogram is threatened by budget cuts.

Meeting to plan 2010 “Living Green” Sept. 12Planning is starting for Living Green in the KRV 2010,

which will take place in March. Come and help brainstormnew events. 50/50 raffle. Kernville Community Room (nextto the chamber offices), corner of Sierra Way & KernvilleRoad, Kernville. Call (760) 333-4561 or e-mailLivingGreen@mchsi.com.

Volunteer at Kern County Library Sept. 11 or 12Volunteer at the Kern County Library Sept. 11 or 12.

National Day of Service and Remembrance. Do you have twoor more free hours? You can help straighten materials onshelves, shelve materials, clean shelves and furniture, andmore. Families are welcome. For more information talk tobranch staff or call Sherry Gomez at (661) 868-0714.

Veterans River Run 4 to take place Sept. 11-12The Veterans River Run 4 poker run will take place

Sept. 11-12 starting at the VFW Post in Lake Isabella. Thisevent benefits the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Precheck-in party Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. Signups startSaturday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Music and food. 379-3877.

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

on Sunday, Sept. 13. It is being put on by Kawaiisu Chapter,Daughters of the American Revolution, and it will be opento the public. Tickets are $15. The event will start at 4 p.m.and will be held at the Squirrel Valley ranch of Steve andMaryellen Spradlin. For directions, tickets or more informa-tion, call Regent Dona Anderson at 379-2828.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Getting some air

The very conditions that some Lake Isabella residents dislike –gusty winds – make this lake a mecca for windsurfing enthusiasts.Some say Isabella is the best lake in California for windsurfing.Above, Brandon Von Guenthner of Thousand Oaks scoots acrossthe water.

Hospital gets until 2030 tosatisfy seismic requirements

Richard Cayia RoweSpecial to the Courier

It was announced at the Sept. 2 Kern ValleyHealthcare District board meeting that thestate has given KVHD till 2030 to bring themain hospital building up to seismic compli-ance. Previously, KVHD had till 2013.

The state is currently implementing a newvoluntary program to re-evaluate the seismicrisk of hospital buildings classified asStructural Performance Category (SPC-1).These buildings are considered hazardous andat risk of collapse in the event of an earthquakeand must be retrofitted, replaced or removedfrom providing acute care services by 2013.OSHPD, a state agency, is reassessing the seis-mic risk of SPC-1 buildings – and those that aredetermined to pose a low seismic risk may bereclassified to SPC-2, which would have until2030 to comply with the structural seismicsafety standards.

Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: High 96. Calmwind up to 10 mph.

Fri. night: Low 57.Wind up to 8 mph

Sat.: Sunny, high 93.

Sat. night: Low 56.Mostly clear.

Sun.: Mostly sunny.High 90.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear. Low 53.National Weather Service

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Regular meetings &activitiesFridays• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, HoffmanHospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rdFridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394• 5 p.m. - KR Hot Rodders Cruise Night, ElPortal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts.For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays• 7 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club,Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

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

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

Tuesdays• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162.• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.

• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles open topublic, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting dark forsummer. Resumes Sept. 379-2303.• 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets atFountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.• 3 - 4:30 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd., 2nd & 4th Wed.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets,631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club meets, ParadiseCove.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 6 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles

Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo,Lake Isabella Blvd.

Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.

Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & NellieDent Dr., Wofford Hts.

This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting dates have changed.

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Orders due by Sept. 18 forwaterwise native plants

Desert-Mountain RC&D is hold-ing a Fire Resistant, WaterEfficient California Native PlantSale. Order forms, plant lists andphotos are available at theKernville Chamber of Commerceand Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce offices, Nuui Cunni

Cultural Center at French Gulch,Watershed Coordinator’s office inAssessor’s office at the LakeIsabella County GovernmentCenter and online atwww.krvr.org. Orders are pre-paid and must be received by Sept.18. The plants will be available forpickup Sept. 26 between 8 am and3 pm at the Kern River Preserve

The Courier Calendar

Fall Nature and Turkey VultureFestival at Preserve Headquarterslocated on Highway 178, 2 mileseast of Sierra Way. For moreinformation, contact Bob Robinsonat 760-549-2131.

Annual Peddler’s Faire to beput on Sept. 18 and 19

The Kern Valley Peddler’s Faire,a big event put on every year tobenefit the Kern Valley HospitalFoundation, will take place thisyear on Friday, Sept. 18 from 11a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday,Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. atthe Family Life Center in WoffordHeights. There will be dozens ofbooths featuring merchandise,health services, crafts, antiques,representatives from businesses,and much more. The WhitmanDance Team will perform Saturdayat 11:30, followed by a fashionshow. No charge to come andbrowse and have a good time.Food will be available for a smallprice. Call 376-4419 for more.

SPA to hold “One-Act Bash”Sept. 18 and 19

Sierra Performing Arts is cele-brating its 15th year of providingmusic, art and drama in the KernRiver Valley with a gala produc-tion of three one-act plays – “AMarriage Proposal” by AntonChekhov, “The Bookshop” byDamian Trasler and “The Mouseand the Raven” by Tim Kelly. Theywill be performed Friday, Sept. 18at 7 pm and Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2pm at the Reel Cinema in WoffordHeights. Tickets are $10, whichincludes hors d'oeuvres at inter-mission.

Pride Day across the KernRiver Valley Sept. 19

Volunteers in the Kern Valley,maybe even including you, will becleaning up the Kern River Valleyin an annual tribute to the beautyof this place, Pride Day, onSaturday morning, Sept. 19, fol-lowed by a barbecue to treat theparticipants for a job well done.Call Thomas Refuse for informa-tion on how to get your group oryour business’s employeesinvolved (the more hands, the easi-er the work!), (760) 379-2619, ext.108.

Saturday Night Star Partycoming Saturday, Sept. 19

Public star parties have longbeen an important part of the ama-teur astronomy scene. These offera chance to see planets, galaxiesand more. The KRV AstronomyClub invites interested folks tocome to their observation site atFairview Heliport (12 miles northof Kernville) on Saturday, Sept. 19.Look for the orange cones. CallRich at (760) 376-1291.

Pride Day isnext week-end, Sept. 19.Get ready toclean up thevalley as vol-unteers scourthe area.

MichaelBatelaan/KernRiver Courier

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KVHS football 2009

9/11 Vasquez away9/18 Boron away9/25 Mammoth home10/9 Whittier Christian home10/16 Cal City home (home-coming)10/23 Desert home 10/30 Bishop away11/6 Rosamond home11/12 Frazier Mountain away

Friday, September 11, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

In my columnlast week I men-tioned that mymemory was alittle south ofnorth. In myarticle I men-tioned that I hadtrouble figuringout which sideof my vehiclesthe gas filler doors were on. Irejoiced that I now had a newcar and all of the fillers werenow on the same side. I wouldno longer have to guess whichvehicle I was driving to figureout which side of the gas pumpsI needed to drivetoward.

Since that col-umn came out Ihave had a pletho-ra of calls fromsavvy driverstelling me that most cars haveeither a picture of a gas pump onthe instrument panel or thewords “Gas Pump” completewith an arrow pointing to theside the gas door is on. I imme-diately checked my vehicles, andsure enough, all had the pictureor words complete with anarrow pointing to the gas doorside.

I was mortified. All theseyears of toil and trouble, andthere on my instrument panelwas the answer to the gas fillerdilemma. So if there are any

poor souls out there in the realworld who are clueless, go out toyour vehicle and check and you,too, will probably find the littlearrows which point to the fillerside of your auto. Now that Ihave admitted my lack of knowl-edge, please... no more calls.

Speaking of cars, I've noticedthat different vehicles feel differ-ently when you’re driving at thesame speed.

Between where I live inWofford Heights and Kernville itis a 4 ½ mile trip. The speed limitis 50 miles per hour. When Idrive my big pickup I alwaysdrive too fast, but when I drivethe Hyundai I drive too slow andyet the speed feels the same.

My answer is to set my speedcontrol to theright speed andquit worryingabout the guyon my tail whohasn't seen theChippers travel-

ing up and down this route.When the tailgaiter passes me(over the double line) and salutesme as he goes by, I will wavebriskly back to him (using all myfingers instead of just one) andchuckle as he is pulled over by acruising black and white.

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program and coor-dinator for the Isabella LakePatrol volunteers.

Middleworth

Learning never stopsThings I Have Noticed...

National TV “God Rocks” band appears Saturday, Sept. 19The God Rocks band and singers national tour will perform in the

Wallace Cafetorium Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 pm. Kids from 5 to 14 will enjoythis concert. Their Christian message will transform lives. For admission,bring cans (any amount) of non-perishable food and/or make a cash dona-tion at the door. Food and proceeds go to The Salvation Army, LakeIsabella, food services programs.For information call 379-5100.

Nutrition Olympics for kids to be held Sept. 26The KRV Family Resource Center is hosting their annual Nutrition

Olympics for children 5 to 15 years old on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 to11:30 a.m. at Tank Park in Lake Isabella. Kids learn the value of eating tastywholesome foods while participating in such games as the Carrot Toss andthe Orange Shot Put. Prizes are awarded to several age groups.

KVHS reunion of class of 1969 to take place Sept. 26A reunion of the Kern Valley High School Class of 1969 (40th reunion)

will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Ewing’s Onthe Kern restaurant in Kernville. For more information or to RSVP, contactLouanna Coker Banducci at (661) 343-0329 or Linda Lambert Thomas at(760) 371-5436.

Senior Summer Health Faire to be held Monday, Sept. 28The annual Senior Summer Health Faire will take place Monday, Sept. 28

from 9 to 11:30 a.m at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, an outreach of theKern Valley Hospital Foundation. Many free services will be available, aswell as a cardiac assessment blood draw for the bargain price of $10.(Remember to fast 12 hours.) Lives have been saved as a result of the fairs.For information about booths and providers, call 376-4419.

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

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

Autumn Antique and Collectible Fest Oct. 2 and 3The annual Autumn Antique and Collectible Fest will take place at the

Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights on Friday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 to 6 andSaturday, Oct. 3 from 8:30 to 3. Booth space is available. Contact JuanitaArnold at (760) 376-6328.

Cartwright-Hayes fishing event Saturday, Oct. 3The annual Cartwright-Hayes special fishing event will be held on

Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Kern River Fish Hatchery at the north edge of

COURIER CALENDAR continued from page 2

THE DAM DANCERSTHE DAM DANCERSARE STARTING NEW CLASSES EACH TUESDAY OF THE MONTHBEGINNING TUESDAY SEPT. 8, 2009 7:00 TO 9:30 PM

AT THE LAKE ISABELLA SENIOR HALL6405 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD.

The First Three Lessons are FREE

For more Information Call:Darlene at 760-379-4181 • Edie at 760-376-3626

Micky at 760-376-1447

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Love food program can be a big helpDo you know a family or someone

who does not have enough incometo provide adiquate food for thefamily or themselves? The "Love"food program can help.

Providing a $30 (value to $65)Signature food box to those strug-gling to make ends meet is what theLove food program is all about. TheSalvation Army each month willprovide a church in each of threeareas of our community (WoffordHeights & Kernville - Mtn. Mesa toOnyx - Bodfish & Lake Isabella) withSignature food boxes fromAngelfood Ministries. The churchreceiving the donation may distrib-ute the Signature food boxes to anyone in need.

Use the Love food program foryour in-reach or outreach as a

benevolent gift to the community.We believe this to be a great way tomake contact with those in our com-munity needing assistance. "Love"on them with a gift of good food.

Participation is easy – a benevo-lent gift of $91 each month will pro-vide three Signature food boxes tobe distributed equally to the threeareas of our valley.

Each month the committee willselect a different church in each ofthe three areas to receive theSignature food boxes to distribute.

To participate come to TheCommunity Christian ServiceCenter in Lake Isabella any Monday,Tuesday or Wednesday between 9am and 2 pm. Call 379-5100 for fur-ther information on the Love foodprogram.

Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

Catfish continue to be on theprowl all around Isabella Lake.With all the summer watersports activities coming to anend, the bites should only getbetter. Shad, nightcrawlers andhot dogs are producing the bestbites. If youhave a sec-ond rodstamp, tryone line fish-ing the bot-tom and theother about4 feet belowa bobber.

Trout fish-ermen aredoing well in the deep waters atthe Main Dam. A lot of the regu-lars are starting to show up atParadise Cove.

Crappie are back to a hit andmiss bite. North Fork Marina hashad some pretty good action.Boats anchoring in the areaswith deeper submerged brushhave also been doing fairly well.Jim Fowler brought in a bucketfilled with a nice limit of crappie.The largest of Jim’s crappie was

just under two pounds. Nicecatch, Jim.

Get ready for a fish fry! Let’sgo fishing.

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

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

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 from Hwy. 178)(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner

from the museum)(760) 376-3781(760) 379-5236

General KRV Info

Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLELocal: (760) 376-2629

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital

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

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

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd.Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week

Kern River Valley information

Fishing is holding up

Jim Fowler caught a boatload ofcrappie, the biggest one weighingjust under two pounds.

Let’s Go Fishing

North ForkMarina hashad somepretty goodaction.

--JackBustamante

Sandwiches, Salads & Desserts100% Fresh Squeezed Juices

Including Organic Wheat GrassFruit Smoothies & MoreVon’s Shopping Center

“Next to DMV” 760-379-1792

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Kimberley Batelaan Chambers, daughter of Courier co-publisher MichaelBatelaan, recently donated her long hair to Locks of Love, which is is a pub-lic non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvan-taged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 sufferingfrom long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Nancy Bull is doingthe cutting at La Bella Hair Salon in Lake Isabella.

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Released the week of Sept. 21:

PICKS OF THE WEEK"30 Rock: Season Three" -- "30

Rock" started out as one of thoseshows that virtually no onewatched (think "The Wire,""Rescue Me,""Manimal") yet everycritic in the countrygushed over. So natu-rally I avoided it,because critics are bigdumb doody-headsand they're not theboss of me. But myundying love for TinaFey (and subsequentrestraining order --THANKS A LOT L.A.County DistrictCourt!) could not keepme away. So I beganwatching the show's third sea-son.

And you know what? "30Rock." Is. Awesome.

Not only is it the best bitingsatire of show business ever, "30Rock" rocks the meta-humor andpop-culture refs harder than"South Park," "The Simpsons"and "Family Guy" ever have -- orwill.

"Wallace & Gromit: TheComplete Collection" -- Thisfour-disc boxed set contains allthe "Wallace & Gromit" animatedshort films: "A Grand Day Out,""The Wrong Trousers," "A CloseShave" and the brand-new "AMatter of Loaf and Death,"wherein our heroes (the haplessinventor Wallace and his thank-fully much smarter dog Gromit)

go into the bread-baking busi-ness, with hilarious results.

"Zombies of the Stratosphere"-- Released in 1952, this is thethird and final Republic serial inthe Rocketman/Commando Codyseries. The plot centers around aplan by the Martians (whoseplanet is dying) to blast the Earth

out of its orbit inorder to move Marsinto its place. As seri-als go, this one ispretty good, but thereal reason I'm men-tioning this particularone is because"Zombies of theStratosphere" marksthe film debut ofLeonard Nimoy, whohas a small part asNarab, one of thezombie Martians.

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Season"Taxi" The Complete Fourth

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Friday, September 11, 2009 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterCommando Cody flies again

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: Joan Allen is one of myfavorite actresses -- I lookforward to seeing her in justabout anything she is in.What does she have comingup? -- Brenda K., via e-mail

A: Joan has a new film comingup on Lifetime Television called"Georgia O'Keeffe," which isbased on the artist's early life andher tumultuous relationship withhusband Alfred Stieglitz, playedby Jeremy Irons. The movie pre-mieres Saturday, Sept. 19.

I spoke with Joan recentlyabout the movie andasked her how she goesabout choosing a role.

"I don't have thou-sands of offers comingmy way," Joan replied. "Ijust choose things basedon my family, like wheredo we shoot, when dowe shoot and how long.I choose based on likingthe overall story, andthen I how well do I likethe character. Then I'vegot all the surroundingelements, like who'sdirecting it. And some of it is justsort of luck, whatever comesaround at a certain time.

"In this business, you have verylittle control, so I am glad that Ican enjoy my life. I love my work,but I don't need to work back-to-back-to-back, because that would-n't make me happy."

***Q: I am so happy that the

fall television season is here,and I am especially curiousabout my favorite show, "TheOffice." Please tell me thatPam and Jim are going to get

married! -- Sheri J., Portland,Maine

A: All signs point to yes. Mysources tell me that the fun-lovingtwosome is set to tie the knot inthe fourth episode of this season,which is scheduled to air Oct. 8.They've gotta do it quick too,before that baby Pam is carryingdecides to make its grandentrance!

***Q: Demi Moore looks

absolutely fabulous. My sisterswears that she has had someplastic surgery, but I say no. Ithink Demi is the real deal.

Who's right? -- J.J.,via e-mail

A: According to thebeautiful star herself,you are correct. The47-year-old actressrecently told MarieClaire magazine: "I'venever had it (plasticsurgery) done. But Iwould never judgethose who have. If it'sthe best thing forthem, then I don't seea problem. That said,the day when I start

crying when I look at myself inthe mirror might be the day whenI'm less adamant about not hav-ing it done. But for the moment, Iprefer to be a beautiful woman ofmy age than try desperately tolook 30."

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The GOD ROCKS band and singers nationaltour will perform in the Wallace Cafetorium inLake Isabella on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 3 pm. TheGod Rocks band, a Saturday morning kids televi-sion show is on three television networks everySaturday morning. The Christian group encour-ages and up lifts the young of all ages with goodmusic and a positive out look on life. All ages from5 to 14 will enjoy this concert. Their Christianmessage will transform lives. We feel privileged

that we were able to schedule thisnational tour here in the Kern RiverValley. Plan now to bring as manyyoung people as you can. The concertwill up lift their lives.

Admission is simple. Bring cans(any amount) of non parishable foodor make a cash donation at the door.Food and porceeds go the TheSalvation Army, Lake Isabella foodservices programs. Call 379-5100.

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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 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation 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

My brother-in-law, aboutto be discharged from theArmy, was stationed inWashington state and hadthe opportunity to go deerhunting. During his tour, anygame he bagged could notbe stored in the barracks. Ashe drove south fromWashington to San Diego,he stopped to visit us. Thenight he stayed with us, heprepared a delicious venisondinner. I wanted to shoot my own deer. Later, Idid go deer hunting.

We set up camp and prepared to rise early toget above where the deer had bedded downthat night. After waiting past the noon hour, wereturned to camp. There were multiple deertracks passing through the middle of our camp.Are you as tickled as I was when I realized thatthe hunters and the hunted had visited eachother’s bedrooms? As I recall the event, it bringsto mind Jesus’ statement, “Are not two spar-rows sold for a penny? And not one of themwill fall to the ground apart from your Father.”Matthew 10:29. I am comforted to realize thatthe God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is God ofboth the hunter and the hunted because we areadvised to “Clothe yourselves, all of you, withhumility toward one another, for ‘God opposesthe proud but gives grace to the humble.’” 1Peter 5:5. Peter goes on to explain, “Your adver-sary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion,seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8. Even

those who claim that God is not a factor in theirlives are able to see in the natural that thehunter in one encounter can become the huntedin another.

Hunters appear in many ways. The lawenforcement hunter may be identified as rookie,sergeant or High Sheriff. The news hunter maybe cub reporter or executive in charge of policy.The military hunter may be a private or a fighterpilot. Hunting, in mankind, is a mindset and canbe controlled. Without an objective behaviorguide, the hunter mindset may suddenly turnmembers of a family into violent enemies.Remember that “When Isaac was old and hiseyes were dim so that he could not see, hecalled Esau his older son and said to him, ‘Myson’; and he answered, ‘Here I am.’ He said,‘Behold, I am old; I do not know the day of mydeath. Now then, take your weapons, yourquiver and your bow, and go out to the fieldand hunt game for me, and prepare for me deli-cious food, such as I love, and bring it to me sothat I may eat, that my soul may bless youbefore I die.’” Genesis 27:1-4.

Esau went from hunter to the hunted beforethis request from his father because “Esaudespised his birthright.” Genesis 25:34. Thedetails of the process began from Genesis 25:21.“Humble yourselves, therefore, under themighty hand of God so that at the proper timehe may exalt you…” 1 Peter 5:6.

Semonious

Voices of FaithFrom hunter to hunted Bible verse

of the week

“The Lord said to my

Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand,

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your footstool.’” (Psalm

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I'm justan old country woman who needsto know more about gout. I have itat least twice a year, and it's sopainful I can't put my foot to thefloor. Please list the things not toeat so that I can kind of keep itunder control. -- E.W.

ANSWER: Uric acid crystals thatbore their way into joints are the causeof gout. Uric acid is a byproduct of thedaily turnover of body cells. As long asblood uric acid stays within a normalrange, all is well. When its blood levelrises, the uric acid infiltrates joints andcauses intense joint pain, swelling, red-ness and heat.

Gout mostly happens to middle-agedand older men and to women whohave gone through menopause. Thebase of the big toe is often the first jointto suffer an attack. Further attacks cantarget the heels, ankles, knees, elbows,wrists and fingers.

The definitive proof of gout is findinguric acid crystals in joint fluid. A rise inblood uric acid level is another tip.

The gout diet is not very restrictive.In the days before medicines effectivelycontrolled gout, diet was the only reme-dy. It's in second place these days. Theconsumption of red meat and especiallyorgan meat (kidneys, heart, liver, brainand sweetbreads) should be minimized.It's best to avoid gravies. Seafood, espe-cially anchovies, sardines and shellfish,should be eaten in moderation. Alcohol-- beer in particular -- can provoke anattack. All vegetables and fruits are per-mitted, and low-fat dairy products

appear to prevent attacks.Gout medicines are of two varieties:

ones for an acute attack and ones forprevention. Indomethacin is an exampleof medicine for an acute attack, as iscolchicine. Zyloprim (allopurinol) andBenemid (probenecid) prevent attacks.Zyloprim decreases uric acid produc-tion, and Benemid enhances its excre-tion by the kidneys.

The pamphlet on gout discusses thiscommon ailment in greater detail. Toorder a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No.302W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order(no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada withthe recipient's printed name andaddress. Please allow four weeks fordelivery.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is

unable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in hiscolumn whenever possible. Readersmay write him or request an order

form of available health newsletters atP.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2008 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

Friday, September 11, 2009 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

It is difficultto imagine thatthe year isalmost over.Yes, it is onlymid- September,but the annualbureaucraticnightmareknown asMedicareAdvantage is about to rear itshead again.

With little forethought, whenthe Medicare Advantage pro-gram was conceived, they setthe "annual enrollment" periodbetween Nov. 15 and Dec. 31.Just imagine, every person onMedicare needing to make adecision as to what plan they

want for the coming year – anawesome task.

Medicare Advantage is anumbrella term encompassingseveral different types ofMedicare plans. The plan mostseniors need to be concernedwith is the Prescription Drugplan, also known as MedicarePart D. The prescription benefitis only available through privateinsurance companies undercontract to the government.

It is an annual contract,allowing the private company tochange their plans annually.The consumer is automaticallyrolled over to the new edition ofthe plan if they don't make anintentional switch. The compa-ny, on the other hand, isallowed to change the monthlypremium, change thedeductible, change the co-pay of

the prescriptions you fill, andactually change the list of themedications their plan willcover (formulary). I have seensome plans actually raise theprice, and cut the benefits.What a surprise to the con-sumer. (They tend to call me inJanuary complaining when theylearn that they are not allowedto change plans for 12 months!)

Each year, I research theplans (which were all modified)and recommend which new planwill best fit the needs of theconsumer. This time-consumingservice is free of charge. We doit because it is the right thing todo. I hate people getting takenadvantage of, and there are toomany older people unable tofend for themselves. All I ask isthat the consumer be inCalifornia. I am licensed in

many other states, but it is justtoo difficult to handle the out ofstate requests.

If you would like to availyourself of this free researchservice, please e-mail me at har-rythal@aol.com and ask for a2010 Research Request Form. Ifyou do not have Internet, leavea message at my office 760-376-2100 and I'll send you the form.This opportunity is available onrequests received before Oct.19.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is alicensed insurance broker. He isPast President and PresidentElect of the Kern Association ofHealth Underwriters. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, e-mailharrythal@aol.com or visit himon the web atwww.harrythal.com

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Bike company relocates to Wofford HeightsBionicon USA, a division of major international mountain bike manufac-

turer Bionicon, has relocated its U.S. headquarters and bike demo stationto Wofford Heights. Bionicon dealers are located in the U.S., UK, Germany,Switzerland and Austria.

In 2004 a couple of Bionicon mountain bikes were brought back fromGermany to the U.S. by professional snowboarder and bike mechanic PaulFerguson. Bionicon USA now has dealers in five U.S. states and is grow-ing rapidly.

The new Bionicon USA headquarters, located at 6511 Wofford Blvd.,officially opened for business over Labor Day weekend with a barbecueand demo party. Bionicon USA will be hosting another barbecue/bikedemo party on Saturday evening, Sept. 12. Please emailpaul@bioniconus.com if you are a bike enthusiast and want to join theparty. Bionicon USA’s phone is (760) 376-8600.

Book Corral to have grand opening Sept. 26The Friends of the Libraries’ new endeavor, a permanent used book

store called the Book Corral, will have its grand opening on Saturday, Sept.26. The store is located at 12232 Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa (the old Century21 office) and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Allprofits go to buy new books and magazine subscriptions for the libraries.Come support your local libraries.

The Friends of the Libraries will continue to hold used book sales in theLake Isabella Library’s conference room occasionally.

Financial seminars to be held at Furniture StoreLearn how to beat debt and build wealth with nationally-syndicated

radio host and author Dave Ramsey with classes at The Furniture Store inLake Isabella, next to the Senior Center. The video-based classes will be 13weeks in length. The same material will be presented twice a week forscheduling purposes. Cost for course materials is $100. For more informa-tion call (760) 379-2868.

Web Recycling changes days and timesDue to California’s budget cuts and reduction of funds to recycling cen-

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Wofford Heights Community Assoc. to be at Peddler’s FaireThe Wofford Heights Community Association is planning to take a

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Rotary gives Diggles and Cromwell its highest awardThe Kern River Valley Rotary Club has bestowed its highest award, the

Paul Harris Fellow award, to valley volunteers Emily Diggles and PaulCromwell. Paul Harris Fellow recognition was created in memory of PaulHarris, the founder of Rotary, as a way to show appreciation for contribu-tions to the Foundation's charitable and educational program. Every PaulHarris Fellow is identified as an advocate of the Rotary Foundation's goalsof world peace and international understanding. If you are interested injoining Rotary, call Kern River Valley Rotary Club President Luz Polcik at(760) 376-1421.

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Sellers should start packing assoon as they think they mightwant to put their home on themarket. That is, they should startweeding out allthe personalproperty they nolonger want orneed. It makessense to spendtime and moneyand start movingthese things.

Most homesneed declutter-ing beforethey’re sold. This is so they showat their best, which usuallyresults in a faster sale at a higherprice.Clutteredhomeslooksmaller.And anunkemptlook putsbuyersoff.Clearingout the clutter is a good ideaeven if you aren’t sure whenyou’ll be moving.

Deciding when to pack thethings you’re keeping should becarefully considered due tochanges in the home sale marketover the past few years. Sellersused to start packing as soon as

the buyers removed all the con-tingencies from the contract. Itwas usually smooth sailing fromthen to closing.

Now, there are some saletransactions that don’t close ontime because lenders take longerto approve loans, often askingfor an additional appraisal ormore documentation from thebuyers before they’ll deliver thefunds. Occasionally, a transactiondoesn’t close at the last minute.The lender might cease offering acertain loan program, change theterms of a loan, or run out ofmoney.

Decluttering doesn’t meanmoving out during the transac-tion period. If a transaction does-n’t close at the last minute, it’s

not a goodidea tohave avacanthouse.

It can bedifficult tosell avacanthouse.Most buy-ers don’t

have the ability to imagine whatthe house would look like fur-nished.

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

Matt Freeman

“Most buyers don’t have theability to imagine what thehouse would look like fur-nished.”

– Matt Freeman

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Bodfish Bob's Slowly Deviled Beef

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Bodfish Bob’s Peach Crisp

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Peel and slice the peachesinto a 9x9 baking dish. Setaside. In a separate bowl, com-bine flour, brown sugar, oat-meal, and butter. Spread themixture over the peaches. Bakeat 375 degrees for 45 minutes toone hour. Serve warm withhalf-and-half, or ice cream.

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Cut bacon into thirds. Cutwater chestnuts into halves.Wrap each water chestnut halfin a piece of bacon; secure witha toothpick. Place in a 9x13-inch pan and bake at 350degrees until bacon is done.Drain on a paper towel.Combine sauce ingredients andheat in a sauce pan until blend-ed. Glaze each piece with thesauce. Serve warm or at roomtemperature.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

Last Saturday evening wewent to our annual chili cookoffon The Hill. This has happenedfor some years now. We all gettogether in the Scotts’ andMcCleans’ yard and throw anannualwingding.Usuallythere’s about20 folks pres-ent, some-times more.

Paperplates andcups are theorder of theday. Everyonebrings their slow cooker withchili and someone shows upwith the wine glasses. Someoneelse brings cornbread. We allsit around the long tables andjudge the chilis in the numberedpaper cups which match thenumbers on the chili pots.

Most of the folks keep sum-mer homes up here and somerent them out. Most don’t knowthat last time we took PrincessMolly with us and what a greatold time she had chasing afterthe other doggies. ‘Course shegot her fair share of yummies.

***Well sir, another Labor Day

has come and gone. Summerreally is over. Lots of things

went wrong this summer, butstill people managed to findsome cheer in it all.

What did I get built this sum-mer? My pond, with the help ofBrad Sage, my new handyman.First he helped Jim Jones builda new room on the side of thehouse. Then he built a pondwith the help of his handymanSteve Williams, who put up hiselectronic system. It was a beau-ty!

Brad felt so good about doingit that he painted the refrigera-tion shed.

***

I’m thinking of taking up golf.There’s an old set of golf clubsin the cowboy bunkhouse. Icould get up and go down to theclubhouse and get myself out onthe course. I might even getpretty good at the game. I’llnever know unless I try. Besides,I like the atmosphere there.

Go outside and work on yourgolf swing and go for a roundaround the course.

Then have a cup of coffee.Sounds good!

California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him atsscaljoe@aol.com

(The opinions of our colum-nists are not necessarily those ofthe Kern River Courier.)

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Kern River Preserve’s nature event Saturday, Oct. 3Audubon-California’s Kern River Preserve in Weldon will be holding its

first-Saturday-of-the-month nature event on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11a.m. Learn falconry with Bill Foster. For more details, call Chana Cortez at(661) 428-2360.

Vintage car show to be held Oct. 8-11The “Kickin’ Back in Kernville” vintage car show will have its 33rd annu-

al run on Oct. 8-11 in Kernville’s Riverside Park. This event features dozensof cars from the past, under the big trees for viewing. To look is free; to getone of the popular T-shirts is not. Call (760) 376-3133.

Kernville Stampede Rodeo coming Oct. 17-18The ever-popular Kernville Stampede Rodeo is coming again to

Kernville’s John E. McNally Rodeo Grounds on Oct. 17 and 18. For detailscall the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Benefit for Sheriff’s Activities League Oct. 24The Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League 2nd Annual Auction and

Spaghetti Dinner will take place Saturday Oct. 24 at the Moose Lodge inLake Isabella. Tickets are only $10. The dinner will feature raffles and greatfood. SAL members will be selling tickets at various functions around thevalley. Tickets are also available at Kern River Motors (Lisa) and the KernValley Sun (Brandon). Come out and support a great cause, have some fun,and enjoy some wonderful food. For more information contact Deputy JoeGarcia at (760) 549-2043.

SCE to host their first annual Motocross Race on Oct. 24-25Southern California Edison will put on, as a charity event, a motocross

race on the track at Cyrus Canyon on Oct. 24 and 25. For details, callDebbie at (760)-709-1188.

To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit theinformation to the Courier (our addresses is on this page) by Tuesday foreach Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price,if any, must be listed.

HAPPENINGS continued from page 3

9/11/01We will never forget.

Kern River Courier

Our Valley, Our Earth

Our home is relatively newRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The diagram isthe present-daythinking of howthe NorthAmerican conti-nent was formedthrough two bil-lion years of tec-tonic platedynamics andaccretion.Comparing withthe last picture where it was just

basement rocks and oceans, wenow have a picture of growth bythe addition of various kinds ofrocks, such as volcanics and lavaflows, metamorphism of thoserocks, uplift of the land and erosionof the ancient mountains and thedeposition of two billion of years ofterrestrial and marine sediments.

I will continue 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.

Ron Bolyard

Friday, September 11, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 11

Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist

When I asked local artist DanMancini for an interview, I neverdreamed that upon arriving at hishome, a hand typed story wouldbe been preparedfor me. He said, “Ithought I wouldwrite out theinteresting thingsfor you and youmay use it as yourarticle.”

“What a differ-ent approach toan article,”Ithought. So may Iintroduce Dan Mancini, who hasbeen a teacher, friend, associate,and fellow artist – not to mentionhe did my job for me. Got to lovehim!

When Donna told me she want-ed to feature me in her weekly artarticle in the Kern River Courier,besides being honored that I wasasked, I found myself thinkingabout what might be interesting tohear about my journey and lifetimeart experience.

As a young boy I was alwaysdrawing something, my mom wasalways sketching and thinking backnow she was very talented, but asmany, never had the opportunity toshow what she could do.

We lived in the town of Fairview,New Jersey. Our home was a bricktwo story end unit. The homeswere constructed in groups ofthree. We call them condos today.

The reason I mention this isbecause my first art project waslocated in our cellar. My Dad hadrefinished the cellar into a gameroom with pool table, shuffleboard,etc. The walls were covered with awhite board which needed somelife. I proceeded to draw DonaldDuck, Bugs Bunny, and other char-acters on the wall, with Mom’s helpthat is!

In my school days, I was alwaysinvolved in art projects; posters,banners, and such. Our family wasalways involved in the church andat one of the services an artist cameand made a pastel drawing to theorgan music of “SunriseTomorrow”. I was fascinated by thisand after a little practice, I started todo them at the Sunday eveningservices. After my high schoolyears, my art ceased for a while,replaced by the military, my mar-riage to Jane, and a new career as amechanical draftsman which con-tinued for 35 years.

As a diversion from the every-day work pressures, Jane suggest-ed I start to paint. The top of thekitchen stove acted as my studio. Aboard leaning against the back wallwith the light from the stoveexhaust hood, my easel.

To be continued next week. My“studio” self-pity has dissipated anotch or two! Thanks, Dan.

Donna Fitch is a local artist. Forquestions or comments you canreach her through the Courier,office@kernrivercourier.com.

Dan is “The Man”

Donna Fitch

Creative Connection

Kern River Courier

About 2,500 to 3,000 people fromall over California attended the SierraArts and Crafts Festival on LaborDay Weekend.

This year's festival expanded toinclude door prizes, raffle ticket sales,an indoor fine arts exhibit whichincluded Outside In, sixteen perform-ing artists, an opening reception andfree make-it-take-it workshops.

The opening reception at the OddFellows Hall on Friday evening waswell received with 75 artists and artenthusiasts in attendance. Morethan $2,000 in art items were donat-

ed and awarded to festival attendeeswho signed up for door prizes andraffles.

More than 80 children and adultsparticipated in the make-it-take-itworkshops conducted by ShirleyDavis and Jaye Lyn Martin. Thirty-sixbooths were set up in the park and 18exhibits inside Odd Fellows Hall.

Think Local First joined forceswith KRVAA with an exhibit in thefoyer of the Odd Fellows Hall.Many positive comments werereceived from festival attendees andparticipants regarding the improvedquality of the arts and crafts offeredfor sale and the overall event.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

The Odd Fellows Hall was the site of a fine arts show during Labor Day weekend,sponsored by the Kern River Valley Art Association.

Art Association show a hit

Collecting

Michael Jackson is hot commodityLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a Michael Jacksondoll that was produced in1985. What is it worth? --Dorothy, Decatur, Ill.

A: The marketplace is experi-encing what I call "Elvis fever."When Elvis Presley died in 1977,the value of anything and every-thing connected with the singersoared. After the post-death fren-zy, the fever eventually subsidedand prices fell. The same thing isnow happening with MichaelJackson items.

Prices for Michael Jacksonmemorabilia have bounced tosuch a degree that the value ofyour doll is impossible to deter-mine with any degree of accuracy.Keep in mind, an item is onlyworth what someone is willing topay. I checked several Internetauction sites and found extremelyhigh prices, but most buyers andcollectors are waiting for the mar-ket to stabilize and readjust.

***Q: I have a cast-iron bank

that originally belonged to mymom. Since she was born in1922, I think it could be old. -- Gail, Apopka, Fla.

A: Bob Brady is an establisheddealer who buys and sells olderbanks and toys. He might be ableto tell you more about your bank.Contact him c/o Brady's Toys &Banks, 2341 Woodwick Road,Lancaster, PA 17601;bobbra@comcast.net; and (717)

569-7408.***

Q: How can I get an evalua-tion of my keepsake baseballitems? -- Helen, Lombard, Ill.

A: James Murphy is the ownerof the Philadelphia Bat Company,which specializes in the profes-sional appraisals of baseball mem-orabilia including balls, bats,gloves, displays, pictures, equip-ment, ads, pennants, programsand tickets. I have spoken withhim, and he has agreed to helpyou. His contact information isP.O. Box 456, 266 WestGreenwood Ave., Lansdowne, PA19050; and jmphlbat@comcast.net.

***Q: I have an autograph

booklet that I kept during theearly 1930s. I am 91 yearsold. I wonder if it has anyvalue. -- Geraldine, Fredonia,N.Y.

A: Unless it contains the auto-graphs of famous people, thevalue it has is mostly that of senti-ment.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to antique-questions@aol.com. Due to thelarge volume of mail he receives,Mr. Cox is unable to personallyanswer all reader questions. Donot send any materials requiringreturn mail.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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STATEMENT OFABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: SOUTH FORKTRANSMISSION (2007-B6863); Street address of busi-ness: 5300 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA93240; Mailing address ofBusiness; 5300 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA93240; REGISTRANTS WHOWISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME:Bernadette Elson, 5300 LakeIsabella Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240 and JamesElson, 5300 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA93240; Original FBNStatement Filed on:09/07/2007. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:08/13/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Durward,Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 21, 28,September 4 and 11, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: SOUTH FORKTRANSMISSION (2009-B5223) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 5300Lake Isabella Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 5300 LakeIsabella Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT: Kenneth Hewitt, 501Evans Road, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. A, Individual. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Kenneth Hewitt. This state-ment filed on 08/13/2009.Expires 08/13/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By

G. Durward. Published by theKern River Courier August 21,28, September 4 and 11, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: ARLIE'S CLUB(2009-B5314) Street address ofprincipal place of business:5430 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 527, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. REGISTRANT:Kernvale Club, Inc., 2905Scovern Street, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. F, Corporation.Date the business commenced:05/15/1980. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Arlene M. Tibbetts, President.This statement filed on08/18/2009. Expires08/18/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 28, September4, 11 and 18, 2009.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: INTIMATE DELI(2009-B5558) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 2Deodar Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: 2 DeodarDrive, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT:Darfan, Inc., 2 Deodar Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.F, Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,

where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Richard Wolowiec, President.This statement filed on08/31/2009. Expires08/31/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 11, 18, 25and October 2, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: WOFFORDHEIGHTS FOURSQUARECHURCH (2009-B5561),DBA #2: FAMILY LIFE CEN-TER (2009-B5562). Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 20 West Panorama,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 277, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: International Churchof the Foursquare Gospel. F,Corporation. Date the businesscommenced: 12/30/1927.Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Diane Moss. This statementfiled on 08/31/2009. Expires08/31/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern RiverCourier September 11, 18, 25and October 2, 2009.

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PICK A POCKET PUPCKC-registered Chihuahuapups. Female, 16 wks., whitew/black markings, $300. Female,12 wks., red w/white markings,$275. Male,5 mo.,white w/creamspot on back. Price reduced -$200. Raised in home. Parents onpremises. All shots, wormed.Crate, pad trained. 760-379-1403

Cute, cuddly & curly Cockapoopups. 1 male, 1 female remain-ing. Available 8/22.Will grow to15-18 lbs. $800. Registered.Shots.Wormed.Allergy friendly,non-shedding. Stew's Poos, 760-376-7772 or www.stewspoos.com

Small Black & White CatFound Sunday 9/6 10:30 pmLake Isabella Blvd & Chain

Call 379-1792 for info.

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Pets

Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12

Must See! - Freshly remodeledcabin w/permits to expand on 1/3acre lot. 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus.$75,000 obo. 661-428-1108_________________________

Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________

Lake Isabella - Rent to Own,Lease or Buy. OWC w/smalldown. Looking for quality ten-ants.Terms negotiable. 3 bd, 2 bahome. Large double garage.Close to shopping. $159,000.(760) 417-0876

40Ft RV Access w/hookups.Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg,2-car garage+workshop. Cornerlot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lakeview, fireplace + many upgrades.8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake.$139,000 (760) 379-7094_________________________

Kernville - Mobile home inRiverview RV Park, w/coveredpatio that could be convertedinto enclosed living space.12x52 1bd, 1ba - $6,500 obo.Space rent is $419/mo + util.Discount available. Call Kim @760-376-2345 for more info._________________________

Wofford Heights - 1965 Mobilehome for sale in very good con-dition @ 99 Evans Rd., #4. Spacerent is $175/mo. Asking $23K,owner may carry part. Discountfor cash. 760-376-6989_________________________

Lake Isabella - Saved the Bestfor Last! - Brand new 3bd/2bahome. 2832 Erskine Creek. 2 cargarage. RV access & hook up.Last one-Call now 818-324-0869

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

Southlake Lot - ready to build.8525 Sugar Pine Ct. 8,712 sq ft.Quiet cul-de-sac. Quality homein area, mt views in all directions,underground utilities. Curb &gutters already in. $39,900. Call818-269-0507 or 818-299-1863

Homes for Sale

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Land for Sale

Michael A. TurnerCaptain, Kern River ValleySpecial to the Courier

The Citizen Service Unit is madeup of civilian volunteers over theage of 21. We go through a back-ground check and attend a 32-houracademy. After the academy, we gothrough a field training session andthen we are approved to work withother members of the unit.

This article is intended to informthe public as to what we are andwhat we do for the community andfor the Sheriff's Department. Ourmain reason for being out there isthat we are the eyes and the ears ofthe Sheriff's Department. We donot take any kind of law enforce-ment action on things that wemight see; we use our radios tonotify our control center or any

thing we see that might be suspi-cious or wrong. We are not lawenforcement personnel.

On patrol we check homes andbusinesses for people who are onvacation, in the hospital and other

reasons. We are always on thelookout for things that do not looklike right, like people who should-n't be there, buildings and homesthat don't look right. We look forwindows that are broken anddoors that might be open that

would indicate that something iswrong.

We also do many things in thevalley that allow the deputies of theKern River Valley to be able tospend more time in the valley to

take care of calls in the valley thatthey otherwise would not be able todo. We transport vehicles for thedeputies that need maintenance onthem and we transport a lot ofpaperwork and other items thatfree up the deputies so they’re able

to protect the valley better. We alsotransport children to JamisonCenter for the deputies.

We also assist the deputies andother law enforcement in the valleywith traffic control in case of firesor accidents. We also do trafficcontrol for parades and other spe-cial events that take place.

We assist the community in themany events that they hold allaround the valley and we give out alot of information as to what theSheriff's Department has to offerfor the valley.

We also have a NeighborhoodWatch program that assists com-munities in the valley to help watchand make their neighborhoodsmore secure.

For more information contact usat the Sheriff's Substation in LakeIsabella. Phone (760) 549-2100.

Citizens Service Unit aids Kern River Valley in many ways

“Our main reason for being out there is thatwe are the eyes and ears of the Sheriff’sDepartment.”

– Capt. Michael A. Turner

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“"I occasionally get birthday cards fromfans. But it's often the same message – theyhope it's my last."

–Al Forman (former MLB umpire)

See Page 6 foranswers to puzzles

Friday, September 11, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 15

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. MUSIC: Who played the drums in the'60s pop music band "The Monkees"?

2. MEDICAL TERMS: What does it meanto suffer from "dysorexia"?

3. AD SLOGANs: Which airline askedcustomers in its advertising to "fly thefriendly skies"?

4. PSYCHOLOGY: If someone hadlachanophobia, what would he or she beafraid of?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many teethdoes an adult pig have?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An offer to help witha stalled project should reassure you that you have aworkable plan in spite of problems in getting it up andrunning. The week's end brings more positive news.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A past problemabout a workplace situation re-emerges early in theweek. Talking things out helps ease tensions, but somehurt feelings could linger a few more days.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Optimistic aspectsdominate your efforts. However, expect to confrontsome criticism, some of which might be valid, so keepan open mind.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Social interactionwith new people, especially on the job, could be a bitstrained in the early part of the week. But the awk-wardness passes as you get to know each other better.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect news about afollow-up to a workplace change that could make adifference in your career path. Meanwhile, newfriends widen the circle for all you Social Lions wholove to party.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Enjoy yourwell-earned plaudits for a job well done. But be awarethat some people might not share your colleagues'admiration, and you might have to work harder towin them over.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It's a goodweek to recheck your "to do" list and decide what tokeep and what to discard. Lose the clutter and focusyour energy on what's really important.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is agood time to take a new view of what you've beenoffered. Expanding your view could help to uncoverany plusses or minuses that weren't apparent at first.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Applying the usual methods to this week's uniquechallenges might not work too well. Instead, use yourcreativity to find a way to resolve impasses

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Sowhat if fate throws some obstacles in your path thisweek? Just keep in mind that the sure-footed and res-olute Goat can get past any barrier by focusing on thegoals up ahead.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Thisweek calls for better communication with people inyour private life and the workplace. Start by askingquestions, and then pay close attention to the answers.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Potentially ben-eficial workplace changes could be closer than yourealize. Make sure you know what's going on so thatyou're not left high and dry when the good thingshappen.

BORN THIS WEEK: You're not timid about push-ing to have your aims realized once you've set yourmind to accomplishing your goals.

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Carl “Gene” LaFond 3-14-29 9-3-09

Gene passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Marilyn, by hisside. He was 80 years old. Gene was born in Visalia, Calif. to Carl andEdythe LaFond. The family relocated to Tulare, Calif. where Gene wasraised. He went to school and worked in his grandfather’s bakery. In1945, at age 16, he joined the U.S. Marines. (He and his parents fibbed

about his age.) After fouryears in the service, hereturned to Tulare. Shortlythereafter he went to workat Mulock’s distributorsdriving a beer route. Heworked for Mulock’s for 10years and they moved theirbusiness to Bakersfield.Gene moved with them asdid several of the otherdrivers.

In 1961, he met Marilynin a market where she wasa grocery checker. They

began to date and in 1962, the married. Marilyn had two sons by a for-mer marriage and Gene raised them as his own. Meanwhile, Gene wentback to night school and got his diploma. He then went to college andgot his AA degree. He took classes in real estate and in 1968 he quitMulock’s and went into real estate. He got his broker’s license in 1970. In1972, he purchased Primo’s Liquors on the corner across from JamesStore in Kernville and he and Marilyn moved into the apartment underthe store. In 1977 they began construction on the now existing Primo’sacross the street. Since they had no place to live, they learned there wasa small motel down the street for sale. It was called Rio Vista Motel. Hepurchased it and it became their home for 35 years.

Gene purchased some property on Sierra Way and decided to build afew mini storages. He felt there was a need for some. He planned onaround 90 units. Finally 400 units later and no more room, he had to quitbuilding.

Gene was a very patriotic man and flew three flags at his mini storage.The Stars and Stripes, the California flag and each month he flew a flagfor the different branches of the service. He had a pole erected at theChamber of Commerce building and flew the flag. He was about to havea pole erected at the Historical Society before he became ill.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Edythe LaFond andhis brother Robert LaFond. Gene is survived by his wife of 47 years,Marilyn; his stepsons Ernest Milleur of El Monte, Calif. and StevenMilleur of Austin, Texas; Steven’s children Michelle, Jason, Laura Milleurand Sarah Smotherman and husband Zackery; Sarah’s children Jaden,McKenzie and Savannah; sister-in-law Bonnie LaFond and nieces LindeeGeary and husband Tim and Leslee Ferriera and husband Lou and theirfamilies.

There will be no services as per Gene’s wishes. Cremation will betaken care of by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home. Gene was a kind, car-ing man to all who knew him. HE WILL BE MISSED!

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Chinese Restaurant

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Furniture StoreLA-Z-Y Boy • Serta • Ashley • Tempur-pedic

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Embroidery • Screen Print • T-Shirts • Signs • Gifts Full-Color Banners • Vehicle Lettering • Graphic Design

Sierra Signs4571 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5777

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Obituary notice

Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

Death noticesAlfred Richard WelchAlfred Richard Welch, 90, of Bodfish, passed away on Aug. 28, 2009.

Funeral services were Sept. 3 at Kern River Valley Cemetery.Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake IsabellaBlvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Lee PennyLee Penny, 74, of Kernville, passed away Aug. 30, 2009 at his residence.

Services were Sept. 3 at Kern River Valley Cemetery. Arrangements byLake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella,CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

The KRV Community Learning Center opened its doors on Aug. 28 with anopen house. The location is 6101 Suite C Lake Isabella Blvd and the cen-ter can seat 18 students on site per class and 15 live internet connectionsat the same time. See www.superlook.net for details on the classes and allthe particulars.