kern river courier august 14, 2009
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Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir155,632 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 Kernville450 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 1,129 cfs
Borel Canal flow536 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.
WyattVance
found a nice,big 4-poundtrout in thelake.
MattFreeman
talks about thelocal real estateaction.
TheFollies at
the ReelCinema had agreat turnout.
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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri.: Sunny andwindy. High 94.
Fri. night: Clear,breezy. Low 65.
Sat.: Sunny.High 92.
Sat. night:Clear.Low 65.
Sun.: Sunny.High 94.
Sun. night: Clear.Low 64.National Weather Service
Mike Devich/Kern River Courier
This fire, burning in the Los Padres National Forest about 125 miles west ofthe Kern River Valley, is bringing us orange sunsets and the smell of smokelocally. The La Brea Fire, about 25 miles east of Santa Maria, had burnedover 25,000 acres as of Wednesday.
Mike DevichKern River Courier
What, Labor Day already? Better enjoy the sum-mer while it’s still here.
Labor Day weekend in the valley means that thebig art show in Kernville is coming again.
The Kern River Valley Art Association is puttingout a call for fine artists, crafters and performingartists for this year’s Sierra Fall Arts and CraftsFestival Sept. 3-7, and spaces for artists to showtheir work are going fast.
The festival is the 45th annual showing of arts andcrafts in the beautiful early fall weather in Kernville.The show is a wonderful place to find all kinds ofartwork and crafts, things you don’t find in theCostcos of the world.
This year’s show will be even bigger than usual.Normally the show is completely contained withinCircle Park. Sometimes there is a spillover into thefrontage road along the park. But this year, the fes-tival has engaged the Odd Fellows Hall, just a fewsteps away, for a special showing of fine art. Andthere will be entertainment at the show as well.
Jim Davis, president of the Kern River Valley ArtAssociation, is looking for actors and musicians toperform in both Circle Park and at the Odd FellowsHall on that weekend. Call him at (760) 379-2844 orJudy Wolford Deems at (760) 378-4109 if you can fillthe bill.
The spaces are what drives the show, and if youplan to get one, don’t wait until it’s too late.
The Circle Park spaces, which are 10 feet by 10feet, are almost full. Call as soon as possible toreserve your space. The Odd Fellows Hall spacesare 4 by 6 feet and are available for original fine artonly.
For more information on getting a space to showyour work, call either Davis or Deems.
Labor Day artshow almost full
Richard Cayia Rowe/Special to the Courier
Jackie Naten and Vera Rose Anderson in the Kern Valley Hospital Skilled NursingFacility courtyard.
Hospital courtyard to be turned into healing gardenRichard Cayia RoweKern River Courier Columnist
Last March, the late Ruth Rose and her KernValley Hospital roommate, Jackie Naten,looked into a weed-filled courtyard and agreedthe courtyard needed “fixing up so it would benice for patients, nurses and the community.”
Vera Rose Anderson shared her mother’swishes with Shirley Real, Chairperson of theKern River Valley Garden Group, and sinceone founding principle of the group is to be ofservice to the community, they quickly jumpedonboard.
“We have a wonderful opportunity to useour community talents and skills to create heal-ing gardens,” explained Anderson.
Research demonstrates that gardens can bean important part of healing. According toRoger Ulrich, a professor and Director of theCenter for Health Systems and Design at TexasA&M University, “Viewing natural scenes orelements fosters stress recovery by evokingpositive feelings, reducing negative emotions,effectively holding attention/interest, andblocking or reducing stressful thoughts.”
KRV Rotary President Luz Polcik, togetherwith Real and Anderson, met with JeanetteRogers and representatives from the KernValley Healthcare District and toured the facil-ity, identifying a courtyard adjacent to the 74-bed Skilled Nursing Center as the Kern RiverValley Garden Group’s first project at the hos-
pital. Followup meetings haveinvolved members of the Kern RiverValley Garden Group, Chief ClinicalOfficer Cynthia Burciaga, and thestaff of the Skilled Nursing Center.
Naten shared, “My mother residedin the Skilled Nursing Center forabout two years and I never knewthere was a courtyard nearby. Mymother loved to walk; she wouldhave loved walking in this court-yard.” She continued, “We wouldhave enjoyed the privacy.”
Kern Valley native plant expertMarya Miller agreed to assist with
plant selection, using her knowledgeof native plants and expertise in birdand butterfly garden design. Localartist Judy Wofford Deems, whopainted the indoor hospital murals, isalso involved.
Mindful of the hospital staff con-cerns, plants that are allergenic, poi-sonous or thorny will be avoided.Flowering and fragrant easy careplants will be emphasized.
You can become involved by con-tacting the Kern River Valley Garden
See GARDEN, Page 13
Labor Day only three weeks away
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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. - Kern River Hot Rodders CruiseNight, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri.• 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. (July 14 meeting will be 11 a.m.)• 6 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 meeting dark forsummer. Resumes Sept. 379-2303.• 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets atFountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.• 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.• 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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Mongolian BBQ held at VFWon Saturday, Aug. 15
The local VFW Post 7665 will beholding a Mongolian BBQ onSaturday, Aug. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m.Tickets are $8 for adults or $6 forkids. It’s open to the public, sosupport your local Veterans ofForeign Wars Post. Remember,these are the people who sacri-
ficed in WWII, Korea, Vietnamand all the others. Call (760) 379-3877 for more information.
Sweet Adelines to hold IceCream Social Aug. 15
The local chapter of the SweetAdelines singing organization willbe holding its annual Ice CreamSocial on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6:30
The Courier Calendarp.m. at the Lake Shore Lodge inWofford Heights, open to the pub-lic. (Note the new location.) Formore information, call (760) 376-4124.
Astronomy program to beheld Saturday, Aug. 15
Explore the night skies overLake Isabella with Richard Burdgeand members of the Kern RiverValley Astronomy Club when theypresent an astronomy program onSaturday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 p.m. atthe Tillie Creek Amphitheater inWofford Heights. They will presenta slide show tour of the night skiesand a program. Bring a flashlight,blanket, and light sweater or jacketas the evenings can be cool. Formore information about the pro-gram, please call (760) 379-5646.
Fundraiser for YoungbloodSaturday, Aug. 15
There will be a re-electionfundraiser for Kern County SheriffDonny Youngblood at theGreenhorn Grill in Alta Sierra onSaturday, Aug. 15 from 1 to 5 p.m.A donation of $25 gets you lunchand live music. For more informa-tion, call the Greenhorn Grill at376-8900.
Town Hall Meeting on Long-term Health Care Aug. 19
There will be a Town Hall meet-ing about Long Term Care plan-ning resources available in theKern River Valley on Wednesday,Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at the OddFellows Lodge in Kernville, Therewill be a panel of local resourcesproviding services in the KernRiver Valley. For more informationplease contact Luz Polcik at 760-379-1722.
Riverwalk cleanup scheduledfor Thursday, Aug. 20
The Kernville Chamber ofCommerce has scheduled acleanup of the Riverwalk, which isan area on the western side of theKern River in Kernville that willhave an improved walking pathbuilt there. The cleanup will takeplace Thursday, Aug. 20 from 8:30to 11 a.m. Bring your hat, glovesand sunscreen. For more informa-tion, call (760) 376-2629.
McCarthy to hold SmallBusiness Forum Aug. 25
On Tuesday, Aug. 25,Congressman Kevin McCarthy willhold a Small Business Forum at theMarriott in Bakersfield from 9 to11:30 a.m. McCarthy says that localsmall businesses are the backboneof our local economy. There will bemany panelists from various agen-cies. You may register by visitinghttp://www.kevinmccarthy.house.gov/events/, calling CongressmanMcCarthy’s office at (661) 327-3611, or [email protected].
Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Aug. 25
The monthly food commoditieswill be distributed on Tuesday,Aug. 25 to those who fit certaineconomic guidelines. Begins at 7a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt. Mesa;Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights;Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Bloodmobile here to collectblood Tuesday, Aug. 25
The Houchin Blood Bank’s
The SweetAdelines IceCream Socialis a coolplace to beatthe heat.
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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
First, it mustbe said that I likecell phones.
At our housewe have two.We think that,although not anecessity, theyare handy andwe use them. Iwould like tothink we use them sanely, tryingnot to annoy others. This isn't thecase with many users.
For instance, last Wednesdaywe were trapped in a doctor’swaiting room, knowing that ourname could be called at any timeand we were not able to leave.Meanwhile, the intelligence-chal-lenged person next to us with acell phone proceeded to tellsomeone at the other end allabout their upcoming operation.
For the next 15 minutes weheard loudly (some cell phonesusers think they must talk louderthan a train wreck!) this person’sentire medical history, theupcoming surgery, and the painand suffering they would have togo through. Obviously they hadno clue as to the pain and suffer-ing they were putting us through.
This seat neighbor, like somany, was oblivious to the slight-est form of cell phone etiquette.So for the rest of the day, I start-ed looking and listening to folksand their ever-present cell link tothe world. I did notice the large
number of people who wearsomething that looks like aseashell on their ear but which isactually a cell phone called aBluetooth. At Costco I saw someguy wandering up and down theaisles talking to himself. Then Inoticed he had on one of thoseBluetooth thingies and was talk-ing to his wife about toothpaste.
I've also noticed that in spite ofnew laws about cellphone usagein an automobile, there are still ahuge number of people who aretalking away, phone in hand, asthey tear down the road at 70mph. In some cases, they’re eventexting. Texting is like using adashboard typewriter while driv-ing. (Talk about distraction!).
Based on my observations, iflaw enforcement had a 30-daydrive and cited all cell phone mis-users, I'm sure the state couldbalance their out of whack budg-et.
It becomes apparent that mostmisusers don't care who hearswhat they have to say and haveno problem sharing their lifewith the world. The result of thiscould mean we are entering anage where people are neveralone and the only peace andquiet is between the ring and theanswer.
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
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Bloodmobile will be here Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 6 p.m. behind theSenior Center in Lake Isabella. For information about donating, call (661)327-8541 or (661) 323-4222.
Annual Pride Day signup deadline is Aug. 28Volunteers will be cleaning up trash along lake shore, upper and lower
river, campgrounds and road sides, residential and business areas on Sept.19. Groups meet at your chosen area to clean, bring your collected trash toFrench Gulch Group Campground to be counted and then enjoy a barbe-cue deep pit lunch and awards for most trash collected and largest groups.Sign up by Aug. 28 to receive a free t-shirt. For more information, callJoyce Norris at (760)379-2618, extension 108.
Rubber Ducky Races held by Exchange Club Aug. 29The Kern Valley Exchange Club will be holding their annual Rubber
Ducky Races down the Kern River on Aug. 29 at Riverside Park inKernville. Participants can “adopt” one ducky or a whole family. Proceedsgo to scholarships. There are many ways to win money and prizes. Call(760) 376-4790 for more information.
Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival on weekend of Sept. 4-7 The annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Labor Day Weekend Festival will be
held again this year in Kernville by the Kern River Valley Art Association.The group is expanding the Festival this year to include a fine art show inthe Odd Fellows Hall adjacent to Circle Park. Call Jim Davis at 379-2844 forfurther information. Call early to reserve a space.
Kern River Preserve nature event coming Sept. 5 The Kern River Preserve on Highway 178 in Weldon will continue its
monthly nature events, open to the public and free, with a special programSaturday, Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Photographer Jim Steel will offer casu-al camera users information on the basics of using a camera and tips andtricks on capturing better images. Bring your camera. For more informa-tion, call Chana at (661) 428-2360 or visit http://kern.audubon.org.
Parenting classes begin in Lake Isabella Sept. 10Parenting classes begin on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the KRV Family
Resource Center in Lake Isabella. Classes will be 10 a.m. to noon, weeklyfor 10 weeks. Participants will learn about controlling anger and more.Charge is $60. Class size is limited to first seven people to enroll. For moreinformation call 379-2556.
Patriotic Barbecue held Sunday, Sept. 13A special Patriotic Barbecue will be held in Squirrel Valley on Sunday,
Sept. 13. It is being put on by Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of theAmerican Revolution, and it will be open to the public. Tickets are $15.
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Lots of nice fish are beingcaught all around Isabella Lake.Early morning and late eveningbites are producing the betterstringers.
Jigs and mealworms arebringing in some nice crappieoff the rocky points and brushycoves between French Gulchand Freear.
Plenty of catfish are still onthe prowl. Large crawlers andshad are getting some niceones.
Here’s a new twist on theuse of hot dogs as bait. Onefisherman told me he cooks uphis hot dogs with garlic thenight before, lets them sit outall night and in the morningchunks them up for use as bait.Yum, that sounds tasty.
Trout action is being seen atthe Auxiliary Dam and in theflume again this past week.Even though the river flow isdropping steadily, pockets oftrout are still being foundbetween Kernville and the lake.Wyatt Vance of Techachapibrought in a beautiful 4pounder he caught in a deeper
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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
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Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service
Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy.
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Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner
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Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital
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Kern Valley SubstationSheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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"The Complete Billy JackCollection" -- Four cool-packed films.One sturdy cardboard box. TomLaughlin stars as Billy Jack: HalfAmerican Indian, Half Green Beret,Half Righteous Kung-Fu Championof The Little Guy and Half DudeWho Isn't Too Goodat Math But No OneCares Cuz He'sBILLY JACK! Thisboxed set containsthe entire Billy Jacksaga: "The BornLosers," "Billy Jack,""The Trial of BillyJack" and "Billy JackGoes toWashington." It's a'70s GrindhouseNostalgia Burgerwith extra cheeseand shoved downthe throat of TheMan, baby!
"Sgt. Pepper Live: Cheap Trick" --Exactly what the title implies: Theclassic Beatles album performed liveby my favorite 1970s and '80s powerpop quartet, Cheap Trick. Backingthe group are an Indian combo anda full orchestra, as they perform thealbum from start to finish. I wonderif Bun E. Carlos will pull a Ringo andsing "A Little Help From MyFriends"?
"My Weakness Is Strong" -- Thelatest standup comedy performanceby one of my favorite comics, PattonOswalt. It's a marathon two-disc set,and if it's anything like his "Feelin'Kinda Patton" show, I'll be feelinglike a puppy came down from heav-en to motorboat my back fat.
DOG OF THE WEEK"Batman: The Brave and the
Bold" Vol. 1 -- "The Brave and theBold" is one of the best cartoonseries on TV right now. The showbeautifully captures the light-hearted look and attitude of the'60s comic book. The problem Ihave is not with the show, but withthis DVD release. It contains only
four episodes, not theentire series. Whichmeans Warner Bros. issticking it to the fansthe same way it's beendoing for years:Releasing shows a fewepisodes at a time andthen later releasing aboxed set of the entireseries with extras andother goodies, so wepay twice for the sameproduct. Don't buy thisset. You're gettingripped off. Wait for theentire season to bereleased.
TV SERIES"thirtysomething" The Complete
First Season"House, M.D" Season Five"Life" Season Two"Samantha Who?" The Complete
Second Season"Smallville" The Complete Eighth
Season "Californication" The Complete
Second Season "Scrubs" The Complete Eighth
Season"NCIS" The Complete Sixth
Season "Here's Lucy" Season One "One Tree Hill" The Complete
Sixth Season
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Couch TheaterBilly Jack scissor-kicks your screen
By Cindy Elavsky
Q: I really love the newshow "Castle," with NathanFillion. Please tell me it willbe back for a second season. -- Yvette C., via e-mail
A: I am happy to tell you -- as Ilove that show too (especiallyNathan!) -- that "Castle" willreturn for Season Two onMonday, Sept. 21, on ABC. I ameager to find out what Castle dis-covered about thecold-case death ofBeckett's mother.I'm also goingthrough some seri-ous Castle/Beckettawesome-chem-istry withdrawals.
***Q: Is it true
that actor DanielDay-Lewis ismarried to play-wright ArthurMiller's daugh-ter? -- CooperH., Decatur, Ala.
A: Multifacetedactor Daniel Day-Lewis is indeedmarried to Rebecca Miller,Arthur's daughter. He metRebecca when he was working onthe film adaptation of her father'splay, "The Crucible," back in 1996.They married the next year, andtogether they have two sons.
***Q: My family and I love the
Syfy series "Sanctuary." Will itbe back for another season? --E.W., Sarasota, Fla.
A: The Syfy Channel hasrenewed "Sanctuary" for a secondseason, which is scheduled to pre-
miere on Oct. 9. This is especiallygood news for fans of the show,as it is the first show to survive anonline to small-screen transition.As you might recall, "Sanctuary"first premiered on the Internet inearly 2007 as an eight-episodeWeb series. To make -- and sur-vive -- the jump to television isquite an accomplishment.
***Q: I would like information
on actorChristopher Meloniof "Law and Order:SVU." He is one ofthe best actors Ihave seen in a longtime. -- Don B., PortCharlotte, Fla.
A: ChristopherMeloni, 48, is marriedwith two children. Hegraduated from theUniversity of Coloradoat Boulder (where hefirst studied acting)with a degree in histo-ry, then went on toNew York to study act-ing with the greatSanford Meisner atthe Neighborhood
Playhouse. While he is known tomany "SVU" fans as a dramaticactor, he also is an accomplishedcomedian, turning in brilliant per-formances in "Wet Hot AmericanSummer" and the "Harold andKumar" movies.
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mail her at letters@cindy elavsky.com, or write to her in care of KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey
1. Is the book of Jeremiah in the Old orNew Testament or neither?2. Who was instructed to eat bread whilehe lay for 390 days on his side? Moses,Ezekiel, Methuselah, Samson3. From Matthew 5, what did Jesus tellHis disciples they were the salt of? Hisglory, Mankind, The earth, Conversation4. In a vision that convinced Peter toshare the gospel, what were the crea-
tures let down to earth in? Great sheet,Cloud, Well, Wind5. Who survived the bite of a viper asdescribed in Acts 28? Paul, Matthew,John the Baptist, Stephen6. From Genesis 35, who died giving birthto Benjamin? Anna, Leah, Martha,Rachel
ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Ezekiel; 3) Theearth; 4) Great sheet; 5) Paul; 6) Rachel(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
Say the word “boxing” tosomeone, and most of thetime they will think ofpugilistic competition. But inmany parts of the world,especially during theChristmas season, boxingcould refer to the holiday.
During the Middle Ages,because of various practices,including presents that weregiven to servants who had towork the Christmas holidayand church collections for the poor that weredistributed, Dec. 26 came to be known as“Boxing Day.” The tradition became a holiday.People had turned their good wishes into giftsthat would fit into a box.
As I read 1 Kings 19:1–8, it occurred to methat Elijah had put God in a box. You mayremember that Elijah had a showdown atMount Carmel with the prophets of Baal andAsherah. 1 Kings 18. At Mount Carmel, theyprepared two altars but did not put fire to thesacrifices. Elijah said, “…you call upon thename of your god, and I will call upon the nameof the LORD, and the God who answers by fire,he is God.” 1 Kings 18:24. Only the LORDanswered; “Then the fire of the LORD fell andconsumed the burnt offering and the wood andthe stones and the dust, and licked up the waterthat was in the trench.” 1 Kings 18:38. After thisdemonstration that only the LORD had power,as presented by Elijah, God’s servant, the falseprophets were killed.
Surely Elijah feared no man and served onlyGod. Except as chapter 19 opens, King Ahabtold Jezebel about the killing of the falseprophets. She sent “a messenger to Elijah, say-ing, ‘So may the gods do to me and more also,if I do not make your life as the life of one ofthem by this time tomorrow.’” 1 Kings 19:2. Thecourageous man of God inexcusably becamepanic stricken and ran for his life. To coin aphrase, Elijah had a “boxing day.” He put theAlmighty God into a box and out of mind.
Scripture is God’s testimony that “neitherdeath nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor thingspresent nor things to come, nor powers, norheight nor depth, nor anything else in all cre-ation, will be able to separate us from the loveof God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39. Earlier in Romans, Paul asks, “Who shallseparate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribu-lation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, ornakedness, or danger, or sword?” (8:35) Oneanswer is that each of us separates ourselves atthose times when we have a boxing day.Fortunately God breaks free of the box andgives us the means to accept his redemption. InElijah’s case, God sent an angel to give himstrength; “And he arose and ate and drank, andwent in the strength of that food forty days andforty nights to Horeb, the mount of God.” 1Kings 19:8.
Semonious
Voices of FaithDon’t put God in a box
“Voices of Faith” is a rotating columnfeaturing messages from all churches.Pastors, please e-mail 400-word mes-sages to [email protected]
Bible verse of the week
And those who have insight will
shine like the shining of the heav-
enly expanse, and those who turn
many to righteousness, like the
stars forever and ever.
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Local band to play at Fair
Allasso, a local Kern Valley Christianband, will be playing at the Kern CountyFair, according to band member FrankMarrotta.
The Kern County Fair will take place Sept.23-Oct. 4 at the Kern County Fairgrounds inBakersfield.
The band is also in the process of record-ing a full CD, which should be out about thebeginning of next month.
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Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Kern River Courier SyndicatedColumnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Willyou please explain Hashimoto'sdisease? My daughter has it.What steps should be taken? --L.S.
ANSWER: Because Hashimoto'sdisease sounds exotic, it perceivedas being a rare illness. It is not. It'san immune attack on the thyroidgland that, over time, stops theproduction of thyroid hormone andleads to hypothyroidism -- too littleof that hormone. (Dr. Hashimotowas the physician who was the firstto describe it.)
The gland's destruction occursslowly, so signs and symptomscreep up on a person almost imper-ceptibly. When they reach theirmaximum, people know for suresomething is quite wrong. They aretired all the time, their skin dries,they're cold when others are warm,they gain weight without taking inadditional calories, their heartsbeat slowly and their hands andfeet become puffy. Menstruatingwomen have fewer periods, andsometimes no periods.Constipation is another commonsign. Often, the gland enlarges -- agoiter.
The proof that the immune sys-tem is to blame can be shown byexamining thyroid gland tissuemicroscopically. Lymphocytes, onevariety of white blood cells and animportant part of the immune sys-tem, have infiltrated the gland. Inaddition, antibodies against the
gland are found in the blood.Antibodies are products of theimmune system.
The treatment of Hashimoto'sdisease is straightforward. Replacethe missing hormone in pill form.Once treatment starts, signs andsymptoms go.
My thyroid booklet deals withthe major problems of this glandand how they are treated. Readerscan obtain a copy by writing: Dr.Donohue -- No. 401W, Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose acheck or money order (no cash) for$4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with therecipient's printed name andaddress. Please allow four weeksfor delivery.
***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 orderform of available health newsletters
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Hashimoto’s disease is not rare, nor an exotic illness
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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist
I am gettingready for a threeweek vacation,some of it in acabin in thewoods. To pre-pare, I went toBarnes andNoble andbought a fewnovels to read,and got the fishing gear ready(not that I ever catch anything)and all the other things I neededto do.
However, as the time gets clos-er I have been getting e-mails,press reports and correspondencefrom clients and colleagues aboutthe legislation in Congress called"America's Affordable Choices
Act of 2009." Some call it ObamaCare since
the President is in favor of reduc-ing the number of uninsured inthis country,and providingthe opportuni-ty for all peo-ple to getaffordablehealth care.
I have readmany sum-maries of thebill. Mostcome fromconservativeandRepublicanauthors. They must be usingscare tactics, as no responsiblelegislator could possibly vote forwhat they are alleging are in thisbill.
In this age of the Internet, Iwas able to go to the govern-ment's Web site and secure acopy of the bill. Interesting point
is that it wasrestricted; Icouldn't down-load it to mycomputer. Iwas, however,able to print it.
Fortunately Ihad a paperdelivery thisweek, as it was a1017-page docu-ment.
So, this willbe a working
vacation. The novels can wait.This legislation needs to be readand understood.
As I haven't yet read the pro-posed legislation, which has
already passed two of the threecommittees in the House ofRepresentatives, I am not goingto report the verbiage that I havebeen fed from my own industry'slobbyists or the other specialinterest groups.
Next week, I'll start reportingon what I have found. I fear itwon't be pretty, but reality oftenisn't.
Perhaps I'll even find time tocrack open one of those novelsand relax a bit, once this night-mare is behind me.
Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is PastPresident and President Elect ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters. He may be reachedat 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com
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The local Kern River RangerDistrict of the Sequoia NationalForest played host to a group oflocals on July 25 and took themaround the area to show off whatthe money collected through feeshas bought.
According to a press release theForest sent out, “(An) objective forthis field trip is the District's effortto keep the community informedabout these activities.”
Some of the places visited includ-ed the Auxiliary Dam, Old IsabellaRoad, South Fork Recreation Areaand Camp 9. The district said theseareas were all authorized for feecollection under the federalRecreation Enhancement Act.Under this act, 95% of all fees col-lected go back into operations,maintenance and improvements.
Improvements shown off includ-ed new paint, new informationalsigns, weeds and graffiti removed,and roads graded. New disabled-compliant portable toilets wereplaced at Auxiliary, Old IsabellaRoad and South Fork RecreationArea, and the water systems thereunderwent repairs.
Thirty-three new fire rings werepurchased and installed at Camp 9.
A large group site there was re-con-figured, trees were planted, and ashade structure installed.
According to the Forest Servicepress release, “Repairs have beenmade to the public courtesy docksat Old Isabella, South ForkRecreation Area and Camp 9, andall three are kept operational,requiring constant adjustments aswater levels raise and fall during therecreation season.”
This year two StudentConservation Association internswere hired to provide the KernRiver Ranger District with feedbackreceived from visitors. The moneyto hire them, according to the KernRiver Ranger District, came from “agrant offered through additionalrevenues received from the fee pro-gram, in this case reinvesting 100%of the fees collected.”
The Kern River Ranger Districtquoted Ron Benoit, Past Presidentof the Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners Association, assaying, "This is a major step to con-nect with the community in a posi-tive way. The Forest Service isattempting to bring about trans-parency. The first steps have beentaken; I will share what I've learnedwith others. The community can bea partner with the Forest Service."
U.S. Forest Service photo
Participants in a Forest Service field trip to look at improvements made by thelocal district view a site.
F.S. improvements viewed
News from the U.S. Forest Service
Draft alternatives for GSNM plan announcedThe Sequoia National Forest has announced draft alternatives for
the Giant Sequoia Monument management plan, based on publiccomments given during scoping meetings June 18 and 19. Details areavailable at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/gsnm.html.
***Area on outside of Auxiliary Dam closed temporarily
A 40-acre area at the downstream foot of the Auxiliary Dam hasbeen closed to the public for reasons of public health and safety whilethe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers performs dam safety-related test-ing and investigations and stores related equipment and materials inthe area. This area will be closed to the public until July 30, 2010. Thepublic is prohibited from driving, walking or being present in the clo-sure area. Any federal, state or local officer, or members of an organ-ized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty,are exempt from this area closure. For more information please callthe Lake Isabella Visitor Center at (760) 379-5646 or the KernvilleRanger Station at (760) 376-3781.
Off-road driving prohibited in Piute areaMotor vehicles have been banned off National Forest System roads
in the Piute Mountain area until further notice, prevent resource dam-age in the Piute area. This Forest Order will remain in effect throughMay 1, 2010. The boundary of the Piute Area covered under this orderincorporates the Piute Fire within the Sequoia National Forest. Theexemptions to this order are: land owners or lessees of private landwithin the Piute area to the extent to gain access to their land, personswho reside on private land within the Piute area to the extent neces-sary to gain access to their residences, and any federal, state, or mem-ber of an organized rescue or firefighting force, in the performance ofan official duty.
Corral Fire being investigated as human-causedThe Corral Fire started Friday, Aug. 7 at noontime and had the
potential to be a major fire, according to scanner traffic heard at thetime. However, the Corral Fire, approximately 8 miles north ofKernville, was contained at about 150 acres about 24 hours after itstarted. Air Attack along with three Air Tankers, three helicopters,five Engines, five crews, four patrols, a water tender and six planeswere on scene. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation; how-ever it is considered to be human caused. The Forest Service isrequesting the public’s assistance in locating persons of interest thatwere seen in or around the Corral fire vicinity on August 7th. Toreport any information please call the National Forest Hotline at (559)294-4894. For futher information, please contact Cindy Thill, PublicAffairs/Fire, at (760) 376-3781 or cell (760) 417-0608.
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Forest Service celebrates Smokey Bear’s 65th birthdayThe USDA Forest Service celebrated the 65th birthday of an
American icon - Smokey Bear - on Monday, Aug. 10. The celebrationtook place in Washington D.C. The birthday party also included therelease of the new Smokey Bear Story "big book." This bilingual(English and Spanish) illustrated educational book introduces SmokeyBear and fire prevention messages to a new generation of Americanchildren. Smokey Bear's trademark message, "only you can preventwildfires," is one of the longest running PSA campaigns in U.S. histo-ry. This beautifully illustrated children's book is tied to national educa-tion standards of learning and suggests activities and programs thatcan be conducted with children while learning five rules to preventwildfires. To learn more about Smokey Bear and wildfire preventionvisit www.smokeybear.com. Smokey's "big book" is available for pur-chase (free to teachers) at www.symbols.gov.
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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist
I have kindof touched onthis before butI wanted toelaborate onjust howimportant tech-nology is asboth a market-ing tool and aprospectingtool for realestate agents.
Gone are the days when themarket was humming along,properties were constantlygoing up in value and itseemed that all an agent hadto do was put a sign in thefront yard. Truth is, it wasnever that simple even whenthe market was hot. A goodreal estate agent does a lotbehind the scenes to helpbuyers and sellers besidesjust the proverbial sign in theyard. However, a hot marketallows an agent to slack off,to get lazy, so to speak,because things are just mov-ing so fast.
In this current real estateclimate statewide and nation-wide, that just cannot keephappening if agents hope tosell property in a timely man-ner. An agent needs to catchup to the reality of a slowermarket.
One way to do that is tech-nology. Most agents do nothave their own Web site.Some do not even have an e-mail address or cell phone! Asan agent, I just cannot seehow anyone can do businessthat way. The vast majority offolks these days looking tobuy property begin theirsearch online.
At the very minimum a realestate agent needs to haveMLS access at home, theirown Web site and their ownpersonal and business e-mails. That is the very mini-mum.
Make sure they have a digi-tal camera and a cell phonewith good service so they areavailable when needed. Go asfar as asking them if theyhave a home office as well asat work – very important.
When looking for an agent,make sure that they have allof those things to marketyour property aggressively. Ina down market, all of thepunches have to be pulled tosell a property or to representa buyer the most effectively.Make sure your agent is tech-nologically up to date.
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
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This week’s recipes are all forthe slow cooker, which doesn’theat up the house.
Bodfish Bob’s Hawaiian Tamale Pie
1 lb. Lean ground beef, browned 3/4 c. Yellow corn meal 11/2 c. Milk 1 egg, beaten 1 pkg. Chili seasoning mix 1 tbsp. Seasoned salt 1 lb. Can tomatoes, cut up 1 lb. Whole kernel corn, drained 21/4 oz. Sliced ripe olives, drained 1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
Stir together cornmeal, milkand egg. Add rest of ingredients,except cheese. Pour into slowcooker, cover, cook on high 3 to 4hours. Sprinkle cheese over top,cover and cook another 5 min-utes.
Bodfish Bob's Teriyaki Steak
2 to 21/2 lbs. Boneless chuck steak 1 tsp. Ground ginger 1 tbsp. Sugar 2 tbsp. Oil 1/2 c. Soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed
Cut steak into 1/8-inch thickslices. Combine remainingingredients in small bowl. Placemeat in slow cooker. Pour sauceover. Cover and cook on low inslow cooker for 6 to 8 hours.Serve with rice. Makes 5 to 6servings.
Bodfish Bob's TropicalTwinkie Lasagna
12 Hostess Twinkies (cut in halflengthwise)2 boxes instant tapioca pudding1 can pineapple chunks1 jar Marshmallow CremeShredded coconut (optional)
Make pudding followinginstructions on box. After pud-ding sets, fold in drainedpineapple. Place layer ofTwinkies on greased baking panand cover with pudding. Bakefor 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.After pie has cooled, garnishwith marshmallow creme andshredded coconut.
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
Up here (2,700 feet) on the val-ley’s high side, just below thesleepy town of Kernville, the fallwind is starting early. Time to getout my Sunset books on garden-ing, especially my Sunset WesternLandscapingbook.
With a littlehelp from mynew handy-man/garden-er/paid helper,I finally gotmy newcement stepsbuilt in mybackyard,which slopes down dramatically toa winding gully before it trails offto forest ofBLM land andother proper-ty owners.
(Before Iforget, let memention thepretty youngbuck standing down below in ourgarden while I’m writing this,grazing on our Chilean Pear tree –which has yet to bear any worth-while fruit.)
Next on the fall to-do list aretwo projects – create a back yardpond and a fountain to go with it.Which means a trip to the differentlandscaping stores. I should alsoadd we are the proud parents of
an added-on room to the down-stairs of our little hillside haciendajust outside the dozing town ofKernville.
Incidentally, we used a localcontractor for this job and he per-formed splendidly. The room is 12by 16.
It was a hot July here in themountains. Next year we’ll plan asummer trip to Alaska, because Iwant to go after a big old KenaiPeninsula salmon I can have frozenand shipped back here. Probablyheadquarter in the town of Homer.
There’s a guy I need to speakwith. He’s the owner of the FrenchGulch Marina and I heard he near-ly moved to Homer. Maybe he fig-ured it’s too cold in the wintertime.
Well, we’re not moving toHomer. My wife loves it here.
Looks likeI’m stayingput! Shesays NewYork is toocold, Los Angeles istoo hot, and
Homer is full of campers andmotor homes in the summertime.Kernville, California is just right.
We’ve been here since 1970.And she’s become a real mountaingal!
California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living in Kernville.You may reach him [email protected]
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history and process of theatre.These late start online classes willbegin on Sept. 8 and end on Nov. 21.Students may register on campus oronline at www.cerrocoso.edu.
• Introduction to Theatre.Students will learn about the keyplayers in the theatre, including the
playwright, director, actor, and thedesigner. The goal is to heightenthe student's appreciation andunderstanding of the art of theatre.• Introduction to Play Reading.Students will read and discuss avariety of plays, considering eachplay from the practical perspective
of the actor, director, designer, andtechnician. The course will alsocover the fundamental dramatic ele-ments, styles and genres.
Don't delay, register today. Theregular fall semester begins onAugust 24. Call 379-5501 for detailson these classes.
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Gambling chips not worth muchLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I have a Desert Inn $5gaming chip and wonder whatit is worth. -- Brenda, Ephrata,Pa.
A: The Desert Inn was designedby noted New York architect JackLessman. The casino and resort,which featured a private golf course,opened to great acclaim in 1950. Thecomplex closed during summer of2000, and the landmark tower wasdemolished the following year tomake room for an even larger casinothat was eventually built on the siteby Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn.
A quick check of eBay indicatesthat most gaming chips from olderresorts are worth only a few dollarseach. Other Desert Inn memorabiliafound being offered for sale on theInternet include an ashtray, $12; aseries of programs from the CrystalShowroom, $25; and three signedgolf programs from the 1980s, $15.The Desert Inn is probably best-known today for being the tempo-rary home of billionaire recluseHoward Hughes.
***Q: I have a number of older
33 rpm record albums. I wouldlike to first find out current val-ues and then, perhaps, sellthem. Can you help me? --Marvin, Sun City West, Ariz.
A: You might begin by investingin several price guides. My favoritesinclude the Standard Catalogue ofAmerican Records 1950-1975 by TimNeely (Krause, $34.99); the Goldmine
Record Album Price Guide also byTim Neely (Krause, $24.99); and for45 rpm discs, Rockin’ Records, pub-lished by Osborne Enterprises(Osborne Books, $39); and theGoldmine Price Guide to 45 rpmRecords by Tim Neely (Krause,$24.99). These will help you deter-mine values and can be orderedeither at www.amazon.com or atany retail bookstore. There are sev-eral excellent used CD and recordshops in your area. I especially likeCircles Records and Tapes, 800North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ85004.
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A: One of the better autographdealers is Brian Kathenes, P.O. Box482, Hope, NJ 07844; [email protected]; andhttp://www.nacvalue.com. He buys,sells and appraises autographs,including those relating to sports.
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Our Valley, Our Earth
Waves appear inside the earthRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
Seismicwaves arereflected,refracted,deflected, bentand eliminatedby the earth'sgeology as theypass through itslayers of solidand semi-molten rock andliquid magma.
P-Waves can move through solidand liquid rock. S-Waves cannottravel through liquids. It is thesespecific physical characteristics ofthe rock and the waves that allowEarth scientists to extract informa-tion and study the effects of theinner and outer core of our planet.
If S-Waves will not pass throughliquid, and P-Waves pass throughsolid rocks and molten magma ofthe inner and outer cores, thenwhy is there a "P-Wave ShadowZone"?
The problem is the geometry ofthe P-Wave refraction at the vari-ous interfaces through which theypass. What? Yes, this is a phe-nonemon that occurs at all inter-faces! Example, the air/ waterinterface on a lake seems to bendthe light such that an object on thebottom of the lake is not where yousee it! I know all of you have expe-rienced that optical illusion. Thisbending of the light is exactly thesame as with seismic waves in
rock. Even further, the light thatimpinges upon the air/water inter-face also reflects off of the inter-face, like the sun reflecting off of awater surface. These reflections inthe sub-surface of the earth is howseismologists and geophysicistsdetermine that there are rock lay-ers of different densities andacoustic velocities in the sub-sur-face.
Most of the details of the sub-surface of our earth are revealedwhen the scientists study the vari-ous parameters that I have dis-cussed. I did many seismic studiesof the earth during my employ-ment years in the oil and gasindustry, and I was always thrilledwhen I could put together thepieces of the puzzle – but know thatI may still be wrong with my inter-pretation of the seismic responses.The seismic exploration tool hasbeen instrumental in the develop-ment of the present view of ourplanet.
Next week I am going to begin aseries of columns that are going toincorporate some ideas and con-cepts that I have introduced in thepast. The differences from then andnow will hopefully re-enforce theimportance of those ideas and con-cepts that are critically important tothe study and understanding of ourearth.
Until next week...Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist
and has developed an “acute inter-est” in the geology of the southernSierra Nevada since he moved herein 1999.
Ron Bolyard
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Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist
Exhilaratingrides, eats tosatisfy mostyour cravings,an array ofexhibits, rockin’rodeos, and adisplay of musi-cal talent setthe backdrop toa wide collec-tion of creativity and talent.From the catalog I received, itappears the Kern County Fairis a celebration of originalityand vision, with a category tofit just about any imaginativehobbyist’s endeavors.
Entry fees are affordableand range from $.50 to $15; artentries are $5. Entries can bemade on-line (at kerncounty-fair.com), or by mail (at 1142South P St., Bakersfield, 93307)or by fax at (661) 836-2743, oryou can simply drop by thefairgrounds and fill out a format the entry office (it’s nearUnion and Ming). Due datesstretch from mid-Augustthrough mid September,depending on the category.Adults and juniors have theirown divisions, as do profes-sionals and novices. Sixteenclasses of art, eight for sculp-ture and photography has thir-ty-three; fine art for all.
Speaking of categories – theassortment is mind-boggling!Multiple groupings for pine
needle coiling, gourds, floraldisplay, baked and preservedfoods, needle and sewing arts,computer and communityexhibits, ceramics, crafts andcollectables, woodcarving,leather, beadwork, hobbiesand models and on and on.There is a category for every-one! Check the website.
Green thumb gardenersgroups even include a groupfor wheelbarrow plantings.Potato salad, pies and even aranch dressing ingredient con-tests for those closet cooks.Home economists will findeverything from tablescapes,clothing, memory books andmore. Many theme categoriesexist for those with needle-craft.
Scarecrows, rockets, Legos,Spam, and kites with 30-foottails must receive special men-tion. If you can’t find a cate-gory to fit into, you may not bealive. One is open to all“unusual” projects. And if allelse fails there are dog con-tests. It is fun to put yourselfout there!
The Best in the West fair willrun Sept. 23 through Oct. 4this year. Get your entries innow. It’ll be like a parade ofcreativity, except we do thewalking.
Donna Fitch is a local artist.For questions or comments youcan reach her through theCourier, [email protected].
County’s best art at fair
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REWARDALWAYS BUYING original art,bronzes, sculptures, paintings,Indian items, antiques, saloon,Civil War,old advertising,art pot-tery & more. HIGHESTPRICES PAID. Over 20 yearsexp. WE SELL TOO! Opendaily. Ghost Town Relics @ SilverCity Ghost Town. 760-379-5146
Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park.$595/mo.Includes spacerent. + deposit. 760-379-2092_________________________Kernville - Studio Apt. $300/moplus utilities. Suitable for oneperson @ Riverview RV Park,Kernville. Call 376-2345 for info._________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________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]._________________________Wofford Heights - 2bd. 2baduplex, lake view, 1600 sq ft.Fenced yard, pets ok. Handicapaccessible, air conditioning. FreeInternet, water/trash pd. $1,080mo+dep. Call Dov 818-915-0605_________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd doublewide mobile home on 1 acrewith panoramic view of thelake. $650/mo + deposit. Call760-376-1944 or 805-375-0047_________________________Bodfish Cyn Meadows - 3 bd,2ba Like new inside and out.Deck with panoramic views.Triple garage + RV/Carports.Quiet neighborhood. $795/mo.760-379-5479 / 323-791-3181
2 Cemetery Plots - HillcrestMemorial Park in Bakersfield.Spaces 5 & 6. Lot 5601,Parkview Lawn. $5,000 ea. CallTaresa @ (760) 928-2582
_________________________1998 20' Fisher pontoon boatw/trailer, 40hp Merc, fish finder,bass seats, table, storage, 2lounges, captain's seat, radio, newtop, new battery, solar chargers.Call Jim Freeman @ 760-379-5206 or 379-5915 - $7,500.00
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: Goods Tree Service(2009-B4792) Street address ofprincipal place of business:2821 Audrey Avenue, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 2821Audrey Avenue, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. REGISTRANT(S):Patricia Good, 2821 AudreyAvenue, Lake Isabella, CA93240. A, Individual. Date thebusiness commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself
authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Patricia Good. This statementfiled on 07/23/2009. Expires07/23/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier August 7,14, 21 and 28, 2009.
NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF
JULIETTA RENE HASSETTS-1500-PB-59197
To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi-tors, contingent creditors, andpersons who may otherwise beinterested in the will or estate,or both, of JULIETTA RENEHASSETT.
A PETITION for Probate hasbeen filed by: JULIE MEAD-OWS in the Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of KERN.
THE PETITION for Probaterequests that JULIE MEAD-OWS be appointed as personalrepresentative to administer theestate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requestsauthority to administer theestate under the IndependentAdministration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow thepersonal representative to takemany actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before takingcertain very important actions,however, the personal repre-sentative will be required togive notice to interested per-sons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the pro-posed action.) The independ-ent administration authoritywill be granted unless an inter-ested person files an objectionto the petition and shows good
cause why the court should notgrant the authority.
A HEARING on the petitionwill be held on: September 17,2009 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P,located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93301.IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-
ing of the petition, you shouldappear at the hearing and stateyour objections or file writtenobjections with the court beforethe hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by yourattorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITORor a contingent creditor of thedeceased, you must file yourclaim with the court and mail acopy to the personal represen-tative appointed by the courtwithin four months from thedate of first issuance of lettersas provided in section 9100 ofthe California Probate Code.The time for filing claims willnot expire before four monthsfrom the hearing date noticedabove.
YOU MAY EXAMINE thefile kept by the court. If youare a person interested in theestate, you may file with thecourt a formal Request forSpecial Notice of the filing ofan inventory and appraisal ofestate assets or of any petitionor account as provided in sec-tion 1250 of the CaliforniaProbate Code. A Request forSpecial Notice form is avail-able from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBERLaw Offices of Gelber &
Anderson6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810Lake Isabella, CA 93240(760) 379-2604(Published: Kern River Courier:
August 14, 21 and 28, 2009)
Legal Notices
PICK A POCKET PUPOne male, white with one creamspot on back, CKC-registeredChihuahua. 3 months. Vetchecked. All shots. Wormed.Raised in home. Parents onpremises.Will grow to 5 1/2-6-lbs.$300. Also available: female,striking white with black spots,11 weeks, $300. 760-379-1403
Cute Cuddly & Curly CockapooPups. Available 8-22. Will growto 16-20lbs $850.AKC-Provable.Registered. Shots. Wormed.Allergy-friendly, non-sheddingStew's Poos, 760-376-7772www.stewspoos.com
Found - Half-grown, extremelyfriendly male multi-coloredgrey striped cat in Tillie Creekarea. Call 760-376-4950
Pets
Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12
Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus, fixerupper for $68,000. 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 - 3 bd, 2 ba house.Large double garage, close toshopping. $159,000. OWCw/small down. (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.$149,000 (760) 379-7094_________________________
Kernville - 2 mobile homes inRiverview RV Park, w/coveredpatios that could be convertedinto enclosed living spaces.10x50 1bd, 1ba - $3,600 obo.12x52 1bd, 1ba - $6,500 obo.Space rent is $419/mo w/dis-count if paid 1 yr in advance.Call Kim @ 760-376-2345
Homes for Sale
Lost/Found Pets
Death noticesOkey Lee Ferrell, Sr.Okey Lee Ferrell, Sr., 79, of Wofford Heights, passed away on Aug. 8,
2009. There are no services pending. Arrangements by Lake IsabellaFuneral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760)379-5006.
Edward Wesley FordEdward Wesley Ford, 85, of Onyx, passed away on Aug. 7, 2009. There
are no services pending. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home,6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.
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Group. The group is asking community organizations, businesses andindividuals to join so they can can achieve this goal of turning courtyardsinto healing environments for our local community – especially our seniorcitizens.
A fund has been set up by the nonprofit Kern Valley Hospital Foundationand donations are being accepted. But just as important as monetary giftsare those of time, talent, ideas, or materials.
You can honor the memory of a loved one through the purchase of amemorial garden brick containing the names of loved friends and familymembers. The brick purchase will provide additional funding to maintainthe healing gardens.
Donate your talents, time, brawn, ideas, or garden items including seat-ing, statuary, large pots, plants, wind chimes, bird feeders, or anything elseyou think would be a nice addition to the garden.
To help with this meaningful project, please send a check made out to theKern Valley Hospital Foundation to: Shirley Real, KRV Garden group, 2424Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205.
The all-volunteer Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, formed in 1986, is anonprofit, public benefit corporation with a mission of providing KernValley Healthcare District with modern, state-of-the-art equipment toinsure the finest healthcare possible for residents and visitors to the KernValley. Donations to the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation are taxdeductable.
Let’s reduce our stress by joining together to create places for others toenjoy the beauty, sights, scents, and touches of nature.
For more information, please call Vera Anderson at (760) 376-3662.
GARDEN continued from page 1
Dinner will be cooked by Jim Wyly of Mt. Mesa Market. The event willstart at 4 p.m. and will be held at the Squirrel Valley ranch of Steve andMaryellen Spradlin. For directions, tickets or more information, call RegentDona Anderson at 379-2828.
Annual Peddler’s Faire to be put on Sept. 18 and 19The Kern Valley Peddler’s Faire, a big event put on every year to benefit
the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, will take place this year on Friday,Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3:30p.m. at the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. There will be dozens ofbooths featuring merchandise, health services, crafts, antiques, represen-tatives from businesses, and much more. The Whitman Dance Team willperform Saturday at 11:30, followed by a fashion show. No charge to comeand browse and have a good time. Food will be available for a small price.Call 376-4419 for more.
Pride Day across the Kern River Valley Sept. 19Volunteers in the Kern Valley, maybe even including you, will be clean-
ing up the Kern River Valley in an annual tribute to the beauty of this place,Pride Day, on Saturday morning, Sept. 19, followed by a barbecue to treatthe participants for a job well done. Call Thomas Refuse for informationon how to get your group or your business’s employees involved (the morehands, the easier the work!), (760) 379-2619, ext. 108.
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.
Fall Nature Festival and Turkey Vulture Spotlight Sept. 26-27The Kern River Preserve in Weldon, a division of Audubon-California,
will be holding a Fall Nature Festival, with a spotlight on the fascinatingTurkey Vulture, on Sept. 26-27. Call Alison at (760) 378-2029.
Senior Summer Health Faire to be held Monday, Sept. 28The annual Senior Summer Health Faire will take place Monday, Sept. 28
from 9 to 11:30 a.m at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, an outreach of theKern Valley Hospital Foundation. Many free services will be available, aswell as a cardiac assessment blood draw for the bargain price of $10.(Remember to fast 12 hours.) Lives have been saved as a result of the fairs.For information about booths and providers, call 376-4419.
Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Sept. 29The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Sept. 29
to those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at GraceChapel, Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, LakeIsabella.
To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit theinformation to the Courier (our addresses is on this page) by Tuesday foreach Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price,if any, must be listed.
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Courier chuckle of the week:
"It is amazing how quickly the kids learn todrive a car, yet are unable to understand thelawnmower or vacuum cleaner."
–Ben Bergor
See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles
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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest desertin the world, outside of polar regions?
2. MATH: What is the square root of 256?3. HISTORY: During the Great Depression
of the 1930s, what were the makeshift campsof homeless people called?
4. PERSONALITIES: What 1980s fitnessentrepreneur wrote the "Never-Say-DietBook"?
5. MOVIES: Who was originally cast to playInspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther"?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Despite your Ariespenchant for wanting to tackle a problem head-on,you might want to take a little more time to see how acurrent situation develops. It could surprise you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Taking on the role ofpeacemaker in a disruptive environment is a chal-lenge. But you can do it. Just continue to have thesame faith in yourself that so many others have in you.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although your workschedule keeps you busy, you should make time tostart preparing for that important upcoming familyevent you'll want to celebrate in a special way.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Home is where theMoon Child wants to be early in the week. But byweek's end, a chance to travel raises her or his excite-ment level, and that of the lucky person who gets to goalong.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be careful not to be acopycat when dealing with someone who uses unfairor even unkind methods to reach a goal. As always, dothe right thing the right way, and you'll win in the end.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An offercould have many good things attached to it that arenot apparent at first glance, including a chance tomove into another career area. You might want tocheck out its possibilities.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) With respon-sibilities surging both in the workplace and in thehome, it's important to prioritize how you deal withthem. Be patient. Pressures will begin to ease startingearly next week.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A positivereaction to a suggestion could indicate that you're ontrack for getting your message to the right people.Devote the weekend to catching up with the specialpeople in your life.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Anew attitude from those in charge could make thingsdifficult for you unless you can accept the changeswithout feeling as if you're being pressured into doingso.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Familymatters once again dominate much of the week. Butdon't neglect your workplace duties while you dealwith them. An offer to help could come from a surpris-ing source.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A difficultworkplace situation begins to ease, but there are stillmatters that need to be dealt with before it's fullyresolved. There's also a more positive turn in domes-tic relationships.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Don't let your-self be rushed into making a decision about an intrigu-ing financial arrangement. Asking questions andchecking it out now could pay off in a big way later on.
(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
Salome’s Stars
1. The Sahara Desert in North Africa2. 163. Hoovervilles (named after President
Hoover)4. Richard Simmons5. Peter Ustinov, who dropped out. The
lead role went to Peter Sellers.
Answers:
(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Super Crossword answers
Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:
Saturday, August 15, 2009at 6:30 p.m.
All You Can Eat Ice Cream
Kern Valley Sweet Adelines37
thAnniversary
Ice Cream social and Live Auction
WITH RIP ROARIN’ RANDYNew Location
Lakeshore Lodge In Wofford Heights
DONATION TICKETS$10.00
CHILDREN UNDER 12$5.00
UNDER 5 FREE
Tickets available at Cheryl’s Diner in Kernvilleand Curly Tom’s in Lake Isabella
or from any Sweet Adeline
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Talented valleyites turned out in force at the Reel Cinema on Saturday Aug.8 for the first-ever Follies.
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WestAmerica Bank donated $250 to the Meals on Wheels program in thevalley recently. Pictured are Gregg DeSantis, Bill Milam, Bob Wolfe andAnne Simpson of Meals on Wheels. In the center is Debbie Freeland, cus-tomer service manager at WestAmerica Bank.