Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir243, 935 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 Kernville1384 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 1385 cfs

Borel Canal flow556 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: Sunny. High 96.

Fri. night: Partlycloudy. Low 65.

Sat.: Partly cloudy.High 92.

Sat. night: Mostlycloudy. Chance of T-storms. Low 62.

Sun.: Mostly sunny,high 90.

Sun. night: Partlycloudy, low 61.National Weather Service

Mike DevichKern River Courier

It appears the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers’ idea of a projected peaklevel of 304,000 acre-feet for IsabellaLake (Courier, June 12) isn’t what thecity of Bakersfield’s water agencythinks.

Hydrographic Supervisor SteveLafond with the City of BakersfieldWater Resources Department said thefollowing in response to last week’sstory quoting the Army Corps’ June 8situation report:

“(Actually), Isabella Lake storagepeaked two weeks ago on June 3, 2009with 250,461 acre-feet (elevation2572.30 ft.). As of midnight June 15,2009, lake storage stands at 245,203acre-feet. Storage behind the dam isexpected to be gradually drawn downfor the next several months as a resultof peak downstream water usedemands and diminishing inflow to thereservoir. We currently anticipate lakelevels will drop below 150,000 acre-feetby late fall.”

This week’s water data from theArmy Corps seems to support that.

Jeanne Miller/Special to the CourierEli, a cockapoo owned by Pam Stewart of WoffordHeights, won First Place Overall in the Elks Lodge’sDog Show last weekend.

Lake water agencies varyover projected peak of lake

Father’s Day is June 21

This year Father’s Day coincides with the firstday of summer, Sunday, June 21. See our specialpage of gift ideas for Dad (and grads) on page 16.

This year the Father’s Day celebration is 101years old.

According to Wikipedia, “The first observanceof Father's Day is believed to have been held onJuly 5, 1908 in a church located in Fairmont, WestVirginia, by Dr. Robert Webb at the WilliamsMemorial Methodist Episcopal Church.”

New CEO and CCO broughtin at Kern Valley HospitalKern River Courier

Kern Valley Hospital has a newChief Executive Officer and a newChief Clinical Officer as well.

Tim McGlew has been broughtin as the new CEO after the recentresignation of Rick Carter.According to the Kern ValleyHealthcare District, McGlewbrings with him 20 years worth ofexperience in acute hospitaladministration. He spent the pastthree years serving as ChiefOperating Officer at the LosAngeles Jewish Home for theAging.

McGlew has a Master’s degreein Health Services Administrationand a Bachelor’s degree in PublicHealth.

In addition, Kern Valley Hospitalhas a new Chief Clinical Officer inCynthia Burciaga. Burciaga is aregistered nurse with an MBA inHealth Care Management, aBachelor’s degree in Nursing, and

an Associate’s degree inLPN/Paramedic andNursing/Emergency Medicine.The Kern Valley HealthcareDistrict said that for the past sever-al years she has served as ChiefNursing Officer, Clinical Directorand Director of Nursing for vari-ous facilities in Texas, Coloradoand California.

Kay Knight, Chairman of theBoard of Directors of Kern ValleyHealthcare District, said, “We arepleased with the selection of Mr.McGlew and Ms. Burciaga, andare looking forward to workingwith them in continuing to providequality healthcare to the residentsof and visitors to the Kern RiverValley.

In other hospital news, newultrasound equipment has beenadded, allowing the hospital ultra-sound capability in many areassuch as carotid, renal, abdominal,gall bladder, lower extremity, thy-roid, pelvic and testicular.

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Looks like the swimming program atSouth Fork Middle School’s pool isgearing up at the same time summer’sheat is being turned on.

The Kern Valley Aquatics Programoffers all kinds of swimming for all agesand capabilities.

• Open/Family Swim: Monday-Thursday Noon- 4 p.m. Fee $3

• Lap Swim: Monday-Thursday 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 5:30p.m.- 6:45 p.m. Fee $3

• Senior Aquatics: Monday, Wednes-day and Thursday 11 a.m. Fee: $3

Afraid to swim? Don’t know how?No problem. Lessons are being offeredby KVAP.

It’s timeto swim!

Photo submitted/Kern River Courier

Judy Wolford Deems joined a cadre of artists on May 30 who painted all day at the newVeterans Memorial in Bakersfield to help raise money to complete Phase 2 of the project.Deems’ painting received the highest bid at the auction – $5,000.

See SWIM, Page 4

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Regular meetings andactivitiesFridays• 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 Lodge opento public, 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• 6:30 a.m.- noon - 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.• 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse FamilySupport & Community Education, CollegeCommunity Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., LakeIsabella. 379-3412.• 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 at

cemetery. 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, United Methodist Church, Kernville,379-2556.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles Lodge opento public, 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 2nd Wed.at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, LakeIsabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop same location.• 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.• 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.• 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. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville.• 6 p.m. - Wofford Height CommunityAssoc. meets at Family Life Center, WoffordHeights. 2nd Thurs. 223-1058.• 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 Courier by thegroups listed. It is suggested that groups providea phone number in case interested individu-als need more information.

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

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Kern River Valley – the place for fun

Donate blood Tuesday, June23 at Senior Center

The Houchin Bloodmobile willbe in the valley to collect bloodon Tuesday, June 23 behind the

Senior Center in Lake Isabellafrom 1 to 6 p.m. There arerestrictions and recommenda-tions for those who wish todonate blood, including dietary

restrictions and minimum agerequirements. Call the Houchinblood banks at (661) 327-8541 or(661) 323-4222 for more infor-mation.

Government commoditiesgiven out Tuesday, June 23

Food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who fit certaineconomic guidelines on Tuesday,June 23. Begins at 7 a.m. atGrace Chapel, Mt. Mesa; ElksLodge, Wofford Heights; SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella.

CASA volunteer orientationin Kernville June 25

Court Appointed SpecialAdvocates is looking for you! Orsomeone you know to ... “Standup for children, so they’ll stand achance.” Join the Orientation forthose interested in becomingCASA Volunteers on Thursday,June 25 from 2– 3 p.m. at theKernville Unified School District

See CALENDAR, Page 3

Office, 3240 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. Call (888) 305-2272to RSVP for this one hour infor-mational meeting and learn howyou can make a difference in thelife of a child.

Kernville Mule and DonkeyShow coming June 26-28

The Kernville Mule andDonkey Show, similar toBishop’s Mule Days, will be heldat the Jake’s Place Arena (enteron Sierra Way south of the “T”intersection), June 26-28. It willbe open to the public and thereis no charge to come watch.There are fees to participate andit will be an AMA (AmericanMule Association) points show.Food booths will be available.The order of events is yet to bedetermined, but there will becattle classes on Friday (i.e., cowworking, sorting), and mixedroping. There's around 80 class-es. Contact Jim or Julie Porter,w w w . m u l e m a k e r s . c o m ,jporter@lightspeed.net or 760-378-2222.

Meeting with privateboaters in Kernville June27

The Sequoia National Forestwill be hosting an informalmeeting with private boaters onSaturday, June 27 at theKernville Chamber of Commercebuilding from 4-6 p.m. Generaltopics for discussion will be theriver program, impacts fromunethical practices and futureopportunities. For more infor-mation, contact Cheryl Bauer at(760) 376-3781, extension 630.

Birthday shindig for JohnNicoll on Sunday, June 28

There will be a celebration inhonor of John Nicoll’s 99thbirthday at the Odd FellowsLodge in Kernville on Sunday,June 29 at 1 p.m. The KernvilleChamber of Commerce is cele-brating Nicoll’s many years ofwestern ranching history. Therewill be a complimentary buffetluncheon of hors d’oeuvres.RSVP to Jeanette Rogers at 376-4419.

Submit orders for July’s“Angel Food” soon

Assistance with the AngelFood orders for July is being

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offered at The Community Christian Service Center, 6501 Lake IsabellaBlvd., in Lake Isabella. Anyone desiring to have their Angel Foodorders delivered to Lake Isabella for pickup must place the orderthrough the Community Christian Service Center. For Information call760-379-5100 Monday through Wednesday.

Classic cars in Lake Isabella Saturday, July 4The First Annual Sheriff’s Activity League Classic Car Show will be

held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on the 4th of July (aSaturday this year). Bob Coslett will be doing custom pinstriping at theshow. All proceeds to benefit the Sheriff’s Activity League. Presentedby Buddy’s Hot Rod Shop and Kern River Hot Rodders. There will be‘50s music, as well as food, fun and games.

Fireworks over the lake Saturday, July 4A professional fireworks show, a tradition in the Kern Valley for

many years to celebrate the independence of our nation, will take placeover the lake on Saturday, July 4 at dusk (about 8:45 p.m.) Donationsfor the fireworks are how the show is put on. Every year businessesand individuals contribute. Canisters are put in a prominent place inbusinesses and customers are encouraged to contribute whatever theycan. Mailing address is P.O. Box 567, Lake Isabella 93240.

Nuui Cunni Center to hold celebration Saturday, July 4The Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center will be putting on

a special barbecue on Saturday, July 4. This will be held from 4 p.m. tothe end of the fireworks show over the lake. The center is a spectacu-lar place from which to watch the show. Please bring your own chair.Activities will include face painting, pinatas, a coloring contest, andmore. Food (served at 6 p.m.) offered: Hot dogs, beans, potato saladand drink, $5. Extra drinks $1 for sodas and 50 cents for water. Hotdogs ala carte $2. Corn on the cob $1. No firearms, fireworks, drugs,alcohol or dogs. (760) 549-0800.

Government commodities distributed Tuesday, July 28Food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, July 28 to those

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

Hummingbird celebration August 1 at KR PreserveThe annual Hummingbird Celebration starts Aug. 1 at the Kern River

Preserve in Weldon from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information callAlison at (760) 378-2029 or go to www.kern.audubon.org.

Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit theinformation to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday forFriday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, ifany, must be listed.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I‘ve noticed that in the hotdays now arriving, my thoughtsturn to fishing. Crappie fishing.

Since retire-ment, I don'thave nearly thetime to fish aswhen I wasworking. Ialways hadhours then todip a line, evenif it meant driv-ing up thecanyon toIsabella when I was living inBakersfield.

There were times when Ibrought my aluminum boat upand went fishing with my daugh-ters and the grandkids. The girlslearned how to bait a hook andeven how to handle a wigglyworm. I spent most of my timegetting fish off the hooks. Wecaught our limits and ate fishuntil we were full to the gills.

Since retirement, I havefound much of my time is takenup by volunteer organizationsand other duties. So here I am,in the mecca of fishing, and itwould seem that fishing takes aback seat.

What usually happens is, if Iwant to fish, then I figure onwhat volunteer organizationgives me the least grief if I don'tshow up and that’s the activity I

bypass. That way the fishingcomes now and the grief later.

I've found that the more fishI catch and more time I take tofish, things start to fall intoperspective and the griefbecomes “so what?” I usuallylet my wife answer the phonewhen the calls are generated bymy “so what?” attitude. She is agreat buffer and understandspeople. She soothes the turbu-lent waters better than anyoneI know.

I might also add that she hasresponsibilities of her own thattake up a lot of her time. Butshe doesn't like to fish, so I'mthe one who usually gets toplay fish hooky.

The Courier is carrying pic-tures of anglers with full stringsof fish, the temperature is right,it’s spawning time (egg laying),and the game fish are comingclose to shore. Almost anyplacewith rocks in the water is goingto produce action.

My pole is ready, wormshave been bought, and this col-umn is done. Crappie fishinghere I come!

My wife is waiting by thephone.

Wofford Heights residentRod Middleworth, a retiredsecurity manager for Pacific Bell,is an instructor for the localAARP Driver Safety Programand coordinator for the LakePatrol volunteers.

Middleworth

Let’s play fish hookyThings I Have Noticed...

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

This building was part of the old Mountain Meadow Dairy that served OldKernville in the 1920s. It still stands in Wofford Heights.

WildlifeGallery& Studio

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6700 Wofford Heights Blvd. Wofford Heightsph: 760-376-1403 e-mail: rpgalley@msn.com

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Corrections:Last week was our Annual Mistakes Issue. Among the mistakes that

leaked through in last week’s issue:• The beautiful photo of the Kern River was taken by Murdoc

Douglas. It was attributed to a different photographer.• The wrong headline ran on Donna Fitch’s Creative Connection

column. In an effort to make it shorter, the meaning was altered. • The Courier Marketplace page from the week before accidentally

ran again. Our apologies to anyone who was inconvenienced. • In a photo caption on page 16, “hot dogs” turned into “hog dogs.” • Last week’s Water Data box on page 1 was not updated. The Courier regrets the errors.

Check out the Kern River Courier’s Web site

www.kernrivercourier.comRead our issues online for free, or pick up a copy

for free. The Courier is a free paper!(760) 376-2860

Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

Fishermen around Isabella Lakeenjoyed another great week ofcatching fish. With the lake levelup the coves are filling with crap-pie. Most of the brush-filled covesbetween French Gulch and FreearPoint are producing nice limits ofcrappie. Lots of good-sized blackcrappie havebeen comingin at Freearand thebrushy areanext to theboat launch atCamp Nine.

The earlymorning andlate eveninghours are thebest times tocatch catfish. Shad, nightcrawlersand hot dogs are still the choicebaits.

Trout fishermen are still liningup elbow to elbow at the old ceme-tery in Wofford Heights. As AlSeeger (see picture) says, “We’rehammering them down there, butquit sending everyone downthere.” Al brought in two nice lim-its caught by him and his son

Steve. Nice catch, guys. A coupleof Al’s trout were over twopounds.

The bite is on, so let’s go fishing!

Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackleand General Store. For braggingrights, bring your catch to E&J’s,6498 Wofford Blvd, WoffordHeights, near the Wofford HeightsPost Office.

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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

Mou

ntain

99

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

Shh... don’t send them here

Al Seeger holds up two nice limitscaught by him and his son Steve.(Really, Mr. DFG Warden, Stevereally did catch some of those.)

Let’s Go Fishing

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• Youth Swim Lessons: Monday-Thursday 10:15, 4pm & 4:50pm. Fee$68. Saturdays: 10am & 11am. Fee$68

• Adult Lessons: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm. Fee $68

“Kern Valley Aquatics instructorshave over 70 hours of Red Crosslifeguard and water safety instruc-tion and are ready to teach you andyour children to swim,” said KVAPDirector Lynette Thomas.

Register for lessons online atwww.kvap.org. For more informa-tion email info@kvap.org or call760-299-2030. (Scholarships areavailable and based on a first comefirst serve and need basis.)

Open/Family Swim, Lap Swimand Senior Aquatics do not requireregistration.

South Fork Middle School isabout two miles south of Highway178 on Kelso Valley Road.

The swimming poolat South ForkMiddle School isvery popular when-it’s hot outside.

File photo/KernRiver Courier

SWIM continued from page 1

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--JackBustamante

Friday, June 19, 2009 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Previews of new DVDsBy DNA Smith

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Do The Right Thing" --

Spike Lee's powerful and amaz-ing film about race relationsand prejudice turns 20 this year.(Wow, has it really been 20years?) The film takes place onthe hottestday of sum-mer on asmall neigh-borhoodstreet inBrooklyn.Through aseries ofsmall andseeminglyminor events,tensionsbetween the African-Americanresidents and a white, Italianpizzeria owner and his twosons build until both sides areready to draw blood. This two-disc anniversary set containsnot only the digitally remas-tered film and 5.1 surround-sound audio, but also morethan four hours of special fea-tures. I'd be happy for fourhours of Radio Raheem playingPublic Enemy from his mam-moth boom box.

"The IT Crowd: The CompleteSecond Season" -- "The ITCrowd" is one of the funniestand most brilliant Britcomsever made. The show revolvesaround Moss and Roy, thesocially awkward tech-supportstaff of a large corporation. Inthe second season, the boysmeet a German cannibal, watchthe gayest musical ever, design

the world's best bra (almost)and wreak havoc at their boss'sfuneral. The DVDs contain out-takes and commentary tracks.

"Eastbound and Down: TheComplete First Season" --Danny McBride scores anunlikely home run with this sur-prising funny and vulgar HBO

series. In it, McBrideplays Kenny Powers,a washed-up probaseball player who,after frittering awayhis fortune, goes backand teaches PE at hisold school. Thedeluded Powers stillthinks he has a shotat a comeback -- andat his old high-school sweetheart

(Katy Mixon), who also teachesat the school but is engaged tothe principal. What makes theshow appealing is not only thetop-notch supporting cast, butthe fact that Powers is soobnoxious and unlikable. Andyet, somehow, you keep rootingfor the creep.

TV SERIES"Parker Lewis Can't Lose"

The Complete First Season"Entourage" The Complete

Fifth Season"Stargate Atlantis" The

Complete Fifth Season "MonsterQuest" Season

Three, Set One "Extreme Trains" The

Complete Season One"Secret Diary of a Call Girl"

Season 2 "Eureka" Season 3.0

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By Cindy Elavsky

Q: Now that "Terminator:The Sarah ConnerChronicles" has been can-celed, is it possible thatBrian Austin Green couldreturn to "90210"? -- PamelaS., White Plains, N.Y.

A: While it does seem logical-- since on-screen wife ToriSpelling has already guest-starred for a few episodes, andit would excite many "90210"fans -- it looks as if Brian hasanotheroffer on hisplate.Accordingto theHollywoodReporter,Brian is innegotiationsto joinanother CWshow, "OneTree Hill."The charac-ter he would play is Clayton, abrash sports agent who repre-sents James Lafferty's charac-ter, Nathan Scott.

This move actually does makesense, as Brian has tended to dis-tance himself professionally from"Beverly Hills, 90210" since theshow ended. He did not take partin the 2003 special, "Beverly Hills90210: 10-Year High SchoolReunion," and according to ToriSpelling (in her memoirs, "sTORITelling"), she hasn't spoken toBrian since that last show back in2000.

***Q: "Without a Trace" is my

favorite show. Will it be back

in the fall? -- Emma J., via e-mail

A: CBS seems to be paringdown its dramas, as it has can-celed "Without a Trace," alongwith "The Unit" and "11th Hour."If you also are a fan of "TheMentalist" and get scared whenyou notice it is not at its regularTuesday night timeslot, don'tfear: It has been moved toThursdays at 10 p.m., following"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."CBS must have a lot of faith in itssophomore drama to give it aplum spot after the always-high-rated "CSI."

***Q: Who wrote the theme

music for "30 Rock"? My hus-band says Tina Fey did, but Ithink he is mistaken. --Hannah H. in Washington state

A: Well, your hubby is close,but no cigar. When I spoke with"30 Rock" star Jane Krakowski,she let me in on a little "30 Rock"trivia. Tina Fey's husband, JeffRichman, writes all the songsand all the music on the show --the incidental music, the themesong, “Muffin Top,” all the JanisJoplin-type songs they did thispast season, the musical event onthe season finale, etc. Jeff certain-ly has a fan in Jane, as she raved:"Jeff writes incredible songs. Heis such a talented musician."

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mail her atletters@cindyelavsky.com, orwrite to her in care of KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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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. 379-4296Shepherd 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 ArmyMon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunchMonday through Friday. Assistance is offered to personsor families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, inneed of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760-379-5100.

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Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey1. Is the book of 2 Samuel in the Old orNew Testament or neither?2. In Luke 22, what "Mount of" did Jesus'disciples follow him to? Carmel, Zion,Olives, Pisgah3. What future Israelite leader as a babywas described as "exceedingly fair"?Solomon, David, Herod, Moses4. From Judges 16, how many times didDelilah say Samson mocked her? 1, 3, 5,7

5. According to Ecclesiastes 6, what hasalready been named? Everything, Stars,Fishes, Great Sea6. The name Lucifer means what kind of"bearer" in Latin? Gift, False, Light,Demonic

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Olives; 3) Moses;4) 3; 5) Everything; 6) Light

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Super Crossword answers

Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship,Kernville

Decisions, decisions,decisions. However oneexpresses the impasse,stalemate or deadlockcaused by the struggle tochoose a course of action,the trepidation and pres-sure to “do something,” isdiscomforting. Forinstance, in 1 Peter 2:15,the apostle gives thisadvice: “This is the will ofGod, that by doing good you should put tosilence the ignorance of foolish people.” Thequestion now is becomes, “Do what?”

Mark has the answer: “Whenever youstand praying, forgive, if you have anythingagainst anyone, so that your Father alsowho is in heaven may forgive you your tres-passes.” Mark 11:25. As Jesus taught prayer,he included this: “Forgive us our debts, aswe also have forgiven our debtors.”Matthew 6:12. The best time for me to for-give is while the pain caused by the trans-gression is fresh. “For if you forgive otherstheir trespasses, your heavenly Father willalso forgive you, but if you do not forgiveothers their trespasses, neither will yourFather forgive your trespasses.” Matthew6:14-15. The act of refusing forgivenessincludes him-who-refuses among the foolishpeople.

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted,forgiving one another, as God in Christ for-

gave you. Ephesians 4:32. C. S. Lewis point-ed out, “Everyone says forgiveness is a love-ly idea until they have something to for-give.” (D. F. Burges, Encyclopedia ofSermon Illustrations, CPH.

A decision arises again. If I forgive, whatis it that I can no longer do? Back up oneverse and, “Let all bitterness and wrath andanger and clamor and slander be put awayfrom you, along with all malice.” Ephesians4:31. Five out of the six times the wordtranslated here as “clamor” is used, it istranslated as “cry” or “crying.” The rootword from which it comes carries the mean-ing, “to cry or pray for vengeance.” Morepeople would receive blessings if they real-ized that the longer they allow their heart tocry or pray for vengeance, the more theyare calling down God’s vengeance uponthemselves.

The decision to forgive is so importantthat along with the above admonitions,Jesus told a parable about a servant who,having been forgiven, refused to forgivethose who owed a debt to him. “Then hismaster summoned him and said to him, 'Youwicked servant! I forgave you all that debtbecause you pleaded with me. Matthew18:32. “So also my heavenly Father will doto every one of you, if you do not forgiveyour brother from your heart.” Matthew18:35.

Semonious

Voices of FaithDecide to forgive

“Voices of Faith” is a rotating columnfeaturing messages from all churches.Pastors, please e-mail 400-word mes-sages to office@kernrivercourier.com

Spend an hour with JesusRev. Bill BlantonSpecial to the Courier

You, your church and the entire body of Christare invited to spend one hour of prayer as a com-munity for our valleu.

It will be on Wednesday, July 1 at 7 a.m., LosPalomos restaurant, in Bodfish, Breakfast isavailable. The restaurant is offering two low costmeals:

1. Two eggs, pancakes, choice of Ham, Baconor Sausage; $5.50

2. Two eggs, two biscuits and gravy, choice ofham, bacon or sausage; $5.95

Our valley needs our prayer. Jesus is comingand there are too many lost in our valley.Families, single moms and dads, lonely seniors,teens with out parental guidance, young folks,alcoholics, druggies and more. Church audito-riums are only half to three quarters full Sundaymornings.

If you believe as I do that we should be hold-ing two or more services on Sunday mornings,that there are too many lost running around ourvalley unsaved, that it is time to fulfill the greatCommission here at home, than I believe we needto go to prayer.

Join us each month on the first Wednesday ofthe month at 7 a.m. sharp and let’s pray together.

Jesus said, “Where two or more are gatheredtogether in My name, I am there.” Let Jesusknow we are thankful for our salvation and thatwe care for the lost. Let us pray to do our part inbringing the lost in.

In any crisis people are looking for theanswers. We have the answer. It is Jesus Christ,the very one who saved you. Let us pray togeth-er. Togetherness brings strength. Let’s win thisvalley over to Jesus.

Please come early so we can pray for thelongest period possible.

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Ihad an EKG in preparationfor surgery. The doctor saidit was abnormal. I was sent

for a stress test. I could notdo the physical stress test, soI had a chemical one. I wastold that the results wereOK.

No one told me why theEKG was abnormal. I am veryconcerned. Is it OK just to go

on living as I have been, ordo I need to do something?

I have searched theInternet for information butcan find none. -- M.D.

ANSWER: A resting EKG is agood test, but it's not the ultimateheart test. Things can lookstrange on a resting EKG. Inorder to find out if those strange-looking things are significant, thenext step is to do a more sophisti-cated heart test, one that is moresensitive in detecting truechanges and more specific ineliminating EKG changes thatlook odd but don't truly representheart disease.

That's where a stress testcomes in. During a stress test, theperson exercises, usually on atreadmill. All during the test, anEKG runs. It shows changes if thestressed heart isn't gettingenough blood when it has topump harder. You didn't have thetreadmill variety of a stress test;you had one where a drugstressed your heart. The endresult is the same.

Your stress test must haveremoved the suspicion of heartdisease that arose from the rest-ing EKG. Do you play cards? Yourstress test trumped your restingEKG.

It's OK for you to go on livingjust as you have been. If some-thing was wrong, the doctorwould be obliged to tell you so.

Stress tests are done to detectcoronary artery disease, the ill-ness that brings on heart attacks.The booklet on that subjectexplains what coronary arterydisease is, how it's detected andhow it's treated. Readers canobtain a copy by writing: Dr.Donohue -- No. 101W, Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.Enclose a check or money order(no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6Canada. with the recipient'sprinted name and address. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

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Smoking can cause you tosnore. It is just one more negativeside affect of smoking. Even afteryou stop smoking you can contin-ue to snore. Smoking and snoringgo hand in hand. Chances are thatif you smoke or are exposed tosecond hand smoke you willsnore.

Smoking is believed to con-tribute to and cause snoring. Itirritates the mucous membranesin the airways. This causes themto become inflamed and swollen.They block the airways resultingin snoring. Prolonged exposure tonicotine can cause nerve damagewithin the airways.

The connection between smok-ing and snoring may be even moredirect than a side effect of irritat-ed airways. People just do notsmoke in their sleep. This causesnicotine withdrawal. The nicotinewithdrawal causes obstructions in

the upper airway. It can also resultin a disrupted sleep pattern. Soyou snore and are tired.

There have been some interest-ing research studies connectingsmoking and snoring. Out of thepeople in the study 24% of thosecurrently smoking snored. On topof that 20% of the people whofound a way to stop smoking stillsnored. Only 14% of people whonever smoked snored. It was alsodiscovered that how much a per-son smoked affected the volume oftheir snores. The more an individ-ual smokes the louder the snores.Please note that the study wasrecording habitual snoring. This iswhen a person snores vary loudlya minimum of three times a week.

This is another reason to stopsmoking. Not only does smokingaffect your overall health, it inter-rupts your sleep. Knowing thatsmoking causes cancers, strokes,and heart attacks does not seem tobe enough to fight nicotine addic-tion. It is not enough that smoking

stinks, literally. That it is slowlydamaging your body. Once nico-tine withdrawal hits people reach

out for that smoke. Maybe notwanting to snore can give you thatfinal push to not smoke.

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

This week I wanted to talkabout a new program that canbenefit aselect groupof buyershere in theKern RiverValley.

Many buy-ers fall intothe categoryof first timebuyers. Thismeans thateither thebuyer hasnever bought a home before orhas not had a mortgage withinthe last 36 months. Either waycounts.

Here iswhy. TheObamaadministra-tion hasspearheadeda first timebuyer taxcredit thatwas startedlate last yearat the end ofPresidentGeorge W.Bush's term.

Obama has expanded the pro-gram and made it available forlonger. Any first time buyer whois income-eligible qualifies for$8,000 back on their taxes on the

purchase of a primary residencefor all of 2009.

The money gets smaller themore income you bring in, butthe guidelines are real loose.Basically you can make up to like100K a year and still get all of themoney back or at least credited tonext year’s taxes.

Here is the really cool thing,though. Recently HUD, the gov-ernment entity that oversees FHAloans, has changed its guidelines.That $8,000 tax credit can now beused for additional down pay-ment or to pay closing costs onan FHA loan!

The buyer still has to come upwith the minimum down paymentof 3.65% but after that, therebate, in the form of a short-term bridge loan, can be used foradditional down or for all of a

buyer's closingcosts.

The endresult is a LOTmore opportu-nity for buyers!Ask your realestate agenthow to takeadvantage ofthis; it is onlygood until theend of theyear!

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

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Large selection of Tack & Feed SuppliesIf what you need is not already in stock we will gladly order it for you.

Mary Lapidus, 12, of Simi Valley, holds a rosy boa snake at theReptile and Amphibian Celebration last weekend. Her postal can-cellation design of a tree frog was chosen to be the official cancel-lation of the celebration.

Snake festBig Betty, a huge boa constrictor weighing well over 100 pounds, was on display at theannual Reptile and Amphibian Celebration at the Kern River Preserve last weekend. At thefest, children are able to interact with some of the critters. (L-R) Big Betty’s handlers DannyElam and Levi Elam; spectators Kiehl Smith, 11; Shane Smith, 8; and Kimberly Jones, 11.The snake is usually shown at other nature celebrations in the valley as well.

Photos by Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

Kern wins title for sixth timeBob BarnesSpecial to the Kern River Courier

With 246 bird species report-ed for May 1-3, Kern County hasonce again earned recognitionas America's Birdiest InlandCounty This is the sixth year in arow for Kern (see table below).

Coverage for the first time ofthe Tejon Ranch (Tejon's firstspring birding blitz was heldMay 2) and the private evapora-tion ponds just north of KernNWR (by a Central ValleyBirding Club field trip) addedseveral species to the overall list... tying Kern's all time high of246 species first reached in2006.

America's Birdiest InlandCounty:

2003 - Cochise County, AZ -226 species (individuals allowed24 hrs. out of 48)

2004 - Kern County, CA - 232species (24/48)

2005 - Kern County, CA - 226species (24/48)

2006 - Kern County, CA - 246species (72 hrs. out of 72allowed by all individuals)

2007 - Kern County, CA -235species (72 hrs. out of 72 by allindividuals)

2008 - Kern County, CA - 241species (72 hrs. out of 72 by allindividuals)

2009 - Kern County, CA - 246species (72 hrs. out of 72 by allindividuals)

Thanks again to all of you whoparticipated in this year’s KernCounty America's BirdiestInland County effort.

Los Angeles County earnedAmerica's Birdiest Countyrecognition overall with 264species. San Diego Countyearned second place with 260species.

Corpus Christi, Texas, earnedAmerica's Birdiest City recogni-tion overall with 217 species.San Diego (city only) earnedsecond with 198 species.

Others earning recognition:Coastal County, Gulf Coast:

Nueces County, TX - 238Coastal County, Atlantic:

Washington County, ME - 152Inland County, Central: Bexar

County, TX - 198; SedgwickCounty, KS - 193

Large Inland City - SanAntonio, TX - 170

Small Coastal City - DauphinIsland, AL - 189

For more information, contactme at bbarnes@lightspeed.net

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Death noticesCarolyn Pascoe Greene Carolyn Pascoe Greene, 85, of Wofford Heights, passed away June 11,

2009 at the Burlington. No services have been scheduled. Arrangementsby Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella,CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Charles Henry KaufmanCharles Henry Kaufman, 71, of South Lake, passed away at his resi-

dence on June 11, 2009. No services have been scheduled. Arrangementsby Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella,CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

James Bryce WoodyJames Bryce Woody, 79, of Lake Isabella, passed away at his home on

June 11, 2009. Services are pending. Arrangements by Lake IsabellaFuneral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760)379-5006.

James Clayton RutledgeJames Clayton Rutledge, 83, of Weldon, passed away at his residence

on June 16, 2009. Services are pending. Arrangements by Lake IsabellaFuneral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760)379-5006.

Collecting

Dig out those ‘70s wristwatchesLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I received a BulovaAccutron wristwatch when Igraduated from high school in1975. How much could I get ifI decide to sell it? -- Steve,Pueblo West, Colo.

A: It depends on the model. If itis model 218, in stainless steel, $125to $225. On the other hand, theanniversary edition in a gold-platecase with stainless back, designedin the shape of the Accutron tuningfork, is worth as much as $600.

***Q: Against my better judg-

ment, I sold a carnival-glass-footed fruit bowl in thePeacock at the Fountain pat-tern in amethyst purple to adealer at an antique mall inPhoenix. After I sold it for$250, I revisited the mall andsaw it priced for $1,200. Ithink I got shortchanged. --Susan, Sun City West, Ariz.

A: Before selling your bowl to adealer, perhaps you should haveconsulted a good reference book orhired the services of a certifiedappraiser. I found your bowl in the"Antiques & Collectibles PriceGuide," edited by Ellen T. Schroy(Krause, $19.99). Your bowl wasmanufactured by the NorthwoodGlass Company and is listed in the$600 to $900 price range. Let thisbe a learning experience. Beforeyou buy or sell an antique or col-lectible, do your homework and be

a well-informed consumer.

***Q: I have a Saturday

Evening Post cover thatdepicts a doctor listening tothe heart of a little girl's doll.It has been framed and is inexcellent condition. --Marjorie, Newark, N.Y.

A: The picture you describe isprobably a Norman Rockwellcover. Most of his SaturdayEvening Post covers from the1940s and '50s sell in the $10 to $25range.

***Q: I have an old U.S. Army

knife that is stamped 1918.What do you think it is worth?-- Bill, Wolcott, N.Y.

A: I suggest you contact TheAntique Armory, 2509 CherokeeSt., St. Louis, MO 63118; (314) 773-8083. The shop specializes inantique weapons, knifes, razors,military and other related items.

***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. Do notsend any materials requiring returnmail.

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Reverse fault, high angleRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The HighAngle ReverseFault is shownby the belowdiagram.

The attrib-utes of theHigh AngleReverse Faultare:

• The FootWall has moved upward withrespect to the Hanging Wall (Seelast week's diagram of a ReverseFault).

• The Foot Wall is above thefault plane and the Hanging Wallis below.

• The DIP of the fault plane isthe angle A measured from thehorizontal, expressed in degrees.

• The difference between theReverse Fault of last week, and

the High Angle Reverse Fault isthat the DIP of the fault plane isgreater than 45o from the hori-zontal.

• The Throw is the vertical dis-placement of common strati-graphic units (beds), B across thefault, as seen in cross-section.

• Sometimes visible from theair.

• Contorted and broken strati-graphic units, on the surface.

The causative factor is:• A compressional environ-

ment that tends to force blocks ofrock together, as shown by thebold arrows.

Synonyms: • The same as the Reverse

Fault of last week, except for theuse of HIGH ANGLE in thedescription.

Global Examples: • Same as the Reverse Fault of

last week.Until Next Week ...

RonBolyard is aretired geol-ogist andhas devel-oped an“acute inter-est” in thegeology ofthe southernSierraNevadasince hemoved herein 1999.

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Everyone welcome

• JULY 4th Southwestern Pond TurtleProject with Darrell Barnes. Learn about theSouthwestern Pond Turtle head start projectand see live turtles.

• AUGUST 1st Hummingbird Festival• SEPTEMBER 5th Landscape photogra-

phy tips with Jim Steel. Jim will demonstratethe basics and go over some tricks for cap-turing better images. Bring your camera.

• OCTOBER 3rd Falconry with Bill Foster.Learn about the ancient art of falconry andsee it in action.

Dress for the weather including ahat, long sleeves, shoes, and or a coat.All activities will be outdoors so don’tforget your water, sunscreen and bugspray. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy atthe preserve after the program if youlike. For more information call ChanaCortez at 661 428-2360. Kids 12 andunder must be accompanied by anadult. If you are bringing a group of 10or more, please call in advance.

Directions: the entrance toAudubon- California’s Kern RiverPreserve is at 18747 Hwy 178 betweenWeldon and Onyx, 1.1 miles east of theT intersection with Sierra Way. Thereis a large sign at the entrance. Driveslowly down the dirt road as cattle arefrequently in the field. Please respectthe landowner and do not stop or parkuntil you reach the parking area insidethe preserve. Check KRP’s website formore information:http://kern.audubon.org.

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1 (8 oz.) pkg. Cream cheese1 lg. Cucumber, peeledMayonnaise

Chop cucumber, add a little may-onnaise to cream cheese, just enoughfor good spreading consistency. Tothis mixture add a dash of Tabascosauce, Worcestershire sauce andonion flakes. These last three ingredi-ents should be added according totaste. Form a ball, wrap in foil andrefrigerate. Serve with crackers.

Bodfish Bob's Maple AlmondChicken

4 boned chicken breasts1/2 cup of slivered almonds1 Egg1 tbsp. of butter1/2 cup of Milk1 tbsp. of soya sauce

1/2 cup of flour1 tsp. Of crushed garlic1 tsp. Of garlic powder1/2 cup of maple syrup 3/4 cup of bread crumbs

Pound the chicken flat. Beat theegg and milk together in a shallowdish; set aside. Combine the flour,garlic powder, bread crumbs andalmonds in another shallow dish. Dipthe chicken into the egg/milk mixture,then the flour mixture. Once breaded,refrigerate for a couple hours. Brownin the vegetable oil until goldenbrown and meat is cooked. Warm thesoya sauce, crushed garlic and maplesyrup. Drizzle over the golden chick-en on a platter.

Bodfish Bob's Red Eye Gravy

2 or 3 pieces of ham1 to 3 T of butter or oil1/2 cup of coffee or 1/2 cup of waterA dash or two of cayenne

The ham will provide enough salt.Use a heavy skillet, cast iron prefer-ably. Add butter (butter will burn fastbut will kick up the flavor.) Or oil theskillet, brown the ham good on bothsides. Remove the ham from the skil-let add the coffee and simmer, makingsure to scrape the drippings from theside of the skillet. And make sure thatthose drippings are dissolved in thecoffee, as this will enhance the flavorof the gravy and add the cayenne.You can use biscuits to dip or sop thegravy or pour it over grits along sideof the ham.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

There’s a large boulder just out-side our front door. And it’s cov-ered over with a green juniper.“Must be what they call a creepingjuniper,” says I, running for mySunset Western Garden book.Guess what Idiscoveredthere? Over100 listings forthe greenplant calledJuniperus.

We liveright outsideKernville on amountain cov-ered withrocks. From little rocks to humon-gous boulders, we’ve got them all.And I’m always trying to findsome landscapy way to coverthem up. Or move them with a‘dozer.

Or paint ‘em if you can’t doanything else with them.

But then I saw that right infront of our front door sits a mas-sive rock covered over with sometype of dark green juniper.

“That’s it!” I screamed in ecsta-cy. “I’ll run down to the nurseryand find another crawling greenjuniper that’ll cover another mas-sive green rock on the side of thehouse where we throw summerparties now and then.”

Then I remembered about theNative Plant sales at Nuui Cunni.

There’s another way to go.

***The phone rings and it’s a

recording. Someone trying to sellme some hair tonic I no longerneed. Or a free trip to Mexico Cityif I’ll buy a $30 lottery ticket. Ihang up, turn up the radio and it’srefinance your house or trust thisguy and he’ll sell you a newadjustable morgage. Or he’s got anew kind of gadget that will dry-wall the entire new addition roomwhile you sit and sip martinis atfive.

At last count, I get the SundayN.Y. Times, the Sunday L.A. Timesand all manner of local newspa-pers. All trying to sell me some-thing I don’t need. Or in mostcases, want. How about selling mesomething for my soul? My mem-ory bank! Why not add to that? Ihave to be content with goingover my old list of friends. Orshows that were successful andfun to do.

Telephone computer recordingcalls. How come I have to watchold John Wayne movies to feelgood again? Like I’m back in thereal world again where a man’sword is his bond. And the Dukealways trips up the greedy scamartists.

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Departing chamber president says thanks for the memoriesCheryl BorthickSpecial to the Courier

Editor’s note: This is part one of amulti-part series.

I’d like to say thanks for thehonor of serving the KernvilleChamber these past three years aspresident. I consider it a great priv-ilege to have chaired the last twoWhiskey Flat Days and increasedthe volunteer base with many fineclubs and organizations in the KernValley (Rotary, Elks, Little League,AYSO, Sweet Adelines, South ForkWoman’s Club to name a few).Folks from all of these organizationshave helped with WFD and ourRodeos.

I believe our actions have helpedus build the membership up to 175

including “Bronco Bob,” our newesthonorary member as this year’sWFD mayor. This number alsoincludes more than 10 businessesaround the Circle Park. In fact, wehave seen more participation fromthis business area since the CirclePark Downtown Businessmen’sAssociation, which was the precur-sor to the Kernville Chamber 52years ago.

This could be due to the wonder-ful event planned by our HospitalityChairman, Jeanette Rogers. Thisevent held in March was called“Taste of Kernville” and involvedmany businesses in and aroundKernville, even those who were notmembers of the Chamber. Fromthat evening, we were able to addseveral new members and some

renewing their membership.In my first year as president, I

learned that the chamber paid for allelectricity in both Kernville parks,along with the rodeo grounds andball field, the community buildingand the sign at Highway 178 andSierra Way. In December the bill forCircle Park was over $1200. So, Ienlisted the schools in a contest.Each class made a donation box andchose a business to put the box in.The class that raised most money atthe end of December won a pizzaparty. This helped defray the cost tothe chamber and got the wholecommunity participating. Since thattime, the Kern Valley Hot Roddershave collected money from withintheir own ranks and donated to thecost of the electricity. We have

included them in our affiliate mem-bership status. We’ve also done thesame with the Kern Valley GolfCourse, who donate their golf cartsto us for WFD.

In the last three years there havebeen changes in the office staff -Michelle Sweet in October ‘06 andthen Ann Perkins in February ’08.They have been terrific staff, help-ing us advertise and promote thechamber and your businesseseverywhere, attending trade showson our behalf, getting the best dealspossible for our printed advertisingand also radio and TV. They havereestablished the newsletter threetimes a year, which features events,businesses and general chambernews.

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Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: ConstructiveSolutions (2006-B1288);Street address of business: 256Valley View Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; Mailingaddress of Business; P.O. Box1165, Wofford Heights, CA93285; REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDONTHE BUSINESS NAME:Paradise Concerts, Inc., 256Valley View Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; OriginalFBN Statement Filed on:02/13/2006. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:05/21/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by V. Zuniga,Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 5, 12, 19 and 26,2009.FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s)

DBA #1: ConstructiveSolutions (2009-B3397) Streetaddress of principal place of

business: 256 Valley ViewDrive, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 1046,Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANT(S): RebeccaRozenberg, 256 Valley ViewDrive, Wofford Heights, CA93285. A, Individual. Date thebusiness commenced:05/15/1992. 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 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registeredowner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statementmust be filed before the expira-tion. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself author-ize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or

Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Rebecca Rozenberg. Thisstatement filed on 05/21/2009.Expires 05/21/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByV. Zuniga. Published by theKern River Courier May June5, 12, 19 and 26, 2009.

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Legal Notices

Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist

Last week I shared five of 10 sug-gestions given by writer KathyGulrich for building relationshipsand increasingsales of yourart. Let’s visitthe rest of theideas.

Upgradeproduct withyour cus-tomer.

Encouragecustomerswho purchaseprints and giclees to purchase anoriginal as an investment.Introduce your existing customersto some of your more expensiveand larger works. Offer to paint afamily member or their pet. Don’tstick your customer in a box.

Cross-sell to your customers.Cross-selling is simply selling

your customer something different– but related to - what they arealready buying. It may mean pro-moting your pottery to a paintingcustomer, or offering your art notecards as an add-on purchase. Beimaginative.

Get to know your customersand collectors.

Remember that your customersare people first, and customers sec-ond. Take your relationship beyond“business” and build personal rela-tionships. Start a friendship.When appropriate, invite them tosocial events and include them onyour holiday and vacation card list.

Listen for their important occasionsand remember these with a gift ofart. Imagine your work associatedwith a 50th anniversary or the birthof a grandchild.

Let your customers get toknow you – and your art.

It is so special to watch an artistat work and see how they do whatthey do. Most collectors are curi-ous about how you create. Shareyour process with them. Invitethem to an informal demo, showthem the photograph that inspiredyou, even let them try the processthemselves. Take the time to showthem what makes you and your artunique. Education builds interest.

Build strong, ongoing con-nections with your collectors.

Get them involved. Ask your cus-tomer for input on how you displayyour work or new products andtechniques you are trying. Invitethem when you show new artworkor even give them a special pre-view. They will love it. Mostimportantly - be yourself. Most col-lectors are not dazzled by art dou-ble-talk and rhetoric, they want toknow the real you. They want tohear how you feel about your art,some of your artistic quirks, andeven about some of your mistakes.Once they connect with you andyour work, they will want more.

Think about it. Your art can carvethe path to friendships. What couldbe better? Art just keeps on giving!

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

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For Rent

COCKTAILS AND DANCING5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

379-8144Largest pool table in town!

*bounce houses*water slides

*sno cones & cotton candymachines

*party supplies & moreWE DELIVER!

760-376-4KIDS(4543)www.kernkidspartyrentals.com

Specialty Stores,Yard Sales &

Vehicles for SaleSee Page 10

Ray's Painting & DecoratingInterior & Exterior Painting

Wall CoveringInstalled and Removed

Lic. # C705814 - 760-417-9797

Homes For Sale

Commercial Land For Sale

Pets

Spaces for Rent

Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical

Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD

760-376-8784

Natural Health - Espresso Bar,Shaved Ice • Fruit Smoothies.We can meet your healthneeds. 121A Piute Dr.Kernville 376-3777

Kernville - Large room w/bath,private entrance & patio, quietlocation. Includes cable TV, util-ities, house privileges & garage.$450/mo + deposit. Call 760-376-3340 or 661-283-1361

For Sale

Buzzard Gulch Trading PostFeaturing Log Furniture(below wholesale prices)Antiques, Collectibles &Country Store. 117 Piute Dr.Kernville. 376-1223

Homes For Sale

Found Pet

Page 14 Friday, June 19, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week:

"She got her looks from her father. He's aplastic surgeon."

–Groucho Marx

See Page 6 foranswers to puzzles

Friday, June 19, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 15

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. ASTRONOMY: The adjective "Jovian"is used in reference to which of the planetsin our solar system?

2. TELEVISION: Who is the voice of Moethe bartender on "The Simpsons"?

3. MOVIES: Who plays the human moth-er of Spock in the 2009 movie version of"Star Trek"?

4. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology,who rules the underworld?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. presi-dent died of pneumonia only 32 days aftertaking office?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Get your factstogether and become familiar with them before youhave to face up to that interview. The better preparedyou are, the easier it will be to make that importantimpression.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New informationmight warrant changing your mind about a recentlymade decision. Never mind the temporary confusionit might cause. Acting on the truth is always prefer-able.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a lovingatmosphere for those you care for could pay off inmany ways. Expect to hear some unexpected butvery welcome news that can make a big difference inyour life.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Stepping away froman old insoluble problem might be helpful. Use thetime to take a new look at the situation.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You're still in a favor-able goal-setting mode. However, you might need tobe a little more realistic about some of your aims. Bestto reach for what is currently doable.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A setback isnever easy to deal with. But it could be a boon in dis-guise. Recheck your proposal, and strengthen theweak spots. Seek advice from someone who has"been there and done that."

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Coming upwith a new way of handling a tedious job-regulatedchore could lead to more than just a congratulatorymemo once the word reaches the "right people."

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Whatyou might call determination someone else mightregard as stubbornness. Look for ways to reach acompromise that won't require a major shift of viewson your part.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)You're still in a vulnerable mode vis-a-vis "offers" thatsound too good to be true. So continue to be skepti-cal about anything that can't be backed up with prov-able facts.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Thriftis still dominant this week. What you don't spend onwhat you don't need will be available for you to drawon should a possible money crunch hit.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Stayingclose to home early in the week allows for some intro-spection about your social life. Sort out your feelingsbefore rejoining your fun-time fellows .

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It can be a bitdaunting as well as exciting to find yourself finallytaking action on a long-delayed move for a change. Ithelps to stay with it when others rally to support you.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of home and fam-ily provide you with the emotional support you needto find success in the outside world.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Jupiter2. Hank Azaria3. Winona Ryder4. Hades5. William Henry Harrison

Answers:

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Page 16 Kern River Courier Friday, June 19, 2009

DADCELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY JUNE 21st

DrDrop a fop a feew of Dad’w of Dad’s fas favvorite names on hiorite names on himm......frfrom yom your Four Father’ather’s Das Day gift headquary gift headquarterterss

L&M LUMBERHardware

4700 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-4831Monday through Friday 7:00 to 6:00 Saturday & Sunday 8:00 to 5:00

Onlyeight milesfromWoffordHeights!

Greenhorn Summit

ShirleyMeadowsSki Park

Glenville

Kernville

LakeIsabella

Hwy 178

Hwy

155

Hwy 155Pine

Dr.

Willow Alta Sierra Rd.

All Beef used in our meals is Certified Angus Beef Brand

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Fine dining among the tall pines, featuring mouth-watering entries, appetizers, wines and a full bar. Soup of the day, salads, burgers, veggieentries, seafood, steak, pasta and more.

"Join usSunday for

Fathers Day"Call for reservations

we will be openat 9:00am for Breakfastand Dinnner will begin

at 3:00pm

Thursday Date Night: A Full Rack of Famous Leonard’s BBQ Ribs.This complete dinner for two includes soup or salad side dishes Only $24.95Friday Night Special: New York Steak $18.95

10720 Pine Drive Alta Sierra (760) 376-8900On the Greenhorn Mountains. Only eight miles west from Wofford Heights! Follow the signs from Hwy155,Thursday: Lunch 11:30am, Dinner 4:00 to 8:00pmFriday: Lunch 12:00pm, Dinner 3:00 to 9:00pmSaturday: Breakfast 9:00am Lunch 3:00pm

Dinner 3:00am to 9:00pmSunday: Breakfast 9:00am Lunch 3:00pm

Dinner 3:00am to 9:00pm

B&B BBQ

Now ServingBeer

& Wine

Coupon

Free mushroomAppetizer*

*With meal purchase. Limit one coupon per table. Mustpresent coupon at time of order. Not valid with any otheroffer or discount. Coupon Expires 06-25-09.

Serving Your Smoked Favorites& Homemade Sides

Baby Back Ribs, Tri-Tip, Brisket, Hot Links, 1/2 Chicken, Pulled Pork, Steaks, Burgers,Appetizers, Chicken Caesar Salad, BBQ Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad & Green Beans..

13423 Sierra Way, KernvilleAcross from Sierra Gateway Market

760-376-2525Mon.-Thurs. 11:00am - 8:00pmFri. & Sat. 11:00am - 10:00pm

Sun. 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for father’s day

Now providing delivery to Kernville, Wofford Heights & Lake Isabella

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

$1598

$1798pair

each

Waist 44-54 $20.98 Reg.$22.98 Reg. $19.98

$1398Mens Printed T-Shirts each

Mens DenimShorts

2X, 3X, & 4XL & Talls $17.98 Reg.19.98 Reg. $17.98

Sizes M-XL Reg. $15.98 & $16.98

Pearl Snapswith Double Front Pockets

Ruggedwear

Staprest MensDress Shirts

Happy Father’s Day

At IRON GATESwe professionally manage residentialand commercial properties in Central

California: Bakersfield, Taft andKern River Valley

Weldon - Manufactured Homeon 2.5 acres

2 Bd., 2 Ba., 1600 sq.ft., 3-1/2 Car Garage,Private well (no water bills), Partial Lake View

Completely Fenced.Available Now $850.00 per month

Lakeland Estates, Lake Isabella-Mobile Home

2 Bd., 1-1/2 Ba., Extra Wide Single, 2 Car Garage, Completely Fenced and

Freshly Painted, New Carpet/Flooring &Window Coverings. Available to Rent Now

$700.00 per month

(888) 99IRONGATESinfo@irongates.us

Visitwww.irongates.usto view our rental

properties

6429 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD.LAKE ISABELLA

760-379-5200

Coins & Jewelry

Celebrate Dadwith a Gift of

Sports Memorbilia.Collector Coins,

Jewelry& Assorted Gifts

As alwayswe are buying your Gold

We now carry watch batteriesand offer fax services