kern river courier july 24, 2009

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir198465 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 Kernville764 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 1566 cfs

Borel Canal flow522 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.

Alexisand

Brooklyn Manncaught a bigold catfish.

WhiskeyFlat Days

is not untilFebruary –which is not allthat long fromnow.

A can-nonball is

shown as it islaunched. It hada major impactupon its target.

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: Sunny and hot.High 104.

Fri. night: Partlycloudy. Low 74.

Sat.: Mostly sunnyand hot. High 103.

Sat. night: Mostlyclear. Low 74.

Sun.: Sunny andhot, high 103.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 73.National Weather Service

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Valley seniors have a reason tocelebrate, now that funding hasbeen restored to keep the LakeIsabella Senior Center open in theevenings.

The Senior Center had beenslated to close at 5 p.m. eachevening as of Aug. 1 due to coun-ty budgetary constraints. Thatwould have made many local sen-iors very unhappy, especiallythose who have been enjoying theweekly Senior Dance onWednesday evenings.

Rosinea Lister of Lake Isabellawrote in a letter to the Courier, “I

am one of the over-90-year-oldladies who attend the SeniorDances. This is all of the enter-tainment we older people have inthis area. These dances are notonly recreation, but they are ther-apy for all of us.”

There have been severalprotests, including one Mondayevening at First DistrictSupervisor Jon McQuiston’soffice in Lake Isabella. About 50seniors showed up, and five ofthem spoke in protest of thereduced Senior Center andlibrary hours. Their commentswere videoconferenced to theKern County Board ofSupervisors meeting taking placein Bakersfield at the same time.Other comments came in from

Senior Center to getevening hours backLibraries receive$300,000 in funds

Mike DevichKern River Courier

In what is beginning to be a weekly occur-rence during this hot and dry spell, therewas another rash of fires in and around theKern River Valley this past week.

As the Courier was being put together onWednesday, a fire broke out near BarlowDrive in Lake Isabella. By press time, it was25 to 30 acres in size and was about 50 percentcontained. There was no reported cause.

Last week, on Thursday July 16th, whilethe Courier was at the printer, a fire eruptedbehind the old Verizon building near the BobPowers Gateway at the intersection ofHighways 178 and 155 in Lake Isabella. Firecrews quickly knocked it down.

Again in Lake Isabella, this time onMonday July 20th, a fire broke out just westof the freeway. This one, clearly visible fromall of the town of Lake Isabella, promptedmany on their morning commutes to stopand watch the fire helicopter drop water onthe blaze. It was held to six acres and wascontained within a few hours, according toCindy Thill of the U.S. Forest Service. Shealso said that the cause of the fire was due topower lines in the area.

Thill also reported that recent lightningstrikes in the Kern Plateau area ignited atleast five new fires. Three of the five fires

were on National Forest lands and two onBureau of Land Management lands. All thefires were small in size. They were all beingsuppressed, as opposed to letting them burnfor land management purposes.

Three were said to be out by Tuesday, andthe other two were due for containmentshortly thereafter.

Mike Devich/Kern River Courier

This fire erupted Monday across the freewayfrom the town of Lake Isabella.

Fires strike, are contained quickly

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Spencer Hansen, Noah Alexander and TJ Sanders blowsome giant bubbles at the Camp KEEP fundraiser Tuesday.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Camp KEEP may beable to keep going afterall.

The acronym meansKern EnvironmentalEducation Program, and

in the program, studentsget to go to the MorroBay and Cambria areasto study the environmentclose up and personal.

The program has beenin trouble lately because

Forest Service field tripscheduled for Saturday

The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Foresthas scheduled a field trip to the recreation areas authorized underthe Recreation Enhancement Act located at Isabella Lake. Thefield trip will include site visits to Auxiliary Dam, Old IsabellaRoad, South Fork Recreation Area, and Camp 9.

The field trip is Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Participants will meet at the Forest Service’s Lake Isabella VisitorCenter, 4875 Ponderosa Drive in Lake Isabella, no later that 9:30a.m.

Participants will need to bring plenty of drinking water. TheForest Service will be carpooling participants or you may drive

Conserve energyduring heat wave,

save money too

Kern River Courier

Here are some tips to conserveenergy during this heat wave, andyou can save some money at thesame time. Thanks to SouthernCalifornia Edison for supplyingthese tips.

“There are so many simplethings customers can do to saveenergy this summer,” said GeneRodrigues, SCE’s director ofEnergy Efficiency. “We’re offeringfree and low-cost solutions so thatpeople can stay cool and comfort-able, while putting the chill on highsummer bills.”

When you line-dry your laundry,you can save about $120 a year inelectricity costs. Customers canalso save on laundry products. Thesun is a natural whitener, so thereis no need to buy bleach. If youhang clothing out to dry, there is no

KEEPing it real

See POWER, Page 6

See SENIOR, Page 6

See FIELD, Page 8

See KEEP, Page 9

Kern River Courier Friday, July 24, 2009

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

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Advertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time. Cancellations orrejection shall not preclude payment on similaradvertising previously run. KRV Publishingand the Kern River Courier are not liable forerrors in copy or an advertisement beyond thecost of the actual space occupied by the error.Publisher reserves the right to place the word“advertisement” on any ad copy that appearsto resemble editorial matter.

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.

Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. The views expressed in the lettersto the editor within this paper are not necessar-ily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff.Letters to the editor pertaining to local issuesand events or those that affect our area areencouraged. Please include your real name,address and phone number for verification.Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The Kern River Courier reserves theright to exclude any letter to the editor, or editits contents for length and prevention of libel,or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors.Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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Kern River Valley – so much to do!

Used book sale to be heldFriday, Saturday July 24, 25

The Friends of the Kern ValleyLibraries will be holding a giant UsedBook Sale on Friday and Saturday at

the Kern River Valley Branch Libraryon Lake Isabella Blvd. in the confer-ence room. The hours on both days,Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25,are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friends of Hatchery to holdbarbecue and program July 27

The Friends of the Hatchery willbe holding a barbecue on Monday,July 27 at the Fish Hatchery inKernville at 5 p.m. The public is invit-ed. Potluck salad and desserts. PleaseRSVP to the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at (760) 376-2629 orJeanette Rogers at 417-2555 or 376-4419.

Government commodities dis-tributed Tuesday, July 28

Food commodities will be distrib-uted on Tuesday, July 28 to those whofit certain economic guidelines.Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt.Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights;Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Senior care representative tospeak July 29 in Kernville

The new president of theKernville Chamber of Commerce,Jill Thurman, has announced thatForest Hagood of Home InsteadSenior Care will be speaking July29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Odd FellowsHall in Kernville. It’s free to the pub-lic. Home Instead Senior Care is anetwork of locally owned franchiseoffices that was developed with apassionate desire to be your trustedin-home care agency, to help yourfamily keep your aging mother,father, grandparents or friends intheir home as they grow older.Who should attend? If you havesituations occurring now and donot know how to approach thefamily member; If you are research-ing options in adult care and wouldjust like information; If you are cur-rently a caregiver for an aging adultand looking for affordable assis-tance.

Hummingbird celebrationAugust 1 at KR Preserve

The annual HummingbirdCelebration starts Aug. 1 at the KernRiver Preserve in Weldon from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m. For more information callAlison at (760) 378-2029 or go towww.kern.audubon.org.

Sweet Adelines to hold IceCream Social Aug. 15

The local chapter of the SweetAdelines singing organization will beholding its annual Ice Cream Socialon Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. atthe Senior Center in Lake Isabella.For more information, call (760) 376-4124.

Government commodities dis-tributed Tuesday, Aug. 25

Food commodities will be distrib-uted on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to thosewho fit certain economic guidelines.Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel, Mt.Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights;Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Rubber Ducky Races held byExchange Club Aug. 29

The Kern Valley Exchange Clubwill be holding their annual RubberDucky Races down the Kern River onAug. 29 at Riverside Park inKernville. Proceeds go to scholar-ships. Call (760) 376-4790.

Information for most items fromthe Kernville Chamber of Commerce.To include your event in the KernRiver Courier Calendar, just submitthe information to the Courier (ouraddresses are on page 2) by Tuesdayfor Friday’s issue. Events must beopen to the public and admissionprice, if any, must be listed.

Courier Calendar

Friday, July 24, 2009 Kern River Courier

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

While stepping on the bath-room scale a week or so ago, Inoticed that something waswrong.Obviously themachine’s inter-nal workingswere in error.There was noway I couldweigh as muchas those scalestold the world Iweighed.

So I took two5-pound sacks of sugar and putthem on the scale to test the accu-racy of this lying scrap of springsand metal. It said 10 pounds. ThenI added two more 5-pound sacksand the scale read 20 poundsexactly. I knew then that the scaleerror was taking place only in theupper poundages.

So I made a trip to Costco andfound their bathroom scale salesarea. I placed several on the floorand tried them. Schockaroo! Eachscale showed my weight exactly asdid my ancient one at home.Obviously it was part of a commu-nist conspiracy. Someone wasplaying with my mind. One of theirnew units even had the gall to notonly show my weight, but in aloud tinny voice, it told me and thewhole listening world my incorrectweight.

Driving home I gave serious

thought to my next course ofaction. I decided to recheck myhome scale for upper end accura-cy. So I went to the local feed storeand bought two 50-pound sacks ofbird seed. I reweighed them ontheir county-approved scale andsaw that the total weight was 102pounds. At home I took the twosacks of bird seed and put them onmy scale (which also read 102pounds). Then I stepped on thescale and mentally subtracted thebirdseed weight from the new fig-ure and saw that the scale still hada major error. To me it was still anupper weight miscalculation.California's West Coast supply ofnew scales must be seriouslyflawed. So I kept my old one.

However, today while I was atBurger King eating my doublecheeseburger Whopper with fries,a shake and a fried pie, I toyedwith the thought that there was afaint possibility the scales wereright and I was the one in error.The fact I could no longer see myshoes when I stood up may havebeen a clue.

So, if you see me briskly walk-ing the shoreline at Tillie Creek, it'snot that I'm overweight, I ammerely recalibrating my scaleusing a technique called “exercise.”

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program and coordi-nator for the Lake Patrol volun-teers.

Middleworth

Scales must be defectiveThings I Have Noticed...

Saturday, August 8that 2:00pm

Enjoy a live variety showfeaturing bands, singers, dancers,

comedy, ventriloquist andcelebrity impersonator's.For just $15.00 for adults

and $10.00 for seniors andchildren under 12

At theREEL CINEMA THEATRE6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights

Buy your tickets anytime at the box office.

Sponsored bytheKnights of Columbus

50% of proceeds to benefitCamp Keep.

For more informationCall George at 760 223-0102

or Frank at 310 989-0325

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760-376-1688

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Women'sAura Jean$2799

Mens13MWZ Riged

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MensRelaxed Fit Denim

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• Climbing Gear

• Skateboards

• Fishing & Camping

Supplies

• Groceries

• Beer & Wine

• Lotto

• Video Rental

• Hats

• Shirts & Jeans

• & Gifts

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

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The Kern Valley'sFirst Certified

Farmers' MarketHeld Every Saturday7:00am to 1:00pm

2600 Highway 155, Lake IsabellaAt the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural

Center and Museum adjacent to the Forest ServiceFrench Gulch Group Campground.

Spaces Are Available ForLocal Growers Large & SmallTo participate as vendors. Cost is only

$10.00 per space to sell. For more infor-mation call market manager

Anna Leon 661-978-8712

Sponsored by The Kern River Piute Council,The Nuui Cunni Native American Interpretive

Center and Information under special use permitfrom the Sequoia National Forest, on a non-dis-

criminatory basis.

"NUUI CUNNI”

FARMERS'MARKETLOCALLY GROWN FRESH PRODUCE & MUCH MORE!

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Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

The early morning and lateevening bites at Isabella Lake con-tinue to produce lots of quality fish.Everything is biting – trout, bass,catfish, crappie and bluegill. Thekey to get a big catch is to get outthere before daybreak or at sunsetwhen the water temperatures are alittle cooler.

The troutactionbetweenRiversidePark to wherethe KernRiver entersIsabella Lake is still going strong.Wonder where the next hot spot isgoing to be? This past Monday theDepartment of Fish & Game plant-ed a load of 6 to 8 pound trophytrout in the Auxiliary Dam area.Which way will they go?

Crappie, bass and catfish arestill biting good in the covesbetween French Gulch and theNorth Fork.

Alexis and Brooklyn Mannalways manage to catch some nicefish when they come up to visit theKern River Valley. On their last tripthey brought in a beautiful catfish

weighing in at 11 pounds 4ounces. Great catch, girls, see younext trip.

Pack up your gear and let’s gofishing.

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.

Friday, July 24, 2009AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

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

Trophy trout planted

Alexis and Brooklyn Mann got a nicebig catfish.

Let’s Go Fishing

Map sponsored by Lakeview Motel 12090 Hwy. 178, Mt. Mesa, (760) 379-8250. AC, WiFi

“Great catch,girls.”

--JackBustamante

Open Daily – 10 am to 4 pm or byappointment anytime.

3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish, Ca.93205 Ph: 760-379-5146

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Channel & The

NationalDirectory of Haunted Places. Antiquesshops, museum displays, self & docentguided tours. 20 minutes fromKernville... 100 years back in time!

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COMING TO REEL CINEMASAT. AUGUST 8TH

Kern River Courier

It’s not too early to start thinking about and planning for next February’sWhiskey Flat Days, the big Old West blowout and celebration.

Whiskey Flat Days takes place in Kernville every President’s Day Weekend.It’s the annual festival during which Kernville returns to its original 1860-64name, Whiskey Flat, and invites everyone to come and celebrate the Gold Rushdays with them. The festival is put on by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

Kernville has held Whiskey Flat Days every year since the late 1950s. Thecelebration was started by the Kernville Business Association as a way to bringin vistors during the off-season, and has flourished ever since. Then-local realestate salesperson Lloree Knowles came up with the idea and was the firstchairman of the Whiskey Flat Days committee. (Knowles started a newspa-per called the Kern Valley News, the first locally-owned newspaper, in 1958.)The late valley historian and well-known author Ardis Manly Walker came upwith the name Whiskey Flat Days.

A highlight of the celebration is the race for Honorary Mayor of WhiskeyFlat. Each year two or more candidates vie for the coveted position. They visitvalley establishments just about every day for over a month, selling “bribes.”The one who gets the most bribes and brings in the most money gets to claimthe title of honorary mayor.

Each year there is a carnival, recreations of Old West life with reenactors,shootouts in the streets (not real ones, hopefully), frog jumps, costume con-tests, mustache and beard contests, lots of wonderful food, and much more. Allthis takes place in the bracing winter atmosphere of the Kern River Valley. It’sa treat!

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

Start planning for next year’s festival

Friday, July 24, 2009 EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Previews of new DVDsBy DNA Smith

PICK OF THE WEEK"The Machine Girl" (Remix) --

Director Noboru Iguchi's cultgrindhouse hit "The MachineGirl" gets a two-disc re-releasethis week."TheMachineGirl" is agory, over-the-topaction com-edy about aschoolgirlwhose armis cut off bysome gang-sters. Sheis befriend-ed by apair ofmechanics who graft a hugemachine gun to her stump. Shethen teams up with the chain-saw-packin' mama of a boywho was murdered by the samegangsters -- who are equippedwith flying guillotines and drillbras.

I'm not sure why this DVD islabeled a "remix" since you'regetting the same movie as theoriginal. The only difference isthe addition of an extra discthat contains a follow-up spin-off film, "Machine Girlite,"which stars a bikini-clad cutiewho can attach a variety ofautomatic weapons to differentparts of her body. Fans of"Tokyo Gore Police" will defi-nitely want this set to tide themover until Iguchi's 2010 releaseof "RoboGeisha," which, if youhaven't seen the trailer yet,looks like it will mess you up

for life.

ALSO THIS WEEK"Race to Witch Mountain" --

Dwayne "The Artist FormerlyKnown as The Rock" Johnsonstars in this Disney reimaginingof the classic 1970s movie

series. Johnson plays acabdriver who mustdrive two kids to aremote location in theNevada desert. He dis-covers that the childrenare aliens on a mission tosave the Earth. Johnsongets some help from aUFO expert (the alwaysgorgeous and awesomeCarla Gugino) as thegang tries to avoid theclutches of an evil gov-ernment dude (CiaranHinds) and a killer

cyborg. "Race to WitchMountain" isn't one of Disney's(or Dwayne Johnson's) bestfilms, but it's just good enoughto recommend as a fun familyrental for a rainy Saturdayafternoon.

TV SERIES"Tim and Eric Awesome

Show, Great Job!" SeasonThree

"Agatha Christie's Marple"Series 4

"Project Runway" SeasonFive

"Flight of the Conchords"The Complete Second Season

"The Love Boat" Season Two,Vol. 2

"Adventures of Black Beauty"Season Two

"Days That Shook the World"The Complete Second Season

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Couch TheaterTwo-disc release is extra film

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I know that MichaelJackson's sudden death hasaffected a lot of people, celebritiesand fans alike, but I haven'theard much about how ElizabethTaylor is handling the news. Iknow they were very close. --Diana J., via e-mail

A: DameElizabeth Taylorreleased thisstatement afterMichael's death:"My heart ... mymind ... are bro-ken. I lovedMichael with allmy soul, and Ican't imagine lifewithout him. Istill can't believeit. I don't wantto believe it. ... I'm going to miss him. Ican't yet imagine life without him. Iwill love him forever."

She declined to participate inJackson's memorial service, stating: "Icannot be a part of the public hoopla.... How I feel is between us. Not apublic event."

***Q: Did Jason Priestley's wife

give birth to their baby yet? Iremember hearing a while backthat she was expecting their sec-ond child. -- Missy M.,Vancouver, B.C.

A: We seem to be in the midst ofyet another Hollywood baby boom.Jason, who turns 40 at the end ofAugust, and wife Naomi welcomed ason on July 9, who joins 2-year-oldsister Ava.

Along with Jason and Naomi,Mira Sorvino and husband

Christopher Backus welcomed theirthird child, Holden Paul Terry, onJune 22, amid months of pregnancycomplications that threatened thelives of Mira and Holden. Mother andbaby are now doing very well. InMay, Tobey Maguire and wifeJennifer Meyer welcomed their sec-ond child, a son named Otis Tobias.And Victoria's Secret model and "G.I.Joe" actress Karolina Kurkova isexpecting her first child with fianceArchie Drury later this year.

***READERS: Thanks to all of you

(hundreds and hundreds) who partic-ipated in my John Wayne trivia con-test. The question, as you might recall,was: "From which John Wayne filmdid the name of his production com-pany, Batjac, come from?" As the vastmajority of you correctly submitted,the answer is "Wake of the RedWitch."

From all the correct answers, ninereaders were randomly chosen towin one of nine John Wayne DVDsets, either "The John Wayne CenturyCollection," "The John WayneWestern Collection" or "The JohnWayne Adventure Collection." Thewinners are: Stephen B., Titusville,Fla.; Frances W., Decatur, Ala.; OllanB., Sandersville, Ga.; Lawrence E.,Portland, Ore.; Judy T., Lake Isabella,Calif.; Steve B., Fort Campbell, Ky.;Gary R., Christianburg, Va.; Emily E.,Port Charlotte, Fla.; and Bob K.,Southbury, Conn.

***Have a question for Cindy? E-mail

her at [email protected], orwrite to her in care of King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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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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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

“…you shall observe theFeast of Unleavened Bread,for on this very day I broughtyour hosts out of the land ofEgypt.” Exodus 12:17.

The Haggadah, a guide forthe Passover celebration,includes “Avadim Hayinu”, or“we were slaves.” If slaverywere so appalling, why didthey, “remember the fish weate in Egypt that cost nothing,the cucumbers, the melons,the leeks, the onions, and the garlic”? Numbers11:5. The whole quote from the guide says, “Wewere slaves unto Pharaoh in Egypt, and Ha-shemour G-d took us out from there with a stronghand and an outstretched arm.” Several authori-ties give this declaration as the fundamental rea-son why they are obligated to tell the Passoverstory. By this feast, they are told, they areexpressing their gratitude to God, because if Godhad not redeemed them, those who wanted toreturn would still be in Egypt.

The conditions about 80 years prior to the exo-dus are told beginning at Exodus 1:16: “Whenyou serve as midwife to the Hebrew women andsee them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shallkill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.”When that failed, Pharaoh commanded all hispeople to kill Hebrew baby boys. Moses, a namemeaning “drawn,” was rescued by being drawnfrom the river and raised in the household of thePharaoh. Later, while keeping a flock for hisfather-in-law, he was drawn to a burning bush

from which God said to him, “Come, I will sendyou to Pharaoh that you may bring my people,the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” Exodus 3:10.Depending on how one understands the wordsaffliction, taskmasters and sufferings, Exodus 3:7could refer to death of the Hebrew boys, the slav-ery, or both. Consider how the death ofAmerican young men changed the public’s per-ception of Iraq’s threats. The very fact of the con-troversy demonstrates how the cries to God forhelp could turn to lack of trust of Moses.

More than one college professor has said thatone learns to write by writing. In life, as in writ-ing, practice improves performance. Followingthe words of Numbers 12:17 has proven to be ablessing to Israel even during the centuries ofexile from Canaan. By the same process, onelearns to trust God by trusting God, or thankingGod by thanking God. The regular reader of thiscolumn might already know that in the mid-1960s I left a career in the church because I wasangry at people. In the mid-1990s I ended acareer in law enforcement because of a detachedretina. I praise God that law enforcement taughtme to see the afflictions and sufferings of people.I am better for the experience. I thank God fordetaching my retina. Now I am helping peoplemore personally and urging them to trust God;he knows that for those who love God all thingswork together for good. Romans 8:28.

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

Second breakfast prayermeeting to be held Aug. 5

Spend an hour with Jesus, as a united val-ley in prayer lifting one voice to heaven tosave the people of this valley. Come, let’spray for our community during a breakfastmeeting at Los Palomos Restaurant inBodfish.

All are invited to participate. Please markyour calendars and join us for this very spe-cial One Hour in Prayer with Jesus. It willtake place on Wednesday, Aug. 5 starting at6:45 a.m.

Oneness in Prayer starts at 7 a.m. At 7:30a.m., order breakfast and continue with smallgroup table prayer for those you want toreceive prayer. Continue until breakfast isserved.

Our valley needs our prayer. Jesus is com-ing and there are too many lost in our valley.Families, single Moms and Dads, lonely sen-iors, teens without parental guidance, youngfolks, alcoholics, druggies and more. Churchauditoriums are only half to three quartersfull Sunday mornings.

If you believe as I do that we should beholding two or more services on Sundaymornings, that there are too many lost run-ning around our valley unsaved, that it istime to fulfill the great Commission here athome, than I believe we need to go to prayer.

Join us each month on the firstWednesday of each month at 7 a.m. sharpand let’s pray together.

Jesus said, “Where two or more are gath-ered together in My name, I am there.” LetJesus know we are thankful for our salvationand that we care for the lost. Let us pray todo our part in bringing the lost in.

– Pastor Bill Blanton

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• Compact fluorescent bulbs(CFLs) use only a quarter of theenergy as a regular bulb, and lastup to 10 times longer. If everyhousehold in California switchedout five bulbs and replaced themwith CFLs, the state would avoidthe equivalent of producing green-house gases from 400,000 cars. Inaddition, CFLs create hardly anyheat, reducing the need for air-conditioning.

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SENIOR continued from page 1Ridgecrest.

At their Tuesday meeting, thesupervisors decided to restore$200,000 to the budget for seniorcenters and $300,000 to libraries toreduce the number of hours thatwere previously slashed. Although

the Senior Center’s evening hourswill continue as usual, the library’sbudget was only partially restored.The impact on the libraries in theKern River Valley is still be deter-mined. The Courier will follow thestory and keep readers informed.

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Twoyears ago I had surgery for breastcancer, and lymph nodes were alsoremoved during the surgery. Irecently developed lymphedemaand am quite upset about it. I don'tthink I ever read where you (oranyone else) discussed it. I didn'tknow what it was until I sawsomething about it on TV. It seemsto be under control, but I mustwear an arm sleeve, which I hate.Please comment on it. -- J.R.

ANSWER: We have two circulatorysystems. Everyone knows the blood cir-culatory system. Few know the lymphcirculatory system. Lymph is the waterypart of blood that oozes out of bloodvessels and bathes all body cells and tis-sues. It provides nutrition and protec-tion. Lymph vessels -- similar to arteriesand veins but more delicate -- are open-ended affairs that suction lymph fluidand eventually return it to the circula-tion. On its journey back to the maincirculation, lymph fluid passes throughlymph nodes, which remove from it for-eign material and germs.

Anything that disrupts the return offluid back to the circulation causesswelling -- lymphedema. In your case,the disruption was breast surgery withremoval of lymph nodes. About 15 per-cent of women who undergo suchbreast surgery develop lymphedema ofthe arm on the side of the removedbreast.

Early treatment of lymphedema pre-vents permanent changes from hap-pening. Arm elevation encouragesdrainage out of the arm. Elastic gar-

ments squeeze lymph fluid back into themain circulation. Compression pumpsare another way to mobilize the fluid.

A special kind of massage, per-formed by a trained therapist, can effec-tively promote drainage of lymph fluid.It's called manual lymphatic drainage,and practicing therapists are found inabout every section of the country. TheNational Lymphedema Network canput you in touch with such a therapistand can provide you with informationon this condition. You can reach thenetwork at 1-800-541-3259 and on theWeb at www.lymphnet.org.

The booklet on edema and lym-phedema provides details on both thesecommon conditions. Readers canobtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 106W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL

32853-6475. Enclose a check or moneyorder (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6Canada with the recipient's printedname and address. Please allow fourweeks for delivery.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable

to answer individual letters, but he will

incorporate them in his column whenev-er possible. Readers may write him orrequest an order form of available healthnewsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,FL 32853-6475.

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Massage is a remedial procedurethat occupies an important place inNaturopathy.

Actually, massage has had a verylong history, dating back to ancienttimes. Massage has been used thera-peutically for thousands of years inIndia, China, Greece, Rome, Egypt,and more.

Massage has a very salubriouseffect on the organs and systems of thebody as detailed below:

(1) Skin: The beneficial effects ofmassage on the skin are unequalled.The pores of the skin are opened up,thus helping of the elimination of poi-sons from the body through perspira-tion.

(2) Muscles: Massage reduces thetension in the muscles and relievesmuscular pain. Strenuous exertionresults in the accumulation of lacticacid in the muscles. Massage helps torid the muscles of this acid and thus

imparts a feeling of freshness andvigour.

(3) Circulation of the blood: The cir-culation of the blood in the part beingmassaged is speeded up, so that thepart is supplied with more nutrients,and its healing powers are augmented.The accelerated circulation reducesswelling. There is an increase in thecapacity of the blood to carry oxygenand to utilize it effectively.

(4) Nerves: Slow and gentle mas-sage with light pressure relieves ten-sion of the nerves and soothes them.Vigorous massage stimulates laxnerves and increases their efficiency.

(5) The digestive system: Massagingthe abdomen stimulates the digestivesystem, and promotes better elimina-tion of wastes. The resistive powers ofthe body are strengthened due to theincrease in the efficiency of the liver.

(6) The urinary system: Massagingactivates the urinary system. As aresult the process of elimination oftoxic substances from the body

through the urine is accelerated by theformation of greater quantities ofurine.

(7) The heart: Systematic massagewill reduce the burden on the heart,and thus increase its efficiency.

Normally dry palms are used formassage; but if the skin is too dry or ifthe body is excessively weak, wet clothor soothing oil may be used. Amongoils, sesame (til) oil is the best for thispurpose. Some people use talcumpowder for reducing friction whilemassaging, but this practice is not rec-ommended, as the pores of the skin getclogged up.

Method: The process should beginwith massage of the arms and legs.Next the chest, abdomen, back andbuttocks should be massaged, in thatorder, finishing with the face and thehead. Cloth should be used for mas-saging the back. As far as possible, weshould massage ourselves with ourown hands so as to combine the bene-fits of massages with those of exercise

also to a certain extent. Those who aretoo weak to do so may take the help ofothers.

A massage should preferably be fol-lowed by a bath with lukewarm water.

If suffering from high blood pres-sure, the direction of massaging move-ments should be reversed, i.e. fromhead to foot.

Note: Massages are contra-indicat-ed in the following conditions:

(1) In fevers, no massage of any typeis recommended.

(2) Pregnant ladies should avoidmassaging the abdomen.

(3) Abdominal massages should beavoided in cases of diarrhoea, gastricor duodenal ulcers, appendicitis ortumours in the abdomen.

(4) Massages are generally unadvis-able in cases of skin diseases.

This article does not purport to offermedical advice or make any claims toany cure, treatment, or remediation ofany disease or health condition.

Massage therapy has many advantages

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People often move for job oreducational opportunities, to fol-low family,or any num-ber of othermotivations.But what ifyou’re sim-ply too“cramped” inyour home.You face adilemma:move, or justimprove?

First con-sider how long you might staywhere you are. It doesn’t makemuch sense to pour money intoimprovements if you’re planningto sell anytime soon.Potentialbuyersmay notagree withyourchoice ofimprove-ments, andwith all theturmoiland incon-venienceinvolved inmostremodelingprojects,. your biggest benefitcomes from remaining andenjoying the fruits of your labor!

Investigate how your plannedimprovements will impact thevalue of your home against oth-ers in your neighborhood. Yourhome could actually take longerto sell in the future if it’s in the“upper end” of choices. Buyershistorically opt for the leastexpensive home in the mostexpensive neighborhood theycan afford.

Of course, there are manyimprovements that will add toyour home’s resale value downthe road, without pricing you outof the market. Visit the NationalAssociation of Home Builders’web site at nahb.org for informa-tion about the potential value of arange of improvements.

Regardless of market condi-tions, your home is where you

should behappy.“Improve ormove” is anemotional aswell as afinancial deci-sion thatrequires deepand honestevaluation.

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National Forests to get$274 million from ARRAKern River Courier

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsackhas announced more than $274 mil-lion in American Recovery andReinvestment Act (ARRA) funds forforest facilities and trails and relatedecosystems and watersheds. The 191projects are located on Forest Servicelands in 32 states. To date, more than$936 million in Forest Service invest-ments have been announced.

"The Recovery Act projects we'reannouncing today are central to cre-ating jobs and building a better,stronger economy in the future," saidSecretary Vilsack. "These projectsexemplify President Obama's com-mitment to sustainability, reducingour environmental footprint andincreasing energy efficiency, whichwill benefit the 178 million peoplewho visit the National Forests eachyear, generate additional tourismactivity and stimulate localeconomies."

Projects announced includeinstalling a photovoltaic solar cellsystem at Forest Service sites such asthe San Dimas Technology andDevelopment Center in SouthernCalifornia. This improvement willproduce enough electricity to meet allof the center's needs, thus making it a"zero-net-energy" facility.

In Connecticut, Forest ServiceResearch facilities at Hamden andAnsonia will receive new lighting,solar panels, and upgrades that willgreatly improve energy efficiency.Other National Forest facilities andrecreation sites will benefit fromother visitor facility enhancementsand restoring historic structureswhich interpret American's uniquewildland heritage.

The Forest Service Trails Systemprovides miles of recreational oppor-tunities and access to the backcoun-try for a wide diversity of usersincluding hikers, horseback riders,mountain bikers, cross-countryskiers, snowmobilers, hunters, fish-ing enthusiasts, and all-terrain vehi-cle riders. Trails bring together peo-ple of all ages and abilities, encour-age healthy lifestyles, and promote

general well-being. Many of the proj-ects will be accomplished throughpartner and youth organizationswhich add the benefit of collabora-tion and community building. Workon trail projects will provide JobCorps members with opportunitiesto further develop skills and gainadditional experience in naturalresource management. Trail mainte-nance activities include clearing fall-en trees, repairing trail signs,improving water drainage, maintain-ing bridges, reducing erosion, repair-ing trail head and parking areas, andtrail decommissioning that eliminatesunneeded trails.

Related ecosystem and watershedprojects will be carried out to assurethat areas receiving high visitationare repaired and restored. This willprotect soil, vegetation, wildlife andfish habitat, and water quality, so thatthe National Forests can continue toprovide improved water quality,clean air, and high level recreationopportunities to the American public.

Summary of state by state proj-ect funding

Capital Improvement and Maintenance -Facilities and Trails (by State)

Alaska - 11 projects - $17,232,000Arizona - 20 projects - $12,844,000California - 10 projects - $76,732,000Colorado 13 $15,007,000Connecticut - 1 project - $2,300,000Florida - 3 projects - $1,400,000Georgia - 5 projects - $2,379,500Idaho - 16 projects - $17,018,400Illinois - 2 projects - $620,000Indiana - 1 project - $200,000Kentucky - 2 projects - $1,750,000Michigan - 3 projects - $4,401,000Minnesota - 3 projects - $9,294,000Missouri - 2 projects - $1,058,000Montana - 10 projects - $10,082,000North Carolina - 11 projects - $9,449,000New Mexico - 27 projects - $11,063,000Nevada - 5 projects - $1,790,000Oregon - 12 projects - $28,948,000Pennsylvania - 3 projects - $5,440,000Puerto Rico - 7 projects - $3,230,000Tennessee - 3 projects - $2,650,000Utah - 1 project - $241,000Virginia - 3 projects - $3,265,000Vermont - 1 projects - $657,000Washington - 4 projects - $8,094,000

Total: 179 projects, $247,144,900

– U.S. Forest Service


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The first summer after I boughta ‘70s condo in Palm Springs, itgot up to 128ºF and humid, duringone of those summer monsoonalflows the Realtordidn't tell meabout when shewas gushing about“dry heat.” I couldfeel the heat radi-ating down frommy condo's poorlyinsulated ceiling.So, I got into amajor insulationproject right away.

I ended up using three types ofinsulation. Why? Heat transfersthree ways: conduction, convec-tion and byradiation.Conduction?If you haveever burnedyourself on ahot stovebecause youtouched it,you haveexperiencedthis first-hand. Convection? Hot air rises.Radiant? Stand in front of an elec-tric heater and you'll know radiantheat. You need to deal with eachway heat transfers, sort of like youneed to deal with each way antsget into your house.

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• 23ºF drop in the peak attictemperature.

• 20% reduction in the AC unit'srun time during the 7 hours ofpeak attic temperatures.

• 57% efficiency improvement inthe cooled air delivered throughthe air ducts.

That study showed the installa-tion of a radiant barrier in anattic can make it easier for yourair conditioner or swamp coolerto do its job during summer heat.That results in lower electricity

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Richard Rowe is a retired CityPlanner, living in Wofford Heights.He is website administrator ofwww.KRVR.org for Kern RiverValley Revitalization.

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of budget cuts, but local folks havestepped up to the plate andfundraisers are being held tofinance the camp.

One was held Tuesday night atthe Kern River Brewery inKernville. Proceeds from sales therewent to the cause. It was called a“Science Night,” and kids got toexperiment with giant bubbles, agooey cornstarch mix, and muchmore.

The kids got to have a good time,and the local parents and otherinterested parties who have beentrying to keep the trips to CampKEEP alive have a few more dollarsto add to the fund, which needs$26,000 to send 80 students therefrom the Kernville Union SchoolDistrict. You can help by sending

donations to Colt Boosters ofKUSD, Attn. Keep Camp KEEP, P.O.Box 3077, Lake Isabella, CA 93240-3077. This will be an ongoing thingto raise funds for Camp KEEP, soany leftover funds will be used nextyear.

Camp KEEP has been in exis-tence since 1969. It provides a five-day residential education programfor fifth and sixth grade students.The curriculum is taught by staffnaturalists who also conductevening and campfire programs.Classroom teachers help with stu-dent discipline. KEEP serves over7,000 students each year.

Kids get to learn about animals,plants, habitats, weather condi-tions, geological features, naturalsounds and smells, and more.

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Bodfish Bob's California Casserole

1 lb ground beef1 T oil or to coat pan for beef ( Ihave grown to use olive oilfor extra flavor).1 or 2 cloves of garlic minced-depending on how much you likegarlic.1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper1 med or lg onion chopped1 green pepper, chopped1 T chili powder ( I use more buttaste it until it's spicy enough forme)1 16 oz can chili or red kidney beans1 T Worcestershire sauce ( I also usemore and taste test it)1/4 tsp tobasco or hot sauce1 16 oz can tomatoes3/4 cup raw white rice1/4 cup chopped or diced greenolives (optional)1 cup or more shredded cheddarcheese or Mexican cheese blend

(My motto is you can never haveenough cheese!)

Heat oven to 350. Brownmeat and drain for less fatten-ing or keep grease (originalrecipe doesn't say to drain).Add garlic, salt to taste, pepper,onion, green pepper and chilipowder. Cook until onion iswilted. Add beans,Worcestershire sauce, tomatoesand rice; mix. Turn into casse-role dish and bake 45 minutes.Add cheese and olives for top-ping and bake another 15 min-utes.

Bodfish Bob's Tropical Twinkie 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. Enjoy.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

I’ve been going to James Store inKernville since we moved here in1970. That’s almost 40 years! I usedto watch Clint James count the casesof milk as they unloaded the trucks.

Inside the store it is pretty muchthe way I firstknew it. So isthe area out-side includingthe laundro-mat. I likelaundromats.They came inhandy when Iwas on myown in Venice.This one inKernville has been there a longtime now. It must do a pretty goodbusiness. Funny, seeing a that oldlaundromat reminds me of anotherplace that’s been here a long time –the movie theater in WoffordHeights. I met the guy who ownsthe movie theater some time back.He owns a much bigger one inWestwood in Los Angeles. He sayshe owns this little guy and it’salmost like a hobby to him becauseit never does much, but he enjoysowning it and it is a service to thecommunity.

Maybe that’s why I enjoy shop-ping at James Store. (Now SierraGateway.) It’s been my store for solong now. I went in there today andspent the better part of $100. It’s mykind of store because it’s not too big

and not too small. Just right. Forthat matter, so is Kernville. WoffordHeights is okay too. I like being ableto drive right up to the Courieroffice to turn in my column. (My e-mail is still kaput.) I can get out ofmy jalopy and walk right into theirlittle office and get my businessdone.

And then there’s the El RioMexican restaurant right by thepark in Kernville. And That’s Italian.I know that owner too. They camefrom Vegas years ago and boughtthat little restaurant and have madea go of it ever since. For that mat-ter, I know the guy who bought TheDrug Store in Kernville a few yearsago.

The truth is, I must like livinghere because I can know all thesefolks who run businesses. I go intotheir stores and they all know me(for better or worse).

You get used to the way you live.Especially if you live in the woodsand have lots of room around you. Ican take Princess Molly Labradorthe Eighth on long walks and stillbe on my own property.

I still own a house in Eagle Rock.It’s got its own character and it sitson a deep lot and it’s got a nice backyard. But I don’t want to live there. Iwant to live here!

Where you’re out of town in thetwinkling of an eye.

California Joe is the storyteller per-sona of Stevenson Phillips, an actorand singer living in Kernville. Youmay reach him at [email protected]

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Check your drawers for valuablesLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: My dad recently gave methree Parker fountain pensfrom the 1940s. They seem tobe in excellent condition con-sidering the fact that they areat least 60 years old. Eventhough I'm not interested inselling them, I am neverthelessinterested in how much theyare worth. -- Ben, Midland,Texas

A: Pen collecting has become apopular hobby, not only in Americabut throughout the world. One ofthe better clubs that might be ableto help you determine the value ofyour Parker pens is the PenCollectors of America, P.O. Box 447,Fort Madison, IA 52627; [email protected]; and www.pencollec-tors.com. Dan Repper, the club'slibrarian, can be contacted at [email protected].

One of my favorite basic refer-ences is Collecting Pens by EdwardKiersh (House of Collectibles,$14.95). This dandy little book refer-ences all types of pens -- fromNamiki to Montblanc and fromaerometric to vacumatic nibs andinks -- in addition to providingexpert insider information abouthow to buy and care for collectiblepens.

***Q: I have an 1890 Pitt-River

Indian basket that wasappraised professionally asworth $800 to $1,200. I want to

sell it. Do you have any sugges-tions? -- Lloyd, Surprise, Ariz.

A: There are several reputabledealers in Indian art. I have greatrespect for Michael D. Higgins, aTucson expert who buys and sellsAmerican Indian art, Pre-Columbian and Mexican antiques.In business since 1972, Higgins isboth knowledgeable and respected.His addresses and telephone num-ber are 4429 N. Campbell Ave.,Tucson, AZ 85718;[email protected]; and 520-577-8330. Check out his impressiveWeb site at www.mhiggins.com.

Q: I have a large collection ofolder stocks and bonds, mostlypre-1900 railroad and miningissues. I would like to find outif they have any value. -- Susan,St. Charles, Mo.

A: Eric A. Drum deals in col-lectible stocks and bonds and mightbe able to help you determine thevalue of the stocks that you have.His contact information is P.O. Box559, Sandston, VA 23150; www.old-stocks.com; and [email protected]

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Determining epicentersRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

Last week I left you with somehomework. Did you have a chanceto review thediagram thatwas presented?The picturedepicted howthe earth scien-tists usedobserved earth-quake tremorsto locate theepicenter of anearthquake.

The process of determining theepicenter (the location of the distur-bance in the earth) of any earthquakeis simple. What happens is that seis-mic waves are generated in theearth’s crust and they leave the pointof disturbance (the epicenter) in aspherical wave front. The wave front

moves outward, within the earth, inall directions. When the wavesencounter a seismographic stationon the surface of the earth, the seis-mometer is activated and it thenrecords the activity in what is called awavelet. A wavelet is shown below.

Every seismic event that occurson and in the earth is recorded atthousands of global seismic stations,generating a wavelet similar to thatshown above. The amplitude of thewavelet is directly proportional to thedistance away from the epicenter.Thus a lesser amplitude gives ameasure of how far away from theseismometer the disturbanceoccurred. The time of arrival isanother measure of distance, asshown at the onset of the wavelet.

Ron Bolyard is a retired geologistand has developed an “acute interest”in the geology of the southern SierraNevada since he moved here in 1999.

Ron Bolyard

Death noticesWilliam Arthur FulkersonWilliam Arthur Fulkerson, 80, of Lake Isabella, passed away July 18,

2009, at his residence. Burial took place at Bakersfield NationalCemetery. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A LakeIsabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.


Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist

During my recovery from sur-gery, I stayed with my friend,Lynn Maas, a graphic artist. Sheshared a sim-ple and inex-pensivemeans of cre-ating yourown graphiteor transferpaper, whatwe used tocall carbon orcopy paper.It is paper –dark on one side, and placedface down it will trace onto justabout any surface, as long as it islight in color. I recently tried iton a rock for akid’s project and itworked wonderful-ly. Just put a pic-ture on top andpress firmly whilefollowing the linesand voila – a per-fect image.

Start with a sheet of tracingpaper and a carpenter’s pencil, awide flat rectangular shaped toolthat allows for a large leadededge or a large children’s pencilwill work; the larger the lead, thequicker the coverage. Applyingpressure, but not so much thatyou rip the paper or its edges, tothe pencil head, angled on itsside, cover your sheet with pen-cil lead several times, until it iscompletely black; really black.

You are halfway there.The next step, involves the

purchase of a product called“Bestine,” which is a solvent forreducing and thinning rubbercement. $14 will get you a life-time supply. Once your paper isleaded, put on gloves, take a cot-ton ball, and moisten the ballwith the solvent, then begin rub-bing it across the leaded paper’sentire surface. It will be light ifyou need more lead. But don’tfret! Just cover your paper withanother coat or two of lead, re-wet the same cotton ball, andapply again. Make sure you useenough force when copying.

Lynn has used the same sheetof homemade graphite papersince 1982. It still works despitethe numerous lines. A roll of

graphitepaper costsaround $35,and my expe-rience is that asheet becomesvoid ofgraphite afterseveral uses.

It took all of 15 minutes to pre-pare.

Transferring becomes afford-able or available in a pinch.Here’s hoping you are as excitedabout this as I am. Maybe I’ll tryit with a white pencil to use ondark surfaces.

Donna Fitch is a local artist. Forquestions or comments you canreach her through the Courier,[email protected].

Bestine’s creative secretCreative Connection

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“It took all of 15minutes to pre-pare.”

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Obituary noticesFull obituary notices are available in the Kern River Courier for $20,

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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]._________________________Bodfish - 3 bd, 2 bath housewith garage. No large pets.Good credit & referencesrequired. $795/mo + $950deposit. (805) 640-1454_________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd, 2 baduplex, lake view, 1600 sq ft.Fenced yard, pets ok, handicapaccessible, air conditioning,free Internet, water/trash pd.$1,080 mo+ dep. Call Dov818-915-0605_________________________Bodfish Cyn Meadows - 3 bd,2ba Like new inside and out.Deck with panoramic views.Triple garage + RV/Carports.Quiet neighborhood. $895/mo.760-379-5479 / 323-791-3181

ALWAYS BUYING ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES, 20th year in theKern River Valley. Highestprices paid, one piece or a housefull. Don't give it away at a yardsale! GHOST TOWN RELICS @SILVER CITY. (760) 379-5146_________________________WANTED Used kayak for lakeuse, sit-on-top preferred. ContactPam Stewart at 760-376-7772

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: Art's ElectricContracting (2009-B3683)Street address of principalplace of business: 1040 EvansRoad, Space A5, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: 1040Evans road, Space A5, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT(S): Arthur Schroeder,1040 Evans Road, Space A5,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.A, Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 04/01/1987.

Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before

the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Todd Noble. This statementfiled on 06/05/2009. Expires06/05/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 10, 17, 24 and 31,2009.

Legal Notices

Veterans Post

Looking for fraud in big VA claimsFreddy GrovesCourier Syndicated Columnist

The Office of the InspectorGeneral for the Department ofVeterans Affairs took a goodlook at large retroactive pay-ments that had been made --payments that were more than$25,000. What it wanted to knowwas whether there were ways totweak the system and fraudu-lently send outthose pay-ments.

Bottom line,it concluded,was that of thenearly 700paymentsscrutinized,there was nofraud.However, itcould only say"with 90 per-cent confidence" that fraud ofthat nature was unlikely at thethree offices studied.

It's good that the OIG looked,of course. According to thereport, retroactive payments addup to millions of dollars.

Investigators focused on twothings: date stamps, becausethose are used to determinewhen documents came in, andinternal controls, to determine ifthey would actually detect fraud.

What was found:1) There wasn't enough con-

trol over date stamps.2) Internal controls allowed

opportunities to create fraudu-lent payments. For example,those large payments require athird signature, but the signa-tures were made following afour-step checklist -- which onlyasked them to review basicinformation, not compare med-ical documents.

That checklist is key tounearthing fraudulent claims.The problem, according to the

OIG report, is thateven if the signerfollows the list, itonly asks for acursory examina-tion of the infor-mation and won'treveal fraud.

The OIG's rec-ommendations:Get control of thedate stamps andcreate a protocolthat allows

reviewers to scrutinize the med-ical information in the claims.

Back in 2001, the AtlantaRegional Office managed toprocess $11 million in fraudulentclaims. As a result, new proto-cols were put in place for pro-cessing the big claims, includingthe four-step checklist. Now theVA needs to plug the holes.

Write to Freddy Groves in careof King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send e-mail [email protected].


“Now the VAneeds to plug theholes.”

– Freddy Groves

Senior News Line

Porky Boomers could strain MedicareMatilda CharlesCourier Syndicated Columnist

Here's another reason for usto watch our weight: More of usage 55 to 64 are becoming obese– just before we reach Medicareage.

In an annual report on obesityrankings, that age group, theleading edge of the BabyBoomer generation (those bornbetween 1946 and 1964), hasbeen experi-encing a signif-icant increasein the percent-age of obeseindividuals.And there areso manyBoomers -- 78million. Thosein the firstwave are turn-ing 63 thisyear.

How does this tie intoMedicare? In a nutshell, thecosts will go up if so many of usenter our Medicare years withsuch a large percentage of usbeing obese.

Obesity brings with it a num-ber of medical conditions, suchas lung disease, hypertensionand diabetes. While lifeexpectancy doesn't necessarilychange because of advances inhealth care, the costs do.According to the report, health-care costs for an obese seniorcould be 36 percent to 88 percent

higher than for a patient who'snot obese.

The Trust for America'sHealth report (titled "F as in Fat:How Obesity Policies Are Failingin America 2009") found 31states had an obesity rate above25 percent. Twenty-three statessaw their obesity rates rise with-in the past year, and no statessaw a decline in those rates.

To see how your state fared,go online to

healthyameri-cans.org andclick on the "Fas in Fat" reportfor 2009. Noticeall the charts,especially theones comparingthe current gen-erations gettingMedicare (age65-plus) with theBoomer group

that's coming -- the 55- to 64-year-olds. I didn't see a singlestate where the percentagedropped.

Matilda Charles regrets thatshe cannot personally answerreader questions, but will incor-porate them into her columnwhenever possible. Write to herin care of King Features WeeklyService, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or sende-mail [email protected].


“In a nutshell,the costs will goup.”

– Matilda Charles

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

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MarketplaceContinued

from page 12Isabella

Dam StatsIsabella Lake is at the junc-

tion of the north and southforks of the Kern River about35 miles northeast ofBakersfield. It was completedin 1953 at a federal cost of$22 million.

The main dam and the aux-iliary dam are about 2,000feet apart. The main earthfilldam is 185 ft high and 1,725feet long and an auxiliaryearthfill structure is 100 feethigh and 3,275 feet long.

The gross capacity of bothdams is 568,100 acre-feet.The total capacity may beoperated to control snowmeltfloods.

The dam protects morethan 300,000 people locatedin the Bakersfield area andabout 350,000 acres of agri-cultural land and oilfields.With other multipurposeprojects in the basin, it alsohelps protect 260,000 acres ofcropland in the Tulare Lakearea.

Non-federal interests havepaid for a portion of theannual operation, mainte-nance and replacement costs.

Construction of a 12-megawatt power plant wascompleted below the dam bythe Central HydroelectricCorporation in 1991.

– U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers

Friday, July 24, 2009

Courier chuckle of the week:

“When a man steals your wife there is nobetter revenge than to let him keep her."

–Sacha Guitry

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. ENTERTAINERS: What was the nameof Ozzie Osbourne's band before he wentsolo?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many toesdoes a hippopotamus have?

3. MEASUREMENTS: How many milesare run in a 5K (kilometer) footrace?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Ionian Sealocated?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How manycolleges are housed at CambridgeUniversity?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Technology snafustax your patience. But before you throw that comput-er into the trash, take a deep breath and call someoneknowledgeable for help.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don't be too upsetif your generosity goes unappreciated. These thingshappen, and rather than brood over it, move on. Anew friend could open up some exciting possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A loved one helpsyou get through an especially difficult emotional situ-ation. Spend the weekend immersed in the body andsoul restorative powers of music and the other arts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You are pretty muchin charge of what you want to do this week.However, it might be a good idea to keep an openmind regarding suggestions from people you knowyou can trust.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Another chance to shinemight be resented by others. But you earned it, so enjoyit. The weekend brings news about a family member.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A sugges-tion that never took off could become viable again.Dust it off, update it if necessary, and resubmit it. Inyour personal life, a new relationship takes an "inter-esting" turn.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confrontinga new challenge could work to your advantage by

settling all doubts once you're able to present a soliddefense backed up by equally solid facts.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Youenjoy doing nice things for others. But this is a goodtime to do something nice for yourself as well. Youmight want to start by planning a super-special get-away weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Some changes you feel you need to make might bereasonable and appropriate. But others might lead tonew problems. Think things through before you act.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Goodinstincts usually keep the sure-footed Goat on theright path. So, what others might see as stubborn-ness on your part, in fact reflects your good sense ofwhat is worth supporting.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A peri-od of introspection could lead to some surprisingconclusions -- and also equally surprising changes --involving a number of your long-held positions onseveral issues.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The financial-ly practical Pisces might want to take a sensibleapproach to spending as well as investing. Beingprudent now pays off later. A romantic situationmoves into another phase.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of curiositykeeps you continually alert for what's new about peo-ple, places and things.


Salome’s Stars

1. Black Sabbath2. Four on each foot3. 3.1 miles4. Between southern Italy and Greece5. 31

Answers:



Super Crossword answers

Answers to puzzles on pages 14-15:

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Prescription Bus in Bakersfield July 29

The Partnership for Prescription Bus (The Orange Busyou see on TV with Montel Williams) will be at 2525 N.Chester on July 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. This is a great oppor-tunity if you need help in obtaining costly name brand pre-scription drugs. There will be specialists available to assistpeople with signing up for medication(s) that each personneeds. The purpose is to help people who cannot affordname brand drugs to obtain medication at low or no cost.

The program is geared for people that have chronic con-ditions that require long-term medication management.The program would not be of value for those people whoneed a prescription on a one-time basis due to the lag timefor receiving the medication(s) taking up to couple ofweeks.

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