kern river courier march 5, 2010
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Kern River Courier March 5, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir146,704 acre-feet.(Low point was101,857 ac-ft. Dec.4. Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)
Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville1102 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 414 cfs
Borel Canal flow382
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.
It’s theseason
for wildflowersto start peek-ing out.
RonBolyard’s
column teachesyou about thegeology of thevalley.
TheHeart
Walk may havebeen rainy butthat didn’t keeppeople away.
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“GraveGoods”
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Friday, March 5, 2010 A Locally-Owned Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 7 No. 5
Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri.: Chance ofshowers, high 48.
Fri. night: 20%chance showers,low 40.
Sat.: Rain likely high48.
Sat. night: Showerslikely, low 38.
Sun.: Chance ofshowers, high 48.
Sun. night: Chanceshowers, low 40.National Weather Service
Special preview: Living Green
File photo submitted by Richard Cayia Rowe/Special to the Kern River Courier
Children get ready for their special run in last year’s event. See details inside.
Festival gears upKern River Courier
What’s big, green and is hurtling rapidlytowards the Kern River Valley?
It’s the “Living Green in the KRV” festival, theannual event that teaches us all how to conserve inour households, consume less energy, put out lesswaste, and maybe even save a little money doing it.It’s about finding alternative energy sources, likesolar power and wind power. It teaches us to takecare of this earth – it’s the only one we have.
The festival is already underway with film festi-vals, contests and a big Town Hall meeting aboutwater Tuesday, but the real event starts St. Patrick’sDay, March 17, and goes through March 21. Thevenues will include halls in Wofford Heights andLake Isabella, and there will be field trips elsewherein the valley.
The complete festival details will be in a Couriersupplement called “GreenLiving,” which will beinserted into next week’s issue, but here is someearly information. If your appetite is whetted, besure to read your copy of GreenLiving. It’s a goldmine of information.
New events this year:•Recycled Art contests and shows: There will be
art contests featuring artworks made with recycled materials, many of whichwill be displayed at the Opening Dinner on March 17. It will be held from 5 to7pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. Tickets are $10 (includes a $1 raffle tick-et). Kids are $6. The dinner will be corned beef and cabbage, carrots, onions and
Grant made to help Fish Hatchery Kern River Courier
A total of $120,000 ingrants has now been receivedfrom the Kern CommunityFoundation for the construc-tion and development of wellsat the Kern River Hatchery toprovide a dependable watersource there.
The Kern CommunityFoundation is a philanthrop-ic organization that providesgrant money for worthyprojects in Kern County.
The grants were issued tothe Southern Sierra FlyFishers for the establishmentof the wells at the hatchery.
The Hatchery WellsProject grant was approvedby the board of directors ofthe Kern CommunityFoundation back in April of2007 and then approved forissuance by the Upper KernBasin Fishery ResourceTrust.
Four grants were issued in2007 and have been in opera-tion since that time.
Delay in the issuance ofthis latest grant has been acounty land transfer betweenthe Kern River Fish Hatcheryand the U.S. Forest Service.
The source of the reportedgrants comes from earnings
of the endowment fundcalled the Kern FisheriesTrust Fund, which was estab-lished in connection with the1996 relicensing of SouthernCalifornia Edison Company'sKern River HydroelectricPlant #3 in Kernville.
The endowment fund,totaling approximately $2.3million, is held and managedby the Kern CommunityFoundation headquartered inBakersfield.
The organization says itsprimary objective for fund-ing the grant is the “net gainin population, size and viabil-ity of Kern River rainbow
trout,” according to a state-ment from the foundation.
The recent grant, theamount of which was notrevealed, was the last of fivegrants made in connectionwith the Upper Kern BasinFisheries Management Plan.
According to the founda-tion, “the mission of KernCommunity Foundation is toenhance the quality of lifefor all the people of KernCounty by encouraging phi-lanthropy, providing servic-es to the donors and assist-ing those who serve to meetthe needs of the communi-ty.”
Valley’s water to be subjectof meeting March 9
Kern River Courier
Richard Rowe of Wofford Heights, aretired city planner, is the Courier’s “LivingGreen” columnist. He has also establishedthe latest of the valley’s big festivals,“Living Green in the KRV.” The first one
was held lastyear, and thisyear’s festivalis comingMarch 17-21.
In connec-tion with that festival, the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association haspartnered with the Living Green Festival topresent a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday,March 9 that will be about perhaps themost important subject these days, not justin the valley but in California – water.
See GREEN, Page 11
See WATER, Page 6
Life vests may be required inpublic county waters in futureKern River Courier
Until now, wearing life pre-servers (otherwise known as PFDs –personal flotation devices) in countywaters, except for boating, has beena personal decision. Unfortunately,it has been one that has cost manypeople their lives, especially in thetreacherous lower Kern River.
The county is now consideringrequiring all those who enter KernCounty waters to wear PFDs. Thatmay rankle some who prefer swim-ming without a PFD, but those whoare fooled by placid-looking waterthat has a strong current under-neath may find that the added buoy-ancy may help them get out alive.
There will be two public meetingsnext week, one in Bakersfield andone in Lake Isabella, held by the
Kern County Parks and RecreationDepartment. The department is theagency that oversees and patrolsthe surface of Isabella Lake.
The department will be dis-cussing the concept of requiring lifepreservers in the future with mem-bers of the public.
It will likely be a hot button issuefor many who feel that their person-al liberties are being taken away,one by one. However, the stark real-ity of the signs at the bottom of thecanyon stating how many havedrowned in the Kern River cannotbe ignored.
• Lake Isabella, Veterans/SeniorCenter, Wednesday, March 10 at 6p.m.
• Bakersfield, Public ServicesBldg., First Floor Conference Room,2700 M St., March 17 at 6 p.m.
Water meeting TuesdayMarch 9, 6 p.m., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella
Rummage Sale to be held byEastern Star March 5
The Kern Valley Chapter of theOrder of the Eastern Star willhold a Rummage Sale on FridayMarch 5th from 8am to 3pm andSaturday March 6th from 8am to1pm. The sale will be located atthe former Dam Corner #1 store,at the corner of 155 and 178,across the street from the Shellstation in Lake Isabella.
Town Hall meeting aboutvalley water issues March 9
A Town Hall Meeting aboutwater issues in the Kern RiverValley, hosted by the LakeIsabella Bodfish PropertyOwners Assoc., will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March9 at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. Panelists include ChuckWilliams, Kern RiverWatermaster; Lucinda SueCrosby, Indian Wells Valley
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Regular meetings &activitiesFridays• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.• 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. 379-3394• 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El PortalII Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts.For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat.• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 12 p.m.-2 p.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese animeclub, Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, canceled as of 12/06/09.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 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.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.
Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd 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.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 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. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern ValleyMuseum, Kernville. Let’s plan some trips!• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.
Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues.379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at
cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 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,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 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., 3rd 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. 3rd 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, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 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.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.
Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles
Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork
Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.
Sunday, 1 p.m. Moose Lodge Bingo,Lake Isabella Blvd.
Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.
Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & NellieDent Dr., Wofford Hts.
This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting times have changed. Allarea codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.
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The Courier CalendarWater District; Chris Whitley,CalWater KRV; Bob Robinson,Upper Kern WatershedCoordinator; and Chuck Lackey,Kern County Engineering &Survey Services Director. Therewill be a moderated Q&A. tp fol-low. For more information, callLIBPOA president Ron Benoit at(760) 379-1830.
Houchin Bloodmobile com-ing to Veterans Hall March 9
The Houchin CommunityBloodmobile will be at theVeterans/Senior Center onTuesday, March 9 from 1 to 6 p.m.to collect blood. The blood bankis in severe need of blood fromthe public. To find out how youcan help and the restrictions, call(661) 323-4222.
Parks and Rec to holdFlotation meeting March 10
The Kern County Parks andRecreation Department will beconducting a public meeting inthe Kern River Valley to discussthe concept of requiring life pre-servers/personal floatationdevices for access to publicwaters within Kern County onMarch 10 at 6 p.m. at the Vet’sHall in Lake Isabella.
Sweet Adelines hold Friendsand Family Night March 11
The Kern Valley Chorus of thenational Sweet Adelines organi-zation will have their Friends andFamily Night on March 11 at 7:30p.m. at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. No admission charge.For more information, call Cherylat (760) 376-4124.
KRV Astronomy Club to holdStar Party March 13
Come observe the heavensover the Kern River Valley onMarch 13 at 7pm with the KernRiver Valley Astronomy Club.Club members will share theiroutstanding telescopes (or bringyours or good binoculars). Driveabout 13 miles north of Kernville,watch for orange traffic cones onyour right to mark to turn in (dimyour car's lights). For more infor-mation, call KRV AstronomyClub President Rich Burdge (at760) 376-6290 or (760) 376-1291.
Kern Valley Youth Footballand Cheer to be held March14
There will be a fundraiser forKern Valley Youth Football andCheer at El Portal II in LakeIsabella on March 14 from 10 am- 2pm. Come and have a yummybrunch and support KV YouthFootball and Cheer.
Set clocks ahead for DaylightSaving Time March 14
When you go to bed Saturdaynight March 13, set your clocksahead one hour. Daylight SavingTime returns on Sunday March14 at 2 a.m.
“Living Green in the KRV”festival March 17-21
“Living Green” means to livewhile making as small a footprintupon the planet as you can. It cansave you money, too! Learn allabout recycling, composting,ways to save water and electrici-ty, reduce your waste output, andmany more tips and business
Last year’sRun for
Living Greenwas a suc-cess for all.
Submitted byRichard
Rowe/Specialto the Kern
River Courier
See EVENTS, Page 13
Friday, March 5, 2010 Kern River Courier Page 3
Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
Our son Glenn lives inTennessee. We get back there asoften as we can. We usuallydrive, becausewe are wind-shield explorersand travel a lotof backroadsfrom our houseto his.
I have noticedthat on ourarrival, while beare being warm-ly greeted byour son, we are always under thescrutiny of his dog Jack, anAlaskan Husky with a shinybrown and black coat and blueeyes that look right through you.
The last time we were there, Ihad the honor of taking Jack onhis daily walk. I used a leash thatextends and then rolls up intothe handle.
Notice I just said that I takeJack for a walk. Change that to“Jack takes me for a walk.”
His walk goes through tree-lined streets and empty lots in asuburban area 10 minutes fromdowntown Nashville. Jackknows where he wants to go andI don't. So he pulls me along hisroute and all I do is follow with aplastic doggy bag.
The walk is about a mile. Wemeet all his doggy friends, aswell as early morning joggers, allsaying hi to Jack but ignoringme.
I tell the above to underlinethe status and importance ofJack to my son. When Glenn vis-its us by air, he leaves Jackbehind, but not with just anyone.What he does is board Jack outto a kennel that promises goodcare. After an exhaustive search,he found a kennel called CampBow Wow.
Instead of Glenn interviewingthe kennel owners, they inter-viewed him to make sure Jackwould fit in with the other guestsat the camp.
Evidently Jack passed theirrigid criteria because he wasallowed to stay.
Each dog has his own doggymansion to sleep in and isallowed to play in the big yardwith the other “guests,” whoshare a 2 p.m. Milkbone snacktime daily.
Oh yes, the yard has a mini-cam a and Web site that oper-ates from 9 til 5 pm. The sitecyberscans the play yard. If wego to the Bow Wow website wecan see Jack and his friends liveon camera.
Thusly we are assured he isalive, well-fed and happy.
I don't ask Glenn how muchCamp Bow Wow costs. I don'twant to know. But he and Jackare happy and that would seemto be enough.
Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.
Middleworth
Let’s all go to Camp Bow WowThings I Have Noticed... Southern California Edison plans
solar power class in Lake IsabellaKern River Courier
Are you thinking about making thebig move to solar power?
Southern California Edison is plan-ning a free class in Lake Isabella on theCalifornia Solar Initiative (CSI) programand the incentives it offers to localhomeowners who decide to “go solar.”The class will be held at Cerro CosoCommunity College, room G-8, on April15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
SCE customers will learn about solarenergy basics; benefits of installing asolar energy system; tax credits andother financial models that can helpreduce upfront costs; a and financialincentives through the CSI program.
This 90-minute, nontechnical, easy-to-understand classes is free but
requires registration because space islimited. To register, visitwww.sce.com/solartraining or call (866)970-9221.
Southern California Edison is anEdison International (NYSE:EIX) com-pany. Southern California Edison is oneof the nation’s largest electric utilities,serving a population of nearly 14 millionvia 4.9 million customer accounts in a50,000-square-mile service area withinCentral, Coastal and SouthernCalifornia.
Additional classes will be held inLancaster (March 10); SantaBarbara/Goleta (March 16); Tehachapi(March 23); Valencia (March 30);Torrance (April 6); Arcadia (April 8);Bishop (April 13); Ridgecrest (April 14);and Victorville (April 20).
6112 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-8614Open 9am-6pm Monday thru Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday
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2010Isabella Lake Fishing Derby
$100 Trout Sponsor
6400 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(Accross from the Senior Center)
Store:760-379-2041 Cell:760-379-6963Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Sunday
For your family of animals,fromhounds to horses,pigs to
poultry and lots in betweenCome in and see our large selection
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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features
STATISTICSGeneral
Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles
Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet
Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet
Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953
WoffordHeights
Tillie CreekLive Oak
North Fork Marina
Boulder Gulch
Rich GulchHungry Gulch
West SideFrench Gulch
French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point
WoffordHeights
Park
LakeIsabella
to Ridgecrest
MountainMesa
Kernville
Southlake
M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design
Lake Isabella
South Fork Recreation Area
South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea
ModelAircraftControllers
Robinson Cove
County Dump
Airport
Golf Course
Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range
Hospital
ParadiseCove
Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center
Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point
Wildlife Area
StineCoveCamp
9
Sierr
a Way
Moun
tain 9
9
To Baker
sfield
WaterSkiArea
Hanning Flat
Map courtesyMike Ludiker
www.kernvalley.com
Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service
Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from
Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)
(760) 379-5646
Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the
corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781
General KRV Info
Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville
Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Substation
Sheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kern Valley HospitalKern Valley Healthcare District
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681
Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport
Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd.Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week
Kern River Valley information
Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist
The Kern River FishHatchery surprised us againthis week with another truck-load of those off-the-hook tro-phy-sized trout.
The river area in Kernvillehas been producing fish in the4 to 6 pound class. Dwayne atPrimo’s has been taking pic-tures and weighing the fish.Stop in and check out the pics.
My neighbor has been camp-ing and fishing Red’s Marinawith decent fish being caught.
The plant last week of TimAlpers rainbows has helped. Itseems to me the trout in thelake never really turned on thiswinter, unlike past winters.
As the Isabella Lake FishingDerby fast approaches, let meremind everyone that in a fewshort weeks, we will be undersiege around the lake with peo-ple coming from all over. Let’stry to remember that they areour guests for a short timeonly. Please exercise patienceand tolerance. We hope theypack their good manners also.
The Derby is a really big dealto the Kern River Valley com-munities. So let’s make ourguests feel welcome and make
this the best Derby yet. Good luck to all and may you
have tagged fish in your future!
Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volun-teer at the Kern River FishHatchery.
Trout, trout and more troutCourier Fishing Report
Photo submitted
Chuck Brand from San Pedrocaught these 5 Lb and 5.5 Lb.Rainbow Trout on Panther Martins atRiverside Park in Kernville.
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Eleyna Kesarra McTigueBorn:February 10, 2010 at 12:23amBakersfield MemorialHospitalWeight:8lb. 14oz. 21” LongParents:Tom McTigue
& Emily Monchamp (Ultch)of Weldon
Siblings:Jared, 10 WeldonJeffrey 18, WeldonTommy, 22 OklahomaRebecca, 26 LancasterCousins:Shea Jones, 10 Mt Mesa
John & Nancy McTigue, Lancaster
Peggy Jones, Mt Mesa& David Ultch, IllinoisGranny Dearest:Jeanne MillerLake Isabella
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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
Released the week of March15:
PICKS OF THE WEEK"The Princess and the Frog"
(Rated G) -- From the directorsof "The Little Mermaid" and"Aladdin," with music by RandyNewman, Disney returns to theclassic 2-D anima-tion that made thestudio famous."The Princess andthe Frog" is note-worthy because itis the first Disneycartoon to featurean African-American girl asits hero.
The story takesplace in NewOrleans, and thefilm's heroine,Tiana, has dreamsof opening arestaurant. Her dream is put onhold when a Prince, turned intoa frog by a voodoo spell, mis-takes the girl for a princess. Hegets her to kiss him, hoping thecurse will be lifted. Instead, Tianais also turned into a frog and thetwo must go on a journey to finda way to restore themselves totheir human forms.
While not up to the standardsof, say, "The Lion King" or"Beauty and the Beast," "ThePrincess and the Frog" is stillbetter than the CGI animatedfare we've been getting fromDisney these past few years, anda notch or two above the studio'swretched straight-to-DVD offer-ings.
"Mr. Bean's Most MemorableMoments" (Unrated) -- In the tra-dition of Charlie Chaplin andJacques "Mr. Hulot" Tati, RowanAtkinson's Mr. Bean is purecomedic genius. With virtuallyzero dialogue, Atkinson has cre-
ated an internationally belovedcharacter whose battles withlife's little challenges escalate toepic slapstick situations. Only inthe world of Mr. Bean could thesimple act of preparing aChristmas dinner degenerateinto a chaotic mess wherein ourhero finds himself with his headembedded in an enormousturkey. If you've never seen theaward-winning TV series, this
inexpensivecompilation of afew of theshow's funniestmoments is theperfect introduc-tion.
"South Park:The CompleteThirteenthSeason" (TV-MA) --Colorado's vul-gar moppetsreturn for anoth-er solid season of
satirically skewering currentevents and pop culture. From theJonas Brothers and their purityrings, to Somali pirates, KanyeWest, "Whale Wars" and profes-sional wrestling, no one is safefrom ridicule -- not even theghost of Michael Jackson. Myfavorite episode of the season,though, is "The Coon," whichspoofs the "dark" comic-bookfilms like "The Watchmen,""Dark Knight" and just abouteverything Frank Miller has everwritten.
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By Cindy Elavsky
Q: I really loved "Avatar" andhave been hearing talk ofsequel(s). Please tell me this istrue! -- David G., via e-mail
A: Director James Cameron hashinted that the rumors are true. Ispoke recently with CCH Pounder --who plays Mo'at, the mother ofNeytiri and the spiritual leader ofOmaticaya clan of Pandora -- andshe also verified that the idea of fur-ther adventures on Pandora is defi-nitely a great possibility. CCHexplains: "I know that he (JamesCameron) did semi-announce thathe is going to make a sequel -- thathe is going to take a break, but hedid have a story idea. I think per-haps it was always that this wouldbe some sort of a trilogy story.
"I don't thinkit would take aslong, becausewe already havethe world ofPandora creat-ed, and it allexists in the dig-ital world. Allyou have to dois put the storyand charactersin it. I think,Suzy, his wife,would greatly appreciate a break,and his children would love to seehim hang about a bit. He's kind of aworkaholic guy. It might be fouryears, and it might be next year(that he starts working on it)."
***Q: I am a huge fan of
"American Idol," and was won-dering what one of my favoritepast winners, Taylor Hicks, isdoing now? -- Margie F.,Hartford, Conn.
A: The Season Five winner of"American Idol" is currently touringthe country in "Grease," playing therole of Teen Angel. He also recentlyreleased his first concert DVD called"Whomp at the Warfield," which issure to delight members of his "SoulPatrol." When I caught up withTaylor recently, he told me howmuch he is enjoying trying his handat acting: "(Being in "Grease") hasbeen great. It's allowed me to getinto acting and understand role-playing, and it's just a great startingpoint for me in the acting field."
CONTEST ALERT: Speaking ofTaylor Hicks, with five copies of his"Whomp at the Warfield" DVD upfor grabs. Correctly answer thisTaylor-related trivia question: "Whatsongs did Taylor sing in the 'Idol'
finale, whichultimatelycrowned himthe winner?"
Send youranswer (withyour name andaddress) to:Cindy Elavsky,Celebrity Extra,King FeaturesWeekly Service,P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL
32853-6475. Or go to www.celebri-tyextraonline.com to enter. Entriesmust be received (or postmarked)by April 30. Five winners will bechosen and announced in a futurecolumn.
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"Grave Goods"by Ariana Franklin(Berkley Publishing, $15)Reviewed by Ealish Waddell
When a devastating fire at one of the holiest sites in Britain uncovers an old cof-fin containing two mysterious skeletons, rumors fly that the remains are those ofthe most famous of Celts, King Arthur, and his beloved wife Guinevere. No onewants this to be true more than King Henry II, whose ongoing struggle against therebellious Welsh would gain a major advantage were their beloved mythical heroproven to be actually, finally dead.To bolster his case, he summons his "mistressof the art of death," Adelia Aguilar, to identify the bones.
Raised and educated among the scholars and scientists of Italy, Adelia isskilled not only in the art of medicine and healing, but also the emerging field offorensic science. It's a unique talent that tends to make her a target of suspicion,paranoia and accusations of witchcraft, but the fiercely independent Adelia refus-es to let anyone dictate her lifestyle -- except, of course, the king, the one personshe can't refuse.
Though it intrigues her, the case is not the only thing weighing on Adelia's mind.She is worried for her friend and traveling companion, who has suddenly gonemissing. The secretive villagers seem to have their own plans for her. She can'tshake the irritating Welsh bard who has attached himself to her party. And on topof everything else, her ex is in town, and the sparks between them threaten toignite an entirely different kind of conflagration.
An intriguing take on the CSI genre, the fast-paced "Grave Goods" is enlivenedby interesting characters and evocative, gritty descriptions of life in 12th-centuryEngland. As this is the third book in a series, readers who want a fuller picture ofAdelia's history may wish to start with an earlier volume, but any fan of historicaldramas or forensic thrillers can enjoy this riveting tale on its own.
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KernvilleFirst Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014Kernville Foursquare ChurchKernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.223-6704Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.376-2751St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362St. Sherrian Episcopal ChurchOdd Fellows Hall, KernvilleSundays 10 a.m.
Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45
Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819
Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.378-4964Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.378-2321
Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.
MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyThe needy are helped by the local affiliate of this nationalorganization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.
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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
Biblical understanding Ifound in the comics’“Pickles” has Earl trying toadjust the TV volume usinga cordless phone. A voicefrom the phone says,“Hello? Hello?” Earlremarks “…that explainswhy the stupid phone was-n’t working either.” Earl hasuseful devices, but they arenot interchangeable. Theyfunction in the role they arecreated to serve. Phones and remotes transmitinformation to that which is made useful by it.When the word of the Lord gave this warning,“If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shallsurely die, and you do not speak to warn thewicked to turn from his way, that wicked per-son shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I willrequire at your hand.” Ezekiel 33:8.
The word of the Lord equipped Jeremiah togive certain information to the house of Israel.I have the responsibility to use the informationfrom the word of the Lord in my own life andthose for whom I have an authentic responsi-bility. By the authority of scripture, each per-son is put on notice of a responsibility to speakup to warn those for whom the word of theLord has made that person watchman.
This issue of Mutts brings a world update.“The sun rose, the birds sang, rivers flowed,grass grew, flowers bloomed, snow fell, thestars twinkled and that’s the way it is. Indeed,“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall
love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But Isay to you, Love your enemies and pray forthose who persecute you, so that you may besons of your Father who is in heaven. For hemakes his sun rise on the evil and on the goodand sends rain on the just and on the unjust.For if you love those who love you, whatreward do you have? Do not even the tax col-lectors do the same?” Matthew 5:43-46. That’sthe way it is.
Even Dilbert resonates well in scripture.Dilbert is asked for a rough estimate for “thedesign phase.” He refuses with the explanationthat, “You’re the kind of guy who will removeuseful qualifiers and distribute a figure as if itis true in all cases.” Here are some validBiblical qualifiers. First, “If we say we have fel-lowship with him while we walk in darkness,we lie and do not practice the truth.” 1 John1:6. Second, “…he gave the apostles, theprophets, the evangelists, the shepherds andteachers, to equip the saints for the work ofministry, for building up the body of Christ,until we all attain to the unity of the faith andof the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturemanhood, to the measure of the stature of thefullness of Christ, so that we may no longer bechildren, tossed to and fro by the waves andcarried about by every wind of doctrine, byhuman cunning, by craftiness in deceitfulschemes.” Ephesians 4:11-14.
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Rowe related to the Courier, “MarkTwain is reported to have said ‘whiskey isfor drinking; water is for fighting over.’”
Will we have enough, and if we do, willwe be able to afford it? And what aboutthe quality? These are some of thethoughts that might be discussed at themeeting.
The Town Hall Meeting is entitled"Major Water Issues in the KRV," and itwill be held at 6pm Tuesday, March 9, inthe Senior Room at the Kern RiverVeterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake IsabellaBlvd., in Lake Isabella.
The meeting is free and the publicencouraged to attend.
There will be panelists from severalwater agencies in the county, as well asChuck Lackey, director of Kern County’sEngineering and Survey ServicesDepartment.
The panel will be followed by questionsand answers, moderated by the associa-tion’s Carol Rutledge.
For more information, call the LIBPOApresident, Ron Benoit, at (760) 379-1830.
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Friday, March 5, 2010 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R
Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Kern River Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Myfather is 88 and quite headstrong.He has taken a daily dose of mineraloil for years and years. He says itkeeps him regular. Should he con-tinue to do this? Could it harm him?-- K.H.
ANSWER: Mineral oil was once afavorite treatment for constipation andfor its prevention. It's not a great way tocombat either. It interferes with theabsorption of vitamins A, D, E and K, andit can block absorption of other nutrients.He should take it before eating or beforetaking any medicines or vitamins. If itgoes down the wrong way -- into thelungs rather than the stomach -- it causespneumonia.
Your dad is 88. I take it he is in reason-able health. He's been taking mineral oilfor years and years without facing anyconsequences. I would mention to himthat this isn't a good idea. However, he isat an age when he can do most anythinghe wants. If he objects, I wouldn't pushmatters too hard.
The booklet on constipation and itstreatment deals with this common prob-lem in depth. Readers can order a copyby writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 504W,
Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.Enclose a check or money order (nocash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with therecipient's printed name and address.Please allow four weeks for delivery.
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: If a per-son is all alone and choking fromsomething caught in the throat, thisperson cannot perform the Heimlichmaneuver on himself. Would it begood for that person to insert a fin-ger into the back of the throat toprovoke regurgitations and clearthe airway? -- C.
ANSWER: If food or anything elsegets caught in the windpipe (the trachea),a solo person can dislodge it by bendingover a sturdy chair so the abdomen, justabove the navel (bellybutton), rests on thetop of the chair. A kitchen chair with awooden back is a good choice. Then theperson pushes the abdomen with aninward and slightly upward thrustagainst the top of the chair. It should gen-erate a burst of air through the windpipeto dislodge whatever is stuck there.Repeat the thrust as many times as nec-essary. If a chair is unavailable, then makea fist with one hand and cover it with the
other hand. Put the fist in the same loca-tion, above the navel, and make a forcefulinward and upward thrust. Repeat asneeded.
The forced vomiting idea isn't a goodone. Vomited material leaves the stomachand enters the mouth through the esoph-agus. It doesn't unblock the trachea.
Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable toanswer individual letters, but he will incor-porate them in his column whenever possi-ble. Readers may write him or request anorder form of available health newsletters atP.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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One of my favorite radio com-mentators was the late Paul Harvey.Mr. Harvey had a feature he called"The Rest of the Story," where hefollowed up on news items, tellingthe back story or a follow-up afterthe reporters had moved on tosomething else.
While the news is still unfolding, Ithink my readers deserve "the rest ofthe story" regarding current newsmedia talk about the Anthem BlueCross rate increase. This increasehas echoed from California all theway to Washington, DC. Thereported story has unnerved morethan 800,000 Californians with need-less worry that they would be receiv-ing a 39% rate increase... poppy-cock!
Only a very small number of peo-ple are getting that large an increase.The policies affected are those with
the greatest and most comprehen-sive coverage.
If you had such a policy, were ingood health, and money was gettingtight in these uncertain economictimes, wouldn't you look to loweryour health insurance costs and seekout other plans? The answer is toassume a greater risk, seek insur-ance coverage to protect you fromthe larger possibilities, and pay yourown expenses for the minor stuff.Many Californians have done justthat, moving to higher deductibleplans. The end result is that the sick-er people choose to remain on thecomprehensive plans. Add to thatthe ever-rising and unchecked costof health care, and you have the for-mula for a large rate hike.
This past November, Anthem filedwith state regulators their proposedincrease and it was approved. Onlybecause it became a good vehicle forrenewed debate following the
Massachusetts elections did thisissue reach the White House. Themedia stated that there was a priceincrease for hundreds of thousands,and worded it to seem as if all indi-vidual policy holders were to get a39% increase.
Senior citizens tend to be the mostvulnerable group, as their incomesare limited, and in many cases, muchincome has been lost due to invest-ment losses over the past severalyears. I have not once read in any ofthe media that Anthem Blue Crosslowered the cost for most ofCalifornia on their most popularMedicare Supplement (F) plan. Yes,the young people are getting rateincreases. Most about 20%. Strangethat all the other individual compa-nies who are smaller and less news-worthy have similar rate increases,but haven't received the same press.
And the final blow of miscommu-nication is that there have been
reports of the huge 4th quarter prof-its on the Anthem Blue Cross books.How can they consider raising rateswhen they scored a huge profit?Nothing in the media mentioned thatthe profit was not related to premi-ums, but an internal move. They soldtheir mail order pharmacy business!When you sell a going, profitablebusiness you intend to make a profit.And the deal contains a benefit tothe consumer that the new manage-ment will continue to supply Anthemmembers. Hence the need toreserves.
I just thought it would be nice tolet my readers know "the rest of thestory". As Paul Harvey would say,"Good Day!"
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Maryann Ryan/Special to the Courier
These wildflowers are growing in the Kern River Canyon, at about the level of Richbar Campground.Look for them to start blooming in earnest in the Kern River Valley itself with the first wave of warmweather.
Maryann Ryan/Special to the Courier
Above: This patch of bright yellow is on the slope on the otherside of the lower Kern River from Highway 178, the canyonroad.
Wildflowers beginningto bloom all over valleyKern River Courier
If you have been out and about over the last couple ofweeks, you have not been able to avoid seeing the signs ofspring popping up all over.
First was the greening up of the slopes, hastened by theample spring rainstorms. Then yellow goldenrod andcoreopsis began to splash some yellow on the green.
Fruit trees are blossoming everywhere. Early spring isbeginning to catch up to the valley, with palette of colorsjust beginning in the foothills. April should be glorious,with blues and oranges as the lupine and the poppiesbegin to emerge.
Grab your camera, as local resident Maryann Ryan didrecently. Capture the color to display inside your home.
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Photos by Maryann RyanSpecial to the Kern River Courier
Friday, March 5, 2010 Kern River Courier Page 9
Green films to be shown Sunday Richard Cayia RoweSpecial to the Courier
On Sunday, March 7, KernRiver Valley Revitalizaton willshow three free green films atthe Reel Cinemamovie theater(next to the ElksLodge) inWofford Heightsfrom 10am to2pm.
This is thefourth Sunday offree green filmsbefore theLiving Green Festival starts laterthis month. Films are selected bya Green Film Festival committeechaired by Kernville filmmakerJoy Tessman with co-chairs KatieOlivares and Valerie Cassity. TheGreen Film Festival’s mission isto provide free access to freshand diverse environmental filmsthat highlight urgent contempo-rary issues and offer accessiblesolutions.
There will be a 50/50 raffle,including door prizes, to helppay for the theatre rental andfilm DVDs. After the festival isover, KRVR donates the DVDs tothe Kern County Library so thatanyone can take them out andwatch them at home.
The free films include: 10 a.m. “EarthDance” shorts
from the 2009 Short AttentionSpan Environmental Film
Festival. 11:50 a.m. “Simple Question:
The Story of STRAW,” the storyof a 4th grade class projectwhich began restoration of over20 miles of Stemple CreekWatershed, galvanizing the localcommunity and leading to signif-icant educational innovations.Spirit of Activism Award winnerat the 2010 Wild & Scenic FilmFestival. Kern County premiere.
12:30 p.m. “The Yes Men Fixthe World” – a screwball truestory about two gonzo activistswho, posing as top execs ofgiant corporations, lie their wayinto big business conferencesand pull off most outrageouspranks on corporations runningamok.
The film screening ends at 2p.m. with a short showing, theAlberta Ballet dancing to JoniMitchell's “Big Yellow Taxi”song.
The 2010 Living Green KRVfestival program, GreenLiving(produced by the Kern RiverCourier), will be available for thefirst time at this event.
Checkwww.LivingGreenKRV.org forupdates on the festival.
Richard Rowe is a retired cityplanner, living in WoffordHeights. He is website adminis-trator of KRVR.org for Kern RiverValley Revitalization.
Richard Rowe
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Bodfish Bob's Corn FlakeChicken Fingers
1 pound boneless, skinless chickenbreasts 1/2 cup flour2 eggs, beaten2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes2 tablespoons each margarine andcanola oil
Cut chicken breasts lengthwiseinto strips. Coat the strips withflour then dip each in the beatenegg. Roll the strips in the corn-flakes. Set the strips on wax paperuntil ready to cook. At this pointthe strips can be refrigerated foruse the next day. In a non stickskillet over medium heat, melt halfof the margarine. Stir in half of thecanola oil. Add half of the chickenand cook for 3 to 5 minutes perside or the until the coating is crispand the chicken is no longer pinkinside. Remove from the pan andkeep the fingers warm. Repeat
with the remaining margarine, oiland chicken fingers.
Bodfish Bob’s Shepherd’s Pie
1/2 diced sweet onion1 lb. hamburger1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can Veg-All ( or peas & carrots )Instant mashed potatoes (makeaccording to directions for 4-6servings )1 c shredded cheddar cheese
In skillet, saute onions w/ littlebutter or cooking spray till trans-parent. Add hamburger, brown.Add soup, veggies. In greased13"X9" casserole dish pour meatmixture in. Add prepared potatoeson top of meat. Sprinkle cheese ontop. Bake 350 deg oven for 20-30mins til cheese melts.
Bodfish Bob's Sour Cream Pie
1 c. Sour cream (8 oz.)8 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese1/3 c. Sugar2 tsp. Vanilla8 oz. Cool Whip1 graham cracker crust (lg. 9 oz. -NOT frozen, but on regularshelves)
Mix sour cream, softenedcream cheese, sugar and vanilla.Fold in Cool Whip. Pour mixtureinto prepared graham crackercrust. Refrigerate for 2 hoursbefore serving.
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
Bat Masterson was a cool fellow,especially the way he died. Batdied sitting at his desk writing asports column. I could handle that.
Ol’ Bat wasquite a charac-ter. Born inIllinois in 1855,he and hisbrother, Ed,left for DodgeCity at an earlyage and begana buffalo-killing,whiskey-swill-ing, Comanche-dodging spree.
Later he became sheriff ofDodge City. During the remainderof his term, Bat met such notablesas Doc Holliday and the Jamesbrothers.
Later he ran a saloon and gam-bling hall, but he became an ardentprohibitionist in 1876.
However, his temperance wasshort lived. He soon returned to thejuice. His manner became pugna-cious and he swaggered around ina gunbelt heavy with Colt .45,openly defying a city ordinancethat forbade the carrying ofsidearms.
Bat was tippling a high-noonwhiskey when a gun barrel tickledhis kidneys and a voice requestedhe leave Denver by the 4 p.m. train.Bat left.
In the summer of 1902, Bat hit
New York and took up residence.New Yorkers saw him as a livinglegend and President TheodoreRoosevelt appointed him UnitedStates Marshal of the southern dis-trict of New York state. Bat wasgetting older now.
In 1907 Bat resigned from themarshal’s post and became thesports editor on the MorningTelegraph. He held that job untilOctober 25, 1921, when they foundhim dead, slumped over his desk.
Bat had quite a life. For years hehad been in the habit of buyingguns at hock and junk stores, carv-ing 20 or so notches into the buttsand handing them out to his legionof awe-struck admirers.
Dozens of these “this was BatMasterson’s sixgun!” are probablystill going the rounds.
I’ll bet ol’ Bat looked greatstrolling around Dodge City in hisSunday best. He was a sharp dress-er and always twirled his walkingstick.
This was the first year I missedthe local cowboys shooting at eachother in front of The Drug Store inKernville after the Whiskey FlatDays Parade.
If you were there I’ll bet youcould just imagine ol’ BatMasterson twirling his walkingstick by Circle Park.
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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist
This week I would like totouch on the best way to get areal estate loan, and what yourlender will need to facilitatethat for clients.
I have talkedbefore abouthow the lendingenvironmenthas changed inthe last coupleof years. I havenoticed monu-mental changesin lending prac-tices and under-writing guidelines with all ofthe loans that our office origi-nates as well as other lenders. FHA\VA\Conforming, every-thing has changed and ischanging. More money down isneeded,bettercredit isneeded,and typ-icallyescrowsare tak-inglongerbecause banks are doing moreinvestigation. However, interestrates are incredibly low!
They change daily, of course,and there are many factors thatgo into what determines therates, but with good credit and
equity or a large down thosegreat rates are available oneither a purchase or a re-fi. Sohere are the basics you need togather for a lender in order todo a mortgage loan:
1: 3 Months Checking andSavings Statements, all pages
2: 2 Forms of ID to complywith the Patriot Act
3: Latest retirement accountstatements, all pages.
4: 2 years W2's5: 2 Years tax returns if self
employed.6: 2 Latest Paycheck stubs
As well as DNA, blood sam-ples, etc... Just kidding! It seemslike it, though. When you aredoing a loan the banks reallyinvestigate. Even though it canbe frustrating with the extraguidelines and more patience isrequired for sure, the payoff is
a greatloan at agreatrate inone ofthegreatestbuyer'smarketsthis
nation has ever seen.
Matt Freeman is a Realtorwith Freeman’s Lakeside Realty(760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880.His column is not intended toreplace legal advice.
Matt Freeman
Here’s how to get a loanTalking About Real Estate
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Our Valley, Our Earth
Slopes do a mass movement Ron BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
This week I am starting a seriesabout the Mass Movement ofearth materials. Mass Movementsare caused by theforce of gravityovercoming theability of soils,rocks, rock parti-cles and weath-ered debris tocohere to eachother, on slop-ping terrain,allowing them tomove downhillslowly or sometimes catastrophi-cally. These are typically calledlandslides, but geologists haveclassified them into a series ofdefined events that could beuneventful to catastrophic inscope. The amounts of debris andthere speed of movement dependslargely upon the steepness of theslope (gradient), underlying rocksand the amount of groundwaterpresent within the soil to assist themovement with a lubrication of
the matrix. The diagram shows the down-
grade movement of debris in avery slow and perhaps impercepti-ble manner. This is called "SoilCreep". The imperceptible down-hill creep of the soil can be per-ceived in time by the tilting oftrees, displacement of fences,home foundations that developcracks, cracks in swimming poolsand perhaps very small mounds ofsoil that tend to pile together, etc.Creep is normally not associatedwith earthquakes nor tremors, butcould be triggered by low levelseismic activity, such as earthtremors, nearby roadways, high-ways, agriculture and commerce.
Soil Creep should be consideredwhen real estate is being consid-ered for the purchase of propertyupon which a home dwelling is tobe built. County and city engineerscan provide useful informationconcerning these locations wheresoil creep is present.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK …
Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acute
interest” inthe geolo-gy of thesouthernSierraNevadasince hemovedhere in1999.
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Collecting
1915 pocket camera collectible Larry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I have a Kodak No. 1-A Folding Pocket Camerathat was sold by Kodak in1915. Is there a way todetermine its presentvalue? -- Georgetta,Albuquerque, N.M.
A: The Eastman Kodak com-pany originally introduced itsNo. 1-A Folding Pocket Camerain 1899. After a design changein 1905, it continued to be man-ufactured until about 1915. Itwas an extremely popular cam-era and took fairly good pic-tures.
To find out its approximatevalue I checked eBay and dis-covered the same model as yourcamera being offered for salewith a minimum bid of $99.There were no bidders. I nextchecked with an advanced cam-era collector, who told me thatthe No. 1-A Folding PocketCameras manufactured duringthe ‘teens generally sell in the$35 to $65 range in good toexcellent condition.
***Q: I have a baseball-card
collection, and would like toknow whom you recom-mend for selling it. --Bettie, Fairmount, Ind.
A: I would begin by consult-ing a good price guide. Thereare dozens available. I especial-ly like the Baseball Card Price
Guide by Joe Clemens (Krause,$21.99), which references morethan 375,000 issues. Since it isupdated annually, the pricesaccurately reflect today's mar-ketplace. By educating yourselfand getting a better idea ofwhat you have, you will be bet-ter prepared to contact dealersand collectors in order to sellyour collection.
***Q: I have all the sets for
Ma and Pa Kettle and theLittle Rascals. Where can Isell them? -- Angie, SunCity, Ariz.
A: What exactly do you have?Do you have original 35mm filmprints from the 1930s and '40s,or do you have collector cardsor books? Are your sets of laterissue and on video tape orDVD? Without knowing whatformat your collection is, I don'thave enough information tohelp you.
***Write to Larry Cox in care of
King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send e-mail [email protected]. Dueto the large volume of mail hereceives, Mr. Cox is unable topersonally answer all readerquestions. Do not send anymaterials requiring return mail.
(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
potatoes (a vegetarian option is available).Dessert will be gooseberry and Granny Smithapple crumble with vanilla ice cream. Beer, wineand root beer will be available for purchase(supports Kernville Odd Fellows Lodge).
• Saturday, March 20, activities will be con-centrated around the Green Expo at the FamilyLife Center in Wofford Heights, moving theGreen Workshops there. A new addition is aLocal Talent Music Showcase, featuring KernRiver Valley musicians, from noon to 4 p.m. Asilent auction and raffle will offer more than$5,500 in prizes, ranging from two nights at theOak Flat Fire Lookout overlooking the CentralValley, vacation rooms or camping opportuni-ties, rafting, adventure and fly fishing packages,many restaurant discount certificates, artwork,clothing, collectibles and services.
Also added this year is the 1st Annual GreenFashion Show & High Tea at the Elks Lodgeacross Wofford Heights Blvd. from the FamilyLife Center. This event was nearly sold out bypress time.
• On Sunday, March 21, the Kern ValleyCommunity Faire is planned to be an annualcelebration of local clubs, groups, organiza-tions, services and their volunteers. It will be onheld from noon to 3pm at Kern RiverVeterans/Senior Building in Lake Isabella.
• Next door (in Vet's Room #2) on Sundayfrom 10am to 3pm, the KRV Garden Group willbe offering five free garden talks and work-shops. Topics include: "Medicinal Native Plantsin the Garden," "Growing Prize-winning Patio& House Plants," "Butterfly & HummingbirdGardening with Native Plants," "Square FootGardening"& "Opportunities for CommunityGardens in the KRV." See the Festival Schedulein GreenLiving (out next week) or krvr.org formore details.
• Also new is a Bicycle Commuter Workshop& Kern Valley BMX Track/Bike LaneCelebration on Thursday, March 17th. And the22nd Annual Keyesville Classic Mountain BikeRace is being held in conjunction with the festi-val for the first time this year.
For more details, see GreenLiving orkrvr.org.
Bicycling:A green travel alternative
Richard Cayia RoweCoordinator, Living Green Festival
Want to lose weight, get fit, save money, helpthe environment, relieve stress, and feel happier?
Riding a bike around town for short errandscan help you achieve all this, and is easier thanyou may think. Join a large group of people whowill be investigating this mode of travel throughLake Isabella on Thursday, March 18 from 5 to6:30pm.
This workshop will show you how to incorpo-rate short bike commutes into your busy lifestyle.Mechanics will be on hand to tune your bike, andbikes will be on display and available for shortdemonstration rides – including revolutionary"recumbent trikes" that enable people who thinkbicycles are too uncomfortable or difficult forthem to realistically use.
A round-table of bike experts will answerquestions and provide solutions for every excuseyou have to not ride a bike. There will also be anexhibit of more traditional bikes and equipmentfor commuting.
Bicycle motocross (or BMX) bikes and gearwill be on hand along with a demo team, in cele-bration of the new BMX Track to be constructedsoon in Kernville. Chris Brayman (“TurncoatChris” in the recent Whiskey Flat Mayor race)will be there to give us information and anupdate on the facility.
After a 30-40 minute workshop, everyone willembark on a group bike ride utilizing the bikelane along Isabella Blvd. The ride will be short,flat, and will make several stops along the way tosample refreshments and wares of the LivingGreen sponsors.
Bring your bike and you must wear your hel-met. Kids are encouraged, but need to beaccompanied by an adult. Meet at the IsabellaTrue Value Hardware parking lot, 6050 LakeIsabella Blvd.
Contact Darby [email protected](760)376-1067 or Chris [email protected]
Running:Healthy and green
Richard Cayia RoweCoordinator, Living Green Festival
This year's 5K for adults and 1K Little Kids' Racewill be run adjacent to Isabella Lake throughWofford Heights Park on Saturday, March 20.
The Run for Living Green is put on by Run-4-A-Way, a local nonprofit organization whose missionis to improve the health, fitness and well-being of thecitizens of the Kern River Valley. Run-4-A-Way vol-unteers accomplish its mission by raising moneythrough promotion, organizing and putting on run-ning and biking events in the Kern River Valley.Using the proceeds from these events, Run-4-A-Way has contributed to numerous programsthroughout the valley in the last several years. Someof the many events and organizations that Run-4-A-Way has supported are: local AYSO teams, KernValley Aquatics Program, Keep Camp KEEP, TheAnnual South Fork School/Forrest WallaceLivestrong Scholarship, and Mt. SAC CrossCountry race for local runners, just name a few.
The fee for the 5K race is $25 if you pre-registerbefore March 18, $30 after. The Kids' Race is free!Kids must be 10 or under on race day. For onlineregistration, go to: http://tinyurl.com/2010-Run-for-Living-Green-RSVP. Proceeds from the Run forLiving Green will benefit Run-4-A-Way and theLiving Green Kern River Valley Festival.
All paid/sponsored entrants receive the 2010Living Green eco-friendly stainless steel water bot-tle and eco-conscious event T-shirt (others can buya stainless steel water bottle for $5 or event T-shirtfor $10). To be sure to get a T-shirt in your size on theday of the race; you need to have registered beforeMarch 18.
Check-In/Last Minute Registration is 7 to 8:00am,Saturday, March 20 at the start area, WoffordHeights Park, end of Williams St. at E. Evans Road,Wofford Heights. Kids' 1K (about ½ mile) race startsat 7:45 am sharp. 5K races start at 8am.
Contact Darby at (760) 376-1067 [email protected] or Mike at (760) 376-4405 [email protected] for more information.
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Dear Mr. President,Please find below our suggestionfor solving America's economyproblems quickly.
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Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________Wofford Heights - SportsmanTrailer Park - 1 bd. 1 ba. Traveltrailer w/2 sheds, xlnt cond -Must see to believe! Walk tothe lake. Inclds water/trash,laundry & fish house. $5,500.Call Gary (760) 376-3228_________________________Kernville - 1 bd, 1 ba MHw/covered patio. $2,950. $419space rent + utilities. Call Kim@ (760) 376-2345 for details.
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information. The “Living Green in the KRV” Festival will take place fromMarch 17 to 21 in Wofford Heights. It’s free. See krvr.org for moreinformation.
Fuller’s staff to hold office hours in valley March 18Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold
office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. inLake Isabella on Thursday, March 18th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Toschedule an appointment with Assemblymember Fuller’s staff, the com-munity is encouraged to call Fuller’s District Office at 661-395-2995.
McCarthy’s staff to hold office hours in valley March 18A Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold
office hours on March 18 at the Kern County Building, 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd., from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact: Vince Fong, DistrictDirector for Congressman McCarthyat (661) 327-3611.
KV Community Faire to take place during fest March 21 Organizations and clubs are encouraged to take part in the first
annual Kern Valley Community Faire at the Senior Center on March 21during the Living Green festival. This is a perfect opportunity for yourclub or organization to share resources and successes with the com-munity, seek new memberships, and thank current partners for theirsupport. Spaces are $25. For more information, call Nancy Puckett at379-2556.
Nuui Cunni Center to join Living Green FestivalThe Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center in French Gulch will be offer-
ing an art show during the Living Green Festival, with a wildflowerexhibit, demonstrations, kids activities, a Native Plant sale and more.The center will be open Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. andSunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kern Valley Community Orchestra to perform March 21The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their
Spring Concert at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March21, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include Go West, BlueDanube Waltz, Simple Gifts, Turkish March, Somewhere in Time, andmore. Members of the orchestra will also be performing additionalmusical selections. Donations will be accepted at the door and childrenare admitted at no charge. Refreshments will be served. For more infor-mation, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-223-1069.
DAR chapter to hold historical marker dedication March 24 The Kawaiisu chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
will be having a Historical Marker dedication on Wed., March 24 at 1p.m. at Cottage Grove Cemetery on Highway 178 near Onyx. There willbe a reception following. The public is welcome.
Isabella Lake Fishing Derby takes place March 27-29 One of the state’s biggest fishing derbies takes place in March, with
over $200,000 in prizes offered for those registered. Top prizes in the2010 derby include eleven tagged trout worth $10,000 and one taggedtrout worth $21,000. Call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerceat (760) 379-5236.
Whitewater Festival to take place April 17-18 The Kern River Whitewater Festival is an annual paddling extrava-
ganza. Starting in 1963, the festival has gained popularity year afteryear. The rushing whitewater is a pulse-pounding experience for kayak-ers and rafters. Races, slaloms and poker runs are just some of the funevents. See www.kernfestival.org for details.
Peter Lebec Rendezvous to be held April 21-25 The Peter Lebec Rendezvous is an old-style mountain man gathering
that takes place every year in a remote location, away from 21st Centuryinfluences. All are welcome to attend. Period dress is highly recom-mended, but not required. There will be shooting events, a costumecontest, jam session, dinner on Saturday night, a raffle and much more.The rendezvous event has a long tradition, back to the fur trading days.For location and more information, call “Booshway” Don Mills at (760)382-8887 or visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net
To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submitthe information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesdayfor each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admissionprice, if any, must be listed.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: MEDICAL MAN-AGEMENT PROFESSION-ALS (2010-B0820) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 9406 AphroditeStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93306.Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 13218, Bakersfield,CA 93389. REGISTRANT(S):Susan Ryall, 214 La ColinaDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93305and Jennifer Juarez, 9406Aphrodite Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. H, Co-Partners.Date the business commenced:
00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this
statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Susan Ryall. This statementfiled on 02/04/2010. Expires02/04/2015. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier February26, March 5, 12 and 19, 2010.
Courier Legal Notices
Service your furnace nowfor the cold weather ahead7014 Wofford Blvd. Wofford [email protected]
CA Lic.#887779
Search for Talent comingThe KV Exchange Club’s “Search for Talent” with the valley’s talent-
ed kids will be Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Kernville Elementary.Admission is free. Come watch and support the students.
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Courier chuckle of the week:
"The reason they call it the AmericanDream is because you have to be asleep tobelieve it."
George Carlin
See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles
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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: What was the title of thetheme song to the sitcom "Cheers"?
2. U.S. STATES: What state's motto is"North to the Future"?
3. MATH: Who is known as the father ofgeometry?
4. ASTRONOMY: What are Saturn'sgiant rings made of?
5. MOVIES: What was the first Pixar filmto receive a PG rating?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Isle ofWight in relation to England?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Disappointed aboutsomething that didn't go your way? Look at the rea-sons it happened, and you could find a valuable les-son about what to do (or not do!) the next time.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good time todo some reassessing of plans and goals -- even howyou considered redoing your bathroom. The point isto be open to change if change can improve things.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Take some time tolearn who is the right person (or persons) toapproach and discuss your ideas with for your newproject. Also, reserve time for a family event.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Dealing with ademanding situation, as you recently did, could drainmuch of your own emotional reserves. Take time toindulge yourself in some well-earned pampering.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The regal Lion mightfeel that she or he is above emotional displays. Butshowing your feelings can be liberating for you, andreassuring for someone who has been waiting foryou to do so.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An emotion-ally needy person might make more demands thanyou can cope with. Best to ask for some breathingspace NOW, before resentment sets in and makescommunication difficult.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An unex-pected spate of mixed signals could cause seriousschedule setbacks. Best to focus on straighteningeverything out as soon as possible and get everyoneback on track.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Beaware that someone in the workplace could try touse a disagreement with a colleague against you. Ifso, be prepared to offer your side of the story withthe facts to back you up.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)An unexpected challenge to a previous decision canbe unsettling. But your reservoir of self-confidenceshould help carry the day for you. Good luck.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Whilethe idea of making a major move in the near futurecontinues to interest you, don't overlook a new pos-sibility that could be emerging closer to home.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Be care-ful not to base an upcoming decision on gossip oranything you might hear if it can't meet provablestandards.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You mightneed to do some reassessing next week before youcan close that sensitive situation. A new job-relatedopportunity could present itself later in the week.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are extraordinarily sen-sitive to people's feelings, and you're always ready tooffer comfort if necessary.
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1. "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"2. Alaska3. The Greek mathematician Euclid4. Dust and ice5. "The Incredibles"6. It lies off England's southern coast
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The Heart Walk brought out hundreds last Saturday in spite of the rainyweather. The Heart Walk benefits the Kern Valley Hospital Association.