Kern River Courier January 15, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir111,871 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 Kernville161 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 160 cfs

Borel Canal flow130 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.

Is it truethat you’ll

catch a cold ifyou get a chill?See Dr.Donohue.

KernCounty

gets a failinggrade when itcomes tostamping outsmoking.

Golferswho are

dedicated goout in any kindof weather.

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History ofKernville

next up in theseries of thehistory oftowns in valley.

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: Mostly sunny,high 63.

Fri. night: Partlycloudy, low 39.

Sat.: Partly cloudy,high near 64.

Sat. night: 20%showers, low 38.

Sun.: Chance show-ers, high 59.

Sun. night: Chanceshowers, low 37.National Weather Service

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Mike DevichKern River Courier

Two Bodfish residents were killedwhen their ultralight aircraft crashednear the base of the Auxiliary Dam onSaturday afternoon.

The Kern County Sheriff’sDepartment said that the crash occurredat 1:09 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 in thearea of the west side of the AuxiliaryDam near Barlow Drive and Eva Avenuein rural Lake Isabella.

According to the Sheriff’sDepartment, the aircraft had taken offfrom the Auxiliary Dam Campgroundshortly before the accident occurred.The aircraft was a motorized hang glid-er or ultralight-type aircraft.

The National Transportation SafetyBoard (NTSB) was notified and investi-gators from the NTSB went to the acci-dent site to conduct an investigation.

KBAK-TV in Bakersfield said thatcoroner’s investigators identified thevictims as 31-year-old Donald Wrightand 18-year-old Athena Moreno, bothfrom Bodfish.

News reports said that the two wereejected from the aircraft before it struckthe ground.

No one on the ground was injured,and the plane didn’t strike any struc-tures.

Many local people are mourning theloss of the two, saying they were bothwell-liked residents of the valley.

It has not yet been determined whatcaused the crash of the ultralight air-craft.

(L-R) “Tenderfoot Tony”Plante, “CimarronCynthia” Burciaga and“Turncoat Chris”Brayman are this year’scandidates for the hon-orary office of WhiskeyFlat Mayor. Candidatesraise money for thecommunity while theyvie for the title ofHonorary Mayor.

Murdoc Douglas/KernRiver Courier

Whiskey Flat Mayor candidate events

The candidates are listed in no particular order. In the interest of fairness to all, the orderwill be switched each week until Whiskey Flat Days (Feb. 12-15). For information aboutWhiskey Flat Days, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Turncoat Chris

• Fri. Jan. 15: KernRiver Brewery, livemusic• Sat. Jan. 16: PizzaBarn, 5 p.m.

Tenderfoot Tony

• Fri. Jan. 15: Ewing’s,5 to 8 p.m.• Sat. Jan. 16: Cheryl’sDiner, 9 to 11 a.m.• Sat. Jan. 16: Para-dise Cove, 5 to 8 p.m.

Cimarron Cynthia

• Fri. Jan. 15: Para-dise Cove, 5 to 9 p.m. • Sat. Jan. 16: SierraVista Restaurant, 5 to9 p.m.

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Ewing’s restaurant in Kernville wasthe scene on Jan. 8 as more than 100people, many in in 1860s period dress,attended the Whiskey Flat Days KickoffDinner.

Whiskey Flat Days, to be held nextmonth, is Kernville’s annual Old West

festival. The town has a long historystretching back to the Gold Rush, andwas originally named Whiskey Flat.

One of the highlights of WhiskeyFlat Days, which includes recreationsof gunfights in the streets, music, old-time contests, a rodeo and a parade, isthe competition for Honorary Mayor.

The next month will be a whirlwind

Whiskey Flat Days season starts

See WHISKEY FLAT, 3

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Mural, mural on the wall

(L-R) Judy Wolford Deems and Jim Wyly showed off the new mural on the side of Wyly’s Mt.Mesa Market on Wednesday. Deems and her daughter, Peggy Wolford, painted the beautifulmural. The mural was made possible through an Arts in the Community grant made throughthe Arts Council of Kern to the KRV Art Association and Deems. The grant paid half of thecost and Wyly matched it. The Arts Council of Kern, headquartered in Bakersfield, partnerswith the California Arts Council and local agencies to promote arts access, advocacy andeducation.

Plane crashesnear town ofLake IsabellaTwo killed in ultralight accident

New trailsapprovedfor OHVs Mike DevichKern River Courier

The new Record of Decision handeddown by Sequoia National ForestSupervisor Tina Terrell adds over 30miles of new trails into the SequoiaNational Forest Trail System that werepreviously deemed “unauthorized.”

If the decision is implemented, themaps, known as “MVUMs” (MotorizedVehicle Usage Maps), are scheduled to beprinted and distributed to the public bynext month.

In addition, several roads and trails arescheduled to be closed to motorized vehi-cles because of various problems such asvegetation encroachment, eroded roadbases, creek crossings not to U.S. ForestService standards, major washouts,major rutting, or being in an area knownto the Forest Service as California

See SEQUOIA, Page 16

Lake Isabella library will hostKeano the parrot Fri., Jan. 15

The Kern River Valley BranchLibrary in Lake Isabella will open anew year of story time programswith a special guest, Connie "TheBird Lady" Cryts and her AfricanGrey parrot, Keano, on Friday,January 15 at 3:45pm. All storytimes at KRV Branch will now beheld on the second Friday of eachmonth at 3:45. All Kern CountyLibraries will be closed January 18

to honor the Martin Luther KingJr holiday.

Kernville library to hold new storytime Wed., Jan. 15

Don't miss "Warm Up to aGood Book" story time withKernville Branch Library onWednesday, January 20, 10:30 inthe OddFellows Hall next door tothe Library, 48 Tobias, Kernville.For questions or information, callthe KRV Branch 760-549-2083,

Kern River Courier Friday, January 15, 2010

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

Saturdays• 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.• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 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. 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• 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.• 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 atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. (Dec.’s meeting will be on Dec. 15.)• 2 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 meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Wed. 379-2303.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 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. 30rd 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.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 3rd Thurs. 379-2303.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 6 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles

Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

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

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

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

This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting times have changed. Allarea codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

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7054 Lake Isabell Blvd, LakeIsabella.

ECHO Academy fundraiser atBurger King on Jan. 21

On Thursday, Jan. 21 the KernValley High School ECHO BoosterClub will be having a fundraiser atBurger King in Lake Isabella from4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds will go towardCNA testing and scholarships.

Congressman McCarthy’s staffto field questions Jan. 21

A Field Representative forCongressman Kevin McCarthy willhold office hours in Lake Isabellaon Thursday, Jan. 21 at the KernAdministrative Building - 7050Lake Isabella Blvd. from 1:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m. Call Vince Fong at 661-327-3611.

Assemblymember Fuller’sstaff to field questions Jan. 21

Assemblymember Jean Fuller’sstaff will hold office hours at theKern County Building, 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella onThursday, January 21, from 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appoint-ment with Assemblymember Fuller’sstaff, call Fuller’s District Office at661-395-2995.

KRV Chamber’s Man andWoman of Year dinner Jan. 25

The Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce will be honoringtheir Man and Woman of the Year,Lanny and Cheryl Borthick, onMonday, Jan. 25 at Paradise Cove.Cocktails at 5:30. Installation ofChamber Officers, dinner, andpresentations to follow. Seating islimited. Cost is $23/person. Tomake reservations, contact MarshaSmith at 760-379-3667, ext 15.

Public meeting to discusstravel management Jan. 27

The Sequoia National Forest hasscheduled a local public meeting todiscuss their recent travel manage-ment decision which will, amongother things, limit driving on IsabellaLake’s shoreline only to certain areas.Also, trails and OHVs have beenaffected. The local meeting will takeplace Jan. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at theOdd Fellows Hall in Kernville.

Whiskey Flat Days CowboyAuction coming Feb. 11

The cowboy auction forWhiskey Flat Days (see listing

See EVENTS, Page 13

In a Courierfile photofrom severalyears ago, atoddler getsengrossed ina book.

Courier filephoto

H1N1 flu clinicsto be held

Sienna Wellness Institute inMt. Mesa is offering vaccina-tions for the H1N1/Swine Fluon Friday, Jan. 15 and Friday,Jan. 22.

You must call SiennaWellness Institute for anappointment, 760-379-8630.

The vaccinations are beingoffered at no charge.

Sienna Wellness Instituteis located at 6425 LynchCanyon Road in Mt. Mesa,not far from Kern ValleyHospital.

Call 760-379-8630 for moreinformation.

Friday, January 15, 2010 Kern River Courier

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed that one of themost overlooked but basictools used in most homes isthe commonflashlight.

On “CSI,”“NCIS” andother TV crimedramas, all thecops use tinyflashlights tofind clues. Itcan be daytime,with all thelights at thecrime scene switched on, andwe'll still see the detectivesusing 4-inch mini searchlightsto look under couches andbehind chairs for evidence.They even use these minilights outdoors in sunlight tofind tire tracks. If I could havethe battery sales concession tosupply all the triple and dou-ble A's these crime-dramaflashlights use, I would berich!

Over the years I have usedall kinds of flashlights, big andsmall.

Hanging on the wall in myworkshop is my rechargeable100,000-candlepower spot-light. When I turn it on, nightbecomes day. I can light up acoyote a quarter of a mileaway, and stray cats illuminatelike a supernova. Think aboutit – 100,000 candlepower issupposed to be the same as

100,000 candles burning at thesame time. Perhaps the analo-gy is accurate, but who wouldyou get to test it by lighting100,000 candles? It would takea lot of matches, and by thetime the last candle was lit,the first candle would have fiz-zled out and would needreplacement...

In the glove compartment ofmy car is my “shaker” special.It's a flashlight that has nobattery and is not workableunless I shake it for five min-utes. At the end of that time Ihave a three-minute beam ofweak light. I have, however,gotten some exercise. Thequivering in my arm is notpermanent and eventually sub-sides.

My favorite flashlight isworn on my head like a base-ball cap. It can be used to readbooks in the dark and spotanimals while walking aroundat night. It also allows me tomow the lawn at midnight. Itreally works well, and when Icouple it with a headset radio,I can go for walks in the dark,anywhere, any time.

I probably do look a littlebizarre with light shining frommy forehead and music blar-ing from my ears, though.

Wofford Heights residentRod Middleworth, a retiredsecurity manager for PacificBell, is an instructor for thelocal AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

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So ... if 4,800 copies are read by 2.26 readers each, thatmeans that each issue of the Courier is read by 10,848readers!

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Bill Nolt of Weldon, who plays Roy Rogers at many events, stands betweenDarlene and George Randall of Kernville at the Whiskey Flat Days KickoffDinner at Ewing’s last Friday. Nolt has played Rogers in 22 Rose Parades inPasadena, and will be in the Whiskey Flat Days Parade on Feb. 13.

Friday, January 15, 2010AdventuresK 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

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

Valley history: town of KernvilleThe beginnings of Kernville started in 1860. The story is that a man

named Lovely Rogers found a rock with flecks of gold in it on a hillside over-looking the Kern River. He picked up the rock to throw at his recalcitrantmule, when he saw the flecks of gold in it. Instead of throwing it, Rogerstook the rock to another miner and was told it was well-paying ore.

Claims were scattered far and wide around the valley, ever since theCalifornia Gold Rush had begun in 1849, and miners had been scouring allthe rivers in California.

An entrepreneur by the name of Adam Hamilton came over GreenhornMountain, his mules laded with barrels of whiskey. He set up his barrelsnear Rogers’ gold find, and started a saloon. The saloon was moved downthe river about a mile on a little flat spot by the river, and the town ofWhiskey Flat quickly grew up around it. Four years later, in 1864, the towns-people opted to rename the town Kernville.

Kernville existed in that location for almost 100 years, long after the goldplayed out. It was located just east of the modern-day town of WoffordHeights. Kernville saw a lot of changes happen to the Kern River Valley.Cattle ranching started to become important in a big way. In the early 1900selectrical engineers from the city of Los Angeles came looking at the KernRiver for hydropower harnessing. Then Hollywood came calling, andKernville became a popular place to make Western films.

In the late 1940s, the decision was made to put a flood control reservoirin the Kern River Valley, and Kernville residents were told they had to moveto higher ground. They decided to form a New Kernville a few miles north,and that’s where the town still is today.

Old Kernville is still remembered fondly by many residents of the KernRiver Valley.

—– information from books by Bob Powers

The Kern River Courier’sSights Of The Valley

Photos by Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

E-mail your scenic photos to [email protected]

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

This past weekend, I traveledaround the lake to the localtrout hot spots. It seems thetrout bite is lukewarm at best.We have good reason to getexcited, though. Thanks to theKern River Hatchery for thosebeautiful trophy trout they havebeen releasing in the lake,along with the three (or possi-bly four) plants of Alpers troutcourtesy of the Fish and GameHabitat Club. They started inearly December and earlyJanuary, and now they will bein February and maybe March.Kudos to both groups. Whenthese fish decide to end theirhunger strike, it should getvery exciting.

The word most used by bassanglers last week was “slow.”Rocky Point and the docks atFrench Gulch Marina are pro-ducing nice fish.

The catfish bite has also goneon hiatus. Just a few small fishreported.

The shad should start start tospread out as the water levelincreases, but for now they’restill in deep water.

Hey dads and moms, if youenjoy a day on the lake or river,watch your children. Please bea good example. Give to themwhat was given to you. Theyare our future.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and an avidfisherman.

More Alpers trout on the wayCourier Fishing Report

Above: a Dalmation trails his owner at the lake shore.At right: The Alta Sierra Ski Park has been popular lately.

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of Jan.26:

PICKS OF THE WEEKNEW RELEASES"Michael Jackson: This Is It"

-- "This Is It" isn't much of any-thing. It isn't a concert film,nor is it really adocumentary.What it is, to beblunt, is a wayfor Sony torecoup some ofits losses fromthe O2 Arenashow that neverwas, by cobblingtogether somerehearsalfootage andgushing testimo-nials fromdancers andmusicians whowere blissfullyunaware that ina few shortweeks they'd allbe out of work.

Sure, you get to see Jacksonhalf-step it through produc-tions of his greatest hits, andyou get an idea of how massivethe scale of what the actualconcert would've been like, butthere's no real payoff. Exceptfor Sony, that is.

"Whip It" -- Ellen "Juno"Page stars in DrewBarrymore's directorial debutfilm about a small-town Texasgirl who defies her overbear-ing mom's wishes to be a beau-ty pageant star by sneakingaway to compete in rollerderby competitions. The film isa train wreck of sports-filmand coming-of-age movie clich-es that we've seen a hundredtimes before: Plucky newcomerinspires a losing team to pulltogether to win the Big Game;

teenager struggles to becomeindependent and in the processlearns Valuable Lessons AboutLife, Love & Family, blah blahblah. However, the roller derbyscenes are great fun andMarcia Gay Harden's perform-ance as Page's mom is out-standing.

"RiffTrax: Plan 9 From OuterSpace LIVE!Nashville 2009from the starsof MysteryScience Theater3000!" -- Man,that is one longtitle; you'dthink this was aPeter Jacksonfilm. But no,instead it is theDVD of thenerdiest liveshow of lastyear. Not onlydo the MST3Kcrew hilariouslyrip on theworst movieever made,there is a musi-

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Friday, January 15, 2010 EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterThis really isn’t it

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: When is the latest install-ment of "CelebrityApprentice" going to air? Thatshow is one of my favoriteguilty pleasures. -- Glenda D.,via e-mail

A: You and me both! My hubbyand I were glued to our sets lastseason to watch good guy JesseJames battle it out with the othermore-devious celebs: Poker champAnnie Duke, I'mlookin' at you! While Ican't guarantee thatthere will be another"whore pit viper"moment, I believe thisnew cast will provideplenty of entertain-ment when the showpremieres on Sunday,March 14, on NBC.

The cast includes:baseball legend DarrylStrawberry, singerCyndi Lauper, Poisonfrontman Bret Michaels,"America's Got Talent" judgeSharon Osbourne, track starMichael Johnson, actress HollyRobinson Peete, pro wrestlerGoldberg, comedienne CarolLeifer, funnyman Sinbad, Olympicswimming champion SummerSanders, former governor ofIllinois Rod Blagojevich, prowrestler Maria Kanellis, celebritychef Curtis Stone and Victoria'sSecret Angel Selita Ebanks.

***Q: I know Matthew

McConaughey had a son fairlyrecently, but I was wonderingif he and the mother of hischild are married? Also, a co-worker told meMcConaughey's girlfriend is

pregnant again. Is that true? -- Portia R., Harrisburg, Pa.

A: Matthew and girlfriendCamila Alves welcomed their son,Levi, back in 2008. Camila gavebirth to the couple's second child,Vida, this past month. Mother anddaughter are doing fine. Only timewill tell if the new parents decideto tie the knot.

***Q: My family and I watched

"Four Christmases"on DVD during theholiday and thought itwas absolutely hilari-ous, especially VinceVaughn (as usual).What does he havecoming up next thatwe can enjoy him in? -- Faith D., via e-mail

A: First, a big congrat-ulations is in order forVince: The consummatebachelor, who has beenlinked to actresses

Jennifer Aniston and Joey LaurenAdams, got married on Jan. 2 toreal estate agent Kyla Weber in asmall, private ceremony in Vince'shometown of Lake Forest, Ill. Hisupcoming professional projectsinclude the feature films "Sunnyand 68," "Realtors" and "The H-Man Cometh."

Hmmm ... I wonder if he met hiswife while researching his role in"Realtors"?

***Have a question for Cindy? E-

mail her at letters@cindy elavsky.com, or write to her in care of KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince(PG) Daniel Radcliffe8. Julie & Julia (PG-13) Meryl Streep9. Terminator Salvation (PG-13)Christian Bale10. Angels & Demons (PG-13) TomHanks


Top DVD rentals

"Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong" by Terry Teachout(Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $30) Reviewed by Larry Cox

To say that Louis Armstrong had an impact onAmerican music is a little like stating that Picasso dabbled in art.

Armstrong, one of the greatest musicians ever, was born in New Orleansjust before the turn of the last century. He learned to play the cornet in anorphans' home. He left the Crescent City during the early 1920s and settledin Chicago, where he joined King Oliver's band. It was his inventiveness thatset him apart, and eventually established him as an international star.

In a highly readable new biography, author and Wall Street Journal dramacritic Terry Teachout draws on a cache of important new sources -- unavail-able to previous biographers -- to bring Armstrong, the man behind the leg-end, into sharp focus, perhaps for the first time.

Armstrong was one of the most inventive, improvising soloists in jazz.Armstrong was more than a jazz musician, however. His unique voice wasrecognizable throughout the world and it, too, helped define and expandAmerican jazz. He had the musical punch to knock even the Beatles off thetop of the charts.

What gives this biography legs is its almost sweeping narrative thatsquarely places both Armstrong and his music in context. Some of the morefascinating aspects of this book detail how he came close to being rubbedout by the Chicago mob, the real reason why he broke ranks with PresidentDwight Eisenhower, and the facts behind his marijuana arrest in 1930.Teachout also manages to delicately sort out Armstrong's complicated pri-vate life.

This is a first-rate biography, and fitting because Armstrong deservesnothing less. Like his music, Armstong's life story is inspiring and an absolutejoy.


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Friday, January 15, 2010aithFK E R N R I V E R

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.

Churches of the Valley

Lighter side of faithPrayerGod answers Knee-Mail.

The BossUnder the same management for over 2000

years.

Come As You AreYou are not too bad to come in and you are not

too good to stay out.

Insomnia CureIf you can't sleep, try counting your blessings.

YummyTry our Sundays. They're better than Baskin-

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Cosmetic SurgeryCome in and have your faith lifted.

Seating ArrangementsWhere will you be seated in eternity? Smoking

or non-smoking?

TithingGive God what's right -- not what's left.

Which Way?Man's way leads to a hopeless end -- God's way

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FlyingIf God is your co-pilot - you're in the wrong

seat!

The MessageOur job isn't to change the message. Our job is

to let the message change us.

Forbidden FruitA forbidden fruit will create many jams.

Aaron Pierce, ElderShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, LakeIsabella

As we begin a new year this month, it isalways good to take a look back at the yearbefore to see how it went for you – what wasgood, what was bad, what could be better.In addition to a new year, we find ourselvesat the start of a new decade as well. It mightbe a good time to look back at the past tenyears as well, to do some sort of self-evalua-tion of oneself.

This is typically the time of year when thishappens anyway. People make resolutionsof all types to better themselves in theupcoming year – or maybe even in this case,the decade. But how many people actuallykeep to their resolutions?

A recent comic in a paper shows two pan-els. In the first panel, it showed a gym withpeople on all the equipment working out.The panel was titled, "The first week of thenew year". The second panel was identicalto the first, except there were no people onany of the machines. This panel was titled,"The second week of the new year."

As funny as this comic was, it points outall too well our human nature, our sinful-ness, our inabilities to be faithful to thepromises we make, the difficulty we face todo those things we should do properly.

Take, for instance, this past year. Howmany times did we see instances in the news,especially those instances involving well-known personalities, where something badhappened? How many bad decisions weremade by single people or groups of people

that had an effect on others? How about in your own life? Did you

make any bad decision that you regret?Were there promises you made that youfailed to keep? Did you have bad things hap-pen in your own life you had no controlover?

Again, this type of thing is typical ofhuman nature. Our sinfulness often leads usto places we would rather not go, but wefind ourselves going to anyway. Even forbelievers, we have more times than not whenwe lack the faith we need to face situationsor to make the right decisions.

Thankfully, it is for this very reason wehave a God who loves us so much that Hesent His son, Jesus, to die for our sins. It isthis very reason God sends us His HolySpirit to strengthen us in our faith so that wecan put our trust in God. It is out of God,the Father's love for us that he does keep allhis promises for us, something we ashumans cannot do.

As we begin this New Year, this newdecade, let us make only one resolution: letus resolve to keep our faith in our one trueGod: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Through our faith in Him and His love forus, we can and will have a good and promis-ing new year and decade to come.

Voices of FaithSo, how was your 2009?

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

Friday, January 15, 2010 ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Myfriend and I have an ongoing dis-cussion about how we catch colds.I believe the only way is by beingexposed to a germ. My friendagrees, but also says you canbecome chilled, and that results ina cold. Please settle this once andfor all. -- L.G.

ANSWER: The only way to catch acold is to meet up with a cold virus. Butlet's kick this around a little while it liesthere quivering.

Rhinoviruses are responsible formany colds. This virus is passed fromone person to another most often viathe hands and fingers. An infected per-son invariably will have virus on his orher hands and fingers. If that persontouches another person's hands or fin-gers, the virus is transferred. All the sec-ond person has to do is touch his or hernose or eyes and the virus has found anew home. (The drainage channel fortears siphons viruses into the nose.) It'salso possible to spread a cold throughsneezing or coughing, but that's a sec-ondary route.

Once a virus lands in a person'snose, the time till the development ofcold symptoms is short -- eight to 12hours. Runny nose, nasal stuffiness,scratchy throat, cough and sneezing aretypical symptoms. They peak in 48hours and are gone in about one week.A person is most contagious during thefirst three days of symptoms, whennasal discharge is at high volume andwhen it contains the most viruses.

If by "chilled" your friend meansbeing in a cold blast of air or gettingyour feet wet in frigid weather and shiv-ering as a result, she has a slight point.That kind of chilling constricts thenose's blood vessels and decreasesmucus production. It might, therefore,permit cold viruses to mount a moreeffective attack and can contribute tothe ease of catching a cold. All thesame, without the virus there is no cold.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 34

and have been jogging for 10years. I do it year-round.

I've noticed this winter that myknees feel stiff before I run. Theydon't hurt during the run or after.Could this be a sign that I'm get-ting arthritis? -- B.C.

ANSWER: It's not likely that at age34 you're coming down with arthritis.It's more likely a weather thing. Coldweather thickens joint fluid. That makesjoints stiff. Warming the fluid by exer-cise relieves the stiffness.

***

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unableto answer individual letters, but he willincorporate them in his column whenev-er possible.

(c) 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Many peoplewho get a healthinsurance quotego into shockwhen the month-ly premium isquoted. (Andthat is for thehealthy person!Have an ongoing condition, andthere may be a higher price or nocoverage at all.)

For the most part, people whoshop for individual coverage aretrying to duplicate the coveragethey had when they were coveredunder an employer-sponsoredplan. (If nothing else, it does givean employee an appreciation forwhat the employer paid for thehealth insurance benefit. And if itwas a small group employer, per-

haps they were even spendingmore.)

Health insurance is really notexpensive. Health care is, though.Health insurance is just a financialvehicle to pay for the care, whenand if you need it.

The public'sperception ismisguided whenit comes tohealth insur-ance. Theyexpect much,but typically areunwilling orunable to pay for the benefits theyseek. The answer perhaps is insetting realistic goals that can bematched by one's budget. Lookfor a benefit package that willcover the big stuff; the claims thatwill cause a person to lose theirhome, business, or retirement sav-ings. If push came to shove, could

you afford a $75 office call, or a$50 lab bill? How about a$100,000 hospitalization, or a$350,000 cancer treatment?

I have car insurance, andwouldn't embarrass myself byexpecting it to cover the oil

change, tires orother maintenanceon the car. Whynot consider ahealth insurancepolicy which willprotect you fromthe big expenses?These plans are

affordable for most budgets atmost ages. Once you reach adeductible, which can be as littleas $3,500, you then have 100%coverage on most expenses.Furthermore, while accruingexpenses, you are paying partici-pating physicians not their regularfee, but the fee the insurance com-

pany has pre-negotiated. This canamount to a considerable savings,in the laboratory and x-raydepartment as well.

For my younger readers whoare very active and have a greaterchance of injury from sport ordoing stupid things, I suggestchecking out the $3,000 deductibleTonik plans atwww.tonikCalifornia.com. Hereyou get a $3,000 deductible andthen 100% coverage, but also theavailability to see a physicianbefore the deductible to stitch youback together.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is PastPresident and President Elect ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters. He may be reachedat 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

This week I would like totouch on the best way to get aReal Estate Loan, and whatyour lender will need to facili-tate that forclients.

I havetalked beforeabout how thelending environ-ment haschanged in thelast couple ofyears. I havenoticed monu-mental changesin lending practices 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 ischang-ing.Moremoneydownisneed-ed,bettercreditis needed, and typically escrowsare taking longer becausebanks are doing more investi-gation. However, interest ratesare incredibly low!

They change daily, of course,and there are many factors that

go into what determines therates, but with good credit andequity 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 extra

guidelinesand morepatience isrequired forsure, thepayoff is agreat loan ata great ratein one of the

greatest buyer's markets thisnation 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.

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F.S. projects proposed forUpper Kern River CanyonKern River Courier

The Forest Service is asking forpublic comments on a proposal toconduct rehabilitation work at sev-eral designated dispersed recre-ation areas along the Upper KernWild and Scenic River corridor. Theareas include Halfway,Thunderbird, Chico Flat, CorralCreek, Springhill, Old Goldledge,Ant Canyon, Chamise Flat, andCalkins Flat. These sites are locatedbetween the Kern River and adja-cent State Mountain 99, north ofKernville. This work is needed toreestablish the ecological resilienceand sustainability of the river corri-dor, to protect Wild and ScenicRiver values, and to implement trav-el management decisions.

The UpperKern River isone of themost beautifulrivers in thecountry andcarries with ita special des-ignation ofWild & Scenic(W&S). Less than one-half of onepercent of our rivers are protectedthrough this designation. TheNational W&S River System’s intentis to preserve and protect theserivers and their immediate environ-ments for the benefit and enjoymentof present and future generations.

The proposed work wouldinclude placing boulders forresource protection and using boul-ders to better define boundaries for

camping, parking areas and toenforce the 25 foot setback forcamping and fire use. In ChamiseFlat, the proposed work includesthe rehabilitation and grading ofapproximately 0.39 miles of road;installing drainage structures toreduce sediment and water yield,and using fill dirt to protect theriverbank where gullying has erod-ed the road. In Corral Creek,Springhill, Old Goldledge, andCalkins Flat, the work wouldinclude grading and repairingaccess points off State Mtn. 99.Boulders would be placed to closeoff unauthorized travel routes atHalfway, Chico Flat, Corral Creek,Ant Canyon, Chamise Flat, andCalkins Flat and improve access tothese sites from State Mtn. 99. In

Calkins Flat,the workwould alsoinclude grad-ing the road toaccess thelower level ofthe site.

Commentscan be submitted to Bob Frenes,Kern River Ranger District, P.O. Box9, Kernville, CA 93238 throughFriday, January 22, 2010.Comments may also be submittedby FAX at (760) 376-3795 or byhand-delivery to the address above,during normal business hours,Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.For further information on the pro-posed project, please contact BobFrenes at (760) 376-3781, ext. 633.

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“The Upper Kern River isone of the most beautifulrivers in the country.”

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Bodfish Bob's Slow Cooker Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasthalves 4 slices Swiss cheese1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensedcream of chicken soup1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensedcream of mushroom soup1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup milk2-3 cups Stove Top stuffing mix,dry 1/2 cup melted butter Salt and pepper

Place chicken breasts inslow cooker. Pour chickenbroth over chicken breasts.Season chicken with salt andpepper. Put one slice of swisscheese on each breast. In aseparate bowl, combine bothcans of soup and milk. Poursoup mixture evenly overchicken breasts. Sprinkle

stuffing over entire top ofdish. Drizzle melted butter ontop of stuffing. Cook on lowfor 6-8 hours or on high for 4hours.

Bodfish Bob's Pork AndTurnip Fricassee

2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped yellow onions1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers1/4 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne1 pound turnips, peeled and cubed(about 2 cups)3/4 pound cooked pork, cut into 1-inch cubes2 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons chopped greenonions

Combine the oil and flour ina heavy saucepan over medi-um heat. Stirring constantly,make a dark brown roux. Addthe onions, bell peppers andcelery. Season with the saltand cayenne. Cook, stirringuntil slightly wilted, 2 to 3minutes. Add the turnips,pork and the broth. Stir to mixwell. Bring to a boil, thenreduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasional-ly, for 40 to 45 minutes.Remove from heat, add thegreen onions and serve overcooked white rice.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

Whiskey Flat Days is almosthere once again. February callswith its promise of guns andglory. And hopefully I’ll beready withone of mywild andwooly storiesfrom myencyclopedicknowledge ofthe Old West.

***This year I

plan to tellthe fascinating tale of theplainsman and showmanWilliam Frederick Cody, knownthroughout the world asBuffalo Bill.

He was born atLeClaire,Iowa on Feb. 26, 1846.The family moved to Kansas in1850 and his father ran a smallsawmill business. He died in1857 and young William wentto work as a messager boy forsmall freight outfits. By 1860 hewas working for the PonyExpress where he once clockedup 300 miles in 24 hours in thesaddle. Still a mountain-prairierecord to this day.By March 6,1866 he had survived the CivilWar as a dispatch rider withthe 7th and 9th KansasRegiment. And he went back tothe plains looking for work. It

was as a hunter for the KansasPacific Railroad that he got hisfirst taste of fame killing scoresof buffaloes in one day (69). Hegot the name Buffalo Bill andthe name stuck.

In 1869 while employed asthe chief of scouts for the Armyhe made the acquaintance of EdJudson, who wrote under thepen name of Ned Buntline. InDecember of that year “BuffaloBill, King of the Border Men”was published in the NewYorker Weekly. This was thefirst of a deluge of "BuffaloBill"tales.

***I'm looking forward to this

year's Whiskey Flat Days. Alocal real estate agent gal start-ed it all 50 or more years ago.Two reasons – one, to treasureour local memories – and two,to give this country a sense ofits wonderful history and pur-pose for being!

Maybe I'll jump in Old Yelleragain and drive the old truck inthe Saturday parade.

And Princess Molly can winthe best dog award for the sec-ond time in nine years. She'dlike that. And so would I!

California Joe is the story-teller persona of StevensonPhillips, an actor and singer liv-ing in Kernville. You may reachhim at [email protected].

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Sanitation improvement projects proposed at 17 Forest Service recreation sitesKern River Courier

The Forest Service is asking forpublic comments on a proposal toimprove and modernize sanitationfacilities and develop accessiblepathways for new toilet facilities atseveral developed and dispersedrecreation sites. A range of projectsare proposed at 17 recreation sites,with the majority located on the KernPlateau, approximately 30 milesnortheast of Kernville.

On the Kern Plateau, new toiletfacilities would replace outdatedportable and/or vault toilet buildingsat Sherman Pass Vista, PalomaMeadow Public Pasture, BeachMeadow Public Pasture, BlackrockRanger Station, Troy MeadowCampground Overflow, Fish Creek

Campground, South Fork of theKern Bridge, Kennedy Meadow FireExempt Area #1 and #2, andKennedy Meadow Campground.This work includes associated sitework for installation of single and/ordouble vault pre-cast concrete toiletfacilities and developing accessiblepathways for public access.

At Bonita Meadow Fire ExemptArea, Fish Creek CampgroundOverflow, Kennedy MeadowCampground, and at two dispersedsites at Monache Fire Exempt Area,it is proposed to add new singleand/or double vault pre-cast con-crete toilet building including sitework and developing an accessiblepathway to the new facilities. AtTroy Meadow CampgroundOverflow, it is proposed to add one

double vault pre-cast concrete toiletbuilding. At Fish CreekCampground, it is proposed to devel-op a Recreation Vehicle (RV) dumpstation facility at the campgroundentrance including site work andpaved access road.

On the Greenhorn Mountains, theproposed project includes thereplacement of the existing vault toi-let building with two new single pre-cast concrete toilet building at EvansFlat Campground. At Lake Isabella,the proposed project includes theinstallation of six new double vaultpre-cast concrete toilet buildings andassociated site work at Camp 9.

This work is needed to modernizeoutdated sanitation facilities, reducedeferred maintenance costs at thesesites and to provide new facilities to

accommodate and meet increasedvisitor demand. In addition, the pro-posed project will protect the ecolog-ical resilience of the natural and cul-tural resources, and Wild and ScenicRiver values for the South Fork of theKern.

Comments can be submitted toCheryl Bauer, Kern River RangerDistrict, P.O. Box 9, Kernville, CA93238 through Monday, January 25,2010. Comments may also be sub-mitted by FAX at (760) 376-3795 orby hand-delivery to the addressabove, during normal businesshours, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to4:30 pm. For further information onthe proposed project, please contactBob Frenes at (760) 376-3781, ext.633.

– U.S. Forest Service

Our Valley, Our Earth

Meteors make an impactRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The world map below shows allthe known suspected large meteoricimpact craters at or near the sur-face of the earth.Each one is morethan 22 miles indiameter. Thelocations of these12 craters aredescribed below:a) Carswell,Canadab) Sudbury,Canadac) Charlevoix,Canadad) Manicouagan, Canadae) Araguainha Dome, Brazilf) Siljan, Sweden g) Vredefort, South Africah) Puchezh-Katunki, Russiai) Kara, Russiaj) Popigai, Siberia

k) Chicxulub, Mexico ( the KTBoundary impact, 65 MYA)l) Woodleigh, Australia

Hudson's Bay, in Canada, is sus-pected to be an impact crater of avery large asteroid. In my oil/gasexploration career, I have seen seis-mic evidence of impact craters inthe subsurface. A classic example isthe Red Wing Creek Oil Field inSec.27 of T148N-R101W, McKenzieCounty, North Dakota. Whenviewed with seismic data it appearsto be an impact that occurred dur-ing the Jurassic geologic Period,about 80 MYA. There are other sus-pect impact sites within theWilliston Basin Complex of NorthDakota.

UNTIL NEXT WEEK …..Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist

and has developed an “acute inter-est” in the geology of the southernSierra Nevada since he moved herein 1999.


Ron Bolyard

Collecting

Avon perfume bottle worth $25 Larry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a Kewpie-type dollthat was manufactured by theCleveland Metal Works. Thereis a small slot in its head sothat it can be used as a bank. Itis also marked LennoxFurnace Company. Do I havesomething of value? -- Carl,Rixford, Pa.

A: Even though Rose O'Neillwas an illustrator, designer, artist,novelist and poet, it was herKewpie doll that made her famous.One of the better references isKewpie for Collectors by John Axe(Hobby House Press, $27.95). Icould not find your Kewpie bank inthe book, but that isn't surprising,since literally thousands of designsby numerous companies weremade and distributed throughoutthe 20th century. I did contact abank collector who said yoursmight be worth about $40 in goodcondition.

***Q: I have a copy of "System

of Military Discipline for HisMajesty's Army" by J. Phipps,published in London in 1777.It is, of course, a handbook foryoung British officers. Thebook is missing most of itscover and some of the pagesare torn and frayed. How can Idetermine its value? -- Lula,Ormond Beach, Fla.

A: The value of most collectiblesdepends a great deal on condition.

Since your book is missing itscover and has other damage, itsvalue will not be as great if it was inpristine condition. With that said, Irecommend you contact a goodrare-book dealer. There are several,including Bauman's Rare Books,535 Madison Ave., New York, NY10022, 212-751-0011, andwww.baumanrarebooks.com; andBrattle Book Shop, 9 West St.,Boston, MA 02111. Brattle Booksoffers an appraisal service for rareand out-of-print books.

***Q: While clearing out my

mother's estate, I found a per-fume bottle that I think mightbe of value. It is an Avon bottlein the shape of a harp. Whatdo you think? -- Connie, Taos,N.M.

A: According to The WonderfulWorld of Collecting PerfumeBottles: Identification and ValueGuide by Jane Flanagan (CollectorBooks, $29.95), your Avon bottlewas marketed as "Charisma" in1968 and is worth in the $25 to $35range.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Due to the large vol-ume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox isunable to personally answer allreader questions. Do not send anymaterials requiring return mail.


Donna Louise FitchKern River Courier Columnist

The impact art and creativeendeavors have on life astounds me.

A story about my friend will illus-trate. With health challenges, heryoungest leavingfor college, a rockymarriage, and abeautiful but neg-lected home in aremote area, afriend of mine (nonames) confidedabout her depres-sion and all theseemotionallycharged concerns. As an “art evan-gelist”, I suggested to my friend howa few small changes to her homecould help her frame of mind andinspire her. I offered my experienceand help.

It was obvious that the idea was abit overwhelming for her at first, yet,she opened up, telling me the onething she really wanted to do was toclean out one of her walk-in closets.

I have found it easier to accom-plish daunting tasks when I have afriend to share the burden and tocheer me on – hence, my offer tojoin in.

We sorted into three boxes and abag. Box 1 was for things to keep;Box 2 was for things to give away;Box 3 was for things we were notsure about – the “maybe” box.

Onward we moved and cleared.Though unable to finish that day,that was all the push my friendneeded. Now off and running, she’sclearing out every drawer, closet,

cabinet. Past experience and obser-vance makes me think this is a veryspiritual activity and is like cleaningout your insides. It’s like what isgoing on outside is going on insideof the individual as well. You giveyourself space and open yourself upto the new. Try it!

Slow and steadily, she pro-gressed. A napkin became inspira-tion for the deep, rich colors thatbrought out her excitement. and thenext thing you know, red curtainshung in her living room (a big stepfor her). Purging her possessions ledto a new open furniture rearrange-ment.

Now here’s the magic. A big con-tributor to the dissatisfaction in themarriage was the lack of time andattention my friend’s husband waspaying to her. A new arrangementin the home led to another newarrangement. Her actions and cre-ativity inspired her husband to buildnew front steps, a task they had notdiscussed for years. There was noprodding, just action. Soon there-after, he came home and took thefamily for a weekend picnic, andthen he asked his wife for a date.Oh, did I mention her daughter isrevamping her own room?

Can creativity help a marriage? Ican’t answer that. I do know that itcan heal. Creativity inspires andbrings out the best in the creatorand everyone touched by it. Havingfamily issues? Perhaps a creativeexperiment is in order!

Donna Louise Fitch is a local artist.For questions or comments you canreach her through the Kern RiverCourier, [email protected].

Being creative can work magic

Donna Fitch

Creative Connection

Special to the Courier

Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack has announced that theUSDA Forest Service is beginningan open, collaborative process tocreate and implement a modernplanning rule to address currentand future needs of the NationalForest System, including restoringforests, protecting watersheds,addressing climate change, sustain-ing local economies, improving col-laboration, and working acrosslandscapes. The Forest Service pub-lished a notice of intent (NOI) in theF e d e r a lRegister onDec. 18 to pre-pare an envi-r o n m e n t a limpact state-ment (EIS) todevelop a newplanning rulethat will provide a framework formanagement of national forests andgrasslands.

"Our National Forests andGrasslands are great natural treas-ures that we must conserve andrestore for the benefit of future gen-erations," said Vilsack. "Developinga new planning rule provides theopportunity to manage nationalforests and grasslands for the bene-fit of water resources, the climateand local communities."

The Forest Service is seekingpublic involvement in developing anew direction for local land man-agers. A 60-day comment period onthe NOI began upon publication inthe Federal Register on Dec. 18.Comments will be used to shape the

focus of the collaborative dialogueand creation of a proposed rule.

To begin the conversation, theForest Service has included in theNOI a set of potential principles thatcould guide development of a newplanning rule. The potential princi-ples include an emphasis onrestoration, conservation, and theimproved resilience of ecosystems;watershed health; climate changeresponse; species diversity andwildlife habitat; sustainableNational Forest System lands;proactive collaboration; and work-ing across landscapes.

The ForestService will usestate-of-the-artnew mediatools in con-junction withf a c e - t o - f a c einteraction tofacilitate wide

public participation throughout thenation. Please visitwww.fs.usda.gov/planningrule toparticipate in our web-based plan-ning rule blog, and to learn more.

The 2000 planning rule, whichallows the Forest Service to use pro-visions of the 1982 planning rule, iscurrently the rule that is legally ineffect. As an interim measure, theDepartment will republish in theFederal Register the 2000 planningrule as amended in order to make itavailable to the public in the Code ofFederal Regulations. This action willfacilitate its use by forests andgrasslands in the National ForestSystem to revise and amend planswhile a new rule is being developed.

Forest Service launches collaborationprocess for managing public lands

“The Forest Service will usestate-of-the-art new mediatools in conjunction withface-to-face interaction.”


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The Rich Pelletreau Galleryis now closed and the log cabin inWofford Heights in which it waslocated is now for rent. For infor-mation, please call MarcyHughes at 1-760-417-1953.

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below) will be Feb. 11 at Ewing’s on the Kern restaurant in Kernville. Formore information call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Whiskey Flat Days Kickoff Luncheon Feb. 12The Kern River Valley Woman’s Club will be holding their luncheon and

fashion show on the first day of Whiskey Flat Days (see next entry) on Feb.12 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, doors open at 10 a.m. For moreinformation, call Marian at (760) 376-4578. Tickets available at the KernvilleChamber and at Lah De Dah in Kernville.

Kernville recreates Old West during Whiskey Flat Days Whiskey Flat Days 2010 festival will take place February 12-15 on

President’s Day Weekend. Kernville will recreate the days when it wascalled Whiskey Flat, from 1860-64, during California’s Gold Rush. Therewill be a grand parade, entertainment and more. Call the KernvilleChamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

12th All-Valley Heart Walk scheduled for Feb. 27 Each year a Heart Walk is held to benefit the Kern Valley Hospital

Foundation and to promote healthy hearts. The walk is an easy one on theflat track at the high school; the number of laps you walk (or run) is up toyou. Sponsor a team today. To sign up or for more information, callJeanette at (760) 376-4419.

Sweet Adelines hold Friends and Family Night March 11 The Kern Valley Chorus of the national Sweet Adelines organization will

have their Friends and Family Night on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. No admission charge. For more information, callCheryl at (760) 376-4124

“Living Green in the KRV” festival takes place March 17-21 “Living Green” means to live while making as small a footprint upon the

planet as you can. It can save you money, too! Learn all about recycling,composting, ways to save water and electricity, reduce your waste output,and many more tips and business information. The Living Green in theKRV Festival will take place from March 17 to 21 in Wofford Heights. It’sfree. See krvr.org for more information.

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 the 2010 derbyinclude eleven tagged trout worth $10,000 and one tagged trout worth $21,000.Call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236.

Whitewater Festival to take place April 17-18 The Kern River Whitewater Festival is an annual paddling extravaganza.

Starting in 1963, the festival has gained popularity year after year. Seewww.kernfestival.org for details.

To include your event in the Kern River Courier Calendar, just submit the infor-mation to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for eachFriday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any,must be listed.

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Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________Beautiful Refurbished 1 1/2 bd, 1ba. MH w/den + add on. Quietpark, 224 Cypress Lane,WoffordHts. Walk to lake, space incldswater/trash, laundry & fishhouse.$16,500, OWC. Call Gary (760)376-3228

Wofford Heights - Sites avail-able in quiet park with lakeviews, laundry facilities & fishhouse. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________

Wofford Heights Mobile / RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake, mar-ket, medical, park & theater.Call Jim @ (760) 376-6316

Mobile HomesMust See! - Freshly remodeledcabin w/permits to expand on 1/3acre lot. 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus.$75,000 obo. 661-428-1108_________________________Wofford Hts - Nice renovated2 bd. 1 ba. House and studiowith 1 bd. 1 ba. On corner ofPine & Panarama. $158,000.Call (661) 979-0999

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of activity as three candidates forHonorary Whiskey Flat Mayor andtheir campaign workers set upevents for them where they can selltheir “bribe” tickets.

The “bribes” help the candidatesraise money for their favorite caus-es, and the one who raises the mostmoney gets the title of HonoraryMayor. The Kernville Chamber getssome of the money as well, since itcosts a lot to put the festival on.

This year the candidates, whowere introduced at the dinner, are(in alphabetical order by last name):“Turncoat Chris” Brayman,“Cimarron Cynthia” Burciaga, and“Tenderfoot Tony” Plante.

Cimarron Cynthia’s causes areKern Valley High School’s ECHOAcademy, which trains high schoolstudents for careers in health careoccupations, and the KRV RotaryClub. Turncoat Chris is raisingmoney for the new BMX bicyclepark in Kernville. And TenderfootTony is supporting Kern ValleyYouth Football and Cheer.

The candidates spend an entire

month going around in costume tolocal restaurants and other estab-lishments, as well as appearing atvarious media opportunities. Besure to stuff your pockets with dol-lar bills and buy plenty of $1“bribes,” because the money goes togood causes. And plan to go to oneor more of the events at local gath-ering spots, which the Courier willlist each week. Support the candi-date of your choice (or supportthem all!)

No matter who gets into office,the candidates are all winners. It’s alot of hard work to be a WhiskeyFlat Mayor candidate. Ask theCourier’s hard-working ad sales-person, Valerie Minoux. She ran as“Vintage Val” a couple of years ago,and the amount she raised is one ofthe biggest ever.

Be sure to look for your free copyof the Courier’s annual publication,the Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper. Thisyear’s edition, coming in a couple ofweeks, promises to be the best ever.It’s loaded with facts and fun, andit’s all about Whiskey Flat Days.

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Area gets straight “F’s” for smokingKern River Courier

Still smoking? While many havequit, Kern citizens are still die-hards(maybe literally).

Control report cards for citiesand counties throughout the state ofCalifornia have been released by theAmerican Lung Association ofCalifornia. Municipalities weregraded on their ordinances cover-ing smokefree outdoor environ-ments, smokefree housing andtobacco sales reductions.

The ALAC report coincides withthe release of the State of TobaccoControl 2009 national report cardthat grades the federal government,all 50 states and the District ofColumbia. A full copy of the nation-al report is available at www.state-oftobaccocontrol.org.

ALAC President and CEO JaneWarner said, ” It’s time to raise thegrade. For all Californians, strongtobacco control policies must be atop priority.”

Once a national leader in battlingthe lethal effects of tobacco,California again received an F forthe state’s failure to adequately fundtobacco prevention and control pro-grams, currently at less than one-fifth the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention’s recommendedlevel. While the report gaveCalifornia high marks for state lawsthat protect the public from second-hand smoke in enclosed publicplaces and workplaces, the statereceived D’s for its failure to raisethe tobacco tax and provide cessa-

tion treatment and services to helppeople quit smoking. Among the 50states and the District of Columbia,California now ranks 32nd for its$.87 per pack tax, far below thenational average of $1.34.

With nearly 4 million people stillsmoking in California, tobacco usecontinues to take a significant tollon public health and taxpayer dol-lars. Tobacco remains the numberone preventable cause of death inCalifornia, claiming an estimated36,684 lives annually. That’s morepeople lost to tobacco use than alco-hol, HIV/AIDS, car crashes, illegaldrugs, murders and suicides com-bined. For the state, the costs oftobacco use top more than $18 bil-lion every year.

Fortunately, many individualcommunities are making headwayon this critical issue. More than 370cities across California have beengraded on (1) Smokefree OutdoorAir; (2) Smokefree Housing; and (3)Reducing Sales of TobaccoProducts. These three grades havebeen averaged for one overall localtobacco control grade.

In the Central Valley, 21 jurisdic-tions, including Fresno, Bakersfieldand many of the other most popu-lous cities, earned F’s for failing toprotect residents against the lethaleffects of tobacco.

With your generous support, theAmerican Lung Association is“Fighting for Air” through research,education and advocacy. call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) orvisit www.californialung.org.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Courier chuckle of the week:

“I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit andlook at it for hours.”

- Jerome K. Jerome

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. U.S. STATES: What is the highest cap-ital city in the United States?

2. SLOGANS: What was Woodsy Owl'smessage from the federal government?

3. RELIGION: When is Maundy Thursdayin the Christian religion?

4. MUSIC: What entertainer has beencalled "The Man from Memphis"?

5. DISCOVERIES: Who is credited withdiscovering streptomycin?

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which presidenthad a pet badger?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Mixed signals couldcreate problems. Make sure your views are present-ed clearly, and insist others do the same. Don't let anunanswered question go by without an explanation.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Financial pressuresease, allowing for more budget flexibility. But as themoney-wise Bovine will appreciate, thrift still beatsout splurging. Expect news from someone special.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting things doneis what you do so well. But be careful not to overtaxyour energy reserves. Take time out to relax to helpkeep them at optimum levels.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good timeto satisfy the Moon Child's growing sense of wan-derlust. Choose a really special place to go to, with avery special person to share it all with you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You love being in thespotlight. But be careful it doesn't blind you to thetruth behind a seemingly wonderful opportunity.Look closer and you might be sadly surprised atwhat you find.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Isn't it timeto take a break from your hectic schedule? Sure it is.And the sooner you do, the sooner you can returnfresh and more than ready to take on all those newprojects.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recentfamily incident can help bring everyone closer, andthere's no one who's better at making that happenthan you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)Long-held habits are often difficult to break. But thechange from how you always did things to how youcan do them now can be liberating. So, be flexibleand give it a try.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Someone you met in your professional world lastyear and thought you would never hear from againcould make a sudden reappearance in your life,along with an interesting job offer.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Onceagain, you delight everyone by coming up with asolution for a problem that actually works. On anoth-er note, it's not too early to work on travel plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Beforeyou go ahead with finalizing your plans for your newproject, check them over to see if you can make someimprovements or if you can find ways to cut costs.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The FabulousFish might have been out of the social swim for toolong, and it's time you plunge back in. Reinforce yourold friendships and be open to starting new ones.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your creative talents helpbring beauty to the world and the people in it. Ontheir behalf, thank you.

c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Santa Fe, N.M. (7,000 feet above sea level)2. "Give a hoot, don't pollute!"3. Thursday before Easter, marking the Last

Supper4. Elvis Presley5. Selman A. Waksman6. Theodore Roosevelt ("Josiah")

Answers:



Solutions to Kern River Courier puzzles on 14-15:

THE DAM DANCERSTHE DAM DANCERSARE STARTING NEW CLASSES EACH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

JANUARY 12, 19, 26, 2010 7:00 TO 9:30 PMAT THE LAKE ISABELLA SENIOR HALL

6405 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD.

The First Two Lessons are FREE

For more Information Call:

Darlene at 760-379-4181 • Micky at 760-376-1447

Condor roosting sites. To view the complete Record of

Decision, go to the Web sitehttp://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/proj-ects/travel-management-eis/index.html

The decision issubject to appeal.Only those individ-uals and organiza-tions who providedcomments duringthe comment peri-od are eligible toappeal. Appealsmust be filed within 45 days of the dateof publication in the PortervilleRecorder newspaper. That date was notprovided by the Forest Service.

Implementation of the plan willoccur between five and 15 days afterthe appeal period is over.

Appeals must be submitted to

Regional Forester, USDA ForestService. 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo CA94592, telephone (707) 562-8737. Youcan fax them to (707) 562-9091 from 8to 4 Monday through Friday.

Electronicappeals, inacceptablef o r m a t s(plain text,rich text orWord), maybe submittedto appeals-

p a c i f i c s o u t h w e s t - r e g i o n a l [email protected] with Subject:Sequoia Motorized TravelManagement.

For further information on thedecision, contact Chris Sanders at(559) 784-1500, or by email [email protected].

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Despite theinclementweatherWednesday,four intrepidgolfers (DaveCook, KenDotson,Lonnie Krugand HalChealander)braved theelements any-way.

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“Only those individuals andorganizations who providedcomments during the commentperiod are eligible to appeal.”

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