Kern River Courier January 23, 2009

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir121, 098 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.)Peaked at 258,239ac-ft. June 16.

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville355 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 355 cfs

Borel Canal flow324 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.

Monster6-3/4

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Valley weekendweather forecast

Fri.: 20% chanceshowers. High 62.

Fri. night: Mostlycloudy. Low 46.

Sat.: 20% chanceshowers, high 59.

Sat. night: Possibleshowers, low 39.

Sun.: Slight chanceshowers, high 54.

Sun. night: Possibleshowers, low 36.National Weather Service

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Major Wayne Froderberg, The Salvation Army’s Golden State DivisionCommander, hands a special commendation plaque to Bill and ShirleyBlanton of the local Community Christian Center, in recognition of theirdedication to the Salvation Army’s cause. The plaque was awarded dur-ing the Salvation Army’s Volunteer Appreciation Night last Saturday at theVeterans Room in the Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Volunteers recognized at dinnerMike Devich and Val MinouxKern River Courier

The local Salvation Army affiliate held adinner last Saturday to show their apprecia-tion to all of the volunteers who worked sohard to make sure the Salvation Army’swork was done this past holiday season inthe Kern River Valley.

The buffet dinner was held in theVeterans Room at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. Attending were Major WayneFroderberg, the Salvation Army’s GoldenState Division Commander, and his wife,Trish.

Pastor Bill Blanton of Lake Isabella is thehead of the local Salvation Army office,

which is located inside the CommunityChristian Center at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd.He and his wife, Shirley, do this in conjunc-tion with their ministry, A Helping Hand,and their business, WEB Recycling in LakeIsabella.

After a prayer and introductions, a pres-entation was given highlighting the accom-plishments made in 2008.

The Salvation Army’s bell ringersraised over $7,000 locally from generousdonors here in the valley. They served 326holiday dinners to the needy and sent 14kids to a special youth camp. (Their goalthis year is to raise enough money to send20 kids to the camp. They also would liketo send a few senior shut-ins to a seniorcamp for a few days.)

It was explained that here in the valley,6,713 live below the poverty line, which is18.2 percent, or double the national aver-age. The Salvation Army supports three

food pantries here, and also assists peoplewith clothing, blankets, tents, propaneand other utilities, transportation, show-ers, laundry, rehabilitation and counsel-ing.

The mission statement of the SalvationArmy is as follows. “The Salvation Army,an international movement, is an evangel-ical part of the universal Christian Church.Its ministry is motivated by the love ofGod. Its mission is to preach the Gospel ofJesus Christ and to meet human needs inHis name without discrimination.”

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A big crowd of Salvation Army volun-teers enjoys a special dinnerSaturday night.

Photo submitted by Kernville Chamber of Commerce

A replica of an 1850s steam engine will travel theperimeter of the Whiskey Flat Days event in Kernvillenext month and rides will be offered for only $1, or $5for an all-day wristband. The “Western ExpressRailroad” will be available all four days of the festival,Feb. 13-16. Also, the Kern Regional Transit bus linewill be providing free rides for Whiskey Flat Days onSaturday, Feb. 14, on existing fixed routes in the KernRiver Valley and Lake Isabella/Bakersfield. Call (760)379-1711 for more information on the bus rides.

Recreation meetings setKern River Courier

If you’re interested in out-door recreation in the KernRiver Valley area, there aretwo important meetings com-ing up soon in the valley youshould know about.

The first one concernsrecreation in the Keyesvillearea. The Bureau of LandManagement oversees thatarea, and they are having apublic meeting nextWednesday, Jan. 28.

The workshop will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. at the LakeIsabella Senior Center, 6405Lake Isabella Blvd.

"We will primarily discusswhat recreation opportunitiessuch as hiking and mountainbiking members of the publicwould like to have available inthe Keyesville area," saidPeter DeWitt, BLM recreationplanner.

"We will hold another pub-lic workshop in late Februaryor early March to specifically

discuss off-highway vehiclerecreation issues such as trav-el management and route des-ignation."

For more information, contactPeter De Witt at (661) 391-6000;email: [email protected]

The second one, and likelyto be more contentious, is ameeting held by the ForestService to present their recre-ation fee program locally. Thisone will be held Feb. 2 at theKernville Odd Fellows Hallfrom 5:30 to 8 p.m.

A press release sent out bythe Forest Service said, “ Withincreasing recreation demandsand budget shortfalls, it hasbecome increasingly difficult toprovide quality recreation facil-ities and services, and protectnatural resources. To helpaddress this issue, the FederalLands Recreation EnhancementAct (REA) was passed in 2004.REA permits federal land man-agement agencies to continue

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Courier CalendarKRV Chamber’s Man andWoman of Year dinnerMonday, Jan. 26

The Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce willhonor the Rev. Dr. Charles Whiteand Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross astheir Man and Woman of theYear for 2009 at Paradise Cove onMonday, Jan. 26. The public isinvited to attend and celebrateboth honorees. There will be asocial hour starting at 5:30 p.m.,with dinner being served at 6:30p.m. Cost is $30 per person. Forreservations, contact the KRVChamber office at (760) 379-5236.

BLM workshop onKeyesville recreationWednesday, Jan. 28

The Bureau of LandManagement will hold a publicworkshop Wednesday, Jan. 28 atthe Senior Center in Lake Isabellafrom 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss whatthe public thinks of recreationalopportunities in the Keyesvillearea. For further informationcontact Peter De Witt at (661)391-6000; email:[email protected]

Free meal Saturday, Jan. 31sponsored by KV Churchesof Christ

The Kern Valley Churches ofChrist will be sponsoring anannual dinner Saturday, Jan. 31from 1 to 3 p.m. at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. Times aretough. Need a hot free meal?Come join us and eat some goodhome cooking. No tickets needed;just come join us. For more infor-

Kern River Courier Friday, January 23, 2009

Regular meetings andactivitiesFridays• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, HoffmanHospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rdFridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders CruiseNight, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri.• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts.For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.• 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, SeniorCenter, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, SeniorCenter, third Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes,intermediate and advanced follow at the SeniorCenter. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commercemeets, board 2nd Mon., general membership 4thMon. 376-2629.• 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse FamilySupport & Community Education, CollegeCommunity Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., LakeIsabella. 379-3412.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets atCerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon.,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 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays• KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-6162.• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemtery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd.,379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, United Methodist Church,Kernville, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2ndWed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church,Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop samelocation.• 3:30 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymousmeets at Fountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Clubmeets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, thirdWed.• 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. 376-2410 or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club meets, ParadiseCove.• 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville.• 6 p.m. - Wofford Height CommunityAssoc. meets at Family Life Center, WoffordHeights. 2nd Thurs. 223-1058.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291

Bingo GuideFriday, 12:30 p.m. - Eagles Bingo,

Eagles Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, 12 p.m., South Fork

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

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

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

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

This information is sent to the Courier by thegroups listed. It is suggested that groups providea phone number in case interested individu-als need more information.

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Kern River Valley – the place for funDriving

ourroadsOne of the fun

things you cando in the KernRiver Valley isjust get in the carand take a drive.Wherever youhead, you’ll runinto fantasticscenery.

Take a cameraand prepare tostop often to useit. Take a drive upold SawmillRoad, just southof Wofford Heights on the Wofford Heights Hill. It’s anold wagon road that has been paved. It’s an extremelysteep, crooked road that was used many years ago tobring lumber from a sawmill to the new communities inthe area. The views from along that road are breathtak-ing.

Or you can take the river road north from Kernville.The road was originally built a century ago by SouthernCalifornia Edison to take equipment and workers upriv-er to build the intake for the KR3 power plant inKernville. The intake pulls water out of the river anddrops it through the two long pipes you see up on thehill behind Kernville, returning it to the river after itdrives the plant’s turbines. If you look at the names ofthe campgrounds as you drive north along the river,they refer to the names of the Edison camps of long ago.Hospital Flat is where Edison had their hospital.Headquarters Camp was where they had their center ofoperations for the project.

Bodfish is one of the oldest communities in the valley.It is named after George Bodfish, an early resident here.Take Lake Isabella Blvd. south through Bodfish and con-tinue. The road turns into another steep, winding road.Again, the views it affords are incredible, especially ifyou go all the way to the top. Continue over the top andyou will go down into the Havilah Valley. It’s anotherwonderful drive along a paved two-lane road. Take yourtime and enjoy the drive.

With any of our roads around here, you mayencounter a sudden sharp curve or even a cow in theroad. Be alert at all times. Carry water and a blanket incase you get stuck. Remember, you’re in the “wilder-ness” now. Plan ahead; there aren’t many bathrooms inthe hinterlands.

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Commodities giveawayTuesday, Jan. 27

7 a.m., Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa7 a.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford

Heights8 a.m., Senior Center, Lake

Isabella.

Friday, January 23, 2009 Kern River Courier

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I have come to rely on weath-erpersons less and less. And ifyou have given it any thought,you might too.

Years ago theweatherperson(hereafter I willrefer to them asthe “WP”) usedto say,“Tomorrow itwill be sunny,and the dayafter there willbe a monsoon.So today wear shorts and tomor-row, wear raingear.” If theweather didn't happen as report-ed, we would forgive the WPbecause we knew they probablygot their predictions by peeringout the back door and asking thebum in the alley how thingslooked. We knew it was a guess-ing game and we'd guess alongwith them. And if they werewrong we'd forgive them.

But today it's a different story.The WP has all kinds ofmachines and special balloons,satellites, big computers, andcontact with the whole world foradvice. With this as backgroundthey should be able to report likethis on the radio or TV:“Tomorrow it will rain very hardfor one hour and then snowshortly after 1 p.m. Light windswill follow and at 6 p.m. the

weather will be calm and clear.We recommend that you have apicnic lunch ready forThursday." But no, even with allthe machines and information attheir beck and call, they “wee-nie” out by making the reportsound like a Las Vegas toutsheet.

"Tonight there will be a 40%chance of precipitation, and bymorning the odds are 2 to 1 thatthe temperature will reach 70degrees. Chance of rain onWednesday is 60% so you mightneed a raincoat or maybe not".

Talk about taking the easy wayout. How can you trust a WPwho is using an odds/percentchart? He's right no matter whatthe weather is like. If there is a60% chance of rain there is alsoa 40% chance that it won't.Whatever happens, the WP cansay, "See, I was right!" And theywill be. And you're back toguessing.

So this is my solution. Forgetradio and TV and their odds andguesses and call Uncle Mort andask him what his lumbago says.Whatever his prediction is, it willbe more reliable than anythingoff the airwaves.

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

Middleworth

Weatherpeople avoid blameThings I Have Noticed...

mation call Richard at 379-4884 or Glenn at 379-4792.

Forest Recreation Fee meeting set for Feb. 2The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument will

be hosting a public workshop on Monday, Feb. 2 in Kernville from 5:30 to8 p.m. to provide information on the Sequoia National Forest’s recreationfee program. The meeting will be at the Kernville Oddfellows Hall. For fur-ther information please contact Mary Cole at 559-784-1500([email protected]).

Whiskey Flat Days Cowboy Auction at Ewing’s Feb. 12A part of the Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s Whiskey Flat Days cel-

ebration (coming up President’s Day weekend, Feb. 13-16) is the CowboyAuction on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Ewing’s On the Kern in Kernville (this is achange from the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights). For information aboutthis event, call the Kernville Chamber office at (760) 376-2629.

Whiskey Flat Days luncheon by KRV Woman’s Club Feb. 13The Kern River Valley Woman’s Club will be hosting a special luncheon

to celebrate the opening of Whiskey Flat Days on Friday, Feb. 13 at the ElksLodge in Wofford Heights at 10 a.m. For more information, call Marian at(760) 376-4578.

Whiskey Flat Days Festival President’s Day Weekend Feb. 13-16Whiskey Flat Days is Kernville’s annual Old West celebration, during

which the picturesque mountain town returns to the years of the early1860s when it was called Whiskey Flat. Visitors from all over flock toKernville on President’s Day Weekend (this year Feb. 13-16) to see theGrand Parade and take part in the many activities. There are old-time con-tests, tours, costumes, a carnival, music, dancing, crafts, and much more,all in the bracing mountain air in Kernville. Sometimes there is rain orsnow, but that just adds to the winter mountain experience. The HonoraryMayor’s contest is just one of the many highlights of the event. For moreinformation, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629, orvisit the Chamber’s Web site at www.kernvillechamber.org.

REVA Co-op to put on Sock Hop Feb. 14 at Senior CenterThere will be a Sock Hop on Feb. 14 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella

from 6 to 10 p.m. to benefit a low cost spay/neuter clinic in the valley, beingorganized by Jesse Martinez of the REVA Co-op. This will be a non-alcoholevent. It’s a ‘50s/’60s Sock Hop Dance, with a live band. It’s a family affairfor ages 14 and up. Relive the past as the Kern Valley Hot Rod Assoc. putson a display of vintage cars. There will be prizes for hula hoop, limbo,dance contest and best era outfit. Get tickets by Feb. 10 for $8 or they are$10 at the door. Call 378-3101.

Kern Valley Hospital Foundation’s Heart Walk February 28The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation holds a Heart Walk event in

February as a fund-raising event and a heart-healthy experience as well.Individuals or teams are encouraged find a sponsor and get out in the freshair and participate. Awards will be given. The date for the 2009 event isFeb. 28. For more information, call Jeanette Rogers at (760) 376-4419.

Parenting classes begin on March 12 at Family Resource CenterParenting classes begin on Thursday, March 12. Classes will be two

hours in length, 10 a.m. to noon, and run weekly for 10 weeks ending onMay 21 (there will be no class during the week of Spring Break; April 6-10). All classes will be held at the KRV Family Resource Center in LakeIsabella. Participants will learn about controlling anger, seeking newbehavior methods, talking to your children about problems, and how toprovide a safe and loving home. Charge is $55 for ten two-hour classes.Course is limited to first seven people to enroll. Weekly parenting classes

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‘Recent’ earthquake activityreported by U.S. Army Corps

Mike DevichKern River Courier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineershas reported that an earthquake onthe Kern River Fault (which runsunder the Auxiliary Dam andthrough the towns of Kernville andLake Isabella) has occurred withinthe last 3,300 years – “very recentactivity,” according to the Corps situ-ation report of Jan. 6, recentlyreleased.

The Corps has been doing siesmicanalysis of the area for severalmonths. Trenching work has beendone in various locations in the areato gather information about the fault,which previously had not beenthought to be “recently” active. Thetrenching work has now been com-pleted at the Barlow, Bernie, HavilahNorth and Silicz sites. The trenchingwork has been shut down for thewinter and will resume in the spring,said the Corps in their report.

In other news, work on the final

inundation maps for the towns ofLake Isabella and Bodfish and theadditional work for downriver inun-dation scenarios tok place inDecember.

A repair to the Auxiliary DamTower Drain Pipe is up for contractawarding. The work is scheduled forthree days to occur in January orFebruary.

Work on the Borel Canal is tenta-tively scheduled for Feb. 17. Thecanal will be shut down for up tothree weeks. The Main Dam spillwayis also up for coring work and a min-imum flow is being arranged so thatwork can be continued safely. Workis scheduled to begin in February.

A preliminary list of “cures” for thedam’s problems is scheduled to becompleted this spring. Final design ofthe selected and approved work isscheduled for 2013, and constructionof the project in 2016.

The restriction of the lake level tono more than 360,000 acre-feet willcontinue until then.

The study of the dams has been inprogress since 2006.

The Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce will honor the Rev. Dr.Charles White and Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross as their Man and Woman ofthe Year for 2009 at Paradise Cove onMonday, Jan. 26.

The public is invited to attend andcelebrate both hon-orees. There will bea social hour start-ing at 5:30 p.m.,with dinner beingserved at 6:30 p.m.Cost is $30 per per-son. For reserva-tions, contact theKRV Chamberoffice at (760) 379-5236.

The chamber recommends you

make your reserva-tion as soon as pos-sible.

Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross is a podia-trist who has beenactive in many localcharitable func-tions, including theCaravans forCompassion that have been heldrecently in the valley.

The retired Rev. Chuck Whiteserved as Pastor of Weldon UnitedMethodist Church from 1995-2000.He has been very active in the KernRiver Valley Revitalization organzia-tion and has served as its president.He has also been President of the KRVEducational and Cultural Foundation.

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Melinda Jarrett came over thehill from Tulare to do a little fish-ing on Isabella Lake. I’d say shehad a good day of fishing.Hooking into abeautiful 6-3/4pound trout, atB.S. Beach,Marilyn had avery reward-ing trip overthe hill.Marilyn’sbeauty wasn’ta recentthumper plant;this guy’s beenin the lake awhile.

The troutbite continuesto go strong.This winter’sbite is produc-ing an excep-tional amountof quality trout. Good size, greatfight and lots of fish with greatcolor and a lot with pink meat. Ihave noticed that myself. Morethan half of the trout caught thiswinter have more color andmore spunk than the onescaught in the last few years.

Some of the two and threepounders we have been catchingare fighting as if they were a fiveor six pounder.

Big trout are coming up fromthe deeps, so let’s go fishing.

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

Friday, January 23, 2009AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

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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 from Hwy. 178)(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner

from the museum)(760) 376-3781(760) 379-5236

General KRV Info

Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLELocal: (760) 376-2629

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital

McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681

Kern Valley SubstationSheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd.Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week

Kern River Valley information

Monster trout caught in lake

Melinda Jarrett of Tulare hookedinto this tremendous 6 pound,12 oz. trout this past week.Whata great trophy!

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There is an area where artifacts from the Tubatulabal Indian tribe are dis-played. Other displays include photos of Old Kernville and Old Isabellabefore the lake came in during the 1950s. All aspects of past life in the KernRiver Valley are explored, from basket making to gold mining to hydroelec-tric power, cattle ranching, Western movie filming, farming, and much more.

Usually a local artist’s work is featured in the museum’s art gallery.In back of the museum is a large area where artifacts such as the stage-

coach used in the John Wayne movie of the same name are kept. A key scenein the movie was filmed here in the valley along the Kern River.

An old miner’s cabin from the local mountains was moved here piece bypiece and reconstructed to show visitors what a gold miner’s life was like inthe 1800s.

The museum is run by the Kern River Valley Historical Society, a localorganization of over 800 members. Volunteers act as docents. The museumis open Thursday through Sunday, 10 to 4. The museum is free to visit, butdonations are gratefully accepted.

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Critical reviews of new DVDsBy DNA Smith

PICK OF THE WEEK"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" -

- Kevin Smith channels JuddApatow in this raunchy romanticcomedy starring Seth Rogen andElizabeth Banks as Zack and Miri,two platonic roommates who havefallen on hard times. They decideto make a big whopping pile o'cash by filming themselves in aporno and marketing it to theirold high-schoolpals.

Thefilm alsostars for-mer pornprincessTraciLords andthe blackguy from"TheOffice." Oh sure, I coulda lookedup the guy's name and written itdown here, but you'd just go,"Who?" and I'd have to say, "Youknow, the black guy from 'TheOffice.'" And you'd say, "Oh,him." So, shut up; I'm not beingracist.

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Harry P. Thal, M.A.Kern River Courier Columnist

Layoffs, termi-nations and busi-ness closings arebecoming com-mon place in thenews. CircuitCity justannounced theyare going out ofbusiness. Otherbusinesses stay-ing may be dis-continuingemployee benefits, eliminatingdependent coverage or cutting bene-fits. Or you may lose your job.

The first thing which must beestablished is that you must maintainyour health insurance. As tight asthings get, one accident or illnesscould be a life-threatening event, andwith the state in financial turmoil,one cannot depend on assistancefrom them. We will need to look outfor ourselves.

With a termination there is nolonger a group plan . Or there maybe a cut in your hours and you mayno longer qualify for insurance.

If the insurance policy is stillgoing to be there and the employeeisn't, or the company is no longercovering dependents, there is aFederal law called COBRA. COBRAallows you to keep your benefits.You just pay for it, rather than theemployer. Many people are shockedover the cost of COBRA plans, butwhen you realize this is what the

employer was paying (with some-times a small additional fee for "han-dling"), you can get a glimmer ofwhat benefits really cost an employ-er. If you are in a COBRA situation,the employer must notify you of eli-gibnility immediately. You have 63days to enroll, and pay from thepoint the employer stopped. On the64th day, it is too late. No excep-tions. If you do not get a notice fromemployer (or insurance company),you’d better seek it in time! Eachdependent has their own COBRAbenefit. So, if Father was theemployee, and Mom and the kidswere covered as dependents, eachhas the option to enroll. PerhapsSusie is chronically ill, and couldn'tqualify for coverage. She couldaccept the COBRA benefit, and theremainder of the family could applyfor coverage on a family plan.

Individual and family plans comein all sizes, and with a family out ofwork, a high deductible, catastrophicplan would keep monthly costsdown, and provide that ID card thatwould be required for treatment inthe emergency room.

Next week I shall discuss whatoptions are available after COBRAor if there is no longer a companyplan.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is a member ofthe Kern Valley Hospital AdvisoryBoard, and President of the KernAssociation of Health Underwriters.He may be reached at 760-376-2100,e-mail harrythal@ aol.com or visit himon the web at www.harrythal.com

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ANSWER: You can't give a betterdescription of asthma.

Asthma is a relatively sudden con-striction of the lungs' bronchi, theairways. The constriction isreversible, but the amount of time ittakes to reverse varies from personto person and from situation to situ-ation. Airway narrowing makes ittough for air to get into and out ofthe lungs. In addition, during anattack the airways are inflamed andthey secrete thick mucus. Both addto the difficulty for air to movethrough them.

Wheezing is a classic asthma sign.

The wheezing noise indicates air ismeeting with resistance in its pas-sage through the breathing tubes.Coughing is another asthma sign, asis bringing up thick, sticky sputum.During an attack, asthmatics oftenhave chest tightness and pain. Aperson need not have all these signsand symptoms to have asthma.Wheezing and chest pain areenough.

Exercising in cold, dry air is anasthma trigger for many. The loss ofheat and moisture from the breath-ing tubes brings on an attack. Ihaven't heard that drinking cold bev-erages or eating ice cream can pre-cipitate an attack, but I can see howthey might.

What can you do? Get to the fami-ly doctor. The doctor can confirmthe asthma suspicion by testing yourlungs' function. Medicines can pre-vent attacks as well as put an end tothem.

As for the cold drinks and icecream, don't you think it would be agood idea to avoid them?

Readers who would like moreinformation on asthma can order thebooklet on that topic by writing toDr. Donohue -- No. 602W, Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.Enclose a check or money order (nocash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada withthe recipient's printed name andaddress. Please allow four weeks fordelivery.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Willpomegranate juice or pome-granate juice mixed with blue-berry juice lower cholesterol? Iam a heart patient. -- R.F.

ANSWER: Pomegranates andtheir juice have risen to the level ofnutritional stardom. They containsubstances that stop the oxidation ofLDL cholesterol, the kind of choles-

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Blueberries are another nutrition-al star. They prevent oxidation too.

I don't know that mixing themdoubles their effect, but I suppose itmight.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

Monday wasMartin LutherKing Day, theholiday RonaldReagan signedinto law. AndTuesday atnoon BarackHusseinObama put hishand on thesame Bible thatAbe Lincolnused at his inau-guration and became the forty-fourth President of the UnitedStates.

And then came the myriad ofinaugural balls in our nation’scapital. Seems everyone is hop-ing we can put all the bad newsbehind us. Start afresh! Soundsgood to me. I’ve taken a beatingin the stock market. I rent out ahouse to others in Los Angelesand its value is probably downthirty per cent. My son Jack isout of a job in Las Vegas. Hismorgage company is shut down.My brother in Florida calls totell me he’s probably lost a mil-lion in the market. Now he’sworrying about his commercialtenant in St. Louis. Will that guywho rents his building go brokeand have to leave?

We could all use a break.Circuit City just went bust. Ournew President Obama says weall may need to suck it up andhang in there. Well, it’s true thatgreed got us into this mess. Butpatience will get us back out.

In the meantime, me and thelady known as Sue are going toSan Jose del Cabo for a fewdays. I want to know how othersocieties south of the border arereacting to what’s been goingon here. Hey, I read the WallStreet Journal every day and Itell you this financial crisis isworld-wide. Seems the wholeworld has caught a bad moneycold and is merrily sneezingaway.

Some folks are still startled bywhat we’ve done. Who‘ve weput into this hallowed office?President Obama calls himself amutt, half white, half black.Well, I suspect we’ve got theright man in there now. I thinkall of us Americans should holdour fire awhile and give thisman a chance to work hismagic. It’s going to take somemagic to get us out of the deep-est recession since the days ofold FDR. Me, I’m starting to beafraid of stashing money any-where. I find myself eyeballingthe mattress in my cowboybunkhouse. Nobody would thinkto look there, would they?

We all need somethingPresident Obama just wroteabout, the title of his secondbook. We need this when every-thing around us seems so chaot-ic and hopeless.

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There is, as in everything inlife, a silver lining in the currentreal estate market.

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For those of us who have themoney and the means to buy ahome or investment property,the timehas neverbeen moreright.Interestrates rightnow are ator near 37-year lows.37 years!That is a long time.

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

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Saturday January 24: Ron’s Kountry Kitchen, Wofford Heights, 4 to 8 p.m., SantaMaria BBQ.

Sunday, January 25: Greenhorn Grill, Alta Sierra, 3:30-7p.m.Wednesday, January 28: Subway, Lake Isabella, 5 to 9 p.m.Saturday, January 31 - Dam Corner, Lake Isabella, 7 to 11a.m.Thursday, February 5 - Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights - Special showing of “The

Never Ending Story,” doors open at 4:30, movie starts at 5p.m. $5.00 donation at thedoor.

Attend these fundraising events and be prepared to buy lots of $1 bribes (votes)for the Honorary Whiskey Flat Mayoral candidate of your choice. Schedules will be runeach week until Whiskey Flat Days (Feb. 13-16) for the candidates at no charge.Candidates, e-mail your updates to [email protected] each week byTuesday night. For information about Whiskey Flat Days, call (760) 376-2629.

Schedule of Events

Western Street Rod Nationalsshow returns to Bakersfield

The Bakersfield Convention &Visitors Bureau has confirmed theNational Street Rod Association willreturn to Bakersfield on April 24-26,2009 for its 33rd Annual WesternStreet Rod Nationals. This marksthe 23rd year the event will takeplace in Bakersfield.

Over 1,800 vintage hot rods fromaround the United States areexpected to roll into town for thethree day event taking place at theKern County Fairgrounds. Theshow is one of the largest annualevents in Bakersfield. This year’sevent includes vintage hot rods,commercial vendors, live entertain-ment, rock-n-roll parties, and spe-cial areas for families and women.

Event coordinators estimate over13,000 participants and attendeescame to Bakersfield last year for theevent.

The event is open to the public.Spectator admission prices: $14(Ages 13 & older), $5 (Ages 6-12),Free (children under 5). Special dis-

counts are available to military per-sonnel and NSRA members.

For more information, pleasecontact Chris Huot at (661) 852-7235.

Pre-1949 vehicles to be showcased atKern County fairgrounds

Courier file photo

Street rods will be showcased inBakersfield in April again for the23rd year.

Whiskey Flat Days contestsa traditional winner

Kernville Chamber of CommerceSpecial to the Courier

Join in the fun! Participate in the Whiskey Flat Days Contests!The contests are one of the best parts of our Whiskey Flat Days

festival, during which the whole town of Kernville goes back to the1860s when it was known as Whiskey Flat! This year the fun will takeplace Feb. 13-16.

The theme this year is “Everything old is news again,” with anewspaper theme. That’s certainly appropriate for the Kern RiverCourier!

EPITAPH: Sponsored by AltaOne Federal Credit Union. Create anamusing headstone to be placed on Boot Hill in Circle Park!Categories are Most Original, Best Artwork, Most Humorous. BestOverall wins a $25 AltaOne Visa Gift Card. Ribbons awarded to1st,2nd & 3rd place winners. Get your entry form now at the KernvilleChamber office or AltaOne FCU. Judging at AltaOne on Thursday2/12/09 at noon.

COSTUME: Sponsored by Erin’s Haircuts in Wofford Heights.Dress up in authentic 1860s period Old West garb! Categoriesinclude Fancy Lady & Gentleman, Frontier Lady & Man, AmericanIndian Woman & Man, Best Overall Family. Children's categories areFrontier Girl & Boy and Fancy Girl & Boy, American Indian Girl &Boy. 1st prize winners will receive a gift certificate from Erin'sHaircuts in Wofford Heights. Sign up by noon Sunday 2/15/09 at theWFD Information Booth in Circle Park. Judging will take place at12:30 pm Sunday 2/15/09 at the main stage on Piute Dr.

PIES, JAMS, & JELLIES: Yummy! Bring those delicious treats!Drop off your goodies from noon ‘til 1:00 p.m., Sunday 2/15/09.Signup forms will be available at the WFD Information Booth inCircle Park or at the pie staging area on Piute Dr. Winners will beannounced at 2:30 pm.

WHISKERINO: Sponsored by Kernville Barber Shop. Get yourwhiskers ready now! Categories are Longest Beard, Bushiest Beard,Best Groomed Beard, Longest Mustache, Bushiest Mustache, BestGroomed Mustache. 1st Prize will receive a gift certificate fromGeorge at Kernville Barber Shop. Sign up at the WFD InformationBooth in Circle Park by 1:00 p.m. on Sunday 2/15/09. Judging will beat 2:00 pm at the main stage on Piute Dr.

PET PARADE: Sponsored by Kernville Animal Hospital. Kids 12 &younger - Dress up your precious pets! Signups are at noon, Sunday2/15/09 at the WFD Information Booth. Categories are WFD Theme,Matched Pair, Smallest, Largest, and Funniest. Pet Parade judgingwill be at 2:30 pm at the main stage on Piute Dr.

HONORARY MAYOR: The candidates will be all around townduring Whiskey Flat Days, selling bribe tickets (votes). Part withsome cash (it goes to good causes) to see your favorite candidatesworn into office!

High school to hold art showMike DevichKern River Courier

Kern Valley High School will beholding their first annual Student andCommunity Art Show on Feb. 18 inthe Fine Arts Building on campus.

Entry forms are due by Feb. 2.Entry fee is $1 per class. Turn in theentry forms to the KVHS LibraryMedia Center or Room 14. For moreinformation, contact Emily Keverlineat 379-2611.

Art will be displayed at the

Musique Club dinner and fundraiserto be announced later.

The awards ceremony will be Feb.19 at 1 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building.

The art categories are Black andWhite Photography and PencilSketches. The floral categories are 5-flower corsage, Western line arrange-ment, Theme arrangement (SpringFever) and Round Centerpiece.

All art entries are due to Room 14on Feb. 17 by 3 p.m. All floral entriesare due to Room 14 on Feb. 18 by 3p.m.

Forest Service to burn slash pilesThe Kern River Ranger District

will start burning slash piles in theShirley Meadow and GreenhornSummit areas.

The piles are located along WindyGap Road (FS Road 25S17), UnalPeak Road (FS Road 25S15C), andShirley Loop Road (FS Road 25S21).

Pile burning will take place over thenext few weeks beginningWednesday, Jan. 21 and continuethrough April based on weather con-ditions.

For more information, please con-tact the Kern River Ranger Districtoffice at Kernville at (760) 376-3781.

Annoying automated phonecalls can be ‘opted out of’David UffingtonSpecial to the Courier

We now have a way to opt out ofyet another of life's annoyances: thepre-recorded telemarketing call.

Those calls have been the sourceof more than one answeringmachine running out of recordingtime when the pre-recorded mes-sage went on too long or didn't dis-connect at the end. Equally irritat-ing has been picking up the phoneonly to find a pre-recorded salespitch and no identifying number onthe Caller ID.

New Federal Trade Commissionregulations now make it possible toopt out of receiving those pre-recorded telemarketing calls. Notonly will there be a way to make thatchange if the phone is answered inperson, but any message that's leftmust also include opt-out informa-tion.

If you answer in person, youmust be given a way to immediatelyopt out while the message is stillplaying. This will likely be accom-plished by pressing a certain num-ber on the phone or saying a certainword. At that point, your numberwill be added to the Do Not Call listand the call disconnected.

If you're not home and youranswering machine takes the call,

the message will include a numberto call (toll free). That number willtake you to an automated 24-hourmachine, and your opting out willbe immediate.

Not all types of calls fall underthis new regulation, however.Surveys and political calls will stillbe allowed, as will health-care mes-sages.

Imagine: no more pre-recordedsolicitation and sales messages.

The catch is that the calls will stillbe permitted until September 2009if there's an ongoing relationshipbetween you and the caller. Afterthat, the caller must have specificwritten permission from you.

This is where those privacy-notice fliers you get with correspon-dence from credit-card companiesand others will come in handy. Readthe fine print. They ask for yourinstructions on whether or not togive your information to third par-ties and affiliates they deal with. Fillout those forms denying permissionand send them in as soon as you getthem. It's certain that telemarketerswill consider "ongoing businessrelationship" to be a fuzzy line ifyou, by not responding to privacynotices, seem to give permission forthem to call.



Archie Logsdon CarpentryDecks & Remodeling.

"Craftsmanship and Attentionto Detail." (760) 223-6624

[email protected]

LARRY SCHUPPAN'SGarage Doors & Openers.New Sales & Repairs.Handyman Service. Decks,Covers, Masonry, Electrical,Plumbing. (760) 379-1430License #CL492150

CUTEST EVER PUPSAdorable CKC Registered

Chihuahua puppies. (8 weeksand up. Teacups and Tiny Toys.

Current shots. Pad trained$200-$400 379-1403

"FIREWOOD"Camping•Cooking•Home Heat

THE FIREWOOD GUY6400 Lake Isabella Blvd, #CLake Isabella, 760-379-8087

POOL/SPA REPAIR SPECIALIST

20+ Years ExperienceCA. License #647258

(760) 376-4384 / (909) 210-3971

SPACES FOR RENTWofford Heights Mobile/RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake, mar-ket, medical, park & theater.Free rent on the 6th month.Call Able 760-379-5479. After3pm & weekends, call Ralph @310-387-7136

DRESS ME UP6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in thePost Office Shopping Center.

Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927Children's Clothing and More_________________________NEED INSTANT CASH?We buy gold & diamonds

JEWELRY MART - 379-6340Located next to ValleyOffice Lake Isabella

Onyx Apartment - for rent in quietneighborhood. 2 bd, 1 ba. Close topark & store. $550/mo incls. water& trash.References required (661)477-7091__________________________Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park.$595/mo.Includes spacerent. + deposit. 760-379-2092_________________________

Southlake - 2 Bedroom Duplexw/garage, laundry room, fire-place, dishwasher, $600/mo +$600 security deposit. 378-3374_________________________

Wofford Heights - 1 BedroomApartment for rent. New interi-or, ceiling fans, new appliances,water & garbage paid $500/mo +deposit. (760) 223-1058_________________________

South Lake - You will not findanything that compares to thiscustom home perched on a hilltop w/beautiful views in alldirections. 2,200 sq ft 3bd/2ba,w/300 sq ft 1 bd/1ba guesthouse. Tile floors, stainlessappliances, ceiling fans, granite,attached 2 car garage &detached 4 car garage/ work-shop. $1,600 mo. (760) 223-1434

We, at the Kern River Courierwant to help end the recession.So in the spirit of that, if youcan hire someone and wish torun a "Help Wanted" ad, wewill give it to you for FREEduring January! Just submit itto us (our contact informationis on page 2) and we'll put it infor free all during January.

CAMPER SHELL - Withcarpet kit. Light blue, cameoff a 1991 GMC Sierra 8 footbed truck. Pass thru window.$175.00 661-378-1858 / 661-392-7220

Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus, fixerupper for $80,000. 661-428-1108__________________________

Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092__________________________

Southlake Area - 3 BR, 13/4BATH View of lake $220,000(760) 378-3535

Residential Lot on AspenDrive in Bodfish. $30,000OBO, Call (661) 428-1108__________________________40 Acres Flat NevadaRanchland. 200 mi NE ofReno. Buildable horse proper-ty.Walk to river & store @ I-80.$399 down, $399/mo, $39,900sale price. Owner financing.No qualifying. 775-453-3724

Spouse. Missing approx twoyears. Recently decided tonotify authorities to start look-ing. Avid backseat driver. Lastseen exiting my vehicle inremote desert area.

WANTED: Bartender atDave's Sports Bar. Experiencepreferred. Will train if neces-sary. Apply in person @ 4108Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.379-5384__________________________

HELP WANTEDOffice

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GroundskeeperApply @ The Kernville Inn

11042 Kernville Road.M-F, 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Still Available - Pair of Non-Professional Butcher Gloves.Cut Above Brand. One fivefinger right hand and one twoone finger left hand. Hardlyused matched set for the begin-ning meat cutter. Please hurry,running out of fingers.

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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship,Kernville

In the book of Daniel,choices and their conse-quences are examined.About 606 BC many fromJudah were captured andtaken to Babylon. Daniel,whose name was “Judgedby El” (Judged by God)was among them. Fromthe very beginning, hemade choices based on hisfaith in God. Even his cap-tors saw and admitted that he was blessedbecause of his choices. (Read the first sixchapters of the book of Daniel with this inmind and be blessed.) The Babylonian rulerprovided the best of everything for a chosengroup of the captives. The intent was to dis-guise the fact that those who had been freein the Promised Land were no longer free. Itappeared to many of the captives that theyhad fallen into a friendly captivity.

Daniel, by a series of lifestyle choices,stayed true to God, even in captivity. Heknew that while his captors were presentlyfriendly, placing his faith in powerful humanleaders with a strange belief system wouldbe idolatry. God has promised, “I know theplans I have for you, declares the LORD,plans for wholeness and not for evil, to giveyou a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11.Again comes the promise, “Let not yourheart envy sinners, but continue in the fearof the LORD all the day. Surely there is a

future, and your hope will not be cut off.”Proverbs 23:17-18.

Peer pressure is as powerful a captor asarmed combatants; the aim of each is tocontrol the actions of another. Pick an arena;sex; drugs, including alcohol and tobacco;shoplifting or politics, choices made haveconsequences. Pregnancies, addictions andarrests are penalties many have paid for fail-ing to detecting a friendly captivity. Howone would gain a future and a hope is toooften the result of the appetite of emotionalmotivations.

Daniel looked beyond physical choicesand possibilities. He looked to God.Matthew said that many followed Jesus, andhe healed them all, “…and ordered them notto make him known. This was to fulfill whatwas spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “Behold,my servant whom I have chosen, mybeloved with whom my soul is well pleased.I will put my Spirit upon him, and he willproclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will notquarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hearhis voice in the streets; a bruised reed hewill not break, and a smoldering wick hewill not quench, until he brings justice tovictory; and in his name the Gentiles willhope.” Matthew 12:16-21. “The steadfastlove of the LORD never ceases; his merciesnever come to an end; they are new everymorning; great is your faithfulness. ‘TheLORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘there-fore I will hope in him.’” Lamentations 3:22-24. “…our heart is glad in him, because wetrust in his holy name. Let your steadfastlove, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hopein you.” Psalm 33:21-22.


KernvilleFirst Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014Kernville Foursquare ChurchKernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.223-6704Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.376-2751St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362St. Sherrian Episcopal ChurchOdd Fellows Hall, KernvilleSundays 10 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.378-4964Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.378-2321

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyMon. 9 am — 1 pm. Service and applications at 6105 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. TSA feeds the hungry lunchMonday through Friday. Assistance is offered to personsor families who are having difficulties paying utility bills, inneed of food, clothing, spiritual and other counseling. 760-379-5100.

Churches of the Valley

Semonious

Voices of FaithThe choices you make are crucial

Super Crossword answers

aithFK E R N R I V E R

Just BelieveBe proud of who you are,And what you plan to be.Know that you’re a star

In this galaxy!You’re created in His image

You are who you’re supposed to be.His Son brought you forgiveness

To get it, “Just Believe.”Believe first that He lived,Born on Christmas Day.

Believe it was our sinThat took His life away.

Believe that three days later,Our Savior rose again.

Believe no gift is greaterThat to die so one can live.Believe He’s in your heartAnd talk to Him each day.

That’s when true life will start –Then thank Him in His name.

–Kenneth Hudson Sr., Kernville

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey1. Is the book of Haggai in the Old or NewTestament or neither?2. What does Paul urge Christians to beof God, as found in Ephesians 5:1?Lovers, Believers, Followers, Worshippers3. From Proverbs 3, we are not to lean onour own ...? Riches, Understanding,Friends, Pity4. In 2 Chronicles, what godly priest hada wife named Jehosheba? Jehoiada,

Felix, Demetrius, Jeremiah5. What is the middle chapter of the OldTestament (KJV)? 2 Chronicles 3, Job 29,Psalms 34, Isaiah 416. On which day did God make Adam andEve? Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Followers; 3)Understanding; 4) Jehoiada; 5) Job 29; 6)Sixth(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers to puzzles on pages 12-13:

Fay Ranch Rd

Weldon 178

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Weldon Baptist ChurchPastor/Teacher: Rick Rayls Worship Leader: Darrow Elconin

20647 Hwy. 178 Weldon 760-378-4964 or 760-951-7700

• Contemporary Music• Solid Bible Teaching• Everyone Welcome• Nursery AvailableSundays: 9am- Praise Team Practice

10am- Adult & Children’s Services6pm- Evening Bible Study


See Page 11 foranswers to puzzles

Courier chuckle of the week:

“Have you ever noticed? Anybody goingslower than you is an idiot, and anyonegoing faster than you is a maniac.”

George CarlinGeorge Carlin


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. PSYCHOLOGY: What is lachanophobiaa fear of?

2. MUSIC: What other musical instru-ment does the marimba most closelyresemble?

3. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which enter-tainer once said: "Tragedy is when I cut myfinger. Comedy is when you fall into anopen sewer and die."?

4. MEASUREMENTS: What does acaliper measure?

5. ENTERTAINERS: What famous enter-tainer was born Eldred Peck?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Seeing the silly side ofsome really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb anew perspective on how to handle them. Some impor-tant contacts can be made this weekend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Try to complete youroutstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free totake advantage of new possibilities -- both professionaland personal -- opening up by week's end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With both your cre-ative side and your energy levels rising this week, youshould be able to tackle that too-long-neglected projectagain. A family member might have important news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An explanation yourequested seems to be more confusing than enlighten-ing. You should insist on clarifications now, rather thandeal with problems that might arise later.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your energy levels mightbe ebbing a bit. But that's no excuse for taking catnapswhen you could be working on those unfinished tasks.There'll be time to curl up and relax by week's end.

VIRGO(August 23 to September 22) It's a good timeto get those ideas out of your head and into a readableformat if you hope to have them turned into somethingdoable. A good friend is ready with worthwhile advice.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Careful -- youmight be stepping into dangerous territory if youdecide to "exaggerate" the facts too much. Remember:

The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although

your workplace successes have earned you manyadmirers, there are some colleagues who are notamong them. Be careful how you proceed with yournew project.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)You might have to go into great detail to explain whyyou're currently reluctant to make changes to analready prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts toback yourself up.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travelplans might still be uncertain. But instead of gettingupset about the delay, open yourself up to other possi-bilities, and begin checking out some alternative desti-nations.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Changingconditions might require you to alter some of yourplans. While you might be agreeable to this, be pre-pared with explanations for those who do not wantchanges made.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although youmight have to deal with some detractors who aren't tookind in their critiques, you gain points when you're will-ing to stand up and defend your work.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for creating awarm and loving environment between yourself andothers.


Salome’s Stars

1. Vegetables2. Xylophone3. Mel Brooks4. Diameter or thickness5. Gregory Peck

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Ron BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

Continuing from the past two columns...During the late 1950s and the early 1960s, geological investiga-

tors were hard at work gathering data and information from allavailable sources of research into earth mechanics. As the brand-new submarine real estate began to reveal its secrets, scientistsbegan to claim that they had incontrovertible evidence of sea

floor spreading. Also, with the perfection ofradiochemical dating techniques, the timing ofthe seabed spreading was determined thus fur-ther strengthening the validity of continentaldrift.

Now that there was a mechanism and a date,the rest of the theory suddenly became almosttoo obvious. The conclusions began rushing in,filling the intellectual void that so plagued thescience for the decades since Wegener diedforty years earlier.

In 1962, armed with the new evidence fromthe Pioneer and all the other armadas that dragged schools offish-shaped magnetometers behind them, Harry Hess decided hewould re-visit the nagging question of continental drift. Therewas now solid evidence to underscore his notion that convectivecurrents were at work under the earth's crust, and that the conti-nents were indeed being moved about upon it, like gigantic rafts,colliding, bouncing and plunging back down into the earth'smolten heart, in a ceaseless supra-terrestrial tango.

Hess wrote in a paper published that year, "History of OceanBasins", "that the general picture on palaeomagnetism is suffi-ciently compelling that it is more reasonable to accept than todisregard it." Continental Drift was most assuredly taking place!There could be no doubt - and, indeed, since the publication ofHarry Hess's paper, there never has been!

Today, the theory of Continental Drift or Plate Tectonics is nowa working global mechanism that explains every tectonic ques-tion that can and has been conceived about the mechanics of ourearth! And as it is said, "The Rest is History!!

Until Next Week …

Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.

Our Valley, Our Earth

Continents moving like giant rafts

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Death noticesWilliam HirchagWilliam Hirchag, 72, of Wofford Heights, passed away Jan. 19, 2009 at

Kindred Hospital in Los Angeles. No services are scheduled. Arrangementsby Lake Isabella Funeral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella,CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

Maureen Esther Ann PierceMaureen Esther Ann Pierce, 46, of the Kern River Valley, passed away on

Jan. 13, 2009. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Lake IsabellaFuneral Home, 6048-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760)379-5006.

Arrest reports werenot available from theSheriff’s Department bypress time this week.The reports will be print-ed in the Kern RiverCourier when they arereceived.

Arrest reportsA digest of arrest reports from

various public safety agencies in theKern River Valley area

MEETINGS continued from page 1charging modest fees at qualifiedcampgrounds and rental cabins,high impact recreation areas andday use sites. Ninety-five percent ofthe fees collected from these sitesremain on the Sequoia NationalForest and Giant Sequoia NationalForest to operate, maintain, andimprove the recreation services atthese facilities.”

The high-impact recreation area(HIRA) fee program locally hasdrawn fire from residents and busi-nesspeople who see the fees as a

deterrent to tourism. Discussion topics at the work-

shop will include revenues collect-ed, and how funds generated wereused to improve visitors’ recreationexperiences. Attendees will alsohave an opportunity to make recom-mendations on how these funds areused in the future.

For further information on theForest Service meeting please con-tact Mary Cole at 559-784-1500([email protected]),1839 SouthNewcomb, Porterville, CA 93257.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Myrtle Pierce, center, speaks to the crowd assembled at the dedica-tion of the Pregnancy Resource Center on Lake Isabella Boulevardon Sunday afternoon. Pierce is director of the Lake Isabella site,which is affiliated with another unit in Tehachapi.


The Pregnancy ResourceCenter of the Kern River Valleyheld its dedication ceremony inLake Isabella on Sunday after-noon.

The center is a satellite of theFamily Life Pregnancy Center ofTehachapi. The director is theLake Isabella site is MyrtlePierce.

The Mission Statement of theorganization is that it is “aChrist-centered ministry com-mitted to upholding the sanctityof human life in the community.We demonstrate the love ofChrist to women, men and theirfamilies facing pregnancy-relat-ed concerns by providing forspiritual, physical and emotionalsupport through education,Biblical counseling, restorationand sharing the Gospel.”

The organization is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 tax-exemptgroup.

The group is in need of volun-teers for the following positions:Peer Counselor, Receptionist,Board Member, as well as helpfor the Lending Closet andFundraising.

Offered are free, confidentialpregnancy tests. When clientsarrive, they are greeted warmly,given some brief paperwork to

complete and are introduced toa peer counselor.

All services are free. Theyinclude education, materialassistance, adoption referrals,information on prenatal careand nutrition, post-abortioncounseling and abstinence edu-cation.

The center is at 5120 LakeIsabella Blvd. and is openTuesdays and Thursdays 1-5p.m. and the first Saturday ofeach month from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The center can be reachedat (760) 379-8893.

The dedication was openedby Rev. Jim Beilstein, PRCExecutive Advisory CommitteePresident of Shepherd of theHills Lutheran Church. Wordsof welcome were also offeredby other officials of theTehachapi pregancy center andby Pierce.

A prayer of thanks for all whoworked toward the opening ofthe center was offered by theRev. Pastor North of Mt. ViewBaptist Church. and others fol-lowed by other church leadersin the valley.

Chad Whitely of LandmarkBaptist Church offered Psalm139: 13-16.

The event was attended byseveral dozen members of thepublic, and refreshments wereoffered.

Pregnancy Resource Centerholds dedication ceremony


The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation has put out a call for sup-porters of the arts in a strategic plan-ning process.

Jim Davis, president of the group,said progress is being made. Twogrants have been applied for. JudyDeems has applied for a grant topaint murals at Dave’s Sports Bar inLake Isabella/Bodfish.

Also, the association has appliedfor a grant to develop a modest cen-ter for the arts in the valley.

However, the group needs a plan-ning process to determine theirfuture over the next few years.

To that end, Davis will have aseries of discussion groups at theassociation’s Art Park lot in LakeIsabella.

For more information on the top-ics to be addressed, and if you wouldlike to join in, call Davis at 379-2844.

Art group needs planners


FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: BEBE NAILS &SPA (2008-B8335 ) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 6925 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. REGISTRANT:Jessica Nguyen, 1529 SouthCedar Street, Santa Ana, CA92707: A, Individual. The datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under federal, state, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(12/23/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.BEBE NAILS & SPA. Thisstatement filed on 12/23/2008.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By G.Meza (34993)-Published bythe Kern River CourierJanuary 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2009.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: SOUTH FORKENTERPRISES (2009-B0279)Street address of principalplace of business: 4586 KelsoCreek Road, Weldon CA93283. REGISTRANTS: TedD. Scott, 4586 Kelso CreekRoad, Weldon CA 93283 andPatricia A. Scott, 4586 KelsoCreek Road, Weldon CA93283: I, Husband and Wife.The date the business com-menced: 12/01/1998. The fil-ing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use inthis state of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of therights of another under federal,state, or common law (Bus &Prof 14400 et seq. ThisFictitious Business NameStatement expires five yearsfrom the date it was filed in theCounty Clerk's Office.(01/13/2014) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.SOUTH FORK ENTERPRIS-ES. This statement filed on01/13/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By G. Durward(34993)-Published by the KernRiver Courier January 23, 30and Feb. 6, 13, 2009.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: PLN FINANCIAL(2008-B8212), Street addressof principal place of business:358 Burlando Road, KernvilleCA 92338. REGISTRANTS:Patricia Nash, 358 BurlandoRoad, Kernville CA 93238 andLauren Nash, 358 BurlandoRoad, Kernville CA 93238:H, Co-partners. The date thebusiness commenced:12/03/2008. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under federal, state, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(12/16/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time. PLNFINANCIAL. This statementfiled on 12/16/2008. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk ByM. Rodriguez. (34993)-Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 9, 16, 23 and30, 2009.

NOTICE OF INTENTIONTO SELL REAL PROPER-

TY AT PRIVATE SALECASE NO.: S-1500-PB-537934CONSERVATORSHIP OF:

VIVIAN S. KEECH, CON-SERVATEE

NOTICE is hereby given that,subject to confirmation by thisCourt, on February 15, 2009 at5:00 p.m., or thereafter withinthe time allowed by law, theundersigned as Conservator ofthe Person and the Estate ofVIVIAN S. KEECH, will sellat private sale to the highestand best net bidder on theterms and conditions here-inafter mentioned, all right,title and interest that the estatehas acquired in addition to thatof the Conservatee, in the realproperty located in KernCounty, California, as follows:

AN UNDIVIDED fifty (50%)percent interest in and toimproved real property locatedat 2620 Steensen Street, LakeIsabella, more particularlydescribed as follows: Lot 78 ofTract No. 1950 in the unincor-porated area of the County ofKern, State of California, asper Map recorded May 17,1957, in Book 9, Pages 135and 136 of Maps in the officeof the County of Recorder of

said County.EXCEPT all water and water

rights, minerals, oil, petrole-um, asphaltum, gas, coal, andother hydrocarbon substancescontained in, on and withinand under said land, togetherwith the right to develop andremove same by means ofwells, tunnels and other equip-ment located beyond said land,but without the right of entryupon surface of said land forany such purposes, as reservedin deed from Charles E. Silicz,et al, recorded April 22, 1953in Book 2072, Page 116 ofOfficial Records. A.P.N. 263-183-08 A.T.N. 236-183-08-00-5

THE SALE is contingent on thepurchase of the full one hun-dred percent (100%) interest.Any bid received must includea bid for the full entire onehundred percent (100%) inter-est, although only a fifty per-cent (50%) interest is subjectto confirmation of the court.

THE SALE is subject to currenttaxes, covenants, conditions,restrictions, reservations,rights, rights of way and ease-ments of record.

THE PROPERTY is to be soldon an "as is" basis.

BIDS or offers are invited forthis property and must be inwriting and will be received atthe Law Offices of Gelber &Anderson, LLP, Jamie P.Gelber, Attorney, located at6435 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella, CA, personally,at any time after the first publi-cation of this notice and beforeany sale is made.

THE PROPERTY will be soldon the following terms: Allcash, no less than ten percent(10%) of the amount of the bidto accompany the bid and thebalance due to be paid uponconfirmation of the court of thesale. Taxes, rents, operatingand maintenance expenses andpremiums on insurance accept-able to the purchaser shall beprorated as of the date of therecording of conveyance.Examination of title, recordingof conveyance, transfer taxesand any title insurance policyshall be at the expense of thepurchaser or purchasers.

CONSERVATOR AND ATTOR-NEY FOR CONSERVATORRESERVE THE RIGHT TOREFUSE TO ACCEPT ANYBIDS.

Published - Kern River Courier -January 9, 16 and 23, 2009

Legal Notices

meet court and CPS requirements.

Keyesville Classic for mountain bikers on weekend of March 15The annual Keyesville Classic is a mountain bike race put on each year

by the Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association in the beautiful hills of theKeyesville Recreation Area. For more information, see http://ssfta.com/

Sweet Adelines Friends & Family Night March 19The Kern Valley Sweet Adelines female barbershop harmony singing

group will be having their Friends and Family Night on March 19 at 7:30p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. For more information, callCheryl at (760) 376-4124.

“Living Green in the KRV” event coming March 27-30Want to know how to reduce your “footprint” on the world? Learn about

living responsibly, protecting our environment and conserving ourresources at a new festival in the valley, “Living Green in the KRV.” This“expo”-like festival will have many booths and lots of information about liv-ing green. The location will be the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights.For more information, call Richard at (760) 333-4561 or go towww.krvr.org.

Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 4-6The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby attracts thousands of anglers from all

over to try to catch the tagged trout worth $10,000. This year, however,there will be ten $10,000 trout! And, in addition, to celebrate the 20thanniversary of the derby, there will be a $20,000 trout! And there aremultitudes of other prizes, including cash awards for 1,000 other taggedfish. You must be pre-registered to be able to win. The derby is put on bythe Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce with major help from theKern River Valley Fish and Habitat Club and many national sponsors.Also, new this year is a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Kern River Valley YouthCenter. Call Dave at 376-4430 about the raffle. For derby information, goto http://derby.kernrivervalley.com/ or call the chamber at (760) 379-5236.

Kern River Festival whitewater races put on April 18-19The Kern River Festival has been going on since the 1960s and features

races by kayaks and rafts on the mighty Kern River in Kernville. It’s fun towatch, but you can participate as well. It is put on by the Kern Valley RiverCouncil. For more information, visit http://www.kernfestival.org/ or call(818) 340-3083.

Information for most items from the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Toinclude 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 Friday’sissue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must belisted.

HAPPENINGS continued from page 3

Enter a float in the 2009Whiskey Flat Days paradeMike DevichKern River Courier

Join into the festivities for WhiskeyFlat Days and be in the Grand Parade.It’s free if you send your entry inbefore Jan. 30; $25 for late entries. Youmust fill out an application either way.

Applications are now available forthe parade from the KernvilleChamber of Commerce office at thecorner of Kernville Road and SierraWay.

The theme for Whiskey Flat Days2009 (to take place President’s Dayweekend Feb. 13-16) is “EverythingOld is News Again” -- with a logodrawn by Jeanette Rogers of an old-time newspaper vendor with the latestedition for sale.

If you become a sponsor of theparade, the Chamber will send a“shout out” to the Courier that we willprint in the valley’s free local paper.Being a sponsor helps with theexpenses of the parade: the awards,

trophies, insurance etc. For $25 you can become a “Gold

Dust” sponsor; for $50 a “GoldNugget” sponsor; and for $100, a“Mother Lode” sponsor.

Mail your checks and completedparade forms to the KernvilleChamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 397,Kernville CA 93238.

Quite a few sponsors have alreadysigned up--

Gold Dust sponsors• The Lodge at Painted Rock• Rivernook Campground Inc.• Kernville Inn• United States Marshals PosseGold Nugget sponsors

• Elks Lodge #1735 • Beach Cities Shrine Club• L&M Lumber• Scotty’s TexacoMother Lode sponsors• Old West Kettle Korn• Kern Valley Sun• Nuui Cunni Farmer’s Market• Mike Morgan Welding

Letters to the Whiskey Flat Claim JumperHowdy folks, It’s me, Gentleman Jim Dandy, comin’ to ya live from out on the cam-

paign trail. Boy, things is a heatin’ up out here, let me tell ya. Now folks, Iain’t ever been accused a bein’ no genius, but it don’t take but one step upfrom a fool to figure out what my opponents are up to. Why, Ol’ CarterCash with his fancy gun he’s a rafflin’ off, hah! Take a closer look, folks,that’s a foreign made gun from some country I ain’t never heard of an’wouldn’t try to spell, plus folks, brace yerselfs, he’s handin’ out them goldwrapped chocolate coins to all the youngin’s and what teeth they do end upwith are bound to rot out before they graduate from 8th grade! Plus do youreally want to trust a banker these days?!

And last time I seen my look-a-like ex-twin, Bronco Bob, why folks hewas tryin’ to put square wheels on that wagon he drives the youngin’s toschool in. Don’t he know we been havin’ round wheels since cave mandays? Make sure that pizza he’s sellin’ ya’ll out at the school house is roundtoo.

Now folks, we all have the kids in mind, what with our “causes” we’re allsupportin’ and all. Just remember me, GENTLEMAN JIM DANDY, and mycause, the KERN VALLEY YOUTH CENTER. Keep our youngin’s fromturnin’ out like me and my opponents and let’s support my quest to be yournext WHISKEY FLAT MAYOR. See ya’ll out on the trail!!!

Gentleman Jim DandyWhiskey Flat

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

Kern Valley Search and Rescue Capt. Brian Baskin, left, showsnew recruits the ropes.


Bob BarnesKern River Courier Columnist

This is the fourth in a series onKern River Valley's seven wrenspecies.

The CACTUS WREN is a birdof thedesertsouthwest.Its rangeincludessouthernCaliforniafromsouth-westernInyoCountyand KernRiverValleysouth,extremesouthernNevada,extremesouth-westernUtah,southernArizona,southernNewMexico,and south-westernTexas, then south to centralMexico. At 8-1/2 inches in averagelength, the Cactus Wren is by farthe largest of the seven wrenspecies found in the United States.As Bob Steele's photo reveals, it

has the most color-variable andobviously intricate plumage, too.

In the Kern River Valley, theCactus Wren is an uncommon tocommon year-round resident andnesting species in the Joshua Treewoodland along Kelso Creek

Road, KelsoValley Road,Highway 178from Onyx tojust beyondthe ChimneyPeak NationalBackcountryByway, andalong thelower threemiles of theByway itself.Look for indi-viduals andfamily groupsperched atopJoshua treesand on thethinly-branched cac-tus accompa-nying them,the silvercholla.

In additionto its strikingplumage, theCactus Wrenhas a deep,

loud, forcefully-presented songthat sounds to me like "grr...grr,grr, grr, grr, grr."

#4 RECOMMENDED bird IDguide: "A Field Guide to WesternBirds" - 1990. Written and illus-

trated by Roger Tory Peterson.Until next week, happy and

productive birding.

Reprinted from the Kern RiverCourier, Jan. 20, 2006. BobBarnes, a well-known expert onbirding (and former president ofthe Kern River Valley Chamber

of Commerce) now lives inRidgecrest and can be reachedat [email protected]

Our thanks to renownednature photographer Bob Steelefor allowing us to use his stun-ning photos. Visit his Web siteat www.bobsteelephoto.com.

The Kern River Valley’s Bird World

Bob Steele/Special to the Kern River Courier

At 8-1/2 inches, the Cactus Wren is by far the largest KRV wren.

“Look for individu-als and familygroups perchedatop Joshua treesand on the thinly-branched cactusaccompanyingthem, the silvercholla. ”

– Bob Barnes

Left to right: In the trenches at the Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper,Mike Devich, Rag to Riches editorializing Co-publisher; SaraWakeman, Whip Cracking Office Boss; Mike Ludiker, Productionand Spider Web Master and Michael Batelaan, Rag to Richesgraphic Co-publisher;. Vintage Val, The Advertising Answer Gal;and Kelly Scarborough, are not pictured, They are both out col-lectin advertisments for the Claim jumper.

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