Kern River Courier July 2, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir330,829 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 Kernville2879 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 2029

Borel Canal flow300 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Sat.: Sunny, high92.

Sat. night: Clear,low 65.

Sun.: Sunny, high95.

Sun. night: Clear,low 67.

Mon.: Sunny, high94.

Mon. night: Clear,low 66.

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If you’re here for the big Independence Day weekend and youwant somewhere to go, there are lots of options.

• On Saturday, July 3 (and also on Friday, July 2) from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. there will be a fundraising event forKern Valley Search and Rescue and theKern County Fire Department at BeyondJuice in Kern Valley Plaza in Lake Isabella.There will be music, kids’ face painting, adunk tank and food. Both the FireDepartment and Search and Rescue willhave personnel and equipment on handfor questions and for kids to have fun andtake pictures. Local author D. G. Flamandwill also be present signing and selling hisnon-violent children's books, a portion ofthe profits from which also goes towardsthe fundraiser.

• At the Trail of 100 Giants about anhour north of Kernville in the GiantSequoias, there will be guided tours of theinterpretive walking trail there. Tours willbegin this weekend and will be conductedevery Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and2 p.m. throughout the summer. Additionalguided tours will be held on Monday, July5 and Monday, September 6. Visitors areasked to meet the tour guide at the trailentrance located across the road from theTrail of 100 Giants parking area. There isa $5 per vehicle day use fee at the trailhead parking area. The toursare free.

• If you like customized vintage automobiles, head on over to theFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella near the intersection ofHighways 178 and 155. The Kern Valley Cruisers car club will be hav-ing a classic car show on Saturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allproceeds will benefit the Sheriff’s Activities League. There will befun and games, ‘50s music and food. Bob Coslett will be doing cus-tom pinstriping.

• For Wild West entertainment, Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfishis the place to go. Wild West shows featuring re-enactor group TheTombstone Law Dawgs are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July3 and 4 . Shows are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No surcharge is beingadded to the regular admission for these special Wild West shows,so it is a great opportunity to see the town and enjoy the shows at abargain rate. All proceeds are utilized for the continued restoration

Personalfireworksprohibited

Bringing fire-works to theKern RiverValley might getyou into serioustrouble with thelaw. They areillegal to possessin the entireKern RiverValley area. Anddon’t even thinkabout shootingany off. You willbe caught.

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

The annual fireworks show over the lake is on Saturdaynight, July 3. The bursts are reflected in the water, asseen in this shot from last year. The show starts about 9p.m. It’s sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce and is funded through donations from thepublic, so please put money in the canisters you see inlocal businesses. The fireworks are shot off fromEngineers Point and the show can be seen from manyareas. Fees at the Auxiliary Dam campground area willbe waived from 7 p.m. until the end of the show.

Celebrate America

See MORE ACTIVITIES, Page 8

4th weekend to bring lots of things to do

Forest Service to open morecamping areas for weekendKern River Courier

If a nice healthy lake level hasany kind of a negative side at all, itmay be that the parking and camp-ing areas are reduced.

This lake is really a reservoir, sothe level goes up and down. Rightnow it is a little higher than it hasbeen in a while.

In order to accommodate antici-pated crowds, the Sequoia NationalForest has decided to open up acouple of additional camping areasfor the big Independence Dayweekend.

Kern River District Ranger RickLarson said he has decided to allowovernight camping at the KissackCove and Boulder Gulch day useareas Friday, July 2 throughSunday, July 4 (turn to page 4 tosee where they are.) According toLarson, this will help to accommo-

date the large number of visitorsexpected to attend this year’s fire-works show.

Forest Service fire units, in con-junction with Kern County FireDepartment and BLM, will be on analert standby during the fireworksshow, which will start at about 9p.m. Saturday.

Larson said, “The agencies lookforward to helping the publicattend a wonderful show whileminimizing the risk of wildfires. Toaid in this task, fire officials ask res-idents and visitors to acquire acampfire permit and follow theregulations if they plan to build afire or barbecue or operate a campstove.

“Ensure cigarettes are complete-ly out before disposing of them anddo not bring fireworks of any kind,as they are illegal to discharge orpossess in the Kern River Valley.”

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Hollyhocks bloom next to our nation’s flag inKernville.

Beyond Juice to benefit localagencies July 2 and 3

There will be a fundraiser onJuly 2 and 3 from 10 to 2 at BeyondJuice in Lake Isabella to benefitKern Valley Search and Rescueand the Kern County FireDepartment. There will be music,face painting for kids, a dunk tank,and more.

Annual Classic Car Show heldJuly 3 in Lake Isabella

The 2nd annual Classic CarShow will be held at the FirstBaptist Church in Lake Isabella onSaturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. All proceeds to benefit theSheriff’s Activities League. Therewill be fun and games, ‘50s musicand food. If you’d like to register

Kern River Courier Friday, July 2, 2010

Regular meetings &activitiesFridays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite groupmeets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848.• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, HoffmanHospice, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. 1st and 3rdFridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-6335• 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El PortalII Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat.• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 3 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets,1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner class-es, intermediate and advanced follow at theSenior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce

meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G.376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern ValleyMuseum, Kernville. 1st Monday.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 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.• 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Moose

Lodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets,631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410.379-7318 or 549-3541.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo GuideFriday, noon, Eagles Bingo, EaglesLodge, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., WeldonSunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Mooselodge, Lake Isabella Blvd.Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m.St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie DentDr., 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.

The Courier Calendaryour car, please call BuddyTeafatiller at (760) 549-3855.Presented by Buddy’s Hot RodShop and the Kern Valley Cruisers.

BBQ held at Nuui CunniIndian Cultural Center July 3

In Honor of our Servicemen &Women, the Nuui Cunni IndianCultural Center will be holding aspecial BBQ on July 3 from 4 p.m.to the end of the fireworks display.Come for food, family fun, and awonderful fireworks show put onby the Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce. Kids Activitiesinclude Face Painting, Piñatas,Kids Raffle, & Kids Crafts. Low-cost food will be served at 6 p.m.Please no firearms, fireworks,drugs, alcohol or dogs. Bring achair. Music performances by DosGuys and Out of the Blue. Formore information please contactSamantha at (760)549-0800.

Fourth of July celebrated atKernville Methodist Church

Come to a July 4th Ice Creamand concert/sing-a-long celebra-tion at Kernville United MethodistChurch at 7 pm. Located at thecorner of Big Blue and Sirretta St.You can make your own sundaesand enjoy the music of the JazzTones and local children who willplay and sing for you. Afterward,join in singing some old favoritepatriotic songs. Donations will beaccepted to support the ministriesof the church.

Houchin Bloodmobile here tocollect blood July 6

The Houchin Bloodmobile willbe here behind the VetsHall/Senior Center in Lake Isabellaon Tuesday, July 6 from 1 to 6 p.m.There are restrictions for donatingblood. For information, call theHouchin Blood Bank at (661) 323-4222.

Pool party July 10 to supportlocal swimming program

There will be a pool party July10 at South Fork Middle School tobenefit the Kern Valley AquaticsProgram. There will be music,food, swimming, a silent auctionand a raffle for really great prizes.All proceeds dedicated to SavingOur Swimmers of the Kern RiverValley. Tickets are $10 or $25 perfamily, sold at Mountain RiverAdventures in Kernville, ValleyFitness Center in Lake Isabella and

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Friday, July 2, 2010 Kern River Courier

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Some years back, before wemoved to the Kern River Valley,we were avid motorcycle enthusi-asts. Wheneverwe could wewould ride. Thereis a certain feel-ing that comeswith biking. Thesmells of thecountryside, thebreeze of theocean, the sensa-tion of speed.Our bike was aGL 1000 Honda Goldwing, bigand fast.

Over the years we visitedYosemite, Mexico, Canada, DeathValley, Yellowstone, Tahoe, and allof the coastal places alongCalifornia’s Highway 1. In fact wetoured 15 western states in a two-year period. We never had prob-lems, but we did have some greatadventures and unusual happen-ings that we've never forgotten.

For instance, we had one tripdown the Baja MexicoTranspeninsular Highway (whichruns the length of Baja, mostlyalong beach towns.) We stayed atthis one beautiful hotel near CaboSan Lucas and had dinner. Whilevisiting their gift shop, I bought apullover sweater made of flax. Itwas unusual, warm and definitelya Mexico souvenir. I was pleasedwith it and immediately put it onas the evening air was a bit chilly.On our after-dinner walk we

noticed the store’s trash bins over-flowing with empty boxes. On theoutside of each it said what hadbeen inside. Many were stenciled“Made in China.” One of theboxes said “Corded PulloverSweater” and had a picture of theone I was wearing. So much formy Baja Mexico/Chinese pullover.Beware, souvenir hounds!

On another trip, this time toYellowstone, we had planned tostay one night in a small cabinnear the lodge. No inside plumb-ing, just lights, an electric heater,and a bed for our sleeping bags.The bathroom was an outhouse(that was quite an adventure) in anarea common to four other cabinsand 50 feet from ours.

Next morning we opened thedoor to 24 inches of snow and ablizzard. Motorcycles don't drivewell in the snow, so we were stuckthere for three days until the roadswere cleared. This was August!

For those three days we wentto movies, read, walked in thesnow, watched Old Faithful blowuncounted times, and attendedlectures about the valley. It turnedout to be a great experience, wellworth the delay.

Reality finally settled in whenwe got home and were met withtemperatures over 100 degrees.

Vacation was over!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.

Middleworth

Motorcycling was funThings I Have Noticed...

at South Fork Middle School, 5225 Kelso Valley Rd., Weldon. Call (760) 299-2030 or e-mail [email protected].

Local financial office to have Open House July 15The local office of Edward Jones Investments invites the community to

attend an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 at the officelocated in the Kern Valley Plaza in Lake Isabella. Refreshments will beserved.

McCarthy to hold office hours in valley Thursday, July 15Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced that his staff will hold office

hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellaon Thursday, July 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To schedule an appoint-ment with Congressman McCarthy’s staff, call Vince Fong, DistrictDirector for Congressman McCarthy, at (661) 327-3611.

Fuller to hold office hours in valley Thursday, July 15Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold office

hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellaon Thursday, July 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appoint-ment with Assemblymember Fuller’s staff, call Fuller’s District Office at661-395-2995.

AARP car insurance discount program to be held July 15The next AARP 55/Alive Program will be held Thursday, July 15 from

8 to 5 p.m. (an all day class) at St Peters Church, 11900 Sierra Way,Kernville, across the street from the Hi Ho Trailer Park. Participantsmust attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, butdoes emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. InCalifornia, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the stu-dent to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following thedate of the class. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor RodMiddleworth at 760-376-6039. Fees are $12 each for AARP membersand $14 for non-members.

Food commodities date to be Tuesday, July 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on

Tuesday, July 27 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel onHighway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

To include your event in the Courier Calendar, just submit the informationto the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’sissue. Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must belisted.

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

Happy Fourth of July!

each$1998Propane

Lantern

#170 Double Mantle

Reg. $20.98 Includes Non-tip Base & 2 Mantles

$49987’x7’x53” Fully Tapped & Sealed Rain Fly

#725-100McKinleyDouble Door3 Person

Reg.$59.98Dome Tent

Mens & Ladies

$798Infant & Kids

$598&

$698

Water Shoesfor the Whole Family

Adult

$798Kids

$698pair pair

Silicone Anti-Fog

Water Goggles

You can find us between Ewings Rapid and theKernville Bridge with over 1,000' of Private Shoreline!

Every site is equipped with water and electric (mostinclude sewer)... no generators here!

Our downtown location is easy and convenient forour guests to explore the restaurants and shops.

Come visit us today to take a look around and bookyour next vacation to the Kern River Valley!

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Monthly (Long term) Sites are Available

■ Full Hook-Ups

■ Shaded Campsites

■ 30/50 Amp Service

■ Tents Welcome

■ Table & Fire Ring/Grill

■ Hot Showers (Included)

■ Air Compressor Station

■ Dump Station

■ Ice & Firewood For Sale

■ Laundry Available

■ Year Round Camping

www.campkernville.com“Now Taking Online Reservations”

■Ewings

4thof JulyBarbeque

Located at‘Nuui Cunni’ Native American Center

(French Gulch group campground)

Please bring a chair.For information contact Samantha

@ 760-549-0800

In Honor of our Service Men & WomenJuly3, 2010 4:00pm til End of Fireworks DisplayCome and join us for food, family fun, live music and a f ireworksdisplay by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce.

No firearms, fireworks, drugs, alcohol or pets please.Event sponsored by the Kern River Paiute Council under special use permit issued by theSequoia National Forest.

Music performances by ‘Dos Guys’ & ‘Out of the Blue’

MenuServed from 6pm

Hot Dogs, Beans &Potato Salad $4.00

Drinks $1.00Hot Dog $2.00

Corn on the Cob $1.00Indian Fry Bread $2.00

Sliced Watermelon $1.00

ThankYou

WhiteWaterWednesdayKernville Chamber of Commerce

Kern River Outfitters • Kern River Tours

Mountain River Adventures • Sierra South

Whitewater Voyages • Burger King • Cheryl’s Diner

EarthGrains • and all our Dedicated Volunteers

who made possible our successful

Friday, July 2, 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

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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 fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

Kernville Chamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville

Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Substation

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

Kern Valley HospitalKern Valley Healthcare District

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

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

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

Kern River Valley information

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

The river flow is up a little thisweek, still hanging around 2,800cubic feet per second. The hatcherycrew, including myself, stocked theupper and lower Kern River, upperand lower Peppermind camp-grounds, the Tule River, CampNelson, Cedar Slope, Coy Flats,Belknap, Wishon, and Coffee Camp.While I was a couple miles north ofthe county line, I heard screaming.A couple was stranded in the mid-dle of the river. I immediately dialed911 on my cell phone to find noservice. I had to drive to Riverkernto call. I kept getting the runaroundas I was routed around from KernCounty 911 to Tulare County 911. Ittook 15 minutes just on the phone toget some help!

There doesn’t seem to be any 911

service in that part of Tulare County,on a very fast and dangerous river!There should be an overlap. Thecouple was very lucky and was res-cued, but it took a long time.

The lake has risen a little, hardlynoticeable. The lake clarity is exce-lent. This week the fishing hasslowed way down. The full moonmay have had some effect. The bassbite is slow, some topwater actionreported. I noticed the crappie arenot schooled up yet. I got one fishhere, two fish there. They’re catch-ing small catfish on red and whitejigs.

It’s a great time to learn to fishfor carp as the lake has lots of them.I’ll try to give the best way to fishfor these “aquadillos” in the nextissue.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteer atthe Kern River Fish Hatchery.

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Michael Batelaan of the Courier got this shot of the new Kernville BMX bike track being con-structed. The project is being done by a large team of volunteers.

Valerie Minoux of the Courier was in Kernville for the Mule andDonkey show last weekend. Pictured is Jim McNeil.

Valley history: Kernville Power PlantThe official name for the Southern California Edison power plant in Kernville

is KR3, meaning “Kern River No. 3.” KR1 is at the mouth of the lower canyon,and Borel Power Plant is near Bodfish (it was completed before KR1 and is No.2 in the series, although it has retained its original name).

KR1 and Borel were operating to provide electricity for the city of Los Angelesby 1905. Meanwhile, a spot just above Fairview was filed upon to become theintake site for the long pipeline to feed river water down into the KR3 turbines.

By 1910, the Edison Company had a rough wagon road upriver as far as whatis now known as Road's End (and it was the end of the road at the time). Thecamp that was set up at this spot later became called Camp 8, and was the upper-most in a series of camps to be used in construction of KR3.

The hub of the KR3 job was located just above the town of Riverkern and wasknown as Headquarters Camp. The U.S. Forest Service later built a recreationcampground there, keeping the same name as the original Edison camp.

It was not until March of 1919 that construction work finally began on thepower plant itself. After the foundation was in, the major construction of theplant – including installation of the generators – centered around a crane ratedat 65 tons. The main arm for this crane weighed 20 tons, and it was quite a jobto haul it over the rough dirt roads from Caliente and get it installed at the pow-erhouse. (The Kern River Canyon road was not a reality yet.)

As soon as the major portion of the powerhouse was constructed, the fore-bay and penstocks were constructed. A hoist that pulled cars loaded with mate-rials and supplies, located a half-mile above the plant, played a big part in thisphase of construction. It was a tough job, but the plant opened in 1921 and hasbeen a landmark in Kernville ever since.

The Southern California Edison Company and hydropower have played ahuge role over the years in the history of the Kern River Valley.

—– information from books by Bob Powers

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of July 12:

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Mystery Science Theater

3000: XVIII" (Unrated) -- Joel,Mike and the bots are trappedon the Satellite of Love andforced to watch the world'sworst movies -- and we get towatch 'em watch. Thefour episodes chosenfor this latest collec-tion are classics, espe-cially "The LostContinent," starringWhit Bissel, CesarRomero and "Leave Itto Beaver's" HughBeaumont. A group ofscientists goes to anisland to recover a testrocket that's flownoff-course andencounter ridiculous-looking stop-motiondinosaurs and lizardsshot using forced per-spective. There is alsorock climbing. Lotsand lots of rock climb-ing. So much so, that "rockclimbing" became a running agag in future episodes of theshow.

The second feature is "Crashof the Moons," a film stitchedtogether from episodes of the old"Rocky Jones, Space Ranger" tel-evision series. Rocky, Winky andhis intrepid space crew try tostop an evil Space Dictator (PatsyParsons) from destroying amoon ruled by the guy whoplayed Sgt. Schultz on "Hogan'sHeroes."

"The Beast of Yucca Flats"stars the legendary Tor Johnsonas a Russian scientist who isturned into a monster followingan atomic blast. And the finalfeature, "Jack Frost" is a weird,Russian/Finnish fairy tale madein the '60s about two children'smagical adventures, that looksmore acid trip than BrothersGrimm.

"World War I in Color"(Unrated) -- Shakespearianactor/director Kenneth Branaghnarrates this brilliant six-part

documentary that does for TheGreat War what Ken Burns didfor The Civil War. Using meticu-lously colorized archival footageand interviews and personalaccounts of soldiers who foughtin the war, the horrors, gallantry,the overwhelming scale andemotion of the 20th century'sfirst global conflict are broughtto life.

DOG OFTHE WEEK

"Chloe" (R) --"Chloe" is sup-posed to be asteamy, eroticthriller, but itsslow pace andridiculous "FatalAttraction" thirdact are ridicu-lous.

The film starsJulianne Moore,a doctor whoisn't taking herdescent intomiddle agegracefully. Shesuspects herhusband (Liam

Neeson) is cheating on her. So,she hires Chloe (AmandaSeyfried) -- a hooker with huge,dewy, doe eyes and a body like asex burrito slathered in quesojust daring you to take a bite --to seduce her husband to see ifhe is the cheating type. Onething leads to another, andMoore becomes involved withChloe and things begin to spinout of control, leading to theaforementioned ridiculous thirdact.

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Couch TheaterSpecies checked years later

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I know you're a big fan of"Dancing With the Stars,” so Iwas wondering who you'd liketo see compete on the show. --Renee, B., via e-mail

A: Thank you for asking! I thinkformer 98 Degrees singer JeffTimmons would do very well -- andget a lot of the ladies' votes! Andfunnyman cutie-pie David Blue of"Ugly Betty" and "StargateUniverse" fame would do very well,especially given his musical theaterbackground.

I spoke with "DWTS" judgeCarrie Ann Inaba in June (as shewas helping to bring awareness toCat Adoption Month),and she told me one ofher dream guests: "Iwould love to seeLindsay Lohan comeon our show. I think itwould be a really goodopportunity for her tosort of turn her lifearound, as she's beengoing through somehard times. She is a tal-ented young actress,and she's a very sexygirl. I'm very curious tosee that -- I think she'ddo very well on ourshow."

***Q: I am so excited that

Lifetime Television's "DropDead Diva" is back for anotherseason. Can you give me anyteasers on what to expect? --Kimberly T., St. Louis

A: Well, first off, you can expectguest stars a-plenty: CybillShepherd, Natasha Henstridge,Vivica Fox, Leelee Sobieski andmore. Also, "Diva" star KateLevering, who plays rival lawyer

Kim Kaswell, dished a little with meand let me know that Kim gets anew love interest. Kate says: "We'llsee some of the fallout with her lastrelationship last season withGrayson, and she'll enter into anew relationship that creates somescandal. That storyline for me hasbeen really cool. And there will bemore interesting, quirky court casesand great dream sequences withreally exciting talent."

***Q: I read somewhere that a

prequel to "The Wizard of Oz"is in the works. Is that true? --Daniel F., via e-mail

A: Director Sam Raimi of"Spider-Man" fame isin contention to directthe "Oz" prequel,which is called "Oz:The Great andPowerful." As of thiswriting, Disney hadnot confirmed thenews, as they are stillin the negotiationstage. Robert DowneyJr. has been linked tothe lead role. Samhimself is a very busyman -- he has dozensof films in production,either as a writer,

director and/or producer. He is pro-ducing and writing "Evil Dead IV,"producing "20,000 Leagues Underthe Sea," directing "No Man'sLand" and many others.

***Write to Cindy at King Features

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Writer James Mauro was intrigued when he discovered a half-buried plaquewhile visiting Flushing Meadows Corona Park one afternoon. The plaque wasdedicated to two bomb-squad detectives who lost their lives on the Fourth of Julyin 1940 while trying to defuse a time bomb that had been planted in the BritishPavillon at the World's Fair.

Since Mauro had never before heard about this foreign act of terrorism onAmerican soil, he decided to research it.The result is a fascinating readable bookthat documents the 1939 World's Fair -- "The World of Tomorrow" -- in New Yorkjust before the outbreak of World War II.

Although 1939 found Nazi Germany on the move and the threat of war just overthe horizon, America was enjoying a brief time of peace.On opening day, the Aprilmorning began sunny and mild, but by early afternoon the weather had turnedugly.Shortly after an opening address by President Franklin Roosevelt, rain beganto fall, power outages occurred and bomb threats were made.

The fair promised a glorious vision of the future, complete with wondrous archi-tecture and exhibits representing 62 nations. From April 1939 until it closed inOctober 1940, 45 million people came to see such innovations as the faxmachine, 3-D movies, television and fluorescent lighting, along with GM's popular"Futurama," all staged against the dramatic backdrop and unforgettable symbolsof the Trylon and Perisphere, a 700-foot spire and 180-foot diameter sphere at thecenter of the fairgrounds.

The 1939 Fair's colorful characters -- including Albert Einstein, Mayor FiorelloLa Guardia, Parks Commissioner Robert Moses and Fair President GroverWhalen -- are so vividly portrayed, they seem to leap from the page.Climb aboardand hold on tight for one of the most satisfying literary rides of the summer.


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Spray inside of slow cooker withvegetable spray. Remove membranefrom back of ribs. Cut and pull with apaper towel to remove. This makesribs St. Louis style and improves thetransfer of tastes. Mix brown sugar,pepper, liquid smoke, and salt. Rubmixture into ribs. Cut ribs to 4 bonesections. Layer ribs and onions intoslow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.Cover and cook for 8 to 9 hours onlow or until tender. Remove ribs and

plate. Discard cooking liquor. PourBBQ sauce into a bowl. Brush ribswith sauce. Pour any remainingsauce over ribs in the slow cooker.Cover and cook for 1 hour on lowsetting. 4 servings.

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Brown ground beef and onionseasoned with salt, pepper and gar-lic salt; add taco mix. Add tomatosauce and simmer while assemblingcasserole. Spread 1 jar of salsa tocover bottom of 9 x 13-inch pan.Layer 2 large tortillas on top of this,cutting pieces off sides to fill in cor-ners, if necessary. Spread meat mix-ture on tortillas and sprinkle with 1C. Of the cheese. Cover with 2 moretortillas. Spread with warmed refriedbeans and sprinkle with 1 C. Cheese.Cover with 2 more tortillas. Pourremaining jar of Salsa over this.Sprinkle with remaining cheese.Garnish with olives. Bake at 350degrees for 45-50 minutes. Let set 10minutes before serving.

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July Summer Reading Program Activities at Local Libraries

KRV Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.Tues. 6th 5:30 Local ReptilesSat 10th 2pm Puppet ShowSat 17th 2pm H2O Cool scienceThurs 22nd 2pm Luau at the Library Story Time & CraftSat 24th 2pm Jeff Lee’s Working WildlifeTues 27th 5:30 NatureAli Local Flora & FaunaSat 31st 2pm Pirate Party Treasure Hunt

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Many types of trilobitesRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The diagramshows some rep-resentative typesof fossils that arefound in marineenvironments. TheTrilobites occupiedthe Cambrianseas, 570 MYA,while the othersare still present inthe modernoceans of today in varying forms. Ofcourse there are thousands uponthousands more types, but this pic-ture gives the reader and idea ofwhat some classifications of marinefossils look like.

The extensive oil, gas, coal, andoilshale deposits that are present inthe mid-continent province furtherproves the marine source of thesehydrocarbon fossil fuels and thussupports the notion of the inlandseaway in our past.

The drilling for these hydrocar-bon resources by explorationists hasdevelop the highly sophisticated sci-ence of Paleontology, which is thestudy of the fossil record throughgeologic time and the equating andthe age dating of fossils found in onearea to other worldwide areas ofsearch. Thus armed with this infor-mation, the Relative Geologic TimeChart has been developed. Thischart has been seen in past articlesand is utilized for age-dating rocksand formations globally. Informationgathered from the studies using

atomic deterioration data has sub-stantiated the usefulness of theGeological Time Chart to age datethe rocks.

I will cover the subject of radioac-tive decay, briefly, next week.

UNTIL NEXT WEEK …..

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


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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

In 1867 anew settler ofthe West wasborn whowould recallthose times fora new genera-tion in the20th Century.She didn’tknow it at thetime but Laura Ingalls Wilderwould convey the pioneer experi-ence by turning her memories intostories.

She was born near Pepin,Wisconsin. In her childhood shelived in Indian territory in present-day Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa andSouth Dakota.

In 1878 an illness claimed thesight of her older sister, Mary.

Laura grew up, became a seam-stress, and wed Almanzo Wilder in1885. Their first four years were anemotional roller coaster ride fromthe birth of their first child until thedeath of a newborn son in 1889.They also experienced a successionof crop failures and then a fire thatdestroyed their home.

The years passed. Laura’sdaughter Rose became a staff jour-nalist at the San Francisco Bulletin.Rose encouraged her mother towrite down her memories.

In 1932 “Little House in the BigWoods” was published, followedby “Little House On the Prairie” in1935. A long series of books fol-lowed until 1943. The books were

instant classics. Laura Ingalls Wilder died in

1957 at the age of 90. In 1974 along-running televison show basedon her books began, “Little Houseon the Prairie.” It made millionsaware of the unique American giftthat was the Wilder West.

People are always asking mewhy I live here. They say I couldlive in San Francisco, run a board-ing house in New York, run a riverboat in Seattle or run a brewery inNew Orleans. Well, I’ve been herealmost 40 years now and another40 should see me clean out to theend of things pretty well.

Except I need me a hat, a cow-boy hat.

I want a Stetson hat. Ever won-der where those came from? JohnBatterson Stetson (1830-1906) wenton a 700-mile walk to the Pike’sPeak gold rush. Along the way hesaw tents made from the untannedhides of rabbit, muskrat, coyoteand the like. He fashioned an all-weather hat out of cloth madefrom fur. The rest is cowboy histo-ry. A bullwhacker rode into theircamp, took a fancy to the world’sfirst Stetson and paid $5 for it.

By the time of his death at 75 his3,500 workers were producing 2million hats a year.

Now that’s a hat with some his-tory to it.

California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living in Kernville.You may reach him [email protected].

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Dear Kern River Courier,

I have lived on the Kern River for over 60 years and it never ceasesto amaze me how visitors feel they have the right to leave their trash onits banks! It was bad enough back in “the good old days,” but it is get-ting to the point where it has become intolerable and really gets mydander up! There isn't much said about this except at the kitchen table,but the time has come to take some action!

How hard is it to put it in a trash can, Dumpster or simply take ithome? I am wondering how those who choose to leave an unsafe andunsightly mess here would like it if I went to their yard and dumped allmy trash! How about a dirty diaper in the kitchen sink, toilet paper onthe couch, plastic bottles in the bedroom, cans and bottles covering upthe new carpet, spent fuel containers in the fridge, cigarette butts onthe coffee table, fast food containers in the linen closet or a load of dogfeces in the bed. Would that be a wake up call to those who abuse thisbeautiful land?

This area is a haven for visitors and the valley welcomes all whocome, however the trash that is left and the obvious disrespect for itsbeauty is totally unacceptable. It is not my responsibility to have to filla trash bag or two every time I want to go fishing, swimming or justhang out on the river or the lake. Maybe one of these days, I will justfollow someone home with their trash and politely dump it in the drive-way when they arrive.

If anyone questions my observations, go down to the lake and take alook at what is floating or lodged in the beautiful willows and cotton-woods where the river comes into the lake. Take a walk in one of thecampsites after everyone goes home. Try to find a place to enjoy theday or even an hour where there isn't trash strewn about. Or just driveup or down the river and look on the roadsides. It is disgusting to saythe least.

Come and enjoy your getaway time…but doggone it…DON'T use itfor a dumpsite or a toilet! If you are not willing to PACK IT OUT…thendon't PACK IT IN!

Barbara HinkeyKernville

Letters to the Courier


Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Thinking of buying a home,but feel bewildered by the con-flicting reports about the stateof real estate? Well, you're cer-tainly not alone,but in a word,relax!

Whether ornot real estate isup, down orsideways, mostpeople don'tmake their pur-chase decisionsbased on marketconditions.Rather, it has more to do withlifestyle.

For mostfolks, a homeis very muchlike a"durablegoods" item,similar to awashingmachine.Sounds silly,but think ofit this way:When youneed a newwasher, your decision is basedupon that requirement, and yousearch for a machine that offersgood value and service. Youdon't think about whether theprice of washers will be goingup or down in the comingmonths or years.

You can have greater peaceof mind when your purchase ismade out of necessity and notout of a desire to turn yourproperty into a cash cow. Youget the greatest value out ofyour home by simply living withit, and as long as you can con-tinue to make mortgage pay-ments, you run little risk of los-ing on your investment.

Speaking with a local realestate agent is a great place toget the ball rolling, so that youcan learn about local marketconditions and prices. Armedwith knowledge, you can moveforward and move in! Especiallysince here in the Kern RiverValley prices are so good, someof the best in the state.

Thisreally is agreattime tobuy rightnow.Ratesrecentlyhit alltimelows.Imaginegetting a30-year

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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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and preservation projects underway on site. Silver City Ghost Town ismade up of historical buildings from around the area, rescued fromdestruction. Admission is $4.50 for adults; kids 6 to 12 are $3.50; kids 5 andunder are free.

• Another event to check out on Saturday is at the Nuui Cunni IndianCultural Center at French Gulch (between the towns of Lake Isabella andWofford Heights.) It will be a fundraising barbecue with low-cost tradition-al treats like hot dogs, corn on the cob, Indian fry bread and watermelon.There will be kids’ activities and music, and it’s all from 4 p.m. until the endof the fireworks show. Food is served at 6 p.m.

• Sunday, July 4, our actual Independence Day, has activities to offer aswell. Local pastor C. Preston North says, “The 11th Annual FreedomSunday Celebration will be on July 4 at 11 a.m. at Tank Park in LakeIsabella. We will be celebrating our nation’s freedom and Christian her-itage and honoring those who have sacrificed to preserve that freedom.The main speaker will be Phil Kell, president of the California BaptistFoundation and expert on the U. S. Constitution. All who serve or haveserved in the military are urged toattend in uniform. An All-American hotdog and apple pie picnic will follow the service. The lunch and activitiesare free, but donations are accepted to help with the expenses of thisevent.” He also reminded everyone to bring their own chair.

• In Kernville on Sunday, July 4, Kernville United Methodist Church willbe having an ice cream social and patriotic singalong at 7 p.m. Enjoy themusic of the Jazz Tones and local children who will play and sing for you.There is no charge, but donations are accepted. The church is at Sirretta St.and Big Blue Road.

Fly your flags and be proud you live in the United States. Rememberthose who fought and died so that others may live in freedom.

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Participants will learn about controlling anger, seeking new behav-ior methods, talking to your children about problems, and how to pro-vide a safe and loving home. Charge is $60 for ten 2-hour classes.Course is limited to the first seven people to enroll. Weekly parentingclasses meet court and CPS requirements.

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Friday, July 2, 2010

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“You know, somebody actually compliment-ed me on my driving today. They left a littlenote on the windscreen; it said 'ParkingFine.’” -- Tommy Cooper

See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. LITERATURE: In which ofShakespeare's plays does the characterTitania appear?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What wasEdmond Hoyle's relationship with games?

3. MEDICAL: In human beings, whatdoes a lack of iodine cause?

4. HISTORY: What was the first countryto allow women to vote?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is theadjective used to describe horses?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A perplexing situa-tion needs to be dealt with in order to avoid prob-lems later on. Rely on both your own sense of what'sright and the advice of someone you trust.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Let your sharpTaurean business insight guide you when consider-ing a "dream deal." Without all the facts, it could turninto a nightmare.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sharing so much ofyour time and your gifts with others is what you doso well, and this week, don't be surprised if otherswant to share with you. Enjoy the experience.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A difficult personalsituation seems to defy efforts to resolve it. Perhapsyou're too close to it. Take some time to reassesswhat went wrong, and then see where things can beset right.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leonine pride could bepiqued a bit when someone else appears to be stand-ing in your light. Be patient and resist the urge togrowl at the interloper. You'll soon be the "mane"attraction again.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A profes-sional situation benefits from your clear assessmentof the circumstances involved. On the personal side,that new relationship looks as if it will grow.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) More goodnews about a loved one helps reassure others whocould not share your more-optimistic view before.Continue to help everyone in need of your comfort-ing presence.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creatingnew friendships could turn out to be the unexpectedbut welcome result of reconnecting with old friends.The weekend is a good time for fun and games.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)The more you learn about what you plan to do, themore likely you are to consider making somechanges in your plans. This is good; don't resist it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Acareer change is still in your aspect, but a potentialworkplace change could be what you've been look-ing for. .

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Yourenergy levels are high this week, which should helpyou get all your workaday tasks done and still leaveyou with enough breath to handle some domesticchallenges.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An unexpect-ed fluke could cause problems with your travel plans.If so, use the time to troll for other available options.You might be pleasantly surprised at what turns up.

BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy the company oflots of people, but you also can treasure the momentsshared with just one special person.

c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. "A Midsummer Night's Dream"2. Hoyle (1672-1769) was an expert on card

games and their rules.3. Goiter, enlargement of the thyroid gland4. New Zealand5. Equine

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BABY-CAKES BASH (2010-B3299), Street addressof principal place of business: 10314 BrimhallRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 10314 Brimhall Road,Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS:Kirk Gallenkamp, 10314 Brimhall Road,Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Kelly Gallenkamp,10314 Brimhall Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312.I, Husband and Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires at theend of five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Kelly Gallenkamp. This statementfiled on 05/20/2010. Expires 05/20/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by theKern River Courier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2,2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RUNOFFRIVER ADVENTURES (2010-B3106) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 14401Bass Avenue, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: 14401 Bass Avenue,Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: HazukaLLC, 14601 Meadow Valley Drive, Draper,UT 84020. D, Limited Liability Company.Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State or Common

Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Donny Hazard,CEO. This statement filed on 05/12/2010.Expires 05/12/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BIONI-CON USA (2010-B3584), DBA #2: BIONI-CON (2010-B3585) Street address of principalplace of business: 21 Sierra Drive, Kernville,CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 3793, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REG-ISTRANT: Grapevine Products, Inc., 21Sierra Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. F,Corporation. Date the business commenced:03/15/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code) Signed: PaulFerguson, CEO. This statement filed on06/03/2010. Expires 06/03/2015. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By G. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RIDEKRV (2010-B3583) Street address of principalplace of business: 21 Sierra Drive, Kernville,CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 3793, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REG-ISTRANT: RIDE KRV LLC, 21 Sierra Drive,Kernville, CA 93238. D, Limited LiabilityCompany. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residence

address of a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code) Signed: PaulFerguson, President. This statement filed on06/03/2010. Expires 06/03/2015. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By G. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DYERCREEK RANCH (2010-B3633) Street addressof principal place of business: 12400 PistachioRoad, McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 937, Bakersfield, CA93302. REGISTRANT: Jeffrey Johnson,12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250.A, Individual. Date the business commenced:06/20/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code) Signed:Jeffrey Johnson. This statement filed on06/04/2010. Expires 06/04/2015. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By M. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FAYORGANIC CO-OP (2010-B3727) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 9617South Fay Creek Ford Drive, Weldon, CA93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box438, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT:Ellen Kay Schafhauser, 9617 South Fay CreekFord Drive, Weldon, CA 93283. A,Individual. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code) Signed:Ellen K. Schafhauser. This statement filed on06/10/2010. Expires 06/10/2015. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By G. Durward. Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JLMASSOCIATES (2010-B3699) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 12400 PistachioRoad, McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing addressof business: 12400 Pistachio Road,McFarland, CA 93250. REGISTRANT:Jeffrey Johnson, 12400 Pistachio Road,McFarland, CA 93250. A, Individual. Datethe business commenced: 06/20/2005. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40

days after any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Jeffrey Johnson.This statement filed on 06/09/2010. Expires06/09/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern River Courier June 18,25, July 2 and 9, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KV DOJO(2010-B3747) Street address of principal placeof business: 6700 Wofford Heights Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing addressof business: 6700 Wofford Heights Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT:Tony Damigo, 1800 Williams Court, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. A, Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Tony Damigo.This statement filed on 06/10/2010. Expires06/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern River Courier June 18,25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTERESTATE OF

DONALD LEROY MILEYS-1501-PB-60034

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingentcreditors, and persons who may otherwise beinterested in the will or estate, or both, of DonaldLeroy Miley.

A PETITION for Probate has been filed by:Kathy L. Grindle in the Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of KERN.THE PETITION for Probate requests that KathyL. Grindle be appointed as personal representa-tive to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's willand codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Thewill and any codicils are available for examina-tion in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to adminis-ter the estate under the IndependentAdministration of Estates Act. (This authoritywill allow the personal representative to takemany actions without obtaining court approval.Before taking certain very important actions,however, the personal representative will berequired to give notice to interested personsunless they have waived notice or consented tothe proposed action.) The independent adminis-tration authority will be granted unless an inter-ested person files an objection to the petition andshows good cause why the court should notgrant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on:July 15, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition,you should appear at the hearing and state yourobjections or file written objections with thecourt before the hearing. Your appearance maybe in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingentcreditor of the decedent, you must file yourclaim with the court and mail a copy to the per-sonal representative appointed by the court with-

in four months from the date of first issuance ofletters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.The time for filing claims will not expire beforefour months from the hearing date noticedabove.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by thecourt. If you are a person interested in the estate,you may file with the court a formal Request forSpecial Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of aninventory and appraisal of estate assets or of anypetition or account as provided in Probate Codesection 1250. A Request for Special Notice formis available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:CAROLYN J. SCHAUF21811 Highway 18P.O. Box 1945Apple Valley, CA 92307(760) 240-8822

(Published by the Kern River Courier - June18, June 25 and July 2, 2010)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAL-ANCING THE BOOKS (2010-B3831) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 237Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 5144, Bakersfield, CA 93388. REGIS-TRANT: Delois Smith, 237 RedwoodMeadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A,Individual. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Delois Smith.This statement filed on 06/15/2010. Expires06/15/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.Published by the Kern River Courier June 25,July 2, 9 and 16, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KINGENERGY CONSULTANTS (2010-B3412)Street address of principal place of business:6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 21651,Bakersfield, CA 93390-1651. REGIS-TRANT: Jason Bergstrom, 6304 BelloritaDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A, Individual.Date the business commenced: 05/25/2010.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode) Signed: Jason Bergstrom. This state-ment filed on 05/25/2010. Expires05/25/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo.Published by the Kern River Courier June 25,July 2, 9 and 16, 2010.

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

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45

Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

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

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

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10 a.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

Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

This may not be notablenews to many, but on June25, 1960 I became the hus-band of Darlene Eppler.June 25, 2010 marked thejubilee year of our wedding.

Leviticus 25:10 says, “Andyou shall consecrate the50th year, and proclaim lib-erty throughout the land toall its inhabitants. It shall bea jubilee for you, when eachof you shall return to hisproperty and each of you shall return to hisclan.” Modern customs make my jubilee prettymuch ineffective in proclaiming personal, civilliberty throughout the land. But the word wetranslate as jubilee is pronounced “yo·bale” inHebrew and several commentators explain thesignificance as a continuous note blown on aram’s horn.

Since I do not have the support of civil cus-tom, and want the world to know about thisjubilee, maybe the Courier will make a sort of“joyful noise” as I thank God for the last 50years of blessing. As far as the proclaiming lib-erty throughout the land, there is one with theauthority to proclaim liberty throughout theland – and He has. “…you will receive powerwhen the Holy Spirit has come upon you, andyou will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in allJudea and Samaria, and to the end of theearth.” Acts 1:8. A dear friend gave us a copy ofa devotion titled, Write The Name Of The Day,based on Acts 2:1, “When the day of Pentecostarrived, they were all together in one place.”

Included in the last line is the question, “…haveyou had your day of Pentecost?”

A 50-year jubilee, as also Pentecost, is a jux-taposition (a concurrence) of two momentousevents. Both recognize the end of a worrisometime and the beginning of a public statement ofjoy. Public worship is an opportunity to engagein both activities. Just as does marriage, wor-ship will not be satisfying if one’s participationis as a spectator, a judge or a disinclined mem-ber. When God spoke to Israel, He began bysaying that He was the one who did somethingfor them. At this point you either know ofsomething God has done for you – or you areunaware that He has. Of course, it helps if youhaven’t joined the religion of evolution. If youare still reading, it is my joy to share my year ofjubilee and declare you liberated from all thatwould eternally harm you. Yes, you can returnto the bondage of where you’ve lived, but why?

Many who have turned their worries over toGod have snuck back to retake those worriesbecause they were habit forming. When youworship, look for the joyful. The worriers needyour joy, not your attention. Pray intently andrepeatedly for God to show you how He hashelped you and about what does He want youto make a joyful noise. In His time, He willanswer your prayer. Remember you have accu-mulated a lot to get through.

Semonious

Voices of Faith

Fifty years is a jubilee

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

Solutions to puzzles on 10-11:

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey

1. Is the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Oldor New Testament or neither?2. From Luke 17, when Jesus healed 10lepers, how many came back to thankHim? 1, 2, 5, All 103. Who had seven sons who always cele-brated their birthdays with a feast?Eli, Job, John, David4. From Genesis 32, whose thigh went

out of joint while wrestling with an angel?Adam, Moses, Jacob, Lot5. The pool of Bethesda is/was nearwhich gate to the city of Jerusalem?Sheep, Camel, Horse, People6. Who was Caiaphas' father-in-law?Annanias, Annas, Pilate, Nicodemus

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) 1; 3) Job; 4) Jacob;5) Sheep; 6) Annas(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Prayer meeting setThe community prayer breakfast meeting will be

held at Los Palomos Mexican Restaurant in BodfishWednesday, July 7, 2010 at 7 am. You are invited tojoin other concerned Christians and be part of aprayer movement here in our lively Kern RiverValley. Come and join with us as we pray for ourcommunity, our nation and the world’s needs. Let uspray for the lost.

The Prayer Breakfast is a monthly event held thefirst Wednesday of each month. If you believe Godanswers prayer, you are welcome to join us.

“Where two or more are gathered in My name, Iam there. “(Jesus)

For more information, call Bill Blanton at 760-379-5100.

The Kern River Courier does notcharge for church listings. Send theplace and time of your meeting to

[email protected]

Friday, July 2, 2010 ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I start-ed treatment for asthma for thefirst time at age 80. At first I tookprednisone and albuterol. Then Ihad a Pulmicort inhaler. Now Iam on Symbicort. The materialthat comes with this medicineadvises that this LABA (long-act-ing beta agonist) may increasethe chance of death from asthma.Exactly what is this telling me? --E.S.

ANSWER: With asthma, there is asudden constriction of the breathingtubes (bronchi), along with the pro-duction of thick mucus. Both block theflow of air into the lungs, and bothcause asthma symptoms -- shortnessof breath, wheezing and coughing.Asthma changes are reversible.

Asthma medications come in threemajor categories. One is quick-actionmedicines, the kind that get to workfast to open the breathing tubes. Manyof these medicines are SABAs, short-acting beta agonists. Albuterol is oneexample. Beta agonists dilate bronchi.Too-frequent use of the short-actingbeta agonists indicates poor asthma

control. They should be used only foran acute attack, and attacks should beinfrequent.

The second category is cortisonedrugs, the potent suppressors ofinflammation. They calm airways andprevent their constriction. They alsodecrease mucus production. Taken bymouth, cortisone drugs have unpleas-ant side effects when used for longperiods in high doses. Taken byinhaler, the side effects are few.Pulmicort is a cortisone-inhaler drug.

The third category of drug is long-acting drugs, drugs that keep the air-ways less twitchy for prolonged peri-ods. Long-acting beta agonists,LABAs, belong in this category. LABAdrugs have been noted to increase therisk of serious asthma attacks, whichended in fatalities for a few. That wasin the days when they were usedalone. Now they have been incorpo-rated into preparations combined withcortisone drugs. Since these dualpreparations have come to the market,no drug-related asthma fatalities havebeen reported. The warning still existsbecause a LABA is part of the drug.You don't need to worry about yourmedicine, Symbicort. It's a dual medi-cine.

The asthma booklet explains indetail this common malady. To order a

copy, write to: Dr. Donohue -- No.602W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order(no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canadawith the recipient's printed name andaddress. Please allow four weeks fordelivery.

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Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unableto answer individual letters, but he willincorporate them in his column when-ever possible. Readers may write him orrequest an order form of availablehealth newsletters at P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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My travels have taken me toChicago this week, as I representedKern Countyand Californiato the NationalAssociation ofHealthUnderwritersnational con-vention. Thetrip started outfrom LongBeach airporton Jet Blue.

Stephanie and I were in row 2.Typically when on the ground and apilot makes his announcements, it isfrom the cockpit. This pilot came outand spoke to the passengers from thefront of the cabin. This personal serv-ice will make a lasting impression on

us, and I will recommend Jet Blue toanyone who needs to fly on theirroutes. Later in the flight, we werediverted to Milwaukee due to thetemporary closure of O'Hare due toweather. Again, he came out of hiscockpit to explain what was happen-ing. The flight crew was equally help-ful, and made each passenger com-fortable as we sat for three hours onthe tarmac.

Great customer service did notbegin at the airport. The Holiday Innat Long Beach airport was staffedwith personnel who made us feel as ifwe were at home. Not that we have adoorman in Kernville, but it felt morelike arriving home than in a hotel.The next morning, the van to the air-port continued with the driver goingthe extra mile.

Not to belabor the point, but theservice continued on the ground inChicago. The staff at the Hotel Blake

greeted us as if we were old friendsreturning, although we had neverbeen there before.

Each year, insurance companiesthat participate in the Medicare PartD prescription drug plan are allowedto change the benefits, prices anddrugs covered. Most people do notlike change and just continue on withthe plan of the prior year. Thenshortly after January 1, when they geta new bill, find their medicine is nolonger covered or that the co-payshave gone through the roof, theyhave no recourse. The plans can onlybe changed between November 15and December 31. So, superior cus-tomer service in insurance would beto advise people that they need toreview their plan. Offering the reviewas a free service provides seniors withthe opportunity to have a professionalreview.

So, why is customer service so

important? I would not be a bit sur-prised if a reader books a flight on JetBlue, or stays at the Long BeachHoliday Inn.

When a person needs health insur-ance, will they use a broker who younever hear from again, or one whofollows up to make sure you keep thebest plan, regardless of commissions?Referrals are the lifeblood of any con-sumer product, whether it is a flightto Chicago, a night in a hotel or finan-cial protection to cover the cost ofhealth care.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is President ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on the webat www.harrythal.com

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