Kern River Courier August 27, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir224,457 acre-feet.(High point was330,829 ac-ft. July 2.Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville1025 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 1907 cfs

Borel Canal flow596 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, high86.

Sat. night: Clear,low 54.

Sun.: Sunny, high81.

Sun. night: Clear,low 55.

Mon.: Sunny, high85.

Mon. night: Clear,low 64.National Weather Service

Mike DevichKern River Courier

High-speed Internet has wormed itsway into all of our lives and is now asnecessary as water, some say. But ruralareas have had limited access to high-speed (or “broadband”) Internet.Eastern California, with its relativelysparse population and extreme dis-tances, has been virtually ignoredregarding broadband.

But the light at the end of the tunnelis now being seen with last week’saward of more than $81 million in fed-eral stimulus funds to the CaliforniaBroadband Cooperative to provide themeans for affordable high-speedInternet to a large swath of the state.

The project, nicknamed “Digital395,” will install 583 miles of fiber opticcable between Barstow, Calif. andCarson City, Nevada.

It will directly connect 230 communi-ty institutions to broadband, includinghospitals and schools. As many as


The big Sierra Arts and Crafts Festivalwill be held again, as always, on LaborDay Weekend, prefaced by a wine andcheese reception at the Odd Fellows Hallin Kernville on Friday, September 3. Butthis one will be a bit different, with a dis-play of 20 giant, three-foot-tall, 80-poundpainted concrete cowboy boots.

The big boots have been dressed upwith artistic colors and patterns by theKern River Valley Art Association. Theywere painted recently at the home ofShirley and Jim Davis in IsabellaHighlands. (Jim is president of the associ-ation).

The designs on the boots reflect theactivities, animals and plants indigenousto the area.

The boots will be exhibited for sale atthe reception. “Be the first to join theartists in their endeavor to enhance theartistic flavor of the Kern River Valley byplacing the boots on public displaythroughout the community,” said theassociation in a press release.

“The boots can be used as planters asthey have a hole through the sole fordrainage. They will be sold for $150 perboot or $250 for two. The artists will cus-tom design boots on consignment for$250 per boot or $450 per pair. The pro-ceeds will be used for art education in theValley,” the association continued.

The reception will be held Sept. 3 from5 to 8 p.m. The festival itself, with its giantart show, will be held in Circle Park andthe Odd Fellows Hall, with hours of 9 to 5on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5,and 9 to 1 on Monday, Sept. 5.

Special to the Kern River Courier

The Kern Valley Aquatics Program willbe having their 2nd Annual S.O.S.(Support Our Swimmers) GolfTournament on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8a.m. at the golf course in Kernville.

Over 70% of the children in the valleyunder the age of 17 do not know how toswim, says the KVAP. In order to raise themuch-needed funds to teach themthrough the program, it is necessary toraise funds.

There will be a hole-in-one contest towin a car from Isabella Motors. You canwin cash prizes as well.

Entry fees for the tournament are $50for non-members of the course and $20for members. This fee includes thecart/green fees and lunch.

You can register online atwww.kvap.org. Sign up and pay at thegolf course. Mail your entry (found on

the website) and your check madepayable to KVAP, 5225 Kelso Valley Rd.,Weldon, CA 93283.

If you can't attend the golf tournament,KVAP is accepting cash donations in anyamount as well as one-person $68 spon-sorships to assist those students in finan-cial hardships. All proceeds will benefitthe swimming program and all donationsare tax deductible.

Kern Valley Aquatics Program (KVAP)offers swim lessons for any age. Theirmission is to make every child and adultin the Kern River Valley water safe. Theirmotto is teaching excellence one stroke ata time. Kern Valley Aquatics instructorshave over 70 hours of Red Cross LifeGuard and Water Safety Instruction andare ready to teach you and your childrento swim.

For more information, visit their web-site at www.kvap.org or call (760) 299-2030.

Wildly painted concrete boots to benefit local artists

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

School started Monday in the Kern River Valley. Motorists should be especially attentive inthe early mornings and mid-afternoons for students walking or riding bikes.

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“These boots were made for sellin.’” The giantboots, which are about three feet tall, werepainted to make an artistic statement in youryard or home. They also serve well asplanters. The boots were made as a fundrais-er by the KRV Art Association for art educa-tion.

Rubber Ducky RacesSaturday, Aug. 28

If you see lots of people inRiverside Park in Kernville onSaturday, it’s the big RubberDucky Races on the Kern River.It’s put on by the Kern ValleyExchange Club. For a descriptionof the event, see the CourierCalendar on page 2.

Swimming program to holdfundraiser golf tournament

See BROADBAND, Page 14

Exchange Club to host RubberDucky Races Aug. 28

The Kern Valley Exchange Clubchapter will be holding their annu-al Rubber Ducky Races fundraiserin Riverside Park in Kernville onAug. 28. This annual event pitshundreds of rubber ducks againsteach other in an exciting racedown the Kern River. You can take

a chance on a favorite duck and beeligible to win prizes. Proceeds goto help the Exchange Club do theircharitable community work. Formore information, call 376-4790.

Kernville Stampede Rodeovolunteer meeting Sept. 1

The Kernville Chamber ofCommerce is having a volunteer

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RegularactivitiesFridays• 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 Lake Isabella. 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. 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, MooseLodge, 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 at

Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts

behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 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.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 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 Calendarmeeting for October’s KernvilleStampede Rodeo. It will beWednesday, September 1 at 6pm. The meeting will be held inthe Kernville Chamber communi-ty room. Call 760-376-2629 formore information.

Sierra Arts and Crafts FestivalSept. 3-6 in Kernville

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation’s big annual Artsand Crafts Fair will take placeover Labor Day weekend, Sept.3-6, in Circle Park in Kernville. Ifyou are an artist or a vendor,reserve your spot now. Call Judyat 378-4109. If you want to go,there is no charge to go andenjoy yourself and look at thecreations.

Seniors Summer Health Fairto be held Sept. 13

The Kern Valley HealthcareDistrict, partnering with theKUSD Family Resource Center,will be putting on their 10thannual Seniors Summer Healthand Information Faire inMonday, Sept. 13 at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. Therewill be free skin cancer screen-ing, a free foot care clinic, as wellas a low-cost blood draw/lipidpanel. There will be free hand-outs and information. For infor-mation call Sonia at (760) 382-8385.

Pitch in and help clean up thevalley on Pride Day Sept. 18

If you like to see a sparkingclean Kern Valley at the end ofsummer when it gets quiet again,consider joining one of the localgroups who clean up around thevalley on Pride Day each year. Allcleanup volunteers are treated toa free lunch and a T-shirt. CallThomas Refuse at 379-2618.

Celebrate the Turkey Vulturein Weldon on Sept. 25

Fall is a special time in the val-ley. Celebrate the season ofautumn and the arrival of thethousands of turkey vultures asthey migrate through our valley.Come to the Kern River Preservein Weldon on Sept. 25. For moreinformation, call 378-2029.

Food commodities date to beTuesday, Sept. 28

Government food commodi-ties will be distributed to thosequalified on Tuesday, Sept. 28 atthe Elks Lodge in WoffordHeights, Grace Chapel onHighway 178 in Mt. Mesa, andthe Senior Center in LakeIsabella. Distribution starts at 8a.m.

Peddler’s Faire coming toWofford Heights Oct. 1-2

The popular annual Peddler’sFaire will be put on Oct, 1-2 atthe Four Square Church Gym inWofford Heights. For moreinformation or to get a booth,call 760.376.4419.

To include your event in theCourier Calendar, just submit theinformation to the Courier (ouraddresses are on page 2) byTuesday for each Friday’s issue.Events must be open to the publicand admission price, if any, must belisted.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed that for the lastfew months my previously oldand faithful camera was old butno longer faith-ful.

It had periodsof shutting offright in the mid-dle of a picturesession.Occasionally itwouldn't focusand would wearout batteries forno reason.

But it was comfortable abdeasy to use. It was simple, justpoint and shoot). And was likean old friend.

But a couple of weeks ago itwouldn't turn on, and no amountof swearing, praying or slappingwould bring it to life.

It was apparent that I had tobuy a new camera. So I did.

The camera was a Fuji FinePix. It had all the bells and whis-tles that any competent photog-rapher would want or ever need(far, far more features than Iwould ever use.)

All of the things it could dowere written in tiny letters onthe box along with the wordingthat its operation was so easyand effortless that a child couldwork it.

I want to meet that child. Is herelated to Einstein?

After taking the camera out ofthe box I knew I was in trouble.

The directions said that before Iattempted to take a picture, I wasto read all the instructions or Icould damage the camera.

Oh great. I was being scoldedand I had barely opened the box!

The instructions came in fourlanguages. Finding English wasthe first chore. Secondly, thewritten instructions only coveredthe simplest method of takingyour first pictures. Everythingelse, like removing the picturesfrom the camera, was covered inthe enclosed CD.

If you are not computer liter-ate, everything stops there. Evenif you are, the cyber instructionsboggle the mind.

It’s been several weeks and Iam still trying to work it.

I read the instructions anthol-ogy, then looked at the computernotes, then fooled with the cam-era.

I can finally take pictures, buthave yet to successfully down-load them to a file.

Not to worry though. I have a4-gigabyte memory chip in thecamera, which allows me to take1274 pictures before unloading.

I figure by the 1273rd picture Iwill have figured how to get thepictures out for printing.

One thing I know – I'm goingto need a really big picturealbum.

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

Middleworth

New cameras not like BrowniesThings I Have Noticed...

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Art Workshops at Odd Fellows HallPine Needle Basket in Odd Fellows Hall September 1 & 2

Still Life Drawing in Odd Fellows Hall September 2 & 3Children's 9am to 12noon September 3 & 4

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A proud team of mentors forthe next generation of health careprofessionals met Aug. 19 to cele-brate a big donation for the edu-cation of the valley’s young peo-ple.

The Kern Valley HealthcareFoundation was the conduit,under their tax-free status, togather and distribute almost$12,000 to Kern Valley HighSchool’s health care educationprogram, the ECHO Academy.

ECHO is an acronym forExploring Careers in HealthOccupations.

There were many donations bya long list of individuals and enti-ties. See next week’s Kern ValleyHealthcare District ad in theCourier for a list of their names.

Since 1998 KVHS’s ECHOAcademy has delivered healthcare training to high school stu-

dents, in partnership with CerroCoso Community College andKern Valley Hospital, in prepara-tion for their careers. It is a part-nership that has borne fruit in theform of young people on a fasttrack to well-paying jobs in thehealth care industry.

Tom Cormack, lead teacher forthe ECHO program, said, “A criti-cal shortage of health care profes-sionals looms on the horizon as anaging population ... requires moremedical attention.”

The current need was for aCareer Assistant position.

The money was distributed toECHO in the KVHS Fine ArtsBuilding by Hospital Foundationpresident Joan Amos, with manyonlookers in attendance, includ-ing Tim McGlew, CEO of KernValley Hospital; Erie Johnson,director of Cerro Coso College’sKRV site; KVHS principal Dr.Jeanie Brachear, educators andfoundation members.

Mike Devich/Kern River Courier

(L-R) Joan Amos (president of Kern Valley Hospital Foundation), Dr. JeanieBrachear (Kern Valley High School principal), and Tom Cormack (lead teacher ofKVHS ECHO Academy). Amos and the Hospital Foundation presented a checkto ECHO for their health care occupation program.

ECHO receives $12K checkfrom Hospital Foundation

Page 4 Friday, August 27, 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

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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

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Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

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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 informationSponsored by theLakeview Motel

12090 Hwy. 178, Mt. Mesa.(760) 379-8250 or Toll Free(800) 929-8250. High SpeedWiFi available.

Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Dear readers, I would like tointroduce you to a fine local“grassroots” organization. In1994, due to cut-backs in theCalifornia statebudget, theFriends of theHatchery groupwas formed. Itwas a non-profitgroup formed byresidents, con-cerned individu-als and localbusinesses to help fund and sup-port the hatchery.

Over the last 15 years FOH hasfunded, along with outside grantsand the generosity of its mem-bers, the construction and main-tenance of a wonderful museumon the hatchery grounds. It hous-es some of the history of the KernRiver drainage and basin alongwith some great animal mountsand fishing tackle of old, plus lotsmore.

Members and volunteers work

side by side. Some do groundskeeping, some are docents in themuseum, others help with the fishand their environment – occa-sionally some will help stock ourlocal waters.

FOH and its members helpfund and support special eventsthat are held on the hatcherygrounds several times a year.

You do not have to be a FOHmember to volunteer at thehatchery, but your FOH member-ship, whether you volunteer yourtime or contribute monetarily, willassist in the future of the KernRiver Fish Hatchery.

FOH is an active growinggroup. If you think FOH might befor you, come and check us out.

For more information, call Saulat (760) 549-3017 or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. I am still a volunteer andhave been for quite a few years.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteerat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.For questions or comments youcan reach him through the KernRiver Courier, [email protected].

Friends of Hatchery need you

Mike Mencarini

Courier Fishing Report

Valley history: town of Old IsabellaThe town of Lake Isabella is directly related to a previous town called

Isabella, the site of which was inundated in the 1950s when the lake wentin.

Isabella was first known as Barton Junction, when Steven Bartonhomesteaded the site in 1886. He built a small home near where theroads from Havilah, Onyx, and Old Kernville met close to the junctionsof the South Fork and the North Fork of the Kern. This is approximatelywhere the Auxiliary Dam is today.

Barton may have chosen the site for his town with the benefit of a lit-tle inside information. He had met Richard Keyes in White River someyears before, and perhaps the two men had discussed the future possi-bilities of the Kern River area. Since he was a well-established surveyor,Barton may have heard rumors of the plans being made to acquire landand water rights along the Kern River for a power plant. Barton had sur-veyed the course for the Wutchumme Ditch, the first irrigation canal inTulare County, and acted as superintendent during the construction.

Barton was a man of many talents. Most of his known endeavors hadbeen in the fields of geology and civil engineering. His success hadlargely been due to his early educational background and plenty of per-sistence and self-instruction. He was a 60-year-old bachelor when hehomesteaded Barton Junction and began his new career as the founderof a town.

In a valley known for its rough and rowdy names like Black Gulch,Whiskey Flat, Bear Trap, and Rattlesnake Creek, Barton showed his indi-vidualism by naming his new town . . . Isabella.

In choosing that regal, feminine name, Steven Barton was deeplyinfluenced by the patriotism of his forefathers and his love for America.

In 1893, he completed his plans for the township of Isabella, laid outinto 98 parcels, and recorded his plans in the offices of the Kern CountyRecorder.

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And last but not least, two classicPeanuts TV specials are beingreleased on Blu-Ray this week: "It'sthe Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"and "A Charlie BrownThanksgiving."

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A: The ABC Monday night come-dy/suspense/detective drama returnswith a bang on Sept. 20. I spokerecently with Jon Huertas, who playsDetective Javier Esposito, and he gaveme a sneak peek at Season Three.

"For my character in particular, I'mgoing to have a little bit of anonscreen romance with anothermember of the cast," he said. "Also,for the first episode, there's a big sur-prise. In the murder weare investigating, ourfirst suspect surpriseseverybody. You also aregoing to see a lot morefleshing out of the satel-lite characters -- mycharacter and Dr. LanieParish -- there's goingto be a lot more of that."

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A: Ana de la Reguera, who co-starred with Jack Black in "NachoLibre," comes to the show as a seriesregular (when it returns on Sept. 26)as a lounge singer whom KennyPowers meets in Mexico. Ana gaveme the scoop: "After Kenny leavesApril at the gas station, he basicallydisappears and wants to start over.

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Three measurements criticalRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The diagram illustrates howfield geologists measure the atti-tudes of outcropping structuralsurfaces such asbeds of sedimen-tary rocks, lavadikes, fracturepatterns, stria-tions, faults, etc.Strike, Dip andBearing are threecritical measure-ments that geolo-gists must collect,in the field, to beable to make surface maps ofstructural surfaces progressingacross a topographic landscape.A special device, called a BruntonCompass, is used to determinethese parameters (see next article).

Strike is the compass directionor trend taken by a structural sur-face, e.g. a bedding surface orfault plane, as it intersects the hor-izontal plane. Dip is the angle, e.g.a bedding surface or fault plane,makes with the horizontal, meas-ured perpendicular to the strike ofthe structure. Attitude, hade andinclination are synonyms for dip.Bearing is the angular direction ortrend of any place with respect toanother measured as compared tothe four cardinal compass direc-tions.

Block A demonstrates theserelationships. The Strike along theshaded area is due North, whilethe Dip is the angle <cad> towardthe east. On Blocks B & C, the

Strike is <ab> and the Dip is <cad>inclined downward toward theeast. The Bearing of the shadedarea is the same as the Strike<ab>.

Confused? So am I. I will clarifyfurther next week with practicalapplications.

Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of thesouthern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.

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Adriane HolguinSpecial to the Kern River Courier

Thanks to our FANTASTIC volun-teers we are able to continuemonthly Story Times at both KernRiver Valley and Kernville Branchesdespite the cut to hours andstaffing!

The KRV Branch will continuestory times on the second Thursdayof each month at 3:30. KernvilleBranch will have story times on thethird Friday of each month at 10:30.

The theme for September at KRVBranch is "Camp Out at theLibrary!" Bring your favoriteblankie and cuddle up around ourcampfire to hear some great stories

about camping. We will have a craftand a snack of s’mores on Thurs.,Sept. 9 at Kern River Valley Branch,7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, 760-549-2083. Story Time at Kernville is alsoCamping on Friday, Sept. 17 at10:30, 48 Tobias St., Kernville 760-376-6180.

September is National BannedBooks and Library Card Sign UpMonth. Look for a special displayand more information aboutbanned books, past and present, atKRV Branch.

For more info and to keep upwith the latest on all our locallibraries look for us on Facebookunder Kern River Valley BranchLibraries.

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Now, this is the way to enjoy the Kern River as the water gets placid in latesummer.


Donna Louise Fitch Kern River Courier columnist

At 22, Abdhi Farah has becomeknown as “ The Next Great Artist,” atleast according to the judging panelfound on the newBravo televisionchannel’s creativecompetition “Workof Art: The NextGreat Artist.”

As part of thewave of realityshows there seemsno shortage for thecreative. TheWA:TNGA showbrought some of the best this form ofviewing offers this season. With aminimum of back biting and withsupportive and cooperative competi-tors, the unique personalities, pointsof view and talents (delivering fasci-nating and distinctive moments fitfor a creative viewer) were well high-lighted.

It is the challenge ideas that capti-vate me and allow my imagination togo wild as to what I would do. Thatmakes me a fan of some reality pro-grams.

Abdhi’s prizes were an artist’sdream– having a solo show at a NewYork Museum (he stars at theBrooklyn Museum of Art, whichopened on the 13th of this month)and a juicy check for $100,000. Thatshould keep Abdhi in supplies for awhile. Surrounded by artists, Abdhiconstructed in team and individualtasks. One thing I really enjoyed washis drawing ability, which translated

into some of the strongest work,whether it was sculpture, a painting,junk art, or public art. Fourteen tal-ented hopefuls displayed their quirki-ness and exclusive processes.

Using crushed rock found in hisnature walk, Abdhi created a char-coal-like substance that was his basematerial for a reclining, life-sized self-portrait, which took him into thefinale and propelled his win.

Whether it was trash as their can-vas, cover art for a classic novel, cre-ating art that shocks, public function-al art, or child play, we were givensuch gifts of creativity before anothercompetitor left the show each week.

A body of work drawing fromtheir individuality (the final challenge)was built upon the previous episodesand was judged by a panel consist-ing of a New York gallery owner, aliterary art contributor, a New YorkMagazine art critic and a respectedcurator and gallery owner, alongwith weekly guest artists. Host andart enthusiast China Chow, coupledwith world renowned art auctioneerSimon de Pury, who acts as mentorto the artists, rounded out the show.

All I can say is thank goodness forDVRs. Keep your eyes open andlook for a heads up for the secondseason to begin. The show aired onWednesday nights at 10 p.m. on theBravo station. Take a look at some ofthe art at bravo.com. Create yourown reality.

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

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If you’ve had a hankering to seethe petroglyphs near Ridgecrest,your chance is coming.

Petroglyph tours, sponsored bythe Maturango Museum inRidgecrest, are very popular. Thetours always fill up fast, so earlyreservation is advised. Phone reser-vations are not accepted; visit theirwebsite to learn more or stop by themuseum store. No children under 10are allowed. Participants must beU.S. citizens, in good physical condi-tion, and several forms of personaldocumentation are required. Tourscost $25 for members and $35 fornonmembers & member guests.

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one of the highest concentrations ofRock Art in the Western Hemispherewill be Sunday, September 26.

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Job seekers get new help from library Special to the Courier

The Kern County Library hasjoined public libraries from Kern toMerced counties to launch a newonline resource for job seekers.

The ten-member San JoaquinValley Library System (SJVLS), whichincludes Kern County, has received afederal Library Services andTechnology Act grant of $46,971 fromthe California State Library to “Put theValley Back to Work” through Job andCareer Accelerator, a comprehensiveonline job search database.

The innovative online resource pro-vides job seekers everything theyneed to find their next job, all in oneeasy-to-use application.

The program is available free tolibrary cardholders and can beaccessed at their local library or from

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‘Warm handshake’ still exists Dolly OgawaFormer Courier co-publisher

In 2004, Allyn Amsk and I becamepartners in a new enterprise, KRVPublishing. Michael Batelaan workedwith us in the design and layout,beginning with the first edition of theWhiskey Flat Claim Jumper. MikeLudiker worked with us to give ourbusiness a firm beginning. The KernRiver Courier was our second effort,ready in time to be distributed byMichael and Allyn during theWhiskey Flat Days Parade.

The Courier was born of an idea.What, we asked ourselves, if a news-paper made a real effort to support acommunity, its organizations, schools,hospital and businesses. (Such a)paper was the best chance for a warmhandshake to visitors. It was a chanceto inform and even brag about whatthe community had to offer. We alsothought that kind of community pridewould be good for the children grow-ing up there.

The articles would highlight whatwas going on with the best of us. Itcould also show what our schoolswere doing and celebrate the goodwork of the community organizations.

It worked. I was always happy towalk in to any restaurant in town on aSaturday morning and see everybodyreading a Courier. We were delightedwhen we were finally able to be adju-dicated and sell legal ads. We werethe first new newspaper to be adjudi-cated in Kern County in 27 years.There was a lot to be proud of.

We had a lot of support from a lotof local people. Many were not evenadvertisers or subscribers. One day,in the beginning, I was sitting at my

desk when one of our local neighborscame in and handed me a twenty-dol-lar bill. "Did you want an ad?"

"No," he said. "I just want to makesure you survive."

He turned and started to leave."We're not a non-profit organizationon purpose," I called after him. Weshared a laugh about that ever since.

It was because of that kind of sup-port that Allyn and I still have so muchgratitude to the Valley and the resi-dents that we were was privileged tohave as friends for those years.

The Courier columnists were amajor contribution. Most (were) localpeople who had their own areas ofexpertise. Some had never writtenanything before. I was proud then andeven more so today. They were allgreat, and some have stayed on, con-tinuing to develop their knowledgeand style. I want to thank them again.I am so awed by their commitment.

We sold the newspaper in 2007mostly because of my health. I'm bet-ter now. The good news is that thenew owners, Michael Batelaan andMike Devich, have kept the traditionwe worked to establish. We read theKern River Courier this week andthere it was, just as much a communi-ty partner as Allyn and I had imaginedit just a few years ago.

Times are tough for the newspaperworld. Many major, big city newspa-pers have had to cut back or evenclose their doors. The Kern RiverCourier is responding to the chal-lenges. We are impressed with theKern River Courier and the communi-ty it serves. We are glad that theCourier is still "a warm handshake" tovisitors, newcomers and the localcommunity.


California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

JosephPownall, whocame to theCaliforniaGold RushfromLouisiana in1849, told ofarriving atMariposa earlyin Septemberrather the worse for wear.

On the second night there hismules were stolen and “I had thepleasant reflection of findingmyself homeless, friendless, penni-less and confoundedly ragged,and besides considerably in debt.”

As for his luck in the diggings,“I must candidly say not quite aswell as expected. That there isgold here and in abundance andscattered all over the country noone who has ever been here willdeny. To get it requires only veryhard work but a fair proportion ofgood luck also, the latter I consid-er quite essential. One man maysink a hole and without muchtrouble take out 1, 2, 3, 4 ounces ofdust daily, while his nearest neigh-bor, off only a few feet, equallywell accounted with all the neces-sary implements and withal quiteas well raised, educated and goodlooking must content himself aswell as he can with little or next tonothing.”

Two roads over from the moun-taintop where I and Miz Sue

reside, lie the remnants of the BigBlue Mine. It once gave work toscores of miners who pitchedtents all over the mountainside inthose rude and unforgettabletimes.

Working fifty pans of dirt in aten hour day was regarded as areasonable goal. But digging thedirt to fill those pans, sorting out,panning the more promisingmaterial with the whirling motionthat would let water carry awaythe lighter, useless sand and sepa-rating the gold from the remainingheavy sand, came to far morework than most of the gold seek-ers had anticipated.

In one form or another as muchas $1,000 in gold could be washedfrom a single pan. But more likelyol’ Joe gleaned from half an ounceto an ounce of gold a day ($8 to$16), recognized as the minimumrequired to keep a miner at work,paying inflated prices for food andsupplies and putting a little asideto get him back to his hometownsomeday.

“Hometown” reminds me – Ijust sold my last remaining prop-erty in Louisiana. I fattened up mybank account, but I still want to goback there one more time to lookaround. Maybe next spring whenthe world comes around one moretime and the mockingbird warbleshis song.

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

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presented at the Heritage Inn inRidgecrest on September 25 and 26by Alan Garfinkel, Don Austin andKen Pringle, who are all well knownauthorities on Rock Art. The pro-gram will include a combination oftraining classes and field trips.

Lectures on Saturday will featureseveral topics including peopling ofthe Americas, What is Rock Art,Eastern California prehistory andthe Coso Region chronology, classi-

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Ken Pringle will be a keynotespeaker on Saturday evening andwill talk about the early history ofRock Art studies in the Coso Rangeof Eastern California.

ART continued from page 7

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(L-R) Mike Stanton, Jesse Martinez, and Chuck Strong. Stanton and Strongcomprise Inferno, the band from Santa Clarita that entertained at theR.E.V.A. fundraiser Saturday at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Participants were encouraged to wear their hippie duds or disco suits to thefundraiser. ‘60s and ‘70s music was played.


Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Throughout the years realestate in California has alwayshad it's ups and downs. Manyremember the boom in the 70sor the downmarket in the90s after DesertStorm. Whatthis market isgoing throughnow is notsomething new.Recession,depression, warand strife, realestate valueshave always fluctuated, but havealways appreciated over thelong term.

Take any 30-year period in thehistory ofCalifornia realestate valuesand you will findan averageappreciation ofaround 8%,through the upsand downs.With stocks sodown and CDs and Treasuriespaying so little, it is understand-able why so many folks that dohave money are buying up realestate right now. Bank OwnedProperties, declining values,plenty of selection and greatinterest rates make for a truebuyer's market right now.

One of the best real estate

investments to make is on rentalproperty. Why? Well, the prop-erty itself has the same historichighs and lows just like anyother type of real estate. What isdifferent about rental property isthe fact that it literally pays foritself.

Usually there are higher downpayments involved and a bithigher interest than a primaryresidence, but that is prettymuch negated by the fact that ifa rental property "pencils out,"meaning that it at least pays foritself every month, it is a greatinvestment.

A duplex, a 4 plex, somethinglike that can have huge advan-tages in this kind of marketenvironment because you canbuy them cheap right now andthe property can make you

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Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His col-umn is not intended to replace legaladvice.

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#2211169 NEW LISTING! Look no further! This is the property to build yournew dream home. Lot is located in a very nice area with beautiful homes sur-rounding. Quiet cul-de-sac for peace and enjoying the stars at night. Close tothe lake, river and skiing all year round. Street is paved and water and powerare at the property line. ONLY $37,000

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#2211175 NEW LISTING! This is a REALLY nice house for sale! Incrediblyneat, clean, and well taken care of. Shows real pride of ownership. 3 very nicesized bedrooms, lovely 1.75 baths---one off the master bedroom---, comfortablysized living room with brick fireplace and pellet stove insert. Dual pane windowsthroughout, attractive carpeting, tile on kitchen floor and counter. Garage isextra large with pass through door to the backyard for any toys you'd like tostore there. This is a must see! ONLY $149,000

#2211182 NEW LISTING! You gotta check this place out!! It is a neat home.Put this property at the top of your list for the Wofford Heights area. BankOwned Foreclosure and is in good shape, just needs a little TLC and somedeferred maintenance. Very unique property unlike many homes in the area.Property has an all Steel roof which is about the best roof money can buy.Livingroom is an A-Frame design with cedar vaulted ceilings and a rock fire-place mantle. The rest of the home is a conventional 2 story design, a very neatlayout. Master is upstairs and has his and hers closets and even a screened inporch. Bottom is laundry and 2 other large bedrooms as well as a large kitchen.Better yet, expensive hardwood floors throughout the bottom floor. Outsidethere is a large covered patio and a bridge leading to the garage. Also a 2 carcarport and a shed. Yard is like a park....even a creekbed that runs when it rains!Get this one while it lasts. ONLY $159,000

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“The meek will inherit the earth- but not themineral rights.”

-- J. Paul Getty

See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. MEASUREMENTS: What period ofyears is described by the term "duodecen-nial"?

2. TELEVISION: What is the name ofHomer Simpson's dog?

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the sci-entific name of a turtle's shell?

4. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name ofthe Greek goddess of vengeance?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In whatcountry is the airline company Aer Lingusbased?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Cupid is strong inthe Aries aspect this week, with the cherub openingromantic possibilities for single Lambs, andstrengthening ties 'twixt loving pairs already in a car-ing relationship.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your dramatic flairmight make things more interesting as you recountan event to your colleagues. But be careful not toexaggerate reality to the point that facts and fancycombine to form fiction.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, andthis week you should get lots of chances to shareyour thoughts with people who will want to listen.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The pattern ofrecent changes could begin to shift from mostlyworkplace-related events to more personal matters.Continue to keep an open mind as you prepare todeal with them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An opportunity forwork-related travel could be just what the TerrificTabby needs to get a new perspective on a balky sit-uation. The trip could also prove to be rewarding.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You mightwant to suggest resolving an old disagreementbefore it can affect a matter expected to come up fordiscussion. It's always best to start with a clean slate.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The week

favors combining dollops of creativity and practical-ity to work out both professional and personal prob-lems.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Somesurprising facts could come to light if you decide toprobe deeper into an "opportunity" than you mightusually do. What you'll learn could determine whatyou'll earn.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Someone close to you might seek your counsel. Hearhim/her out, but hold the line at giving actual adviceuntil you get credible answers to all your questions.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Whatseems to be an overwhelming workplace project canbe dealt with quite well if you handle one category ata time. Things will soon begin to fall into place.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A per-sonal matter might need more of your time than youhad expected. Try to prioritize between your manyoutside commitments and your domestic responsi-bilities.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A developingsituation still needs more time to grow, and moretime to study before you can plunge in and makesome attention-getting waves. Patience is best forwise Pisceans.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for organi-zation that would make you a fine archivist. (Are youlistening out there, Library of Congress?)


Salome’s Stars

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ELDER CAREHousekeeping, Errands

Light GardeningReliable & Trustworthy

(760) 376-1913__________________________LARRY SCHUPPAN'S

Garage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. HandymanService. House Painting, Decks,Covers, Masonry, Electrical,Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760-417-2806 License #CL492150 __________________________

MERCER BOOKKEEPINGAND TAX SERVICE

In Bodfish - Will Travel!Personal, Business, Corporate

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Quality WorkFair Prices

Call Ross (760) 981-3361License #708148__________________________

PUBLISHING SERVICESEditorial • Graphics • TypesettingBrochures • Inserts • PR ArticlesEverything from Print to InternetKRV PUBLISHING 760-376-2860__________________________

RICH PELLETREAU ARTCustom Framing

Will Travel To Your Location(760) 376-1403

[email protected]

POOL DOCTORPool Service and Repair Over 35 years experience

Serving the KRV since 1997David Stratton 760-378-2377

ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRYDecks & Remodeling

"Craftsmanship andAttention to Detail"

(760) [email protected]__________________________

HERITAGE CLEANERS - Von'sShopping Center. Dry Cleaning,Laundry, Comforters. Tue & Thuafternoon pick-up. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,Sat.9am-2pm.760-379-4271 __________________________

ART'S ELECTRICLocally owned - Free Estimates

Always on Time!25 years exp. - Lic. #560220

(760) 223-3648__________________________TERESA HENRICKS NotaryService Located in the KRV. 5Year Notary. I will travel to yourlocation. Available any time foryour convenience. 760-985-1148__________________________

GUTTRY PLASTERINGStucco Repairs, Remodels, and

New ConstructionInterior, Exerior, E.I.F.S

661-238-5931 Jon Guttry__________________________CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEOSince 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER

ARTWORK & DESIGN760-376-2177

www.kernvalley.com/mike __________________________CERTIFIED CAREGIVER

for the elderly. Caring and reli-able. 25 years experience. Call(760) 376-4707__________________________

1992 Toyota Pick-up Truck V-6Extended cab with shell. Notpretty but runs great. $950 obo.View at 6392 Wofford Blvd.WH. 760-376-2860.

REDUCED! Lake Isabella -2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile homew/carport, patio & deck. Was$640/mo - now $540/mo (incldsspace rent) quiet 55+ park.Rent to Own + sec dep & goodcredit. (760) 379-2092_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Kernville - 2 bd home, very pri-vate, pets accepted. $800/mo +deposit. Call (818) 532-8261_________________________Neatest Adult Park in the ValleyLarge Doublewide Living Rmw/woodstove. All new appli-ances,Air Cond. Corion CounterTops, Master Bdrm, Office,Exercise Room, Work shop, &storage shed. $600. Must See!Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 EvansRd.Wofford Heights._________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd doublewide w/30x30 workshop/garage& panoramic view of the Lake,$700/mo + deposit. Call (818)532-8261_________________________Bodfish - Large 2 bd, 1 ba aptw/stove & frig. Water/trash pd.No pets. $500/mo + dep., dis-count w/lease. 760-223-3806 or661-867-2018_________________________Weldon - 2bd/2ba house, incldswasher/dryer, stove & refrig.All new floors & carpet, bigporch & yard. $700/mo +deposit. Call (562) 228-9519__________________________Kernville - Newly remodeled 1bd, 2ba home on 3 secludedacres, hilltop view, water &high speed Internet paid.$1,000/mo. 760-417-1232

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102 Hoebeck Rd. Bodfish,Sat, 8/28 & Sun, 8/29 8am till?Beautifully remodeled 1680sq ft cabin w/great view!$129,000 661-428-1108

*****3 LOTS FOR SALE***** Balboa South of BeechwoodScovern South of CrestviewStarlight Off Old State Road$17,500 each. (760) 223-2222

TAI CHI QUANis an oriental exercise Greatfor seniors! Lessons, TonyPino. Mt. Mesa Park 8AM

Sundays. Donation.__________________________MORNING STAR

CHRISTIAN BOOKSLocated Inside Lah-De-Dah41 Big Blue Road, Kernville

(760) 376-1505

"US MAIL" magneticorange sticker from the WHroute driver's car. Lost lastweek. Please turn it in toany post office ASAP.

Home Workers Urgently NeededEarn up to $500 or more eachweek performing assembly,clerical or other easy work inyour home. For free details -JM & Assoc. P.O. Box 1502,Kernville, CA 93238

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldgon approx 3 acres for lease locat-ed @ 3615 Suhre Street (cornerof Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellentoffice space for medical, dental,school, church, or? Terms nego-tiable. Call (760) 417-0876__________________________

Wofford Hts. - Two commercialunits available on WoffordBlvd. 680 sq ft - $400/mo. Largerunit - $500/mo, + garage avail @$50/mo. Call 760-223-1058

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COCKTAILS AND DANCING5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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Misc.

DWAYNE’S FFENCINGChain Link - Barbed Wire - VinylWood - Custom Gates - RepairsFree Estimates 760-223-1730Serving the KRV since 1995

Lah-De-Dah-Gifts, Collectables,Antiques. “If it’s not here, wedon’t have it.”Sewing Center andCraft Supplies. 41 Big Blue Rd.Kernville. Call 760-376-6704.

ROYALTY POOL SERVICEProfessional Quality Work

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REDUCED! Lake Isabella -Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobilehome w/carport, patio & deck.Was $25,000 - now $14,995.Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092_________________________Wofford Heights - 2 bd doublewide MH w/30x30 workshop/garage & panoramic view ofthe Lake. Aprox 1 acre, xlntcond. $125K. Call 818-532-8261_________________________

MOVING?Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage

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Kernville - 1bd, 1 ba MH. Largesunroon, xlnt cond, in park.Beach access. $419 sp rent.$3,900. No reasonable offerrefused. Call Beth Ubil @ C-21.Lic# 01768297, 760-376-2231_________________________2 bd, 1 ba single wide mobilehome w/2car garage, fencedyard, near bus trans. $67,000OWC w/$10,000 down. (760)379-7699 or (760) 812-0841

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

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Three contractors are bidding tofix a broken fence at the WhiteHouse. One from Chicago, anoth-er from Tennessee, and the third isfrom Minnesota.

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Bike Park holds grand openingFreemans open new officeMike DevichKern River Courier

Freeman’s Realty in Lake Isabella has finally been able to accomplish what wasjust a dream a few years ago – they have nearly completed their new office addition.

It’s difficult to remember when the last commercial construction was in the val-ley, so the Freeman addition is a welcome .. er, addition.

The building process started in 2006,, and the actual building started in Octoberof 2009.

The addition is 1,500 squarefeet, with handicapped ameni-ties, kitchenette, large bath-room, and an interconnectingdoor into the original building.

“Everything has workedout and we are nearly com-pleted. Should be finaledsometime next month,” saidNancy Freeman.

The new part of the build-ing is already being used andis nearly done inside.

The Freemans moved to thevalley in 1980 and openedFreeman's One-Stop and thena used car lot and car detailbusiness. They got into thereal estate business in 2002,

and opened their own brokerage in 2005. “It's something we feel we needed to do to meet the needs of our agents

and the community,” said Freeman.

Photo by Mike Ludiker/Kern River Courier

The new communi-ty-built BMX bikepark in Kernvillenext to the rodeogrounds openedwith a barbecueparty on Saturday.At right, CraigHarvey of Big BearLake makes ajump.

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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 8 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


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1 cup tomatoes, chopped1 hot pepper1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 tsp. Salt1/2 cup chopped bell pepper2 Tbs. Sugar2 Tbs. Vinegar

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Bodfish Bob's Rice Pudding

3 slightly beaten eggs2 cups of milk1 1/2 cup cooked white rice1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup walnuts, broken1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon saltGround cinnamon

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

F. In a large bowl, combine allingredients except cinnamon;mix well. Pour into a glass bak-ing dish. Bake at 325 degreesfor 25 minutes. Stir. Sprinklewith cinnamon. Continue bak-ing until knife inserted halfwaybetween center and edge comesout clean, 20-25 minutes longer.Serve warm or cold. Plain orwith light cream. Serves 6.

Bodfish Bob's FruitedCurry Chicken Salad

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasthalves - cooked and diced1 stalk celery, chopped1/2 onion, chopped1 small apple - peeled, cored andchopped1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup seedless green grapes,halved1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon curry powder3/4 cup mayonnaise

In a large salad bowl com-bine the chicken, celery, onion,apple, raisins, grapes, pecans,pepper, curry powder and may-onnaise. Mix all together, toss-ing to coat. Refrigerate for sev-eral hours or overnight allow-ing flavors to blend. Serve on acroissant or pita bread as asandwich or on a bed of lettuce.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Webat www.bodfishbob.com. Youcan write to him at [email protected]

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62,400 people stand to benefit, as do2,500 businesses, according to theCalifornia Broadband Cooperative.In addition to the more than 400 jobsthe CBC estimates the project willcreate, they say it will provide a foun-dation for economic growth and jobcreation for decades to come.

Judy Hyatt, aide to countySupervisor Jon McQuiston, says thisproject will affect the Kern RiverValley in a big way.

“The importance of this project tothe Kern River Valley is huge,” shesaid in an e-mail. She said that theproject is not too far away to benefitour area. “This ... will bringenhanced capabilities to the entireEastern Sierra Nevada.”

“According to many familiarwith the project, the deploymentof the Digital 395 infrastructurecompares to the Los AngelesO w e n s R i v e r A q u e d u c t a n dHighway 395 in its scope scaleand regional significance,” said a

CBC press release.A summary of the project is

available at the CBC’s website atwww.digital395.com.

According to the Victorville DailyPress, the CBC is a non-profit organ-ization based in Bishop.

The California Public UtilitiesCommission approved a grant of $19million of the $100 million projectback in January, with the rest appliedfor through the federal AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act,said the Daily Press. (The ARRA iscommonly referred to as the “stimu-lus program.”)

The U.S. Department ofCommerce’s National Telecom-munication and InformationAdministration made the$81,148,788 award on Aug. 18.

Hyatt said the effort to fund theproject has taken about two years,and the governments of Kern, Inyoand Mono counties were instrumen-tal in getting it through.

BROADBAND continued from page 1 New fund to help electric customersSpecial to the Courier

A new assistance program offersgrants up to $1,500 for SouthernCalifornia Edison customers withoverdue bills.

SCE encourages customers expe-riencing financial hardship to applyfor assistance through the new stateprogram called Temporary EnergyAssistance for Families (TEAF). Theprogram, administered by TheSalvation Army, provides eligiblefamilies the opportunity to receive aone-time emergency energy credit ofup to $1,500 to pay off past-due billsand avoid utility shut-offs.

“We are always looking for waysto help our customers, and this fund-ing (should come) as an enormousrelief to those who need it the most,”said Lynda Ziegler, SCE senior vicepresident, Customer Service.

The bill credits will be available toqualifying California utility cus-tomers from a grant made possible

by the American Recovery andReinvestment Act, with additionalfunds from California’s investor-owned utilities. SCE will have $10million to help their customers inneed. Applications will only beaccepted through Sept. 21, so cus-tomers should apply as soon as pos-sible.

The grants are open to those cus-tomers of SCE who are in arrearsand are parents or guardians of achild under 18 years old.

Please call The CommunityChristian Service Center, TheSalvation Army, today at 760-379-5100 for additional information. Theprogram has a short window ofopportunity. Don't delay, call today.Office days and hours for this pro-gram are Monday and Wednesdayfrom 9 am to 2 pm.

To learn more, customers maycontact The Salvation Army at 1(800) 933-9677 or www.tsagolden-state.org.


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Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria6412 Laurel (off McCrae Rd.), Mt Mesa

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 5:30p.m.Please join our panel of local resources providing services in the Kern River Valley

• Kern Valley Healthcare District

• Kern Village & the Burlington Assisted Living

• Sienna Wellness Institute

• Hoffman Hospice

• Home Instead Senior Care

• Optimal Hospice

• Genworth Financial, Long Term Care Planning Specialist

• Harry Thal Insurance & Certified Senior Advisor

• Jacquie's Gentle Exercise

• Community Christian Service Center

• Edward Jones Investments - Providing personalized strategies for retirement

Learn about resources available for seniors in the Kern Valley

Space is limited; please RSVP Jeanette (760) 417-2555 or Sonia (760) 376-4419

Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served, sponsored by

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

The Medicare Season is here.First I take all my tests and familiar-ize myself with all the new rules.Then I notify my clients and otherseniors that Iwill need toupdate myrecords as totheir currentprescriptionneeds. Even ifthey are takingthe same med-ications as theyhave for thepast year, I needto educate them that the plan theyare on will have changed its month-ly premium, may have changed thedeductible, may have changed co-pays at the pharmacy as well asmay have new restrictions on theirmedication. In some instances,their medication may not even becovered by their plan next year. So,each person's plan must be individ-ually reviewed.

Seniors are not allowed tochange plans during the yearexcept under very limited circum-stances.

2011 will provide some additionalchallenges. Many of the plans thathave been sold over the past 6 yearswill be discontinued in 2011. Theseare in the category of "Private Feefor Service" plans. They featuredyour ability to go to any willingprovider. While these plans are

allowed to be sold, the reimburse-ment rate paid to the insurance bythe government will greatly reduce.Therefore, many large insurancecompanies have made the decisionto discontinue this type of insur-ance. People will need to select anew plan. If they fail to do so, theywill automatically be returned to"Original Medicare", and wouldhave to wait until next year to enrollin another Medicare Advantageplan. If they are fortunate to be ingood enough health and can affordthe premium, they may qualify for aMedicare Supplement.

Seniors and Disabled people onMedicare have another new restric-tion in 2011. In the past, if you werein an HMO or Medicare PPO plan,you were allowed to make a changebetween January 1 and March 31.Now you can only drop a planbetween January 1 and February15, and not allowed to sign up foranother plan until next year (2012).

With November 15th still a whileoff, it is time to start thinking aboutwhat your plans will provide in2011. As in the past, I provide afree service to assist readers in ana-lyzing their best choices.

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 maybe reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com

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Medicare Season is starting

Kern River Courier

The Camp Whitsett Divide Ride, a 60-mile bike ride through tall trees, wasoriginally scheduled for Oct. 9 but hasbeen postponed until spring 2011. Seewww.whitsett.org for updates anddetails.

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4-H is back in the Kern River Valley.The Kern Valley 4-H program is lookingfor students aged 9 to 19 who would beinterested in learning new skills fromcooking to raising an animal for thelocal county fair to just being part of theteam. They are also looking for leadersfor various programs. If you are inter-ested, call Keila Crum at (760) 379-1267or e-mail [email protected] meeting will be Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. inthe cafeteria at Wallace.

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There are free health screenings forblood pressure, cholesterol and bloodsugar at the Veterans Hall in LakeIsabella the third Tuesday of each monthfrom 10:30 to 2:30. Sponsored by Mercyand Memorial Hospitals. Call (661) 862-0852 for more information. Subject tochange due to holidays.

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The Forest Service says there will beprescribed burning in the west KernPlateau area starting next week. Theproject area is located near Big Meadowand Cannell Meadow, about 20 milesfrom Kernville. About 300 acres arescheduled for burning this year, as partof an ongoing prescribed burning pro-gram. Smoke from the burn operation

will be visible from most of the commu-nities around Lake Isabella and theKennedy Meadows area. Temporaryroad and trail closures may occur in andnear the vicinity of the prescribed burnoperations.

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The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge willbe having their Hoop Shoot for kids onSaturday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. at the FourSquare Church and Family Life Centerin Wofford Heights. All participantsshould arrive early for registration andmust be accompanied by an adult. Thetournament is open to boys and girlsages 8-13. Contestant’s age group willbe determined by their age as of April 1,2011. All participants are required topresent proof of age. For more informa-tion call Chris Perera at (661) 476-6812or the KRV Elks Lodge at (760) 376-6475.

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The Tule River is not far northwest ofthe Kern River Valley, near Parker Pass.The Forest Service says a public meet-ing is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9thto discuss their management of the TuleRiver Canyon. The meeting will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sequoia NationalForest Headquarters in Porterville,located at 1839 S. Newcomb (near theairport.) Trails and river access will bediscussed. Also to be discussed is if visi-tors would accept a permit system in thefuture, and if they are willing to pay afee. The public has requested amenities.

For more information about the pub-lic meeting or to provide a comment,please contact David Ilse at 559-539-2607 ext. 230 or send email [email protected]

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Smokey Bear, with his fur coat, really needed an Italian Ice at the very hotgrand opening of the Kernville Bike Park.


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