Kern River Courier January 1, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir109,797 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.) Highpoint was 250,461ac-ft. June 3.

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville176 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 119 cfs

Borel Canal flow90 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

Fri.: Mostly sunny,high 55.

Fri. night: Partlycloudy, low 36.

Sat.: Mostly sunny,high near 60.

Sat. night: Mostlycloudy, low 35.

Sun.: Mostly sunny,high 56.

Sun. night: Partlycloudy, low 33.National Weather Service

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Courtesy U.S. Forest Service

The Sequoia National Forest has decided to limit motor vehicle access to the lake shore, allowing16 open areas. Open areas where motor vehicles will be allowed are shown in pink.

VehicleshoreaccesslimitedMike DevichKern River Courier

The shoreline around IsabellaLake will no longer be uncon-trolled for motor vehicles,according to a Record ofDecision handed down bySequoia National ForestSupervisor Tina Terrell justbefore Christmas. However,there will be 16 designated“open areas” around the lakewhere driving will be allowed.

Terrell has decided to imple-ment a Sequoia MotorizedTravel Management Plan alter-native called ModifiedAlternative 3. Under her deci-sion, “motor vehicle use will beallowed at Isabella Lake byhighway-legal vehicles and willoccur in designated areas onlywithin the open areas.Highway-legal motor vehicles

Terrell makes decision

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The VFW in Lake Isabella was packed on Christmas Day. Theyoffered a free dinner to all veterans.

Cemetery tools stolen, damage done

The Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights suffereddamage by vandals over Christmas weekend. Structures weredamaged extensively and large and small tools were stolen. Areward is being offered for the recovery of the stolen equip-ment and information that leads to the arrest and prosecutionof the vandals. If you saw anything unusual at the cemeteryover Christmas, call the cemetery office at (760) 376-2189.

Man who killed localdeputy takes plea deal

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Daniel Patrick Willsey, the 49-year-old Montrose lawyerwhose car crashed into the patrol vehicle of Kern CountySheriff’s deputy Joe Hudnall in the canyon three yearsago, has accepted a plea deal for one count of gross vehic-ular manslaughter while driving under the influence ofdrugs.

According to a report by the Bakersfield Californian, theattorney defendant could be sentenced to prison for up tosix years, which is less than he originally faced.

The case has been beset by problems with possible mis-handling of evidence and by court delays. Willsey hasbeen free on bail most of the time since the crash, said theCalifornian.

Hudnall was a well-liked Kern Valley resident and hisdeath has been a blow to the valley. He had been trans-porting a prisoner, 18-year-old Grace Brown, from theKern Valley to Bakersfield when the head-on crashoccurred near the mouth of the canyon. Neither werewearing seat belts when the patrol vehicle tumbled downthe cliff. Hudnall was killed; Brown was injured.

“Hudnall was remembered at his funeral, attended byhundreds of officers, as a family man who loved his job,playing cards, dirt bikes and deep-sea fishing,” said theCalifornian’s story.

Willsey’s BMW was totaled. A loaded sawed-off shot-gun was found in his car and he was arrested on variouscharges.

Willsey’s sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 29.

Willsey may get up to six years in prison

may travel directly to the water’s edge, fol-lowing a designated path delineated withinthe open area. Once near the water’s edge,vehicles will be allowed to travel parallel toand within 300 feet of the water’s edge. Thelocation of the 300-foot-wide designated

area will be adjusted as the lake levelchanges.

“There may be times of the year whenthe water level of Isabella Lake is below the

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Whiskey Flat Days kick-offdinner to be held Jan. 8

The Whiskey Flat Days 2010kick-off dinner will take place onJan. 8 at Ewing’s on the Kern.Starts 5:30. Make your reserva-tions now. Tickets are limited. Callthe Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at (760) 376-2629.Whiskey Flat Days is the annualOld West festival that brings thou-sands of visitors to the valley.

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

Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club,Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, canceled as of 12/06/09.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, third Monday.• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner class-es, intermediate and advanced follow at theSenior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce

meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G.376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1stMon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 7:30 p.m.Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues.379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. (Dec.’s meeting will be on Dec. 15.)• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at

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

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles open topublic, Mt. Mesa., Wed. & Fri. 379-3394• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, Paradise Cove, quarterly. 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Wed. 379-2303.• 3 p.m. - Crystal Meth Anonymous meets atFountain of Christ Church. 223-0074.• 3 - 4:30 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd., 2nd & 4th Wed.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets,631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. Third Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club meets, ParadiseCove.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 3rd Thurs. 379-2303.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 6 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Odd Fellows Hall. 549-3033.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles

Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

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

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

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

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

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The Courier CalendarFive free “green” films to bescreened Sunday, Jan. 10

As part of the all-volunteerLiving Green in the Kern RiverValley efforts, Kern River ValleyRevitalization hosts another seriesof free green films on Jan. 10 at theReel Cinema in Wofford Heights.Films featured: 10 a.m. “MamaEarth: Eco Econ 101;” 10:50 a.m.“Energy Crossroads;” 11:50 a.m.“For the Price of a Cup of Coffee;”12:15 p.m. “The Real Dirt onFarmer John;” and 1:35 p.m. “AcidTest.” 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

Congressman McCarthy’s staffto field questions Jan. 21

In January, a Field Representativefor Congressman Kevin McCarthywill hold office hours in Lake Isabella.Office hours will be held Thursday,Jan, 21 at the Kern AdministrativeBuilding - 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call VinceFong at 661-327-3611.

Man and Woman of Year dinner to take place Jan. 25

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

Whiskey Flat Days CowboyAuction Feb. 11

The cowboy auction forWhiskey Flat Days (see listing) willbe Feb. 11 at Ewing’s on the Kernrestaurant in Kernville. For moreinformation call the KernvilleChamber of Commerce at (760)376-2629.

Whiskey Flat Days KickoffLuncheon Feb. 12

The Kern River Valley Woman’sClub will be holding their lunch-eon and fashion show on the firstday of Whiskey Flat Days (see nextentry) on Feb. 12 at the Elks Lodgein Wofford Heights, doors open at10 a.m. For more information, callMarian at (760) 376-4578.

Kernville recreates Old Westduring Whiskey Flat Days

Whiskey Flat Days 2010 festivalwill take place February 12-15 onPresident’s Day Weekend.Kernville will recreate the dayswhen it was called Whiskey Flat,from 1860-64, during theCalifornia Gold Rush. Call theKernville Chamber of Commerceat (760) 376-2629.

12th All-Valley Heart Walk totake place Feb. 27

Each year a Heart Walk is heldto benefit the Kern Valley HospitalFoundation and to promotehealthy hearts. The walk is an easyone on the flat track at the highschool; the number of laps youwalk (or run) is up to you. Sponsora team today. To sign up or formore information, call Jeanette at(760) 376-4419.

Sweet Adelines hold Friendsand Family Night March 11

The Kern Valley Chorus of thenational Sweet Adelines organiza-tion will have their Friends andFamily Night on March 11 at 7:30

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LouisvilleLisa andOutlaw JerryJames at lastyear’sWhiskey FlatKickoffDinner.

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lower boundary of the low watermark of an open area. When thisoccurs, motor vehicle travel (is) pro-hibited past the open area boundaryto the water’s edge.”

The decision has been in the mak-ing for a long time, and public inputduring the process has been fiery.At a meeting March 23 in LakeIsabella, over 300 irate citizens,mostly seniors, packed the VeteransHall to protest the forest’s plan tocontrol driving along the shorelineof the lake.

At that meeting, Art Robinson ofthe KRV Fish and Game HabitatClub said that its members have tra-ditionally been free for many yearsto drive around the lake and createfish and game habitat, and that theyneed unfettered access in order tocontinue that.

“Do we throw away 23 years ofwork away?” he said.

But Terrell said, “I am mandatedby law to put a (travel) plan togeth-er. I take my responsibility very seri-ously.”

The Project Leader for motorizedtravel around the lake, ChrisSanders, gave a hint of what mighthappen when he said, “We can des-ignate a travel area,” instead of justroads.

The 16 designated open travelareas will be located at:

Tillie Creek; Old Isabella;Paradise Cove; Brown’s Cove; StineCove; Auxiliary; Boulder Gulch;French Gulch Recreation Area; RichGulch; Old Cemetery; Old HighSchool (east of Old Cemetery –named for when Kern Valley HighSchool was located in OldKernville); French Gulch Marina;Kissack Bay; Joughin Cove;Engineer Point; and South Fork.

The decision also restricts travelin many other areas of the forest.Basically, it will allow motor vehicletravel only on designated forest sys-tem roads, trails and within certainareas. And it changes what kinds ofvehicles can travel on certain trails.And it closes some trails. But it des-ignates about 30 miles of trails thatwere previously “unauthorized.”

“The system includes intercon-nected roads and trail loops for alllevels of use – from the novice toexpert,” Terrell said in a letter sentto interested parties.

See the sidebar for details aboutthe appeals and implementationprocess.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I have noticed and I'll bet youhave too, that the packaging ofmany familiar items are gettingsmaller. Candybars, coffee,syrup, propanebottles, andscores uponscores of othergoods are beingdownsized. It isall being donequietly, but nev-ertheless we arereceiving lessproduct for the same money. Letme give you a couple of exam-ples. The candy bar Big Hunkwhich used to be just that, a ‘bighunk' of nougat candy completewith lots of nuts, is no longerbig. Now the bar is puny, hasfewer nuts, costs more and does-n't taste as good. Still anotheritem I noticed (that got me onthis kick) was the little propanebottles I buy for my portablebarbecue, which are now smallerby an ounce. It disguised thechange by making the plasticbase bigger so the bottle sizelooks the same, but it's actuallysmaller. I've noticed that in manyother products. Potato chip bagspoofed up with air to look largerare often, on examination, reallysmaller with less chips inside, yetthe cost is the same. Even bottlesof glue have been reduced insize. I recently bought some glueto replace a bottle that was

almost empty and upon inspec-tion I noted that it was ½ anounce smaller. But the label onthe side of the bottle, said ‘Newand Improved'. However, theprice was higher and the con-tents less and I couldn't tell theimprovement. Coffee is anothergreat example. A small can ofcoffee used to be a pound (16ounces) Well now that so calledpound can of coffee is only 12ounces but the can size is almostthe same as the 16oz was..Theadvertising (not admitting thatthe amount is smaller), touts thatthe grounds are shaved allowingmore coffee per ounce to bebrewed. NOBODY ADMITSTHEY NOW HAVE LESS PROD-UCT. And that's the most insidi-ous part of the whole practice,because we are being told thatthings are bigger and better andoften they're not!. I guess itbothers me most to know thatsome tie and vest guy in somecorporate headquarters is tellinghis board of directors about howslick they are in pulling the woolover our eyes and thinking thatwe won't know the difference oreven care. Well I do notice thedifference, and I do care, and ifits cause to look for anotherbrand and if I can make theswitch I will!! Are you with me!!

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

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The decision is subject to appeal.Only those individuals and organizationswho provided comments during thecomment period are eligible to appeal.Appeals must be filed within 45 days ofthe date of publication in the PortervilleRecorder newspaper. That date was notprovided by the Forest Service.

Implementation of the plan will occurbetween five and 15 days after theappeal period is over.

Appeals must be submitted toRegional Forester, USDA ForestService. 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo CA94592, telephone (707) 562-8737. Youcan fax them to (707) 562-9091 from 8to 4 Monday through Friday. Electronicappeals, in acceptable formats (plaintext, rich text or Word), may be submittedto [email protected] with Subject:Sequoia Motorized Travel Management.

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

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6400 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(Accross from the Senior Center)

Store:760-379-2041 Cell:760-379-6963Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Sunday

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

tain 9

9

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from

Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

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

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

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

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

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Substation

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

Kern Valley HospitalKern Valley Healthcare District

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

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

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

Kern River Valley information

Valley basicsThe Kern River Valley is a broad valley in the Southern Sierra. The center

of the valley is the age-old meeting place of two arms of the Kern River, thesouthernmost of the mighty Sierra rivers. This junction was chosen for thelocation of a pair of dams to form a reservoir from the river waters, the pur-pose of which was to provide flood control and irrigation water forBakersfield. The reservoir that was formed is called Lake Isabella, orIsabella Lake. Two towns, Kernville and Isabella, had to be moved out of theway during the forming of the lake in the late 1940s and ‘50s. Isabella wasmoved south and renamed Lake Isabella, and Kernville was moved north.Wofford Heights is closest to the location of Old Kernville; Old Isabella wasnear where the Auxiliary Dam is today.

After the dams came in, realization came that although the water in thedam was not ours to keep, we may use it while it’s here. The area was pro-moted as a recreation destination and as a perfect area for retirement, awayfrom the hustle and bustle of the city. Later on, in the latter half of the 20thcentury, whitewater rafting became a huge sport here. Recently, the valleyhas become known as a premier mountain biking area, and a mountain bikemanufacturer has relocated here.

Recreation choices in the area are many. Water sports continue to domi-nate, anything from fishing to water skiing to Jet Skiing to kayaking. Dryland sports vary from dirt biking to hiking to climbing to touring the scenicroads to birding and observing nature at its finest.

If you’re new to the valley, be sure to visit all the towns here. Ringing thelake are Kernville, Wofford Heights, Lake Isabella/Bodfish, and Mt. Mesa. Inthe South Fork Valley are Southlake, Weldon, and Onyx. Each has its ownunique personality and its own story to tell. Leave your big-city waysbehind; this is not the city. And we’re kind of proud of that.

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• Speed Limit: 5 mph (nowake) within 200 feet ofshore, within 100 feet ofswimmers (other than

waterskiers), near docks, marinas or within South Fork Wildlife Area.• Alcohol or Drug Use: Alcohol or drug use is illegal while operating a boat

and is a felony if such use causes death or serious injury. Conviction of intox-ication while operating a boat may bring a $1,000 fine and six months in jail.Avoiding accidents requires 100% alertness.

• Age and Safety Gear Requirements: Boat operators must be at least 16years old. Each person aboard must have US Coast Guard approvedPersonal Flotation Device (PFD); water skiers and personal watercraft ridersmust wear PFDs at all times.

• Towing Rules for Waterskiers, Inflatables, Etc: A tow boat must qualify tohold at least 3 people, including an observer at least 12 years old, capableof rescuing an injured waterskier. The observer must raise a red flag when-ever a line is out or a skier is preparing to ski or a skier is down.

• Right-of-Way Rules: These rules apply to everyone on the water, includ-ing windsurfers. As with driving a car, passing is on the right, yielding at acrossing gives the go-ahead to the vessel on the right and overtaking anoth-er vessel requires a wide berth. Anchored and sailing vessels usually havethe right-of-way. The law says that avoiding a collision takes precedence overinsisting on a right-of-way.

• Avoidance Measures: Waterskiers, personal watercraft riders and wind-surfers often seek the calmer waters near the Auxiliary Dam. These peoplemay reach speeds from 35-70 mph, posing a hazard to each other as well asto boaters. Attempting to judge the speed of an oncoming person is difficult,particularly in a glare or mist; better to simply avoid congestion.

Isabella Lake regs

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of Jan. 11:

PICKS OF THE WEEKThis week features the release of

three great films that either didn'tmake it to your local multiplex or, ifthey did, didn't stay there very long.

"Big Fan" -- PattonOswalt playsa dudenamed Paul,who worksas a ticket-taker in aparkinggarage, is 35years old andstill lives athome withhis mother.But most ofall, Paul is an obsessive New YorkGiants fan. When a chance meetingwith the team's star player leads toPaul getting viscously beaten by theplayer, Paul's world crumbles andhe must make a choice: Does heallow the police to prosecute theman (meaning a losing season forPaul's beloved team) or does hecome up with a deluded plan thatJust Might Work? Watch and findout.

"Moon" -- I thought "District 9"was the best science-fiction movieof 2009; but coming in a close sec-ond is "Moon," directed by DuncanJones. "Moon" stars Sam Rockwellas Sam Bell, a poor schlub pulling athree-year stint on the moon main-taining an automated mining sta-tion. The three years withouthuman contact is beginning towear him down, and he misses hiswife and little daughter terribly.

One day while on a routineinspection of one of the harvesters,Sam makes a disturbing and dan-gerous discovery that leads him toquestion his sanity -- and a lotmore.

"The Hurt Locker" -- JeremyRenner stars as Staff Sgt. James,the leader of a bomb disposal unitstationed in Iraq. James is anadrenaline junkie, and his gung-ho,reckless attitude toward the job hasthe members of his team so wor-ried about whether he's going toget them killed, they actually con-sider fragging him.

Director Kathryn Bigelow doesa master-ful job ofdirectingthis film.Despitethe shaky-cam cine-matogra-phy thatseemsalmostcompul-sorynowadaysfor films

like this, she manages to keep theemotional tension at such a highlevel, there are moments whenyou actually feel like you're withthe guys on a mission. The actingis outstanding, and most of all,this isn't one of those preachymovies about the war (pro orcon). It's just a gripping storyabout men doing a dangerous job-- and how that mission affectsthem. "The Hurt Locker" is one ofthe best films of 2009. Check itout.

TV SERIES"Top Gear" The Complete

Season 11"Top Gear" The Complete

Season 12"Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht: Season

5 -- Big Changes""The Simpsons" The Complete

Twentieth Season"ER" The Complete Twelfth

Season"Robin Hood" Season Three"Becker" The Third Season

c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Friday, January 1, 2010 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterFinally, some great movies

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I am excited for the "Sexand the City" movie sequel. Canyou give me any hints as to whatthis movie has in store for Carrieand company? -- Ginny G., via e-mail

A: SPOILER ALERT! Rumors areswirling that Carrie will have an"indiscretion" withJohn Corbett's charac-ter, Aidan, as John wasspotted in Morocco atthe same time that "Sexand the City 2" wasfilming there. Whilethere is, of course, noofficial comment fromanyone involved withthe movie, as they don'twant to give awaymajor plot points, I'mthinking Aidan is goingto give Big a run for hismoney!

***Q: I recently rent-

ed "Apocalypto" on DVD andreally loved the movie, as well asMel Gibson's direction. I waswondering, however, when we'llget to see Mel in front of the cam-era again. -- Fanny E., West PalmBeach, Fla.

A: You don't have long to wait. The54-year-old new father can be seennext on the big screen on Jan. 29when his thriller "Edge of Darkness"is released. Mel plays homicide detec-tive Thomas Craven, who is investi-gating the death of his activist daugh-ter. In the process, he not only uncov-ers her secret life, but also a corporatecover-up and government collusionthat attracts an agent tasked withcleaning up the evidence.

***

Q: I saw a picture of ElizaDushku wearing a cast on herarm. Is she OK, or was that just acostume for her show,"Dollhouse"? -- Layla F., via e-mail

A: That cast is the real deal. Eliza"earned" it during a fight sequence onthe set of "Dollhouse." She will haveto wear a cast for a few weeks while

her arm heals. Theshow will shoot aroundher injury, hiding thecast with long-sleevedwardrobe and such.Eliza told fans not toworry, saying, "I canstill hold a shotgun andsave the world!"

***Q: I haven't seen

Kimberly Williams-Paisley since"According to Jim"ended. I absolutely

loved her in the"Father of the Bride"movies and wonder

what she has next on her plate. -- Georgie H., Trenton, N.J.

A: Kimberly, who is married tocountry superstar Brad Paisley, is setto star in the Lifetime Movie Networkoriginal movie "Amish Grace."Kimberly stars as Ida Graber, and themovie is based on a true story aboutthe aftermath that followed theschoolhouse shooting in the Amishcommunity of Nickel Mines, Pa.

***Have a question for Cindy? E-mail

her at letters@cindy elavsky. com, orwrite to her in care of King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Cast member sports castCelebrity Extra

Patton Oswalt (left) stars in “Big Fan”

Eliza Dushku

1. Night at the Museum: Battle of theSmithsonian (PG) Ben Stiller2. Terminator Salvation (PG-13) ChristianBale3. Angels & Demons (PG-13) Tom Hanks4. Star Trek (PG-13) Chris Pine5. Four Christmases (PG-13) VinceVaughn

6. Funny People (R) Adam Sandler7. Ugly Truth (R) Gerard Butler8. My Sister's Keeper (PG-13) CameronDiaz9. Up (PG) animated10. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PG-13)Dennis Quaid


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Bible verse of the week

If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you

will say to your mountain, "MOVE!" and it WILL

move... and NOTHING will be impossible for

YOU!

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

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

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

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

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

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 7 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Services 9 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

MiscellaneousSGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times.Based on the Lotus Sutra.Salvation ArmyThe needy are helped by the local affiliate of this nationalorganization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

Churches of the Valley

Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Various societies have say-ings that were used to definegood judgment or explaincommon purposes. “Theacorn doesn’t fall that farfrom the tree,” and “LikeFather, Like Son” are twosayings that come to mind.Consider that those whobelieve that Jesus is the mes-siah, or Christ, are part of asociety of “called out ones.”Today, when the “Jesus-is-the-Christ” people use the word “God,” theydepend on statements familiar to the group toavoid confusion in identity. Because there is ameasure of truth in the saying, “Birds of a featherflock together,” individuals can forget that “God”does not always mean the same to the hearer asit did to the speaker.

The word Baal, to the Canaanites simplymeant “lord.” The Israelites called YHWH theLORD. It appears that for some time a certainamount of confusion was created; some said theequivalent of “We both believe in the Lord. Thatis the important thing.” “The people were sacri-ficing at the high places, however, because nohouse had yet been built for the name of theLORD. 1 Kings 3:2. There is no doubt that therewas a mingling of “flocks.”

Solomon worshiped these high places becauseof exposure to society – but also because his for-eign wives led him to temptation and finally toidolatry. Yet typically, he is praised for the templehe built and because God blessed him, “I give

you also what you have not asked, both richesand honor…”1 Kings 3:13.

I must now introduce you to the concept of a“crepe hanger.” Levels of understanding go fromunderstanding all about them through knowingonly that they were people doing something des-picable to complete unawareness. These peoplewere doing an honorable and necessary task.Because they hung crepe paper on people’sdoors when there was a death in the neighbor-hood, they were harbingers of bad tidings –hence not liked nor welcomed.

In today’s society, fathers and soldiers areincluded as modern crepe hangers. An appropri-ate proverb might be, “Getting wisdom is themost important thing you can do. Whatever elseyou get, get insight.” Proverbs 4:7(Good NewsBible).

The Hebrew word for “proverb” has a root-meaning of comparison, the putting of this andthat together, noting likeness in things unlike.Bible commentator Matthew Henry wrote aboutProverbs 4:7 that Rehoboam, the son ofSolomon, was far from being either one of thewisest or one of the best. Even a bad examplecan bless one who has understanding as a warn-ing.

A good example would be the Bereans. WhenPaul and Silas arrived there and went into theJewish synagogue, “…these Jews were morenoble than those in Thessalonica; they receivedthe word with all eagerness, examining theScriptures daily to see if these things were so.Acts 17:11. Churches all over our valley haveBible study classes. Call them for information,then go. The effort can result in a sense ofbelonging, a sense of purpose, a job, structure,and order.

Semonious

Voices of Faith

Learn what a crepe hanger is

Lighter side of faithAn 85-year-old couple, having been married

almost 60 years, died in a car crash. They hadbeen in good health the last ten years mainlydue to her interest in health food, and exercise.

When they reached the Pearly Gates St.Peter took them inside to their mansion, whichwas decked out with a beautiful kitchen andmaster bath suite and Jacuzzi.

As they oohed and aahed the old man askedPeter how much all this was going to cost.

"It's free," Peter replied, "this is Heaven." Next they went out back to survey the cham-

pionship golf course that the home backed upto. They would have golfing privileges every-day and each week the course changed to anew one representing the great golf courses onearth.

The old man asked, "What are the greenfees?"

Peter's reply, "This is heaven, you play forfree."

Next they went to the clubhouse and saw thelavish buffet lunch with the cuisines of theworld laid out.

"How much to eat?" asked the old man. "Don't you understand yet? This is heaven, it

is free!" Peter replied with some exasperation. "Well, where are the low fat and low choles-

terol tables?" the old man asked timidly. Peter lectured, "That's the best part ... you

can eat as much as you like of whatever youlike and you never get fat and you never getsick. This is Heaven."

With that the old man went into a fit ofanger, throwing down his hat and stomping onit, and shrieking wildly.

Peter and his wife both tried to calm himdown, asking him what was wrong. The oldman looked at his wife and said, "This is allyour fault. If it weren't for your blasted branmuffins, I could have been here ten yearsago!"

Friday, January 1, 2010 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

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

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 20and need your help. I felt a lumpin my right breast. I told a friendabout this, and she said breastcancer never happens to anyonemy age. If that's the case, I amrelieved. If it's not the case, whatshould I do? How can you tell acancer lump from one that isn'tcancer? This is on my mind all thetime. -- L.G.

ANSWER: Breast cancer does hap-pen to young women. It's often saidthat it does not, but that's misinforma-tion. It's true that breast cancer is moreprevalent at older ages and that the riskfor it increases the longer a womanlives. So someone your age is less likelyto have it, but youth doesn't make youimmune to it.

Size, how the lump feels andwhether it is tightly fixed in place aresome of the qualities that sway a doctorinto judging a lump as being cancer-ous. Cancer lumps are hard. They'refirmly anchored to the tissue beneaththem; you can't move the lump. Cancer

lumps have irregular borders.Frequently, the overlying skin of a can-cer lump is drawn down toward it toform a little dimple.

This sounds like it's easy to tell if alump is or isn't cancer. It's not. If a doc-tor, after examining the breast, cannotbe sure, then he or she usually has thepatient come back in a month or two tosee if the lump has changed in size. Ifdoubt still exists, an ultrasound in awoman less than 35 and a mammo-gram in an older woman usually cansettle the matter.

Should either of these tests not pro-vide a definite answer, the next step isto obtain material for microscopicexamination. That might be done witha very thin needle, with a larger boreneedle or with a scalpel. Self-examina-tion is good for discovering a lump.Self-diagnosis is foolish for proclaimingthe lump benign or cancerous. Youhave to let the doctor do that; see yourstoday.

Incidentally, it is better to have abreast exam one week after a period.At the time of a menstrual period,many breast lumps enlarge andbecome tender, and this can make adifficult diagnosis more difficult.

The booklet on breast cancer

explains the details of this illness and itstreatments. Readers can obtain a copyby writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1101W,Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.Enclose a check or money order (nocash) for $4.75 with the recipient'sprinted name and address. Please allowfour weeks for delivery.

***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable

to answer individual letters, but he willincorporate them in his column when-ever possible.

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

It’s a myth that young women are immune to breast cancer

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New Year's Eve has always been atime for looking back to the past, andmore importantly, forward to the com-ing year. It's a time to reflect on thechanges we want (or need) to make andresolve to follow through on thosechanges. Did your New Year resolu-tions make our top ten list?

1. Spend More Time withFamily and Friends

Recent polls show that more than50% of Americans vow to appreciateloved ones and spend more time withfamily and friends this year. Make plansto meet up with friends for an eveningof camaraderie at a favorite restaurantor take the family to a popular place forfamily fun. Work shouldn't alwayscome first!

2. Fit in FitnessThe evidence is in for fitness.

Regular exercise has been associatedwith more health benefits than any-thing else known to man. Studies show

that it reduces the risk of some cancers,increases longevity, helps achieve andmaintain weight loss, enhances mood,lowers blood pressure, and evenimproves arthritis.

3. Tame the BulgeOver 66 percent of adult Americans

are considered overweight or obese byrecent studies, so it is not surprising tofind that weight loss is one of the mostpopular New Year's resolutions. Settingreasonable weight goals and stayingfocused are the two most importantfactors in sticking with a weight lossprogram.

4. Quit SmokingIf you have resolved to make this the

year that you stamp out your smokinghabit, over-the-counter availability ofnicotine replacement therapy now pro-vides easier access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you've tried toquit before and failed, don't let it get youdown. On average, smokers try aboutfour times before they quit for good.Start enjoying the rest of your smoke-free life. Others will appreciate it too.

5. Enjoy Life MoreGiven the hectic, stressful lifestyles of

millions of Americans, it is no wonderthat "enjoying life more" has become apopular resolution in recent years. It'san important step to a happier andhealthier you! Consider a holistic heal-ing centers for products designed tobring balance to your body, mind andsoul. Or just get out and try somethingnew!

6. Quit Drinking AlcoholWhile many people use the New

Year as an incentive to finally stopdrinking, most are not equipped tomake such a drastic lifestyle change allat once. Many heavy drinkers fail toquit cold turkey but do much betterwhen they taper gradually, or evenlearn to moderate their drinking.

7. Get Out of DebtWas money a big source of stress in

your life last year? Join the millions ofAmericans who have resolved to spendthis year getting a handle on theirfinances. It's a promise that will repayitself many times in the year ahead.

8. Learn Something NewHave you vowed to make this year

the year to learn something new? Wantto learn a new language, or just how tofix your computer? Whether you take acourse or read a book, you'll find edu-cation to be one of the easiest and mostmotivating New Year's resolutions tokeep.

9. Help OthersA popular, non-selfish New Year's

resolution, volunteerism can take manyforms. Whether you choose to spendtime helping out at your local library ormentoring a child, there are many non-profit volunteer organizations thatcould really use your help.

10. Get OrganizedOn just about every New Year reso-

lution top ten list, organization can be avery reasonable goal. Whether youwant your home organized enoughthat you can invite someone over on awhim, or your office organized enoughthat you can find the stapler when youneed it, try to get started on the way toa more organized life.

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What impacts your credit rating?David HuffingtonCourier Syndicated Columnist

The credit-card companieshave long had suggestions forhow to raise your credit score,but how badly does your creditsuffer when things go wrong?The surprising answer is thatthose who've had excellent cred-it are penalized more heavilythat those with poor credit whensomething goes wrong.

According to finance guru LizPulliam Weston, here areapproximate examples of thepenalty for credit scores of amediocre 680 and an excellent780:

•Be 30 days late on a pay-ment: a 680 score will get apenalty of 60 to 80 points, wherea 780 score will get a penalty of90 to 110 points.

•Max out your card: a 680score will get a penalty of 10 to30 points, while a 780 score willget a penalty of 25 to 45 points.

•Suffer a foreclosure on yourhome: a 680 score will get apenalty of 85 to 105 points,where a 780 score will get apenalty of 140 to 160 points.

•Agree to debt settlement: a680 score will get a penalty of 46to 65 points, where a 780 scorewill get a penalty of 105 to 125points.

•File for bankruptcy: a 680score will get a penalty of 130 to150 points, where a 780 creditscore will get a penalty of awhopping 220 to 240 points.

There are some significant dif-ference between those with 680and 780 credit scores, one beinglongevity. Those with the highercredit score likely have a num-ber of cards and a long credithistory, possibly 15 years ormore. The lower score is likelythat of a person with only eightyears of credit history.

Use of credit availability mat-ters, too. Someone with a highcredit score likely uses less than25 percent of the availability,compared with up to 50 percentuse by someone with the lowerscore. This is where not closingyour unused accounts comesinto play: The minute you closean account, your total availablecredit goes down and the per-cent of credit you're using onother cards rises.

If you are among the manythat are seeing credit-card inter-est rates suddenly soar for noapparent reason, don't close theaccounts. Pay them off quickly,and then don't use them.

David Uffington regrets thathe cannot personally answerreader questions, but will incor-porate them into his columnwhenever possible. Write to himin care of King Features WeeklyService, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or sende-mail [email protected].



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A land trade was finalized recentlythat gave the county control ofCamp Owen and Wofford HeightsPark, while the Forest Servicegained control of part ofGreenhorn Mountain Park. L-R:Bryan Williams forAssemblymember Jean Fuller;Vince Fong for CongressmanKevin McCarthy; formerCongressman Bill Thomas; countyofficials John Roberts, MattPontes and Jon McQuiston;Sequoia National ForestSupervisor Tina Terrell; county offi-cial Bob Lerude, Andrew Gordusof the DFG, and District RangerRick Larson.

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Bodfish Bob's SpinachEnchilada Casserole

1 1/2 lbs. Lean ground beef1 sm. Onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 1/2 c. Bottled picante sauce10 oz. Pkg. Frozen spinach, thawedAnd squeezed dry8 oz. Tomato sauce2 med. Tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 lg. Red bell pepper, diced1 tbsp. Lime juice1 1/2 tsp. Salt12 corn tortillas1 c. Sour cream3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Monterey Jackcheese3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded cheddar cheeseShredded lettuce (optional)

Brown meat with onion and gar-lic. Drain. Add picante sauce,spinach, tomato sauce, tomatoes,bell pepper, lime juice and salt.Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes,stirring occasionally. Arrange 6 tor-

tillas on bottom and up sides oflightly greased 13x9x2-inch bakingdish, overlapping as necessary.Spread sour cream evenly over tor-tillas. Top with remaining meat mix-ture. Bake at 350 degrees about 30minutes. Remove from oven andsprinkle with cheeses. Let stand 10minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Bodfish Bob’s Cajun DrunkenShrimp

2 dozen Shrimp (shells on)3 bottles Beer (4 if taste testing)1 Quart Water2 Carrots (sliced)1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)6 ( 3 inch ears of corn) sliced to length6 Red new Potatoes (halved)1 Lemon (sliced)1 TBSP minced Garlic1 Onion (quartered)2 Bay leaves3 TBSP PeppercornsSalt & PepperDash of Hot Sauce

In a large roasting pan, pourbeer over vegetables. Add remain-ing ingredients,EXCEPT SHRIMP!Place roaster on stovetop, cover andbring to a rolling boil covered.Reduce heat to a simmer and cookfor 15 minutes. Add shrimp andcook for 5 minutes. Remove fromheat and allow to steep for 10 min-utes. DO NOT REMOVE COVER!Check for veggies being done. Ifnot, remove shrimp and continue tocook veggies until done. Whendone, add shrimp and serve!

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

My New Year’s Resolutions area bunch of things to do.

Computer Class- there’s onestarting up inJanuary and Iintend to be init.

Golfcourse- I'llhave to gofind my clubsagain.They'resomewherearound. This'llbe the third try at putting the littlewhite ball into the hole. I keepthinking I’ll get my son Jack uphere and take him golfing. Thatshould be interesting if it ever hap-pens.

The trick is to make it happenbecause you really want it to.

***Son Jack has moved to

Camarillo from Las Vegas. They'rerenting a four-bedroom house. Hisolder son has moved back in withthem. Jack's working two jobsright now. He's bartending andhe's also joined a placement servicefor executive nurses. That's hismain job and he seems like he's anatural at it. He's recruiting nursesin various hospitals and nursinghomes and placing them in newpositions.

Miz Sue and I went down thereto our daughter Anna's house on

Christmas day. She had Jack andBonnie's whole gang over. Bonnieis now office manager at the HairSalon in Westlake Village wheretheir oldest son, Shane, works.

The Christmas party at Anna'swas great. Our friends Barry andKathryn were there. I gave Barrya new winter jacket with the hoodon it and he loved it. Think he'sbeen wanting one for years andnow he's got one of his own.

Jack and Bonnie's two kids,Anna and Joey, were there as wellas the two he adopted when hemarried Bonnie, Shane and Nick.Anna and Art's two boys,Jonathan and Ryan, were there.Buster, the boys’ dog, was frontand center. Princess MollyLabrador went with us too. Shewas a great traveler.

It's been a crazy holiday time,and it ain’t over yet! Got the NewYear’s parties to get past and theninto January and February. Thendown to Cedars Sinai for my year-ly checkup. Then it’s time to go toFlorida and fish with brother Stevefor two weeks. Then I’ll come backfrom Florida and stop off in NewOrleans with Miz Sue for a fewdays and then back onSouthwestern to LAX and homeon the bus.

My name’s California Joe and Ijust go-go-go!

California Joe is the storyteller per-sona of Stevenson Phillips, an actorand singer living in Kernville. Youmay reach him at [email protected]

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No KT Boundary present hereRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

Last week I left you with thethought of the KT Boundary beingdubbed the “dinosaur extinction"boundary. Whichis to say thatdinosaur fossilsappear below thatboundary andnone above.Globally, that is avery significantobservation.Scientists, foryears, haveattempted toexplain the total extinction of the rep-tiles, etc. that were so abundantworldwide in the Cretaceous Periodand earlier. Coupled with manypieces of evidence, forensic geolo-gists and paleontologists have puttogether a plausible reason for theirextinction. New discoveries and stud-ies continue to support this theory.

The second important factor is theunusually large amounts of the rareelement iridium within the boundarylayer. Iridium on is very rare in abun-dance on the surface of the earth.Asteroids, meteorites and comets areknown to contain large amounts ofthe element. Thus this supports the"impact" theory for the presence ofthe iridium and the absence ofdinosaur fossils above the boundary.

Every day forensic scientists con-tinue to uncover more evidence thatseems to support the impact theory.Look for new ideas put forth in thescientific journals, papers, etc.

Now back to the question aboutthe presence of the KT boundary inthe Kern River Valley. Through mypersonal studies and research I havefound no reference to the KT bound-ary having ever been a part of ourvalley. The reasons are very logicaland make geological sense. They are:

1) The KT boundary occurred 65MYA during the time in theCretaceous when our valley was apart of the seaway separating west-ern North America from the easternportion. All the spewed debris fromthe impact was deposited in the sea-way and became sedimentary layers.

2) During the Cretaceous, theFarallon Plate was subductingbeneath the North American Plate.With the flattening of the subductedplate, blobs of varying compositionof granite were rising from the sub-duction zone, eventually forming theSierra Nevada Batholith.

3) Then the Sierra NevadaBatholith began to rise and push theoverlying sediments upward, includ-ing portions of the seaway sediments.

4) Once above sea level, erosionbegan to redeposit the sediments intonew depocenters. This process mixedall the debris and destroyed the con-tinuity of the KT Boundary.

5) Over 65 million years, olderrocks were exposed atop the granite,forming the Roof Pendants that wesee today.

Thus we have no actual KTboundary present in our valley.

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


Ron Bolyard

Collecting

Couple really has brass Larry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: We have a solid brasschandelier and wonder whatyou can tell us about it. We'vehad it for more than 50 years,and it is original except for newglobes and being re-wired. --Wilma, Albuquerque, N.M.

A: After examining the pictureyou sent, I came to the conclusionthat your chandelier was probablymanufactured during the early yearsof the last century. I also think it wasoriginally wired for electricity sinceit is not configured for gas. Most fix-tures of this type generally sell in the$75 to $150 range.

If you'd like an expert opinion, Irecommend Jerry and MarshaRitch, owners of J&M Antiques, acompany that specializes in antiqueand period lamps and lighting fix-tures. They are appraisers, collectorsand dealers. The contact addressesare 6407 Transit Road, EastAmherst, NY 14051; and www.east-amherstantiques.com. You shouldexpect to pay for this service.

***Q: I would like to know if you

can tell me anything about thischair and footstool. It was pur-chased at an auction in themountains of Virginia by myparents 20 years ago. It isstamped "Kindel, GrandRapids." What more can youtell me about its value and ori-gin? -- Joyce, Waldorf, Md.

A: Charles Kindel founded the

original company in St. Louis, andlater relocated to Grand Rapids,Mich., where he constructed a facto-ry. The factory produced a line of"convertible beds" and laterbranched out into other products.The Kindel company is still in busi-ness, and you can contact them atwww.kindelfurniture.com.

***Q: I have three old hand

saws manufactured by Phenixwith engraved handles. Can youprovide any ideas as to the ori-gin of these saws and theirvalue? -- Jerry, Davenport,Iowa

A: There is a Phenix SawCompany in Georgia, and thismight be where your saws weremanufactured. William A. Gustafsonis the owner of Gustafson Antiques,a company that specializes andappraises antique tools. He also con-ducts periodic auctions. His addressis P.O. Box 104, 11643 Route 22,Austerlitz, NY 12017.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of King

Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, orsend e-mail [email protected]. Due tothe large volume of mail he receives,Mr. Cox is unable to personallyanswer all reader questions. Do notsend any materials requiring returnmail.


Donna Louise FitchKern River Courier Columnist

The Owens Valley CareerDevelopment Center’s NativeAmerican winter gathering tookplace recently. I was at a meetingwith OVCDCwhen I was invitedto their wintergathering andthought it wouldmake a good arti-cle. It turned outwork got in theway, so I askedSummerCampbell if shewould like to write an article aboutit for me and she agreed. So herewe go. Makes me wish I was ableto attend even more than I hadwanted to before. Thank you,Summer.

‘Twas the week beforeChristmas …when all through thevalley sleigh bells rang for theannual Owens Valley CareerDevelopment Center’s WinterGathering. Some 125 participatedin the gathering held at South ForkElementary School on Dec. 19.Native American families joinedtogether to enjoy a puppet per-formance, Christmas carols sungin the local Native language ofPakanapul and some scrumptiousprime rib with all of the fixings.

The event got off to a smashingstart as youth ages 12-18 sharedstories incorporating thePakanapul language, which is thelanguage spoken by the local

Native American tribe theTubatulabals. After sharing tradi-tional Native American stories theyled those in attendance in theChristmas carols “Here ComesSanta Claus” and “Silent Night;”both of which were sung in nativelanguage.

Next to hit the stage were theyoungsters ages 8-12 who gracedthe audience with a puppet showperformance of the “The CaliforniaCreation Story,” as told by theYokut Indians. The puppet showstarred a crow and an eagle andshowed how they created landwith mud brought up from theocean by a duck.

Following the puppet showfamilies worked to create memoryornaments and calendars. Beforereceiving a prime rib dinner fami-lies also had the opportunity totake a family portrait. Nearing thefinish of the event and much toeveryone’s surprise Jolly SaintNick made a visit to bring cheer tothe children…and to all a goodnight.

The Owens Valley CareerDevelopment Center and TribalTANF program provide socialservices to families who are ofNative American decent. Formore information on the servicesthat OVCDC provides to NativeAmerican families please call 760-379-4770.

Donna Louise Fitch is a localartist. For questions or commentsyou can reach her through the KernRiver Courier, [email protected].

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Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: E & J DISCOUNTGENERAL STORE, (2007-B1864) Street address of busi-ness: 6498 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285;Mailing address of Business;P.O. Box 113, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; REGIS-TRANTS WHO WISH TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Jack Bustamante, 101Calgary, Wofford Heights, CA93285 and Elaine Bustamante,101 Calgary, Wofford Heights,CA 93285; Original FBNStatement Filed on:03/06/2007. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:12/02/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 11, 18, 25,2009 and January 1, 2010.

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Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: H & E GENERALSTORE (2009-B7435) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 6498 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 258,Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANTS: Oscar Carmona, 38Cypress Lane, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and SusanaToscano, 38 Cypress Lane,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.H, Co-Partners. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence address

of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Oscar Carmona. This statementfiled on 12/02/2009. Expires12/02/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 11, 18, 25,2009 and January 1, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: KERN RIVERVACATION TRAILERS(2009-B7259) Street address ofprincipal place of business:5686 Bronco Road,Pioneertown, CA 92268.Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 480, Pioneertown,CA 92268. REGISTRANTS:Milo Rose, 5686 Bronco Road,Pioneertown, CA 92268 andMarcie Rose, 5686 BroncoRoad, Pioneertown, CA 92268.I, Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section

14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Milo Allen Rose. This state-ment filed on 11/20/2009.Expires 11/20/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published bythe Kern River CourierDecember 18 and 25, 2009,January 1 and 8, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: PRIMOS LIQUORAND DELI (2009-B7664)Street address of principal placeof business: 13435 Sierra Way,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box1846, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANTS: DewayneHolland, 28 Rogers Road,Kernville, CA 93238 and SusanHolland, 28 Rogers Road,Kernville, CA 93238. I,Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced:11/01/2004. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Dewayne Holland. This state-ment filed on 12/11/2009.Expires 12/11/2014. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 18 and 25,2009, January 1 and 8, 2010.

Courier Legal Notices

Census holding local applications

Apply now for temporary, part time jobs with theU.S. Census. Census jobs offer $11.75 to 17.00 perhour. Flex hours up to 40/wk. Mileage reimburse-ment. Work near home. You may qualify if you are18 or older; have a valid SSN; pass a backgroundcheck; take a written test; can work up to 40hours per week in the evening and on weekends. Place applications Jan. 5 and 19 at Senior Centerin Lake Isabella and Jan. 6 at Odd Fellows Hall inKernville. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. all three days.

www.2010censusjobs.gov1-866-861-2010

Mike DevichKern River Courier Co-Publisher

This column is a tough one towrite. It’s my farewell column forthe Courier.

Yes, I’mleaving theCourier. Thepaper willcontinueunder thecare ofMichaelBatelaan. Iwill still beinvolved insome capacity,but not as a regular thing.

I’m also moving away. Let metell you how that happened.

My brother Don fell ill lastyear. He lived in Lompoc, whichis in the Santa Ynez Valley (samevalley that contains Buellton andSolvang). It’s north of SantaBarbara a bit.

During the course of visitingDon during his illness before hisuntimely death last April, mywife Derith fell in love with thearea. Well, we found a house weliked a lot, made an offer, and itclosed in November.

We’ve been living in both

places for a while, but now wewant to live in Lompoc full time.

This kind of brings my work-ing career full circle. While I wasin college down south I deliveredthe L.A. Times from my 1971Datsun. I enjoyed throwing thepaper every night while drivingthe silent, dark streets of Reseda,listening to music on the radio.

For the last two years I havebeen back delivering papers, thistime from the Courier’s truckwith Michael, the other co-pub-lisher here. It’s been fun; I’veenjoyed getting out of the officetwo days a week delivering. Atleast a couple of times daily weget compliments from peoplewho love our paper. Some can’twait to grab a paper out of ourhands, even before we can dropit into the racks. And always theyhave a smile on their face.

Publishing the Courier hasbeen the highlight of my work-ing career.

Don’t worry, you may stillread my byline in the Courier.And you may see me around thevalley from time to time.

Mike Devich has been one ofthe Courier’s co-publishers. Hecan be reached at [email protected]

Mike Devich

Co-Publisher’s Corner

Devich says goodbyep.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. No admission charge. For moreinformation, call Cheryl at (760) 376-4124

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

planet as you can. It can save you money, too! Learn all about recycling,composting, ways to save water and electricity, reduce your waste output,and many more tips and business information. It’s free. See krvr.org formore information.

Isabella Lake Fishing Derby takes place March 27-29 One of the state’s biggest fishing derbies takes place in March, with over

$200,000 in prizes offered for those registered. Top prizes in the 2010 derbyinclude eleven tagged trout worth $10,000 and one tagged trout worth$21,000. Call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236.

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

Starting in 1963, the festival has gained popularity year after year. Therushing springtime whitewater is a pulse-pounding experience for kayak-ers and rafters. Races, slaloms and poker runs are just some of the funevents whitewater enthusiasts can take part in. See www.kernfestival.orgfor details.

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

EVENTS continued from page 2

Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12

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

Wofford Heights - Sites availablein quiet park with lake views,laundry facilities & fish house.$250/mo inclds water & trash.Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________

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

Mobile HomesMust See! - Freshly remodeledcabin w/permits to expand on 1/3acre lot. 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus.$75,000 obo. 661-428-1108

40Ft RV Access w/hookups.Large 2bd. 2ba, Den+Formal lvg,2-car garage+workshop. Cornerlot+cul-de-sac. New roof, Lakeview, fireplace + many upgrades.8331 So. Lake Dr., Southlake.$129,000 (760) 379-7094

ISLAND RESORT FOR SALEReady for occupancy soon. Hasbeautiful grounds with ultra safehigh security area. Well kept,shows pride in ownership.Currently has 372 residents butmost will be leaving in nearfuture. For more info contact:CLUB GITMO ~ IN THE BAY

Homes for Sale

Space for Rent

Resort for Sale

Page 14 Friday, January 1, 2010

Courier chuckle of the week:

“If you cannot answer a man's argument,all it not lost; you can still call him vilenames.”

- Elbert Hubbard

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. ANATOMY: What is the common namefor dentition?

2. LITERATURE: Who wrote "The Houndof the Baskervilles"?

3. ADVERTISING: What product wassold with the slogan, "Put a tiger in yourtank"?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which two major citiesare situated on the St. Lawrence River?

5. PSYCHOLOGY: What kind of fear isrepresented in heliophobia?

6. MEASUREMENTS: What is the metricequivalent of 1 quart?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) That lower-than-acceptable performance you're getting from othersin your group might be the result of miscommunica-tion. If so, correct it before problems arise later on.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unexpected sit-uation could call for a change of plans. If so, youmight feel that this is unfair. But it's best to make theneeded adjustments now.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The new year bringsopportunities you might want to look into. Somemight be more interesting than others. But take timeto look at all of them before you make any decisions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It's a good idea tobe careful about expenses until you've worked outthat pesky financial problem. You might find it advis-able to get some solid advice on how to proceed.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Romance looms largeover the Leonine aspect. Single Lions looking forlove should find Cupid very cooperative. Paired Cats,expect a renewed closeness in your relationships.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making con-tact with a former colleague might not be high onyour list of priorities. But it could pay off personallyas well as professionally. Avoid bringing up any neg-atives about the past.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A personal

relationship could face added stress because of a sit-uation involving someone close to both of you. Besupportive and avoid playing the blame game.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Youmight well find some lingering uncertainties about adecision. If so, take that as a warning that you mightnot be ready to make that move yet.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Music is a dominant theme for Sagittarians rightnow, and it should remind you to make a greatereffort to restore some much-needed harmony in thatvery special relationship.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Although family matters might demand much of theSea Goat's attention this week, you'll want to try tomake time to handle those all-important workplacesituations as well.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A recur-ring unresolved issue might need to be revisitedbefore you can move forward. Consider askingsomeone familiar with the situation to act as animpartial counselor.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Ignore pres-sure to make a decision. Keeping your options openis still the wisest course, at least until you're sureyou've learned all you need to know.

BORN THIS WEEK: You're capable of great loy-alty to those around you, which is one reason youcan count on devotion from friends and family.


Salome’s Stars

1. Cutting teeth2. Arthur Conan Doyle3. Esso gasoline4. Montreal and Quebec5. Fear of the sun6. 1 liter (1.057 quarts)

Answers:



Solutions to Kern River Courier puzzles on 14-15:

Richard McClatchey/Special to the Courier

Richard McClatchey took this amazing photo a week ago at sunrise from above Wofford Heights with fog over the lake.

Special to the Kern River Courier

A white Christmas is nice, but ifyou're dreaming of a "green" newyear, the experts at St. LawrenceUniversity in New York have someeasy ways to make it a reality.

As with all resolutions, if the taskis too difficult or overwhelming, itbecomes tempting to skip it. Withthat in mind, here are some easy-to-stick-to "eco-resolutions" that any-one can keep.

• Reduce excess consumptionby making a card that says, "DoI REALLY NEED it?"

Only 1 percent of the things webuy are still in use six months aftertheir date of sale. Put the card inyour wallet with whatever source ofmoney you use most (cash,credit/debit card, check) and whenyou go to pay, make sure you cananswer "yes" to the question beforeyou buy.

• Park your car, and thenleave it there.

No matter where you live, there isat least one place you visit on a reg-ular basis that you can walk or biketo instead of drive. Cut carbon emis-sions, save money and get your legsmoving. Pick a place that you willNOT drive to all year, regardless ofthe weather (now’s a good time topick up some post-holiday bargainson good rain gear, an umbrella,watch cap or winter boots).

• Reduce the energy use asso-ciated with heating and coolingyour home.

Insulate your home, or just keepthe doors and windows closed. Butyou might try the new easy greenway. Buy a programmable thermo-stat and set it to automatically adjustthe temperature so you are not heat-ing or cooling it when no one isaround. It’s useless to heat a housewhen nobody’s home.

• Try "Meatless Mondays" bygoing vegetarian each Monday.

It's easier to stick to than youthink -- mac and cheese, anyone?How about spaghetti? Avoid thehigh cost of meat and eat more veg-etables. It’s greener, and healthiertoo.

• Buy no new incandescentlights.

Buy only compact fluorescentlight bulbs for your home and busi-ness. And don't forget to find outwhere and how to recycle them.

• Paper or Plastic? Neither!Make the pledge to bring your ownbag(s) when you go shopping. Youalready have them – use them!Forgetful? Keep them in your car (oron your bike) so they will always bewith you, even if you make an unex-pected stop.

• It's the new year, not

Halloween, so kick that "phan-tom load"!

Electronics such as televisions,computers and chargers draw cur-rent even when they're turned off.Plug them into powerstrips and getin the habit of turning off the pow-erstrip when you aren't using it.Save money and be greener too.

There are many things you can dodo to turn green for the New Year.Kermit says, “It’s not easy beinggreen.” But it really is. Just get intothe habit and it becomes secondnature. Get into a routine. Put thoseshopping bags in the car the minuteyou unpack them after buying gro-ceries. Better yet, buy some of thecloth bags offered at most Californiastores and reuse them every week.The planet will thank you for notdirtying it up.


Make your New Year Resolutions to be green for the environment

Go alcohol freeNew Year’s EveSpecial to the Courier

Looking for some alcohol-freedelicious drinks for your New Year’sEve party? Try these. You can have agreat night without getting bombed.

Peach Ginger Spritzer

1/8 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ½ cup chilled peach nectar ½ cup chilled sparkling water Fine sugar for rimming the glasses

Combine grated fresh gingerwith the chilled peach nectar.Strain into a glass rimmed withthe fine sugar and add the chilledsparkling water or substitute thesparkling water with wine orchampagne.

Rosemary Citrus Spritzer

½ lime 2 grapefruit slices ¼ cup simple syrup fresh rosemary sprigs ½ cup chilled sparkling water

Juice the lime and squeeze thejuice from 2 grapefruit slices into aglass; add the simple syrup to theglass and stir and then add a fewleaves from the rosemary sprig. Addthe sparkling water or substitutechampagne or wine.

These spritzers can be alcohol freeor you can add wine or champagneto them to perk them up and you cancontrol the amount of alcohol putinto each one.

Kern River Courier January 1, 2010

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