Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Stor age , Isabella Reser v oir 235,535 acre-feet. (High point was 330,829 ac-ft. July 2. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflo w , Nor th F or k of K er n at K er n ville 1324 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflo w , Lo w er K er n 1324 cfs Borel Canal flo w 0 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. The Courier Calendar has moved to page 3, with all the meeting info. The Courier’s Adventures page tells you about all the great things you can do here. A regular history feature and photo will be a mainstay of the Courier in the new year. FREE PRESORTED Kernville Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit 25 3 Check out the Courier’s new welcome page for visitors, full of information. 2 5 9 Friday, January 7, 2011 A Locally-Owned Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 7 No. 49 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Mostly sunny high 54. Fri. night: Parstly cloudy, low 36. Sat.: Mostly sunny, high 51 Sat. night: Partly cloudy, low 37. Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 50. Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 37. National Weather Service Week At A Glance See Courier Calendar on page 3 for details • 1/7 – Planning session for routes in Piutes; Whiskey Flat Days Kickoff Dinner • 1/8 – CERT training • 1/10 – Community In Crisis meeting • 1/13– Driver safety class; Parenting program • 1/15– CERT class, Mental Health Fair Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier As the Kern River Courier’s geology columnist, I thought this might be an appropriate time to give Courier readers a brief analysis of the geological aspects of why the land slump occurred last week on the east flank of Stine Point, which took out a 60-foot section of the Sierra Way roadway. The dia- gram shown, which was previously published with my col- umn in the March 26, 2010 issue of the Courier, is the definition of a slump landslide. It is distinguished from the other types of landslides by a few char- acteristics. • The Slump Blocks are typical- ly tilted back and broken, but remain as blocks, as they slide away from steep embankments. • They will stop moving when the slope flattens. • A toe forms at the base where most of the soil, rocks and debris accumulate. • High catastrophic conse- quences. • Activated by the presence of water within the soils and bed- ding planes. You can see in the photo above, taken from the Mt. Mesa side of the lake, that the characteristics shown are some- what similar to those pointed out in the dia- gram. The exception is the arcuate nature of the up-slope slumping, where some of the sed- iments have flowed from above the roadway. This is more typical of rockslides. The reader is probably asking why it happened at Stine Point and not elsewhere. The explana- Why Sierra Way collapsed This photo shows the “slump” that took out Sierra Way at Stine Cove last week. Ron Bolyard/Kern River Courier Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier With Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon being closed for the last couple of weeks (it’s open again now), many locals have had to take the long way to Bakersfield, over Walker Pass and around through Mojave and Tehachapi. The Courier was no exception, with the paper being printed in Bakersfield. Last week, passing through Red Rock Canyon, this scene was too tempting for Courier co-publisher Michael Batelann to resist stopping and taking a picture. Whiskey Flat Days a-comin’ Mike Devich Kern River Courier As soon as the New Year’s Eve stream- ers and party poppers have been swept away, it’s full steam ahead for those working on Kernville’s big annual Old West celebration – Whiskey Flat Days. Whiskey Flat Days has that moniker because Kernville’s original name from 1860-64 was Whiskey Flat. Late valley historian Ardis Walker named the event (this year Feb. 18-21) when it was started over 50 years ago. It was timed to take place in the winter to bring visitors here in the off-season. The Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat contest is one of the big deals of the fest. This year, two teams are running for the title. They will sell $1 “bribe” tickets dur- ing the weeks leading up to the celebra- Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Snow on Sunday turned the valley into a winter won- derland. See WFD, Page 12 See SLUMP, Page 11
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Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir235,535 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 Kernville1324 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 1324 cfs
Borel Canal flow0 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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Friday, January 7, 2011 A Locally-Owned Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 7 No. 49
Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri: Mostly sunnyhigh 54.
Fri. night: Parstlycloudy, low 36.
Sat.: Mostly sunny,high 51
Sat. night: Partlycloudy, low 37.
Sun.: Mostly sunny,high 50.
Sun. night: Partlycloudy, low 37.
National Weather Service
Week At A GlanceSee Courier Calendar on page 3 for details
• 1/7 – Planning session for routes in Piutes;Whiskey Flat Days Kickoff Dinner• 1/8 – CERT training• 1/10 – Community In Crisis meeting• 1/13– Driver safety class; Parenting program• 1/15– CERT class, Mental Health Fair
Ron BolyardKern River Courier
As the Kern River Courier’sgeology columnist, I thought thismight be an appropriate time togive Courier readers a briefanalysis of the geological aspectsof why the land slump occurredlast week on the east flank ofStine Point,which tookout a 60-footsection of theSierra Wayroadway.
The dia-gram shown,which waspreviouslypublishedwith my col-umn in theMarch 26,2010 issue of the Courier, is thedefinition of a slump landslide. Itis distinguished from the othertypes of landslides by a few char-acteristics.
• The Slump Blocks are typical-ly tilted back and broken, butremain as blocks, as they slideaway from steep embankments.
• They will stop moving whenthe slope flattens.
• A toe forms at the basewhere most of the soil, rocks anddebris accumulate.
• High catastrophic conse-quences.
• Activated by the presence ofwater within the soils and bed-ding planes.
You can see inthe photo above,taken from theMt. Mesa side ofthe lake, that thecharacteristicsshown are some-what similar tothose pointedout in the dia-gram. Theexception is thearcuate nature ofthe up-slope
slumping, where some of the sed-iments have flowed from abovethe roadway. This is more typicalof rockslides.
The reader is probably askingwhy it happened at Stine Pointand not elsewhere. The explana-
Why Sierra Way collapsedThis photoshows the“slump” thattook out SierraWay at StineCove last week.
RonBolyard/KernRiver Courier
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
With Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon being closed for the last couple ofweeks (it’s open again now), many locals have had to take the long way to Bakersfield,over Walker Pass and around through Mojave and Tehachapi. The Courier was noexception, with the paper being printed in Bakersfield. Last week, passing through RedRock Canyon, this scene was too tempting for Courier co-publisher Michael Batelann toresist stopping and taking a picture.
WhiskeyFlat Daysa-comin’ Mike DevichKern River Courier
As soon as the New Year’s Eve stream-ers and party poppers have been sweptaway, it’s full steam ahead for thoseworking on Kernville’s big annual OldWest celebration – Whiskey Flat Days.
Whiskey Flat Days has that monikerbecause Kernville’s original name from1860-64 was Whiskey Flat.
Late valley historian Ardis Walkernamed the event (this year Feb. 18-21)when it was started over 50 years ago. Itwas timed to take place in the winter tobring visitors here in the off-season.
The Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flatcontest is one of the big deals of the fest.This year, two teams are running for thetitle. They will sell $1 “bribe” tickets dur-ing the weeks leading up to the celebra-
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Snow on Sunday turned the valley into a winter won-derland.
See WFD, Page 12
See SLUMP, Page 11
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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
Mou
ntain
99
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
Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville
Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
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 Hospital &Kern 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
What’s here ... and what’s nearMike DevichKern River Courier
If you’re visiting the Kern RiverValley, you’re wondering what’s to seeand do. Well, here is a primer on thatvery subject.
First of all, you are visiting a placethat is refreshingly behind the times.No Walmarts, no new car dealerships,no Olive Gardens, no casinos, no BestBuys. If you love Nordstrom’s, you’reout of luck around here.
But for those who love the great out-doors and a slower place where theycan relax, enjoy a small-town atmos-phere and just breathe easy, this is theplace for you.
If you need something or just likeshopping, try the local stores and seewhat they have. You’ll be surprised.
Kernville has a number of antiqueand collectible stores, if you do that sortof thing, only without the tourist-traphigh price tags.
If you haven’t noticed yet, the valleyis a mecca for water lovers. Fishing is agiven. Where can you get a fishinglicense? At just about every conven-ience store, marina and even some ofthe supermarkets.
Boating licenses? Same thing. Riverrafting? Best to go with a professionalservice, in season. There are many inthe valley.
Want to find out all about camping,campfires and the like? Go to one of thetwo Forest Service offices in the valley.Addresses are in the box at left.
Want a destination to go to? Hereare some great ones – Kern ValleyMuseum in Kernville, Silver City GhostTown in Bodfish, nice parks such asRiverside and Circle Park in Kernville,Wofford Heights Park and LakeIsabella Park, Reel Cinema in WoffordHeights (brand new big-city movies in
an old building with modern movie-projecting equipment), The Old OnyxStore (built in 1861), the Nuui CunniIndian Cultural Center at FrenchGulch, and the big sequoias at the Trailof 100 Giants (summer only). Or justtake your camera and photograph theold buildings or the fabulous scenery.
A bit of historyTwo towns, Kernville and Isabella,
had to be moved out of the way duringthe forming of the lake in the late 1940sand ‘50s. Isabella was moved south andrenamed Lake Isabella, and Kernvillewas moved north. The town ofWofford Heights is closest to the loca-tion of Old Kernville; Old Isabella wasnear where the Auxiliary Dam is today.
After the dams came in, realizationcame that although the water in thedam was not ours to keep, we may useit while it’s here. The area was promot-ed as a recreation destination and as aperfect area for retirement, away fromthe hustle and bustle of the city. Lateron, in the second half of the 20th centu-ry, whitewater rafting became a hugesport here. Recently, the valley hasbecome known as a premier mountainbiking area, and a mountain bike man-ufacturer has relocated here.
Recreation choices in the area aremany. Dry land sports vary from dirtbiking to hiking to climbing to dark skyviewing to birding and observingnature at its finest.
Be sure to visit all the towns here.Ringing the lake are Kernville, WoffordHeights, Lake Isabella/Bodfish, Mt.Mesa and Southlake. In the South ForkValley are Weldon and Onyx. Each hasits own unique personality and its ownstory to tell.
Leave your big-city ways behind;this is not the city. And we’re kind ofproud of that.
2600 Highway 155 French Gulch Campground, Lake Isabella760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3984 Wofford Heights, CA [email protected]
Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center
Visit us on the web at www.nuuicunni.com
“Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural Center
Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council under a Special Use Permit: U.S. Forest Service
CertifiedFarmersMarket
9am-2pm every SaturdayFeaturing fresh pr oduce, legumes
Local arts, crafts and moreDuring inclement weather, we will be inside.Space is limited, but the atmosphere is great!Office hours 9-3 Tuesday through Saturday
To become a vendor or for info, contact Eric at(760) 549-0800 or www.nuuicunni.com
Tuesday, January 18, 7:30pmMojave Elk's Lodge 2059
16200 K StreetMOJAVE
Wednesday, January 19, 7:30pmWSRPD Community Center
Auditorium500 Cascade Place
TAFT
Thursday, January 20, 7:30pmMoose Lodge
6732 Lake Isabella Blvd.LAKE ISABELLA
(702)-373-0897
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Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit all submissions. The entire con-tents of the Kern River Courier are copy-right ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproductionin whole or in part is prohibited without priorwritten consent. All rights reserved.
Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. The views expressed in the lettersto the editor within this paper are not necessar-ily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff.Letters to the editor pertaining to local issuesand events or those that affect our area areencouraged. Please include your real name,address and phone number for verification.Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The Kern River Courier reserves theright to exclude any letter to the editor, or editits contents for length and prevention of libel,or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors.Letters should not exceed 200 words.
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Planning session for Piutetrails in Kernville Jan. 7
The Sequoia National Forestinvites the public to assist indeveloping a travel managementplan for the Piute Mountains area.The final meeting in this round ofcollaborative planning is sched-uled for Friday, Jan. 7 at the OddFellows Hall in Kernville from 6 to8:30 pm. For more information,please contact Warren Niemi at559-784-1500 ext. 1137, or byemail at [email protected].
Whiskey Flat Days Kickoffdinner to be held Jan. 7
Every February on PresidentsDay Weekend the town ofKernville celebrates its Gold Rushroots when it was known asWhiskey Flat. This year theWhiskey Flat Days KickoffDinner, which is when theHonorary Mayor candidates areintroduced, will be at Ewing’s onFriday, January 7, with dinner at 6pm. $25 gets you Deep-Pit BBQ,Lemon Chicken, vegetables, pota-toes & bread. Live music by the“Wild Blue Rose Band”. Put onyour Western duds and come outand enjoy! RSVP-760-376-2629.
CERT to teach Red CrossFirst Aid, Adult CPR Jan. 8
Dean Ott of the KRV CERT willbe teaching the American RedCross First Aid class on Saturday,January 8 from 9am to noon andan American Red Cross AdultCPR class from 1pm to 5pm at theFirst Baptist Church, 3701 SuhreStreet in Lake Isabella. The class-es are $20 each and the monieshelp support the Kern RiverValley Community EmergencyResponse Team. Participants willget a Red Cross Card for eachclass attended. Please call TomKlein at (760) 379-2797 to pre-reg-ister for each class.
‘Community in Crisis’ Part 2to be held Monday, Jan. 10
The followup meeting aboutthe sources of help and supportfor despondent and depressedteens will take place Monday. Jan.10 at 6 p.m at the Kern ValleyHospital cafeteria. For moreinformation contact Holly at 760-223-0269.
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 Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (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. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
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 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.• 2 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville.Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 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., Line dance classes, Senior Center.379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd
Mon., membership 4th 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. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
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, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 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.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606.
• 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. 379-5086.• 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 or 376-2066.• 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.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.376-2410 or 376-2066
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.
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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of Jan. 17.
PICKS OF THE WEEK"Buried" (R) -- Hands up: Who
wants to see Ryan Reynolds buriedalive? Yeah, me too. Well, in "Buried"we get our wish. Reynolds stars asPaul Conroy, a truckdriver who wakes upto find himself buriedin a coffin under 6feet of earth withnothing but a cellphone that's runningout of juice, a lighterand about 90 minutesof oxygen. With timerunning out on him,Conroy needs topiece togetherenough clues to determine his loca-tion so he can call for help (that is, ifthe cell phone doesn't go dead first).
Demonstrating an almostHitchcockian finesse, director RodrigoCortes does a remarkable job not onlyin finding impressive ways of shoot-ing in such a confined space, but inkeeping the dramatic tension taut aspiano wire throughout the entire film.
DOG OF THE WEEK"Death Race 2" (Unrated) -- How is
it even possible to screw up a "DeathRace" movie? All you need are a
bunch of cars with missile launchersand machine guns, hot chicks, ridicu-lously cool stunts and a few zippyone-liners. Well, director Roel Reine(yeah, I never heard of him either) hasmanaged to make this direct-to-DVDproduction a complete snooze-fest.Worst of all, he cast Danny Trejo, oneof the most badass actors on the plan-et, as a wise-cracking mechanic. Saveyour money and avoid this abomina-tion.
TV SERIES"Merlin" The
Complete SecondSeason
"Last of theSummer Wine"Vintage 1987
"Waking theDead" Season 5
"Justified" TheComplete FirstSeason
"Hey Vern, It's Ernest!" TheComplete Series
"Anthony Bourdain: NoReservations" Collection 5 Pt. 2
"Dallas" The Complete FourteenthSeason
"Stingray" The Complete Series"Thirtysomething" Season 1
Volume 1"Simon & Simon" The Best of
Season 2"21 Jump Street" The Complete
Fourth Season
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Couch TheaterReynolds is buried
Ryan Reynolds
By Cindy Elavsky
Q: When will my favoriteshow, "Being Erica," be backon SoapNet? It seems likeit's been forever! -- NicoleS., Sacramento, Calif.
A: Erin Karpluk and cast willbe back for another season oftime-traveling psy-chotherapy on Jan.26 on SOAPnet at 11p.m. ET/PT. Ericahas graduated togroup therapy,which means theintroduction ofsome new castmembers (as well asfew visits from somefamiliar faces).
***Q: Has
"Medium" beencanceled? -- Frankie T., viae-mail
A: The struggling drama star-ring Patricia Arquette and JakeWeber has indeed been canceledfor the second time. The firsttime was in 2009, when NBCdropped the show from itsschedule and CBS picked it up.But CBS recently announced thatit had reduced season seven'sepisodes from 22 to 13, with theseries finale airing on Friday,Jan. 21.
***Q: I love the FX show
"Justified," especially its star,Timothy Olyphant. I saw thathe guest-starred on a fewepisodes of "The Office," butit got me nervous that maybe"Justified" had been canceled.Has it? -- Gennifer G., via e-
mailA: Don't you worry
-- you're in for anoth-er season of gun sling-ing when "Justified"returns for its sopho-more season onWednesday, Feb. 9, onFX. Not only willTimothy return, we'llalso see some newfaces. New cast mem-bers include MargoMartindale ("Mercy"),Jeremy Davies("Lost"), Joseph Lyle
Taylor ("100 Centre Street") andBrad William Henke ("OctoberRoad"). They will all play membersof the Bennett family, the biggestpot farmers in eastern Kentucky.
***Write to Cindy at King
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Friday, January 7, 2011 Page 5AdventuresK E R N R I V E R
Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist
I would like to apologize forthe intermittent fishing reportslately. I recently experienced aminor stroke,which has leftme cross-eyed asClarence the lion.It’s been quite anadjustment.
Today I did alittle shopping atone of myfavorite stores inKernville. A bitlate, I did what Inormally do at the end ofDecember – get a new fishinglicense. I didn’t see that onecoming. I am nowanother number inthat ever-growingbook of numbers.One thing is forsure; I proved that Ihave been a resi-dent of Californiafor at least six months. I didn’thave to pay as a non-resident, soI guess that’s good. But enoughidle chatter. Hey, sometimes acolumn is hard to write, especial-ly when I’m building my ark withall the rain we’ve had.
Trout action, according to agood friend, better known as“that plumber guy,” has been off
the hook in the general vicinityof Boulder Gulch, with fish in the1 to 2 pound class on a regularbasis. Here is a tip – if you arefishing from shore and you aresitting in your vehicle to avoidthe elements, please, no cat naps.You might just end up at the damfloating in your favorite mode oftransportation. Key word isfloating. Keep alert; the lakecomes up very quickly with thisamount of runoff. If youabsolutely must take your boat,be extremely careful. There is alot of debris of all shapes andsizes to get in your way.
Last but not least, the firstweek of January there will be astocking of those prize fish that
everyone hasbeen waiting for.You guessed it –the Alpers troutare coming.Thanks to Fredand the KRVchamber and allthose involved.
You are appreciated. Keep up thegood work.
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].
Alpers trout are coming
Mike Mencarini
Courier Fishing Report
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Many areas of the Kern River Valley received 6 inches to a foot of snow ear-lier this week. This is Bodfish Canyon.
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Saturday night Star Party planned
This Saturday night, Jan. 8. at 6 p.m., the Kern River ValleyAstronomy Club invites all those interested in seeing planets, season-al constellations, distant galaxies and more, to join us for our month-ly club field trip to our dark sky observing site. There will be lots of tel-escopes set up for viewing. The observing site is easily located 12miles north of Kernville (Fairview Heliport). Look for the orange conesmarking the entrance. Dress warm. Clouds will cancel the event. Nextstar party is Feb. 5. Questions? Call Rich at (760) 376-1291 or 376-6290.
Floods temporarily close PreserveKern River Preserve
Every 50 years or so the Kern RiverValley gets walloped with a period ofextended rains that wash out lots ofroads and culverts. It seems this win-ter might be that winter. Kern Countywas declared a state disaster area byGovernor Schwarzenegger after theDecember 17-19 storm.
Although damage to buildingsaround the preserve thankfully hasbeen minimal, the damage to roadinfrastructure is a bit more intense, sothe Kern River Preserve will be closedto vehicle traffic while we wring outand our staff can replace culverts.Anyone is welcome to walk in as longas it is safe.
Beginning Friday, December 17th,the rain gauge at the Sprague Ranchsection of the preserve recorded over9" of rain over 4 days.
The rains began to fall in the weehours of December 17th and KernValleyites would normally expectthem to taper off by mid morning and
stop, but this was no ordinary rain-storm. Never a deluge but a steadytenth-inch by tenth-inch, the rain keptfalling. By the end of Day One justover an inch had fallen. By day two,the rains increased to over two-tenthsan hour delivering a whopping 2.75"by the end of the day. This continuedon day three with a similar steadyamount falling.
We watched the South Fork gaug-ing station go from the 52 cfs record-ed at midnight to an astounding 5120cfs. This overtopped the road at FayRanch Road with a raging flood with-in nine hours. The pavement wasripped away with large holes silentlywaiting to trap unsuspectingmotorists in unseen chasms.
The bright spot on the preservewas the buildings remained intact.However, all roads, culverts andcanals suffered serious damage orwere destroyed. A lot of work is aheadfor our small staff.
Please help our general fund to helpwith the repairs.
Time for a new 2011 fishing licenseKern River Courier
It’s that time of year again.Anglers must buy a new fishinglicense.
A California sport fishing licenseoffers a full year of more fishingopportunities than any other statein the country. California has 1,100miles of ocean coastline, 4,172 lakesand reservoirs, 29,664 miles ofstreams and rivers, and 1,800 milesof bay and delta waters. A sportfishing license is an angler’s pass-port to these amazing opportunities.
In addition to native fresh andsaltwater fish, the DFG trout hatch-eries will plant roughly 7 millionrainbow trout in 2011 and salmonhatcheries annually release morethan 20 million young salmon.
Anglers 16 years or older arerequired to have a valid sport fish-ing license to take any kind of fish,mollusk, invertebrate or reptile(except for rattlesnakes).
Along with a sport fishinglicense, the DFG California FishingPassport Program challengesanglers to fish their way around thestate in search of 150 different fishand shellfish species. And like atraveler’s passport book, for eachsuccessful catch, participants willreceive special stamps in theirbooks to mark their accomplish-ments.
For more information about thePassport Program, please visitwww.dfg.ca.gov/fishingpassport.To learn more about fishing licens-es, go to www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing.
“Trout fishing is
off the hook.”
--Mike Mencarini
Courier chuckle of the week:
“I learned law so well, the day I graduated Isued the college, won the case, and got mytuition back.”
-- Fred Allen
See Page 10 foranswers to puzzles
Page 6 Friday, January 7, 2011
Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. ANATOMY: Where in the human bodyis the mandible?
2. MYTHOLOGY: According to Greekmythology, who ferries the souls of thedead across the rivers Styx and Acheron?
3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: By whatcommon name is the pirate's flag of skulland crossbones known?
4. ENTERTAINERS: Which actress wasborn with the name Betty Joan Perske?
5. MEASUREMENTS: What does atachometer measure?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Aspects call for carein preparing material for submission. You might findit bothersome to go over what you've done, butrechecking could be worth your time and effort.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The week is favor-able for Bovines who welcome change. New careeropportunities wait to be checked out. You might alsowant to get started on that home makeover.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might have to beextra careful to protect that surprise you haveplanned, thanks to a certain snoopy someone whowants to know more about your plans than you'rewilling to share.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Family ties arestrong this week, although an old and still-unresolvedproblem might create some unpleasant moments. Ifso, look to straighten the situation out.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although the Lionmight see it as an act of loyalty and courage to holdon to an increasingly shaky position, it might be wiserto make some changes now.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your gift foradding new people to your circle of friends worksovertime this week, thanks largely to contacts youmade during the holidays.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don't hide
your talents. It's a good time to show what you cando to impress people who can do a lot for you. A dis-pute with a family member might still need somesmoothing over.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be openwith your colleagues about your plan to bring aworkplace matter out into the open. They'll want toknow how you'll pull it off.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Trying to patch up an unraveling relationship is ofteneasier said than done. But it helps to discuss andwork out any problems that arise along the way.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Whileyour creative aspect remains high this week, youmight want to call on your practical side to help workout the why and wherefore of an upcoming decision.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Dealingwith someone's disappointment can be difficult forAquarians, who always try to avoid giving pain. Ashow of sympathy can work wonders.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting a job-related matter past some major obstacles should beeasier this week. A personal situation might take asurprising turn by the week's end.
BORN THIS WEEK: You can be both a dreamerand a doer. You consider helping others to be animportant part of your life.
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Heart Walk 2011
KERN VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
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From vintagepostcard
The bridgeover theKern Rivernear OldKernville isshown, dateunknown,but pre-1949.
Valley history: town of KernvilleThe beginnings of Kernville started in 1860. The story is that a man
named Lovely Rogers found a rock with flecks of gold in it on a hillsideoverlooking the Kern River. He picked up the rock to throw at his recalci-trant mule, when he saw the flecks of gold in it. Instead of throwing it,Rogers took the rock to another miner and was told it was well-paying ore.
Gold miners started to pour in, coming from the west over GreenhornMountain or through the Keyesville area, from the south through WalkerBasin or from the east over Walker’s Pass.
An entrepreneur by the name of Adam Hamilton heard about the goldstrike and came over Greenhorn Mountain, his mules laden with barrels ofwhiskey. He set up his barrels near Rogers’ gold find, and started a saloon.By mutual agreement his saloon was quickly moved down the river abouta mile on a little flat spot by the river, and the town of Whiskey Flat quick-ly grew up around it. Four years later, in 1864, the townspeople opted torename the town Kernville.
Kernville existed in that location for almost 100 years, long after the goldplayed out. It was located just northeast of the modern-day town ofWofford Heights. Kernville saw a lot of changes happen to the Kern RiverValley. Cattle ranching started to become important in a big way. In theearly 1900s electrical engineers from the city of Los Angeles came lookingat the Kern River for hydropower harnessing. Then Hollywood came call-ing, and Kernville became a popular place to make Western films.
In the late 1940s, the decision was made to put a government flood con-trol reservoir in the Kern River Valley, and Kernville residents were toldthey had to move to higher ground. They decided to form a New Kernvillea few miles north, and that’s where the town still is today.
Old Kernville is still remembered fondly by many longtime residents ofthe Kern River Valley.
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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 A.M.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (760) 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.(760) 376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United Methodist ChurchSundays 11 a.m.
Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.(760) 376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 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. (760) 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. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.(760) 379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 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. (760) 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 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. (760) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819
Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.(760) 379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(760) 378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 378-4964
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Libraries to hold Story Time for kids Jan. 13Story Time at the Lake Isabella Library will be a "Snow-Thing Like a
Good Book!" story and craft, on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 3:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 760-549-2083.
AARP Driver Safety Program to be held Thursday, Jan. 13The next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Thursday, Jan. 13
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (an all-day class) at St. Peters Church, 11900 SierraWay, Kernville, across the street from the Hi Ho Trailer Park. The coursedoes not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures forolder drivers. A certificate of course completion usually entitles the partic-ipant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years. To enroll, callinstructor Gene Verbeet at 379-8037. Fees are $12 for AARP members and$14 for non-members.
Program to help parents with strong-willed kids starts Jan. 13The Parent Project and Loving Solutions starts Jan. 13 from 3:00 to 6:00
pm at Woodrow Wallace School, Room 11. A light dinner will be provid-ed.This 6-week program is designed specifically for the parents of strong-willed or out-of-control children. To enroll call the Family Resource Centerat 760-379-2556. Cost is $15, includes a workbook to keep and can be paidover the six-week period.
KRV CERT to teach emergency response class Jan. 15KRV CERT will be teaching basic community emergency response team
classes starting Jan. 15. Classes will be held at the First Baptist Church,3701 Suhre St. in Lake Isabella from 9am to 4pm. The classes will be heldon Saturday, January 15th, January 22nd, January 29th. There is a cost of$20 for the student’s manual. If you have any questions or want to registerplease call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797.
Mental Health Fair coming to Kern Valley Jan. 15There will be a National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting on Saturday, Jan.
15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wallace Middle School Gymnasium. Supportgroups, educational courses, and services will be offered at no cost. OutSpokenYoung Minds (OSYM) leaders will tell their stories. RSVP to (661) 303-1416(Russ) or (760) 379-3412 (Jim) or email: [email protected] Lightrefreshments will be served.
McCarthy staff to hold Kern Valley office hours Jan. 20Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s staff will have their mobile office in
Lake Isabella on Thursday, Jan. 20 at the County Complex from 1:30 to 2:30p.m. Contact Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman McCarthy, at(661) 327-3611.
Story Time for kids on Jan. 21 at Kernville LibraryKernville Library presents "Warm Up to a Good Book" story time on
Friday, January 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall, 48 Tobias St,Kernville. For more information, call 760-376-6180.
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As each winter arrives and Igrow older, I’ve noticed thatI'm not as sharp as I was theyear before.
Instead ofcounting timefrom my birth-days I useJanuary 1st asmy judgmentday. Let me giveyou an exampleof the dulling ofmy sharpness.
Around thefirst of the year my wife said tome, “I've noticed that the hotwater is not very hot.” Well, Isaid, I can fix that, I will turnthe adjustment knob on thewater heater to a higher posi-tion and it should get hotter.(Unless the thermostat is onthe fritz.)
Well, the water didn't getany hotter. In fact, she said itwas even cooler.
I went out to the adjustmentknob and determined that itwas turned as far right as itcould go. But the water wasn'tgetting any hotter. In fact, theheater wasn't even heating.
So I called a plumber (at $45an hour). When he arrived Iasked for his advice; would Ineed a new thermostat valve ora new heater?
"Well, let’s see," he said. Both of us got down on our
knees with flashlights in handand looked at the thermostatvalve. While I'm looking, hetakes the little red adjustment
knob and turns it to the LEFT.The heater kicked on and start-ed heating.
I said. "What was that?What did you do?"
He said, "I just turned theadjustment knob to the higherheat position".
I knelt there, stunned.Obviously I had been turningthe knob the wrong way. Everytime I thought I had adjusted itto a higher heat it went evenlower.
In my defense, I had to standon my head with a flashlightand look at the thing again.The knob does look like itshould adjust higher by goingto the RIGHT. But it’s theopposite.
I was stricken and theplumber just looked at me. Hewas nice and tried to make mefeel better by saying that atleast I didn't need a waterheater or thermostat ... yet.
As I wrote out a check for a10-minute 45 dollar visit, I wasmentally kicking myself in thetush.
I can assure you that thenext time he comes, I will reallyneed him.
And that's why in my lateryears, my wife no longer looksat me with adoring eyes andthinks I can fix everything. Andfrankly, I no longer think soeither!
Wofford Heights residentRod Middleworth, a retiredsecurity manager for PacificBell, is an instructor for thelocal AARP Driver SafetyProgram.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:THE QUILTED QUAIL (2010-B7079) Street address of principalplace of business: 901 North HeritageDrive, #104, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.Mailing address of business: 901North Heritage Drive, #104,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGIS-TRANTS: Marian Bruce, 627 KevinCourt, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 andCynthia Klissus, 617 East DanaAvenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. B,General Partnership. Date the busi-ness commenced: 11/18/2005.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MarianBruce and Cynthia Klissus. Thisstatement filed on 11/22/2010.Expires 11/22/2015. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Rodriguez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier December17, 24, 31, 2010 and January 7, 2011
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAME
CASE NUMBER: R-1502-CV-100527
PETITIONER: DENNIS WAYNEHICKS
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS
filed a petition with this court for adecree changing names as follows:Present name: DENNIS WAYNEHICKS. Proposed name: DENNISWILLIAMS
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
interested in this matter appear beforethis court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why thepetition for change of name(s) shouldnot be granted. Any person objectingto the name change described abovemust file a written objection thatincludes the reasons for the objectionat least two court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard and mustappear at the hearing to show causewhy the petition should not be grant-ed. If no written objection is timelyfiled, the court may grant the petitionwithout a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:February 16, 2011, Time: 9:00 A.M.,Dept,: EK-B, Room: West, SuperiorCourt of California, County of Kern,132 East Coso Street, Ridgecrest,California 93555, East Division,Ridgecrest Branch.
A copy of this Order to Show Causeshall be published at least once eachweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in thiscounty: KERN RIVER COURIER.
Dated: December 15, 2010, Kenneth G.Pritchard, Judge of the SuperiorCourt.
Attorney for the Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Esq.Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson,
LLP720 N. Norma Street, Suite CRidgecrest, California 93555(760) 371-1070Published - Kern River Courier -
December 24 and 31, 2010 andJanuary 7 and 14, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TREKABOUT IMAGES - (2010 -B7374) Street address of principalplace of business: 1118 NorthYosemite Lane, Ridgecrest, CA93555. Mailing address of business:1500 McLean Street, #185,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGIS-TRANT: Doris Lance, 1118 NorthYosemite Lane, Ridgecrest, CA93555. A, Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious
name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Doris G.Lance. This statement filed on12/13/2010. Expires 12/13/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 31, 2010 andJanuary 7, 14 and 21, 2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: BEYOND THE GARAGE,(2006-B1460) Street address of busi-ness: 700 Bristlecone Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; Mailing addressof Business: PO Box 600, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Wendy Crockett,700 Bristlecone Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and MichaelLoomer, 700 Bristlecone Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 02/16/2006.This Statement of Abandonment filedon: 12/15/2010. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byG. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierDecember 31, 2010, January 7, 14and 21, 2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: CROCKETTS LEGENDARYCYCLESMITHS, (2006-B1459)Street address of business: 700
Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights,CA 93285; Mailing address ofBusiness: PO Box 600, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Wendy Crockett,700 Bristlecone Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and MichaelLoomer, 700 Bristlecone Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 02/16/2006.This Statement of Abandonment filedon: 12/15/2010. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byG. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierDecember 31, 2010, January 7, 14and 21, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DELANO SUPER PLUS - (2010 -B7456) Street address of principalplace of business: 1220 Main Street,Delano, CA 93215. Mailing addressof business: 1220 Main Street,Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT:Angela Super Co., Inc., 1220 MainStreet, Delano, CA 93215. F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JoungSoon Kim, CEO. This statement filedon 12/20/2010. Expires 12/20/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 31, 2010 andJanuary 7, 14 and 21, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JR TRUCKING (2010 - B7337)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 2127 Lake Street,Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 70412,Bakersfield, CA 93387. REGIS-TRANT: Julio Ramos, 2127 LakeStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305. A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and
Professions Code) Signed: JulioRamos. This statement filed on12/09/2010. Expires 12/09/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier December 31, 2010 andJanuary 7, 14 and 21, 2011.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 10-2139 - APN: 233-
291-04-00YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-12-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER.
On January 26, 2011 at 11:00 am,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 07-17-2007, as Inst. No. 0207148550 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed by JorgeHolquin and Leticia Holquin, hus-band and wife as joint tenants, WILLSELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TOTHE HIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH (payable at time of sale in law-ful money of the United States) at:The main entrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust inthe property situated in said Countyand State described as: Lot 378 orTract 1984, in the County of KernState of California, as per map record-ed in Book 9, Pages 153 through 156,inclusive, in the office of the CountyRecorder of said county. The streetaddress and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be:Vacant Land - directions may beobtained by written request within 10days of the first publication of thisnotice from: ARI, 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA93534. The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shownherein. Said Sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, if any, underthe terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$105,427.80. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore executedand delivered to the undersigned a writ-ten Declaration of Default and Demandfor Sale, and a written Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed. December 27, 2010. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,
Trustee Sale Officer.(Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 31. 2010,January 7 and 14, 2011)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ATLAS COUNSELING (2010 -B7608) Street address of principalplace of business: 9012 Pine RidgeWay, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 9012Pine Ridge Way, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: DwightHeskett, 9012 Pine Ridge Way,Bakersfield, CA 93312. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: DwightHeskett. This statement filed on12/29/2010. Expires 12/29/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 7, 14, 21 and28, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SOUTH FORK GARAGE (2010 -B7581) Street address of principalplace of business: 20624 Highway178, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 305,Weldon, CA 93283. REGIS-TRANTS: George V. Powers, 15100Trotter, Weldon, CA 93283 andCandace Howell-McCarthy, 1620Sabovich, Bldg. 173A, Mojave, CA93501. B - General Partnership. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Candace L. Howell-McCarthy. This statement filed on12/28/2010. Expires 12/28/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 7, 14, 21 and28, 2011.
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Thomas Ratican was born in Hollywood, Calif. He inherited his love ofactiing, directing and writing scripts from his father, who was involved inthe motion picture industry. He also worked for the L.A. Metro Water andPower Co. for 21 years.
Tom and his wife, Naomi, moved to Havilah in 1995. Naomi passed awayin 1997. They had a great love for the little community of Havilah. Tomserved as the president of the Havilah Centennial Group for nine years.
He was well-known for his artwork, especially his pen and ink drawingsof famous old-time cowboy movie actors, which for many years were pub-lished in the monthly Fencepost publication.
Tom had a great sense of humor, and a sweet-natured disposition. Hedevoutly loved animals, especially dogs (his own and everybody else’s!)
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Don and Rose Ratican ofArizona, and a niece in Poway, Calif.
Obituary noticetion is fundamental to the geologyof our valley. You may recall frommy column how the “RoofPendants” of our valley wereformed. Briefly, in review, theyare thousands of feet of sedimen-tary layers that were laid downthrough millions of years ofoceanic deposition. Then theSierran Batholith of graniticmaterial began to rise, pushingthese sediments upward as ero-sional forces began cutting intothe softer sediments, slowly shap-ing our valley through the millen-nia.
What remains at Stine Point (aswell as at Robinson Point) are verti-cally standing metasediments. Thisis the essence of the weaknesses ofthese vertically standing, “incompe-tent” shales, sandstones, siltstonesand mudstones.
When these rocks are moistenedby water (in this case excessiveamounts of water!), the “platety”
clays present within these rocksbecome water-lubricated, swollenand very slippery, and lose the abil-ity to withstand the force of gravi-ty. They then slip along the now-vertical depositional beddingplanes like the leaves of a book,resulting in a landslide called aslump. (If these rocks had beenhorizontally-oriented, it would havebeen more difficult for them tomove across the more resistivebedding planes, thus landslideswould be less apt to occur – but notimpossible.)
In summary, any of the areaswithin our valley where themetasediments are vertically-ori-ented are extremely vulnerable tothis type of mass land movement,under the right conditions. It isprudent that the reader be awareof the dangers and observe safereticence when locating structuresthat could be destroyed by theforces of gravity and water.
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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville
My goal was to understandIsaiah 42:2-3, “He will not cryaloud or lift up his voice, or makeit heard in the street; a bruisedreed he will notbreak, and a faint-ly burning wickhe will notquench; he willfaithfully bringforth justice.”
The usual com-mentaries offeredworn out and out-of-date percep-tions. Not thatthey are untrue;they might be compared to1Corinthians 10:23 “‘All things arelawful,’ but not all things are help-ful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but notall things build up.” Then I found aminister, Richard Schwedes, whowrote about his visit to Tasmazia,a series of eight mazes inTasmania. He described the expe-rience as an exercise in frustra-tion. Does not life include exasper-ating circumstances from whichthere appears to be no satisfactoryway out? In fact, amazing origi-nally meant “To bewilder; per-plex.” Bewildering, perplexing andfrustrating is what life today oftenappears to be.
In fact, chapters 40-42 appearto be written to the exiles, encour-aging a trust in God, and anassurance of His rescue. The read-
er is amazed – in the originalsense. I tell you now, we do notknow a life where a very largeportion of Americans have beenkilled or taken to another countryas captives. The maze that hasAmericans bewildered, perplexedand frustrated is the idea that ourbehavior makes us good.
Isaiah gave Israel God’s judg-ment before he gave God’s com-fort. St. John’s letter says, “If wesay we have no sin, we deceiveourselves, and the truth is not inus. If we confess our sins, he isfaithful and just to forgive us oursins and to cleanse us from allunrighteousness.” 1John 1:8-9
As a teen, a teacher explainingBible study methods suggestedletting a Bible fall open, closingone’s eyes, placing a finger on thepage and reading that verse. Myverse was, “How can you say toyour brother, 'Brother, let me takeout the speck that is in your eye,'when you yourself do not see thelog that is in your own eye? Youhypocrite, first take the log out ofyour own eye, and then you willsee clearly to take out the speckthat is in your brother's eye.” Luke6:42. St. John’s and Isaiah’s wordsmay provide a way out. Is this away out of your maze in 2011?Happy New Year.
Semonious
Tasmazia is in Tasmania
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