Kern River Courier October 24, 2008

Kern River Courier

A celebration of autumn will be therule this weekend and next.

• St. Jude Catholic Church on Hwy.155 in Wofford Heights will be havingtheir 13th annual Fall Festival startingtoday, Friday Oct. 24 and continuingtomorrow and Sunday. There will be ahuge yard sale, food booths, dessertbooths, craft booths, booths featuringreligious goods, and raffle prizes. A lotof prizes will be offered, including an 8-day Mexican Rivera cruise for two,$1,000 cash, two prizes of $250 each, acord of firewood, and much more. It’s anopportunity to shop early for Christmas.

The hours are Friday and Saturday 8 to6 and Sunday 8 to 3.

• A Harvest Festival will be held thenight of Oct. 31 at First Baptist Churchin Lake Isabella, 3710 Suhre St. Therewill be game booths, candy, prizes, foodbooths, a cake walk, a bounce house,music, and a lot of family fun for every-one. The hours are 6 to 8 p.m.

• Kernville Elementary School will bepresenting their annual HalloweenHarvest Festival tomorrow, Saturday,Oct. 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school.There will be lots of fun booths, a haunt-ed house presented by the Excel stu-dents, a dunk tank, cake walk, andbounce house. Some great food will beavailable and costume contests, a cakecontest and a pumpkin carving/decorat-ing contest will be held. The ScholasticBook Fair will be there for its last nightso it will be a great opportunity to pickup some quality books at the same time.Admission is free, and kids will get abag at the door with some tickets to useand additional tickets can be purchasedalso. It’s a fun family Spooktacularevent.

• QAB Media (located behind CAREAmbulance on Kernville Rd.) is offering“The Fear Zone” for two nights only –tonight, Friday Oct. 24, and tomorrow,Saturday, Oct. 25. Friday will be 7 to 11p.m. and Saturday will be 6 to 11 p.m.It’s a haunted house, not for the faint ofheart. There will be face painting; a cos-tume contest tonight at 6:30 p.m. forthose 16 and up (and tomorrow,

Kern River BasinData: Wed. 5 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir114, 521 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.)Peaked at 258,239ac-ft. June 16.

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville332 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 331 cfs

Outflow, Borel Canal297 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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Happy Halloweiner

Schnitzel, who belongs to Ron andCarol Ellis of Mt. Mesa, is ready forHalloween with a hot dog costume.

A cornucopia of autumn festivals

Mike DevichKern River Courier

With less than two weeks until thepresidential election, tomorrow,Saturday, Oct. 25, is the day for you tojoin in the process.

There will be two big political ralliesin the valley Saturday, one in LakeIsabella Park starting at 9:30 a.m., andthe other starting at 11 a.m. at Frandycampground on the river in Kernville.

The one that starts first, at 9:30, is theAmericana Rally, sponsored by theRepublicans of Kern River Valley, achapter of the California Congress ofRepublicans. Assemblymember JeanFuller (R-Bakersfield) is scheduled tospeak at the rally. Fuller represents thevalley in the 32nd State AssemblyDistrict. There will be bipartisan speak-ers, according to organizers, as well ashot dogs, singing, music and more. Therally is scheduled to last until 1:30 p.m.

The one that starts at 11 a.m. is the3rd Annual Progressive FreedomFestival. There will be live entertain-ment, political speakers and networkingbooths with Progressive politicalactivists. Scheduled speakers and per-formers include Scott Ritter, RichardGreene, Marc Sussman, RJ Eskow,Dwayne Hunn, Code Pink, and VeteransFor Peace. There will be live music byLizzy West and Baba. The rally is sched-uled to last until 8 p.m.

Valley ralliesfor election

Anna Leonpaints thefaces ofDjangoStauffer, 6,and ScottyStauffer, 8,during theNuui CunniIndianCulturalCenter’sfundraiserSaturday.

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Area codeoverlay toland hereMike DevichKern River Courier

Despite the protests of more than 800valley residents, we were overwhelmed by8,000 residents of northern San DiegoCounty and all new phones here will even-tually come with a 442 area code.

For those not familiar with the story theCourier has been reporting, the CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission has beenwrestling with a decision to either give aregion in the 760 area another area code,or do what is called an overlay.

An opportunity for East Kern residentsto send comments to the CPUC was madeavailable. But we were swamped by theresidents of the rapidly growing northernSan Diego County area.

The decision has been made. The 760area code is getting an overlay.

An overlay is when a new area code isimposed in the same geographic areawhere another area code already exists.Everyone in the existing area code gets tokeep the phone number they already have,but new phones added in the area will getthe new area code.

It will mean that there may be telephonenumbers on the same street or even in the

What happened to fallingback to standard time?

For those who are used to settingyour clocks back an hour the lastSunday in October, that has beenchanged. The new day to “fall back”is Nov. 2, the first Sunday inNovember. Daylight Saving Timewill be over then, and we will goback to standard time.

The new date started in 2007 andwas set by the Energy Policy Act of2005.

Smoke visible in valley

The Kern River Ranger District,Sequoia National Forest, will burnslash piles in the GreenhornSummit and Breckenridge moun-tain areas to continue throughoutthe winter months, weather per-mitting.

Residents and visitors canexpect to see or smell smoke dur-ing the burning operations.

For more information, pleasecontact the Kern River RangerDistrict office at (760) 379-5646.

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Harvest Festivals andSpooktacular events

• Oct. 24-26 – St. JudeCatholic Church’s Fall Festival.Huge yard sale, booths, raffle.Fri./ Sat. 8 to 6, Sun. 8 to 3.

• Oct. 24-25 – The Fear ZoneHaunted House at the radio sta-tion in Kernville, behind CAREAmbulance, Fri. 7-11, Sat. 6-11.Food, fun. Proceeds go to Toysfor Tots. $2 at door.

• Oct. 25 – Halloween HarvestFestival, Kernville ElementarySchool, 3-7 p.m. Haunted House,food, free admission, kids getsome tickets with additional tick-ets available for purchase.

• Oct. 31 – Harvest Festival,First Baptist Church, LakeIsabella, 6-9 p.m. Family fun.Food, music, prizes.

• Oct. 31 – Haunted GhostTown tour, Silver City GhostTown, Bodfish, 7:13 p.m., 8:30p.m., $9.

Saturday, Nov. 29Lake Isabella

Christmas Parade. SantaClaus ushers in the holidayseason. 379-5236.

Friday, Dec. 12Candle Stroll and Live

Nativity Scene, CirclePark, Kernville. 376-2629.

Saturday, Dec. 13Christmas Parade of

Giving, Kernville. SantaClaus appears in Circle Park.376-2629.

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Regular meetings andactivitiesFridays• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 5 p.m. - Kern River Hot Rodders CruiseNight, Circle Park, Kernville, 3rd Fri.• 8 p.m.- Al-Anon, Fellowship Bldg, 80 EvansRd, Wofford Hts. For families of alcoholics.376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays• 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., KRV CB’ers Breakfast, SrCtr., Lake Isabella • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 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.• 5- 6:30 p.m.- Substance Abuse FamilySupport & Community Education, CollegeCommunity Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., LakeIsabella. 379-2412.• 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-Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.

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

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd.,379-5831.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, United Methodist Church,Kernville, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce lunchmeeting, Paradise Cove, 2nd Wednesday.• 1:30 p.m.- Clan Diggers meeting 2ndWed. at Highland Chapel Methodist Church,Lake Isabella. 3rd Wed. - Workshop samelocation.• 3 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Wed. 549-3033 for location.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Clubmeets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, thirdWed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., third Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410. For families of alcoholics. 376-2410 or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. ThirdThurs.• 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.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to pub-lic. 379-3877.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Prospective memberswelcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291

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

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

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

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

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

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

This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion.

2009 events:Call the Kernville Chamber of

Commerce, (760) 376-2629, orthe Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce, (760) 379-5236,for next year’s tentative dates.With all scheduled events, calleither chamber before attend-ing for the latest event informa-tion.

January: Man and Womanof the Year banquet

February: Whiskey FlatDays, Heart Walk

March: Keyesville ClassicMt. Bike Races

April: Kern River FestivalWhitewater Races, Valley-WideArt Studio Tour, Isabella LakeFishing Derby, Trout Festival,Kern Valley Nature Festival

May: History Days, ClassicCar Show

June: Kids Fishing Derby(California Free Fishing Day),Whitewater Wednesday

July: Fireworks Over TheLake, Personal WatercraftRaces

August: Rubber DuckyRaces, Hummingbird Festival

September: Turkey VultureFestival, California FreeFishing Day

October: Kickin’ Back atKernville Rod Run, Valley Fest,Casino Night

November: Lake IsabellaChristmas Parade

December: Christmas inKernville, Parade of Giving

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Kern Valley High School home football games• Oct. 31 against Bishop• Nov. 13 against Frazier Mountain (Senior Night)

Games are usually 4 p.m./7 p.m. Call 379-2611.

Los VaquerosGymkhana Club

• Nov. 8 • Dec. 13

Gymkhana (timed games forriders on horseback) showsare held at Jake’s Place arena(Sierra Way just south ofKernville Rd.) Spectators wel-come. Starts 9 a.m. Rain datesthe next Saturday. 378-2885.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed that by living in arural area we can expect to seewildlife in our yards. We're visitedby deer, coyotes and small animalsand birds of every variety. And welove them all –except for rac-coons.

We have anarrow band oflawn that circlesour house andthe grass is adraw to them.At night rac-coon familiescome by and digup the grasswhile looking forgrubs andworms.

They even climbed through awindow and into my workshoplooking for peanuts and found mystash. What a mess that was.Cussing didn't help.

Finally it became too much. Iborrowed a “Hav a Hart” trap andprepared to humanely catch andmove the rascals from my house tosome distant wilderness; one thatwas miles away and across at leastone bridge.

I baited the trap with cat food(the cheapest, smelliest stuff I couldfind). Next morning, hearing anoise, I went over to the trap.

Inside was a cat. A feral cat, anda very angry one. He was clawing,

screeching and having a fit. When Iopened the release door, he camesteaming out, went about 10 feet,turned around, snarled, gave mewhat for, yowled and saunteredaway.

So I baited the trap again, thistime adding M&Ms and a cookie.

Next morning, I'd trapped ahuge 25-pound raccoon. It washissing, squirming and very upset. Ilet it out about 10 miles from myhouse and saw it run into themountains. One gone!

The next day I caught anotherand took it in the opposite directionsome 10 or 12 miles to anothermountain. In a week I had trappedfour, placing them in mountainousareas at opposite ends of the valley.

Then I was told by someone whoknows that raccoons mate for life.What I had been doing was tearingpoor raccoon families apart, nodoubt ruining their home and sexlives forever. I was devastated. Iwas a heartless homewrecker.

But I got over it. Raccoons nolonger dig up my lawn or climbinto my workshop.

One final thought. If somedayyou are driving around and you seea lonesome raccoon singing“Where Has My Baby Gone,” you'llknow why and who to blame.

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARP DriverSafety Program and coordinator forthe Lake Patrol volunteers.

Things I Have Noticed ...

RodMiddleworth

Heartless homewrecker triumphsQuilters paradise at St. Jude Bazaar Oct. 24-26

St. Judes Catholic Church in Wofford Heights has acquired hundreds ofyards of material for quilt backs, plus thousands of smaller pieces perfectfot quilting. At the St. Jude Bazaar Oct. 24, 25 and 26, there will be cloth-ing, including plus sizes, at low, low prices, many still with original pricetags. The bazaar is from 8 to 6 on Friday and Saturday, and 8 to 3 onSunday. There will be food, raffle prizes, dessert booths, craft booths, ahuge yard sale, and prizes of an 8-day Mexican cruise for 2, $1,000 cash,two prizes of $250 each, a cord of firewood, and more.

Free Americana Rally at Tank Park Oct. 25There will be a “meet and greet” featuring your Assemblymember Jean

Fuller on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Tank Park in Lake Isabella from 9 :30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. There will be flag raising, singing, music, business booths, bipar-tisan speakers, hot dogs, and much more. Great fun for the whole family.Sponsored by Republicans of KRV. For more information, call 549-3033.

Progressive Freedom Festival at Frandy Oct. 25You are invited to the 3rd Annual Progressive Freedom Festival at

Frandy campground in Kernville on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Liveentertainment, political speakers, networking booths with progressivepolitical activists. For more information, see http://www.kvfreedomfesti-val.com/

Spaghetti dinner Oct. 25 at Moose Lodge benefits SALThere will be a spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser Oct. 25 to bene-

fit the Kern County Sheriff’s Activities League. The event will be held at theMoose Lodge in Lake Isabella, social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6.Auctioned will be sports memorabilia, Disneyland tickets, a four-day cruiseto Mexico, bikes and much more. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door.Call 549-2100.

Rotary Art Auction fundraiser to be held Oct. 25 The KRV Rotary Club proudly presents “Moonlight and Monet,” a New

York-style art auction to be held at Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heightson Oct. 25. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a preview. Fun, fancy food, drinks,great music and fabulous art! Auction begins at 5:30. Cost is $5 in advanceor $7 at the door. Beautifully framed lithographs, engravings, watercolors,silkscreens, giclees, cartoon cels, and original oils. Affordable works byfamous artists – Kinkade, Dali, Chagall, Miro and many others. There willbe a "Take a Second Look" sale of unsold work on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. tonoon.

Forest Service office hours change for winter Oct. 26 Forest Service offices are preparing to change to winter hours of oper-

ation. Effective Sunday, Oct. 26, the Kernville Ranger Station will be openMonday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Lake IsabellaVisitor Center will remain open 7 days a week through the winter monthsfrom 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Blackrock Visitor Information Station willclose for the season after Saturday, Nov. 8. Woodcutters are encouragedto obtain their firewood permit at either the Lake Isabella Visitor Center orthe Kernville Ranger Station.

Legal assistance available in Lake Isabella Oct. 28Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance will be back in Kern Valley on

Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Kern River Valley Family Resource Center in LakeIsabella (next to NAPA). If you have any questions or need assistanceregarding the following areas of law – Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, TANF,Landlord-Tenant-Evictions, Social Security/Supplement Social Security, orGuardianship. Call 379-2556 to set up an appointment with a GreaterBakersfield Legal Assistance representative.

Business Expo in Bakersfield Oct. 28The Bakersfield 2008 Business & Technology Expo will be held on

Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. The event is from 4to 8 p.m. and is Bakersfield's biggest business-to-business trade show. Visitmore than 140 booths. There are free seminars, prizes, free food samples.Complimentary tickets for this expo are available at the Kernville Chamberof Commerce office.

Eagles to hold fundraiser for firefighters Nov. 1The Eagles Lodge will put on a fundraiser for the Kern County

Firefighters Association on Nov. 1 at their lodge at 12251 Highway 178in Mt. Mesa. There will be a deep pit BBQ for $8, a silent auction, doorprizes, grab bags, a basket of cheer, raffles and more.

Rotary Club to hold old-fashioned USO dinner-dance Nov. 2The Kern Valley Rotary Club wil be holding a USO Dinner-Dance Nov.

2 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 5:30, featuring an old-fashionedchicken dinner served by Jim Wyly. Calling all vets: free dinner! All oth-ers $12. Congressional certificates will be awarded to vets.

Dedication for Powers Peak in Kernville Nov. 8Powers Peak, named for the late valley author Bob Powers, will be

dedicated on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Kernville Fish Hatchery, a milenorth of Kernville opposite Camp Owen. The brief ceremony will takeplace at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Light refreshments will beserved following the event. Powers Peak has been officially recorded by

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7 a.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights8 a.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

Thumper is coming! That’sright, the first load of 2009Derby trout is scheduled toarrive at Isabella Lake the firstpart of November. Along withthe derby trout, a load of 3 to 5pound lunkers will hitch a ride.Weather per-mitting, thesetrophy troutwill be plant-ed from thebarge, rightin the middleof the lake.

In themeantime,catfish arestill bitingwell on thelake. Lots of 3to 9 poundersare still beingcaught alongthe flume inthe NorthFork area.Don’t forget your shad net todip for fresh bait.

Trout action upriver is stillholding its own. Elias Leoncaught his limit in a little overan hour. Camping out atFairview for a few days, Elias

said he and his buddiles hadsome of their best trout fishingever.

Kern River Valley, the fishinghaven ot Southern California.Grab your rod and let’s go fish-ing.

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

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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

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9

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

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Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy.

155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178)(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner

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

General KRV Info

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

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital

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

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

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

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

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Let’s hear it for Thumper

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Ghost town will live up to its nameMike DevichKern River Courier

Looking for a real scare thisHalloween instead of some fauxFrankensteins?

Head on over to Silver City GhostTown at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. inBodfish. It’s been called the mosthaunted site in Kern County.

In 2002 reporter Kurt Rivera andhis television news crew spent thenight in the old Apalatea/BurlandoHouse, which used to reside in newKernville, but is circa 1860s. It wasmoved to Silver City Ghost Town.

According to ghost town “cura-tor” J.C. Corlew, a lot of reportedpoltergeist activity has occurred inthe house over the years, accordingto many witnesses.

“This is the building whereRivera and the news crew reportedhearing strange knocks and othersounds during their overnightstay,” said Corlew. “In addition, thecrew caught what Rivera describedas very unusual phenomena onvideo which could not beexplained.”

Two tours will be made of the his-toric ghost town, which is a collec-tion of old buildings gathered fromall over the area. Corlew is the care-taker of the buildings, keeping themfrom deteriorating and preservingthem for the next generation. He hasbeen doing this, living on the prop-erty, for 20 years.

The first tour will start, appropri-ately enought, at 7:13 p.m. onHalloween night. The second onestarts at 8:30 p.m.

Be prepared to see an apparition.The online version of the televisionshow "This Old House" has theApalatea/Burlando house listed asnumber six of the 15 most haunted

houses in the United States.Included on the list are otherfamous California haunts such asthe Winchester Mystery House inSan Jose (number 4) and theWhaley house in old San Diego(number 5).

Silver City has been the locationof numerous alleged sightings ofghostly apparitions by visitors andstaff alike. In addition, Silver Cityhas also been investigated by sever-

See GHOST, Page 14

J.C. Corlew/Special to the Courier

Silver City Ghost Town owner/cura-tor J.C. Corlew says this picture,taken last summer, shows whatappears to be a young girl inVictorian style dress peering frombehind a Ghost Town guest.

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By Cindy Elavsky

Q: On the TV program "Law& Order," Sam Waterstonparts his hair on the left.However, forhis TDAmeritradecommercials,his hair isparted on theright. Can youexplain? --Andy B., NorthMiami, Fla.

A: Would youbelieve a lot of people ask me thisquestion? So I searched high andlow for the answer. According toSam himself, the answer is surpris-ingly simple: "I part my hair in reallife the way I do in my commercials-- on the right. When I took therole (of Jack McCoy), I decided topart it on the left side as one step inthe process of creating the McCoycharacter."

***Q: Does A&E plan to do any

more of C.S. Forester's"Hornblower" saga? And, ifmade, will Ioan Gruffudd stillplay "Hornblower"? I haveread the saga several times inthe past 40 years, and his por-trayal seems right on the char-acter as conceived. -- Bill W.,Fort Myers, Fla.

A: Due to budget constraints,A&E canceled the "Hornblower"series. However, Ioan Gruffuddloves Capt. Horatio Hornblower somuch that he would love to see"Hornblower" become a featurefilm. Ioan says: "I would love toplay Hornblower again. I have adream of playing him on the bigscreen. A&E decided that since it's

such an expensive venture to makethese movies for television, they'renot going to make any more at thispoint. So it's down to me, I think,to try to bring it back to life."

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late '80s, New Kids on theBlock were touring withTiffany as her opening act.Didn't one of the New Kidsdate her during that time? Ican't remember which one.Can you help? -- Paula C.,Springfield, Ohio

A: I can help you, because I hap-pen to know the answer. However,I also recognize this as a good timeto have another contest. I have acopy of "Before the Legend: TheRise of New Kids on the Block" byTony Rose that I will give to thewinner.

If you think you know theanswer, send your guesses via e-mail to [email protected],or via snail mail to King FeaturesWeekly Service, Cindy Elavsky,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475. All entries must bereceived/postmarked by Monday,Nov. 17, 2008, to be considered.One entry per person. A winnerwill be randomly drawn from allcorrect entries. The winner's name,along with the correct answer, willbe published in a future column.Good luck!

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KernvilleEwing’s on the Kern125 Buena Vista Dr.Thurs. - Sat. - Music by Steve Kuhar 6 p.m. untilclosing

The Hut 11340 Kernville Rd., 376-2314 Open jam every Wednesday night

Kern River Brewing Co. 13415 Sierra Way, 376-2337Fri.- Out of the Blue, 8 - 10 p.m.

Kern River Saloon 20 Tobias, 376-4786 Fri. - Karaoke with Roy, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Sat. -Live music. Sun. - Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

McNally’s Fairview RestaurantLodging, full barMt. 99, 18 miles north to Fairview. 376-2430Call for musical entertainment

Sportsman’s Inn 11123 Kernville Rd., 376-2556Friday- Karaoke with Tina & JesseSaturday - Internet Jukebox

Lake IsabellaArlie’s Club, 5430 Lake Isabella Blvd., 379-8144Wed. - Donna Ridgway 6 to 9 p.m.Fri. & Sat.- Karaoke by Music to Go from 8 p.m.Sun. - Jam Session with Ted & Jerry from 5 p.m.

Dave’s Sports Bar, 4108 Lake Isabella Blvd.Monday - Free Pool, Monday Night Football Wednesday-Pool tournament 7:30 pmThurs/Fri -Karaoke 8pm (new host) Saturday - Live Bands 9pm Sunday - NFL games

Shady Lane Bar & Grill, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd.Monday - Monday Night Football Tuesday - Music by Donna Ridgway 4-7 p.m.Thursday and Sunday - Connie’s taco special

Wofford HeightsThe Hideaway 7062 Wofford Blvd., 376-4717Sat. evening - Pool tournament

The Lode6540 Wofford Blvd. Fri., Sat., Sun. and Wed. - Karaoke 8 p.m. - 2a.m.

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

One of the requirements of thelaw is for the Medicare plans tomail out an Annual Notice ofChange, or ANOC. If aMedicare Advantage beneficiaryhas not received this informationyet, they should within the nextweek, as they must be mailedbefore Oct. 31 each year.

What makes the ANOC inter-esting is rather than filling pagesand pages with information tooverwhelm and confuse, thisdocument must only addresswhat is new or different in yourplan from the prior year.

What you can expect is thecost of many plans will be higherthan last year. Even the plans

that charge $0 per month (inaddition to the cost of MedicarePart B which is typically with-held from Social Security pay-ments) therewill be addi-tional costs.What the pru-dent shopperwill need toaddress is theadditional costto see yourdoctor. Someplans will bechanging morefor office visitsto specialists. Most of the planshave increased your cost forhospitalization, and alsoincreased the number of daysyou are to make a co-payment

before the plan takes over.The stand-alone prescription

drug plans, as well as thoseMedicare Advantage plans withprescriptions, will have somehidden costs for you to review.First and foremost, will all yourmedications be covered, andwhat will the co-pays be nextyear. A very popular plan in2008 waived the deductible andcharged $0 for generic drugs.This year, your ANOC will showthat a generic is now $2. Whatthe ANOCs from your currentcompany won't disclose is whatthe other plans are doing. I amfinding that the competitionmay be offering a $0 co-paygeneric.

People who are dual-eligibles,as they are on Medicare as well

as Medi-Cal, will be in for a rudeawakening. Many of the planswill not be paid for by Medi-Calin 2009. You will need to changeplans. If you don't change theplans, the government willchange it for you. They don'ttake into consideration yourlocal pharmacy's participation, ifall your drugs are covered, or ifthere are restrictions.

Harry P. Thal, MA, CertifiedSenior Advisor, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is a mem-ber of the Kern Valley HospitalAdvisory Board and is Presidentof the Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters, He may bereached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com

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ANOCs to come a-knocking at your door

Flu shots available through county for $2 Flu shots are available for those 60 and older, sponsored by the Kern

County Department of Public Health. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 29,Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville; Nov. 6, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella; andDec. 4, Weldon United Methodist Church, Weldon. All three events arefrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 549-2090 or 375-5157.

Drive-though flu clinic held at hospital Kern Valley Hospital will hold one more drive-though flu shot clinic this

month. The flu shot costs $10 and the shoot-ee (shot-ee?) doesn’t even haveto leave the comfort of his or her car. The clinic will take place in the frontparking lot at the hospital. The date is Saturday Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. For more information, call 379-2681 ext. 679.

Blood drive at Kern Valley High School on Oct. 30There will be a blood drive at Kern Valley High School on Oct. 30 at the

Fine Arts Building from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ECHO Academy students willbe hosting. The Houchin Bloodmobile will be there. For more information,call Vickie Stacy at 379-2611.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

I landed in the bushes! Walking Princess Molly

Labrador out the front doorone evening, I tripped on thelanding and ended up bruisedand shakenin the bush-es. MollyLabbie hadseen or hearda noise upthe hill andoff she tore.Should havelet go of theleash.

I ended upraiding the medicine cabinetfor some soothing ointment.And then it was time for morepain – election campaignspeeches on TV.

One hour-and-a-half debatefollowed by two more hours ofblab-blab-blab! The experts gettogether and tell you whatyou’ve just seen! They point outthis and that complete with dia-grams and charts and muchwagging of beards and mouths.And finally you turn it all offand collapse on the couch infront of the small fire (first one)which Miz. Sue had thoughtful-ly provided before she left forher three-day retreat.

Last Friday Miz Sue and asmall group of intrepid travel-ers braved their way up TillieCreek and found John andRebecca Rozenberg and their“Four Elements” Retreat

Campsite. For the next twodays, Miz Sue and her newcompanions were to experiencewhat John, the group leaderand host, called his “Living InBalance Retreat” – a practicalfacilitation of the healing ofbody, mind and spirit.

They hiked down to the hotsprings where they wouldenjoy the healing momentsspent in immersing themselvesin the bubbling waters. Later inthe evening, following longnaps and a sumptuous dinnerat the campsite, the groupwould come together again forsharing and a special deepbreathing experience.

Each person spoke of theirreason for coming together asa community; their need torelease old patterns and habitsand replace them.

Three days later, Miz Suereturned looking composed andbalanced and informed me thatI had really missed it all.

As for me, I thought I wasliving quite reasonably in bal-ance with nature and man.

But maybe I should havegone on that retreat. Would’vebeaten sitting around here lis-tening to all the election babbleon TV while I was waiting totake the dog outside for herevening stroll, and ending up inthe bushes!

California Joe is the story-teller persona of StevensonPhillips, an actor and singer liv-ing in Kernville. You may reachhim at [email protected]

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By Freddy Groves

I was scammed. As much asI hate to admit it, I fell hook,line and sinker for stories toldto me by an alleged combatveteran.

He was good; I'll have togive him that. He could weavea fine story. And yes, I had nig-gling doubts. I didn't followthe same advice I've givenhere: follow your gut. I was sotaken by the tales themselvesthat I suppose I was willing tooverlook certain details for thesake of the stories he told.Problem was that he didn'talways tell the same tales toeverybody, and it took compar-ing noteswith oth-ers to findall theinconsis-tencies.

Solvingthis onewas easierthan itgenerallyis. Aneighbordown thestreetoffered upthe initial clue: His mothermade the comment, "He wasn'tin the Army. It was his broth-er." And that brother had died.

I don't want to say it was avigilante posse that showed upat his door, but we did have

questions. After a couple ofhaughty denials, he confessedall. The medals he wore on hol-idays? They belonged to hisbrother. The tales of exploits?Again, those of his brother,heard during long eveningsover a few beers. No, he said,he had not applied for benefits.Obviously the records wouldreveal the truth. He went a lit-tle pale when told that just say-ing the medals were his wasgood enough for a six-monthjail sentence.

Your attempts to get to thetruth if you suspect animposter likely won't be thiseasy. But trust your gut. Listenwhen those little inconsisten-

cies start toadd up, andask ques-tions.Those whohave therightanswerswon'tmind.

Write toFreddyGroves incare ofKing

Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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Onyx Apartment for rent inquiet neighborhood. 2 bd, 1 ba.Close to park & store. $550/moincls. water & trash. Referencesrequired (661) 477-7091__________________________Lake Isabella - Nice 2 bd, 2 ba,dbl wide mobile home, quiet55+ park, rent to own @$615/mo (includes space rent),Call Joel 760-379-2092 __________________________Studio Apt. $350 mo., includesutilities. Suitable for one per-son. @ Riverview RV Park,Kernville. Avail Nov. 1st. Call376-2345 for info.__________________________2 Houses for Rent - on samelot in Weldon. 1st house - Cozycottage right off Hwy 178. 1bdrm, 1 bath. 525sf. Fullyfenced yard for rent $575month with $575 deposit. 2nd-Small house. 625sf - one bed-room, 1 bath, and laundryroom. Large fenced yard. $695mo with $695 deposit. Bothhouses on same lot. Perfect forroommates or caregivers thatneed space. Rent individuallyor discount for both to samerenter. Both houses for $1195month with $1000 deposit.Please call for appointment.Call Mike at 949-646-7112 or949-246-7731__________________________

SPACES FOR RENTWofford Heights Mobile/RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake, mar-ket, medical, park & theater.50% discount on rent for the 3rdmonth. Call Able 760-379-5479.After 3pm & weekends, callRalph @ 310-387-7136

Cutest ever! TEACUP & TINYTOY Chihuahuas (8-wk-oldfemales, 1 of each.) CKC-reg. Bluefawn w/blue mask, $400; fawnw/blk mask, $300. Pad trained.Shots UTD. Health guarantee.Also available: 2 very nice olderfemale pups, 4 mo., $250. 379-1403__________________________FREE PUPPIES - 6 males, 9weeks old. Shepard mix, verycute. Need good home’s. Call379-2008

Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus, fixerupper for $80,000. 661-428-1108__________________________Lake Isabella - Nice 2 bd, 2 badoublewide mobile home10x50,in quiet 55+ park.$25,000. Call Joel 760-379-2092__________________________Lake Isabella - Nice home,2BD, 1BA. Huge family room.1+acre. 1056 s.f.. craftsmanshop. Detached garage. Fullyfenced and furnished. READYTO MOVE INTO! Call John760-378-2119 for viewing.

4 Executive Families recently re-locating to KRV seeking to lease4 separate homes with 2-4 bed-rooms. Annual or monthly leaseok. Call Tim @ Next-RO. 310-920-2000__________________________Rent to Own Wanted -1-2 bed-room house or double wide MH.Please call Betty @ (760) 379-2637 or Harry @ (818) 481-7988

1940 Ford One Ton Truck flat-head V8 ran when parked lotsof spare parts. Make offer(661) 947-2706

DRESS ME UP6437 Lake Isabella Blvd. in thePost Office Shopping Center.Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 9-12. 379-8927 Children's Clothing and More

Always buying antiques & col-lectibles, 19th year in the KernRiver Valley, highest pricespaid. 1 piece or a house full.Don't give it away at a yardsale! Ghost Town Relics @Silver City. (760) 379-5146

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Clarence SemoniousPastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship

Saturday I expect to leave the area on vaca-tion. Such a period of time has special mean-ing for me. I expect to continue praying for allthose for whom prayers ascend when I am athome. I expect to write anarticle for publication onReformation Day, Oct. 31. Iexpect to prepare forSunday worship on Nov. 2.I expect to, in addition,focus on God’s blessings tome and through methroughout my life and intothe future. I wonder howmany vacations others takewill be as rewarding. ‘Iexpect’ always means ‘Lordwilling’.

In Matthew 14, when Jesus was told ofJohn’s beheading, “…he withdrew from therein a boat to a desolate place by himself.”Matthew 14:13. Another time when Jesuswithdrew it was to Tyre and Sidon, twoPhoenician, coastal towns North of the Sea ofGalilee. Matthew 15:21. After Jesus per-formed a healing and the Pharisees andHerodians met to plot his destruction he“…withdrew with his disciples to the sea.”Mark 3:7. In one place, Jesus cleansed a leper.“…now even more the report about him wentabroad, and great crowds gathered to hearhim and to be healed of their infirmities. Buthe would withdraw to desolate places andpray. Luke 5:15-16. The phrasing of this pas-sage in Luke gives me the impression thatsuch behavior was not uncommon. I noticedthe use of “would withdraw” and “places.”

One time Jesus sent the 12 out to proclaim thekingdom of God and to heal. Upon theirreturn, they reported to him and, “he took-them and withdrew apart to a town calledBethsaida. Luke 9:10. I wonder how close thatmight have been to a modern, team buildingretreat.

The timing of Jesus’ ministry was not anaccident. He knew the schedule his heavenlyfather had and would not allow it to bechanged. “Perceiving then that they wereabout to come and take him by force to makehim king, Jesus withdrew again to the moun-tain by himself.” John 6:15.

“When evening came, his disciples wentdown to the sea, got into a boat, and startedacross the sea to Capernaum. It was nowdark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.”John 6:16-17. “When they had rowed aboutthree or four miles, they saw Jesus walkingon the sea and coming near the boat, andthey were frightened. But he said to them, ‘Itis I; do not be afraid.’” John 6:19-20.

Looking past the “walking on water” thing,notice that the disciples were not concernedby the failure of Jesus to return. They also leftby boat with no worry that he would rejointhem.

This is to make a short message long, but Iwill be enjoying a week-long Sunday worship.Our rejuvenation by withdrawing and com-muning with the heavenly father that is avail-able each week makes for an excellent vaca-tion – and I get to be with my family.

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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 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. 376-6362

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 Living by Faith Evangelist Outreach6437 Isabella Blvd. (near Post Office)Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 379-8036Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

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

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

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

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

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Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey1. Is the book of Malachi in the Old orNew Testament or neither?2. What color is the great throne on whichGod sits while passing final judgment?Gold, Silver, Purple, White3. In II Timothy 3, all scripture is given bythe "what" of God? Blessing, Reproof,Willingness, Inspiration4. According to Paul, who pretends as an

angel of light? The Unholy, Satan, Herod,The Wicked5. Which epistle warns against patroniz-ing prostitutes? Luke, Romans, 1Corinthians, Philippians

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) White; 3)Inspiration; 4) Satan; 5) 1 Corinthians


Answers to puzzles on pages 12-13:

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

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

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

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St. Peter’s Anglican Church

We are an orthodox church whichbelieves that Jesus Christ is the son of Godand the only way to enter heaven.

We are located at 11900 Sierra Way inKernville, opposite the Hi-Ho Lodge. Ourdeacon is Tom Hunt. Come and celebrateHoly Communion with us.

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See Page 11 foranswers to puzzles

Courier chuckle of the week:

“Experience is the name every

one gives to their mistakes.”Oscar WOscar Wildeilde


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. PSYCHOLOGY: What is venustrapho-bia?

2. LANGUAGE: What does the word"Volkswagen" mean in German?

3. LITERATURE: What was the title ofShakespeare's last solo play?

4. TELEVISION: What city was the settingin the TV comedy "Eight is Enough"?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who gave the brideaway when Franklin and Eleanor Rooseveltwere married?

6. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who said, "The onlyway to have a friend is to be one."

1. A fear of beautiful women2. People's car3. "The Tempest"4. Sacramento5. Teddy Roosevelt, her uncle6. Ralph Waldo Emerson


Answers:

Ron BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The diagram below illustrates avery important component of geol-ogy. TheStrike and Dipof sedimentaryand metamor-phic beds (andothers) are keyto all facets ofgeologicalunderstandingand the inter-pretation ofthe positional aspects of rocks on

the surface of the earth or at depth.I will define, describe and developthese two concepts into a rationalthat the readers will understand.

First the technical definitions ofStrike and Dip.

STRIKE: The direction or trendtaken by a structural surface, e.g. abedding plane or fault plane, as itintersects the horizontal. To bealigned or to trend in a direction atright angles to the line of Dip.

DIP: The angle that a structuralsurface, e.g. a bedding plane orfault plane, makes with the hori-zontal, measured perpendicular tothe Strike of the structure in the

vertical plane. To be tilt-ed or inclined at anangle.

In the block dia-grams, the Strike isdefined by points a to bin all the block dia-grams (shown as duenorth), while the Dip isdefined by points a to cto d or the angle fromthe horizontal plane(shown as 30 degreesEast).

More next week.Please retain the dia-gram for next week.

Until Next Week...

Ron Bolyard is aretired geologist andhas developed an “acuteinterest” in the geologyof the southern SierraNevada since he movedhere in 1999.


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Game Booths! Candy! Prizes!Food Booths! Cake Walk! Bounce House! Music!Plus much, much, more Family Fun for Everyone!

Saturday, at 5:30 p.m. for those 8to 15 years old; and much more.Have your picture taken with oneof the monsters. There will be hotdogs, chili, Frito boats, water andsoda. Tickets at the door are $2.

Proceeds go to Toys for Tots. • The Silver City Ghost Town in

Bodfish will be having a very spe-cial lantern light tour on Oct. 31.For details, see the separate storyon page 4.

same house or business that have dif-ferent area codes. It will also meanthat we will have to get into the habitof dialing 10 digits to call anyone inthe local area, since leaving the areacode off will mean the call won’t gothrough. This includes reprogram-ming speed dialers, cell phones andcomputers to dial a 10-digit number.

We’ll have some time to get every-thing changed over, however. Here isthe official timetable, from the CPUC:

• May 2009: Permissive dialingbegins

• October 2009: Mandatory dialingbegins

• November 2009: New 442 areacode becomes effective

The decision to impose an overlaywas made at the CPUC’s meeting onthe subject on Oct. 16. The entire deci-sion was made available on the Web onOct. 21 at http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PUB-LISHED/FINAL_DECISION/92465.htm

Larger outfits, such as the base atChina Lake, will have their work cutout for them to prepare for the areacode overlay.

(Thanks to Richard Rowe for someof the information in this story. Formore detail, see his postings onwww.krvr.org)

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GHOST continued from page 4al paranormal groups who report-edly captured evidence of polter-geists and other phenomena.

Balls of light, called orbs, aresometimes visitors inside the oldIsabella jail and occasionally thechurch (from Scovern Hot Springs),according to Corlew.

"I have taken many, many photosmyself that show these balls of light,and visitors often report them aswell. Some even appear to havefaces in them. Who knows what theyare, but they certainly are interest-ing," said Corlew.

Tickets for both tours will go onsale at 7 p.m. Halloween evening.The cost is $9 per person (all ages).

All proceeds generated from theevent will be used in the continuedpreservation and renovation of theold buildings. At the town site arebuildings from Keyesville, Miracle,Claraville, Old Isabella, South Fork,Whiskey Flat, Hot Springs andother important Kern Valley frontiermining towns.

Each tour will last about an hourand 20 minutes. Tickets are avail-able only on site the night of theevent and are not available inadvance.

For more information, phone 760-379-5146, email [email protected] or visit online athttp://lakeisabella.net/silvercity/


Arrest reports were not sentto the Kern River Courier thisweek. We will print the reportswhen they are received.

Arrest reportsA digest of arrest reports from

various public safety agencies in theKern River Valley area

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: MOON PHOTOG-RAPHY (2008-B6602) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 352 Cypress Lane,Wofford Heights, CA 93285.REGISTRANTS: RichardMoon, 352 Cypress Lane,Wofford Heights, CA 93285: A,Individual. The date the busi-ness commenced: 09/01/2008.The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law (Bus & Prof14400 et seq. This FictitiousBusiness Name Statementexpires five years from the dateit was filed in the CountyClerk's Office. (09/29/2013) Anew fictitious business namestatement must be filed beforethat time. MOON PHOTOG-RAPHY. This statement filedon 09/29/2008. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By M.Rodriguez. (34993)-Publishedby the Kern River CourierOctober 10, 17, 24 and 31,2008.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: KERNWIFI (2008-B6243) Street address of princi-pal place of business: 124Pinewood Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANTS: Drake Diedrich, 750North Shoreline Blvd., #117,Mountain View, CA 94043 andBaylee Schwartz, 750 NorthShoreline Blvd., #117,Mountain View, CA 94043: I,Husband and Wife. The datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. 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, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(09/15/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.KERNWIFI. This statementfiled on 09/15/2008. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By B.Moore. (34993)-Published bythe Kern River Courier October10, 17, 24 and 31, 2008.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: LYKINS PHOTOG-RAPHY (2008-B6873) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 2800 Irwin Avenue,Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: JocelynLykins, 2800 Irwin Avenue,Lake Isabella, CA 93240: A,Individual. The date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law (Bus & Prof14400 et seq. This FictitiousBusiness Name Statementexpires five years from the date

it was filed in the CountyClerk's Office. (10/09/2013) Anew fictitious business namestatement must be filed beforethat time. LYKINS PHOTOG-RAPHY. This statement filedon 10/09/2008. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By B. Moore.(34993)-Published by the KernRiver Courier October 17, 24,31, and November 7, 2008.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

MICHAEL ETHEL ARCHERaka MICHAEL E. ARCHER

aka MICHAEL ARCHERS-1500-PB-58395

To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi-tors, contingent creditors, andpersons who may otherwise beinterested in the will or estate,or both, of MICHAEL ETHELARCHER aka MICHAEL E.ARCHER aka MICHAELARCHER.

A PETITION for Probate hasbeen filed by: ROBERTARCHER in the Superior Courtof California, County ofKERN.

THE PETITION for Probaterequests that ROBERTARCHER be appointed as per-sonal representative to adminis-ter the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests thedecedent's WILL and codicils,if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils areavailable for examination in thefile kept by the court.

THE PETITION requestsauthority to administer theestate under the IndependentAdministration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow thepersonal representative to takemany actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before takingcertain very important actions,however, the personal represen-tative will be required to givenotice to interested personsunless they have waived noticeor consented to the proposedaction.) The independentadministration authority will begranted unless an interestedperson files an objection to thepetition and shows good causewhy the court should not grantthe authority.

A HEARING on the petitionwill be held on: November 6,2008 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. E,located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA93301.IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-

ing of the petition, you shouldappear at the hearing and stateyour objections or file writtenobjections with the court beforethe hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by yourattorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITORor a contingent creditor of thedeceased, you must file yourclaim with the court and mail acopy to the personal representa-tive appointed by the courtwithin four months from thedate of first issuance of lettersas provided in section 9100 ofthe California Probate Code.The time for filing claims willnot expire before four monthsfrom the hearing date noticedabove.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file

kept by the court. If you are aperson interested in the estate,you may file with the court a

formal Request for SpecialNotice of the filing of an inven-tory and appraisal of estateassets or of any petition oraccount as provided in section1250 of the California ProbateCode. A Request for SpecialNotice form is available fromthe court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty.6435 Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810Lake Isabella, CA 93240(760) 379-2604(Published: Kern River Courier:

Oct. 17, 24 and 31, 2008)


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: AUTUMN'S ATTIC(2008-B6996) Street address ofprincipal place of business:6501 Wofford Boulevard, SuiteA, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.REGISTRANT: Debra Sipe,232 Charity Road, Caliente, CA93518: A, Individual. The datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. 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, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(10/16/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.AUTUMN'S ATTIC. This state-ment filed on 10/16/2008. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By B.Moore. (34993)-Published bythe Kern River Courier October24, 31, November 7, and 14,2008.


DBA #1: THE VINTAGE INN(2008-B6863), DBA #2: THEGARLAND INN (2008-B6864), DBA #3: ELIZA-BETH'S INN (2008-B6865)Street address of principal placeof business: 19 Kern RiverDrive, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANTS: GarlandMiller, 117 Williams Street,Wofford Heights, CA 93285and Elizabeth Miller, 117Williams Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285: I,Husband and Wife. The datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. 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, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(10/09/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time. THEVINTAGE INN, THE GAR-LAND INN, ELIZABETH'SINN. This statement filed on10/09/2008. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By M.Rodriguez. (34993)-Publishedby the Kern River CourierOctober 24, 31, November 7,and 14, 2008.

Legal Notices

the United States government and is located just northeast of Kernville.

Sweet Adelines will present fall musical show Nov. 8The Sweet Adelines’ Kern Valley Chorus will present their fall show,

“Last Call for Atlantic City: or Beauties on the Boardwalk,” at the KernValley High School Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be a 2p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show. For ticket information callCheryl’s Diner at 376-6131.

Free meal for the hungry at My Place restaurant Nov. 11My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella will honor our nation’s veterans

by once again feeding the hungry on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The free meal willbe from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, all contributions and volunteer laborwill be greatly appreciated. To volunteer or contribute, call Angela at379-2563.

Fashion show and luncheon at Elks Nov. 15Preceptor Xi Eta Sorority will be having a fall fashion show and lunch-

eon on Saturday Nov. 15 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Socialhour to begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and fashion show to follow. Your$20 donation includes a delicious lunch, a fun peek at new fashions anda chance to win great door prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Kern RiverValley Sheriff's Activities League program. For tickets and more infor-mation, please call Marlene Sciacqua at 378-4285.

Exchange Club to hold Firefighter Appreciation Night Nov. 17The Exchange Club of the Kern Valley will hold a Firefighter

Appreciation Night on Nov. 17 at Paradise Cove. No-host cocktails at 5,dinner at 6. $22 per person. Please RSVP to Marsha Smith at 379-3667ext. 15.

Use the Youth Center for your next eventThe Kern River Valley Youth Center’s building is available for your event,

whether it be a birthday party, a church event, a bridal or baby shower,etc., for a nominal fee – only $25 per day or evening. Lighting, sound/musicand a disk jockey can be accommodated as well. For further information,call 379-4360 or 549-3561.

Report drug sales in your neighborhood to Target ProgramAre there drug sales in your neighborhood? Want to do something about it?

By calling a local number, you can share your information and remain anony-mous. Your information will be passed along to the Kern County Sheriff’sDepartment. Call the Target Program today at 379-1830 or 378-2849. Or call theSheriff’s Dept. directly at 549-2100 and say, “this is a Target Program issue.”

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Turkeys on the lam

These turkeys, caught heading down the road in Havilah, areobviously running away from Thanksgiving. The photo is byMaryann Ryan of Lake Isabella.


10720 Pine Drive Alta Sierra (760) 376-8900On the Greenhorn Mountains. Follow the signs from Hwy155,Only eight miles west from Wofford Heights!Open Thursday thru SundayThursday 4:00 to 8:00pm - DinnerFriday 12:00 to 9:00pm - Lunch & DinnerSaturday & Sunday 9:00am to 10:00pm - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Best Steaks and Seafood in “Kerntucky” Where you can expect onlythe finest “Certified Angus Beef Brand” beef for consistently tender and juicysteaks every time.

Thursday Night SpecialBring your significant otherand enjoy dinner for 2 only $3195

Includes your choice from 3 special entreesand a bottle of house wine or beer.

CASINO NIGHTKERN RIVER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Would Like to Thank Everyone Who Helped Make

A Great Success!

A really big thank you to all the volunteers who give somuch of their time to make CASINO NIGHT a success.Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 760-379-5236

Thanks to Table SponsorsParadise CoveSierra Waste Transfer, Inc.Thomas RefuseKV Sun -Marsha SmithR.J. Smith ConstructionFaith MorrisonRivernook Campground Inc.Cynthia CowdenThanks for Gift DonationsSuburban PropaneAhoy Travel

El Portal Mexican GrillValley Fitness CenterL&M LumberCentury21 -Jan RidenourParadise CovePetal Pusher PlusFarmers Ins. -Sharon Rooney Isabella True ValueAltaOneThe Burlington Kern VillageGolden State SurplusSouthern California Edison

CongratulationsWinners of the Reverse Raffle

Debbie Creighton& Archie’s Hardware

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