Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir103,095 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.) Highpoint was 250,461ac-ft. June 3.

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville320 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 318 cfs

Borel Canal flow288 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri.: High 67. Lightand variable wind.

Fri. night: Low 38.Light wind.

Sat.: Sunny, high 63.

Sat. night: Low 36.Mostly clear.

Sun.: Sunny, high60.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 31.National Weather Service

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Men of Worth, featuring Donnie MacDonald andJames Keigher, will be performing in concert at CerroCoso Community College’s Kern River Valley Campus onThursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in Room G-8 next to the mainentrance, courtesy of the Associated Students of CerroCoso.

The concert features the very best in Celtic music —songs that come from past generations as well as storiesfrom present day observations. MacDonald, a Scotsman,and Keigher, an Irishman, combine music with humor in

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Men of Worth will be performing Celtic music at Cerro CosoCollege on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

‘Men of Worth’ to play atCerro Coso College Nov. 19

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Want to tell county bureau-crats how to spend your hard-earned tax money? Now youhave the opportunity, but onlyuntil Nov. 13.

According to the county’s Website, http://www.co.kern.ca.us,they have posted a survey thatasks that very question we allwant to respond to.

The site says “The County ofKern is asking people in unincor-porated Kern County, the unin-corporated Bakersfield area, andthe cities of Arvin, CaliforniaCity, McFarland, Ridgecrest,Shafter, and Tehachapi to identi-fy the most important communi-ty and economic developmentneeds in their communities. Tellus what you think! Go to the linkabove to complete the surveybefore Nov. 13. Please call (661)862-5020 for more information.”

When you click on the link, itsays the following:

“This survey, which takes justa few minutes to complete, asksresidents to help select the toppriority needs in the areas ofpublic infrastructure and facili-ties, economic development,housing, and public services.Survey results will be used inupdating the County’s Five-YearConsolidated Plan forCommunity DevelopmentPrograms, which establishesgoals and funding priorities forfederal grant funds the Countyreceives through the U.S.Department of Housing andUrban Development.

“Click here for the survey. Itcan be completed and submit-ted on-line or printed thenmailed to the address shown atthe bottom of the survey. Pleasecall the Community andEconomic DevelopmentDepartment at (661) 862-5020 ifyou have any questions.Completed surveys should besubmitted no later thanNovember 13, 2009.”

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

Kernville Elementary School students had a ball last Friday visiting Kernville businesses forHalloween treats.

Submit your priorities tothe county via Internet

Sunday films are freeThree award-winning short films are coming to

the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights on Sunday, Nov.8. And they’re free for all who wish to come. Theseare part of an ongoing series of films being present-ed by the same folks who put on the “Living Green inthe KRV” festival earlier this year. For more about thefilms, see Richard Rowe’s “Living Green” column onpage 10.

See CELTIC, Page 16

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Sequoia National ForestSupervisor Tina Terrell hasannounced the release of the PiuteFire Restoration Project DraftEnvironmental Impact Statement(DEIS) this week.

The Piute Fire began onJune 28, 2008, and burnedapproximately 37,025 acres onthe Sequoia National Forest,Bureau of Land Management

Workshops set toreview restoration

Locals voice concernsabout trout stockingMike LudikerKern River Courier

The California Department ofFish and Game held its third offour scheduled public commentsessions about the cancellation offish stocking on Oct. 28 at theDoubletree Hotel in Bakersfield.

The meeting attracted over 120Kern River Valley and countysportsmen, women and businessowners who were wonderingwhat the future holds.

Ray Thurm, president of the

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce, conveyed the generalfeeling of most in attendance bysaying, "We don't care about thehardhead minnow or the red-legged frog. The economic impactto our merchants and communitywelfare is our concern."

The completed EIR/EIS docu-ment the DFG is working on isanticipated to be finalized inJanuary. The best case scenariowould permit resumption of

See STOCKING, Page 16

PiuteFire docreleased

See PIUTE, Page 9

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

Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 9-11 a.m.- Otaku-Kai Japanese anime club,Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. 223-6765.• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 661-978-8712• 3 p.m., KRV CB’ers dinner, Sr Ctr., LakeIsabella, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. Take out orders at 4 p.m. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo GuideFriday, noon. - Eagles Bingo, Eagles

Hall, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

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

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

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

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

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Ladies of the Elks to holdChristmas Bazaar Nov. 7

The Ladies of the Elks will hold aChristmas Bazaar on Nov. 7 from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. No charge for admis-sion; the public is welcome.

The Courier CalendarKern River Preserve to holdmonthly nature event Nov. 7

Kern River Preserve’s nextmonthly event is Saturday, Nov. 7from 9-11 am. “Animal Tracks” willbe presented by Wendy Rannals.Kern River Preserve is in Weldon,near the intersection of Highway178 and Kelso Valley Road.

Free Green Films to be shownon Sunday, Nov. 8

On Sunday, Nov. 8 from 10am to2pm, KRVR hosts three free films:“Flow: For Love of Water,” “Food,Inc.”, and “Trashed” at the ReelCinema in Wofford Heights Blvd.(next to the Elks Lodge) as part ofthe all-volunteer Living Green KernRiver Valley efforts. There is nocharge to see the films. There will bea 50/50 raffle, including door prizes,to help pay for the films & theatrerental. For information call RichardRowe at (760) 333-4561. The 2010Living Green Stainless Steel SportsBottle will be available (only $5each, with a first-time free fill up ofyour favorite soda).

Exchange’s Fire FighterAppreciation Night Nov. 10

The Exchange Club of the KRV ishosting a Fire Fighter AppreciationNight on Tuesday, Nov. 10 atParadise Cove. No-Host Cocktailsare at 5:00 pm, with dinner at 6:00pm. Cost is $22.00 per person(Prime Rib, Shrimp, Halibut, orCrab Salad). Please RSVP to FredRoach at 223-0488 by Nov. 1.

My Place in Lake Isabella tothrow free Veterans Day meal

My Place Restaurant nearIsabella Supermarket in LakeIsabella and the web site www.gui-tarelements.com are giving awayfree meals to everyone on Nov. 11,Veterans Day, from 11 to 3. It’s freefor all who show up. Volunteers anddonations are needed. Please callAngela at (760) 379-2563 if you canhelp.

Sorority holds fall fashionshow and luncheon Nov. 14

Preceptor Xi Eta, a local chapterof Beta Sigma Phi International, isholding a fashion show and lunch-eon on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the ElksLodge in Wofford Heights. Ticketsare $20. Starts at 11 a.m. with lunch-eon at noon and the fashion showstarting at 1 p.m.

Sierra Performing Arts to kickoff concert season Nov. 14

Sierra Performing Arts is pre-senting the first of this season’sSaturday Evening Concerts on Nov.14 at 7 p.m. at Cerro CosoCommunity College, Room G. Thisconcert will feature "AmericanMusic --- Classical, Folk, and Jazz.”On the program will be AllisonStutsman, soprano, and piano solosby Mark McGuire and HelenSmoot. Admission/ donation is $5,children 12 and under are free. Formore info contact Helen Smoot at378-3108.

Celtic concert Nov. 19 at CerroCoso features major group

“Men of Worth,” featuringDonnie MacDonald and JamesKeigher, will be performing in con-cert at Cerro Coso CommunityCollege’s Kern River Valley Campuson Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. inRoom G-8. Admission is $10. For

See CALENDAR, Page 7

KVHS football2009

11/6 Rosamond home11/12 Frazier Mountain away

Photo by Murdoc Douglas

Friday, November 6, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

It's fall, and it’s football time.The nights are crisp and thelights are bright. I've noticedthat high schoolfootball can't bebeat for sheerenjoyment andunbridled enthu-siasm. Each foot-ball year webundle up andwith binocularsin hand andcushions for ourtushes, make the15-minute drive to our highschool stadium.

For seating we make a smalldetour. Instead of sitting on theBroncs’ side, we sit across theway on the opposing team’sbleachers. We've found over theyears that there is more room,we can actually hear what isgoing on, and the press of mov-ing bodies is much less. We alsohave the opportunity to talk withthe families of the other team’splayers. We find out wherethey're from, how their year isgoing, and in general we get afeel for the kind of team they'refielding.

Recently, though, in the backof our minds we've felt the tug ofloyalty calling us to sit on ourown team’s side of the field. Sothis last week we did. It was thenwe were reminded why we usu-ally sit on the other side.

The Broncs side has the

excitement, the spirit, the enthu-siasm and the noise of the homecrowd, and that's as it should be.But ... there is also, on that side,a constant press of young bodiesmoving up, down and across thebleachers.

One group of three younggirls opted to either go to thebathroom or the food stand orwherever – five separate times.Their route was past my wifeand me, across (on) our toes anddown to the aisle below. Theywere always polite, but wouldstop to talk with friends inanother row, inadvertantlyblocking our view of the game.The students generate a lot ofloud communication back andforth with little of it about thegame. It's apparent that young-sters watching the game are out-numbered by the ones watchingeach other. And why not? Theyare young, having a good time,and it’s their show! But enthusi-asm aside, some of us old folksare here for the game. While westill love those noisy, youthfulexcited kids, we'll leave them totheir teenage pursuits and con-tinue to watch from the bleacheron the “tother” side.

If you listen you'll hear usfrom that “tother” side, amidstthe enemy, bravely cheering forour team, win or lose.

Go Broncs!Wofford Heights resident Rod

Middleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.

Middleworth

Game of teenage enthusiasm Things I Have Noticed...

more information call (760) 384-6353.

Library to celebrate National Gaming Day Nov. 14Like games? Nov. 14 is National Gaming Day, and many Kern County

Libraries are having special programs. The Kern River Valley Library willhave board games for all ages available all day from 9 to 5 and will have aVideo Game Tournament for grades 5 -12 from 5 to 7pm (after the Branchcloses). Light refreshments will be served. For more information call thelibrary at 760-549-2083.

Fuller’s staff to hold local office hours Nov. 19Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold office

hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellaon Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointmentwith Assemblymember Fuller’s staff, the community is encouraged to callFuller’s District Office at 661-395-2995.

McCarthy’s staff to hold local office hours Nov. 19Congressman Kevin McCarhy announced that his staff will hold office

hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellaon Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Salvation Army to provide holiday dinner Nov. 21The Salvation Army again this year will be providing a complete Holiday

Dinner with all the trimmings, for up to 450 needy families and individuals inthe Kern River Valley, on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Senior Center. Food is donat-ed (help needed) and the labor is volunteered. (Call 760-379-5100 if you canhelp.) If you are low income, lost your job, or just struggling to make endsmeet, you may eligible to attend. Drop in to The Community Christian Centerat 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. to sign up and receive your admission ticket. Officehours are Monday through Wednesday 9 am to 2 p.m.

McNally’s Burger Trail Walk and Run Nov. 21A McNally's Burger Trail Walk and Run will be held Nov. 21. At 26.2

Kilometers, the race can be done as individual or a three-person relay. Thefee is $35 for Individual or $60 for three-person relay team. Burgers will beprovided at the finishing line by McNally's. Run-4-A-Way is an organizationthat is dedicated to promoting the fitness and well being of the citizens andyouth of the Kern River Valley. For more information email: grebird@aol.com

Jr. Pheasant Hunt to be held Nov. 21 and 22The Fish and Game Habitat Club will be holding a free pheasant hunt for

junior hunters on Nov. 21 and 22. The hunt has a limit of 120 hunters. Ahunter safety class is required as is a junior hunting license. The class willbe taught on Nov. 10 and 11; call Jack Hays for details (760) 417-2426. Toregister for the hunt contact Roger Ketelsleger at (760) 379-8251 or Dick

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Celebration of Lifefor Teddy Martin

at Arlies ClubSunday November 8th at 1:00pm

Pot-luck & EntertainmentNo one under 21 years

Co-Publisher’s Corner

Don’t let yourself be a victimMike DevichKern River Courier Co-Publisher

Last week we learned about analleged rape that had reportedlyoccurred in an alley somewhere inLake Isabella.On Halloweennight I spoke tothe mother of atrick or treaterwho swore ithad nowgrown to fourrapes. Then weheard therewas a murder,with a bodybeing thrown into a canal.

The Sheriff’s Department sent outa statement Monday, saying theapparent overstatements had been aproduct of social networking Websites.

“The Kern County Sheriff'sOffice, Kern Valley Substation, iscurrently investigating a sexualassault that occurred approximatelytwo weeks ago. This investigation isongoing and has been assigned toSr. Deputy Scott Lopez. Over thepast several days, rumors of a serialrapist have been circulating onsocial networking websites. Theserumors are being generated by thepublic and are being spreadthroughout the Kern River Valleyand elsewhere. Furthermore, thereis a photograph that has been post-ed identifying a suspected rapist. Atthis point in our investigation, a sus-pect has not been determined. TheSheriff's Office has not yet deter-

mined where the posted picturecame from or the identity of the pic-tured subject.

“An additional rumor surfacedstating a young female was sexuallyassaulted, stabbed and her bodydumped into the Borel Canal. TheKern County Sheriff's Office hasinvestigated and found nothing tosubstantiate this rumor.

“If anyone has informationregarding this ongoing sexualassault investigation, they are urgedto call Sr. Deputy Scott Lopez at 760-549-2100.”

Whether the stories are real ornot, it is vital for all women to avoidrape by taking precautions. Visit aWeb site such as womensweb.ca andlearn about such tips as:

• Mace cans, pepper spray, oreven a small folding knife can beextremely effective to deter a poten-tial rapist.

• It is important to be aware ofwhat is going on around you and tobe alert at all times.

• Stay away from narrow alleys ordark streets.

• Do not walk by yourself afterdark.

• Always know exactly where youare. In case you do find yourself introuble and have to call for help, youneed to know your exact location. A911 dispatcher will also ask you yourlocation first, so know which areaand street you are on.

Mike Devich is one of theCourier’s co-publishers. He canbe reached at office@kernriver-courier.com

Mike Devich

See HAPPENINGS, Page 11

CALENDAR continued from page 2

Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

The crappie bite is still holdingup at French Gulch and NorthFork Marinas. Lots of good crap-pie out at Rocky Point also.Kastmasters, jigs and meal-worms are all producing somenice stringers.

Catfish are still active allaround the lake. Nightcrawlers,shad and hot dogs are still thetemptingbaits. CarlGorhambrought inhis biggestever catfish,weighing inat just under10 pounds.Just goes toshow you,you have tobe ready foranything. Carl was fishing offthe docks for crappie.

The trout action is slowly get-ting better, but the hot bite isalmost here. I got three moresmall ones last week at FrenchGulch, and I could still see thebig ones jumping. The trout biteat the Old Cemetery area is pick-

ing up again. Lots of nice onesare working their way upriver.One local fisherman reportedreleasing a five-pounder.

Crappie, catfish and trout arebiting, so let’s go fishing.

Photos courtesy E&J’s Tackleand General Store. For brag-ging rights, bring your catch toE&J’s, 6498 Wofford Blvd,Wofford Heights.

Page 4 Friday, November 6, 2009AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

tain 9

9

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

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

155 just over the hill 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

Kern River Valley information

Enjoy fishing action at Isabella

Carl Gorham brought in a great bigcatfish, about 10 pounds. Nice fish-ing, Carl.

Let’s Go Fishing

“Crappie,catfish andtrout are stillbiting.”

--JackBustamante

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Editorial

Stocking must continueMike LudikerKern River Courier Co-Publisher

Many seasonal outdoor sportsare found here, but fishing contin-ues to be the main year-roundsport thatentices thou-sands to visitthe Kern RiverValley area. Itscontribution toour economyranks at thevery top oflocal revenuestreams. Thatparticularstream is now dangerously close todrying up.

Unfortunately, the future of fish-ing the Kern River remains uncleardespite the near completion ofCalifornia Dept. Fish & Game'sHatchery & Stocking ProgramEIR/EIS. The EIR/EIS draft evalu-ates and discloses the potentialeffects of the Hatchery andStocking Program on aquaticresources and the environment. Acourt order required DFG to pro-

duce this environmental analysisunder the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act. It wasjointly prepared by DFG and theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,which provides funding for theinland trout and Mad River steel-head portions of the program.

The DFG held its third of fourscheduled public comment ses-sions, regarding the environmentalstudy, at the Doubletree Hotel inBakersfield on Oct. 28. Othergatherings were scheduled for dis-tant Sacramento, Redding andCarson areas.

The Bakersfield meeting drewmany anxious community mem-bers whose concerns are still veryreal – but despite the meeting theyare still somewhat vague as towhat the future holds.

It is too early to make any state-ments on the findings of theEIR/EIS, but be sure to put in yourcomment now!

Mike Ludiker maintains theCourier’s Web site . He can bereached atoffice@kernrivercourier.com

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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of Nov. 16:

PICKS OF THE WEEKStar Trek -- In one fell swoop --

and the help of a hackneyed time-travel plot device -- director J.J.Abrams eras-es fivedecades ofTrek canon.And becausethis "reboot"grossedeleventy-bil-lion-trilliondollars, wecan count onat least anoth-er decade ofswish-pans,lens-flares andthe angryblogging of disgruntled Trekkiesnit-picking every frame.

Since this is a Major DVDRelease Event, there are numer-ous editions and packagings tochoose from. I'll be commentingon the two-disc edition, since it'llbe the one most fans will proba-bly buy. However, it's worth not-ing that if you are a huge fan ofthe film, there is a limited-editionBlu-Ray boxed set with threediscs and a massive metal replicaof the Enterprise that weighsover a pound. The Replica GiftSet retails for $130.

Hokay, back to the two-discpack. In addition to the film, thereis a commentary track with J.J.Abrams, the writers and produc-ers; a documentary on the pro-duction and a gag reel. On disctwo is a digital copy of the film, alot of deleted scenes, featurettes

about casting, the musical score,alien creation and more behind-the-scenes peeks.

"Gone With The Wind 70thAnniversary Ultimate Collector'sEdition" -- This collection con-tains five DVDs, a CD soundtrack,a hardcover 52-page book of

photographs andproduction art, 10art prints and areproduction ofthe original 1939program all lov-ingly crammedinto velvet box.

If you're a bigfan of the filmand don't yet owna copy, this is agreat set to own.It's remasteredfor hi-def TVs,has eight hours

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Friday, November 6, 2009 Page 5EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterNew ‘Star Trek’ irks Trekkers

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I am a huge fan of the"Monty Python" actors. I waswondering what they havebeen up to lately? -- Paulie H.,via e-mail

A: The "Monty Python" gangrecently reunited (except for thedeceased Graham Chapman, whowas represented in cardboard-cutout form) in New York City tocelebrate their 40th anniversaryand the release oftheir new documen-tary airing on IFCcalled "MontyPython: Almost theTruth (The Lawyer'sCut)." The gang remi-nisced about the olddays and even credit-ed the U.S. with sav-ing the "FlyingCircus." Terry Jonesexplained: "Therewere no VCRs, noDVDs in those days.The BBC nearlywiped all of 'Monty Python'sFlying Circus'. We got a call oneday from our video editor sayingthey were about to erase all theshows -- the BBC had put themonto Phillips cassettes, the onlything we had at the time. In fact,the BBC would have wiped all the'Python' TV shows if they hadn'tsuddenly sold them to the UnitedStates - so, thank you, the UnitedStates!"

***Q: Is actress Marla Sokoloff

married? Does she have anykids? I really loved watchingher on "The Practice." --Dottie M., Portland, Maine

A: Marla just married longtimeboyfriend, musician Alec Puro.She got plenty of practice in plan-

ning the wedding: She just filmedthe Hallmark Channel originalmovie, "Flower Girl," about aflorist who provides all of theflowers and floral arrangementsfor weddings, among other occa-sions. The movie premieres Nov.14, exactly one week after theactress marries in real life. Bu theyalmost didn't have a lavish wed-ding, as Marla told me: "Wealmost eloped about six monthsago, but we decided not to. I

thought, I'm mymom's onlydaughter and shereally wants to bethere, so we endedup not doing it.But it has gonethrough my mindmany, manytimes."

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A: Aside from having a fewmovies in production ("Flanimals"and "Cemetery Junction"), thething I am most excited about wasjust announced. Ricky will be host-ing the 67th annual Golden Globesawards on Jan. 17, 2010. We willfinally have an awards ceremonythat is guaranteed not to bore!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

I hold an opinion that hasbeen unscientifically con-firmed by others. Largegroups of people do notwillingly obey. I demon-strated this while teachingcomputer programming, inthe era before PC’s.Someone, in the military Ithink, had given a test withthe instruction at the top ofa timed test that said, “Readthe entire test beforeanswering any questions.” Typically, wholeclasses would flunk the test by answeringquestions – because the last question said,“Now that you have read the questions, signthe test and turn it in.”

Other examples involved the use of three“Wet Paint” signs. At each end of an area,signs were on dry surfaces, but the middle signwas at a wet, non-drying area. Still another ison the Internet. On a certain Web site one canread a box marked, “Don’t go here.” Thosewho disregard the instruction are greeted bythe words, “You just had to do it, didn’t you?”

God made a garden and gave it to Adamand Eve. They were free to eat anything, enjoythe whole creation - with one rule. One treewas forbidden. They might as well havepushed a button that said “Don’t eat here,”They chose, as do we, to disobey God’s warn-ing. Scripture contains statements, examplesand accounts that teach mankind that Goddesires to bless mankind. Yet even after

Gutenberg made the printing press and gaveaccess to scripture to anyone able to read, wethink of God as our enemy.

Even in a time of stress brought on by one’srulers’ disobedience, God blessed the faithful –spiritually and sometimes bodily as well. Elijahwas sent to a poor widow for food. Shedescribed her situation this way: “I have noth-ing baked, only a handful of flour in a jar and alittle oil in a jug. And now I am gathering acouple of sticks that I may go in and prepare itfor myself and my son, that we may eat it anddie.” 1 Kings 17:12. In a turn of events thatallowed God to provide for them as a reward,Elijah told her to feed him first. God providedflour and oil the entire time of the drought.

Elisha talked to a widow who described hersituation as, “…the creditor has come to takemy two children to be his slaves.” 2 Kings 4:1.After finding out that she had a jar of oil in thehouse, he told her to get all the empty jars shecould. She began to fill the jars with oil untilthere were no more empty jars. Elisha told herto, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, andyou and your sons can live on the rest.” 2Kings 4:7.

Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs, “Trust in the Lordwith all your heart, and lean not on your ownunderstanding; in all your ways acknowledgeHim, and He shall direct your paths.” TrustGod when you don’t know what to do.

Semonious

Voices of Faith

The Lord will provide

“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column fea-turing messages from all churches.

Pastors, please e-mail 400-word mes-sages to office@kernrivercourier.com

Lighter side of faithIn this classic joke, Microsoft founder Bill

Gates dies in a car accident. He finds himself inPurgatory being sized up by God...

"Well, Bill, I'm not sure whether to send you toHeaven or Hell. After all, you enormously helpedsociety by putting a computer in almost everyhome in the world, and yet you created WindowsVista. In your case, I'm going to let you decidewhere you want to go. I'm willing to let you visitboth places briefly if it will help you make a deci-sion."

Bill said, "OK, then, let's try Hell first." So Bill went to Hell. It was a beautiful, clean,

sandy beach with clear waters. There were thou-sands of beautiful women running around, play-ing in the water, laughing and frolicking about.The sun was shining, the temperature was per-fect. Bill was very pleased.

"This is great!" he told God."If this is Hell, IREALLY want to see Heaven!"

"Fine," said God, and off they went. Heavenwas a high place in the clouds, with angels drift-ing about playing harps and singing. It was nicebut not as enticing as Hell. Bill thought for aquick minute and rendered his decision.

"Hmm, I think I prefer Hell," he told God."Fine," retorted God, "as you desire." So Bill

Gates went to Hell. Two weeks later, God decided to check up on

the late billionaire to see how he was doing inHell. When God arrived in Hell, he found Gatesshackled to a wall, screaming amongst the hotflames in a dark cave. He was being burned andtortured by demons.

"How's everything going, Bill?" God asked. Bill responded, his voice full of anguish and

disappointment, "This is awful, this is not whatI expected. I can't believe this happened. Whathappened to that other place with the beachesand the beautiful women playing in thewater?"

God said, "That was the screen saver."

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Planned H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinicsinclude:

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Dr. Claudia Jonah, Kern CountyHealth Officer, said that prioritygroups for H1N1 Flu Vaccineinclude:

• Children 6 months to 24 years;• Pregnant Women;• Caregivers of children 6 months

of age and younger;• Persons with Underlying Health

Conditions 24 years to 64 years; and• Healthcare Workers.Public Health is planning more

clinics throughout Kern County andwill release those dates and loca-tions as details and vaccine are con-firmed.

Friday, November 6, 2009 Page 7ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

(Sen. DianneFeinstein recentlywrote Mr. Thal a let-ter assuring himshe is “workinghard with my col-leagues to makehealth care afford-able for allAmericans, withoutadding to the feder-al deficit.” Here is his reply.)

I am total agreement with the goals ofthe Senate to assure Americans "value,choice, competition, and stability ofaffordable, high quality coveragethroughout the United States." As aninsurance professional for the past(almost) 30 years, I couldn't agree more.However, this is not a concern in allregions of the country. A compromisewould be to establish guidelines similar

to Medicare Part D. It opened the mar-kets to private insurance companies, yetthere is a "Government Option" in thelaw which provides a government-runplan IF there is not choice within the pri-vate sector to that region. The sameregions can be established, as withMedicare Advantage, to facilitate this. Itis a well-known concept that competi-tion drives down cost. With the com-plexities of health care, we must focusresources not only on who is payingand financing the health care, but theactual costs involved in providing thehealth care. As outrageous as monthlypremiums are, the profit margins ofthese insurance companies nationally isonly about 3-1/2 percent.

As an insurance broker, I too wouldlove to see "guaranteed issue policies"for all. There should not be pre-existingcondition restrictions. However, from apractical standpoint, it would be ridicu-lous for me to be able to drive my carwithout insurance, and then purchase a

plan immediately following the accident.Imagine the cost of the insurance whenonly people with cars in the body shophad plans. And, then they would dropthem when the car was fixed.

This is basically the issue with "guar-anteed issue." The law should requirethat all people with pre-existing condi-tions be able to buy affordable healthinsurance. The key word is affordable.The only way to do this is to require thateach person have insurance from birthto death. By having all people insuredwith a basic minimal plan (we can dis-cuss those requirements at a later time)the costs of health insurance will be driv-en down. Furthermore, there are sever-al million Americans eligibles for existinggovernment plans who have neverenrolled. This can reduce the number ofuninsureds simply by registering them.For people financially unable to pur-chase private insurance, a system of pro-viding vouchers, much like our USDAfood stamp program, would be less

cumbersome to administer and wouldhelp those who are unable to purchaseinsurance on their own.

Your office is most welcome to con-tact me regarding health insuranceissues. I am on the board of theCalifornia Association of HealthUnderwriters and I serve on the SeniorMedicare Advisory group of theNational Association of HealthUnderwriters. Get the professionalswho interface between the public andthe insurance industry more involved.We actually can help you and yourstaffers better understand the complexi-ties of this issue from the consumerstandpoint.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker. He is Past President andPresident Elect of the Kern Associationof Health Underwriters. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harry-thal@aol.com or visit him on the web atwww.harrythal.com

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

With the turn in the market,the 1031 exchange for a fewyears was almost unheard of.However, with investors start-ing to come outof the wood-work, a 1031 isbecoming morepopular again.Keep in mind Iam no taxexpert by anymeans, but Ihave done plen-ty of 1031exchanges inmy time for clients and theyare a very good way to selland buy property – but theycan be difficult to understand.

Basically, the definition of a1031 exchange is the sale of aproperty in which said profitfrom said property sale is nottaxable. So if you have aninvestment property or vacantland or something like that tosell that you would have to paya large amount of tax in theform of capital gains on, a1031 can be a great option.However, here is the catch.There is always a catch, isn'tthere, with tax stuff.

First of all, a 1031 will notwork with a primary residencethat is covered under other taxbenefits. They are only forinvestment property and thenonly if the profit from the sale

of that property is "rolled-over" into another "like" prop-erty within a certain amount oftime after close of escrow. Inother words, you have to takeyour profit you make from thesale and buy another similartype of property with it withina certain timeframe or you willbe taxed on the capital gainsof the sale. The benefit is thatyou can keep buying and sell-ing property and as long asyou roll that money over youcan put off that capital gainstax basically indefinetly. Therisk is that you may not findanother property in time thatmeets your needs and you willhave no choice but to pay thetax.

It will catch up to you,though, when you do finallysell that last property or prop-erties you have purchased.Two things certain in life –death and taxes! The strategyis to not sell those propertiesat all, either live on theirincome or if you do sell you doso after you retire and are in amuch lower tax bracket, thuspaying a lot less in capitalgains tax.

Definitely something to con-sider for your real estateinvestment plans.

Matt Freeman is a Realtorwith Freeman’s Lakeside Realty(760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880.His column is not intended toreplace legal advice.

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Two of the valley’s longtimehealth care professionalsretired recently. At left, radiolo-gist Dr. Eleanor Fraser wasfeted at a celebration at KernValley Hospital. At right,Public Health Nurse DebbieTyler was given a commenda-tion from the Kern CountyBoard of Supervisors, present-ed by Supervisor JonMcQuiston.

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On Friday Oct. 30, Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 members participat-ed in the Kernville Elementary School Halloween Fun Day. All 160 kids cameto the Kernville Chamber to pick up their Elks Drug Awareness Trick or TreatBags along with a Drug Awareness Bookmark before starting through townfor more treats. This is a yearly event the Elks participate in. Pictured areBeckie Scott, Youth Activities Chairman (right) and Karen Templin, DrugAwareness Chairman (center). Also attending but not pictured are TomScott, Exalted Ruler, and Smitty Glass, Chaplain.

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and private lands. The draft EIS discloses the potential

environmental effects of the proposedrestoration action and its alternatives. A45-day comment period, ending inDecember, follows the release.

The Notice of Intent for anEnvironmental Impact Statement waspublished on Jan. 2, 2009, in the FederalRegister, followed by a 45-day commentperiod ending on Feb. 23, 2009. In mov-ing forward with the next phase, ForestService officials announce they havescheduled three public workshopsfocusing on explaining the proposedactions and reviewing the public com-ment process.

Terrell said, “We encourage publicparticipation in this decision makingprocess. Workshop attendees will bene-fit by furthering their knowledge andunderstanding of the proposed projects,while actively contributing to the deci-sions and future of our forests.” Terrell

went on to say, “Anyone who currentlyuses or has an interest in the forest, par-ticularly the Piute Mountains, shouldplan on attending a workshop.”

There are three alternatives consid-ered in detail in the Piute FireRestoration DEIS. These will be dis-cussed at the workshops.

The first workshop is scheduled inRidgecrest on Monday, Nov. 16 at theKerr-McGee Center, 100 W. CaliforniaAvenue, Ridgecrest, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thesecond workshop will be held inKernville, on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at theOddfellows Hall, 50 Tobias Road,Kernville, from 6 to 8 p.m. The thirdworkshop is scheduled in Bakersfield,Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the EastBakersfield Veterans Hall, 2101 RidgeRoad, Bakersfield, from 6 to 8 p.m.

For further information, please con-tact the Kernville Ranger Station at (760)376-3781 or the Lake Isabella Office at(760) 379-5646.

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10,848According to the National Newspaper Association, the

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The Kern River Courier circulates 5,000 copies. Thereare minimal leftovers, about 100-200 copies.That means atleast 4,800 copies are picked up each week.

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Bodfish Bob's Beefy Mexican Cornbread

This Mexican cornbread withmeat is more than a bread...it's ameal in itself. Mexican cornbreadcasserole is hearty and delicious,and is the perfect meal for a coolautumn night.

1 1/2 pound ground beef1 1/2 cup self rising corn meal1 16-ounce can yellow cream style corn2 eggs2 tablespoon bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoon onion, chopped3 jalapeno peppers, seeded andchopped1 cup sour cream2/3 cup cooking oil1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 325F degrees.Brown beef and drain on papertowel. In a large bowl, mix allother ingredients together. Add

browned beef and mix again.Place in 1 large or 2 small, well-greased pans. Bake at 325Fdegrees for 1 hour or until gold-en brown.

Bodfish Bob's Crab Salad

3 lbs imitation crab meat1 cup chopped green onion1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup ranch salad dressing1/2 cup Mayo.

Salt and pepper to taste.Separate crab pieces. Place allingredients in a large bowl andmix well. Refrigerate for 3 hoursor overnight.

Bodfish Bob's PimientoCheese Spread

1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento pep-pers 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese 1 large onion, grated 1 pinch garlic powder 1 dash Worcestershire sauce Ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

In a medium bowl, mash thepimentos using a fork. Mix incheese, onion, Worcestershiresauce, and mayonnaise. Seasonto taste with garlic powder andblack pepper. Spoon mixture intoa container large enough to holdthe pimento spread, and store inthe refrigerator.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

A lot happened this week!Wednesday came and so didConrad and Joy from Seattle(Bothell actually). They flew intoBurbank and snagged aChevrolet rental car and werehere some three hours later. Weall went outfor aMexican din-ner and thenext day wewere up earlyfor what hadbeen prom-ised to be a“wood day”event. And itturned out to be.

Before the day was over wehad relocated four or five pilesof wood from the major wood-pile in the back. Woodpileswere now in stacks much clos-er to the main cabin. Easier toget to. Conrad even put newtarps over the piles and I mustadmit the whole place took on a“cared for” kind of look toeverything.

I could tell Miz Sue appreciat-ed our efforts.

This was our first dinner inthe new added-on room. Joygraciously made the dinnerwith Conrad’s help. It was niceto celebrate it with family!

They left mid morning onFriday going to Riverside to see

Joy’s mother. From there onSaturday they’ll go to mydaughter’s house which is offLaurel Canyon in Studio City,and on Sunday they’ll go to myson’s new place in Camarillo.And on Monday morning,they’ll drive back to theBurbank Airport and hop aplane back to Seattle.

A six-day trip and they’reback home in Bothell onMonday evening.

I’ve got to buy a gas fur-nance this winter. It’s time!Wood is getting more and morescarce to find. I have lovedheating with wood but let’s faceit, the wood stove has done itsthing. It’s time to move on.

***Seems to me everything is

speeding up for the next eightweeks. Travel, seeing people,shows and parties. I need toremember that’s why we movedup here in the first place. It wasto get away from all that. Nowit seems I want to go back andjump into more of the same. Ibetter think carefully, planwisely and make a good long-term plan for the holidays.

And don’t forget the fun!

California Joe is the story-teller persona of StevensonPhillips, an actor and singer liv-ing in Kernville. You may reachhim at sscaljoe@aol.com

California Joe

California Joe’s Country Living

Firewood losing its luster

Donna Louise FitchKern River Courier Columnist

“The most beautiful thing we canexperience is the mysterious. It is thesource of all true art and science.” –Albert Einstein

My neighbor-hood has beenundergoing a mys-terious transforma-tion. Stacks ofrocks, one hereand another there,lining a dirt roadand out in the mid-dle of open land,embellish the scenery. Towers con-tinue to spring up. Rising above ournative earth are hundreds of what?Totems? Sculptures? I’m not sure. Tome, they look like some type of crea-ture, spirit or being. Some are ingroups and seem like a family whileothers prevail alone. Some seem togive homage to the sun as it shinesbrilliantly through Nichol’s Peak andits adjacent neighbor. They standproud and strong, causing wonder atthe balancing angles. What arethese rock formations? Who is thiscreator of spirit or landscape? Whyare they being built? There must bean explanation.

I hop on my dial-up connection (Imust be desperate) to search this bal-ancing rock thing. Sure enough, it’sthere. One site accounts for thestacker’s thoughts and lessons fromthe Dionondehowa Wildlife School’scurriculum. “The rocks have demon-strated some things about balance.

The more things we take on in ourlives, the more fragile the balance ofour lives becomes.” Insight shared bya ... stone stacker? Rock balancer?Then they mention groups andfamous artists who have beeninspired by this art form ... this isbecoming bigger than I originallythought. There is even a magazinecalled “Balancing Stones.”

Inukshuks - “Silent Messengers ofthe Arctic” – named by the AlaskanEskimos and pronounced In-OOK-shook, literally translates into “stoneman that points the way.” At the topof the page it says “When you seeone it means …I’ve been here before;you’re on the right path.” Sizes vary.Piles or stacks, it all works; however,what remains is the naturalness ofthe form and the effect fostered in us.

Jim Needham, a master rockstacker, explains, “There are dayswhen some rocks do not choose tobe moved…or to cooperate tobecome part of a certain rockstack…Another day the same rockwill be eager to be a part of a differ-ent stack.”

Personal experience tells me thereis a magic to this art form. The ener-gy is there. This mystery may soonbe uncovered. A stacked stonedirecting me to a certain house mayreveal the story behind this valley’snew mystical creations. I’ll let youknow.

Donna Louise Fitch is a local artist.For questions or comments you canreach her through the Kern RiverCourier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

Rocks are stacking up

Donna Fitch

Creative ConnectionLiving GreenSee free ‘green’ films this Sunday

Richard Cayia RoweSpecial to the Courier

On Sunday, Nov. 8, Kern RiverValley Revitalizaton will showthree green films at The ReelCinema movietheatre from 10am to 2 pm.

“Flow” is anaward-winning2008 documentaryabout The WorldWater Crisis,especially mean-ingful here whatwith Cal Waterasking for a 36½% rate increase.“Flow” also offers solutions thatare being tested around the worldwith successful results.

“Food, Inc.” explores ournation's food industry, exposingthe highly mechanized underbellycontrolled by a handful of corpo-rations.

“Trashed” is at times humorous,but deeply poignant. This unpre-dictable 20-minute 2007 documen-tary dives into the trash can andcomes up in some surprisingplaces -- from the garbage truckto the landfill, from the streets tothe ocean. Expect to cringe andlaugh in equal measure.

This is the first of five days offree green films between now andthe end of the Living Green festi-val next March. The next twogreen film events are scheduledfor Jan. 10 and Feb. 7. Films areselected by a Green Film Festivalcommittee chaired by Kernville

filmmaker Joy Tessman with co-chairs Katie Olivares and ValerieCassity, whose focus will be kid'sfilms. The Green Film Festival’smission is to provide free accessto fresh and diverse environmen-tal films that highlight urgent con-temporary issues and offer acces-sible solutions. As MargaretMead's daughter Mary CatherineBateson said, "we are not whatwe know but what we are willingto learn."

I will give a short update at thebeginning on the status of the 2ndLiving Green Festival, planned forMarch 17 to 21. Between 3,000 to3,500 people attended the 1stLiving Green festival last March.

There is no charge to see thefilms. There will be a 50/50 raffle,including door prizes, to help payfor the theatre rental and filmDVDs. After the festival is over,KRVR donates the DVDs to theKern County Library so that any-one can take them out and seethem at home.

The Reel Cinema is located at6742 Wofford Heights Blvd. (nextto Elks Lodge) in WoffordHeights.

For more information call meat (760) 333-4561 or e-mailLivingGreen@mchsi.com or visitwww.LivingGreenKRV.org.

Richard Rowe is a retired CityPlanner, living in Wofford Heights.He is website administrator ofKRVR.org for Kern River ValleyRevitalization.

Richard Rowe

Our Valley, Our Earth

Crustal migration still occurringRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

This diagram shows the theoryof how the building and northwest-ward movement of the SierranBatholith has been a factor in thePull-Apart tec-tonics of theBasin & RangeProvince. Lastweek I presentedx-sectionsdemonstratingthat the flatteningof the FarallonPlate, as it sub-ducted beneaththe NorthAmerican Plate, was a probablecause of the extension tectonicswithin the Basin & Range. I willrefer to those x-sections in this dis-cussion.

The x-sections show that in the

process of the subducted plate flat-tening, the molten magma was ris-ing in "Blobs" through the rocks ofthe North American Plate. Theblobs were rising, congealing andwelding together into the 400-milelong Sierra Nevada Batholith. Then,about 15 to 20 MYA the Basin &Range Orogeny begin its activityand the batholith, which was deepunderground, left the Las Vegasarea and moved upward and north-westward. This motion tended tostretch the crust. Then about 5MYA, the Batholith becameexposed due to the faulting on itseast flank, raising the batholithhigher. The diagram indicates thatthe migration of the batholith is stilloccurring today.

Now the reader has a picture ofthe tectonics that seems to havebuilt the Basin & Range Province.With further study, I am sure thatrefinements will present themselves

and the theo-ry will beupdated.

RonBolyard is aretired geol-ogist and hasdeveloped an“acute inter-est” in thegeology ofthe southernSierraNevada sincehe movedhere in 1999.

Ron Bolyard

Friday, November 6, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 11

Collecting

Autographs from WWII rareLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have a playbill of thestage production of "BlytheSpirit," which I saw at theDutchess Theatre in Londonin 1944. Although this play-bill has sentimental value tome, I also am curious aboutits monetary value. -- Robert,Palm Coast, Fla.

A: Based on the value of othervintage playbills I've seen in themarketplace, the one you have isworth about $10.

***Q: I have a small table that

features carved angels as itslegs and a top that is madefrom two types of wood. Ithink it was made during the1920s, and I would like toknow its value. -- Vilma, SunCity West, Ariz.

A: To determine the value ofyour table, you need to hire theservices of an expert. ElizabethDore is ISA accredited and has 25years experience appraising fineart, antiques and collections inyour area. She has an excellentreputation in the antique commu-nity, and she has agreed to helpyou.

Although she charges for herexpertise, it is a fair amount, andas I often write in this column, afree appraisal is worth what youpay for it. Contact her c/o ABDAntique Appraisers, P.O. Box 543,Glendale, AZ 85301;mrdore@mindspring.com; and

www.abdappraise.com.

***Q: I have a $20 bill that

was signed by at least 28stars at the HollywoodCanteen during World WarII. I am enclosing copies ofthe signatures and wonder ifyou can place a value on it forme. -- Donald, Derby, N.Y.

A: I examined copies of the billthat you sent and found severalthat I think are scarce. For exam-ple, autographs from BusterKeaton, Harold Lloyd and RubyKeeler are not all that common. Ispoke to Ray Nugent of NugentAppraisal Services, a senioraccredited appraiser of rarebooks, documents, manuscripts,autographs and antique maps,and he has agreed to help you.He is fully certified and a memberin good standing of ISA, AAA,AIC and SAA. His contact infor-mation is P.O. Box 9174,Greenville, NC 29604;ray@nugentappraisal.com; andwww.nugentappraisal.com.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send e-mail toantiquequestions@aol.com. Due tothe large volume of mail hereceives, Mr. Cox is unable to per-sonally answer all reader ques-tions. Do not send any materialsrequiring return mail.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Government commodities distributed Tuesday, Nov. 24The monthly food commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, Nov. 24 to

those who fit certain economic guidelines. Begins at 7 a.m. at Grace Chapel,Mt. Mesa; Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights; Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Lake Isabella Christmas Parade Nov. 28The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be putting on the annu-

al Lake Isabella Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 28. The parade will bealong Lake Isabella Blvd. and begins at 11 a.m., rain or shine. There is no entryfee for floats, but sponsorships are needed to help buy trophies for the win-ners. You can be a sponsor for $25. For details, call the chamber at (760) 379-5236.

Kernville Candle Stroll, Caroling and Live Nativity Scene Dec. 4 Again this year there will be a candle stroll, Christmas Caroling and a live

Nativity Scene in Circle Park in Kernville, beginning at 5 p.m. For more infor-mation, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at (760) 376-2629.

Eagles to hold Peddlers Fair and White Elephant Sale Dec. 5The Kern River Valley Eagles will be holding a Peddlers Fair and White

Elephant Sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge in Mt.Mesa. For more information call Vonnie Girch at (760) 378-2540. Baked goods,snacks and drinks by the Auxiliary.

Christmas in Kernville and car parade Dec. 5The Christmas Parade of Giving will be held Dec. 5 in Kernville beginning

at 4 p.m. As soon as it is over, Santa will be delivered to his village in CirclePark, around 5 p.m. For more information, call Darlene at (760) 376-3998.

KRV Woman’s Club to hold Christmas Spectacular Dec. 12The KRV Woman’s Club will be holding their annual Christmas Spectacular

at the Mt. View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Dec. 12 beginning at 4:30p.m. For more information, call (760) 376-6704.

Horse Show Association to hold raffle Dec. 19The Kern River Valley Horse Show Association will be holding a raffle

fundraiser on Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at Jake’s Place Arena in Kernville. Tickets are$10 each or three for $25. For more information, call Jeri at (760) 378-1308 orStacy at (760) 608-2086.

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

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HERITAGE CLEANERS inthe Von's Shopping Center.Dry Cleaning, Laundry,Comforters & Leather. Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Sat. 9:00-2:00760-379-4271

ALWAYS BUYING ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES, 20th year in theKern River Valley. Highestprices paid, one piece or a housefull. Don't give it away at a yardsale! GHOST TOWN RELICS @SILVER CITY. (760) 379-5146

Takamine Guitar with tuner &many attachments in a gig bagwere taken on October 10,2009. Reward offered for safereturn - no questions asked.John-Henry 760-379-2629 john11henry@yahoo.com

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The Rich Pelletreau Gallery isnow closed and the log cabin inWofford Heights in which itwas located is now for rent. Forinformation, please call MarcyHughes at 1-760-417-1953.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: SACRED MOUN-TAIN PROPERTIES (2009-B6466) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 14654Caliente Creek Road, Suite 3,Caliente, CA 93518. Mailingaddress of business: 14654Caliente Creek Road, Suite 3,Caliente, CA 93518. REGIS-TRANT: Kevin Smith, 421Piute Meadows Road, Caliente,CA 93518. A, Individual. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Kevin Smith. This statementfiled on 10/09/2009. Expires10/09/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward.Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 16, 23, 30 andNovember 6, 2009.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: SPEZAPHONICSOUND (2009-B6273) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 197 Oxen Trail, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box79, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: JamesSpezialy, 197 Oxen Trail, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. A,Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 04/07/2009.Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at theend of five years from the dateon which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:James Spezialy. This statementfiled on 09/30/2009. Expires09/30/2014. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier October30, November 6, 13 and 20,2009.

STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE

OF FICTICIOUS NAMEFictitious Business Name being

abandoned: LAKE ISABELLAFLORIST, (2009-B2718)Street address of business:11019 Kernville Road,Kernville, CA 93238; Mailingaddress of Business; P.O. Box1017, Kernville, CA 93238;REGISTRANT WHO WISH-ES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: LucianWhitman, P.O. Box 1017,Kernville, CA 93238; OriginalFBN Statement Filed on:04/21/2009. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:10/07/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Rodriguez,Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 30, November6, 13 and 20, 2009.

STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE

OF FICTICIOUS NAMEFictitious Business Name being

abandoned: PETAL PUSHERPLUS, (2009-B2717) Streetaddress of business: 11019Kernville Road, Kernville, CA93238; Mailing address ofBusiness; P.O. Box 1017,Kernville, CA 93238; REGIS-TRANT WHO WISHES TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Lucian Whitman, P.O.Box 1017, Kernville, CA93238; Original FBNStatement Filed on:04/21/2009. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on:10/07/2009. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Rodriguez,Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 30, November6, 13 and 20, 2009.

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Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092_________________________Beautiful Refurbished 1 1/2 bd, 1ba. mobile home with den + anadd on. Quiet park, walk to lake.Space inclds water/trash, laundry& fish house. $16,500. Owner willcarry. Call Gary 760-376-3228

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

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Jerold M. ShepherdMay 8, 1943 — Oct. 29, 2009

We celebrate the life of Jerold M. Shepherd, who was born May 8, 1943in Bellevue, Ohio, and died on October 29, 2009.

He grew up in Fresno, Calif., and graduatedfrom Washington Union High School. He servedin the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea. He livedmost of his adult life with his wife, Ruth Shepherdof Houston, Texas, and children Cherie, Janet andKenneth of Houston, and four grandchildren. Heis also survived by his brother, Charles Shepherd,Sr. and sister-in-law Amy Shepherd ofWeatherford, Texas; and his sister, SandraShepherd, and sister-in-law Esther Webb ofWeldon.

He was preceded in death by his father, KellyShepherd, and mother, Gertrude Shepherd, and his brother, GlynnDouglas Shepherd.

For a brief period of time he lived in Weldon and greatly enjoyed fishingand boating in the Kern River Valley. He was a dear soul and will be great-ly missed by those who knew him and loved him.

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“Like all parents, my husband and I justdo the best we can, and hold our breath,and hope we've set aside enough money topay for our kids' therapy."

–Michelle Pfeiffer

See Page 16 foranswers to puzzles

Friday, November 6, 2009 Kern River Courier Page 15

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. LITERATURE: What is the literarydevice called alliteration?

2. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalentof the Roman numerals MMDLVII?

3. TELEVISION: What comic book super-hero is either mentioned or represented inmany episodes of the "Seinfeld" sitcomseries?

4. INVENTIONS: Who is credited withinventing the electric razor?

5. MOVIES: What was Forrest Gump'shome state?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A long-soughtworkplace change could be happening soon.Consider reworking your ideas and preparing apresentation just in case.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your persuasive-ness doesn't really start to kick in until midweek. Bythen, you can count on having more supporters.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workload is stillhigh, but you should start to see daylight by theweek's end. Reserve the weekend for fun and gameswith friends and loved ones. You deserve it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Regardless of howfrustrating things are, keep that "Crab" under con-trol. A cutting comment you might think is apt rightnow will leave others hurting for a long time to come.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be more sensitive tothe emotions of loved ones who might feel left outwhile you're stalking that new opportunity. Be sureto make it up to them this weekend.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The gregar-ious Virgo rarely has a problem making new friends.But repairing frayed relationships doesn't come eas-ily. Still, if it's what you want to do, you'll find a way.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A misun-derstanding with a partner or spouse needs to beworked out before it turns into something really

nasty. Forget about your pride for now and makethat first healing move.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)Communication dominates the week. Work out anymisunderstandings with co-workers. Also get backin touch with old friends and those family membersyou rarely see.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)As busy as your week is, make time for someonewho feels shut out of your life. Your act of kindnesscould later prove to be more significant than youmight have realized.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Congratulations. Your busy workweek leads to somevery satisfying results. Sports and sporting eventsare high on your weekend activities aspect. Enjoythem with family and friends.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Yourgenerosity of spirit reaches out once again to some-one who needs reassurance. Keeping that line ofcommunication open eventually pays off.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You areamong the truth-seekers in the universe, so don't besurprised to find yourself caught up in a new pursuitof facts to counter what you believe is an insidiousexercise in lying.

BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in loyalty and inkeeping secrets. All things considered, you wouldprobably make a perfect secret agent.

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Use of a repeated consonant, usually at thebeginning of a word

2. 2,5573. Superman4. Jacob Schick5. Alabama

Answers:

(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Solutions to Courier puzzles on 14-15:

Dear Kern River Courier,Since the inception of Pride Day, the Douglas El Segundo Rod and Gun

Club has willingly and happily participated in this worthwhile event. Foryears we have hiked the hill from East Evans Road and around Freear Pointand trekked the area from below Wofford Heights Park to the shore ofIsabella Lake. However, this is our last year to participate.

Someone hauled a 20-foot trailer over the hill at the end of East EvansRoad and left it there. Calls to the U.S. Forest Service to remove this eye-sore and potentially dangerous trailer went unresolved. Finally, someoneset it on fire. Kern County Fire Department put out the fire but the burned-out carcass remained.

On Pride Day this year, eight volunteers from the Rod and Gun Clubworked, breathing in the remains of that trailer, stripping everything offthe trailer, either putting it in garbage bags, putting it in the club’s 8 by 15-foot trailer, or putting it in the beds of any one of the four pickups we usedthat day.

Another couple of our crew went down to below Wofford Heights Parkwhere someone had dumped a refrigerator, a couch and other assortedtrash. (This is a favorite dump site of those too lazy to take it to the TransferStation.)

When we arrived at the Pride Day site, we were informed that they couldnot take any of the aforementioned items. In fact, that particular truck andtrailer were redirected to the Transfer Station where the person on dutyexplained that she had been told to not take anything that belonged toPride Day. All trucks/trailers were to be charged for dumping.

So, not only did it cost us $33 to dispose of trash and items that othersdiscarded, we did not get any credit for having picked up the trash of theother inconsiderate people. And we only got credit for the 26 bags thatwere in the bed of our second pickup.

This is a volunteer project. We, as volunteers, were made to feel that ourservices were not only unwelcome but also unappreciated. Therefore wewill no longer be participating in Pride Day in the Kern River Valley.

Everett J. Hays, Lodge ManagerDouglas El Segundo Rod and Gun Club

Murdoc Douglas/Kern River Courier

A dozen crew members from Loyola Marymount University’s film schoolsqueeze into Paul’s Place in Weldon for interior shots. They were there forthree days recently shooting scenes for a project tentatively entitled“Cowboys and Indians.”

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stocking in mid to late February.However, according to Jim Starr ofthe DFG, there are many "ifs" inacceptance by the court. Anyonecould file actions on the study, delay-ing the process.

There is still time for the public toget their comments in about theissue. Submit your comments eitherby e-mail to the address dfghatch-eryeir@dfg.ca.gov or by regular mail

sent to Jim Starr, CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game, 830 SStreet, Sacramento, CA 95811. Allcomments must be postmarked byNov. 16, 2009 (CEQA) and Nov. 30,2009 (NEPA). For more informationon the Hatchery and StockingProgram or to view the EIR/EIS andsupporting documents, please seethe "public notices" section of thewww.dfg.ca.gov Web site.

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a very special union that leaves anaudience laughing and cheering formore.

On stage, they perform withoctave mandolin, accordion,bodhrans, guitar, banjoand mandolin, whilesinging their songs inboth English andGaelic. Their vocals arerich with harmony andstrong in unison.

Together, Men ofWorth have a simple approach totheir presentation, and in keepingwith tradition, remain true to themusic and story. They have beenrecording and performing since1986 and have gained popularity

from audiences all over America,Canada, Scotland and Ireland.

CD’s and tapes will be offered forsale during intermission and afterthe concert.

Price of generaladmission is $10, stu-dents with currentASCC “Coyote Card”$5. Tickets are avail-able at the Cerro CosoKern River ValleyCampus and can also

be purchased at the door, if space isavailable. For more informationcontact the Indian Wells ValleyCampus Student Activities Office at(760) 384-6353.

– Cerro Coso College

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• Nov. 19• 7 p.m.• $10 admission