kern river courier october 15, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir162,337 acre-feet.(High point was330,829 ac-ft. July 2.Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville415 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 451 cfs

Borel Canal flow412 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.

‘LouGrant’

was a favoriteseries, butwhat happenedto the cast?

The carsare the

stars with lotsof color andcharm, as seenin Kernville overthe weekend.

CaliforniaJoe spins

a yarn aboutBlack Bart andthe surprisingman he turnedout to be.

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Sat.: Sunny, high83.

Sat. night: Mostlyclear, low 50.

Sun.: Sunny, high76.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 47.

Mon.: Sunny, high67.

Mon. night: Mostlyclear, low 46.National Weather Service

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If you were growing up in the 1960sand ‘70s, chances are you heard the song“Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron,” madefamous by The Royal Guardsmen. Theband also is known for its smash single“Snoopy’s Christmas,” which is still oneof the most-played songs on radio sta-tions around the world during the holi-day season.

The lead singer of the group, BarryWinslow, has moved into Christianmusic in the intervening years, and iscoming to the valley Nov. 3 to play andsing and share his faith at a free concert.

While The Royal Guardsmen officiallydisbanded in 1970, the six-membergroup has continued to make musictogether and separately throughout theyears. While some of the membersveered off into bluegrass, jazz and coun-try music, Winslow has focused hisartistry on writing and recordingChristian music. He is currently signed tothe major independent label, Star CreekRecords.

The Ocala, Florida native also shareshis music through free concerts atchurches across the United States.Additionally, he and his wife Teena haveappeared on the TBN and TCT televisionchannels.

The couple will be performing at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. at6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The con-cert is free. For more information, call(760) 376-1910.

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Optimal Hospice Care would like toinvite the residents of the Kern RiverValley community to join them in the ded-ication ceremony for a new park benchthat Optimal has donated to the KernValley Hospital Foundation HealingGardens project.

The unveiling will occur on Thursday,

Oct. 21 at 10am near the entrance to thehospital’s skilled nursing facility.

The Healing Gardens project wasdeveloped by the Kern Valley GardenGroup, along with the Kern ValleyHospital Foundation, to add an elementof beauty and serenity to the hospitalgrounds and courtyards which can beviewed from patient rooms.

It is the intent of hospital administra-tion to give those in their care a beautiful,stress-free environment in which to com-

mune with nature. The bench will be positioned on the

lawn adjacent to the north side of thehospital, offering majestic views ofIsabella Lake and the surrounding moun-tains.

Optimal Hospice Care would like toencourage others in the community todonate to this wonderful project bycontacting Shirley Real, Kern RiverValley Garden Group Leader, at 760-379-1129.

Mike DevichKern River Courier

The Sequoia National Forest PiuteMountains Collaborative StakeholderGroup will be convening Friday, Oct. 15and possibly Saturday to discuss traveland trails in the Piute Mountain area.

The main workshop meeting will beFriday, October 15, from 6-8:30 pm at theOdd Fellows Hall in Kernville. Also, possi-bly the next day, Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9am to 3 pm the group might be gatheringto further review the maps together at the

Odd Fellows Hall, or it may be used as timeto take a field visit and look at actual routesunder discussion. This will be discussedat the Friday meeting and the determina-tion will be made then.

Meetings are open to the public. Therewill be a segment of each meeting avail-able for public comment.

The primary purpose of the collabora-tive group is to determine if a mutuallyacceptable proposal or set of proposalscan be developed for the Forest Service toconsider regarding the Piute MountainsTravel Management Plan.

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The U.S. Forest Service has decidedto extend the closure of some of theFrench Meadow in the Piutes due to thepresence of arsenic until Sept. 30, 2011,and it may be extended again if thecleanup of the area is not completed bythat time.

In the 1800s, the area was heavilymined for gold. The closure is in associ-ation with this activity.

The area was inspected by the U.S.Forest Service in May 2009 due to thesimilar appearance between the soil andtailings piles (the non-valuable part of

ore separated and left after mining) atnearby mines. A special field samplingdevice revealed that elevated levels ofarsenic were present in the soil.

Local soils have acceptable base lineconcentrations of arsenic between 2and 18 mg/kg. Samples collected in theFrench Meadow closure area containedarsenic concentrations ranging from175 to 4,900 mg/kg.

This required designating the area asa Superfund site.

The high risk, said the Forest Service,required instituting controls such assigning and closure until full evaluationand cleanup are completed.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

This imaginative drive-in meal tray setup was in the window of a 1970 Camaro Z28 at theKickin’ Back in Kernville Car Show Saturday. The car is owned by Dale and Paula ofCalifornia City.

‘60s leadsinger toplay here

French Meadow arsenic closure extendedWear pink T-shirtsThe Kern County Sheriff’s

Activities League is selling pink T-shirts to promote breast cancerawareness locally.

The T-shirts can be purchasedfrom the Kern Valley Sheriff’sSubstation in Lake Isabella for$10 (S-XL) and $12 (XXL). All pro-ceeds will be donated to Links forLife to support the fight againstbreast cancer.

The project, which startstoday, Oct. 15, will also involveposting pink ribbons around thevalley.

Bench donated to KV Hospital’s Healing GardensUnveiling Oct. 21 10 a.m.

Piute group to meet again

Pumpkin carving fundraiserfor KV Bike Park Oct. 15-17

There will be pumpkin carvingon the Fridays, Saturdays andSundays before Halloween atRiverToyz, 11101 Kernville Road inKernville. This is a fundraiser forthe KV Bike Park. For more infor-mation contact Rachel Whitman [email protected] or

Anna Leon at 760.376.1995 [email protected]

Annual Valley Fest to be heldOctober 16 in Lake Isabella

The Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce will once again holdtheir popular "Valley Fest"Oktoberfest-style celebration onSaturday, Oct. 16 at Linda Kissack

Kern River Courier Friday, October 15, 2010

RegularactivitiesFridays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite groupmeets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848.• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-6335• 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El PortalII Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat.• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.• 3 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville.Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets,1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center.379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd

Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern ValleyMuseum, Kernville. 1st Monday.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.• 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, MooseLodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

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

behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5488.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410 or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr French GulchCampground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.376-2410 or 376-2066

Bingo GuideFriday, noon, Eagles Bingo, EaglesLodge, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., WeldonSunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Mooselodge, Lake Isabella Blvd.Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m.St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

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

The Courier CalendarBall Park in Lake Isabella from 11a.m. to to 5 p.m. This year's eventwill focus on the family, withbounce houses and games for thechildren, a beer garden for theadults, lots of vendors and enter-tainment. General admission is $5.Food, game and beverage ticketswill be sold separately with hotdogs and hamburgers beingserved. There will also be a $5,000Reverse Raffle with tickets costing$50. For raffle tickets or moreinformation call (760) 379-5236.

Kernville Stampede Rodeoplanned for October 16 and 17

The Kernville Stampede Rodeois planned for Saturday andSunday, Oct. 16 and 17, 1 pm bothdays at the McNally RodeoGrounds. Cost is $10 per person.Parking lot spaces are $2 per vehi-cle. Contact the Kernville Chamberof Commerce at (760) 376-2629 formore information or visit theirweb site.

Reunion of KVHS Classesfrom 1987 to 1993 on Oct. 16

There will be a Kern Valley HighSchool Reunion of classes from1987 to 1993 on Saturday, Oct. 16from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Kern ValleyGolf Course. $30 per person.Please call Michelle MendozaVance at (661) 333-5932 or searchon Facebook for KVHS MultiReunion.

Kern River Preserve to hold“spruce up” project Oct. 16

The Kern River Preserve inWeldon is asking for volunteers tocome out Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8a.m. to noon to help “spruce up”the compound around the SpragueRanch unit of the preserve. Bringgloves, wear long sleeves andpants, sturdy shoes/boots andsafety glasses if you have them.The preserve will supply the tools.Meet at 7:55 a.m. at the SpragueRanch unit of the Kern RiverPreserve, 7901 Fay Ranch Road.Contact the Kern River Preserveland steward Sean Rowe or call760-417-1149 to RSVP.

Nuui Cunni Indian CulturalCenter celebration Oct. 16

This event has been postponed.Call Patsy at 760.549.0800.

Measure G hospital bond to bediscussed at meeting Oct. 17

The mission committee ofKernville United MethodistChurch will sponsor a public dis-cussion with Tim McGlew, CEO ofKern Valley Hospital, regardingMeasure G, the hospital bond, onSunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Dessertwill be available, and everyone isinvited.

Upper Kern Fisheries meetingto be held Oct. 18

There will be a public meetingfor the Upper Kern Basin FisheryResource Enhancement TrustFund on Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. atthe Forest Service office inKernville. The meeting is to discusscurrent projects and funding.

Optimal Hospice holds volun-teer orientation Oct. 20

There is no more rewarding wayto contribute to your communitythan to donate a little time andcompassion to terminally illpatients and their overwhelmed

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Friday, October 15, 2010 Kern River Courier

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed lately that I've hada hankering to write a novel – amodern western. It might gosomething likethis:

"It was a darkand stormynight. A cowboysat tall in hisMercedes con-vertable.Bronzed by theArizona sun, hewore a six gunon one lean hipand a tattoo that said ‘Mother’on his ankle. He called hisMercedes ‘Horse'. The monikerwas unimaginative but so wasthe cowboy who went by thename of Tex.

“He was called Tex because hecame from Alabama. Born in thebathroom of a textile factory, hismother decided to call himTextile, which of course in lateryears was shortened to Tex.

“There were a few that want-ed to call him ‘Bathroom', oth-ers ‘Commode', but his dearold mother, the local madam,insisted and the name Textilestuck.

“On this dark and stormynight, Tex got out of his off-white Mercedes with Michelintires and a licence plate that said‘Drink Milk’, and moseyed overto the town saloon. There, hemet a barmaid by the name ofMiss Catty. She batted her one

good eye at him and it was loveat first wink.

“Tex was ecstatic and vowedto take her from this booze hallback to his ranch called TheNorth 39.

“Just as Miss Catty was put-ting on her galoshes, preparingto leave with Textile, in walkedthe vicious outlaw SpikeMcGillacuddy. He'd had a fewMai Tais and was snockered.

“Spike, his hand on his Colt.42 in its pink holster danglingfrom his ample hip, said to Tex,‘Unhand that maiden, she isbetrothed to me!’

“Tex looked at him and said,‘In a porcine’s eye, Spike. You’dbetter prepare to draw.’

“This so enraged the outlawthat he drew a picture of Tex onthe bartop and said to him, "Let’ssee you draw better'n that!’

“The bar quieted, every eye onTex as he took his finger and, onthe wet bar, drew a picture ofSpike. The crowd cheered andstomped their muddy boots as itbecame apparent that Textile hadoutdrawn Spike. His head heldlow, Spike McGillacuddy slippedinto the night and was neverseen again.

“Textile and Miss Catty werewed and lived happily ever afterat their North 39 ranch.

“The End.”

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

Middleworth

Here’s a modern cowboy taleThings I Have Noticed...

October 31st 6:00 to 8:00pm

First Baptist Church3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella 760-379-5615

A meal for only $1.00 • All other events are free!!!Game Booths! • Prizes! • Face Painting! • Horse Rides!

Cake Walk! • 2 Bounce Houses! • & Candy!The Fun House for older kids & adults (8 years & over)

Featuring: Warehouse 13, Alien Vortex & The Pirates of Old Isabella

fun for the whole family

VVALLEALLEYY FFESTESTSaturday

October 16, 201011AM - 5PM

LINDA KISSACK BALL PARKLAKE ISABELLA BLVD.

Great FoodBeer, Micro Brews & WineLive Music, DJ’s, Dancers Kids Play YardRaffles, VendorsGames and Good Times

$5,000Reverse Draw

$2,500 Grand Prize$2,500 Additional Prizes

$50 DonationOnly 200 Tickets Available

GeneralAdmission

$5.00

For more info call 760-379-5236Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

BUCKSKINS TO CALICOCUSTOM FRAMING

PENDLETON BLANKETS • PRINGLES COLLECTIBLESGENUINE INDIAN JEWELRY

CUSTOM REENACTMENT CLOTHINGLEATHER GOODS & SUPPLIES

SPURS • INDIAN CRAFTS & BEADS

BUCKSKINS TO CALICOKEITH & SHERRI PRINGLES EST.1989

121 Piute Drive 760-376-3945On Circle Park in Kernville

K E R NVALLEYG O L FCOURSE

9472 BurlandoRoad Kernville

www.kernvalleygolfcourse.com

760-376-2828

Susan G. Komen

for theCure

Golf Tournament

Registration beginning at 8:30am$50 Non-members, includes lunch and a $20 donationto the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Lots of Prizes.

Contact the Golf Course for details

Saturday, October30

Rotary hosts District Governor,discusses eradicating all polioRichard RoweSpecial to the Courier

Rotary International’s DistrictGovernor made her annual visit tothe Kern River Valley on Thursday,October 7.

Rotary Club of Kern River Valleywelcomed Deepa Willingham forher annual visit at a special dinnermeeting at the Lakeshore Lodge inWofford Heights. Other RotaryDistrict dignitaries includedAssistant Governor Tim Trujillofrom Tehachapi; and fromRidgecrest, Exec AssistantGovernor David Saint Amand andVirginia DeAngelis, past presidentof the Rotary Club of China Lake.

When sworn in as President ofthe Rotary Club of KRV back inJuly, Paul Cromwell challenged theclub to add eight more members inthe coming year. At the specialmeeting this past Thursday, theclub almost met that goal byadding seven new members swornin by Cromwell and DistrictGovernor Deepa Willingham.They include: Frances Bowman,Daniel Halligan, Sonia Penney,Jeanine Starbuck, VickiStephenson, Brandy Wagner andMel Wayne.

Highlighting Rotary's challengeto eradicate polio and her poliovaccination trip to India, Dr. HollySpohn-Gross celebrated a numberof local polio survivors, includingRobert Coburn, Jim and ShirleyDavis, Steve Kenton, LewisRobinson and Saundra Sparks.After 20 years of hard work,Rotary and its partners are on the

brink of eradicating polio world-wide. Rotary International is rais-ing $200 million to match $355 mil-lion in challenge grants receivedfrom the Bill & Melinda GatesFoundation. The resulting $555million will directly support immu-nization campaigns in developingcountries, where polio continuesto infect and paralyze children,robbing them of their futures andcompounding the hardships facedby their families.

Rotary's most prestigiousaward, the Paul Harris Fellow, wasawarded to Cathy Wild and Dr.Holly Spohn-Gross. The localrotary club donates $1,000 foreach Paul Harris Fellow to theRotary Foundation. Long-timeRotarian Marie Rushton wasawarded "Rotarian of the Month"as well.

The Rotary Club of Kern RiverValley has weekly dinner meetingsevery Thursday at 6pm at the KernValley Golf Course. It is one ofover 33,000 Rotary clubs in morethan 200 countries. Rotary KRVhosts an annual Golf Tournamentand car show in Kernville everyMay and participates in manyevents around the Kern RiverValley. Last year, the Kern RiverValley Rotary Club raised close to$20,000 to support dozens ofgroups, projects and events likethis in the Kern River Valley andaround the world.

If you are interested in Rotary,call Rotary Club of KRV PresidentPaul Cromwell (760) 417-1008 orcheck www.clubrunner.ca/kern-rivervalley.

Friday, October 15, 2010AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Moun

tain 9

9

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from

Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

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

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

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

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

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Substation

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

Kern Valley HospitalKern Valley Healthcare District

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

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

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

Kern River Valley information

Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Continuing with my columnsabout the questions I recentlyasked local experts, we’re up toquestion number5: How do wedeal with waterquality in heavily-used beach areaslike Tillie Creek?This question waspassed on to thedepartment ofrecreation, andhere is theirreply.

“We at the dept. of recreationacknowledge that this is an issuebut at this time we do not havethe funding to do more. This isone of the reasons the dept. hassought to charge fees that wouldin turn come back to the local unitto pay for such programs. Absentof such revenues, there doesn’tappear to be anything we can dodifferent.”

For the most part I try not toexpress my personal view toomuch on most subjects, but thistime I will indulge. This past July4, there must have been 1500 ormore visitors using the goldensand and warm water at TilleCreek. I think it is great for thelocal economy, but with only oneportable toilet and one Dumpster,it’s terrible for the lake’s ecology.

So let’s be realistic. We all knowthe Forest Service has little, if any,extra funds to do what has to bedone, let alone any new projects.

I feel that a small day use fee onmajor weekends would not be adeterrent to those who use thelake. I can’t think of any placewhere one goes to enjoy them-selves that doesn’t cost some-thing, whether it be parking orentrance fee or donation. The onething I would like to see would besome sort of guarantee that thosefees collected for the use of thelake be used solely for lake pur-poses.

I am sure there were be somewho agree and some who dis-agree, so please e-mail yourthoughts to me at [email protected]. And please giveme some time because I only gointo the office once a week.

Tuesday of this week I went outfishing for crappie in the treesnear North Fork Marina. Either Ihave lost my touch or it was justone of those days. My friend and Ihad little success. When the fishstart biting better, I will appreciatethem a lot more!

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteer atthe Kern River Fish Hatchery. Forquestions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier,[email protected].

Fees should not be commingled

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Courier Fishing Report

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Arlene Jones of Ahoy Travelrecently advised her e-mail list thatthe company’s owner, JulieHutchens, is not in the UK and doesnot need money. She says someonehacked into Hutchens’ e-mail addressbook and sent out a bogus e-mail toeveryone on it.

A few months ago, our columnistHarry Thal advised us of the samething. Scam artists are taking advan-tage of our anxiousness to help afriend.

The messages typically say, “Hi,I’m in the UK and I have lost my wal-let and passport. I need you to wireme some money immediately.”

The scam artists also like to con-tact someone running a classified adon a web site and say they will sendthem a money order for well over the

amount, and would they please shipthem the item and return the excessmoney, please?

Of course, the money order turnsout to be fake, so the shipper is outthe item, the shipping cost and thereturned money as well.

Since often the perpetrator is inanother country, there is no recourse.

The often-received African letter isanother one that promises that thesender will deposit a million or two inyour account in order to hide it froma military dictatorship’s criminalregime. This is another scam thatpreys upon the trusting natures ofmany Americans.

Courier readers are reminded tothroughly investigate anything likethis that sounds bogus with lawenforcement before you, too,become a victim. Don’t trust an e-mail, no matter who it says it comesfrom.

Remain vigilant to repel e-mailand Internet con artist attacks

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of Oct. 25.

PICKS OF THEWEEK

"Back to theFuture: 25thAnniversaryTrilogy" (PG) --Michael J. Fox andChristopher Lloydstar as MartyMcFly and DocBrown in the clas-sic madcap time-travel trilogy. Allthree films on sixdiscs -- three ofwhich are packedto the rafters withspecial features,including a brand-new six-part retrospective featur-ing the cast and crew. If you don'talready own the series, thisrelease is the definitive collectionfor your DVD library.

"Paths of Glory" (The CriterionCollection) (Unrated) -- Directedby Stanley Kubrick and starringKirk Douglas, "Paths of Glory" isan epic film set in World War Iand was the film that put StanleyKubrick on the map as a directorof note. Douglas stars as a Frenchcolonel who orders a squad tocapture a German patrol. The menfail, and the colonel's command-ing generals order him to arbi-trarily choose three men to betried for cowardice. "Paths ofGlory" is not only a brilliantdepiction of the hell of trenchwarfare, it is also a grippingindictment of war's folly and theambitions of those in powerwhose pride leads to the senselessslaughter of good men.

"You Don't Know Jack"(Unrated) -- After spending morethan a decade phoning it in, AlPacino finally delivers a tour-de-force performance as the contro-versial doctor Jack Kevorkian inthis HBO docudrama. Directed byBarry Levinson and featuring astellar supporting cast (SusanSarandon, James Urbaniak,

Brenda Vaccaro, John Goodman),"You Don't Know Jack" is not onlya humanizing glimpse into the lifeof a misunderstood man, but afilm that addresses the fundamen-tal question: "Whose life is it, any-way?" Does an individual have the

right tochoose todie? And ifso, if theyask forassistance,is the per-son helpingthem com-mittingmurder ormercy?

"Tonight:4 Decadesof TheTonightShow star-ring Johnny

Carson" (Unrated) -- This is amassive 15-disc collection of someof the best episodes of Carson'sreign as host of "The TonightShow." Unlike all the other"Tonight Show" releases, this isnot a compilation of clips. Instead,you're treated to 56 completeepisodes from the opening mono-logue to the end credits. Some ofthe guests featured are Bob Hope,Woody Allen, Joan Embery (andher zoo animals), Bill Clinton,Eddie Murphy, George Carlin,The Muppets, Robin Williams,Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin andSammy Davis Jr.

TV SERIES"Sex & the City" Complete

Collection (Deluxe Edition) "Man V Food" Season 2 "CSI: NY" The Sixth Season "Star Wars The Clone Wars"

The Complete Season Two"The Venture Bros" Season 4,

Vol. 1"Law & Order UK" Season One "War of the Worlds" The Final

Season"Poldark" Series 2"How the Earth Was Made"

Complete Season 1"Dog the Bounty Hunter" Wild

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By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I really got sucked into"The Gates" this summer, andI was wondering if it will beback for a second season.With all the shows these daysthat have vampires and were-wolves and the like, this oneis truly unique, exciting andsuspenseful. -- Theodore F.,via e-mail

A: I have to agreewith you -- I absolutelylove "The Gates." AnABC representativetold me that there is noofficial word yet as tothe show's fate (as ofthis writing). I'm hop-ing it doesn't go theway of"FlashForward," anoth-er excellent ABC seriesthat was canceled backin May. I just hate toget interested andinvested in a series,only to have the rug pulled outfrom under me when it gets can-celed because the network didn'tgive it enough of a chance. Thisneed for immediate ratings resultsreally doesn't do anything to helpnourish and grow a new series.

***Q: I love Lifetime's "Drop

Dead Diva." Has it beenrenewed for another season?-- Kelli J., St. Louis

A: I'm happy to report that theunique comedy/drama starringthe delightful Brooke Elliott hasbeen renewed for its third season,which is set to premiere its 13 newepisodes in 2011.

***Q: One show I am delighted

to watch again is "Lou Grant,"

a spin-off from the old "MaryTyler Moore Show." I amenjoying it again but won-dered about the actors andwhat became of them. I knowEd Asner is still active andthat Nancy Marchand passedaway a few years ago. Butwhat about some of the oth-ers? --Dorothy P., via e-mail

A: Linda Kelsey has guest-starred in many TV shows and

movies, including "Dayby Day," "Matlock,""ER" and "Touched ByAn Angel." Mostrecently she co-starredin "Into Temptation"with Jeremy Sisto,Kristin Chenowith andBrian Baumgartner.Robert Walden hasbeen steadily workingsince "Lou Grant," star-ring in "Brothers" andguest-starring on"Melrose Place,""Judging Amy," "The

West Wing" and "Law and Order:SVU," among others. DarylAnderson has done a myriad ofdifferent projects, from soaps("Days of Our Lives" and "TheYoung and The Restless") to TVseries ("Flipper" and "The A-Team") to movies ("The Kid" withBruce Willis and "Human Nature"with Tim Robbins).

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Write to Cindy at King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mailher at [email protected] more news and extended inter-views, visit www.celebrityextraon-line.com

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Check your closets for GleasonLarry CoxCourier Syndicated Columnist

Q: I have four JackieGleason and theHoneymooners comics,which were issued duringthe 1950s during the run ofthe hit TV show. I suspectthey might be worth a fewbucks. What do you think?-- Bill, Canandaigua, N.Y.

A: The series was publishedin June and July of 1956 by DCcomics. Now for the drum roll.The first in the series is valuedat $1,300 by the StandardGuide to Golden Age Comicsby Alex G. Malloy and StuartW. Wells III (Krause). The sec-ond is worth $700 and theother 10 are in the $500 to $600range.

***Q: I have a clock that is

marked Royal Bonn. I ammore curious about themanufacturer than I am thepotential value of the clock,since it is an heirloom andI have no plans to sell. --Beth, Santa Fe, N.M.

A: I had a difficult time track-ing down any informationabout Royal Bonn but did even-tually find a few facts in Kovels'Antiques and Collectibles byRalph and Terry Kovel (RandomHouse Reference). Royal Bonnis the 19th and 20th centurytrade name used by FranzAnton Mehlem, who operated a

pottery firm in Bonn, Germany,which began in 1836 and con-tinued until 1931. According tothe Kovels, the factory was pur-chased by Villeroy & Boch in1921 and closed a decade later.Nine clocks are valued inKovels' guide ranging in pricefrom $168 to $3,250.

***Q: I have a copy of "A

New Gazetteer orGeographical Dictionary ofNorth America and theWest Indies" by BishopDavenport. What is itworth? -- Marvin, Willmar,Minn.

A: The original edition ofBishop Davenport's book waspublished in 1833 and hasrecently been reissued. In orderto determine if you have a first,early or modern edition, youshould contact a competentbook dealer. The reprint sellsfor about $25.

***Write to Larry Cox in care of

King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475, or send e-mail [email protected]. Dueto the large volume of mail hereceives, Mr. Cox is unable topersonally answer all readerquestions. Do not send anymaterials requiring return mail.



This 1937 Buick was one of the many cars in the Kickin’ Back In KernvilleCar Show last weekend. The car is owned by Dave and Betty Patterson ofApple Valley.


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EVENTS continued from page 2caregivers. There will be a new volunteer orientation at Optimal Hospiceon Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 10am-2pm at 4700 Stockdale Hwy, Ste. 120,Bakersfield. RSVP 661-716-4000 or [email protected].

Diabetic foot wellness clinic in Mt. Mesa Oct. 20There will be a free Diabetic Foot Wellness Workshop on Wednesday,

Oct. 20 from 6 to 7pm at Sienna Wellness Institute, 6425 Lynch CanyonDrive in Mt. Mesa. Seating is limited, RSVP (760)-379-8630.

Mettler to attend meeting of Republican Club Oct. 21Ken Mettler will be a special guest at the Oct. 21 meeting of the

Republican Club at the Moose Lodge at 5 p.m.

Church to host “24 Hour Famine” Oct. 22-23 The New Life Assembly of God at 25 Arden Dr. in Wofford Heights will

be hosting the "24 Hour Famine"on Oct. 22-23. The 24 Hour Famine is afundraiser for Gleanings for the Hungry, to help them feed the hungry. Thisevent is open to all valley youth. Special guest speaker is Paul Abraham.There will be live music, a movie, and lot of games. We are going to live inboxes for the night! If you want more information or would like your groupto be involved please call James (760) 536-8080.

Pumpkin carving fundraiser for KV Bike Park Oct. 22-24There will be pumpkin carving on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

before Halloween at RiverToyz, 11101 Kernville Road in Kernville. This is afundraiser for the KV Bike Park. For more information contact RachelWhitman at [email protected] or Anna Leon at 760.376.1995 [email protected]

Party in Pink Zumbathon at Kern Valley Hospital Oct. 23A Party In Pink Zumbathon, a charity event at Kern Valley Hospital, will

be held on Saturday, Oct. 23. Registration will begin at 9am, the cost is $10and the event will last until noon. Proceeds will benefit “Susan G. Komenfor the Cure” for breast cancer. Sponsored by Whitman Dance Studio,Kern Valley Hospital and Sienna Wellness Institute. There will beZumbawear available for purchase and seating for spectators. Come for amorning of fun and charity. For more information call Tracy at (760)-379-0033 or Brandy at (760)-223-2056.

Plant exchange in Kernville on Saturday, Oct. 23 Members of the Kernville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Plant

Exchange at Archie's Hardware in Kernville on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11-3 pm. This is a plant exchange only, no fees and no charges. Don't throwaway your extra divided perennials and plants. Bring plants, shrubs,perennials and seeds that don't fit in your garden anymore. Trade forplants that are a better solution for your yard. For more information, call760-376-6750, ask for Virginia.

REVA spay/neuter to be holding fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 23 There will be a South-Of-The-Border” concert and dinner to benefit

REVA on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella from 5 to8 p.m. The evening’s music will be presented by Guerrero Musical, andother entertainment will be provided by the Traci Whitman Dancers, theSenior Sunday School Teacher-Comedian, and the Kern Valley High SchoolDrama Club. Cost is $15, which includes an enchilada dinner with dessertand beverage. Beer is available for extra cost. Seating is limited, so RSVPto Jesse at (760) 378-3101. Tax-deductible fund raiser for REVA Co-op, alow cost spay and neuter mobile veterinary clinic.

Kern Valley Community Orchestra to play concert Oct. 24The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their October

Concert at Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. Theselections to be performed include “It Don’t Mean A Thing,” “Farandole,”Overture to Rienzi, “Seventy Six Trombones,” and more. There will also bea special performance of “Georgia on my Mind,” featuring Paul Decker ontuba. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted atno charge. Refreshments will be served. New musicians are always wel-come! For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.

Food commodities date to be Tuesday, Oct. 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on

Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel onHighway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

First Baptist Church to hold Harvest Festival on Oct. 31 First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella will be holding a Harvest Festival

on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be lots of games, booths,prizes and candy. Also horse rides, a cake walk, two bounce houses andmore. All events are free. You can get a meal for $1. And something specialfor kids 8 and older and adults – The Fun House, featuring Warehouse 13,Alien Vortex and The Pirates of Old Isabella.

Touch of Crafts gift fair to be held Nov. 5-6 in SouthlakeThe annual "Touch of Crafts" gift faire will be put on Nov 5th and 6th at

Kern Christian Church in the fellowship hall at 14900 Hwy 178 in SouthLake. Reasonable prices gifts for all ages. For more info call 760-378-3955or 760-417-0132.

Stage Door Canteen live show on Nov. 7 in Lake IsabellaThere will be a “Stage Door Canteen” show on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the

Senior Center in Lake Isabella, presented by the Kern Valley Rotary Club.There will be ‘40s and ‘50s music and special performances. Honors all menand women (past and present) of the armed forces. $12 per person for din-ner and dance. Buy tickets from Dr. Denny Rushton, Kernville Chamber ofCommerce or Jeanette Rogers Erickson. (Veterans, please call JeanetteRogers Erickson at (760) 376-4419. Free to all who have served in the

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Letter to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,

If anyone believes the Kern River Valley is only a tourist destinationpoint, let me set you straight!

Our beautiful valley is packed full of caring, concerned friends! How doI know this? Let me tell you.

My grandson was killed by a drunk driver Labor Day Weekend. He wasonly 24 years old and to be married the following Saturday. Within a cou-ple of hours after I received the devastating news, people were calling anddropping by to offer their prayers and thoughts. Food appeared on mydoorstep! There were offers of financial help for my trip to Washington tobe with my family. Upon my return a week later, my mailbox was full ofcards and they are still coming in. My email was packed with messages.Wherever I go, there is always someone giving me a hug and saying howsorry they are for our great loss.

There are too many folks to thank here, but I do want to mention: TheGolden Girls, Kern River Valley Historical Society, all my neighbors atSierra Meadows in Kernville, the many churches who offered us up inprayer, family members who live here and my long time friends whom Ihave shared so much with over the years.

There is no place like home and I am so thankful I am here where peoplecare! I thank each and every one of you, for myself and my family.

Barbara HinkeyKernville

KUMC church supports Measure GOn Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2 p.m. the Mission Committee of

Kernville United Methodist Church is sponsoring a public discussion withTim McGlew, CEO of Kern Valley Healthcare District regarding Kern ValleyHospital and the importance of Measure G. Dessert will be available, andeveryone is invited. Please bring neighbors and friends.

Measure G is on the November 2, 2010 General Election ballot. It needsto be approved by more than 2/3 of those who vote. If approved, MeasureG authorizes Kern Valley Healthcare District to build a new emergencyroom that is greatly needed; purchase new, modern medical technologyincluding cardiac, ultrasound, and radiology; refinance some of the debt onwhich the Kern Valley Healthcare District struggles to pay the required


It was a full house on Oct. 7 as the Forest Service presented informationabout their Piutes Travel Management Plan.

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Oftentimes when a seller lists aproperty, they pay close attentionto what the home looks like on theinside. They make sure the paint isin good shape,that the carpetsare clean, dishesare put away, onand on. However,what some peoplefail to realize isthe importance ofcurb appeal. Trustme, it is veryimportant. We allknow the oldadage "Looks can be deceiving" istrue. However, when it comes toselling a property, looks are veryimportant, because looks lead toperception. Several times I haveshown homes to clients in niceareas that the clients pass onbecause of how the home looks.Specifically, the feel of the home isvery important and it does notmatter how nice a home is on theinside if people don't want to walkthrough the front door in the firstplace because of how the homelooks from the outside.

One thing I personally reallylike about living up here in theKern River Valley is the fact thatthis area is unincorporated, mean-ing we are not a city, we are undercounty jurisdiction only. So we donot have many Home Owner'sAssociations or specific city rulesregarding how our homes have to

look. If you have ever lived in acondo complex or an HOA, trustme, I know you understand what Iam talking about. Your home hasto be only certain colors, treesmust be trimmed a certain way,grass mowed or else, only one carin the driveway, stuff like that. Wedon't have that in the valley, and itis great. However, the flip side isthat often people abuse the privi-lege. We all have had the neighborwith the messy yard that he refusesto clean, and it reflects on the streetand the neighborhood. In extremecircumstances it can even make itdifficult for a seller to sell theirhome. It is even worse when theseller is the one with the messyyard. (Kinda sounds like a RedneckJoke.)

Basically, if you have to mow thegrass to see the house you have forsale, you might be a Redneck!

So, as I have advised so manytimes before, if you are selling yourhome, walk through the propertyinside and out like you were abuyer. Pretend you were buyingthe place. Look at what stands outto you, what do you NOT likeabout your home. Ask yourselfthose questions, and clean up whatyou as a buyer would not like.Trust me, you will be much closerto selling your home.

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

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Courier chuckle of the week:

“Some see the glass as half-empty, some seethe glass as half-full. I see the glass as toobig.”

-- George Carlin

See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. INVENTORS: What did Max Factorinvent in the early 20th century?

2. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek suf-fix "kinesis" mean?

3. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who once said, "Iam free of all prejudices. I hate every oneequally"?

4. U.S. STATES: What state has the nick-name "Land of Enchantment"?

5. MEDICAL: What is the medical condi-tion described more commonly as areduced appetite?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be grow-ing impatient with a situation that seems to resistefforts to resolve it. But staying with it raises the oddsthat you'll find a way to a successful resolution.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and kinshipare strong in the Bovine's aspect this week. Thiswould be a good time to combine the two and take atrip to see family members.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague couldmake a request you're not comfortable with. If so, sayso. Better to disappoint someone by sticking withyour principles than disappoint yourself if you don't.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child'sability to adapt to life's ebbs and flows helps you dealwith the changes that you might confront at work orat home, or both. Things settle down by week's end.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good week forLeos and Leonas to get some long-outstanding busi-ness matters resolved. Then go ahead and plan afamily getaway weekend with the mate and the cubs.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A possibleworkplace change seems promising. If you decide tolook into it, try not to form an opinion on just a smallpart of the picture: Wait for the full image to develop.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A newcom-

er helps keep things moving. There might be somebumpy moments along the way, but at least you'reheading in the right direction.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Youcould be pleasantly surprised by how a decisionabout one thing opens up an unexpected newoption. Also, assistance on a project could comefrom a surprising source.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)With more information to work with, you might nowbe able to start the process that could lead to a majorchange. Reserve the weekend for family and friends.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Thiscould be a good time to begin gathering informationthat will help you turn that long-held idea into some-thing substantive.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Thatnew challenge might carry some surprises. But youshould be able to handle them using what youalready know. That new supporter should be there tolend assistance.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someonemight be trying to disguise his or her true motives.But the perceptive and perspicacious Pisces shouldhave no problem finding the truth in all that rhetoric.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can always rely on yourpeople skills to help you find solutions to problemsothers often give up on.

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ART'S ELECTRICLocally owned - Free Estimates

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1989 Coachman Motorhome forsale. 37 ½ ft. clean, smogged,asking $6,000. (760) 376-6731 _________________________1987 20' Champion TournamentBass Boat - w/cover. 175hpEvinrude & Motor Guide 80#thrust. $5000.00 obo. Call 760-379-1870.

ESCORT - 14 ft. boat trailer,galvanized, new tail lights.Asking $1,000 obo. Call John(310) 833-7455

BODFISH CABIN102 Hoebeck Road

Beautifully remodeled 1680 sqft cabin w/great view! $129,000

661-428-1108

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

OWNER WILL CARRY

REDUCED! Lake Isabella -2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile homew/carport, patio & deck. Was$640/mo - now $540/mo (incldsspace rent) quiet 55+ park.Rent to Own + sec dep & goodcredit. (760) 379-2092_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$450/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Neatest Adult Park in the ValleyLarge Doublewide Living Rmw/woodstove. All new appli-ances,Air Cond. Corion CounterTops, Master Bdrm, Office,Exercise Room, Work shop, &storage shed. $600. Must See!Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 EvansRd.Wofford Heights._________________________Wofford Heights - Nice1bd/1ba house, fenced yd,covered patio. Hardwoodsthroughout. Wtr/trash pd. PetOK. $600/mo + dep. 760-417-1508 or 661-205-3626_________________________Kernville - Studio Apartmentsavailable @ Riverview RVPark. $400/mo rent w/utilitiesincluded. 760-376-2345_________________________Southlake - Apts for Rent with 2weeks free rent. 3 bd, 2 ba.Garage & fenced yard. Trash &water paid. $695/mo + $600 secu-rity deposit. 2 bd, 2 ba, 2 cargarage. $650/mo + $600 security.See to appreciate. 760-378-3374_________________________Wofford Heights - Large 1 bdapartment with full kitchen.Water & trash paid. No pets.$550/mo + dep. 760-223-1058_________________________Weldon - 2bd/2ba house, incldswasher/dryer, stove, refrig, allnew floors & carpet, big porch& yard. $675/mo +deposit. Call(760) 379-2021

HOME WORKERS URGENTLYNEEDED Earn up to $500 ormore each week performingassembly, clerical, or other easywork in your home. For freedetails - JM & Assoc. P.O. Box1502, Kernville, CA 93238_________________________DAVE'S SPORTS BAR- lookingfor an experienced bartender.Apply in person @ 4108 LakeIsabella Blvd. Bodfish. 760-379-5384

CUDDLY COCKAPOO PUPSA nearby partner breeder isretiring some of his breedingstock and looking for loving,forever homes for some family-friendly Cockapoos. Also,older puppies (12 weeks to 8months) have been reduced to$300 and up. E-mail:[email protected] for photosand/or more information. Orcall us at 760-376-7772.

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft.bldg on approx 3 acres for leaselocated @ 3615 Suhre Street(corner of Suhre & Hwy 155.)Excellent office space for med-ical, dental, school, church, or?Terms negotiable. Call (760)417-0876_________________________Perfect office/retail space availablein Allen's Plaza (Wofford Hts. PostOffice) All new interior & carpets.Call 760-376-2733 for details._________________________Wofford Heights - 1,050 sq ft com-mercial space with bath & breakroom. Includes water. $850/mo.Terms negotiable. 760-417-1508 or661-205-3626

ESTATE SALE #2 - More goodstuff! Crystal, china, furn, tools &decorations. Must come see! Fri-10/15, Sat-1-/16. 8am-3pm. 27Buckhorn Dr. Bodfish Cnyn

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

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Check poke shoots carefully.Remove pulpy stems and discol-ored spots on leaves. Wash pokeshoots thoroughly. Drain well.Tear poke into bite-sized pieces.

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Ladies of the Elks annual bazaar takes place Nov. 13Vendors are invited to rent a table at the Ladies of the Elks annual

bazaar, which will be Saturday, Nov. 13th. Table rent is $20. Please callMarian DeMars at 376-4578.

Junior Pheasant Hunt to be held Nov. 20 and 21The 23rd annual Junior Pheasant Hunt will be held on Nov. 20 and 21

under the sponsorship of the Kern River Valley Fish and Game HabitatClub, the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Forest Service,and the Kern County Wildlife Resource Commission. The two-day event isdivided into four independent hunts, each limited to 30 junior hunters. Aparent or guardian accompanies each junior hunter. Junior hunters aretaught sportsmanship and how to handle a gun safely. Dog handlers areneeded for this event. To receive complete information about the hunt, andan application form, please call (760) 376-3178 or e-mail [email protected], or write to Junior Pheasant Hunt, P.O. Box 127, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Since the hunt is no longer funded by the DFG, in orderfor the hunt to continue, the help of sponsors and parents is needed.Deadline for applications is Nov. 19.

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Our Valley, Our Earth

San Joaquin Valley a record holderRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

This diagram is a complete pic-ture of the entire present day SanJoaquin Valley of California. Thelegend shows thevarious featuresthat have beengeologically built,destroyed,deposited and re-configured ascompared tothose featurescreated, built andmaintained bythe humanspecies. The crosshatched area is theextent of the SJVfrom the base ofthe Coastal Rangesto the westernboundary of theSierra NevadaBatholith. Alluviumare sedimentarydeposits created bythe erosion of thesurrounding moun-tains into the basin.The drainageboundary east ofthe SJV is the crestof the SierraNevada mountains.It can thus beinferred that themajority of the SJVsediments weresourced by theSierra NevadaMountains.

The San JoaquinValley is the single

largest continuous fertile valley onthe earth. As I have tried to con-vey, its construction was createdby the work of a very unique set ofgeological tectonics and processesthrough billions of years!

I hope that this gives the readera better perspective and under-standing of massive amount oftime it takes to build somethinggood and productive!

UNTIL NEXT WEEK …

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

Ron Bolyard

Solutions to puzzles on 10-11:

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 Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.376-2751St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362St. Sherrian Episcopal ChurchOdd Fellows Hall, KernvilleSundays 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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PETITIONER: CHANCE JUSTINSCHAUBSCHLAGER

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner: CHANCE JUSTIN

SCHAUBSCHLAGER filed a petitionwith this court for a decree changingnames as follows: Present name:CHANCE JUSTIN SCHAUB-SCHLAGER. Proposed name:CHANCE JUSTIN GRAY

THE COURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear beforethis court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why thepetition for change of name(s) shouldnot be granted. Any person objectingto the name change described abovemust file a written objection thatincludes the reasons for the objectionat least two court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard and mustappear at the hearing to show causewhy the petition should not be granted.If no written objection is timely filed,the court may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:October 20, 2010, Time: 9:00 A.M.,Dept,: EK-B, Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of Kern, 132 EastCoso Street, Ridgecrest, California93555, East Division, RidgecrestBranch.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each weekfor four successive weeks prior to thedate set for hearing on the petition inthe following newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in this county:KERN RIVER COURIER.

Dated: September 13, 2010, Kenneth G.Pritchard, Judge of the Superior Court.

Attorney for the Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Esq.Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson, LLP720 N. Norma Street, Suite CRidgecrest, California 93555(760) 371-1070Published - Kern River Courier -

September 24, October 1, October 8and October 15, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:THOLCO REAL ESTATE (2010-B5560) Street address of principalplace of business: 5401 Business ParkSouth, Suite 208, Bakersfield, CA93309. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 22202, Bakersfield, CA93390. REGISTRANT: AngieNoteboom, 15401 Mabel Court,Bakersfield, CA 93314. A,Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Angie Noteboom. This state-ment filed on 09/03/2010. Expires09/03/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 1, 8, 15 and 22,2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BAREWOOD INN & SUITES (2010-B6081) Street address of principalplace of business: 7013 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1262, Wofford Heights, CA93285 REGISTRANTS: DanielWright, 155 Phillips Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and CherylWright, 155 Phillips Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. B, GeneralPartnership. Date the business com-menced: 02/15/2005. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)

Signed: Daniel R. Wright. This state-ment filed on 09/30/2010. Expires09/30/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 8, 15, 22 and29, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LAKESHORE LODGE (2010-B6080) Street address of principalplace of business: 7466 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1262, Wofford Heights, CA93285 REGISTRANTS: DanielWright, 155 Phillips Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and CherylWright, 155 Phillips Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. B, GeneralPartnership. Date the business com-menced: 02/15/2005. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Daniel R. Wright. This state-ment filed on 09/30/2010. Expires09/30/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 8, 15, 22 and29, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: J& K CABINETS (2010-B5701)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 8241 Lazy Lane, Onyx, CA93255. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 118, Onyx, CA 93255-0118.REGISTRANTS: Jamey Williams,8241 Lazy Lane, Onyx, CA 93255 andKris Tarver, 8241 Lazy Lane, Onyx,CA 93255. H, Co-Partners. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JameyWilliams. This statement filed on09/10/2010. Expires 09/10/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 8, 15, 22 and 29,2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:PACIFIC AGGREGATE SERVICES(2010-B6202), DBA #2: R.E. MAR-KET SOLUTIONS (2010-B6203)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 2021 Jason Street,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 2021 JasonStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REG-ISTRANT: Roland Rodriguez, 2021Jason Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312.A, Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: RolandRodriguez. This statement filed on10/06/2010. Expires 10/06/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. G. Meza.

Published by the Kern River CourierOctober 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DESTINO TRAVEL COMPANY(2010-B6244) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 393Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address of busi-ness: 393 Woodland Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT:Cynthia Allred, 393 Woodland Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A,Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: CynthiaAllred. This statement filed on10/08/2010. Expires 10/08/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 15, 22, 29 andNovember 5, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LIVING THE DREAM (2010-B5879) Street address of principalplace of business: 10609 HarpendenAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Mailing address of business: 10609Harpenden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93311. REGISTRANTS: CharlesBergeron, 10609 Harpenden Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93311 and KimberlyBergeron, 10609 Harpenden Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93311. I, Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: CharlesBergeron. This statement filed on09/20/2010. Expires 09/20/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 15, 22, 29 andNovember 5, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GUNS UP! (2010-B5938) Streetaddress of principal place of business:930 Clearview Street, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:930 Clearview Street, Tehachapi, CA93561. REGISTRANT: ColinCarrington, 930 Clearview Street,Tehachapi, CA 93561. A, Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ColinCarrington. This statement filed on09/22/2010. Expires 09/22/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 15, 22, 29 andNovember 5, 2010.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

There is a hole in your clippings ifyou keep my articles in a scrapbook.I know that several insurance agentsand medical offices keep my column,and I missedpublishing lastweek. I hadwritten an articlewarning thebusiness com-munity of a newIRS regulationwhich wouldrequire report-ing the value ofhealth insuranceon the W-2 forms for earningsbeginning January 1, 2011. In effect,this would be reported for the 2012tax filing.

On Oct. 13 the Obama administra-tion's Stephanie Cutter announced aone-year delay in this provision, stat-ing the additional time was neededto allow employers enough time tocomply with the requirement. As theadministration's communicationsleader on implementing the newhealth care law, she went on to statethat Americans "will absolutely notpay taxes on these benefits," eventhough "for months, opponents ofhealth reform have falsely claimedthat the Affordable Care Act wouldlead to the taxation of healthcarebenefits."

Medicare Part D Costs EscalateThe Part D prescription drug

plan had some marked increases incost per month. Most notably is theincrease for the people on Medicareand Medi-Cal. These dual eligiblebeneficiaries are entitled to a "dis-count" on the prescription drugplans. In California they get anallowance of $32.40, which makessome of the plans available to themat no cost. While there were 8plans to pick from in 2010, in 2011,due to the increases in cost, thereare only 4 plans available. If themedication they need is not avail-able on these plans, they will needto select a more costly plan, andpay the difference in monthly pre-mium.

For those people on Medicarewho have a "stand alone"Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) theywill find that while the cost of thecoverage is higher, in some cases,the benefits are richer. One exam-ple is the brand name drugs forcholesterol Lipitor and Crestor willhave a refill pharmacy co-pay of $0in 2010. Now granted, the monthlypremiums for the insurance plansare over $80 per month, but insome situations, this will reduceoverall expenses.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is President ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com

Health Insurance Matters

Harry Thal

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It was 1877.For two yearsWells Fargo’schief of detec-tives, JamesB. Hume (topsin his field),had been onthe trail of anameless high-wayman.

Hume usually could tell whodid a stagecoach robbery just byexamining the scene of the crime.This new crimimal, however, wasno ordinary criminal. ThreeCalifornia robberies had the samesimiliarities. They were all pulledby a deep-voiced man in a KuKlux Klan-type mask who neverfired his shotgun or rode a horse.

This time he left a note. “I’velabored long and hard for bread,for honor and for riches, but onmy corns too long you’ve tread,you fine-haired sons of bitches.”The note was signed “Black Bart.”

A year passed. On July 28,1878, a masked gunman appearedfrom a clump of bushes anddemanded, “Throw down thebox!” This time his note read,“Let come what will, I'll try it on.My condition can't be worse. Andif there's money in that box, 'Tismunny in my purse.”

Wells Fargo, the state ofCalifornia and the U.S. PostalService chipped in to put an $800price on his head.

Over the next five years hepulled off 23 more robberies.Black Bart usually robbed stagesthat carried no passengers. But inat least one instance, there was apretty traveler who had to throwdown her purse. Bart was mostgentlemanly, returning the pock-etbook unopened, and comment-ing that he only wished to robWells Fargo and the mail.

They finally caught him onNov. 3, 1883. They had found ahandkerchief with a laundry markbelonging to a San Franciscolaundry, which was visited by aspecial operative. This led them tothe elegant residence of C.E.Bolton. At the time of his arrest,Mr. Bolton was impeccablydressed, carrying a little cane andwearing a derby hat and a dia-mond pin. Of course, he wasindeed Black Bart.

Bolton was born Charles E.Boles in New York, around 1830.He had learned to frequent thehangouts of police and WellsFargo agents and always knewwhen the richest shipments wentout.

Hume made a deal in whichBolton would confess only to thelast robbery and receive a lightsentence. After 4-1/2 years at SanQuentin, Bolton walked out andwas never heard from again.

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