Kern River Courier July 16, 2010

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir324,613 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 Kernville2121 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 2204 cfs

Borel Canal flow586 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

Sat.: Sunny, high104.

Sat. night: Mostlyclear, low 75.

Sun.: Sunny, high103.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 74.

Mon.: Sunny, high102.

Mon. night: Clear,low 72.

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The pool party benefiting the Kern Valley Aquatics Program drew 150 happy swimmersand raised $3,440 Saturday at South Fork Middle School. KVAP’s Recreation SwimCamp is on from noon until 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through next month. Thereis an included lunch at 11:15 a.m. Camp cost is $50 per month.You can come and go asyou please. Online registration for camp is available. See www.kvap.org

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Scott Allen, a well-known valleyitenow with Hall Ambulance in Bakersfield,sent us these tips on how to deal with theheat emergencies that come witth sum-mertime temperatures.

“Every summer our paramedics comein contact with entirely too many heatrelated emergencies,” said Harvey L. Hallof Hall Ambulance Service. “Many of(these) are entirely preventable.”

Heat related emergencies can be clas-sified into two main categories, exertion-al and nonexertional. The typical exer-tional heat illness patient simply doesn’ttake in enough fluids. The typical non-exertional patient might be a senior, andthe onset of symptoms might seementirely “unprovoked.” Certain medica-tions can even cause a sensitivity to heatin older persons.

The best medicine for heat relatedemergencies is prevention. Waiting untilyou are thirsty to drink is not a good idea.It’s important to plan ahead and drinkplenty of water throughout the day.

Caffeinated beverages should beavoided, as they can lead to further dehy-dration. Don’t drink liquids that containalcohol or large amounts of sugar. Theseactually cause you to lose more bodyfluid, according to the Centers ForDisease Control. Also, avoid very colddrinks, because they can cause stomachcramps.

First aid for heat exposure involvesobtaining help and beginning the coolingprocess. If you suspect that someone hasbeen overcome by heat, call 9-1-1 imme-diately. Time is of the essence in prevent-ing irreversible damage to the brain.Move the patient into a cool environ-ment, remove any excess clothing, usespray bottles to mist water on the patient,and apply damp towels.

“By following these simple steps, ourhope is that everyone will have a safe andenjoyable summer,” said Hall.

Tips given tohandle heat

Recent quake a jolting reminderKern River Courier

A July 7 earthquake, centered inBorrego Springs and felt here by manyvalley residents, should serve as areminder that allCalifornians shouldconsider gettingearthquake insurance.

“California is hometo about two-thirds ofthe nation’s earth-quake risk, with about2,000 known faults throughout thestate,” said Glenn Pomeroy of theCalifornia Earthquake Authority (CEA).The California Legislature establishedthe CEA following the 1994 Northridgeearthquake as a publicly managed,

largely privately funded entity thatwould provide catastrophic residentialearthquake insurance.

“While we’ve experienced recordincreases in demand for earthquake

insurance due todamaging eventsaround the worldthis year, to dateonly 12 percent ofCalifornia’s home-owners with a firepolicy also are cov-

ered for earthquake damage.”California residents should know

their residential homeowners (fire)insurance policy does not cover earth-

See QUAKE, Page 5

“A separate earthquake insurance

policy is required.”

Visitors leave graffiti behind as parting gift for Kern Valley Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

While the crowds of visitors who spentthe 4th of July weekend with us here in theKern River Valley have gone home, a“crew,” as they refer to themselves, leftsomething behind for us.

Armed with purple aerosol paint, the“tagging” crew of about six (two girls andfour to five boys) vandalized public trafficsigns, a portable restroom, signs and fenc-ing in the area of the Tillie Creek groupcampground in Wofford Heights.

The graffiti was left about midnight onJuly 3, according to Tom Hart, manager atthe Sportsman Trailer Park.

"I could see them from my front porch,but I could not see what they were doing,"said Hart.

The owner of the park had just had thepark’s sign painted. It was destroyed at acost of $700, Hart said.

Tagging is becoming an ever-increasingproblem for rural areas spilling over fromurban areas, where the cost to removegraffiti is estimated to cost $125 million ayear in Southern California alone.

Graffiti is a type of deliberate markingon property, both private and public. It cantake the form of pictures, drawings,words, signatures and signs made withaerosol spray cans and markers in publicplaces or inscribed on any surface usuallyoutside walls and sidewalks. When donewithout the property owner's consent, itconstitutes illegal vandalism and is punish-able by a fine and or six months jail time.

Sometimes graffiti is employed to com-municate social and political messages. Tosome, it may be even an art form worthyof display in a galleries or exhibition; tothose here in the valley it is being left heremerely as vandalism.

John Guzek, who had his fence tagged,has lived in the area since 1987. He couldnot recall when there had been any pasttrouble with tagging.

"The campers have always been allgood," said Guzek. “ I think this was just abunch that had come up for the 4th,” hesaid.

Graffiti can be used to mark gang terri-tory or to serve as an indicator for gang-related activity, which appears may be thecase in Wofford Heights. The taggers

repeatedly wrote the initials “ACR” andACR 760” – a numeric code gangs oftenleave indicating where they're from (in thiscase the phone area code 760).

Other forms of tagging are "throw-ups," also known as a "bombing," which is

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Taggers vandalized this sign in WoffordHeights. It was part of a tagging campaign inthe valley over the recent weekend.

See TAGGERS, Page 9

Explore the night skies overvalley in free program July 17

Explore the night skies overIsabella Lake with Richard Burdgeand members of the Kern RiverValley Astronomy Club, when theypresent an astronomy program onSaturday, July 17, at the TillieCreek Amphitheater in WoffordHeights. The program begins at

8:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight, blan-ket, and light sweater or jacket asthe evenings can be cool.

Food commodities date to beTuesday, July 27

Government food commoditieswill be distributed to those quali-fied on Tuesday, July 27 at the ElksLodge in Wofford Heights, Grace

Kern River Courier Friday, July 16, 2010

Regular meetings &activitiesFridays• 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 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. 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. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

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 • 3 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.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner class-es, intermediate and advanced follow at theSenior Center. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber of Commerce

meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 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. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

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, 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.• 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, MooseLodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at

cemetery. 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.• 9:30 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 meets,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,376-2410.379-7318 or 549-3541.• 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.

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 CalendarChapel on Highway 178 in Mt.Mesa, and the Senior Center inLake Isabella. Distribution starts at8 a.m. Sweet Adelines to have IceCream Social Aug. 7

The Kern Valley Sweet Adelineswill be offering a Ice Cream Socialand Live Auction on Aug. 7 at 6p.m. at the Lakeshore Lodge inWofford Heights. Cost is $10 dona-tion (5 and under free.) For moreinformation call Cheryl’s Diner,376-6131.

Kern Valley HummingbirdFest Aug. 7 at Preserve

One of the valley’s most delight-ful visitors, the hummingbird, willbe celebrated at the Kern RiverPreserve in Weldon on Saturday,Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Formore information, call Alison at(760) 378-2029 or [email protected].

Food commodities date to beTuesday, August 24

Government food commoditieswill be distributed to those quali-fied on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the ElksLodge in Wofford Heights, GraceChapel on Highway 178 in Mt.Mesa, and the Senior Center inLake Isabella. Distribution starts at8 a.m.

Exchange Club to host RubberDucky Races Aug. 28

The Kern Valley ExchangeClub chapter will be holdingtheir annual Rubber DuckyRaces fundraiser in RiversidePark in Kernville on Aug. 28.This annual event pits hundredsof rubber ducks against eachother in an exciting race downthe Kern River. You can take achance on a favorite duck and beeligible to win prizes. Proceedsgo to help the Exchange Club dotheir charitable communitywork. For more information, call376-4790.

Sierra Arts and Crafts FestivalSept. 3-6 in Kernville

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation’s big annual Artsand Crafts Fair will take placeover Labor Day weekend, Sept.3-6, in Circle Park in Kernville. Ifyou are an artist or a vendor,reserve your spot now. Call Judyat 378-4109. If you want to go,there is no charge to go andenjoy yourself and look at thecreations.

Seniors Summer Health Fairto be held Sept. 13

The Kern Valley HealthcareDistrict, partnering with theKUSD Family Resource Center,will be putting on their 10thannual Seniors Summer Healthand Information Faire inMonday, Sept. 13 at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. Therewill be free skin cancer screen-ing, a free foot care clinic, as wellas a low-cost blood draw/lipidpanel. There will be free hand-outs and information. For infor-mation call Sonia at (760) 382-8385.

To include your event in theCourier Calendar, just submit theinformation to the Courier (ouraddresses are on page 2) byTuesday for each Friday’s issue.Events must be open to the publicand admission price, if any, must belisted.

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Friday, July 16, 2010 Kern River Courier

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed that as I growolder my short-term memorystarts slipping away but mymemory of longago becomessharper. Anyoneover 60 probablyknows what I amtalking about. Ican't rememberwhat I had fordinner lastTuesday, but Iremember withabsolute claritythe hole-in-one I made 40 yearsago while golfing at the nine-hole course in Delano.

It was on a Saturday in April. Iwas teeing off on the 3rd hole,par 3. I had on plaid pants andan Izod shirt. The weather wasmild, and I remember my specialgrip on my Ben Hogan club as Igrasped the shaft, took a perfectswing and made a hole-in-one.The events that day are as clearas a bell. As for dinner lastTuesday, I'm sure it was good,because my wife is a great cook.But for the life of me I can'tremember what I ate. And that’sthe short memory cycle.

So you will understand when,from time to time, I talk aboutwhat it was like in the old days.It’s because I remember thembetter than the new days.

For instance, I worked severalyears at a grocery chain inFresno. In my third year with

them they went bankrupt. Butluckily I found employment withPacific Bell, where I stayed for 30years. It was an abrupt changefrom grocery to telephone, andas a result all the prices of thefoods commonly bought at thestore in 1961 are frozen foreverin my memory. Currently whenwe shop I can't help but remem-ber what the price was in '61.

For instance, a 24-ounce loafof bread was 23 cents. A quart ofmilk was 17 cents and fruit cock-tail in a can was 22 cents or fivefor a dollar. Cokes were a dimeand a sixpack was 49 cents plusdeposit.

Hamburger was 29 cents apound and chicken on sale was19 cents a pound. Lettuce wastwo heads for a quarter andgreen onions and radishes werenickel a bunch.

Today, when I shop, these anda host of other prices bouncearound in my head but I try notto compare them with today’sprices. (I just grit my teeth andpay the bill.)

While shopping yesterday Imet an old buddy of mine. Hewrote down his phone numberand gave it to me, but I forgotwhere I put it.

I’m not worrying. Thirty yearsfrom now I'll probably remem-ber.

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

Middleworth

Memory full, try laterThings I Have Noticed...

A second location Now Open@Wofford Heights Chevron 6618 Wofford Blvd.Wofford HeightsOpen 7 Days a Week 12 to 5pm

100%Fruit SmoothiesEleven flavors to choose from

Smooooth mooove!!!

$525IncludingState Sales Tax

Now Openin Wofford Heights

K E R N V A L L E Y Y O U T H F O O T B A L L

Football&CheerClinicFormer NFL Football Players & CheerleadersSunday August 1st 9am-1pm@ Kern Valley High SchoolKids ages 6-18 years welcomeGeneral Public entrance fee $60ea.All KVYF eligible football players &cheerleaders (aged 6-14) entrance fee $40ea.($15 to be applied to KVYFL sign-up fees.)

Tri-tip BBQ Lunch $6For more info go to to KVYFL.comor call Steve @ 760-223-0921

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Hydroponics AeroponicsIndoor/Outdoor GardeningNutrients, Supplements & OrganicsOpen: Mon.-Sat .10am• Closed Sunday6974 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights760-223-6275

•Fishing Supplies•Ice Cream • Water Toys

•Camping Supplies•Beer & Groceries

6498 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights

760-376-6409

Erin’sHaircuts

Haircuts, SStyling, HHaircolor,Perms, WWeaves && FFacial WWaxing

Mon.- FFri. 99am-55pm6392-AA WWofford BBlvd,

Wofford HHeights

Julie QQuezada 5530-3310-66517& VValerie VVega 7760-4417-00581

Scotty’s TEXACO& Mini Mart

7:00am to 7:00pm Daily6701WoffordBlvd., Wofford Heights 760-376-2900

•Gas •Food Snacks •Hot & Cold Drinks•Water Toys •Camping & Fishing Supplies

Isabella Motors6498 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights 760-376-4117

Paul Cromwell760-417-1008

Mike Liske760-223-2087

When in Wofford Heights

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July is last month for Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program at the Kern County libraries is in fullswing, but will end before long. Please remember, reading records aredue by closing on Saturday, July 31 so read read read!

KRV Branch (Lake Isabella)Sat 17th 2pm H2O Cool Science. Experiments with water.Thurs. 22nd 2pm Luau at the Library with crafts. Bring your beach

towel to sit on the story time.Sat. 24th 2pm Jeff Lee's Working Wildlife. Arrive early!Tues 27th 5:30 pm NatureAli from the Audubon Preserve – a fun

program designed for kids and their families. Refreshments and a freebook for all children in attendance.

Sat. 31st 2pm Last day of SRP, so let's party! Pirate Party with sto-ries, games and crafts.

Wofford Heights BranchFriday 16th 2pm Make a Splash Story time.Kernville BranchFri 23rd 10am Froggie storytime, craft and winners of Beneath the

Waves Art Contest announced.

Friday, July 16, 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

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Moun

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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 MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

Congratulations to Dale Oliverand his teammate for winningthe Anglers Choice Bass Tourneylast Saturday with five fishweighing in at a little over 19pounds. Nicework.

The river gotanother load oftrout this week.This includes thelower river fromSandy Flat to Live Oak and theupper river from Riverside Parkto Brush Creek. Also Upper andLower Peppermint, and the TuleRiver from Coy Flat to CampNelson, including BelknapCampground.

The bass bite in the lake hasbeen good with lots of bass com-

ing from shore. Freear Point has been good.

The crappie fishing has beengreat. North Fork Marina areahas been getting hot fishingfrom shore. The trout are bitingwell around the Old Cemeteryarea. And there has been good

catfish actionfrom the StineCove area.

So go out andwet a fishingline. You will dowell here in the

lake and river. The upper river isgreat again after stocking wasresumed earlier this year.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteerat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.

They’re biting, so go fishingCourier Fishing Report

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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

Released the week of July 26:

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Clash of the Titans" (PG-13) --

What a glorious hot mess of amovie this is. Based on theequally hot-mess stop-motionRay Harryhausen epic of the1980s, "Clash of the Titans" is alot like "300" -- lots of buff boysshouting and killin' stuff -- andshould be enjoyed in the samevein. The film stars SamWorthington, that untalentedhunk o' meat from "Avatar," asPerseus, aguy whodoesn't knowthat his daddyis LiamNeeson (akathe "Releasethe Kraken"guy). Perseusgoes on aquest to killstuff: giantscorpions, theMedusa,witches, etc.before LiamNeeson's brother Hades (RalphFiennes, who still insists "Ralph"be pronounced RAFE) destroys aport. Or something. It doesn'tmatter. All you need to do iswatch stuff get busted up realgood, listen to the shouting andkeep shoveling down the pop-corn and Jujubes.

"Repo Men" (R) -- Speaking ofhot messes, this futuristicgorefest starring ForestWhitaker and Jude Law abouttwo guys who repossess bodyparts from people who can'tmake the payments could'vebeen a darkly funny satire, butinstead settles on the LotsaBlood Equals Entertainmentroute. If you're a fan of the"Saw" or "Hostel" films, you'llprobably like this movie, buteveryone else should stay away.

"FIFA World Cup DVDCollection: 1930-2006" (Unrated)-- Spanning 15 discs, this boxedset is definitely a must-have forthe hardcore soccer fan. And

that soccer fan's name is ErnieBushmiller of Ft. Lee, N.J. Oh, Ikid. I kid. There's gotta be morethan one American who's so intosoccer that they'll shell out 90bucks for what is essentially a24-hour highlight reel of everygoal scored in the World Cupfinal. Also included in the collec-tion are 15 mini-documentarieson the world's greatest players(Pele and ... 14 other guys you'veprobably never heard of).WHOOOOO!!! SOCCER FEVER-- CATCH IT!!!

"Rambo: The CompleteCollector's Set" [Blu-Ray] (R) --

The setcontainsthe high-def versionsof theDVDs:"FirstBlood:UltimateEdition,""Rambo:First BloodPart II:UltimateEdition,""Rambo III:

Ultimate Edition" and "JohnRambo: Special Edition," com-plete with all the bells, whistles,commentary tracks and specialfeatures included in the previouslow-def releases.

TV SERIES"The Mothers-in-Law" The

Complete Series"Sgt. Bilko: The Phil Silvers

Show" First Season"Life After People" The

Complete Season Two "Hunter" The Complete Series"Pawn Stars" Season 2"Sabrina the Teenage Witch"

The Complete Series"Dog the Bounty Hunter"

Crime is on the Run "21 Jump Street" The

Complete Series"Dragon Ball" Season 5 "Sabrina the Teenage Witch"

The Final Season "The City" Season 2

c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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quake damage to their houses – aseparate earthquake insurancepolicy is required.

“A CEA earthquake insurancepolicy gives Californians thestrength to rebuild following anearthquake,” Pomeroy said. “Wecan fully cover claims even if theSan Francisco 1906 andNorthridge 1994 earthquakes wereto occur again at the same time.”

California residents shouldunderstand the limitations for pos-sible federal assistance following adamaging earthquake. If an areawith damage is declared a disas-ter, for example, FEMA grants –

up to about $30,000 in assistance –may not be enough to replace adamaged structure. Residents alsoshould understand that SBA loans– limited to $200,000 for structuralrepairs and $40,000 for personalproperty – must be repaid.

People with CEA insurancewho experience earthquake dam-age should contact their residen-tial, condominium or renter insur-ance agents or companies to fileclaims. A list of toll-free telephonenumbers for insurance companiesthat sell and service CEA insur-ance is available atwww.EarthquakeAuthority.com.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Courier chuckle of the week:

“If you cannot answer a man's argument, allit not lost; you can still call him vile names.”

-- Elbert Hubbard

See Page 10 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as"The Pine Tree" state?

2. MATH: What is the decimal equivalentof one-eighth?

3. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning ofthe French term "canard"?

4. HISTORY: In what year did PresidentJimmy Carter pardon 10,000 Vietnam Wardraft resisters?

5. NATURAL WORLD: What are theseeds of castor bean plants used to pro-duce?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bit of Arian con-trariness could be keeping you from getting all thefacts. Turn it off, and tune in to what you need tohear. It could make all the difference this week.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting an answerto a vital question involving financial matters mighttake longer than you'd expected. A new factor mighthave to be dealt with. Be patient.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your good senseto see what might really be driving a colleague'sworkplace agenda. What you learn could lead to anew way of handling some old problems.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change of mindmight once again turn out to be a good thing. Mostof your co-workers might not like the delay, but asbefore, they might appreciate what follows from it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You revel in goldenopportunities this week. One cautionary note,though: Be careful to separate the gold from the glit-ter before you make a choice.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Marriage isimportant this week, as are other partnerships. Don'tlet yourself be overwhelmed by sentiment. Instead,try to steer a path between emotion and commonsense.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Dealing

with someone who has let you down is never easy.But the sooner you're able to clear up this problem,the sooner other problems can be handled.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A"friend" who is willing to bend the rules to gain anadvantage for both of you is no friend. Reject theoffer and stay on your usual straight and narrowpath.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)After all the effort you've been putting in both on thejob and for friends and family, it's a good time toindulge your own needs. The weekend could bring apleasant surprise.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Youmight want to do something new this weekend.Close your eyes and imagine what it could be, andthen do it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Yourgood deeds bring you the appreciation you so welldeserve. But, once again, be careful of those whomight want to exploit your generous nature for theirown purposes.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Trolling forcompliments isn't necessary. You earned them, andyou'll get them. Concentrate this week on movingahead into the next phase of your program.

BORN THIS WEEK: Meeting new people usual-ly means you're making new friends. People want tobe reflected in your shining light.

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Call Scott - 760-223-0025__________________________LARRY SCHUPPAN'S

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MARK'SMobile Computer RepairWe travel to your location

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KYT & SONS - Painting, land-scaping, weed abatement, carpetcleaning, etc…25 years servingthe KRV - LICENSED. Call760-549-3468 or 760-376-1761__________________________

POOL DOCTORPool Service and Repair Over 35 years experience

Serving the KRV since 1997David Stratton 760-378-2377

ARCHIE LOGSDON CARPENTRYDecks & Remodeling

"Craftsmanship andAttention to Detail"

(760) [email protected]__________________________

HERITAGE CLEANERS - Von'sShopping Center. Dry Cleaning,Laundry, Comforters. Tue & Thuafternoon pick-up. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,Sat.9am-2pm.760-379-4271 __________________________

ART'S ELECTRICLocally owned - Free Estimates

Always on Time!25 years exp. - Lic. #560220

(760) 223-3648__________________________MOBILE BOAT REPAIRHouse Calls. Safety Insp.-$35.Ck electrical, mechanical, hullintegrity, safety equip. A to Zrepairs. Local 760-977-6804__________________________TERESA HENRICKS NotaryService Located in the KRV. 5Year Notary. I will travel to yourlocation. Available any time foryour convenience. 760-985-1148__________________________

GUTTRY PLASTERINGStucco Repairs, Remodels, and

New ConstructionInterior, Exerior, E.I.F.S

661-238-5931 Jon Guttry__________________________ROCKSTAR NAILS

Full Set - pink & white or glitterCome in and get glammed up!

www.GlamourRoom.com760-379-4518__________________________

QUALITY WEBSITES & SEOSince 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER

ARTWORK & DESIGN760-376-2177

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for the elderly. Caring and reli-able. 25 years experience. Call(760) 376-4707__________________________

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 MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$595/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Lake Isabella - 2 bd, 1 baduplex, $650/mo + $500 deposit.Trash/water paid. W/D, stove,dishwasher included. Call 760-379-1195 or 760-379-8560_________________________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._________________________Bodfish Canyon - 3+2, deck,nice view, vaulted ceilings, bigliving room, corner lot, shadetrees, air tight wood stove.$750/mo 760-223-1056_________________________Weldon - 1 bd, 1 ba. Mobilhome. Wood stove, carport niceback yard. $475/mo + deposit.760-223-0101_________________________Wofford Heights - Nice studioapt. Water/trash pd., includesappliances. $350/mo, no pets.760-223-1058_________________________Onyx - 2 bd. 2 bath furnishedmobil home for rent, non-smokers, senior preferred. 760-378-3786

TAI CHI QUANPromotes balance, strength,coordination. Lessons, TonyPino. Mt. Mesa Park, 8AM

Sundays. Donation.__________________________MORNING STAR

CHRISTIAN BOOKSLocated Inside Lah-De-Dah41 Big Blue Road, Kernville

(760) 376-1505

1987 20' Champion TournamentBass Boat - w/cover. 175hpEvinrude & Motor Guide80# thrust. $5000.00 obo.760-379-1870

1990 Buick Reatta 88,000miles, tags due 4/11. Runs butneeds wk trans. White/auto$500 - obo. 760-549-0179_________________________

TRUCK FOR SALE1994, F350, 4x4, 460 engine,

with tool boxes. $3,500760-376-2307

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldgon approx 3 acres for lease locat-ed @ 3615 Suhre Street (cornerof Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellentoffice space for medical, dental,school, church, or? Terms nego-tiable. Call (760) 417-0876_________________________Kernville - Storage -Warehouse -Downtown-Private alley entrancelocked gate, high ceiling. 2parking spaces. 820 sq. ft.(17'x48') $395/mo, 1st & last.760-376-3024. Could also be aman cave or garage.

KARAOKE at the MooseLodge in Lake Isabella everySat, 6-9pm, by Mike Rupert.Will have line dance music andfood. 760-417-1158

DAVE'S SPORTS BAR - looking for a Bartender - Experiencedonly! Apply in person @ 4108Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.760-379-5384

Moving Sale - Fri., Sat. and Sunday (July 16, 17, & 18)7am, 325 Sirretta Street,Kernville. Furniture & mischousehold items.

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For Rent

COCKTAILS AND DANCING5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

379-8144Largest pool table in town!

For Sale

DWAYNE’S FFENCINGChain Link - Barbed Wire - VinylWood - Custom Gates - RepairsFree Estimates 760-223-1730Serving the KRV since 1995

Commercial

Lah-De-Dah-Gifts, Collectables,Antiques. “If it’s not here, wedon’t have it.” Sewing Center forSewing Needs. 41 Big Blue Rd.Kernville. Call 376-6704.

Misc.

ROYALTY POOL SERVICEProfessional Quality Work

Fair PricesCall Anthony Royal

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Weekend WaterHeater Special$899 Most Residential Units

ALINA PLUMBING & ELECTRICSat & Sun Appointments Only

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Entertainment

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Chuck Barbee - Still &Video PHOTOGRAPHYPortraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAL-ANCING THE BOOKS (2010-B3831) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 237Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 5144, Bakersfield, CA 93388. REGIS-TRANT: Delois Smith, 237 RedwoodMeadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A,Individual. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Delois Smith.This statement filed on 06/15/2010. Expires06/15/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.Published by the Kern River Courier June 25,July 2, 9 and 16, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KINGENERGY CONSULTANTS (2010-B3412)Street address of principal place of business:6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 21651,Bakersfield, CA 93390-1651. REGIS-TRANT: Jason Bergstrom, 6304 BelloritaDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A, Individual.Date the business commenced: 05/25/2010.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of

Section 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode) Signed: Jason Bergstrom. This state-ment filed on 05/25/2010. Expires05/25/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo.Published by the Kern River Courier June 25,July 2, 9 and 16, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OPEN-ING SHOCK AERIAL OUTFITTERS (2010-B4212), DBA #2: SEQUOIA AIR ADVEN-TURES (2010-B4213) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 2633 Lupine Street,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address ofbusiness: 2633 Lupine Street, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Cynthia Torelli,2633 Lupine Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.A, Individual. Date the business commenced:12/01/2003. Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The filing

of this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Cynthia Torelli.This statement filed on 07/01/2010. Expires07/01/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern River Courier July 9,16, 23, 30, 2010.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OUT-STANDING SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY(2010-B3807) Street address of principalplace of business: 19 Pine Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 1122, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: Richard L.Zimmerman, 19 Pine Street, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code) Signed:Richard L. Zimmerman. This statement filedon 06/14/2010. Expires 06/14/2015. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2010.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices

REDUCED! Lake Isabella -Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobilehome w/carport, patio & deck.Was $25,000 - now $14,995.Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092_________________________

MOVING?Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage

760-379-2714 or 760-417-0465CAL.PU.CT 189998

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

RX Eye Glasses with leather strap. Lost on WhitewaterWednesday, 6/16 in Kernville.Please call (661) 750-9360

HORSE MANUREMade Fresh Daily. No *&#@

You load and haul.Call after 6:00 pm

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Marketplace Continuedfrom page 8

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

BAREWOOD INNLAKESHORE LODGE5 VACATION HOMES7013 Wofford Boulevard

Wofford Heights, CA 93285(760) 376-1910

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Wofford Heights - 2bd/1baMH. 55+ Park. New cooler,xlnt cond. Corner lot, 5 mifrom Kernville. Furn orunfurn. $13K Call Robert(562)221-2120

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Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies

2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311

Adjust • Exchange • Repair

South Fork Transmission(760) 379-8578

Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”760-379-1792

Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary

12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140

“We Buy Gold & Silver!”6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center

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General Yard WorkFire Clearances

Arborist workHauling

Gram GallagherWeed Abatement Services760-379-3149

Wimmer’sFloor CoveringWindow Coverings too

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Sienna Wellness Institute in Mt Mesa isoffering a free “Wellness Workshop” onWednesday, July 21. The workshop willcover nutrition for diabetics. It will be at6pm at Sienna Wellness Institute, 6425Lynch Canyon Drive, Mt. Mesa. Space islimited, so please call to reserve your seat760-379-8630, ext 21.

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Two dates for meetings have changed.Judy Hyatt says that there has been a con-tinuance for the Verizon cell tower hearingat the Board of Supervisors in Bakersfield. Itwas originally scheduled for July 13 but isnow rescheduled for August 17, on the PMagenda.

The other item is that the starting date forthe Family Resource Center’s NewBeginnings Parenting Class has changedfrom July 15 to July 22. It will still be heldfrom 10am – noon. Call 379-2556.

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Word is that the new BMX track inKernville being built will have a “try-out”race this Saturday, July 17, at 10am (sign upstarts at 8am). Music and food are sched-

uled too. The track is next to the RodeoGrounds. For more information call (760)223-6165.

***The Clan Diggers Genealogical Society is

dark for the summer. Next meeting will beThursday Sept. 9. Call 379-2303.

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In local sports news, during the week ofJuly 26th - July 30th there will be a"Systems and Strategies" clinic for experi-enced volleyball players from 8th grade -12th grade. The clinic will be at SouthFork School gym and will be from 9 am -noon.

During the week of August 2nd - 6ththere will be a "Volleyball BasicFundamentals" clinic for 6th grade - 12thgrade. The clinic will be at South ForkSchool gym and will be from 9 am -noon.

Both clinics are free of charge. Pleasebring knee pads, small towel, hair tie anda water bottle.

This is a good opportunity for volleyballplayers and potential volleyball players tostart preparing for the 2010 season.

Please call the school at 760-378-4000 tosign up or for further questions.

TAGGING continued from page 1normally painted very quickly with one or two colors, sacri-ficing aesthetics for speed. A "piece" is a more elaborate rep-resentation of the artist's name, incorporating more stylizedletters, usually using a much larger range of colors. A"blockbuster" or "roller" is a large piece, almost always donein a block shaped style, done simply to cover a large areasolidly with two contrasting colors, sometimes with the pur-pose of blocking other writers from painting on the samewall.

Territorial graffiti serves as marking ground to displaytags and logos that differentiate certain groups from others.These images are meant to show outsiders a sober look atwhose turf is whose.

Taggers whose primary object is to assert control overproperty - and not primarily to create of an expressive workof art, political or otherwise – are becoming increasinglymore dangerous, arming themselves to fiercely defend terri-tory or whatever space they have stolen to paint on.

One should not attempt to approach or apprehend tag-gers or their crews themselves, but contact law enforce-ment.

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

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

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

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

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

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W.Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 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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Age dating a rocky roadRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

The chart is the "RadiologicalDecay" curve for Uranium. Thesignificance of this curve was dis-covered 1904 byErnestRutherford whenhe realized thatthe radioactivitythat was releasedfrom certainatoms was theirtransformationinto completelydifferent ele-ments. That rateof decay was a "radioactive clock".Some elements decay very fastover time and others very slowly.Uranium decays such that one-halfof the original radioactivityremains after 5.0 Billion Years!Thus the term "Half-life" is used todescribe this effect. So in 5.0 Billionyears Uranium decays to three iso-topes of Lead and Helium andenergy and it is said to have a half-life of 5.0 Billion Years. Through aseries of very complex chemicalprocedures, the relative proportionof these isotopes of lead are com-pared to the amount of Uraniumthat remains and an age of therock containing them can beapproximated. This is how the sci-entists arrived at an age of 2.3Billion years old for the rocks inthe Death Valley Turtlebacks. To

arrive at these dates, it isASSUMED that the rates of decayare constant for the specific ele-ments. Other techniques useRubidium/Strontium isotopes todate certain rock assemblages.

The "workhorse" method of agedating is called the"Potassium/Argon" technique. Theend product of the radioactivedecay of potassium, with a half-lifeof 1.3 billion years, is argon gas.Through complex chemical analy-ses the amounts of potassium andargon present, in a sample of rock,is determined and then the ratio ofthose numbers is used to age datethe rock specimen. Primarily, thismethod is used to date areas richin potassium minerals, such as inFeldspar rich granites and otherigneous rocks. By finding areaswhere sedimentary rocks contain-ing key fossil assemblages are incontact with ancient lava flows,geologists have used K-Ar datingto date rocks on the earth and toput time scales on the GeologicTime Chart. This method has alsobeen effectively used to date therocks that were collected andbrought back from the moon.

I will discuss the age datingprocess using the radioactivedecay of Carbon-14, 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

Donna Louise Fitch Kern River Courier columnist

“Everyone wants to understandart. Why don’t we try to understandthe song of a bird? Why do we lovethe night, the flow-ers, everythingaround us, withouttrying to under-stand them? But inthe case of a paint-ing, people thinkthey have tounderstand. If onlythey would realizeabove all that anartist works ofnecessity, that he himself is only aninsignificant part of the world, andthat no more importance should beattached to him than to plenty ofother things which please us in theworld though we can’t explainthem; people who try to explain pic-tures are usually barking up thewrong tree.” - Picasso

I’m not the only one who is lessthan plussed with the style ofPicasso. When a friend encour-aged me to watch the movie “TheMystery of Picasso”, the impact itheld was far from my imagination.Now give me Monet, Titian,Michelangelo or just about anyoneelse and my excitement level mayhave risen; but to spend time in thepresence of Pablo Picasso - not somuch. But OK.

Well. Then I saw it. “TheMystery of Picasso” is a 75-minutemasterpiece of cinema affording

exclusive entry into the mind andprocess of Pablo Picasso (dubbedthe “20th century’s most famousartist”). Observing his mind andhands channeling power throughthem into creation; igniting an elec-tric current that sparks life ontopaper, Picasso took me by surprise.

Picasso is perhaps the mostfilmed artist, with many short filmsbrandishing his name. “TheMystery of Picasso”, filmed in 1955,materialized and left me spell-bound, seeking to broaden myknowledge of this man. As one ofmy least favorite artists, my interestpiqued and within a few paintings Iwas hooked. A healthy respecttransformed into fascination; amystery within another.

Twenty compositions evolvedand morphed before my eyes.What started as flowers became awhimsical fish in black and white,altered into a rooster, and finally asimple rich-hued monster againstthe night sky was joined by severalhuman silhouettes, arms thrustheavenward, at its side. Rumor hasit that these paintings weredestroyed at the conclusion of thisambitious undertaking. There aresome that say they have seen oneor two in private collections, how-ever truth is yet uncertain.

Like a Samba, Salsa, or Cha-Cha, this choreographer dancedcolor and line into composition.

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

Picasso a mystery

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Creative Connection

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

The wedding of the decade waswhen Jeanette Rogers finally saidyes to CharlieErickson.Stephanie and Iwere presentwhen theyexchangedvows, and theoccasion wasabsolutely per-fect.

Not so withseveral phonecalls I receivedjust this week with older people call-ing to find out how their healthinsurance would work if they re-married.

There are several scenarios possi-ble, and I'll touch on several. It isbest to get the advice of a knowl-edgeable agent who specializes inhealth insurance. In one instance,the results of the insurance issuewas whether or not she said "yes."

Bride has a good plan as a benefitof the deceased spouse. She willalmost always lose this benefit if shemarries. Her options are a).Purchase an individual MedicareSupplement plan, and enroll inMedicare Part D, b). Enroll in aMedicare Advantage plan or c) if thenew groom has a plan from hisemployment, possibly joining thatplan as a dependent.

While many retiree plans will payfor the retired worker, they mayadmit the bride to the plan, but the

cost may be out of the couple'spocket. In most situations, betterand more affordable coverage canbe found by being on Medicare anda supplement with a prescription,Part D, plan. As the Medicare PartD plans have the "donut hole" foranother few years, an analysis needsto be done to compare the spouses'retirement plan's benefits to theindividual plan's benefits. It is atoss-up as to which plan will be bet-ter. Research must be done well inadvance of the wedding, as it takesas much as 4 - 6 weeks forapprovals.

The reverse is also just as likely.We can add the groom on to thebride's work plan equally as well.All depends on what each spousebrings to the table.

Now, if both love birds have indi-vidual private plans, we must look atwhat kind of coverage they have.Sometimes it will pay for onespouse to change companies orplans. Be careful, because making achange can actually increase month-ly costs.

I want to wish Jeanette andCharlie the best. As they haveemployer-sponsored health insur-ance elsewhere, all I can say is"retire soon, my friends."

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 maybe reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com

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Oftentimes when as seller pre-pares to put a property on themarket they forget one thing –staging. Land is land, nothing tostage. Just keepthe weeds cut.But a house, thatis a differentmatter.Especially ahome in an areaknown for nicehomes.

Interior stag-ing matters. If a property is occu-pied, staging can be a hassle,because let’s face it, for everyonelife gets in the way sometimesand there is just no way to keep aperfect home all of the time. Plusthe fact that usually fate seems torequire a showing of your homeat the worst time in your sched-ule!

In a market where buyers arefew and far between, staging isan important factor to considerto make your listing stand outfrom the rest. So here are somesimple common sense tips to getthe best out of your home.

1: Smell: If the house smellsbad, no amount of staging isgonna help! Trust me, smell ishuge. If a property is vacant, getthe carpets scrubbed, put someair fresheners and crack a win-dow or two for airflow.

2: Temperature: I know it is aburden for a seller to leave utili-

ties on at a property that isvacant but there are two reasonsto do so. First, it is actuallyrequired in the listing contract inthe fine print, ask you real estateagent about it. Secondly andmost importantly, walking into asweltering hot house in the sum-mer can turn a buyer off immedi-ately, and the hot temps canmake the home smell as well.Keep the temp at no more than80 or so if you want more suc-cess in selling your home.

3: Trash. Keep the trash outevery day, keep stuff off the floor.For an occupied home, if it looksa bit lived in that is fine butdebris everywhere is not anoption. If you want people to likeyour home, don't camouflage itwith personal stuff, let the housesell itself.

4: Be friendly, but stay out ofthe way. This is huge, sometimesI have had sellers who actuallytalk buyers OUT of a sale. Thebuyer needs to see the home in atimely manner, and feel comfort-able about it. Talking is fine,answering a few questions isgreat but turning a 10 minuteshowing into a 2 hour affair, thatcan shoot you in the foot. Let thehome sell itself, let the real estateagent do their job, and sit backand relax a bit, that is the key.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. Hiscolumn is not intended to replacelegal advice.

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