Kern River Courier November 28, 2008

Art Association cancelsopen studio tour

Kern River Courier

The Kern River Valley Art Associationvoted at its last meeting to scrub nextApril’s Open Art Studio Tour.

The spring art event would havebeen the third annual tour, whichbrought hundreds of visitors to dozensof artists’ workshops and galleries overa weekend of visiting and getting toknow the artists.

The association hopes to hold thetour again in 2010.

Mike DevichKern River Courier

The question of whether trout stockingin California will be halted or limited dueto lawsuits by environmental groups hasfinally been settled, with some waters nolonger getting hatchery fish.

But full details on which waters will nolonger be stocked are not yet available.

On Thursday, Nov. 20, it was reportedby the Associated Press that theCalifornia Department of Fish and Gamehad reached an agreement with two envi-ronmental groups, the Center forBiological Diversity and the PacificRivers Council, to stop or limit troutstocking in many of the state’s rivers andlakes while possible danger to otherspecies is investigated.

“A trout is the top-level predator, “Noah Greenwald, a conservation biologistfor the Center for Biological Diversity, toldthe Associated Press Thursday. “It’s likegoing out into the woods and stocking abunch of mountain lions.”

On Friday, Sacramento CountySuperior Court Judge Patrick Marletteapproved the agreement. However, DFGdirector Donald Koch said the agreementwill allow stocking to continue in manyfishing communities.

Apparently, reservoirs of more than1,000 acres will not be affected.

"DFG fought hard in the negotiationsto save its fish stocking programs," Kochsaid in a statement. "We are pleased thatthe order allows us to continue stockingin a number of areas where the commu-nities depend on fishing."

Full details, however, about wherestocking will continue and where it willbe halted were scheduled to be releasedthis week on the DFG Web site. As ofpress time late Monday, the informationhad not yet been posted.

The DFG statement, released Friday,says, “The order, with some exceptions,has a broad prohibition against DFGstocking ‘nonnative’ fish in any

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Part of the historic Onyx Ranch (30,000acres) has been sold to the city of Vernon,near downtown Los Angeles, purportedlyto supply wind power.

Kern County Planning Director TedJames wrote a letter to the county’s boardof supervisors on Nov. 11 about the sale, inwhich he said, “Staff has yet to be providedwith maps of the property.”

The company that bought 68,000 acres ofthe ranch (the sale closed Oct. 10), ResourceRenewable Group, apparently has been

Courier file photo

The Lake Isabella Christmas Parade will be held along Lake IsabellaBlvd. on Saturday, Nov. 29, starting at 11 a.m. Get there early to find agood place to watch, and bring your lawn chairs. The parade is put on bythe Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce in Lake Isabella.

Compromise reached in troutstocking lawsuit controversy

This oldbuilding isnear TillieCreekCamp-ground inWoffordHeights.

MichaelBatelaan/Kern RiverCourier

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Have a ton of turkey? Wondering whatdelicious leftovers you can create with allthat leftover avian flesh?

Here’s a recipe from the Courier’s ownBodfish Bob, to save you and your familyfrom endless plain old turkey soup andsandwiches. Make gumbo!

Bodfish Bob's Turkey Carcass Gumbo

Meaty turkey carcass1/2 cup bacon drippings1 cup all-purpose flour2 large onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped1 green pepper, chopped4 stalks celery, chopped2 qt. Hot turkey or chicken broth1 Tbsp. Salt1/2 tsp. PepperHot cooked riceDash of hot sauce2 bay leaves1 Tbsp. Parsley flakes1 tsp. Dried basil leaves2 to 3 cups chopped turkey1 lb. Smoked sausage, cut into bite sizepieces1 bunch green onions, chopped

Leftoverscan be apleasure

Vernon buys partof old Onyx Ranch

See TURKEY, Page 7

See RANCH, Page 7 See STOCKING, Page 7

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 5 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir110, 786 acre-ft.(Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limit360,000 ac.-ft.)Peaked at 258,239ac-ft. June 16.

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville252 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 233 cfs

Borel Canal flow201 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.

ManuelVejarproves

fishing is greatin our localwaters.

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children whenthey visit duringthe holidays.

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chiaroscuro inher column onthe arts.

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Valley weekendweather forecast

Thanksgiving Day: 20%chance rain, high 55.

Thursday night: Mostlyclear, low 41.

Friday: Mostly sunny,high 56.

Friday night: Mostlyclear, low 37.

Saturday: Sunny, high58.

Saturday night: Mostlyclear. Low 39.

Sunday: Sunny, high 60.National Weather Service

Get nominationsin by Monday

Nomination deadline to nomi-nate the Kern River ValleyChamber’s Man and Woman ofthe Year is Monday, Dec. 1.Submit your letters to P.O. Box567, Lake Isabella CA 93240.There are many deserving peoplein our community, so write yourletter and include informationabout their public service, volun-teer work, community involve-ment, membership in organiza-tions, churches etc. For moreinformation, call the chamber at(760) 379-5236.

2008 events:

Saturday, Nov. 29Lake Isabella

Christmas Parade.Santa Claus ushers inthe holiday season. 379-5236.

Friday, Dec. 12Candle Stroll and

Live Nativity Scene,Circle Park, Kernville.376-2629.

Saturday, Dec. 13Christmas Parade

of Giving, Kernville.Santa Claus appears inCircle Park. 376-2629.

Kern River Courier Friday, November 28, 2008

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

Saturdays• 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., KRV CB’ers Breakfast, SrCtr., Lake Isabella • 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. Second Sat.• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

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

meets, board 2nd Mon., general membership4th Mon. 376-2629.• 3:30-5 p.m.- Substance Abuse FamilySupport & Community Education, CollegeCommunity Services, 2731 Nugget Ave., LakeIsabella. 379-3412.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella, Rm G.376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. Havilah Centennial Group meets 1stMon. at schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 7:30-Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. Help forfamilies & friends of alcoholics. 376-2410 or376-2066.

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

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

Thursdays• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. ThirdThurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon - South Fork Woman’s Club meets,clubhouse in Weldon, 3rd Thurs. 378-3779.• Noon, Exchange Club meets, ParadiseCove.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to pub-lic. 379-3877.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets - Golf Course,Kernville.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet-SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Prospective memberswelcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291

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

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

Woman’s Club Bingo, 6488 Fay RanchRoad.

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

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

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

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

2009 events:The Courier has received

some of the dates that havebeen made available for the2009 annual events shownbelow. Some are tentative. Callthe Kernville Chamber ofCommerce, (760) 376-2629, orthe Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce, (760) 379-5236,for updated information. TheCourier will make more datesavailable as information isreceived.

January: Man and Womanof the Year banquet (Jan. 9),awards (Jan. 26)

February: Whiskey FlatDays (Feb. 13-16), Heart Walk

March: Keyesville ClassicMt. Bike Races

April: Valley-Wide ArtStudio Tour (canceled for 2009),Isabella Lake Fishing Derby(April 4-6), Kern River FestivalWhitewater Races (April 18-19), Trout Festival, Kern ValleyNature Festival

May: History Days, ClassicCar Show (May 9)

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

July: Fireworks Over TheLake, Personal WatercraftRaces

August: Rubber DuckyRaces, Hummingbird Festival

September: Turkey VultureFestival, California FreeFishing Day

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

November: Lake IsabellaChristmas Parade

December: Christmas inKernville, Parade of Giving

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

My contribution to householdduties when I visit my son inTennessee is to walk his AlaskanHusky. This is not a haphazard event.It is a ritual that must be performedeach day, atdawn and againat sundown.

There are alot of carsaround, so let-ting the dog runloose is not anoption.Consequentlywe have a specialgizmo that rollsand returns theleash and hastwo or three littlebuttons that make the reel stop, goforward and may even have a radiohidden somewhere.

First I hook up the dog, whichisn't easy because he is straining,wagging his tail, prancing and lick-ing my face, all excited.

After hookup I grab a doggie bag,in case Jack uses someone's lawn asa potty stop. I've noticed that mosthomeowners do not like doggyreminders left on their lawn, so Icarry a small plastic bag made espe-cially for removal purposes. I will notget into the operation, but trust me,it’s not a pretty sight. But it is perfect-ly sanitary and it keeps the neighborsquiet.

It also assumes that you don't

mind walking with a full plastic bagin one hand and a dog in the other.

Lest you get the wrong idea, walk-ing the dog is not a negative thing.First there is the exercise. As I said,Jack is an Alaskan Husky and canpull big sleds, so a weak old man iseasy to drag. To keep from beingdragged the whole route, I reluctant-ly jog. After two or three weeks ofthis, when I leave for WoffordHeights, I am physically ready toclimb Mt Everest.

Another thing I've noticed is thatwalking a beautiful black and whiteHusky with grey wolf eyes is a real“chick magnet.” Rarely does a day goby without some cute southernfemale aerobic runner stopping,wanting to know all about “that cutelil’ ol’ dog.”

I explain that Jack is not my dog,but belongs to my son who livesdown the street. Properly done, if hedidn't already have a girlfriend, Icould keep him in dates full time. ButI don't and he appreciates that.

Nonetheless, with all this behindme, when I come back to Californiaand see some poor soul walkingtheir dog with a plastic bag in onehand and a dog on a leash in theother, my heart goes out to them andI see there a kindred soul.

To them I say, “When you walkthat dog, friend, I truly understand."

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram and coordinator for theLake Patrol volunteers.

Things I Have Noticed ...

RodMiddleworth

Walking the dog

My Place to hold Thanksgiving dinner free for hungry Nov. 26My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella and guitarelements.com will pro-

vide a free meal to feed the hungry in honor of Thanksgiving onWednesday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All contributions and volun-teers will be greatly appreciated. Call Angela at 379-2563.

Lake Isabella Christmas Parade Saturday, Nov. 29Lake Isabella’s 31st annual Christmas Parade will be held along Lake

Isabella Blvd. Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning at 11 a.m. The theme this yearis “Teddy Bears on Parade.” There is no entry fee to participate, and paradeentry forms can be picked up at the Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce office at 6404 “B” Lake Isabella Blvd., or call (760) 379-5236.Sponsor a trophy for $25.

‘Living Green in the KRV’ Working meeting Dec. 6The Living Green in the KRV festival, coming up in March, will be hav-

ing its third Working Committee planning session on Saturday, Dec. 6 from1 to 3 p.m. at the Kernville Community Room. Enter off Sierra Way andKernville Road, next to Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

Holiday Spectacular to be held in Lake Isabella Dec. 6The KRV Woman’s Club will hold their 9th annual Holiday Spectacular

on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Mt. View So. Baptist Church. This event will becalled “Christmas in the Mountains.” Doors open at 4:30. The cost is $30.Open to the public. Contact Laura Oreskovich at 376-1769.

Community Orchestra to hold holiday concert Dec. 7The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their

Christmas Concert, "Christmas Memories," at Kernville ElementarySchool, 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville, on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4:00 p.m. Theselections to be performed include Ukrainian Bell Carol, Jingle Bells,Trepak, German Carol Festival, White Christmas, Snowflakes, and more.Donations will be accepted at the door and children are free. Refreshmentswill be served.

Helen Witt to autograph book about Old Kernville Dec. 8There will be an autograph party on Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. for Helen

Witt, author of "Memories of Old Kernville." The community is welcome.It will be held at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce Community Room.For more information please call 760-376-2629.

Parent to Parent Support Group starts Dec. 9The Parent to Parent Support Group, headed by Family Resource Center

Parent Mentor Deborah Madore, is a place for parent to share, inform, andsupport each other. The purpose of the group is to facilitate peer support,gain understanding, and develop personal resources. Group gives you a

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OpeningNovember 29Kern Valley FFA

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Jack BustamanteKern River Courier Columnist

The crappie bite was wideopen at French Gulch, off thedocks, this past week. Manyhappy fishermen were fillingtheir buckets. Not a whole lot ofbig ones, but everyone wascatching lim-its.

Some goodsized holdovertrout are start-ing to bitearoundIsabella Lake,with thisweek’s chillyweather.Hopefullymore andmore troutwill come outof the deeps.

ManuelVejar broughtin a nicestringer oftwo-to-threepound trout caught in theKissack Cove area. SalmonPeach Power Bait, that’s the tick-et. Great catch, Manuel.

No Thumper until 2009. Afterlast week’s column I wrote cameout last Friday, I was informed

that the Trophy Trout plants atIsabella Lake will not happenuntil January and March of2009? Sorry, guys. (Editor’s note:see a related letter to the editoron page 15 of this issue.)

The holdover trout are start-ing to bite, so let’s go fishing!

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

Friday, November 28, 2008AdventuresK 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

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Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

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

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

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner

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

General KRV Info

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

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital

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

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Friday, November 28, 2008 EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Previews of new DVDsBy DNA Smith

PICK OF THE WEEK"Wanted" -- In a year over-

flowing with comic-bookmovies, "Wanted" stands up asone of the better ones.Starring James McAvoy,Morgan Freeman and thealways-sizzling Angelina Jolie,"Wanted" is a action-packedflick about a secret society ofassassins who possess theability to bend the trajectoryof bullets. If you're a fan ofhigh-octane action movies, youdefinitely want this in yourvideo library.

ALSO OUT THIS WEEK"The Chronicles of Narnia:

Prince Caspian" -- The secondinstallment of the adventuresof the Pevensie children in themagical land of Narnia. Thischapter in the series has muchbigger and more impressivebattle scenes, but lacked someof the charm of the first film.Still, it's an enjoyable, whole-some family film and wellworth the money.

"Austin Powers Collection:Shagadelic Edition" -- Thisboxed set comes just in timefor the holiday gift-buying sea-son. The set contains all threeAustin Powers films; hours ofspecial features, includingcommentary by Mike Myers;dozens of deleted scenes;music videos by Lenny Kravitz,Beyonce and Britney Spears;and much more “mojo.”

CLASSIC FILMS"Casablanca Ultimate

Collector's Edition" (Blu-Ray) -- One of the great movies of alltime gets the DVD treatmentthat film buffs deserve. Inaddition to the 1942 movie, theset includes a 48-page booklet

on the film;10 cards withreproduc-tions of theone-sheettheatricalposters;archival cor-respondence;a vintage

passport and luggage tag; anda bonus disc featuring a docu-mentary on the life of JackWarner.

"The Day the Earth StoodStill Special Edition" -- Theother classic film release thisweek coincides with the the-atrical opening of the KeanuReeves remake of the 1951film. Michael Rennie stars asan alien from another planetwho comes to Earth to helphumanity keep from destroy-ing itself. The DVD includesthe shooting script, a discus-sion of the film's evolution anda look at the folks who arefanatical about collecting sci-fiprops from the 1950s.

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By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I am so glad to see DebraMessing back on TV in hernew show, "The Starter Wife."My question is,who is the actorwho plays herlove interest,Zach? He looksvery familiar tome. -- Debbie C.,Hamilton, Ohio

A: HartBochner, 52, playsthe ruggedlyhandsome ZachMcNeill on the popular USA net-work comedy. He is probably mostremembered for his villainous turnin "Die Hard," portraying the das-tardly Harry Ellis. He also is a well-known director, who was at thehelm of cult classic "PCU" and theindie film "Just Add Water," star-ring Jonah Hill and Justin Long.Next up, Hart can be seen inCampbell Scott's "CompanyRetreat" and "Spread" with AshtonKutcher.

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Q: A few years ago, I saw adocumentary called "Back toBosnia" at the Nashville FilmFestival and absolutely loved it.I was wondering if you could

tell me what filmmaker SabinaVajraca has coming up next. --Allie L., Nashville, Tenn.

A: "Back to Bosnia" tells ofVajraca's journey to her hometownof Baja Luka, Bosnia, which sheand her family fled back in 1992 atthe onset of the Bosnian War. In2003, Sabina and her family wentback to reclaim their apartment, butSabina never could have predictedwhat she would end up discoveringabout herself and her heritage.

Sabina and co-collaboratorAlison Hanson are the founders ofthe production company, AlternatePlan Productions. They currentlyare in post-production for a shorthorror film, "Apparition," whichthey plan on taking to film festivalsin 2009. They also have two narra-tive features in development --"Emina" and "The Illuminator.""Back to Bosnia" is available onDVD for $30, which includes ship-ping. For more information, [email protected].

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Many families have a traditionof going around theThanksgiving dinner table andeach family member and guesttells what they are thankful for.Most people mention theirhealth. After all, the quality ofone's life is very much deter-mined by the state of our health.

I provide a free service whereI research medication for peopleon Medicare to determine thebest plan for them in thisAnnual Enrollment Period.When people tell me they are"fine" or "feeling great," I com-pare this with the list of medica-tions this person is taking.Medicine for blood pressure,

arthritis, cholesterol and manyother life-threatening ailmentsare taken daily, with many peo-ple spending thousands of dol-lars a year onmedicine. Butthey are "fine"and will bethankful fortheir health.

I would likethem to bethankful to thepharmaceuti-cal industry,which is pro-viding themedication which has preventedthe stroke or heart attack. Bethankful for the doctors whoprescribe and the pharmacistswho dispense these life-saving

drugs. And, be thankful for thehealth insurance which pays forit.

We also should be thankfulthat we live in California. Didyou know that nationally, healthinsurance in this state is thefourth lowest-costing in thenation? And, when it comes toplans like MedicareSupplements, Kern County hasthe lowest prices in the state.So, I am thankful for my health,and thankful that I don't needmedication. I am also thankfulthat if I were to need medicalcare, it is available to me, and Iam thankful that I have a choiceof doctors, hospitals and medica-tions. In many other countriesthe government runs the pro-gram, people are taxed even

more than here, and they haveno choice. In places like Canada,they don't even have access tomany of the new drugs we have,and they don't have the range ofspecialists when extra help isneeded.

Lastly I am thankful to theKern River Courier and it readersfor the opportunity to talk to youeach week.

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

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Here are some reasons to be thankful this year

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Last Saturday Miz Sue and thegang went to Bakersfield to see“The Laramie Project” at theEmpty Space Theatre.

Some 10 years or so ago thisyoung gaycollege stu-dent, MatthewShepard, washung onto afence outsideLara-mie,Wyomingby two localyoung menaboutMatthew’s age,who’d offered him a ride home.They beat him badly and left himthere hanging on the fencebloody and beaten badly. He wasfound by a passerby, 18 hourslater.

The passerby ran to a nearbyhouse and called the police.Shepard was taken to theLaramie Hospital. Three dayslater he died. The two locals arenow serving two consecutive lifesentences and the senselessepisode created quite a headlineevent.The result, “The LaramieProject,” just finished a three-week run at the Empty Space.

The Empty Space Theatre isfree. You pay what you can andpark wherever and put a dona-tion in the jar at the door.There’s a marvelous restaurant-named Saigon nearby and insidethe theatre you sit in this “the-atre in the round” kind of spaceand enjoy the intimacy of “close

up” theatre.In the case of “The Laramie

Project” you were watching 18 ormore cast members assuming allmanner of parts and ages. And ofcourse all this was based upon areal life story of what reallyoccurred one night in Laramiesome years ago.

“The Laramie Project” wasdeveloped in part with the sup-port of the Sundance TheatreLaboratory. I suspect it arrived inBakersfield with the blessing ofRandall Messick of theBakersfield College PerformingDepartment.

***I wrote a play myself, in 1963.

It’s about a bunch of free-runningkids living at Venice Beach in LosAngeles and who are about tohave a major run-in with the LosAngeles Police Department.

Actually my play has a greatdeal in common with “TheLaramie Project.” Both playsmade the headlines. Both had todo with young people out on thetown.

Both productions were attend-ed with great interest by restlessyouth who come of age in everyage of this excitable gatheringwe call the “new generation.”

Maybe Bakersfield is ready formy play “Sunday At TheGashouse Sitting In The Tub?”Think so?

California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him [email protected]

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California fresh water bodywhere surveys have demonstrat-ed the presence of 25 specifiedamphibian or fish species orwhere a survey for those specieshas not yet been done. The orderdoes not address the stocking ofnative fish into native waters.”

Dr. Chris Frissell, director ofScience and Conservation forPacific Rivers Council, said, ““It’sfar past time the Department ofFish and Game completed acredible review of the environ-mental impacts of its hatcheryprogram and identified the stepsneeded to limit its impacts tosensitive native species, as manyother states have done. Interimmeasures are merely a short-term safety net to protect vulner-able species and waters until theState meets its legal mandate toproduce a report.”

The Courier will follow thestory and keep our readers post-ed.

Place carcass in large soup kettle;cover with water. Bring to a boil;cook over low heat 1-1/2 hours.Drain turkey; reserve broth.Remove meat from carcass; chopand set aside. Heat drippings in ket-tle; add flour gradually, stirring con-stantly until a rich brown roux isformed, about 25 minutes. Add veg-

etables and cook until tender. Addbroth and other seasonings; simmer1 hour. Add turkey and sausage;cook 15 minutes. Add rest of ingre-dients; cook 10 minutes longer.Serve over hot cooked rice.

See Bodfish Bob’s recipes in thisspace every week in the Kern RiverCourier.

accused of buying the property to getthe water rights, but the BakersfieldCalifornian reported Nov. 18 that “thecompany that purchased Onyx Ranchfrom the Rudnick family promisedKern County supervisors they will nottransfer Kern County water toSouthern California,” as Supervisor

Mike Maggard apparently feared. The company says it plans to devel-

op wind energy projects on the east-ern ridgelines of the ranch, nearJawbone Canyon.

The Californian also reported thatRRG had retained property along theSouth Fork of the Kern River.

TURKEY continued from page 1

RANCH continued from page 1

STOCKING continued from page 1

Environmental group inearlier local controversy

The Center for BiologicalDiversity successfully forced theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers tolimit the level of Isabella Lake whiledanger to the southwestern willowflycatcher, a small bird, was beinginvestigated. The center filed acomplaint in 1997, forcing the U.S.Fish & Wildlife Service to desig-nate a 16-mile stretch of the SouthFork of the Kern River as criticalhabitat for the flycatcher.

In 1998, the Southwest Centerfiled a court injunction to limit thestorage of Isabella Lake to 330,000acre-feet to protect the nestingsites. Capacity is 560,000 acre-feet.

In 2005, land purchases wereannounced to afford the flycatcheran alternative habitat and the levelrestriction was lifted.


How wonderful - you got anoffer to purchase your home!Before you say yes or no orreply with acounteroffer,make sureyour realestate agentexplains thefollowingtermsincluded inthe purchaseoffer.

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closing date, it may be after oreven before. Pay attention tothe contract expiration date,specifying how long you haveto consider the offer before it iswithdrawn. Consider all offersseriously, and don't waste anytime in responding.

Look at how much earnestmoney is being offered as adeposit towards the purchaseprice- although not the mostimportant aspect of an offer,you usually assume that thehigher the earnest moneydeposit is, the better qualifiedthe buyers are to complete thepurchase.

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(760) 376-4384 / (909) 210-3971__________________________Kern Valley Computer CenterNow providing computer repairand networking services in theKern Valley area. Our servicesare provided honestly and pro-fessionally with the most up-to-date equipment and servicedmethods available anywhere.Please call us at 760-846-4387.David, Robin and Peter areavailable to assist you in any ofyour computer and/or network-ing needs.

Cabin For Sale - Cabin on 1/3acre lot at 102 Hoebeck Bodfish.Cross street of Columbus, fixerupper for $80,000. 661-428-1108__________________________Lake Isabella - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park, $25,000 or financingavailable. 760-379-2092__________________________HOME WANTED for rent orpossible purchase. PreferablyKernville. X-lg garage or work-shop needed. Leave messagefor Tony. 760-376-2733

ALL STEEL BUILDINGSSteel Prices Rising. Buy Now!Factory direct to Site. CanErect. Cheap Freight.

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Onyx Apartment for rent in quietneighborhood. 2 bd, 1 ba. Close topark & store. $550/mo incls. water& trash.References required (661)477-7091__________________________Rent to Own - Nice 2bd/2badbl wide Mobile Home w/patio& deck + 2 car carport in quiet55+ park.$595/mo.Includes spacerent. + deposit. 760-379-2092_________________________Available Dec 1st - Rent/LeaseDouble Wide M/H. Mt. Mesa2/2. Central Heat & Airw/appliances. Wofford Heights2/2. Central Heat w/appl. 379-1047 (appointment)_________________________Wofford Heights Apartment -1bdrm. Water, trash andInternet paid. No pets.$525/mo. 760-223-1058

SPACES FOR RENTWofford Heights Mobile/RVPark Great Location! Quiet,mature trees, walk to lake,market, medical, park & the-ater. Free rent on the 6thmonth. Call Able 760-379-5479. After 3pm & weekends,call Ralph @ 310-387-7136

Residential Lot on AspenDrive in Bodfish. $30,000OBO, Call (661) 428-1108__________________________40 Acres Flat NevadaRanchland. 200 mi NE ofReno. Buildable horse proper-ty.Walk to river & store @ I-80.$399 down, $399/mo, $39,900sale price. Owner financing.No qualifying. 775-453-3724

"FIREWOOD"Camping•Cooking•Home Heat

THE FIREWOOD GUY6400 Lake Isabella Blvd, #CLake Isabella, 760-379-8087

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

Your last chance to help thelocal U.S. Marine CorpsReserves Toys for Tots thisyear is nearly here! Donationsmay be dropped off at WEBRecycling or at 6105 LakeIsabella Blvd. thru Dec. 11th.To help with toy distribution ,please call 760-379-5100, 760-378-1029 or 661-345-8359

ON CALLCROSSING GUARDS

Need experienced crossingguards for Salamanders andoccasional yellow-legged frogsalong Hwy 178 in lower canyonarea. This is a highly hazardousposition. Drivers continue toignore amphibians crossing thehighway even when they arewell within marked crosswalks.Must be willing to respondwithin 2 minutes of call forassistance and capabable ofdodging fast moving vehicles.Prior experience mandatory.

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*bounce houses*water slides

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Ray's Painting & DecoratingInterior & Exterior Painting

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Land For SaleSADIE'S CENT SAVER

Discount Grocery Outlet open inSouthlake in old Ranchhouserestaurant bldg. New productsstocked daily! 8458 Entrada Blvd.378-4240. Come See Us!

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Clarence SemoniousPastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship

I am convinced that God wants to bless you.His plans for you, personally, are “to give youwholeness and not for evil, to give you a futureand a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11. This was true inJeremiah’s time as it was infirst century Jerusalem.Apostles Peter and John weregoing up the steps of the tem-ple when a man, lame frombirth, asked them for a hand-out. Peter said, “I have no sil-ver and gold, but what I dohave I give to you. In thename of Jesus Christ ofNazareth, rise up and walk!”Acts 3:6. I am saddened thatmy words do not have a simi-lar effect.

Another thing that bothers me; many whilecalling themselves Christians make statements thatindicate they are unsure of their future. Regardingyour future, “You have received the Spirit of adop-tion as sons.” Romans 8:15 and Ephesians 1:3-6“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord JesusChrist, who has blessed us in Christ with everyspiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as hechose us in him before the foundation of theworld, that we should be holy and blamelessbefore him. In love he predestined us for adoptionthrough Jesus Christ, according to the purpose ofhis will, to the praise of his glorious grace, withwhich he has blessed us in the Beloved.”

Maybe you are afraid you are not included –after all, we forget even though we are baptized.

Rather than just repeat the words, “I will liveforevermore”, you might enjoy singing them. I amgiving every Christian a song – “Joyful, I Live

Forevermore.” Words: Clarence Semonious. Tune:Hymn to Joy. Music: Public Domain. Key: G.

1. Joyful, I am ever grateful living in Your king-dom, Lord;

As a child adopted by Your blood I’ll liveforevermore.

Joyful for your acts as high priest, and eternalarmor, Lord,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit; are forever bless-ing me.

2. Joyful, I obtain Your blessings daily as Youpromised, Lord;

I will praise Your name forever; waiting, hold-ing to Your Word.

Joyful ever thankful, giving, comforting as Ihave been,

in the fullness of your time, Lord, Come andgather all Your own.

Text: © 2007 Clarence Semonious Permissionfor use granted with attribution.

Remember the thief on the cross? “…he said,‘Jesus, remember me when you come into yourkingdom.’ And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you,today you will be with me in Paradise.’" Luke23:42-43.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our LordJesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of allcomfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, sothat we may be able to comfort those who are inany affliction, with the comfort with which we our-selves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.

Jesus promised, “I will come again and will takeyou to myself, that where I am you may be also.”John 14:3.


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

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.417-0793 Living by Faith Evangelist Outreach6437 Isabella Blvd. (near Post Office)Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 379-8036Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-4296Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 LakeIsabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

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

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

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

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

Churches of the Valley

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Voices of FaithA song you may sing to live evermore

The Kern River Courier encourages messages from all churches. E-mailthem to [email protected]

Super Crossword answers

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Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey1. Is the book of Ezekiel in the Old or NewTestament or neither?2. What "woman of" is the only woman inthe Bible (KJV) described as a wench?En-rogel, Gilead, Damascus, Ziba3. Who met a man and then wrestled himuntil the breaking of the day? Solomon,Goliath, Aaron, Jacob4. What group of consecrated men did not

cut their hair? Canaanites, Midianites,Nazarites, Hagarites5. In Genesis 32, who/what wasMahanaim? Messenger, Mountain, Ford,Place

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) En-rogel; 3) Jacob;4) Nazarites; 5) Place


Answers to puzzles on pages 12-13:

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

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

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

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Thanksgiving Prayer"O we give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his

steadfast love endures forever!" Psalm 106"Oh, Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your

food, and ask that you fill the cups of those who arehungry."

"We thank you Lord for your many blessings. Maywe always remember that they come from you."

"We thank you for our health, and ask for healing ofthose that are sick."

"We thank you for our family and friends, and askthat you be with those who are alone."

"We thank you for our freedom, and rememberthose who are enslaved."

"We thank you Lord for the giving of your son andour salvation, and that your spirit will descend uponthose who do not believe."

"We thank you Lord that we can worship you, andpray for those who feel they can not."

"May these remembrances stir us to service.""That your gifts and blessings to us, may be used

for you, and shared with others.""Lord, may we rejoice aways, constantly, and give

thanks in all circumstances..." Thessalonians 5:16-18

"We pray this prayer in Jesus’ name,Amen"


See Page 11 foranswers to puzzles

Courier chuckle of the week:

“I installed a skylight in myapartment...The people who liveabove me are furious.”

Steven WSteven Wrightright


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. SCIENCE: Who named the aurora bore-alis, or northern lights?

2. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who once said,"Humor is just another defense against theuniverse."

3. MOVIES: Which Charlton Heston movieused more than 1 million props?

4. MUSIC: Which folk-music grouprecorded the original theme song to"Gilligan's Island"?

5. LANGUAGE: What English word is pro-nounced exactly like its first letter, eventhough it's five letters long?

1. Galileo (1616). The name means "northerndawn."

2. Mel Brooks3. "Ben-Hur"4. The Wellingtons5. Queue


Answers:

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep your feelings toyourself as you work through an awkward circum-stance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise sinceyour words could come back to haunt you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A sudden flash ofBovine practicality shows you how you might be able toturn your artistic pursuits into a profitable venture. Aspouse or partner offers some sage advice.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared with sev-eral "Plan Bs" that you might have to use as backups justin case you encounter some troublesome complicationswith your carefully constructed schedule.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might think you'llnever have a free moment again with the demands ofthe workplace piling on. Cheer up. The pressure easesas holiday time nears. An old friend brings good news.

LEO(July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride mightmake it difficult to offer an apology to a co-worker youunintentionally offended. But a quick and sincere "I'msorry" could prevent problems down the line.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a goodtime to tackle those backed-up chores that have kept youfrom moving into other and potentially more worth-while projects. A personal matter needs your attention.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usuallyhave no problem rushing to the defense of someone

you perceive as being treated unjustly. But perceptionscould be deceiving this week. Check the facts before youact.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Before youpoint fingers at who might be to blame for the unexpect-ed change in your plans, take a few moments to reflecton how this turn of events might be a blessing in dis-guise.

SAGITTARIUS(November 22 to December 21) Youseek out advice in the first part of the week. But be care-ful not to let counsel from others overshadow your ownsense of perception.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Thetrusted colleagues you relied on earlier continue to offersupport with your project. But you take more control,and by the week's end, you should be in full command.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Rely onyour practical side while exploring investment possibili-ties. Caution is still your watchword in these matters.Your social life takes a gratifying turn by the week's end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An already con-fusing situation appears to grow murkier during thefirst part of the week. But it all starts to clear by theweek's end. Plan to spend the weekend with someonespecial.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a passion for life thatinspires others to follow your example. You could be amotivational speaker.


Salome’s Stars

Ron BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

I am sometimes asked byreaders questions that seem tome to be basic knowledge thatall peopleshould beaware of.Well, theirasking tellsme that Ishouldattempt toaddresssome ofthese questions in my articles.For the next couple of weeks Iam going to attempt to answersome of these profound ques-tions for those readers who

have asked the questions. Forthose readers who know theanswers, I will try to be suc-cinct, yet detailed enough togive those questioners ananswer. So please be patient!

The first and most askedquestion is: Why is gold foundon the bottom of streams,rivers, lakes, etc.? Below is adiagram that gives some basicknowledge of the hydraulics ofmoving water (or all fluids).

This is a profile of the WaterVelocity vs. Depth in a runningriver or stream. As shown, themaximum velocity of the mov-ing water is about ¼ of the dis-tance below the air/water sur-face. The velocity decreases asmall amount from there to the

surface, while itdecreases to almostzero at the bottom ofthe stream. Thismeans that the wateris essentially motion-less at the river bed.This is the essence ofthe answer to thequestion!

Until Next Week …

Ron Bolyard is aretired geologist andhas developed an“acute interest” in thegeology of the south-ern Sierra Nevadasince he moved herein 1999.


Our Valley, Our Earth

Answers to basic questions

Ron Bolyard

Donna FitchKern River Courier Columnist

Have you ever been grabbedby a paintingthat you couldnot stop star-ing at? Thisoccurs to meevery time I goto the GettyMuseum inL.A.

When I’m inthe Renaissancesection, something just happens.I am no longer viewing a picture,I am there in the picture; a partic-ipant. My eyes cannot be tornaway. I am almost in shock, and Ican’t get enough of the painting.The effect that captures me eachtime is chiaroscuro.

Chiaroscuro (pronounced kee-aro-SKOO-ro: light, chiaro andshadow, oscuro, an Italian term)as its name implies, depicts theuse of light and shadow. Due tothe intensity of the darks, thelight values take on a life of theirown and appear luminescent.Powerful contrast creates anincomparable emotional impact,demanding your complete atten-tion.

Today the term is primarilyused to refer to a kind of drawingpopular in the late 1400s into theearly 1500s, known as theRenaissance period. Executed onmid-tone colored paper, drawingswere created using black and

white ink exclusively. AlbrechtAltdorfer’s chiaroscuro drawing,Salome with the Head of John theBaptist, done on a gray-greenbackground, illustrates this tech-nique. His fury of curls, highlightsand low-lights grant a potentarousing influence using onlythree colors and line.

During this same period,another use of chiaroscuro wasintroduced when blocks of woodwere designed and carved in imi-tation of this drawing technique.Shapes were cut and lines wereformed, then covered with thetwo variants of ink and thenstamped onto paper. Though ini-tiated in Germany, this methodcontinued, by the Italians, into the16th century.

Eventually it made its way topaintings. Caravaggio,Rembrandt, Raphael, and Rubensand other masters broughtchiaroscuro to the next level.Darker and darker backgrounddetails caused the focal point orsubject, usually a person or scene,to almost erupt from the canvas.Immense canvases and dramaticimages stir something deep insideof you and are a must see. If youcan’t jump in your car and go tothe Getty, then hop online wherethere are many galleries andsearch chiaroscuro, Renaissanceart or one of the artists above.

Donna Fitch is a local artist. Forquestions or comments you canreach her through the Courier,[email protected].

Chiaroscuro: light out of dark

Donna Fitch

Creative Connection

place to take a break from the hard job of parenting and feel safe connect-ing with other parents just like you. The Parent to Parent Support Groupbegins Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Group meets the secondTuesday of each month at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Call379-2556 for information.

Optimal Hospice to hold ceremony ‘Light Up A Life’ Dec. 10 Optimal Hospice will have their ‘Light Up A Life’ ceremony at the Senior

Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m.Sponsor a light in memory of a friend or loved one, or for someone livingwhom you wish to honor. For more information call Ann Smart at (661)716-8000. In order to have names read during the Lake Isabella ceremony,donations must be submitted to Optimal Hospice.

First installment of property taxes due Dec. 10 Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector Jackie Denney reminds the

public that the first installment of your Kern County property tax is due by5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10. In order to avoid a 10% late penalty, proper-ty tax payments must be made in person or postmarked on or before Dec.10. Various methods of payment are available. Call the Tax Collector’soffice at (661) 868-3490 or email [email protected].

Mystery holiday craft project for kids at library Dec. 11 Kids of all ages will want to attend the next story time at the Kern River

Valley Branch Library because Sharon Kinney of Magic Rabbit Productionswill be the special guest. The program will begin at 3:45 on Thursday, Dec.11 with some great winter and holiday stories. Then, Sharon Kinney willhelp the kids with a craft project that has never been at the Library before!What is it? Come to the program and see! Kern River Valley branchLibrary, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd (760) 549-2083.

Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club games Dec. 13The Los Vaqueros Gymkhana Club will hold a show at Jake’s Place arena

(Sierra Way just south of Kernville Rd.) on Saturday, Dec. 13. Spectatorswelcome. Starts 9 a.m. Rain date Dec. 20. Call 378-2885 for more informa-tion.

Fans of ‘Twilight’ to gather at library Dec. 13"Twilight" by Stephanie Meyer is a best-selling book read around the

world and a smash hit movie at the box office with both teens andadults. Fans of the Twilight series will be gathering to share their lovefor these books at a special program hosted by Kern River ValleyBranch Library on Saturday, Dec. 13, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Come dressed asa favorite character and enter the costume contest. There will beTwilight prizes, a drawing for great a Twilight-related item and refresh-ments. Recommended for ages 13 and up. KRV Library 7054 LakeIsabella Blvd, 760-549-2083.

Santa to appear in Circle Park Dec. 13, 17 and 20 Santa Claus will appear in Circle Park in Kernville right after the

Christmas Parade of Giving on Dec. 13 at 5 p.m., and will appear again Dec.17 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 21 at Senior CenterSanta Claus will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on Dec. 21 from

9 a.m. to noon with gifts for the kids.

CALENDAR continued from page 3

Death noticesImogene Cooper Imogene Cooper, 90, of Wofford Heights, passed away Nov. 22, 2008 at

Kern Valley Hospital in Mt. Mesa. Arrangements by Lake Isabella FuneralHome Society, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.

LaVay Maurine CorriganLaVay Maurine Corrigan, 93, of Lake Isabella, passed away Nov. 23, 2008

at her home. Burial will be Dec. 1, 2008 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835Slauson Ave., Culver City. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Funeral HomeSociety, 6048A Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella CA 93240. (760) 379-5006.


October 23, 2008: A 54-year-old male from Wofford Heightswas arrested in 100 block of LiveOak Road, Wofford Heights on awarrant charging him with aparole violation

A Mtn. Mesa male, 36 years ofage was arerested in the 12200block of Hwy 178, Mtn. Mesa on awarrant charging him with a

parole violation.

Arrest reportsA digest of arrest reports from

various public safety agencies in theKern River Valley area

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: BUDOSHINSCHOOL OF DEFENSIVEARTS (2008-B7279) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 945 Alta SierraRoad, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: TonyaPendergrass, 945 Alta SierraRoad, Wofford Heights, CA93285: A, Individual. The datethe business commenced:11/01/2005. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under federal, state, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(10/29/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.BUDOSHIN SCHOOL OFDEFENSIVE ARTS. Thisstatement filed on 10/29/2008.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By G.Durward (34993)-Publishedby the Kern River CourierNovember 7, 14, 21 and 28,2008.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: PHOTO CRAZYPHOTOGRAPHY (2008-B7281) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 945Alta Sierra Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: Tonya Pendergrass,945 Alta Sierra Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285: A,Individual. The date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation ofthe rights of another under fed-eral, state, or common law(Bus & Prof 14400 et seq. ThisFictitious Business NameStatement expires five yearsfrom the date it was filed in theCounty Clerk's Office.(10/29/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time.PHOTO CRAZY PHOTOG-RAPHY. This statement filedon 10/29/2008. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By G. Durward(34993)-Published by the KernRiver Courier November 7,14, 21 and 28, 2008.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: KRV NOVELTY(2008-B7529), DBA #2:KERN RIVER CLOTHINGCOMPANY (2008-B7530),Street address of principalplace of business: 11101Kernville Road, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANTS:Kern River Corporation: F,Corporation. The date thebusiness commenced:00/00/0000. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anoth-er under federal, state, or com-mon law (Bus & Prof 14400 etseq. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filedin the County Clerk's Office.(11/11/2013) A new fictitiousbusiness name statement mustbe filed before that time. KRVNOVELTY, KERN RIVERCLOTHING COMPANY. Thisstatement filed on 11/11/2008.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk By G.Meza. (34993)-Published bythe Kern River CourierNovember 28, December 5, 12and 19, 2008.

Legal Notices

Obituaries

Richard RoweSpecial to the Courier

When it comes to holidaypresents, is it greener to orderstuff online?

The answeris yes.

TheDepartment ofEnergy's OakRidge NationalLaboratory didthe numbers.The averageshopper drives6.7 miles on a trip. The averagevehicle gets 22.9 miles per gal-lon. For three average shoppingtrips, that's 0.87 gallons of gaso-line, which contains 5.3 lbs. ofcarbon per gallon.

The U.S. shopping-age popu-lation is around 212 million.Their three shopping tripswould amount to almost 490,000tons of carbon emitted into theatmosphere.

If 30 percent of these peopleshopped online instead, that'dmean about 147,000 tons of car-bon dioxide kept out of theatmosphere.

Carbon dioxide, a so-calledgreenhouse gas, is cited as amajor contributor to the climatechange. During the “LivingGreen in the KRV” festival, theSierra Business Council is plan-ning on doing a sort of "Carbon101" talk to better explain what

all the carbon hoopla is allabout.

eMarketer.com estimates thatonline holiday season sales willreach $32 billion in 2008, up 10%over 2007.

The first Monday afterThanksgiving may soon outdoBlack Friday (the day afterThanksgiving) as the biggestshopping day of the year.

"Cyber Monday" (a termcoined by Shop.org) began afterretailers noticed a huge increasein online shopping on theMonday after Thanksgiving.Since then, consumers haveflooded Web sites on CyberMonday expecting to find gooddeals. Go to www.cybermon-day.com to check it out.

As for me, I'm cutting wayback. I'll be looking to give use-ful things. And, when I can, Idonate to their favorite causeinstead of giving them some-thing they don't need. I'll dosome "regifting" too (givingsomeone else a gift I got which Ididn't want or need).

Richard Rowe is a retired cityplanner, living in WoffordHeights. He is website adminis-trator of KRVR.org for KernRiver Valley Revitalization. He isin charge of a major new eventplanned for March 27-30, 2009 –"Living Green in the KRV." Hecan be reached [email protected].

Living GreenShopping online reduces carbon

Rowe

William Earl HicksJuly 20, 1913– Nov. 21, 2008

William was born in Sail Creek, Tenn to Pearl Victoria Hicks, whom heloved very much.

Bill was preceded in death by his stepfather CharleyGoodson; his brothers, Harvey Hicks and EferonGoodson; and sister Ann Butler. He is survived by his sis-ter, Jean McGarity of Alabama.

He served our country in the Army in WWII.He met and married his first wife, Margaret Crawley

Hicks, in Graysville, Tenn. Bill moved to California in the1950s and opened a restaurant in L.A. with his brotherHarvey. Bill also worked for a company fixing refrigera-tion units. He was active in the U.A.W. union. He belongedto the Elks and the Moose Lodge here in the Kern Valley.

He was politically active and sat on the national committee to elect JohnF. Kennedy president.

He is preceded in death by Ruth Moore Hicks, and is survived by step-son Dennis Moore and his family.

Bill lived in Wofford Heights for over 30 years. He belonged to theBaptist Church in Kernville.

He is preceded in death by Florence Schneider-Hicks, and is survived bystepdaughers Carol Carr and Judy Benoit, and along with their husbands,sons, daughters and many grandchildren.

Bill loved running the bus trips to Yerington, Nevada, playing cards,playing bingo and bowling.

Bill’s family would like to thank Hoffman Hospice and the many care-givers for making the end of his days as comfortable as possible.

Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the First BaptistChurch, 46 Valley View Dr., Kernville.

Dear Kern River Courier,The Courier and Jack Bustamante not only "missed the boat" on this one, they didn't

even get off the dock. (Jack Bustamante’s column, “Let’s Go Fishing”) in last week's Courierwas totally inaccurate and way out of line. If Mr. Bustamonte wanted to champion hisangry fishing friends he should have contacted the Fishing Derby for facts so he couldhave passed on reliable information. I realize that his column is an "opinion" and that heis not a reporter who should be obligated to find out the facts before submitting his arti-cles; however, if he wants to keep his credibility with his readers it would behoove him tofollow that fact-finding procedure as well. Fabricating what he believes does not make itfact. A simple phone call to the derby chairman, whose name is definitely not a guardedsecret and whose phone number is in the phone book, would have prevented this grossnegligence of accountability and responsibility to the readers.

We have over 100 good people in this valley that “volunteer" their time to help the fish-ing derby. Come rain, snow, wind or sunshine, you will find them down on the docks feed-ing the fish for the derby. You have offended these volunteers and owe them and theChamber an apology. A great deal of "Chamber Dough" is spent each year to buy the12,000 fish, the 10,300 pounds of food, replace and repair the nets and pens, etc. so that wecan hold one the largest derbies in the country. This derby brings revenue to your store,Mr. Bustamante.

The Fishing Derby Committee is not responsible for stocking the lake at any time otherthan for the derby. The Department of Fish and Game is responsible for that. The com-mittee does plant trophy trout when money and resources permit doing so. Trophy troutwill again be released in the Lake this year before the derby. The "Trophy Trout" have notalways arrived with the first load of fingerlings each year! I believe this (column) is anattempt to cover up the 10/24 (column) printed in the Courierstating "Along with the derbytrout a load of 3 to 5 pound lunkers will hitch a ride." Again, I have no idea where theauthor got his information.

As far as this Thumper concept that Jack has been reporting, no one on the FishingDerby Committee has ever heard of Thumper the fish. After a great deal of research theonly Thumper we are aware of is a cotton tail rabbit that hangs out with Bambi in a Disneymovie – and he doesn't swim. Again, a simple phone call would have cleared up this mis-conception as well.

Anyone who wants factual information about the Fishing Derby may call the chairman,Fred Roach. My phone number is 223-0488!

Fred RoachIsabella Lake Fishing Derby Chairman

(Mike Devich responds: We certainly didn’t mean to slight Fred Roach, theKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce or the Kern Valley Fish and Game Habitat Club in Jack Bustamante’s column, and if anyone feels slighted,we profusely apologize. Those folks do a wonderful job and we salute them. Thefishing derby is a big deal to the valley.

In our defense, looking through the Courier’s archives, they show thereis a history of these big lunkers arriving before Thanksgiving.

Jack Bustamante has been writing the fishing column in the Courier for threeyears. Here are excerpts from some of his past November columns:

• Nov. 11, 2005: “Remember, there will be a load of trophy trout delivered to LakeIsabella by Thanksgiving.”

• Nov. 17, 2006: “Last week's trophy trout were planted from a barge in deep water;1,000 pounds of lunkers hit the water in the channel halfway between French Gulchand Engineer Point, all the way up to Boulder Gulch.”

• Nov. 9, 2007: “Remember the big ones that I've been telling you about? Well,they are in the lake. Along with the derby trout that were delivered to French Gulch,1,000 pounds of trophy trout were planted in the lake on Monday. Alex Cordell hadthe catch and release of a lifetime while helping volunteers (see the picture) plantthese beautiful lunker trout in the middle of the lake. Where are these trophy troutgoing to show up first? Stop in and see me. I'll give you my best guess.”

Mr. Roach says that lunker trout will be planted in January and again in March.We definitely don’t want to make an enemy of Mr. Roach. In fact, we congratulate

him for taking on the huge task of Isabella Lake Fishing Derby chairman. The Courier will continue to promote the derby and publicize it in the Courier in a

positive way as we always have.

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November 1, 2008: A 24 year old LakeIsabella male was arrested in the 1900 block ofFran Court, Lake Isabella on suspicion ofdomestic violence.

November 2, 2008: A male, 39 years old,from Lake Isabella was arrested in the 5200block of Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella onsuspicion of possessing illegal controlled sub-stances.

November 5, 2008: A 23 year old male fromLake Isabella was arrested in the 4300 block ofAlta Sierra, Lake Isabella on a warrant charg-ing him with a parole violation.

A Bodfish 28 year old male was arrested inthe 7040 block of Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella on a warrant charging him with failureto appear in court.

A 50 year old Bodfish male was arrested inthe 1900 block of Harrington Street, Bodfish onsuspicion of possessing controlled substances

and non-prescribed prescription drugs.November 6, 2008: A Lake Isabella 57 year

old male was arrested in the 2100 block ofAngler Ave., Lake Isabella on suspicion ofbeing in possession of illegal controlled sub-stance and syringes.

A female, 34 years of age was arrested inthe 2500 block of Crestview Ave., Lake Isabellaon warrants charging her with theft, resistingarrest, and possessing of marijuana.

November 9, 2008: A Bodfish male, 51years old, was arrested in the 300 block ofRim Road, Bodfish on warrants charging himwith failure to complete DUI School.

A 72 year old male from Onyx was arrest-ed in the 4800 block of Entrada, South Lakeon suspicion of failing to register as a sexoffender and giving false information to apeace officer.

A male from Lake Isabella, 51 years of age

was arrested in the 5000 block of LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on suspicion ofbeing in possession of methamphetamine anddrug paraphernalia.

November 12, 2008: A Lake Isabella 47year old male was arrested in the 1900 blockof Harrington Ave., Bodfish on suspicion ofpossessing an illegal weapon and marijuana.

November 13, 2008: A 36 year old malefrom Lake Isabella was arrested in the 6400block of Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella onsuspicion of violating a court order, spousalbattery, and public intoxication.

November 14, 2008: Three arrests weremade in the 4600 block of Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. A 38 year old female and a 40year old male were arrested on suspicion ofspousal battery and a 35 year old male wasarrested on a warrant charging him with failureto turn himself in for a commitment jail term.

November 15, 2008: A 38 year old LakeIsabella male was arrested in the 4400 block

of Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on suspi-cion of discharging a firearm in a negligentmanner.

November 16, 2008: A Lake Isabella male,45 years of age was arrested in the 8000block of Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella ona warrant charging him with driving on a sus-pended license.

Two arrests were made in the 8400 blockof Entrada, Southlake. A 52 year old femaleand a 53 year old Lake Isabella couple werearrested on suspicion of possessing for saleand transporting a illegal controlled substance.November 19, 2008: A Wofford Heights male,39 years old, was arrested in the 7040 block ofLake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on suspicionof being under the influence of a controlledsubstance.

An 18 year old male from Lake Isabellawas arrested in the 2700 block of FlowerStreet, Lake Isabella on suspicion of assaultwith a deadly weapon.

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