http://www.kvsun.com/ The latest news from the www.kvsun.com website! Newsys Template Engine News http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-244742264 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c7d5b7350ce7916316857.txt 2010 Rubber Ducky Races Winners Rubber Ducky Heat races paid $75, $50, and $25 respectively. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:33 -0700 newsys-244742246 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c7d5bdb7c5b6778177381.txt Susan Barr Kern Valley Sun The Kern Valley Healthcare District is once again dealing with an allegation of abuse, this time regarding the alleged mistreatment of an elderly emergency room patient by a registered nurse. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:34 -0700 newsys-244617757 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c7d5c5c21865546162059.txt Barbara HinkeySpecial to the Sun Many people think the Kern River Valley Art Association is only a group of folks who get together once in awhile to work on their projects. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:34 -0700 newsys-244617758 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c7d5c9c74d44993147365.txt Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun The Kernville Chamber of Commerce held their monthly general membership meeting last Monday, Aug. 23, to discuss some new and exciting ideas for the town. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:34 -0700 newsys-243834703 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c7d5df80e287070350863.txt Earth TalkQuestions & Answers About Our Environment Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:34 -0700 newsys-244883438 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c741a89e4dba427958475.txt Brandon MuncyKern Valley Sun After months of planning and preparation, the community-built KV Bike Park held its grand opening Saturday afternoon. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:33 -0700 newsys-244883437 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c741afd00ee5168336982.txt Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun The Kern Valley is known for its generous spirit. Friends and neighbors come to each other’s aid when they’re in need. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:33 -0700 newsys-244742249 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c741b2855e9d625671557.txt Cathy PerfectKern Valley Sun Three defendants charged with eight counts of abusing elderly patients at Kern Valley Hospital waited quietly outside Kern County Superior Court Friday. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:33 -0700 newsys-243834696 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c741b566286a864017693.txt The US Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today the award of a broadband infrastructure investment grant to the California Broadband Cooperative, Inc. (CBC). The grant, totaling $81.1 million, will fund the construction of “Digital 395,” a middle‐mile fiber‐optic network between Barstow, California and Carson City, Nev. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:33 -0700 newsys-244742247 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c741bb49f48e225824338.txt At its Tuesday, Aug. 17 Regular Meeting, the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District unanimously repealed the controversial Resolution #119, effectively dissolving the Citizen’s Advisory Committee and its Board set up to help coordinate with federal and state Agencies. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:33 -0700 newsys-244617765 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c741bd607a3e769383944.txt There is a very limited time available for TANIF,  DHS, qualified applicants. Program ends Sept. 21. (No Exceptions) The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit has just received a government grant through The REACH program, known as  "The Temporary Energy Assistance For Families", program or 'TEAF".  This program may assist with SCE past due bill's for qualified applicants.  The program may assist applicants with up to $1,500.00 on a past due bill, only. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:33 -0700 newsys-233699787 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6ad8946928b537595093.txt Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun Living in the Kern Valley, every year we hear about the unfortunate people who perish in the lower Kern. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:17 -0700 newsys-233940713 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6ad8c29132b310573713.txt Cathy PerfectKern Valley Sun Representatives of the U.S. Forest Service gave KRV Chamber of Commerce members a “debriefing” about the Bull fire at their Aug. 11 meeting. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:17 -0700 newsys-233699788 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6ad90abee62102531007.txt Rex EmersonSpecial to the Sun At last week’s meeting of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, a very good program was given by Mike Ryan, Rick Larson, and Cody Norris of the US Forest Service. They provided an overview of last month’s Bull Fire to those in attendance. The program included maps and handout material. Their presentation was very informative and they answered many questions. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:17 -0700 newsys-233940712 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6ad930a1683443289224.txt Thom Smith, VFC Special to the Sun Most of us remember the bungling Gilligan character from the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island, who claimed to be a mighty sailing man under the command of a skipper that was supposedly brave and sure. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:17 -0700 newsys-235306032 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6ad950225c4274131967.txt Natalie DorrellSpecial to the Sun Tap into your musical talents and good intonation by enrolling in the Cerro Coso Community Orchestra class being offered this fall. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:17 -0700 newsys-233940711 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6ad969bf22e937074523.txt Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Jackie Denney announces that the deadline for payment of unsecured property taxes is Aug. 31. Unsecured (personal) property tax bills are for items such as business equipment, farm equipment, aircraft, boats, and similar assets that are not attached to real estate.  Tax bills are mailed to all unsecured property owners whose addresses are known to the County Assessor-Recorder on Jan. 1, 2010.  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:17 -0700 newsys-222118561 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6841a5e8a39020883915.txt Arrangements have been made for a remote video conference for individuals to testify concerning the Verizon tower matter, at the Board of Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:02:32 -0700 newsys-221880201 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c6330ada55c4513965126.txt In recognition of “Back to School Season,” the Chief of the Forest Service is waiving fees at Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) day-use areas. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:02:32 -0700 newsys-217771625 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c61c77ab0f81348447731.txt With temperatures in the lows 90s, water sport enthusiasts found the waters of Isabella Lake were the place to be Sunday afternoon. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:02:31 -0700 newsys-217771632 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c61c7a7dd116780380213.txt Susan BarrKern Valley Sun Kern Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors have given the go-ahead to place a new $22 million general obligation bond on the November ballot. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:02:31 -0700 newsys-223549892 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c61c7edc0e67721779419.txt Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun On Monday evening, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce held a “Whitewater Wednesday Appreciation Event” saluting local rafting companies that contributed to the event’s success. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:02:32 -0700 newsys-221880206 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c61c81dba78b361659108.txt Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun The Kernville United Methodist Church held the first in a series of lectures on “Archeology and the Old Testament” Aug. 4, given by Dr. Gregg Wilkerson. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:02:32 -0700 newsys-213393416 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c586a47bacac336406905.txt Susan BarrKern Valley Sun Mitzie Twombley, whose Riverkern home was spared, walked through her neighborhood, clipboard in hand on Thursday morning, asking fire victims what they most needed. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:44 -0700 newsys-212242746 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c586a82efe37948056292.txt Cathy PerfectKern Valley Sun According to Peter Jankowski, Incident Command Team PIO, the Bull fire is now 95 percent contained. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:44 -0700 newsys-209583314 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c586ac28566e070584421.txt Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun Last Thursday and Friday, the Forest Service held two special meetings at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella and the Oddfellows Hall in Kernville to update the community on the status of the Bull Fire. The fire began around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26, and is now 95 percent contained, with one or two stubborn hot spots. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:44 -0700 newsys-212242748 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c586aef49af5465274643.txt At approximately 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, Kern Valley Search and Rescue personnel were called out for a drowning at Riverside Park in Kernville. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:44 -0700 newsys-213393411 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c586b0861758850636814.txt Air and ground searches were conducted Monday for a Bakersfield woman who was swept away Saturday, July 31, in the Kern River after she tried to rescue one of her four children, Kern County sheriff’s deputies reported. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:44 -0700 newsys-209583313 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c586b3eb37cc448397434.txt On Sunday, Aug. 8, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Mt. Mesa is sponsoring a rummage sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Furniture Store, 6415 Lake Isabella Blvd. All proceeds will benefit fire victims. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:44 -0700 newsys-212242749 http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c586b7b5f85f183292162.txt The Forest Service had the Lake Isabella Water Tower, overlooking Engineer’s Point on Isabella Lake, demolished Monday morning. This structure served as a landmark for many in the valley over the last 59 years. The Army Corps of Engineers originally constructed the water tower in 1951 to provide their work center and campsites around the lake with water. In recent years, the tower served as the water supply for the Forest Service’s Lake Isabella office. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:44 -0700