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Happy Thanksgiving Orange, gold and red bring in the fall colors of Thanksgiving looking north from Corral Creek on the upper Kern River.

Take 'er easy there Pilgrim

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Michael Batelaan Courier Holiday Just when you thought you had recovered from the Thanksgiving table, Saturday November 25 starts a full day of holiday activities.

■ Pancake Breakfast From 8:30 until 10 a.m. and enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes,

sausage, juice, water and hot coffee brought to you by the Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley. There will also be 50/50 raffles.

Proceeds from this event will support Toys for Tots, serving children ages 0 to 12 in the Kern River Valley and the Be an Angel program, a gift program for Kern Valley children 11 to 18 years old sponsored by the Family Resource Center.

The cost is $7 or $5 if you bring an unwrapped gift for a KRV child. A family

can eat for $20.

■ Christmas Parade The 40th annual Lake Isabella Christmas parade takes place on Saturday November 25 at 11 a.m. This year's theme is "No Drought About It." The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce has asked community groups to pick out their favorite thing to do in the Kern Valley, such as kayaking, mountain bikSee Weekend, page 12

Friday high 78° Sunny and warm Friday low 45° Mostly clear Saturday high 79° Mostly sunny and warm Saturday low 49° Patchy clouds Sunday high 74° Mostly sunny and warm Sunday low 45° Cloudy

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Kayleena Speakman, BBB Courier Business After the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping, many consumers will turn their attention to small,

local businesses on Saturday, November 25th to celebrate Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday was founded in 2010

by American Express, a BBB Accred-

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New night lights don’t escape ire of valley residents Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Turned on - You may have noticed Southern California

Edison's work to upgrade the Isabella Substation, off Hwy 155.

The construction of a new Edison substation is in progress. Many Kern Valley residents have complained to the Courier that the lights seem excessive in our "dark sky" area.

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The 40th annual Lake Isabella Christmas parade takes place on Saturday November 25 at 11 a.m. This year's theme is "No Drought About It." The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce has asked community groups to pick out their favorite thing to do in the Kern Valley, such as kayaking, mountain biking, wind surfing, or fishing to use as their entry theme.

Santa, along with autos, floats, equestrian, drill and walking unit entrants, are expected to parade the boulevard. This year's grand marshals are the Kern Valley Search and Rescue.

There was no entry fee to participate in the parade, but if you enter after the November 21 deadline, there will be a $25 late fee.

For those in the parade, entry numbers will be available at 8 a.m. on parade day in front of the Chamber office on Lake Isabella Blvd, across the street from the post office.

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King Features Synd., Inc. Courier Believe it or not Thanksgiving has few historical ties to the original 17thcentury celebration, according to Dr. Mark Miller, professor of history at Roanoke College in Virginia.

The first Thanksgiving celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts, back in 1621 has been depicted as a friendly gathering between the Pilgrims and the Indians.

But Miller says the Pilgrims could not possibly have attended the earliest Thanksgiving feast because the term "Pilgrim" was not even invented until the 1830s.

"During the preCivil War period, Northerners were in search of a counterpart image to that of the Southern settlers of Jamestown," says Miller. "This led to the name 'Pilgrims,' which described the first group of Englishmen to live in the North."

Contrary to popular belief, Miller says the original guests of the 1621 feast were not "Pilgrims," but more appropriately called "Saints."

The relationship between the Saints and the Indians also has been distorted through the years.

The European settlers were really quite frightened of the wild new world, including its native inhabitants.

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Bodfish Bob shares some leftover Turkey recipes.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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■ The Wofford Heights Christmas tree November 24 The public is welcome to the ceremony at the Elks Lodge when the Wofford Heights Christmas tree lights are turned on. It will take place at 7 p.m. The Elks invite you to join them for hot chocolate and cookies.

■ Keepers of the Kern November 25 Keepers will be meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at 8:00 a.m. and do some much needed clean up on the lake bed down by the airport. Keepers will then take their trash and Trash Warriors to participate in the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. To RSVP or for more information please call 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Pancake breakfast November 25 Get out of the cold, from 8:30 until 10 a.m. and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, water and hot coffee brought to you by the Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley.

There will also be 50/50 raffles. Proceeds will support Toys for Tots, serving children ages 0 to 12 in the Kern River Valley and the Be an Angel program, a gift program for Kern Valley children 11 to 18 years old sponsored

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

■ 11 a.m. Canasta Pizza Factory. 714-906-7755.

Saturdays

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. (3rd Sat.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 2807 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-223-5224 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa.

760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

■ 2 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.

Mondays

■ 11 a.m. Canasta Burger King. 714-906-7755.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674.

■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ 9 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Friends of the Library, 3109 Cook Peak Rd, Mt. Mesa. 760-812-7191.

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Wallace School Multipurpose room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 714-906-7755.

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

by the Family Resource Center.

■ Lake Isabella Christmas parade November 25 The 40th annual parade starts at 11 a.m. and travels down Lake Isabella Blvd. Parade entry forms are due by November 20 or there is a $25 late entry fee. Call 760-379-5236 for more information.

■ Small Business Saturday Shop Hop November 25 Vendors, entertainment, refreshments and finish your Christmas shopping! From 2 to 6 p.m. at Circle Park in Kernville. Call 760-3762629 for more information.

■ Parade of Giving November 25 Donate a toy for a needy child. Line up at 3 p.m. Toy collection starts at 4 p.m. Circle Park, Kernville. Call 760-376-2629 for more information.

■ Commodities distribution November 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Bring

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Recreation Area.

760-549-0800.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 8:30 -11 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 760-378-3787 or 661-867-2579.

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella.

Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

Thursdays

■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300.

■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Sequoia Fitness, 6501 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120.

■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Kern Valley Chorus, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

a box or reusable grocery bags for pick up.

Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood.

■ KRV Historical Society November 28 This month's meeting wraps up the 50th anniversary year with a movie night. A Western movie filmed in the KRV will be shown. 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip November 30 The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. bus trip to Eagle Mountain. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Cook at 760-3763622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531.

■ Live Nativity and Candle Stroll December 1 There will be a live Nativity and a candle stroll with Christmas carols led by the Kern Valley Chorus starting at 6 p.m.

Refreshments provided.

■ Prayer Breakfast December 7 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942.

■ Happy Feet Dance December 9 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families.

Admission is free. At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP

by December 2 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV. ■ Library book sale December 11 and 12 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Members can preview on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. For more information call Portia Beebee at 661-331-2765.

■ KRV Collaborative December 12 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Wallace School Multi-purpose room. Call 760-379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information.

■ Star Party December 16 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richlookingup @gmail.com.

■ Commodities distribution December 18 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon.

■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office in KRV, December 21 The Senator's office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County adm. building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication between the representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment call Fuller's office at 661-3230443 or McCarthy's office at 661-327-3611.

■ Merry Christmas!

December 25 All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 12 noon. on Tuesday for Friday’s issue.

Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Business advertising will not be accepted. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com

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Christmas is coming Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Why I must close my business My Therapy House Patricia Arrellano A) March 2017 the County of Kern the Board of Supervisors received complaints from the residents and business owners in the City of Bakersfield about prostitution.

B) The Health Department, Mr. Constantine, surveyed County policies.

C) The Board and Constantine approved a new ordinance fee: they agreed to apply this law unequally to a minority group in rural areas. It is yet to be determined if any men are affected; none in Bakersfield are penalized for the crimes of others. Only I and a few more legitimate constituents have been targeted to be extorted egregiously; these funds of more than $1600.

D) July Board meeting/August 22 public hearing: Constantine states only three people responded, one opposed, two in favor. Perhaps the lack of response was due to the fact that diligence was not performed to those affected.

E) Constantine comments that establishments in the City of Bakersfield are not required to be permitted; therefore, he claims there isn't a mechanism in place to enforce the law towards those conducting illegal sex services. Illegal is a term used to describe a law that has been broken and abused. The mechanism in place to enforce said law is this, first police response, second, court hearings, third penalties. That is the mechanism established by our constitutional rights: let no man mislead you from the truth.

F) Constantine stated his department did not have a comprehensive list of message establishments but in our meeting held here in Lake Isabella on September 25, 2017, he contradicts that statement. He told us he had received a list of our establishments and names of those lawfully permitted to work; given him from the Sheriff's department. No complaints were announced toward any one of us. The criminal list in question in fact is comprised of only one felony in Wasco and one misdemeanor in the City of Bakersfield.

G) Background checks are only and always done by law enforcement through Livescan fingerprints. The Sheriffs have always been efficient in their duties and they are competent to continue verifying

academic transcripts, which has always been the process for credentialing. It has not been heard that there are any complaints of their performance so far. Our law enforcement has been insulted by the mere request to the Board of Supervisors to reissue final authority through a "liaison position" to a technician in the Health Department. Also to be mentioned, there is nothing a 501(C) council can do more effectively than that, which our Sheriff's Department already does. Our Planning Department will not cease to exist of their responsibilities because of a new ordinance: they are and always will be the entity that approves all the buildings for business and not that of the Health Department; reiterating that the Health Department is the liaison.

H) Mr. Constantine may have already created a division in his own department: what differently can this one woman in a "special position" of employment accomplish that the other technicians don't already do when investigating motels and hotels where prostitution is a factor?

I) Will be the Planning and Sheriff's departments be out there expecting reasonable fees of $85 and $195 to the other?

Will the Health Department keep those funds for a new liaison job? We are now aware the low renewal fee of $94 is ordered by the Health Dept. to now be $1600, a 17 fold increase! This is unethical and I am sure somewhere in the books, illegal.

• As for the nonprofit massage council, $300 is unacceptable. No agency should have to charge more than that which the Sheriff's Department found fit to charge.

• I cannot support a liaison position for one person at the Health Department or a nonprofit council to a separate liaison position that requires the Sheriff's and Planning departments to remain a component of the task.

• Most importantly, the Health Department already has in place capable technicians who do the job well with other establishments in common where prostitution is found.

There is no defense for a biased ordinance that has only proven to do nothing but construct a liaison job for one person.

One claim may be said, "The war against prostitution cannot be addressed in any manner or fashion as the one Mr. Constantine has conspired." Let me remind you that the Board of Supervisors approved this ordinance.

I thank you most sincerely and whole heartedly for your patronage; it has been an honor to serve you here in the Kern River Valley.

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Thanksgiving Holiday: November 24 issue Deadline: Noon Thursday, November 16.

Christmas Holiday: December 22 issue Deadline: Noon Monday, December 18.

New Years Holiday: December 29 issue Deadline: Noon Thursday, December 21.

First week of January: January 5 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, December 29.

As we get close to Thanksgiving I have noticed that many of us think back to earlier days and the good times that have happened in years past; in parMiddleworth ticular most of us think of the holiday dinners, where family and friends sat around the dinner table eating and enjoying a big juicy turkey with all the trimmings.

Not once have any of us given a thought as to what the turkey felt about those same dinners. I came across a poem purportedly written by a turkey which expressed his feelings.

He called this poem: Christmas Is Coming But First there's November When I was a young turkey, new to the coop, my big brother Mike, took me out to the stoop Sitting me down, he spoke very slow and told me 'twas something I needed to know'.

His look and his tone, I will always remember When he told me the horrors of Black November!

Sometime about August, now listen to me; you'll get extra meals, instead of just three!

And so you'll be thick, where once you were thin, and you'll grow a red, rubbery thing 'neath your chin.

And then one morning, when

you're warm in your bed, in bursts the farmer's wife, and hacks off your head!

Then she'll pluck out your feath ers, so you're bald and you're pink; and she'll scoop out your insides, and leave you in the sink.

And then comes the worse part, he said I'm not bluffing, she'll open you up and pack you with stuffing.

Well the rest of his words were too grim to repeat. I sat on the stoop, like a winged piece of meat!

And vowed to myself to avoid being cooked, I'd have to lay low and remain overlooked.

I began a new diet, of nuts and granola, high roughage salads, juice and diet cola.

As turkeys ate pastries, choco lates and crepes, I stayed in my room and watched Jane Fonda tapes!

I maintained my weight of two pounds and a half, and tried not to notice when the bigger birds laughed.

But 'twas I who was laughing, under my breath, as they chomped and they chewed ever closer to death!

And sure enough, when Black November rolled around, I was the last turkey left in the turkey compound.

So now I'm a pet, in the farmer's wife's lap, I haven't a worry, so I eat and I nap.

She held me today, while sewing and humming, and smiled at me say ing..."Christmas is coming".

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

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The Wofford Heights Christmas tree Do you love driving into Wofford Heights during the Holiday Season and seeing that Christmas tree high on the hill? You may not know that the tree is the property of the Kern River Valley Elks 2358. Once long ago, the Wofford Heights Improvement Group maintained the tree and paid for the electricity. When that group disbanded, the Elks Lodge became responsible for the tree. Since that time, with the exception of two years, it has been a landmark in Wofford Heights around Christmas time.

Each year on the evening of the day after Thanksgiving, there is a little ceremony at the Elks Lodge and the tree lights are turned on. The public is welcome to the Lodge on that evening. The ceremony will take place on Friday, November 24 at 7 p.m. The Elks invite you to join them for hot chocolate and cookies.

Christmas bazaar The Daughters of the American Revolution Kawaii-su Chapter of Lake Isabella will be holding their Christmas Bazaar on Dec 1 and 2 at Sherri's Chateau of Beauty, located at 12604 Mountain Mesa Rd, Mt Mesa, between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft items and baked goods will be available.

This is a fund raiser for the Chapter which provides scholarships for our local high school seniors and various essay awards.

The Chapter is also ready to help with the needs of the community. Come and pick up your Christmas items!

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"Oh, Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your food, and ask that you fill the cups of those who are hungry."

"We thank you Lord for your many blessings.

May we always remember that they come from you."

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

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

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

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

"We thank you Lord that we can worship you, and pray 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" This prayer was originally published by the late columnist Dear Abby each Thanksgiving and has become a family tradition that is read at our Thanksgiving table.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 1 Thessalonians in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. To keep Adam and Eve away after the Fall, what did God place around the Tree of Life? Smoking pits, Deep moat, Cherubim with flaming swords, Walking vipers 3. In 2 Samuel 12, what personality did God name Jedidiah? David, Amos, Solomon, Joab 4. What "type" water did Jesus offer the Samaritan woman at the well? Fresh, Cool, Living, Clean 5. From John 10, to what type animals are Christians compared?

Camels, Sheep, Lions, Serpents 6. Which was a type of food as found in Exodus 16:15 and other verses? Yoke, Manna, Prodigal, Mina 1) New; 2) Cherubim with flaming swords; 3) Solomon; 4) Living; 5) Sheep; 6) Manna

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A Thanksgiving Prayer " we give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; forhis steadfast love endures forever!" Psalm 106

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Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Living in the afterglow of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, which was initiated

by Martin Luther's Schlensker nailing of his 95 Theses to the doors of the Castle Church in the little German town of Wittenberg, we are gearing up for the celebration of our day of Thanksgiving here in the USA. So then, what are you thankful for? Well, no matter what other things you are thankful for, a very valuable treasure, for which to thank God, is pretty closely related to the Reformation! It's the great news in Psalm 46, which was particularly inspiring to Luther and upon which he based the text of what we now call The Battle Hymn of the Reformation, his well-known anthem, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." Psalm 46 starts off (NLT), "God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea."

What a gift! … to be free of fear even in an earthquake or other natural disaster. In Luther's song the first verse characterizes Satan and his strategies: "The old evil Foe Now means deadly woe; Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight; On Earth is not his equal." That sounds pretty fearful! However, he gets more specific about that fearful stuff in verse 4 when he says, "And take they our life,

Goods, fame, child and wife, Let these all be gone, They yet have nothing won; The Kingdom our remaineth." No matter what, God is still ours and we are still His! As a result of God's being "our refuge and strength" and "help in trouble" (RSV) we, who trust in Him, can relax in His providence. After all, God has an incredible track record of keeping His promises and demonstrating His almighty power on behalf of His people. That's why in verse 10, God says, "I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." That means that what He says goes; He has the ability to fully execute all of His plans. After the psalmist goes through a list of almighty providential divine actions in verses 6-9, he yields the floor to God, Who God breaks in and says, "Be still, and know that I am God." The words translated "be still" mean sink, relax, let go. The translation in NASB is "cease striving" (i.e. Stop trying to solve all of your own problems). That's what we, as God's people, are privileged to do, especially since our worst trouble, sin and unrighteousness, have been dealt with by God through the suffering, death and resurrection of God's Son, Jesus, the Christ. As we trust in Him we can - to put God's words from verse 10 into more contemporary terminology - "Kids, cool your jets, just chill, and realize that I am God; I've got this!" And a blessed and happy Thanksgiving to you!

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa

■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 10 a.m. with breakfast at 9:19 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m.

760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Successfully flipping a property

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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Flipping a piece of real estate is the American Dream: to buy low and sell high. Flipping is a good option for a lot of folks who are Freeman tired of the stock market or getting a one percent return on their CDs. However, as with any investment, you have to be smart about it. Here are five ways to help ensure that you make a good decision on a property.

1. Do your inspections. So many people when they purchase something for speculation don't want to spend the money on inspections.

Spend the money on at least a termite, septic and home inspection.

Know what is right with a property and know what is wrong. It is the only way to be able to budget accordingly for repairs.

2. Be patient; don't jump on the first property you see. Look the market over, talk to professionals in the area, and see who is buying what.

Figure out what locations are better than others. A great deal on a great house in a horrible area is a lot worse than an ok deal on a house in a great area. Spend the time to do your research 3. Do the repairs right. On a flip, you want a property to be ready to move into. If there is something wrong with the house, fix it. Not only fix it, put it in writing that you fixed it with proof. Buyers want to

see what has been done to a home; it makes them feel good about the purchase. Honesty is not the best policy it is the only policy, and when that is the case everyone wins.

4. Use good materials. Buyers are fewer in number and they have more buying power and lenders are also pickier about the condition of a home. Don't go overboard on the very best materials for everything, but use quality stuff that makes sense. Stick with calm paint colors and floors, and put less expensive appliances that look good.

5. Don't get greedy! So many people lost their shirts when the market collapsed because of greed.

Buying a home for 100K and trying to get 300K may have worked sometimes when the market was really humming but now you will just lose your money. Look for fair profit. If a home is worth say 100K at market value, try to get it for 65K, and sell it for 95K. Price things to move so your money turns quick and you can take advantage of other opportunities. Making a bit less but selling relatively quickly is much better than shooting for the moon and letting your money sit while you are at the whim of the market. Don't take anything personal when it comes to a flip, this is a business decision. Make sure that decision makes sense for all parties.

Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Be an Angel holiday gift program The 'Be an Angel' holiday gift program for 11 to 18 year old children. Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit us to "adopt" individual children or a set of siblings. If a cash donation is received, the Family Resource Center will purchase items for the child's wish list for you. Parents may sign up eligible children November 1 through December 11. Cash donations will be joyfully accepted. The Family Resource Center thanks you for your support and generosity. They can be reached at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella or by calling 760-379-2556.

Volunteers needed for HolidayLights at CALM The California Living Museum is looking for a few good Trail Elves to volunteer at HolidayLights at CALM. Approximately 30 volunteers are needed each night, 5 to 10 p.m., December 1 through January 6, 2018 (closed Christmas) to act as hosts directing guests through three million lights! Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old.

Businesses or organizations that sponsor a night by supplying 25 volunteers will be able to set up an information table the evening(s) they volunteer.

As their way of thanking those who donate their time, CALM is giving each volunteer a free admission pass to HolidayLights for each full night worked. If you are interested in volunteering for HolidayLights, call Lana Fain, 661-871-1822.

Holiday Cottage filling the wishes of foster children The Department of Human Services announces the grand opening celebration of the 30th annual Holiday Cottage on Monday, November 27. The celebration begins promptly at 11 a.m. at their new location 2765 Calloway Drive, Suite 104.

For its 30th year, there will be several celebrations of 30 years of community partnerships that have made this project possible. The first celebration will take place with the Kern County Clerk of the Board with a Proclamation that took place on November 14. There will be another celebration on Tuesday, November 21 at 10 a.m. The Holiday Cottage will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

Kern County offers Covered California access The Kern County Library reminds you that open enrollment for health insurance is now available through Covered California at coveredca.com/ Through this website, you can apply online for health insurance, between now and December 15, and get your questions answered.

Meet a candidate The Bakersfield Tea Party will hold a public meeting hosting Mr. John Cox candidate for Governor of California. The meeting will take place at the KLEA (Kern Law Enforcement Association) Banquet Hall, 3417 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 28. Residents of Kern County interested in smaller less restrictive state government should attend to hear what Mr. Cox supports. Mr. Cox looks forward to questions in this town hall type discussion.

Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Last week I discussed the true cost of Medicare and how much of the Medicare money goes to the private insurance companies that run the Medicare Advan- Thal tage HMO plans.

It would be near impossible for each insurance company to contact every doctor in the country and negotiate contracts. So, instead, the doctors form medical groups (Independent Practice Associations IPAs). These groups will have your personal physician (Primary Care Physician - PCP) which may include the nurse practitioners and the Physician Assistants, as well as Specialists. A significant part of the monies paid to the insurance company is paid to the IPAs. The IPA, also referred to as "Medical Groups" develop a listing of their members. The PCP is your personal physician. If your care requires a specialist, then your PCP refers you to the specialist. If you need additional services, such as lab work or radiology, the PCP orders it.

Now, your PCP doesn't have control of the checkbook. The management team at the IPA monitors and needs to approve expenditures.

Therefore, your primary doctor must get approval for some of the procedures they deem needed. The IPA management can overrule the expense if they question the necessity. This is

the primary reason why some people are not happy with the HMO model.

In the Kern River Valley, we have three active IPAs. Bakersfield Family Medical Center / Heritage Physician Network (aka BFMC), the Independence Medical Group and QualCare IPA are the three groups our local physicians belong to regarding Medicare Advantage HMO plans. The insurance companies contract with these groups and the management of these groups are charged with the responsibility of providing the healthcare through their member physicians and other suppliers.

Locally, Sienna Wellness Institute (Finstad) Mt. Mesa belongs to BFMC. Clinica Sierra Vista (Abrahamson) offices in Wofford Heights and Lake Isabella are affiliated with IMG and QualCare IPA and the Kern Valley Health Care District Clinic (Montes) Mt. Mesa belongs to all three IPAs. Insurance companies contract with the IPAs. AARP/United HealthCare contracts with BFMC. Aetna contracts with BFMC. Anthem Blue Cross contracts with BFMC and QualCare.

Brand New Day contracts with Qual Care. Health Net contracts with IMG and QualCare. These insurance companies in some cases offer different plans, and the benefits of the plans do vary.

Next week I will conclude this topic by discussing some of the benefits the plans are offering in 2018.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the Na-tional Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Assemblage Meet the new ‘palette’ (board) of the KRVAA. From left to right, Shane Gates, 2nd Vice President, Noreen Bernier, Treasurer, Louise Camille, President, Andy Alvarez, First Vice President, and Teri Vellutini as interim Secretary.

KRVAA - All for art, art for all Kern River Valley Art Association Courier Release At their recent meeting, the Kern River Valley Art Association elected their new board for the 2018 year.

Louise Camille was elected president, Andy Alvarez, first vice president, Shane Gates, second vice president, Teri Vellutini, interim secretary and Noreen Bernier, treasurer.

The KRVAA is made up of talented artists and crafters who are dedicated to their work. Established in 1962, the KRVAA celebrated their 55th year of service to our community as of 2017.

The Kern River Valley Art Association is a private, 501 (c3) non-profit, public benefit organization, dedicated to supporting Artists and Crafters in our community. KRVAA depends on vol-

unteers for its operation. KRVAA supports not only visual art, but also music, drama, dance, and literature and have an active public art program to celebrate public art in the Valley, with murals throughout the Kern Valley.

KRVAA maintains a web site as a vehicle for artists to show their work to the public, at krvaa.org. Art is displayed for sale and the schedule of public art displays each month is available there. The arts and crafts fairs that the Art Association is famous for are also listed on the web site. They have conducted The Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival for 51 years now, on both Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends attended by thousands of arts and crafts enthusiasts, artists, crafters and vendors.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Hitman's Bodyguard” (R) - Darius Kinkaid (Samuel L. Jackson) is a reckless assassin who has agreed to testify against his former employer and general bad guy, dictator Vladislav Dukhovich (Gary Oldman), on the condition that his feisty psychopath wife Sonia (Salma Hayek) is let out of prison. All he has to do is get from London to The Hague without being shot, stabbed, blown up or otherwise murdered. Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), once billed as the world's best bodyguard, through a series of events is charged with Kinkaid's protection and safe delivery to court. It's a bounding ride full of buddy humor and sarcastic zingers, but both the charm and the action are delivered in full measure.

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (PG-13) Stunning and imaginative, this sci-fi adventure is Byzantine and stocked with interesting tidbits and complicated backstories that is so very Luc Besson. The two main characters -- Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) -- are members of a special police force that operates through time and space in the 28th century. Valerian is subject to some inside information via a dream message from another

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land, and the pair is dispatched to retrieve a mythical device that is also sought by a long-dead (or so we thought) community of humanoids. Also starring Ethan Hawke, Rihanna, Clive Owen and Herbie Hancock.

“Birth of the Dragon” (PG13) - Cue up this one for date night with your kung-fu-loving significant other to enjoy with a side of lo mein. It's a fictionalized version of Bruce Lee's early U.S. story: a young man returns to the country of his birth with big ideas and challenges the status quo. In this case, the status quo is the structure of teaching martial arts in 1960s San Francisco and master Wong Jack Man (Wu Xia); the challenge comes from a young, incredibly talented upstart Bruce Lee (Philip Ng), who wants to bring kung fu to the people. The epic battle is legend, and this is pure sentimentalized action. Billy Magnussen plays Steve McKee, a student who prods Lee into the showdown. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies

Leftover recipes for turkeys Bodfish Bob’s Smashed Garlic Red Potatoes 2 pounds small red potatoes 4 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half

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Bodfish Bob’s Turkey Enchilada Pie 3 or 4 cup diced turkey, cooked 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can enchilada sauce 1 can mushroom soup 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped olives 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 package corn chips 1 cup. grated Cheddar cheese 1 cup chicken broth Combine turkey, sauce, soup, onions, olives, garlic salt and pepper.

Line a 2 quart baking dish, greased, with corn chips. Add turkey mixture, sprinkle with cheese and cover with corn chips. Pour broth over mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Scrub potatoes and cut into small chunks. Put potatoes and sliced garlic in a medium saucepan; cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and continue until potatoes are tender.

Remove from heat and drain well.

Pour into a bowl and mash with the butter and milk or half-and-half. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Bodfish Bob’s Smoked Turkey Jerky 1/2 cup soy sauce (can use light soy sauce) 4 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 2 pounds cooked turkey, sliced paper thin (turkey thighs or breasts are best) Mix marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Dip meat slices into marinade. Place dipped meat in layers in a bowl. Pour remaining marinade over meat. Cover tightly and let marinate in refrigerator 6 to 12 hours. Rotate layers of meat occasionally. Place in dehydrator until dry. While drying, blot excess oil with paper towel.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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2017 youth essay contest offers chance to earn lifetime hunting license Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Education

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Rare bird - Native to Asia, the ring-necked pheasant was introduced to California as a game bird species in the late 1800s. Though they flourished in California for decades, numbers have been dropping since the most recent high in the late 1990s.

Wild Pheasant hunting season open Peter Tira, CDFW Courier Wildlife The second weekend of November brings a popular tradition for many families in California - the opening of pheasant season.

Although the overall wild pheasant population has been decreasing in recent years and the number of hunt days has been reduced on some wildlife areas, opportunities are still available on state-managed lands.

The 2017 general pheasant season opened Saturday, Nov. 11 and extend through Sunday, Dec. 24. The daily bag limit is two males per day for the first two days of the season and three males per day thereafter. The possession limit is triple the daily bag limit. Shooting hours are from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Native to Asia, the ring-necked pheasant was introduced to California as a game bird species in the late 1800s.

Though they flourished in California for decades, numbers have been dropping since the most recent high in the late 1990s. Total pheasant harvest on public areas in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys declined from a high of 4,828 in 1998 to 461 last year.

In an effort to address the decline, CDFW continues efforts to restore and enhance upland habitat on public areas. This is in addition to a multiyear collaborative research project with Pheasants Forever and the United States Geological Survey to better understand factors that limit populations. These field studies of wild pheasant survival and reproduction at locations around northern California will continue into 2018 and result in a report of findings and future management recommendations.

Preliminary results indicate that changing land use practices is one of the major drivers of wild pheasant declines on both public and private lands. An overall decline in annual acres of "unharvested cropland" correlate with pheasant declines as well as decreases in acres of planted barley, sugar beets, winter wheat and sorghum, and increases in acres of nut trees and rice. Pesticide use and increases in avian predator populations also appear to play a role.

In 2010, CDFW reduced the number of days that certain wildlife areas will be open for pheasant hunting due to a decline in the number of hunters targeting pheasant and the cost to operate check stations during the first week of the season. For the upcoming season, hunters should be aware of the following restrictions on wildlife areas: Type A wildlife areas: ■ Sacramento Valley

■ Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge ■ Delevan National Wildlife Refuge ■ Colusa National Wildlife Refuge ■ Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area: ■ Little Dry Creek ■ Llano Seco ■ Howard Slough units Will be open for pheasant hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and the first Monday (Nov. 13) during the pheasant season.

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge: ■ Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area ■ Grizzly Island Wildlife Area will only be open for pheasant hunting on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays during the pheasant season.

Type A wildlife areas: ■ San Joaquin Valley (Los Banos) ■ Mendota Wildlife Area ■ North Grasslands Wildlife Area ■ Volta Wildlife Area ■ San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (free roam area) Will only be open for pheasant hunting on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays during the pheasant season.

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge: ■ Kesterson Unit blind area Will only be open for pheasant hunting the first Monday (Nov. 13) and a special zone of the Freitas Unit will only be open on the first Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 11-12) of the pheasant season.

■ Wister Unit of Imperial Wildlife Area in Imperial County and ■ San Jacinto Wildlife Area in Riverside County Will both continue to be closed to pheasant hunting this year.

Type C wildlife areas: ■ Remain open as normal.

Nonlead ammunition is now required when hunting pheasants anywhere in the state, except on licensed game bird clubs. For more information please see the CDFW Nonlead Ammunition webpage.

All hunters must carry a current California hunting license in their possession. Adult hunters (18 or older) must also have an upland game bird validation.

The full upland game bird hunting regulations and a summary as well as the public lands regulations for 201718 are available on CDFW's website.

The modifications of the shoot days on Type A wildlife areas are pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 550(i)(1).

For more information on specific hunting opportunities, hunters should contact their regional CDFW offices and check the CDFW website.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Wildlife Officers Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual "Passing on the Tradition" essay contest for young hunters.

The California Wildlife Officers Foundation will recognize one grandprize winner with a lifetime California hunting license that is valued at more than $600. Second and third place winners will also be selected and prize packages will be awarded.

This year's contest invites entrants to share how hunting has influenced or affected their lives.

"Youth hunters learn invaluable lessons about safety, ethics and conservation when they team with their mentors," said CDFW Hunter Education Program Administrator Capt. Robert Pelzman. "This year's essay topic promises to provide plenty of heartfelt examples of how their varied experiences in the field have had a beneficial impact on their individual lives."

The contest is open to all junior hunting license holders, as well as

youths under 18 who have earned a hunter education certificate. Entrants should submit an essay of 500 words or less.

Entries should be submitted via email to Lt. John Nores at john.nores@wildlife.ca.gov and must be received on or before Friday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. On their essay, applicants must also provide their date of birth, place of residence and a contact telephone number and email address.

Essays will be reviewed and scored

by CDFW wildlife officers and other CDFW representatives. The winners will then be notified by telephone. For additional information, please contact Lt. John Nores at 408-591-5174.

The grand prize will be awarded during a special ceremony at the International Sportsmen's Exposition show scheduled in Sacramento on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.

The contest winner must be present and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For information on becoming a Hunter Education Instructor to help "Pass on the Tradition" to others, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/huntereducation.

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1. In 2016, Baltimore's Manny Machado became the second player in major-league history to homer in each of the first three innings of a game. Who did it first?

2. Who was the first pitcher to win an All-Star Game in both leagues?

3. Matt Ryan set an Atlanta Falcons team record in 2016 by throwing for 503 yards in a game. Who had held the mark?

4. The Oregon men's basketball team in 2017 swept its Bay Area Pac-12 rivals for only the second time since 1976. Who are the two rivals?

5. When was Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby's last Stanley Cup Finals goal scored before 2017?

6. Name the first husband-and-wife soccer couple to tally goals for the U.S. national team.

7. When was the last time before 2017 that the U.S. won the world men's freestyle wrestling team title?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You've let yourself be distracted from what's really important.

But love finally gets your attention this week.

However, it comes with a challenge that could create a problem.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to bully others into following your lead. Best advice: Persuade, don't push, and you'll get the cooperation you need to move forward with your plans.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist the urge to gloat now that you've proved your detractors wrong. Instead, charm them back into your circle.

Remember: A former foe can become your best ally.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might want to claim all the credit for making this holiday season special. But is it worth producing a lot of hurt feelings by rejecting offers of help? Think about it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Ignore a co-worker's questionable behavior. Instead, put your energy into making your own project special.

Then sit back and purr over your well-deserved applause.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might not want to accept those suggested changes in your workplace. But don't chuck them out before you check them out. You could be happily surprised.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your holiday planning might have to take a back seat for a bit so that you can handle a problem with a friend or family member. Your schedule resumes by the 9th.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Relationships in general benefit during the early part of the week, including in the workplace. Also expect some overdue changes in a personal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) "Prudence" should be your watchword this week. Best not to be too open about some of the things that are currently happening in your life.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Money is on your mind, so you'd best mind how you're spending it. Take another look at that holiday budget and see where you can make adjustments.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Resolving to revive an old friendship could open some old wounds. Are you sure you want to risk that? Think this through before making a commitment.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your need to know more about a new friend could lead to some startling revelations. Best advice: Keep an open mind about what you learn until all the facts are in.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03322-CA, A.P.N.: 372-301-36-00, Property Address: 2016 Williams F Halsey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Manuel A Chavez, AND Angelina Chavez HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/07/2005 as Instrument No. 0205309057 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 12/06/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $248,423.40.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2016 Williams F Halsey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 372-301-3600. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $248,423.40.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same

lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03322-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 25, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, and 24, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: HAIRCUT BARBER SHOP, THE (2017-B4475) Street address of business: 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address of Business: 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Blackmon, 7901 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/22/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/30/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PHD MOTOR CO (2017-B0363) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G#213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT Organization, Inc., 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/13/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/31/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PHD MOTOR COMPANY (2017-B0361) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Mailing address of Business: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G#213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT Organization, Inc., 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/13/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/31/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF\ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PHDMC (2017-B0362) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G#213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT Organization, Inc., 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/13/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/31/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HAIRCUT BARBER SHOP, THE (2017-B7318), 7901 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93308, Mailing address: 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

REGISTRANTS: Robert Lee Blackmon, 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 06/04/2012. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robert Lee Blackmon. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2017 and expires 10/30/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24, and December 1.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PHD MOTOR CO (2017-B7343), DBA #2: SHOP, THE (2017-B7344), DBA #3: OLD TOWN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER (2017-B7345), 1121 W Valley Blvd. #I205, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 1121 W Valley Blvd. #I205, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: PHD Motor Company, 1121 W Valley Blvd. #I205, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Hilda Jimenez, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/31/2017 and expires 10/31/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24, and December 1, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ADVANCED VISION LOSS CENTER (2017-B2430) Street address of business: 1721 Westwind Drive Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of Business: 1721 Westwind Drive Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Justin L. Cave, 12716 Molokai Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/30/2017.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/07/2017.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk

by D. Chavez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 17, 24, December 1, and 8, 2017.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVEN MICHAEL THOMPSON BPB-17-003014 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVEN MICHAEL THOMPSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: CYNTHIA T. YOUNGERN in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that CYNTHIA T. YOUNGERN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 21, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the LATER of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: KATHLEEN R. PATTON 545 E. Clark Avenue Suite B, Orcutt, CA 93455 (805) 631-5914 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 24, December 1, and 8, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TIMS AUTO GLASS (2017-B7714), 236 Piute St. Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address: PO Box 1058, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: TIMOTHY PRESTON WHITE, 236 Piute St. Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 11/02/2017. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Timothy Preston White. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/16/2017 and expires 11/16/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: C. Valdez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 24, December 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

#ShopSmall, Continued from page 1 communities across the Country with a record level of support.

According to the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, an estimated 112 million consumers shopped small on Small Business Saturday in 2016, which is a 13 percent increase from 2015. Not only was there an influx in consumers, but there was in influx in neighborhood champions as well. There were over 6,700 neighborhood champions who organized events and activities to rally their neighborhoods last year, which was a 63 percent increase from the year prior.

Better Business Bureau Serving Central California & Inland Empire Counties is proud to support Small Business Saturday for the sixth year, and urges consumers to support the small businesses in their community. BBB also recommends the following tips to #ShopSmall this Small Business Saturday.

■ Do your research: Be sure to check businesses ahead of time with BBB, and find out what past customers have to say. You should also find out what stores and businesses in your area are participating in

Pilgrims, Continued from page 1 icans were a lost Israeli tribe that had been blown off course and landed in America," says Miller. "They thought the tribe arrived as civilized men and women, but became savages after living in the wilderness. For fear of contact with the savages, laws were enacted which forbade European settlers to touch or look at the Indians."

Small Business Saturday by visiting shopsmall.org.

■ Get involved: Many communities are hosting special events, and being involved in Small Business Saturday shows that you support the businesses that make your community unique. Find out what local events are happening in your area on the Small Business Saturday website or check with your local chamber or merchants' association ■ Invite friends and family: Supporting local businesses can be turned into a great event shared with friends and family members. You can visit your favorite local stores, try some new ones, or get a head start on the holidays. No matter what you choose, you'll be enjoying this time with some loved ones.

■ Social media: Small businesses recognize the power of social media. To get the latest news, sales and promotions, follow small businesses on social media. Many of them will post information here first. Use #ShopSmall to search for information or to share plans with your friends.

■ Sign-up for email alerts: Many stores have Small Business Saturday specials via email. Be sure to sign up to receive emails from your favorite local businesses so you don't miss out.

■ Receipts and warranty information: When purchasing a gift for someone, it's always smart to ask for a gift receipt. This way the recipient can return or exchange a gift if need be. It's also appropriate to pass along any warranty or return information that is tied to the item purchased.

The Civil War also played a predominant role in the timing of the celebration, Miller says. The original harvest was likely held in late summer to early fall, following the final rush of fieldwork.

H o w e v e r, in 1864, Abraham Lincoln, then president of the North, called for a day of thanksgiving in November. It wasn't until the 20th century that Thanks-giving was celebrated in Southern states.

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www.kernrivercourier.com Catting around KRV Snip & Tip marked their second anniversary as they spent Thursday and Saturday hosting another mobile TNR clinic.

Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation

Valley Snip & Tip program marks their second anniversary 2015 to alleviate the overcrowding in our shelter and to provide relief to neighborhoods all around the Lake who find themselves inundated by an overpopulation of feral, free roaming, community cats. At that time, based on a very unscientific survey, the Barbara Andrade group estimated that the feral populaCourier Community tion of the entire valley was approximately 600. So, Last weekend although they are KRV Snip & Tip ...been working diligently to raise proud to say that marked their sec- funds to spay and neuter the large they have comond anniversary as population of feral cats in our valley. pleted procedures they spent Thurson 600 cats in day and Saturday - Andrade only 2 years, they hosting another find that they mobile TNR clinic in our valley. A have completed about half of the entire small group of very dedicated volun- feral population in the KRV. teers, sponsored by the Friends of the Snip & Tip wants to thank everyone Kern County Animal Shelters in our community for their support Foundation, have been working dili- and patience during these past years. gently to raise funds to spay and neuter After a break during the winter the large population of feral cats in our months, they will continue their work, valley. and offer a new program based Snip & Tip began in September of around neighborhood teams.

Program completes trap, neuter and release procedures on 600 area feral cats

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Weekend, Continued from page 1 ing, wind surfing, or fishing to use as their entry theme.

There was no entry fee to participate in the parade, but if you enter after the November 21 deadline, there will be a $25 late fee.

For those in the parade, entry numbers will be available at 8 a.m. on parade day in front of the Chamber office on Lake Isabella Blvd, across the street from the post office. Prejudging begins at 9 a.m., except for equestrian units which will be judged starting at

Parade, Continued from page 1 Prejudging begins at 9 a.m., except for equestrian units which will be judged starting at 10 a.m.

During the parade, Lake Isabella Blvd. will be closed from the fourway signal light at Hwy 155 south to Crestview Ave. The parade begins at the four-way stop by Crossroads Shell and winds up at the intersec-

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10 a.m.

During the parade, Lake Isabella Blvd. will be closed from the four-way signal light at Hwy 155 south to Crestview Ave. ■ Santas Village Also from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a Santa's Village set up in the parking lot at True Value Hardware in Lake Isabella. There will be vendors, food, crafts, and of course, Santa. The Village is to benefit the Toys for Tots program.

■ Kernville Shop Hop The Small Business Saturday Shop Hop takes place in Circle Park in Kernville from 2 to 6 p.m.

There will be vendors,

entertainment, refreshments and a chance to finish your Christmas shopping.

■ Parade of Giving Next is the Parade of Giving starting in Circle Park, Kernville. The line up starts at 3, and toy collection starts at 4 p.m.

This is your chance to donate a toy for a needy child. This is a Kernville Christmas tradition started by George Randall.

■ Santa Arrives Then Santa arrives in Circle Park at 5 p.m. If you miss this he will be in Circle Park each weekend until Christmas Eve (because he has someplace he has to be!).

tion of Crestview and Lake Isabella Blvd.

Parade spectators are encouraged to bring the whole family and visiting guests, wear warm clothing and bring chairs along.

Before the parade, get out of the cold, starting at 8:30 until 10 a.m. and enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, water and hot coffee brought to you by the Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley. There will

also be 50/50 raffles.

Proceeds from this event will support Toys for Tots, serving children ages 0 to 12 in the Kern River Valley and the Be an Angel program, a gift program for Kern Valley children 11 to 18 years old sponsored by the Family Resource Center.

The cost is $7 or $5 if you bring an unwrapped gift for a KRV child. family can eat for $20.

The Isabella Substation is a small outdoor facility with no building per se.

The total size originally was under a fifth of an acre. The new, replacement facility will be on the same site on SCE property, but will expand to about 1.1 acres. The new substation will have a transformer, which will reduce the power from 66 kilovolts to 12 kilovolts.

That is part of the process to eventually distribute power at an even lower voltage to homes and small businesses and for agricultural and pumping use.

The substation will also include capacitors, a new switch rack and relays.

The power capacity will increase 55 percent from the equivalent of 18 million watts to 28 million watts. That translates to enough electricity to power about 5,500 central air conditioners.

The new Isabella substation will serve the community of Lake Isabella and the immediate vicinity, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

construction site during its work on the Lake Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project.

After the dam project is completed, the upgraded substation will continue to serve the immediate Lake Isabella area that the old substation served.

"The existing substation has served the community of Lake Isabella well for decades, and this substation upgrade will continue to provide safe, reliable power to the surrounding area for decades to come," said Silvia Montes, the substation project manager.

The Courier reported August 2016 on a planned Kern Valley Edison Service Center that was scheduled to be built at 6616 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, and to open about this time this year.

An Edison spokesperson told the Courier that construction has been delayed pending a Southern California Edison financial review early next year

Pot of gold Wallace Middle School held its Turkey Trot fund raiser, a 10k run on Friday, right before the Thanksgiving break.

The run raised money for field trips that are no longer a part of the Middle School budget.

The runners seemed undeterred by the light rain.

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Edison, Continued from page 1 3 and adjusted one light that was pointed in the wrong direction and hope that will reduce the problem. We appreciate the residents' patience during construction.

Once construction is complete next summer, the lights will only be on when work has to be done at night at the substation."

According to Edison, the substation was scheduled to be replaced in a few years as routine maintenance based on age, however, SCE determined the existing substation didn't have the capacity to meet the power demands required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Lake Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project. So the decision was made to accelerate the substation work to support the dam project. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2018.