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Happy Thanksgiving

Most stories of Thanksgiving history start with the harvest celebration of the pilgrims and the Native Americans that took place in the autumn of 1621. Although they did have a three-day feast in celebration of a good harvest, and the local natives did participate, this "first thanksgiving" was not a holiday, simply a gathering. There is little evidence that this feast of thanks led directly to our modern Thanksgiving Day holiday. The Pilgrims set ground at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620. Their first winter was devastating. At the beginning of the following fall, they had lost 46 of the original 102 who sailed on the Mayflower. But the harvest of 1621 was a bountiful one. And the remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a feast; including 91 natives who had helped the Pilgrims survive their first year. The feast was more of a traditional English harvest festival than a true "thanksgiving." It lasted three days. It is not certain that wild turkey was part of their feast. However, it is certain that they had venison. The term "turkey" was used by the Pilgrims to mean any sort of wild fowl. The supply of flour had been long diminished, so there was no bread, pies or pastries. But they did eat boiled pumpkin, and they produced a type of fried bread from corn. There was also no milk, cider, potatoes, or butter. But it did include fish, berries, plums, watercress, lobster, dried fruit, and clams. Many years passed before the event was repeated.

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Day of reflection - Riverkern beach gives pause to much of what we have to be thankful for here in the Kern River Valley.

Gateway land acquisition under way Bob Barnes Courier Special To those emerging from the lower Kern River Canyon from Bakersfield, the large open space of Lake Isabella's Hot Springs Valley welcomes residents and visitors alike with a view that states "This is the gateway to Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley." $17,680.00 in donations have been made to date toward the purchase of additional Hot Springs Valley acreage and community access development of the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve in Lake Project Donor List To date ■ Kern River Valley- Kernville: Kathleen Creighton-Fuchs, Sonia Penny, Marjorie Powers, Rotary Club of Kern River Valley, Sequoia ForestKeeper, Alison Sheehey; Lake Isabella: Hazel Ream, Jon Ream, Sharon Rooney, Jenna Stanek, John Stanek, Bruce Vegter, Christine Vegter; Mt. Mesa/Squirrel Valley: Joe Ciriello, Steve Spradlin; Weldon: EREMICO Biological Services, Bruce Garlinger, Charl Ann Gregory, Winifred Henderson, Denise LaBerteaux, Ara Marderosian, Erin Portway, Southern Sierra Conservancy, Chana Tollefson, Reed Tollefson, Mary Whitfield, Melissa Rowe, Sean Rowe. ■ Kern County- Bakersfield: Dana Adams, Marisa Albridge, Ray Albridge, Gordon Black, Al Caetano, Cindy Caetano, David Chilton, Adriane Cooper, Bill Cooper, Madi Elsea, Kevin Fahey, Laura Fahey, Carla File, Gary File, Mason File, Lauren Franconi, Fred Hochstaedter, Andrew Honig, Sasha Honig, Greg Iger, Kern Audubon Society, Kern River Parkway Foundation, Debby Kroeger, Brenda Kyle, Ken Kyle, Rod Lee, Harru Love, Kathy Love, Rich O'Neil, Patti Richardson, Christina Wilkerson, Gregg Wilkerson; Bear Valley Springs: Bugs Fontaine, Joe Fontaine; California City: West Mojave Bird Club;

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Isabella. Once the necessary funds are raised, the 189acre Hot Springs Valley Wetlands property will be owned and managed by the KRVHF as an addition to the adjacent 18-acre Bob Powers Gateway Preserve. Grassroots donations in any amount from $10 per person on up are desired to show widespread support for this project as such is attractive to grant makers and major donors. Permanent recognition on site is included. Nationwide Giving Tuesday is this coming December 1st. A person-

al, on behalf of, and/or in memory of donation to the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation to expand its Bob Powers Gateway Preserve will help provide benefit for all Kern River Valley residents who visit the Hot Springs Valley open space area in the future. You can send donations to KRVHF, P.O. Box 1249, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. To make a larger donation or pledge, feel free to contact Tom Anderson (andersontj2004@yahoo.com; 310867-0366) or Bob Barnes (bbarnes@lightspeed.net; 760-382-1260) to discuss further if desired.

Inyokern: Louise Knecht, Bob Steele; Susan Steele; Pine Mountain Club: Kathy Cecere, Al Tapia; Ridgecrest: Barnes Family Foundation, Robert A. Barnes, Encar Card, Ellene Gravelle, Noel Gravelle, Kerncrest Audubon Society, Oasis Garden Club; Tupman: Bill Moffat; Deb See ■ California Counties- Alameda: Patricia Bacchetti, Dave Sutton; Fresno: Jamie Abney, Micki Beston, Betty Cornelisen, Ken Cornelisen, Jane Manning, Charles "Chuck" Peck, Peg Smith; Inyo: Jon Dunn, Nancy Overhlotz, Ron Overholtz; Lake: Tess McGuire; Los Angeles: Gary Ananian, Jeanne Anderson, Tom Anderson, John Birsner, Joyce Brady, Heather Campbell, John Campbell, Connie Day, Janet Donnan, Paul Fox, John Lobel, Nancy Loncke, Los Angeles Audubon Society, Meredith McKenzie, S.A. Moore, Kris Ohlenkamp, Evan Pedroza, Zachary Pedroza, Dan Portway, Ron Rouda, Pamela Stones, Mary Timmons; Monterey: Elke Ikeda, Jared Ikeda; Napa: Marianne Agnew, Bob Frescura, Betty Labatida; Napa/Solano: Steve Gerstle, Sue Johnson, Michael Moshier, Napa-Solano Audubon Society; Orange: Lisa Cook, Bettina Eastman, Tom Eastman, Mike McGlone, Peggy McGlone, Nancy Peralta, Steve Peralta, Tjie Poo, Edana Salisbury, Sea & Sage Audubon Society, Joanne Stoecker; Sacramento: Linda Pittman; San Benito: Tony Canavarro, Lynn Overtree; San Diego:

Palomar Audubon Society; San Francisco: Jeuel Wilkerson; San Luis Obispo: Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, Morro Coast Audubon Society, Norma Wightman, Peter Wightman, Freya Wilkerson; Santa Barbara: Bruce Hollingworth, Cher Hollingworth; Santa Clara: Jim Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Donna Meyer; Santa Cruz: Robert Stephens; Solano: Sally Baumer, Dave McMullen; Tulare: Kim Kuska, Priscilla Summers, Steve Summers; Ventura: Julia Wilkerson; ■ U.S. States- Arizona: WINGS Birding Tours; Connecicut: Bill Asteriades; Georgia: John Crosby, Nancy Crosby; Maine:Tom Grogean, Virginia Grogean; Maryland: Craig Storti; Oregon: Chuck Thomas; Tennessee/: Melissa Rowe, Sean Rowe; Texas: Mike Dupree; Virginia: Gerry Hawkins, Martha Krieger; Washington: Elizabeth White ■ World Countries- United Kingdom: John Boughey ■ In Memory Of: Arthur Barnes, Sidney Rosen Barnes, Thomas Carl Barnes, Mary Cone, Ada Lee Garlinger, Helen Garlinger, Howard C. Garlinger, Marvin R. Garlinger, Bill Jenkins, Jim Jenkins, Ruby Jenkins, O. Lynn LaBerteaux, Ruth C. LaBerteaux, John Nicoll, George Randall, Nancy Rich, Julie Rowe, Ardis Walker, Gayle Walker, Charles "Chuck" White.

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Christmas parade Saturday Michael Batelaan Courier On parade "Sights and Sounds of Christmas" will be the theme for the 38th annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade that takes place Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 11 a.m. Santa, along with autos, floats, equestrian, drill and walking unit entrants, is expected to parade the boulevard. This year's Grand Marshals are Lisa and Daures Stephens. The parade begins at the four way stop on Lake Isabella Blvd by the Crossroads Shell and winds up at the intersection of Crestview Ave. and Lake Isabella Blvd. Parade spectators are encouraged to bring the whole family and visiting guests, wear warm clothing and bring chairs along to view the event. For more information on the parade call the Chamber at 760-379-5236.

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■ Pancake Breakfast November 28 Support Toys for Tots and the Angel Program at the Lake Isabella Senior Center before the parade 8 to 10 a.m.

■ Christmas parade November 28 The Annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. This event is set aside so the community and those visiting for the holiday can enjoy the parade as well. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at the four way stop on Lake Isabella Blvd and winds up at the intersection of Crestview Ave. and Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Christmas in Kernville November 28 Christmas in Kernville is arriving early this year starting November 28 with the Small Business Saturday Shop Hop on Piute Dr. Shop Hop from 2 to 8 p.m. Shop with local small businesses and enjoy live music and several raffles! Santa will also be arriving that afternoon for pictures with the kids. The Parade of Giving starts at 3 p.m. that same day. Santa's Schedule: Starting November 28: Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 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.

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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■ 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.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. 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.

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■ 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. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 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. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 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. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,

■ Santa in Kernville November 29 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m.

■ Friends of the Library book sale December 1 and 2 Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for local libraries. ■ Prayer Breakfast December 3 The Salvation Army invites you to join them in prayer for our community, state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Breakfast is optional. For more information call 760-379-4600. ■ Christmas in Kernville December 4 Live Nativity Scene and Christmas Caroling with the Kern Valley Chorus 6 p.m. in Circle Park, Kernville. ■ Christmas concert December 5 Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, a monetary donation for the Pregnancy Resource Center, a non perishable food or coat or blanket for the Landmark Missionary Baptist Food Pantry and Coat Closet, or bring all 3 and enjoy an evening of Christmas music.

senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW, Senior Center Lake Isabella. Dark July/August. ■ 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. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ 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 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 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 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 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, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), 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, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

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■ 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.

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■ 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. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 6 p.m. Call 760-379-5640 for more information. ■ Santa in Kernville December 5 and 6 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Library community meeting December 7 In response to public interest, the County of Kern is pleased to announce it is holding community meetings at each of Kern County Library branches regarding the services of the Kern County Library system. On Monday December 7 a community meeting will be held at the Wofford Heights Branch, 6400-B Wofford Blvd. at 5:30 p.m. ■ Corps SEA public meeting December 7 Public meeting held 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kern Valley Vets Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District released its plan for relocating U.S. Forest Service administrative and recreation facilities near Isabella Lake Dam in a draft supplemental environmental assessment. The plan outlines how the Corps will mitigate for impacts associated with the Isabella Lake dam safety project. Public meetings will be for interested individuals to learn more about the proposed relocations, ask questions to Corps staff and submit comments. Comments will be accepted until Dec. 19. ■ Corps SEA public meeting December 8 Public meeting held 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8, at Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville. See Dec. 7 above. ■ Corps SEA public meeting December 9 Public meeting held 6 to 8 p.m. at Kern County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield. See Dec. 7 above. ■ Library community meeting December 10 On Thursday December 10 the Library community meeting will be held at the Kern River Valley Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. at 6 p.m. ■ Christmas Community Sing-a-Long December 11 Come and join us at The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, 6400 Park Ave. Mt Mesa from 6 to 8 p.m. Free and fun for all. Refreshments. Accompanied by organist, piano, and string ensemble conducted by Leslie Hazard. For more information call Jean Pack, 760-376-2388. ■ Star Party December 12 Starting after sunset at the parking lot at Old Isabella Road, the KRV Astronomy Club will host its next star party. Come view constellations, planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more. Come look through their telescopes, or if you have a telescope, bring it. Bundle up, bring a lounge chair, hot drink, and snack. The star party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. If cloudy call ahead 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290. ■ Santa in Kernville December 12 and 13 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Santa in Kernville December 19 and 20 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Commodities distribution December 21 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday Dec. 28 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please note this is change in location for the month of December in Lake Isabella. ■ KRV Collaborative December 24 There is no Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting the month of December. It will resume in January. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

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Sandbags available for property protection At this time, sand bags are available for handout at all KCFD Fire Stations. Residents are allowed a maximum of 25 sandbags per address, as supplies are limited. Sandbags will be available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. seven days a week. Fire department personnel may be out of the fire station on emergency assignments during these hours, so residents may have to return at a later date or time to obtain their sandbags.

Museum Gift Shop ready for the holidays After Thanksgiving Friday November 27, the Museum Gift Shop merchandise will be 10 percent off. Now is the time to be thinking of Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. The Gift Shop has something for everyone. Look for the 90 year old green Historical Graham Truck in the Lake Isabella Christmas parade on Friday November 27, 11 a.m. start time. There are a few raffle tickets left for $1 each or 6 for $5. Prizes include Disneyland tickets, trip to Morro Bay, and several gift certificates for local eateries.

Christmas parade day pancake breakfast The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will revive the KRV Toys for Tots Christmas Parade Day Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 28. It will serve many attending the 38th Lake Isabella Christmas Parade which starts at 11 a.m. that same day. The full breakfast cost will be reduced from $6 to $5 if you bring an unwrapped Christmas present for a child. Advance tickets will be available at many locations, including the Kern Valley Sun, Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella or at the door on Saturday, November 28 in the KRV Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., near the start of the KRV Chamber's Annual Christmas parade. The other beneficiary will be the KRV Family Resource Center "Be an Angel" Holiday Gift Program for children 1118 years of age who are no longer eligible for Toys for Tots due to their age. For information on our local Toys for Tots program, KRV residents can contact local coordinator Yvonne Pickerell at 661-345-8359 or by email 2ymp4t4t@gmail.com. or for KRVFRC at 760-379-2556 for more information and eligibility.

Worldwide Giving Tuesday December 1 Black Friday. Cyber Monday. GivingTuesday is December 1. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. The Kern River Valley is no exception. There are several hundred non-profits in the KRV which could no doubt use a special Giving Tuesday donation. The non-profit Kern River Valley Community Fund was set-up to benefit KRV non-profits and welcomes donations to do so. Readers are encouraged to make a Giving Tuesday donation to the non-profit or non-profits of their choice. For more information on Giving Tuesday, go to givingtuesday.org/about/.

Youth partner with employers Southern California Edison awarded a $1,500 grant to Kern River Valley Revitalization, Inc., a non-profit 501c-3 community service organization. The grant proposal was written to fund the KRVR Committee for Engaging and Empowering Youth in the Kern River Valley. The first project for this award will be the event "Youth Empowerment Day - Ideas to Brighten Your Life". "Youth Empowerment Day" is an event will help students gain insight to alternative career choices and training opportunities to help prepare them for adulthood. The purpose of "Youth Empowerment Day" is to encourage continued education and training so that the youth of today may return to our community tomorrow to perpetuate generational leadership in the local community. "Youth Empowerment Day" will be hosted by the Kern Valley High School in the Fine Arts Center on Tuesday December 1. Representatives from occupations and industries in law enforcement, government sector, professional services, tourist and hospitality, skilled trades and others will be attending to share with Junior and Senior students what is needed to work in their jobs. If you are a business or agency and would like more information about "Youth Empowerment Day," Kern River Valley

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 particular most of us think of the holiMiddleworth day 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

Deadlines Christmas Holiday: December 25 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, December 18. New Years Holiday: January 1 issue Deadline: Noon Wednesday, December 23.

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

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off your head! Then she'll pluck out your feathers, 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, chocolates 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 farmers 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 saying...."Christmas is coming".

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" we give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; forhis steadfast love endures forever!" Psalm 106 "Oh, Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your food, and ask that you fill the cups of those who 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 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 Numbers in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What book of the Bible mentions the word "holiness" the most times, at 152? Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers 3. From John 13, who said to Jesus, "No, you shall never wash my feet"? Paul, Simon Peter, Andrew, Thomas 4. How many different foods are mentioned in the Bible (KJV)? 26, 49, 61, 80 5. Who was Jonah's father? Eli, Joppa, Tirzah, Amittai 6. How many children did Hannah have? 0, 5, 11, 20 Answers: 1Old; 2) Leviticus; 3) Simon Peter; 4) 49; 5) Amittai; 6) 5 © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Thanksgiving Proclamation Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist This week, I yield my space to Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation.

"The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of Schlensker fruitful years and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the Source from which they come, others have been added which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever-watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign states to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere, except in the theater of military conflict, while that theater has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union. Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the field of peaceful industry to the national defense have not arrested the plow, the shuttle, or the ship; the ax has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than theretofore. Population has steadily

increased notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege, and the battlefield, and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people. I do therefore invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners, or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it, as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union." Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 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 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ 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. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ 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 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ 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 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. 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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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Minions” (PG) - The little yellow guys in goggles got their own featurelength movie, and it's right-on-brand for them: brightly colored slapstick and harmless nincompoopery. The hapless helpers behind the super-villain in "Despicable Me," it turns out, have been serving bad-guys since the dawn of time -- T. Rex and Dracula are on their resume. After going for a long time without a master, a few intrepid minions leave their home in Antarctica to pledge loyalty to the first female super-villain, the dastardly Scarlett Overkill (voiced by Sandra Bullock.) Whether or not you've seen "Despicable Me," you're likely familiar with the Minions' shtick. They've been featured in various promotions and even incorporated into unrelated fields. They speak in hyper-gibberish, bump into each other and are seemingly good-natured stooges. It's hard to keep that fresh for a full run-time, but viewers under 10 certainly won't mind. “Ant-Man” (PG-13) - While he's the tiniest hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man is disproportionately strong both in terms of super-powers and movie appeal. Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) just got out of prison for stealing, but he's exactly the right kind of thief for a special heist. Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits and trains Lang to wear a super-suit that can instantly shrink him to ant-size while amplify-

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ing his strength. The mission: steal back Pym's size-changing research before his former protege (Corey Stoll) can use the technology for evil. The smaller-scale heroics of AntMan call for a little more humor than Marvel movies are accustomed to using. For this, Rudd is a great pick, even it isn't his brightest performance. He's the "Who, me?" kind of hero who doesn't fit the typical bill, but can still adapt to the role as the story goes along. “One & Two” (R) - Two teleporting teen siblings live under their tyrannical father in a walled-off bit of isolated farmland. The family lives with mostly handmade stuff, no electricity and regular prayer. After sundown, brother and sister Zac (Timothee Chalamet) and Eva (Kiernan Shipka) play out in the lake and meadow with their inexplicable ability to disappear in a puff of mist and instantly reappear elsewhere. Their father's cruelty drives Eva to teleport outside the farm, where she's plunged into the modern world. The acting, effects, music, tone and visuals are all top-notch. It's the story that can't deliver and feels unfinished. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Hamming it up or even later.) I usually remove the bone in the early morning and add more water. Remove bay leaf before serving. Bodfish Bob’s Dilled Ham Salad 4 c. finely chopped ham 6 boiled eggs, finely chopped 1 cup minced celery 3 tsp. dried dill weed 2 tbsp. finely chopped green onion 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tsp. vinegar 2 tsp. sugar 1 box Keebler toasted sesame crackers

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Ham and Bean Soup 1 ham bone (with sm. amt. ham still on) 2 cup Navy beans or mixed beans 8 cup water (3 cup more may be added, after bone is taken out, then cook some more) 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder) 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. honey 1 bay leaf 1 lg. onion, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Wash beans. Put everything in crock pot along with ham bone (that has small amount of ham still on). Start cooking at high (I usually start it in the evening) and after it starts cooking, turn to simmer. (I cook it all night and until serving time at noon

Mix mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar together; set aside. Mix all other ingredients together except crackers. Mix both mixtures. It should be moist but not runny. Chill in covered container overnight. To serve: place mounded teaspoon of salad on cracker and garnish as desired. Bodfish Bob’s Barbecue Ham Sandwich 1 lb. thin sliced ham 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar Heat and mix ketchup and brown sugar in large frying pan taste and add brown sugar to desired sweetness. When hot, add ham and stir until ham is covered with sauce and heated through. Put on sandwich buns. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Catch the wily brown if you can Matt Freeman Courier Columnist The German Brown Trout is one of the most famous and sought after of the trout species for fisherman. Often getting quite big Freeman even in small streams and really big in lakes, the Brown is the stuff of legend for the angler. Originally a species native to Europe and the near east, hence its name, the German Brown and various sub-species have been extensively transplanted all over North America including here in the Kern River and Lake Isabella. The history of the German Brown as part of our local fishery is varied, and it has gone back and forth from being a desired species that was stocked often to vilified, and everything in between. Originally first stocked in the Kern River in the 40's, the Brown Trout has called the Kern home for a long time. There was also a time that Browns were stocked directly into Lake Isabella and the area was known for its fall run of Brown Trout up the North Fork of the Kern in the 60's, many being caught at the KRV Power House in Kernville. Stocking of the Brown Trout ceased in the main Kern River and Lake Isabella soon after that but continued from time to time in the South Fork of the Kern, lastly in the Kennedy Meadows area in the late 90's when a moratorium was put on stocking Rainbow Trout.

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These days there are native populations of Brown Trout in The South Fork that live with both Rainbow and Golden Trout. The North Fork also has quite a few left that are all naturally reproducing but they are rare below Johnsondale Bridge but still relatively common from the Forks of the Kern on up. There are a very few still left in Lake Isabella as well, often going undetected. There are a few around in the lake, possibly some big ones due to the large population of Threadfin Shad but most likely they remain deep and very hard to catch if they indeed do still reside in the lake at all. The Brown Trout is known both for its beauty and aggressiveness and also for being quite hard to catch once they get large. They are a wary fish and very smart. Small ones are easy to catch but the angler may very well never know his bait or lure is being "watched" by a bruiser Brownie from an undercut bank or behind a boulder, lurking unseen and too smart to be easily tricked. Brown Trout are no longer stocked because of these traits, they can eat a lot and as they grow larger they key in on fish fry and other trout. In many areas Browns are quite common, however here in the Kern they are not often caught and when they are its in small numbers. So if you are lucky enough to hook one, enjoy it and take some pictures!

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Fall turkey season in full swing and Cascade foothills. Merriam's turkeys can be found in habitats dominated by pines in northeastern California, but can Upland game hunters statewide are also be found in the Transverse Range in gearing up to bag their Thanksgiving Kern County. The eastern subspecies can dinner, as California's 2015 general fall be found in isolated pockets along the wild turkey hunting season opened northern coast and eastern/Rio Grande statewide on Saturday, Nov. 14. The sea- hybrids from the Midwest inhabit areas son extends through Sunday, Dec. 13, along the south coast. Today the with a bag limit statewide popof one turkey ulation of wild (either sex) per turkeys is estiday and two mated at per season. about 250,000 "Wild turkey birds. The fall is very healthy season is open alternative to statewide for store bought wild turkeys turkey, as its and CDFW low in fat and estimates that has no addiabout 20,000 tives. You can't h u n t e r s get much more bagged about natural than 10,000 turkeys that," said last fall. Scott Gardner, California wild turkeys Many manager of the populations California Department of Fish and Wildlife's range on private land, but turkeys can be Upland Game Program. "It's harder to found on public lands administered by hunt than buy one in a store, but a CDFW, the U.S. Forest Service and the hunter will tell you it's worth the effort." Bureau of Land Management. A list of Wild turkeys are found in most coun- state wildlife areas and ecological ties in California, with the top five for fall reserves can be found on the CDFW harvest being Placer, El Dorado, Shasta, website. Upland game hunters are Sonoma and Tehama. Both a hunting reminded that as of July 1, 2015, nonlead license and upland game bird stamp are ammunition is required when hunting on required to hunt turkeys, although an these properties. For more information upland stamp is not required for hunters please see the CDFW nonlead ammunition page. with junior licenses. For places to hunt turkeys and addiRio Grande turkeys are the most widespread wild turkey subspecies in tional tips and information, hunters California, occupying much of the mixed should refer to the "Guide to Hunting oak and pine woodlands of the Coast Wild Turkeys in California" on CDFW's Ranges, Central Valley, Sierra Nevada upland game hunting webpage. Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Outdoors

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You might feel that you have all the answers right now. But it might be wise to listen to other ideas before you decide to close the lid on other possibilities. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bovines give and expect loyalty, so it might not be easy to reconcile with someone you feel let you down. Why not ask a neutral party to set up a clear-the-air meeting? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Anticipating the holidays with family and friends fuels your mustdo Gemini energies. But try to pace yourself so you'll be up for whatever comes along later. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) More background information might come through regarding a decision you expect to make. Be sure to check the source carefully before you move. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The strong, nurturing nature of the Lion comes through this week as you reach out to family and friends in need of your warm and loving support. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relationship that has almost totally unraveled could be close to being restored with more effort on your part to be more patient and less judgmental.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of fair play is strong this week, which can cause a problem with a longtime relationship. But in the end, you'll know what decision to make. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might not know all the facts behind an unwelcome development, so keep that Scorpion temper in check and resist lashing out at anyone. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to reinforce relationships -- family, friends, colleagues -- that might have been overlooked in recent years. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family situations continue to thrive. Business associations also improve. Some holiday plans might have to be shifted a bit. Be flexible. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Avoid any influence of negative energy in this week's aspect by not allowing small problems to grow into large ones. Work them out immediately. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need advice on how to deal with a challenge to his or her moral values. And who better than you to give the honest answer? Good luck. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. In 2014, Raul Ibanez became the oldest player in Royals history to hit a triple (age 42). Who had been the oldest? 2. Between 2006-2015, how many major-league teams won at least 100 games in a season? 3. When was the last time the Dallas Cowboys were in an NFC Championship Game? 4. Name three of the five freshmen to win the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award in men's basketball. 5. When was the last time before 2015 that the first five games of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals were each decided by one goal? 6. Who is the only athlete to win a medal in six consecutive Winter Olympics? 7. When was the last time before 2015 that LSU won the NCAA Division I men's golf championship? Answers: 1. Bob Boone was 41 when he hit a triple in 1989 . 2. Four -- the Angels (100 in 2008), Yankees (103 in '09), Phillies (102 in '11) and Cardinals (100 in '15). 3. It was after the 1995 season. 4. Arnie Ferrin (Utah, 1944); Pervis Ellison (Louisville, '86); Carmelo Anthony (Syracuse, 2003); Anthony Davis (Kentucky, '12); and Tyus Jones (Duke, '15). 5.The 1951 Stanley Cup Finals between Montreal and Toronto. 6. Armin Zoggeler of Italy in the luge event (1994-2014). 7. It was 1955.

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Cleaning Services 760 -264-3175 Brandy Latona - Owner brandymlatona@gmail.com 20 Years Experience Lic#11476

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117 Williams St. Wofford Heights FT/PT/Evening care available

760-223-1146 Elizabeth Miller "CCCC" accepted

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Recycling Lake Isabella Mon-Sat 8-4 Archies, Kernville Thur 8-4 Kern Christian Church Southlake Fri 8-4

Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial Quality Products Professional Service Competitive Prices Serving the KRV for over 16 years

760-378-3000

We accept all major Credit Cards

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Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

760-379-8578 “Come in and visit our store... houseplants, We r! unique gifts elive D and more!”

Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist

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We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

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Cheryl’s Diner

PO Box 657 Lake Isabella, CA 93240

760-379-6135 Tom Mara

Erin Hanley Designer/Owner

KernRiverValley

Florist

Designs by Erin Full Service Florist Custom floral designs for every occasion Local & International Delivery

Kernville-Hi Ho Senior MHP, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt, $490/mo + deposit & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Wofford Hts-2bd/1ba, kitchen + dining, large living roomm w/fireplace, laundry room, over sized garage, No cats or smokers. $800/mo. Call (760) 223-0544 for application. ____________________________

Mon. thru Sat., Sun. by Appointment 11006 Kernville Rd.#2 Kernville, CA 93238 www.designsbyerin.org

Onyx - 2bd/1ba remodeled triplex, new appliances, fenced yard., no smoking, trash paid, pets considered, bus stop across street, $550/mo. Special with 1 year lease - 760-2208787 ____________________________

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Lake Isabella - 2 bd/2 bath refurbished mobile home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $733/mo. Call (760) 9642514 ____________________________ South Lake - Studio apt, $500/ mo + sec. dep, includes micro, washer/dryer, refrigerator & utilities (except cable). 951236-2866

Home and office for all your cleaning needs

South Fork Transmission

(760) 376-1409 (909) 851-4489

Lake Isabella - 2 bed, 1 bath refurbished mobile home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $633/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________

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LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs Will pick up all old small and large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. @ no charge. (760) 417-2806 ____________________________

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Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

760-379-4311

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I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert (760) 964-2514

Christmas ornaments on sale in Kernville @ LaDeDah, Mother Lode & Whiskey Flat Antiques. Buy one & get the 2nd one of equal or lesser value for FREE, now until Christmas.

Wofford Heights - 1bd/1ba + convertible room, private road, deck, lg fenced yard, 2 garages, pets ok, includes propane tank, pellet stove & pellet holder, trash pd., $600/mo, 1st and last (209) 245-3926 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - large, clean 1/bd apt, new paint & carpet, no pets, no smoking, $450/mo + deposit, water/trash paid, (760) 223-1058

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Unique Gifts for Friends & Family Saturday December 5th 8am to 5pm Kern Christian Church 14900 Hwy 178 in Southlake

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Lunch served 11am-2pm Visit the Potato Bar and support KCC Youth Ministry

NEED PRAYER? Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, 10’x 50’ MH on private lot, 55+ preferred, $400/mo + $150 deposit. (760) 376-6956 or 376-1981 ____________________________

Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville

St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor BLACK FRIDAY: When people trample each other for sales one day after being thankful for what they already have. Marketplace continued on Page 10

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07755-CA, A.P.N.: 362-06117-00, Property Address: 6041 Eugene Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 06/04/2005. 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: Thomas W. Manzella and M'Lissa Monique Manzella, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 06/10/2005 as Instrument No. 0205149744 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $431,528.18. 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: 6041 Eugene Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 362-061-1700. 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 $431,528.18. 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 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. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07755-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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 3, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 13, 20 and 27, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-03677-CA, A.P.N.: 427-17423-00, Property Address: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 10/08/2004. 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: Varoujan Garabetian, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 10/22/2004 as Instrument No. 0204258428 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $162,537.73. 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: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501, A.P.N.: 427-174-23-00. 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 $162,537.73. 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 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. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-03677-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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 26, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http: //www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.lasp x For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 13, 20 and 27, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2012-21790, A.P.N.: 383-212-1900, Property Address: 3406 Harvard Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 11/14/2005. 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: J.T. Simkins, an Unmarried Person. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/13/2005 as Instrument No. 0205343475 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date

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224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Sr Mobile Home Park Laundry facilities • Fish house Walk to lake • $290/mo. Includes water/trash 760-549-9260 ___________________________ RV spaces with private beach Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown $299/mo. 760-376-2345 R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ MHP, Only 1 available • $372/mo. includes trash Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

Commercial Kernville - two warehouse, shop buildngs for lease - 760-417-9330 • one 1,500 sq ft - $600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft - $1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft main level w/1,700 sq ft loft)

Homes/Mobile Homes For Sale Kernville- 1bd/1ba double wide MH in Senior Park, walking distance to town, ex large living room, shaded yard, carport, covered porch, storage shed, pellet stove, evap cooler, propane heat, $20,000. Call 808-217-7925 or 909-8514488 I buy Mobile Homes Cash 24 Hrs Call Bert (760) 964-2514 Need Nothing - Move in Ready

2bd/2ba dbl wide MH in 55+ Pk, with 2 car carport, patio/deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 Wofford Hts. - 1-2bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Sp.#4, w/lg. deck, xtra rm for storage/shop, new bathrm & pellet stove, fully furn - move in ready! $10k firm, 661-332-8847 or see manager in Space A. Lake Isabella - Move in Ready

3bd/2ba double wide Mobile Home in 55+ Park, with 2 car carport, patio/ deck. $32K cash (760) 964-2514

of Sale: 12/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $82,291.93. 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: 3406 Harvard Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 383-212-1900. 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 $82,291.93. 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 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. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 Website http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201221790. 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 27, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://\ www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 13, 20 and 27, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIGHT GUYS, THE (2015-B6447), 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. . REGISTRANT: Brendan Gilles Collins, 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2014. 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: Brendan Gilles Collins. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/29/2015 and expires 10/29/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: NB RELOADING SUPPLY (2015B6571), 6621 Linda Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 6621 Linda Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Nancy Catherine Whitaker, 6621 Linda Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Nancy Catherine Whitaker. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern

County 11/4/2015 and expires 11/4/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SPACE POTENTIAL (2015B6576), 11325 Park Square Drive, Apt G104, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 11325 Park Square Drive, Apt G104, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Eun J. Park, 11325 Park Square Drive, Apt G104, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 04/20/2015. 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: Eun J. Park. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/4/2015 and expires 11/4/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SO CAL SK8 AND SURF (2015B6578), 5205 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 5205 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Jamie Tebow, 5205 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Apt. A, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Jamie Tebow. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/5/2015 and expires 11/5/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PRO-TECH AIR CONDITIONING (2015-B6431), 9510 Ravenwood Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: P.O. Box 21347, Bakersfield, CA 93390. . REGISTRANT: Randy Wayne Crosby, 9510 Ravenwood Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 11/02/2005. 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: Randy Wayne Crosby. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/28/2015 and expires 10/28/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-05593-CA, A.P.N.: 393473-06-00, Property Address: 2016 Snowdrop Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 03/12/2004. 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: Jose A. Leon and Rosa Leon, Husband and Wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 03/25/2004 as Instrument No. 0204064301 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/18/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $256,343.81. 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 Snowdrop Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 393-473-06-00. 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 $256,343.81. 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 record-

ed in the county where the real property is located. 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. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201405593-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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 11, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServi ces.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 20, 27 and December 4, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-04308-CA, A.P.N.: 390203-10-00, Property Address: 10609 Within Heights Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), 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 04/06/2006. 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: Robert C. Arroyo. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 04/13/2006 as Instrument No. 0206090026 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/18/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $594,146.19. 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: 10609 Within Heights Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 390-203-10-00. 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 $594,146.19. 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 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

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Whiskey Flat Kickoff dinner January 2 Kernville Saloon Community Hall (Odd Fellows Build.). Come and help Kick-Off the Whiskey Flat festivities and enjoy a BBQ Dinner, live music, and more. $25 per person and reservations are required. 5 p.m. is social hour, dinner at 6 p.m. Call the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629 for more details.

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County to hold community library system meetings In response to public interest, the Kern County Board of Supervisors asked the County to reach out to its communities regarding the services of the Kern County Library system. As a result, the County of Kern is pleased to announce it has been holding community meetings at each of Kern County Library branches. On Monday, December 7, a community meeting will be held at the Wofford Heights Branch, 6400-B Wofford Blvd. at 5:30 p.m. and on Thursday, December 10, one will be held at the Kern River Valley Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. at 6 p.m. More information is available at the County website, co.kern.ca.us and the Kern County Library website, kerncountylibrary.org.

Christmas Volunteers Needed The local Salvation Army is preparing for their annual Christmas Fund Raiser and Food Box distribution and each Christmas, the Salvation Army conducts their annual Bell Ringing Fund Raiser. All funds raised assist our local population in need. The needs have been growing, especially in the area of food. Inflation has taken a strain on many food and fuel budgets. Their need for a successful Christmas Fund Raising event is greater than ever. The Salvation Army is looking for individuals who have time to bell ring at a store in your area. They are grateful for the generosity of our community however, if they do not have a volunteer bell ringer at all the doors of our stores, they cannot receive the donations so badly needed. The Salvation Army is asking each church, club or organization to pray and consider sending interested volunteers to assist. To cover the businesses in Kernville, Lake Isabella and South Lake requires about 30 to 40 volunteers. To obtain more information please drop by the Salvation Army office, at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or call 760-379-4600.

Dine with the Eagles The Fraternal Order of Eagles invites members and the public to come to the Eagles Aerie at 12251 Hwy 178 in Mtn. Mesa for dinner and Karaoke every Saturday night. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and karaoke at 7 p.m. There will be a variety of other fun each time. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices Continued from page 10 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. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultMana gement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-04308-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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 3, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServic es/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 20, 27 and December 4, 2015)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: WESTERN HOMES SALES CORPORATION (2015-B6394), 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Hoti, Inc., 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2004. 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: Teresa M. Jacobs, CFO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/27/2015 and expires 10/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JR INVESTMENTS (2015B6489), DBA#2: THE REDD GROUP (2015-B6490), DBA#3: PRINT CHEAP FAST (2015-B6491), DBA#4: BUY CHEAP N FAST (B6492), 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Jesus Guillermo Rojas, 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. 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: Jesus Guillermo Rojas. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2015 and expires 10/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS (2015-B6487), DBA#2: MI AMERICA (2015-B6488), 4900 California Avenue, Suite 105-B, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANTS: David Mark Abernathy, 11708 Buffington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312, Alberto Llamas, 2101 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Jesus Guillermo Rojas, 7413 Senalda Court,

Kern Valley Search and Rescue relies on the community to fund and maintain the rescue equipment needed to perform rescues on the Kern River and throughout the Kern River Valley. They look to local businesses and individuals annually to sponsor the unit with a donation to help meet their goal of providing the highest level of rescue readiness possible. KVSAR is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is composed entirely of volunteers. This year they are working toward purchasing a zodiac rescue boat for shallow water use, a monopod pulley system, and life vests and helmets for team members. Any amount helps and all donations are tax deductible. 100 percent of donations go to rescue equipment. If you are a gold ($500), silver ($250) or bronze ($100) sponsor, you can receive a commemorative plaque. Make checks payable to Kern Valley Search and Rescue, PO Box 1287, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or donate online at kvsar.com or mail information requests to kernvalleysearchandrescue@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed to Transport Cancer Patients

Revitalization or SCE grant programs, please contact Donna Moreno at 760-379-4694 or email at djhallmoreno@aol.com.

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Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 05/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. 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: Jesus G. Rojas. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2015 and expires 10/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: POPPY (2011-B1921) Street address of business: 6748 Lindsay Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of Business: 6748 Lindsay Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Nicole D. Rice, 6748 Lindsay Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/22/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/29/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: November 27, December 4, 11 and 18, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: NORTH FORK TREASURES (2015-B6751), 16 Tobias Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 771 Burlington Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004. REGISTRANT: Peggy Lynne Pollard, 771 Burlington Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Peggy Lynne Pollard. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/13/2015 and expires 11/13/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 27, December 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

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An estimated 1.6 million California residents will learn that they have cancer this year. The American Cancer Society provides transportation to and from treatment facilities to help people with cancer receive the critical care they need; however, getting to their scheduled treatment may be a challenge. That's where the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program comes in." The free program provides patients rides to and from their cancer treatment. To ensure that all patients have transportation when they need it, the Society is looking for volunteer drivers, especially in the rural areas. Road To Recovery volunteers arrange their own schedules, with some volunteering as little as one afternoon a month and others driving patients as often as twice a week," Gavello noted. "If you have a reliable car, current driver's license and auto insurance, and some spare time, you can help someone keep a very important appointment." For information about the Road To Recovery program and other Society programs and services, call 1-800-227-2345, or visit cancer.org.

Scrapbooking and cultural art Come to the Tubatulabal tribe office at 12600 Mt. Mesa Rd. every Tuesday and Friday for scrapbooking and cultural art. You can join the workshop or just bring a project that you want to work on. There are supplies available from the fully supplied craft room. The cost is $5 per event and a small fee for some of materials. Call 760-3794590 for more information.

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