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Kern Valley Veteran’s Day service Monday KRV Cemetary Dist. Courier Honor A Veteran’s Day service will be held on Monday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District veterans’ wall. The guest speaker will be S u p e r v i s o r Gleason’s field representative, Dave Freeland. For further information, contact the cemetery office at 760-3762189. The District is in need of large flags to fly along the driveways. Most of the large flags now flown at the cemetery were donated by families who were given a flag in honor of their beloved veteran. We cherish those flags and when they meet their end of the life they are given to the Boy Scouts to retire them in an honorable service. It is now time to retire some of the flags and the donation of a beloved flag would fly with honor at the District’s Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day services.

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hard work of our current staff have a big role in this, but so did my predecessor, Cindy Van Bibber. Community support was a huge determining factor in our stellar ranking as well.” As part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs’ Organizational Assessment and Improvement program, attaining National Shrine status involves the cemetery undergoing a rigorous inspection. During the inspection the cemetery is graded on its performance in 21 areas which

cover everything from operations and headstone alignment to grounds maintenance and the service they provide to veterans and their families. Authorized by the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003, Tejon Ranch quickly offered to donate land for use as a cemetery, with the final land transfer from Tejon Ranch to the National Cemetery Administration taking place in 2008. The first interment of cremated remains occurred on

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KVHS student recognized by state Lisa Krch KHSD Courier Special Kern High School District Board member Mike Williams recently visited the campus of KVHS, where he gave an outstanding young man a very special award. Williams presented a California State Resolution to Photo submitted Dalton Gallis on Scored - Dalton Gallis was recognized by the California State behalf of Assembly for being an outstanding student athlete committed to A s s e m b l y - excellence both on and off the field. w o m a n Gallis is a leader promising athlete is Shannon Grove. among his peers par- not only a standout on Grove believes Gallis ticipating in student the baseball field and is a great example of government and the basketball court, but the student athletes at California Scholastic the starting quarterKern Valley High Federation, while School who are comholding a 3.75 grade See Student, mitted to excellence on point average. This page 12 and off the field.

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The Bakersfield National Cemetery which sits on 500 acres of land donated by Tejon Ranch, has been designated a National Shrine; one of only 17 of 131 national cemeteries to receive the recognition, and the only national cemetery in California to be honored with National Shrine status. “We are very honored to have received this distinction,” said Daniel Cassidy, director of the Bakersfield National Cemetery. “Not only did the

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Campfire restrictions lifted Sequoia Monument Courier Just in In response to the decreasing fire danger, the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument announced a declaration to terminate fire restrictions for federally protected lands within their jurisdiction effective immediately. The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument includes forest lands located in Fresno, Tulare and Kern counties. Visitors are no longer restricted to developed sites for having campfires and barbeque charcoal fires. Visitors must have a valid California Campfire permit in their possession for any type of fire use. Permits are available free of charge at any Forest Service, Cal Fire or BLM office. Fire officials urge the public to continue to be fire safe when visiting our forests and public lands.

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■ South Fork honors Veterans November 7 A Veterans’ Day Program will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 at the South Fork Middle School, 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. Refreshments following. ■ Kern Valley High football November 7 vs. Bishop at home: Senior night. ■ Holiday boutique November 8 Don’t miss the annual holiday boutique at First Baptist Church Lake Isabella on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gifts for all ages and occasions. Jams, jel-

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■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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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. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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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 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 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. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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■ 6 a.m. - 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 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., Lake Isabella. ■ 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) 760-3795552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,

lies and baked goods. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional informan, contact Martha Evans at 760238-0681. ■ Caring for the Caregiver November 8 Learn about caring for an Alzheimer’s patient on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Continental breakfast. For more information, or to RSVP, call Luz Polcik at 760-379-1722. ■ Chili cook-off November 8 The public is welcome to the Eagles Aerie

Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 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 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 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. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 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. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 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. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location.

and Auxiliary for a chili cook-off starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be a Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce contest along with a shoot and holler contest and a dinner at 5 to 7 p.m. with karaoke after dinner. The Eagles are at 12251 Highway 178, Mountain Mesa. Call 760-379-3394 for information. ■ Children’s harvest craft fair November 8 Join Calvary Chapel Kern River Valley, 125 Sycamore, Wofford Heights for Christian-based crafts, entertainment, face painting, snacks and music from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be a ventriloquist show at 10 a.m. for children age 4 through 6th grade. Parents welcome! ■ Rummage sale November 8 On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Ladies of the Elks will hold a rummage sale. The door on the street side of the building will open at 8:30 a.m. The sale is open to the public and ends at 1 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate items for this rummage sale may drop them off at the Elks’ south door in Wofford Heights on Friday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. All electric items must be in working order, all clothes must have been washed and cleaned and furniture in good repair. Flat screen TVs only. For more information contact Martha Evans at 760-238-0681. ■ KRVECF Annual Gala November 8 Kern River Valley Education & Cultural Foundation Inc., (Enriching lives through education and culture) is holding its annual fundraising gala on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Ewing’s on the Kern. $50 per person. ■ Veterans service in the KRV November 10 A Veteran's Day service will be held on November 10 at 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District veterans’ wall. See the Courier front page. ■ Assistance for Veterans November 11 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. Thanks to Kern County Parks and Recreation Department, the Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after combat service call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment. ■ Celebrate Veterans’ Day November 11 On Tuesday, Nov. 11 the Kern River Valley Elks’ Lodge in Wofford Heights will have its annual Veterans’ Day celebration with a short presentation on veterans and the Elks starting at 6 p.m., followed by a fried chicken dinner for $12. The public is invited and Veterans eat free. For more information call Lori Bowhan or Dean Ott at 760-376-6475. ■ Community Advisory Meeting November 12 The Kern Valley Healthcare District cares about your healthcare concerns and wants to hear from you. Please attend and share your thoughts about healthcare in the KRV at our 4th Community Advisory Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the hospital dining hall. Refreshments will be served. If you are unable to attend, email your ideas or concerns to annaleon@kvhd.org or for more information contact Anna Leon at 760.379.5257, ext. 24. ■ Cerro Coso open house November 13 Cerro Coso Community College Open House, Thursday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kern River Valley Campus, 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Learn about the degrees and certificates you

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‘Be an Angel’ gift program runs through Dec. 8 Kern River Valley Family Resource Center at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella (next to NAPA) is hosting the “Be an Angel” gift program, running through Monday, Dec. 8. Parents may sign up eligible children at the Family Resource Center until Monday, Dec. 8. “Angels” are placed on the KRV Family Resource Center lobby Christmas tree with the child’s age, gender and three wishes for “something special.” Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit and “adopt” a child or a set of siblings until Monday, Dec. 8. Donations are also accepted. Distribution will be to the parent or guardian of the child. Gifts need to be brought to the Family Resource Center, unwrapped, by Tuesday, Dec. 9. All donations will remain anonymous. Parents must pick up gifts Wednesday, Dec. 17 or Thursday, Dec. 18 between 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Angel Gift Program is for children 11 to 18 years old, who are no longer eligible for “Toys for Tots” due to their age. Children must live in the household and be attending school (18 year olds in high school). Go visit them at the Kern River Family Resource Center or call 760-379-2556.

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Kelso Creek communities flood plan meeting In coordination with the District 1 Kern County Board of Supervisor Mick Gleason, National Weather Service, Kern County Water Agency, Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County Department of Engineering, Surveying and Permit Services, and Kern County Fire Chief and the Kern County Office of Emergency Services director Brian Marshall would like to invite the residents of Kelso Creek and the surrounding areas of Weldon Valley Ranchos, Valley Estates and Powers Tract to a community meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Fork Elementary School, 6401 Fay Ranch Road, Weldon. This meeting is to advise the local community and discuss the Kelso Creek Communities Flood and Warning Notification Plan for the potential or actual flooding due to weather events that may impact the community in the coming months. The National Weather Service will present their Weather Ready Program. This program seeks to build community resilience by demonstrating how residents can get real-time weather information and safety precautions. Should residents require assistance at the meeting such as Spanish interpreters or ASL interpretation, please call Emergency Services Manager, Georgianna Armstrong at 661-873-2604 or email garmstrong@co.kern.ca.us. This draft document is pending final approval by the Kern County Emergency Council and can be reviewed at kerncountyfire.org/images/stories/Kelso_EOP.pdf.

Free pet adoption for veterans and family members In partnership with Animals for Armed Forces® Kern County Animal Services is holding an event on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Lake Isabella Shelter from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, Nove. 9 at the Bakersfield Shelter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free pet adoptions for active duty, reserve and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard and/or their immediate family members. Military members, veterans and/or their immediate family members are asked to bring one of the following forms of ID for adoption discount: Military ID, Dependent ID, a DD-214 or NGB Form 22.

You can help Your local all volunteer service unit would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. This time of year we celebrate the brave Pilgrims who ventured across a wide ocean and suffered great loss of life to establish this great nation. Following Thanksgiving, we celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ who brought life in abundance to the world. Many families will come together with big meals and presents during this season. However, there are families and individuals in our community who will not be able to celebrate this holiday season as others do.

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The beginning of November has brought rain to the Kern River Valley! What a delight! We have renewed glimmer of hope for Schlensker increased river flow and rising lake levels. I was filled with envy in early October as I stood in southern Indiana and watched lightning flash, heard thunder boom and felt rain on my face. “If only I could take some of this home with me,” I thought. Well, by the grace of God, here it is! ... a little anyway. But even for that little, we are thankful. We are thankful because that rain means growth of plants, both to eat and to enjoy in our surroundings, the development of the animals, which eat plants to then provide nourishment for people, and more water flowing in rivers and collecting in lakes for the sustenance of the fish, which we enjoy catching and eating. Isaiah 55:10-11 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth, And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter

By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Song of Solomon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whom did Zachariah not believe on telling him his wife would conceive? Jesus, Luke, Gabriel, Mark 3. From Numbers 27, who became Moses’ successor as leader of Israel? Aaron, Abraham, Elisha, Joshua 4. How many times is the phrase “holy ground” mentioned in the Bible (KJV)? 2, 24, 37, 64 5. In Mark 11, who did Jesus cast out of the Temple? Armies of Satan, Harlots, Money changers, Lepers 6. What king saw the “handwriting on the wall?” Darius, Belshazzar, Daniel, Solomon 1) Old; 2) Gabriel; 3) Joshua; 4) 2; 5) Money changers; 6) Belshazzar © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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

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for which I sent it.” God, through the prophet, Isaiah, speaks of the “word from My mouth” as being powerful and effective. But that’s the same “word” to which the apostle John refers in the first chapter of his Gospel account, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being” (John 1:1-3). That word, of course, was God the Father’s enfleshment of Himself in the God-Man, Jesus. And talk about powerful and effective! Jesus was certainly that; He healed the sick, restored sight to the blind, caused the lame to walk and raised dead people. But most importantly for us, He did His redemptive work on Calvary’s cross, which effectively brought us forgiveness of sins and eternal life through faith in Him. That’s the epitome of powerful and effective! So each time, albeit seldom, we see rain, we are reminded of God’s powerful and effective Word, which goes forth from His mouth, which brought the whole creation into being and also brings us forgiveness of sins, new life in Christ for now, and eternal glory in heaven!

■ 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 Foursquare Church 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 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ 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 2 and 3 p.m. 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 evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ 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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Antler, Fin & Feather Report Who won it? Tami Moosios of Lighthouse Properties correctly identifed Bernie Allen as the mystery fisherman pictured in the October 17 Courier fishing guess whos, who.

Moosios was one of five correct entrants that was drawn to win the six-foot Silstar BX-Lite-Graphic bass rod donated by Bernie Allen of Wofford Heights.

Recreationists, turn out to discuss management of Keysville RMZ Harrison Friedman, BLM Courier Outdoors Approximately 40 members of the public, including members of the Backcountry Horsemen, Kern River Valley Historical Society, Stewards of the Sequoia, Bakersfield Trailblazers, Gold Prospectors Association of America, Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association and numerous area residents met with the Bureau of Land Management on Oct. 25 to discuss management options for the Gold Fever Recreation Management Zone of the Keysville. This workshop was the fifth in a series of workshops in which BLM is collaborating with interested members of the public to identify future management direction for the area. After a brief introduction at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, the group visited the RMZ including the Walker Cabin, Keysville Cemetery and Pennsylvania Mine to discuss ideas regarding use of these areas. Attendees strongly supported the interpretation of these and other sites and the eventual creation of a Keysville visitor education center at the Walker Cabin. BLM Bakersfield field manager Gabe Garcia noted that a partnership between the public and BLM is critical to making

Keysville the truly exceptional recreation area that it could be. Garcia said that the BLM’s vision for Keysville is to provide an exceptionally high quality recreation experience for visitors, serving the local community while also providing a destination for visitors from outside the valley. Improved management and interpretation of historic and other significant resources will be a key part of this plan. The RMZ also contains a variety of roads and trails used for off-highway vehicle, mountain bike and equestrian touring, including the Keyesville Classic Trail. Under the upcoming Bakersfield Resource Management Plan, the Gold Fever RMZ will continue to focus on trail use and recreational mining, but also emphasize extensive opportunities to learn about the rich 150 year old mining history of the area. A major challenge for the BLM in Keysville in the short term will be balancing preservation of historic sites in Keysville with a strong, ongoing desire for public visitation at these sites, even while a plan for management is being developed and restoration and stabilization of unsafe historic structures is

Eureka! Schedules have appeared for not planting still exist. Regardless, I would think that info would have been posted on the web site. Even though the site It seems I washas been refreshed, it still seems n’t the only one to me a bit confusing. having a bit of After giving the website a coutrouble accessing ple of days to maybe catch up, the Fish and eureka! The planting schedule Wildlife website. appeared. Thanks Danny, all six According to sections of the Upper and Lower CDFW, it was the Mencarini Kern River will receive catchable effort of those Rainbows on or about this week. who visited the site and sent emails This is great news for the trout to the webmaster has maybe proanglers. duced a site Moving that is more ....all six sections of the Upper and on, The Lake user friendly. Lower Kern River will receive Isabella Junior The new catchable Rainbows... Pheasant Hunt address is wildlife.ca.gov - Mencarini is just around the corner. Just be You young informed that hunters need to make sure you not all the info has been moved to have your safety credentials in the new site but they will get it order. A safety course is a must. there. Checking your gear is also a OK, I went looking for the good idea. A trip to the gun range Upper Kern River planting schedto sharpen those wing shooting ule. That info is needed in order to skills couldn’t hurt. The hunt can answer the multiple times I get asked the question if they are plant- be physically demanding so a little ing again. There are two ways I can extra exercise to strengthen the legs will help get you through the relate what I found: the first way long day. More on the Junior would be is I haven’t learned a Pheasant hunt next week. thing about navigating the web. Secondly, the info has not been Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights posted. In this case, call the fish resident and avid fisherman. For queshatchery in Kernville for planting tions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier. info. It is possible that conditions Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

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CDFW resumes planting Kern and Tulare waters Greg Kollenborn, CDFW Courier Release The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has started planting catchable rainbow trout in Kern and Tulare County rivers and lakes last month after water temperatures cooled enough to ensure success. The first fish from the Kern River Hatchery were put into the Kern River above Kernville and more fish will be planted from the hatchery as water temperatures continue to drop.

“The lower water levels and higher temperatures in the Kern River forced us to stop planting fish over the summer," said hatchery supervisor Greg Kollenborn. “In the last month we have planted about 20,000 fish into local rivers and lakes.” The Kern River is not only a viable trout stream, but it also supplies the water for the hatchery. Hatchery officials anticipate that water temperatures will remain cool enough to maintain a normal stocking schedule throughout the remainder of the year.

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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

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Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

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Couch Theater Music to your peers SAL members are rehearsing for the tribute to High School Musical November 15 at the Kern Valley High School Fine Arts building. Dinner, raffles, auctions and fun are in store. Photo submitted

SAL tributes High School Musical Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight The members of the Kern River Valley Sheriff's Activities League will pay tribute to High School Musical for its annual fundraiser on November 15. The social hour starts at 5 p.m. and a

Calendar, Continued from page 2 can earn quickly and affordably. Get all your priority registration requirements fulfilled in one day. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 760379-5501. ■ Outside In artist showcase November 14 The Kern River Valley Art Association in conjunction with the Arts Council of Kern present great art, great fun, and refreshments. At the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14. For more information contact Melody Lindley at 760-378-3504 or Terri Vellutini at 760379-6162. ■ Kernville Rides N Rods Toy Run November 15 On Saturday, Nov. 15, ride to collect toys and benefit Kern Valley children. Sign up at 11 a.m. with $15 entry fee, $5 for extra poker hand and an unwrapped toy. Raffles, prizes at 3 p.m. The band, Fuzzboy Voodoo will play at the Kernville Saloon from 1 to 5 p.m. Or make a donation at notoriousnet.net and click on the Toy Run banner. Call 760-549-3365 for more information. ■ Habitat restoration workdays November 15 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are

tri-tip dinner starts at 6 p.m. A slide show, raffles, auctions and the musical tribute are all included in the $20 price. Don't miss this event to be held at the Kern Valley High School Fine Arts building. For tickets, call Deputy Joe Garcia at 760-549-2043. They are selling fast!

welcome. Bring food and water, gloves; wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe by email: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ High School Musical November 15 The Kern Valley Sheriff’s Activities League is hosting its annual fundraiser dinner with a tribute to High School Musical performed by SAL members. Tritip dinner, slide show, raffles, auctions, and fun, included. Social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. at the Kern Valley High School Fine Arts building. $20 per person. For tickets, contact Deputy Joe Garcia at 760-549-2043.

Sequel builds on predecessor Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “22 Jump Street” (R) -- This is a sequel that truly builds on the success of its predecessor without recycling every single joke! In the last movie, “21 Jump Street,” Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill were two cops tasked with infiltrating a local high school to bust up a drug ring. Putting two overgrown adolescents into an environment full of real adolescents turned out to be a great move, plus Tatum and Hill have an easy, funny and admirable take on adult male friendships (called “bromances” in the contemporary vernacular). This sequel sends the duo after a college-based crime ring, stepping up the humor and action.. “If I Stay” (PG-13) -- Mia (Chloe Grace-Moretz) is a teenage girl with a talent for cello, nice parents, a rock ‘n’ roll boyfriend and a good chance of getting into Juilliard. While in the car with her loving family, they get into a horrible accident, and Mia’s body is rushed into surgery while her spirit looks on. Stuck between life and death, Mia has a decision to make. It sounds like it should be obvious, but she manages to stretch out the decision for the full run time. Actually, any of those things from the first sentence of this review could be enough to say “yes” to life. Really. Most people lean toward staying alive -- just as a general rule -- if given the option. Do you sense what kind of melodrama we’re dealing

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with? To nobody's surprise, the film is based on a bestselling novel for the young-adult market. “And So It Goes” (PG-13) -- In a sun-dappled Connecticut neighborhood, a grumpy old coot gets saddled with a precocious child who softens his image just enough to help him find new love. It is as boring and unoriginal as it sounds. Oren (Michael Douglas) is a realtor with no people skills and a raging case of the grouchies. His no-good son drops by to give over a 9-year-old grandchild before he heads to jail. Diane Keaton plays a well-intentioned neighbor whose jokes never land. Oren has to learn not to be such a cranky old fart, but by that point, you’re not invested enough to care. Rob Reiner has a great track record of movies that are both funny and uplifting, but this one didn’t go that way. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Medicare prescription plans Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist As most people on Medicare are aware, we are currently in the "annual enrollment period” or AEP. This is the time of year whenseniors and others on Thal Medicare, due to disability, are allowed to change their Medicare Advantage (HMO) and prescription drug plans (PDP). The “Stand Alone” prescription plans are typically held by those who do not have employer covered plans, either while their still working, or via a retirement arrangement, they are on a Medicare Advantage plan (HMO in Kern County). That leaves people with a Medicare Supplement, Medicare alone, or Medicare and Medi-Cal. This year, my office expects to review about 1200 people with the PDP plan. This free service has so far indicated that there will be many very unhappy people throughout the country come January. As an example, our lead researcher, Marti Charter reviewed Julie’s list of medication. If Julie were to stay on the same trusted plan she has been on, she will discover that three of her most expensive medications will not be covered by her local pharmacy. When the AEP ends on December 7, Julie and everyone else on a PDP plan, is “locked in” for the 2015 year. The cost to Julie would be $34,000. That was not a

typo! Yes, she is taking some very expensive medications, but by changing plans, to an appropriate plan, only costing about $14,000. Back in September, everyone on a PDP plan received a booklet called the “Annual Notice of Change.” This booklet, called a “formulary” lists the medications that will be covered. Many of the medications that were very cheap to free at the pharmacy counter in 2014 will have a price tag in the coming year. The medications are grouped in “Tiers.” Tier 1 is commonly “preferred generics.” Tier 2 non-preferred generics, Tier 3 preferred brands, Tier 4 non-preferred brand and lastly, specialty for Tier 5. Some plans have added for 2015 a Tier 6, typically common generic drugs that will have a $0 or low copay. Tiers for 2015 will differ from the current tiers.. So, the prudent shopper has reviewed their medications and found that all will be covered on their plan. They notice the cost of the plan has risen, and they will just bite the bullet and coast. What they should be doing is going on medicare.gov and listing all their medications on this secure web site. This shop and compare tool not only reviews your current plan, it will tell you what else is out there. Don’t be a Julie. Check it out now, or watch your wallet shrink. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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Look us up During October, the Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks No. 2358 gave out free dictionaries to 130 third graders in the Kern River Valley. This is a community service project with the goal of presenting a personal dictionary to each third grade student in the United States. Pictured are Kernville Elementary student Wilma Bowhan, Elks officers, Cheri Keller, Youth Activities Chair and Exalted Ruler Cindy Shea. Photo Submitted

$1.2 million Edison Scholars Program Edison International Courier Scholarship Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison, announces the application period for its 2014-15 Edison Scholars Program began Oct. 1 and runs through Feb. 1. The $1.2-million program, which offers 30 scholarships valued at $40,000 each paid over four years, is for Southern California high school seniors with a 2.8 GPA or above who either live in or attend public or private high schools in SCE’s service area and plan to pursue college studies in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. Students from underserved communities and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. “I encourage high school seniors from SCE’s service area who qualify to apply for an Edison scholarship,” said Tammy Tumbling, SEC representative. “As an energy company, we recognize

the skills needed for our future workforce and to advance our country, and so our scholarship program is geared to students preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering and math, also known as STEM.” Since 2006, Edison International has awarded nearly $4 million in scholarships to more than 400 Edison Scholars. “We place special emphasis on awarding scholarships to underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM because our philosophy of giving is that all people should have opportunities to do well,” Tumbling said. To apply and to get additional eligibility information, students are encouraged to go to scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars/. Scholarship recipients will be announced in April and recipients may also be eligible for summer internships at SCE after completing their second year of college. Dependents of Edison International employees are not eligible for the Edison Scholars Program.

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Christmas is in December Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist It happens every year. I take calls on my radio show from people who forget that Christmas happens in December. Most Americans Ramsey treat Christmas like it’s an emergency and resort to credit cards to pay for gifts. Then, they wait in dread for the bills to come in January. This ruins both Christmas and New Year’s, and it doesn’t have to be this way. ■ Don’t let it sneak up on you. Start planning as soon as possible by putting aside money each month to cover the cost of your gifts, extra food, travel and decorations. There’s not a magic number for how much to save. If you want to give a lot, then you have to save a lot. Think about how much you want to spend, divide that by the number of paychecks you will receive from now until Christmas, and that’s how much you need to save. ■ Do a Christmas budget. Make a list of everyone you are buying gifts for, and assign a dollar amount to every name. Then, total it at the bottom. You can also check out www.mychristmasbudget.com, a free online budgeting tool to help you stay on track. Mall and specialty stores have elaborate plans to get your money this time of year. So, you need a game plan for your shopping to

keep you from overspending. ■ Pay cash. Put the total amount of cash from your budget in an envelope, and when the cash is gone, stop spending! It’s as simple as that. This will help keep you on budget. Just stick to the plan, and make sure no one gets left out. ■ Don’t buy yourself a gift! This is the season to give, not to receive … from yourself. I know you think you’re getting great bargains, but it’s not about you. Resist the temptation. ■ It’s okay if you’re a little short on money. Stick to the cash-only plan anyway. Let’s rediscover the meaning of Christmas. It’s about more than decorations, the mall, the big dinner, and over-the-top gifts - those are the optional things we do to celebrate Christmas. You could always make gifts, give low-cost gifts, or even hand out gift certificates promising your time. Talk to your family about spending expectations. Draw names, set limits or get creative. ■ Whatever you do, don’t go into debt. It’s not worth it! The kids won’t remember the plastic toys you bought them, but they will remember the time you spent together as a family. If you take control of your finances and stick to your budget now, you’ll be able to give much more in years to come! Dave Ramsey is a national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestselling books. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

Mediacom posts $60k scholarship Mediacom Communications Courier Release Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school students who are seniors and plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 14th consecutive year and will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Recipients will be selected from applicants living in areas where Mediacom delivers broadband and cable television services. The company’s service areas include communities and areas within Kern, Riverside and San Diego counties. Mediacom scholarship recipients may use the financial awards to support educational expenses they will incur beginning in the fall of 2015 while pursing higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution. Applications for Mediacom’s World Class Scholarships are available online at: mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and encourage

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A long-sought workplace change could be happening soon. Consider reworking your ideas and preparing a presentation just in case. A personal relationship takes a new turn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your persuasiveness doesn’t really start to kick in until midweek. By then, you can count on having more supporters in your camp, including some you doubted would ever join you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workload is still high, but -- good news! -- you should start to see daylight by the week’s end. Reserve the weekend for fun and games with friends and loved ones. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Regardless of how frustrating things are, keep your crabiness under control. A cutting comment you might think is apt right now will leave others hurting for a long time to come. LEO (July 23 to Aug.22) Be more sensitive to the emotions of loved ones who might feel left out while you’re stalking that new opportunity. Be sure to make it up to them this weekend. A nice surprise could be waiting. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The gregarious Virgo rarely has a problem making new friends. But repairing frayed relationships doesn’t come easily. Still, if it’s what you want to do, you’ll find a way. Good luck.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A misunderstanding with a partner or spouse needs to be worked out before it turns into something really nasty. Forget about your pride for now and make that first healing move. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Communication dominates the week. Work out any misunderstandings with co-workers. Also get back in touch with old friends and those family members you rarely see. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) As busy as your week is, make time for someone who feels shut out of your life. Your act of kindness could later prove to be more significant than you might have realized. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Congratulations. Your busy workweek leads to some very satisfying results. Sports and sporting events are high on your weekend activities aspect. Enjoy them with family and friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your generosity of spirit reaches out once again to someone who needs reassurance. There might be problems, but keeping that line of communication open eventually pays off. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You are among the truth-seekers in the universe, so don’t be surprised to find yourself caught up in a new pursuit of facts to counter what you believe is an insidious exercise in lying.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RISING STAR FARM (2014 B5829). Street address of principal place of business: 4246 Heath Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: 4246 Heath Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: Rising Star Farm, 4246 Heath Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Megan Tackitt, Manager. This statement filed on 10/30/2014. Expires 10/30/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARLIE'S CLUB (2014 B5632). Street address of principal place of business: 5430 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 527, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Kernvale Club, Inc., 5430 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 05/15/1980. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Arlene M. Tibbetts, President. This statement filed on 10/21/2014. Expires 10/21/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE BAKE SHOP (2014 B5554). Street address of principal place of business: 312 Solecita Way, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: 312 Solecita Way, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: Barbara Jane Haney, 312 Solecita Way, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Scott Austin Fillmore, 312 Solecita Way, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Barbara Haney. This statement filed on 10/15/2014. Expires 10/15/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TILLY CREEK WOOD WORKS (2014 - B5703). Street address of principal place of business: 1 Oak Place, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 24 Optima, San Clemente, CA 92672. REGISTRANT: James Andrew Ferrara, 24 Optima, San Clemente, CA 92672. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business

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Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: James Andrew Ferrara. This statement filed on 10/24/2014. Expires 10/24/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2014.

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The higher cost of providing adequate food on their tables has become a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. The Salvation Army is planning assistance in several areas with food and more and is in need now and in the future of dedicated volunteers. Services are available to all suffering an emergency situation. But without volunteers we are limited on what can be provided to the community. This holiday season, the Salvation Army is asking if you can help our neighbors celebrate a better holiday season. There are many areas where you can help, from bell ringing to gathering food and supplies for distribution. Throughout the year cooks are needed to serve the homeless and in disaster shelter situations. Donations during this time of year help throughout next year to assist with propane, electric, water bill, prescription, medical and transportation emergencies. Food is a critical need now and in the foreseeable future. If you would like to help your community, contact The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600, or drop by the office at The Community Christian Service Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Donations may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, California, 93240.

Veteran information service at the Beale Library The Beale Memorial Library Veterans Resource Center now offers information service to veterans 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Trained volunteers are on hand to help veterans and their families find information on veteran benefits, programs and services, or assist veterans in filling out online forms. For more information or to make an appointment with a veterans’ benefit coach, call the Beale Memorial Library at 661-868-0701.

Host a holiday card making party for the military The American Red Cross - Kern Chapter is inviting the community to sign or create holiday cards to be given to veterans or active duty military members. Schools, churches, businesses, and more are encouraged to host a card making party. All cards are due to the local Red Cross office by Monday, Dec. 8. Once the cards are collected, they will be sorted and distributed by Red Cross volunteers. With many service members and veterans separated from their families during the holidays due to deployments and hospital stays, the Holiday Mail for Heroes program empowers the community to send cards of thanks and support to the members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. Organizations that are interested should contact Veronique Royer to sign up and get more details: veronique.royer@redcross.org. If individuals would like to support the Holiday Mail for Heroes program outside of an organized card party, blank card donations are also being accepted by Friday, Dec. 5 at the Bakersfield Red Cross office. The Red Cross will also be at the Outlets at Tejon on Sunday, Dec. 7, inviting the community to sign or make a card. The Red Cross has a long history of supporting service members and their families. Last year in Kern County, 123 military families requested briefings, needed emergency communication, and were assisted by local Red Cross volunteers.

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Young women tackle traditionally men’s sport Lisa Krch KHSD Courier Special The Kern Valley High School junior varsity football team has three young ladies playing this year. Their academic and athletic achievements are remarkable. No. 60, Chloe Belman, is a 9th grader who also plays basketball and softball. She has an impressive 4.0 GPA. She starts at offensive tackle and defensive end. Belman wants to be an NFL coach someday. In the meantime, she plans to study physical therapy in college. She’s played football for five years and says the boys have accepted her because she has always played football and is basically, just like one of the guys.

No. 80, Jordan Oetting, is a 9th grader who also plays basketball and softball. She has good grades and plays running back and free safety. While Oetting hasn’t been on the field too much, she has mixed it up a bit being part of seven tackles this season. She has played football for three years and says she wants to join the Army after high school. No. 62, Brittany Witten, is a 9th grader who also plays basketball and softball. She has a 3.8 GPA and plays offensive tackle and defensive end. She has participated in about 25 percent of the plays this season. Brittany likes the contact and the physical nature of the game. She plans to study engineer-

Student, Continued from page 1 back for the Kern Valley Broncs football team. Gallis was also the High Desert League MVP in football, basketball and baseball before his senior year. Kern Valley High School principal John Meyer has high praise for this student athlete. “Dalton is a very tough, competitive young man. On the football field he reminds me of Brian

ing in college and also wants to serve in the military. This is her first year of tackle football, and it is a family affair. Her brother, Chris, starts in the same two positions. Head coach Jimmy Thompson says, “These young women are tough and motivated. They are great role models for other young women that want to try new things. “Chloe knows the game and has great technique on offense.” KVHS’s head Girl’s basketball coach, Bill Gallis, worked with these young ladies in summer basketball. He said, “Sports aren’t always about the size of the player, it is about the heart. These girls have a lot of heart. Playing football will help them in the basketball season.”

Burrell, who is now starting at Fresno State. He is probably a Division I talent in baseball, as well.” While his accomplishments in athletics and academics are remarkable, Gallis was also recognized for being very generous with his free time, spending much of it volunteering in community service projects. His goals include studying kinesiology and becoming a physical therapist.

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Shrine, Continued from page 1 July 1, 2009, and the first casketed interment the following day. Tom Pasek, president of the Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee said, “I think that it is fitting that this majestic location donated by Tejon Ranch would be chosen for further honors by being designated as a National Shrine. “Kern County is already a community which honors its members of the armed forces and veterans, and I believe this is just one more reason that the Bakersfield National Cemetery is one of the crown jewels among the entire National Cemetery System.” “The Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee exists

to provide backing to our Bakersfield National Cemetery, a resting place for our nation’s heroes,” said Dick Taylor, vice president of the support committee. “We offer a boost to the staff of the National Cemetery and function in a support role at events such as Memorial Day and special projects.” The Bakersfield National Cemetery is located on Bear Mountain Blvd./SR223 approximately one half mile south of SR-58. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Cemetery is open for visitation daily from sunrise to sunset. The address is 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203. The office phone is 661-867-2250 or 866-6321845.

Gold fever Approximately 40 members of the public, including members of the concerned outdoor organizations met with the Bureau of Land Management on Oct. 25 to discuss management options for the Gold Fever Recreation Management Zone of the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area. Photo Submitted

Keyesville, Continued from page 5 undertaken. BLM’s approach in the past of closing historic sites because of concerns over public safety, looting and vandalism has been unpopular, but participants from the public at the workshop had surprisingly few suggestions for alternative means of protecting historic sites and public safety. One proposal suggested that if the closures at the Walker Cabin and Keys Mine continue, the BLM should provide docent led tours several times a month, an arrangement that the BLM would support. Participants at the workshop continued to voice mixed opinions on whether charging fees in other RMZs in Keysville was appropriate. Many expressed a need for increased law enforcement presence in Keysville. The future of the former Keysville Pearl Harbor Memorial site and

the desire to remove the Keyesville Classic trail route from Pearl Harbor Drive were also discussed. BLM committed to work with interested parties to identify viable options for a route for the trail and continue discussion about the future management of the fenced area of the memorial site. The next public workshop to discuss management of French Gulch RMZ will be held in late January. The BLM remains interested in receiving comments and suggestions from the public related to the management of Keysville. Those who have been unable to attend public workshops are encouraged to review planning summaries online at blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ bakersfield/Programs/Recreation_oppor tunities/keyesville_planning.html and submit written comments to the BLM by email to hfriedman@blm.gov or mail to 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield CA 93308.