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Out of the ashes Christin Quinn, owner Tony Talbot and LeAnne Shadbolt stand out front of the new Riverside One Stop at 100800 Kernville Road in Kernville.
Business lost to fire to open again Michael Batelaan Courier Just In The signs are being hung and stocking is being done with care, in hopes that the reopening soon will be there. Riverside One Stop owner Tony Talbot is working to reopen his popular ‘One Stop’ before a year passes since the early morning New Year's fire that closed the business last year. The new building has new ceramic tile floors, skylights, wider aisles, and higher ceilings. The store will open 200 sq feet larger than it was before which many may not notice, because most of it is in the new accessible restrooms. Talbot is thankful how the Valley and return visitors have supported him during his building process. Talbot is planning a "soft" opening, possibly as early as today, Dec. 27 but hoping for sure to be open New Year's Eve and day. "As soon as we can, we will open," he said. Talbot is pleased that three employees are returning along with one fresh face. The Building Dept., Fire Dept. and Environmental Health have all signed off on the store. Fuel has been delivered, and the EPA and Environmental Health need to sign off on the pumps. Talbot is waiting for the rest of the stock. Gift and souvenir items will take a little longer to see. But Talbot said, "The ice cream, beer and fishing supplies have already been stocked. What else do you need?" people
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Jan ■ On Friday, January 4, an arrest was
made in connection with the investigation of a structure fire at the Riverside One Stop convenience store and gas station in Kernville. The fire occurred on New Year's Day. Owner Tony Talbott hoped to be open for summer, after missing last year's Whiskey Flat Days, but it was not to be.
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■ Teetotalin' Tony and Sharp Shootin' Jami announced their schedules in preparation for Whiskey Flat Days in Kernville February 15 through 18. ■ Rankin Ranch celebrated at home on the range 150 years.
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earned the top prize in the National Park Foundation's 2011 Share the Experience photo contest. His winning photo will grace the 2013 Federal Recreational Lands Pass distributed to nearly 500,000 people. ■ Corporate America came to the Kern River Valley, but it was a welcome sight to the Kern Valley's econoFirst District Supervisor Mick Gleason my conscience, in the opening ■ On January 3 Mick of Family Dollar in Lake Gleason was sworn into Isabella. The growing office as Kern County Fortune 500 Company First District Supervisor joined the national in Bakersfield, replacing chains Von's and RiteAid Jon McQuiston. in the Kern Valley Plaza ■ Rex Emerson and in Lake Isabella. Gerald Wenstrand shared the title of Kern River Valley Chamber's Man of the Year and CJ Bundy was named Woman of the Year at the Chamber's January honorary dinner. ■ Valley residents participated in making plans for "Walkable Kernville," a sidewalk improvement
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ful Education in Careers in Health Occupations program will end this year. ■ The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Tule River Reservation Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department announced an "Interagency Declaration for the 2013 Wildland Fire Season" on April 29.
May■ The Kern County Department of
Human Services presented its 2013 JobFest. The Lake Isabella JobFest took place on May 15 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, partnering with Liberty Ambulance presented the Spring Health Faire on May 21 at the Kern Valley Hospital. There were over 50 booths, free health tips, free or low cost health screenings, and healthy snacks.
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■ Kern County Supervisor Mick Gleason partnered with KernStopMethNow and TV 17 to sponsor a community dinner and guest speaker on July 6 at Riverside Park in Kernville. "Recovery Is Possible" was a two hour event featuring guest speaker Nic Sheff, author and recovering addict. ■ The 2013 fireworks extravaganza ignited over Isabella Lake on July 6. Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, hundreds of fireworks lit up the sky.
Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. The Forest Service offers advice about playing in the snow.
Bodfish Bob serves up pancake recipes hot off the griddle.
Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.
Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.
kern river Aug ■ The Kern Valley mourned the pass- water data: ing of Smitty Glass on August 1. 2012 Woman of the Year and "volunteer extraordinaire," Glass was known to most and volunteered for everything. ■ The Kern River Valley Education and C u l t u r a l Foundation brought Friday evening performances to Riverside Park in Kernville free to the public. The musical styles varied each week. ■ The Kernville Union
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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan
■ Lakeshore Farmers Market Closed December 28 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association is closed this week.
Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella. For more information contact 760549-0800.
■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market December 28 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni
■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast December 29
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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. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon. ■ 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
■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114 ■ 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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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 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 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.
■ 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. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556. ■ 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. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 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. ■ 1:30 - 3 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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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 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. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 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. 760-379-7318 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 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 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. ■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556. ■ 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. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189.
Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. ■ Prayer breakfast January 2 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension invites you to join us at our monthly Prayer Breakfast. Each month The Salvation Army holds an prayer session and breakfast at Los Palomos Mexican Restaurant in Bodfish. The next Prayer Breakfast is Thursday, Jan. 2, at 7 a.m. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Whiskey Flat planning meeting January 6 Get involved and help plan the 2014 Whiskey Flat Days events at the Kernville Chamber office at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. Call the Chamber at 760-376-2629 for more information. ■ Broncs Soccer @Mira Monte January 7 KVKHS plays Mira Monte, there. Girls play at 4:30 and boys play at 5:30 p.m. ■ Free movie matinee January 12 Come see the movie, “Seabiscuit,” a story of three men: a jockey, a trainer and a businessman, and the undersized racehorse who took the nation for the ride of a lifetime on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta. ■ Library book sale January 8 through 11 Friends of the Library used book sale in the conference room at the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella. Members only presale - Wednesday, January 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. 2014 Memberships can be purchased at the door for the annual fee of $10. Open to the public on Thursday January 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, January 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, January 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great selection of books at very reasonable prices. ■ Broncs basketball @McFarland January 8 KV plays McFarland, there. Women play at 3 and men play at 4 p.m.
■ 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. ■ 10:30a.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. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 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, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, 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.
■ Broncs wrestling @Bishop January 8 KV wrestles Bishop, at home. 5 p.m.
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■ Whiskey Flat planning meeting January 27 Get involved and help plan the 2014 Whiskey Flat Days events. At the Kernville Chamber office at 5 p.m. Call the Chamber at 760-376-2629 for more information.
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., 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 .
■ Broncs basketball @Kern Valley January 9 KV plays Mira Monte at home. Women play at 3 and men play at 4 p.m. ■ Free movie matinee January 12 Come see the movie, "Seabiscuit" a story of three men: a jockey, a trainer and a businessman, and the undersized racehorse who took the nation for the ride of a lifetime. Sunday Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta. ■ Houchin Blood Drive January 14 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 14. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Pregnancy Resource Center Baked potato bar, January 25 The previously very popular "Baked Potato Bar" is coming back! January 25 it will be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center.
To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available.
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The workshop blues Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
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Cerro Coso winter recess All offices and classrooms at all Cerro Coso Community College campuses will be closed for winter recess from Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Online registration will be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day through the College website: cerrocoso.edu. Try this easy and convenient way to register for classes. The spring schedule of classes is also available online. The College will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2. Most offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Spring semester classes officially start on Saturday, Jan. 18. Register early for best class selection.
College enrollment made easy in Lake Isabella Cerro Coso Community College is streamlining the registration process for students in the Kern River Valley with an Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the college's Kern River Valley campus in Lake Isabella. College counselors and admissions professionals will be on site to assist on a drop-in basis with general information, admissions, assessment testing, counseling and educational plans, registration, financial aid, learning resources, scholarships and student life. Cerro Coso Community College is here to help students meet their career and educational goals. Spring 2014 classes begin Saturday, Jan. 18. On-site classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 21. Register early for best class selection. Class schedules are available on the Cerro Coso website at cerrocoso.edu. Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit the campus and see what Cerro Coso in the Kern River Valley has to offer. For additional information on financial aid, placement exams and academic advising services call the Kern River Valley campus at 760-379-5501.
I am a child of the 30's and seldom throw anything away. So my watchwords are "someday soon." It's then that I will clean Middleworth up my workshop and get rid of all that junk I have accumulated. But it isn't junk I tell myself. It is perfectly good stuff that I might need someday so I really shouldn't throw it away. There in the workshop are most of my tools. I've noticed that many of which I don't need, and will never need. I'm at that point in life where I no longer enjoy crawling under the car to fix something, or under the house to repair a plumbing leak, or on the roof to fix the coolers. On my bulletin board, I have the telephone numbers of a host of different business's that will send a talented, expert to fix whatever needs fixing. In addition to tools hanging everywhere (neatly) I have several tool chests and boxes filled with even more tools. In one olive colored box are tools that used to belong to my dad when he was a mechanic for Ford Motor Company. I take them out and look at them from time to time, but I will never use them. They are old and worn, much like me. I want to give them to my son in Nashville, but he's into music and
a set of old wrenches and a bent up tool box isn't his thing at this point. So I'll keep them and one day he'll want them and they'll be there waiting. That doesn't clean up my shop though. As I write this on my shop computer, I can look around and see stuff that should be gotten rid of. There's a saw blade with a broken tooth. I want to make a clock out of it, so it stays. There's a hammer hanging along with three others, that has a rubber handle that has rotted but it still works so I'm keeping it. I have about 20, gallon cans of paint, some of which are over ten years old. I know they are probably no good but I'm always forgetting when the dump is open for paint. So there they sit. The ceiling above me needs to have insulation to compliment the air conditioning I put in last summer. The rack for my screwdrivers is overflowing with mismatched ones but they work so I keep them. Also hanging on the wall are 4 crosscut saws only one of which is any good. But I am keeping them so that someday I can paint scenes on them. So they stay. Like everything else there I find them old but serviceable. Kind of like me. Maybe next year I can screw up enough courage to have a big garage sale and sell my junk that might be someone else's treasure! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
Arts Council of Kern opens community art grants Every year the Arts Council of Kern, thanks to funding by the County Board of Supervisors, provides Kern County's arts programming and organizations with financial support for their arts programs. This year the Arts Council asks applicants to focus on how their arts programming or organizations will contribute to arts access, advocacy and education for Kern County's residents and visitors. The Community Grant Committee, comprised of members of the Arts Council's Board of Directors, will determine their funding recommendations based upon artistic quality, artistic and management capabilities, and innovative programming. We are encouraging proposals from throughout Kern County. Grant funding of up to $1,500 will be awarded to organizations located in each of Kern County's five supervisorial districts. Submissions are due by January 17 by 5 p.m. The application can be found online at kernarts.org. Submissions should be mailed to The Arts Council office at 1330 Truxtun Ave. Suite B, Bakersfield CA 93301. Call Taren Alexander at 661-324-9000 for more information.
Volunteer to make a difference Optimal Hospice Care is actively recruiting new volunteers in the Kern County area interested in making a difference in 2014. January and February classes are now forming now for our new volunteer orientation trainings. We are looking for home and facility visitors; certified pet therapy teams for our CarePals program; Veterans for our Vet to Vet Volunteer program; and any other compassionate individual willing to help us make the lives of hospice patients and families a little brighter. For more information, call the volunteer department today at 661-7164000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.
Energy Assistance available through Salvation Army Southern California Edison Energy Assistance Program known as EAF is available through The Salvation Army in Lake Isabella. EAF will pay up to $100 toward your current unpaid Edison bill to all qualified applicants. If you are an all -electric household the program will pay up to $200 toward a current bill. The EAF program is available to all qualified persons every 12 months and one day. If you need assistance call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600 for additional information. Applicants may apply any Tuesday or Wednesday at The Salvation Army office 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Subject to funds available.
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Got Used Oil? Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is accepting closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter. At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station. (Maximum 20 gallons at one time).
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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey
1. Is the book of Benaiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Galatians 2:20 are among the Bible's verses to focus on what in a new year? Blessings, Moving forward, Grace, Church attendance 3. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego went unscathed after being put into whose fiery furnace? Satan's, Nebuchadnezzar's, Haman's, Laban's 4. Which book ends, "Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen"? 1 John, Jude, Mark, Amos 5. What "people of" had a fly god named Baal-zebub? Ethiopia, Pergamos, Ekron, Gibeah 6. From Psalms 60:8, who is my washpot? Balaam, Moab, Aaron, Micah
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As many as received him Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His Name. - John 1:12 Duitsman When taken at face value, the above verse of Scripture is reason for standing up and cheering, yet look again at the first word in the above verse. "But" is rather an ominous word to begin a sentence and demands the reader to back up to preceding words and see in what reference the remainder of the sentence is offered. In this case, what ought to be territory for celebration the likes of which has no equal in the long history of humanity becomes real reason for pause when tempered by the preceding passage: "He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him." Even a cursory reading of the nativity narratives (Matthew 2, Luke 1-3) leaves the distinct impression that not receiving the gift of love in the person of Jesus was far more likely than a response of accepting faith, for it was but a handful who saw beyond the natural scheme of circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ and believed Him to be the promised Messiah.
Others were certainly within earshot of similar proclamation, but apparently turned an opportunity to embrace Divinity into just another natural response of unbelief. Before we give way to abject discouragement as though faith filled responses are little more than a numbers game we have little chance of winning, let's revisit the 12th verse of the first chapter of John's Gospel and be reminded that herein lies the desire of the Father in sending His Son Jesus to dwell among men. The desire of all Eternity is for you and I to respond in faith and become sons and daughters of God. While we can read through the entirety of Scripture and be forewarned of our proclivity as a race to turn a deaf ear to the invitation of our Father God to walk with Him in faith, we will also be reminded again and again in that same reading of the Father's deep desire to bring us to relationship with Him, and the examples of men and women who responded in faith to the Father's invitation. Yet again may our hearts be drawn to the beacon of hope proclaimed by the love of God that it is His desire to bring us into sonship and daughterhood as we respond in faith to the promises of God. O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant . . . come let us adore Christ the Lord! Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.
Valley places of worship Kernville
■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ 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
Wofford Heights
■ Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10:30 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 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ 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 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 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 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. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964
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Winter road closures and snow-play opportunities Denise Alonzo, U.S. Forest Service Courier Release Forest Service officials have implemented seasonal road closures for high elevation areas of the Sequoia National Forest due to anticipated storm activity. Most Forest Service administered roads on the Western Divide Ranger District are now closed for public safety. On December 7, Tulare County closed the Western Divide Highway beyond Ponderosa, Parker Pass and Johnsondale. Over-the-snow vehicles are permitted on snow covered roads during the winter months, when snow provides protection to the road surface. Motorized travel off designated roads is prohibited in Giant Sequoia National Monument. Visitors coming to spend some time in the snow covered mountains need to be prepared for winter conditions. Tire chains are often required near the 5,000 foot elevation on most roads during the winter months, and will be required at
lower elevations during snow storms. Snow chains should be carried in your vehicle at all times, and please come prepared for cold weather by bringing along extra winter clothing, flash-light with fresh batteries, food, and water. Above Porterville, on the Western Divide Ranger District, snow seekers will find a snow play area near Quaking Aspen Campground on Highway 190. Portable bathrooms are located in the parking lot of the Ponderosa Lodge for the public use. If you decide to stop at a turnout along the highway for snow play, be sure to watch your children carefully to be sure they do not play in the road or sled into the roadway. There is no garbage services at highway turnouts, so be sure to clean up and your trash bin at home. For more information please contact the Western Divide Ranger District office in at 559-539-2607 during business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed on federal holidays).
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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business calls only, 760-549-2100
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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
Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681
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Habitat club welcomes volunteers Dick Miller Courier Outdoors The Fish and Game Habitat Club is looking for volunteers. The Club is a 501(3) c organization that has been in existence since 1986. Its mission is to support the promotion of the outdoors experience for our Valley's and other community's youth. The Club provides a pheasant hunt for junior boys and girls with a hunter safety license, every year. The club also conducts a fishing derby for children under the age of 15 years. The derby is held on the first or second weekend in June. With the support of the Kern Valley Hatchery, the Club provides a "pond" with trout planted that provide very positive results for the young fisherperson. The Club also provides a method of recycling Christmas trees into the lake to provide survivable habitat for
newly hatched fry. This project is usually conducted in January, right after Christmas. The fourth major event is the placement, maintenance and refurbishing of wood duck nesting boxes in the South Fork of the river. The Club has moved its meeting dates to the third Tuesday of each month to better accommodate those that have church obligations. The Club is deeply invested in promoting a good, clean environment for our youth to enjoy the outdoor sporting events it holds. If you have ever been to one of the events, you came away with an appreciation of our youth and the future support they will need of the Valley. Membership in the Fish and Game Habitat Club is $15 for a single or a family. More information can be obtained by calling Dick Miller at 760-379-9114.
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■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
General infomation ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN
■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
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Pick of the Week “Tiger Eyes” (PG-13) — Davey (Willa Holland) is a 17year-old girl who's been dealt a blow. She's new to the town of Los Alamos, N.M. (birthplace of the atom bomb), her father's murder still has some loose ends, her mother has withdrawn into grief and her pushy aunt is trying to fill the void. The film follows her journey to make sense of it all -- with help from Wolf (Tatanka Means), a mysterious local. This is the first novel by bestselling author Judy Blume to make it to film. Directed by her son, Lawrence Blume, the film preserves the book's thoughtful pacing and quiet appreciation of the landscape. The story captures the drama of trying to grow up while dealing with loss.. “Closed Circuit” (R) — After a fictional terrorist attack in London, the trial of the only surviving attacker stirs up a stinky aroma of government conspiracy and corruption. The key piece of evidence for the prosecution is so classified that the defense can't see it. Only Claudia (Rebecca Hall) -- a special court person -can view the top-secret evidence and advise the defense. The defense attorney (Eric Bana) turns out to be an ex-lover. With all of that plot-twisting,
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the film would have to be a taut, paranoia-inducing thriller to keep you engaged. Well it's not, and it doesn't. The gray-clad leads don't bring a lot of chemistry to the screen. Every other piece of dialog is devoted to explaining the plot. “Birth of the Living Dead” (NR) — Zombies have a cold, rigid grip on mankind's collective imagination, and George A. Romero's "The Night of the Living Dead" deserves a lot of the credit for that. It was a cheap flick in black and white (out of fashion for 1968), made in the backwoods and backyards of small-town Pennsylvania. This documentary sits down with the filmmaker, who gets enthusiastic about the production stories like he's back there with his makeshift crew all over again. The film also explores the social context, connecting the low-budget monstermovie phenomenon with the social tides of the time. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob or with mixer. Pour into hot skillet by large spoonful. Brown on both sides. Bodfish Bob’s German Potato Pancakes 6 medium potatoes 2-3 medium onions 1 egg Salt Pepper Flour, enough to thicken Vegetable oil
Bodfish Bob’s Apple Sour Cream Pancakes 3 Eggs, separated 3 Tablespoons Sour cream Peeled Apple, finely chopped 3 Tablespoons Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon Separate eggs and add sour cream, apple, flour, baking powder and cinnamon to the yolks, stirring well. Beat egg whites until peaks form, and fold into yolk mixture. Cook on hot, lightly greased griddle until golden brown. Delicious served with a dollop of sour cream and maple syrup. 6424 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella
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Clean skins of potatoes (or peel). Peel onions, cut small enough to fit into a food processor. Using cutting blade, chop to a coarse consistency. Mixture will be somewhat juicy. Add 1 egg (beaten) to the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste and enough flour so mixture does not fall apart during frying. Put 1/4 to 1/2 inch of oil in frying pan. Heat to 300-325?. Also put a tablespoon of butter in frying pan. Cook until golden brown, turn and repeat. Serve with applesauce or sour cream. Bodfish Bob’s Hot Cakes 1 1/2 cups sour milk 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon shortening 1 tablespoon molasses 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, well beaten Pour milk into mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bake on hot griddle until lightly browned. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state is Salt Lake City located? 2. HISTORY: Where did abolitionist John Brown's famous raid take place in 1859? 3. ENTERTAINERS: Which stand-up comedian, who starred in the movie "Back to School," was born with the name Jacob Cohen? 4. ANATOMY: What is the most common type of blood? 5. MOVIES: "Anne of the Thousand Days" is a film about which historical couple? 6. GAMES: What early version of a video game mesmerized TV viewers in the mid-1970s? 7. RELIGION: What are the first four books of the Bible's New Testament, in order? 8. COMICS: What is Catbert's title in the "Dilbert" comic strip? 9. BUSINESS: What popular business did Judy Sheppard Missett create?
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It's a good time to take a much-needed break from your recent hectic schedule and spend some time in quieter surroundings. Important news could arrive early next week. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Taurean traits of reliability and thoroughness could be well-tested when decision-makers consider your proposals and/or requests. Be prepared to answer some questions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A sudden attack of boredom leaves you with some tasks undone. It's OK to take a short respite. But get back to work by week's end so that you have time for other projects. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid prejudging a situation just because it looks bad. Facts could emerge that would make your position uncomfortable, to say the least. A relative has interesting news to share with you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to begin reassessing some of your recent decisions about your long-range goals to see if they still have merit. Spend more time with loved ones this weekend. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unsettled situation at home or on the job early in the week could drain your energy levels, making it difficult to get your work done on schedule. But things improve by midweek.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A temporary setback could give you time to go over your plans to find weaknesses you might have overlooked before. A romantic getaway with that special person is favored this weekend. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Professional and personal situations benefit once you set a positive tone in getting things off to a good start. Honest dialogue smoothes over any occasional display of balkiness. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A problem with workplace colleagues or family members seems to defy even your sage counsel. But be patient. Your words eventually will lead to a resolution. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don't just wait out that unexpected and unexplained delay in your career move. You could gain added respect if you ask why it happened and what you can do to move things along. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Although your workplace strategies usually are accepted, you could be challenged by someone who isn't so favorably impressed. Be prepared to defend your positions. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your friendship circle expands, with new people coming into your life at this time. Welcome them warmly. But don't neglect those cherished longtime personal relationships.
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2013, Continued from page 1 School District announced the birth of a brand new educational program. Kern River Valley Environmental Magnet School, nicknamed KREM, a 4th-8th grade magnet program under the authority and umbrella of Wallace Middle School ■ The Kern County Board of Trade hosted a Kern River Valley-Find It All Here Media Day August 28. The Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce were on hand to paint a picture of the diverse attractions in the Kern River Valley to members of the media.
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■ The Kern County Fair opened. Every day there was free admission for active and retired military. And every day there was a senior discount.
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■ Kick Back in Kernville, the annual car show with vendors, a lake cruise, and a giant raffle. 50's and 60's music and Friday night hot dog feed took place October 11 and 12. ■ It was with great excitement that the Kernville Chamber of Commerce presented the First Annual Whiskey Flat Fall Festival on Friday October 25 through Sunday October 27. It included a haunted maze, horse-drawn hay rides, Whiskey Flat encampment, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, music, air soft target shooting, cowboy re-enactments, vendors, food, and much more. It is hoped that the Fall Festival, planned for the last weekend each October, will grow each year giving the town and Valley a little boost during the traditional slow time for businesses.
Nov ■ Many local churches participated in Operation Christmas Child. They filled shoeboxes with small gift items for needy children living in extreme poverty.
Starting fall 2011, several groups joined together in a loosely organized home-grown effort to gleaning potatoes left over from commercial harvesting to help feed the hungry and it started again this November. As before, gleaning dates get set by weather and the timing of the commercial harvesters.
Lake Isabella Christmas Parade ■ The Kern River Valley opened the Christmas season on Saturday November 30 with the 36th annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. The fourth annual parade day pancake breakfast was at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. The breakfast supported Toys For Tots, and the funds do not leave the Valley. ■ The Kern County Fire Department declared the end of the 2013 Fire Season on Wednesday, November 27 at 8 a.m.
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■ California Water Service Company, known as Cal Water, the California Public Utilities Commission's Office of Ratepayer Advocates and other involved parties reached a settlement agreement on the company's 2012 General Rate Case. The Public Utilities Commission must approve the settlement agreement as part of the eighteenmonth review process. If approved, Cal Water will be able to increase rates in January, 2014 with smaller inflation-type increases in 2105 and 2016. Now that this part of the settlement has been reached, the Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision expected early in 2014..