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There are two pillars at the entrance to the Art Park owned by the Kern River Valley Art Association. But looking at this place you would not think much has been happening. For one thing there is not much art to look at. Here is a park so central but seemingly so disregarded and unused.

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people from getting involved with the wrong elements. The statistics are alarming and with the recent cutbacks and government shutdown we have to be creative and pull together now more than ever. Supervisor Mick Gleason stressed this and commended our valley for being resourceful and the spirit of volunteerism that we have.

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Womans Club serves Veterans Lynne McGarity Courier Exclusive Shannon Ritchey, President, Jennie Gehr, First Vice President, Lynne McGarity, Public Issues and Andrea Talbot, Sunshine Chairman of the South Fork Womans Club delivered goods to the VA Outpatient Clinic at Sepulveda Veteran's Hospital in Los Angeles recently. It took two pick-up trucks to get all the donations there.

Louis, a Marine and Viet Nam veteran gave them a tour while the trucks were being unloaded. The donated loads included slightly used winter sweat shirts and pants, sport shirts, knit scarves, knit caps and gloves, back packs, shoes, sleeping bags, raincoats, and twin size blankets.

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Special deliverySouth Fork women deliver blankets, clothing and and much needed toiletries to low-income Veterans.

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learned about the "clothing issue" given to low income veterans.

The social worker lists the branch of service, veteran's name and lists the types of clothing the man or woman needs.

The room, number 220 in Building 22, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donations can be taken directly to the Sepulveda Veterans Hospital or you can call 760-549-3033 for a local pick up by the South Fork Womans Club, a

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501(c)3. A monetary donation can be mailed to the South Fork Womans Club at PO Box 1253, Weldon, CA 93283 or delivered to 6488 Fay Ranch Road. To become a Womans Club member and personally help, the meetings are at noon on the third Thursday of each month at the Fay Ranch Road club house.

Proudly, the South Fork Womans Club will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in April, 2014.

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Chuck White passes Michael Courier Just In On October 26 Methodist pastor Chuck White went to be with his Lord. He had recently moved to Everett, WA to be nearer to his children.

White was a contributor to the vitality of the Kern River Valley for the past 21 years. He left the Kern Valley a better place than when he came.

White served as the president of the Kern River Valley Revitalization for over five years and was one of the founding organizers of the Kern River Valley Community Fund. He was the membership chair for the KRVR's Giant Sequoia National M o n u m e n t Association wanting to insure that the Kern Valley would be a designated gateway to the Giant Sequoia National Monument.

White's latest endeavor was as president of the Kern River See White, page 12

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Art park beacon draws you in place where people are mingling and having a good time.

We have an opportunity with the Art Park. With a little investment and some good foresight and planning it could be a wonderful little spot to host events. We need more fun safe places for people to gather. At the recent Stop Meth Now meeting we saw that as a community we are faced with defending our young

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A sure sign of fall is when local ranchers bring their cattle down from the high country.

Falling backward is not always good unless you’re looking forward to getting that extra hour of sleep on Saturday night.

Daylight saving time (DST) ends this Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. (or should I say 1 a.m.?) when we get our extra hour of morning "daylight" back.

Official time turns from 1:59 a.m. back to 1 a.m. early Sunday morning, earning us an extra hour of sleep, and a earlier sunrise.

Congress passed the most recent DST revision in 2007, which sets the dates for DST as the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.

The first daylight savings law went into effect in 1918, but no Federal law actually requires states to observe the change.

But if they do, they have to do it at the same time as everyone else.

The clock-changing time of 2 a.m. was selected instead of midnight, so that DST would not cause it to all of a sudden be “yesterday,” which could make time change quite confusing.

If you’re feeling a bit confused about the time, you can check the official U.S. time online at www.time. gov

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 52,963 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 133 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 162cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Onyx Farmers Market Daily The Onyx Certified Farmers Market, hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through November at 300 Doyle Ranch Road in Onyx.

Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan

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Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Pam Stewart Columnists Bodfish Bob Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Dan Schlensker Photographers Michael Batelaan Casey James

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Casey James Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Murdoc Douglas

Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Sales Robert Bowman Valerie Minoux Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time without cause.

Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter.

Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors.

Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit and publish all submissions both in print and Internet online publications. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright © 2013. Reproduction in whole or in part of print and Internet online publications is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

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Mailing address: P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Street address: 6392-B Wofford Blvd.

Wofford Heights (next to Wofford Heights Post Office) Phone: 760-376-2860 FAX: 760-376-2862 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or appointment.

Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2013 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

■ 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

■ Toys for Tots November 1 Collection containers will become widely available throughout the Kern River Valley; boxes are for toys, cans are for money. Please understand that all local collections are mandated to stay in the local area.

■ 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., (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. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 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 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 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

Mondays

■ 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 6040-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. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays

■ 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.

■ 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.

Bingo Guide

■ 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 .

■ Kern Valley Broncs vs. Bishop November 1 Kern Valley High football, playing Bishop, on their field. JV 4 p.m. and Varsity 7 p.m.

■ Lakeshore Farmers Market November 2 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights.

■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market November 2 The Kern River Paiute Council Farmers Market resumes this Saturday and the Kern River Paiute Council Fall Gathering has been rescheduled for Saturday November 9. The Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 at the French Gulch Recreation Area. Contact 760-549-0800.

■ Aglow November 2 Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953.

■ Kern Valley Indian Community Meeting, November 2 The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held on Saturday Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. sharp at the Senior Center Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella.

Dinner will be provided by the Council.

Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item.

Bring any gently used household items and clothing to share.

■ Ladies of the Elks Holiday Bazaar November 2 & 3 Ladies of the Elks Holiday Bazaar at the KRV Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Heights Blvd. (next to The Reel Cinema), Wofford Heights from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of local artisans and sellers will offer their creations. Lunch will be available. Call Marian DeMars at 760376-4578.

■ Operation Christmas Child packing party, November 2 Community-wide Shoebox Packing Parties in front of Barnes Bargains; Campfire Market in Wofford Hts; Family Dollar Store; Manny's Discount Store; Rite Aid, Sierra Gateway Market in South Lake, Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon. Please join us in filling shoe boxes with small gift items for needy children living in extreme poverty. Call Irene 760-4172279 for more information.

■ Star Party November 2 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at Sunset at the Fairview Helispot. Contact Rich Burdge at 760-3761291 or 760-376-6290.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast November 3 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.

■ Kern Valley Broncs Senior Night November 7 Kern Valley High football, playing Desert, a home game. JV 4 p.m. and Varsity 7 p.m.

■ Prayer Breakfast November 7 Each month The Salvation Army Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join us in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held the First Thursday of each month at Los Palomo's Mexican Restaurant in Bodfish at 7 a.m. Please arrive early to not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600.

■ Toddler story time November 7 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083.

■ South Fork Schools Veterans Day program, November 8 South Fork Schools have been holding a Veterans Day Program for over 12 years. It is

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Food Pantry bake sale fundraiser Your local Food Pantry is having a bake sale to raise the needed money to buy toys for their Christmas giveaways from now until Christmas. They need around 200 toys. If you could please bring in a new toy or some baked goods or if you would prefer a monetary donation, that is ok too. Let's make a merry Christmas for a lot of our local children. Please bring donations seven days a week to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-4825 for more information.

Historical Society Morro Bay trip fundraiser Time is short and the raffle tickets are almost gone. Don't wait any longer. Now is the time to buy a raffle ticket for the Morro Bay Get Away for Two Trip to Morro Bay and Hearst Castle. Trip includes lodging (two nights) and dinner in Morro Bay and a visit to Hearst Castle. Stop by the Kern Valley Museum or call for details.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Call 760-376-6683. The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

New expanded library hours announced Kern County Library has announced new hours for our local libraries. The Kern River Valley branch in Lake Isabella will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Kernville branch will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Wofford Heights branch will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. On Wednesdays, the Bookmobile will be at the Weldon Post Office from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Onyx Emporium from noon to 1 p.m., Paul's Place from 2 to 3 p.m. and at Longview from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, the Bookmobile will be at Vons Plaza from 9 to 10 a.m. and at James Station in Southlake from 11 a.m. to noon.

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This award winning website contains videos, checklists and other information resources in multiple languages, links to cool smartphone apps from partner American Red Cross, user contributed content and fun blog posts. Sponsored by The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, The Seismic Safety Commission and the California Earthquake Authority, Totally Unprepared is a project of the UC San Diego. For information Contact Connie Chan at 858-822-1944 or cvc001@ucsd.edu.

KVHD seeks dialysis patients Our Kern Valley Healthcare District is involved in ongoing negotiations with DaVita Dialysis, a major provider of dialysis services in Kern County. KVHD CEO Tim McGlew requests the help of the public to encourage valley residents currently undergoing dialysis treatment to come forward and add their names to the list of individuals who would prefer to have their treatment delivered locally. Because of the exorbitant costs involved in delivering such a service locally, DaVita Dialysis would likely need in excess of 30 patients to even consider offering here in the valley. Please contact Anna Leon, Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator at annaleon@kvhd.org or 760-379-5257 ext. 24, to add your name to the list or the name of someone you know who lives in the Kern River Valley and is currently on dialysis. .

Kern Valley Indian Community meeting The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held on Saturday November 2nd at 11 a.m. sharp at the Senior Center Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella. Guests will include James McClurken, Tribal Research Consultant and Little Fawn Boland, Tribal Attorney. The Tribal Enrollment Officer, Tracy Strickland, is updating the Tribal roll and requests that anyone missing information bring copies to the meeting. Dinner will be provided by the Council. Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item. Bring any gently used household items and clothing to share.

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

If you watch any television at all, you are familiar with the product pitches of the many infomercials that are clogging up the Middleworth airwaves these days. We're told that there is a lot of thought and preparation that goes on before they air those deadly TV ads.

First you need an announcer with an English accent or one who has the ability to yell as he hawks the goodness of the product being shown at that time. Second, you need a product that when shown, everyone wants and needs and must have after they have seen it.

Cooking products are great, because everyone likes to eat and are ready for something different.

And the infomercial is the perfect sales tool.

Think about it, there was the Snack Master, which could take a piece of bread, and some jelly and while holding it between the base and the lid, could make a little triangle of a toasted sandwich.

Millions were sold. There was the colored hair spray that you could aim at your bald spot and cover it up at least until the next shower.

Then there was the little tiny fishing pole that was only about two feet long, but had a reel, a pole and a compartment to hold the fishing tackle, and the claim was that you could keep it in the trunk of the car

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International Games Day @ your library Beale Memorial Library will join hundreds of libraries throughout the country on November 16, 1 to 6 p.m. for the sixth annual celebration of gaming in libraries International Games Day @ your library. Like so many other libraries across the country and around the world, Beale Memorial Library will offer special gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family.

International Games Day @ your library is a national initiative supported by the American Library Association. For more information on National Gaming Day visit ilovelibraries.org/gaming or call the Beale Memorial Library at 661-868-0745.

Estate preservation focus of upcoming workshop Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting a free educational workshop on estate preservation. Called "Estate Strategy Essentials", the 45-minute workshop will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 2nd at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Hwy 155 and Hwy 178; Lake Isabella. The workshop is presented by Michael Hawley, a Financial Consultant with Thrivent Financial in Bakersfield, California.

The "Estate Strategy Essentials" workshop helps participants understand the three essential elements of any good estate strategy: wills, durable/financial powers of attorney, living wills/medical powers of attorney. As a result of attending the workshop, attendees will be better prepared to take action to protect their estates and pass them on according to their wishes.

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But what I think is the most entertaining is after touting the product and giving it a price comes the famous words, 'But Wait!' After which the announcer will claim that if you order today he will send us a second 'Whistlemaster' free and all we have to pay is shipping and handling! This is where it gets iffy. We know approximately what the postage is, but what is the price of handling? They can make that anything they want, add it to the postage and have a figure that often approaches the cost of the product. In most cases they give the price but in tiny letters at the bottom it says: 'plus postage and handling' which jacks up the price considerably. Another iffy claim is the statement that if you are not satisfied with the product you will get all your money back, and in small letters 'except for postage and handling.' You want to bet that the handling part of the pitch probably covers the cost of the product? It's a game where the buyer could become the loser. So my recommendation is to enjoy the pitch, but think twice or three times, before grabbing the phone.

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Drawn with loving kindness Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist

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“There’s still time to attend” Estate Preservation Workshop "Estate Strategy Essentials" Sponsered by Free Thrivent Financial Saturday, November 2, 2013 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

At Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Hwy 155 & Hwy 178; Lake Isabella The workshop helps participants understand the three essential elements of any good estate strategy: wills, durable/financial powers of attorney, living wills/medical powers of attorney.

To register for this free workshop Call Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 760 379-2343 or email sothlica@yahoo.com.

A light lunch will be served for those who have made a reservation.

For more information contact Michaele Hawley, mickie.hawley@thrivent.com, 661 665-9061 orVickie Stacy, sothlica@yahoo.com 760 379-2343 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its respective associates and employees cannot provide legal, accounting, or tax advice or services.

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Bible Trivia

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

2. What word meaning "trouble" did Jesus pronounce on the Pharisees seven times in one speech? Misery, Gloom, Murk, Woe 3. From Proverbs, what stones are worth less than either wisdom or a good wife?

Rubies, River, Minas, Emeralds 4. What parts of the New Jerusalem's city walls are decorated with precious stones?

Sides, Foundations, Fronts, Tops 5. Of these, which book comes before the others in the KJV Bible? Hosea, Job, Ruth, Jeremiah 6. What does Paul say is the supreme gift of the prophecies to believers? Charity, Hope, Faith, Eternity

Answers: 1. Neither; 2. Woe; 3. Rubies; 4. Foundations; 5. Ruth; 6. Charity

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The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness." - Duitsman Jeremiah 31:3 What a precious Scripture, the Father's heart expressing again His great love for His people. The dawning of this reality of being loved by the Father literally takes a lifetime to fully comprehend, and every reminder is a welcome embrace that draws this revelation a moment closer to when we will completely understand. Were it only our sin-broken heart that kept us from hearing the truth about who we are as everlastingly loved daughters and sons of God, we might have an outside shot of coming around to this grand revelation, but sadly, there is more at work here that would keep us from this soul-restoring revelation.

Notice a couple things about the above Scripture, and when taken in context with the larger message of Jeremiah's inspired prophetic manuscript. Why would the Lord's appearance be characterized by the word: "afar," and how could the phrase: "drawn you with loving kindness" square with what the nation of Israel was experiencing at the moment of

this prophecy, and what God's people have always experienced as part of the standard fare in life? Let's look a bit closer and listen to what the Father's heart is speaking to our own.

The term "afar" speaks of two realities: 1) Time - the powerful working of God was received as speaking to His people from a long removed time of miracles and deliverance; and 2) Perceived distance - it is as though the voice of God could not be heard because of its proximity (far away) to the hearer. Either way, the sense of God's near love can often be difficult for us to receive due to a sense that the passage of long stretches of time between His powerful working in our lives dulls our ability to hear; or the disappointments in life drive a wedge between us and the Lover of our souls in such a way that makes His messages of everlasting love sound far away and muffled. Be encouraged however for word of the Lord through Jeremiah is that He continues to speak even from afar regarding His everlasting love for us. Time and/or space does not stop the message from coming to us and as such, there remains hope that such love will continue to find ways to set us free and draw us ever closer to the moment when His love will be fully known - it may take eternity for this to happen, but even so, this present life will be forever marked by this journey toward love.

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

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■ 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 ■ 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

Southlake/Weldon

■ 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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Reverse ‘trashmosis - Keepers of the Kern clean up what area visitors left behind.

River keepers make a great first effort Michael Batelaan Courier FYI The Keepers of the Kern, the trash warriors, had two road to river and dispersed campground clean-ups.

The project was coordinated by Linda and Sherry at Thomas Refuse, who obtained Forest Service permission and donated the use of a roll off container.

Twenty-one volunteers attended the first clean-up on Wednesday October 23, and 35 volunteers came

on Saturday October 26, working from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at Camp 3. They were asked to bring gloves, a mask if wanted, trash bags, shovels and rakes.

The Keepers of the Kern leader provided sandwiches, chips, cookies, fruit and water. "It is always a good feeling to give service to our beautiful Valley," volunteer Steve Minoux said.

Get more information about the group by emailing keepersofthekern@gmail.com or call 760-376-2963.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire Stations

■ 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

Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

760-379-5646

■ 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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Hunters, we need your help to prevent wild land fires. There have been a number of human caused fires in the local mountains since the opening of hunting season. Some are suspected to be abandoned camp fires that later escaped. In fact, human-caused fires, including abandoned campfires, remain a year-round concern within the forest and our surrounding communities.

A carelessly abandoned campfire or a campfire built without safe clearances can turn a small fire into a dangerous and fast-moving blaze. You can do your part by following the guidelines below: ■ Check with local authorities on up to date fire restrictions in the area.

■ Never build a campfire on a windy day - put your campfire out if wind becomes a concern.

■ Watch the wind direction to make sure sparks are not landing on flammable materials.

■ Build campfires where they will not spread - well away from leaves, grass, brush, camping gear, hillsides or overhanging tree branches. Keep campfires small (no more than 3 feet high).

■ Maintain a minimum of a 5-10 foot clearance around your campfire (BBQ and stove too), removing all vegetation down to bare soil. Dig slightly below the surface to accommodate coals and wood. Line the fire ring with rocks. Don't burn garbage in your campfire.

■ Never use gasoline - secure all matches and lighters and keep them out of children's reach. Closely supervise children around campfires.

■ Never leave campfires unattended. Ensure a responsible adult is monitoring the campfire at all times.

■ Do not spread dirt on top of your campfire and pack up for home - the dirt will eventually blow off and expose the hot coals, which can quickly catch the wind and spread, becoming a dangerously abandoned campfire.

■ A shovel is required for both building and extinguishing your campfire. Have water at your camp site. Make sure your fire is out each and every time you leave camp. Pour water on your fire, add a little dirt and stir with the shovel, continue this procedure until your campfire is OUT and cool to the touch!

All it takes is one spark for things to go wrong! For further information on preventing wildfire, visit the One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire Campaign at: preventwildfireca.org.

Potato gleaning is home-grown help Richard Rowe Courier Community 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. It is about time to start the gleaning again this harvest season. As before, gleaning dates get set by weather and the timing of the commercial harvesters.

The idea to glean local fields was brought to the local Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley by its then President Erie Johnson, who read about a similar project in the Rotarian magazine. Eventually, through the Kern River Valley Garden Group, he connected with Kathleen Creighton Fuchs and her brother Weldon farmer Dale Creighton. He grows red, white and yellow potatoes. More than 6 tons of potatoes were harvested and shared in the first two years. We are about to start gleaning local fields again this fall.

Everyone is welcome to join in the work and share the bounty. The only rule is that the potatoes are for sharing and eating and not reselling.

As gleaning dates are set, call the new toll free number 888-385-3030 to find out what day or check Facebook.com/KRVPotatoGleaning. It always starts at the Weldon Methodist Church to caravan to fields promptly at 2 p.m. The e-mail address is gleaning@RotaryKRV.org.

Groups involved include: Associated Students of Cerro Coso College, Kern Valley Growers Association, Kernville United Methodist Church, Kern River Valley Revitalization, KRV Garden Group and the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley. The four local food banks actively participate too: Cerro Coso KRV Student's Food Bank, God's Storehouse, Lake Isabella Food Pantry and our local Salvation Army.

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a day of honoring past, present and future veterans who have bravely served our country.

Veterans and the public are invited at 9 a.m. at the South Fork Middle School gym, 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. Refreshments will be served. Contact Mer Conner at 760-3782211 for information.

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, November 8 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036.

■ Kern Valley Volunteer Training November 8 Optimal Hospice Care is hosting a New Volunteer Orientation on Friday, Nov. 8th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are looking for caring individuals interested in providing sup-

port to hospice patients and their families. The orientation training will be held at the Optimal Hospice Office at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd, Ste. E, Lake Isabella, across from the Post Office.

Interested in attending? Call 760-379-5038 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

■ Nuui Cunni Annual Fall Gathering November 9 The Kern River Paiute Council Fall Gathering is scheduled for Saturday Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music, silent auction, raffle, food, bake sale, childrens crafts, face painting and book sale. The gathering is located at the French Gulch Recreation Area. 760-549-0800.

■ Nuui Cunni Shelley Morningsong Performance, November 11 The Kern River Paiute Council presents Shelley Morningsong, Northern Cheyenne and Fabian Fontenelle, Zunni/Omaha in a Native American and traditional performance Saturday Nov. 11, 4 p.m. Admission $12. with refreshments also available. The performance is located at 2600 Highway 155 at the French Gulch Recreation Area. 760-549-0800.

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By Sam Struckhoff Picks of the Week “Prince Avalanche” (R) — Alvin (Paul Rudd) "reaps the rewards of solitude" on his job painting traffic lines in the remote woodland. Lance (Emile Hirsch) is Alvin's impetuous young assistant and his fiance's younger brother. With oddball pacing and absurd dialog, the two (somewhat dimwitted) characters stumble upon revelations about life and stuff.

Rudd and Hirsh are dramatic actors who have shown their talent in other movies. Rudd has an easy approach to comedy, and all of this works to support a dreamy kind of script that sits on a line between drama and comedy. It's not the comedy for everyone, but "Prince Avalanche" can connect with viewers able to find its offbeat rhythm.

“Man of Steel” (PG-13) — Director Zack Snyder ("300") and writer Chris Nolan ("The Dark Knight" trilogy) try to reboot Superman, but forget to include the colorful comic book stuff. The movie catches up with Supes (Henry Cavill) when he's a bearded drifter, experiencing flashbacks to his childhood while he looks for more information about his origins. He's pulled back into action by the arrival of General Zod (Michael Shannon) -- a fellow Kryptonian who happens to be bent on Earth's destruction.

Everything has a clammy grey tint to it. Everyone is somber and stoic --

Scene from "Prince Avalanche" Superman scares people more than he amazes them, apparently. The action is certainly intense; it's just not fun. The whole grim and gritty approach may have worked well in Nolan's reimagining of Batman, but these colors don't look good on the Man of Steel.

“Blackfish” (PG-13) — This documentary examines how killer whales are kept in captivity, and what can go wrong when dealing with such powerful animals. In interviews with trainers and marine biologists, we see how killer whales live in family units and have sophisticated methods of communication. The second point the film drives is that the practice of catching orcas and keeping them in captivity traumatizes them.

The movie goes into the details behind the death of Dawn Brancheau, a SeaWorld trainer who was attacked and held underwater by a trained orca. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. vinegar 1 tbsp.Worcestershire sauce Hot, cooked noodles Salt Cornstarch

Bodfish Bob’s Sweet and Sour Sauce 3/4 cup white sugar 1/3 cup white vinegar 2/3 cup water 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoons cornstarch Place sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened.

Bodfish Bob’s Sweet and Sour Sauerkraut 1 can sauerkraut, drained 1 sm. onion, chopped 4 slices bacon 2 cans tomatoes, drained 1 c. brown sugar Sauté bacon and onion, add kraut and tomatoes and sugar. Stir well and bake in greased baking dish for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Bodfish Bob’s Sweet and Sour Beef Stew 1-1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp. cooking oil 1 c. chopped carrots 1 c. sliced onions

Brown meat in hot oil. Add next 6 ingredients, 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over low heat until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water; add to beef mixture.

Cook and stir until thickened. Serve over noodles.

Bodfish Bob’s Sweet and Sour Chicken w/Rice 2 lbs. chicken, skinned, boned and cut into cubes Garlic salt to taste 2 c. canned pineapple chunks, no sugar added, drained, reserve juice 1/4 c. vinegar 1/4 c. catsup 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 med. green pepper, cut into 1/4" strips 1 med. tomato, cut into wedges 2 c. cooked rice Preheat non stick skillet or wok, brown chicken and season with garlic salt. Remove and set aside. In same skillet combine reserved juice, vinegar, catsup, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch and ginger.

Cook over low heat until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken, pepper, tomato and pineapple chunks.

Continue to cook until vegetables are tender crisp and heated through.

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Safely medicating Spot Courier FyI When it comes to the health of your pets, medications play an important role in preventing disease, increasing longevity, and making for a healthier, happier pet. Whether it's antibiotics, pain meds, or flea and tick prevention, there are various things to keep in mind when choosing the right medication for your furry family member.

"Avoid most human pain medications (such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen), as well as most combination cold/flu medications and Pepto-Bismol," said Dr. Micah Bishop, a Veterinary Resident at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. "If an over-the-counter medication is prescribed, ask your vet for the active ingredients you are looking for in a medication."

You should also be wary when purchasing any drug through a website. "Some of these companies are not monitored by government regulatory agencies and their products may not contain what is claimed," said Bishop.

Just like during your doctor visits, veterinarians need to know the drugs or supplements that your pet is currently taking in order to appropriately recommend another medication.

Some drugs can react differently with a drug or supplement that is already in your pet's system, so this information is important in order for your vet to choose the safest option for your pet. "You should ask how often the drug should be given, whether it

needs to be given with food or an empty stomach, and for how long," Bishop said. "Make sure that you are willing and available to give drugs that need to be administered two or three times a day. If not, let the vet know and they may be able to find an alternative." Giving medications as they are prescribed is vital to their effectiveness for the treatment of your pet's condition.

Not all pets are the same, and various breeds can react differently to medications. "Some breeds, like Collies, are sensitive to de-wormer medications such as ivermectins at high doses, due to a specific gene," Bishop said. It is important to ask your vet ahead of time if the medication has any negative side effects specific to certain breeds. Should your animal have a negative reaction to a medication prescribed, you need to let your vet know immediately.

"Although most drugs used in veterinary medicine are quite safe or cause only mild side effects, some drugs can have severe or life threatening side effects if not recognized," Bishop said.

Whether you're treating Spot for pain, fleas or worms, his health remains your top priority. It is always important to thoroughly research any new medications prescribed as well as keep a list of all current medications and supplements. Doing this, in addition to closely following any directions or suggestions that your veterinarian provides.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 To register for this free workshop, call Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 760 379-2343 or email sothlica@yahoo.com. Lunch will be served.

Hoffmann Hospice to host Light Up a Life ceremony Hoffmann Hospice will hold its annual Light Up a Life Ceremony on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Circle Park/Big Blue Bear located at 101 Piute Drive. This is a very special, memorable community event that provides an opportunity to celebrate those individuals who have enriched our lives.

Hoffmann Hospice's Light Up a Life ceremony is a tree lighting tradition where we gather together and commemorate those we love by illuminating a tree with lights, each light symbolizing an individual who has touched the life of another.

Hoffmann invites the public to share in this event by purchasing individual "lights" for $10 each in honor of someone living, or in memory of a friend or loved one who has passed. To pre-purchase a light please call 661-410-1010.

There is no charge to attend. The event includes a reading of all the names represented by the lights, as well as a unique candle lighting custom involving our staff and guests passing the 'flame of life' from neighbor to neighbor. The tree lights will shine throughout the season. For more information, please call 661-410-1010.

Hoffmann Hospice is located at 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd.

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Jack Tripp Ph: 760-379-6259 Cell: 760-549-9018 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. PO Box 2821 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware

Dave Says

Should we stop paying commission?

David Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, Should families who are struggling to pay off debt still give their kids commissions for doing chores?

Ramsey Steve Dear Steve, Yes, but it doesn't have to be a lot of money. Kids seldom get paid an amount that is equal to what the chore is worth. To be perfectly honest, the chores most kids do-especially the little ones-aren't worth that much. I wouldn't pay a kid five dollars a day, or even per week, to feed the dog. I mean, it takes less than 30 seconds to scoop the food into the bowl!

When it comes to paying kids commissions for chores, the biggest thing we're trying to do is find teachable moments. We want the kids to learn that money is tied to work. Then, when they have some money, we want to teach them about the three uses for money-spending, saving and giving.

Teaching them wise ways to do those three things while you're teaching them to work is the key.

And you can do that for a small amount of money.

- Dave

Dear Dave, I'm following your plan, and I've just completed Baby Step 3.

I've got my emergency fund of three to six months of expenses in place, and I've paid off all my debts, except for the house, so I'm ready to tackle investing. I currently have $100,000 in a traditional IRA. Should I convert this to a Roth IRA? Levi Dear You'll have to pay taxes on the amount you withdraw, and that will amount to roughly a fourth of what you roll from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. If you move $100,000, it will cost you about $25,000 in taxes.

If you have that kind of money saved above your emergency fund, and separate from retirement savings, then yes, I'd convert to a Roth IRA. Don't cash out your retirement or dip into your emergency fund. And please, please don't run out and borrow money to make it happen!

The traditional IRA is growing on a tax-deferred basis, while the Roth IRA would grow tax-free.

So, if you can pay the taxes out of pocket, I say go for it!

-Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

“Be Our Guest” and Join Our Club Supporting the Community, Women & Girls Meeting 11:00am to 2:00pm with lunch at noon the third Thursday of each month at the South Fork Womans Club House Our next meeting is November 21st

“This club is where the fun is”

South Fork Womans Club Fay Ranch Road & Hwy 178 Weldon Call President Shannon Richie at 760-378-2021

Celebrating

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& Holiday Boutique November 9th 8am to 3pm in John Brown Hall Gifts for all ages and occasions Shop for the Holidays - Baked Goods, Candy, Jellies & Jams for Thanksgiving and Christmas Lunch 11am to 1pm Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs • Chili Boats Assorted Drinks • Cupcakes

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SHARON ROONEY Licensed Agent • Notary

Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D, Individual Insurance Plans & Group Insurance Plans Medicare Open Enrollment October 15 through December 7, 2013

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P.O. Box 2622 Lake Isabella CA 93240 760-379-5641 760-608-8107 fax

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By Fifi Rodriguez

1. TELEVISION: What popular TV show features a nerdy physicist named Sheldon?

2. MOVIES: What was the name of Tony Stark’s assistant in “Iron Man”?

3. MEDICAL: What is the common condition described in medical terms as “xerostomia”?

4. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Louisiana?

5. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system has the largest number of moons?

6. FAIRY TALES: What was the first item that Jack stole from the giant in “Jack and the Beanstalk”?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the world’s smallest ocean?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was born on July 4?

9. LANGUAGE: What does it mean for someone to be in “high dudgeon”?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Keep your feelings to yourself as you work through an awkward circumstance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise since your words could come back to haunt you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A sudden flash of Bovine practicality shows you how you might be able to turn your artistic pursuits into a profitable venture. A spouse or partner offers some sage advice.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be prepared with several "Plan Bs" that you might have to use as backups just in case you encounter some troublesome complications with your carefully constructed schedule.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might think you'll never have a free moment again with the demands of the workplace piling on. Cheer up. The pressure eases as holiday time nears. An old friend brings good news.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might make it difficult to offer an apology to a co-worker you unintentionally offended. But a quick and sincere "I'm sorry" could prevent problems down the line.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to tackle those backed-up chores that have kept you from moving into other and potentially more worthwhile projects. A personal matter needs your attention.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usually

have no problem rushing to the defense of someone you perceive as being treated unjustly. But perceptions could be deceiving this week. Check the facts before you act.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Before you point fingers at who might be to blame for the unexpected change in your plans, take a few moments to reflect on how this turn of events might be a blessing in disguise.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You seek out advice in the first part of the week. But be careful not to let counsel from others overshadow your own sense of perception. Things become clearer by the week's end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The trusted colleagues you relied on earlier continue to offer support with your project. But you take more control, and by the week's end, you should be in full command.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Rely on your practical side while exploring investment possibilities. Caution is still your watchword in these matters.

Your social life takes a gratifying turn by the week's end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An already confusing situation appears to grow murkier during the first part of the week. But it all starts to clear by the week's end. Plan to spend the weekend with someone special. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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760-379-1300

__________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ Stan’s Painting & Restoration Exterior & Interior - 2 2 Years Professional Exp. - $15 per hr.

References you’ll know Free hour time estimates

(760) 417-1192

_________________________ Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD

760-376-8784 __________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 •• 310-533-0584 __________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings “Lowest Rates in the KRV” (760) 417-9797 or (760) 378-2097

TAXI SERVICE Now available Kern River Valley

(760) 376-2227

Local & Out of Town Service Please Don’t Drink & Drive!

Promote your services in The Marketplace Call Sara @ 760-376-2860

Mobile Homes/RVs/ Trailers for Sale

Dog & Cat Grooming Service 25 years experience Reasonable Rates For grooming info-760-378-2148 ___________________________

Call:760-376-2860

Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair

“We Travel to Your Location” •Repairs •Upgrades •Tuneups •Networking •Troubleshooting Mark Armstrong/Owner-Operator

760-376-1214 / Fax-760-376-1214 e-mail: marksmobilecomputer repair@gmail.com ___________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ___________________________ Southland Electrical Contractors

CA License: C-10 700029 Bonded • Insured Locally owned & operated

Wofford Heights - very nice remodeled 2bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Space #24, with enclosed porch. Inclds water, trash, laundry room & fish house, $7,500.

(760) 376-2722 ___________________________

(760) 376-3776

‘Arlie’s Club’ Monday Night Football

LakeView HideAway

Drink Specials & Snacks

Pool Shuffleboard Karaoke & Live Music

5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-379-8144 Smoke Free All Lottery Games & Scratchers Come Join ”Donna”, “Lois“ & “Marylou”

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Wofford Heights

760-376-4717 Iron Mountain Electric

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Natural products that are safer for the environment, your home and your family.

“For all your floor & window covering needs”

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Professional Friendly Service Since 1971

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Yard Sale

Spaces for Rent

TARGET PROGRAM (760) 379-8105 or (760) 379-1830

Call us if you’ve had enough of the “drug activity” in your neighborhood. We will take your call & report your information to the Sheriff’s Dept.

We respect your right to remain anonymous.

Pine & Oak Firewood Tree Triming - Trash Hauling Weedeating Call Chris - (760) 379-4326 ___________________________

1993 - 30’ Suncrest Motor Home Immaculate condition, 46,000 org. miles, all appliances in good working order, 5kw generator, awning in great shape, no dents, dings or other cosmetic damage.

Priced to sell at $5,800 or will consider trade for 4x4 truck in excellent cond.

760-223-2974

Miscellaneous WEBSITES & SEO

Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike

LESSONS-Guitar, Fiddle, Folk Bluegrass, Gospel, Traditional All ages - 20 yrs exp., local lady, reasonable, pkg. deal avail. Text me @ 661-529-0174 re: lessons

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Misc. For Sale

RV spaces in Camp Kernville @ 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown. Private Beach!

760-376-2345 ___________________________

14’ Utility Trailer Sides come off, spare tire $1,000 obo • 1989 Bayliner Boat Runs great, upholstery needs repair, $2,000 obo

Got Stuff?

(760) 417-0713

Sell it all with a Marketplace Ad 760-376-2860

Place your Marketplace ad in 3 easy steps:

Add a line $1.00ea.

Photos add $5.00ea.

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Yard & Bake Sale Fri/Sat, Nov 1st & 2nd, 7am to?

Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon Furniture, collectibles, etc. - too much to list. All proceeds for roof repair

Wofford Heights Sites available in quiet Senior Park, with laundry facilities & fish house. Walk to lake. $250/mo includes water/trash.

Call Jody-760-376-2722 ___________________________

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Eric W Hansen Lic. #714180

760-376-1765

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Camp Kernville - MH’s for sale Space #18-now reduced to $4,000 obo. Space #9-$5,000 obo. 12th month rent is free with purchase!

24 Sirretta St., Kernville (760) 376-2345 ___________________________ YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE! 2 Mobile Homes to choose from •Single wide 1/bd w/expando room. NICE! $6,500 cash, Spc 37 •Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd 2ba, new carpet & blinds, $10,500 cash, Spc 30, NICE! Paradise Mobile Home Estates 2410 Ronita Lane, Lake Isabella 55 & over park. Drive by, call (760) 379-2092 to show ___________________________ Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide, w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP, 11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpet linoleum, roof coating, evap cooler, front porch, ex. paint. Was $12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ 661-301-6209 ___________________________

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Each line equals 27 spaces or characters. Actual length of published ad may vary depending on combination of letters, spaces and words. Please read your ad as soon as it is published. If you do find an error, notify us immediately. The Kern River Courier will take responsibility for only one incorrect insertion and will not be responsible for more than the cost of one insertion. No further liability shall apply. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to reject any ad and may edit ads as needed.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE LAST CHANCE HOUSE, (2013 - B5772). Street address of principal place of business: 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

REGISTRANT: Steven Travis, 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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 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: Steven Travis. This statement filed on 09/30/2013. Expires 09/30/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier October 11,18, 25 and November 1, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: M.C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, (2013 - B5732).

Street address of principal place of business: 4812 Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 4812 Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Mandy Christine Clark, 4812 Canoe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Date the business commenced: 10/01/2008. 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 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: Mandy Clark.

This statement filed on 09/27/2013. Expires 09/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 18, 25, November 1 and 8, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GRACE'S DIPPED DELIGHTS, (2013 - B6027).

Street address of principal place of business: 14613 Flower Crest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

Mailing address of business: 14613 Flower Crest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: Hope Kinney, 14613 Flower Crest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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 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: Hope Kinney.

This statement filed on 10/14/2013. Expires 10/14/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier October 25, November 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: T AND A AUTHORIZED MAC TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR, (2013 - B6065).

Street address of principal place of business: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Aaron Joshua Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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 subdivi-

sion (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: Aaron Joshua Guerrero.

This statement filed on 10/16/2013. Expires 10/16/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 25, November 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

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Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, refurbished 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio. $597/mo + sec. deposit. (760) 964-2514 __________________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, w/deck, detached garage with shop equipped for cottage business. $750/mo. 760223-0544 __________________________________ Lake Isabella Reeder Tract - 2bd 1ba single wide MH, fenced yd, trash included, w/d hook ups, $525/mo. Call 760-3798670. __________________________________

Lake Isabella - Large 2bd, 1ba duplex, 2916 Fulop,Apt B.Very clean, water/trash pd. Near stores & school. $675/mo + dep.

760-223-3476 or 760-379-1195 __________________________________ Weldon off Hwy 178 - 1bd, 1ba house w/walk-in closet, laundry room, large yard, ALL NEW INTERIOR. Water/trash paid, $475/mo + $475 deposit.

Great neighbors in quiet location.

Available immediately. Call Mike @ (949) 246-7731 ___________________________________

Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba house w/detached 2 car garage. Paved street close to all. $795/mo. No pets. For app/info-760-376-2436

So. Lake - Look No further! Priced right, clean 3bd/ 2ba modular home, lg rms, fncd yd, near lake, w/d hookup, Sec 8 ok, For info, call 760-417-9082.

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Parkscape - Art Park at 6113 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

Park, Continued from page 1 So Instead of hanging out in the parking lot at Von's this could be a great place for young people to turn to after school and they could have supervised fun and learning activities.

The Art Lot as it's been called was purchased about 14 years ago as part of the then Lake Isabella Chamber of Commerce. They maintained it until 2009 when a KRVAA volunteer took over. Emily A. Diggles Beautification Group has done much landscaping.

A storage shed was added, fencing, a display case and in 2013 the "Boots," a collection of hand painted cement cowboy boots weighing 80 lbs. each, showed up.

KRVAA, founded in 1962, is an organization that has a long history of success in good and poor economic times and has added community values to the Valley. The Art Park has played host to various events in the past and

there are plans for developing the property. Some have expressed an interest in selling the property outright because it seems like it's not being used.

Others are enthusiastic about its potential and very optimistic.

With a local flea market just a few doors down every weekend and we do nothing. The Art Park is available to any KRVAA member who would like to set up a booth on a Saturday or Sunday and sell their work. The cost will be $10 per booth and members are covered by our insurance. The money will go to the up keep of the park. We should have a couple volunteers on site to help monitor things so we are looking for individuals who are interested.

We do have something interesting going on and it won't be long before we can enjoy the Art Park.

Future activities include workshops, concerts, screenings, markets and so much more.

Valley Educational and Cultural Foundation with the goal of providing educational tools and opportunities to those who would not be able to achieve their dreams and goals. That is the group that produces the fantastic River Rhythms summer concert series each August in Kernville.

White's daughter Teresa Alldrege read his farewell to the Valley at the final concert on August 31.

White could not attend due to failing health.

Chuck White leaves behind his wife of nearly 55 years, Liz, his daughter Teresa Alldrege, son and d a u g h t e r- i n - l a w Richard and Cary White and four grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for December 7 at 1 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that a donation be made to either God’s Storehouse, the Kern River Valley Educational and Cultural Foundation, or the Kern River Valley Community Fund (found on the Kern C o m m u n i t y Foundation website).