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Another big weekend in the valley Mike Devich Kern River Courier

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Valley artist Rich Pelletreau showed his artwork at the 61st Annual Death Valley '49ers Encampment last weekend.

Again this weekend (Nov. 20-21) we have a perfect storm of happenings, a plethora of proceedings. However, there is a literal storm predicted for the weekend, so these may not all occur. But here are some of the scheduled events the Courier is aware of (see page 2 for details: • Public lands group to visit upper Kern to see work done • Volunteers to do maintenance work at Kern River Preserve • Salvation Army holds holiday dinner for needy, donated funds and help needed • Bowling fundraiser for food for the hungry and needy • Last weekend for

Operation Christmas Child collections (but the packing parties have been canceled) • Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center’s fall gathering • Junior Pheasant Hunt to be held to teach junior hunters how to be responsible • Sierra Peforming Arts welcomes prospective performers and backstage workers to their meeting It’s another big weekend in the valley as we count down to Thanksgiving, get ready for the Christmas parades coming up, and prepare our Christmas gift lists. See our story below about how important checking out local shopping is as opposed to giving the business opportunities only to the big corporations.

Lakeshore Lodge’s Farmer’s Market features music

‘Buy Local Week’ comes up November 26–December 5

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The new Farmer’s Market at the Lakeshore Lodge in Wofford Heights on Saturday mornings is featuring local musical acts and showcasing holiday performances. • Nov. 20: Sweet Adelines 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Nov. 27: Surprise guest • Dec. 4: Archie Logsdon on guitar and vocals • Dec. 11: Jay Baruch on guitar and vocals and bake sale for KV Search and Rescue • Dec. 18: Jan Kutzner on keyboards with seasonal music Call 379-1692 for more information.

“Buy Local Week” is recognized throughout North America and coincides with the busiest holiday shopping of the year - a perfect time to support independent, locally-owned businesses in your community. Economists forecast that U.S. consumers will spend approximately $445 billion during the 2010 holiday season. Studies have shown that dollars spent at local, independent businesses re-circulate in the local community up to three times more, making local holiday shopping an

Food banks running out

Special to the Kern River Courier

The shelves at local food banks such as God’s Storehouse and the Food Pantry are emptying quickly. The need is great. God’s Storehouse is at the Weldon Methodist Church and the Food Pantry is across from L&M Lumber in Lake Isabella. If you can spare some non-perishable food, they would be ready and able to redistribute it in the community to those who need it most.

important investment for your neighborhood. Shopping locally helps boost the potential for local business owners to be prosperous and encourages the growth of local jobs and facilities, rather than send profits to corporations that own big box stores and out-of-town chains. Many people report finding their items locally for less money! You don’t know if you don’t look in the local stores. Pick out your favorite businesses – ask your neighbors which are the ones to trust with your dollars. There’s a reason why many local businesses have a good reputation – they do things right.

Provide pictures and stories of your pet for the new 2011 REVA calendar REVA Co-op, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is soliciting the community to mail in their favorite pet's picture. Any family pet will be considered for REVA's 2011 pet-ofthe month calendar! “However, since there are only 12 months in a year, our selection process will have to consider not only the theme of the picture you submit, but also a short story about your pet,” said a REVA spokesperson. In other words, get your pens and pen-

cils out and write about your baby! Introduce your pet to the world at large, as everyone likes a calendar, and help raise funds to convert the REVA mobile unit into a quality low-cost spay and neuter mobile clinic for our valley. Deadline for submissions is December 10. Send your story and a picture of your pet and short caption to: REVA, Attn: Pet of the Month Calendar, c/o Jesse Martinez, P.O. Box 260, Weldon, CA 93283. For more information, call 760378-3101.

Vol. 7 No. 42 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Sat.: 70% chance rain. HIgh 56. Sat. night: 70% chance rain, low 33. Sun.: Chance of rain, high 48. Sun. night: Chance of rain, low 32. Mon.: Chance of rain, snow. High 45. Mon. night: Mostly cloudy, low 30. National Weather Service

Ray Thurm to be honored by Masonic Lodge Saturday

Learn how you can have fun and earn money for your group

Betty White is everywhere. She’s even a forest ranger now. Really!

Learn how being sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner can be dangerous

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 155,688 acre-feet. (High point was 330,829 ac-ft. July 2. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 328 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 326 cfs Borel Canal flow 328 cfs 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.

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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Mike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Devich, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman Subscription Information The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $36 per year. Send payment to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad 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 all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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Public Lands Forum to observe upper river Nov. 20 The Kern River Valley Public Lands Forum, an ad hoc group, will lead a field trip to the Upper Kern River on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m. The group will begin to gather at 8:30 a.m. at the Kernville Forest Service office behind the museum with coffee and donuts available. An orientation session will be held at 9. Forest Service personnel have agreed to come along. 760379-0764. Preserve volunteers to work on work, seed detail Nov. 20 Join Kern River Preserve staff on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon for a volunteer day. This month's project is to do renovation on the main nature trail and to collect seeds from around the preserve. In spring, the seeds will be planted. Bring gloves, wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy shoes and safety glasses if you

Regular activities Fridays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848. • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048 L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. • 2 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville. Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday. • 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3762410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

have them. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 7:55 a.m. at the headquarters of the Kern River Preserve, 18747 Highway 178, Weldon. RSVP 417-1149. Salvation Army holds holiday dinner for needy Nov. 20 The Salvation Army is looking for donations of money, food or manpower to feed the needy of our community during their annual Holiday Dinner at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. They are expecting to feed up to 600 people. Your Donation of $15 will feed 10 people, $60 will feed 40 people, $120 will feed 80 people. Please send donations to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786 Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Kitchen, serving and food preparation help is needed. 760-379-5100. Bowling fundraiser for Angel Food to be held Nov. 20 A fun bowling fundraiser to buy boxes of Angel Food for the hun-

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. •9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603. • 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848. • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd. • 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. • 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303. • 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 376-2410 or 376-2066

Bingo Guide

Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

gry and needy will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at Mt. Mesa Lanes. Come and bring the whole family for a day of fun. $5 per game, all ages. All proceeds go to Angel Food. Cash prizes, karaoke, raffle. Sponsors needed for each lane at $100 per lane. Deacon Frank Vargas 2236316. Collection week until Nov. 21 for Operation Christmas Child Collections for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes wi;ll be Nov. 15-21. They can be dropped off in Wofford Heights at the Family Life Foursquare Church at 20 W. Panorama. 376-2563. Packing parties for Christmas Child Nov. 20 are canceled The Operation Christmas Child packing parties scheduled for Nov. 20 at Rite Aid, Manny’s, Barnes Bargains and Home Mart have been canceled. 376-2563. Paiute Council to hold fall gathering Saturday, Nov. 20 The Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center will be holding a Fall Gathering event on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a Farmer’s Market, a Native Plant Sale, a Book Sale, Silent Auction, Food, Craft Vendors, Raffles, Entertainment, Games, and Prizes. If you would like to be a vendor please call 549-0800 Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Junior Pheasant Hunt to be held Nov. 20 and 21 The 23rd annual Junior Pheasant Hunt will be held on Nov. 20 and 21 under the sponsorship of the Kern River Valley Fish and Game Habitat Club, the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Kern County Wildlife Resource Commission. The two-day event is divided into four independent hunts, each limited to 30 junior hunters. A parent or guardian accompanies each junior hunter. Junior hunters are taught sportsmanship and how to handle a gun safely. Dog handlers are needed for this event. To receive complete information about the hunt, and an application form, please call (760) 376-3178 or e-mail fishandgameclub@yahoo.com, or write to Junior Pheasant Hunt, P.O. Box 127, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Since the hunt is no longer funded by the DFG, in order for the hunt to continue, the help of sponsors and parents is needed. Deadline for applications is Nov. 19. Sierra Performing Arts to recruit new members Nov. 21 Sierra Performing Arts are asking for prospective new members to attend their general meeting on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church. Upcoming productions will be discussed. Make plans to attend if you are interested in the performing arts and wish to be a part of SPA. Annual dues are $15. 376-2920. Whiskey Flat preparation meeting to be held Nov. 22 There will be a Whiskey Flat Days preparation meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce

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Friday, November 19, 2010

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Red Book records the worst Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I have a good friend who is one of the hardest workers I know. He is a bundle of energy and whatever he starts he finishes and does it well. But I've noticed that in spite of his work ethic, he has probably had the worst luck of anyone I know. In fact over the last five years, so Middleworth many misfortunes befell him that he started keeping a list of troubles he's had in a red binder. He called it his Red Book of Disasters. Let me give you two of the mishaps he recorded in it. One day while on his tractor, he was working in the side yard of his mountain cabin. Suddenly the tractor lost traction and in an inkling rolled over, pinning him beneath. With no one around to help, he dug himself out, checked his body and found only a few bruises – nothing that kept him from righting the tractor, finishing the job and making a notation in the Red Book. During the McNally Fire, although my friend’s place was spared, his thousand-gallon water tank melted into a pile of plastic. It needed immediate replacement. The next day he stopped by my place with a trailer carrying a new water tank. A couple of friends

and I agreed to follow him to his place and help place the tank. What he didn't tell us was that the placement was 500 feet down an embankment and along the edge of a crumbling gorge. With rope and pulley we eased the trailer down the the slippery mountainside and unloaded the tank, almost losing it into the canyon. Soon all of us were covered with ash from the fire, and we looked like chimney sweeps on a picnic. While dragging the trailer back up the hill we had to block the road (Mountain 99) while using a truck with block and tackle. Naturally the highway patrol showed up and told us to stop everything – they were opening the road and wanted us out of the way. After pleading our case, they finally let us get the trailer up the hill, onto the road and away. This became entry number 22 in the Red Book. Recently I suggested that he start a new binder, call it the Happy Book and fill it with good stuff, starting with his recent marriage to a wonderful and charming lady. (P.S. She has promised to fill it with nothing but happy things and to deep six the Red Binder forever. He is in agreement, but first he has to remove the tree that the wind has blown over and onto his gazebo!) Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

Holiday Deadlines Thanksgiving: November 25 Deadline: Monday, November 22, 1:00pm Christmas Day: December 25 Deadline: Monday, December 20, 1:00pm New Years Day: January 1 Deadline: Monday, December 27, 1:00pm

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Thurm receives award from Masons Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Ray Thurm, past president of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, will receive the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member of the Masons by his lodge at a special ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The Masonic award ceremony will be held at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Thurm is a member of the Kern River Valley Masonic Lodge #827, which has a lodge in Kernville. He will receive the Hiram Award. It is

the official recognition of a Mason for devoted service to his lodge and to Masonic principles in general. Thurm became a Mason in 1983 in Ridgecrest. He went through the officer positions, becoming Master of the Lodge in 1988. Thurm was in education while in Ridgecrest, teaching fifth through 12th grade and college auto shop as well. He has been both a teacher and an administrator. Cars are a lifelong passion for Thurm. He collects them and also has an appraisal business for collectible autos.

Correction Last week’s story that described the Toys for Tots program as being sponsored by the “U.S. Marine Corps/Salvation Army” should have said the program is sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps, assisted by the local Salvation Army.

JOE THE HANDYMAN Handyman & Non-licensed Plumbing Services Call me... I’m on my way!

760-417-2766

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CASUAL GEAR $ 98 Slipper Socks 1pair¢ & Brushed Booties 98 pair Assorted Colors One size fits all

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Kern River California Adult Printed

Hoodies

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With Muff Pocket Reg. $19.98 Assorted Colors Sizes: S thru XL

Knit

Watch Caps

598

Colors: Black, Navy & Brown

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WEB Recycling

Temperature 59º or Lower?

Legal Document Services • Notary

Hot Drinks are 59¢

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Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”

Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @

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Coins & Jewelry 760-379-5200

Ray Thurm, past president of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, will receive an award from the Masons Nov. 20.

Charlotte L. Ruse

“We Buy Gold & Silver!” In the Post Office Center

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Kern River Motors Offers Extended Warranties, Special Next to Financing, Motorcycle Products Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm and Parts Including Oil and Filters.

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Adventures • Speed Limit: 5 mph (no wake) within 200 feet of shore, within 100 feet of swimmers (other than waterskiers), near docks,

Isabella Lake Boating Regs

marinas or within South Fork Wildlife Area. • Alcohol or Drug Use: Alcohol or drug use is illegal while operating a boat and is a felony if such use causes death or serious injury. Conviction of intoxication while operating a boat may bring a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. Avoiding accidents requires 100% alertness. • Age and Safety Gear Requirements: Boat operators must be at least 16 years old. Each person aboard must have US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD); water skiers and personal watercraft riders must wear PFDs at all times. • Towing Rules for Waterskiers, Inflatables, Etc: A tow boat must qualify to hold at least 3 people, including an observer at least 12 years old, capable of rescuing an injured waterskier. The observer must raise a red flag whenever a line is out or a skier is preparing to ski or a skier is down. • Right-of-Way Rules: These rules apply to everyone on the water, including windsurfers. As with driving a car, passing is on the right, yielding at a crossing gives the go-ahead to the vessel on the right and overtaking another vessel requires a wide berth. Anchored and sailing vessels usually have the right-of-way. The law says that avoiding a collision takes precedence over insisting on a right-of-way. • Avoidance Measures: Waterskiers, personal watercraft riders and windsurfers often seek the calmer waters near the Auxiliary Dam. These people may reach speeds from 35-70 mph, posing a hazard to each other as well as to boaters. Attempting to judge the speed of an oncoming person is difficult, particularly in a glare or mist; better to simply avoid congestion.

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Friday, November 19, 2010

Legend Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds z Towns Hospital + Other Features

Kernville

STATISTICS

Golf Course

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Wofford Heights

Mountain 99

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Airport

Sierra Way

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Wofford Heights Park

General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side

Water Ski Area

French Gulch

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

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Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area

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Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

Lake Isabella

Wildlife Area

Mountain Mesa

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Earn money for your organization Kern River Courier

You can raise money for your club or group and have a ton of fun doing it. Do what the Courier’s ad salesperson Valerie Minoux did – run for Whiskey Flat Mayor! Vintage Val nearly came in first and is still one of the biggest earners. This race is a great moneymaker for your group. For instance, this year, 2010, the Rotary of Kern River

Valley and ECHO Program of Kern Valley High School split $2,710, the KV Bike Park rode away with $3,815 and the KRV Youth Football and Cheer are still yellin’ about their $3,940. In past years, organizations have pocketed up to as much as $13,000. If you have or know of an organization looking for more gold in their treasury, contact the Kernville Chamber at (760) 376-2629.

Native American Cultural Center Fall Gathering Saturday, November 20, 9:00am to 3:00pm Located at the French Gulch Group Campground

Events

Book Sale, Silent Auction, Food, Craft Vendors, Raffles, Come and check out our wide Entertainment, variety of Games Native Plants for sale & Prizes If you would like to be a vendor please contact us Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

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“Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural Center 2600 Highway 155 French Gulch Campground, Lake Isabella 760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3984 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 nuuicunni@earthlink.net Visit us on the web at www.nuuicunni.org Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council under a Special Use Permit: U.S. Forest Service

General KRV Info Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Kernville Chamber of Commerce

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Couch Theater

Celebrity Extra

Vampires have their day

Meadows now channel-mate

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith New DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of Nov. 30.

video release of the "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Tenuously based on the most famous segment of the 1940 film featuring Mickey Mouse and the endless procession of animated brooms. In this live-action modern-day fantasy tale, Jay Baruchel takes Mickey's place as the titular apprentice, "Dave," who must learn to find the magic within himself before an evil sorcerer (Alfred Molina) wreaks havoc upon our world. I didn't have high expectations going in to this film, but for a children's movie it's actually pretty good. Not "Toy Story 3" good, but good enough.

PICKS OF THE WEEK "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" (PG-13) -- Part three of Stephenie Meyer's vampire film for tweens amps up the love triangle drama between poker-faced Bella (Kristen Stewart), dour vampire Edward (Robert Pattison) and constantly shirtless werewolf with a creepily shaped nose Jacob (Taylor Lautner). When the boys aren't catfighting over who's the better asexual freak for Bella, they join forces to bat"Meet John Doe" -- 70th tle the evil Anniversary Victoria Ultimate (Bryce Dallas Collector's Howard) and Edition (NR) her band of - Gary newborn Cooper and vampires Barbara who are hellStanwyck star bent on in Frank destroying Capra's 1940 Bella. So, classic about yes. I'm an injured Team Vicki. former baseRobert Pattison, Kristen Stewart The twoball player disc Special who sells out Edition contains audio commenhis integrity to pay for medical tary tracks from Pattison and treatment by impersonating the Stewart, a photo gallery, music fictional creation of a plucky videos, a six-part making-of doc- newspaper columnist. In addiumentary, and a Edward or tion to the standard special feaJacob Fast-Forward feature that tures like audio commentary and allows you to jump to all your making-of featurettes, is a rare favorite Edward or Jacob scenes. radio dramatization of Hemingway's "For Whom the "Fantasia/Fantasia 2000" Bell Tolls" starring Cooper and (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Ingrid Bergman. (PG) -- Disney's 1940 masterpiece combining classical music TV SERIES OUT THIS WEEK with animation and its 2000 "Parks and Recreation" sequel are finally getting a highSeason Two def release, promising the "Space: 1999" The Complete sharpest-ever visuals and sound. Season One The bonus features are few, but "Lucy Show" Official Third noteworthy, particularly the Season inclusion of the 2003 short film "Sid and Marty Krofft's "Destino," the 50-years-in-theSaturday Morning Hits" making collaboration between "Have Gun Will Travel" Walt Disney and Salvador Dali. Season Five, Volume One "Touch of Frost" Season 15 "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (PG) -- It's no coincidence that Disney re-released "Fantasia" on c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. the same week as the home

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Q: I am glad to see Tim Meadows back on television in TBS's "Glory Daze." Now that Conan O'Brien, Tim's fellow "Saturday Night Live" alumnus, is also on TBS, is there any chance he will guest-star on the show? -- Ralph T., via e-mail *** A: Tim Meadows' Q: What is the new one-hour TBS meaning of MTAC, comedy will boast a the upstairs room variety of comedic with the big screen guest stars this season, and worldwide but as of now, Conan is communications on Tim Meadows not one of them. "NCIS"? - Ron S., However, the show is via e-mail only one degree of separation A: MTAC is short for the away from the late-night king. United States Department of the Tim revealed: "We did have Navy's Multiple Threat Alert Andy Richter (guest star). He did Center. After the bombing of the an episode on the show where USS Cole in October 2000, as he plays a priest, an adviser to well as the terrorist events of one of the students. And it's a 9/11, the Navy Antiterrorist Alert really, really funny scene. And Center (ATAC) was transformed we have a lot of other guest in 2002 into the MTAC. appearances by other comedic According to the Navy's official actors that I think people are website, "The Department of the going to be very happy about." Navy's Multiple Threat Alert You can catch "Glory Daze" Center (MTAC) provides indicaTuesdays on TBS. tions and warning for a wide range of threats to Navy and *** Marine Corps personnel and Q: I collect "All in the assets around the world." Family" DVDs, and they seem to have stopped at *** Season 6. It has been a long Write to Cindy at King time since they've put a new Features Weekly Service, P.O. one out, and I wondered if Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853and when they were plan6475; or e-mail her at ning to? -- Clint K., via eletters@cindyelavsky.com. For mail more news and extended interA: Just in time for the holiviews, visit www.celebrityexdays, "All in the Family" Season traonline.com 7, which originally aired from (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. September 1976 to March 1977, is now on store shelves. This sea-

Top DVD rentals 1. Predators (R) Adrien Brody 2. How to Train Your Dragon (PG) animated 3. The Karate Kid (PG) Jaden Smith 4. Jonah Hex (PG-13) Josh Brolin 5. Get Him to the Greek (R) Jonah Hill 6. Iron Man 2 (PG-13) Robert Downey, Jr.

7. Robin Hood (PG-13) Russell Crowe 8. A Nightmare on Elm Street (R) Jackie Earle Haley 9. Splice (R) Adrien Brody 10. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG-13) Jake Gyllenhaal (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Actress Betty White becomes forest ranger Kern River Courier

Actress Betty White’s lifelong dedication to protecting wilderness and wildlife was recognized this week when the U.S. Forest Service proclaimed her an honorary forest ranger. White said in previous interviews that she wanted to be a forest ranger as a little girl, but that women were not allowed to do that then. During the ceremony at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell remarked that despite those challenges, she found ways to make a difference in White conservation and animal welfare. “I am sorry you couldn’t join us before,” said Tidwell. “Judging from your illustrious career, you would have made marvelous contributions to our agency and to the cause of conservation across the United States,” he said. “Betty, you are a role model for little girls – for all of us – never to give

up on our dreams.” Today’s U.S. Forest Service is 38 percent female, including rangers, scientists and leaders at every level. White, after hugging Smokey Bear and receiving a forest ranger hat and badge, stressed the importance of protecting nature. “Wilderness is getting harder and harder to find these days on our beautiful planet and we’re abusing our planet to the point of almost no return,” she said. “In my heart I’ve been a forest ranger all my life, but now I’m official.” White said one of her earliest memories is riding in the saddle with her father through California’s High Sierra, where she fostered a deep love of nature. The 193 million acres of Forest Service lands are home to more than 3,500 rare and sensitive species including some of the best remaining habitat for elk, grizzly bear, lynx, and many reptiles and amphibians. The Forest Service sustains the health, diversity and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

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Health Insurance Matters

COBRA cost reasonable Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Sue called, pricing health insurance. I asked her what had she had paid in the past. It turns out she was working, until a layoff. I asked her if she had checked into COBRA. COBRA was a law passed to protect people from losing health insurance due to being out of employment. Harry Thal Her answer was that her COBRA was too expensive. COBRA costs exactly what the employer was paying plus a few percent handling. What is expensive is health care! Another interesting complaint is from people on Medicare who think that when they join an HMO or Medicare PPO the $96.40 or $110.50 (it depends on when they joined the Medicare program) that they pay for Medicare Part B goes to the insurance company to pay for their benefits. It does – but so does over $700 more every month go to the insurance company to pay for

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their benefits. Medicare costs over $800 per month. It is just that the majority of the cost for Medicare is coming from payroll taxes and general revenue of the government. The cost of health insurance is a reflection on the cost of health care. For some reason the two are entangled into meaning the same thing. When I go to visit legislators in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento and discuss health insurance with the legislators and their aides, I continually need to correct them, as they use the terms "health insurance" and "health care" as synonyms! Some of the legislators who have come from business get it. But many of the aides are young adults who have come from college to the state house and receive their employee benefits. They have no concept or personal experience of the cost of health care or insurance. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

EVENTS continued from page 2 building after the general meeting on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. It will be a pot luck. For more information, call the chamber at 376-2629. My Place restaurant to give away free meals Nov. 24 My Place restaurant near Isabella Supermarket in Lake Isabella will give free Thanksgiving meals to the community the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the big hearts of the restaurant’s owners and guitarelements.com Former KVHS resident to sign book on politics Nov. 26 A 1987 graduate of Kern Valley High School, Cory Merry, will be at the Book Corral, 12232 Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sign copies of his book, “Average American Politics.” He will have copies available, but supplies are limited. To ensure you have a copy, please order it from BarnesandNoble.com or Amazon.com. Wofford Heights Christmas tree ceremony Nov. 26 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 has arranged to light the Christmas tree in Wofford Heghts once again. The festivities will take place on Friday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. The community is invited to attend and enjoy free hot cocoa and homemade cookies. For information, contact Jadeen Schroeder at 760-417-1693 or the lodge at 760-376-6475. Lake Isabella Christmas Parade to be held Nov. 27 Kick off the Christmas season in style. Be sure to attend the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade to be held along Lake Isabella Blvd. starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27. Then enjoy a wonderful lunch and partake of the many bargains to be had in the valley as you Christmas shop. Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. To enter the parade (It’s free), call 379-5236. Hoffman Hospice sponsors “Light Up A Life” event Dec. 1 “Light Up A Life” is an annual series of national ceremonies that involve lighting a candle for a special loved one. Hoffman Hospice will be holding one Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Big Blue Bear in Kernville, Circle Park area. It’s at 5:30 p.m. To order a light for $10, call (661) 410-1010. Kernville’s Candle Stroll and Caroling Dec. 3 As part of Kernville’s Christmas celebration, there will be a Candle Stroll and Christmas caroling in Kernville’s Circle Park area on Friday evening, Dec. 3. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629.

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To Your Good Health

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Friday, November 19, 2010

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TIAs are very dangerous Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I've just hung up the phone after talking to my doctor. He has me scared out of my wits. This morning while reading the newspaper, I couldn't hold it up. My right arm became weak. In about five minutes, everything returned to normal. I thought I had better call the doctor. The doctor thinks I had a ministroke and wants me to have someone take me to the hospital ASAP. I told him I was fine. He said that doesn't matter. I thought I would drop you a line for your opinion. What should I do? -T.R. ANSWER: I hope you listened to your doctor. You should do exactly what he told you. You have an emergency on your hands. You most likely had a TIA -- a transient ischemic attack -- a ministroke. Investigation should be taking place as soon as possible -- immediately. A part of your brain lost its blood supply for a short time. Even a brief occurrence like the one you describe can cause permanent brain damage. Worse, it is often the foreboding of a complete stroke. You have to be checked for a blockage in one of your carotid arteries, the large neck arteries that deliver blood to the brain. You have to be examined for a clot in other body locations like

the heart. Pieces of those clots can break loose and be carried to a brain artery, where they stop the flow of blood permanently. Atrial fibrillation, a common heartbeat disturbance, is often responsible for such clots. Numbness, weakness or both of a hand, arm, leg, side of the face or tongue can be a sign of a TIA. Trouble expressing oneself is another sign. So are disturbances of vision. None lasts long, but they are quite significant and serious warnings. I don't have important background information on you. I am counting on your good sense to get you to the hospital quickly. The booklet on stroke, one of our most feared illnesses, covers the topic in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 902W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.(c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Faith

Friday, November 19, 2010

Voices of Faith the relational ties between generations. The Psalmist speaks to these ties in the above verse, and reiterates a Biblical principle found throughout the pages of Scripture. Each generation is privileged to touch all succeeding generations with the understanding and awareness of life, and the love of God. Experience may indeed be the best teacher, but such experience does not have to be totally re-learned by each generation - much of this experience can be passed on as generational inheritance and embraced by youth as truth to be built upon. Notice how the generations embrace each other rather than oppose each other - a heart's attitude that comes from both directions in a desire to see the redemptive love of God reach beyond ourselves, and touch those who come behind us. Loved ones of all ages, we must "get" each other in order to see the Kingdom of God comes in our days, and in getting each other, we will embrace healthy differences as glorious, and similarities as wondrous.

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I will sing of the loving kindness of the Lord forever. To all generations I will make known Thy faithfulness with my mouth. Ps 89:1 The “generation gap” continues to be propagated and reinforced by cultural prophets in the music and entertainment industries, and gladly embraced Duitsman by youth who are always looking to break the shackles of domineering old folks. What is most remarkable to me, however, is the embrace of such reality as normative by the older of the generations (if generation gap is to exist, there of necessity has to be an older and a younger generation). With little more than a shrug of the shoulders and a "kids these days" comment, those who have attained some measure of age are willing to accept as standard the communication barriers that exist. Even child psychologists grab hold of such thinking as normative to the "growth process," and in so doing rubber stamp a division that is in many ways harmful to the process of maturity, and certainly

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Churches of the Valley

Generations must unite Jack Duitsman, pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville

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Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 A.M. Phone - (760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 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 Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m. 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Miscellaneous SGI - USA Buddhist Discussion Meetings - call 379-6162 for dates and times. Based on the Lotus Sutra. Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

Tree to be lit on Christmas Tree Hill by Elks Lodge members Nov. 26 Kern River Courier

The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 has arranged to light the Christmas tree in Wofford Heghts once again. The festivities will take place on Friday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. The community is invited to attend

and enjoy free hot cocoa and homemade cookies. After being dark for several years, the local Elks have repaired and refurbished the tree for the enjoyment of all, and hope you will come and enjoy this exciting kickoff to the holiday season. For information, contact Jadeen Schroeder at 760-417-1693 or the lodge at 760-376-6475.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob brown. As you cook the rest of the tomatoes, add olive oil as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bodfish Bob’s Cheesy Green Tomato Casserole 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon butter, softened 1 pound green tomatoes, thickly sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced 1 day old French baguette, cubed and toasted 4 tablespoons shredded fontina cheese

Bodfish Bob's Fried Green Tomatoes 3 medium, firm green tomatoes 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup milk 2 beaten eggs 2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs or cornmeal 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cut unpeeled tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle slices with salt and pepper. Let tomato slices stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place flour, milk, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow dishes. Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Dip tomato slices in milk, then flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs. In the skillet, fry half of the coated tomato slices at a time, for 4-6 minutes on each side or until

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. And coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Saute onion and garlic in melted butter in a skillet over medium heat until translucent and tender. Arrange half of the tomato slices on the bottom of the baking dish and season to taste with salt, pepper, and basil. Spoon half of the onion mixture over top of the tomatoes then top with half of the toasted bread and half of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tomatoes, onion mixture, and cheese. Bake casserole 45 to 50 minutes or until cheese is melted and tomatoes are softened. Serve warm. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com

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Jewelry Shop Blown Art Glass now for Original Paintings your Gourd Art Holiday Gifts Quilts,Afghans shore Lodge Certified & Pillows Lake Handmade Hats FARMERSMARKET & Scarves Ke Crocheted Dog Sweaters rn Vall Sponsored by ociation ey Growers Ass Framed Local Shop the valleys largest selection of Photography Organic Produce, Arts and Crafts under one roof in our beautiful pavilion Braided Horse Tack Unique Ornaments Wofford Heights Every Saturday Gift Cards 9;00am - 1:00pm For Natural Lotions 760-379-1692 & Creams,plus Massage Info Providing Seniors with Companionship, Security and Peace of Mind We have two locations in the Kern River Valley. Our Kernville location features the Kern River running through the quaint town, and Wofford Heights features close access to Isabella Lake. We provide many ways for your loved one to feel at home with daily activities, community

involvement and special monthly events. Our staff is dedicated and trained to provide the very best care for your loved one. Our staff is trained in first aid, dementia, medications and hospice, with management staff available seven days a week.

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Please help us to feed nearly 600 people What a wonderful time of year, yet many in our community will not be able to have a complete Holiday Dinner. Time's are tough. Won’t you please consider helping us to Help the needy in The Kern River Valley. For those of us who have much, Much is required. Please consider helping us to Help the needy in The Kern River Valley.

The Annual Holiday Dinner for the Needy Saturday November 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm The Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Want to Volunteer? Come and enjoy the preparing of food and serving the needy. We need Turkeys, Pies and People to Cook Them at Home and Bring In. Want to Volunteer, Come and enjoy preparing food and serving the needy. Kitchen Help to arrive at 9:00am... Serving Help at 12 noon... & Clean up Help at 3:00pm

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Talking About Real Estate

Beyond Juice Holiday Cash Drawing

HVCC Part 2 Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct, or HVCC, as we talked about last week, was a law that was passed to "reform" the Mortgage Appraisal process. It has some good aspects, but all in all I believe that it has also significantly contributed to a slowdown in the Matt Freeman housing market recovery and has very negatively impacted appraisers, causing many to go out of business. Thank goodness it is gone now. Its sunset was the passing of the Frank/Dodd Wall Street Reform Act. So now what? Well, that is the big question, we are just gonna have to see. Under the HVCC guidelines, appraisers were no longer able to be independent contractors for banks. They all had to sign up under new entities called Appraisal Management Companies, which were responsible for giving out all appraisal work coming from lenders and keeping the appraisers honest. All it did was create a new massive bureaucracy and added a whole new layer of red tape to every real estate transaction. Yes, there have been, still are and always will be fraud issues with appraisals, but HVCC was not

the answer. It was supposed to streamline the process and take the appraisal orders out of the hands of both real estate agents and the underwriters at the banks, thus cutting down on fraud. The big flaw with this reasoning is the fact that it was not most of the appraisers commiting the fraud, it was the lenders ordering the appraisals. Let me give you an example. Had a deal; won't name names, of course. In this deal, a home was appraised at 130K. The bank verified that the appraisal was accurate at 130K by doing their own automated appraisal, a common practice these days. So both reports came back good at 130K. Guess what? Didn’t stay that way. The appraiser was actually instructed by the bank to drop the appraised value to 110K. Can you believe that? Now that is fraud. It is against the law to unduly influence an appraiser in the performance of their duties, and here a bank is telling a California Licensed Appraiser that did this report to drop their value or they would not get paid and the deal would not get done. Now you can see why I was not a big fan of HVCC. So, the jury is still out, let’s wait and see. In the meantime, watch your wallet. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Courier chuckle of the week: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you're not in shape for it, it's too far to walk back.â&#x20AC;? -- Franklin Jones

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Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don't feel sheepish about looking to spend more time with that special person during the upcoming holidays. Do it because it's the right thing to do. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Never mind letting misunderstandings repair themselves. Consider speaking up while the healing process can be shorter and sweeter and leave fewer scars. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is easily awakened in the Geminian heart, especially around the happy holiday season. So go ahead and make those plans with that special someone. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Moon Children can glow with their own inner light as the holiday season magic takes hold. It's a very special time for Cancers and Libras together. Enjoy. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good time for you fabulous Felines to take pleasure in your special gift for, well, taking pleasure! Look for this holiday season to give you every reason to purr. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to let others who are in your life get a little closer to you. You'll both find out what you've been missing for far too long.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Open up your eyes and see some welcome surprises you've missed or overlooked for too long. What you find can lead to other favorable changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you expect to be potentially troublesome might simply be especially challenging and well worth your efforts to check out. Good luck! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friendship might not seem as trustworthy as you'd like. OK. Ask your questions, get your answers and settle the matter once and for all. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family situation moves into a new area because of (or, maybe, thanks to) some decisions you might have felt you could not avoid making. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You could be cutting it very close if you hope to make those holiday plan changes in time to avoid problems. Get a friend or family member to help. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Friends show how important you are to them. Keep these precious relationships thriving. They affect much that will happen to the fabulous Fish in the new year. BORN THIS WEEK: Time spent at home alone nurtures your mystic self. Spending your time with others nurtures them. c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novels "Northanger Abbey" and "Emma"? 2. MATH: What is the equivalent of the Roman numeral DXVI? 3. ANATOMY: What is the colored part of the eye called? 4. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of food is fusilli? 5. MEASUREMENTS: How many acres are in 1 square mile? 6. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president created the Purple Heart medal? Answers:

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An ad appeared in the February 13,1822 St.Louis Gazette: “To enterprising young men – the subscriber wishes to engage one hundred men to ascend the river Missouri to its source, there to be employed for one, two, or three years.” California Joe The ad was answered by a virtual “who’s who” of future big names of fur trapper lore, including Jim Bridger, Jedediah Smith, Hugh Glass and James Beckwourth. Later William Ashley, a St. Louis merchant, had an idea – a yearly gettogether of fur trappers. He called it a “rendezvous.” In July, 1825 it was held at Henry’s Fork of the Green River in present-day Wyoming. By the summer of 1826 the word was out, because a hundred of Ashley’s employes attended, plus some freelance trappers and a couple hundred Shoshone Indians. It was the wildest of Western swap meets. Jim Bridger, of storyteller fame, was telling tall tales and the high point of the second “rendezvous” came when a party of Blackfeet Indians attacked. White and Shoshone comrades defended their furs and families, killing 173 before their foes retreated. The summer mountain meetings were held intermittently throughout the 1830s. The last original ren-

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dezvous took place in 1843. By then the market for beaver fur had dwindled and the mountain men found their wilderness being overrun by settlers pushing toward Oregon. *** In June of 1932, a hundred years later, a rendezvous of another kind took place in Alexandria, Louisiana. This time my dad, who owned a number of dilapidated buildings (with a junkyard in back), called a meeting of all his employees. Seems here was a cholera outbreak in the swamps where my father and I often went fishing, and my father needed extra boats to bring the Cajuns out for treatment. Would men risk their lives to bring out these folks who needed help? Some of them had lived in the swamps for 50 years or more, since coming down from Nova Scotia where they had been persecuted by the French and been forced to leave. My father felt we needed to do something to help. So up in the swamps we went one Sunday morning, and we brought out over 50 or so French-speaking Canadian refugees. Their leader, a tall, laconic Cajun, wanted to give us a present for all we had done. And he handed us an old moth-eaten gunny sack. “Look inside,” he said. I put my hand inside the gunny sack. And something bit me! (Part 2 next week.) California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.

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Driving somewhere for Thanksgiving? Be sure not to drive while you’re drowsy. Motorists who drive at night, or who hit the road right after a heavy holiday meal, are running the risk of falling asleep at the wheel, according to the AAA Auto Club. In California, drivers who were drowsy or fell asleep at the wheel were involved in more than 3,700 crashes last year that led to nearly 2,500 deaths and injuries, according to data from the California Highway Patrol. A 2002 survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 37 percent of drivers reported falling asleep or nodding off while driving at some point in their lives, including 11 percent within the past year. According to NHTSA’s 2008 Traffic Safety Facts publication, 2.4 percent of fatal crashes involve a drowsy driver, but many researchers believe the true impact of drowsiness may be much greater. Traffic researchers also believe drowsy driving has been under-reported and underestimated. “Driving when you are sleepdeprived is a recipe for disaster,” said Anita Lorz, traffic safety team lead for AAA. “Drivers should get at least five hours of sleep before getting on the road, because those who are

even slightly tired may not be able to react to road danger.” How do you know if you’re too sleepy to drive? Lorz said to watch for these warning signs: • Eyes closing by themselves • Difficulty paying attention • Frequent yawning • Swerving in lane If drivers experience any of these signs, they could fall asleep at any time. AAA recommends that drowsy drivers pull over as soon as it is safe and take these steps: • Take a nap–even 20 minutes will help. • Exercise after waking up to help increase alertness. Try running or walking while waving your arms. • Consume caffeine–it can provide an extra boost. • AAA offers the following tips to help motorists avoid drowsy driving: • Packing should be completed early enough before a trip to allow time for a normal night’s sleep. • Try to set a limit of 300-400 miles of driving per day to limit fatigue. • Avoid driving long distances just after eating a heavy meal, which will cause sleepiness. • Avoid medicines that may cause drowsiness. • When driving, keep your eyes moving from the left side of the road to the right. Focus on an object that is near, then an object that is far away.

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Friday, November 19, 2010 Our Valley, Our Earth

Optimal Hospice sponsors “Light Up A Life” event Dec. 4 “Light Up A Life” is an annual series of national ceremonies that involve lighting a candle for a special loved one. Optimal Hospice will be holding one Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Lodge at Painted Rock (on the other side of the river from the town of Lake Isabella – to get there, take Keyesville Road). It’s at 11 a.m. To order a light for $10, call (661) 716-8000. KRV Woman’s Club Christmas Spectacular to be held Dec. 4 The KRV Woman’s Club Christmas Spectacular will be held Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. There will be a great dinner catered by Hodel’s of Bakersfield. Door prizes and themed Christmas trees. Tickets are $30. 379-7220. Havilah Centennial Group to hold Christmas party Dec. 4 The Havilah Centennial Group will be having its Christmas party at the Havilah Schoolhouse on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. until ? The community is cordially invited. Just bring a munchie to share. 379-2636. Christmas Shop Hop in Kernvile on Friday, Dec. 10 The 2nd Annual Christmas Shop Hop with Circle Park merchants will be on Friday, Dec. 10 from 5-8pm. Music, raffles, and refreshments! Have fun and do your Christmas shopping, too! Listen to the Jazz Tones at the Oddfellows Hall and see local artists at the Big Blue Bear. Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629 Christmas Parade of Giving in Kernville Dec. 11 The Christmas Parade of Giving will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11 starting at 4 p.m. in Circle Park, Kernville. Cars will cruise the streets of Kernville collecting gifts. Santa arrives back in Circle Park to visit with the children from 5 to 9 .m. There will be hot apple cider and cookies for all. For more information, contact Kenny Rhodes at (909) 754-5270. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the information to us by e-mail, or on paper either in person or by mail (our addresses are on page 2), by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed in chronological order according to space available. Calendar items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

Know the rocks you’re observing Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

Attached, for your review, is the same picture that was shown last week with the exception that I have placed my "Educated Guess" interpretation as to what is shown in the road cut. When you compare the two pictures you will find yourself forgetting the complexiRon Bolyard ty of the original unmarked one and saying, "Oh Yeah! I now understand!” Please beware as I may have made an incorrect interpretation that may lead the reader astray. My goal in this exercise is to allow the reader to use their imagination and learn by the scientific process! First, I will describe my tentative annotations that are shown in the picture. They are: Ma: I believe to be an entrapped Metasediment. Mb: I believe to be another entrapped Metasediment. Mc: Overlaying, exposed Metasediments G : Granite

Q : Quartz veins SOLID line: The hypothesized contact between Granite and metasediments The reader should recall from many past articles, what a "Roof Pendant" is. 1) The definition of a Roof Pendant, is "a downward projection of country rock into an igneous intrusion". Remember? In other words a "contact of sediments (country rock) or metasediments, with granite". Reference to the photo will lead the reader into looking for the places where metasediments contact granite. 2) Knowing that Roof Pendants are present in the Kern River Valley, is this road cut a possible Roof Pendant? If so, how can you tell? Can you identify the difference between granite and the metasediments? 3) You look for the locales where G, granite, contacts metasediments Ma, Mb, & Mc. Your homework is to find these so called MS/G contacts in the photo! Until Next Week ... Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.

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Advance Directive is a must to do these days Jason O’Donnell Special to the Courier

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Patrick Casey and Tricia Radis attended the American Legion’s Boys State and Girls State this spring and were honored with a dinner recently. The students told about their experiences learning about government. Pictured with them are (L-R) Kate Ryan, Commander Ed Ryan, Ruby Dodds, Russell Berry and James Ash from American Legion Post 711.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: INOTECH (2010-B6219) Street address of principal place of business: 974 South Alpine, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 95, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANT: Jacob Branam, 974 South Alpine, Bodfish, CA 93205. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Jacob Branam. This statement filed on 10/06/2010. Expires 10/06/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 29, November 5, 12 and 19, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PETERSON DAIRY (2010-B6462) Street address of principal place of business: 30999 Peterson Road, McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing address of business: 17346 Falling Creek Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: Peter DeBoer, 17346 Falling Creek Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Carrie DeBoer, 17346 Falling Creek Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. I, Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Peter D. DeBoer. This statement filed on 10/20/2010. Expires 10/20/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier October 29, November 5, 12 and 19, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE CAFE (2010-B6205) Street address of principal place of business: 12304 Mt Mesa Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 3104 Raccoon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Robert Lambert, 3104 Raccoon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Cynthia Lambert, 3104 Raccoon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA

93240. I, Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Cynthia Lambert. This statement filed on 10/06/2010. Expires 10/06/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier October 29, November 5, 12 and 19, 2010. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDWARD STEVEN PAJAK CASE NO: S-1500-PB-59353 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDWARD STEVEN PAJAK. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: TANYA STOWE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that TANYA STOWE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 14, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Metropolitan Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for

Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: David A. Esquibias, Esq. Law Offices of David A. Esquibias 2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330 Westlake Village, CA 91361 (805) 267-1141 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 12, 19 and 26, 2010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE SWEET SPOT (2010-B6777) Street address of principal place of business: 2050 Rainbow Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 2050 Rainbow Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Milissa Burnett, 2050 Rainbow Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Marie Figueroa, 4600 Pine Lane, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. B, General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Milissa Burnett. This statement filed on 11/05/2010. Expires 11/05/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2010.

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Advance care planning is the process of making decisions about what kind of care you would want in the event of a life threatening crisis or terminal illness, and to communicate those wishes in writing. It includes examining your values and beliefs, discussing your wishes with your loved ones, friends, and healthcare providers, and completing an Advance Directive. An Advance Healthcare Directive (AHCD), also known as a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, is a free and simple way to make your wishes known. With an AHCD, you can name a trusted person to speak on your behalf should you lose your ability to communicate due to a medical event or illness. The person you name to speak for you is called an "agent," "surrogate," or "proxy." Your agent can be a family member or trusted friend and you can name more than one should your first choice be unavailable. You can make your agents authority effective immediately or only when you cannot speak for yourself. It is very important to choose an agent who understands your wishes and values, and who is committed to following them when you are in a crisis. By naming an agent, you grant them the legal authority to communicate your wishes to the healthcare system, not to make decisions for you.

Our modern medical system has made incredible advances that are helping all of us to live longer and healthier lives. However, these advances have also created a whole range of ethical dilemmas related to our ability to keep people alive far beyond their own bodies ability to function independently. Our current system makes the assumption that more time is always good - we mistake duration for quality. In the absence of your known wishes and values, the healthcare system has a legal responsibility to do everything possible to keep you alive in a medical emergency. You can help yourself and your loved ones by completing an advance health care directive so that you maintain control of your right to make decisions about your treatment. Don't leave the responsibility to the healthcare system or your family who may or may not understand your values or wishes. You can download the forms and instructions from a number of websites such as http://www.coalitionccc.org. You are also welcome to come by the Hoffmann Hospice office in Lake Isabella or Kern Valley Hospital and pick up the forms and instructions. I am available to talk with you about advance care planning and to help you understand your rights and choices. Jason O'Donnell, MSW, ASW is a Medical Social Worker with Kern Valley Healthcare District

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Friday, November 19, 2010

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BBUCKSKINS UCKSKINS TO TO CCALICO ALICO CUSTOM FRAMING • GENUINE INDIAN JEWELRY • LEATHER GOODS & SUPPLIES

121 Piute Drive 760-376-3945 On Circle Park in Kernville

ILEL at the 33rd Annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade November 27th FTH E BREAKFAST* AK NC PA IN A TR

Put a toy in the train & get a $1.00 off breakfast coupon!

Center Lake Isabella Senior 8:00am to 1:00pm

12 $4.99 Adults $3.99 Under or Cocoa Pancakes, Sausage & Coffee

Begins at 11:00am

Call Yvonne at 760-379-5100 or 661-345-8359 We’d love to ha!ve you on board lake-Isabella-ca. toysfortots.org

*Kids Face Painting & Suprise Guests

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Ridgecrest Fairground Saturday 9a.m.- 5p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Christmas Gifts Galore Over 200 Artists & Craftspeople Original Artwork • Pottery Needlework • Jewelry Wooden Toys • Stained Glass Christmas Ornaments Toys • Woodworking Live Plants Admission $1.00 (12 yrs. & older) Free Parking

Benefit Fundraiser for the “Mazziotti Family Relief Fund’ The Mazziotti Family lost there home in Riverkern and all business and personal possessions in the ‘Bull Fire’

December 11th, 2:00pm Steak Dinner, Music, Raffle & Dancing

Monte Carlo

at the 9750 Taft Hwy/Old River Road, Bakersfield $100 per person

With 100% of proceeds will go to the Mazziotti family Mail to: c/o Kim Barrett 263 Jefferson Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Make checks payable to: “Mazziotti family Relief Fund”

“Will Call” Tickets available at the door

For more information and tickets call: Kim Barrett - 661-319-8873 or Carol Anderson - 760-376-2430 Sponsored by

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Plan your holiday event on the mountain

heryl’sfor Thanksgiving iner Fresh roast turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, yams, cranberry sauce, vegetable, choice of our delicious soup or salad and pumpkin pie made right here at Cheryl’s

Let us prepare a holiday event to remember featuring our certified angus beef steaks, specialty dishes or succulent seafood, all served with our outstanding service. Now accepting reservations

8 900 10720 Pine Drive Alta Sierra (760) 3 76-8

On the Greenhorn Mountains. Only eight miles west from Wofford Heights! Follow the signs from Hwy155, Thursday 4:00 to 8:00pm Dinner only Bar Hours Friday 12:00am to 9:00pm Lunch & Dinner “From opening... until Saturday 11:30am to 9:00pm Lunch & Dinner we throw you out” Sunday 11:30am to 7:00pm Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy! Thanksgiving Dinner at the A B uffet-SS tyle M elding o f O ld F ashioned N ew E ngland Tradition w ith a S prinkling o f D own H ome C ajun F a ir November 2 5th, S erving f rom 1 1:00am t o 3 :00pm Serving, R oast T urkey & C hestnut S tuffing, Cajun T urducc ken (chicken s tuffed d uck, s tuffed i nside a t urkey) , Honey G lazed H am w ith C andied Y ams, M ashed Potatoes & G ravy, B roccoli C asserole, G reen B ean O range Casseroo le, N ew E ngland S uccotash, C ranberry-O Relish, J ellied C ranberry S auce, F resh-B B aked R olls. Finii sh w ith A pple, P ecan & P umpkin P ie, p lus P umpkin Cheesecake, a ll h omemade o f c ourse! Owners Randy & Chef Elaine Kennedy $17.00 Adults $12.00 Seniors ( over 5 5) & C hildren ( under 1 0) By r eservations - C all E arly Plan y our h oliday g et-tt ogether. W e c an a ccommodate p arties, g roups o r m eetings o f u p t o 3 5. Breakfast: 7 :00-11 1:00am L unch: 1 1:00am-22 :00pm M onday t hru S unday Dinner: T hursday, F riday & S aturday 4 :00-88 :00pm Brunch M enu: S unday 7 am-11 2noon Debit Across from Chevron - Additional Parking in Back

6629 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights 760-3 376-3 3400

$12.95

“Thank you Kern Valley for your patronage”

Join us Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25 Open 6:00am • Dinner 11:00am • Close at 4:00pm

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Serving Quail, Pheasant and Turkey with all the Fixings, Coffee or Tea with Choice of Dessert Reservations Suggested

Prime Rib Served every Thursday Restaurant Hours: Thurs. & Sun. 4:30 to 8:00pm

$26.95

for adults Children $16.95

Hamburger Stand Open

Saturday & Sunday 11am to 4pm

Fri. & Sat. 4:30 to 9:00pm

15 miles north of Kernville on Mtn.99

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