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weekend weather Friday high 58° 30% chance showers Friday low 44° 20% chance showers Saturday high 58° 20% chance showers Saturday low 40° Mostly cloudy Sunday high 58° Mostly sunny Sunday low 39° Mostly clear National Weather Service

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■ Lakeshore Farmers Market, November 23 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.

2 5 6 8 Fund grants SAL $1000 award 10 Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Paint ‘can’-yon - The upper and lower Kern River canyons are ablaze with the fall color spectrum.

chemistry.about.com Courier Special

■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market November 23 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for your produce needs. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Recreation Area. Call 760-549-0800.

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

When leaves appear green, it is because they contain an abundance of chlorophyll. There is so much chlorophyll in an active leaf that the green masks other pigment colors. Light regulates chlorophyll production, so as autumn days grow shorter, less chlorophyll is produced. The decomposition rate of chloro-

■ Operation Christmas Child Collection, now through the 25th Family Life Center in Wofford Heights is hosting the collection of the Operation Christmas Child boxes from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. November 18-25.

Call 760-417-2279.

phyll remains constant, so the green color starts to fade from leaves.

At the same time, surging sugar concentrations cause increased production of anthocyanin pigments. Leaves containing primarily anthocyanins will appear red.

Carotenoids are another class of pigments found in some leaves.

Carotenoid production is not dependent on light, so levels aren't diminished by shortened days.

Carotenoids can be orange, yellow or red, but most of these pigments found in leaves are yellow. Leaves with good amounts of both anthocyanins and carotenoids will appear orange.

Leaves with carotenoids but little or no anthocyanin will appear yellow. In the absence of these pigments, other plant chemicals also can affect leaf color.

An example includes tannins, which are responsible for the

brownish color of some oak leaves.

Temperature affects the rate of chemical reactions, including those in leaves, so it plays a part in leaf color. However, it's mainly light levels that are responsible for fall foliage colors. Sunny autumn days are needed for the brightest color displays, since anthocyanins require light.

Overcast days will lead to more yellows and browns.

And now you know.

KRVCF Courier Release

At the Kern River Valley Sheriffs Activity League SAL steak dinner and musical on Saturday, November 16, Tim Lassen, representing the Kern River Valley Community Fund, presented Deputy Sheriff Joe Garcia with a $1,000 grant award to support the Sheriff's Activity League. This grant will help sustain opportunities for children participating in SAL activities.

This year KRVCF's focus has been on grants that benefit the children of the Kern River Valley.

Grant awards are made based on organizations that help children to help themselves and SAL definitely meets this objective.

Over the past several years, KRVCF has awarded monetary

■ Jr. Pheasant Hunt November 23 & 24 Funded by the NRA Foundation for Youth.

Four hunts available.

Pre-registration and a junior hunter’s license and safety class are required to participate.

Call 760-376-3178.

■ Toys for Tots November 23 "Rumble On The River" Toy Run, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. begins at Mesa Marin Sports Complex and ends at Shady Lane Bar and Grill. Anyone interested in vending or just want more infor-

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Moving citation - Tim Lassen, representing the Kern River Valley Community Foundation presents Deputy Joe Garcia on behalf of SAL with a $1,000 grant award.

grants to several nonprofit organizations here in the Kern River Valley.

Grants have been given to: ■ Kern Valley Hospital Foundation

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Mike Mencarini write about his friend, a musically talented angler.

Bodfish Bob says, “Turkey?

We don’t need no turkey!”

Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Kern River Valley Community Fund

■ Library Science on November 23 Saturday, Nov. 23, the Lake Isabella library will have mind-blowing, eye-popping science fun for children up to fifth grade. Call 760549-2083.

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■ Onyx Family Farms, Weekends The Onyx Farmers Market will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. all winter long. They are located on Doyle Ranch Road off of Highway 178. Look for the sign.

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Daughters of American Revolution ■ KRV Revitalization ■ Southern Sierra Research Station ■ Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation Since its inception, KRVCF has been soliciting funds from the community in order to build an "Endowment Fund".

Like a community "401 Plan", this fund generates earnings and growth.

Earnings and growth in the "Endowment Fund" are returned to the community as grant awards.

This year KRVCF was offered a matching donation up to $100,000 matching new donations. If you are interested in donating to the KRVCF and joining in grant award decisions, please contact: Joe Ciriello at 760-223-2345 or Tim Lassen at 760417-0526 for further information.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 54,250 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 139 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 100 cfs 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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mation, please call Shady's, 760-379-3232.

"Afterhours" at the bowling alley, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Specials for "Rumble on the River" participants. Plus Cosmic Bowling and 50/50 raffle.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast November 24 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 760-3793877.

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

Regular activities Fridays

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

760-379-4112.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-5552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (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

Wednesdays

■ 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 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella.

760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.

■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 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 .

■ "A Night of Music" with the Ranger Family., November 24 Enforum Faith Community and Family Life Center would like to invite you to a free special "Night of Music". The Ranger family from New Life Center Foursquare Church in Bakersfield will be leading this encouraging event on Sunday, Nov. 24th from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Family Life Center, located 20 West Panorama in Wofford Heights. All are welcome and childcare will be provided.

■ Annual Thanksgiving Service November 24 You are invited to the Kern River Valley Ministers Association Thanksgiving Service. Come and join your faith family in giving thanks for the liberty and privileges we enjoy in the United States of America.

Come and lets pray together for our country. The Thanksgiving Service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella, Sunday November 24, at 6 p.m. Further information call 760-379-4600.

■ Commodities distribution November 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday November 26 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ Thanksgiving meal November 27 Join My Place in Lake Isabella on Wednesday Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Thanksgiving dinner for everyone. All are welcome. Donations and volunteers are encouraged. Bring blanket and clothing donations for the needy.

■ Feast for the Beasts at CALM November 29 After your Thanksgiving feast, come to CALM and contribute to a Feast for the Beasts, an annual tradition at the zoo. On Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors may donate animal food and supplies in exchange for regular admission to CALM. For information, call 661-872-2256.

■ Annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade, November 30 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold the 36th Annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade in Lake Isabella at 11 a.m. This year's theme is "A Candy Cane Christmas." Call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760-379-5236 or email office@kernrivervalley.com for more information.

■ Toys for Tots Pancake Breakfast November 30 The 4th annual parade day pancake breakfast and the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade Pancake breakfast will be served 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., $4 per plate; great place to socialize before the start of the parade at 11 a.m.

Bring your toy donations to the parade and drop them in the train as it goes by!

■ KRVAA Art Park Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, November 30 The Art Park is located at 6113 Lake Isabella Blvd. across from Isabella Supermarket. The fair will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include an arts and crafts market, children's craft activities, petting zoo, and a life drawing workshop. The goal is to help raise money for a service dog for Terri Gallion and is sponsored by the Kern River Valley Art Association.

■ Concert of piano favorites November 30 Pianist Helen Smoot will be playing music of Debussy, Chopin, Leroy Anderson and new works by local composer Mark McGuire and 14 year old student Jack Kramer. The concert will be at 7 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church, 251 Sirretta St. Kernville.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday's issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened.

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Traffic & Safety STOP Kern Valley traffic statistics for October 2013 Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol

Safety tip: Safe Driving Winter weather is coming to the Kern River Valley. As the weather worsens, the likelihood for traffic collisions rises. Wet weather makes for dangerous roadway conditions. This winter season the law enforcement in the Kern River Valley want everyone to be as safe as possible. If you find yourself driving in the rain or snow, please slow down. When the roads are slick, stopping your vehicle becomes harder and you are more likely to go off the roadway. Please buckle up to ensure that if your vehicle does leave the roadway, you will be as secure as possible. When driving through the townships of the Kern River Valley, please watch for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. We want a fatality free winter and ask all drivers this winter season to be alert and attentive to their surroundings, watch your speed and buckle up. We also want to wish everybody a safe and happy holiday season.

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Lack of follow-up of great concern I recently met with a deputy while helping a friend with his identity theft/fraud case. The deputy was kind, caring and helpful. Since our meeting I've called the deputy five times in two weeks stating that I have new information and to please call me. My requests have been ignored. He never called me back, showing, I feel, a complete lack of concern for the victim, and the case he was assigned to. I was hopeful, now I am disappointed and discouraged.

On TV, a fingerprint catches the bad guy. But not in the Kern River Valley. Twenty mailboxes, including my own, were opened and emptied on November first, payday for many. A neighbor miles away also had mail theft. He had a $300 check stolen and cashed. I later learned the whole valley has had mail theft and the post office even sent out notices. Twenty mailboxes meant twenty chances of getting the thieves' fingerprints and pictures of the crime scene. The request was denied. Since then I have spoken to people who had reported a theft and requested fingerprints be taken and had their request denied.

If you have ever asked the Sheriff Department for help and got it, but were ignored later on the follow-up of your case, please write to the newspaper editor and let him know how disappointed you were.

Sincerely, Connie Cryts Weldon The Kern River Courier welcomes your letters to the editor that are original, not previously published pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area.

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It’s ‘ party’ time! ...Available for private parties!

TAXI 1-760-376-2227 For No-Hassel Event Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is accepting closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter.

At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.

(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

Water Well Pumps, Boosters, Filtration, Systems Water Storage & Solar Residential, Commercial, Sales, Service & Repair Prompt Response

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Holiday

Deadlines Thanksgiving Issue: November 29 Deadline: Friday, November 22, 12:00pm

Things I have noticed...

Texting...What Is It? Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Traffic Collisions - 15 DUI Arrests - 11 DUI Collisions - 5 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 24

Got Used Oil?

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Following Issue: December 6 Deadline: Friday, November 29, 12:00pm

The other day while chatting with one of the younger generation, I noticed a strange chirp coming from his pocket. "What Middleworth was that?" I asked. The youngster said, "it means I have a text message from someone I know.

"Here I'll show you how it looks." And there on this tiny screen of this little cell phone was a typed message. I couldn't help but notice that there were a lot of code words interspersed throughout the written words of the message. "What are those ?" I asked.

"Well, he said, because of the time factor when we send messages to each other, it speeds things up when you use code words for parts of the typed words. For instance, he went on to say, here are a few of the common ones that everyone uses.

BF means best friend (a way of telling the person you're texting to that you and they are best friends).

Some of the other commonly used code words are....BRB (be right back!) HAND (have a nice day!)

LMK (let me know!) NAGI (not a good idea!) NMU? (not much ,you?) WYCM (will you call me?)

DWBH (don't worry be happy!)

B/C ( because!) FWIW (for what it's worth!) And so on.

I checked Google and it told me that there are more than 100 code

words in common use. "But wait," I said to myself. There are no senior code words that would enhance and help the senior citizens text messages that us old folks could send, receive and understand.

Here are just a few that could thrust us geezers into the 21st century and spice up our texting at the same time. For instance....LMDO (laughing my dentures off!) HGBM (had good bowel movement!) GGPBL (gotta go pacemaker battery low!)

FWIW (forgot where I was!) GHA (got heartburn again!) LOL (living on Lipitor!) WAITT? (who am I talking to?) TWOTT (texting while on the toilet!) BYOT (bring your own teeth!) DWI (driving while incontinent!), ATD (at the doctor!)

As you can see with just a little imagination you could take even the few code words from above and show everyone that we are hip and swimming into the mainstream! Example: Sorry I wasn't home I was ATD. He said it's ok for me to DWI and when I got home it was also OK for me to TWOTT. The joke you sent me caused me to LMDO and I FWIW. For a minute now I'm LOL. I've GHA and have FWIW and now I wonder WAITT? LSMFT. (Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco!) I threw that one in to see if you are paying attention!

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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"A Night of Music" with the Ranger Family November 24 Family Life Center and enforum Faith Community would like to invite you to a special "Night of Music". The Ranger family of New Life Center Foursquare Church in Bakersfield will be leading this encouraging event on Sunday November 24th from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Family Life Center, located 20 West Panorama in Wofford Heights, across the street from the movie theatre. It is free, all are welcome and childcare will be provided. You don't want to miss this special event.

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Color Changes Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist My neighbor on the hill in Wofford Heights has a couple of strikingly scarlet trees growing in front of her house!

Their color changed from a fairly ordiSchlensker nary green during the summer to an absolutely magnificent shade of red in the fall, comparable to the hue of those so-called "burning bushes." What a great fall color! Last week we took a family outing to the upper Kern River, beyond Kernville, and were dazzled by the aspens, ablaze with their brilliant yellow leaves! The trees' fall colors never cease to amaze me with their beauty.

I am reminded of the color change in people, so-to-speak, which is effected when they come to know and trust in Jesus. They, like every naturally born human being since Adam and Eve, originate looking very dark, ashen gray - whatever color best fits death. The apostle Paul says to the people of the church in Ephesus and to people in our day as well, in Ephesians 2:1, "you were dead in your trespasses and sins."

King David acknowledged the tainting of his origin, and implied the similar condition of us all (see "Pre-existing Condition" in the 9/20 Courier) when he said, "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me" (Psalm 51:5).

Thank heavens both of those sen-

tences are in the past tense! Those are former condition for all believers in Jesus, the Christ. That grayness of death is changed to blood red when a person begins to trust Jesus. Peter in the first chapter of his first letter describes coming to faith as being "sprinkled with [Jesus'] blood." Now that's a gory-sounding figure of speech, but that's important, because, as the apostle John writes, "the blood of Jesus [God's] Son cleanses us from all sin" (1 John 1:7). And that blood does for believers in Jesus an absolutely awesome thing; Paul says later in Ephesians 2, "But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." People, who were far from God and ashen-looking are now, through blood-bathing, cleaned up and brought into His presence.

However people washed in Jesus blood don't turn out red, but rather white! The apostle John in Revelation 7:14 describes the saints, who have come into a saving relationship with Jesus, as people, who "have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." And they are the ones streaming into the eternally glorious environs of heaven. As colorful as God's creation in this world can be, especially in the fall, the colors of the new creation in the new Eden will be orders of magnitude more magnificent!

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

Valley places of worship

You’re invited to the

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Sunday, November 24, 6pm

First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre Street Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Ministers Association Further information is available at 760-379-4600 Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the things we are grateful for.

St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-223-0348 Tom Hunt, Pastor

Kernville

■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m.

760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343

■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100.

■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m.

760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Musically talented angler Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist In the past couple of years I have featured a very good friend of mine on several occasions in my column. On secMencarini cond thought, I don't think friend quite covers him. He is definitely more like family. Any how, he is an avid bass angler who knows Isabella as good as anybody who fishes it regularly. James sometime known as the "Fishing Father" is a part time resident of Wofford Heights and a full time Pastor of a large congregation in Bakersfield.

I have a point and I'll get to it.

James, his lovely wife Lydia and one of their sons Jim will be featured guests Sunday night November 24 at the Foursquare Church on Panorama and

Sycamore in Wofford Heights.

This is one of the most down to earth and musically talented families you have never heard.

I thought it would be nice to shed some light on one of our resident families who loves our lake and our community. I could go on and on about their accomplishments but lets just say you will not be disappointed. James may even give you a fishing tip if you ask him.

I know it's chilly after the sun goes down but if you can dress warm and make a small camp fire to help light the shoreline, the night time catfish bite is very good. Last week there were some large blue channel cats caught in the French Gulch area, one weighing in at 25 pounds.

Please use good judgment when making any fire; even one next to water.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman.

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

9-1-1

Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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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Energy Efficient Design, Materials and Systems • Solar • Strawbale • Adobe • ICF’s • SIP’s • • New Construction • Additions • Remodels • • Design-Build Service Available • Nancy Shebesta Architect License # C27215 760-549-0075 nancyshebesta@verizon.net

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Pick of the Week “The Wolverine” (PG-13) — Hugh Jackman’s growly superhero gets another solo adventure -- this time he’s off to Japan to settle old scores and fight ninjas.

The story begins after "X-Men III," with Wolverine getting some alone time in the wilderness to grieve the loss of Jean Grey in the last movie. Wolverine is summoned to Japan under mysterious circumstances. Before long, there is a sultry woman (Tao Okamoto) asking for Wolverine’s protection while plots thicken and arrows fly.

This adventure requires more emotional weight from Jackman’s Wolverine -- he’s recovering from heartbreak while he’s a stranger in a strange land. There also is all of the hard-to-follow comic-book stuff going on, like the reptilian lady who shows up to steal Wolverine’s healing power. In the end, the Wolverine has enough action and enough style to warrant a rental from anyone who had fun at the "XMen" movies.

“The Smurfs” (PG) — The little blue peasants of Smurf Village make another excursion into the world of live-action people -yielding few laughs and a lot of irritation. The evil wizard, Gargamel (Hank Azaria), has the usual plan of kidnapping a smurf

Hugh Jackman in "The Wolverine"

so he can harvest whatever it is that he wants from them.

Smurfette (voiced by pop star Katy Perry) is taken prisoner by some gray anti-smurfs created by Gargamel. Expect 90 minutes of joyless slapstick and the word “Smurf” wedged into every phrase.

“Good Ol’ Freda” (PG) — The Beatles were a band for 10 years, yet Freda Kelly of Liverpool was their secretary for 11 years.

SheÕs kept quiet for a long time -- no juicy tell-all book, no scathing interviews -- and now she shares her story in this documentary. KellyÕs not out to reveal scandalous details or suggest any romance she may have had with any of the musicians, she says, ÒthatÕs private.Ó Instead, itÕs a cozy, endearing account from a grandmother who spent her youth working for the hardest-working band of the '60s. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/4 cup soy sauce or 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup Frank's red hot sauce

Bodfish Bob’s Best Burger Ever 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup rolled oats Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.

In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion soup mix, egg, hot sauce and oats. Shape into 6 patties.

Grill patties over medium high heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

6424 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella

760-379-3474 Monday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm or by appointment

Bodfish Bob’s Homemade Jerky 4 lbs London broil beef or 4 lbs flank steaks 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Trim all fat off meat. Cut steak into 4 inch strips. The steak should be about 1/2 inch thick. It's easier to cut meat partially frozen. Pound meat lightly, you don't want it too thin. Add all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8 hrs). Line cookie sheets with tin foil.Place steak strips on sheets, don't overlap meat. Set oven at lowest temperature. (150175°F). Bake six hours, turning after three hours.Jerky is done when meat is dried out, depending on your oven.

Bodfish Bob’s Creamed Tacos 1 lb. lean ground beef (I use 1-1/2 lbs.)

1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce 1 can (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes 1 small can (5 oz.) evaporated milk 1 dozen corn tortillas Cheddar cheese, shredded Brown hamburger; drain. Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes and milk and heat together. Layer 6 tortillas in bottom of greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Spoon half of the hamburger mixture over the tortillas.

Repeat layers and top with as much shredded cheese as desired. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes until hot.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Thanksgiving Dinner thursday 1-7pm

Toys for Tots Rumble on the River Toy Run The Second Annual Kern River Canyon Rumble on the River Toy Run will take place on Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shady Lane Bar and Grill in Lake Isabella. Hosted by Takoda Riders MC, the toys collected will benefit the Kern Valley Toys For Tots. A $20 unwrapped toy gets you a free BBQ lunch, music, all day beer and drink specials, vendors and prize giveaways. The Rumble leaves Mesa Marin Sports Complex on Hwy 178 in Bakersfield, kickstands up at 10 a.m.

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Family Resource Center ‘Be an Angel’ gift program Parents may sign up eligible children for the "Be an Angel" gift program at the Family Resource Center Monday, November 4th until Monday, December 2nd.

"Angels" are placed on the KRV Family Resource Center lobby Christmas tree at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella with the child's age, gender and three wishes for "something special." Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit and "adopt" a child or a set of siblings until Friday, December 6th. Donations are also accepted. Distribution will be to the parent or guardian of the child. Gifts need to be brought to the Family Resource Center, unwrapped, by Monday, December 9th.

All donations will remain anonymous. Parents must pickup gifts Tuesday, December 17th and Thursday, Dec. 19th between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

The Angel Gift Program is for children 11 to 18 years old, who are no longer eligible for "Toys for Tots" due to their age. Children must live in the household and be attending school (18 year olds in high school). Come by and visit the Kern River Family Resource Center or contact them at 760-379-2556.

Lake Isabella Christmas parade The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 36th Annual Christmas Parade is on Saturday, November 30th beginning at 11 a.m. This year's theme is "Candy Cane Christmas." The parade will take place on Lake Isabella Blvd. Parade entry applicaSee Announcements, page 11

Health Insurance Matters

The Clock Keeps Ticking Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist This time of the year, many people compare the hectic goings on in my office to the tax preparer, rushing towards deadlines.

The tax accountant Thal can always request an extension but not so with health insurance.

Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period ends December 7, less than two weeks from today. While the taxes need to be postmarked by the deadline, the Medicare applications must be at the insurance company by the deadline. Each year, my fax machine gets a workout on December 7, the deadline is for any changes to either the Medicare Advantage HMO or the Medicare Part D prescription benefit. People with Medicare Supplement plans are not subject to this deadline, but can change plans anytime, if they can medically qualify for a new supplement, or can change to an equal or lesser plan for 30 days following their birthday. Also, those who also have Medi-Cal are able to make changes year round.

This year, the first year of the Individual Mandate of the Affordable Care Act aka ObamaCare, the enrollment period, without penalty has been extended to March 31.

However, for the millions of people who are required to replace their

current insurance with an ACA qualified plan must do so by December 15, the last day to receive a January 1 effective date.

Insurance companies, attempting to keep as much of their business as possible, are are trying to compare as close as possible, the benefits of your current plan to the benefits of the new ACA compliant plans. As the ACA plans have many richer, mandated benefits, require lower deductibles, as well as a different fee structure for families, the monthly cost of these plans is greater than the current plans. Many consumers will find that seeking coverage through the Covered California exchange or from other plans offered by their current company or other companies will help control the cost for their family. Licensed and Certified insurance agents are available to assist in seeking the best value for your health insurance needs. They never charge a fee.

Your costs are the same whether you use the services of an agent or do it on your own. Several area agents are certified and work with all the insurance companies, and can offer assistance in getting the best value for your health insurance dollar.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) He is pastpresident of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. Thal is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal.com.

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Sports Quiz

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1. Who was the last Detroit Tiger before Drew Smyly in 2013 to record at least a four-inning save?

2. Outfielder Paul O'Neill was a member of how many World Series-winning teams?

3. When was the last time before 2011-12 that the University of South Carolina's football team posted consecutive 11-win seasons?

4. The Los Angeles Lakers have retired nine jersey numbers in their franchise history. How many of them have not been worn by centers?

5. Who was the only man to play for all of the Original Six NHL teams?

6. How many consecutive World Cup downhill titles has Lindsey Vonn won?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Decisions involving your finances might seem to be foolproof. But they could have underlying risks you should know about. Don't act on anything until all the facts are in.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're attracted to a situation that appeals to your Bovine intellect. And that's good. But don't neglect your passionate side when romance comes calling later in the week.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A recent development enhances that special relationship. Spending more time together also helps make the bonding process stronger. Expect news about a possible career change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A suspicious situation should be dealt with before it leads to serious problems. Get all the facts needed to resolve it. Then refocus your energies on those tasks that need your attention.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Try to be more open-minded in working toward a resolution of that standoff between yourself and a colleague or family member. A little flexibility now could work to your advantage later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might feel a bit threatened by a proposed workplace change. The best way to deal with it is to ask questions. You'll find that those involved will be happy to provide you with the facts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Feeling alone in a crowd during the early part of the week is an unsettling emotion. But your spirits soon perk up, putting you into the right mood to start making holiday plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A pesky problem should be dealt with immediately so you can put your time and effort into something more important.

Someone from your past could have significant news for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) High-energy aspects dominate, both on the job and at home. Use this time to put some long-range plans into operation.

Things level off later in the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Even the usually gregarious Goat might feel overwhelmed by a flurry of activities. Be patient. Things soon return to your normal social routine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Career choices that seem too confusing to deal with at this point probably are. More information would help uncomplicate them. On the personal side, a friend might need your advice.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Your Piscean imagination is stimulated by possibilities you see in a new opportunity. But keep those ideas to yourself until you feel ready to translate them into a workable format.

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Dog & Cat Grooming Service 25 years experience Reasonable Rates For grooming info-760-378-2148 ___________________________ Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair

“We Travel to Your Location” •Repairs •Upgrades •Tuneups •Networking •Troubleshooting

Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd.

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Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________

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Valley references & prices.

Free estimates - 760-417-1192 _________________________

Southland Electrical Contractors

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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.

760-376-8784 __________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 •• 310-533-0584 __________________________

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

Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings “Lowest Rates in the KRV” (760) 417-9797 or (760) 378-2097

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, exterior paint.

Was $12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ 661-301-6209 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - very nice remodeled 2bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Space #24, with enclosed porch. Inculdes water, trash, laundry room & fish house, $7,500.

(760) 376-2722 ___________________________ Onyx - 12 x 60 MH - 2bd/2ba, w/10x12 pop-out lvng room on 5/8 acre. Unobstructed view of So. Fork Valley & surrounding mtns. Off road & water sports. $30,000 - owner will carry with $10-$15k down. 760-379-7384

Misc. For Sale 14’ Achilles Raft w/trailer, wood floor, 25HP 4 stroke Merc., oars & PFD, xlnt cond., $3,500 obo or w/trade. Also have rattan hidea-bed w/large zippered cushions.

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For Rent/Lease 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. 760-223-0544 ___________________________ 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 ___________________________

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So. Lake - Clean 3bd/ 2ba modular home, lg rms, fncd yd, pets ok, near lake, quiet neighborhood, w/d hookup, Sec 8 ok, for info call (760) 417-9082 ___________________________

“REWARD” for small ruby ring lost in Lake Isabella @ post office or shopping centers. Has sentimental value. 760-379-4110

Partially fenced shady space, $216.75/mo + utilities. (760) 223-2974

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CINNAMON WOLFE PHOTOGRAPHY, (2013 - B6282).

Street address of principal place of business: 116 Barbara Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 116 Barbara Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REGISTRANT: Cinnamon Ruvolo Wolfe116 Barbara Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

Date the business commenced: 10/03/2013.

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: Cinnamon Wolfe.

This statement filed on 10/29/2013.

Expires 10/29/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: WILL & CONNIE'S CLEANING SERVICE, (2013 - B6284). Street address of principal place of business: 4604 Cherryrock Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313-5763.

Mailing address of business: 4604 Cherryrock Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313-5763.

REGISTRANT: Will & Connie's Cleaning Service, 4604 Cherryrock Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313-5763. Date the business commenced: 12/29/2013. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Connie M. Harris.

This statement filed on 10/29/2013.

Expires 10/29/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Guerrero.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 13-2272 APN: 429-020-08 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-172012.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 11, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 06-06-2012, as Inst. No. 212076526 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Behrooz Jadidollahi, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560.

All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1224 Reed Avenue, Mojave, CA 93501. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed

of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $30,497.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: November 8, 2013.

Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 13-2272. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site.

The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

(Published by the Kern River Courier November 15, 22 and 29, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: J S RANCH, (2013 - B6399). Street address of principal place of business: 1836 Terrace Place, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 1836 Terrace Place, Delano, CA 93215.

REGISTRANT: A. Sterling Cole, Jr., 1836 Terrace Place, Delano, CA 93215. Date the business commenced: 12/14/2012.

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: A. Sterling Cole, Jr. This statement filed on 11/05/2013.

Expires 11/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 2013.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES (2013- B5737) Street address of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.

Mailing address of Business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Susie Jones, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.

Original FBN Statement Filed on:

09/27/2013. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/28/2013.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier: November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013.

Announcements, Continued from page 7

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES, (2013 - B6274). Street address of principal place of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.

REGISTRANT: Josco Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Susie Jones, Secretary.

This statement filed on 10/28/2013.

Expires 10/28/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013.

Small businesses government contract forum

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OLIVE DRIVE SMOG AND REPAIR, (2013 - B6580).

Street address of principal place of business: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: John Loucks, 10400 Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Karen Loucks, 10400 Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Date the business commenced: 06/27/2003. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: John Loucks. This statement filed on 11/15/2013.

Expires 11/15/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN VALLEY 420 DELIVERY, (2013 - B6475). Street address of principal place of business: 4027 Holt Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763.

Mailing address of business: 4180 North sierra Way, Suite #479, San Bernardino, CA 92407.

REGISTRANT: Green Garden Caregiver's Collective, Inc., 4180 North sierra Way, #479, San Bernardino, CA 92407.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: David M. Copeland, CEO. This statement filed on 11/12/2013. Expires 11/12/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013.

tions are available at the Kern River Valley Chamber Office located at 6414 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite D. Applications are due by Friday, November 22nd. For more information please contact the chamber office at 760-379-5236.

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is hosting a forum to help small businesses connect with contracts offered by government agencies on Friday, December 6th at 7:30 a.m. The event will feature panels on the government contracting and procurement process and an accreditation workshop so businesses can sign up to bid on contracts with the state government as well as exhibitor booths. There is no charge for attendance.

"Kern County small businesses have the skills and expertise to efficiently provide goods and services to government agencies and these agencies buy almost everything we produce here in Kern County. I want to make sure small businesses know what opportunities are available to them," said Grove.

The event will be held at Hodel's, Kern Room, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield.

RSVP is mandatory due to limited space. To RSVP call 66-395-2995 or email Assemblymember.Grove@assembly.ca.gov

Drugstore Girls food drive collection Help the Drugstore Girls 3rd Annual Food Drive for the food bank in Lake Isabella.

Someone broke into their shed and stole all the toys they had saved for Christmas.

So we are also collecting new toys. Last year they helped 129 families have Christmas dinner, toys for the kids and a picture with Santa. Please help us help them. Drop off food and toys at The Drugstore in Kernville. They will be accepting donations from now until December 23rd. Call Juls McGhee at 760-376-2216.

Food Pantry holding 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 rather a monetary donation, that is OK too. Let's make a merry Christmas for a lot of our local children. Thank you for sharing. Please bring toys, baked goods to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-4825.

Hoffmann Hospice to host Light Up a Life ceremony Hoffmann Hospice will hold its annual Light Up a Life Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 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. 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.

To pre-purchase a light or for more information, call 661-410-1010. Hoffmann Hospice is located at 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd.

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