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We pause to count our blessings In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.

For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers-an assortment of religious separatists seeking a new home where they could freely practice their faith and other individuals lured by the promise of prosperity and land ownership in the New World. After a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination at the mouth of the Hudson River. One month later, the Mayflower crossed Massachusetts Bay, where the Pilgrims, as they are now commonly known, began the work of establishing a village at Plymouth.

For more than two c e n t u r i e s , “Thanksgiving Days” were celebrated by individual colonies and states, on different days. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held the final Thursday of November.

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier The sun surrounds Highland Chapel Methodist Church in Lake Isabella creating a silhouette last Friday.

Christmas parade set for Saturday Michael Batlaan Kern River Courier

The theme of this year's Lake Isabella Christmas Parade is "A Christmas Salute - A Decade of Remembrance 9/11 First Responders." With over 65 entries, and a scheduled fly over the will begin the paradr at 11 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Post Office Center and end at Crestview Avenue. This year's Grand Marshall is Captain Brett Pierson, Commanding Officer, VX-9, NAS from China Lake .

A fund-raising pancake breakfast supporting your local Toys For Tots, will be held during the day of the Christmas Parade, Saturday, Nov. 26, from 6 a.m. until noon in Lake Isabella. Come early to the parade and enjoy a complete pancake breakfast at the Veterans' Hall at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Face painting will be available for children of all ages. Meet representatives of all military services and first responders, as

we honor our teams this year.

Save money by buying presale tickets at the Community Christian Service Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd and at Valley elementary schools and other outlets around the valley. A donation of $5 for adults ($6 at door) and $3 for children and seniors who help us with toys.

Bring toy donations to the Capt. Brett Pierson parade and place them in the Toys For Tots Train as it travels down the parade route. All donations will provide toys to over 500 needy children in the Kern River Valley.

Just look for the Toys For Tots collection boxes. Toys For Tots is a work of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Our local Salvation Army serves as the Kern River Valley's official representative.

Plan for the Lake Issabella Christmas Parade and Thanksgiving weekend using the Courier Calendar.

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Michael Batelann Kern River Courier A new bookmobile was dedicated to the Kern River Valley last Friday morning at the Kern County Library's Kern River Valley Branch in a celebration that included local, county and federal representatives and an opportunity for the public to see and tour the new vehicle first hand. On hand were Sherry Gomez, Deputy Director of Libraries for Kern County, First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, Michael L. Carnes, Area Director Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Peggy Hickey, Kern River Valley Branch and Bookmobile Supervisor.

The Kern County Library can now not only expand their library materials and services to rural valley residents, but with broadband capacity in the bookmobile, job seekers will also have access to the necessary tools to help with job searches and resume building.

The new bookmobile was funded through a $200,000 grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was made available through USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities Program, and a 25% county of Kern match. The state-

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No Lakeshore Farmer's Market this week, November 26 The Kern Valley Growers Association, Lakeshore Farmer’s Market and Lakeshore Lodge hope you have a wonderful holiday!

For information, call Dave Dills 760-8127833.

during the day of the Christmas Parade, Nov. 26, from 6 a.m. until noon in Lake Isabella. Come early to the parade and enjoy a complete pancake breakfast at the Veterans’ Hall at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Face painting will be available for children of all ages. Meet representatives of all military services and first responders, as we honor our teams this year. Save money by buying presale tickets at the Community Christian Service Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd and at Valley elementary schools and other outlets around the valley.

A donation of $5 for adults ($6 at door) and $3 for children and seniors who help us with toys.

Toys for Tots Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser, November 26 A fund-raising pancake breakfast supporting your local Toys For Tots, will be held

Toys for Tots Toy Collection at Christmas Parade, November 26 Bring toy donations to the parade and place them in the Toys For Tots Train as it

Free Thanksgiving meal, November 23 My Place Restaurant will celebrate its annual traditional free Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6206 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

For more information, call Angela at 760379-2563.

Regular activities

Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

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

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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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 #2, Lake Isabella. 760417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.

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

■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.

(661) 760-410-1010.

■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 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, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

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

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-3793394.

■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

Mondays

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

■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

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

■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-3764461.

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

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

■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.

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

■ 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, Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish

■ 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. 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, 760379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249.

■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella.

760-379-5086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

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

■ 8:30 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.

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’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 Colabortive, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877.

■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3783602.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.

Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 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.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.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 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. noted.

travels down the parade route on Saturday, Nov. 26. All donations will provide toys to more than 500 needy children in the Kern River Valley. Cash donations may be made to “Toys For Tots” and mailed to P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240, or just drop in to the Community Christian Service Center, any Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. or toys may be dropped off at participating retailers across the Valley. Just look for the Toys For Tots collection boxes. Toys For Tots is a work of the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

The Salvation Army is the Kern River Valley’s official representative. Donations to the work of your local Salvation Army may also be mailed to P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

34th Annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade, November 26 The theme of this year’s Lake Isabella Christmas Parade is “A Christmas Salute A Decade of Remembrance 9/11 First Responders.” With more than 65 entries, the parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Post Office Center and end at Crestview Avenue. This year’s Grand Marshall is Captain Brett Pierson, Commanding Officer, VX-9. If you would like to sponsor a trophy for $25, contact the Chamber office or mail your check payable to KRVCC, P.O. Box 567, Lake Isabella CA 93240. You can also print out a trophy sponsor form from our website at www.kernrivervalley.com. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 760-3795236.

Fairview Helispot Star Party, November 26 The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset (4:50 p.m.) on the Saturday night that is closest to the new moon, Nov. 26, at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about one mile south of McNally’s). It is best to call ahead to check if weather will cancel event. For more information, contact Rich Burdge, evenings and weekends at 760-376-6290 or richburdge@aol. com.

Potato Gleaning for the Hungry, November 27 Rotary Club of Kern River Valley, KRV Garden Group, Kern Valley Growers Association, Associated Students of Cerro Coso College and Kernville United Methodist Church join together to organize gleaning potatoes left over from commercial harvesting to help feed the hungry from 2 to 4 p.m. Weldon farmer Dale Creighton is our host. He grows red, white and yellow potatoes. Everyone is welcome to share the work and enjoy the bounty. Bring a bag or container if you are taking your harvest away. Otherwise the bounty will be divided among the food banks present to participate and reap the harvest. These potatoes are bounty to feed the hungry (yourself, relatives, neighbors and friends) and local food banks, but not for resale. Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Meet at 2 p.m. promptly at the Weldon United Methodist Church, 20021 Highway 178, Weldon. A caravan will lead to the field to be gleaned. Please read Potato Gleaners instructions at http://goo.gl/rukfg. For information, call Kathleen Creighton Fuchs at 864-353-9836.

Hoffmann Hospice invites the public to 'Light Up A Life,' December 1 Hoffmann Hospice Foundation is inviting the public to “Light Up A Life” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Circle Park, Kernville. Share in the evening by placing a symbolic light on the tree in honor or memory of a loved one. Join us as we remember those we love during our annual tree-lighting ceremony. For more information call 661-410-1010 or go to www.hoffmannhospice.org.

Fund Raiser for REVA, Inc., December 2 An Environmental Wellness Workshop will be held Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center (Foursquare Gospel Church) in Wofford Heights, Multi-purpose room for REVA (Responsible, Ethical, Volunteers for Animals). Use the Panorama Street parking lot, and Panorama entrance.

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Valley hospital needs your support I’m asking all Kern Valley residents to take a little time to contact our senators and congress people, both state and federal, regarding Governor Brown’s budget proposal to cut reimbursement rates for Skilled Nursing Facilities, (SNFs). These funds are Medicare and Medicaid (federal) but are distributed by the state through Medi-Cal. Our hospital has a 70-bed Skilled Nursing Facility.

The governor’s budget calls for rolling back reimbursement rates to 10 percent below ’08 rates for SNFs. This will result in reductions of more than 30 percent. Our hospital district cannot afford this. If this is allowed to happen, I fear for the district’s more than 300 local employees and their families. I fear the greater economic impact on the entire valley.

Our hospital is truly “critical access.” We live in a geographically isolated area. As you know, with landslides, weather, even accidents, access in and out of the valley can be prevented or inhibited. I fear for the health and even survival of our family members, friends and neighbors if we allow the doors of our hospital to be closed.

Please forward to all of your Kern Valley associates, friends and loved ones. The future of our hospital depends on you.

Dave Derr Representative contact information: U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer www.boxer.senate.gov DC Office- 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202-224-3553

State Senator Jean Fuller senator.fuller@clsri.ca.gov 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-323-0443

U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy www.kevinmccarthy.house.gov 326 Cannon Buildin Washington D.C. 20515 DC 202-225-2915, Bakersfield- 661-327-3611

State Representaive Shannon Grove sgrove@clsri.com 5701 Truxtun Av. Ste. 100B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 661-395-2995

Middleworth suffering forgetfulness?

I have been a fan of Rod Middleworth’s column for a long while. Sometimes I suspected, however, that from time to time he engaged in a little “romancing of the truth.” This seemed apparent to me when reading a column earlier this month. Rod writes about his youth and about riding his bike from their San Fernando Valley home to Macy’ in downtown Los Angeles. At the time Rod was a youngster there was no Macy’s in Los Angeles.

In fact, I don’t believe there were any Macy’s in the west. They were an East Coast chain.

Maybe it was really J.C. Penney or Sears.

Robert S. Allen Santa Fe Springs, CA Editor’s note: Good catch. In consulting with Rod, most likely the store was the May Co.

Kudos to volunteers

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist Friday of last week I had the privilege of increasing my well being by insertion of a heart pacemaker into my chest. Let me tell you about part of that day. It started at 7 a.m.

Middleworth with an activity called preop, where they ready you for the operation. The preop lasted almost 2 hours while the actual operation only an hour. When I was finally rolled into the ice box they call surgery I was assured by everyone present that this operation was pretty common and if I had any concerns, forget them.

“We'll take good care of you,” they said, and then someone asked if I had a preference for music. I told them I liked Country and almost instantly over the operating room speaker system came the rich voice of country singer George Strait. I was really impressed!! I silently hoped that everything else would work as well. (Especially the heartpacer!).

As they were putting a surgical cover over my face and upper body, I asked the anesthesiologist how soon after the procedure I would awaken. "Awaken?" she laughed, "you won't be asleep, you will be conscious throughout the operation". I was appalled, having thought I would be put under

Many thanks to all the volunteers who participated in the planning and success of the Heritage Days celebration on Nov. 10, at Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center at French Gulch. There were more than 150 children from schools here in the valley and

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Event time change The Candle Stroll, Caroling and Live Nativity Scene, will take place at 6 p.m. in Circle Park, Kernville. For more information call the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629.

New Winter Hours for Hospital Thrift Store The Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store announced the new winter hours. The Thrift store will be open 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday thru Saturday starting Dec. 1 for about four months until around April 1, 2012.

Optimal Hospice seeking volunteers Get a jump start on making 2012 a year to remember. The volunteer department at Optimal Hospice Care is recruiting for their Jan. 18, 2012 New Volunteer Orientation.

See Announcements, Page 11 Fraternal Order of the Eagles

HEALTH INSURANCE We represent most major California insurance companies Since 1982

Harry P. Thal Insurance Agency 760-376-2100 HarryThal@aol.com www.harrythal.com Nationally recognized Medicare authority.

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sedation and would wake with the operation a done deed.

"Don'tworry" she said "I am giving you something that will calm your nerves and something else that will mask any pain. You will be able to talk with the surgeon and anyone else that wants to chime in." I noticed 4 or 5 gowned staff present, whose jobs went unknown, but I do remember casually talking with the surgeon, He said "hello" and that this would be painless and quick. I think I said "sounds good to me Dr B". And though I wasn't put to sleep, much of the operation went by fuzzily and I think I was further under sedation than I realized. Finally someone said, "It's all over and everything went well".

"How'd I do?" I asked.

"Well," said the anesthesiologist "you were pretty talkative, and we enjoyed it when you sang along with two of the songs playing on the speaker" "Sing," I said, "I am not a singer, I can't sing." "We noticed that early on" she remarked, "but it was good entertainment and you did know the words!!" I could hear chuckling from the surgical staff as I was pushed out of the room, so I thanked them all, waved goodbye, and to myself (and for my own good), promised somehow to end my operating room serenades...

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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Annual Kids Christmas Party Sunday December 18, 2009 1:00 - 4:30pm Newborn to 12yrs Lunch 1:00 to 2:15pm, Santa 2:30 Free Raffle tickets must be in by 2:30pm to be eligible for prizes Children must be registered by December 11th, to register call: Shirley 760-378-2156

Open Weekends only Sept. 15th thru May 14th 10am-4pm, (5pm Sat.) or by appointment anytime 21 historic buildings as seen on A & E, The History Channel & Featured on BioHD’s “My Ghost Story”, Haunted Discoveries” &”Xtreme Hauntings Live”.

Search “Silver City Ghost Town” Antique Shops, Museum Displays, Self & Docent Guided Tours. on Facebook “Like” 20 Minutes from Kernville... 100 Years Back in Time! to see news feed & more!

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Bakersfield who attended the TANF sponsored event.

This is a yearly program and always looked forward to by all of the volunteers from Nuui Cunni. Also, since we now have four certified food handlers, who were able to assist with serving the food provided by Jim Wyly and were responsible for the big clean up job.

Since this type of program is a long time in planning, volunteers at Nuui Cunni spent many hours in preparation, including making 200 necklaces for all the children who came. Each year, the volunteers do something different for guests and it is so well received by the children. They also escort visitors to various educational activities set up around the grounds, plus help with Native American Crafts displays.

Without these volunteers and our fearless leader, Patricia Malone Henry, Chairwoman of the Kern River Paiute Council, this size of an undertaking would be near impossible.

Once again, “kudos” to Nuui Cunni and all volunteers, who so unselfishly give of their time.

Shirley Allen Friends of the Center Coordinator

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lous it is. Indeed, there are cowboys and aliens, but such a title PICKS OF also sets high THE WEEK expectations for “The Help” other things — (PG-13) — This like gags, gunfilm about issues fights and silliof race, class, ness. This gungender, respect slinger gets so and friendship caught up in a has been kicking cowboy toughup critical guy routine that acclaim from the it just misses the Viola Davis stars in “The Help” start. Set in the target that mat1960s in ters: fun.

Mississippi, Skeeter (Emma Stone) is a young reporter who “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” (PG) forms a connection with Aibileen — In this family comedy, Jim (Viola Davis) and takes an interest Carrey plays a driven, ruthless in the lives of the black houseNew York businessman who is keepers employed by the ladies of separated from his family. Clearly, high-society. somebody is in need of a crew of computer-animated critters to “Cowboys and Aliens” (PGturn his world upside down and 13) — When an amnesiac show him what is really imporstranger (Daniel Craig) rolls into tant. a Wild West town, he gets rough The film boasts it was shot with treatment from the local boss real penguins, but most of the (Harrison Ford). What the townsantics are products of animation folk don’t know is that they’re — you can expect only so much unwittingly setting the stage for a out of the little guys, after all. reluctant alliance with the Whatever it was that made the stranger against a common book so lovable has been substienemy. tuted with a solution of computer The movie just can’t seem to hijinks and Carrey’s physical make up its mind between gricomedy. macing action flick and an adventure that knows just how ridicu© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob green Chiles in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sour cream.

Continue stirring until heated though, about 10 min. Pour sauce over tortillas and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and the Cheddar cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

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Bodfish Bob's Pepperoni Casserole

Bodfish Bob's Sour Cream Enchiladas Two skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 onion, chopped 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (3 ounce) can chopped green Chiles, not drained 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breast into skillet and cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Divide chicken, 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, and onions evenly among the tortillas then roll up each tortilla and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Heat the cream of chicken soup and

1 pound ground beef 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or as needed 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained 1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (8 ounce) sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped 20 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking the meat apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 5 minutes; drain. Mix the noodles with the spaghetti sauce, black olives, mushrooms, pepperoni, and half the mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl; spoon the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining half of the mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

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Unbroken Circle Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist On the feather side The 24th annual Lake Isabella Junior Pheasant Hunt was a huge success, with as many girls as boys. It was a wonderful sight to see the next generation experiencing hunting with the wide-eyed gaze and anticipation that you can only see in the eyes of a Mencarini youngster. There were many parts of this hunt that were joy to watch but the one stand out part was the fact that there were quite a few girls taking part and most were very good shooters. As a young hunter, I can't remember any of my dad's friends' daughters being interested in hunting. I applaud the dads whose influence keeps the circle of hunting unbroken.

While the sky was blue with lots of sunshine those blustery winds didn't have much affect on the

shooters as the dogs and there handlers flushed bird after bird, while I watched each bird that flushed fall back to earth from the shotgun of a young hunter. Another part of this hunt that hit that feel good button was the interaction between the parents and their kids. When you get a group of hunters together whether adults or kids, they always seem to huddle around and begin the story telling. With lots of birds, eager hunters, and a well organized club of dedicated volunteers, this was a safe and memorable event for all involved. I would like to say thanks to all the kids, the moms and dads, the dogs and their handlers, the National Rifle Foundation, the Fish and Game Habitat Club, the Dept. of Fish and Game and the U.S. Forest Service for their involvement and participation. There will be a 25th Junior Pheasant Hunt!

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

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

Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

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

760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) 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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“A turkey never voted for an early Christmas.�

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Your curiosity might not be appreciated by everyone.

Expect some resistance in getting answers to your questions. But stay with it. You need facts in order to make important decisions.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Some of the mystery surrounding your recent fiscal situation soon will be dispelled with a clear explanation. Use this new knowledge to help you chart a fresh financial course.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Start your holiday gift-buying now. This will help avoid problems caused by possible mid-December delays.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Use a little more sense in how you plan to spend your end-of-the-year holiday dollars. Meanwhile, you continue to gain support for your stand on a workplace issue.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Wearing that big, heart of yours on your sleeve leaves it unprotected. Let things develop a little more before you allow your emotions to spill over.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might feel you’re not ready to patch up an unrav-

Sports Quiz

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1. Who was the youngest pitcher to toss a complete-game shutout in a World Series game?

2. Name the player who led the American League in home runs twice during the 1950s, but finished his career with fewer than 200 career home runs.

3. In 2010, Auburn and Arkansas set an SEC record for most combined points in a non-overtime game (108). Which two teams had held the mark?

4. Who holds the NBA record for most blocked shots in a seven-game playoff series?

5.Bill Elliott had won 44 NASCAR Cup races entering 2011. In what year did he record the most wins, and how many?

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1. Baltimore’s Jim Palmer was 20 years old when he did it in 1966.

2. Al Rosen led the A.L. with 37 home runs in 1950 and 43 in 1953, but finished his 10-year major-league career with 192.

3. South Carolina and Mississippi State combined for 104 points in 1995.

4. Denver’s Dikembe Mutombo blocked 38 shots in a series against Utah in 1994.

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eled relationship. But the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to take the first step.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your end-ofthe-year holiday plans could be disrupted by something out of your control. Ultimately, things will settle back into a normal pace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your honest approach to a workplace project earns you both respect and credit from those in charge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Money could be a little tight this month. This means you should look for ways to save on end-of-the-year holidays.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Examine the facts, and you might find that it’s a wiser move to redirect some of your goals before the end of the year.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be careful your generosity is not abused. Find out more, about the special favors you might be asked to grant and who is asking for them.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You’ve come through a recent rough time in great shape.

Now go out and enjoy your well-earned rewards. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Cabin For Sale Bodfish - 102 Hoebeck Road Beautifully remodeled, 1680 sq ft cabin w/great view! $129,000 (661) 428-1108

Mobile Homes Lake Isabella - Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995.

Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 __________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998

Pets BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS Zebra Finch - $5 each Parakeets - $10 each Call (760) 379-2161

Discover the joy of singing Barbershop Harmony this Christmas. In nine short weeks, learn traditional and contemporary Christmas music in this unique 4 part a capella style.

You’ll make great music and meet new friends with the added bonus of performing with the Kern Valley Sweet Adelines at our Christmas spectacular. Dates: Thursday nights starting Oct 13 - Dec 8 show, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

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9am-1pm, M-F ___________________________ EARN CASH FOR CHRISTMAS! Sell your unwanted or extra items here! ___________________________ Free Xmas Decor - The Crafty Lady Sale - Buy one, get 2nd item free. Take care of your kids & grandkids at Lah-de-dah in Kernville now til Xmas.

Home For Sale Lake Isabella, Sequoia Mtns.No down (ask how) or low down. Bad credit OK. For no down, pay $1,749/mo pure deduction to cut your taxes.

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760-376-2671 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 __________________________ Wofford Hts - Neatest Adult Park in the Valley. Huge 2 bd dblwide w/office, $600/mo. Also furn. 1/bd - $385/mo. Senior discounts. Apply @ office, Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Road __________________________ Wofford Hts - 2 bd, 2ba house with carport & garage, just refurb. $750/mo., 760-223-0178

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Roosevelt’s plan, known derisively as “Franksgiving,” was met with passionate opposition & in 1941, the President signed a bill making Thanksgiving the 4th Thursday in November.

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A Thanksgiving Prayer "O we give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!"

Psalm 106 "Oh, Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your food, and ask that you fill the cups of those who are hungry."

"We thank you Lord for your many blessings. May we always remember that they come from you."

"We thank you for our health, and ask for healing of those that are sick."

"We thank you for our family and friends, and ask that you be with those who are alone."

"We thank you for our freedom, and remember those who are enslaved."

"We thank you Lord for the giving of your son and our salvation, and that your spirit will descend upon those who do not believe."

"We thank you Lord that we can worship you, and pray for those who feel they can not."

"May these remembrances stir us to service."

"That your gifts and blessings to us, may be used for you, and shared with others."

"Lord, may we rejoice aways, constantly, and give thanks in all circumstances..."

Thessalonians 5:16-18 "We pray this prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen" This prayer was originally published in a Dear Abby column that appeared at Thanksgiving many years ago and has become a family tradition that is read every year at our Thanksgiving table.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Service — 10:45 a.m..

(760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.

(760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

(760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m.

(760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 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. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m.

(760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

(760) 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.

(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 Sunday Services 11 a.m.

(760) 379-2343

Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 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 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 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 Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

(760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m.

(760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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Southlake Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

(760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

(760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

(760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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With a thankful heart Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

- Psalm 107:1 Here’s a quick no-credit assignment: Think of something you are thankful for.

Duitsman Most likely you did, and most likely it wasn’t all that difficult to come up with something for which you either are, or should be, thankful. Examples can range from simple breath, the love of family, or perhaps something far less grand like the blessing of a new car.

Perhaps the assignment was even a reminder that thankfulness is a good thing and should be added to the selfhelp list of ways to feel better on a regular basis. No argument, and certainly in line with Scriptural injunction to be those who live life with a sense of gratitude for what we have rather than despondency and complaint for what we don’t.

This being so, may I ask why simple moments of “what I am most thankful for is . . . “ can often seem simplistic and shallow at best, and self-serving and hypocritical at worst?

The above verse gives us a key that is often missing or overlooked in our desire to be those who are thankful.

Consider this: If we begin our giving of thanks at anything less than the goodness of the Father’s great heart of love, then we run the risk of also giving place to complaints for all the reasons life gives us to be far less than thankful. The Psalmist directs us to give thanks simply for the goodness of God, and the presence of His never ending love in our lives.

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outpouring of thankfulness for specific points of praise, but if the order is not kept in place (God first), thankfulness can also be an unwitting breeding ground for bitterness, jealousy, resentment and frustration.

The moment things or stuff becomes the focus of our thankful hearts, then the absence of things or the loss of stuff can quickly become reasons for me to forego the giving of thanks, and even worse, to believe I am justified in my complaint. After all, I gave God thanks when things worked in my favor, why should I not blame Him when circumstances turned ill?

This is far more than splitting grammatical or theological hairs, and the results can have sweeping and far reaching effect on our lives. To begin our returning of thanks in who God is, and what His presence in our lives actually means is to embrace all of life’s experiences within the scope of the Father’s willingness and ability to work all things together for good.

From this vantage point we are able to see past the transient nature of life’s blessings, and the temporary nature of life’s difficulties while peering into the eternal heart of our loving Lord.

In a willingness to give thanks for the goodness of God in the face of what may indeed be anything but good, our confession becomes larger than the momentary event being experienced. To pause in thankfulness to the One from whom all blessings flow will release a life-working flow within us that surpasses the specifics and temporal, and pushes into the eternal nature of the Holy Spirit’s work within us. This remains the ongoing opportunity for us as believers in Jesus, and while a day set aside for the giving of thanks can be a reminder and encouragement, a lifestyle of thankfulness for the great love of God can fundamentally change who we are as sons and daughters of God.

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Talking About Real Estate

Is there a difference between mobile and manufactured Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

manufactured home, anything before is a mobile home.

This a huge factor to consider This is a queswhen buying a home both for a resition that I am dence or an investment. Anything asked by clients prior to June 15, 1976 banks will not on a regular basis. finance with conventional financing.

Is there a differThere are some outfits out there that ence between a will, but get ready for short term mobile home and loans and really high interest. a manufactured Banks consider anything built home? before that date to be too much of a They answer is risk because of fire safety, structural a definite yes! integrity and value issues. Those laws Freeman There is a huge mandated several very important difference both in the eyes of banks safety issues. For example, drywall in and the law. the water heater closet for fire resistHUD guidelines changed on June ance and 2x4 construction, pitched 15, 1976 because of new construction roofs with eaves, modern insulation requirements mandated by congress and plumbing and several other very for mobile valuable homes up-grades passed in “The newest manufactured homes, in and 1974. may ways, are built as well or better than improveThe guidements. stick built houses, which is a result of lines were The that 1974 law being passed.” and are newest designed to manufacmake manutured factured housing both safer and bethomes, in may ways, are built as well ter able to retain it’s value over the or better than stick built houses, long term as well as remain an which is a result of that 1974 law affordable housing option. These being passed. Make sure you know days affordability in housing is more what you are buying, a manufactured important than ever even with the home or a mobile home. strong market downturn we have seen the last couple of years.

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Basically what the law says is that His column is not intended to replace anything built after June 15, 1976 is a legal advice.

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Library Activities for December This December, come check out the many wonderful events happening at your local library. At the Kern River Valley Branch, join us on Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. for a Christmas story time where each child will receive a gift from the Kern Valley Library Friends.

Toddler time will continue on each Thursday at 11:15 a.m. and Knit and Crochet time is Dec. 6 and 20 at 4 p.m. The Kernville branch will celebrate Christmas with their story time on Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. and Wofford Heights on Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m.

Santa will make a special visit to the Kern River Valley Branch on December 15 at 11:15 a.m. and the Kernville Branch on Dec.16 at 10:30 a.m.

Be sure and stop by the KRV Branch during the month and see their wonderful display of Hallmark ornaments, an amazing collection donated to the library by one of our local patrons. Also, the Friends of the Library have great canvas book bags for sale at each local branch that make wonderful Christmas presents for that special loved one.

For more info and to keep up with the latest on all our local libraries look for us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries or at www.kerncountylibrary.org.

Note: All Kern County Library Branches will be closed Dec. 23-26 for the Christmas Holiday and Dec. 30-Jan. 2, 2012 for the New Year Holiday.

Adopt An Angel for a Christmas Gift Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit the Family Resource Center to “adopt” individual children or a set of siblings, ages 11-18 years old. If a cash donation is received, we will purchase items from the child’s wish list for you. Adoptions are open now thru Dec. 5. Cash donations will be accepted until Dec. 16. This program is being sponsored by the Family Resource Center, 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 for more information.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Famous Dave's BBQ (2011 - B5894).

Street address of principal place of business: 7777 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 7777 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

REGISTRANT: Tacaza, Inc., 3191 Red Hill Avenue, #100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2008.

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: Anand Gala, Chief Executive Officer. This statement filed on 10/06/2011.

Expires 10/06/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: STAGE STOP RANCH AND LAND COMPANY, (2010-B2050) Street address of business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518; Mailing address of Business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518.

REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Thomas G. Smith, 11338 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518 and Kevin Smith, 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/24/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/02/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sacred Mountain Properties (2011 B6400). Street address of principal place of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518.

Mailing address of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518. . REGISTRANT: Kevin Smith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 11/02/2011. 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: Kevin Smith.

This statement filed on 11/02/2011. Expires 11/02/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dirthog Construction (2011 B6217). Street address of principal place of business: 4709 Kimber Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Mailing address of business: 4709 Kimber Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

REGISTRANT: Mark Lowry, 16800 Clover Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

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: Mark Lowry. This statement filed on 10/26/2011. Expires 10/26/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier November 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Interstate AG Plastics (2011 B6488). Street address of principal place of business: 32900 Stockdale Highway, Buttonwillow, CA 93206.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 265, Buttonwillow, CA 93206. .

REGISTRANT: B & B Flying Service, Inc., 32900 Stockdale Highway, Buttonwillow, CA 93206.

F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/13/1999. 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: Brad Bittleston, President. This statement filed on 11/07/2011.

Expires 11/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: GRAND ISLAND DENTISTRY, (2011-B5387) Street address of business: 11330 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Mailing address of Business: 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Pham & Mehdipour, Inc. 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/09/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/11/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier November 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: GRAND ISLAND DENTAL,

(2011-B5386) Street address of business: 11330 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Mailing address of Business: 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Pham & Mehdipour, Inc. 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/09/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/11/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Grand Island Dentistry (2011 B6560), DBA#2: Grand Island Dental (2011 - B6561). Street address of principal place of business: 11330 Ming Avenue, Suite 440, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANT: Pham & Mehdipour, Inc., 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. F - Corporation. 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: Nguyen Pham, CEO. This statement filed on 11/11/2011.

Expires 11/11/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: E. B. 95 (2011 - B6464), Street address of principal place of business: 934 Corte Augusta, Camarillo, CA 93010. Mailing address of business: 934 Corte Augusta, Camarillo, CA 93010.

REGISTRANTS: Paul McGill, 934 Corte Augusta, Camarillo, CA 93010 and William Luxford, 1849 Spruce Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 10/01/1990.

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: Paul T. McGill. This statement filed on 11/07/2011.

Expires 11/07/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lore's Income Tax Service (2011 B6530), Street address of principal place of business: 1907 17th Street,

Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

REGISTRANT: Lorena Felix, 804 El Sereno Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301. 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: Lorena Felix.

This statement filed on 11/09/2011.

Expires 11/09/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Norton Photography (2011 - B6549), DBA #2: Nathaniel Norton Photography (2011 - B6550). Street address of principal place of business: 1448 Birchtree Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 1448 Birchtree Court, Rosamond, CA 93560.

REGISTRANT: Nathaniel, Joshua Keoki Norton, 1448 Birchtree Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. 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: Nathaniel Joshua Keoki Norton. This statement filed on 11/10/2011.

Expires 11/10/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARILYN PARISH CASE NO: S-1501-PB-61386 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARILYN PARISH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RICK GREENWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that RICH GREENWELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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 22, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 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: Daniel T. McCloskey, Esq. Tuttle & McCloskey 750 East Bullard, Suite 101 Fresno, California 93710 (559) 437-1770 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 25, December 2 and 9, 2011) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Heaven's House, LLC (2011 B6540), Street address of principal place of business: 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

REGISTRANT: Heaven's House, LLC, 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

D - Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2011.

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: Lorena Felix, Chief Financial Officer. This statement filed on 11/10/2011.

Expires 11/10/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Midway Sunset Supply (2011 B6344), Street address of principal place of business: 23335 Derby Avenue, Fellows, CA 93224. Mailing address of business: 23335 Derby Avenue, Fellows, CA 93224. REGISTRANT: Jason Bergstrom, 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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: Jason Bergstrom. This statement filed on 11/01/2011. Expires 11/01/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Red Bird Property Management, Inc. (2011 - B6562), DBA#2: Red Bird Homes, Inc. (2011 - B6563), DBA#3: Red Bird Construction, Inc. (2011 - B6564), DBA #4: Red Bird (2011 - B6565), DBA #5: Westside Mobile Home Park (2011 - B6566), DBA#6: Westside MHP (2011 B6567), DBA #7: Westside (2011 B6568), DBA #8: Westside Park (2011 - B6569). Street address of principal place of business: 4209 West Rosamond Boulevard (Park Office, #46), Rosamond, CA 93560.

Mailing address of business: 4209 West Rosamond Boulevard (Park Office, #46), Rosamond, CA 93560.

REGISTRANT: Red Bird Enterprises, Inc., 5852 Pinon Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. F Corporation. Date the business commenced: 10/22/1998. 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: Kirk Mahoney, President - Red Bird Enterprises, Inc. This statement filed on 11/11/2011. Expires 11/11/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Stull Farms (2011 - B6681), Street address of principal place of business: 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANTS: Louis Stull, 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Lena Stull, 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. B General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 11/17/2011.

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: Louis V. Stull.

This statement filed on 11/18/2011. Expires 11/18/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

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ww.kernrivercourier.com Friday, November 25, 2011 and cookies for all. Santa will also be available in Circle Park Wed., Dec. 7, Sat., Dec.17 and Wed., Dec.21 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Continued from page 2 This event is free. Instead, bring a hazardous household item for drop-off (recycle bins will be available only for those attending the workshop). These items will be disposed of by Irene and Ken Martinson the following day at the Kernville Landfill’s Toxic Round-up. Then, learn how to replace these toxins with green products. A presentation/demonstration will be held by Barbara Andrade, Melaleuca Director.

Also, REVA President, Jesse Martinez, will speak on the joys of being a responsible, loving pet parent, and update the community about REVA’s non-profit, low-cost spay and neuter mobile veterinary clinic. Door prizes and healthy refreshments will be provided. For information call Barbara Andrade at 760-379-2981.

Candle Stroll, Caroling and Live Nativity Scene, December 2 There will be a candle stroll, caroling and a live Nativity scene at 6 p.m. in Circle Park, Kernville on Dec. 2. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber, 760376-2629.

12th Annual Christmas in Kernville, December 3 The annual parade of giving starts at Circle Park on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. and arrives back at Circle Park with Santa at 5 p.m. Santa will visit with children from 5 to 9 p.m. with hot apple cider

Third Annual Christmas Shop Hop, December 3 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring our third annual Christmas Shop Hop. “Merchants and Music” is being held Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown Circle Park area.

There are more than 20 participating merchants with free refreshments, door prizes and discounts along many more merchants in the Odd Fellows Hall , music and discounts along with karaoke and entertainment by Marty O’Hara. The Sweet Adelines will be singing and strolling throughout the town with Christmas music to brighten your evening. Alta One will be open for your convenience and offering refreshments and an entry into a drawing for up to $100 when you use your Alta One Visa card.

Optimal Hospice hosting 'Light Up a Life Celebration,’ December 3 Optimal Hospice Foundation will host their “Light Up A Life Celebration” on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will include a personal reflection by a hospice family member, the reading of the memorial names by hospice nurses and volunteers and special music. Residents are invited to sponsor a light in memory of a friend or loved one, or for someone living whom they wish to honor. For each gift a light will be placed on the tree in tribute to their loved one. Also, an Optimal

Hospice Foundation ornament will hang on a Tree of Life in the lobby of the Lodge at Painted Rock, 2908 Pearl Harbor Drive in Keyesville. In order to have names read during the Lake Isabella ceremony, donations must be submitted to Optimal Hospice Foundation, 1315 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, 93308 by Nov. 28.

Toy Run Poker Run, December 3 Kern River Motors is hosting a Valley Toy Run Poker Run on December 3. Get ready for a great ride, food, music, a chance to win money and support a great cause all at the same time. This year, all toys collected (for children ages 5-14) will be donated to South Fork School District and a portion of the money collected will be donated to a fund for Shasta Christensen, a sophomore pursuing a goal of becoming a Student Ambassador. Pre-registration forms are available. Call Lisa or Daures Stephens for more information at 760-549-0077.

Bookmobile Continued from page 1 ular books, magazines and media.

"The handicapped accessibility allows library patrons to now have full access to the bookmobile where as users had to remain outside to be served in the past" said Peggy Hickey, Kern River Valley Branch Librarian and Bookmobile Supervisor.

This first ever handicapped accessible bookmobile in Kern County with all new books DVD's, CD's and other materials, features two public access computers, air conditioning and heating, and green energy efficient solar panels to recharge an on-board generator, will provide state of the art service to the residents of the Kern River Valley for years to come.

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). Must be received 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. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com

Bookmobile Schedule: The Bookmobile will be available Wednesdays, at the Weldon Post Office from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Onyx Emporium from noon to 1 p.m., at Bass Avenue and Quail Lane in Kelso Valley from 2 to 3 p.m., and Hwy 178 and Navajo Ave. in Longview from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. www.kerncountylibrary.org 24/7 to access the library catalog, place holds, and pay fees.

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Fun & Entertainment for all Plus Suprise Special Guests

Parade Begins at 11:00am

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Stand Open: Friday & Saturday 11am to 4pm Closed Sunday

Open Thursday Thanksgiving Day 1:00 to 7:00pm Friday & Saturday 4:30 to 9:00pm

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