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Saturday low 40° Mostly clear Milling around The picturesque A. Brown Mill basks in the evening sun on the Audobon California Kern River Preserve in Weldon.

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they love and support. To assist people in making donations with increased confidence, the Kern Community Foundation has set up a non-profit search page where Kern non-profit organizations who have completed a profile provide informa-

Kern River Valley non-profits that have completed a non-profit profile ■ He Cares Fellowship Inc. ■ Kern County Sheriff's Search and Rescue ■ Tubatulabal Paiute Council ■ KRV Art Association ■ KRV Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ■ KRV Heritage Foundation ■ KRV Historical Society ■ KRV Revitalization Inc. ■ KRV Senior Citizens Inc. ■ Kern Valley Hospital Foundation ■ Kernville Union School District Family Resource Center ■ National Audubon Society's Kern River Preserve ■ National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution-Kawaiisu Chapter ■ Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals (REVA ■ Sequoia Forest Keepers ■ South Fork School and Community Foundation ■ Southern Sierra Research Station There are numerous non-profits with completed profiles which serve all of Kern County including the KRV. Many of the preceding KRV non-profits have You Tube videos which may be viewed via youtube.com/kernfoundationlive.

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What a busy six days!

Thanksgiving, November 28, where food and festivities are present in abundance, Black Friday, Nov. 29, where lines start forming at stores long before opening with hopes of taking advantage of holiday shopping bargains which await inside, Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, where on-line shopping is vigorously pursued and National Giving Day, Tuesday, December 3, where thoughts turn to giving even as major “shop-until-you-drop” days continue through the holidays.

Kern County has dived into Giving Day preparations in a big way in 2013.

On Nov. 20, the Kern Community Foundation hosted a Giving Guide “red carpet” premiere in Bakersfield for donors and non-profits.

On Nov. 24, 30,000 copies of the 2013 Kern County Giving Guide, with more than 100 nonprofits profiled, were distributed by the Bakersfield Californian. The Kern County Board of Supervisors have proclaimed Dec. 3 as Giving Day in Kern County, too, as part of Giving Day nationally.

The goal of Giving Day is to encourage people to make a special additional contribution to the causes

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Happy Thanksgiving In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower had 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.

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 two centuries, “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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tion including their mission, programs, management, board of directors/governance, and financials to show transparency.

The non-profit profile search page may be accessed using kernfoundation.guidestar.org. Just enter the name of any of the organizations listed or just click without entering a name to get a list of all Kern County organizations with a transparency profile and go from there.

The Kern River Valley Community Fund supports Giving Day, too.

Donations to the KRVCF will be matched dollar for dollar by a very generous donor. KRVCF is a fund set-up to benefit all Kern River Valley non-profits and as with many to most Kern Valley non-profits, every dollar donated goes back to into the community with zero dollars taken out for overhead. The KRVCF in managed by the Kern Community Foundation, www.kernfoundation.org/ The Kern Community Foundation encourages Giving Day donations to any Kern County nonprofit attractive to the donor. For more comprehensive information for donors and non-profits, including frequently asked questions, go to: kernfoundation.org/documents/Making_the_Most_ of_Marketing_on_Giving_ Day_Documents.pdf. nature

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Christmas parade Saturday The Kern Valley Christmas season opens with breakfast and a parade Saturday.

■ The fourth annual parade day pancake breakfast will be at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. At $4 per plate, it is a great place to be before the start of the parade. Bring an unwrapped toy to put in the Toys For Tots train when it passes by.

■ The 36th annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade starts at 11 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Post Office and goes down Lake Isabella Blvd. to C r e s t v i e w Avenue.

This year’s theme is “A Candy Cane Christmas.”

■ From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Art Park, across from Isabella Market, enjoy the arts and crafts fair that will include an arts and crafts market, children’s craft activities, petting zoo, and a life drawing workshop.

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Mike Mencarini is back to Crappie fishing again.

Bodfish Bob finds use for those leftover cranberries.

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

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

kern river water data: Monday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 54,331 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 145 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 173 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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■ Onyx Family Farms, Weekends The Onyx Farmers Market will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. all winter. They are located on Doyle Ranch Road off of Highway 178. Look for the sign.

■ 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 Friday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors may donate animal food and supplies in

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

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Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan

Pam Stewart

Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dan Schlensker

Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

760-379-4112.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236.

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

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138.

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

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.

■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays

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

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

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 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.

exchange for regular admission to CALM. For information, call 661-872-2256.

■ 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 on Saturday, Nov. 30.

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

■ 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 760-379-5236 for more information.

■ KRVAA Art Park Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair, November 30 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 Art Park is located at 6113 Lake Isabella Blvd. across from Isabella Supermarket.

■ Lakeshore Farmers Market, Closed November 30 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market Closed November 30 The Center will be closed from Nov. 27 through Nov. 30, reopening on Dec. 3.

■ Concert of piano favorites November 30 Pianist Helen Smoot will be playing classical music and new works by local composer Mark McGuire and Jack Kramer, age 14.

Native flutist, Terri Gallion and the Bipity Bop Trio with Gary Geivet and Mark McGuire playing Brubeck, will also perform as a fundraiser for Friends of Terri Gallion.

The concert will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Kernville United Methodist Church, 251 Sirretta St. ■ KRV VFW breakfast December 1 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. For information call 760379-3877.

■ Light up a life December 4 Join Hoffmann Hospice as they remember those we love during their annual tree-lighting ceremony at Circle Park and Big Blue Bear on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Call 661-410-1010 for more information.

■ Prayer Breakfast December 5 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension hosts a monthly Prayer Breakfast at Los Palomos Restaurant in Bodfish. We believe that prayer is the answer to our Valley, country and the worlds needs today.

Join them in one hour of prayer Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 a.m. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Toddler story time December 5 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

Bingo Guide

■ Toys for Tots December 6 Last day to submit an application for toys is Friday, Dec. 6. There will be no opportunities to apply after this date.

This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location .

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. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available.

■ 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.

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Things I have noticed...

Automotive memories $19.95? When the car started using oil, we bought oil by the gallon and poured it in as needed.

Remember when you wanted to turn, you stuck your hand out the window and waved? No electric turn signals. Headlight bulbs didn’t last long and you kept spares in a small box with extra fuses (which for some reason or another would burn out at the darndest times).

How about seat covers that you bought to cover the holes in the seats which never fit but you kept them anyway? The spare tire used up most of the trunk space but for some of us who were lucky, the spare fit on the fender and we had a rumble seat with a windy view of the world as you rode and others drove.

There were no seat belts and having a flat tire was a common thing and you always carried tire patches and a hand air pump. Paint on a car was not exotic: black, green and white were the colors of choice. Some cars had only a left rear taillight and a bracket for the license. If you belonged to the Automobile Club you got an emblem to attach to the license plate stating the number of years you were with them.

And finally there was the joy of taking a Sunday drive to some destination where we usually had a picnic lunch (maybe with turkey sandwiches) and relaxed under the shade of a tree.

It didn’t get any better!

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Announcements

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Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair The Kern River Valley Art Association is hosting a Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at the Art Park at 6331 Lake Isabella Blvd, in downtown Lake Isabella, Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art Park is located between the Shady Lane Saloon and Freeman’s Lakeside Realty, across from Isabella Market. Come early, watch the Annual Christmas Parade then enjoy the Arts And Crafts Market, Children Crafts Activities and Drawing Workshop and a Petting Zoo by McNally’s. Bring the whole family and your visitors. The Art Association presents four shows during the year.

They occur at Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and one sponsored by the Kernville Chamber in October and now this new one in November on Christmas Parade day in Lake Isabella. For information visit the web site at krvaa.org or call 760-379-6162, or cell 602-509-8806.

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, Nov. 4 until Monday, Dec. 2. “Angels” are placed on the Kern River Valley 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, Dec. 6. 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, Dec. 9. All donations will remain anonymous. Parents must pick up gifts Tuesday, Dec.17 and Thursday, Dec. 19 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.

Because this is the day after Thanksgiving and by now everyone is probably stuffed and looking forward to something different, this is Middleworth different!

Yesterday someone said to me, “I like it when you write about old times.”

So I started looking back over many of the stories I have written and I noticed that, sure enough, I do evoke thoughts about the old days which kicks off memories of another time. So today let’s stroll down memory lane again.

How about cars?

Remember when you couldn’t buy new tires, you recapped the old ones by bonding new tread to the old tire? Or sometimes you would have the tire re-grooved? How about a foot switch to dim your headlights, or windshield wipers that operated on vacuum and would slow down when you revved the motor? How about new spark plugs every 5,000 miles? Or a flax water bag that hung on the front grill and gave you cool water when you stopped to take a rest break?

How about buying a car and then you had to install a heater and radio after buying them from Pep Boys. Remember Manny, Moe and Jack? And an “a-oo-gah” horn that everyone could hear. How about adding fog lights and having your car painted by Earl Sheib for

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

It’s ‘ party’ time!

Edison Bill Assistance

...Available for private parties!

The Salvation Army continues to receive funding each month designed to assist families and individuals in our community with their electric bills. These funds are available to low income residents. The income guide lines are quite liberal. You may call 760-379-4600 to find out if you qualify. Residents are encouraged to come in and apply for assistance. You must bring with you a current Edison bill, and proof of all current household income.

“All-electric” households may receive up to $200 toward an unpaid Edison bill.

“Non-all electric” households may receive up to $100 toward their Edison bill.

Residents may apply every 12 months and one day. Applications are subject to available funds. The Community Christian Service Center is located at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Edison EAF services are available weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Further information is available by calling The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

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. Help us help them. Drop off food and toys at The Drugstore in Kernville. They will be accepting donations from now until Monday, Dec. 23. Call Juls McGhee at 760-376-2216.

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Turn around and thanks give Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving Duitsman thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan. - Luke 17:15-16 The miraculous is always to come across as exactly what it is: something extra-ordinary that is out of the control of the recipient(s) to effect. The fact that we have often come across the verse referenced above contained in the narrative of Jesus healing the 10 lepers must not get in the way of the miraculous remaining ever miraculous. Ten men who had greeted yet another day as outcasts of society as a result of their leprosy, an incurable and deadly disease process, were met by the power of God in the person of Jesus who in a moment of time changed their life experience.

We shall not focus on the nine other healed lepers in this space, for we could only surmise their response to the healing of Jesus in their lives, but rather look at the one who is mentioned as returning to the Lord and loudly glorifying God and giving thanks for the miraculous healing he had experienced.

For this one, the powerful work of healing had gone deeper than

renewed skin, and had worked change in who he was at the heart level.

Because Jesus wondered why only one had returned to give thanks, you and I can draw from the inferred principle that apparently giving thanks is a quality to be desired in our hearts, and one which doesn’t necessarily come naturally. It was just the one healed leper who was pointed out as exhibiting the response that should accompany the touch of the Lord in our lives: “glorifying God with a loud voice . . . giving thanks to Him.” In turning around to give thanks to Jesus, this man was proclaiming loudly that his wonderful new skin condition was a secondary issue which took a back seat to what was happening in his heart. Where we are tempted to focus our attention on miracle or lack thereof, the place we ought to begin looking for the work of God is within our hearts and the manifestation of that work that is measurable by our willingness to give thanks in any and every circumstance. The willingness to give thanks allows us to see Jesus for Who He is, and embrace His plan for us that is always good with a heart committed to trust the Father’s heart of love no matter what. Blessed Thanksgiving dear heart, and may our hearts be consumed with the giving of thanks.

Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.

Valley places of worship Kernville

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

Wofford Heights

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

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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.

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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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Announcements, Continued from page 3 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.

Woman’s Club Christmas The date has been set and the plans are progressing for the popular Holiday Spectacular offered each year by the members of the Kern River Valley Woman’s Club. Many Valley citizens will gather at the Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m. for a delicious dinner prepared by Hodel’s of Bakersfield and the opportunity to win decorated trees. Tickets are $30 each and are available from any member of the club or by calling president Jennifer Sullivan at 760-3782325 or chairman Judi Dodd at 760-379-7220.

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

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

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

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Back in the fishing hole again Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist After resolving an extended period of being without my own transportation, I finally have the mobility to go fishing again. That old Mencarini cliché, “You don’t know what you have until you lose it” works well for me at this point. I didn’t realize how much I missed fishing, especially angling for my favorite pan fish, the crappie.

This past week I went fishing twice with my good friend, Jack.

The wind was blowing and it was raining. Not a drenching rain, but it was windy and wet. Anyhow, the crappie bite was a little slow due to the colder water temperature. I can tell you that it’s a blast to catch a stringer full of one-pound crappie (see photo).

Some days are much better than others, depending on the location of the bait in the lake. I realize I am fortunate to be able to fish on the docks at French Gulch but with the lake water level being low, this winter should be good for some shoreline areas. The standing

timber around the flume at Oreck’s Cove and Boulder Gulch comes to mind. Crappie will be in the deepest water where there is structure this time of year.

The trout bite should start to warm up for those fishing from shore. The sandy shoreline, close to deeper water, is where you can find trout in the winter. Here is something to remember. The lake has very limited deep water areas right now. Concentrate on those areas because the fish are somewhat crowded this year. Shallow water usually does not hold many fish in the colder months.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman.

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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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Choose f rom: :Santa Baby, Feliz Navidad, Jingle Bell Rock White Christmas, Carol of the Bells, O Come All Ye Faithful, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, We Need a Little Christmas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/Silent Night

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Keep your holiday shopping fun, and safe, too!

■ Choose your parking spot carefully -- Do not park close to bushes, trees, walls, large vehicles or any other obstruction that could provide a cover for criminals. At night, park in well-lighted areas, ideally where others are coming and going.

■ Keep valuables out of sight -- Hide or remove anything valuable from the vehicle. Tablets, laptops, smart phones and navigational systems are popular targets for car burglars. They are easy to steal and conceal. If possible, leave them at home -- or at least hide them out of sight. If you accumulate shopping bags during the trip, lock them in the trunk.

■ Lock up -- All doors should be locked and all windows should be shut tight. Don’t forget to lock the trunk if it doesn’t lock automatically when you lock your doors. When returning to your vehicle, lock your doors immediately upon entering.

■ Use Alarms -- Set your car alarm before leaving your vehicle. If you don’t have one, consider having one installed. Alarm stickers and decals are great visible deterrents. Others include steering-wheel locks and brake-pedal locks.

Even carrying simple items like a whistle can be helpful to draw attention and ward off thieves.

■ Be Alert -- Always be aware of your surroundings when parking and returning to your vehicle. Keep your keys in hand so you can enter your vehicle quickly. Check your back seat before entering your vehicle to be sure no one is hiding inside.

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After one hour stir gently, not to break the meatballs.

Bodfish Bob’s Frozen Cranberry Salad 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 qt. Cool Whip 1 cup mayonnaise 1 lg. can crushed pineapple 1 reg. can whole cranberry sauce

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Second layer: Sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften. Place over low heat; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat. Crush cranberry sauce with fork; add gelatin. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Pour on top of chicken layer. Chill until firm. Unmold and Serve.

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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist I am in hopes that readers will share this article with physicians, colleagues and social service Thal workers. It is important to reach certain people that are typically under served. The population that needs to be reached are those folks on Medicare who have Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disorders and Chronic (or Congestive) Heart Failure.

A very special Medicare Advantage plan is now available in Kern County. Almost all of the physicians in the Kern River Valley are on the plan’s participating physician list, and the applications are available through your health insurance agent.

JADE is the name of the plan that has a $0 monthly premium and works to cover your Medicare benefits with additional services. Participating physician office visits and specialists have a $0 co-pay. Laboratory and X-rays have a $0 co-pay, Diabetic supplies are $0 and hospital co-pay is also $0. The plan also covers outpatient hospital, urgent care, routine podiatry, hearing exam, routine vision and preventative dental all for $0 co-

pay. Preferred generic prescriptions are $0 and other medications are at costs lower than most HMO plans in Kern County.

Many people in need of care, that is only available in Bakersfield, or require transportation assistance from their home to their local doctor, can take advantage of a free transportation service. Medical transportation is included for a $0 co-pay. Health Club membership is provided free of charge.

This plan has been specifically developed for those who require medical maintenance and are on Medicare. There is only a week left for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period 2014.

Medicare beneficiaries who also have assistance under Medi-Cal will have extended time to enroll, but my desire is for all people who can benefit from this program to call their health insurance agent and enroll before the close of business on Saturday, Dec. 7 or it will then be too late for people not on Medi-Cal.

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Light Up a Life 6:30 p.m., Wednesday December 4th

For more information: 661-410-1010 or www.hoffmannhospice.org

Each office isindependently owned and operated.

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BECKY STARR-HARRIS Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) He is past-president 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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TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. U.S. PRESIDENT: Who was the only president to be married in a White House ceremony?

2. ANATOMY: How many chromosomes do human beings have?

3. TELEVISION: What popular 1970s U.S. sitcom was based on an earlier TV series in the United Kingdom called “Till Death Us Do Part?”

4. LITERATURE: What is the name of the family in John Steinbeck's “The Grapes of Wrath?”

5. LANGUAGE: What is a carapace?

6. MOVIES: Who played the dead friend in “The Big Chill,” although his scenes were cut from the final movie?

7. INVENTIONS: Who invented the cowboy hat?

8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the ancient name for Japan’s capital Tokyo?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Your Arian penchant for impatience shows, as you consider passing a problem-prone project on to someone else. Best advice: Stay with it and work out those snarls yourself.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Even patient Bovines can be frustrated when carefully made plans go awry. But crank up that “stick-to-it-ivity” you do so well, and you’ll soon find that your schedule is back in sync.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your aspect favors using more resourceful means in dealing with a workplace situation. Some discreet checking around could help shed light on the root cause of the problem.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You show an unusually strong streak of stubbornness in rejecting suggestions from friends and/or family members early in the week. But you become more receptive by the week’s end.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might find a gentler approach more effective when dealing with those who resist needed changes. Remember, the word “persuasion” starts with the sound “purr.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A disappointing experience with someone you felt you could trust can be painful. But there just might be more to this situation than you’re aware of. Press for an explanation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Changing your views about something you believe in isn’t easy. But you might reconsider as the facts come in. Keep your mind open, even if you’re uneasy about what you might learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might have to do some serious shifting of gears to get your project back on track. But cheer up. Your hard work starts to produce some positive results by the week’s end.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) An unsettling mood at the start of the week soon lifts and gives way to a more positive attitude as you find fun and friendship beginning to dominate your aspect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A delay in firming up holiday plans could work to your advantage.

Use this time to scout out possibilities that might be more in line with what those close to you would prefer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Some people might question some of the new friends you’ve welcomed into your life. But your ability to see beyond the obvious helps you recognize how special they are.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Financial matters can be especially tricky this week. It’Ss best to follow a conservative investment path for now, and wait for a more fortuitous time to take a bolder approach.

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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.

Mark Armstrong/Owner-Operator

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

Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________

760-379-1300

__________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ Stan’s Painting & Restoration Give your home’s exterior or interior a lift w/a new beautiful look. 23 yrs. professional exp.

Valley references & prices.

Free estimates - 760-417-1192 _________________________

Southland Electrical Contractors

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

(760) 376-3776 TARGET PROGRAM

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

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

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

We respect your right to remain anonymous.

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

WEBSITES & SEO

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

TAXI SERVICE Now available Kern River Valley

(760) 376-2227

Lost

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

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

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

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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

Misc. For Sale Christmas ornaments-on sale at

Lah-de-dah & Kernville Antiques

Buy “1” & get the 2nd one of equal value FREE! Now until Christmas!!

Wanted MOTORCYCLE WANTED Older, small dirt or street bike for desert prospecting (661) 444-0058 ___________________________ Dear Lord So far today, I am doing all right. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, cursed, eaten any chocolate or charged anything on my credit card. But I will be getting out of bed in a minute and I think I will really need your help then.

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Marketplace

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‘Arlie’s Club’ Monday Night Football Drink Specials & Snacks

Smoke Free All Lottery Games & Scratchers Come Join ”Donna”, “Lois“ & “Marylou”

White’s

Cleaning Service

Daytime Phone Number___________________________________ Master Card

Visa Check or Money Order

Credit Card Number______________________________________ Name as it appears on card________________________________ Expiration Date_______Signature___________________________

7062 Wofford Blvd.

Wofford Heights

760-376-4717 Iron Mountain Electric

Est. 1987

• Commercial • Residential • Windows Reliable Service & References

760-379-6344 760-382-8038

Eric W Hansen Lic. #714180

760-376-1765 whites-cleaning.com

For Rent/Lease

Spaces for Rent

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 ___________________________ 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

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

Call Jody-760-376-2722 ___________________________ RV spaces in Camp Kernville @ 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown. Private Beach!

760-376-2345 ___________________________ Partially fenced shady space, $216.75/mo + utilities. (760) 223-2974

Open House OPEN HOUSE Fri., 11/29, 11am-2pm 201 Dodger Street, Bodfish Vanessa Vasquez - Realtor (760) 223-2515 ___________________________ OPEN HOUSE Sat., 11/30, 9am-12pm 10317 Ray Lane, Weldon Vanessa Vasquez - Realtor (760) 223-2515

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Mailing Address_________________________________________

Pool Shuffleboard Karaoke & Live Music

760-379-8144

5 lines = $5.50

Name_________________________________________________

LakeView HideAway

5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

(Each line equals 27 spaces or characters approx)

to buy, sell & trade

Shop, Dine, Play & Stay

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 ___________________________

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Services LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. No charge to pick up all old small & large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. (760) 417-2806 __________________________

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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.

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.

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.

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Crafts • Jewelry Christmas Items Elk Antler Knives Bake Sales A Parkinsons Fund Raiser Gourd Art at the Eagles in Mt. Mesa 12251 Hwy 178 Saturday December 7th 8am-3pm Gift Baskets Handmade Items For questions, call Audrey 760-378-3845 Pampered Chef Yard Art And lots more!

Door prizes • Hot Dogs • Snacks • Sodas • Coffee

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Not valid on sale and clearance priced merchandise, Weber® branded products, Stihl®, rental, in-store services, Ace gift cards, city stickers, previously purchased merchandise, or in conjunction with any other coupon, excluding Ace Rewards. Additional exclusions may apply. See store for details. Void if copied, transferred, sold and where prohibited. No cash value.

Must present coupon to receive offer. Can't be combined with other offers. acehardware.com promo code: FRISAVE20

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Coupon good only at participating Ace Hardware stores and on acehardware.com. Valid for one transaction only.

Not valid on sale and clearance priced merchandise, Weber® branded products, Stihl®, rental, in-store services, Ace gift cards, city stickers, previously purchased merchandise, or in conjunction with any other coupon, excluding Ace Rewards. Additional exclusions may apply. See store for details. Void if copied, transferred, sold and where prohibited. Maximum discount $15. No cash value Must present coupon to receive offer. Can't be combined with other offers.

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Coupon good only at participating Ace Hardware stores and on acehardware.com. Valid for one transaction only.

Not valid on sale and clearance priced merchandise, Weber® branded products, Stihl®, rental, in-store services, Ace gift cards, city stickers, previously purchased merchandise, or in conjunction with any other coupon, excluding Ace Rewards. Additional exclusions may apply. See store for details. Any purchase minimum is calculated after applying Reward redemption and before tax. Void if copied, transferred, sold and where prohibited. No cash value. Must present coupon to receive offer. Can't be combined with other offers. acehardware.com promo code: SUNSAVE10

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