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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir54,250 acre-feet2013 Reservoir peak106,783 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 139 cfs*Lower KernOutflow 100 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.*(5-hr average Kernville)

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CFriday, November 22, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 10 No. 42

chemistry.about.comCourier Special

Why do leaves changecolor in the fall?

When leaves appeargreen, it is because theycontain an abundance ofchlorophyll. There is somuch chlorophyll in anactive leaf that the greenmasks other pigment col-ors. Light regulateschlorophyll production,so as autumn days growshorter, less chlorophyllis produced. The decom-position rate of chloro-

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

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

At the same time,surging sugar concentra-tions cause increasedproduction of antho-cyanin pigments. Leavescontaining primarilyanthocyanins will appearred.

Carotenoids areanother class of pigmentsfound in some leaves.Carotenoid production isnot dependent on light,so levels aren't dimin-ished by shortened days.

KRVCFCourier Release

At the Kern RiverValley Sheriffs ActivityLeague SAL steak dinnerand musical on Saturday,November 16, TimLassen, representing theKern River ValleyCommunity Fund, pre-sented Deputy SheriffJoe Garcia with a $1,000grant award to supportthe Sheriff's ActivityLeague. This grant willhelp sustain opportuni-ties for children partici-pating in SAL activities.This year KRVCF's focushas been on grants thatbenefit the children ofthe Kern River Valley.Grant awards are madebased on organizationsthat help children to helpthemselves and SAL def-initely meets this objec-tive.

Over the past severalyears, KRVCF hasawarded monetary

grants to several non-profit organizations herein the Kern River Valley.Grants have been givento:■ Kern Valley Hospital

Foundation

■ ECHO Program ■ KRV Community

Emergency Response Team CERT

■ Sheriff's Department Search & Rescue

■ National Society of

Kern River Valley Community Fund

Fund grants SAL $1000 awardDaughters of American Revolution

■ KRV Revitalization ■ Southern Sierra

Research Station■ Kern River Valley

Heritage FoundationSince its inception,

KRVCF has been solicit-ing funds from the com-munity in order to buildan "Endowment Fund".Like a community "401Plan", this fund generatesearnings and growth.Earnings and growth inthe "Endowment Fund"are returned to the com-munity as grant awards.

This year KRVCF wasoffered a matching dona-tion up to $100,000matching new dona-tions. If you are interest-ed in donating to theKRVCF and joining ingrant award decisions,please contact: JoeCiriello at 760-223-2345or Tim Lassen at 760-417-0526 for furtherinformation.

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

Carotenoids can beorange, yellow or red,but most of these pig-ments found in leaves areyellow. Leaves with goodamounts of both antho-cyanins and carotenoidswill appear orange.

Leaves withcarotenoids but little orno anthocyanin willappear yellow. In theabsence of these pig-ments, other plant chem-icals also can affect leafcolor. An exampleincludes tannins, whichare responsible for the

brownish color of someoak leaves.

Temperature affectsthe rate of chemical reac-tions, including those inleaves, so it plays a partin leaf color. However, it'smainly light levels thatare responsible for fallfoliage colors. Sunnyautumn days are neededfor the brightest colordisplays, since antho-cyanins require light.Overcast days will lead tomore yellows andbrowns.

And now you know.

Theweekstartshere

■ OnyxFamilyFarms, WeekendsThe Onyx FarmersMarket will be openSaturdays and Sundaysfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.all winter long. They arelocated on Doyle RanchRoad off of Highway178. Look for the sign.

■ Lakeshore FarmersMarket, November 23This market is hostedby the Kern ValleyGrowers Associationfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. onSaturdays. The marketis at the LakeshoreLodge, 7466 WoffordBlvd, Wofford Heights.

■ Nuui CunniFarmers MarketNovember 23The Kern River PaiuteCouncil Nuui CunniFarmers Market is heldevery Saturday from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. for yourproduce needs. Themarket is located at2600 Highway 155 inLake Isabella betweenLake Isabella andWofford Heights at theFrench Gulch RecreationArea. Call 760-549-0800.

■ OperationChristmas ChildCollection, nowthrough the 25thFamily Life Center inWofford Heights ishosting the collection ofthe OperationChristmas Child boxesfrom 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m. November 18-25.Call 760-417-2279.

■ Library Science onNovember 23Saturday, Nov. 23, theLake Isabella librarywill have mind-blow-ing, eye-popping sci-ence fun for children upto fifth grade. Call 760-549-2083.

■ Jr. Pheasant HuntNovember 23 & 24Funded by the NRAFoundation for Youth.Four hunts available.Pre-registration and ajunior hunter’s licenseand safety class arerequired to participate.Call 760-376-3178.

■ Toys for TotsNovember 23"Rumble On The River"Toy Run, 11 a.m. to 3p.m. begins at MesaMarin Sports Complexand ends at Shady LaneBar and Grill. Anyoneinterested in vending orjust want more infor-

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mation, please call Shady's, 760-379-3232."Afterhours" at the bowling alley, 4 p.m. to 9p.m. Specials for "Rumble on the River" par-ticipants. Plus Cosmic Bowling and 50/50raffle.

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Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist 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 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, 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. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 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 CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, HoffmannHospice 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, LakeIsabella. 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 CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty 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 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, 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, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion RidersVFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. 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

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, 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 NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 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 ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, [email protected]■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastNovember 24Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundayat the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall,2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's),Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

■ "A Night of Music" with theRanger Family., November 24Enforum Faith Community and Family LifeCenter would like to invite you to a free spe-cial "Night of Music". The Ranger familyfrom New Life Center Foursquare Churchin Bakersfield will be leading this encourag-ing event on Sunday, Nov. 24th from 6 to7:15 p.m. at the Family Life Center, located20 West Panorama in Wofford Heights. Allare welcome and childcare will be provided.

■ Annual Thanksgiving ServiceNovember 24You are invited to the Kern River ValleyMinisters Association ThanksgivingService. Come and join your faith family ingiving thanks for the liberty and privilegeswe enjoy in the United States of America.Come and lets pray together for our coun-try. The Thanksgiving Service will be held atthe First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella,Sunday November 24, at 6 p.m. Furtherinformation call 760-379-4600.

■ Commodities distributionNovember 26Government food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who qualify on TuesdayNovember 26 at the New Life Church inWofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesaand at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ Thanksgiving mealNovember 27Join My Place in Lake Isabella onWednesday Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.for Thanksgiving dinner for everyone. Allare welcome. Donations and volunteers areencouraged. Bring blanket and clothingdonations for the needy.

■ Feast for the Beasts at CALMNovember 29After your Thanksgiving feast, come toCALM and contribute to a Feast for theBeasts, an annual tradition at the zoo. OnNov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors maydonate animal food and supplies inexchange for regular admission to CALM.For information, call 661-872-2256.

■ Annual Lake Isabella ChristmasParade, November 30The Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce will hold the 36th Annual LakeIsabella Christmas Parade in Lake Isabella at11 a.m. This year's theme is "A Candy CaneChristmas." Call the Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce at 760-379-5236 oremail [email protected] for moreinformation.

■ Toys for Tots Pancake BreakfastNovember 30The 4th annual parade day pancake break-fast and the Lake Isabella Christmas ParadePancake breakfast will be served 8 a.m. to 1p.m., $4 per plate; great place to socializebefore the start of the parade at 11 a.m.Bring your toy donations to the parade anddrop them in the train as it goes by!

■ KRVAA Art Park ChristmasArts and Crafts Fair, November 30The Art Park is located at 6113 Lake IsabellaBlvd. across from Isabella Supermarket. Thefair will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and willinclude an arts and crafts market, children'scraft activities, petting zoo, and a life draw-ing workshop. The goal is to help raisemoney for a service dog for Terri Gallionand is sponsored by the Kern River ValleyArt Association.

■ Concert of piano favoritesNovember 30Pianist Helen Smoot will be playing music ofDebussy, Chopin, Leroy Anderson and newworks by local composer Mark McGuireand 14 year old student Jack Kramer. Theconcert will be at 7 p.m. at the KernvilleUnited Methodist Church, 251 Sirretta St.Kernville.

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words in common use. "But wait,"I said to myself. There are no sen-ior code words that wouldenhance and help the senior citi-zens text messages that us oldfolks could send, receive andunderstand.

Here are just a few that couldthrust us geezers into the 21st cen-tury and spice up our texting atthe same time. Forinstance....LMDO (laughing mydentures off!) HGBM (had goodbowel movement!) GGPBL (gottago pacemaker battery low!)FWIW (forgot where I was!) GHA(got heartburn again!) LOL (liv-ing on Lipitor!) WAITT? (who amI talking to?) TWOTT (textingwhile on the toilet!) BYOT (bringyour own teeth!) DWI (drivingwhile incontinent!), ATD (at thedoctor!)

As you can see with just a littleimagination you could take eventhe few code words from aboveand show everyone that we arehip and swimming into the main-stream! Example: Sorry I wasn'thome I was ATD. He said it's okfor me to DWI and when I gothome it was also OK for me toTWOTT. The joke you sent mecaused me to LMDO and I FWIW.For a minute now I'm LOL. I'veGHA and have FWIW and now Iwonder WAITT?

LSMFT. (Lucky Strike MeansFine Tobacco!) I threw that one into see if you are paying attention!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security manag-er for Pacific Bell, is an instructor forthe local AARP Driver Safety Program.

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

The other daywhile chattingwith one of theyounger genera-tion, I noticed astrange chirpcoming from hispocket. "Whatwas that?" Iasked. The young-ster said, "it means I have a textmessage from someone I know.

"Here I'll show you how itlooks." And there on this tinyscreen of this little cell phone wasa typed message. I couldn't helpbut notice that there were a lot ofcode words interspersed through-out the written words of the mes-sage. "What are those ?" I asked."Well, he said, because of the timefactor when we send messages toeach other, it speeds things upwhen you use code words forparts of the typed words. Forinstance, he went on to say, hereare a few of the common ones thateveryone uses.

BF means best friend (a way oftelling the person you're texting tothat you and they are best friends).Some of the other commonly usedcode words are....BRB (be rightback!) HAND (have a nice day!)LMK (let me know!) NAGI (not agood idea!) NMU? (not much,you?) WYCM (will you call me?)DWBH (don't worry be happy!)B/C ( because!) FWIW (for whatit's worth!) And so on.

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

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

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

Got UsedOil?

Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is acceptingclosed top containers up to 5 gallons

and a drained used oil filter.At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake,

between the hours of 10am & 2pmor by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays

" We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

Call 800.272.6330

TAXI1-760-376-2227For No-Hassel Event Drop-Off & Pick-Up

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

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760-379-5641760-608-8107 faxMedicare Supplement, Medicare Part D,

Individual Insurance Plans & Group Insurance Plans

Medicare Open Enrollment October 15 through December 7, 2013

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Kern Valley traffic statistics for October 2013Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol

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

Safety tip: Safe Driving

Winter weather is coming to the Kern River Valley. As the weather wors-ens, the likelihood for traffic collisions rises. Wet weather makes for danger-ous roadway conditions. This winter season the law enforcement in the KernRiver Valley want everyone to be as safe as possible. If you find yourself driv-ing in the rain or snow, please slow down. When the roads are slick, stop-ping your vehicle becomes harder and you are more likely to go off the road-way. Please buckle up to ensure that if your vehicle does leave the roadway,you will be as secure as possible. When driving through the townships of theKern River Valley, please watch for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. We want afatality free winter and ask all drivers this winter season to be alert and atten-tive to their surroundings, watch your speed and buckle up. We also want towish everybody a safe and happy holiday season.

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Lack of follow-up of great concern

I recently met with a deputy while helping a friend with his identitytheft/fraud case. The deputy was kind, caring and helpful. Since our meet-ing I've called the deputy five times in two weeks stating that I have newinformation and to please call me. My requests have been ignored. Henever called me back, showing, I feel, a complete lack of concern for thevictim, and the case he was assigned to. I was hopeful, now I am disap-pointed and discouraged.

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

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

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Valley places of worshipKernville■ Father’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704■ First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403■ Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30a.m. 760-376-2751■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchAt Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday11 a.m

Wofford Heights■ Family Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719■ New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402■ St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416■ Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789■ Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.Lake Isabella/Bodfish

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615■ Fountain of Christ Church5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m.760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640■ Mt.View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 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 Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11a.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. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819■ Salvation ArmyThe local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.■ SGI - USA BuddhistLotus Sutra based discussion and meetingsCall 379-6162 for dates and times.Mountain Mesa■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.760-379-2904■ Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093■ Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m.760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon■ Kern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m.and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780■ He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m.,Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935■ Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.760-378-2321■ Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6p.m. 760-378-4964

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Sunday, November 24, 6pmFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre Street

Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Ministers AssociationFurther information is available at 760-379-4600

Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the things we are grateful for.

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

Dan Schlensker,Courier Columnist

My neighbor onthe hill in WoffordHeights has a coupleof strikingly scarlettrees growing infront of her house!Their color changedfrom a fairly ordi-nary green duringthe summer to an absolutely magnifi-cent shade of red in the fall, compara-ble to the hue of those so-called"burning bushes." What a great fallcolor! Last week we took a family out-ing to the upper Kern River, beyondKernville, and were dazzled by theaspens, ablaze with their brilliant yel-low leaves! The trees' fall colors nevercease to amaze me with their beauty.

I am reminded of the color changein people, so-to-speak, which iseffected when they come to knowand trust in Jesus. They, like everynaturally born human being sinceAdam and Eve, originate lookingvery dark, ashen gray - whatevercolor best fits death. The apostle Paulsays to the people of the church inEphesus and to people in our day aswell, in Ephesians 2:1, "you weredead in your trespasses and sins."King David acknowledged the taint-ing of his origin, and implied the sim-ilar condition of us all (see "Pre-exist-ing Condition" in the 9/20 Courier)when he said, "Behold, I was broughtforth in iniquity, And in sin my moth-er conceived me" (Psalm 51:5).

Thank heavens both of those sen-

Color Changestences are in the past tense! Thoseare former condition for all believersin Jesus, the Christ. That grayness ofdeath is changed to blood red whena person begins to trust Jesus. Peterin the first chapter of his first letterdescribes coming to faith as being"sprinkled with [Jesus'] blood." Nowthat's a gory-sounding figure ofspeech, but that's important, because,as the apostle John writes, "theblood of Jesus [God's] Son cleansesus from all sin" (1 John 1:7). And thatblood does for believers in Jesus anabsolutely awesome thing; Paul sayslater in Ephesians 2, "But now inChrist Jesus you who formerly werefar off have been brought near by theblood of Christ." People, who werefar from God and ashen-looking arenow, through blood-bathing, cleanedup and brought into His presence.

However people washed in Jesusblood don't turn out red, but ratherwhite! The apostle John in Revelation7:14 describes the saints, who havecome into a saving relationship withJesus, as people, who "have washedtheir robes and made them white inthe blood of the Lamb." And they arethe ones streaming into the eternallyglorious environs of heaven. As col-orful as God's creation in this worldcan be, especially in the fall, the col-ors of the new creation in the newEden will be orders of magnitudemore magnificent!

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherdof the Hills Lutheran Church in LakeIsabella.

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

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County FireStations■ Kernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvillebusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

■ Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabellabusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

■ Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.Weldonbusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation information■ U.S. Forest ServiceIsabella 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 Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaLocal: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

■ KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd.Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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In the pastcouple of years Ihave featured avery good friendof mine on severaloccasions in mycolumn. On sec-cond thought, Idon't think friendquite covers him. He is definitelymore like family. Any how, he is anavid bass angler who knowsIsabella as good as anybody whofishes it regularly. James sometimeknown as the "Fishing Father" is apart time resident of WoffordHeights and a full time Pastor of alarge congregation in Bakersfield.I have a point and I'll get to it.

James, his lovely wife Lydia andone of their sons Jim will be fea-tured guests Sunday nightNovember 24 at the FoursquareChurch on Panorama and

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Sycamore in Wofford Heights.This is one of the most down toearth and musically talented fami-lies you have never heard.

I thought it would be nice toshed some light on one of our resi-dent families who loves our lakeand our community. I could go onand on about their accomplish-ments but lets just say you will notbe disappointed. James may evengive you a fishing tip if you askhim.

I know it's chilly after the sungoes down but if you can dresswarm and make a small camp fireto help light the shoreline, thenight time catfish bite is verygood. Last week there were somelarge blue channel cats caught inthe French Gulch area, one weigh-ing in at 25 pounds.

Please use good judgment whenmaking any fire; even one next towater.Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and avid fisherman.

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Bodfish Bob’s Best Burger Ever

2 pounds extra-lean ground beef1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix1 egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons

Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3/4 cup rolled oats

Preheat an outdoor grill formedium high heat and lightly oilgrate.In a large bowl, combine the beef,onion soup mix, egg, hot sauce andoats. Shape into 6 patties.Grill patties over medium high heatfor 10 to 20 minutes, or to desireddoneness.

Bodfish Bob’s Homemade Jerky

4 lbs London broil beef or 4 lbs flank steaks 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/4 cup soy sauce or 1/4 cup low sodium

soy sauce 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup Frank's red hot sauce

Trim all fat off meat. Cut steak into4 inch strips. The steak should beabout 1/2 inch thick. It's easier tocut meat partially frozen. Poundmeat lightly, you don't want it toothin. Add all ingredients in a largebowl. Mix well. Cover and refriger-ate overnight (8 hrs). Line cookiesheets with tin foil.Place steak stripson sheets, don't overlap meat. Setoven at lowest temperature. (150-175°F). Bake six hours, turning afterthree hours.Jerky is done whenmeat is dried out, depending onyour oven.

Bodfish Bob’s Creamed Tacos

1 lb. lean ground beef (I use 1-1/2 lbs.)1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce1 can (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes1 small can (5 oz.) evaporated milk1 dozen corn tortillasCheddar cheese, shredded

Brown hamburger; drain. Addenchilada sauce, tomatoes and milkand heat together. Layer 6 tortillasin bottom of greased 9x13 inch bak-ing pan. Spoon half of the ham-burger mixture over the tortillas.Repeat layers and top with as muchshredded cheese as desired. Bake at375 for 30 minutes until hot.

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Growly superheroHughJackmanin "TheWolverine"

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Pick of the Week“The Wolverine” (PG-13) —

Hugh Jackman’s growly super-hero gets another solo adventure-- this time he’s off to Japan tosettle old scores and fight ninjas.The story begins after "X-MenIII," with Wolverine getting somealone time in the wilderness togrieve the loss of Jean Grey inthe last movie. Wolverine is sum-moned to Japan under mysteri-ous circumstances. Before long,there is a sultry woman (TaoOkamoto) asking for Wolverine’sprotection while plots thickenand arrows fly.

This adventure requires moreemotional weight from Jackman’sWolverine -- he’s recoveringfrom heartbreak while he’s astranger in a strange land. Therealso is all of the hard-to-followcomic-book stuff going on, likethe reptilian lady who shows upto steal Wolverine’s healingpower. In the end, the Wolverinehas enough action and enoughstyle to warrant a rental fromanyone who had fun at the "X-Men" movies.

“The Smurfs” (PG) — The lit-tle blue peasants of Smurf Villagemake another excursion into theworld of live-action people --yielding few laughs and a lot ofirritation. The evil wizard,Gargamel (Hank Azaria), has theusual plan of kidnapping a smurf

so he can harvest whatever it isthat he wants from them.Smurfette (voiced by pop starKaty Perry) is taken prisoner bysome gray anti-smurfs created byGargamel. Expect 90 minutes ofjoyless slapstick and the word“Smurf” wedged into everyphrase.

“Good Ol’ Freda” (PG) — TheBeatles were a band for 10 years,yet Freda Kelly of Liverpool wastheir secretary for 11 years.SheÕs kept quiet for a long time-- no juicy tell-all book, noscathing interviews -- and nowshe shares her story in this docu-mentary. KellyÕs not out toreveal scandalous details or sug-gest any romance she may havehad with any of the musicians,she says, ÒthatÕs private.ÓInstead, itÕs a cozy, endearingaccount from a grandmotherwho spent her youth working forthe hardest-working band of the'60s.

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Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

This time of theyear, many peoplecompare the hecticgoings on in myoffice to the tax pre-parer, rushingtowards deadlines.The tax accountantcan always requestan extension but not so with healthinsurance.

Medicare's Annual EnrollmentPeriod ends December 7, less thantwo weeks from today. While thetaxes need to be postmarked by thedeadline, the Medicare applicationsmust be at the insurance company bythe deadline. Each year, my faxmachine gets a workout onDecember 7, the deadline is for anychanges to either the MedicareAdvantage HMO or the MedicarePart D prescription benefit. Peoplewith Medicare Supplement plans arenot subject to this deadline, but canchange plans anytime, if they canmedically qualify for a new supple-ment, or can change to an equal orlesser plan for 30 days following theirbirthday. Also, those who also haveMedi-Cal are able to make changesyear round.

This year, the first year of theIndividual Mandate of the AffordableCare Act aka ObamaCare, the enroll-ment period, without penalty hasbeen extended to March 31.However, for the millions of peoplewho are required to replace their

current insurance with an ACAqualified plan must do so byDecember 15, the last day to receivea January 1 effective date.

Insurance companies, attemptingto keep as much of their business aspossible, are are trying to compareas close as possible, the benefits ofyour current plan to the benefits ofthe new ACA compliant plans. Asthe ACA plans have many richer,mandated benefits, require lowerdeductibles, as well as a different feestructure for families, the monthlycost of these plans is greater thanthe current plans. Many consumerswill find that seeking coveragethrough the Covered Californiaexchange or from other plansoffered by their current company orother companies will help controlthe cost for their family. Licensedand Certified insurance agents areavailable to assist in seeking the bestvalue for your health insuranceneeds. They never charge a fee.Your costs are the same whetheryou use the services of an agent ordo it on your own. Several areaagents are certified and work withall the insurance companies, and canoffer assistance in getting the bestvalue for your health insurance dol-lar.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurancebroker in California (0621106) He is past-president of the Kern Association ofHealth Underwriters. Thal is on theNational Assoc. of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or www.harrythal.com.

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Toys for Tots Rumble on the River Toy RunThe Second Annual Kern River Canyon Rumble on the River Toy Run will take

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

Family Resource Center ‘Be an Angel’ gift programParents may sign up eligible children for the "Be an Angel" gift program at the

Family Resource Center Monday, November 4th until Monday, December 2nd."Angels" are placed on the KRV Family Resource Center lobby Christmas tree at5109 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella with the child's age, gender and three wish-es for "something special." Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit and"adopt" a child or a set of siblings until Friday, December 6th. Donations are alsoaccepted. Distribution will be to the parent or guardian of the child. Gifts need tobe brought to the Family Resource Center, unwrapped, by Monday, December 9th.All donations will remain anonymous. Parents must pickup gifts Tuesday,December 17th and Thursday, Dec. 19th between 9 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

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

Lake Isabella Christmas paradeThe Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 36th Annual Christmas Parade is

on Saturday, November 30th beginning at 11 a.m. This year's theme is "Candy CaneChristmas." The parade will take place on Lake Isabella Blvd. Parade entry applica-

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STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CINNAMON WOLFE PHOTOG-RAPHY, (2013 - B6282). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 116 Barbara Avenue,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailingaddress of business: 116 BarbaraAvenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.REGISTRANT: Cinnamon RuvoloWolfe116 Barbara Avenue,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date thebusiness commenced: 10/03/2013.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Cinnamon Wolfe.This statement filed on 10/29/2013.Expires 10/29/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:WILL & CONNIE'S CLEANINGSERVICE, (2013 - B6284). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 4604 Cherryrock Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93313-5763.Mailing address of business: 4604Cherryrock Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93313-5763. REGISTRANT:Will & Connie's Cleaning Service,4604 Cherryrock Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93313-5763. Datethe business commenced:12/29/2013. Business is being con-ducted as a Limited LiabilityCompany. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Connie M. Harris.This statement filed on 10/29/2013.Expires 10/29/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero.Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

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APN: 429-020-08YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 05-17-2012. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT APUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THE NATUREOF THE PROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On December 11, 2013 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pur-suant to the Deed of Trust recorded06-06-2012, as Inst. No. 212076526of Official Records in the office ofthe County Recorder of KernCounty, State of California,Executed by Behrooz Jadidollahi, aSingle Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID-DER FOR CASH (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the UnitedStates) at: Outside the mainentrance to the Wanda Kirk Library,3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond,CA 93560. All CASHIER'SCHECKS MUST BE MADEPAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to andnow held by it under said Deed ofTrust in the property situated in saidCounty and State. The streetaddress and other common desig-nation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be:1224 Reed Avenue, Mojave, CA93501. The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for any incor-rectness of the street address andother common designation, if any,shown herein. Said Sale will bemade, but without covenant or war-ranty, express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances,to pay the remaining principal sumof the note(s) secured by said Deed

of Trust, with interest thereon, asprovided in said note(s), advances, ifany, under the terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges and expenses ofthe Trustee and of the trusts createdby said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of theobligation secured by the propertyto be sold and reasonable estimatedcost, expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication of theNotice of Sale is $30,497.00. Thebeneficiary under said Deed of Trustheretofore executed and deliveredto the undersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default and Demandfor Sale, and a written Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell. Theundersigned caused said Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell to berecorded in the county where thereal property is located. Date:November 8, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee,43545 17th Street W., Ste 503,Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525,Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-DERS: If you are considering bid-ding on this property lien, youshould understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding on alien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automatically enti-tle you to free and clear ownershipof the property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctionedoff may be a junior lien. If you arethe highest bidder at the auction,you are or may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to the lienbeing auctioned off, before you canreceive clear title to the property.You are encouraged to investigatethe existence, priority and size ofoutstanding liens that may exist onthis property by contacting thecounty recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either of whichmay charge you a fee for this infor-mation. If you consult either ofthese resources, you should beaware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on the notice ofsale may be postponed one or moretimes by the mortgages, beneficiary,trustee, or a court, pursuant toSection 2924g of the California CivilCode. The law requires that infor-mation about trustee sale postpone-ments be made available to you andto the public, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wishto learn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable,the rescheduled time and date forthe sale of this property, you maycall 661-945-5525 using the file num-ber 13-2272. Information aboutpostponements that are very shortin duration or that occur close to thescheduled sale may not immediatelybe reflected in the telephone infor-mation or on the internet web site.The best way to verify the postpone-ment information is to attend thescheduled sale. (Published by the Kern RiverCourier November 15, 22 and 29,2013)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:J S RANCH, (2013 - B6399). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 1836 Terrace Place, Delano,CA 93215. Mailing address of busi-ness: 1836 Terrace Place, Delano,CA 93215. REGISTRANT: A.Sterling Cole, Jr., 1836 TerracePlace, Delano, CA 93215. Date thebusiness commenced: 12/14/2012.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: A. Sterling Cole, Jr.This statement filed on 11/05/2013.Expires 11/05/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 15, 22, 29 and December6, 2013.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME:

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: SUSIE'S TRUCKINGSERVICES (2013- B5737) Streetaddress of business: 317 KentuckyStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305.Mailing address of Business: 317Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. REGISTRANT WHO WISH-ES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Susie Jones, 317 KentuckyStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305.Original FBN Statement Filed on:

09/27/2013. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 10/28/2013.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River Courier:November 22, 29, December 6 and13, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES,(2013 - B6274). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 317Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. Mailing address of business:317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA93305. REGISTRANT: JoscoConstruction, Inc., P.O. Box 3250,Bakersfield, CA 93385. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as aCorporation. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: SusieJones, Secretary. This statementfiled on 10/28/2013. Expires10/28/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier November22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:OLIVE DRIVE SMOG ANDREPAIR, (2013 - B6580). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield,CA 93308. Mailing address of busi-ness: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield,CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: JohnLoucks, 10400 Rose River FallsAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 andKaren Loucks, 10400 Rose RiverFalls Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Date the business commenced:06/27/2003. Business is being con-ducted as a Married Couple. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: John Loucks. Thisstatement filed on 11/15/2013.Expires 11/15/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 22, 29, December 6 and13, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:KERN VALLEY 420 DELIVERY,(2013 - B6475). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 4027 HoltAvenue, Montclair, CA 91763.Mailing address of business: 4180North sierra Way, Suite #479, SanBernardino, CA 92407. REGIS-TRANT: Green Garden Caregiver'sCollective, Inc., 4180 North sierraWay, #479, San Bernardino, CA92407. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as a Corporation.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: David M.Copeland, CEO. This statement filedon 11/12/2013. Expires 11/12/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier November 22, 29,December 6 and 13, 2013.

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

Small businesses government contract forumAssemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is hosting a forum to help

small businesses connect with contracts offered by government agencies on Friday,December 6th at 7:30 a.m. The event will feature panels on the government con-tracting and procurement process and an accreditation workshop so businessescan sign up to bid on contracts with the state government as well as exhibitorbooths. There is no charge for attendance.

"Kern County small businesses have the skills and expertise to efficiently providegoods and services to government agencies and these agencies buy almost every-thing we produce here in Kern County. I want to make sure small businesses knowwhat opportunities are available to them," said Grove.

The event will be held at Hodel's, Kern Room, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield.RSVP is mandatory due to limited space. To RSVP call 66-395-2995 or [email protected]

Drugstore Girls food drive collectionHelp 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 haveChristmas dinner, toys for the kids and a picture with Santa. Please help us helpthem. Drop off food and toys at The Drugstore in Kernville. They will be acceptingdonations from now until December 23rd. Call Juls McGhee at 760-376-2216.

Food Pantry holding fundraiserYour local Food Pantry is having a bake sale to raise the needed money to buy

toys for their Christmas giveaways from now until Christmas. They need around200 toys. If you could please bring in a new toy or some baked goods or if youwould rather a monetary donation, that is OK too. Let's make a merry Christmasfor a lot of our local children. Thank you for sharing. Please bring toys, baked goodsto 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-4825.

Hoffmann Hospice to host Light Up a Life ceremonyHoffmann 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 PiuteDrive. This is a very special, memorable community event that provides an oppor-tunity to celebrate those individuals who have enriched our lives.

Hoffmann Hospice’s Light Up a Life ceremony is a tree lighting tradition wherewe gather together and commemorate those we love by illuminating a tree withlights, 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 onewho has passed. There is no charge to attend. The event includes a reading of allthe names represented by the lights, as well as a unique candle lighting custominvolving our staff and guests.

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

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