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tions are lightedChristmas trees (83 per-cent), indoor decorationsusing electric lights (63percent) and outdoorlight decorations (58 per-cent).
From 2005-2009, anannual average of 240home fires started withChristmas trees, resultingin 13 deaths, 27 injuries,and $16.7 million in prop-erty damage. About 5,800people each year aretreated in hospital emer-gency rooms for fallsassociated with holidaydecorations. More thanhalf of these injuries werecaused by falls from lad-
ders or roofs while deco-rating outdoors.
During this holidayseason, SCE has a fewhelpful tips:■ Do not use decorativelighting with frayedcords and wires.■ Do not use staples,nails or tacks to hangelectrical cords.■ Plug no more thanthree strands of lightsinto each electrical cordor outlet.■ Never use lighted can-dles on or near holidaytrees or decorations.■ Use wooden or fiber-glass ladders when deco-rating outdoors.
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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir84,217 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet
Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet
Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet
Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville192 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 199 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)
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PastorJack Duitsmanshows theBiblical way tothanks.
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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, November 23, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 41
Courier ExtraSo. California Edison
As store shelves fill upwith holiday lights anddecorations, families andfriends are preparing tocelebrate the festive sea-son. And as they gettogether to celebrate,Southern CaliforniaEdison has a simple mes-sage: don't let potentialfire hazards such asfrayed cords and unsafeconditions like brokenlights ruin the festivities.
"During the holidayseason, it's easy to getdistracted with all thethings you need to pre-pare around your homefor your family andguests.
Taking short cuts mayseem to save time, but it'simportant not to rush andbe safe," said WilliamMessner, SCE's manager,Corporate Health andSafety.
"We want all our cus-tomers to enjoy the holi-days, so we urge them tobe aware of potentialrisks associated with dec-orating such as falling offladders, fires and electri-cal hazards."
Close to 83 percent ofpeople decorate theirhomes as part of the win-ter holidays, according tothe Electrical SafetyFoundation International.And the most commonwinter holiday decora-
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Be safe while preparing forand celebrating the holidays
8Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.
Bodfish Bob hasrecipes that arefull of baloney.
Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.
Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierTrout for Thanksgiving - Randy Richardson of Bakersfield wets a line at Riverside Park inKernville. Richardson has been fishing the Kern Valley every Friday rain, snow or sleet for years.
Courier ExtraAmerican Veterinarian Medical Association
Thanksgiving is a holiday for feasts, family andfriends. But put the family pet into the middle ofthat mix, and you may just be asking for trouble.The AVMA offers the following tips to pet ownersto keep this American holiday safe for four-leggedguests:■ Your Thanksgiving feast is for people - not pets.Table scraps may seem like a fun way to includeyour pet in the holiday, but many foods are poison-ous to pets, including onions, garlic, raisins andgrapes. If you believe your pet has been poisoned,call your veterinarian or local veterinary emer-gency clinic immediately.
Pets too, needto celebrate wisely
Courier Specialwww.history.com
In 1621, thePlymouth colonistsand WampanoagIndians shared anautumn harvest feastthat is acknowledgedtoday as one of thefirst Thanksgiving cel-ebrations in thecolonies. For morethan two centuries,days of thanksgivingwere celebrated byindividual coloniesand states. It wasn'tuntil 1863, in the midstof the Civil War, thatPresident AbrahamLincoln proclaimed anational ThanksgivingDay to be held eachNovember.In September 1620, asmall ship called theMayflower leftPlymouth, England,carrying 102 passen-gers-an assortment ofreligious separatistsseeking a new homewhere they couldfreely practice theirfaith and other individ-uals lured by thepromise of prosperityand land ownership inthe New World. Aftera treacherous anduncomfortable cross-ing that lasted 66 days,they dropped anchornear the tip of CapeCod, far north of theirintended destination atthe mouth of theHudson River. Onemonth later, theMayflower crossedMassachusetts Bay,where the Pilgrims, asthey are now com-monly known, beganthe work of establish-ing a village.
For two centuries,“Thanksgiving Days”were celebrated byindividual coloniesand states, on differentdays. It wasn’t until1863, in the midst ofthe Civil War thatPresident AbrahamLincoln proclaimed anational ThanksgivingDay to be held the finalThursday of November.
The Kern RiverValley Chamber ofCommerce 35thAnnual ChristmasParade is onSaturday, November24th beginning at 11a.m. This year'stheme is "GivingJoyfully", an honor tothe volunteers in ourgreat valley. Theparade begins at theLake Isabella PostOffice center andmakes its way alongLake Isabella Blvd. toCrestview Ave. whereit ends.
The pre-paradebreakfast is $6 ($1when you bring anunwrapped toy) at theSenior Center at 8a.m. Our Chamber isthanking the volun-teers and volunteerorganizations thatgive so much to theKern River Valley allyear long. This year'sGrand Marshals areKern County's 1stDistrict SupervisorJon McQuiston andhis Chief of Staff,Judy Hyatt.
Christmasparade11amSaturday
See Four-legged, page 12
HappyThanksgiving
HappyThanksgiving
A history of Thanksgiving
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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 #2, 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, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., 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, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, 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., Kernville760-379-4112 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.■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group,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,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 orGeraldine, 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.welcom. 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 Clubhouse,Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group,6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, 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.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 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.■ 7 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.■ 8:30 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■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.
Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-1830.■ 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 United Methodist , room 4760-379-2556.■ 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. 760-376-4249.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 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.■ 8:30 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.■ 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,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 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■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa■ 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.
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CalendarThe CourierLake Isabella Christmas paradeNovember 24The Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce 35th Annual Christmas Paradeon Saturday, Nov. 24 begins at 11 a.m. onLake Isabella Blvd. This year's theme is
"Giving Joyfully", honoring the volunteers inour great valley. For information contact theChamber office at 760-379-5457.
Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketNovember 24The Kern River Paiute Council invites you tovisit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. for your produce needs. Nowaccepting WIC. Local honey, fresh eggs,healing native plant salves and teas, pluslocally grown produce. The market is locat-ed at 2600 Hwy 155 in Lake Isabella betweenLake Isabella and Wofford Heights at theFrench Gulch Forest Service RecreationArea. For more information please contactthe Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800.
Lakeshore Farmers Market closedNovember 24Lakeshore Farmers Market will be closed onNov. 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.They hope to see you next week, which willalso be an antiques and collectables day.
Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastNovember 25Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SundayNov. 25 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behindMcDonald's), Lake Isabella. For informationcall 760-379-3877.
Commodities distributionNovember 27Government food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who qualify on TuesdayNovember 27 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.
McQuiston rep to hold office hoursNovember 27Lori Acton, Field Representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will holdoffice hours Tuesday Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-inconstituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068.
Historical SocietyNovember 27This month’s program is a look at the KernValley High School ECHO program, one ofthe most successful small school academiesin the state at the meeting on Tuesday, Nov.27 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. Call 760-379-1123 for information.
Dinner for Erie JohnsonNovember 27Come honor Erie Johnson at the ParadiseCove. No host cocktails at 6 p.m. dinner(prime rib, shrimp or chicken) at 7 p.m.Attendees are encouraged to participate inhonoring Erie. Gag gifts and cards are wel-come. $25. Call Robin Little at 760-376-6842or email her at [email protected] toRSVP. Deadline is November 24.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends soonNovember 28A representative from the Health InsuranceCounseling and Advocacy Program, orHICAP, will be at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella on Wednesday November 28, from10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hoffmann Hospice Light Up a LifeNovember 29Hoffmann Hospice invites you to join themfor the annual remembrance and tree light-ing ceremony in Kernville in Circle Park at5:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 29. Guests areasked to make a minimum donation of $10per light. Bundle up, bring the family, andgather around the tree for a poignantevening of holiday joy. For more informa-tion, call 661-410-1010.
KRV Friends of the Library book saleNovember 29 and 30, December 1Do your Christmas shopping early onThursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to2 p.m. KRV Friends of the Library asks youto support your local library and come tothe book sale at the Kern River ValleyBranch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.,
Pre-Parade Toys for Tots breakfastNovember 24The pre-parade breakfast is $6 ($1 when
you bring an unwrapped toy) at the SeniorCenter at 8 a.m. For information contact thechamber office at 760-379-5457.
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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
Sometimes asI sit in front ofmy word proces-sor, I find mymind a completeblank and I sayto myself,"Whatever am Igoing to writeabout?"
Usually some-thing comes tomind and that's what gets puton paper under the logo 'ThingsI've Noticed'. Sometimes I for-get to put the words 'Things I'veNoticed' in my column, but it isalways inferred. This week's col-umn will be amish/ mosh ofthings I havenoticed thispast week.
The firstthing I noticedoccurred as Iwas watchingTV. I had my shoes and socksoff and my feet resting on theottoman. With the TV screenviewed between my feet Inoticed that the toe next to mybig left toe was a half inchlonger. The toe on my other footwas the same length as that bigtoe. This means I am off balanceand could explain why I wearholes in my sock on my left foottoe area. It also explains whyshoes never fit right and why
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About things I have noticedThings I have noticed...
Middleworth
I'm often off balance. At leastthat's the excuse I will now use.
Another observation has to dowith one of my medications.Someone, sometime, in the med-ical field determined thatCoumadin taken by pill keepsthe blood thin and lessens threatof a heart attack. So on doctorsorders I take a daily dose ofCoumadin. But here is the restof the story. Coumadin is anoth-er name for Warfarin, which isthe main ingredient in rat poi-son. The way I figure it, is thatmy system is now full of rat poi-son which keeps my blood thin,but as a side effect, if a mouseever bites me he's a goner.
As part of the rat poison regi-men, I take a blood reading
every 2 weeks Iguess to makesure I don'tcroak from thepills. This meansI have a smallinstrument thatpunches a holein my finger,
and the resulting blood placed ina machine tells me and the med-ical folks how things are going. Imust be doing alright, and as abonus we no longer have mice,rats or squirrels on our proper-ty.
A final note of things I'venoticed is that my memory is sobad that I might write a columnon "Things I've Forgotten". Andmaybe someday I will.....If I canremember what it was I forgot!
Dam question of the week:
A:Q:
At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishingresponses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps ofEngineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study.
For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civil-works/isabelladam.aspx
When will I know if my property is impacted?
We won't know the real estate impacts for certain until we have anapproved real estate plan.
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HolidayThanksgiving issue:November 23Deadline: Friday,November 16, 12:00pm
Christmas Issue:December 28Deadline: Friday,December 21, 12:00pm
New Years Issue:January 4 Deadline: Friday,December 28, 12:00pm
Count your blessingsJohnson Oatman,Jr. wrote thesewords aboutThanksgiving in1897.
When uponlife’s billows youare tempest-tossed,
When you arediscouraged,thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings,name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what theLord hath done. Refrain:
Count your blessings, name themone by one,
Count your blessings, see whatGod hath done!
Count your blessings, name themone by one,
*Count your many blessings, seewhat God hath done. [*And it willsurprise you what the Lord hathdone.]
Are you ever burdened with aload of care?
Does the cross seem heavy youare called to bear?
Count your many blessings,every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as thedays go by.
When you look at others withtheir lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promisedyou His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy [*wealth cannever buy]
Your reward in heaven, nor yourhome on high.
So, amid the conflict whethergreat or small,
Do not be discouraged, God isover all;
Count your many blessings,angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you toyour journey’s end.[*Alternate text].
He was saying grace if you will,and no matter how we say it, gracetransforms an ordinary meal into acelebration of family, love, grati-tude and Thanksgiving. For we allhave much to be thankful for.
When we say grace, we’reacknowedging that our food didn’tjust appear from nowhere.Someone grew it. Harvested it,bought it and prepared it. For aminute our minds are focused onbroader and richer things. TheLord knows that everyone at everyThanksgiving table needs blessingand encouragement.
Just be careful who you ask togive the blessing, as it could lastforever and your food will becomecold. Don’t be too short with iteither. “God is great, God is good,let us thank Him for our food,Amen,” or *Bless this turkey ‘til I’mstuffed, and maketh sure I get myjust desserts until my stomachpushes me from the table, if itmust. Dig in. [*My alternateprayer].
Michael Batelaan an be reachedat [email protected].
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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville
Let us allowthe eternal Wordof God to encour-age our heartsafresh thisThanksgiving sea-son, and may weeach be touchedwith hearts filledwith thanksgiv-ing.
This is the daywhich the Lord has made, let usrejoice and be glad in it.- Psalm 118:24
Hope in God for I shall yetpraise Him, the help of my counte-nance and my God. - Ps 43:5
All things work together forgood to those who love God, tothose who are called according toHis purpose. - Romans 8:28
Now to Him who is able to keepyou from stumbling, and to makeyou stand in the presence of Hisglory blameless with great joy, tothe only God our Savior, throughJesus Christ our Lord, be glory,majesty, dominion and authority,before all time and now and forever.Amen. - Jude 1:24-25
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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran FellowshipCenter 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. SundaySchool 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.
Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. SundayServices 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. SundayMass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services:Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m.
Lake IsabellaEnform the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. 760-812-7020First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur.5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall
1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819
Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964
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Know you that the LORD he isGod: it is he that has made us, andnot we ourselves; we are his people,and the sheep of his pasture.- Psalm 100:3
Serve the LORD with gladness;Come before Him with joyful singing.- Psalm 100:2
Give thanks to the LORD, for he isgood; his love endures forever. -Psalm 107:1
I will say to the LORD, "Myrefuge and my fortress, My God, inwhom I trust!" - Psalm 91:2
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hethat hears my word, and believeth onHim that sent me, has everlasting life,and shall not come into condemna-tion; but is passed from death untolife. - John 5:24
Iwill bless the LORD at all times:his praise shall continually be in mymouth. - Psalm 34:1
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, Butto Your name give glory because ofYour lovingkindness, because of Yourtruth. - Psalm 115:1
Great is his faithfulness; his mer-cies begin afresh each morning. -Lamentations 3:23
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A Thanksgiving Prayer"O we give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for
his steadfast love endures forever!" Psalm 106"Oh, Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your food, and ask
that you fill the cups of those who are hungry.""We thank you Lord for your many blessings. May we always
remember that they come from you.""We thank you for our health, and ask for healing
of those that are sick.""We thank you for our family and friends, and ask that you
be with those who are alone.""We thank you for our freedom, and remember those
who are enslaved."
"We thank you Lord for the giving of your son and our salvation, andthat your spirit will descend upon those who do not believe."
"We thank you Lord that we can worship you, and pray for thosewho feel they can not."
"May these remembrances stir us to service.""That your gifts and blessings to us, may be used for you,
and shared with others."
"Lord, may we rejoice aways, constantly, and give thanks in allcircumstances..." Thessalonians 5:16-18
"We pray this prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen"
This prayer was originally published by columnist Dear Abby each Thanksgivingand has become a family tradition that is read every year at our Thanksgiving table.
Thank filled hearts
Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist
The LakeIsabella JuniorPheasant Hunt of2012 was truly asuccess and all whoattended had agreat time. Theweekend startedout Friday with afew short rainshowers withwhich a bright andcolorful rainbow appeared.
On Saturday the weather was asgood as it gets for this time of year.There were plenty of pheasant andplenty of young hunters just waitingfor their chance to bag Mr. Ringneck.The air was thick with anticipation asthe dog handlers readied their chargesand prepared to lead the way to whatmight be some junior's first hunt or aseasoned junior's last pheasant hunt.
Sunday was a little breezy but thekids didn't seem to notice as therewere plenty of those colorful roostersharvested. Again this year as in the
past years the hunt was incident free.Everyone was also treated to a picnictype lunch which was free to all. Therewere so many fine volunteers I don'thave enough space to name each one.So on behalf of everyone who partici-pated I would like thank the Fish andGame Habitat Club for putting on agreat weekend of hunting.
Considering the logistics involvedin putting on an event such as thisthey the volunteers deserve a hugepat-on-the-back. I would like to say aspecial thanks to Mr. Terry Mullins ourGame Warden who was present onSunday. Terry which is how most of usknow him, answered question afterquestion from the adults and theyoungsters and even had time for meto take a picture of him with a juniorhunter (see page 12). Next week I willgive a shout out to those great peopleand businesses who donated the greatprizes and the food and drink.
Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisherman.For questions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier, office@kern rivercourier.com
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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 Fire StationsKernville 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 informationU.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 infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 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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Whether you are seeking a little relaxationor a challenging workout, Valley Fitness offers awell-equipped fitness floor and weight facility witha friendly, professional atmosphere.We are proud to offer a variety of classes PersonalTrainers and flexible Membership Options.Join a class today!6200 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabellawww.valleyfitness.com760-417-2206
LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features
STATISTICSGeneral
Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles
Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet
Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet
Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953
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County Dump
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By Sam Struckhoff
PICKS OF THE WEEK"The Dark Knight Rises" (PG-
13) -- The Dark Knight trilogycomes to a climactic conclusion asBatman (Christian Bale) must comeout of hiding to save civilization froma new foe. Eight years after Batmantook the blame for the death of D.A.Harvey Dent, crime is down andthings are quiet. A muscle-boundchap named Bane (Tom Hardy) caus-es enough trouble to bring the Batout of the shadows by amassing anarmy in the city's sewers.
This is the big, loud, dark conclu-sion the trilogy deserves. ChristopherNolan takes the themes inherent inthe previous Dark Knight movies andpushes them as far as they can go.Besides Bane, there are some shinynew features in this installment;Anne Hathaway dons the skin-tightblack suit of Catwoman, and JosephGordon-Levitt plays John Blake, ayoung cop."Hope Springs" (PG-13) -- You'llget a lot of laughs, sighs and uncom-fortable moments from thisdrama/rom-com about the intimacyissues of an older married couple.Kay (Meryl Streep) wishes her hus-band, Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones onan extra dosage of cranky pills),would be attracted to her. Kay getsArnold to come with her to a couples retreat
with a therapist (Steve Carell).The trailer suggests it's all fun and
games, but these are serious discus-sions about things that come and goover a long marriage. Even with thelaughs, the overall movie experienceis an awkward one as the film tries tostay light while digging into maritalissues.
"The Odd Life of TimothyGreen" (PG) -- A young marriedcouple unable to have their own childadopts the first mud-covered boywho shows up at their doorstep.Really, all they had to do was writedown everything they would havewanted in a child, bury it in a boxand wait for the spirits of PG-ratedmovies to grant them the perfect boy.Magic is fun and all, and Disney hasmade heaps of money and emotionalcapital by selling wishes-come-truefantasy, but Timothy Green is justsappy and boring.
Bodfish Bob’s Fried Bologna Casserole
8 slices bologna3 tablespoons butter1 onion, chopped4 cups warm mashed potatoes1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.Fry the bologna slices in the hot skilletuntil browned on both sides, about 1minute per side. Drain on a papertowel-lined plate. Wipe excess greasefrom the skillet, reduce heat to medium,and stir in the butter and onion. Cookand stir until the onion has softenedand turned translucent, about 5 min-utes. Stir the onions into the warmmashed potatoes.Spread half of the mashed potatoesinto the prepared baking dish. Layerwith half of the fried bologna, andsprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeatwith the remaining ingredients.Bake uncovered in the preheated ovenuntil the cheese is bubbly, and the cen-ter is hot, about 30 min.
Bodfish Bob’s Bologna Omelet Cups
8 slices bologna3 eggs2 Tablespoons milk 2 Tablespoons onion -- finely chopped3 ounces American Cheese -- choppedSkillet and muffin tin
Heat 6 slices of the bologna in anungreased skillet until the centers puffs. Place each heated bologna in a lightlygreased muffin cup. Chop the remain-ing 2 slices of bologna into smallpieces. In a small bowl, beat eggs withthe milk. Stir in the chopped bolognaand onion. Pour egg mixture intobologna cups. Bake uncovered at 350degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or untileggs are set. Sprinkle with the cheese.Bake for a couple minutes more. Makes2 servings.
Bodfish Bob’s Barbecued Bologna
4 lbs. unsliced bologna1/4 c. butterjuice of 1 lemon1/2 c. chili sauce1 tsp.Worcestershire sauce
Score the bologna on all sides. Placeit in a baking dish and cover thebologna with the sauce. Bake for 3hours at 250 degrees; baste every nowand then to prevent from drying.To serve: Remove the bologna from thebaking dish to a serving dish. Makesure you take all the barbecue saucewith it. Place the serving dish on a hottray. Slice or cube a small amount ofthe bologna to start it, then leave theknife and fork with the bologna andallow each guest to serve himself. Havesome party rye bread slices on the sideto serve with it.
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Lake Isabella The proceeds help support thelocal libraries, children's reading programs,educational projects and the purchase ofbooks and supplies.
Tubatulabal yard saleNovember 30, December 1 and 2Come for some great buys on Friday,Saturday and Sunday in front of theTubatulabal office at 12600 Mt. Mesa Road.There will be crafts, household appliances,antiques, clothes, Christmas items, toys andbest of all, Indian tacos!
A Christmas TrialNovember 30, December 1 and 2All are invited to Family Life CenterChristmas comedy, A Christmas Trial, funfor the whole family. The fun begins at 7 p.m.in the Family Life sanctuary each night.Admission is free and there will be child carefor children 4 years and under. There will berefreshments following in the gymnasium.Family Life is at 20 Panorama Drive,Wofford Heights.
Free Spay/Neuter AssistanceNovember 30The Fabulous Fall Fix Event for Kern RiverValley residents will take place on Friday,November 30 at the Vons Parking lot locatedat 5610 Lake Isabella Boulevard in LakeIsabella. Interested pet owners must makean appointment with AngelDogsFoundation for the surgery. The number tocontact for appointments is 1-888-504-SPAY(7729).
Candlelight strollNovember 30Join the Kernville Chamber on Friday Nov. 1at 6 p.m. at Circle Park for the annualChristmas Candlelight Stroll and carol sing.Call the Chamber at760-376-2629.
13th Annual Christmas in KernvilleDecember 1The Parade of Giving will assemble at CirclePark at 3 p.m. and leave at 4 p.m. to tourKernville, collecting toys and clothes forneedy children in the Valley. It will return toCircle Park at 5 p.m. See Santa in the parkfrom 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. where refreshmentswill be served. Call Darlene Randall at 760-376-3998 if you have any questions.
Christmas shop hopDecember 1The Shop Hop features Circle Park mer-chants and other businesses from aroundthe Valley. This event is free for merchants.Shop Saturday Dec. 1 in Circle Park and atthe Odd Fellows Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.There will be door prizes at participatingbusinesses and free refreshments through-out. For more information call the KernvilleChamber at 760-376-2629.
Inspirational filmDecember 2In the exhilarating action epic For GreaterGlory, an impassioned group of men andwomen each make the decision to risk it allfor family, faith and the future of their coun-try. Join the 4th degree Knights ofColumbus, Lady of the Lake Assembly 3339for the showing of this film on Sunday, Dec.2 at 2 p.m. at the Reel Cinema, WoffordHeights, $5 per adult, $2 per child. CallFrank Vargas at 760-223-6316.
To include your event in the CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mail or on paper, either in person or by mail(our address listed on page 2). Submissionsmust be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. inorder to make each Friday's issue. Eventsmust be open to the public and the cost ifany, must be listed. Listings are printed inchronological order by event date and maybe shortened for content and space available.Submitted items deemed mostly or entirelybusiness advertising will not be accepted.
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AnnouncementsCommunity
Erie Johnson commemoration dinnerServing as Director of South Kern, and Kern River Valley College Center for
Cerro Coso Community College from 2009 through Fall 2012, Erie Johnson nolonger works for Cerro Coso. Erie continues to volunteer with many Kern ValleyOrganizations, including the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley and Kern River ValleyRevitalization. To celebrate his contributions to Cerro Coso and the Kern Valley, hisfriends have planned an appreciation dinner for Erie at the Paradise CoveRestaurant, 10700 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella on Tuesday, November 27. The cost perperson is $25 each (to be collected at the door); and the menu choice is Prime Rib,Shrimp or Chicken. Attendees are encouraged to participate in honoring Erie. Gaggifts and Cards are welcome! RSVP to Robin Little (760) 376-6842 or [email protected]. RSVP deadline is November 24.
Supervisor’s office offers free spay/neuter assistanceThe Fabulous Fall Fix Event for Kern River Valley residents will take place on
Friday, November 30th at the Vons Parking lot located at 5610 Lake IsabellaBoulevard in Lake Isabella. Interested pet owners must make an appointment withAngelDogs Foundation for the surgery. The number to contact for appointments is1-888-504- SPAY (7729). "Responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neuter-ing pets, is an important component for reducing the number of unwanted animalsentering our shelters every year," said District 1 Supervisor Jon McQuiston.
In addition, owners of spayed and neutered dogs that have proof of their rabiesvaccination can also receive a free one year County license. Owners of spayed orneutered dogs that do not have a current rabies vaccination can still receive a freeone year County license by stopping by the AngelDogs Foundation spay/neutermobile clinic to purchase a Rabies vaccination for $10 and, receive their free one yearCounty license.
Food drive to benefit Optimal patients and familiesIt's time once again for the Optimal Hospice Care Holiday Food Drive. Each year
we identify families under our care who can use a little extra support to provide hol-iday meals for their loved ones. We donate food bags at Thanksgiving as well asChristmas - so we need your help. From now until the end of the year, we are accept-ing donations of non-perishable food items, as well as grocery store gift cards.Please help us to provide a better holiday season for those who are going through adifficult time. There will be a donation box in the Lake Isabella Hospice Office locat-ed at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. E, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5038 for information.
Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist
My regularreaders know howinvolved I am withMedicare, healthinsurance, and ofcourse theMedicare Part Dprescription bene-fit. However,there are manywho may not reg-ularly see this col-umn, and it isimportant that the many people whoare on Medicare with limited incomesbe advised of an often little publicizedFederal Medicare benefit.
The program is called "ExtraHelp". It is available to people whohave a "stand-alone" prescriptiondrug plan or to those who have aMedicare Advantage HMO plan.
This program is designed for peo-ple who have incomes above the linethat would qualify them for Medi-Cal.Those folks are automatically enrolledand have even richer benefits. Thebenefits of this program are based onneed.
If your 2012 income is up to $1,257per month ($1,702 couples) and youhave assets up to $8,440 ($13, 410couples) you qualify for Full ExtraHelp. If your income is below $1,396per month ($1,891 couples) and yourassets are up to $13.070 ($26,120) youwill qualify for Partial Extra Help.
Full Extra Help will pay the fullplan monthly premium on many PartD prescription drug plans and elimi-
nate the deductible (if any). You willpay $2.60 for generic drugs and $6.50for brand name. The "donut hole" isremoved, and if you consume morethan $6,657.50 in total drug coststhere is no co-pay.
Partial Extra Help will pay premi-ums based on income, and on select-ed plans the deductible will be nomore than $65. You will pay the lesserof the plan's co-pay or 15% coinsur-ance for medications.
Many assets are not counted, suchas your home, a car and many othernecessities. They look primarily atmoney and cash-like equivalents.One of the nicest parts of the pro-gram is that it doesn't hurt to apply.You can call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227 24hours/7 days a week.
Also, keep in mind there are sever-al plans in 2013 that are under $30per month and many generic drugsare with a $0 co-pay.
I trust that medical and socialwork professionals will pass thisinformation on to their eligibleclients. There is no reason why anyof our neighbors should be payingmore than they have to for their med-icine.
Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker (0621106) and amember of the Society of CertifiedSenior Advisors. He is on the Nat.Assoc. of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board and may bereached at 760-376-2100, email harry-thal@ aol.com or visit him on the webat www.harrythal.com.
Attention do good-ers
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You've let yourselfbe distracted from what's really important. But lovefinally gets your attention this week. However, itcomes with a challenge that could create a problem.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not tobully others into following your lead. Best advice:Persuade, don't push, and you'll get the cooperationyou need to move forward with your plans.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist the urge togloat now that you've proved your detractorswrong. Instead, charm them back into your circle.Remember: A former foe can become your best ally.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might want toclaim all the credit for making this holiday seasonspecial. But is it worth producing a lot of hurt feel-ings by rejecting offers of help? Think about it.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Ignore a co-worker'squestionable behavior. Instead, put your energyinto making your own project special. Then sit backand purr over your well-deserved applause.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You mightnot want to accept those suggested changes in yourworkplace. But don't chuck them out before youcheck them out. You could be happily surprised.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your holi-
day planning might have to take a back seat for abit so that you can handle a problem with a friendor family member. Your schedule resumes by the8th.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)Relationships in general benefit during the earlypart of the week, including in the workplace. Alsoexpect some overdue changes in a personal situa-tion.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)"Prudence" should be your watchword this week.Best not to be too open about some of the thingsthat are currently happening in your life.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Money is on your mind, so you'd best mind howyou're spending it. Take another look at that holi-day budget and see where you can make adjust-ments.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)Resolving to revive an old friendship could opensome old wounds. Are you sure you want to riskthat? Think this through before making a commit-ment.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your need toknow more about a new friend could lead to somestartling revelations. Best advice: Keep an openmind about what you learn until all the facts are in.
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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Rich Pak (2012 - B6197) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5512 Valpredo Road, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 60279, Bakersfield, CA93386. REGISTRANT: GarryRichardson, 11505 Harrington,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Individual.Date the business commenced:01/01/1984. 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) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change 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 not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: GarryRichardson. This statement filed on10/26/2012. Expires 10/26/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier November 9, 16, 23 and 30,2012.
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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Black Dreams (2012 - B6415) Streetaddress of principal place of business:1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of business:1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93307. REGISTRANTS: AmandaDickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307, LakeahDickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307 and DerrickaDickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307. B - GeneralPartnership. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-
dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed:Amanda Dickerson. This statementfiled on 11/08/2012. Expires11/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier November 16, 23, 30 andDecember 7, 2012.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: THE MOTHER LODE (2009-B1016) Street address of business: 16Tobias, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailingaddress of Business: P.O. Box 355,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTWHO WISHES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Juanita DarleneYoung, 2450 Sweetwater Drive, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Original FBNStatement Filed on: 02/10/2009. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:11/15/2012. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E.Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 23, 30, December 7 and 14,2012.
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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Mother Lode (2012 - B6581)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 16 Tobias, Kernville. CA93238. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1215, Kernville, CA 93238.
REGISTRANTS: Judith Dodd, 325Sirretta, Kernville, CA 93238 and JohnDodd, 325 Sirretta, Kernville, CA93238. Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: JudithDodd. This statement filed on11/15/2012. Expires 11/15/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 23, 30, December 7 and 14,2012.
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Family Life Center presents ‘A Christmas Trial’Family Life Center presents a Christmas gift to the Kern River Valley. They are
inviting everyone to their Christmas comedy, musical, drama presentation of AChristmas Trial, an original work written and directed by Pastor Jerry Ruff, fun forthe whole family. There seems to be a debate concerning the separation of churchand state. It winds up in the courtroom but an unforeseen circumstance has turnedthe world upside down for all of them. You will laugh, cry (or at least water-up some),and perhaps come to terms with your own Christmas story. The fun starts Nov. 30,Dec. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Admission is free and there will be child carefor children 4 years and under. There will be refreshments afterward in the gymna-sium. Family Life Center is located at 20 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends December 7Take advantage of Open Enrollment to review cost, coverage or both. A repre-
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If you cannot get to this Lake Isabellaoffice time, you can call HICAP at 1-800-434-0222 or 1-661-868-1000 to make anappointment for a personal consultationin Bakersfield.
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■ Just because it's dead, doesn'tmean it's not deadly. A turkey car-cass left in an open trash containeror one that's easily opened couldprove deadly if the family pet findsit. A pet that "discovers" the carcasscan quickly eat so much that it caus-es a condition called pancreatitis,which is extremely dangerous andcan cause death fairly quickly. If yoususpect this has happened, contactyour veterinarian immediately.Dispose of turkey carcasses in acovered, tightly secured containeralong with anything used to wrap ortie the meat and any bones left onplates. These are also hazards andcan be very tempting for your pets■ Deserts and pets don't mix. Mostpeople understand that chocolate ispoisonous to pets, and that thedarker it is the more deadly it is, butan artificial sweetener called Xylitolhas also been shown to be just asdeadly to dogs. Xylitol is a commonsweetener in baked goods. So playit safe and don't share your dessertwith Fido or Fluffy. ■ If you really want to treat your peton Thanksgiving, pick a treat that ismade just for them. You can pur-chase something from your veteri-narian or a local pet food store. Yourpet will enjoy the treat just as much,and chances are you won't spendthe holiday at the emergency clinic.■ For some pets, houseguests canbe scary. Some pets are shy orexcitable around new people, andThanksgiving often means new peo-ple will be visiting. If you know yourdog or cat can be overwhelmedwhen new people come over, putthem in another room or a crate sothey're out of the frenzy and feelsafe. If your pet is particularly upsetby houseguests, talk to your veteri-narian about solutions to this com-mon problem.■ Decorations can be dangerous.As you dress your Thanksgivingtable with a centerpiece and flow-ers, remember to keep your petsaway. Some decorations look goodenough to eat, and pets may decideto have a taste. Depending on the
flower or decoration, this can resultin stomach upset or worse. Lilies, inparticular, are deadly to cats. Pinecones and needles, if consumed by apet, can cause an intestinal blockageor even perforate the animal's intes-tine. ■ Adding pets to an open flameresults in a fire hazard. Dinner bycandlelight can provide an elegantatmosphere for a holiday meal, andwhat isn't cozy about having a fire inthe fireplace when guests arrive fordinner? But make sure you're carefulto keep pets away, because theycould injure themselves or set a fire toyour home.
The AVMA has a video with tipson how to keep a pet healthy and safeduring the holidays. For more infor-mation about pet health and safety,visit www.avma.org.
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Thanksgiving remains the biggest holi-day of the year for cooking-related fires,with nearly 1,300 homes dialing their firedepartments annually.■ Keep flammables, such as pot holdersand towels, away from burners.■ Have a Class A/B/C-rated fire extin-guisher nearby for use on paper, grease,
Holiday safety tips to prevent cooking firesand electrical fires-and learn how to use itahead of time.■ If a dish catches fire in the oven, resist theurge to save the meal you're making. Keepthe door closed and turn off the heat, andwait for the flames to die down.■ If oil ignites in a frying pan, turn off theburner and smother flames by dousingthem with baking powder or putting onthe pan's lid. Never pour water on a stove-top fire.
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Wish upon a bone - The holiday feast cancertainly be tempting to the household pet,but also could prove deadly.
A bird inthe hand -Game WardenTerry Mullins and Jr. Pheasant HunterKenny Daltonpose for acommemorativephotograph.
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