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Wednesday, December 19, 2018 C• Classifieds• Licensed Contractors• Calendar of Events• Paws & Claws• Support Groups

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See this week’s Paws & Claws ad on C4 for more adorable animals available for adoption.For more information about sponsorship contact Marsha Smith at 760-379-3667 ext. 1011

I’ve been here for a while. I’m friendly with other dogs and I just want to be a lap buddy. I’m also a good little watch dog.

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- Pug/Chihuahua Mix, Female

C H A N G E M Y L I F EI am at the Lake Isabella Animal Shelter: 760-378-1131

For just $2.50 per week, you can help by sponsoring our Paws & Claws.

PETof the WEEK

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Spring 2019 Registrationis going on now!

Classes begin Jan. 14

Call Today! 760-379-5501www.cerrocoso.edu

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Keepers of the Kern is a grass roots, non-profit organiza-tion that is dedicated to bringing the Wild and Scenic Kern River to a condition that ensures environmental and human health. It is apparent the best way to describe the difference between ‘trash and treasure’ is PRIDE!The Wild and Scenic Kern River is one of the finest rivers in the state of California and it needs to be protect-ed. Keepers of the Kern have seen a need for just this and have created an organic movement from the ground up to address an extremely pressing issue. That issue being abuse and overuse by the public who recreate here. The ecological balance has been damaged through the careless and ne-glectful actions of those who do not care for and respect the land. The Kern River Valley exists because of its waters and without those waters, the river and its people could fall to a level of economic depression and excess pollution.Keepers, and their dedicated volunteers, logged in over 3,000 volunteer hours and traveled well over 5,000 miles throughout this past year. The upper Wild and Scenic Kern River, Keyesville, Isabella Lake and numerous roadsides have been carefully and passionately cleaned of trash, gar-bage, human waste, and graffiti on a regular weekly basis.The efforts of Keepers of the Kern encapsulate the vision to “think global, act local.” The unique aspect of the orga-nization is the creation of something where nothing existed before, and it is working! The continued partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Kern River Conservancy and many others guarantees a bright future of continued success and growth. People are noticing the transformation that is taking place despite hurdles and other obstacles that have shown themselves as we clean it up…one bag at a time!Keepers of the Kern had a very successful 2017 and are looking forward to an even better 2018 thanks to so many sponsors, supporters, and dedicated volunteers. Keepers have worked alongside local businesses, governmental agencies, and the communities of the Kern River Valley to restore and assist in maintaining the richness of this magical area.The movement Keepers has embarked upon is receiving an increased awareness and participation every day. The number of volunteers has increased, and the cooperative effort has brought about the willingness of campers of all ages to jump right in to join the groups as they make their

appearance with trash bags and pickers in hand. All it takes is one to begin the process of giving those who recreate here in the Kern River Valley a better foundation on how to care for the land which belongs to all of us.In order to ensure the health of our river and its land, it is going to take everyone, working collectively and with pas-sion. By doing so, it will truly be an exciting and wonderful experience brought about by the combination of love and respect. We must remain reunited in protecting the diversity and delicate biological environment that surrounds us.

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MISSIONSTATEMENTKeepers of the Kernis dedicated to protecting, restoring, preserving, and enriching the quality of diversity and the delicatebiological environment sur-rounding the Kern River corridor. We are committed to promoting education, to monitoring and to increase awareness in order to prevent further damage to the water and the en-vironment. We will be good stewards and will engage in compassionate action to improve and maintain the health of the Kern River by bringing about changes necessary such as to in-crease management prac-tices and reduced public abuse and overuse.

“One Person Can Make A Difference...Together We Can Make It Right!”

Going into our fifth year, the trash warriors continue to right the wrong done to our beautiful Wild and Scenic Kern River. With our adopt a campground program in effect the problem has improved but the trash, garbage and human waste are still a huge problem. We continue the fight collecting tons from the river, the shores of Isabella Lake and the Historic Keyesville area. Come join us... VOLUNTEER!

Payable to: Keepers of the Kern, Inc.PO Box 655 Kernville, CA 93238

keepersofthekern@gmail.comwww.keepersofthekern.orgkeepersofthekern - FB pg1-760-376-2963 / 1-360-324-8178

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NO BULL SALES & SERVICE FOR OVER 50 YEARSAll prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing

charge. Picture may not represent actual vehicle. All vehicles subject to prior sale.

760-223-2443 • 760-379-FORD • 760-379-36735420 L AKE ISABELL A BLVD. (Next to Arlie’s Club)

OVER 80 VEHICLESIN STOCK

Mojave • Rosamond • IsabellaCHECK THEM

OUT ON! KIEFFEANDSONSFORD.COMIf you see something you like on our web site and would like more info or a test drive, just give me a call and I’ll have it driven up for your inspection. I can’t keep all our inventory here in Lake Isabella.

ASK ABOUT OUR FAMILY & FRIENDS DISCOUNTS

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3.6 V-6, auto, fully loaded, navigation, premium sound & wheels, back up camera with sensors, 1-owner, factory warranty, leather, dual power seats & much more.Stock # 168799 Vin # 59798

New MSRP $42,000V-6, auto, fully loaded, seats 7, leather, back up camera with sensors, alloy wheels & more.Stock # 78621 Vin # 47833

V-6 Eco-Boost, auto, 4x4, fully loaded, power seat, hands free telephone, back up camera with sensors, tow package, alloy wheels, running boards and more.Stock # 78619f Vin # 25519

2.0 ltr., auto, fully loaded, leather, moonroof, navigation, premium sound & wheels, power seat, back up camera & sensors & more.Stock # 68525F Vin # 87707

V-6, auto, fully loaded, leather, dual power seats, back up camera with sensors, alloy wheels & more.Stock # 78451F Vin # 91259

2016 F-150 Crew Cab XLT 4x4

2016 Explorer XLT 4x4

2017 Focus Hatchback Titanium

2017 Edge SEL 4x4

$22,996$24,995

$15,500

$24,999

$33,996

Only 24,000 Miles

One Owner

5 Units Available

3 Units Available

2017 Cadillac XTS

Army/Navy Store& Mercantile Co.6112 Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella760-379-8614

S- 2XL M - 2XL 3X•4X•5X37 OZ.

OPEN: 9am - 5pm Mon. - Sat.10am - 4pm Sun.

FLEECE JACKET

FLANNEL SHIRTS

SOCKSBOXER BRIEFS

T-SHIRT

LADIES LEGGINGS

VACUUM BOTTLE

Ladies

Ladies

(No Hood)

4-Pack

2-Pack

Reg. $19.98

$1598Ea.

Reg. $12.98

$1098Reg. $7.98

$498Reg. $6.98

$498Pr.

$24.98

Big & Tall $21.982XL - 3 Pack - $10.98

$2298Ea.

ZIPPER FRONT QUILT LINEDSTAINLESS STEEL

DOUBLE WALL INSULATED

HEAVYWEIGHT LONG SLEEVE

HENLEY (3 BUTTON)

POCKET

Men’s Men’s

10 InchMen’s

Asst Colors

6 ColorsAsst Colors & Patterns Nice Gift Boxed

Black • Charcoal • Gray Black • RoyalFuchsia • Navy

Dark Brown

Outdoor GearCanda

BASICO

SLIPPERSMen’s & LadiesIndoor / Outdoor

Plush Faux-Fur Lining • Genuine Leather

Reg. $27.98

$2598Pr.

4 Colors& Styles

MEN’S 8-13LADIES 6-11

Renaissance

$1998Ea.

82%MERINO WOOL

CAST IRON

TORTILLA GRIDDLE

Reg. $15.98

$1398Ea.

Reg. $25.98

$1998Ea.

WeCater to Cowards

DENNY RUSHTON, DDS& STAFF

DENNY RUSHTON, DDS& STAFF

offer a complete family dental care serviceCrowns • X-Rays • Fillings • Inlays • ExtractionsOrthodontics • Children's Dentistry • Bridgework

Bleaching • Dentures and Denture Repair

2616 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella

Member of theAmerican DentalAssociation

8:30am to 5pm DailyEvening Appts. Available

379-3671

The Appliance CenterThe Appliance Center

Mon.- Sat. • 2202 CrestviewLake Isabella / 760-379-8000

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520 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

530 ROOMS FOR RENT

550 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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Turn those unwanted items into cash.

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They may be just the thing someone else

is looking for.

Call Christina Denys760-379-3667 ext. 1000

Do you have

in your garage?CA$H

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATIONChristina DenysClassified Manager

Liners: Minimum $10.50 for 3 lines, plus $1.00 for each additional line. Deadline for liners is Monday 9:00 a.m.Classified Display Ads: $11.80 per column inch, per issue. Deadline for classified display ads is Friday 4:00 p.m.Terms: All ads are prepaid unless credit has been approved.Notice: Read your ad and report any error immediately. The Sun is not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Additionally, the Kern Valley Sun reserves the right to revise or reject ads, and to classify them properly.

Classified MarketplaceC2 Kern Valley Sun Wednesday, December 19, 2018

*** MIKE & SUE’S ***FIREBREAK/ YARD/ TREE

TRIMMING & HOUSE CLEAN-UP & HAULING.

760-223-6888 Or 223-2580

MARK BLACKSTONE’SCOMPUTER TUNE-UPS

Computer Acting Up? Slow? Got Questions ?

760-417-0805Est. KRV Since 1999

ROOFING/SCRAP METAL Also Do Weed Eater Work,

Trash Hauling, Chimney Sweeping,

Call Chris 760-417-1824

NANCE’S CLEANINGSERVICE

Home, Trailer-RV, Business Basic Cleaning Includes:

Dust & Clean All Surfaces, Mop & Vacuum All Floors,

Clean & Disinfect.Bathrooms & Kitchen.

Other Services Offered: Window Cleaning,

Carpets, Refrigerator, Oven, Linen, Yard Work,

& Pressure Wash. Locally Owned & Operated.

All Around Lake Isabella Area. Call KimberlyCall 760-218-6421

400 HELP WANTED400 HELP WANTED

400 HELP WANTED

Do you know

SPORTS?Can you tell the story on paper orcomputer? You are in need here at

the Kern Valley Sunas a Freelance Sports Writer!

Must have strong communication skills.Send us a sample!

Write to sports@kvsun.com orKern Valley Sun

c/o Sports Editor, Ray ConnorP.O. Box 3074

Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella, CA 93240

(No Phone Calls Please)

WAREHOUSE SHOP, Buildings In Kernville.

2 With 1500 sq.ft. For $600./Mo. &

1 With 2000 sq.ft. With 1700 Sq. Ft. Loft

$1,200./Mo. All With 3 Phase Power.

Call 760-417-9330

2BR. 1BA. M/H Refurbished, Patio and Deck, 2 Carport, In Nice

55 Plus Park, Lake Isabella. $555/Mo. Or Rent To Own,Good Credit. 760-379-2092

Lake Isabella, 2BR. 2BA. M/H, Refurbished, Patios, Deck, 2 Carport, In Nice

55 Plus Park. $655/755/Mo. Or Rent To Own, Good Credit.

760-379-2092

CHOOSE YOUR COLORSFlooring, etc... Pre-Refurbish

Mobile Homes In A 55+ Mobile Home Park. Completely Refurbish,

From 30K. 2BR. 2BA. Patio, Deck,

2 Car Ports.760-379-2092

facebook.com/KernValleySun

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Join ourgrowingonline

community!• Community conversations• Valuable news & information• Photos from around thevalley & more!

410 JOBS WANTED

420 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

500 FOR LEASE

JOHN’SYARD & LOT CLEAN - UPSeasonal Yard Svs., Weed

Eating, Tree Trimming, Hauling, Senior Discounts.

760-417-1902

FOR SALE, INCOME PROPERTY

Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex.

949-874-0456

SOUTHLAKE MOBILE HOMETrash & Water Included

2BR. 2BA. $800/Mo. $800/ Sec. Dep.

No Cats 760-417-9695

Can you tell the story?Can you tell the story?News • Sport Features

Community Events & MORE!

FREELANCE WRITERS

Send us a sample!Kern Valley Sun c/o Publisher, Marsha Smith

publisher@kvsun.comP.O. Box 3074, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

(NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE)

Must have strong communication skills

540 HOMES FOR RENT

610 HOMES FOR SALE

LOCATION... LOCATION...LOCATIONDOWNTOWN KERNVILLEContractors Dream

COMPLETE REMODELStart from frame... needs

everything, leave fireplace wall... make it what you want

As Is • OWC3 bdrm., 1.75 ba., home,

2 car attached garagezoned for multiple dwelling located 1/2 block from the

Kernville Post Officeat 129 Big Blue Rd.

FOR MORE INFORMATION760-417-2468

620 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Price Is Negotiable.

2 Months Free Rent. Call To Discuss.760-379-2046

FREELANCE WRITERSCan You Tell The Story? We Need Freelances To

Cover News, Sports Features, Community

Events & More! Send Us A Sample! Must Have Strong

Communication Skills. Contact Publisher Marsha Smith Through Email At publisher@kvsun.com

Or By Mail At P.O. Box 3074, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

VOLUNTEERSNeeded

Isabella Lake Fishing Derby

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

is looking for volunteers to serve on

the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby

Committee. If you would like to be part of this great event

and work with a great group of community

minded folks,

please contact our office at

760-379-5236

HOME FOR SALE 3BR. 2BA.1777 Sq. Ft., Built in 2006, Living

Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Volume Ceilings, New Paint, New Floor Covering,

Pantry, Covered Patio, 577 Sq. Ft. Garage. 4325

Goat Ranch Rd., South Lake$229,500 Call 760-379-6440

Don’t forget to

Buckle Up!

650 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

655 FURNITURE

705 TRAVEL TRAILERS

700 WANTED TO BUY

GRAVEL & D.G.MANURE • SAND

CALL 378-2008

560 MOBILE HOME & RV SPACE FOR RENT

SHADED KNOLL MHP/RV Mobile Home Spaces.$245/Mo. Plus Utilities.

818-404-4470 Or 760-223-6319

RV’S FOR RENT, Travel Trailer For Rent Lake

Isabella RV Resort. $375.00/Mo. Plus Water

And Electric 760-379-2046

RV SPACES FOR RENT 25’ To 28’ In Wofford

Heights, $300/Mo. Also Rent To Own . 760-376-6917

Or 760-376-2153

Bodfish2bed/1bath Apartment. Includes Stove. Wall

heater & cooler. WATER & TRASH PAID. No Pets.

$550rent/$600dep. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd.

(Post Office Center)760-379-5479

New HoursMon-Fri 9am to 5pm • Saturday 9am to 2pm

ABLEPROPERTY MANAGEMENTServing the Kern River Valley

Lic.# 00982861www.AblePM.com

WANTED, 12 FT. Boat Trailer.

760-379-1136

2006 Holiday RamblerSavoy Model 29SL

Travel Trailer. $8,500.Call 805-444-7289

SOLD

850 GARAGE AND YARD SALES

Semi-Retirement Sale At The

Vintage Hippy (Kernville)

(Next To The Drug Store) All Month

December 1st - December 31stRenee’s Items Marked “RBC” (Room-4) (Excluding Jewelry)

Crafts, Collectibles, Antiques, Etc!!!

50% OFF

640 LOTS & ACREAGE FOR SALE

I BUY LOTS Cash, 24 Hours.

Bert 760-964-2514

FOR SALE OR TRADE3 LOTS On Columbus Ave. In Bodfish, Ripe

For Development. Almost 30,000 Square Ft..

Combine.$15,000 Or Trade For A Mobile Home.

Call Today 661-900-3526

ROOM FOR RENT IN MT. MESA CA. Available Now, 1/3

utilities (100.-150.) $300/ Mo. Plus $100./Cleaning Dep.,

No Drugs, No Drinking, Small Dog In Home,No Pets. WIFI, DVR,

DIRECT TV, Washer & Dryer, 1 Block From

HWY. 178, BUS STOP. 925-214-6599

WOFFORD HEIGHTS 2 Blocks From Blvd.

Separate Living Room And Dining Room, Ample Yard. $550/Mo. Plus Sec. Dec.

760-376-6684 FOR SALE UPRIGHT PIANO

Well Tuned $60.00. 760-223-3302

Mobile Home For Rent$600.00 1 bedroom with an enclosed patio room, HUGE

fenced. 5556 Quail Rd. Weldon. Call Monica O’Brien

(310) 803-0766

BEST RETAIL LOCATION In The Kern River Valley,

3,300 Sp .Ft. Retail Location On Circle Park In Kernville. Put Your Business In The Center Of The Kernville Thriving Shopping Area.

Call 760-549-3885 For A Showing And More Information

1BR. 1BA. APT. LOCATED In The Center Of Kernville. Upstairs Unit, Water And Trash Paid. Cook Stove And Refrig. Included. All

Electrc Unit. No Pets, No Smoking, $595/per mo. Plus Sec. Deposit. Call For Application And Information.

760-549-3885

NICELY REMODELED HOME At 412 Pine Dr. Kernville

2BR. 2BA., Separate Laundry, Living, And Family

Rooms, Attached 2 Car Garage, Fenced Yard, Central, Air/Heat, Plus

Swamp Cooler & Fireplace. References And

Credit Check. $1,200/Mo. + Sec. Dep.. Avail. NOW

760-379-4959 Or 760-379-7890 No Pets.

WOFFORD HEIGHTS 1BR. 1BA., Mobile Home For

Sale In Good Condition, Space Rent $295/Monthly.

760-223-6319 Or 901-337-3267

2004 MOBILE FOR SALE 24 X 46, 2BR. 2BA.

Including Land. All Appliaces, Landscaping, Large Deck, 2 Sheds, Lots Of Trees,

Watering Syst,. Double Car Carport. 760-549-3480

FOR SALE KIMBALL PIANO Excellent Condition Will

Consider Offers. 760-417-0411

HOUSE ON THE “HILL”For Rent With Views.

2 Bed, 1/2 Bath. $700/mnthCall Monica O’Brien

310-803-0766

High Valley Orchards LLC, Sage Hill Farms LLC, Konnowac Orchards LLC, Gold Star Nursery

LLC, 3-R Orchards LLC, Valicoff Fruit Company INC and Mountain

View Orchards LLCare offering 96 full-time temporary positions in Benton and Yakima Counties located in the State of Washington. Anticipated period of employment is 1/21/2019 to 11/20/2019. Qualified workers must have 3-month experience with tree fruit & expect to perform tree fruit and nursery tree based agricultural work such as training, pruning, thinning and harvesting apples, apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, pears, and nursery trees. Minimum wage is $14.12/hour, with piece rate bonuses that can increase hourly earnings. Inquire for specific bonus rates. Anticipate a 35-hour workweek, ¾ of the hours guaranteed. Free housing available for workers including U.S. workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each workday. Tools, supplies & equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Transportation and subsistence expense to the worksite will be provided or paid for by the employer upon 50% completion of contract or earlier. Out of state applicants can apply at their nearest local SWA office or contact the employer by phone at 509-949-0772. For the SWA servicing the area of intended employment contact Rhonda Marquez WorkSource Sunnyside at 509-836-1102. Reference job order number 202869889.

Finley Cherries LLC

is offering 43 full-time Temporary position located in Benton Grant and Yakima Counties in the state of Washington. Anticipated period of employment is 02/01/2019 to 10/01/2019 qualified workers must have 3 months verifiable experience in tree fruit. Workers will be performing thinning, pruning, suckering, training, and hand harvesting apples cherries and wine grapes. Employer offers a piece rate and a minimum wage of $14.12 an hour. Specific wage information for the employer can be obtained from your local State Workforce Agency. Anticipate a 40-hour workweek, ¾ of the hours guarantee. Free housing available for workers including U.S. workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each workday. Tools supplies & equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the work site will be provided or paid for by the employer upon 50% completion of contract or earlier. Out of State Applicants can apply at their nearest local SWA office or for an interview over the phone call Maria Gomez or Heri Chapula 509-586-7866 for the SWA servicing the area of intended employment contact Maribel Dominguez WorkSource Kennewick at 425.861.3742. reference job order number 203141079.

Licensed Contractors

NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $600 or more (labor and materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising.

You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.gov or 1-800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

Your ad must be 3 inches or larger to be the contractor of the week.

Serving Kern River Valley since 1986.Custom Homes • Remodels

Garages • Framed Mobile Roofs

760-379-7476760-379-7476myksantq@mchsi.com • Lic.# 495979

MIKE SMITH CONSTRUCTION

Contractors-General Builders

Concrete

Electric

BARRY’S DRYWALL

760-379-4142barrybyedrywall.com

Lic. # 774936

Mobile Home RepairDrywall & Interior Repair

Acoustic Repairs/Removal & Painting • Wall Texture

Smoke & Water Damage

For a hole in your wall or a whole new wall...

Discounts for seniors & those dealing with fire or smoke damage

Drywall

Masonry

Call us today to place

your ad in the paper!

760-379-3667

Heating/Cooling

Contractorof the week

Call us today to place your adin the paper! 760-379-3667

Roofing

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760-379-3667

GENERAL PLUMBING AND SEPTIC SERVICES, INC.

LIC# 896692EMAIL: JOHN@GENERAL-PLUMBING

OFFICE: 760-376-3309John Stivers, President

CELL: 760-417-2045

Plumbing

Flooring

I S A B E L L A

FLOORINGInsured

Lic# 793968

FINANCINGAVAILABLELocally Owned & Operated

5412 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella

www.isabellaflooring.com isabellaflooring@verizon.net760-379-4427

Retail Sales & Repairs • Professional InstallationResidential & Commercial • Flooring Supplies

HARDWOOD • CARPET • LAMINATE • VINYLWINDOW COVERING

Pool

David Stratton, Health Lic #3366

“Serving the KRV Since 1997”

POOL DOCTORPOOL DOCTOR

When experience & dependability matters most

Residential & CommercialSwimming Pool Service & Repair

760-378-2377

Gro-Tech Landscaping

Sod • Drip Systems • Sprinklers • FencingRock Landscapes • Water Features

379-2735Dave Prior

Cell 379-7888liC. # 775052

FREE ESTIMATES

WEED CONTROL CA State License #QAL 99302

Best PriCes in Kern County on ArtifiCiAl GrAss

Custom Artificial Turf Putting Greens

Landscaping

Painting

Lic.# 801648

www.JostPainting.com

FREE ESTIMATES We Accept All Major Credit CardsJEFF JOST

OFFICE: 760-378-3000

Professional Service • Quality Products • Competitive Pricing

Paving

Crawford Construction

Call Jim 760-298-9359crawfordfamilyconstruction@gmail.com

For All Your Construction Needs... We Do The Better Job!

Licensed & Insured • Lic. #1019657

Kitchen & Bath Remodel SpecialistRoom Additions • Roofing • Decks

Plumbing • Tile • Fencing • ElectricalMobilehome Repair • Welding & More

Advertise in the Kern Valley Sun

Licensed Contractors or Business Services Directories

and your ad is placed on our website for

FREE!760-379-3667 ext.

1000, Christina6416-A Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

John Vittoria JPVPainting & Decorating

Specializing In Cabinet FinishCommercial • Residential

Interior • ExteriorRemodeling • Handyman Work

License #607999 • (661)808-8643 • john.vittoria@yahoo.com

Serving the KRV for over 35 years

SANTA ARRIVES IN CIRCLE PARK• NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 22Santa arrives in Circle Park weekly starting now to December 22. Wednesday’s from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m., and Saturday’s 4 p.m.to 6 p.m. Parents, bring your cameras! This event is weather permitting.

FACES OF LOVE • NOW UNTIL JANUARY 30The Kern River Valley Art Association proudly presents the Faces of Love art showing by Louise Camille. The art show will be hosted at the Kern Valley Museum located at 49 Big Blue Rd. in Kernville. Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SANTA GIFT HAND OUT • DECEMBER 22On Thursday, December 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will be handing out gifts to the local children at the Kernville Chamber Community Hall. A previous issue incorrectly listed the date and time for this event as December 20 at 5 p.m., this was incorrect. Children must be on the list provided by Kernville Elementary. Become a sponsor for this event. Contact us today at 760-376-2629 for details.

HAPPENINGS AT THE LIBRARY • DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 1We’ll be making Christmas ornaments during our Children Get Crafty event, hosted on Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. Don’t forget about story time at 10:30 a.m. and free guitar lessons at 2 p.m. every Thursday. All Kern County Libraries will be closed December 23 through January 1 for winter break. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all of our KRV community. We thank you for a great 2018 and look forward to serving you in 2019.

GARDEN COMMUNITY COMMUNION • DECEMBER 24On Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Garden Community Fellowship will be hosting a Come and Go Communion at 2931 Erskine Creek, Road in Lake Isabella. Come when you can, leave when you must!

WELDON UMC CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE • DECEMBER 24On Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 at 6 p.m. Weldon UMC will be hosting a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 20021 Hwy 178 in Weldon. Refreshments will follow.

CHEF SARAPE CHRISTMAS MEAL • DECEMBER 25All that are homeless, hungry or alone on Christmas day will be served a hot meal for free. Enjoy a Christmas meal among friends served at Chef Sarape on Christmas day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chef Sarape is located at 6106 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella.

FREE MEDIYOGA CLASSES JAN. 2 - MAR. 26Learn to control your breathing and relax so you can reduce anxiety and improve your quality of life. The healthcare benefits of simple MediYoga exercises can be learned once per week on chairs or floor mats at one of four free 12-week classes at the Lake Isabella library (760) 549-2083 or at the Senior Center at (760) 379-1428. Call now to reserve your space!

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Adult and Adolescent Substance Abuse Classes : (Medi-Cal not ac-cepted). Please call to schedule an appointment or for further information. 760-379-9194. 5121 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

Al-Anon Meeting: Wednesday, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Heights, 7:00 p.m. Contact 760-223-3050 & 760-379-7312. Open Meeting Monday, Alano Club, 4030 Purdue Ave. Lake Isabella, 5:30 p.m. Contact Teri 760-549-3541. These meetings are for friends and family of alcoholics.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Faced with a drinking problem? Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous can help. Weekly meetings, call AA Hotline, 760-379-4112.

Alzheimer’s: The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County provides up to six hours of respite to caregivers who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias. A representative is in the valley once a week to answer questions at the Veterans/Senior Center on Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery: Celebrate recovery is a faith based meeting working through recovery principles based on the beatitudes of the sermon on the mount. Our goal through Jesus Christ is to break the chains and cycles of disfunction from hurts, habits and hang ups of ANYKIND! Meetings are held at Faith Community 20 W Panarama Friday’s 7pm. Childcare is provided, for questions call Jeremiah (661)862-9420 God bless.

Central Valley Epilepsy Support Group: We are an education and support group for those with epilepsy and their families that offers help coping with seizure disorders. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 2900 Eye St., Bakersfield. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call Larry at 760-376-1606 or Doris at 760-258-5272.

God’s Storehouse of the KRV: Feeding those in need in the Valley. Monetary donations are always welcome and may be mailed to P.O. Box 1875, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. All donations are tax deductable. Call 760-223-0750 for more infomation. Located at 16475 Hwy 178, Weldon.

The Optimal Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group: Facilitated by Pat Roberts, DPC, GC-C, meets every Thursday from 1:00–2:30 p.m. at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Ste. E, across the street from the post office. Call 760-379-5038 for more information.

NAMI Peer Support Group: The group meets every Monday from 1:00–2:30 p.m. at Kern Valley Health Care District conference room, in Mt. Mesa. No meetings on holidays. NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. NAMI Connection groups are free and confidential and held weekly for 90 minutes. Call Lisa Wyly @760-379-4793 or Tami Kirby @ 760-223-2674 for more information.

Passionate Hearts Support Group: A Christ-centered, curricu-lum-based, 10-month support group for women wounded by childhood sexual abuse that provides a safe place for women to come together and work on the damage incurred through their abuse. Registration is required and space is limited. Call Alex at 760-298-0341.

Pregnancy Resource Center: Tuesday and Thursday each week, 1 to 5 p.m., the first Friday of each month (except for holidays), 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., 5120B Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Free Pregnancy Testing, Peer Counseling, materials assistance, referrals. Call 760-379-8893 for more information.

TOPS #436: (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Open to the public. Call 760-379-3366 for more information.

Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: A place for education, healing and growth. Female victims, survivors, and family members wel-come. Every other Monday, 5:30-7pm. Call 760-417-1324 or 760-379-1324 for location and information. Childcare upon request.

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What are your options for recycling your Christmas tree? The Kern County Public Works Department has all the answers! Kern County residents are urged to recycle their Christmas trees in one of the follow-ing options:1. In the metro-Bakers-

field area, residents can place Christmas trees into their GREEN WASTE CONTAINER as long as the tree is cut into small pieces and the container lid is completely closed. Whole trees are not accept-ed. The garbage hauler will take it to the Mount Vernon Green Waste Recycling Facility.2. Contact one of the

non-profit organizations in Kern County that pick-up Christmas trees for a small donation. Check your local

newspaper for contact information or go to Kern-PublicWorks.com.3. Residents can self-

haul whole Christmas trees to one of 24 drop-off locations throughout Kern County from December 26, 2018 through January 6, 2019.If you prefer to take your

Christmas trees to one of the drop-off locations, please tarp and secure your load properly. Don’t forget to remove all ornaments, lights, and the tree stand prior to recycling the Christmas tree.For more information,

visit our webpage at www.kernpublicworks.com or give us a call at (661) 862-8900.*Kern River Valley resi-

dents may take their trees to the Kern Valley Transfer Station, 6092 Wulstein Way, 4 miles south of Kernville on Sierra High-way.

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Garden Community Serves Hot Meals

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Photo by Christina DenysOn Saturday, December 15, the Garden Community Fellow-ship Church in Lake Isabella served over 150 hot meals to the community.

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Consumer AlertIt really disappoints me

to have to write this article during the holiday season. But I feel compelled to do so.

It seems like the Medicare and Social Security fraud-sters are out in full force during this time of giving. Not only have they resorted to bogus telephone calls, somehow using 760 num-bers on the caller ID, but even pirating local names to the caller ID. They have also made their way onto Craigslist.

Both Social Security and Medicare are under attack, prompting the Acting Inspec-tor General of Social Security to issue a fraud warning last week. Here’s his warning:

“The Office of Inspector General (OIG) continues to receive reports from across the country about fraudu-lent phone calls from people claiming to be from SSA. Recent reports have indicat-ed that unknown callers are using increasingly threaten-ing language in these calls. The callers state, due to im-proper or illegal activity with a citizen’s Social Security number (SSN) or account, a citizen will be arrested or face other legal action if they fail to call a provided phone number to address the issue. This is a scam; citizens should not engage with these calls or provide any personal information.”

“Unfortunately, scammers will try anything to mislead and harm innocent people, including scaring them into thinking something is wrong with their Social Security

account and they might be arrested. The OIG recently warned that some of these impersonation calls have ‘spoofed’ SSA’s national customer service phone number, displaying 1-800-772-1213 as the incoming number on caller ID. The Acting Inspector Gener-al urges citizens to avoid providing information such as your SSN or bank ac-count numbers to unknown persons over the phone or internet unless you are cer-tain of who is receiving it. If you receive a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from SSA, you should report that information to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online as https://oig.ssa.gov/report.”

The fact is that similar calls are being made in the name of Medicare, and the annoying robo-calls are at epidemic levels during this season of giving. I have talked to dozens of Medi-care age people during the last two months who have discussed the problem. In fact, I talked to one lady a few weeks ago who said she is receiving up to five calls a day from a 760 prefix, offer-ing free Medicare supplies, some of them tantalizingly expensive. Of course she doesn’t answer them, but they are, nevertheless, quite annoying.

One reason for concern

with Medicare enrollees, is that recently Californians began receiving new Medi-care cards without the So-cial Security number being

on them…and although it is a great move, it can lead to confusion, and possible doubt when scammers start in.

And…I thought we were done with this one, but it still is being worked. Ten years ago, I was made aware of the bogus calls that come from “a grandson,’ stating that, “Grandma/Grandpa, I am in jail in Canada for a DUI I got last night, and need you to send $800 to such and such a number/place.”

I suppose this has been going on right along, but I wasn’t aware that it was still being used until a lady reported to me that she had received such a call just a month ago and had ignored it. So, the scam technique is still alive and well with per-haps a new set of grandpar-ents being tested.

As I said at the begin-ning, it disappoints me to write such an article during Americans’ greatest giving season, but when the In-spector General sends such a depressing message, older Americans must be on their sharpest lookout.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a li-censed insurance broker in California (0621106) and 27 other states. His offices are in Kernville. He is a member of the Society of Certified Se-nior Advisors and Past-Pres-ident of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com.

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Christmas Events

Top: The Gallejo family came together from San Caligo and Virginia Beach to visit Kernville and stopped to see Santa in Circle Park along the way. Photo by Grace Harrison. Middle: The ladies of the Kern River Valley Women’s Club line up for judging at their Christ-mas party sweater contest. Photo by Ashley Loza. Bottom: Yvonne Pickerell smiles with children at the Toys for Tots event where they picked up presents, crafts and cookies. Photo by Christina Denys.