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Michael Batelaan Courier Honors On December 7, the 73rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, the Kern River Community of Wofford Heights gathered to thank and honor all those who served past, present and future. 54 Kern Valley World War II and Korean War Veterans, as well as the “Rosie the Riveters” and a “Welding Wendy,” were all in attendence at the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights. Al Rodriguez of Wofford Heights was the only known valley Pearl Harbor survivor in attendance for the program. The day was coordinated by Gary Zuber of Honor Flight Kern County and Darlene Studdard, Bookkeeping+ of the KRCWH. The Sheriff Activities League color guard led off the afternoon event

with the presentation of colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Veteran Jim Ash gave the invocation. Sierra Sound, a part of the Kern Valley Sweet Adelines, then performed the Star Spangled Banner, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, BoogieWoogie Bugle Boy and a This is My Country/God Bless America medley. Dick Taylor, director of Kern County Veteran’s Services, and a former Marine, advised the veterans of some of the services available to them. There was a video tour of the WWII Memorial in Washington DC, narrated by Tom Hanks. Honor Flight Kern County’s Lori Crown and Gary Zuber reminded those who hadn’t been on the Honor Flight that they can still go. Zuber also advised the veterans that on the

second Tuesday of each month the VFW will host a breakfast, free for WWII and Korean veterans, beginning Dec. 11. A representative from Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s office offered the Congressman’s congratulations and support. Then each of the 54 participants received a certificate of commendation, one from Kern County Board of Supervisors, First District Supervisor Mick Gleason, and one from State Assembly member Shannon Grove. There was a raffle, supported by the local merchants of the Kern Valley, and a lunch provided by the Kern River Valley Elks #2358. After the food was served, the participants were treated to a showing of the movie, Monuments Men, courtesy of the Reel Cinema.

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Monument Men - World War II: Jim Ash, Don Bechtel, Jack Clark, Ernie Dascenzo, James Eastes, Paul Edris, Charlie Erickson, Archie Hamel, Fernando Hernandez, David Jones, Charles Jones, Richard Kambick, Art Lucas, Ed Matako, Edrell Neukirchner, Jack Nichols, Harold Reed, George Robinson, Al Rodriguez, Fred Runn, Neal (Chief) Russell, Joseph Scotti, Geen Atreeter, Norm Vollmer, Les Walton, Mel Wayne, Donavan Wellmering and Richard Whitworth. Korean War: John Affel, Rod Blankenship, Mary Ann Boice, Ton Conder, Eugene Heins, Bill Heizer, Bruce Jones, Lyle Lambie, John Lefeure, Pete Murdoch, Clarence Rupert, Bobby Shrode, Bert Simpson, James Smith, Robert Swanson, Ray Vega, Weldon Whitely, Jim Whiteman. Rosie the Riveters: Lucille Barr, Francis Landsaw, Bobbie Pitcher, Minnie Shiffer, Ruth Shoshone, Evelyn Spencer, Esther Taylor, Maxine Vance, Louise Weaver. Also shown: the SAL color guard.

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Christmas in Kernville kicked off Friday night with the traditional Carol Stroll led by the Sweet Adelines in Circle Park.

Sally Meeks, KCFD Courier Alert In coordination with the District One Kern County Board of Supervisor Mick Gleason, National Weather Service, Kern County Water Agency, Kern County Sheriff's Office, Kern County Department of Engineering, Surveying and Permit Services, the Kern County Fire Chief and Kern County Office of Emergency Services Director Brian Marshall would like to invite the residents of Wofford Heights and the surrounding areas to a community meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights. This meeting is to advise the local community and discuss the potential or actual flooding due to weather events that may impact the community in the coming months due to the Shirley and Way fires. The National Weather Service will present their Weather Ready Program. This program seeks to build community resilience by demonstrating how residents can get real-time weather information and safety precautions. Should residents require assistance at the meeting such as Spanish interpreters or ASL interpretation, please call Emergency Services Manager, G e o r g i a n n a Armstrong at 661873-2604 or email her at garmstrong@co. kern.ca.us by Dec. 15.

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Santa Sightings Courier Extra Santa continues to make appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve at the following events and locations. ■ Santa in Circle Park, December 12, 13, 19 & 20 Santa’s Workshop is a special place for children of all ages. Bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville’s Circle Park. Santa will be available from 4 to 7 p.m. ■ Bright lights & Santa, December 13, 19 & 20 Come join the residents of Scovern Street in Lake Isabella and the members of the Kern Valley High School CSF as they light up the night on Scovern Street between Crestview and Webb from 6:30 to approx. 9 p.m. There will be wonderful Christmas lights, cookies and hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa. All proceeds will help brighten the holidays of local families. ■ Santa in Circle Park, December 17 Santa will arrive by horse-drawn carriage and will be available at Circle Park 4 to 7 p.m. treating children to a free carriage ride from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

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■ Santa in Circle Park December 12 Santa’s Workshop is a special place for children of all ages. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville’s Circle Park. Santa will be available 4 to 7 p.m. ■ Christmas Community Sing-Along December 12 Everyone who loves to sing Christmas Carols, or loves to listen to them, is welcome from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mountain Mesa on Friday, Dec. 12. There will be songs for children who love to sing also. Call Jean Pack at 760-376-2388.

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

.■ River clean up December 13 Keepers of the Kern will host an upper river housekeeping event on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. They are hoping a Saturday clean up will allow more folks to come out and help make a difference. Come spend a couple of hours, bring a friend and get ready for a good time. For more information or to RSVP, call 360-324-8178, 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

■ Habitat restoration workdays December 13 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome. Bring food and water, gloves. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe at srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ Bright Lights and Santa December 13 Come join the residents of Scovern Street in Lake Isabella and the members of the Kern Valley High School CSF as they light up the night with wonderful Christmas lights, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. On Scovern Street between Crestview and Webb from 6:30 to approximately 9 p.m. All proceeds will help brighten the holidays of local families. ■ Santa in Circle Park December 13 Santa’s Workshop is a special place for children of all ages. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville’s Circle Park. Santa will be available 4 to 7 p.m. ■ Winter concert December 14 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra and Cerro Coso Community College invite you to enjoy the 2014 Winter Concert featuring “Winter” by Vivaldi, Festival of Lights, Christmas carols and more with returning soloist, Christina Snipes. The music starts at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School. The suggested donation is $10. ■ Houchin Blood Drive December 16 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16. When donating, bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Santa in Circle Park December 16 Santa’s Workshop is a most special place for children of all ages, so bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville’s Circle Park. Santa will arrive by horse-drawn carriage and will be available at Circle Park 4 to 7 p.m. All the children will be treated to a free carriage ride from 4:30 to 7 p.m. ■ Special event December 18 Stay tuned for the announcement of a very special event hosted by Keepers of the Kern. ■ Wofford Heights community meeting December 18 There will be a community meeting at the Faith Community church at 6 p.m. to update the community on the status of the flooding/mudslide possibilities in the fire area and below it. This meeting is to advise the local community and discuss the potential or actual flooding due to weather events that may impact the community in the coming months due to the Shirley and Way fires. ■ Bright Lights and Santa December 19 Come join the residents of Scovern Street in Lake Isabella and the members of the Kern Valley High School CSF as they light up the night with wonderful Christmas lights, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. On Scovern Street between Crestview and Webb from 6:30 to approximately 9 p.m. All proceeds will help brighten the holidays of local families. ■ Santa in Circle Park December 19 Santa’s Workshop is a special place for children of all ages. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville’s Circle Park. Santa will be available 4 to 7 p.m.

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Traffic & Safety STOP November traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 12: Injury - 9 Fatal - 0 DUI Arrests - 2 DUI Collisions - 2 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 29 Safety tip of the month: Just a reminder as the Holidays are near and the roadways become more crowded, traveling can become frustrating and more dangerous. Remember, it will take you longer to reach your destination, so leave yourself plenty of time to get there safely. Celebrate the 2014 Holiday Season safely, if you’re going to drink, don’t drive. Be sure to let a designated driver be your hero and get you to your destination. Be safe and always wear your seatbelts.

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FFA fresh Christmas trees for sale FFA Boosters are selling beautiful fresh Christmas trees: Noble Firs, Douglas Firs, and new this year, Grand Firs, as well as fresh live decorated wreaths. They are located beside the Shell Gas Station on Lake Isabella Blvd. The lot will be open Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. (some week days opening at noon depending on additional volunteers) and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat.urday and Sunday. Free hot chocolate and coffee is being served! Contact Rebecca Gholson at 760-549-3389 for further information. FFA Boosters is a volunteer group that supports the agricultural projects and other competitions of Kern Valley High Students. You’d better hurry. Two-thirds of the trees are already gone!

The Drugstore Girls 4th Annual Food and Toy Drive Please help us gather food and new toys for Valley Thrift Store. They will hand them out on Christmas Eve. Drop them off at The Drugstore in Kernville from now until Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Pet adoption event for the holidays The 4th annual “Home 4 the Holidays” adoption event started last month and continues until Saturday, Jan. 10 with special adoption prices, $20 for dogs and $10 for cats. Help homeless pets find their forever homes this holiday season. For information on adopting, call 661-868-7100, or email adopt@co.kern.ca.us.

It was a dark and stormy night and I was walking barefooted across the front room rug, when I felt something brush across my foot. I looked down and there was a dreaded mouse. He scurried across the room and under a coffee table. Now I know that mice don’t drink coffee so he wouldn’t be there long. I peered under the coffee table with my flashlight and he zoomed under the TV. Now I’m sure he doesn’t watch TV and then I saw him head for the pantry. I was in hot pursuit. I grabbed a fly swatter and was whacking at him all across the room. He went under the pantry door. I opened it and he was nowhere in sight. But I knew that the war was on. It was me versus the one ounce furry rodent. I went out to my workshop and grabbed my box of mouse weapons. I had them all: the Victor spring traps, Di-con, rodent maze box and my fly swatter. I knew based on the route this tiny mouse used meant that I would need traps in several places so here’s what I did. First I gave them warning, “I know you’re out there and if you stick around you’re going to get smushed.” I did this for humanitarian reasons, plus I always feel bad when I see what a spring trap does to a

one ounce mouse. I’ve noticed that a spring trap set with peanut butter seems to be the best method for capturing those little vandals. I say vandal because on inspection of items in the pantry, my wife found several plastic bags with little knawed holes. “Ewwww,” she said, and promptly threw away all of the damaged goods. Now she was really mad. She turned to me and said, “The gloves are off. Go get them you brave strong man!" Buoyed by her faith in me, my chest swelled, my muscles expanded and I was ready to do battle. I placed five Victor traps in five places. I put peanut butter on each and then I sat back waiting for the carnage. Nothing happened until two in the morning when I heard a trap go off in my bathroom. What was that mouse doing in my bathroom? Taking a shower? Drinking out of the toilet? Or eating my toothpaste? Whatever he was doing he was a goner. That was number one. The next morning another mouse had bit the dust under the sink. Vicki says she does not allow dust under the sink but the mouse was dead anyway. Three days have passed and no sightings or smooshing has occurred. I’m still vigilant, I have plenty of peanut butter and I think I'm winning the battle. Mice, you messed with the wrong guy! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Merry Christmas from the Food Pantry This is the holiday season, when the Food Pantry gives out 150 food boxes to the less fortunate families in our area. They also give out 2 or 3 toys for each child in that family. Due to the increase of prices and the need being so great, they are asking your help in any way that you can, like monetary donations so we can buy what we need, or food to fill the boxes like hams or turkeysand any of the holiday trimmings. Let’s not forget the children, they need toys for all ages. You can mail a donation to P.O. Box 2566 Lake Isabella, CA 93240, go to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. or call 760-379-4825

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The Kern River Valley Prayer Rooms are pleased to offer a new Prayer Request Phone Service. On March 1, the KRVPR opened a 24-hour, seven day a week prayer request phone line to the Kern River Valley, residents. The Prayer Rooms of the Kern River Valley have been serving the KRV for more than nine years, providing a weekly in person location where anyone needing prayer could come and have elders from several churches pray for them as per James 5:14-15. Many testimonies of jobs being obtained to healings and other answers to prayer have occurred. If you have a prayer need, call any time: 760-417-6161. Your prayer request message will be prayed over by the prayer teams. If you desired personal prayer, consider visiting The Prayer Rooms of the Kern River Valley, any Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, located at 5105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella at The Community Christian Service Center. Church elders from churches in the Kern River Valley will be pleased to bless you in prayer. For information call 760-379-5100, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.

A Christmas Community Sing-Along Everyone that loves to sing Christmas Carols, or loves to listen to them, is welcome on Friday, Dec. 12. There will be songs for children who love to sing also. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mountain Mesa. For more information call Jean Pack at 760-376-2388.

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Matthew in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who was Herod’s information source as to where the Christ Child was to be born? Joseph, Reuben, Micah, Matthew 3. From Luke 2:13, what term describes an army of angels praising God? Heavenly host, Covenant, Spirit multitude, Manoah 4. What group received the angels’ announcement of the birth of Jesus? Carpenters, Shepherds, Tentmakers, Masons 5. Where was the young child when the Magi came to visit Him to present gifts? Manger, Under the stars, House, Temple 6. From Matthew 2, to what country did Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus flee? Jordan, Syria, Oman, Egypt 1) New, 2) Micah, 3) Heavenly host, 4) Shepherds, 5) House, 6) Egypt © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The solution to imperfections Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Recently I was reminded that I am a sinner! I was headed home to Wofford Heights, and at about the dam I came up behind an SUV travelling sigSchlensker nificantly (10 percent) slower than the speed limit. I followed--perhaps more closely that I should--at a distance that is supposed to indicate to the slower driver that I would like for them to use a turnout and let me get past. (At least I have come to believe in the two years in the KRV, that that is how it’s supposed to work.) My speed while driving has owed much over my nearly 50 years of driving to the coaching of my high school driver-training instructor, who tried to teach us not do dwadle on the road. He said, “Since traffic accidents happen in time, the less time you spend on the road, the less likely you are to have an accident.” As a math-science student, in my mind, that translated to the faster you go, the less time you spend on the road, and the less likely you are to be involved in an accident. All within the boundaries of safety, of course! So my habit has been to travel at safe speeds within (and this from a state trooper or two) 10 percent of the limit. So, after the slower driver passed by two opportunities to pull over and let me by, I opted to pass when we got to the straight uphill stretch just

beyond the curve from Hungry Gulch. As soon as I saw the whole straight uphill stretch was clear, I did not wait until the double yellow line became dashed, I passed the slower vehicle and proceeded up the hill, being relieved to get around the more contemplative driver. When I got over the hill and into Wofford Heights, I stopped to get my mail from our box at the Post Office. When I came back out the SUV I’d passed was motoring through the parking lot. As I was getting into my truck the driver stopped and said, “Excuse me, do you know that you crossed a double yellow line when you passed me?” I admitted that I did know that. I reasserted the safety of my maneuver and noted that she’d had a couple of opportunities to pull over. She still insisted that I broke the law. She was right! I did break the law. My last words to her were “Thank you.” I need a reminder on a regular basis that I am not a faultless person. In fact, the Bible says that “there is not a righteous man on earth who continually does good and who never sins"”Ecclesiastes 7:20). My need for forgiveness and a Savior were, once again, brought into bold relief. This lady was a God-send: what a gift in early Advent as we prepare to welcome into our world and hearts, the Savior of the world, Who brought us forgiveness of sins, Who was born of the virgin Mary, and laid in a manger in Bethlehem. O come, let us adore Him! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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

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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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days, ordinary circumstances suddenly become extraordinary events. Each year your local American Red Cross honors “real heroes.” These benevolent acts embody the heart of the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Your local Red Cross is calling on you to nominate these extraordinary people in our community. These acts of kindness should be celebrated. The nomination deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31. You can get more information and the nomination form at redcross.org/news/event/ca/bakersfield/Annual-Real-Heroes-Event.

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Attention horseshoe players The Lake Isabella Horseshoe Club is seeking new players of all ages to join in the fun every Thursday at Tank Park. Sign up starts at 5 p.m. The entry fee is only $4. There is prize money for first and second places. Call Ken Kasha at 760-379-1222 or Norm Cook at 760-376-2804 for more information.

Art Association looking for demonstrators If you have a craft or artistic skill and would like to demonstrate your skill at one of the KRVAA monthly meetings, please call Emily Diggles at 760-379-6162 or email emilydiggles@gmail.com. You may donate your efforts or, if desired, receive a compensation. There is also a travel allowance of $50 if you live more than 50 miles away. This can be a way to get better known and get more customers and publicity. There are openings through September 2015. July and August are dark. They have had many varied demos such as air brush, watercolor, pastels, landscapes, Native American sand painting, etc. Please consider sharing your skills.

Assistance for veterans For the past four years the Bakersfield Vet Center has been working diligently on providing counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Center now has the Counseling staff necessary to visit the Lake Isabella area on the second Tuesday of each month. Thanks to Kern County Parks and Recreation Department, the Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Seniors Center.

Forest dumpsters not for household dumping The Sequoia National Forest spends thousands of dollars annually to dispose of trash left in Forest Service campgrounds. This taxpayer money is purposed to keep campgrounds and recreation sites clean, not meant to subsidize trash-dumping of households that choose not to dispose of their trash properly nor for contractors that try to save money by not disposing of post-job refuse in the proper manner. Forest Service Law Enforcement has already issued tickets to several individuals who have been caught repeatedly transporting and depositing their household trash into Forest Service dumpsters. Dumping of any refuse, debris, trash or litter brought as such from private property is a violation of Federal regulations. Law enforcement will continue to enforce this policy, and violators will be fined $325 each time caught. The Kern County Waste Management’s Kern Valley Transfer Station is located six miles southeast of Kernville on Sierra Way. Hours of operation are Thursday through Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the station allows household trash to be dropped off at no charge.

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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

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

Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

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

General information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Lisa Stephens Parade Coordinator and Keri Swindle Office Manager on behalf of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to say a BIG Thank You to all who volunteered their time to help make the 2014 Christmas Parade possible this year. It is our special volunteers and sponsors that make it all possible. Sponsors AltaOne Federal Credit Union American Legion Post 711 American Legion Riders Post 711 Camp James Employers Training Resource Edward Jones Investment Fred and Elaine Roach Harry P. Thal Insurance Isabella Supermarket Kern River Courier Kern River Radio Kern Valley Sun Knights of Columbus

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Santa in Circle Park December 20 Santa’s Workshop is a special place for children of all ages, so bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville’s Circle Park. Santa will be available from 4 to 7 p.m. ■ Bright Lights and Santa December 20 Come join the residents of Scovern Street in Lake Isabella and the members of the Kern Valley High School CSF as they light up the night with wonderful Christmas lights, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. On Scovern Street between Crestview and Webb from 6:30 to approximately 9 p.m. All proceeds will help brighten the holidays of local families. ■ Star Party December 20 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at sunset the Saturday night that is closest to the new moon at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about one mile south of McNally’s). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. It is best to call to check if haze, smoke or cloud cover might prevent this event from happening.

Got Used Oil? Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is accepting closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter. At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station. (Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

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■ Children’s Christmas party December 21 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge invites all KRV residents to the annual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and families are invited. Santa will be there for children ages up to 10 years old at the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights 760376-6575. ■ Commodities distribution December 23 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday Dec. 23 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ Assistance for Veterans January 8 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre - call 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ Houchin Blood Drive January 20 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Please bring picture ID with date of birth. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

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It hits hard Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “1,000 Times Good Night” (R) -- As a photojournalist working in some of the world’s deadliest places, Rebecca (Juliette Binoche) faces untold danger so she can make a difference by photographing the reality of war. Her husband (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and two daughters wait for her at home in Ireland, suffering each time she leaves. When Rebecca gets too close to a suicide bomber, her husband tells her that she must stop putting her life in danger, or she’ll lose her family. The film hits hard with scenes of Rebecca navigating and snapping away as conflict, carnage and inhumanity surround her, then follows up with emotional gutpunches when she realizes what she puts her family through. “Pride” (R) -- When you think of groups who have formed ironclad alliances, you really don’t think of coal miners and gay activists as brothers in arms. However, in England in 1984, coal miners had to fight to keep their industry alive and their hometowns from folding under pressure from the Thatcher administration. A group of gay and lesbian activists sympathize with the plight of the miners, and earnestly offer their help to the perplexed workers. It’s a high-spirited Brit comedy

Juliette Binoche and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in “1,000 Times Good Night” with good intentions and the right tone. The characters are cut sympathetically, the jokes are charming, and emotional weight is earnest without being cloying. Sexual activities and questions are referenced, but it never gets raunchy. It’s a crowd pleaser with a good outlook. “The Trip to Italy” (R) -- This sequel to the 2010 British hit “The Trip” puts comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon back on the road to semi-improvised hilarity. The two comedians play slightly fictionalized versions of themselves. They”re friends, sort of. Well, they”re adult men who are able to stand one anothe’s company, keep a conversation going and compete over who can do the best vocal impressions. It beats loneliness. This time, they’re on a newspaper assignment to travel around Italy, eating fine foods and writing about it. It’s a serving of dry, ridiculous humor with well-portioned bits of reality. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small baking dish, mix together artichoke hearts, spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Romano and garlic. Cover dish and bake until heated through and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

Bodfish Bob’s Hot Bean Dip 1 cup sour cream 2 (16 oz.) cans refried beans 1/2 (1 oz.) package taco seasoning mix 5 drops hot pepper sauce 2 T dried parsley 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 (8 oz.) package shredded cheddar cheese 1 (8 oz.) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese and sour cream. Mix in the refried beans, taco seasoning, hot pepper sauce, parsley, green onions, 1/2 the cheddar cheese and 1/2 the Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer the mixture to an 8x12 inch baking dish. Top with remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until cheese is slightly browned. Bodfish Bob’s Spinach Artichoke Dip 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Bodfish Bob’s Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 T finely chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 2 tsp chili powder 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Colby-Jack cheese blend 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles 4 green onions, finely chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro garnish: fresh cilantro sprig tortilla and sweet potato chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together first five ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chicken and next five ingredients until blended. Spoon cheese mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish, if desired. Serve with tortilla and sweet potato chips. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Clouds on the title debt, for example a wife whose husband dies but she is not on the title of the property or the property is in a trust that she is not part of. In that case most likeToday I want to ly there would have to be a protalk about somebate which can be a real mess thing that is relaand is a great way for attorneys tively common for and the government to make free both buyers and money! sellers to go Sometimes it is impossible to through in a real Freeman really avoid a cloud because it is estate transaction, based on what you are buying and that is one or more clouds on and if the owners did their proper the title. A cloud on the title is an due-diligence when it came to industry term that we real estate keeping up agents use to with everymake us Sometimes it is impossible to thing related sound all really avoid a cloud... to the ownersmart and knowledge- Freeman ship of the land. able. Did it Sometimes work? Yeah, just plain old fate causes issues. right. The thing to remember for both Basically, a “cloud on the title” buyers and sellers is to always is one or more problems that an have an escrow when property is escrow is having with the title bought and sold, always. Yes, report on a property that makes there is a small cost involved but that property unable to receive so what, would you rather get title insurance and thus close sued or find out that you cannot escrow. They can be very frustratsell the property in the future? ing. Even worse, find out that the perSo how is this avoided? Well, son that you bought the property basically if property that is selling from never put it in your name. It has changed hands and when that happens. Escrow keeps everyone change took place either between honest. So use real estate agents family or if the property was actuand use an escrow and title comally sold if there was not an pany to keep those clouds from escrow then there can be probraining on your transaction. lems with the title. A paid-off deed that was not recorded as such, a Matt Freeman is a realtor with relative claiming to own the land Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379that does not, on and on. Mostly 5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice. they deal with either death or

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A properly budgeted Christmas What if you gave your wife a coupon that says you’ll cook a real dinner for her and the kids once a week for the next three months? Or perhaps it’s a voucher for a Dear Dave, free back rub any time she’s feelMy wife and I ing stressed and tired. Maybe you are still paying could find a nice but inexpensive off debt, so we frame and put a favorite picture of didn’t budget the two of you inside. Things that anything for come from the heart, or that Christmas. How Ramsey include little acts of kindness or much do you serving the other person, can go a think we should spend on long way. Those kinds of things close friends and family memare especially bers? meaningful to -Dan most folks Dear Dan, Not having a budget for during the holNot having a Christmas probably isn’t a great iday season. budget for idea... Christmas - Ramsey Trust me, Dan. You can have a probably isn’t wonderful, a great idea if loving, quality Christmas without you want to have a happy marspending a lot of money. You’ll riage! It’s really not that difficult. I have to spend a little here and don’t know if there’s a certain there, but just make sure it’s an amount that works for everyone, amount that’s appropriate for your because everybody’s circumstances financial situation. If you’re makare different. But you must have a ing $200,000 and trying to get out plan when holidays or other speof debt, that’s one thing. But if cial occasions come along - espeyou’re making $20,000 a year and cially when you’re trying to get out trying to get out of debt, you need of debt. to do things that are creative and If you have kids, you certainly don’t require a lot of cash! need to budget for them. They may -Dave not get everything they want, but there’s no reason there can’t be Dave Ramsey is a national radio persomething from Santa under the sonality and the author of three New tree. You also need to budget a litYork Times bestselling books. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally tle something for your spouse. The syndicated radio program, “The Dave good thing is you can have a little Ramsey Show.” fun with these gifts and make them more from the heart than the walFor more financial help visit daveramsey.com. let. Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Your love of the holidays creates a special bond between you and the people in your life. Use this as a way of building stronger relationships that will carry over well beyond this time. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new approach could go a long way toward resolving a painful estrangement, especially at this holiday time. And since your aspects favor friendship this week, why not go ahead and try it? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your positives continue to dominate, and any negative factors that squeeze in can be dealt with easily. The secret is to tackle them at once and not allow them to benefit by your neglect. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Good news: A colleague’s remarks could help you move toward ultimately resolving that persistent workplace situation. Meanwhile, enjoy the holidays with loved ones. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) No one reflects the bright holiday more than all you Leos and Leonas who love the shimmer and glimmer of the season. P.S.: There just might be a very special something from Santa. VIRGO (Aug. 23 Sept. 22) Celebrate the holidays by being more receptive to new experiences. Overriding your reluctance to try new things could be the best gift you’ve given yourself in a long while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Good news about a loved one makes the holidays even more festive. Expect some unexpected gifts, so be prepared with a few nicely wrapped packages of goodies to offer in return. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The holiday season provides an opportunity to meet new people, some of whom you might even consider “worthy” enough to join the Scorpio’s select group of friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You always bring your own wonderful sparkle and light to the holidays, and don’t be surprised if this year someone special reaches out to respond to your warmth in kind. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Togetherness is the dominant theme for your holiday celebrations this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you care for into your very own special circle of light. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A reminder of a very special moment from the past makes the holidays more memorable for the romantic Aquarian. New friendships hold the promise of a romantic future as well. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Getting into the swim of things for all you party-loving Pisceans is easy enough this holiday season. And, of course, you can expect to impress people wherever you go.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LAWLESS KUSTOMS (2014 - B5743). Street address of principal place of business: 9122 Seahurst Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 9122 Seahurst Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Eric Neil Jones, 9122 Seahurst Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Eric Neil Jones. This statement filed on 10/27/2014. Expires 10/27/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier November 21, 28, December 5 and 12, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE MERMAID'S LAIR (2014 - B5903). Street address of principal place of business: 518 South Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 518 South Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Sue Marie Davis, 518 South Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Eric Michael Davis, 518 South Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 10/27/2014. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Sue Marie Davis. This statement filed on 11/05/2014. Expires 11/05/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 21, 28, December 5 and 12, 2014. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: CORNERSTONE RECOVERY AND INVESTIGATION SERVICE, INC. (2011B5256) Street address of busi-

ness: 1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of Business: 13061 Rosedale Hwy. G180, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Cornerstone Recovery and Investigative Service, Inc., 1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/02/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/12/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by A. Guerrero, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: November 28, December 5, 12 and 19, 2014. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: CORNERSTONE RECOVERY (2011- B5255) Street address of business: 1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of Business: 13061 Rosedale Hwy. G180, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Cornerstone Recovery and Investigative Service, Inc., 1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/02/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/12/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by A. Guerrero, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: November 28, December 5, 12 and 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAKKA DESIGNS (2014 B6031). Street address of principal place of business: 9829 Cimarron Trails Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 9829 Cimarron Trails Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Susan Ehulani Sakka, 9829 Cimarron Trails Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 07/01/1999. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Susan Ehulani Sakka. This statement filed on 11/12/2014. Expires 11/12/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TVS TELEVISION NETWORK (2014 - B6214), DBA#2: TVS NETWORK (2014 - B6215). Street address of principal place of business: 8901 Glade Avenue, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address of business: 8901 Glade Avenue, California City, CA 93505. REGISTRANT: Thomas Ficara, 8901 Glade

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Avenue, California City, CA 93505. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Thomas Ficara. This statement filed on 11/20/2014. Expires 11/20/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MLM TECHNOLOGY (2014 B6313). Street address of principal place of business: 705 Philippine Street, Taft, CA 93268. Mailing address of business: 705 Philippine Street, Taft, CA 93268. REGISTRANT: Marty L. Morales, 705 Philippine Street, Taft, CA 93268. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Marty L. Morales. This statement filed on 11/26/2014. Expires 11/26/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: S & B HOT SHOT SERVICES (2014 - B5913). Street address of principal place of business: 17846 Kranenburg, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 81914, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANTS: Sherry Renee Jones, 208 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Charles Robert Enterline, 17846 Kranenburg, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivi-

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sion (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Sherry Jones. This statement filed on 11/05/2014. Expires 11/05/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BABY CAFE (2014 - B6295), DBA #2: CENTRAL VALLEY LACTATION ASSOCIATION (2014 - B6296), DBA #3: WARMLINE (2014 - B6297). Street address of principal place of business: 4101 Union Avenue, Suite #3, Bakersfield, CA 933052457. Mailing address of business: 4101 Union Avenue, Suite #3, Bakersfield, CA 93305-2457. REGISTRANT: La Cresta Foundation, 4101 Union Avenue, Suite #3, Bakersfield, CA 933052457. Date the business commenced: 03/24/1978. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the

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Christmas in the Kern Valley ramped up last weekend with the living nativity and carol stroll Friday night in Kernville, and on Saturday, Santa’s arrival and the Parade of Giving along with a Shop Hop downtown.

Santalac Santa arrived in style in his “Santalac” complete with his eight lighted reindeer.

Role reversal Rudolph takes the reins in a reverse sleigh. Lots of folks came out to enjoy the Parade of Giving and to donate toys.

Away in Kernville Members of Faith Community Church in Wofford Heights and employees and family from Cheryl’s Diner helped bring the Nativity to life.

Tree standing Jenny Hanley and Mike Woodward, along with a team of volunteers, were instrumental in getting the whole Christmas in Kernville display up and running.

Storybook Christmas Tree The Lake Isabella branch library is celebrating Christmas with their tree of reading. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier