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Driving around town reveals some great Christmas decorations, such as this lively house at 2513 Scovern St., Lake Isabella
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Court dismissing fire-tax lawsuit
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The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association plans to appeal today's decision by the Sacramento Superior Court dismissing their legal challenge against the state's past collection of a "fire prevention fee" from rural homeowners. "Dismissal of this case was an abuse of discretion and rewards the
The 2017 December Solstice in is on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 8:28 a.m. PST. It is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. The sun is directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere during the December Solstice. The December Solstice occurs when the sun reaches its most southerly declination of -23.4 degrees. In other words, when the North Pole is tilted furthest away from the Sun. Being the longest day of the year also means that people in the areas south of the Antarctic Circle towards the South Pole will see the Midnight Sun, that is, will have 24 hours of daylight, during this time of the year. For people in the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice marks the exact opposite, the day of the year with fewest hours of daylight. North of the Arctic Circle towards the North Pole there is
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state for creating delay," said HJTA's Director of Legal Affairs, Tim Bittle. HJTA has been fighting the state's fire prevention fee on two fronts since it was first imposed, suing in court and lobby-
ing in the Legislature. Approximately 800,000 rural property owners living in State Responsibility Areas have been assessed an annual fee of up to $152.33 per habitable structure. ice or benefit for it. The HJTA contends that the fee is actu-
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Various agency and department heads meet with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to give their input about what has worked and not worked regarding forestry and wildfires.
"Yesterday was a good opportunity to reflect on the 2017 fire season, to recognize what did and didn't work, and to collaborate on how we can move forward into 2018," Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said. "With this being the costliest fire season in history, it is clear that we need a permanent fix to fire funding. I'm encouraged by the work
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being done in Congress and it's imperative that we continue to communicate with stakeholders, so we can figure out how best to work together to manage forests and ultimately prevent fires the best that we can." Accompanied by House Natural Resources
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Forestry and Wildfire listening session includes federal, congressional and state stakeholders
On Monday December 11, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue hosted an inter-agency listening session with federal, congressional, and state stakeholders. "Wildfires affect all of us so it only makes sense that we all work together to prevent and fight them," said Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. "Our inter-agency and partner meeting was the first of what I hope will be many to identify and implement better practices to manage our forests and save lives and communities."
Santa Sightings How he does it nobody knows, but Santa will still be making appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve at the following events and locations. ■ Santa in Circle Park The rumor is that Santa will be at Circle Park every Saturday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. to take last minute wishes from all good children. hear children's wishes and take pictures with the kids. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville's Circle Park weather permitting, through December 16. When visiting Circle Park, you will be enchanted by the lights and decorations. ■ Visit Santa at the Elk's Lodge Santa will also make an appearance at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 Party at 6708 Wofford Blvd in Wofford Heights. It's the big red building. Gifts and treats for all children birth to age 12. on December 17 at 2 p.m. For information call 760-376-6564. ■ Santa at the VFW Come celebrate
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■ Free spaghetti dinner December 15 Join the Grace Chapel Community Church at 5 p.m. for a free spaghetti dinner at 12312 Mt. Mesa Dr. Mt. Mesa. Spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert. Call 760-379-4093.
■ VFW Christmas party December 16 Come celebrate Christmas with the VFW in Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't miss Santa! ■ Star Party December 16 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richlookingup @gmail.com. ■ Christmas party December 16 Come celebrate Christmas with the VFW in Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't miss Santa!
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Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626. ■ 11 a.m. Canasta Pizza Factory. 714-906-7755.
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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. (3rd Sat.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 2807 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-223-5224 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, 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. ■ 2 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.
Mondays
■ 11 a.m. Canasta Burger King. 714-906-7755. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674. ■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community 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. Dark July/August.
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■ 9 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Friends of the Library, 3109 Cook Peak Rd, Mt. Mesa. 760-812-7191. ■ 9:30 - 11 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Wallace School Multipurpose room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 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. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 714-906-7755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.
■ Elks kids Christmas party December 17 Join the Elks and celebrate Christmas at a party at 2 p.m. Santa will be there!
■ Christmas cantata December 17 The Chancel Choir of Kernville United Methodist Church is presenting their annual Christmas Cantata, "Journey to Bethlehem", the story through word and song. The presentation will be at 4 p.m., at the church which is located at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets. Gary Geivet, director, Helen Smoot, accompanist. ■ Bringing Christmas Home December 17 Mountain View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella invites you to hear the musical presentation of "Bringing Christmas Home," a message of hope at 6 p.m. in their Worship Center. This event is free. Cookies and coffee social after the program. ■ Commodities distribution December 18 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in
■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Wednesdays
■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Recreation Area. 760-549-0800. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 8:30 -11 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 760-378-3787 All are welcome. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.
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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 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 - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), 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, Sequoia Fitness, 6501 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Kern Valley Chorus, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 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.
Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. ■ Free asthma/lifestyle workshops December 18 Come to a free workshop and learn to take control of your asthma and about healthy eating and active lifestyle from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wallace School, 3240 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella, in the teacher's lounge. Call the Family Resource Center at 760-379-2556 for more information. ■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office in KRV, December 21 The Senator's office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County adm. building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication with communities they serve. To schedule call Fuller's office at 661-323-0443 or McCarthy's office at 661-327-3611. ■ Christmas Cantata December 23 Hear the Cantata, "Silent Night" from 2 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Free! Join them for a delightful afternoon, refreshments provided. Weldon United Methodist Church, 20021 Highway 178. ■ Food Pantry Christmas giveaway December 24 The Food Pantry is giving out Christmas food baskets and new unwrapped toys to less fortunate families with children 12 and under in our area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can sign up now at the Valley Thrift Store, 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.
■ Methodist Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24 Gather with them at 6 p.m. as they celebrate the season with special music and song. Free! Santa will be there to hand out gifts to children. Weldon UMC, 20021 Highway 178. ■ Merry Christmas! December 25 ■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip December 29 The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. sponsors a bus trip to Eagle Mountain on the last Thursday of each month. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. Bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Cook at 760-3763622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531. ■ Happy New Year! December 31 ■ Prayer Breakfast January 4 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. The Kern River Valley community is welcome to come and join in. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Library book sale January 8 and 9 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sale Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Setup and presale on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. For information call Portia Beebee at 661-331-2765. ■ Senator Fuller/Congressman McCarthy office in KRV, January 18 Your state and federal representatives' office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, call the Senator's office at 661-323-0443 or the Congressman's office at 661-327-3611. ■ Commodities distribution January 22 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 12 noon. on Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Business advertising will not be accepted. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com
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Operation Christmas Card for veterans Operation Christmas Card: Christmas is almost here. The Kern River Library is asking for Christmas cards for our local veterans. When you fill out your Christmas cards, include one for our local veterans and drop it off at the library in Lake Isabella. Kern River Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, 760-549-2083.
The Food Pantry Christmas giveaway The Food Pantry, Lake Isabella, is giving out Christmas food baskets and new unwrapped toys to less fortunate families with children 12 and under in our area on Christmas Eve day. If you want to help reach out to the community for support to help the low income and less fortunate of our Valley have a happy holiday you can give either a new unwrapped toy, food, or a cash donation to keep this program going. Your support is greatly appreciated. For questions, call 760-379-4825, or bring your donation by 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. You can mail a check or money order to Food Pantry, PO Box 2566, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.
Kernville and Ridgecrest Farmer's Markets close Jake Rudnick of Onyx Family Farms has announced with great sadness the closing of the Kernville and Ridgecrest Farmers' Markets. Saturday, December 9th was the last scheduled Kernville market and Tuesday, December 12th was the last scheduled Ridgecrest market. "Times have been too tough for many reasons. And I simply cannot bear the financial burden of operating the markets any longer," Rudnick said. "I will try to re-open in the future. Your patronage has been very greatly appreciated."
Showing in the Museum gallery in December The Kern River Valley Art Association is proud to present art from the many dedicated volunteers who have brought awareness of the arts to our valley. This is a great display of the work of over a dozen artists in all mediums. KRVAA would like to thank the Historical Society for their hospitality in hosting them for the last 50 years and the many people who come to view local artists' work. In the display case this month is a showing of beaded purses, the collection of Wofford Heights resident Elenore Fahey. Just in time for holiday parties.
Kernville holds Elf on the Shelf event Can you find the Elf on the Shelf? Businesses in Kernville are participating in the new fun event. Stop by your favorite store and pick up an entry bingo form. Visit the participating businesses, and look for the elf. When you spot him, get your card signed or stamped, and fill up your card. A "bingo" wins you some candy! Get a blackout, and be entered in a drawing for $150! The drawing takes place on December 22, just in time for Christmas!
AARP tax-aide looking for volunteers AARP Tax-aide local coordinator, Judy Rowley, is looking for volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers will get IRS and Franchise Tax Board training and will be required to pass the tests. They will be using AARP equipment. The training will be held in January. If interested or have questions please contact, Rowley at 760793-0405.
Free workshop for candidates and treasurers The County of Kern and the California Fair Political Practices Commission invite you to attend a free workshop for candidates and treasurers on January 10, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. FPPC presenters will explain general rules about campaign requirements and prohibitions, and describe in detail how to complete and file the main campaign report (Form 460). Topics will include: Getting Started, Bank Account Rules, Contributions, Fundraisers, Mass Mailings, Campaign Reports, Post-Election Responsibilities, and Tools and Resources. The workshop will be held at the County of Kern Elections Warehouse, 7224 Schirra Court, Bakersfield. To register, contact Nyoka Reed at reedn@kerncounty.com or 661-868-3590.
CCW applications available on line The Kern County Sheriff's Office has recently begun accepting CCW applications online. To apply go to kernsheriff.org and click on "CCW License" near the bottom of the page. All documents requested during the application process can be uploaded to the website. This new application process will require fewer visits to the Licensing Unit office. Starting on October 23, 2017, a $159 credit card charge will be due upon submission of the application (Permitium and credit card fees will apply). If an application is denied, refunds will be available. The Standard CCW application form previously used by the Kern County Sheriff's Office will still be See
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To me it seems that as we get older we have a tendency to collect things. Collections of this and collections of that are often the fabric that defines Middleworth us and the things we save. Let me give you some examples of people, their collections and the people who are the collectors. The first collection I remember was of Myrtle my grandmother on my mom's side who collected salt and pepper shakers. I remember them well because my brother and I would play with them and often got in trouble when we broke one or two which Gramma discovered when she dusted. In later years my dad collected tools, he had tools that were specialized and every one of them had his name etched on the tool. He had them whether he needed them or not, but used to say, "I like being surrounded by mechanics tools". I still have a toolbox filled with my Dad's tools that he used when he worked at the La Jolla California Ford Agency. My Grandpa on my dad's side, Dodda, collected lunch pails. He would write his initials of W.R.M. (Wilbur Ross Middleworth) on all the lunch pails he stored in the attic, and he thought those were just his initials and secretly I thought it looked like the word 'worm' to me! I
never told him what I thought but I used to giggle every time I saw one. Now that I'm getting older, I really have gotten into this collection stuff with a vengeance. Here is a list of items I save starting with coffee mugs. I have about 150 and although none of them have my initials on them they are all different which includes being large, or small. I even have one cup with wheels made of "Goodyear rubber". They are all in cupboards in my garage which I salvaged when we had a renovation of our kitchen. Each cup is unique and one of a kind. I also collect knives. I have about 250 of those inside a glass cabinet and every one of them is different. I have sharpened everyone of them and to prove what a great job I did sharpening them I've even managed to cut myself a couple of times. Now here's a word of warning, if you ever drop a box of knives get your feet out of the way, fast! This is my dilemma, one of these days we may want to move and here is the problem. Who wants 150 cups that were collected by someone else, or 250 knives from "my" travels around the world? I won't want to throw them away and people probably won't want them. And so I say to myself, "What will I do?" I guess I'll worry about that another day. But wait! I also collect hats and windmill pictures and walking canes and oh yes...lately I've been collecting dust! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
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Across America ceremony at the BNC Assembly Area will take place from 9 to 9:30 a.m. From 9:30 a.m. on after the cerOn Saturday December 16, emony, volunteers will place wreaths on Bakersfield National Cemetery will host other gravesites. Wreaths Across America, a holiday The ceremony will take place at the wreath-laying ceremony to honor and Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 remember our East Bear Mountnation's Veterans. ain Blvd., Arvin. Part of the National Wreaths The Bakersfield For questions, Across America Day, during which Breakfast Rotary contact Ginger similar ceremonies will be held at Club, Bakersfield Dovre, adminisnational and veterans' cemeteries, National Cemetery trative officer at and other locations, in all 50 states. Support Commit661-867-2250. tee, and volunteers The Worcester are coordinating the event to honor Wreath Company, through a campaign Veterans of each branch of the military, called Wreaths Across America, began the Merchant Marine as well as donating holiday wreaths in tribute to Prisoners of War and those still Missing Veterans laid to rest at VA's national in Action. cemeteries and state Veterans cemeteries Buses will be available to transport in 2006. Since 1992, they have donated participants from the central parking wreaths for gravesites at Arlington area to the administration building and National Cemetery. Volunteer organizathe assembly area. tions across the country are coordinating From 7 to 8:45 a.m. families can place wreath ceremonies as a part of Wreaths wreaths on their loved one's gravesite. Across America. For more information Families can pick-up wreaths at the on this event, visit the website at wreathadministration building. The Wreaths sacrossamerica.org.
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Celebrate Christmas at Weldon Methodist Church On Saturday December 23 from 2 to 3 p.m., come hear the Christmas Cantata "Silent Night." Everyone is welcome to this free event. Join them for a delightful afternoon, refreshments will be provided. Then on Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve, at 6 p.m. gather with them as they celebrate the season with special music and song during their Christmas Eve Candlelight service. Santa will be there to hand out gifts to the children at this free event. Weldon UMC, 20021 Highway 178.
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“Bringing Christmas Home” A message of Hope Mountain View Baptist Church
2959 Erskine Creek Road. Lake Isabella 760-379-4296
December 17 at 6pm in the Worship Center Bring your friends... it is free! Cookies and coffee social following
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Immanuel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which Old Testament prophet said the most about the birth of Christ? Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, Jeremiah 3. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were ... ? Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 4. What priest was told he would not die until he saw the Savior? Joazar, Matthias, Simeon, Elioneus 5. Where does the Bible tell us Jesus was born on Dec. 25th? Nowhere, Matthew 3:4, Mark 1:1, Luke 7:7 6. Who informed Joseph that the baby's name was to be Jesus? Herod, Pilate, Mary, an angel 1) Neither; 2) Isaiah; 3) Engaged; 4) Simeon; 5) Nowhere; 6) an angel
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What's in a name? Ben Richey, Courier Columnist When I was young, I was told my name meant "Son of the right hand." It is something akin to "favored son." While I am one of three boys, and it was Richey clear my parents loved us all, knowing the meaning of my name always encouraged me. Mom sometimes quoted Proverbs 22:1 in relationship to our names- "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches…" While that verse has more to do with reputation, it led my wife and I to take the naming of our children very seriously. We wanted them to have good, meaningful names that they would be proud to carry through life that could encourage them too. We named our daughter Mikaela, from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" When our first son was born we named him Christopher, meaning "Bearer of Christ." When our second son came along we named him Calvin Thomas, which are the names of great theologians, beloved relatives, and important childhood influences. The names we gave our children have meaning and significance to our family. As Christmas nears, we're reminded of the significance of a name. In the Old Testament book of Isaiah, there are several prophecies that would be fulfilled in Jesus on the first Christmas. In Isaiah 7:14, the prophet declared that one day a virgin would conceive, and
this miracle child, the Messiah, would be called "Immanuel," meaning "God with us." Later, in Isaiah 9:6, the prophet would describe the coming Messiah as a "Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace." Very few in that day grasped what this really meant. Around 700 years later, however, the Apostle John explained it when he wrote in John 1:14; "And the Word (who was God, according to John 1:1) became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." The identity of Christ was found in the name God with us: the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace, and the Wonderful Counsellor- with us! For those in Isaiah's day who wondered if God had forgotten or abandoned His people, the name signified that God was still with them. But it wasn't until Jesus came that anyone really grasped that God was coming in the flesh to rescue those people not just from hostile foreign powers, but from sin and death! At Christmas, when we hear the name Immanuel, or we hear the names of Isaiah 9:6 sung in great compositions like Handel's Messiah, we're reminded that God loved us enough to come to us in the person of Jesus Christ, so that we could be made whole and have peace with God. And because God came to be with us, when this life is over we can forever be with Him! Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 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 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ 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. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416
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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ 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 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093
■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ 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 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 10 a.m. with breakfast at 9:19 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 760-378-2321 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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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced the rates for 2018. The shocker is that the increases are fairly inThal significant for most. For persons who are new to this country, or perhaps were a government employee and didn't work under Social Security, they will pay $422 a month for Part A. If they had 30 to 39 work quarters, then only $232 a month. The cost of Part B is the real news. Part B covers most medical needs other than inpatient in the hospital or prescriptions. This is the money most people experience being taken automatically from their Social Security retirement checks. There will be no change in 2018 for those who were paying $134 per month. Those who were paying a lesser amount will be paying more, but they may still get a small increase in income, as Social Security will pay a cost of living allowance increase of 2 percent. Most people have either a Medicare Supplement, a Medicare Advantage HMO or possibly Medi-Cal. In most instances, the new hospital deductible will be paid by their insurance plan of $1,340 per admission. For hospital days from day 61-90 the daily cost is $335 or for days 90 to 150 (lifetime reserve days) $670 per day. Medicare Part B will have a deductible of $183 in 2018. This should
not be of much concern to those who have supplemental coverage or an HMO plan. The biggest news is the cost of Medicare for the higher income people. The monthly premium of $134 per month is for incomes of $85,000 or less; $170,000 for couples based on the 2016 income tax return. If you are a higher income person/couple, you will be receiving notification from Social Security of your Medicare premium. The general population is unaware that the $134 monthly premium is not the true cost of the Medicare Part B program. The real cost is closer to $536 per month. What most people pay is 25 percent of the cost. The balance is paid by general revenue. So, the high earner is just paying more to save the Federal treasury. For individuals earning $214,000 or couples $428,000 their Part B share is $428.60 per month. Plus there is an additional fee for the high-income people. Medicare Part D, the prescription plan has an income-related monthly adjustment amount as well. Even though the 2018 Annual Enrollment period closed on December 7, there are plans available for people who are just retiring, turning 65 or have certain chronic conditions and diabetes. Those on Medi-Cal have "open enrollment" year-round. There are many plans available to them, with awesome new benefits. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 accepted in the Licensing Unit office. A $159 fee will be due upon submission of the application. Contact information: Sergeant John Carpenter, Personnel Division, 661391-7690.
Mediacom Offers $55,000 in scholarships Mediacom Communications is offering $55,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 17th consecutive year and Mediacom's investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 55 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support educational expenses for higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution starting in the fall of 2018. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership. Applications for Mediacom's World Class Scholarships are available online at: mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and encourage submission of applications on or before the February 16, 2018 deadline. "As a company, Mediacom makes it a priority to give back to communities in which we do business, and one of the best ways is to invest in promising students who are our future leaders," said Mediacom Regional Vice President Bill Jensen. Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom provides broadband, video, phone and other digital communication services. Recipients will be selected from the 21 states where Mediacom provides service. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online application. Inquiries may be sent to: scholarship@mediacomcc.com.
Golden1 Opportunity for California's Future Leaders Golden 1 Credit Union announced the continuation of its scholarship program, which will award $400,000 in scholarships to qualified applicants this year. The Golden 1 Scholarship program application period began on October 16 and will remain open until January 18, 2018. "Our scholarship program is one of the many ways Golden 1 invests in future leaders across California," said Erica Taylor, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations. "At Golden 1, we are committed to helping our members and their families achieve their dreams and encourage them to apply." Golden 1 Scholarships provide members and their dependents up to $20,000 to attend full-time accredited, nonprofit colleges and universities in California. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and their educational and career goals. Eligible applicants must have earned a 3.0 or higher grade point average, maintained involvement in extracurricular activities for a minimum of 24 hours over the last year and be a current Golden 1 member or dependent of a member for a minimum of one year. For more information about the Golden 1 Scholarship program, please visit golden1.com/scholarships/default.
Marsinah Ramirez Trujillo Courier Columnist Though the holidays are associated with joy and good tidings, they can also bring darkness. Feelings of sadness, loneliness and emptiTrujillo ness can resurface at this time. It's very common for people to experience the holiday blues, so finding ways to manage our emotions can be helpful. As a therapist, I often have to use the same techniques to manage my own emotions that I prescribed to my clients. This week I had to put these techniques to work after experiencing some tense moments at a family gathering in Los Angeles. A relative who was not invited to the event showed up, causing conflict, opening up deep wounds and dividing the family. The family conflict greatly upset me, so as I drove back home along Hwy 395 I contemplated how I would manage my internal distress and deal with a fractured family. Incidentally, there is no better place to unpack existential angst than the drive up to Walker Pass. The desert can be quite comforting - a silent and desolate world where one can find the space to smooth out the jagged edges of life. As I drove past the rugged, purple Scodie mountains, and marveled at the spiny cholla cactus gracing the remote desert landscape, I explored what I could do to take care of myself. This momentary pause to consider self-care options often provides the vision need-
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ed to guide us out of distressful times. I decided it was essential for me to process what happened and feel my feelings (as ugly as they were). Negative emotions can transmute into negative energy if they are not expressed. In other words, bottled negative feelings and thoughts can contribute to disease and mental health conditions. I also recognized that it would not be helpful if I fixated on these negative thoughts and feelings. I had to find a balance between expressing my emotions in a healthy way, while not letting them consume me. I considered those actions that would offset my mood. I could engage in "Retail Therapy," (not an optimal choice); watch marathon episodes of I Love Lucy; eat lots of chocolate (also not a healthy option), take a hike, etc. Most of these options did not appeal to me. I don't feel like doing much when I am upset. Yet therein lies the work of self help - doing what is necessary to nurture our soul, regardless of how difficult it may be. I decided that when I got back home, I would do yoga, journal and run a few errands. These activities got me through a dark day, and sometimes that's the best we could hope for. Managing emotions is daily work, and the more you practice at it, the better you get at it. When we get in front of our feelings -instead of stuck in them - we improve our ability to adapt to life's curve balls. Marsinah Ramirez Trujillo, a licensed therapist, provides online and in-person counseling. For information on this topic, visit her blog "Mental Health Matters" at www.therapytrek.com.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” (R) - The boys are back in the next adventure of "Kingsman." The Kingsman headquarters and its entire network is blown up, save for Eggsy (Taron Egerton) and Merlin (Mark Strong). The pair uncovers a tenuous connection to a parallel American organization, Statesmen, with its own cast of characters (headed by Jeff Bridges, with Channing Tatum and Pedro Pascal). When the destructor of Kingsman is uncovered as lunatic drug-dealing wannabe CEO Poppy (Julianne Moore), all must join forces to thwart a global threat. Also starring Colin Firth, Halle Berry and more. If you saw the first film and loved it, give this one about 25 minutes to warm up; you won't be disappointed. “Home Again” (PG-13) Separated from her husband, Alice (Reese Witherspoon) decides to move home to Los Angeles and start over in the house she grew up in. Out for her 40th birthday celebration, she meets three young filmmakers (Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky and Pico Alexander) in town to pitch a project. Sparks fly in a May-December arrangement with one of the young men, who hit it off with Alice's two young daughters and her mother, and move into the guest house. I really wanted to love it: I'm a Reese Witherspoon fan of the first order, I love Nat Wolff ("The Fault in Our Stars" and my favorite, "Ashby"),
Pedro Pascal in "Kingsman:The Golden Circle"
and then there's Candace Freaking Bergen as Alice's mother. But the struggles are not real enough, the romance is not steamy enough and the landscape is far too entertainment-industry lush (she just happens to inherit an L.A. villa complete with a snazzy car to run away to?) to be relatable. “Detroit” (R) - In 1967, Detroit's 12th Street Riot rocked the already fractured urban landscape. Director Kathryn Bigelow ("The Hurt Locker") brings us a dramatization of the Algiers Motel murders that happened during this race riot, and its unresolved aftermath. John Boyega plays Melvin Dismukes, a private security guard ensnared in the power displays of cop Phillip Krauss (Will Poulter). Algee Smith and Jacob Latimore portray members of a music group holed up in the Algiers after their tour bus is mobbed. The film has been both lauded for its importance and panned for its selective storytelling, but it's a gripping tale worth watching, with outstanding performances from both Boyega and Poulter. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Ham any way you like it 1 tbsp. honey 1 bay leaf 1 lg. onion, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Wash beans. Put everything in crock pot along with ham bone. Cooking at high (I usually start it in the evening and after it starts cooking, turn it to simmer, cook it all night until serving time at noon or later.)
Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Crockpot Ham and Potatoes 6 to 8 slices ham 8 to 10 med. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 med. onion, peeled and thinly sliced Salt and pepper 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 cans cream of celery or mushroom soup Paprika Put half of ham, potatoes and onions in crock pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then grated cheese. Repeat with remaining half. Spoon undiluted soup over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 hours. Bodfish Bob’s Ham and Bean Soup 1 ham bone (with some ham still on) 2 cup Navy beans or mixed beans 8 cup water (3 cup more may be added, after bone is taken out) 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder) 1 tbsp. lemon juice
Bodfish Bob’s Ham Steak with Apples 1 (2 pound) fully cooked ham steak 1 cup chopped onion 3 cups apple juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 medium green apples, 2 medium red apples, red and green both cored and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon pepper In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown ham steak on both sides; set aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, sauté onion until tender. Stir in apple juice and mustard; bring to a boil. Add apples. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple juice mixture. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in sage and pepper. Return ham steak to the skillet; heat through. 8 servings. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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He just may be out there Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Growing up here in the valley I remember a day at my parent's shop that was kind of interesting. When I was a kid we had a Freeman gas station called Freeman's One Stop, which was also a general store and a place to buy firewood. Well my dad and our firewood supplier were sitting around in the front room one day just killing time keeping warm around the wood stove and they were talking about different weird things they had seen in their lives, close calls and stuff like that. Our supplier, his name escapes me, was a lifelong forest dweller, he had always lived up in the woods and he said one time he saw something very strange that he could not explain. He told he could not be sure but they he thought he saw a Sasquatch, Bigfoot himself! So, of course this was the instant central topic of the discussion especially for me as kid, I wanted to know more! He said it was in the 70's up north in Tulare County. Driving home one night with a load of wood he saw what looked like a bear cross the road very fast, but it was on two legs. He stopped and got out to see if he could catch another glimpse and could not find anything but had an eerie feeling he was being watched. It was interesting stuff that sent the hair on me and my dad's necks standing up a bit for
sure! Well as I got older I got more and more curious about what he told us that day. I have been in the woods a lot but have never seen anything like that nor do I know anyone who has closely besides that man. But there is actually some creepy history of Sasquatch sightings in Kern and Tulare Counties including two that made the news, one in 1984 near Johnsondale and the other in 1992 up near Claraville. These are particularly interesting because there were supposedly multiple witnesses and even Forest Service employees got in on the action, finding tracks along a fence line in Claraville. There was also a publicized sighting back in the 70's and again in the 90's outside of Tehachapi, the one in the 90's being a very close one. One that also made the news was at the South Fork Kern Bridge in Weldon! Hey who knew Kern County has had some legitimate Bigfoot signings! Check out bfro.net, the "Bigfoot Research Organization." Yes it actually exists. There is interesting stuff on there and some other website databases as well. An area outside of Fresno recently had a sighting that made the news. Hey who knows? I have never seen the big guy, but stuff like this makes you kind of think a bit. Imagine if out of all these reported signings a couple are the real deal! Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.
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Kern County Fire Stations ■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TIMS AUTO GLASS (2017-B7714), 236 Piute St. Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address: PO Box 1058, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: TIMOTHY PRESTON WHITE, 236 Piute St. Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 11/02/2017. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Timothy Preston White. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/16/2017 and expires 11/16/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: C. Valdez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 24, December 1, 8, and 15, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01850-CA, A.P.N.: 318-330-04-00, Property Address: 28141 Preakness Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Bobby W. Carey and Allison M. Carey, husband and wife, as joint tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2005 as Instrument No. 0205333728 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 12/29/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $239,462.59. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 28141 Preakness Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 318-330-04-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $239,462.59. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on
this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01850-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 17, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 1, 8, and 15, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00988-CA, A.P.N.: 016-100-05-00, Property Address: 519 East 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Susan Marie Prado, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 09/07/2005 as Instrument No. 0205243304in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 12/27/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $103,311.29. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 519 East 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 016-100-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $103,311.29. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00988-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 13, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 1, 8, and 15, 2017) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT FENNER aka THEODORE R. FENNER - BPB-17-003099 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THEODORE ROOSEVELT FENNER aka THEODORE R. FENNER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: GAIL RUSSELL in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that GAIL RUSSELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 28, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: December 8, 15, and 22, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-02070-CA, A.P.N.: 006-152-06-00, Property Address: 125 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Ana Bush, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 05/05/2005 as Instrument No. 0205114852 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 01/05/2018 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $131,124.01. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED
Continued from page 1 IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 125 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, A.P.N.: 006-152-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $131,124.01. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201702070-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 8, 15, and 22, 2017)
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ally an illegal tax. HJTA's lobbying efforts in Sacramento paid off earlier this year when the Legislature agreed to suspend the fee and instead fund fire prevention with revenue from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which is funded from the state's Cap-and-Trade Program. But HJTA argued in court that its lawsuit did not become moot because the court could still award refunds. On Monday, the judge used her discretion to side with the Attorney General and dismiss the case, even though the case had been presented to the court for disposition on the merits the preceding Friday. The case was fully briefed and HJTA lawyers had filed hundreds of pages of state budgetary evidence showing how fee revenue was being spent, together with 600 affidavits. The Attorney General's office had filed its opposition papers as well, which represented a significant investment of taxpayer dollars. Despite this, the judge decided to not read or rule on the briefs and evidence. Instead she dismissed the case on the grounds that it should have been set for hearing sooner. "In the first two years, the state kept the case tied up in procedural motions," Bittle said. "Then it fought our ability to represent all payers as a class. Then it insisted we publish notice of the case in 19 different newspapers. Finally, it buried us in over 12,000 pages of discovery responses which took months to read and sort. "We don't want to say it's a rigged system," said HJTA president Jon Coupal. "But we will appeal this ruling as a bizarre miscarriage of justice and we will continue to fight for the refunds owed to rural Californians for this illegal and now suspended tax."
Session, Continued from page 1 Chairman Rob Bishop (UT), Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR) and stakeholders representing conservation, hunting, forestry, and state associations, conversation centered around fixing the wildfire funding problems, possible improvements to wildfire management, and ways to improve cooperation between industry, state, and federal authorities.
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Serena Baker, BLM Courier FYI The Bureau of Land Management Central California District is accepting applications for 2018 summer seasonal wildland firefighting jobs. There are fire positions available for hotshot, handcrew and engine crew members; heavy equipment operators; dispatchers and prevention/mitigation personnel based in Bakersfield, Bishop, and Porterville. BLM's Kern Valley Hotshots are based in Bakersfield and the Folsom Lake Veteran Handcrew is located in Placerville. The Bishop Field Office and Inyo National Forest combine efforts through the Interagency Fire Management located in Bishop. The Central California Interagency Communication Center, in Porterville, handles dispatch for the BLM, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Forest Service. Seasonal firefighters usually work from late April to early October. On Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bakersfield Field Office will offer tours of the fire station, engines and heavy equipment. BLM staff will offer resume tips and explain the USAJobs application process as well as give the public a feel for what it's like to work on a fire crew. The BLM is the only federal agency to have an established all-veteran wildland firefighting component in its Fire and Aviation organization. Since the inception of the program in 2012, the BLM has trained more than 700 veterans and employed more than 130, some of whom have moved on to other positions within BLM to work in natural resources management. While the veterans program continues to be highly successful, there is tremendous potential for growth and an
Winter, Continued from page 1 no direct sunlight at all during this time of the year. The December solstice has played an important role in cultures worldwide from ancient times until our day. Even Christmas celebrations are closely linked to the observance of the December solstice. As with the June solstice, the December solstice's varying dates are mainly due to the calendar system. The Gregorian calendar, which is used in most western countries, has 365 days in a common year and 366 days in a leap year. However, the tropical year, which is the length of time the sun takes to return to the same position in the
opportunity to achieve even greater benefits for the nation's returning veterans, BLM Fire and Aviation and the entire Bureau, while meeting the goals of the President and Department of the Interior. To receive early consideration, applications must be filed by Dec. 19 for the hotshot and engine crew positions in Bakersfield, and by Jan. 30 for engine crew applications in Bishop. The early consideration deadline for the other positions is Jan. 9. The final application deadline for all engine crews, Folsom Lake Veteran Handcrew, logistics dispatchers and heavy equipment operators is Feb. 27. The final deadline for prevention and mitigation applications is March 6, with hotshot applications accepted until March 20. Job announcements, including qualifications, salaries, application instructions and application deadlines, are available at usajobs.gov. All applications must be filed online. Applicants should look for announcement numbers: BLM-FIRE-2018-002-DE (hotshot firefighter); BLM-FIRE-2018003-DE (lead hotshot firefighter); BLMFIRE-2018-005-DE (engines); BLMFIRE-2018-010-DE (handcrew); BLMFIRE-2018-023-DE (logistics dispatcher); BLM-FIRE-2018-030-DE (equipment operator); BLM-FIRE-2018-040 (prevention/mitigation); and BLM-FIRE-2018042-DE (lead firefighter). BLM firefighters serve the American public by helping to keep public lands healthy and productive. Information on these jobs is available from BLM offices and stations in Bakersfield, 661-3916000; Bishop, 760-872-5000; Placerville, 916-350-1443 and Porterville, 559-7823120. For information on the Bakersfield open house, please call Kyle Clendenen at 661-391-6056.
seasons cycle (as seen from Earth), is different to the calendar year. The tropical year is approximately 365.242199 days but varies from year to year because of the influence of other planets. The exact orbital and daily rotational motion of the Earth, such as the "wobble" in the Earth's axis (precession), also contributes to the changing solstice dates. The solstices can also be observed by noting the point of time when the sun rises or sets as far south as it does during the course of the year (winter in the Northern Hemisphere) or maximally north (summer in the Northern Hemisphere). It is important to note that Earth does not move at a constant speed in its elliptical orbit. Therefore the seasons are not of equal length: the times taken for the sun to move
from the vernal equinox to the summer solstice, to the autumnal equinox, to the winter solstice, and back to the vernal equinox are roughly 92.8, 93.6, 89.8 and 89.0 days respectively. The consolation in the Northern Hemisphere is that spring and summer last longer than autumn and winter (when the December solstice occurs). The relative position of the Earth's axis to the sun changes during the cycle of seasons. This phenomenon is the reason why the sun's height above the horizon changes throughout the year. It is also responsible for the seasons through controlling the intensity and duration of sunlight received at various locations around the planet.
they celebrate the season with special music and song with a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. This free event is December 24, at 6 p.m. Santa will be there to visit and hand out gifts to the children! Weldon UMC, 20021 Highway 178, Weldon. ■ The Food Pantry The Food Pantry is giving out Christmas
food baskets and Santa is giving new toys to less fortunate families with children 12 and under in our area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 24. Families can sign up now at the Valley Thrift Store, 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.
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* All ads must start with the words Red, or Green. Red - Car, Green - Bicycle, Etc. Ads are limited to a one item 5-line Marketplace ad per person. Extra lines $1.00 each. Picture and border $6.00 additional. Ad must contain a brief description, price, contact information. Private party ads residing in the Kern River Valley only. No commercial business or dealers please. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends December 21, 2017.
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Sightings, Continued from page 1 Christmas with the VFW at 2811 Nugget in Lake Isabella December 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa loves to party! ■ Santa with Weldon Methodist Church Gather with Weldon Methodist Church as
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