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According to Megan Person, Kern County Director of Countywide Communications, most County administrative offices and facilities will be closed Friday, December 22, 2017 through Monday, January 1, 2018 and reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Essential services that will be available Dec. 26 through 29 are listed below, otherwise please call a specific department or check its website to inquire about available services. For links and information, go to kerncounty.com. Available services include: Public Safety: Fire and Sheriff emergency services will be fully staffed throughout the holidays. In case of an emergency, call 911. ■ Aging and Adult Services: Meals on Wheels deliveries will continue as normally scheduled. Senior centers will be closed for senior nutrition this period. Previously scheduled reservations at the senior center will be honored. Some Adult Protective Services and our Conservatorship Program staff will be working for emergency purposes. ■ Agricultural Commissioner's Office: Our office will still be conducting exotic pest trap services. Additionally, they will provide export certification inspections for produce shippers as needed.
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adoption, redemption and intake. Animal Control Officers will be available on an emergency basis. Hours for Kern Valley animal shelter are as follows: Adoption, Redemption and Intake Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Licensing Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Behavioral Health and Recovery Services: Crisis Hotline services will be uninterrupted and are available at 800-9915272. Behavioral Health Services will be available to the public throughout the break at the Mary K. See Services, page 12
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The Valley’s Kern County Administration buildings will be virtually vacant through January first.
County agrees to union bargaining County negotiates a new remain focused on building a pathway out empolyee agreement The Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees' International Union Local 521 and Kern County expired on August 27, 2017. The SEIU and the County have been negotiating a new agreement since June 2017. A 27 month agreement that expires on October 31, 2019 was made. The Kern County position regarding this agreement is that they
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Programs and services ■ Animal Control: holiday schedule for Local animal shelters will remain open during December 22, 2017 Dec. 26 through 28 for to January 1, 2018
Christmas Day is a holiday in many, but not all, countries. It's a special time when children get presents from family, friends and Santa Claus, or Father Christmas. Christmas cards are also given or sent out prior to Christmas Day. For some, Christmas is an exclusive family affair, while others invite friends to a Christmas buffet or pot luck meal. Churches have special services and may include a crèche or miniature Nativity scene. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the son of God. His birth date is unknown because there is little information about his early life. There is disagreement among scholars on when Jesus was born. Christians celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7. The word "Christmas" comes from the old English "Cristes maesse", or the mass of Christ. It is likely that the Christmas date of December 25 was chosen to offset the Pagan celebrations of Saturnalia and Natalis Invicti. It is also possible that the celebration of the birth of the "true light of the world" was set at the time of the December solstice be-
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Santa Sightings Michael Batelaan Courier Extra 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 with Weldon Methodist Church Gather with Weldon Methodist Church as 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. To list your sighting emailoffice@kernriver courier.com
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water data: Wednesday, 3 p.m. Isabella Reservoir Storage 165,080 acre-feet 2017 Reservoir peak 357,394 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 279 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 350 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)
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■ 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.
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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.
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■ 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.
■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ 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
■ History seminar January 13 The KRV Historical Society presents a seminar on "Reclamation, flood control and the battle over Isabella Dam" at the Annex, 60 Big Blue Road, Kernville at 10:30 a.m. Learn the history of the dam from 1917 to its construction in 1953. ■ Happy Feet Dance January 13 Hero Night for children and adults with special needs and their families. You can wear a shirt, dress or costume. No swords, knives, wands, etc. Snacks and drinks will be available. At Faith Community Church, Wofford Heights, 6 p.m. RSVP by January 11, if you can. 760-812-1059. ■ 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. Please do not call or contact the church, they are not the organizer. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org. ■ Prayer Breakfast February 1 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. 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 February 12 and 13 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales once a month on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Set-up and presale on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Senator Fuller/Congressman McCarthy office in KRV, February 15 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 facilitate communication between their offices and the communities they serve. 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 February 26 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. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/ROTARYKRVFOOD. ■ Prayer Breakfast March 1 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. 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.
■ 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.
Bingo Guide
■ 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.
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Once upon a Christmas Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
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New resident finds townsfolk incredible I'm writing to thank the wonderful people of Wofford Heights for the flood of kindness and help that I experienced when my dog, Sammie, disappeared, and thanks to so many of you, is safely back home. Having recently moved here from Washington, I didn't know the local network and had not met many people yet, and even days later, I'm still stunned by all the caring and efforts from so many. People I'd never met, perhaps never will, networking via Facebook, some walking up and down Tillie Creek searching, the phone calls I got almost immediately after putting out flyers... Just what I know that so many of you did is incredible, and I know I will never know the full extent of your caring and kindness. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude... Sammie's not just my dog, she's my family. It'll be good to have my family home for Christmas. Charlie Baker Wofford Heights
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Some of this story may have come from my memory or from hearing it told by my Gramma, Nonna. If you read many of my previMiddleworth ous columns you will know that I lived with my Grandparents from the time I was 5 until I was 12. We lived at Big Bear Lake and from November until February each year we lived covered by a blanket of snow. What I'm about to tell you is one of those snowy weeks in December of 1938. It had been snowing for almost two weeks straight and we were snowbound and the only transportation we had was by ski or snowshoes. (They hadn't invented snowmobiles yet). The closer we got to Christmas the more concerned I became about a visit by Santa Claus. In my mind at that time there was no way Santa was going to get through the deep, deep drifts of snow. Nonna assured me as did Dodda that I was not to worry Santa Claus had lots of help and would be here regardless of how the snow got. What I found out later was that we were truly snowbound and two weeks would pass before the roads opened up. So what did I do during that three week pre-Christmas time? Well first off just before the snow started we had looked for and found and cut a Christmas tree for our living room. It
was my job to hang the ornaments, and to string popcorn for a garland. It was also my job to cut out a paper chain made from the colored pictures from a stack of magazines saved by Nonna. And I did just that! I'll have to admit that as I strung popcorn there was two for me and one for the string. Also in a corner of the living room was a box filled with some of my old but good toys that we were going to give to two or three families that we knew would not have a Christmas as cheery as mine. The afternoon before Christmas it was still snowing as we put the toys and other things collected by Nonna, on a sleigh that we pulled behind us as we skied and snowshoed our way to our less fortunate neighbors. We knocked on the door and the kids came running to meet us, they could hardly believe that the wrapped presents were for them. This repeated two times as we trudged through the snow leaving presents at the other houses. When we got home we opened the door to the smell of our Christmas tree and the cheeriness of the blaze in our fireplace, I said to Nonna, "I really don't mind whether Santa Claus comes or not, what we did was more fun." On Christmas morning under the tree there were presents for me. What I didn't know was that a couple of weeks before the storm Dodda and Nonna had ordered Christmas presents from good old Sears and Roebuck. What a special time it was as I learned what a true Christmas can be. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
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Bakersfield man dies in the canyon Kyle Greene, age 25, of Bakersfield was the operator of a vehicle that left the roadway and crashed at mile marker 16.5 on Highway 178. He was found deceased at that location at 12:37 p.m. on December 12. The coroner will perform a postmortem examination at a later date.
Narcotics arrest in Lake Isabella On December 16, at approximately 2:20 a.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Kern Valley Substation stopped 35 year old Adan Junior Villegas for California Vehicle Code violations, as he was driving in the 2200 block of Reeder Drive in Lake Isabella. Deputies conducted a search of Villegas' vehicle, and located approximately one pound of methamphetamine hidden inside the engine compartment. Villegas was arrested and booked into the Central Receiving Facility for violations of Health and Safety code sections 11379(a)-Transportation of a Controlled Substance, 11378Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sales, and California Vehicle Code section 14601.1(a)- Driving on a Suspended License, under case number 2017-01169074. The seized methamphetamine has an estimated street value in excess of $22,500.
Fatal injury accident in Onyx On December 16, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a 65 year old male was driving a See
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Cerro Coso Closed for Winter Recess All offices and classrooms at all Cerro Coso Community College campuses will be closed for winter recess from Monday, December 25, 2017 through Monday, January 1, 2018. Online registration will be available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day through the College website cerrocoso.edu. Try this easy and convenient way to register for classes. The spring schedule of classes is also available online. The College will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Most offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Fridays. Spring semester classes officially start Online on Saturday, January 13, 2018 and on campus Tuesday, January 16th. Register early for best class selection.
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 See
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While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16
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The Christmas miracle Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist At Christmas we get really excited about a birth, the birth of Jesus. Speaking of births, though, as the story goes, there were several people in Schlensker the delivery room waiting area in a Minneapolis hospital anxiously awaiting the news about the arrival of their babies. A nurse came into the room and called a name. A man jumped up. The nurse said, "Congrat-ulations! You are the father of twins!" "How appropriate," the man said, "I'm a shortstop for the MN Twins!" A few minutes later the nurse came again and called another name. A different man rose. The nurse said, "Congratulations! Your wife just had triplets." The dad shouts, "Great! I'm a vice president at the 3M Co-mpany!" At that point another man in the waiting room got up and headed toward the door; he was leaving the room in a hurry. A while later, the nurse came again and called another name. There was no response. The folks looked at each other, and then they looked out the window and saw the fellow, who'd just left, running across the parking lot. "That must be him," someone said, "I think I heard him say something about working for 7-Up." Now that would be a miraculous birth - seven babies! But that would be nowhere near as miraculous as the birth of Jesus. He was born of a virgin! Like the angel said to Mary, "The
Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy offspring shall be called the Son of God" (Luke 1:35). The miraculousness of Jesus' birth includes the fact that He was the Son of God, who was exiled from His Father's glorious house to spend 33 years in the same human flesh as was provided for the human creatures, whom He, Himself, created, and in the fallen, cursed world, which He had created perfect, specifically for them. A double miracle! In his book, God Came Near, Max Lucado writes, "The omnipotent, in one instant, made himself breakable. He, who had been spirit, became pierceable. He, who was larger than the universe, had become an embryo. And he, who sustains the world with a word, chose to be dependent upon the nourishment of a young girl. God as a fetus. Holiness sleeping in a womb." That was God's Word made flesh to dwell among us. (John 1:1, 14) When all the wrappings and tinsel are in the trash, and the tree's either back in the box or in the back yard turning brown, when the wheels have fallen off the kid's new bike and the batteries in the new Gameboy are dead, we still rejoice that our true and greatest Christmas gift will never rust, fall apart, disintegrate or selfdestruct, in the midst of all our temporary gifts, in Jesus Christ we have a gift that brings us the ultimate peace and joy. And it will last forever! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.
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.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. The main Christmas story is paraphrased from what two New Testament books? Mark/John, Acts/Romans, Matthew/Luke, Jude/Revelation 2. What group received the angels' announcement of the birth of Jesus? Carpenters, Shepherds, Tentmakers, Masons 3. From Matthew 2, to what country did Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus flee? Jordan, Syria, Oman, Egypt 4. Where was the young child when the Magi came to visit Him to present gifts? Manger, Under the stars, House, Temple 5. At the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar 6. How many times does the word "Christmas" appear in the Bible (KJV)? Zero, 1, 2, 7 Answers:
1) Matthew/Luke; 2) Shepherds; 3) Egypt; 4) House; 5) Herod; 6) Zero © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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
Southlake/Weldon
■ 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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Last minute insurance ideas Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist 2017 is just about over. With 2018 just around the corner, I was thinking of strategies to help people stretch their insurance dollar. My first suggestion Thal is regarding prescription medication. If you have refills available and you have satisfied your deductibles, this might be a great time to refill your prescriptions before the year is over. As soon as the ball drops in Times Square (with the three-hour time delay for us on the west coast), you will have to satisfy any new deductibles for your health insurance and the prescription plan. With holiday credit card bills forthcoming, you might be able to postpone the costs. Another reason, unless you are on Medicare and have fallen into the donut hole, is that the cost of copays for many prescriptions will be higher in 2018. I found that several companies have lowered their monthly premium for 2018, but then raised the cost of the medication. Filling your prescription this week can give you at least a head start into the New Year. It is probably too late for this suggestion unless you have already scheduled an elective procedure, but many people who have satisfied their medical deductible and now have "full coverage" might find it worthwhile getting that doctor visit or elective procedure done now. On the other hand, if you will be
needing surgery or some other medical procedure, schedule it early in the year. You might get that deductible out of the way sooner, and then have the entire year to get back into shape. If you are under age 65 and are in need of health insurance for yourself or the family, there is still time. Individual plans are available through the end of January for enrollment. For a February 1 effective date, your deadline is January 20. This past Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare was very busy. More and more Kern Valley residents were turning to Medicare Advantage policies. The monthly cost is $0 in Kern County and there are many benefits not available with Original Medicare. I am seeing a growing trend for people on Medi-Cal to change to the HMO model. Perhaps it is the transportation benefit. There is one plan that provides free transportation to and from the doctor's office. For people on Medi-Cal, they even pay for a monthly bus pass for non-medical travel! Did you know there is an exception to the rule regarding Medicare enrollment? People on Medi-Cal have an open enrollment all year long. They can enroll and change plans at will. For many, just changing plans to save on costly prescriptions. There will be many challenges ahead in 2018. I would like to wish all my readers, friends and neighbors a very happy holiday season. 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 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.
Showing in the Museum gallery through January 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.
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 .
The battle over Isabella Dam
Join the KRV Historical Society at the Annex, 60 Big Blue Road, Kernville, on January 13 at 10:30 a.m. to learn about the history of the dam. When the idea of building a dam on the Kern River began to circulate as early as 1893, there was never any measurable opposition to the idea. Most people recognized that farming in the San Joaquin Valley required a more stable water supply that the unpredictable Kern River could provide. A prolonged drought from 1917 to 1935 made the need for irrigation storage a priority, but plans for the Kern River shifted to flood control when the region experienced a stretch of uncharacteristically wet years between 1936 and 1943. At the same time, Dust Bowl migrants were settling by the thousands in Kern County. The dam was finally approved in 1944 as a multi-purpose project centered on flood control, changing the flow of the Kern River forever. See
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■ "Save large platters that come with holiday trays to use when bringing cookies or baked goods to other parties. That way you don't have to bring home a platter, you can just leave it and pass it on." -- E.G. in Kansas ■ "Schedule haircuts and nail appointments to coincide with holiday parties. Then you won't have to worry about doing your hair. It will still look nice from your beautician appointment." -- A.I. in Indiana ■ "My uncle is really hard to buy for. He doesn't get out much, and he has everything he could ever need. I hit gold with gift mail-order memberships. We've done beer, cheese and fruit, and this year is meat! He gets a different one every month. You can find these services on the web. Thought I'd pass it along as a gift idea." -- W.L. in Arkansas ■ "I find that the best conversation starter when visiting a large group of family or friends is a box or basket of photos. It is inexpensive to print copies, and I have all my old photos scanned anyway. Bringing them in a basket instead of an album works because we pass them around, and people can take photos home with them. Sometimes, a picture will inspire a story, and I might write it down on the back of the photo to
remember it and tuck it away. It's more than worth the $10-$15 it costs to print pictures." -- L.W. in Virginia ■ Write return addresses on the back of holiday cards before disposing of the envelope. They can be tucked away for next year's holiday cards list. ■ Create your own "on this day in history" calendar, just for your family. Purchase a large wall calendar each year dedicated to memories. Start with just listing birthdays. Then you can document things that happen throughout the year. Maybe someone bought a new car, or lost a tooth. Write down visitors to your home and vacations. Then at the end of the year, transfer them to a new calendar, noting what year something happened. As the years progress, you'll have a wonderful reminiscing calendar! ■ "I keep my decorations organized using recycled household materials. I save tissue boxes to hold garland, and I wrap stringed lights around the core of a paper towel roll. Clean styrofoam takeout containers can hold ornaments, and material items, like tree skirts, stay folded but unmusty when kept in a net bag." -- H.R. in Washington © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Moving and inspirational Amy Anderson Courier Contributor
PICKS OF THE WEEK “Dunkirk” (PG-13) - There are some stories for which words do no justice, some emotions that are unexplainable, and in the hands of a brilliant director, these stories can be told, the emotions communicated. Christopher Nolan brings to life in a handful of words the uncertainty and terror, the hope and heroism of 300,000 soldiers stranded and vulnerable on a beach a stone's throw from the homeland. This true-life World War II tale is told from the perspective of air, land and sea by an ensemble cast including Fionn Whitehead, Tom GlynnCarney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D'Arcy, Barry Keoghan, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy. It's moving and inspirational, and it's no wonder that it's garnering such awards attention. “Victoria and Abdul” (PG13) - Dame Judi Dench and Ali Fazal star as the titular Queen Victoria of England and Abdul, her Muslim manservant from India. To the consternation of her household staff, family and associated political leaders, the Queen's relationship with Abdul Karim (a clerk sent to the court basically on a delivery) goes
Fionn Whitehead in "Dunkirk"
from intrigued benefactor to friendship to de facto adoption. Eyebrows are raised, horizons broadened and plots are hatched to break them up. Eddie Izzard and Michael Gambon deliver in supporting roles. “The LEGO Ninjago Movie” (PG) - The island city of Ninjago is under constant attack from the evil and nefarious Garmadon (an incendiary performance by Justin Theroux). Luckily, a group of high schoolers also are undercover ninjas to, you know, sort this out. One of them -- unfortunately, or perhaps predictably -- is Lloyd (Dave Franco), the son of said villain. The kids must combine forces with the guidance of Master Wu (Jackie Chan), a wise and wise-cracking mentor. The franchise is a little worn, not as bright and shiny at the original "Lego Movie" or even the "Batman" offshoot, but still quite serviceable. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Cookie time Bodfish Bob’s Hard Boiled Egg Oatmeal Cookie 2 oz flour (1/2 cup minus 1 tablespoon) 2 oz unsalted butter, cold, cut-up 1/4 cup oats 1/4 scant teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 of a hardboiled egg Handful of each raisins and walnuts Bodfish Bob
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2/3 cup butter, softened, (11 tablespoons) 3 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened (or cream cheese) 2/3 cup hot chocolate mix 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling 2 teaspoons vanilla 1-3/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, cheese, hot chocolate mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix in flour and salt until well blended. Cover and chill for 1 hour, or until dough can easily be handled. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes, or until firm. Let cookies cool for 2 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar. Let cool on a wire rack. Makes 36 cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse flour and butter in food processor until mealy. Add oats, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; pulse to mix. Add both sugars, honey, vanilla and egg pulse until mealy. Dump in a bowl add raisins and walnuts. Form into two large balls and bake at 350F 20 minutes. Makes two giant cookies. Bodfish Bob’s Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls 1 cup toasted chopped Macadamia nuts 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1 (7-ounce) bag sweetened shredded coconut 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted In a bowl mix nuts, condensed milk, almond extract, and 3/4 bag coconut. Press mixture into 3/4-inch round balls. Place onto cookie sheet and let rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour. After the balls have set, dip into the chocolate to coat lightly. Roll in remaining coconut flakes and let dry.
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Last minute outdoor gift ideas like walking in the woods all day then being able to get back to the truck and have some hot soup on a cold winter's day. It is getting real ■ A great last minute gift idea that close to Christmas will get unanimous praise from and sometimes it's friends and family both is head gear. hard with the busy Be it for summer or winter, there is lives we all lead to always a need for a nice hat or scarf truly take some time or pull over to keep comfortable and to do gift shopping Freeman out of the elements. Plus those are a for those we love type of gift that you can buy someone and cherish. who already has others because This is no different for the outdoors nobody likes wearing the same thing man or woman in your life, who like all day, every day. me, can sometimes be quite hard to ■ Another idea buy gifts for! which is quite So here are a So here are a few last minute dated but makfew last minute Christmas gift ideas that any outdoor Christmas gift enthusiast would love to have and open ing a digital comeback so to ideas that any up on that big day. speak is cookoutdoor enthusibooks! People ast would love to always love new ways to prepare have and open up on that big day. food, and if you like hunting or fishing Anybody who hunts or fishes or likes you are always looking for great ways to hike or just be out in the woods like to prepare your catch. In the modern to be one thing: warm! digital age it's easy to purchase either ■ A great last minute gift that will be a hard copy or digital cookbook for a very appreciated are hand warmers pad or phone, from a pad or phone! and gloves. They have these great It's a great gift, not too expensive and chemical hand warmers that you can thoughtful at the same time. buy that you actually put in your pock■ Last but not least, everybody, and I ets that work great and still let you use mean everybody, loves BBQ, especialyour hands when needed; a great ly lovers of the outdoors. Make your stocking stuffer gift. husband, or wife for that matter, hap■ Another suggestion for the folks pier than happy and get them a BBQ who love fishing is lures, you can't or smoker for Christmas! ever have enough Rapalas or 'Nuff said...now I want one! Kastmasters! ■ Or for you hunters out there: everyMatt Freeman is a local resident, body likes a great thermos, one that businessman and outdoorsman and can keeps things either hot or cold for at be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or least several hours. There is nothing 760-223-0880.
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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100
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
■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
Chambers of Commerce ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)
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1. When was the last time before 2016 that the Chicago Cubs were 40 games above .500 during a season? 2. Name the last player 40 years old or older to have at least 108 RBIs in a season before Boston's David Ortiz had 127 RBIs in 2016. 3. Tennessee's Marcus Mariota, in 2015, tied a record by throwing four touchdown passes in his first NFL game. Who else did it? 4. Who was the first men's basketball player to win an NCAA title, an Olympic gold medal and an NBA championship? 5. In 2017, Nico Hischier was drafted No. 1 overall in the NHL Draft, the highest-drafted Swiss player in NHL history. Who had been the highest? 6. Who was the last U.S. wrestler to repeat as an Olympic champion? 7. Name the two golfers to win three different majors before the age of 24? Answers:
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It's a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light during one of these gettogethers. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who takes that demanding workplace challenge by the horns and steers it in the right direction. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The clever Gemini will be quick to spot the telltale signs of workplace changes that could open up new opportunities for the right person. (And that's you, isn't it?) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child's post-holiday letdown soon lifts as you begin to get back into your comfortable routine. Someone from your past extends a surprise bid to reconnect. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You've been the ultimate social Lion over the holidays. Now it's time to relax and recharge your energy so you can be at your best when you pounce on that new project. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relationship could be moving in a direction you might not want to follow. Step back for a better overview of the situation. You might be surprised at what you see.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Emotions rule at the start of the week, affecting your perception about a decision. Best advice: Avoid commitments until that good Libran sense kicks back in. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A longtime friendship could take a romantic turn early in the new year. While this pleases your passionate side, your logical self might want to go slow. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone might make a surprising disclosure about a trusted friend or workplace colleague. Stay cool and reserve judgment until you get more facts. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might think you've found what you've been looking for. But appearances can be deceiving. Don't act on your discovery until you know more about it. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You're no doubt anxious for that confusing situation to be cleared up. But don't press for a quick resolution or you might overlook some vital facts. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Now that your holiday distractions are easing, you need to apply yourself to getting those unfinished tasks done so you can begin a new project with a clean slate.
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Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 ___________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824 ___________________________ Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ___________________________ HANDY HELPERS Excellent cleaning by Kimberly. I will make your house shine! Move-In • Move-Out 14 yrs. experience w/excellent references. Free Estimates. 805-796-5611 760-223-2962 Mark Blackstone’s
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www.AblePm.com Wofford Heights RV Space Jesse James Trailer Park - Up to 20 ft. RV’s. Beautiful lakeside park near the marina, lake access. Includes a laundry room, showers, swimming pool, shade trees. Trash Paid. Month to month or long term. $350 rent/$150 dep. Lake Isabella 3 bed/2bath House with 2 car garage. Includes stove, dishwasher, plus washer & dryer hookups. Fireplace & a/c. Covered patio inside the large fenced yard. Storage shed & garage. 1 small dog allowed. Erskine Creek Water. $895 rent/$900 dep. ***MOVE IN SPECIALS*** Weldon 3 bed/2bath Mobile with 2 car garage. Included stove, dishwasher, plus electric washer & dryer hookups. Pellet stove & cooler. Surrounded by a large fenced yard & features a large covered porch. 1 small dog allowed. Trash paid. Move In Special 1/2 off 1st month’s rent. $695 rent/$700 dep. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)
760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 2pm Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, spacious w/deck. Garage has office & 1/2 ba. $775/mo. (760) 223-0544. ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $544/mo. or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092. ___________________________ Shaded Knoll RV/Mobile Home Spaces - $245/mo. + util. Wofford Heights. 818-404-4470 or 818-216-2263. ___________________________ Lake Isabella - Now Move In Special 2bd/2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/ deck, in nice 55+ park. $644/mo or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092 for details..
www.ipmkrv.com LAKE ISABELLA Cute spacious 2bd/2ba, laundry, stove, fridge, newly made over and centrally located. $750/mo. . Very Nice 3bd/2ba, 2 wood burning stoves, room can be used as a secondary living space, indoor laundry. Double car garage, good sized work shed, security system and centrally located. $1050/mo. . WOFFORD HEIGHTS This 3bd/1ba boasts gorgeous views, inside laundry, hard floors, wood burning stove, 2 storages and fully fenced yard. $875/mo. . Cute 1bd/1ba, hard floor living space throughout, fenced little courtyard. $600/mo. . 2bd/2ba, single car garage, located in a nice little park. . $650/mo. Pristine large 2bd/2ba, Carpet throughout living areas, indoor laundry. Lake views. Covered porch and oversized 2 car garage. $925/mo. . Trailer space only. $250/mo. . Large 2 room storage building. Newly repainted. $300/mo. License #01986312
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House For Rent, 2518 Commercial, Lake Isabella, $800/month. 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage, HUGE patio deck!!! Call Monica OBrien, (310) 803-0766.
I buy Houses & Mobile Homes With Land - Cash Today Call Harvey - (760) 304-8554
Lots and Acreage Approx. 1 Acre - Bodfish Cyn, 22,000 sq.ft., water & elect. 19 Iris Ct., $5,000 OMC w/good credit. (580) 310-2154.
For Rent $650. 5212 Shawnee, Weldon. 3 bed, 2 bath, fully fenced yard, clean! Call Monica OBrien, (310) 803-0766.
House For Rent in Kernville! 22 Durwood, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage, fenced back yard. $1,500/month. Call Monica OBrien, (310) 803-0766. ___________________________
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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 DE154) 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 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
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Mt. Mesa: Two Stucco’d 2bd/1ba, central air cooled, fireplaces and propane tanks. separate 2-car garages w/roll up doors + fenced separate lot w/30 ft. container. New blinds, carpet and paint. Mt. Mesa water. $157,000 for both. Commercial zone. 760-4170701. ___________________________
Church Building/Property 3711 Golden Spur, L.I. Seats about 65, ADA access, 1 classroom, 1 storage room. Call for information (760) 417-0876.
2bd/1ba Mobile Home - new paint, flooring, cabinets. Space rent $295/mo. + util. $7,900. Financing w/$30% down. Wofford Heights. 818-404-4470 or 818-216-2263. ___________________________ I buy Homes & Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ Need Nothing - Move In Ready 2bd/2ba dble wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $22k cash or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.
Wanted I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
For Sale or Lease • 20 ac., center of Lake Isabella, many uses • Two 1 1/4 ac. view lots Kernville, water & power, zoned estate • One C-1 lot in town Lake Isabella Call 760-417-0876
Wanted to Buy I buy Lots Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
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/DefaultMa nagement/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 8, 15, and 22, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN RIVER VACATION TRAILERS (2015-B7332) Street address of business: 11901 Sierra Way, Sp. C, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of Business: PO Box 1514, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Marci Ann Rose, 11901 Sierra Way, Sp. C, Kernville, CA 93238. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/17/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 12/08/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, and 12, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER VACATION TRAILERS (2017B8153), 11901 Sierra Way, Space 18, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 11901 Sierra Way, Space 18, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: FREDDIE DWIGHT DUGGAN, 4523 W Ave K-12, Lancaster, CA 93536 and CHERYL ANN DUGGAN, 4523 W Ave K-12, Lancaster, CA 93536. Date the business commenced: 12/08/2017. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: Cheryl Duggan. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/08/2017 and expires 12/08/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: C. Valdez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, and 12, 2018.
Fictitious Business Names Application to sell or the Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License Administration of Estate Notice of Public Hearings Notice of Lien Sale Legal Name Changes
2005 Dodge Ram pickup eastbound on Jill Street, east of Rocky Hill Road, at an unknown rate of speed. The victim was the sole occupant of the vehicle. For unknown reasons, victim caused the vehicle to veer off the main-traveled portion of the roadway, collide with a chain-link fence at 17102 Jill Street, and strike a tree. Victim suffered major injuries due to the collision. Kern County Fire Department and Liberty Ambulance paramedics arrived on-scene and provided emergency medical attention to the victim. Victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene at 5:40 p.m. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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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 accepted in the Licensing Unit office. A $159 fee will be due upon submission of the application. Contact information: Sergeant John Carpenter, Personnel Division, 661-391-7690.
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 and must be completed on or before the February 16, 2018 deadline. 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.
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Valley Caregiver Resource Center is a non-profit agency that receives funding from Kern County Aging and Adult Services to provide a Homemaker Program to Seniors in the Kern River Valley area. Lower income seniors aged 60 or older who need assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, ambulating, or eating are eligible for the program. The Homemaker Program contracts with providers who can assist with tasks such as bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, and shopping. Seniors living on their own or with family members should contact Chris Barrett at 661-821-1626 or 1-800-541-8614 to see if they qualify.
Kern Valley Museum docents needed Do you like to meet new people? Do you wonder where they all came from and where they are going? That is the main job when you volunteer to work at the Museum, greeting visitors. The Kernville Museum has the most interesting people come in who are here visiting our Valley. They come from everywhere, all over the world. So why not come down and stay at the Museum for only three hours of your time a month? It is so worthwhile. Call Vicki Middleworth at 760-376-6039.
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Friday, December 22, 2017 Blue Christmas A blue heron poses for the camera on the Kern River. The South Fork Christmas Bird Count will take place on December 30; meet at the Kern River Preserve headquarters at 6:30 a.m. Call Denise LaBertaux at 760-378-4278. On December 31 you can participate in the Kern River Valley count. Meet at Rainbow Donuts in Lake Isabella at 6:30 a.m. Eileen England Special to the Courier
Christmas, Continued from page 1 cause this is when the days in the northern hemisphere begin to grow longer. Christmas holiday customs derive from various cultures, including Teutonic, Celtic, Roman, West Asian and Christian. The mistletoe is a commonly used Christmas decoration. By tradition, people who meet
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Shell Facility at 2151 College Avenue, Bakersfield and through the Mobile Evaluation Team. ■ Child Support Services: Only a satellite office located in the Superior Court of Kern County will be opened during the winter recess. Both the main office in Bakersfield and the Ridgecrest office will be closed. ■ County Clerk: Available in the District Attorney's lobby on Wednesday Dec. 27, by appointment only. ■ District Attorney: The District Attorney's Office and Kern Regional Crime Lab will continue with all operations over the Winter Recess,
Union, Continued from page 1 responsibilities in running an organization with thousands of employees. They want to be smart and creative in how they balance those responsibilities, along with an effort to get fiscally healthy. This requires trust, a little courage, and a full-team approach, with all headed in the same direction, supporting each other. As employee contracts come up for renewal the County says it is working hard to find ways to acknowledge, appreciate and invest in their most important resource, while they look for opportunities to improve the County's fiscal position. The County statement said that, "While we were not able to accommodate a raise at this point, we are attempting to reward
under a hanging mistletoe are obliged to kiss. Mistletoe has pagan associations. For example, the druids of Gaul regarded mistletoe growing on oak trees as sent from heaven. Other common decorations associated with Christmas are holly and ivy - both are associated with Pagan festivals as it was customary to decorate with greenery for these festivals. Images of Santa Claus,
also known as Father Christmas, snowmen, reindeer, and candy canes are seen in cards, posters, signs and other printed or marketing material associated with the Christmas celebrations. Images of baby Jesus, the Christmas star, and other symbols associated with the meaning of Christmas are also seen during Christmas Day.
although with minimal staffing levels. ■ Human Services: Critical services will be consolidated to the OC Sills (100 E. California Ave., Bakersfield) building which will remain open. ■ Parks Facilities: County Parks will be open and Park Rangers will be patrolling. ■ Property Tax Payments: The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office will be closed. Taxpayers may submit taxes online at kcttc.co.kern.ca.us/Payme nt/mainsearch.aspx ■ Public Defender: All cases and court dates will continue as previously scheduled. ■ Public Works: The following services will be available with a decreased staff: Construction Inspection, Tran-
sit Cash Counting and Transportation Permits. ■ Recorder/Assessor: Recorder is open during Winter Recess and all services will be provided. The Assessor will remain closed. ■ Street Repair Requests: Kern County Public Works will maintain essential services including road maintenance and flood control as needed. ■ Waste Management: All Kern County recycling and transfer stations will be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day. Trash collection services will be delayed by one day after holiday. ■ County Libraries: All Kern County Libraries will be closed Friday, December 22 through Monday, Jan.1.
our employees in a creative and tangible way. We recognize it is not the long-term change they wanted to see but we hope that it is indicative of a commitment to support them even in the midst of severe fiscal challenges." Overtime, holiday compensation and contracting out custodial and landscaping services is expected to save the County $1,580,000 plus unknown savings related to expanded County facility closures during the holiday season. In exchange, a onetime, non-pensionable, Retention Bonus of $500 will be paid to each employee, with an additional $500 paid to each employee at the beginning of Fiscal Year 20182019 with an estimated one-time cost of $2.9 million per year for two years. The agreement also includes the addition of Veterans Day as an ongoing Kern County holiday
with an estimated annual cost of $110,000. The agreement also includes a one-time 3day Winter Recess between the Christmas and New Year holidays for each of the next two years. If an employee is required to work, they will receive a day-forday floating holiday to use within the next calendar year. County departments will absorb the one-time Retention Bonus paid to each employee in their existing budget. The second installment of the Retention Bonus will be paid out at the beginning of FY2018-19 using onetime funding sources, so the County asserts that the payment of this retention bonus will have minimal impact on the County's General Fund, nor will it be paid using County reserves, and it will not impact the continuing and concerted effort to eliminate the structural deficit.