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‘The most widespread superstition’

Harry Thal Special to the Courier

‘Lights, cookies, scholarship!’ Michael Batelaan Courier Community The holidays will be brighter in many ways this year thanks to the Kern Valley High School California Scholarship Federation honor club, according to advisor Erin Woodward. The club, along with the residents of Scovern Street in Lake Isabella, will once again host “Bright Lights and Santa,” on December 14, 20 and 21 from 5 until approximately 9 p.m. The event includes wonderful Christmas lights, cookies and hot

chocolate and a visit from Santa each night. All proceeds from the cookie and hot chocolate sale will brighten the holidays of local families. All this will happen on Scovern Street, between C re s t v i e w and Webb Streets in Lake Isabella. CSF is a statewide organization to honor outstanding high school students established in 1921. One of the functions of CSF has been to recognize academic accomplishment in tangible ways. The original constitu-

tion provided for only one award, an embossed seal placed on the diploma of each qualifying graduate. Many voiced the desire for a pin to be worn by student members, so at a special meeting on Dec. 20, 1922, the CSF lamp pin was approved, to be awarded only to qualifying seniors. Since the organization’s inception, approximately 1400 CSF chapters have been approved. Today’s chapters continue to foster the recognition, motivation and education of academically talented students. Chapter memberships promote the CSF ideal of service to their communities.

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Firefighters receive Medals Courier Release At the Kern County Fire Department awards ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6, held at the Kern County Board Chambers, two Kernville firefighters were award recipients. On Jan. 19, 2012, Kernville’s Engine 76 responded north of Kernville in Tulare County for a vehicle over the side and into the Kern River at Mountain 99 and Brush Creek. The accident victim’s husband

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Metal Venue The Kern County Board of Supervisors chambers Bakersfield, was the location of the awards ceremony. KCFD Special to the Courier

searched for his wife’s vehicle after her place of employment called him after she didn’t show up that day. He

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FREE weekend weather Friday high 60° Sunny Friday low 34° Mostly clear Saturday high 62° Sunny Saturday low 37° Mostly clear Sunday high 67° Sunny Sunday low 40° Mostly clear National Weather Service

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Much needed white stuff blankets Kernville’s Circle Park Saturday, canceling the Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s “Shop Hop” and postponing the area’s Parade of Giving.

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According to urbanlegends.about.com, the sixth day of the week and the number 13 both have foreboding reputations said to date from ancient times. It seems their inevitable conjunction from one to three times a year (there were two such occurrences in 2013, exactly 13 weeks apart) portends more misfortune than some credulous minds can bear. According to some sources it’s the most widespread superstition in the United States today. Some people refuse to go to work on Friday the 13th; some won’t eat in restaurants; many wouldn’t think of setting a wedding on the date. How many Americans, at the beginning of the 21st century, suffer from this condition? According to Dr. Donald Dossey, a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of phobias, the figure may be as high as 21 million. If he’s right, no fewer than eight percent of Americans remain in the grips of a very old superstition. The fear of Friday the 13th stems from two separate fears -the fear of the number 13 and the fear of Fridays. Both fears have deep roots in Western culture, most notably in Christian theology, according to howstuffworks.com. Thirteen is significant to Christians because it is the number of people who were present at the Last Supper (Jesus and his 12 apostles). Judas, the apostle who

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Santa Sightings Courier Extra Nobody knows how he does it, but Santa will still be making appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve. ■ Santa will be at “Santa’s Village” in Circle Park on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 3 to 7 p.m. If there is more demand we may even see him there even more! ■ Santa will also be at the Kern Valley High School CSF honor club’s “Bright Lights and Santa” events on December 14, 20 and 21 from 5 to approximately 9 p.m. on Scovern Street, between Crestview and Webb, in Lake Isabella. ■ On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Kern River Valley Elks will again treat Kern River Valley children to a visit with Santa Claus. The party starts at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights and every child who visits with Santa will get cookies, soft drinks and a Christmas present.

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Mike Mencarini not stumped by reader’s question.

Bodfish Bob satisfies every cookie monster at home. Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages. Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

kern river water data: Wednesday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 54,575 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 160 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 31 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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■ First Baptist Church Game Night December 13 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole for more

information at 760-223-1036.

■ Toys for Tots December 13 Friday, Dec. 13 is the last day to donate for 2013. Any donations received after this day will count toward 2014.

Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 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. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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

■ Puppet show December 14 Omnipresent Puppet Theater presents: “Dude Where's My Sleigh?” on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella. Comet has lost the sleigh and it’s nearly Christmas Eve! Follow Santa’s reindeer as he enlists the help of Jack Frost, a fraidy-cat snowman, and a little girl named Robin to solve the mystery. Including audience singalongs of some of your favorite holiday songs! Call 760-549-2083 for more information. ■ River clean up December 14 On Saturday, Dec. 14, Keepers of the Kern will hold river clean up days. Meet the Trash Warriors at the halfway area north of Headquarters Campground at 11 a.m. Bring gloves, water and a smile. For further information, call 760-376-2963 or keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Bountiful Harvest Christmas gift fair, December 14 Kern River Valley Christian Church, 14900 Highway 178, Weldon. Come and do your Christmas gift shopping with a variety of handmade items like jewelry, beaded car charms, sun catchers, baked goods, Christmas gift baskets, raffles and much more. For more information call 760-3783780. ■ Onyx Family Farms Weekends The Onyx Family Farms will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. all winter. They are located on Doyle Ranch Road off of Highway 178. Look for the sign. ■ Lakeshore Farmers Market December 14 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. ■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market December 14 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella. For more information contact 760-549-0800. ■ Bright lights and Santa December 14 Join the residents of Scovern Street and the Kern Valley High School CSF honor club as they light up the night in Lake Isabella on Scovern Street, between Crestview and Webb, from 5 until approximately 9 p.m. The event includes wonderful Christmas lights, cookies, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Proceeds from the cookies and hot chocolate sale will brighten the holidays for local families. ■ KV Community Orchestra concert December 15 “Christmas holiday and winter music” at the Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville at 4 p.m. Donations accepted at the door. Children no charge. Light refreshments served. For more information, call Bill O’Hara 760-379-7879. ■ KRV VFW breakfast December 15 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. ■ Toys for Tots December 16 through 20 Toys will be hand-delivered to individual households. There will not be a centralized distribution site this year. ■ Commodities distribution December 17 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ Fish and Game Habitat Club December 18 The Fish and Game Habitat Club meets the

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Oh them kids, II find rocks of different shapes, colors and sizes. After the hunt, we spread the precious stones across the porch My wife and I table. Then we put a value on them have been fortuwith the totals often in the millions. nate in having all Remember each child is limited to of our grandchil10 (valuable?) treasures. dren and greatAs we add up the value, we write grandchildren not down how much they are worth. more than an They are all winners and each gets hour’s drive away. Middleworth a cookie. Because I am part of the We love them exploring party, I also get a cookie. and delight in After the rock hunt we usually those times when they come up to have time for an adventure hike. the Kern River Valley to visit. We have boulders nearby and lots We’ve watched them grow and of pine trees. I’ve noticed that when become little people. Our current we are among the trees we can get delight is the great-grandchildren. pitch all over our hands and clothes We have five, and three of them are and occasionally under eight years our hair. Pitch old, one is in high comes off with WD school and the ...for the next few hours they 40 and we scrub other is in college. our hands with it. are on a rock hunt. My column The pitch comes off Middleworth today is about the but we all smell like three little ones. a machine shop. When they visit Lately the tree the first thing they route has been off limits. At the do (after the hugs and kisses) is house we try not to turn the TV on, head for the toy box. In it are treasand instead play games and draw ures designed to entertain, educate pictures. and bring joy (and quiet). It takes Remember the tea parties I them three minutes to spread them wrote about in an earlier column? I all over the house and within the still get invited most of the time. time frame of five minutes, they’ve We have fun and they’re growing grown tired of the manufactured up too fast. toys and head for our driveway, But still, I capture these days in which is paved with rocks. my memory bank of good times to And for the next few hours they fill the empty space they leave when are on a rock hunt. I give them a they’ve gone home! limit of 10 rocks, which we carefully examine with a plastic magnifying Wofford Heights resident Rod glass. We are always looking for Middleworth, a retired security manager gold or precious metals, which for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the never happens. We do, however, local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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KRVR grateful for grant opportunity At our Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, Kern River Valley Revitalization received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the California Water Service Company. The check was presented to KRVR by Justin Skarb, Community Affairs and Government Relations Manager for the company and Chris Whitley, Cal Water Kern River Valley Manager. In keeping with our mission: “Facilitating the social, natural and financial health of the Kern River Valley for this and future generations,” the KRVR Board of Directors intends to devote this one-time grant entirely to community building enhancement efforts for the Kern River Valley. None of this money will be spent on KRVR operating costs. While we are grateful for this opportunity, we are mindful of our responsibility as stewards of this grant for the people of the Kern River Valley. KRVR operates as a resource for existing and future organizations/agencies/projects, providing a Valley wide perspective, fostering Valley wide cooperation on common issues, assisting with access to external resources including funding, facilitating the establishment of action teams, acting as a fiscal sponsor, and through various similar means. KRVR Board of Directors The Kern River Courier welcomes your letters to the Editor and are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. Letters to the editor that are original, not previously published, pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please see Courier letter policies on page 2.

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KRV Woman's holds Holiday Spectacular Saturday The date is set and the plans are final for the popular Holiday Spectacular offered Saturday, Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m. by the members of the Kern River Valley Woman’s Club. A delicious dinner prepared by Hodel’s of Bakersfield and the opportunity to win decorated trees at the Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Tickets at $30 each are available from any member of the Club or by calling president Jennifer Sullivan at 760-378- 2325 or chairman Judi Dodd at 760-379-7220.

Salvation Army stuffing a truck for the holidays The Stuff-A-Truck, Salvation Army food program, is under way. Stuff-ATruck is a food assistance program providing much needed food assistance to 150 local families during the Holiday Season, a time of greater need. The Christmas Holidays is one of the greatest times of need. Christmas and New Year’s days take an extra bite out of every family’s budget. The Stuff-ATruck program will provide at least two boxes of basic foods for families during the week between the two holidays. This two week period is where families do not have sufficient funds to provide enough food for their families. Keeping good food on the table during this time is period is necessary to good health. Stuff-A-Truck food donations may be delivered to WEB Recycling daily Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at any participating business. Several local businesses and bars are participating with collection containers. You may also call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600, Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for helping the Salvation Army help others in our Valley.

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1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Walked, Rode donkey, Boat 3. When Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were “what?” Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 4. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar 5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem 6. Of these, which wasn’t a gift from the wise men? Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense

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An invitation to believe Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. - Matt 2:3 In finding life transforming direc- Duitsman tion from the Word of God, there must come a continual willingness to embrace in its pages the weakness we find so evident within our own heart. Any willingness to deflect undesired responses from those whose lives are forever held up as an example for us simply points to an unwillingness within us to be transformed as we ought. Simply said, if we see the above response of King Herod and all Jerusalem to the wondrous news of a Savior’s birth as anything other than our own unwillingness to embrace in faith the Father’s heart of love in our own experience, then we are missing the message intended by the Holy Spirit as it applies to us. Certainly it is a point of realization that our own faith still has such desperate points of weakness, yet each glaring moment when we would rather turn a “troubled” heart into a disinterested or indifferent response rather than a faith filled response will be another place where amazing grace will not be allowed to bring renewal and change within us as the Father desires.

The invitation is always given in order that we might believe. History cannot be changed and it would be mere speculation to wonder what might have occurred if Herod and all Jerusalem had made their way to Bethlehem and worshipped the Savior along with the magi, but you and I can still be stirred by the invitation of the Father to believe His heart of love finds expression within our lives. Rather than being “troubled” this Christmas, let’s you and I be stirred to believe again and anew in the power of the love of God come in a baby, Jesus the Lord, and the grand plan of love to restore deep within us the stamp and image of the Father into our soul. Wherever and whenever we find ourselves running down familiar tracks of unbelief, disappointment, resentment and the like, let’s journey as it were with the magi rather than sitting in Herod’s palace with those who are “troubled.” This Christmas let’s follow the leading of the star to wherever the Savior is, and as Jesus comes into view may we with heart’s believing, open our treasures of worship and present ourselves as those who were invited to believe and responded in faith. As we do, we will find change again and again, and the message of Christmas will once again ring out: “where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in!” Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.

Valley places of worship Kernville

■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343

■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Hunting on private property Carrie Wilson, From CDFW California Outdoors Q&A

Q: Our church owns about 700 acres in the foothills of Northern California. We have many deer that reside on our property and we are vegetarians. We do not shoot the deer and they wander freely on the property. You can walk within maybe 20 feet of even these majestic big bucks and they won’t flee. We do not want people shooting the animals on our property. The Fish and Wildlife person who came out told us it was legal for people to shoot the deer on our property unless we fenced it or posted signs (such as “Posted No Hunting”) all over the property. We also don’t want to post “No Trespassing” signs because we welcome the public to visit our beautiful community. Can you help me understand what the law states, and what we must do to allow the public on our land but disallow hunting (and fishing) on our land? (Church Administrator) Hunters do not need permission to hunt on private property unless the land is under cultivation, enclosed by a fence or

posted in accordance with Fish and Game Code, section 2016 which requires that signs “forbidding trespass or hunting or both are displayed at intervals not less than three to the mile along all exterior boundaries and at all roads and trails entering those lands,” and “signs may be of any size and wording that will fairly advise persons about to enter…that the use of the land is so restricted.” If you would like to pursue trespassing charges (under Penal Code 602) against specific people who have entered the property for any reason, including without permission to fish or hunt, you can do so but the prosecutor generally wants the owner to state they will testify and also show that the suspect was already warned at least once. Another law to be aware of is one that states “It is unlawful … to hunt or to discharge while hunting, any firearm or other deadly weapon within 150 yards of any occupied dwelling house, residence or other building or any barn or other outbuilding used in conjunction therewith. The 150-yard area is a ‘safety zone.’” (FGC, section 3004).

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

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Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Habitat or eyesore? Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

that these trees have seen and endured. Under several normal, wet years these trees would be invisible, I recently but they still provide the fish and received a question their young a place to hide and confrom one of our gregate. The lake is experiencing a part-time Kern lower than normal storage year. River Valley resiThat’s putting it mildly. So let’s make dents. Let me make some lemonade. a clear point. I am Here is a perfect way to use this just a local guy lake structure to your advantage. Mencarini with some knowlGrab the camera, the wife and the edge about the outdoors. What this kids, plan some hiking trips around reader wanted to know was “why the lake, and take as many pictures shouldn’t those in charge of the lake as you want of those places that you cut down the standing timber in the mentioned to the kids that you have lake.” caught fish right there So after I finwhere it is now dry. ished our conWe may not see There are so many reaversation, I this lake at this level sons why those old cottonthought that again for who knows wood skeletons are still there might be how many years, standing. others out there maybe 30 or more. who feel like - Mencarini That’s just a guess. this gentleman. I I have never tried mean, why not? to cut one of these They are a distraction. They may be antiques down, but my guess is they unsafe at different water levels, and are waterlogged to a point of the to some maybe an eyesore. hardness of concrete. So let’s proThere are so many reasons why tect these trees and stumps and be those old cottonwood skeletons are glad we have these reminders of still standing. The one thing that’s for yesteryear. sure is if you walked up to one and it could talk, you might not have Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights enough time to hear all the things resident and avid fisherman.

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

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

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

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third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, Room 2, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For questions, call 760-376-3178. ■ Toddler story time December 19 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-5492083 for more information. ■ The Republican Assembly December 19 The Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley meets on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella. ■ Bright lights and Santa December 20 and 21 Join the residents of Scovern Street and the Kern Valley High School CSF honor club as they light up the night in Lake Isabella on Scovern Street between Crestview and Webb from 5 until approximately 9 p.m. The event includes wonderful Christmas lights, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Proceeds from the cookies and hot chocolate sale will brighten the holidays for local families. ■ Visit with Santa December 22 The annual children’s Christmas party with Santa hosted by Elks takes place Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. The Kern River Valley Elks will again treat Kern River Valley children to a visit with Santa Claus. The party starts at 2 p.m. and every child that visits with Santa will get cookies, soft drinks and a Christmas present. ■ Christmas meal December 23 Join My Place in Lake Isabella on Monday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Christmas Eve dinner for everyone. All are welcome. Donations and volunteers are

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■ Toddler story time December 26 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Call 760-5492083 for more information. ■ No KRV Collaborative December 26 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume in January. Call 760-379-2556 for more information. ■ Prayer Breakfast January 2 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension invites you to join us at our monthly Prayer Breakfast. Each month The Salvation Army holds an prayer session and breakfast at Los Palomos Mexican Restaurant in Bodfish. We believe that prayer is the answer to our valley, country, and the worlds needs today. Please join them in one hour of prayer at the next Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Jan. 2, at 7 a.m. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Free movie matinee January 12 Come see the movie, "Seabiscuit" a story of three men: a jockey, a trainer and a businessman, and the undersized racehorse who took the nation for the ride of a lifetime. Sunday Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday's issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available.

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No birds, just bees By Sam Struckhoff Pick of the Week “More Than Honey” (NR) — Man’s best friend might not be the creature we thought it was. While bees may not offer much companionship, we’d starve without them. Bees actually are responsible for the major share of pollination that produces our produce section: nuts, melons, berries, apples, citrus and many more all rely on bees for reproduction. This documentary explores how bees are megaimportant to human life, and they are dying in baffling numbers. Even if bugs aren’t your thing, this documentary still deserves a chance. It has all of the fun-factiness of usual nature documentaries (Did you know bees can taste with their legs and perceive smells in three-dimensions?), plus a gripping narrative where the survival of both bee and man are intertwined. “Insidious: Chapter 2” (R) — The doomed family from the first film continues their struggle against supernatural creeps in this poor soul of a sequel. Josh and Renai Lambert (Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne) take their haunted son, Dalton (Ty Simpkins), to Josh’s mom’s house to rest up after their last ghostly encounter. Unfortunately, as stated in the first movie, “It’s not the house that’s haunted -- it’s your son,” so the family’s troubles continue along

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the same pattern in a slightly different house. Director James Wan made the last film genuinely creepy, and his return for the sequel was hailed as a good sign. Too bad that horror movies and sequels just don’t work. “Insidious 2” will lose you while it tries to explain every event with a convoluted backstory. It will win you back with a brief chill -then lose you again when you get deja vu from the next scare. “Caesar Must Die” (NR) — Shakespeare’s tragic play about the murder of Julius Caesar gets a very special production by some otherwise hard-to-find talent: the inmates of an Italian prison. This documentary explores the phases of production and the personal connections formed by the actors. The play deals with themes of ambition, loyalty, betrayal and ruthlessness -- things that strike chords within the cast members, many of whom are serving long sentences for drug trafficking and mafia mayhem. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt over hot (not boiling water), 1/2 cup chocolate morsels. Stir until smooth and cool to room temperature. In small cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water and set aside. In small bowl, combine flour, soda and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, sugars and coffee. Beat until creamy. Add egg and melted chocolate morsels. Mix well. Then gradually add flour mixture. Stir in the remaining chocolate morsels and walnuts. Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely. Yield: about 24 three-inch cookies. Bodfish Bob’s Christmas Wreath Cookies 3/4 cup butter 1 (16 oz.) bag marshmallows 7 cups corn flakes green food coloring blue food coloring Red Hots Melt butter in pan. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Add food coloring until mixture is a nice “holly” green. Remove from heat and pour over corn flakes in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. On wax paper, form wreath-shaped cookies and decorate with Red Hots to look like berries. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Dave Says

Is converting to a Roth smart? Dear Dave, I’m following your plan, and I’ve just completed Baby Step 3. I’ve got my emergency fund of three to six Ramsey months of expenses in place, and I’ve paid off all my debts, except for the house, so I’m ready to tackle investing. I currently have $100,000 in a traditional IRA. Should I convert this to a Roth IRA? Levi

tional IRA to a Roth IRA. If you move $100,000, it will cost you about $25,000 in taxes. If you have that kind of money saved above your emergency fund, and separate from retirement savings, then yes, I’d convert to a Roth IRA. Don’t cash out your retirement or dip into your emergency fund. And please, please don’t run out and borrow money to make it happen! The traditional IRA is growing on a tax-deferred basis, while the Roth IRA would grow tax-free. So, if you can pay the taxes out of pocket, I say go for it! -Dave

Dear Levi, You’ll have to pay taxes on the amount you withdraw, and that will amount to roughly a fourth of what you roll from a tradi-

Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

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Common myths, misconceptions Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Being a real estate agent can be a challenging occupation. But it is also very rewarding. I have found over the years that there are some common mis- Freeman conceptions about real estate agents. The workings of the job and the housing industry itself are often kind of confusing and can be easily misunderstood. Here are a few. ■ Real estate agents can only sell the properties their brokerage has listed: I run into this one quite a bit, and the opposite is true. A real estate agent can list or sell any property. Typically agents operate within the confines of geological locations and Multiple Listing System boundaries. In the Kern River Valley, we have the Kern River Lake Isabella Multiple Listing System that we are all members of. Any member can access any home that is listed for sale within the system regardless of who the listing broker or agent is. ■ Real estate agents make big money: That can be true sometimes, but it depends on how hard you work and where you are located. A good agent in Beverly Hills is gonna make a million bucks a year, a good agent in the Kern River Valley... take away some zeros from that amount! It all depends on the price housing is selling for. The average income of a

real estate agent nationwide is about $35K a year, and the average number of properties they sell in one year is eight to 10 according to the National Association of Realtors. ■ Real estate agents make all of their commission they charge: I see this one all the time and it is so not true. Commission structures for agents vary from company to company but the agent’s broker always gets a cut, no matter what, either in desk fees or as a piece of the agent’s commission pie so to speak. So if a real estate agent sells a home for $100K, and the commission is three percent to the listing agent and another three percent to the selling agent, in this example it is just a sale, with another listing agent. Three percent of $100K is $3,000, but the agent usually gets about half of that. So that agent is not getting $3,000 in their pocket, they are getting $1,500 for selling that house; the rest goes to the broker. ■ Real estate agents also do property management: This misconception is common here locally. Real estate agents can do property management, such as managing rentals. However it has to be done through a broker, just like the other activities of an agent. So the broker has to decide to be in the property management business, which can be time consuming and litigious. Most brokers prefer not to and instead focus on the listing and sale of properties. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez

1. HISTORY: Who wrote a series of Revolutionary War pamphlets titled “The American Crisis?” 2. MOVIES: Where does the film “Casablanca” take place? 3. MEDICAL: What disease also has been known as the “great pox?” 4. SCIENCE: What does an anemometer measure? 5. LANGUAGE: What is a carapace? 6. U.S. STATES: What is Hawaii’s state bird? 7. GAMES: How many pieces does each backgammon player receive at the start? 8. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name of the whirlpool that swallowed ships whole in “The Odyssey?” 9. BIBLE: What was the name of Moses’ wife?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19)The arts are a strong part of the Arian aspect, with music becoming more dominant. An important decision looms as a longtime relationship takes an unexpected turn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Surrounding yourself with beautiful things helps restore the Taurean soul. Enjoy an art exhibit, for example. Or redecorate your personal space with something truly splendid. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Some colleagues might try to talk you out of what they insist is a risk, but which you consider an opportunity. As usual, follow your own good sense when making your decision. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A workplace change you might have worried about soon proves to be highly favorable for the clever Crab who is ready to take advantage of new opportunities opening up. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Congratulations. Your Leonine pride is polished to a dazzling new brilliance thanks to your success in winning support for your new project from even the most doubtful of detractors. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unsettling rumor about a colleague’s apparently regrettable behavior is soon proved groundless, allowing you to enjoy the upcoming end-of-year festivities in a happy mood.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your success in helping to create a harmonious environment out of a chaotic situation earns you the admiration of someone who could become an important new presence in your life. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your Scorpion’s sense of loyalty could find you leading a passionate defense of a loved one you feel is being unfairly treated. The week’s end brings long-awaited family news. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your keen instincts are once more on high alert as you find yourself being pressured to make a quick decision about a certain matter. More facts come to light by week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) An unexpected workplace development could disrupt some family plans. A full explanation, however, averts domestic discord. A financial matter continues to need attention. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Spend time away from distractions to reassess some recent moves that might not have worked out as you had hoped. What you learn could be invaluable for future decision-making. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A recent act of kindness is a reminder of how important your friends are to you. You might want to show your appreciation by hosting a special pre-New Year’s party just for them.

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Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings “Lowest Rates in the KRV” (760) 417-9797 or (760) 378-2097 Wofford Heights Sites available in quiet Senior Park, with laundry facilities & fish house. Walk to lake. $250/mo includes water/trash. Call Jody-760-376-2722 ___________________________ RV spaces in Camp Kernville @ 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown. Private Beach! 760-376-2345

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Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, refurbished 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio. $597/mo + sec. deposit. (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, w/deck, detached garage with shop equipped for cottage business. $750/mo. 760-223-0544 ___________________________

YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE! 2 Mobile Homes to choose from •Single wide 1/bd w/expando room. NICE! $6,500 cash. •Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd 2ba, new carpet & blinds, $10,500 cash, NICE! 55+ Community - 760-379-2092 ___________________________ Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide, w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP, 11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpet linoleum, roof coating, evap cooler, front porch, exterior paint. Was $12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ 661-301-6209 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - very nice remodeled 2bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Space #24, with enclosed porch. Inculdes water, trash, laundry room & fish house, $7,500. (760) 376-2722 ___________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hours Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

Estate/Yard Sales Estate Sale - 1710 Silicz, Bodfish Dec. 14th & 15th, 8am-5pm Furniture, collectibles, tools, etc. Everything PRICED TO SELL! ___________________________ Big Yard Sale - Dec. 13-15, 8a-5p Wonderful Christmas gifts of all kinds. New, used, collectibles & antiques. Some Avon. Lakeland Tract, Lk. Isabella, 4236 Huth St. ___________________________ Estate Sale - 64 Lakeair Drive, Wofford Heights, off of Old State Rd. Sat, Dec. 14th, 8am 2pm. ___________________________ Antique armoire & bedroom set, pool table, Troy roto-tiller & much more. Serious buyers only. Call (760) 379-4675 for more info.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES (2013- B5737) Street address of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of Business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Susie Jones, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/27/2013. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/28/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES, (2013 - B6274). Street address of principal place of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. REGISTRANT: Josco Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Susie Jones, Secretary. This statement filed on 10/28/2013. Expires 10/28/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OLIVE DRIVE SMOG AND REPAIR, (2013 - B6580). Street address of principal place of business: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: John Loucks, 10400 Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Karen Loucks, 10400 Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 06/27/2003. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: John Loucks. This statement filed on 11/15/2013. Expires 11/15/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN VALLEY 420 DELIVERY, (2013 - B6475). Street address of principal place of business: 4027 Holt Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763. Mailing address of business: 4180 North sierra Way, Suite #479, San Bernardino, CA 92407. REGISTRANT: Green Garden Caregiver's Collective, Inc., 4180 North sierra Way, #479, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the

end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: David M. Copeland, CEO. This statement filed on 11/12/2013. Expires 11/12/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HUMBERTOS REAL ESTATE REFERRALS, (2013 - B6794). Street address of principal place of business: 1305 Royal Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 1305 Royal Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Humberto Perez, Jr., 1305 Royal Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 11/19/2013. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Humberto Perez, Jr. This statement filed on 11/27/2013. Expires 11/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LIGHTHOUSE PILOT CAR SERVICE, (2013 - B6599). Street address of principal place of business: 10406 Meacham Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 10406 Meacham Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Russell A. Wells, 10406 Meacham Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Maria Yolanda Wells, 10406 Meacham Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Russell Wells. This statement filed on 11/15/2013. Expires 11/15/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: VRICIA REAL ESTATE REFERRALS, (2013 - B6793). Street address of principal place of business: 1305 Royal Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 1305 Royal Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Vricia Sanchez, 1305 Royal Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 11/19/2013. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a

fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Vricia Sanchez. This statement filed on 11/27/2013. Expires 11/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE SIGN GAL - SIGN SERVICE & PROPERTY INSPECTION, (2013 - B6767). Street address of principal place of business: 3501 Bernard Street, #31B, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 3501 Bernard Street, #31B, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Nancy Waterfield, 3501 Bernard Street, #31B, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 11/22/2013. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Nancy Waterfield. This statement filed on 11/26/2013. Expires 11/26/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 13, 20, 27, 2013 and January 3, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FRAZIER PARK MARKET (2013 - B6890), DBA#2: FRAZIER PARK SUPER STORE (2013 - B6891), DBA#3: FRAZIER MARKET (2013 - B6892), DBA#4: FRAZIER PARK SUPER MARKET (2013 - B6893). Street address of principal place of business: 632 Laguna Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 819, Lebec, CA 93243. REGISTRANTS: Sameer Khalil, 1901 Cuddy Canyon Road, Lebec, CA 93243, Manhal Khalil, 4221 Maple Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225 and Rasem Akari, 4221 Maple Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225.. Date the business commenced: 11/21/2013. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Sameer Khalil. This statement filed on 12/04/2013. Expires 12/04/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 13, 20, 27, 2013 and January 3, 2014.

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able through The Salvation Army in Lake Isabella. EAF will pay up to $100 toward your current unpaid Edison bill to all qualified applicants. If you are an all electric household the program will pay up to $200 toward a current bill. The EAF program is available to all qualified persons every 12 months and one day. If you need assistance call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600 for additional information. Applicants may apply any Tuesday or Wednesday at The Salvation Army office 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Subject to funds available.

God’s Storehouse to provide Christmas blessings If you would like to help God’s Storehouse provide Christmas blessings for local families, you may drop off your canned food donations at God’s Storehouse, 14432 Highway 178, Southlake or next door at Frank’s Tires. There is also a drop-off location at The Furniture Store in Lake Isabella. If you would like a list of the most needed food items, contact them at 760-378-2725 or 760378-2880.

Food Pantry bake sale to raise much needed money Your local Food Pantry is having a bake sale to raise the needed money to buy toys for their Christmas giveaways from now until Christmas. They need around 200 toys. If you could bring in a new toy or some baked goods or a monetary donation, it would be appreciated. Let’s make a merry Christmas for a lot of our local children. Thank you for sharing. Bring toys, baked goods or money to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. They are there seven days a week. Call 760-379-4825 for more information.

Drugstore Girls Annual Food Drive underway Help the Drugstore Girls 3rd annual Food Drive for the food bank in Lake Isabella. Someone broke into their shed and stole all the toys they had saved for Christmas. So they are also collecting new toys. Last year they helped 129 families have Christmas dinner, toys for the kids and a picture with Santa. Drop off food and toys at The Drugstore in Kernville. They will be accepting donations from now until Monday, Dec. 23. Call Juls McGhee at 760-376-2216 for more information.

Whiskey Flat Days ‘Kick-Off’ Dinner tickets available Let the Mayor’s Race Begin! Get ready to jump into yer jeans, dust off yer boots and plan for an evening of fun, food and festivities on Friday, Jan. 3 at the Elks Lodge. 7 p.m. - social hour, 6 p.m. - dinner, 7 p.m. - program. There will be live entertainment, raffles, mechanical bull, door prizes and much more. Tickets are $25 and go quickly. Contact the Chamber office, 760-376-2629, for info and tickets.

Kernville Chamber now taking parade applications Fill out your 2014 Whiskey Flat Days Parade Application and get it in before Friday, Jan. 31 to avoid a $25 application fee. Contact the Chamber office at 11447 Kernville Road, Kernville or 760-376-2629 for more information.

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Phillips and firefighter Brian Barrett were assigned to Engine 76. Their Captain was attending a safety training event. When Engine 76 arrived on scene, they were faced with a car on its wheels, in the Kern River, about 200 feet down from the road. The driver had managed to get herself out of the vehicle and was up on a rock on the bank of the river. She had been there for more than five hours. She had several injuries and was hypothermic and unresponsive. Liberty Ambulance was on scene providing medical attention to the patient. An air ambulance was also requested to respond. The crew determined that the best way to rescue the woman would be to clear a path through the thick brush with a chain saw, and then use a rope rescue system and a Stokes litter (or stretcher) to haul the patient up to the road. The rescue proved successful. The patient was brought up to the road

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betrayed Jesus, was the 13th member of the party to arrive. Christians have traditionally been wary of Fridays because Jesus was crucified on a Friday. Additionally, some theologians hold that Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden fruit on a Friday, and that the Great Flood began on a Friday. In the past, many Christians would never begin any new project or trip on a Friday, fearing they would be doomed from the start. Sailors were particularly supersti-

and transferred to the ground ambulance. They passed the victim to a waiting air ambulance helicopter which transported the patient to a hospital for treatment. This was not a typical rescue response. Phillips and Barrett were the only two county firefighters on scene for quite awhile. Phillips and Barrett had to take the lead role in performing the rescue and coordinating resources. They received assistance from a few United States Forest Service personnel on scene who were eager to help but who had limited emergency medical care and rope rescue training. Phillips and Barrett earned Medals of Merit for demonstrating exemplary behavior, outstanding achievement, and meritorious service. They also earned Lifesaving Medals for displaying anticipation, ingenuity and participation in an unexpected rescue situation in the saving of a life without creating additional hazards or putting themselves at great risk.

tious in this regard, howstuffworks.com says, often refusing to ship out on a Friday. According to unverified legend (very likely untrue), the British Navy commissioned a ship in the 1800s called H.M.S. Friday, in order to quell the superstition. The navy selected the crew on a Friday, launched the ship on a Friday and even selected a man named James Friday as the ship’s captain. Then, one Friday morning, the ship set off on its maiden voyage and disappeared forever. A similar, entirely factual story is the harrowing flight of Apollo 13.

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3lbs Whole Body Chicken 3lbs Platter Bacon 4lbs Smoked Ham Shank

2lbs Top Round 2lbs Family Steak 2lbs T-Bone Steak 2lbs Pork Chops 3lbs Pork Steaks 3lbs Country Style Spareribs 10lbs Ground Beef 4lbs Country Style Sausage 3lbs Hot Dogs 3lbs Chuck Roast 2lbs Smoked Pork Chops 2lbs Beef Tri-Tip

Small Variety Pack - $109.00 3lbs Whole Body Chicken 5lbs Chicken Hind Quarters 2lbs Beef Tri-Tip 2lbs T-Bone Steak 4lbs Chuck Roast 5lbs Ground Beef 2lbs Country Style Sausage 2lbs Boneless Pork Chops 2lbs Smoked Pork Chops 3lbs Platter Bacon

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On the River You will find the Best Farm Fresh Produce & Selection of Groceries, Sporting Goods & Fuel in the Valley. 6am to 7pm Daily

13432 Sierra Way Kernville 760-376-2424

On the Lake A Full Service Meat Department, Hot & Cold Deli, Complete Liquor, Beer & Wine. Sporting Goods & Fuel. 7am to 7pm Daily

14606 Highway 178 Southlake 760-378-2207

“Serving the Kern River Valley Four Generations Strong Since 1929”