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Plan for your holidays and weekend using the Courier Calendar.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Here’ an idea that will make your Christmas shopping a lot easier.

If that special person in your life is an angler, make it easy for him or her and purchase their 2012 fishing license for them. Many stores in the Valley sell fishing licenses, but you can also buy them online now.

Just go to www.dfg.ca.gov/On lineSales.

Remember, you’ll need the person’s date of birth, address, phone number and physical description when you buy the license. But if you don’t have all of that required information, you can also purchase a gift license voucher online that the recipient can exchange for their fishing license.

A California sport fishing license offers a full year of more

FREE Friday high 53° Mostly sunny Friday low 28° Partly cloudy Saturday high 57° Mostly sunny

This Mule Deer spotted just above Riverkern is just one of many that are near or crossing the roadways this time of year. By being aware of the risks and following precautionary measures, you can reduce the likelihood of colliding with a deer.

Deer collisions are more likely to occur in the early morning or evening hours.

In fact, 50 percent of deer related insurance claims occur between 5 p.m. and midnight, and another 20 percent of claims occur between 5 and 8 a.m. according to www.auto.erieinsurance.com .

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Kevin Elliott Special to the Courier

My first two months as the new Forest Supervisor of the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument have been amazing.

I asked for this job because I was ready and anxious for a new set of challenges in land stewardship, and greater complexity. It is clear that this job will meet that expectation.

In 2012, we will complete a collaboratively developed Monument Management Plan at the Giant Sequoia National Monument. This Plan will have an ecological restoration theme to counteract the effects of fire suppression and logging.

It will also provide for visitor enjoyment and understanding in ways to protect the very objects President Obama so keenly identified needing protection. I am also struck by the tremendous opportunities that abound outside the Monument: developed and dispersed recreation; wildlife and fish habitat restoration; restoring the effects of fire suppression; the identification, protection, and interpretation of our cultural resources; and the need to maintain a viable vegetation management program as a tool for ecological restoration.

When I think about decisions we make in the short or long term, I frame my thinking around three elements. First and foremost, is the natural resource itself. I want to make sure we are making a difference on the ground.

Second is connecting with the employees that accomplish the very things that make the Sequoia the successful Forest it is. And third, the reason we exist is you, the very people who so passionately care about and use this tremendous resource.

The Sequoia has a reputation for being responsive to people’s needs and providing for multiple-uses in a manner that demonstrates good land stewardship.

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Natural re s o u rc e management is not without controversy.

There are many public interests, and often they are in conflict with each other.

Not everyone likes what we are doing and that is okay. I welcome folks to challenge us to do a good job, to implement our plans, Kevin Elliott, Forest Supervisor and meet people’s needs in a sustainable fashion. Some will continue to disagree with our mission as a multiple-use agency. Debate is healthy and an integral part of being a democracy.

I am committed to the wise use and careful management of the forest for the use and benefit of present and future generations. I am committed to seeing us complete the Monument Plan. I am committed to seeing us maintain a viable vegetation management program.

I look forward to working with the people who use and love the forest. Our challenge and responsibility as land stewards is to involve more people, incorporate science, and make decisions that sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of our natural resources.

Hence, I encourage those who have been involved in the Sequoia to continue their involvement. I also invite those who have not been involved to become part of the process, and share your voice.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 167,914 Acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum 568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit 360,000 ac.-ft.

Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 354 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 373 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 344 cfs 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.

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Christmas in Kernville, December 17 Santa will visit with children in Circle Park in Kernville from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Holiday pet portraits offered by REVA, December 17 REVA, Inc. And Bowman Photography invite your pet and family members for professional holiday portraits in the Oddfellows Hall parking lot, 50 Tobias Street in Kernville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the REVA Mobile Unit. Take a photo home the same day.Proceeds will go toward the purchase REVA’s medical equipment, a non-profit, spay and neuter Mobile Veterinary Clinic & a Kern River Valley 501 (c)(3) public charity. Price: $8 for one 4- x 6inch, or $15 for one 8- x 10-inch color portrait.

Large family groups, and family indoor pets can be accommodated. No reservations. First come, first serve. For information, to volunteer or donate call Jesse at 760-378-3101, or Laura

at 760-299-3222.

Toys For Tots recipient distribution, December 17 The Lake Isabella distribution of Toys for Tots is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, between 1 and 3 pm. All parents who have applied to receive toys at the Lake Isabella location need to bring your application stub to the Veterans Hall at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella to receive toys. Recipients with a Dec. 23 application stub will receive toys on Friday, Dec. 23. at South Fork School, between the hours of 1 and 3 pm.

Salvation Army bake sale, December 17 On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Salvation Army will be having a Bake Sale at the Lakeshore Farmers Market. Marsha Stine is the key baker, know for her sweet breads. Other bak-

Regular activities

Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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Wednesdays

■ 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 #2, Lake Isabella. 760417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.

(661) 760-410-1010.

■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 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, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays

■ 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.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-3793394.

■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

Mondays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-3764461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.

■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.

Tuesdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish

■ 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. 661-867-1603.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249.

■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella.

760-379-5086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 8:30 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.

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’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 Colabortive, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877.

■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3783602.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.

Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 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.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.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 sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. noted.

ers will also be present providing a variety of baked goods to choose from. All funds will benefit the Kern River Valley community through your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit. The sale is from 8 a.m until 2 p.m. at the Lakeshore Farmers Market in Wofford Heights.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast, December 18 Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 is hosting a breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon at the VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s) in Lake Isabella. For information, call 760-379-3877 or email vfwli@yahoo.com.

Holiday pet portraits offered by REVA, December 18 REVA, Inc. And Bowman Photography invite your pet and family members for professional Holiday portraits in the Onyx Store east parking lot, 23002 Hwy 178, Onyx from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the REVA Mobile Unit. Take a photo home the same day.Proceeds will go toward the purchase REVA’s medical equipment, a non-profit, spay and neuter Mobile Veterinary Clinic & a Kern River Valley 501 (c)(3) public charity. Price: $8 for one 4- x 6-inch, or $15 for one 8- x 10-inch color portrait. Large family groups, and family indoor pets can be accommodated. No reservations. First come, first serve. For information, to volunteer or donate call Jesse at 760-378-3101, or Laura at 760-2993222.

Elk’s Children’s Christmas Party, December 18 On Sunday, Dec. 18, the Kern River Valley Elks will hold their annual children’s Christmas party at 2 p.m. at the Elk Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. This year we will be limiting the amount of attendees to the first 150. Children 12 and under will be the only ones to visit with Santa and receive a gift. Also, they request that only one parent attend with their children. For questions call 760-376-6475.

Christmas Musical, December 18 Mountain View Baptist Church on Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella will present a Christmas musical by the church choir at 6 p.m. on Dec. 18. The evening will include a children’s Nativity. Call 760-379-4296 for information.

KVPAC Meeting, December 18 There will be a special Kern Valley Political Action Committee meeting on Sunday, Dec. 18 at the home of Bob and Holly Gross, 42 Pine Street in Kernville with a potluck at 5 p.m. and the meeting to follow. Our featured speaker will be Terry Phillips. Terry is considering a run against Kevin McCarthy. You can find out more about him at www.TerryPress.com.

Chritmas Dinner food box, December 20 The Salvation Army invites families in our community who will not be able to provide a Christmas meal for their families Christmas Day, to drop by the Salvation Army office Tuesday, Dec. 20, or Wednesday, Dec 21, and apply for a Christmas dinner food box. The office location is 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 760-3794600 Only families or individuals with a need, please.

Christmas in Kernville, December 21 Santa will visit with children in Circle Park in Kernville from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Free Christmas Meal, December 23 My Place Restaurant puts on a holiday dinner for the Kern Valley’s needy every year. This year the dinner will be on Friday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant will have a clothes/blanket give away (and they are looking for donations). They need volunteers, hams and cooked turkeys and pies. Please call to confirm your donation ahead of time. at 6206 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For information, to volunteer or donate, call Angela at 760-379-2563.

Fairview Helispot Star Party, December 24 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a star party starting at sunset on the Saturday night that is closest to the New moon at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile south

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God's Storehouse Christmas basket program, December 17 God’s Storehouse wants to remind the community of their annual Christmas Basket Program. Qualifying families who wish to apply for the Christmas basket and toy program may apply at God’s Storehouse no later than Friday, Dec. 16. Distribution of the family Christmas baskets and toy program will be Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Remember that the Christmas basket program is seperate from the general food distribution and requires a seperate application. Don’t forget the new location is 14432 Highway 178 in Southlake, next door to Frank’s Tire Shop. As they move forward to a bigger and better program, your continued financial support is greatly appreciated as expenses have greatly increased. Monetary donations may be mailed to God’s Storehouse in care of Cole, P.O. Box 1875, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Call 760-378-2880 or 760-549-3579 for more information.

Limited Edison assistance funds available If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, here is a Christmas present from the Southern California Edison Company. The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit has just received an additional allocation of Assistance EAF funds from Southern California Edison. You may be eligible to receive up to $100 toward a current Edison energy bill, $200 for an all-electric home. Funds are limited to firstcome, first-served. Many families in our community would qualify. To find out if you qualify, bring proof of all household income and your complete unpaid Edison bill to The Community Christian Service Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

Service days are Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. Come early. The Christian Service Center will be closed for the Christmas holidays.

Help the Kern Valley’s needy this holiday season Your local Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Unit is requesting your help. Many families in our community will not be able to celebrate Christmas this year because of the ever-increasing cost of auto fuel, propane for heat and food. The local Salvation Army unit will be providing their annual holiday dinner for the needy.

They need help to help those who need a hand up this Christmas. There are many ways you can help. Cash donations are always welcome. Cash will be used to assist with the dinner and with utility, medical, transportation and other assistance through the year 2012. Donations of non-perishable food for our pantry will also be accepted. Cash donations may be mailed to Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Unit, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Your personal involvement in bell ringing for funds to help the needy in 2012 would help. Or if you have administrative or office experience, you may volunteer to help in our office. If you would like to help us help our community, please call 760-379-4600, or drop by the Salvation Army office at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on Mondays and Wednesdays, or email commchristianservicecenter@gmail.com

The spirit of Christmas Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

paper chain to be placed on the tree.

Then, reaching as high as I could, I helped hang the glass ornaments and lots of tinfoil icicles.

About then, Dodda would hoist me high in the air and let me put the angel on the very top of the tree.

One year I received a present of a toy train that had Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck riding on a flat car circling the tree. Of course, after Christmas, I had that train running all through the house. And according to Nonna, “always under foot!”

We lived some distance from our nearest neighbors, the Sturtevants, but during the holiday season we would hike through the snow to take them cookies that Nonna made. While we were there, we had cider, and while Mrs. Sturtevant played the piano, we sang Christmas Carols and munched on cookies.

Later, each of us had to say a Christmas prayer (even me). They always had a present for me too.

Usually it was something homemade like the time I got knitted wool socks. (which I didn't like, had to wear, and lasted forever).

Later we would go home across the snow-covered field and sometimes the moon was shining so bright, we didn’t need a flashlight.

It was a great time to be a boy living with folks who shared their love and spirit of Christmas with me.

This time of year I get the Christmas spirit and like to think back to the first Christmases that I can remember.

Those would be the ones I spent at Big Bear Lake when I was living Middleworth with my Grandma Nonna and Grandpa Dodda (when I was 5 to 9 years old).

I remember going into the forest and cutting down our own tree. I would help saw it down (under the watchful eye of Grandma Nonna).

She would also collect fir boughs to make wreaths for gifts.

We usually had a thermos of hot chocolate which always tasted oh so good!

We would take the tree home and Grandpa Dodda would make a stand and we would put the tree in the living room just to the right of the fireplace. It brightened the house and we’d notice how good it smelled.

Nonna showed me how to make tree decorations. She gave me a needle and thread, and I strung popcorn until I had a garland several feet long which I placed around the tree.

I also took magazine pages which had lots of colored ads and would cut them in strips that I glued in a circle around another circle and so on, making a colorful

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

The Food Pantry and Santa invite the public The Food Pantry is inviting the community to the yearly event where food boxes and toys are given out to the less fortunate families in our community. This event takes place Saturday, Dec. 24 at the Valley Thrift Store and Food Pantry located at 4621 Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The best time to come and see what it is all about is around 9:30 a.m.. There will be cookies, punch, coffee and goodies for munching while you watch the kids talking to Santa and getting a picture with him. You will see how the money and food and toys you have donated is used. The Food Pantry is still in need of holiday food and toys for the children. We try to give out two or three toys per child. The food box will either have a ham or turkey and all the trimmings. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

For more information, call Phyllis Brewer at 760-379-4925. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 2566, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

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, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 3, 2012.

Online registration will be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day through the college website: www.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, Jan. 3, 2012. Most offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Ghost Town Relics marks 23 years Kern River Courier It is the oldest operating all antique and collectibles store in the Kern Valley and it opened Dec. 6, 1988.

“It’s hard to believe it has been that long ago,” said owner J. Paul Corlew.

“We originally had just two rooms.

Today, we have expanded to six rooms with thousands of collectibles.”

The store, located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., in Bodfish, out front of the historic Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish, specializes in cowboy, Indian, mining items, artwork, glassware and curios. It also offers for sale furniture, mid-century items, toys, artifacts, fossils, glassware, old photos, knives and swords, jewelry, historic documents,

antiquarian books, advertising items, antique bottles and much more.

“There are thousands of items for sale or trade. We have the largest selection of collectible items in the Valley,” Corlew said. “We also buy estates and antiques, one piece, or a houseful.”

The shop also offers free market value analysis appraisals and is the only source in the valley for free copies of “Antique West” and “The Sun Runner” magazines.

To celebrate the 23rd anniversary the shop is having a sale with every item 10 to 30 percent off of the marked price each weekend for the remainder of December. “Come help us celebrate and enjoy great savings at the same time,” said Corlew.

St. Peters Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way,

Kernville

Invites you to help us Celebrate Christ’s Birth Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24th Saturday Night with Carol Singing 5:30pm, followed by the Church Service at 6:00.

34th Annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade 2011 "A Christmas Salute" Decade of Remembrance 9/11 Thank You!

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all those who made the 34th Lake Isabella Christmas Parade a huge success. The spectacular weather brought out a record number of spectators and we thank you for your support. There were 73 parade entries and 47 total sponsors.

We presented 17 Trophies and Keepsake Ornaments to the winners of the parade.

The chamber considers all entries as winners, as they came to support our community.

A big Thank you to the numerous volunteers who did such an outstanding job! Thank you to all businesses and individuals who helped as sponsors of the parade. If not for you, the parade would not have run so smoothly, the chamber is sincerely grateful for you!

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION KERN VALLEY SUN KERN RIVER COURIER KCNQ KERN RIVER RADIO KERO 23 ABC BAKERSFIELD PARADE JUDGES: JIM WYLY BILL STONEBARGER RANDY ZURN MICHAEL & ERIN WOODWARD ANNOUNCERS & LOCATION JOHN PAIR & HELPERS CENTURY 21 PAUL MOONEY ANNA DUVALL: GOD BLESS AMERICA SONG DIGNITARY DRIVERS & CARS CONGRESSMEN MCCARTHY:

CLARE WINDHAM MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR: CARL VADER SENATOR JEAN FULLER: CLAY QUIOCHO GRAND MARSHALL CAPT. PIERSON: JASON HOUSTON ASSEMBLY WOMAN GROVE: STEVE MINOUX GRAND MARSHALL CAPTAIN BRETT PIERSON AND WIFE, SYLVIA AWARDS & TROPHIES ENGRAVING CREATIONS VOLUNTEERS: JOE CIRIELLO RON SMITH JIM MALOUF 2011 Parade Sponsors

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Good girl, bad boy

By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Brighton Rock” — A handsome hoodlum murders a man at the Brighton Boardwalk, and the only loose end is a pretty young witnessing waitress who says she never forgets a face. Pinkie (Sam Riley) then seduces the naive Rose (Andrea Riseborough), figuring that even if he has to murder or marry her, it beats getting the death penalty in the last year before it’s outlawed.

What follows is a smoldering — if a little slow and melodramatic — story of a good Catholic girl who falls hard for the wrong bad boy.

Riley’s brooding Brit feels a little too one-sided. He knows what game he’s playing and doesn’t seem all that conflicted about it.

The themes from the source novel

by Graham Greene are well-preserved, and that adds the necessary weight to the story. Is Rose’s faithful nature her secret strength, or is it leading her to the slaughter?

“Apollo 18” — It’s found-footage madness from the dark side of the moon! It turns out that there was one more top-secret moon mission in 1974, and the classified footage collected by the astronauts tells the real story of why we never went back. Budgetary concerns and shifting policies had little to do with it — creepy crawlies hiding under moon rocks is what scared mankind away from our greatest symbolic achievement.

RIVERSIDE ONE STOP SEQUOIA LODGE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH SIERRA GATEWAY MARKETS & SPORTING GOODS SYSTEM'S PLUS CONSTRUCTION TAYLOR'S MOUNTAIN LAKE REALTY AMERICAN LEGION-KRV POST #711 THE KERN LODGE THE LIGHTHART CORP. T L C PLUMBING THE SALVATION ARMY THOMAS REFUSE SERVICE , INC. VIETNAM VETS WESTERN AUTO PARTS WILLIAM G. PHILLIPPI

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Please know you are greatly appreciated!

Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough All the parts are in place — isolation, unfamiliar terrain, claustrophobic settings and a premise that suspends enough disbelief — but the second-phase rockets never kick in, so this not-so-scary dud never makes it into orbit. What’s missing from the mission checklist is suspense, characters we care about, sufficient thrills and a script. This one shoots for the moon and somehow lands among the “Blair Witch” sequels.

“Final Destination 5” — Like so many decent horror franchises before it, “Final Destination” embraces repetition, and it works.

Once again, a lone nobody gets a clairvoyant glimpse of massive freak accident (this time it’s a bridge collapse) just in time to save a few people, forming a diverse cast of folks who will die one by one in their own, personalized freak accidents.

No monster, no psychopath, just the raw malice of fate and gruesome occupational hazards. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Dice onion. Preheat Dutch oven to 350 degrees with all coals underneath. Brown ground beef and onion. Add potatoes and all cans, undrained. Add spices (more or less if you prefer it bland or spicy).

Cook until potatoes are soft (about 45 minutes). Serves about 8

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A Big Thank You to all the Wonderful Parade Participants!

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Bodfish Bob’s Salmon Party Log

Bodfish Bob’s Cowboy Dutch Oven Stew 1 lb.ground beef 1 onion 3 potatoes 1 can* green beans 1 can* baked beans 1 can* black beans 1 can* tomato soup 1 can* corn 1 can* diced tomatoes 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 bay leaf salt and pepper * all cans are about 15 oz.

Cut potatoes into one-inch cubes.

1 can (15 1/2 oz.) red salmon 1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 T lemon juice 1/2 tsp liquid smoke 1 tsp prepared horseradish 2 tsp grated onion 1/4 tsp salt dash pepper paprika parsley Drain and flake salmon, removing skin and bones. In small bowl, with electric mixer, beat cream cheese with lemon juice, liquid smoke, horseradish, grated onion, salt and pepper until fluffy. Stir in salmon. Chill thoroughly and shape into a log. Chill several more hours before serving.

Sprinkle log with paprika and garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve with crackers. Makes 1 log.

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Courier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Fishing put on hold Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist As Christmas quickly approaches -with the shopping and the decorating and cleaning to do -thoughts of going fishing are put on the back burner. This leaves me a little Mencarini short on information, probably for the next couple of issues.

The Fish and Game website shows only the Bakersfield lakes and Brite Lake in Tehachapi being stocked this week.

The bass fishermen who have braved the weather conditions are catching and releasing some nice largemouths. Most of these fish were reported to be in the six- to nine-pound class. The tossing of medium to large jigs seems to be the ticket. The crappie this year are very nice but a lot harder

to catch and fewer in numbers.

For you shore anglers, Boulder Gulch, B.S. Beach and Tillie Creek areas are good places to catch rainbows. Garlic, rainbow, and egg-scented Power Bait work well.

I have been asked what the deal with the crappie is. This is only my best guess, but I believe the loss of habitat could be a reason. With the lake now being 58 years old, a lot of the standing timber has rotted and either washed over or just fallen down.

During a walk around the lake in the South Fork, I saw a ton of small to medium cottonwood tree hulks hugging the last high water mark. This loss of structure year after year has to have an effect on school fish that depend on this type of cover.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier. com.

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Kern County Fire Stations 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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Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) 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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Courier chuckle of the week: “The way I see it... If you need both of your hands for whatever it is you’re doing, then your brain should probably be in on it too.”

- Ellen Degeneres

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) With the new year’s opportunities almost within reach, your courageous aspects are raring to go. And don’t be surprised if a lot of people follow you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Change lies ahead for those ready to shuck off the tried and true to try something new. But appearances can be deceptive.

Check it all out before you charge into anything.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This week promises a peek into what the new year holds for the you, both in love and careers. Family matters continue to be a factor in decisions you’re going to be facing.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) As you move into the new year, your travel aspects grow stronger, and you might find yourself making decisions about a destination and a traveling companion sooner than you’d expected.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The new year holds both glitter and gold. This means you should begin getting the facts you’ll need to separate the real thing from the sham in order to make important decisions next year.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A good way to start the new year might be to arrange for a visit to someone you haven’t seen in a long time. You also might want to pick up that project you put off a while back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) As you contemplate the new year’s potential, you might want to talk things over with people who are or have been where you want to go. Their experience and advice can be helpful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Someone close to you might feel you have no more room for him or her in your life. This calls for immediate reassurance of your love so you can start the new year on a high note.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The coming year will bring more people into your life. Some situations might not work out as well as others. But overall, everyone earns something, and that’s always a good thing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The new year could find you indulging in one or more of the hobbies you’ve always wanted to take up. And don’t be surprised if they ultimately direct you toward a new career.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The artistic Aquarian should find more opportunities in the new year. You might even make some potentially helpful contacts as you gather to ring in the year 2012.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) The new year offers challenges for those who want to make better use of the skills they now have and learn new ones. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. LITERATURE: Who wrote the “Little House on the Prairie” book series?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the official animal of Oklahoma?

3. HISTORY: By what other name did Southerners refer to the Battle of Bull Run? 4. PERSONALITIES: What was the first name of pirate Captain Kidd?

5. MOVIES: The film “Schindler’s List” won how many Oscars?

6. GEOGRAPHY: What is the approximate total square mileage of land in Hong Kong?

7. TELEVISION: Who played the character of Norm on “Cheers?”

Answers:

1. Laura Ingalls Wilder 2. Buffalo 3. Manassas 4. William 5. Seven 6. 407 7. George Wendt

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Mobile Homes home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 __________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 __________________________ Kernville-2+bd/1ba singlewide w/ expanding 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

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Holiday Boutique Sale Archie’s Hardware, Kernville Dec 16, 17 & 18th Fri-Sat-11am-3pm/Sun-12-3pm Unique Gifts, Holiday Decor Faux fur Access. & Throws Holiday Family & Pet Portraits Fri & Sun by Jim Warner Photography We are a “Donation Station” for Christmas in Kernville kids & still need items for teenage girls & 1 year olds. __________________________ Gretsch Drum Set - One yr old.

Snare, twin tom toms, floor tom tom, bass. Sabian Hi Hat, Sabian Ride & Crash Cymbols. Black Hawk Foot Pedal. Drummers Throne.All stands for cymbols & snare. Sticks. Complete set in excellent condition. $450.00.

Also, Bose Stereo System. Plays Cd’s & DVD’s w/excellent top of the line sound quality. Remote included. Must hear! Orig $1,000 Asking $400.00. Call Frank @ 760 223-6316. Located in Southgate.

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Antiques/Collectibles Ghost Town Relics 23rd Anniversary Antiques & Collectibles Sale!

Help us celebrate with huge savings on thousands of items Dec 17th, 18th & 24th only.

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Unique last minute gifts. The oldest antique store in the KRV is in Bodfish at Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd, 10am-4pm, wkends only (closed Christmas Day). Don’t miss this sale!

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Vintage 1977 Coachman - 29’ bumper pull trailer w/original furniture. “Excellent condition.” A/C & fridge are in excl. cond. Original owner owned for 30 yrs. $2,750 obo. (760) 376-2345 Camp Kernville __________________________ 2005 Coachman - 29’ in excellent condition. New elec. fridge, a/c recently serviced, lots of extras. $8,500 obo. Must See! Call (760) 376-2345

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Services LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. House Painting, Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760417-2806 __________________________ MERCER BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE In Bodfish - Will Travel!

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Greener ways to heat your home Richard Cayia Rowe Special to the Courier Wood is a great renewable heating option. It is widely available and clean burning (in EPA-certified stoves).

But for some of us, handling the firewood and tending the fire Rowe require too much time. If a wood stove isn’t right for you, you might want to check out pellet stoves, which burn pellets made of compressed wood by-products and other biomass. Easy to run, a pellet stove can run for more than a day and keep the temperature controlled by a thermostat. Google “turn waste wood into home heat: buy a pellet stove” for a great detailed article http://goo.gl/ 6x0sb.

Another reason to consider switching from fossil-fueled heat sources to a pellet stove: it can reduce your carbon footprint.

Wood pellets produce almost no net climate-changing carbon dioxide if they are used as fuel (although some fossil fuels typically are used in the manufacture and transportation of pellets).

When I moved to the Kern River Valley in 2004, my house was heated by 220v electric resistance wall heaters and had two

hearths, one for a wood -burning stove and one for a propane stove.

I put in a fancy Canadian pellet stove (enviro.com) I bought online. These stoves are now available locally. If I were buying a pellet stove now, I suspect I’d opt for an American-made stove. If you buy/install one before Jan. 1, 2012, you might get a $300 federal income tax credit. The tax credit is 10 percent (up to $300) for the purchase and installation of a 75 percent efficient heating appliance in 2011 (see http://goo.gl/xemje).

One drawback of a pellet stove is that they need electricity to run (fans, feeder mechanisms). So, when the power goes out, the stove stops working and can leak smoke into your house. So, I added an efficient Lennox woodburning stove I bought on closeout sale from Fireside Stoves on Lake Isabella Blvd.

In winter, I alternate between the wood stove and pellet stove. I use mica-panel electric heaters for spot heating in my bathroom and computer/TV room. And I use an electric mattress pad heater to warm up my bed before my doggies and I retire for a good winter’s night sleep.

Fish, Continued from page 1 fishing opportunities than any other state in the country. California has 1,100 miles of ocean coastline, 4,172 lakes and reservoirs, 29,664 miles of streams and rivers, and 1,800 miles of bay and delta waters. A sport fishing license is an angler’s passport to these amazing opportunities.

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Kern River CourierAnnouncements, Legal Notices Continued from page 3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: E. B. 95 (2011 - B6464), Street address of principal place of business: 934 Corte Augusta, Camarillo, CA 93010.

Mailing address of business: 934 Corte Augusta, Camarillo, CA 93010. REGISTRANTS: Paul McGill, 934 Corte Augusta, Camarillo, CA 93010 and William Luxford, 1849 Spruce Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030. B General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 10/01/1990. 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: Paul T. McGill. This statement filed on 11/07/2011.

Expires 11/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lore's Income Tax Service (2011 B6530), Street address of principal place of business: 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Mailing address of business: 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

REGISTRANT: Lorena Felix, 804 El Sereno Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Lorena Felix. This statement filed on 11/09/2011.

Expires 11/09/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Norton Photography (2011 - B6549), DBA #2: Nathaniel Norton Photography (2011 - B6550). Street address of principal place of business: 1448 Birchtree Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 1448 Birchtree Court, Rosamond, CA 93560.

REGISTRANT: Nathaniel, Joshua Keoki Norton, 1448 Birchtree Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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

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Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Nathaniel Joshua Keoki Norton.

This statement filed on 11/10/2011. Expires 11/10/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Heaven's House, LLC (2011 - B6540), Street address of principal place of business: 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

REGISTRANT: Heaven's House, LLC, 1907 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. D - Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2011. 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: Lorena Felix, Chief Financial Officer.

This statement filed on 11/10/2011. Expires 11/10/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Midway Sunset Supply (2011 B6344), Street address of principal place of business: 23335 Derby Avenue, Fellows, CA 93224. Mailing address of business: 23335 Derby Avenue, Fellows, CA 93224. REGISTRANT: Jason Bergstrom, 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Jason Bergstrom. This statement filed on 11/01/2011. Expires 11/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Red Bird Property Management, Inc. (2011 - B6562), DBA#2: Red Bird Homes, Inc. (2011 - B6563), DBA#3: Red Bird Construction, Inc. (2011 B6564), DBA #4: Red Bird (2011 B6565), DBA #5: Westside Mobile Home Park (2011 - B6566), DBA#6: Westside MHP (2011 - B6567), DBA #7: Westside (2011 - B6568), DBA #8: Westside Park (2011 - B6569). Street address of principal place of business: 4209 West Rosamond Boulevard (Park Office, #46), Rosamond, CA 93560.

Mailing address of business: 4209 West Rosamond Boulevard (Park Office, #46), Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Red Bird Enterprises, Inc., 5852 Pinon Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. F - Corporation. Date the

business commenced: 10/22/1998.

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: Kirk Mahoney, President - Red Bird Enterprises, Inc. This statement filed on 11/11/2011.

Expires 11/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: GRAND ISLAND DENTAL, (2011-B5386) Street address of business: 11330 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Mailing address of Business: 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Pham & Mehdipour, Inc. 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/09/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/11/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Stull Farms (2011 - B6681), Street address of principal place of business: 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: Louis Stull, 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Lena Stull, 4350 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. B General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 11/17/2011. 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: Louis V. Stull. This statement filed on 11/18/2011.

Expires 11/18/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Black Gold Brewing Company (2011 B6374), Street address of principal place of business: 508 Center Street, Taft, CA 93268. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 268, Taft, CA 93268.

REGISTRANT: Michael Long, 508 Center Street, Taft, CA 93268 . A Individual.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Michael Long. This statement filed on 11/02/2011.

Expires 11/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: THE ReNU COMPANY (2011B1063) Street address of business: 4015 Scenic River Lane, Suite #118, Bakersfield, CA 93308; Mailing address of Business: 4015 Scenic River Lane, Suite #118, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Quali-Dent USA, LLC, 4015 Scenic River Lane, Suite #118, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/16/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/15/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Delano Family Dentistry (2011 B6363), Street address of principal place of business: 2232 Girard Street, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 2232 Girard Street, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: John W. Postgate, DDS, PC, 2232 Girard Street, Delano, CA 93215. F - Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 10/01/2009. 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 W. Postgate, DDS, PC, President. This statement filed on 11/02/2011. Expires 11/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Car Cash Loans (2011 - B6763), Street address of principal place of business: 1919 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Mailing address of business: 1919 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034.

REGISTRANT: Palisades Capital (NV), LLC, 1919 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034. D Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 07/11/2006.

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: Reid Breitman, President. This statement filed on 11/23/2011. Expires 11/23/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Summer Fresh Company (2011 B6686), Street address of principal place of business: 2008 Meadow Avenue, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 2008 Meadow Avenue, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: Alejandra Camacho, 2008 Meadow Avenue, Delano, CA 93215.

A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 11/01/2011. 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: Alejandra Camacho. This statement filed on 11/18/2011.

Expires 11/18/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Moe's Market (2011 - B6936), Street address of principal place of business: 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Mostafa Diouane, 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Bajes Shakta, 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. B - General Partnership.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Bajes Shakta. This statement filed on 12/05/2011.

Expires 12/05/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Advanced Financial (2011 - B6883), Street address of principal place of business: 1430 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 1430 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

REGISTRANT: Lifeworks Seminars, Incorporated, 1430 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 .

F Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Michael A. Collins, President. This statement filed on 12/01/2011.

Expires 12/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Kern APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARINGS Case Number: S-1501PB 61404 Plaintiffs/Petitioners: Robert E. Veronda and Tammy L. Veronda Defendant/Respondent: Ashley L. Veronda Application is hereby made for an order directing service of Notice of Hearings on Ashley Lorene Veronda by publication in the Kern River Courier which newspaper is most likely to give notice to such party because he cannot after reasonable diligence be served in another manner specified in CCP 415.10 through 415.40 and: The party upon whom service is to be made is a necessary or proper party to the action.

The verified petition which is for guardianship was filed herein on November 15, 2011. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration was executed on November 8, 2011 at Bakersfield, California.

Signed: Robert E. Veronda. ORDER: Good cause appearing, it is ordered that the Notice of Hearings be published in the Kern River Courier which newspaper being published in this State and being the one most likely to give actual notice to the party to be served. Publication shall be made as provided by Gov. C 6064. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the Notice of Hearing and the Petition be forthwith mailed to such party if his address is ascertained before expiration of the time prescribed for publication of the Summons.

Dated December 5, 2011. Ralph Wm. Wyatt, Commissioner, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed December 5, 2011, in the Superior Court, Metropolitan Division, County of Kern, By Terry McNally, Clerk. In Pro Per: Robert E. and Tammy L. Veronda 119 Dawson Street Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Published: Kern River Courier, December 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA RABIDA aka PATRICIA S. ROSE S-1501-PB-61437 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA RABIDA aka PATRICIA S. ROSE. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: GERALD J. SLAGLE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that GERALD J. SLAGLE 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

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Annoncements Continued from page 3 Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Spring semester classes officially start on Monday, Jan. 16, which is a Federal holiday, so classes will convene on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Fire Department promotes local firefighter The public is invited to the Kern County Fire Department Badge Pinning ceremony where Glen Maki of Kernville will be promoted to Captain. The ceremony is Friday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Kern County Board Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Ave. in Bakersfield.

Help the homeless with warm donations The homeless live along the river or under a bridge, or spend freezing nights huddling agianst the back of buildings trying to stay warm. You can help by donating clean, gently-used or new blankets and sleeping bags. They will be distributed at My Place Restaurant on Friday, Dec. 23. To donate, please call Joshua Stuart at 760417-1748 or Tabatha Stuart at 661-319-0568.

Legals, Continued from page 10 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: January 5, 2012 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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 of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty.

5104 C Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: December 16, 23 and 30, 2011) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HNH Enterprises (2011 - B6866), Street address of principal place of business: 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Rhonda Ferguson, 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA

93312. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Rhonda Ferguson. This statement filed on 11/30/2011. Expires 11/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012.

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Calendar Continued from page 2 of McNally’s). This time it is Saturday, Dec. 24 beginning at sunset (4:50 p.m.) For more information, contact Rich Burdge, during the day at 760-376-1291 or evenings/weekends at 760-376-6290 or email richburdge@aol.com. Note: it is best

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Whiskey Flat Kick-Off Dinner, January 6 The Whiskey Flat kick-off dinner will be held at Ewings in Kernville on Jan. 6. The social hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. and dinner and program after 7 p.m. The dinner will be a beef and chicken buffet with all the trimmings.

Cost is $25 per person and entertainment by the Wild Blue Rose Band. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629.

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760-379-5200

L&M LUMBER INC. 4700 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-4631 Monday through Friday 7:00 to 6:00 Saturday & Sunday 8:00 to 5:00 Ace Rental - Ace Contractor Center

Offer valid at participating Ace stores through December 24, 2011. Selection may vary by store.

See store for details.

Satisfaction Guarantee: Your Satisfaction is our goal... We Guarantee! Note: L&M Lumber is not responsible for printing errors. Some merchandise may be subject to stock on hand. L&M Lumber however will make every effort to honor most out of stock items with a rain-check.