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A shoe-in come gee or come haw Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight Come Gee is right, come Ha is left, and the buggy whip is the accelerator. The wagon has brakes, whoa means stop and a large draft horse named Charlie leads the way.

You will hear the driver say step up and acknowledge that someone is loading or unloading.

You may have seen the Kern River Courier being delivered by carriage in Kernville on Fridays. Charlie works for the new Kernville Carriage Co., who offers Kernville an Old West experience.

Charlie is a 10-year old Belgian, 18 hands tall, the weight of two average horses 2,000 lbs.

Kernville Carriage Co. proprietor Mike Woodward also offers rides for birthday par-

ties, weddings and other special events, like Christmas, for families and clubs to add a special touch to the event, either in Kernville or at your location.

Kernville Carriage Co. will take you on a very slow, but fun horse drawn ride though historic Kernville. The halfhour tour takes you through this old Southern Sierra town and along the Kern River. You will learn the history of the Southern Sierras and how Kernville came to be located where it is. See some old Movie Street structures and mine tailings.

Woodward says that Charlie and his people hauler carriage will carry the banner of your business throughout the town of Kernville making regular stops in front of your business, as a unique way to advertise.

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Winter Solstice arrives

The December solstice is also known as the “summer solstice” in the southern hemisphere. It is the winter solstice only in the northern hemisphere.

This year it takes place at 9:11 a.m. PST Saturday, Dec. 21.

The December solstice occurs when the sun reaches its most southerly declination of -23.5 degrees which is when the North Pole is tilted 23.5 degrees away from the sun.

Depending on the Gregorian calendar, the December solstice occurs annually on a day between December 20 and December 23. On this date, all places above a latitude of 66.5 degrees north (Arctic Polar Circle) are now in darkness, while locations below a latitude of 66.5 degrees south (Antarctic Polar Circle) receive 24 hours of daylight.

The sun is directly overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere during the December solstice. It also marks the longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours for those living south of the equator.

Those living or travelling south from the Antarctic Circle towards the South Pole will see the midnight sun during this time of the year.

As with the June solstice, the December solstice’s varying dates are mainly due to the calendar system.

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One year ago an old friend and reenactor named Dave Ryskamp called Woodward and said "Mike, have I got a deal for you." Ryskamp dreamed of doing a carriage service in Mariposa, a town near Yosemite, but the town's streets were just too narrow to conduct the business. He had two horses, a huge trailer and four wagons that he needed to part with, for cheap.

Woodward said, "Dang, this is an opportunity I can't pass up."

He had also dreamed of doing such a thing in our local area, to compliment his reenacting.

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Santa Sightings Courier Cover story 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.

■ Santa will also be at the Kern Valley High School CSF honor club's “Bright Lights and Santa” events on December 20 and 21 from 5 to approximately 9 p.m. on Scovern Street between Crestview and Webb in Lake Isabella.

■ On Sunday, Dec. 22 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Wofford Heights at 12:15 p.m., Santa will be making an appearance.

■ 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.

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Time ‘flies’ for Columnist Mike Mencarini who is ready to ring in the new year.

Bodfish Bob serves up a complete holiday feast of recipes.

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Crossword on the Courier puzzle pages.

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kern river water data: Wednesday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 56,419 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 145 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 35 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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■ Bright lights and Santa December 20 and 21 Join the residents of Scovern Street and the Kern Valley High School California Scholarship Federation as they light up the night in Lake Isabella on Scovern Street between Crestview and Webb from

5 until approximately 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21. The event include wonderful Christmas lights, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Proceeds from the cookies and hot chocolate will brighten the holidays for local families.

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

Regular activities Fridays

Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan

Pam Stewart

Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dan Schlensker

Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal

Photographers Michael Batelaan Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Sales Robert Bowman Valerie Minoux Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time without cause.

Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter.

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Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit and publish all submissions both in print and Internet online publications. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright © 2013. Reproduction in whole or in part of print and Internet online publications is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

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Wofford Heights (next to Wofford Heights Post Office) Phone: 760-376-2860 FAX: 760-376-2862 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or appointment.

Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2013 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

■ 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

Wednesdays

■ 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 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 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

Mondays

■ 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. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays

■ 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.

Bingo Guide

■ 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 .

■ Lakeshore Farmers Market December 21 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 21 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.

■ Destination Donation December 21 Clothes, shoes and toys donated and organized by Kathy Kaehler and Dr. Holly SpohnGross and given with love from one neighborhood to another will be distributed at the Lake Isabella Food Pantry, 4024 Lake Isabella Blvd from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 21.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast December 22 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s) in Lake Isabella. For information call 760379-3877.

■ 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 treat Kern River Valley children to a visit with Santa Claus. The party starts at 2 p.m. and every child who visits 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 encouraged.

■ 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. The next Prayer Breakfast is Thursday, Jan. 2, at 7 a.m. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Whiskey Flat planning meeting January 6 Get involved and help plan the 2014 Whiskey Flat Days events at the Kernville Chamber office at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. Call the Chamber at 760-376-2629 for more information.

■ Broncs Soccer @Mira Monte January 7 KVKHS plays Mira Monte, there. Girls play at 4:30 and boys play at 5:30 p.m.

■ 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 on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta.

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Five days until Christmas across the way. In fact they were the only ones besides us who could see the decorated tree in all its “splendiferousness!”

I noticed that That night we had company who Christmas will be helped decorate the tree. Gramps five days away brought a ladder in and handed me when this column the angel for the top. I was excited is printed. It’s a because this had always been his special time of job. Next we popped corn and with year which has a needle and long thread all made always been fun, Middleworth popcorn garlands. Finished and full of joy and strung on the tree they were the happiness. I like final touch. We all stood back, to think that my love for Christmas turned on the tree lights and oohed happened because I had such a and ahhed. great childhood living with my There was lots of popcorn and grandma and grandpa. we ate as many as we strung. We To show you what I mean, let had hot cider and I think Gramps me tell you about one Christmas and friend laced that I remember theirs with a small best. It was 5 toddy. But I wasn’t days ’til There was lots of popcorn sure. The next day Christmas and and we ate as many as we the whole house snowing hard. strung. smelled the perThe flakes were - Middleworth fume of new cut fast covering the pine which added foot of snow another dimension already laid down. Grandpa and Granma called to Christmas soon to arrive.

Mysteriously presents began me into the living room. “Get your appearing under the tree and mice warmies on,”they said. “We are ate some of the popcorn (Me? Of going to harvest a Christmas tree." course not!). By Christmas we had I was eight and this was always an seven feet of snow and after openadventure. ing presents we skied down the hill Soon I was ready and into the to our neighbors and had turkey snow we went, driving the pickup dinner with all the trimmings. to a special place where each year Going home on our skis we sang we’d pick a tree about six feet tall.

Christmas songs and finished the That year they let me use the buckday with a prayer remembering the saw and cut down the spruce.

Christ child. It was a perfect day!

I remember hollering “Timber” as the tree fell. Gramps made a Wofford Heights resident Rod crossed wood base and we set the Middleworth, a retired security manager tree next to the window where it for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the could be seen by our neighbors local AARP Driver Safety Program.

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Help stop hunger The last weeks of the Vons “Help Stop Hunger” drive are here. For the next two weeks, help the Salvation Army go over the top and collect more food than last year. Encourage all your friends to go to Vons and purchase one or more of the $10 “Help Stop Hunger” food bags. All the bags sold will benefit our needy in the Kern River Valley, through the local Salvation Army.

Cerro Coso winter recess All offices and classrooms at all Cerro Coso Community College campuses will be closed for winter recess from Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Online registration will be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day through the College website: cerrocoso.edu. Try this easy and convenient way to register for classes. The spring schedule of classes is also available online.

The College will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2. Most offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays.

Spring semester classes officially start on Saturday, Jan. 18. Register early for best class selection.

College enrollment made easy in Lake Isabella Cerro Coso Community College is streamlining the registration process for students in the Kern River Valley with an Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the college's Kern River Valley campus in Lake Isabella. College counselors and admissions professionals will be on site to assist on a drop-in basis with general information, admissions, assessment testing, counseling and educational plans, registration, financial aid, learning resources, scholarships and student life. Cerro Coso Community College is here to help students meet their career and educational goals.

Spring 2014 classes begin Saturday, Jan. 18. On-site classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 21. Register early for best class selection. Class schedules are available on the Cerro Coso website at cerrocoso.edu. Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit the campus and see what Cerro Coso in the Kern River Valley has to offer. For additional information on financial aid, placement exams and academic advising services call the Kern River Valley campus at 760379-5501.

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Volunteer to make a difference Optimal Hospice Care is actively recruiting new volunteers in the Kern County area interested in making a difference in 2014. January and February classes are now forming now for our new volunteer orientation trainings. We are looking for home and facility visitors; certified pet therapy teams for our CarePals program; Veterans for our Vet to Vet Volunteer program; and any other compassionate individual willing to help us make the lives of hospice patients and families a little brighter. For more information, call the volunteer department today at 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

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The Bell I know who I am I am God’s child (John 1:12) I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15 ) I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17) I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20) I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1) I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8) I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14) I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27) I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2) I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil 3:20) I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34) I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21) I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18) I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6) I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39) I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22 ) I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28 ) I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 ) I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 ) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13) I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5) I am God’s temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10) I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1) I am God’s co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God’s workmanship (Eph. 2:10) I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5) I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God’s child (Eph 1:5) I belong to God Do you know Who you are!?

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www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, December 20, 2013

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist

The mission, for which the Son of God, Jesus, was sent to this earth, was to pay the eternally This piece is a damning penalty price for the follow-up to the rebelliousness and disobedience of one entitled “Noall mankind - all the way back to name God?” in the Adam and Eve’s rebellion in the November 8 issue Garden of Eden. The fact is, that in of the Courier, the court of a just, almighty God, which showed the human sin demands human punneedlessness of a ishment. What’s more, that sacrifiSchlensker name for God on cial human would have to be peraccount of His complete uniqueness fect and sinless, like the Old (holiness) with Testament sacrifirespect to everycial lambs - perthing else in the fect without spot That’s why Christians get so universe. He is The excited at Christmas time. or blemish.

Creator and all the Otherwise the sacThey see not just a cute baby rest is creation. rificial Lamb-Man in a manger, ... would be paying - Schiensker But what if God for his own sins. took upon Himself human flesh and Since, according to the Preacher became a man? Then He would in Ecclesiastes 7:20, “There is not a need a name to identify Himself righteous man on earth who continand distinguish Himself from other ually does good and who never men. As we look forward to the cel- sins,” God had to do it Himself. So, ebration of Christmas, we prepare God took on human form in order to commemorate exactly that: God to have a perfect, sinless human taking on human flesh and manibody to offer as a sacrificial payfesting Himself in the form of a ment for the sins of the world. man. And the name, which He took That’s why Christians get so for Himself in human form, was excited at Christmas time. They see Jesus, which literally means Savior. not just a cute baby in a manger, Like the angel of the Lord told but they perceive the One, Who Joseph in that dream recorded in would eventually end up on a Matthew 1:21, “You shall call His cross, giving His very life for the name Jesus, for it is He who will sins of the world … just like His save His people from their sins.” name said: Savior.

Thus that name portrays the reason Dan Schlensker is pastor of for which God took on human flesh Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and fully became a man. in Lake Isabella.

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Bible Trivia

By Wilson Casey

1. The main Christmas story is paraphrased from what two New Testament books?

Mark/John, Acts/Romans, Matthew/Luke, Jude/Revelation 2. Approximately how old was Jesus when the wise men (Magi) arrived with their gifts?

1 day, 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years 3. Where did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary saying, "Blessed art thou among women"? Nazareth, Tyre, Ninevah, Gazi 4. In what city of Judaea was Jesus born? Damascus, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Gezer 5. Who plotted to kill the baby Jesus? Archelaus, Herod, Pontius Pilot, Caesar Augustus 6. How many times does the word "Christmas" appear in the Bible (KJV)? Zero, 1, 2, 7

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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

Wofford Heights

■ 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.

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1) Matthew/Luke; 2) 2 years; 3) Nazareth; 4) Bethlehem; 5) Herod; 6) Zero © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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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.

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Southlake/Weldon

■ 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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Carriage, Continued from page 1

Whiskey Flat Encampment reenactment group. Woodward has over 30 together trained Charlie to drive the years of equestrian and Old West wagon. Woodward outfitted Charlie reenacting experience. with a custom Amish harness and then Woodward would eventually like to after the initial "boot camp" training, offer rides around Kernville on Charlie was boarded with Johnny Fridays and Saturdays, and maybe get Crabtree in Kernville. a sleigh for the holidays. He also hopes Woodward has to get a good-sized been getting sponsorhauler that can take ship by Click Realty larger groups of Dang, this is an opportunity and the Kern River people at a time.

I can't pass up.

Courier. He hopes that "The hearts of peo- Woodward other businesses will ple will make it hapstep up and help suppen for the town port his endeavor to provide a unique and the businesses of town. People added attraction in Kernville, to add to don't realize how much goes into this," the ambiance of the old west town, and Woodward said. help defray the costs. Fifteen to 20 busiKernville Carriage Co. can be found nesses contributing a small amount a on the web at month would defray the costs of per- kernvillecarriageco.com, and on sonnel, feed and insurance.

Facebook, and Woodward can be Click Realty also recently sponsored reached by calling 310-480-4252.

Miss Michelle's preschool so the chil"My efforts are a labor of love, not dren could have wagon rides all around an attempt to get rich," Woodward Kernville with Santa. said.

Woodward is a retired air safety For the holidays there are bells on inspector with the Federal Aviation Charlie, so listen for the jingle next Administration. He is a former Fort Friday in Kernville when the Courier Tejon reenactor and now runs the comes your way!

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Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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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

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

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Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Time ‘flies’ for columnist Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

Please remember the Habitat Club this year when you take your live Christmas tree down. The Club wants This issue I your tree to create more habiwill celebrate tat areas in our lake. Sometime my fourth year after next week, information of writing this will become available as to column. I am where and when you can amazed how bring your tree for their use. It time just scoots Mencarini is an excellent program, so get by. I must thank involved if possible. the owner/editor of the Courier This is the time of year when and those of you who have most of us are in a happy and faithfully followed my column. giving mood. If you have a little OK, enough extra this Holiday chest beating.

Season look The 2014 around and find fishing licenssomeone, a charity, I am amazed how time es are now on just scoots by. or wherever you sale. It would see a need to bring make a great - Mencarini a little happiness stocking and give what you stuffer. The can. cost for a sinThis is my last gle rod column and the license this last issue before year is $46.44. That’s cheaper Christmas, so the staff and I at than a traffic ticket. The good the Courier would like to wish thing about the fees collected everyone a very merry from the sale of these licenses Christmas and Happy Holidays. is the funds mostly go directly to fish and wildlife. If you want Mike Mencarini is a Wofford to use two rods, better purHeights resident and avid fisherchase a second rod stamp. man.

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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 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

Kernville Carriage Co. Advertising • Weddings Transportation • Events Serving the Kern River Valley Mike Woodward

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Starting January 2014 our meetings will be held every 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm Join like-minded community members seeking to improve local Kern River Valley habitat at our next general meeting!

New members are always welcome!

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www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, December 20, 2013

Christmas: Strange but true Samantha Weaver King Features Synd., Inc. ■ Between 1659 and 1681, it was illegal to celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts. If you were caught celebrating, you would be fined five shillings.

■ St. Nicholas is actually a historical figure, although the name was spelled differently. St. Nikolaus was the bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, and he died on Dec. 6, 343. In different regions of the world he is known as Klaus, Nickel, SŸnnerklas, Seneklos, Pelznickel, Knecht Ruprecht, Weihnachtsmann and Christkindl. Sometimes he travels on foot, and sometimes he's shown riding a white horse, a reindeer, a mule or even a goat.

■ In 1712, Cotton Mather said, “The Feast of Christ’s Nativity is spent in Reveling, Dicing, Carding, Masking, and in Licentious Liberty ... by Mad Mirth, by long Eating, by hard Drinking, by lewd Gaming, by rude Reveling.” Doesn’t sound much like today's celebrations, does it?

■ If you think that Christmas has only recently become a nightmare of

consumerism, consider that as early as the mid-1820s, Santa Claus was being employed to sell Christmas goods.

■ Clement Clarke Moore, the author of “A Visit From St. Nicholas” (more popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas”), was born during the American Revolution and died during the Civil War. ■ The modern image of Santa Claus was invented by American cartoonist Thomas Nast in the late 1800s. Until his cartoons were published at the end of the 19th century, no one really pictured Santa as a fat, jolly old man with white hair.

■ The first image of a Christmas tree to be printed in the United States appeared in Boston in 1836. It was an illustration to a book written by a German immigrant ■ There is no Biblical or historical reason to place the birth of Jesus on Dec. 25. It was only in the fourth century that the Church officially decided to observe Christmas on Dec. 25.

■ Thought for the Day: “At Christmas play and make good cheer,/ For Christmas comes but once a year. -” Thomas Tusser

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Couch Theater

Plenty to dislike, somehow charm

By Sam Struckhoff Pick of the Week “Don Jon” (R) — Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon Levitt) is as buff and tan as he is shallow and vain.

The loud-mouthed young man is dubbed “Don Jon” by his friends for his abilities to seduce pretty ladies every weekend. He’s finally challenged by a gorgeous gal (Scarlett Johansson) who won’t “give it up” on the first date. You may think an adorable relationship is blossoming, but they have to get over their respective media delusions: She wants the saccharine romance of terrible romcoms, and he’s addicted to adult entertainment.

This is the directorial debut for Joseph Gordon Levitt -- who also wrote the script and took the title role. He’s shown himself to be a capable commander in the director’s chair. There is plenty to dislike about the lead roles, but they somehow come across as charming human beings.

“Last Love” (NR) — Mr. Morgan (Michael Caine) is a crusty old American philosophy professor lamenting his golden years alone in Paris. His hobbies include being alone and talking to his deceased wife. In a chance meeting on a crowded bus, he meets Pauline (Clemence Poesy), an adorable dance instructor who helps Mr. Morgan come to grips with this phase of his life. Add

Joseph Gordon Levitt, Scarlett Johansson in “Don Jon” two unaffectionate adult children, and the late-in-life romance is completed with a touch of family drama.

It’s hard to say if much happens in the nearly two-hour-long runtime of the film. While Caine, Poesy and the adult children (Michael Kirk and Gillian Anderson) deliver decent performances, the story doesn’t supply enough drama for the relationships to shine.

“Sweetwater” (R) — In a sunscorched corner of the Wild West, the dullest revenge story ever told slowly unwraps. Sarah (January Jones of TV’s “Mad Men”) is a reformed prostitute living the frontier life. A local preacher (Jason Isaacs) -- crooked as they come -- commands the town’s thugs to carry out his will. The best part of the film is the underutilized Ed Harris, playing an eccentric lawman investigating the preacher. For a rootin’ tootin’ shootin’ good time, do not hitch your wagon to this lame horse. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Arrange sweet potatoes in cook and serve baking dish. In one quart saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, five minutes. Pour syrup over sweet potatoes. Bake 20 minutes or until potatoes are well glazed basting often with syrup. To serve, spoon syrup over potatoes.

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Bodfish Bob’s Honey Glazed Ham 5 lb. ready-to-eat ham 1/4 cup whole cloves 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 2 cups honey 2/3 cup butter Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Score ham, and stud with whole cloves. Place ham in foil-lined pan. In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter.

Keep glaze warm while baking ham.

Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour, 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze.

Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.

Bodfish Bob’s Candied Sweet Potatoes 6 med.ium sweet potatoes, cooked and halved lengthwise or 2 (16 oz.) can whole sweet potatoes, drained 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup butter or margarine

Bodfish Bob’s Pumpkin Crisp 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 egg 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree 2 eggs 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup white sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside one cup cake mix for the topping. Combine remaining cake mix, one egg, and melted butter or margarine. Pat into a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, two eggs, spices, 1/2 cup sugar and milk. Pour pumpkin mixture over the cake mix crust. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup cake mix and 3/4 cup sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture on top of pumpkin mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.

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Talking About Real Estate

The importance of easements Matt Freeman Courier Columnist I want to talk this week about eaements, a common issue in rural areas.

An easement is basically a legal right of access for either Freeman individuals or for companies or even for general use.

Common easements in our area are for utility companies, access easements, for a driveway or an access road for example. Another common easement is a well share or water access easement.

Often a well has multiple parties that use the water. When the well is first drilled, the agreement for use is laid out. Unfortunately, most of the use arrangements are not legally recorded as a well easement or a well share. As the years go by, and properties are bought and sold that have access to that well water right are not transferred with them. Because they were never properly recorded, they do not show up on the title report for the property in question.

Without a recorded well share, which is a very easy and cheap thing to do, water can be switched off by a well owner and the threats, attorneys and sometimes fists can fly. Usually a former well user that has had the water taken away by the well owner can sue and win in court because of the prescriptive easement laws. A prescriptive easement is an existing use

of a property, whether it is recorded and on the title report or not.

However, this takes time, money and can be a real headache and there is no guarantee of a court win on an issue like that. So when you buy a property that has a well share, make sure your real estate agent takes the time and makes the effort to get you a recorded well share agreement. Easy to do, it costs 75 dollars and takes two notarized signatures, one from the buyer and the other from the owner of the lland the well is on.

Another common easement issue is for access. Sometimes in rural areas access to properties goes through other properties. If you are buying a piece of property that you have to access from someone else’s property be mindful of the title report. Take a close look and make sure that there an access easement. In rural areas, often the only easements available are nothing more than a dirt path and their location and dimensions are not always laid out and are open to interpretation. If you buy a lot, and someone fences you out because they say you can’t get through their land to access your lot, you can take that to court and almost always win as long as there is physical evidence of an existing easement, a “prescriptive easement” as I mentioned before.

Save yourself the trouble though and make sure your real estate agent checks out that title report with you.

December abounds with holiday celebrations, and the American Veterinary Medical Association is reminding pet owners that nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency visit to a veterinary clinic to save a pet.

Veterinarians often see an increase in the number of emergency calls during the holiday season. The most important way you can enjoy your pet through the holiday is by providing oversight and supervision so that they are not exposed to things that can cause an upsetting trip to an emergency clinic. Here are some holiday safety tips: ■ Don't feed dogs and cats table scraps.

■ Be wary of holiday decorations; pets

For more information about the AVMA, please visit www.avma.org

St. Peters Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way,

Kernville

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often consume them. For example, sometimes what pets consume can cause an intestinal blockage serious enough to require surgery.

■ Chocolate is an essential part of the holidays for many people, but it is important that it be kept away from pets.

Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and cats.

■ Be wary of baked goods and sweets around pets. Not only are they often too rich for pets, and artificial sweetener often found in baked goods and candy has been linked to liver failure and death.

■ Flowers, table centerpieces, fireplace adornments and other festive plants are another common holiday feature that can result in an emergency veterinary visit.

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For most people, the annual enrollment period for Medicare is over until next year.

Some people make an assumption that the only time a per- Thal son can enroll in Medicare is between October 15 and December 7. Not true. For people just turning 65, there is the “Initial Enrollment Period” which allows them to enroll in Medicare three months before their 65th birthday, the month of and the following three months. Many people over age 65 continue to work and are covered by an employer- sponsored plan. They can get Medicare when planning to retire, and will have “guaranteed issue” on a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage HMO plan or get a Medicare Part D prescription plan.

Another exciting secret in the Medicare HMO department are the “Special Needs Plans.” I have written in the past about Jade, a special needs plans for people with Diabetes or chronic heart or congestive heart failure. There is also Amber available to those on Medi-Cal and Medicare, providing very low cost benefits. Some of the special needs plans even include transportation and low cost or no cost prescriptions. Best of all; most of the physicians here in the Kern River Valley are “participating

providers”on the plan.

As a health insurance specialist, I really lucked out. Due to all the computer problems primarily with the Federal website, the enrollment period for individual health insurance enrollments has been extended until Monday, Dec. 23. So, many of the people who would be going without coverage, will now have time to get assistance. In the Kern River Valley there are three certified agents, who can assist in selection of plans, and discuss the benefits. Also, there are two agencies in the Valley who have “assistors” to help with the completing of applications. These folks stand by to help, but cannot legally offer advice on plan selection.

The new law provides the opportunity for many more people to qualify for Medi-Cal. I am finding that many individuals and families are qualifying for health insurance where the monthly premium is under $100 a month with the assistance of the “tax credits” available. Yesterday a family of three got a fabulous plan for $54 a month. It all depends on your family size and income.

Time is running very short.

Several of the insurance companies have already cut off their January enrollments. Procrastination just won’t work!

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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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2. Who has the most managerial wins in Kansas City Royals history?

3. When was the last time before 2012 that Northwestern's football team won a bowl game?

4. How many championships did the Los Angeles Lakers win under the ownership of Dr. Jerry Buss?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19)You might be busier than you had expected right now. But between the socializing rounds and the workplace tasks, there are opportunities for special moments with that certain someone.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your creative approach leads to a quicker-than-expected solution to a workplace problem. Now you can devote more time to that proposal you hope to introduce by midmonth.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Technological glitches create problems early on. But by midweek, all runs smoothly once again, and you're well and truly on your way to meeting all your deadlines.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your energy levels are high, and you feel you can handle everything that comes along. But try to take a break from your hectic pace for some quiet time with someone close to you.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Before you pounce on that shiny new opportunity, take more time to check it out to see how much substance actually lies beneath all that glitter. A family member has important news.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A personal situation you thought was resolved resurfaces, thanks to a possibly well-intentioned move that went awry. Deal with it as soon as possible. Accept the help of a trusted friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) That goal you set way back when is finally in sight. Maintain your focus on achieving it, and don't allow yourself to be distracted by unimportant demands for your attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A temperamental flare-up creates negative feelings that need to be dealt with immediately. But things once again go well after the apologies are made and hurt feelings are soothed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) An early impulsive act causes confusion. But all is smoothed over once explanations are made. Expect a friend or family member to ask for your kind and always wise advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might have to do some juggling of your priorities, as a personal matter appears to require more time and attention.

Put your pride aside and accept help from those who offer it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your creative aspect is strong. Not only does it help you accomplish your goals, but it also inspires others. This could lead to a potentially rewarding collaboration opportunity.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Be careful about making major decisions when you're not really committed to them. And resist any pressure to do otherwise.

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2. Whitey Herzog won 410 games between 1975 and 1979.

3. It was the Rose Bowl after the 1948 season.

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5. It was 1979 (Montreal and the New York Rangers).

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Camp Kernville - MH’s for sale Space #18-now reduced to $4,000 obo. Space #9-$5,000 obo. 12th month rent is free with purchase!

24 Sirretta St., Kernville (760) 376-2345 ___________________________ 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

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!

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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-ControllerCounty 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: J. Bojorquez. 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: WHISKEY FLAT ANTIQUES, (2013 - B7053).

Street address of principal place of business: 13 Big Blue

Road, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3028, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

REGISTRANT: ALL VALLEY SATELLITES, LLC, 6424 A Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Date the business commenced: 12/01/2013.

Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company.

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: Diane Wilson, CEO. This statement filed on 12/11/2013.

Expires 12/11/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier December 20 and 27, 2013, January 3 and 10, 2014.

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 Years 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.

Energy Assistance available through Salvation Army Southern California Edison Energy Assistance Program known as EAF is available 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 760-3794600 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.

Whiskey Flat planning meetings During the month of January there will be two Whiskey Flat planning meetings. They will be held on January 6 and on January 27, each at 5 p.m.

The Chamber changed the date of the first meeting from so they could observe their board member, Bob Burkhart receive the Man of the Year award! Call the Chamber office at 760-376-2629 for more information.

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Alzheimer's Disease Assoc. Adult Day Program The Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County hosts the Adult Day Services Program every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. The program was developed as a way to care for the frail elderly and persons with a memory loss who shouldn't be left unattended or who enjoy stimulating activities. ADAKC offers a meaningful and safe situation outside of the home for participants and needed relief time for their care givers. The program includes limited physical exercise, fellowship, community involvement, arts and crafts, music, reminiscing, guest entertainers, support services, meals, and is by suggested donation of $20 per day, not required. The program is staffed by caring, trained Respite Coordinators, Program Assistants and volunteers. Call 661-393-8871 or 661-301-6154 for more information.

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Puzzle, Continued from page 1 crossword was born.

In the beginning was the word... and soon after there came the word game.

In fact, the acrostic poem, where the first or last letter of each line spells out another word or phrase, goes back to biblical times. Eventually, along came more complex wordplay, such as word squares which are considered the precursor to the crossword puzzle.

Wynne's invention proved to be very popular and over the next few years more and more people began doing them regularly. By the 1920s, crosswords were appearing in many magazines and newspapers. At one point it was so wildly popular that company productivity declined as people solved crosswords on company time. In some cases, it threatened to ruin lives as people became hopelessly obsessed.

Winter, Continued from page 1 endar, which is used in most western countries, has 365 days in a common year and 366 days in a leap year.

However, the tropical year, which is the length of time the sun takes to return to the same position in the season’s cycle (as seen from Earth), is different to the calendar year. The tropical year is approximately 365.242199 days but varies from year to year because of the influence of other planets. The exact orbital and daily rotational motion of the Earth, such as the “wobble” in the Earth’s axis (precession), also contributes to the changing solstice dates.

For an observer in the northern hemisphere, the December solstice marks the day of the year with the least hours of daylight. Those living or traveling north of the Arctic

In 1924, two young entrepreneurs, looking to catch the wave, decided to publish a book of crossword puzzles the first of its kind. Its popularity, and that of subsequent editions, was such a success that a publishing empire, Simon & Shuster, was born.

Still, the beloved crossword puzzle (or cursed time-waster, depending on your point of view) kept evolving.

During the late 1920s and early 1930s, crossword puzzles began to take on a new look. Thanks to certain editors, some rules governing design, word length and word count were established. The grid became diagonally symmetrical so that each black square had an opposite, answers were to be three-letters or more, a limit was placed on the number of black squares and orphaned letters were banned - every letter has to be part of both an across and down answer word.

Circle towards the North Pole will not be able to see the sun during this time of the year.

It is important to note that Earth does not move at a constant speed in its elliptical orbit. Therefore, the seasons are not of equal length.

The consolation in the northern hemisphere is that spring and summer last longer than autumn and winter (when the December solstice occurs).

The relative position of the Earth’s axis to the sun changes during the cycle of seasons. This phenomenon is the reason why the sun’s height above the horizon changes throughout the year.

It is also responsible for the seasons through controlling the intensity and duration of sunlight received at various locations around the planet.

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14606 Hwy 178 Southlake

760-376-2424

760-378-2207

You will find the Best Farm Fresh Produce & Selection of Groceries, Sporting Goods & Fuel in the Valley.

6am to 7pm Daily

A Full Service Meat Department, Hot & Cold Deli, Complete Liquor, Beer & Wine.

7am to 7pm Daily

Sporting Goods & Fuel

Sierra Smoker BBQ

4am to 7pm Daily Let us cook for your large gatherings...

We Cook & You pick-up!

Sandwiches • Family Dinners • & Sides Tri Tip • Sausage • Chicken • Ribs

760-378-1315

Licenses & Boat Permits, Spin, Fly Fishing & Camping Equipment Float Tubes, Waders & Ammunition. Hiking Boots & Outdoor Wear, Gas & Diesel

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