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On Friday night, Dec. 2, the annual Kernville candle stroll, caroling and live Nativity scene is scheduled at Circle Park at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, there are many choices. At 11 a.m. you can “Light Up a Life” with Optimal Hospice at the Lodge at Painted Rock in Keyesville. This moving ceremony honors those that have passed as well as those left behind.

There is a Toy Poker Run that also starts at 11 a.m. at Kern River Motors and ends with a barbecue at 1 p.m. at the Bowling Alley in Mountain Mesa. This fun event will collect toys for South Fork School District and help raise funds for Shasta Christenson, a Kern Valley High School sophomore, who has a goal of becoming a student ambassador.

At 1 p.m., Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa is having a preChristmas dinner and bazaar until 5 p.m.

The Parade of Giving starts at Circle Park in Kernville and arrives back at 5 p.m. with Santa, who will visit with children from 5 to 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, from 5 to 8 p.m. the 3rd annual Christmas Shop Hop will take place in the shops around Circle Park, with free refreshments, prizes, music, discounts along with karaoke and entertainment by Marty O’Hara and the Sweet Adelines.

Sunday, Dec. 4 offers the VFW Pancake Breakfast in Lake Isabella from 9 a.m. to noon and a Christmas concert by the Kern Valley C o m m u n i t y Orchestra at Kernville Elementary School at 4 p.m.

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Maryann Ryan/Special to the Courier Santa and Mrs. Claus arive in the Kern River Valley during Saturday’s Lake Isabell Christmas parade.

Valley sites nominated for Sierra guide Mike Devich Kern River Courier Several local sites have been nominated for the new Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide project being undertaken by the National Geographic in conjunction with the Sierra Business Council and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy.

As the Courier reported in January, local people were asked to nominate KRV sites: places to eat, activities and events for inclusion in the guide by logging on to www.sierranevadatourism.org.

Chuck White, of Kern River Valley Revitalization (www.krvr.org), is on the Sierra Nevada Geotourism Council, which has the responsibility of guiding the project and developing additional components.

“During 2012 a printed Map Guide will become available, and smart phone apps will be introduced which can update information as visitors explore the Sierra, including here in the KRV,” he said in a letter to the

Courier. “My goal is for this project to be as beneficial to the Kern River Valley as possible, as we work to promote and sustain tourism in this area consistent with the values and principles of geotourism.”

The project’s web site is already live. It is packed with Sierra attractions from the Oregon border on down to the KRV, which is at the southern end of the iconic mountain range. It is an ongoing, ever-changing site.

National Geographic project manager, Jim Dion, said, “Site visitors can add comments, read what others have posted and connect to Facebook or Twitter accounts to share what they’ve found. Also, it’s never too late to add unique attractions to the Map Guide; nominations are continually reviewed for possible inclusion.”

Among the KRV attractions listed so far on the Map Guide are A Stone’s Throw art gallery in Kernville, the annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, Audubon’s Kern River Preserve in Weldon, and the annual Whiskey Flat Days celebration.

Southern California Edison Special to the Courier Taking safety shortcuts can result in unwanted outcomes. So Southern California Edison is asking its customers to take an extra 10 minutes to check for overloaded wall plugs, frayed light strings and other electrical safety and fire hazards. “It seems like there’s never enough time to get all the preparations done for the holidays,” said Bill Messner, of SCE “But this year, we hope people will take a few moments to make sure their equipment is in good working order, and that there are no unsafe situations in the home. Most ‘accidents’ are preventable.”

National Fire Protection Association statistics indicate: Thirty percent of all home fires and 38 percent of home fire deaths occur during December, January and February. On average, 260 home fires begin with Christmas trees each year, resulting in 12 deaths, 24 injuries and $16.4 million in property damage. Candles start 45 percent of home decoration fires.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year about 4,000 injuries associated with electric extension cords result in emergency room visits.

Thirteen percent of these injuries involve children under 5; electrical burns to the mouth accounted for 50 percent of the injuries to young children. Use only lighting and cords approved by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent, nonprofit organization that tests electrical components and equipment for potential hazards. For more tips on lighting and safety during the holidays, see www.sce.com/holidaylighting.

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Valley’s giving felt around the world Michael Batelann Kern River Courier Shoe box by shoe box, Valley residents gave their time, money and possessions in order to share with others around the world this Christmas. The

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Candle Stroll, Caroling and Live Nativity Scene, December 2 There will be a candle stroll, caroling and a live Nativity scene at 6 p.m. in Circle Park in Kernville on Dec. 2. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber, 760-376-2629.

Toxic Roundup, December 3 A household hazardous waste collection event will take place at the Trash Transfer Station, 6092 Wulstein Ave. (near the Airport), Kernville, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 3. For information, call 661862-8900, or go to www.kerncounty waste.com.

12th Annual Christmas in Kernville, December 3 The annual parade of giving starts at Circle Park on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. and arrives back at Circle Park with Santa at 5 p.m. Santa

will visit with children from 5 to 9 p.m., with hot apple cider and cookies for all. Santa will also be available in Circle Park Wed., Dec. 7, Sat., Dec.17 and Wed., Dec. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Third Annual Christmas Shop Hop, December 3 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their 3rd annual Christmas Shop Hop. “Merchants and Music” is being held Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown Circle Park area. There are more than 20 participating merchants with free refreshments, door prizes and discounts along many more merchants in the Odd Fellows Hall , music and discounts along with karaoke and entertainment by Marty O’Hara. The Sweet Adelines will be singing and strolling throughout the town with Christmas music to brighten your evening.

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.

Alta One will be open for your convenience and offering refreshments and an entry into a drawing for up to $100 when you use your Alta One Visa card.

Optimal Hospice will host 'Light Up A Life Celebration' December 3 Optimal Hospice Foundation will host their "Light Up A Life Celebration" on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will include a personal reflection by a hospice family member, the reading of the memorial names by hospice nurses and volunteers and special music in the lobby of the Lodge at Painted Rock, 2908 Pearl Harbor Drive in Keyesville.

Toy Run Poker Run December 3 Kern River Motors is hosting a Valley Toy Run Poker Run on December 3. Get ready for a great ride, food, music, a chance to win money, and support a great cause all at the same time!! This year, all toys collected (ages 5-14) will be donated to South Fork School District and a portion of the money collected will be donated to a fund for Shasta Christensen, a sophomore pursuing a goal of becoming a Student Ambassador. PreRegistration forms are available. The run begins at Kern River Motors at 11 a.m. and ends with a BBQ at the Mt. Mesa Bowling Alley at 1 p.m. Call Lisa or Daures Stephens for more information at 760-549-0077.

Pre-Christmas Dinner and Bazaar, December 3 A dinner and bazaar will be held at Grace Chapel, 12312 Mountain Mesa Road, MountainMesa on Saturday Dec. 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are Adults $7; Vets $5; children 10 and under, $3. For information, call 760379-4093 or 760-378-3242.

Explore the geology of the Kern River Valley, December 3 Join naturalist, Ali Sheehey, and geologist, Ernie Anderson, in an exploration of the geology of Sierra Way on Sat., Dec. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Audubon Kern River Preserve, 18747 Highway 178, Weldon. The earth in this area dates back many millions of years and the road cuts tell an interesting story. Meet at the Kern River Preserve headquarters at 8:55 a.m. to leave the preserve headquarters at 9 a.m. sharp to begin the exploration. This event takes the full two hours and will involve driving and walking.

Carpooling is encouraged. Wear layers, hiking boots, a hat and sunscreen/bug spray.

Bring a loop, binoculars, field guides and a camera. The trip will be held, rain or shine.

Contact Sheehey at 760-378-2029 or krp friends@audubon.org for more info.

KRV Veterans of Foreign Wars Breakfast, December 4 Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 hosts the breakfast at the VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., (behind McDonald’s) in Lake Isabella) from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 760-379-3877 or vfwli@yahoo.com for more information.

Christmas Concert, December 4 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra is celebrating 20 years and will be presenting their Christmas Concert, “A Sleigh Ride,” at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include “Snowflakes,” “The Christmas Song,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Trepak” and more.

Donations will be accepted at the door, children are admitted at no charge, and light refreshments will be served. New musicians are always welcome. The school is located at 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville. For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760379-1616.

House concert, December 5 Tony McManus (www.tonymcmanus .com) will be performing at Mitzie & Terry Twombly's home as part of the Kern River Art Association & Arts Council 2011 House Concert Series on Mon., Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

Seats are $15 ($10 students). Space is limited to the first 40 people. As before, refreshments will be provided. Bring your favorite snack to share. RSVP to Katharine Edmonson at 760-549-3697 or katharine4@gmail.com or to Mitzie Twombly 760-223-6421 or kernrivermitz @gmail.com.

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Want to show appreciation to Good Samaritan At 10 p.m. on the night of Saturday, Sept. 10, we were driving west on Highway 178.

At the corner of 178 and Sierra Way, a Dodge Ram, heading south, failed to honor the stop sign at Sierra Way and slammed into our small blue Smart car. We were spun around and all very much bruised up.

A white truck with a tall young man wearing a cowboy hat and boots stopped to assist us and call 911. He was in a hurry, since he was late for work. He was going east on Highway 178 toward Onyx when stopped to help. We would like to find this young man to thank him for assisting us until help arrived. We hope this young man reads The Courier. Or if anyone knows him, please contact us at 760-887-3436.

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Learn ancient geology of the Kern River Valley Join naturalist, Ali Sheehey, and geologist, Ernie Anderson, in an exploration of the geology of Sierra Way on Sat., Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Audubon Kern River Preserve, 18747 Highway 178, Weldon. The earth in this area dates back many millions of years and the road cuts tell an interesting story.

Meet at the Kern River Preserve headquarters at 8:55 a.m. They will leave the preserve headquarters at 9 a.m., sharp, to begin the exploration. This event takes the full two hours and will involve driving and walking.

Carpooling is encouraged. Wear layers, hiking boots, a hat and sunscreen/bug spray. Bring a loop, binoculars, field guides, and a camera. The trip will be held rain or shine. Contact Sheehey at 760-378-2029 or krpfriends@audubon.org

Adopt an Angel Christmas gift program Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit the Family Resource Center to “adopt” 11- to 18-year-old children or a set of siblings. If a cash donation is received, items will be purchased from the child’s wish list for you. Adoptions are open now thru Dec. 5. Cash donations will be accepted until December 16.

This program is being sponsored by the Family Resource Center, 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, 760-379-2556.

God’s Storehouse Christmas basket program God’s Storehouse would like to remind the community of their annual Christmas Basket Program. Qualifying seniors and single adults may pick up their Christmas Basket Tuesday, Dec. 6 or Tuesday, Dec. 13 from noon to 3 p.m.

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 Sat. Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are reminded that the Christmas basket program is separate from the general food distribution and requires a separate application. Our new location is 14432 Hwy 178 in Southlake, next door to Frank’s Tire Shop. As we move forward to a bigger and better program, the community’s continued financial support is greatly appreciated as expenses have greatly increased.

Monetary donations may be mailed to God’s Storehouse, c/o Cole, P.O. Box 1875, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Call 760-378-2880 or 760-549-3579 for more information.

Our Casa de Lotsawork Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist One day as my wife and I were returning from Delano by way of Greenhorn on State Route 155, we decided to look at a cabin that was for sale in Alta Sierra.

What we Middleworth wanted was something we could use as a get-away: a place for rest and relaxation.

After we saw it we loved it, wanted it and bought it.

Within a month we were spending our weekends at the cabin (which was built in 1919.) Before the first month was over we realized that what we had, was not a get away for rest and relaxation. It was, instead, a constant stream of “why isn't that working,” “what blew the fuse,” and “what are those noises and that smell?”

The first weekend we stayed there, we noticed an evil smell coming from our kitchen oven. I took it apart and found a nest with three dead mice in various stages of decomposition. That’s where the odor came from and I deduced that lighting up the oven to warm the kitchen, had baked the three blind mice.

Next we heard attic noises which turned out to be family of racoons. It took three months and a case of catfood to get rid of them.

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About the time they were evicted, a family of skunks moved into the crawlspace beneath our floor.

We learned a lot about skunks in the next two months, mostly how to catch them, but found nothing on how to safely release them from the Have-a-Heart Trap used to catch them.

Here’s what did (and still do).

After catching the skunk and transporting it to away from the cabin, I held a blanket up (one I didn’t want to use again, ever!) between me and the trapped skunk. Then I opened the door of the trap, wedged it with a stick, and backed away quickly.

This usually works if I don’t fall down while backing up. When I finally got rid of the skunks, then it was on to a war with mice, but that is a story for another time.

As the years rolled by and the repairs and critter wars continued, we knew for sure that “rest and relaxation” at the cabin was not in the cards.

Eventually I made a sign that we nailed to the porch railing that read: “Casa de Lotsawork.” And it was.

We sold that cabin long ago, but drive by it from time to time. We notice that the porch needs replacement, the roof needs work and the chimney needs repair. But I’m sure that someday, someone will buy the cabin for rest and relaxation. Good luck with that!

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

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Giving Continued from page 1 Kern River Valley collected a record 1,140 shoe box gifts this year, an increase of 450 over last year. Many packed a shoe box, gave monetary donations or donated their time at one of the many shoe box packing parties around the Valley, or at the Collection Center this past week, impacting the lives of children in extreme poverty and need around our world.

On a larger scale, Kern County collected more than 13,000 shoe box gifts, an increase of more than 2,500. National Collection Week 2011 for Operation Christmas Child is now officially complete. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse.

Michael’s Specializing in Custom Rings

Fine Jewelry Diamond & Watch Repair

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Vampires, apes and pandas...oh my!

By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK: “Fright Night” (R) — This ’80s classic had to be resurrected to cash in on the vampire trend, but at least this supernatural thriller’s undead heart is in the right place. Charlie (Anton Yeltsin), a high school senior, thinks he has it all. When people in the neighborhood go missing, a trail of evidence indicates that a mysterious neighbor (Colin Farrell) is actually a vampire.

While the movie isn’t especially scary, viewers will be drawn in by talented performances and a script that drums on the raw nerves of the psyche. Farrell’s vampire radiates the right level of predatory seduction that congeals into a memorable and multidimensional monster. Whether it’s Charlie’s desire for maturity, his single mother’s desperation or his girlfriend’s youthful beauty and vulnerability, “Fright Night” knows how to get under the skin and add weight to the climactic conflict.

“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (PG-13) — This out-of-the-blue reboot sticks to the good old “We’re the real monsters” theme, but manages to win the war against the stale flavor of another out-of-the-blue franchise reboot. Smarty-pantsed apes decide being used as test subjects isn’t so great, and an army of primate anarchists is formed.

Caesar, the computer-animated ape with super smarts, is a wondrous achievement made from computer wizardry and the best motion-capture actor in the biz, Ape: Caesar Andy Serkis (Smeagol in “Lord of the Rings” and the big guy in the 2005 “King Kong.”) The story and the themes are predictable, but the emotional bond between James Franco and a super-sympathetic CG ape is a true surprise.

“Kung Fu Panda 2” (PG) — After realizing his potential and achieving his dream of being the Dragon Warrior, Po the Panda (voiced by an emphatic Jack Black) learns his Kung Fu adventure is just beginning. When an evil force using a new weapon threatens the realm and the future of Kung Fu, Po and the Furious Five engage on a mesmerizing series of action sequences to save the day.

This spectacle is less of a touching morality tale and more of a wild action-comedy for the kids. While the storytelling lacks discipline, Dreamworks earns a black belt in visual splendor and creative combat. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.

Mustard Glaze Combine 1 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard and 1/2 teaspoon powdered cloves.

The Kern River Valley Historical Society Wishes to thank the following businesses and organizations for their support.

Without this support, we would not be able to keep the Kern Valley Museum open and free to the public. We are a non-profit, non-tax supported organization.

Able Process Service & Investigative Research Alta One Federal Credit Union Animal House Pet Grooming Antiques by Hix Chuck Barbee Film/Video Chuck Richard's Whitewater, Inc. Click Realty Creighton Farms Edward Jones Financial Foxen Gallery Golden State Surplus Hyside Whitewater Inflatables K. V. Veterinary Clinic Kern County Museum Foundation Kern River Courier

Kern River Valley Art Association Kern River Valley Library Kern Valley Auto Body Kern Valley Canyon Connection Kern Valley Sun KRV Cemetery District KRV Paiute Council L & M Lumber Lah-De-Dah Lake Design Law Offices of Phyllis M. Hix Law Offices of Sheri Connelly Vining Lodge at Painted Rock Lore's Loft Mike Morgan Welding Newman's I R Mapping Out of the Blue Peterson Consulting Pro-Tec Carpet Care

Rankin Ranch, Incorporated Redbud Construction Roberts Carpet Cleaning & Repair Rossback and Sons Pumping Rustic Antiques Sierra Gateway Markets Sierra South Silver City Ghost Town Silver Mine Studio Southern California Edison Southern Sierra Properties The Cracked Egg Café The Feed Barn Grooming Thomas Refuse Tim's Auto Glass Trudell Hearn Drilling Valley Excavating Walter Mortensen Insurance West American Bank

Kern River Valley Museum 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville

Bodfish Bob’s Ham Glazes Orange Honey Glaze Combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 cup light brown sugar.

Currant Jelly Glaze Blend together 1 cup currant jelly, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard and 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish.

Cranberry Glaze Fork whip 1 cup cranberry jelly with 1/2 cup light corn syrup.

Apricot Glaze Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed), 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan.

Stir in 1 can (12 ounces) apricot nectar and 1 tablespoon lemon

Pineapple Glaze Mix 1 cup brown sugar (packed), 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small saucepan. Stir in 1 can (8 1/2 ounces) crushed pineapple (with syrup), 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon prepared mustard. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

Maple Glaze Combine 1/4 cup prepared mustard with 1/2 cup maple syrup.

Cherry Glaze 1 can cherry pie filling 1 cup orange marmalade (with rind) 1/2 cup sherry flavoring Heat oven to 350 degrees (moderate). Score the ham diagonally into 1- inch squares. Glaze by combining juice from 1 can cherry pie filling (reserving cherries for garnish), 1 cup orange marmalade with rind and 1/2 cup sherry flavoring. Pour over ham and bake 12 to 14 minutes per pound. Baste often.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com or write to him at bodfishbob @hotmail.com

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No end to fishing at year’s end Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist 2011 was just a blur with only December left until the end-ofthe-year.

Deer season is over, some of you may have even had a chance at a wild fall turkey, but for most of us we had the dom- Mencarini estic equal, not as challenging but both taste great. Upland game birds, ducks, rabbit and squirrel are still in season so go out and have some fun.

Here is some news for you Derby fisherman: the nets are in the water at French Gulch Marina and the fish have arrived. The Derby fish will get an extra feeding this year, which will make three meals a day. This should beef them up a bit With the Jet Stream dropping down to its winter location, it

brings lots of low pressure fronts, changing the moods of the fish every few days. This has the bass fishermen pulling the hair out of their jigs trying to put together some sort of a pattern.

The crappie, it seems, are where you find them. Or better yet, where you find them hungry. Speaking of crappie, they should have a belly full of eggs. It is their time for the winter spawn. I think minnows are what they want to eat these days.

The lake’s shoreline trout bit’s that time of year.

This is a perfect time to grab your camera and your hiking shoes and get some exercise while taking some pictures of the lake while the level is low. It really is a great way to spend a couple of hours.

Remember: a dry line catches no fish.

Special to the Courier 1,000 lbs. of trout were delivered on Monday by the California Department of Fish & Game. Marvin Waters (left) and Danny Zide from the Kernville Hatchery weigh the fish as they are being delivered to the holding pens in preparation for the 23rd annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, which will be held March 31 to April 2, 2012.

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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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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business calls only, 760-549-2100

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

Recreation information

“Authorized Mana Pro & Nutro Dealers” Come in and see our large selection of Tack & Feed Supplies

6400 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella (Accross from the Senior Center) Store:760-379-2041 Cell:760-379-6963 Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Sunday

U.S. Forest Service

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

41 Big Blue Road Kernville, CA (760) 376-6704 Scotty’s TEXACO & Mini Mart

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.

30 SHOPS IN ONE! GIFTS ✩ COLLECTIBLES CRAFT & SEWING SUPPLIES OPEN EVERYDAY 10:00 - 4:00

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“Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home.�

- Bill Cosby

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Make your holiday preparations one step at a time in order to avoid being overwhelmed and leaving things undone.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Ease this year’s holiday money pressures by letting your thrifty side guide you as you look for those perfect gifts.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll have a good handle on potential holiday problems if you delegate tasks to family members, friends or co-workers.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Right now you are vulnerable to holiday scams that seek to take advantage of your generosity.

Check them out before you send money.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The upcoming holiday season gives you much to be happy about. Relationships grow stronger, and new opportunities loom on the horizon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A changing situation brings conflicting advice about how to go forward with your plans. Make the decision you feel most comfortable with.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Holiday plans

Trivia Test

by Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the third longest river system in the world?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is another name for totipalmate feet?

3. MUSIC: Who is the vocalist for the pop band “Blondie”?

4. U.S. STATES: What state’s motto is, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you”?

5. LITERATURE: What was the first land Gulliver encountered in the satirical novel “Gulliver’s Travels”?

6. TELEVISION: How many years was the Western drama “Gunsmoke” on the air?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was Dwight EisenhowerÕs vice president?

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1. Missouri-Mississippi 2. Webbed 3. Deborah Harry 4. Michigan 5. Lilliput 6. 20 years 7. Richard Nixon

Salome’s Stars

get back on track after some confusion about the direction you expected to take. A potentially troublesome money matter needs your immediate attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your holiday preparations are on track, but you need to confront a personal situation while you can keep it from overwhelming you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Tight financial matters ease a bit during this holiday season. But the you are well-advised to keep a tight hold on the reins while shopping for gifts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Don’t put off making decisions about this year’s holiday celebrations, despite the negative comments you’ve been getting from several quarters. Do it now!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) The holidays will bring new friends and new opportunities. Meanwhile, be careful to use your energy wisely as you go about making holiday preparations.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) There’s good news coming from a most unlikely source.

And it could turn out to be one of the best holiday gifts you have had in years. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEO Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike _________________________ Hammer Dulcimer Lessons Learn a song each visit Call Jeannie Half-Note Music Studio Glennville 661-536-8414

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Sierra Barber Shop - Located at Kernville Rd. & Sierra Way. All haircuts $10. 1st haircut $2 off. Walk-ins welcome. Open Tues-Sat, 9am-4pm.

Men, women & children ___________________________ Sepulveda Construction Windows, Doors & Siding, Drywall, Finish Carpentry, Painting, Trash hauling & weed abatement. 15 yrs. Exp. Lic.# 914681. Joey (661) 319-8969 or (760) 223-6416 Reasonable & Reliable! On Time!

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Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash.

Call Jody @ 760-376-3228 ___________________________ QUIET, SHADY RV SPACE Up to 30' with full hookup Weekly/Week-end/Monthly (760) 417-9269

Motels BAREWOOD INN LAKESHORE LODGE 5 VACATION HOMES 7013 Wofford Boulevard Wofford Heights, CA 93285 ( 760) 376-191 0 GREAT Rooms, Views & Rates

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Zebra Finch - $5 each Parakeets - $10 each Call (760) 379-2161 _________________________

LOST - Gray kitten, 8 mos, “Graycee” Missing in Wofford Hts, across blvd. from St. Judes.

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Bodfish - 102 Hoebeck Road Beautifully remodeled, 1680 sq ft cabin w/great view! $129,000 (661) 428-1108Lake Isabella -

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Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile 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

For Sale 2001 Honda Odyssey - Good condition, needs transmission work, well maintained engine. $1,000 OBO. See it at 2516 Lupine, Lake Isabella. (760) 417-2594 _________________________ Desk for Sale - Metal 2 drawer reception/office desk w/wood grain laminate top, 60"x30" $25. Good condition. Call 760376-2860.

9am-1pm,M-F ___________________________ Free Xmas Decor - The Crafty Lady Sale - Buy one, get 2nd item free. Take care of your kids & grandkids at Lah-de-dah in Kernville now til Xmas. __________________________ 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

Need to buy home where owner will carry Tony - (909) 539-3422

COCKTAILS AND DANCING 5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-379-8144 Largest pool table in town!

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Home For Sale Lake Isabella, Sequoia Mtns.No down (ask how) or low down. Bad credit OK. For no down, pay $1,749/mo pure deduction to cut your taxes.

Get 6.3 acres, 2,000 sq. ft. home.

Paradise for pilot, trucker, boater, golfer, run business, retiree, raise kids. To live free or make money, split land or grow crops/animals, rent out space. Fixed buying power $220K loan, 9.54% apr, all due 30 yrs. Save $419,760 if you pay off by 10 years. Owner (661) 330-2222. Agent (661) 3307360. Habla Espanol.

Storage Rentals HUGE! 20x20 storage unit for only $120 per month.

Corlew’s Stage Coach Mini Storage - Bodfish (760) 379-5146

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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!

Personal, Business, Corporate (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ RELIABLE PAINTING Interior/Exterior - 36 Yrs/References/Honest Free Estimates (760) 376-4649 __________________________ ART'S ELECTRIC Locally owned - Free Estimates Always on Time!

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Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Service — 10:45 a.m..

(760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.

(760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

(760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m.

(760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m.

(760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

(760) 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 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 Sunday Services 11 a.m.

(760) 379-2343

More than just your rural Community Hospital Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop

• Gifts * Cards • Snacks 6412 Laurel Ave. Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681

Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop

Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 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 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 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 Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

(760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m.

(760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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Southlake Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

(760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

(760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

(760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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Full of Grace & Truth Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth . . . For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth were Duitsman realized through Jesus Christ. - John 1:14,17 One of the beautiful aspects of truth is that it is always truth. There may be a great deal of evolving parts to the makeup of cultural shift, but a constant in this process is the bedrock of truth. Simply spoken, truth is what it is, and it impacts each generation with a similar choice to be embraced or rejected. To the extent that it can be made chic, glamorous, hip, pithy, or cute, the end result of truth cutting across the grain of human willingness to welcome will always be the same.

By our very nature we do “love darkness rather than light.” Revisit the pair of Scripture quoted above, and let’s move together to the Father’s heart in sending Jesus to restore relationship with humanity whom He loves.

In and of itself, truth becomes a powerfully unattainable force that rips through our experience like a weapon of mass destruction. This undeniable reality is brought into full focus by the Mosaic law given on Mount Sinai, and the utter failure of humankind to tow the line of truth laid down by God’s 10commandment invitation to return to Him through this method.

Remember, truth was and always will be truth, and the fault did not lie in the commandments, but in our inability to live accordingly. To such a conundrum Jesus came, and John records His coming as an advent of truth incarnate, but in a wrapping of grace. Perhaps

simple words can never convey the power of God in adequate ways, but the folding together of truth and grace makes all the difference in the world.

What once was unattainable even though true, became embraceable while not diminishing the truth one whit. We may attempt to muddy the waters of understanding and application with our self-willed desire to live life according to our dictates, but the Father’s willingness to walk us out of our own rebellion is attested to by the never ending work in us by the Holy Spirit.

Two times the Apostle John described the coming of Jesus as the perfect marriage between grace and truth. Too much focus on grace and we become sloppy in allowing the truth of God to work continued freedom in our souls. Too much focus on truth and we become locked into legalism and a life process that relies upon our own ability to work out what only the Father can make alive in us. Even here we are tempted to throw up our hands as though this perfect balance is simply too much to ask of such imperfection as we live with on an ongoing basis, but we need not give in to this deceptive lie of the flesh. Notice that in sending grace and truth in the perfect combination, the origin was heavenly, and the application was earthly. It is the desire and work of the Father to restore relationship to Himself, and the outworking of this desire is the transformation that comes to our hearts by the work of the Holy Spirit. Certainly there must be a willing cooperation on our part, but the energy to become the perfect blending place for grace and truth is the Father’s work. How remarkable to be set free by the eternal nature of truth within a culture that abhors such ancient landmarks, and yet to be changed in an environment of grace that forever fosters praise and thanks from hearts that understand the amazing nature of what is happening within us. Let's be reminded this advent season that this is who our Savior is, how He came to bring us the love of God, and how we are now invited to live.

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Kern River CourierAnnouncements, Legal Notices Continued from page 3 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: STAGE STOP RANCH AND LAND COMPANY, (2010-B2050) Street address of business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518; Mailing address of Business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Thomas G. Smith, 11338 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518 and Kevin Smith, 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/24/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/02/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dirthog Construction (2011 - B6217).

Street address of principal place of business: 4709 Kimber Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Mailing address of business: 4709 Kimber Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

REGISTRANT: Mark Lowry, 16800 Clover Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

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: Mark Lowry.

This statement filed on 10/26/2011.

Expires 10/26/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier November 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sacred Mountain Properties (2011 B6400). Street address of principal place of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518.

Mailing address of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518. .

REGISTRANT: Kevin Smith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 11/02/2011. 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: Kevin Smith. 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 November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Interstate AG Plastics (2011 - B6488).

Street address of principal place of

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business: 32900 Stockdale Highway, Buttonwillow, CA 93206. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 265, Buttonwillow, CA 93206. . REGISTRANT: B & B Flying Service, Inc., 32900 Stockdale Highway, Buttonwillow, CA 93206.

F Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/13/1999. 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: Brad Bittleston, President. 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 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: GRAND ISLAND DENTISTRY, (2011-B5387) 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 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 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: Grand Island Dentistry (2011 B6560), DBA#2: Grand Island Dental (2011 - B6561). Street address of principal place of business: 11330 Ming Avenue, Suite 440, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Pham & Mehdipour, Inc., 2302 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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: Nguyen Pham, CEO. This statement filed on 11/11/2011. Expires 11/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier November 18, 25, December 2 and 9, 2011.

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 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.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARILYN PARISH CASE NO: S-1501-PB-61386 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARILYN PARISH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RICK GREENWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that RICH GREENWELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 22, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Metropolitan Division. 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: Daniel T. McCloskey, Esq. Tuttle & McCloskey 750 East Bullard, Suite 101 Fresno, California 93710 (559) 437-1770 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 25, December 2 and 9, 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 state-

ment 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, AuditorController-County 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.

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 (2011-B1063) 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,

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Annoncements Continued from page 3 Everett “Brad” Bradford October 14, 1919 - November 17, 2011

Everett Bradford served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 1940 to Oct. 31, 1945. He was a Mess Sargeant in the 35th Division Headquarters Company, Officers mess. In 1943, he was transferred to Army Transports. He made nine trips in and out of the States; transporting troops to Europe and the Philippines, bringing wounded and P.O.W.’s back. He cooked three meals daily for 3,000 troops.

After Everett was discharged, he returned to California. He resided in Torrance, where he worked as a plumber and retired to Lake Isabella 28 years ago. He joined the Kern Vally VFW, American Legion and the Eagles as well as the 35th Division Association in Topeka, KS. He was often seen in the Kern Valley wearing his Army uniform at memorial services, national holidays and many military functions.

He is pre-deceased by his wife, Dagne, and his son, Phil. He is survived by his daughter, Judy, of Torrance, and nephew, William Pate, in Ferndale, WA. Everett will be laid to rest with his wife in Riverside National Cemetary.

There will be a memorial service at the Kern River VFW Post 7665 on Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. with a pot luck following at 3 p.m.

Death notice Harvey Arthur Malone Harvey Arthur Malone, 85, passed away on November 26, 2011. A memorial service will be held at the Foursquare Church in Wofford Heights at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. A graveside service will follow at the Kern Valley Cemetery. There will be a family and friends “get together” at the Henry’s home following the services. Viewing at Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella on Dec. 1 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Help the 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 provided 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 food, utilities, 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 be of help, or if you have administrative or office experience, you may want to work in our office. If you would like to help us help our community, please call today 760-379-4600, or drop by the Salvation Army office at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on Mondays and Wednesdays, or e-mail commchristianservicecenter@gmail.com.

Local water provider seeks customer feedback Local water provider, California Water Service Company, is conducting a survey to better understand customer attitudes, interests and preferred means of communication. Cal Water is offering an incentive for customers to complete the survey: a drawing for one $1,000 Visa gift card and 25 $100 Visa gift cards.

“We are committed to providing excellent service, and one way to do that is to know how customers prefer to receive water-related information from us,” said Shannon Dean, Director of Communications. “Would customers rather get emergency notifications via door hangers or text messages? Would they prefer to get water conservation information on our web site or on Facebook? We need the answers to these and other questions in order to use our resources most efficiently. With the holidays around the corner, the gift card drawing will hopefully be an incentive for more of our customers to take the survey.”

The survey is being offered online to save printing and postage costs.

Customers can access the survey at www.calwater.com/survey. Customers without computer access may call (877) 768-7741.

Death notices are $5. Full obituaries are $20, or $25 with a picture. For more information, call the Courier at (760) 376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Wofford Hts - Neatest Adult Park in the Valley. Huge 2 bd dblwide w/office, $600/mo. Also furn. 1/bd - $385/mo.

Senior discounts. Apply @ office, Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Road -------------------------------------------------Kernville - Studio for 1 person $450/mo, includes utilities, no pets, newly remodeled, carpet & paint. (760) 376-2345 -------------------------------------------------Lake Isabella - 2 bd, 1 ba house, $700/mo + security deposit, fenced yard, 2804 Claire St, Call (562) 441-5181

Lake Isabella - 4326 Huth Street Great Christmas gifts - new, refurbished & collectors rod & reels. Lots of other gifts, too much to list. Dec. 2-Dec 5, 8am-5pm

Garage/Yard Sales Kernville - 8 Alder Court (Burlando to Rio Vista to Pine to Juniper to Alder) Good furniture, etc., Sat. Dec 3, 8am-3pm

Announcement Discover the joy of singing Barbershop Harmony this Christmas. In nine short weeks, learn traditional and contemporary Christmas music in this unique 4 part a capella style. You’ll make great music and meet new friends with the added bonus of performing with the Kern Valley Sweet Adelines at our Christmas spectacular. Dates: Thursday nights starting Oct 13 - Dec 8 show, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Legals, Continued from page 10 Auditor-Controller-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, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

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Calendar Continued from page 2 Kern River Valley Branch Library Check out the many wonderful events happening at your local library this month.

At the Kern River Valley Branch, join us on Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. for a Christmas story time where each child will receive a gift from the Kern Valley Library Friends.

Toddler time will continue on each Thursday at 11:15 a.m.

Be sure and stop by the KRV Branch during the month and see their wonderful display of Hallmark ornaments, an amazing collection donated to the library by one of our local patrons. Note: All Kern County Library Branches will be closed Dec. 23-26 for the Christmas Holiday and Dec. 30Jan. 2, 2012 for the New Year Holiday.

‘A Sweet Christmas’presented by Sweet Adelines, December 8 “A Sweet Christmas” will be presented by

ww.kernrivercourier.com Friday, December 2, 2011 the Kern Valley Sweet Adelines on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 pm at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. This musical presentation is a take-off on a live radio broadcasts. There will be free refreshments. Tickets are $5.00; children 12 and under are free and are available from any Sweet Adeline, at Curly Tom’s, Mesa Chiropractic, Cheryl’s Diner or Nelda’s.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by e-mail or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Must be received Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley. com

Frances Bowman/Kern River Courier Jim Malouf, Jenny Hanley and Kenny Rhodes are pushing Santa’s Sleigh into place for the 12th annual Christmas in Kernville. Santa will visit with the children from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

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