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Merry Christmas

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Many Kern Valley churches are holding Christmas Eve services to celebrate the season.

■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church at 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville will have a Christmas Eve Service at 5:30 p.m.

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The illuminated Nativity at Kernville United Methodist Church.

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Winter solstice shortest day of the year

Santa Sightings Courier Extra How he does it, nobody seems to know, but Santa will still be making last minute appearances in the Kern Valley up until the morning of Christmas Eve. He will be at Circle Park in Kernville between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. on Saturday December 22.

He plans to be at the "Bright Lights & Santa" event on Scovern Street in Lake Isabella on December 21 and 22 between 5 and 8 p.m.

On Christmas Eve December 24, Santa will be handing out presents to children at the annual Valley Thrift Christmas party 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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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 3:12 a.m. PST today, Friday December 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

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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.

The Gregorian calendar, 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 seasons 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 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.

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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

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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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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

‘Crappie’ weather improves ‘crappie’ bite

Bodfish Bob pops up with a variety of recipes for this week.

Join in with all the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

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Outstanding in their field Kathleen Creighton-Fuchs Courier Special The 2012 Gleaning has ended. The harvesting wrapped up yesterday, and the big machines and trucks have been rolling back down the canyon.

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tance to do so. Our gleaners ranged in age from toddlers to...well, much older. They gathered--by a rough estimate--approximately 3 tons of potatoes.

That's six thousand pounds. That's food to help the hungry and needy among us, but also to be shared among our neighbors, friends and families.

Bravo, to all of you!

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 82,629 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 234 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 240 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.

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272.

■ 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, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., 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, 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 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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 Group, 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, Rm. 1, 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.

Sundays

■ 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. welcom. 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

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or appointment.

■ 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.

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312.

■ 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.-Member ship), 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 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.

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

■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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

■ 8:30 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

Bright Lights and Santa fundraiser December 21 and 22 The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) group from Kern Valley High School is presenting Bright lights and Santa to help a local family in need for the holiday

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

■ 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

■ 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 United Methodist , room 4 760-379-2556.

■ 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. 760-376-4249.

■ 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. 760-3795086.

■ 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. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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.

■ 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.

■ 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

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ 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 .

season. This event will take place on Scovern St., located between Crestview and Webb St. in Lake Isabella Friday and Saturday nights Dec. 21 and 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Come by and see the amazing light displays, say hello to Santa and purchase some hot chocolate and cookies to raise money for a local family.

Destination Donation December 21 On Friday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, families can come and avail themselves of new Kern River Valley clothes/shoes/toy drive items, donated and organized by Kathy Kaehler and Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross.

Items are given with love from a neighborhood nearby. It is at the Food Pantry, 4621 Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For information, email Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross at dpmspooner@hotmail.com.

Santa in Circle Park December 22 See Santa in the park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. where refreshments will be served. Call Darlene Randall at 760-376-3998 if you have any questions.

Highland Chapel community Christmas celebration December 23 The Highland Chapel, located at 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., welcomes you to a community celebration of Christmas. Service and community sing-a-long at 10:30 a.m. on December 23, followed by brunch, which is open to all. Please call 760-379-2120.

Free Christmas meal December 23 My Place Restaurant will be having a free Christmas meal for all that are hungry. All are welcome to come and join in at My Place, 6206 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 760-3792563 or stop in the restaurant for more information.

Food Pantry Christmas party December 24 The Valley Thrift/Food Pantry Christmas party will take place on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be there and he will have gifts for the children and pictures with him that you can take home that day.

Call 760-379-4825.

Christmas Eve caroling December 24 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church would like to welcome everyone to their Christmas Eve, December 24th sing-a-long at 3 p.m. with a special worship service to follow at 3:30 p.m. The time is set early so that if needed, people can get home before dark.

Christmas message and Kids Musical, December 24 Calvary Chapel of the Kern River Valley 125 Sycamore, Wofford Heights will have a Christmas message and Kids Club Musical program at 6:30 p.m.

Whiskey Flat Kickoff dinner January 4 The Whiskey Flat Days "Music on Movie Street" Kick-Off Dinner will be held at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights on Friday Jan. 4. Social hour is at 5 p.m., BBQ dinner at 6 p.m., and square dancing, raffle and more at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and available in the Chamber office. Call 760376-2629.

KRV Chamber installation Man and Woman of the Year Dinner January 14 The installation of officers and Man and Woman of the Year presentation will take place at Paradise Cove on Monday Jan. 14.

Call the Chamber office for ticket information at 760-379-5236.

An Evening of Romantic Music January 11 Well known pianist Helen Smoot will be presenting a benefit concert, An Evening of Romantic Music. Suggested contribution, at

See Calendar, page 7

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It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine

Sandy Klotz

Accordig to the Mayan calendar, December 21, 2012, it’s the end of the world as we know it. And when you read the lyrics of the song with the same name written by the rock group Batelaan R.E.M. of the early 90’s you could become a believer: ‘It's the end of the world as we know it’.

That's great, it starts with an earthquake. Birds and snakes, an aeroplane and Lenny Bruce is not afraid.

Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn.

World serves its own needs, dummy serve your own needs feed it off an aux speak, grunt, no, strength, no, ladder start to clatter with fear.

Fight down height. Wire in a fire, representing seven games,. A government for hire and a combat site.

Left of West and coming in a hurry. With the furies breathing down your neck. Team by team reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped.

Look at that low playing!

Fine, then. Uh oh, overflow, population, common food, but it'll do. Save yourself, serve yourself. World serves its own needs. Listen to your heart bleed.

Dummy with the rapture. And the revered and the right, right. You vitriolic, patriotic, slam, fight, bright light,.

Feeling pretty psyched It's the end of the world as we know it.

It's the end of the world as we know it.

It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.

Six o'clock-TV hour, Don't get caught in foreign towers. Slash and burn, return. Listen to yourself churn.

Locking in, uniforming, book burning, blood letting. Every motive escalate.

Automotive incinerate. Light a candle, light a votive. Step down, step down. Watch your heel crush, crushed, uh-oh.

This means no fear cavalier.

Renegade steer clear!

A tournament, a tournament of lies. Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline.

The other night I dreamt of knives.

Continental drift divide. Mountains sit in a line.

Leonard Bernstein Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs. Birthday party, cheesecake, jelly bean, boom!

You symbiotic, patriotic, Slam book neck, right? Right.

It's the end of the world as we know it.

It's the end of the world as we know it It's the end of the world as we know it and.... should this be the last issue of the Courier, I feel fine.

“Its been a good ride”.

Michael Batelaan can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com.

Dam question of the week: At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishing responses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps of Engineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study.

For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civilworks/isabelladam.aspx

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Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I'm so fat, those darn cookies have a lot of calories in them. You know it's not easy being Santa Claus."

"Santa Claus!!! I exclaimed, "I thought you said Sandy Klotz Is it really you?" "Yep." he said, "wait a minute I'll turn on my video camera and if you turn to channel 453 you can see me". So I did and noticed he was wearing a Brooks Brothers suit, a cowboy hat and Mukluks. "Hold it", I said, "that's not the way Santa is supposed to look. Where's the red suit and stuff?"

"They're at the cleaners," said Santa, "I want to look sharp for my visits on Christmas Eve. I gotta keep up my image. Also my toy and presents bag is being modified so it can hold all the Eye pads, and cell phones for the little tykes." "Do you text while driving your sleigh?" I asked. "Heavens no," he exclaimed. "That would be dangerous and a bad example for the little shavers." Right now my biggest problem is my smart phone. It's acting kind of dumb and I've got a call in for AT&T repair. In the meantime in case I have trouble contacting everyone by morning, would you wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy New Year for me?”

And I said I would, so "Merry Christmas to you all and the very best New Year ever from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Elves, the Reindeer and Rod and Vicki Middleworth!”

Just yesterday I was dialing my phone to call my brother who lives in Crestline. The phone rang a couple of times and some guy with a deep voice said "Hello, Middleworth Sandy here!" I was shocked, this was not my brother and I was sure I hadn't misdialed. So I said, Sandy who? And the deep voice said, "I thought everyone knew me. I am Sandy Klotz."

"Wait a minute" I said, "Where do you live and what are you doing at my brothers house?"

"I'm not at your brother's house" he said. "My phone is on the fritz, because of all the calls I get this time of year. Anyway, to answer your question,, I live at the North Pole in a gingerbread house with a big workshop and lots of small workers. Yep," he said, “in just a few days I'm going to visit every child in the world working from dusk to daylight on Christmas Eve.""Oh right," I said.

"You can't really do that.”

"Au Contraire" said Mr. Klotz “I have done it for many, many years and this year should be no different. My biggest problem is the cookies and milk that so many kiddies leave for me. That's why

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Too small for our taste Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville

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Wonderful performance - Since the middle of October, 19 children from the Kern River Valley practiced for their musical performance of "Star Of Wonder". There were several big stars such as: Superstar (Mya Nelson), Rock Star (T.J. Sanders), Falling Star (Brooklyn Gallis), North Star (Kalith Cushman), Lucky Star (Kasey Lassen), and Shooting Star (Alex Martinez). The big stars were accompanied by lots of little starlets, along with "Wee Three" Kings, an angel, a moon and lots of "Big Band Shepherds". The performance was held on Dec. 9 at the Kernville First Baptist Church.

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Continued from page 1 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church would like to welcome everyone to their Christmas Eve, sing-a-long at 3 p.m. with a special worship service to follow at 3:30 p.m.

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville at 46 Valley View is having a service from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

■ Lake Isabella, First Baptist Church at the corner of Hwy 155 and Suhre St. is having a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.

■ Calvary Chapel of the Kern River Valley 125 Sycamore, Wofford Heights

will have a Christmas message and Kids Club Musical program at 6:30 p.m.

■ St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Christmas Eve Mass, 5 p.m. and Midnight.

Christmas Day 8 and 10 a.m.

■ Kernville United Methodist Church and St. Sherrian Episcopal Church joint Christmas Eve candlelight service and Communion, Monday December 24th, 6 p.m. All are welcome, come as you are. 251 Big Blue Road, Kernville.

■ Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m.

But as for you Bethlehem, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of Duitsman eternity.

- Micah 5:2 It is typically the Everest that commands our attention and tickles our fancy. The Grand Canyon; the Empire State Building; the 105,000 packed into the Rose Bowl to watch the "Grandaddy of 'em all." The majestic California Redwoods are stuff of legends with holes in their base big enough to drive cars and sell postcards; and the 1492's of history sweep us up in the largeness of impact they brought along. The blast of jet fuel propelling nations into outer space has been a headline grabber for this generation, and before these high flyers took the spotlight, majestic solo flights over the vast oceans of the world drew the attention of the masses.

It's the Big Top, the really big show, big business, and bigger is always better!

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Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., 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. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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And then came Jesus, the long awaited Savior of the world. The splash He made on the world's scene was majestic only in its obscurity, and the attention commanded by this gift of all gifts given on this day of all days is forever shrouded in the heart of the Father's unwillingness to display His grandeur in sending His Son among us. How humble in His approach to providing humanity with salvation, how inauspicious in the unfolding of a plan that would be extended to all people . . . everywhere . . . for all time. Oddly, it appears this underwhelming entrance into the affairs of humankind was exactly the plan, for the above verse is descriptive of all that can be found in Scripture where Messiah's coming is prophetically foretold. From too-small-tobe-on-a-map Bethlehem, to the noroom-in-an-inn manger, Jesus the Savior was not missed by the masses, for there was hardly anything to see. Angelic pronouncements and angelic choirs singing in the night are about as close a big deal as can be found, and it appears even these were not meant to draw the attention of the masses as they were to affirm the faith of those few to whom they were sent that indeed something of God's power was occurring. It appears if the grandiose is being looked for, we will be disappointed over and again, and as such, the Father's plan remains intact.

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. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella Enforum the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-812-7020 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. Thur.

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 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 10:30 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. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain 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) 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 8:30 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 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat

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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 U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

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

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

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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‘Crappie’weather makes good fishing Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist This week in December marks my third anniversary writing this column for the Courier. The phrase, "Time flies when you are having fun," is true in this case.

Thanks to all who Mencarini have read and supported me. It's been fun and I will do my best to make my future columns as interesting and fun as they have been in the past.

With that out of the way let's get back to business. If you have been on or around the lake lately you would have noticed that there are quite a few species of fish eating birds gorging themselves on the shad in the lake. Pelicans, Kormarants, Grebes, Mergansers, and Seagulls are all gathered in the main launch and French Gulch area for the winter shad fest. The birds are not the only ones feasting on the shad. The bass, crappie, trout, and catfish are also getting their stomachs full.

This week I was able to get some time to fish. If you think that the fish won't bite when the wind is blowing and it's raining and cold, you might rethink. I can't tell you about the rest of the fish world but I can tell you that unstable weather

doesn't affect the winter time crappie bite.

The crappie bite is doing well right now with the females full of eggs and ready to spawn. Crappie will spawn twice a year, late fall and spring. The crappie that I have caught this year are the best I have seen since 2008. So dress warm and dry and get out and enjoy your lake. And I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

‘Crappie” photo Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK "Frankenweenie" (PG) -Victor Frankenstein is a boy who loves his dog, Sparky. When Sparky is tragically killed in an accident, Victor is distraught. So Victor gets the idea to stitch up the dead dog and use science resurrect his best friend. You see, Victor is an oddball character in a creepy, stop-motion animated, black-and-white world created by Tim Burton.

This story is sort of a pet project for Burton. He made a live-action version of this same idea in the '80s when he worked at Disney--it didn't get much of a release. With experience, lots of money and the creative control that comes with making lots of money, Burton makes "Frankenweenie" a clever, creepy flick with an entertaining escalation.

"Dredd" (R) -- In the grim, gray future, much of the U.S. East Coast is combined into a single, crime-ridden mega-city. The Judges are supercops with authority to be judge, jury and executioner all at once. Dredd (celebrated B-level action star Karl Urban) is the best Judge in the force -- he excels at deciding to kill bad guys and then killing them right away. In this movie, Dredd and his rookie sidekick get trapped in a giant super-slum full of drug pushers.

Karl Urban in "Dread" It doesn't have the legendary lousiness of 1995's "Judge Dredd," so you might not get as many laughs. This new Dredd has a different sense of humor, and enough to add a few chuckles to the ceaseless violence. There also are plenty of nifty visual flourishes (and it's convenient that the movie's fictional drug makes users see the world in slow-motion.

"Hit & Run" (R) -- This is one of those movies with just a godawful mess of plot, but there's lots of snappy dialogue, car chases and onscreen chemistry to keep it going.

Charlie (Dax Shepard, writer and codirector) is a former getaway driver, now in witness protection. His girlfriend, Annie (Kristen Bell) is beautiful and smart and unaware of his past. Bradley Cooper shows up as Charlie's former partner in crime, come to take revenge (that must happen a lot). © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The Lake Isabella VFW Post and its members would like to donate ten holiday dinners to Veterans with children who need help in these hard times. Please call the Post for more information or to register at 760-3793877 or stop in at 2811 Nugget Avenue, Lake Isabella (behind McDonald's).

The Drug Store collecting food for Food Pantry The Lake Isabella Food Pantry really needs help, they have 130 families that are really depending on them for Christmas dinner and presents and donations are down this year. The Drugstore Girls are having their 2nd Annual Food Drive benefiting The Food Pantry in Lake Isabella. Please help them help families in the Kern River Valley have a good Christmas dinner. They will be collecting food donations until 6 p.m. on December 21st.

Win a Valley Thrift shopping spree Bring some holiday food for the Food Pantry, an unwrapped toy or a monetary donation to Valley Thrift at 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella and get a ticket to be entered in a drawing to win one of three prizes, a $25, $10 or $5 gift certificate at Valley Thrift. You can buy a lot at Valley Thrift for $25. Come in as often as you want with these items and enter as many times as you want. The drawing will take place at the annual Christmas program on December 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. where 130 families will receive a box of food and all the children attending will receive 2 or 3 toys from Santa's helpers and have the chance to get a photo with Santa. Call 760-379-4825 for more information.

REVA pet calendars available at Farmer’s Market REVA, Inc.'s 2013 Pets of the Kern River Valley calendars go on sale starting Saturday, Dec. 15 at Lake Shore Farmers' Market in Wofford Hts., and will be available at local valley business locations. $10 each, or $18 for 2, this is a great gift for out-of-town family and friends, plus a year-end tax write off. The calendar includes beautiful KRV landscapes, unique pet pictures and their stories. For more information, call Jesse at 760-378-3101, or cell 760-299-3222. Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals, Inc. is a tax deductible [501(c)(3) public charity] raising funds to equip a non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter mobile veterinary mobile clinic for KRV. You can learn more at revapets.org or Facebook.com/revacares.

Free family strengthening group to begin College Community Services in Lake Isabella is offering a no-cost family strengthening group focusing on developing life skills, parenting skills, and strengths in families dealing with current or past substance abuse issues. The program is designed to work with both parents and their children in a positive, cooperative, non-judgmental group environment. The group lasts for twelve sessions. The program starts on January 7 and will meet for 12 Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be served at the first meeting so RSVP now so you can be counted in on this awesome opportunity, at 760-379-3412. Ask for Karen at x1013. College Community Services is located at 2731 Nugget Ave, behind McDonald's.

State Farm coat drive continues through December Gary Charlon, Agent for State Farm here in Lake Isabella, will be collecting gently used or new coats/sweaters for those in need for the KRV. There is a drop off box at the Lake Isabella State Farm office at 6047 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Drop off from now until end of year.

Distribution will take place weekly or whenever the box is full. For more information, call 760-379-2500.

Whiskey Flat Kickoff dinner announced The Whiskey Flat Days "Music on Movie Street" Kick-Off Dinner will be held at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights on Friday Jan. 4. Social hour is at 5 p.m., BBQ dinner at 6 p.m., and square dancing, raffle and more at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and available in the Chamber office. Call 760376-2629.

Opportunity raffle to raise funds for REVA REVA, Inc. (Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals), a 501(c)(3) public charity is selling opportunity raffle tickets to raise funds to equip a non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter mobile clinic for the KRV. The tickets are on sale now! The drawing will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. at information corner of Kernville's Circle Park--no need to be present to win. For ticket information, call Jesse at 760-378-3101, or the REVA cell: 760-299-3222. The prizes are two hand-made multicolored afghans, one 5 x 4, valued at $80, one 6 x 5, valued at $90 and a man's tan suede zipper jacket, size medium, by A & E Emporio Collezioni, valued at $150.

Food drive to benefit Optimal Hospice Care patients It's time once again for the Optimal Hospice Care Holiday Food Drive.

Each year they identify families under their care who can use a little extra support to provide holiday meals for their loved ones. They donate food bags at the holidays and they need your help. From now until the end of the year, they are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, and grocery store gift cards. Please help us to provide a better holiday season for those who are going through a difficult time. There will be a donation box in the Lake Isabella Hospice Office located at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Ste. E Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5038 for more information.

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Nashville, for a special concert event Friday Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 20021 Hwy 178 and can be reached at 760378-2321.

Continued from page 2 the door, is $10, $7 for students with ID; children under age 12 are free. Proceeds will support River Rhythms, free concerts in Riverside Park in August 2013 and the Clayton A. Witherow Academic Achievement $1,000 Award to a student at the Lake Isabella site of Cerro Coso Community College. The concert is at 7 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church, 251 Big Blue Rd, Kernville. For information, call Pastor Chuck White, President, Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation. 760-379-0764 or email chuck_white@mchsi.com. Those who previously paid for the concert originally scheduled for November 17, will find their name listed at the door.

Blackwood Legacy Quartet January 18 Weldon United Methodist Church will host the Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from

15th Annual Heart Walk February 23 The 15th Annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk 2013 will take place Saturday Feb. 23 benefitting the Hospital Foundation and the charity of your choice. For information call Anna Leon 760-379-5257 ext 24 or cell 661-978-8712.

To include your event in the Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address listed on page 2). Submissions must be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday's issue. Events must be open to the public and the cost if any, must be listed. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and may be shortened for content and space available.

Submitted items deemed mostly or entirely business advertising will not be accepted.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It's a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light during one of these get-togethers.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who takes that demanding workplace challenge by the horns and steers it in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The clever Gemini will be quick to spot the telltale signs of workplace changes that could open up new opportunities for the right person. (And that's you, isn't it?)

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child's post-holiday letdown soon lifts as you begin to get back into your comfortable routine. Someone from your past extends a surprise bid to reconnect.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You've been the ultimate social Lion over the holidays. Now it's time to relax and recharge your energy so you can be at your best when you pounce on that new project.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relationship could be moving in a direction you might not want to follow. Step back for a better overview of the situation. You might be surprised at what you see.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Emotions

rule at the start of the week, affecting your perception about a decision. Best advice: Avoid commitments until that good Libran sense kicks back in.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A longtime friendship could take a romantic turn early in the new year. While this pleases your passionate side, your logical self might want to go slow.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone might make a surprising disclosure about a trusted friend or workplace colleague. Stay cool and reserve judgment until you get more facts.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might think you've found what you've been looking for. But appearances can be deceiving. Don't act on your discovery until you know more about it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You're no doubt anxious for that confusing situation to be cleared up. But don't press for a quick resolution or you might overlook some vital facts.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Now that your holiday distractions are easing, you need to apply yourself to getting those unfinished tasks done so you can begin a new project with a clean slate.

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3. Name the first Heisman Trophy winner to later be named a Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

4. In 2011, Tom Thibodeau tied the record for most victories by a first-year NBA coach (62).

Who else holds the mark?

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1. In 1991, the Blue Jays lost in the American League Championship Series to Minnesota.

2. Ken Griffey Jr. and Frank Robinson.

3. Roger Staubach won a Heisman (Navy, 1963) and a Super Bowl MVP (Dallas, 1971 season).

4. Paul Westphal won 62 with Phoenix in 1993.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SCS Logistics (2012 - B6386) Street address of principal place of business: 1900 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 81205, Bakersfield, CA 93380.

REGISTRANT: David Zachary, 3013 Granlee Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Individual. Date the business commenced: 08/23/2007. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: David Zachary. This statement filed on 11/06/2012.

Expires 11/06/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dynamic Consulting (2012 - B6653) Street address of principal place of business: 7236 Bandolero Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 7236 Bandolero Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: GF Smith Consulting, Inc., 7236 Bandolero Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 11/15/2012. 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: George F. Smith, President. This statement filed on 11/20/2012. Expires 11/20/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier November 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Town & Country Roofing (2012 B6619) Street address of principal place of business: 15044 Tumbleweed Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 744, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

REGISTRANT: TCR Enterprises, Inc., 15044 Tumbleweed Road, Weldon, CA 93283.

Corporation. Date the business com-

menced: 09/12/2007. 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: Jeannette M. Verdugo, Secretary.

This statement filed on 11/19/2012.

Expires 11/19/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Crazy Crafty Creations (2012 - B6700) Street address of principal place of business: 10113 Pinnacle Ridge Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address of business: 10113 Pinnacle Ridge Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Sharon K. Trent, 10113 Pinnacle Ridge Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

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: Sharon K. Trent. This statement filed on 11/26/2012. Expires 11/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Patino's Food Service (2012 - B6705) Street address of principal place of business: 4011 Jewett Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Mailing address of business: 4011 Jewett Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

REGISTRANT: Bueno Bonito Barrato, Inc., 4011 Jewett Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 11/26/2012. 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 Ghazale, Secretary. This statement filed on 11/27/2012. Expires 11/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 14, 21, 28, 2012 and January 4, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Pit Stop Vending (2012 - B6941) Street address of principal place of business: Tejon Pass Safety Roadside Rest Area on Interstate 5, between Frazier Mtn. Park Road and Lebec Road. Mailing address of business: 6820 North Chance Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710. REGISTRANT: Lawrence Shoemaker, 6820 North Chance Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710. 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: Lawrence Shoemaker, Owner.

This statement filed on 12/06/2012.

Expires 12/06/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 14, 21, 28, 2012 and January 4, 2013.

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Richard Rowe Courier Special The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation held a successful Holiday Gala Fundraiser at the Lodge at Painted Rock on December 11, 2012, chaired by SCE's Deborah Hess. More than 75 people attended.

Mike Thomas introduced his childhood friend Stuart Witt as the speaker for the evening. Raised in Onyx, Mr. Witt is a member of the Board of Trustees of Kern Community College District. Drawing upon his experiences as a Naval Aviator, business executive, and General Manager of the Air and Space Port in Mojave, he spoke about the importance of the role of community colleges in helping to strengthen the community and enabling individuals to realize their dreams, through classes relevant to the needs of the students.

Cerro Coso Community College President Jill Board attended with other leaders from Ridgecrest.

The 2012 Clayton A. Witherow $1,000 Academic Achievement Award was presented to Lake Isabella resident, Paula Nelson. She is a full-time Cerro Coso KRV student.

At the Holiday Gala, KRVECF announced the establishment of a Scholarship Fund with an initial donation of $2,500 from Southern California Edison augmented with $1,250 in additional donations from those attending the Gala. KRVECF will earmark this fund to help Cerro Coso KRV students continuing their education at 4 year institutions elsewhere.

The Gala's Silent Auction included many items, including a free week in Cancun, a guitar with Carlos Santana's signature, and a picture by Fr. Bob Woods. It generated $1,596 which will help cover expenses of the River Rhythms free concerts at Riverside Park in Kernville on the five Friday evenings in August 2013. KRVECF expresses thanks to all who contributed to the success of this fund raising event; including table sponsors: SCE, KVHD and Robert Rusby who raised an additional $1,143 benefiting KRVECF's General Fund.

KRVECF's mission is to provide encouragement and support for public education and community cultural activities serving the Kern River Valley.

Contact the KRVECF at 760-379-0764 or e-mailkrvecf_info@mchsi.com.

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New Cerro Coso course offerings

Behind the wheel or spring in your step, Cerro Coso course study will do you justice Natalie Dorrell Courier Release ■ Aerobic Dance Physical fitness and fun go together at Cerro Coso Community College!

The Kern River Valley Campus in Lake Isabella is offering a Community Education class in Aerobic Dance this spring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the KRV Campus in Room G8. There is a $46 Community Education fee for the class that begins January 14 and ends May 3.

This class, instructed by Jean Pack, is designed to enhance physical fitness through aerobic dance. Aerobics is a popular form of exercise for individuals who enjoy dancing and listening to music while working out. If you're looking for a creative and fun new way to exercise, Cerro Coso has the class for you. Dance skills and knowledge of dance steps are unnecessary to participate.

■ Driver's Education The topic of a Community Education class being offered by the college in the spring will meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kern Valley High School beginning January 23 and ending February 21.

Getting a driver's license requires first taking a written driving test, attaining a learner's permit, practicing with a licensed driver, before finally taking the state road test. Instructor James Thompson will present beginning drivers with the knowledge they need to be safe and competent drivers. A realistic guide to the fundamentals of driving from the rules of the road to the responsibilities of vehicle ownership.

This course meets the requirements of the Department of Motor Vehicles

(DMV), but does not offer behind the wheel instruction.

There is a $50 class fee and parental consent is required.

■ Administration of Justice Cerro Coso Community College offers a State Certified program in Administration of Justice. This course of study offers a broad base of knowledge which is designed to provide the foundation for the pursuit of advanced studies in criminal justice and offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in law enforcement and corrections.

Cerro Coso's Administration of Justice Program prepares students for careers as police officers; detectives; criminal investigators; corrections, parole, or probation officers; wardens; security investigators or specialists; lawyers; legal assistants; court administrators or Magistrates. The job opportunities are endless.

The class, ADMJ C05 Concepts of Criminal Law, will meet Thursday nights from 6 to 9:10 p.m. in Room 11 of the Kern River Valley Plaza. This course will survey the historical development, philosophy, and constitutional provisions of the law and its impact within the criminal justice system. Students develop a working knowledge of legal terms and their definitions. This class also covers the classification of crime and its causation and will conduct analytical research and study case law decisions.

Registration fee for this 3-unit is $138 plus the cost of the book.

■ Registration information For a complete listing of Spring 2013 classes being offered in the Kern River Valley visit the Cerro Coso web site at www.cerrocoso.edu. Spring classes begin January 14. Call for 760-379-5501 more information.

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That’s a decorationThat’s Italian Restaurant in Kernville is all decked out for the holiday season.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Rudolph crossing What used to be just a deer warning near the Kern Valley Golf Course has now become a designated reindeer crossing.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Santa is in Santa Claus listens to the wishes of the children who have visited him in Circle Park, Kernville.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Fall on ice As autumn ends and the rain and freezing nights have started, these iced over leaves create some abstract art in Wofford Heights.

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