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Go green with your old tree

Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Mostly sunny high 54. Fri. night: Partly cloudy, low 38. Sat.: Partly sunny, high 56. Sat. night: Chance showers, low 39. Sun.: Cloudy, high 53.

Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Instead of sending your old Christmas tree to the dump when you are finished with it, go green instead – donate it to the lake for fish habitat. Just bring it to the Kissack Bay parking lot, just west of Mt. Mesa. Be sure to tarp or cover your load or you may get a ticket. Also, remove all ornaments, tinsel, etc. Douglas E. Landon, Director of Kern County Waste Management, said, “Whole trees are used in wildlife habitat improvement projects by sinking them into the lake as a haven for small fish.” Volunteer workers will take the trees, wire them together and place them so that the rising lake this spring will cover them up. Then young fish can hide among the submerged branches to escape being eaten, thus growing into big, healthy fish.

Cemetery to be closed? Mike Devich Kern River Courier

As two new members, Jeanette Rogers and Ron Gillentine, join the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District’s board of trustees, the district is considering some tough options – including closing the cemetery. The district is funded through tax approprations established in 1954, but the funding has never changed. Burial income is no longer sufficient. Cemetery manager Randy Kyt and the board of trustees recently met with Supervisor Jon McQuiston to discuss options, including applying for grants, but the step was made to contact Kern County Counsel to research the legalities of closing the cemetery and the handling of pre-need and endowment funds currently on hand. The KRV cemetery district is asking for tax-deductible donations. Mail to KRVPCD, P.O. Box 215, Wofford Heights CA 93285.

Vol. 7 No. 47

Sun. night: Cloudy, low 38. National Weather Service

Service dog Jenna gets well, vet bills taken care of.

Maryann Ryan/Special to the Courier

Erskine Creek pours across Lake Isabella Boulevard near Tank Park on Sunday. Steady rain has caused massive flooding problems in the valley.

Rain slams valley Mike Devich Kern River Courier

boulevard was closed by the Highway Patrol. However, some vehicles went through anyway, endangering the occuCalifornia’s latest series of winter pants and the county road workers who storms has brought the Kern Valley steady were working there to keep the road surrain almost constantly since Friday, Dec. face from washing away. 17, causing extensive flooding. On one day The alternative to get from one end of alone, Sunday, Dec. 19, things got so bad the town of Lake Isabella to the other was that there were to use the evacuations in freeway, The Kern County EOC has received sev- Borel Road the Kelso Creek area and along eral calls for offers of money, labor and and part of the river in equipment. Due to the wildfires experi- the old enced earlier this year a group of people canyon road. Kernville. On that day have gotten together to coordinate offers Other local roads in the of assistance to those less fortunate in r o a d w a y s valley started our communities. were quickly The Citizens Disaster Recovery closed, such falling victim to the pounding Committee for Kern Families is led by coun- as Bodfish rain one after ty businessman Kelly Saunders. He can be C a n y o n another. Creeks contacted directly at (916) 212-4495. R o a d , Monetary donations can be accepted at B o d f i s h quickly went over their any Union Bank, account #9850037105. Caliente banks and Road, Fay flowed onto Ranch Road, heavily-traveled roadways. Keyesville Road and Sierra Way between The Kern River Canyon was shut down, Kernville and Weldon. as giant boulders reportedly fell onto the The intersection of Kelso Valley Road road. The road will be closed at least until and Highway 178 turned into a lake. Two Dec. 28, and maybe longer, while workers new solar projects are planned nearby, but dynamite the big rocks into smaller ones. historically, that area floods every few Lake Isabella Boulevard near Tank Park years. Also,The water table there is very was another early problem point, as water, high, and after heavy rains pools of water mud and debris cascaded down Erskine Creek and flowed over the road. The See RAIN Page 3

Tubatulabals want input to be considered The Tubatulabal tribe of American Indians has sent a letter to Col. William J. Leady, District Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to ask for a consultation with agency representatives. They say they were never contacted by the Corps regarding the environmental assessment. The Tubatulabals of Kern Valley are asking that their historical maps and ethnographic studies be incorporated into the EA. They say that “there are many cultural sites downstream and upstream of the (dams) that will be impacted” by the dam repairs. The letter was signed by Dr. Donna Miranda-Begay, Tribal Chairwoman of the Tubatulabals of Kern Valley, and copies were sent to the Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies and experts.

County calls board to declare disaster The Kern County Board of Supervisors will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. to ratify a proclamation that recent heavy and prolonged rainfall has caused a flood disaster and state of emergency to exist within the County of Kern. At that time, the board is also scheduled to ratify a request for a gubernatorial disaster proclamation and a request for state disaster assistance.

Better look at your Medicare for next year right now.

Pickled shrimp? Somebody short and drunk? Bodfish Bob tells you.

NORAD ready to track Santa on Christmas Eve as he delivers presents to good kids.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 214,037 acre-feet. (High point was 330,829 ac-ft. July 2. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 3,488 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 148 cfs Borel Canal flow 0 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Free Christmas meal to be offered Dec. 24 at My Place My Place Restaurant in Lake Isabella will again be offering a free meal on Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers and food donations are needed. Call (760) 379-2563. Sponsored by My Place and guitarelements.com

Owners/Editors/Publishers Michael Batelaan Mike Devich Contributing Editor Mike Ludiker Contributors/Columnists Mike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Donna Fitch California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal

VFW to offer free Christmas dinner to veterans on Dec. 25 The VFW in Lake Isabella (behind McDonalds) will offer a free dinner to all veterans on Christmas Day from 1 to 4 p.m. $7.50 for non-vets. Turkey, ham and all the trimmings.

Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Devich, Mike Ludiker

Food commodities date to be Tuesday, Dec. 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman Subscription Information The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $36 per year. Send payment to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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Regular activities Fridays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848. • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048 L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. • 2 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville. Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday. • 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3762410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 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, LI. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Spend New Year’s Day at Nuui Cunni Cultural Center The Pauite Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch will be closed on Christmas Day. However, it will be open Saturday, New Years Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come celebrate the New Year and join in the fun with Entertainment, Farmers Market with fresh produce and more, a Sweat will be held, crafts, super food and super sales in the Gift Shop! If the weather is bad, all events and vendors will be inside where it is warm and dry. A great way to spend the first day of 2011, bring the entire family. Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whiskey Flat Days Kickoff dinner to be held Jan. 7 Every February on Presidents Day Weekend the town of Kernville celebrates its Gold Rush roots when it was known as Whiskey Flat. This year the

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. •9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 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, 3792556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848. • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd. • 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. • 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303. • 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 376-2410 or 376-2066

Bingo Guide

Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, 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. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

Whiskey Flat Days Kickoff Dinner, which is when the Honorary Mayor candidates are introduced, will be at Ewing’s on Friday, January 7th, with dinner at 6 pm. $25 gets you Deep-Pit BBQ, Lemon Chicken, vegetables, potatoes & bread. Live Music by “Wild Blue Rose Band”. RSVP-760-376-2629. KRV CERT to teach Red Cross First Aid, Adult CPR Jan. 8 Dean Ott of KRV CERT will be teaching the American Red Cross First Aid class on January 8 from 9am to noon and American Red Cross Adult CPR class from 1pm to 5pm at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre Street in Lake Isabella. The classes are $20 each and the monies help support the Kern River Valley Community Emergency Response Team. Participants will get a Red Cross Card for each class attended. Please call Tom Klein at (760) 3792797 to pre-register for each class. ‘Community in Crisis’ Part 2 to be held on Jan. 10 The followup meeting about the sources of help and support for despondent teens will take place Jan. 10 at 6 p.m at the Kern Valley Hospital cafeteria. For more information contact Holly at 760-2230269. AARP Driver Safety Program to be held Jan. 13 The next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held January 13, Thursday (an all day class) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Peters Anglican Church in Kernville (11900 Sierra Way, Kernville across the street from the Hi Ho Trailer Park). Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 379-8037. Fees are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today. KRV CERT to teach emergency response class Jan. 15 KRV CERT will be teaching basic community emergency response team classes starting Jan. 15. The scope of this course includes: Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety and Hazardous Materials, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, CERT and the Incident Command System, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism. Classes will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre St. in Lake Isabella from 9am to 4pm. The classes will be held on Saturday, January 15th, January 22nd, January 29th. There is a cost of $20 for the student’s manual. If you have any questions or want to register please call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797. Mental Health Fair coming to Kern Valley Jan. 15 There will be a National Alliance

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

A special message Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I noticed it was getting close to Christmas. What made me notice? My first clue was the radio. It suddenly played nothing but sleighbell, mistletoe, and Santa songs. My next clue was the pages of wants from the greatMiddleworth grandchildren and the hints from the grandkids. A third clue was the smell of snickerdoodles, little fruitcakes, and cookies of every kind wafting from my wifes oven. Still another clue was the sudden lines of people at store counters and the parking lots full of cars, and folks loading them with stacks of Christmas giftss. It's a time when even the meanest humbug grump has a hint of smile in the corner of his grizzled face. It's a time to remember other Christmases and the images that come to mind as that special time of year approaches. It's when many of us think of others not so fortunate and hearts open to give some kind of help to those in need. The decorations on the houses, in the parks and around the shops are especially brilliant and cheerful. In the evening take a drive up the higher streets of Kernville, Wofford Heights, Bodfish or

Isabella and see the panorama of lights painting our valley. It’s breathtaking. Go up Hooper Hill, stop at a pullout and look out across the landscape of Lake Isabella. Note the lights of the Wofford Heights Christmas Tree. Feel the Christmas Season as we celebrate the birth of Christ. It's a time to renew old friendships, to have evening get-togethers. It’s time to hold dear the closeness of loved ones and to let others know that you care for them. It’s time to forget the bad stuff, to enjoy the moment and to share the joy of the Christmas season. This might be a good time to open up the e-mail file, the address book and the Christmas list and take today to call someone and give a special hello. Get out the cell phone and use up some of those minutes you've been hoarding. What better time, what better place than from your living room, as you reach out to someone out there in the somewhere. It’s Christmas in the Kern River Valley. Smell the air, savor the warmth, note the love, and revel in the cheer of the holiday spirit that surrounds us. Let Vicki and me wish you all a Merry Christmas and a splendid New Year. 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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RAIN continued from page 1 sit on the surface for long periods of time. Road crews were still working at that location on Tuesday, a day after the rain took a break. Evacuations took place in the riverside campgrounds in Kernville, and in Kelso Valley 10 people and six large dogs were rescued by Kern County Fire Department personnel. A Red Cross emergency shelter was set up a the Senior Center in Lake Isabella for those who were evacuated. The upper Kern River zoomed to 10,000 cubic feet per second on Sunday Dec. 19, and then to over 21,000 cfs an hour later. Lake storage jumped from 160,000 acre-feet last week to 212,798 as of Tuesday. Those figures should serve to remind us why the dams are there in

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the first place. The city of Bakersfield has had major floods several times in its existence – until the dams were installed. It has been said that the dams saved Bakersfield from $10 million in damage in a big flood in 1966 that took out the Kernville bridge. That figure would surely be much higher today. Coincidentally, the dam safety siren had its usual weekly test on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., at the height of the flooding, causing some to think the dam had failed. The county was quick to reassure the public that had not happened. To find out if there are traffic restrictions on roads in and out of the valley, call the 1-800-GAS-ROAD CalTrans automated line and enter the highway number when prompted.

For supporting the Kern River Valley Woman's Club 11th Annual Christmas Spectacular! Accounting & Tax Service Animal House Dog Grooming Barnes' Bargains Buzzard Gulch Trading Post Candy Carousel Cheryl's Diner Dam Quilters/Gram's Treasures Demi Panos John & Judi Dodd Edward Jones Financial El Rio Mexican Restaurant Archie's Hardware Bess Chalker Big Blue Bear Bowman Photography Charlie's Market Pat & Ken Colbert The Courier Judi Dodd

A Special Thanks to our Christmas Tree Sponsors England Family of Kernville Mustard Seed Rance Farmer's Insurance Petal Pusher Plus Gene Parks Insurance Primo's Liquor & Deli G.L. Vega Concrete Rhodeshow Productions Isabella Market Rivernook Campground Kathleen's River Salon Sierra Gateway Markets Kern Valley Museum Country Store Silver Mine Studios Auto Restorations Kern Valley Bike Park South Fork Woman's Club Kernville Mini Storage Sweet Adelines La-De-Dah Tops # 436 Lore's Loft Walter Mortensen Insurance

Thanks to the following businesses & individuals for donations The Drug Store Ellen Martin Paradise Cove Rest. El Portal Restaurant The Mother Lode Pat North - Mary Kay Martha Evans Mt. Mesa Lanes Pizza Factory Hungry Rancher Rest. Mt. Mesa Market Buckskins & Calico Kathy Kappl Natural Health Radio Shack Kern River Fly Shop Nelda's Diner Reel Cinema L & M Lumber Our Place Restaurant Sierra South Eloise Malone Demi Panos Sierra Vista Restaurant

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Legend Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds z Towns Hospital + Other Features

Kernville

Golf Course

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Airport

Sierra Way

Wofford Heights

STATISTICS

Wofford Heights Park

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

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side

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The KV Garden Group held a bake sale at the Lakeshore Lodge’s Farmer’s Market last Saturday as a benefit for Terri Gallion of Weldon. Gallion has a service dog, Jenna (shown above), who ingested some antifreeze and racked up some major vet bills. Gallion is disabled and lives on a fixed income, so the Garden Group went to work. The first person at the bake sale was a retired Marine living in Squirrel Valley who donated three crisp $100 bills. If all promised checks come in, all of the vet bills should be paid with some left over for some doggie treats for Jenna.

Sales & Service

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4571 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

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Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area

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Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

Lake Isabella

Wildlife Area

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake

Mountain Mesa

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Kern River Valley information

P.O. Box 810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 760/379-4860 lakedesign@mchsi.com

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Water Wells Pumps

Water Ski Area

Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

General KRV Info Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Kernville Chamber of Commerce

11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Local: (760) 376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Substation

Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kern Valley Hospital & Kern Valley Healthcare District

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Couch Theater

Celebrity Extra

‘Machete’ a guy flick

Vanessa is accepted

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith New DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of Jan. 6. PICKS OF THE WEEK "Machete" (R) -- "Machete" started out as nothing more than a fake trailer in the Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino flick "Grindhouse." But fans of the film clamored for more, and so Rodriguez went ahead and made it into a feature-length "Mexsploitation" opus that will thrill any fan of lowbudget '70s drivein cinema. Danny Trejo stars as Machete, a former federal agent whose family was Danny Trejo murdered by a samurai sword-carrying drug lord (Steven Seagal). Machete is hired by a guy to assassinate an anti-immigration senator (played with scene-stealing relish by Robert De Niro). What follows is a series of hilariously over-the-top action set pieces and brilliant stunt casting (Don Johnson, Rose McGowan, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba and others make cameos). It's just an awesome series of hot chicks and stuff blowing up and cheesy dialogue that adds up to two hours of guilty-pleasure entertainment. If you liked "Grindhouse" or "From Dusk Til Dawn," you'll love "Machete." "Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends: Complete Series" (Unrated) -- Eighteen discs, 62 hours of fun from all five seasons, plus a slew of great special features and an 80-page book. Watch Rocky pull a rabbit out of his hat! AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN! See our heroes thwart the evil machinations of Boris and Natasha. Thrill as Mr. Peabody and Sherman travel through time in the Wayback Machine. Delight

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in the myriad Fractured Fairy Tales. Return once again to those Saturday mornings of your youth by making yourself a bowl of sugary cereal and rooting for your favorite alumnist from Wossamotta U. That's what I'magonna do. "Howl" (R) -- James Franco delivers a riveting performance as legendary Beat poet Allen Ginsberg in this ambitious production chronicling the writing of, and obscenity trial surrounding, "Howl," his most famous poem. The film is broken up into segments: an interview with Ginsberg about the poem; his first public reading of the work; the trial; and the highlight of the film -- an animated interpretation of the entire poem. The supporting cast of Jon Hamm, Treat Williams, Mary-Louise Parker, David Strathairn and Bob Balaban give brilliant performances -- leaving us with the impression that they and the entire production were composing a love letter to a beloved literary work. TV SERIES "Ricky Gervais Show" Complete First Season "Top Chef: D.C." The Complete Season 7 "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Season 2 "The Real Housewives of Orange County" Season 3 "The Sarah Jane Adventures" The Complete Third Season "iCarly" Season Two, Volume Two "Big Love" The Complete Fourth Season "Make It or Break It" Season One, Volume Two "Enemy at the Door" Series Two "Mannix" Fourth Season "Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern" Collection 4 Pt.2 c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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because Jillian is outta there. After this season, which begins Jan. 4, her contract is up, and she is leaving the show. Jillian explained her decision: "I want to take a year off TV and focus on becoming a mommy and doing more charity work. Shooting 'Losing It' also had a big impact on me. Living with kids, I saw firsthand what I was missing."

Q: When will "Southland" be back? I was so happy when TNT picked it up from NBC, and have been eagerly awaiting its return. -- George F., via email A: The cuttingedge drama will be back on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 10 p.m. on TNT. Series star Benjamin *** McKenzie gave me Q: How is the scoop: "It's Vanessa Williams going to be the fitting in as the same show you've newest cast seen before, it's member of just going to be "Desperate more focused on Housewives"? -the four principle Sandi S., characters left: Lousiville, Ky. Ben, Lydia, Sammy Benjamin McKenzie A: Vanessa is and John. It's a doing great, at pretty aggressive show; this least according to co-star season it's really going to douJoshua Moore, who plays ble-down on the aggressiveParker Scavo. When we spoke ness. It's fast, hard-hitting and about the show's return from uncompromising. winter break on Jan. 2, he told "With my character and me: "She's just great to work John, the dynamic has changed with. I think she's a really good yet again. It's more of a peeractress and she's great in her to-peer relationship than it has role. She's just a very cool perbeen in the past. Although Ben son to talk to and hang out will still mess up and John will with. She definitely has to flip criticize him brutally for it, he's that switch on to be mean (like got a little more freedom to do her character, Renee)." a little more of his own work. The end of the season will Write to Cindy at King mark the end of his probationFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. ary period." Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475; or e-mail her at *** letters@cindyelavsky.com. For Q: Is Jillian Michaels more news and extended interreally leaving "The Biggest views, visit www.celebrityexLoser"? I can't imagine the traonline.com show without her! -- Tawny (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. D., via e-mail A: Well, start imagining it,

Top DVD rentals 1. Grown Ups (PG-13) Adam Sandler 2. Toy Story 3 (G) animated 3. Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13) Zach Efron 4. Ramona and Beezus (G) Selena Gomez 5. Predators (R) Adrien Brody 6. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PG-13) Michael Cera

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Courier chuckle of the week: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm desperately trying to figure out why kamikaze pilots wore helmets.â&#x20AC;? -- Dave Edison

See Page 14 for answers to puzzles

Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But you'd be wise to take this one step at a time to allow new developments to come through. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You're almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid makes your new relationship special. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you're ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A legal mat-

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ter you hoped could finally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -- which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are firmly on your side, and that persistent problem that has caused you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you're doing. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you've wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of selfawareness to guide you to do what's right for you. YOU BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capacity to meet challenges that others might find overwhelming, and turn them into successful ventures. c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was Englishman Josiah Wedgwood famous for making? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote "This Side of Paradise"? 3. HISTORY: When did New Jersey legalize casinos? 4. ENTERTAINERS: By what name was comedian William Claude Dukenfield better known? 5. TELEVISION: On which television show did "The Simpsons" family first appear? Answers:

1. Pottery (Wedgwood tableware) 2. F. Scott Fitzgerald 3. 1976 4. W.C. Fields 5. "The Tracey Ullman Show"

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__________________________ LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. House Painting, Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760417-2806 License #CL492150 __________________________ 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 __________________________ RICH PELLETREAU ART

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For Sale Recently Reduced! - 2 RV's in permanent spaces for sale Now only $4,500/ea - obo plus space rent. Riverview RV Park. Call 760-376-2345

Cabin for Sale BODFISH CABIN 102 Hoebeck Road Beautifully remodeled 1680 sq ft cabin w/great view! $129,000 661-428-1108

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Wanted to Rent - House with fenced yd. Kernville, Bodfish, L.I., Wofford Hts areas. Have outside dog & cat. Need asap. 760-258-6786, 760-878-2572

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Onyx - Large 2bd, 1ba apt. New Paint and carpet. $600. 760-379-8400 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2 bd double wide w/30x30 workshop/garage & panoramic view of the Lake. $550/mo + deposit. Call (805) 660-0033 or (818) 532-8261 _________________________ Kernville - 1/bd apt for 1 or 2 people w/wood burning stove in Riverview RV Park. $450 mo + utilities. 760-376-2345 _________________________

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REDUCED! Lake Isabella 2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. Was $640/mo - now $540/mo (inclds space rent) quiet 55+ park. Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit. (760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + deposit and utilities. 760-376-2671 _________________________

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Mt. Mesa - 3 bd, 2 ba, house w/attached garage. $1,100/mo. Please call (760) 379-5439 or (760) 223-1981

Reward ALWAYS BUYING original art, bronzes, sculptures, paintings, Indian items, antiques, saloon, Civil War, old advertising, art pottery & more. HIGHEST PRICES PAID. Over 22 years exp. WE SELL TOO! Open daily. Ghost Town Relics @ Silver City Ghost Town 760-379-5146

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REDUCED! Lake Isabella Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. Was $25,000 - now $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092 _________________________ MOVING? Across Town or The Nation Kernville Moving & Storage 760-379-2714 or 760-417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2 bd dbl wide MH w/30x30 workshop/garage & panoramic view of lake. Aprox 1 acre, xlnt cond. $95K. Call (805) 660-0033 or (818) 532-8261

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Health Insurance Matters

Deadline coming up Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

When Congress and then the regulators started the Medicare Advantage program, they established Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 as the dates for the Annual Harry Thal Enrollment Period (AEP). They must have forgotten that people have many other things to do this time of year. This same law required in October for insurance companies to send our required documentation telling about how your plan will change from the prior year. This, called the "Annual Notice of Change", has grown into a very thick, overwhelming mailing, with some companies weighing in to close to a pound! Who is going to read all that? A few weeks ago, I had a lady send me a list of her medications stating she would prefer to stay on her current plan, as she was very happy with it. I did the research anyway, to discover than of the three medications she is taking, none will be on the 2011 formulary for her plan. She would have paid about $20 more a month for a policy which covered none of her drugs! Time is running out. It is essential that people who have either a "stand alone" prescription drug plan (PDP)

or are part of either a Medicare HMO or PPO check their ANOC documents, and look up their medication in the 2011 plan formulary. If you don't have the formulary, call the company, go to their website or www.Medicare.gov and do your homework. If your medication has restrictions such as "Prior Authorization" or "Step Therapy" you may find it almost as close as not being on the formulary. Your physician will need to contact the company to get authorization to write the prescription. Without the authorization, your pharmacy will not fill the prescription at the insurance company's expense. Once it’s Jan. 1, it is all over. What you have is "locked in" for the entire 2011. People with a Medicare Advantage plan, in prior years had one additional opportunity to change from January to March 15, but the new health care laws eliminated that. Now from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15 you can leave the Medicare Advantage plan (HMO and PPO) and then go back on Original Medicare. You will have the ability to purchase a PDP plan, but must medically qualify if you want to get a Medicare Supplement to go with your Medicare. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

K E R N VA L L E Y H O S P I TA L F O U N DAT I O N

13th Annual All

2011Heart

Valley

Walk

Saturday, February 26, 2011 Kern Valley High School Track Registration: 7:00 - 8:30am (Team Managers only) Heart Walk: 9:00 - 10:30am Entry: $50.00 per team team of 4 walkers & 1 manager or $10:00 per person for individual walkers

Photo submitted

Cerro Coso and Southern California Edison staff celebrate as money is distributed through Edison’s Green Jobs Education Initiative for green education and job training. The company has provided $2 million to community colleges within the last 12 months.

Churches of the Valley 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 Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.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. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 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

Gerald A. Brown Manager / Director FD1731

Lots of Prizes & Surprises!!! Free Lunch: to all walkers & managers. Addition lunches available for $4.00 each

The Foundation receives 40% of Donation Money with 60% going to the Charity of Your Choice!

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Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. (760) 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 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 Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.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. (760) 379-6360 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. (760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact our office.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1/3 cup Crab-boil 1 1/4 cup Olive oil 1 1/2 tsp Pickling spices 1 1/2 cup thin sliced Red Onion 6 Bay leaves 5 sprigs fresh Thyme 5 lemons (sliced thin)

In a large saucepan of boiling water and crab boil, add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes only. Drain shrimp and place in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together; vinegar, oil, salt and pickling spices. Pour this over shrimp. Add remaining ingredients and gently toss. Chill shrimp overnight sand serve chilled.

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Santa gives Alyssa Cox, 7, a gift at the VFW Children’s Christmas party last Sunday. Bodfish Bob's Never Fail Christmas Fudge

EVENTS continued from page 2 on Mental Illness meeting on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10 am—1 pm at the Wallace Middle School, Gymnasium. Support groups, educational courses, and services will be offered at no cost to our community. OutSpoken Young Minds (OSYM) leaders will tell their stories. Our youth will have a voice, as they so deserve. RSVP to (661) 303-1416 (Russ) or (760) 379-3412 (Jim) or email: namikernpatrice@gmail.com Light refreshments will be served. Feb. 26 Hospital Foundation Heart Walk wants signups The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation will again hold its annual Heart Walk at the Kern Valley High School track on Saturday, Feb. 26. There is a $50 fee for a team of four walkers and one manager, or you can walk individually for $10 per person. This entitles the walker to a free lunch for all walkers and managers. Additional meals are $4 each. The Foundation will receive 40% of the donation money and 60% goes to the charity of your choice. In addition, the Hospital Foundation is looking for businesses and individuals to be sponsors. Sponsorships can be purchased for $250 to $1,000 or more. The Foundation’s mission is to purchase needed dquipment for Kern Valley Hospital. Call Sonia at (760) 382-8385 for packets. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the information to us by e-mail, or on paper either in person or by mail (our addresses are on page 2), by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed in chronological order according to space available. Calendar items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

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In 2-qt saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, marshmallows, butter, and salt. Cook, stir constantly, over medium heat til mixture comes to boil and bubbling. Boil and stir 5 mins; remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips til completely melted. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Spread into buttered 8"square pan. Cool before cutting. Bodfish Bob’s Pickled Shrimp 3 pounds medium Shrimp (peeled & deveined- tail intact) 3 tsp Salt 1 cup Red-wine vinegar

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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients and place 1 TBSP of mix in a mini muffin pan. If not available, bake in a square pan and cut into serving squares. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Maybe frozen for a later date, re-heat @ 375 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes. Makes 24 to 30 mini cakes.

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Friday, December 24, 2010

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BIG GUNS (2010-B7068) Street address of principal place of business: 7810 Hidden Crossing Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 7810 Hidden Crossing Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Jeremy Jackson, 7810 Hidden Crossing Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: Jeremy Jackson. This statement filed on 11/22/2010. Expires 11/22/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FOUR SEASONS TRAILER PARK (2010-B7063) Street address of principal place of business: 206 West J Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 13864 Nisula Road, McCall, ID 83638. REGISTRANT: Todd Simpson, 13864 Nisula Road, McCall, ID 83638. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/10/2009. 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: Todd Simpson. This statement filed on 11/22/2010. Expires 11/22/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2010. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-2138 - APN: 258130-05-00-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-0504. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 29, 2010 at 11:00 am, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 04-122004, as Inst. No. 0204080544 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Edward Lee Gunter, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1932 El Rey Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum-

brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $44,230.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. November 29, 2010. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-9455525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale O f f i c e r (Published by the Kern River Courier December 3, 10 and 17, 2010)

Bakersfield, CA 93311. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 11/11/10. 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: Pamela Cole. This statement filed on 11/15/2010. Expires 11/15/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier December 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TC NOIR COMPANIES (2010B7064), DBA #2: COMPLETE BILLING SERVICES (2010-B7065), DBA #3: PROGESTERONE ADVOCATES NETWORK (2010-B7066) Street address of principal place of business: 30151 Sunland Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 25051 Bear Valley Road #345, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Shelly Black, 30151 Sunland Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2010. 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: Shelly Black. This statement filed on 11/22/2010. Expires 11/22/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JASON THOELE, BROKER (2010B7048) Street address of principal place of business: 5401 Business Park South, Suite 208, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 22202, Bakersfield, CA 93390. REGISTRANT: Angie Noteboom, 15401 Mabel Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 10/28/2010. 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: Angie Noteboom. This statement filed on 11/22/2010. Expires 11/22/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAKER MAPS (2010-B7227) Street address of principal place of business: 21533 Golden Hills Boulevard, Apt J, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 21533 Golden Hills Boulevard, Apt J, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Donald Baker, 21533 Golden Hills Boulevard, Apt J, Tehachapi, CA 93561. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/000. 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: Donald W. Baker. This statement filed on 12/03/2010. Expires 12/03/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: INDUSTRIAL WATER SERVICE (2010-B6919) Street address of principal place of business: 3232 H Street, Unit 6, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 3305 Spring View Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Pamela Cole, 3305 Spring View Street,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KINGS CHEMICAL SERVICE (2010-B6951), DBA #2: JASON KING (2010-B6952) Street address of principal place of business: 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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 11/17/2010. Expires 11/17/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier December 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE QUILTED QUAIL (2010B7079) Street address of principal place of business: 901 North Heritage Drive, #104, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 901 North Heritage Drive, #104, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: Marian Bruce, 627 Kevin Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Cynthia Klissus, 617 East Dana Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. B,

Page 11 Message of Faith

Jesus changes everything Jack Duitsman, pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville

sary nature of humility that is key to His heart? And what about pride that so quickly brings to naught whatever And she gave birth to her might be used by God in transfirst-born son; and she wrapped forming our hearts back into Him in cloths, and laid Him in a His image? We might like to manger, because there was no hide behind such questions as room for them in the inn. Luke unanswerable, but if we are 2:7 willing to take an honest look at our hearts, you and I just might If the find places of freedom in our Scriptures are faith, and levels of the Father's read primarily as love toward us that we have not a book of inforseen before. Remember it was mation, then the God's idea to come to power of God's Bethlehem's manger, and such working in our an un-royal welcome did not lives through the make Him angry, disappointed, Duitsman Word will be or frustrated. He willingly took diminished to a this place and began the work point of irrelevance. Far from a of salvation just as He takes the footnote in history's greatest humble corners of our hearts moment, the above passage and begins the process of salvacontains truth that is meant to tion. For such a Heart we can transform the lowly state of the be ever thankful, for if this human soul into the grand conwere not so, your life and mine dition to would be which it devoid of was meant salvation's to live. working. That the If howevSavior of er we are “Jesus’ coming was glo- content with the world was born in rious in both scope and allowing the circumSavior to nature.” stances languish in beyond the backwahumble --Jack Duitsman ter and (downright bilge of our filth is a life experimuch closence, we er descripsadly misintion) was terpret not acciBethlehem's dental, for a message was being message. From angelic choirs trumpeted by the heart of the proclaiming the grandeur of the Father as to the nature of His Savior's birth, to wise men work among humanity. Yet also travelling great distance to contained in the above words is bring costly gifts of worship, a heralding by the human heart Jesus' coming was glorious in of the ignominious place where both scope and nature. The the glorious nature of God's manger may have been humble working among us is usually before He came, but was transassigned. While the heart of formed into the very throne God is committed to coming to God's dwelling among us. Our the humblest of places to set up hearts also may be humble His Kingdom, humanity is all places not worthy of the King too eager to see such willingof Kings, but when Jesus is ness as our queue to discount invited to take His place there the redeeming work of God as as Savior and Lord, He changes far less important than all the everything. Loved ones, we can endeavors we hold as more adore the humility of our dear worthy of places of honor. Lord Jesus, but let us not misinThis is quite a curious combiterpret His humility by assignnation, and poses questions ing Him to a place of unimporthat do not have easy answers: tance in our experience. Let us If we placed the working of come to adore Him this God within us in places more Christmas, and in coming, let worthy of His due honor, would us bring all we are and all we we somehow negate the neceshave to honor our humble King.

General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 11/18/2005. 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: Marian Bruce and Cynthia Klissus. This statement filed on 11/22/2010. Expires 11/22/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 17, 24, 31, 2010 and January 7, 2011

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: R-1502-CV100527 PETITIONER: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS. Proposed name: DENNIS WILLIAMS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name(s) should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 16, 2011, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept,: EK-B, Room: West, Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 132 East Coso Street, Ridgecrest, California 93555, East Division, Ridgecrest Branch. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: KERN RIVER COURIER. Dated: December 15, 2010, Kenneth G. Pritchard, Judge of the Superior Court. Attorney for the Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Esq. Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson, LLP 720 N. Norma Street, Suite C Ridgecrest, California 93555 (760) 371-1070 Published - Kern River Courier December 24 and 31, 2010 and January 7 and 14, 2011.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is preparing to once again track Santa as he leaves his toy workshop at the North Pole. In addition, the web site www.noradsanta.org features holiday games and activities that change daily. On Dec. 24, the website will stream videos, captured by NORAD “Santa Cams,” from cities along Santa’s journey. As soon as Santa takes off from the North Pole, children can track him with up-to-the-minute updates on Google Maps and Google Earth through the “NORAD Tracks Santa” website. Santa trackers will begin answering

phones and replying to email on December 24. Children of all ages can then call the NTS toll-free number 1877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) or send an email to noradtrackssanta@gmail.com. The “NORAD Tracks Santa” program began in 1955 after a phone call was made to the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The call was from a local youngster who dialed a misprinted telephone number in a local newspaper advertisement. The commander on duty who answered the phone that night gave the youngster the information requested – the whereabouts of Santa. This began the tradition of tracking Santa, a tradition that was carried on by NORAD when it was formed in 1958.

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