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Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

One of the Kern River Valley’s most active organizations, Kern River Valley Revitalization, has received word that it is being awarded a Regional Award of Merit for Community Involvement from the Kern Council of Governments.

KRVR is being honored for its annual Living Green in the KRV Festival. The Living Green in the KRV Festival is spearheaded by Richard Rowe, a Courier columnist and the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce’s pick for their Man of the Year award. The Award of Merit will be presented to KRVR at the KernCOG 20th annual Regional Awards of Merit Dinner on March 1 at the Petroleum Club in Bakersfield.

KRVR is one of 14 organizations, programs and individuals that will be honpeople

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Courier file photo of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce planting of Alpers trout in preparation for last year’s Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. and a heavy duty deluxe trailer. This entire package is worth close to $30,000 and is currently on display at Galey’s Marine Supply in Bakersfield until the Derby, when it will be on display at Derby Headquarters. Ticket prices are $20 for one and $100 for six.

Derby applications are now available at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce office, several local Valley merchants, as well as in Bakersfield.

You can visit the derby website at http://www.isabellafishingderby.com to enter the event and get additional information. Enter early and become eligible for the $500 early bird prize, sponsored by the Cedar City Utah Chamber of Commerce. Your early entry must received before 6 p.m. on March 1.

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce Isabella Lake Fishing Derby March 31 through April 2, 2012 Applications are now available at the Chamber office, Valley businessses and the Derby website, www.isabellafishingderby.com.

The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby operates under a special-use permit with the Sequoia National Forest and operates on a nondiscriminatory basis.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 202509410, or call 866-632-9992 toll free.

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Derby casts $250,000 prize lure A record total of $250,000 in prize money will be up for the catching for the 23rd annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby presented by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The 2012 Derby will be held March 31 through April 2 this year, the weekend prior to the Easter holiday.

The number of major sponsors this year has been set at 10, with each sponsoring a $10,000 tagged trout. They are: Berkley®, Shakespeare®, Budweiser, Automobile Club of Southern California, Isabella Supermarket and Mountain Mesa Market, California Land Management, Sierra Gateway Markets, French Gulch and North Fork Marinas, Renewable Resources Group and Central Valley Sportsmen and RV Show.

In addition to the $10,000 sponsors, the Kern River Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a trout worth $20,000. And adding even more to the excitement, if that fish is caught while the lucky angler is wearing an official Isabella Lake Fishing Derby limited edition T-shirt or hoodie, the prize money will be doubled to $40,000.

Thanks to the 66 sponsors of a Bobber Bowl Trout, almost $7,000 was raised for the 2012 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby sponsoring tagged trout from $100 to $500.

But the Derby is offering even more prizes. The Longest Trout Contest returns this year. Winning entrants will receive $1,000 for the longest trout caught, $500 for the second longest, $250 for the third longest and $200 for the fourth longest trout caught during the three-day event.

The trout do not have to be tagged; however the winner must be a registered entrant in the Derby.

And if your catch doesn’t measure up, for a second year there is also a chance to win a fantastic fishing boat. This year’s boat raffle is for a Lowe Fishing Machine 175 with a Mercury 90hp motor, and additional upgrades including a trolling motor

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ored for making major contributions to Kern County’s quality of life at the dinner.

The Regional Awards of Merit recipients, as selected by a KernCOG board subcommittee, are divided among nine broad categories. The categories and winners are:

• Local Government: City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Heritage League for their work to expand the Kawaiisu exhibit and the Tehachapi Museum, and the city

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of Taft for sustainability measures in the Taft General Plan.

• Journalism: Ruth Justis, for her contributions to the Ridgecrest Daily Independent newspaper.

• Community Involvement: Price Disposal's “Greater Bakersfield Green Expo” program for engaging high school students in recycling through a recycled material art contest; and Kern River Valley Revitalization Committee’s Living Green Kern River Valley Festival for teaching environmental stewardship and resource conservation.

• Transportation: Caltrans District 6 Interim Director Sharri Bender Ehlert for her commitment to the Thomas Roads Improvement program; and Caltrans’ District 6 Design and Environmental Team for its efforts to complete the State Route

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Make your plans for the week using the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob is a devilish good egg this week.

Mike Mancarini hopes 2012 produces lots of quality fish.

Have some laughs with our Fun & Games pages.

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 167,024 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 372 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 372 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 342 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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Whiskey Flat Mayor campaign events

Whiskey Flat Days are February 17 through 20 For more information, call the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629.

Columnists Mike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Jack Duitsman California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal

‘Flower Filly’ Sue Supporting the Sheriff’s Activities League Friday, Jan. 6: Whiskey Flat Kick-Off

Dinner, 5 p.m. Ewing's, Kernville Saturday, Jan. 7: Pizza Barn, Kernville. 5-8 p.m. Free bribe with every pizza.

Wednesday, Jan. 11: Dart Tournament, Sportsman Inn, Kernville.

6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13: Chatterbox Fish Fry, Wofford Heights. 5 p.m. Free bribe with every fish dinner.

Saturday, Jan. 14: Horseracing, Kernville Saloon, Kernville. 4 p.m.

Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker

Regular activities

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

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

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

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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker, Pam Stewart, Mike Devich

Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, Frances Bowman Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux, Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson 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. The Kern River Courier is 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 and publish all submissions both in print and Internet online publications. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2011. Reproduction in whole or in part of print and Internet online publications is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

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All submissions Advertising, editorial, letters, photography and the entire content of Kern River Courier publications are subject to publish both in print and Internet online publications.

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Whiskey Flat Kick-Off Dinner, January 6 The Whiskey Flat Kick-Off Dinner at Ewings in Kernville on Friday, Jan. 6, with the social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. $25 per person and entertainment by the Wild Blue Rose. Call the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629.

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760417-2272.

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

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

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

(661) 760-410-1010.

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

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

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

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

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

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

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

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

Mondays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

760-379-2556.

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

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

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

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

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

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

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 661-867-1603.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

760-379-5086.

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

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

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

Thursdays

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

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

■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

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

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground.

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley 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.

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

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

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

Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

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

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. noted.

Free movie night, January 6 Start your year in a “Courageous” way. If you missed it in the theaters, see it at He Cares for free! The movie will be shown at 6:30 until 9 p.m. at the He Cares building, 16475 Highway 178 (next door to the KOA), in Weldon. Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith and their fathering. Can a new-found urgency help these dads draw closer to God, and to their children? Call or text 760-379-6935 for more information.

Lakeshore Farmers Market returns, January 7 From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Kern Valley Growers Association presents the Lakeshore Farmers Market which features locally-grown produce from certified growers as well as organic produce and fruit from Fay Organic, Cal-Organic Farms, Deer Creek Heights Ranch, Sunview Vineyards and Café Mam. Abundant Harvest Organics pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. until noon at Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights.

Accepted are EBT/SNAP/ CalFresh cards.

Each week the market tries to offer music, bake sales and demonstrations, inviting local musicians, service groups and nonprofit organizations to apply to come play during the market for tips and sell CDs. This week Acoustic River will be performing and the bake sale will benefit the Valley through our Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Unit. For information contact David Dills at 760-812-7833 or Onyx Collector@aol.com.

Red Cross first aid and CPR classes, January 7 Dean Ott and Tom Klein from the Kern River Valley Community Emergency Response Team will be teaching the Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Shure Street in Lake Isabella. The cost of these classes is as follows: for First Aid or CPR only the cost is $30, for both First Aid and CPR, the cost is $45. To sign up contact Tom Klein at 760379-2797.

Tea Party of the KRV, January 7 The Tea Party of the Kern River Valley General Membership Meeting is on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-4171847.

Friends of the Libraries Installation Luncheon, January 9 The Friends of the Kern Valley Libraries’ officer installation luncheon will be held on Monday, Jan. 9 at noon at the Kern Valley/Lake Isabella Library located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella.

Entertainment will follow lunch. For further information, call 760-223-3449.

KRV Garden Group meeting, January 10 The Kern River Valley Garden Group meets this month at Cerro Coso Community College, KRV Campus, 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a Potluck dish (side, salad or dessert) and items to donate to our raffle plus money to buy raffle tickets.

As before, 50 percent of the raffle proceeds go to Emily Diggles’ Lake Isabella Blvd. landscape maintenance supplies.

The rest goes for club maintenance supplies and special projects. For more information call Shirley Real, 760-379-1129.

Free Square Dance lessons January 10, 17, and 24 There will be free square dance lessons at the Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on Jan. 10, 17 and 24. Classes are sponsored by the Dam Dancers of the Kern Valley. No experience is necessary and it’s casual attire. Join them for fun, music and fellowship. This is great exercise and fun for the whole family. For information, call Darlene at 760-379-4181 or Micky at 760223-3996.

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Publisher’s corner

If I had a dollar Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher If I had a dollar for every time a person has complimented me about the Courier what amount would it add up to be?

Batelaan Would the Courier be able to someday operate debt free?

Could I come up with the matching grant funds that I need?

Would the amount be anywhere equal to the Courier’s 4,000 to 5,000 in newspaper distribution each week or better yet the two plus readers on average that read each Kern River Courier? I can only wish!

Shoulda? Coulda? Woulda?

Since the newspaper’s humble beginnings, there have been those who have made considerable contributions, both monetarily or of their time, that have earned them lifetime mail subscriptions to the Courier.

The Courier has another 200plus readers who graciously support us each year with their paid mail subscriptions.

The Kern River Courier has served the local communities and the more-than-important visitors of the Kern River Valley and outlying areas since 2004.

Can we continue that way?

The Kern River Courier has always been a place of productivity and discovery, thinkers and doers.

But despite the successes, the Courier has faced a range of challenges, few as tough as the ones that we have faced in the current economy.

Who would have thought, when putting in place a business plan, to add contingencies to deal with the worst economic downturn in 40 years?

The Courier is not a nonprofit charitable organization and not the most profitable for profit business either, but more often than not, it is a labor of love. A love for the Valley, its people and the communities the newspaper serves.

So I continue to invest my time and belief in the Kern River Courier.

The various things that have made the Courier great are its people, the local community and its resources. And they are still here in abundance. We thank you for your continued support.

To send in your non-taxdeductible dollars, you can mail them to Friends of the Kern River Courier P.O. Box 375 Kernville, CA 93238-0375.

Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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REVA Fundraser a success The winners of the drawing from REVA’s portrait fundraiser are as follows: Daisy and Jim Cigainero who won a certificate from Pizza Factory of Lake Isabella; Ann Beman who won a certificate from Nelda’s of Lake Isabella; Kris Mauer won a certificate from My Place in Lake Isabella and Kevin O'Keith won a certificate from Cheryl’s Diner of Kernville.

Thank you to the businesses that gave certificates, and for the Kern Valley residents that came out for REVA’s December portrait fundraiser to equip the non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter mobile veterinary clinic.

2012 Man & Woman of the Year dinner The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Rowe and Smitty Glass as the Man and Woman of the Year for 2012. Both Richard and Smitty are being honored for their many community activities for the past several years. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will honor them at a special dinner celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Paradise Cove Restaurant, 10700 Highway 178 in Lake Isabella. The public is invited to attend and celebrate both honorees.

There will be a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. Cost will be $25 per person (choice: chicken, prime rib or shrimp).

For reservations, please contact the Kern River Valley Chamber office at 760-379-5236 or e-mail office@kernrivervalley.com. It is suggested that reservations be made soon because seating is limited.

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Gone to the birds Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist When we lived in Bakersfield on a treelined cul de sac we seldom saw or heard birds.

Our cat would bring us an occasional offering of a partially eaten one, which let us know there were a few Middleworth around. The rest were probably hiding from the cat.

All that changed when we moved to the Kern River Valley. I’ve since noticed that this area is a bird paradise. We are told that the Kern River Valley has more birds of all species than any place in the western United States.

I am firmly convinced that most of those birds migrating through, use us as a feeding stopover. We don’t mind, in fact we feed them one and all. Sugar water for the hummingbirds, thistle seed for the finches, bird seed for the quail and woodpeckers and junkets, chickadees and jays. Table scraps for the ravens, a barn owl and sometimes a red-tailed hawk.

We buy so much birdseed, that we have considered claiming birds as dependants and the birdseed expenses as a deduction on our taxes. But the IRS agents are a hard lot and I’m sure this would not pass their scrutiny.

Early in the morning, I take bird seed and scatter it over the bank and down into the rocks below. The

quail that hide in a huge nearby thornbush usually come out of hiding and, run up to the scattered seed and start eating.

Even though I have been feeding quail for years, there is a strict protocol. They stay exactly 10 feet away from me. If I move six inches closer than the 10 feet, they (all 40 or 50 of them) fly back to the thornbush.

Scores of quail flying all at once makes a heck of a racket and the dust flies.

Of course, many talk to me in birdspeak and immediately come running back (but no closer than 10 feet).

The humming birds are another story. The ones that fly to our feeders on the porch have no fear.

During the summer months when the migrating hummers stop by for a sweet sip, many of them buzz me, just inches away, making sure I know they are there and the feeders are full. I don’t know how many pounds of sugar we use in a month, but it’s substantial.

And so it is with birds. They’re there and then they’re gone and new ones replace them. I greet them all and sometimes I feel like I have become the “Birdman of Wofford Heights.”

In fact, when my wife is asked where I am, she often says “he’s gone to the birds!” And I usually have.

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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The people of Death Valley presentation On Tuesday, Jan. 24, a film will introduce you to the people of Death Valley.

Compiled, filmed and edited by Ted Faye (explorer, historian and one of the most knowledgeable men about this part of the desert). Death Valley’s fascinating history comes to life in the words of old timers who remember its Wild West days.

Meet prospectors, promoters, millionaires and homesteaders through the eyes of those who knew them. Hear Death Valley Scotty’s lawyer give an eye witness account of the famous Coyote Special train ride. There’s Shorty Harris and his gold teeth and the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad that went neither to Tonopah nor the Tidewater. Hear true stories from those who made their home in this desolate region. It’s a one-hour program you won’t want to miss.

So mark it on your calendar for January 24 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

See Announcements, Page 11

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is a comprehensive study series, focusing on the prophecies of the Bible-especially the book of Revelation. Based entirely on the Word of God, Revelation Today will let the Bible speak for itself, and will take series participants on an exciting journey through the major themes of the Bible.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Moneyball” (PG-13)— The nuts and bolts of managing a baseball team might seem like a criminally dull topic, but in an admirable labor of love, Brad Pitt and director Bennet Miller turn it into a tale of challenging conventions and revolutionizing America’s favorite pastime. Based on the story of Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane (Pitt), “Moneyball” is a surprisingly funny and relentlessly engaging story of how somebody changed the game without setting foot on the field.

While the characters are talking about team budgets and player stats, Pitt and Jonah Hill (yes, he’s a serious actor in this one) humanize the mathematics without getting in the way of the story. It’s an underdog story without the cheese, and a true-life baseball story that you don’t have to be a “SportsCenter” addict to appreciate.

“Killer Elite” (R) — Jason Statham, Robert De Niro and Clive Owen serve up a gritty action flick with that magical mixture of thrilling and forgettable. Danny (Statham) is an ex-special forces kinda guy who teams up with his mentor, Hunter (De Niro) to take down Clive Owen’s underground badguy society. That’s as coherent as the plot gets — or needs to be.

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DOG OF THE WEEK “What’s Your Number?” (R) — Ally Darling (Anna Ferris) is a city girl who has had a string of ridiculous lovers. When she comes across a magazine article stating that single women are doomed to be alone if they haven’t found The One after a certain number of relationships, Ally seizes the trite plot device and goes on a quest to see if any of her former beaus are actually the man she’s meant to marry.

This is the most tragic comedy on the shelf, folks. A staggering amount of comedy talent is weighed down by the most inane, predictable, slapdash romcom script ever put together. Andy Samberg and Joel McHale are among the wasted funnymen in bit roles. Anna Ferris is the most tragic of all; she’s charming, cute and funny, but just can’t seem to find that special movie that will make it all happen. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Deviled Eggs with Ranch Dressing 1 1/2 dozen hard boiled eggs 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp onion salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2-2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 T ranch dressing 1/2 tsp mustard 3 T real bacon bits 4 T grated cheddar cheese pinch of dill weed paprika Cut eggs in half. Put yolks in bowl and mash with potato masher.

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6 hard boiled eggs, halved lengthwise 1 tsp parsley 1 (4.5 oz.) can shrimp paprika 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 c salad dressing 1/4 c sweet pickle relish 1 stalk celery, finely chopped Cut boiled eggs in halves and slip out yolks. Mash with fork and mix in rest of ingredients. Refill whites with yolk mixture heaping lightly. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with paprika for more color.

Deviled Eggs with Sweet Pickle Relish 1 dozen hard boiled eggs 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing paprika Cook eggs. Peel eggs. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Put yolks in bowl.

Using a fork, crumble the yolks until fine texture. Add the relish and mayonnaise to the yolks and mix well. Fill the egg shells with the mixture and sprinkle with paprika.

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Hoping for lots of quality fish in 2012 Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist Here we are, already a week into 2012 I’m glad that 2011 is over. I want to be an optimist and believe that 2012 will be better than 2011.

Let’s all hope that 2012 will produce lots of quality Mencarini fish, maybe even a new lake record!

I hope the Derby produces several $10,000 fish this year. I also hope that the people who come to the Kern River and Isabella Lake practice good safety sense so there will be no recreational accidents.

I am starting to see the usual suspects in their usual trout fishing spots around the lake. This can only mean that the trout are finally going to start their winter pattern and begin committing “fish-a-cide.”

Tillie Creek, Camp Nine and Paradise

Cove are just a few of the spots with a good trout bite. This time of year most sandy beach areas are good.

Power Bait is the bait of choice.

The bass have been active with reports of at least one 14-pound fish.

I did not see the fish or a picture of it, but the report comes from a reputable source. There have been many reports that most bass caught are in the 4- to 6-pound class.

It seems that the crappie bite is for boat slip owners only, with no shoreline report. I did notice over the weekend, at night, that there were quite a few lanterns burning on the shoreline. My guess would be catfishing.

Don’t forget your old fishing license is no longer valid. New licenses are now available. Let us all do our part to make 2012 a safe and happy new year.

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

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

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

Recreation information 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

Know what to do when disaster strikes Have you been concerned for your safety should a wildfire strike your neighborhood? How about a flood or an earthquake? Before emergency services can arrive - often taking up to 72 hours - individuals, households, and neighborhoods may need to rely on their own resources for food, water, first aid, and shelter.

This training provides information to assist your family and neighbors in the event of such a disaster in your community, individual preparedness; planning, survival skills and mutual aid within neighborhoods during this initial period are essential measures in coping with disaster.

Learn how to be better prepared by attending the Basic Emergency Response Team CERT training in Jan. The 20 hour course starting Jan. 14 (modules 1 thru 4), Jan. 21 (modules 5-8) and on January 28 with hands on training and final exam. All classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday. at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, 3701 Shure St. The classes are free with a optional $20 manual available for purchase. To register, contact Tom Klein at 760-379-2797.

CERT is supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism.

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But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” - Matthew 15:27 There are passages contained in Duitsman the pages of Scripture that provide unique and valuable glimpses into the heart of the Father, and the above passage is certainly in that tradition. He declared Himself to be no respecter of persons, but there may seem at first glance to be quite a bit of Biblical evidence to the contrary. After all, beginning with Abraham, and continuing to the coming of Jesus, the nation of Israel is referenced as the “chosen” of God, which in and of itself sounds fairly exclusive. This exclusivity even appeared to influence Jesus’ dealings with the woman Matthew describes as being of Syro-Phoenician decent as she came to Jesus for help. While Jesus initially appeared to ignore the woman's cries for help with her daughter's illness, at the urging of his disciples to send her away, He referenced the Jew/Gentile issue in explanation of His unresponsiveness: “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” The exclusivity seems pretty apparent does it not? If this were not enough, when pressed further by the woman, Jesus went even farther as He told her: “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” Yikes, how do we unpack this?

The revelation of the Father’s heart that He has given in Scripture is capable of standing on its own without the human penchant for apology or ill begotten excuses. If we are willing to look at such passages with open

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hearts, we can find important truths regarding the love of God and our desperate need to come to grips with our own fallen nature if we are to be embraced by that love. As always, the love of the Father was compelling this woman to come to Jesus, and as always, her own sinfulness was doing everything possible to stand in love’s way. No doubt the adversary paints a compelling picture as to why we are not good enough, worthy enough, or holy enough, and then points to Jesus’ own words as proof for why we don’t, shouldn’t, or couldn’t get what we are asking for from God. How twisted is this thought process, and how sinister the plot that keeps us from experiencing the deep love of the Father.

There is a persistence needed in faith that is born out of our unwillingness to see our own need, and has nothing whatsoever to do with the Father’s willingness to help His needy children. “For God so loved the world that He sent” will always be the ruling truth of Divine love that continually reaches to the human heart, and so will the deep unsettledness in the human heart at being needy. You and I want to control our own destiny, even where faith is concerned. Faith by its very nature is a total giving over of control to Another Who is far more able, and as such flies severely in the face of what we desire for our lives.

This woman and her oppressed daughter were being invited to experience the love of the Father, and at the same time were being sorely tested to disavow that love as non-existent and continue to live their lives on their own in the best way they could manage. Let us receive this word from the Lord that 2012 can be a year of faithfilled embrace. Both to be embraced by love in the faith freeing nature of that reality, and to embrace faith as the agent of transformative change that we all need. We are surely loved by the Father, and in that love we look hopefully to the year ahead as another remarkable opportunity to walk closely with Jesus, the Lover of our souls.

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that the same Greek word can mean to be in bonds of chains.

To avoid boldly assuming one has authority to condemn An internet comment about another, remember the words how the word, “bound,” is of Jude 1:9, “But when the translated changes the meaning archangel Michael, contending of a Bible verse, with the devil, was disputing cited Matthew about the body of Moses, he 16:19, “I will did not presume to pronounce give you the a blasphemous judgment, but keys of the said, ‘The Lord rebuke you.’” kingdom of I prefer the concept of being heaven, and bound from Matthew 19:4-6: whatever you “He answered, ‘Have you not bind on earth read that he who created them shall be bound from the beginning made them in heaven, and male and female, and said, whatever you “Therefore a man shall leave Semonious loose on earth his father shall be and his loosed in “....whatever you bind on earth shall mother and heaven,” hold fast to be bound in heaven...”

Albert his wife, --Matt. 16:19 and the two Barnes, in Notes on the shall Bible commentary, says that become one flesh'? So they are the meaning often used by the no longer two but one flesh.’

Jews was “To bind a thing was What therefore God has joined to forbid it; to loose it, to allow together, let not man sepait to be done.” Matthew rate.’” The Pharisees were tryHenry’s Concise Commentary ing to trick Jesus by using the adds, “And this binding and topic of divorce. Jesus’ words loosing, in the common langive power for today’s struggle guage of the Jews, signified to with the many identity crises. forbid and to allow, or to teach John 1:12, 1 John 3:1 and 1 what is lawful or unlawful.”

John 3:1-9 explain a Christian's hen there is Revelation 20:1identity.

3. The meaning demonstrates Live as God’s children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(760) 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 11 a.m.

(760) 379-2343

Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.

Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project.

TAURUS (Apr. 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.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead.

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.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 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.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A legal matter you

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hoped could finally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Partnerships — personal or professional — which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 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 (Dec. 22 to Jan. 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 (Jan. 20 to Febr. 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 (Feb. 19 to Mar. 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. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which youth group’s slogan is “Learn by doing”?

2. TELEVISION: Who was the German commandant of Stalag 13 in TV’s “Hogan’s Heroes”?

3. U.S. GOVERNMENT: Which state did Harry Byrd represent in the U.S. Senate for 32 years?

4. INVENTORS: Who was the inventor of the first practical process of photography?

5. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Greek goddess Persephone?

6. HISTORY: What did Jack Ruby, who killed JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, do for a living?

7. SPORTS: When was the Stanley Cup first awarded?

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1. 4-H 2. Col. Wilhelm Klink 3. Virginia 4. Louis Daguerre 5. Queen of the underworld 6. Ruby was a Dallas nightclub owner 7. 1893

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Calendar Continued from page 2 Annual Dinner and Fundraising Celebration, January 11 The Kern River Valley Education & Cultural Foundation’s 2012 annual dinner & fundraising celebration 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Kern Valley Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The cost of the dinner is $25. Contributions beyond the cost of the dinner are encouraged, as you are able and will be publically acknowledged. To RSVP, call Chuck White at 760-379-0764 or e-mail: revchuckwhite@mchsi.com. Contributions can be mailed to KRCEDF, PO Box 405, Kernville, CA 93238-0405.

Isabella Library branch story time, January 12 Visit the Isabella branch of the Kern Valley Library on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. for a bittersweet story time when we will say goodbye to long-time library employee Adriane Holguin. Keep up with all the programs, events and news about the local libraries by calling KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto Facebook page www. facebook.com/KRV Libraries or the website www.kerncountylibrary. org.

KernCOG Bike Plan Workshop, January 12 Kern Council of Governments is working on improving bicycling throughout the County. The public is invited to join a workshop to discuss issues relating to bicycling, help identify locations where bicycle facilities are most needed and brainstorm solutions for our County. The Kern River Valley workshop will be held Thursday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office), off Sierra Way

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, January 6, 2012 just west of Kernville Road in Kernville.

Those who have questions or can’t make the workshop and would like to learn about more ways to participate please contact Pete Smith, KernCOG project manager at 661-861-2191 or e-mail psmith @kerncog.org.

East Kern Air PollutionControl District Board meeting, January 12 The January meeting of the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Golden Hills Community Services District office, 21415 Reeves in Tehachapi. The meeting is open to the public. See http://www.kernair.org/, call 661-862-5250, or e-mail: ekapcd@ co.kern.ca.us. The Kern County Grand Jury recommendation of the consolidation of air districts will be discussed.

Sequoia Amateur Radio group, January 14 Sequoia Amateur Radio Group’s meetings will resume on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in Lake Isabella. Coffee and donuts are available for a small donation. There will be a free door prize drawing and a 50/50 raffle drawing. You do not need to be a ham radio operator to attend; you only need an interest in amateur radio communications.

They will now be meeting at the Kern County Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. The January speaker will be Dave Merritt, W7FYV, who is the area emergency coordinator. Ham radio license examinations will follow the meeting. For more information on the meeting or exam session contact Mike Higgins, KA6IYS, at 760-378-1028 or visit the website at N6KRV.org.

CERT Training, January 14, 21 and 28 Learn how to be better prepared by attending the Basic Citizen’s Emergency Response Team’s training in January. Kern

River Valley’s CERT will be teaching the 20-hour CERT course starting Saturday, Jan. 14 (modules 1 thru 4), Jan. 21 (modules 5-8) and on Jan. 28 (all hands-on training and final exam). All classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, 3701 Shure St. The classes are free but there is a $20 charge for the CERT manual (not required to purchase). To register, contact Tom Klein at 760-379-2797.

Man & Woman of the Year, January 16 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Rowe and Smitty Glass as the Man and Woman of the Year for 2012. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will honor both at a special dinner celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Paradise Cove Restaurant 10700 Highway 178. The public is invited to attend and celebrate both honorees. There will be a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. Cost will be $25 per person For reservations please contact the Kern River Valley Chamber office at 760-379-5236 or e-mail office@kernrivervalley.com. It is suggested that reservations be made soon as the event is expected to be filled quickly, seating is limited.

Loop Together Crochet & Knit time, January 17 Loop Together, Crochet and Knit time for all ages, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Isabella Branch Library. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

Free Square Dance lessons, January 17 There will be free square dance lessons at the Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on Jan. 17.

Classes are sponsored by the Dam Dancers of the Kern Valley. No experience

is necessary and it’s casual attire. Join them for fun, music and fellowship. This is great exercise and fun for the whole family. For information, call Darlene at 760-379-4181 or Micky at 760-223-3996.

Snow Many Good Books story time, January 20 The Kernville branch library is happy to announce Snow Many Good Books story time on Friday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling the Kern River Valley Branch at 760-5492083 or logging onto the Facebook www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries or our website www.kerncountylibrary.org.

Kern River Valley Chamber Mixer, January 24 On Tuesday Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be Mixin’ it Up at the Furniture Store and Mattress Center in Lake Isabella, hosted by David and Robin Pontius. The Furniture Store is located at 6415 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella.

For great food, great friends and a great time and to mix, mingle and recline a while. Be sure to RSVP to the Chamber office at 760-379-5236.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARRO Autogas (2011 - B7100), Street address of principal place of business: 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Mailing address of business: 1960 Ramada Drive,

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REGISTRANT: San Luis Butane Distributors, 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

F Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: William Platz, President. This statement filed on 12/14/2011. Expires 12/14/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SP Customz (2011 - B7251), Street address of principal place of business: 2112 Classen Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 2112 Classen Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Nicole Taylor, 2112 Classen Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 07/23/2010.

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: Nicole Taylor. This statement filed on 12/22/2011. Expires 12/22/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: McBride Tactical Gunworks (2011 B7166), DBA #2: McBride Gunsmith Services (2011 - B7167). Street address of principal place of business: 6728 11th Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 27, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

REGISTRANT: McBride Tactical Gunworks, Inc., 6728 11th Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 . F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 05/10/2011.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913

other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mike McBride, Co-Owner, President. This statement filed on 12/19/2011.

Expires 12/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARILYN C. PARISH - CASE NO: S-1501-PB-61386 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARILYN C. PARISH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: COLLEEN M. MULLANEY in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests

that COLLEEN M. MULLANEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: February 2, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Metropolitan Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or

file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HNH Enterprises (2011 - B6866), Street address of principal place of business: 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Rhonda Ferguson, 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

A Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Rhonda Ferguson. This statement filed on 11/30/2011. Expires 11/30/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012.

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Join program chairman Rod Middleworth as he operates the magic machine that takes you back in time. The public is welcome and it is free. If you have any questions call The Kern Valley Museum at 760-376-6683. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

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Annual State of the County event Challenges and opportunities facing Kern County will be the focus of the 14th annual State of the County event, sponsored by the Kern County Board of Trade on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center.

The evening’s keynote speaker will be the incoming chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, scheduled to be named in early January. A nohost networking reception starts at 5 p.m. and dinner follows at 6:15 p.m. The program - highlighted by the State of the County address - starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $50, with a limited number of 10-seat reserved tables available for $500. Tickets must be purchased in advance, with none sold after January 18.

To purchase tickets, visit the Board of Trade office (2101 Oak Street in Bakersfield) Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased by telephone or e-mail using Visa or MasterCard. To purchase tickets via e-mail, send requests to kerninfo@co.kern.ca.us, entering “Dinner Tickets” on the subject line and including contact information. To purchase tickets by telephone, call the Board of Trade at 661-868-KERN or 800500-KERN.

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Pathway to U.S. Citizenship offered Kern County Library is pleased to present a new program: Pathway to U.S. Citizenship, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Beale Memorial Library, on Thursday, Jan. 26 in the Tejon Room. The guest speaker will be Jess Nieto of Herencia de America Leads the Way. Nieto will explain how to apply for naturalization, how to prepare for the examination and where to take the naturalization examination.

A reference librarian will also discuss books and websites to assist you in your journey toward U.S. Citizenship. The Beale Memorial Library is located at 701 Truxtun Ave. in Bakersfield. For more information, call 661-868-0770.

Foster parents needed for homeless pets Kern County Animal Control is looking for some local heroes to help save the lives of homeless and neglected pets by becoming a certified foster parent.

To become a foster parent, please call 661-868-7122 or you can send an e-mail to kcac_foster@co.kern.ca.us to receive a foster application.

Foster parents will also receive a home visit with staff, training & education, medicine and medical services and a foster kit to help them successfully foster animals in need.

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Thank You Kern River Valley!

For supporting the Kern River Valley Woman's Club All proceeds are donated to worthy causes in our valley 12th Annual Christmas Spectacular! A special thanks to our Christmas Tree sponsors: Accounting & Tax Service Andrea's Collectibles Animal House Dog Grooming Barnes' Bargains Buzzard Gulch Trading Post Chatterbox Café Cheryl's Diner Dam Quilters/Gram's Treasures Demi Panos El Rio Mexican Restaurant England Family of Kernville

Farmer's Insurance Gene Parks Insurance G.L. Vega Concrete Isabella Market Judi Dodd & Erin Woodward Justin Tyme Vacation Rentals Kathleen's River Salon Kern Valley Museum's Country Store Kernville Mini Storage Lake Isabella Pregnancy Center Lakeshore Farmer's Market

Mary Nugent Order of Eastern Star #643 Petal Pusher Plus Primo's Liquor & Deli Rivernook Campground Sierra Gateway Markets South Fork Women's Club Sweet Adelines Tammy & Emma Mellor Valley Fitness Center

Thank you to the following businesses & individuals for donations: Ewing's on the Kern Our Place Restaurant Swift Napa Auto Parts Greenhorn Grill Paradise Cove Restaurant That's Italian H & E General Store Pat North's Mary Kay Timeless Treasures L & M Lumber Products Trader Joe's Lore's Loft Pizza Barn True Value Hardware The Mother Lode Pizza Factory Video Palace Mt. Mesa Lanes Reel Cinema Western Auto Mt. Mesa Market Riverkern General Store Natural Health Sierra South Nelda's Diner Son Rise Coffee Shop

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Happy ‘Tree’ Year from the Arbor Day Foundation Arbor Day Foundation Special to the Courier Residents of California can ring in the New Year by receiving five free crapemyrtle trees by joining the Arbor Day Foun-dation any time during January 2012.

“These small flowering trees will provide any landscape in California with a splash of color for much of the year, from pink and red flowers in the spring, to green in the summer to red, orange and yellow in the autumn,” said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation.

The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be

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shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between Feb. 1 and April 30, with enclosed planting instructions.

The 6- to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge.

Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s c o l o r f u l bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care.

To receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to 5 Crapemyrtles, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Jan. 31, 2012.

California residents can also join online at arborday.org/january.

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Green Living Continued from page 1 99 widening project from Wilson Road to State Route 119 under budget and on an early deadline.

• Environmental Resources: Falcon Autistic Solar Team at Independence High School for teaching students how solar energy works.

• Public Safety: Tehachapi Police Chief, Jeff Kermode, for his success in developing such programs as the Volunteers in Policing, Police Explorer Program, Horse Mounted Patrol and the K-9 officer program; and Kern County Sheriff’s Sgt. James Craig for commitment to making Wasco a safe and secure place to live.

• Distinguished Leadership Public Group or Individual: Bob Hampton, of Westside Waste Management, for his volunteer work in Taft clean-up projects; and

Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall for his leadership and commitment to keeping Bakersfield beautiful.

• Lifetime Achievement - Private Citizen: Ridgecrest resident, Bruce Auld, of Bruce Auld Consulting for his dedication to improving educational services in the Indian Wells Valley.

• Lifetime Achievement - Public Official: Taft Police Chief Ken McMinn for his dedication to public service and the community.

The awards banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at the Petroleum Club on the 12th floor of the Stockdale Towers, 5060 Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield. Cost is $40 per person, which includes a dinner buffet. Reservations are due by noon Tuesday, Feb. 28, by calling 661- 8612191 or emailing lcollins@kerncog .org. No money will be accepted at the door.

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