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International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

It was the 77th organization in the world to be awarded the highest distinction for the comprehensive implementation and compliance with the Medical Priority Dispatch System. There are now 30,000 members in 20 countries.

MPDS is the world's

most widely used 911type pre arrival instruction, dispatch and life support protocol system.

With scripted telephone instructions for dispatchers to give direction to the caller on CPR, choking, bleeding control, childbirth and more.

Re-accreditation requires certification for all the dispatchers and

involves completing a detailed self study and analysis of the systems.

This accomplishment demonstrates to not only each individual within the communications center, but also to the administration, community, and the world, that our ECC is compliant with all international practice standards.

Aviator to address holiday gala event Rev. Chuck White Courier Extra

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Santa Claus made his arrival Saturday in Lake Isabella at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade.

Santa will also be making appearances at Circle Park Kernville Saturday nights begining December 1 between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m.

The other Saturdays to see Santa at Circle Park are December 8, 15 and 22.

See more pictures of parade on page 12.

There will be a holiday gala event sponsored by the Board of Directors of the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation on Tuesday, December 11 at The Lodge at Painted Rock in Keysville beginning with a no host social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a program.

The special guest speaker will be Stuart Witt who represents the Ridgecrest area on the Board of Trustees of Kern Community College District. Witt is General Manager of Mojave Air and Space Port.

However, he is no stranger to the Kern River Valley. He was born in Bakersfield, grew up in the Onyx area, and graduated from Kern Valley High School in 1970.

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Kern County Fire Department is proud to announce the successful re-accreditation for the Bakersfield City/Kern County Fire Emergency Communications Center or ECC, as an International Center of Excellence by the

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Kenneth Brown/Special to the Courier Fly boy - Stuart Witt, General Manager of the Mojave Air and Space Port will speak at the Holiday Gala.

Following College he was a U. S. Naval Aviator (top gun), an engineering test pilot, and business executive.

He is Chairman of The Commercial Spaceflight Federation and will speak about education which is needed for a career in aeronautics.

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speaker there will be a silent auction as well as door prizes, and opportunities to win $100 in cash, or win an item worth $4,000 through a special drawing said to be a never before seen type in the Kern River Valley. All items have been donated and proceeds from this Holiday Gala Event will

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be used in support of the ongoing work of the Foundation.

The cost of the holiday gala event is $50 per person which includes a prime rib dinner, or a vegetarian option. A table sponsorship of eight is also available for $500, with businesses and individuals sponsoring a table receiving special recognition for their financial support, undergirding the foundation as it works to accomplish its mission which is to provide encouragement and support for public education and community cultural activities serving the Kern River Valley.

For tickets, or to sponsor a table, contact Deborah Hess, chairperson of the event at 760379-8426 or email her at hess93240@gmail.com.

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Pastor Jack Duitsman thoughts on giving thanks for you.

Wrapped with love Valerie Minoux Kern River Courier The Christmas parade this year was themed "Giving Joyfully." While checking the lineup of the 50 entrants, I met a lovely woman named Rita Holte, entry entitled "Santa's Helper."

Rita walked the route handing out the 200 lovely hand knitted scarves she made all year long, as well as the many pairs of work gloves she collected.

To me she is the epitome of what this year's theme is all about. Rita doesn't render service to others for recognition, but because she enjoys making a difference.

This year was her first time to enter the parade. I'm sure the recipients of her gifts were as pleased as I am with my bright yellow scarf.

Let's all take the time not only this holiday season, but all year long to make a difference The feeling of "Giving Joyfully" is the best feeling of all.

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This week Bodfish Bob lays down the slaw.

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

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 83,661 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 183 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 225 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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KRV Friends of the Library book sale November 29 and 30, December 1 Do your Christmas shopping early on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley

Regular activities Fridays

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

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

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

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

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

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

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

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

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

Saturdays

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

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

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.

■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

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

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

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

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

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

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 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.

Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. The proceeds help support the local libraries, children's reading programs, educational projects and the purchase of books and supplies.

Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

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

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

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

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays

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

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921.

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

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4 760-379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236.

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

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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

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

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

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086.

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

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

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

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

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

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

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

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.

760-379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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

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

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is 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.

Tubatulabal yard sale November 30, December 1 and 2 Come for some great buys on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in front of the Tubatulabal office at 12600 Mt. Mesa Road.

There will be crafts, household appliances, antiques, clothes, Christmas items, toys and best of all, Indian tacos!

A Christmas Trial November 30, December 1 and 2 All are invited to Family Life Center Christmas comedy, A Christmas Trial, fun for the whole family, begins at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary each night. Admission is free and there will be child care for children 4 years and under. There will be refreshments following in the gymnasium. Family Life is at 20 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights.

Free Spay/Neuter Assistance November 30 The Fabulous Fall Fix Event for Kern River Valley residents will take place on Friday, November 30 at the Vons Parking lot located at 5610 Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella. Interested pet owners must make an appointment with AngelDogs Foundation for the surgery. Contact 1-888504-SPAY (7729) for appointments.

Candlelight stroll November 30 Join the Kernville Chamber on Friday Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at Circle Park for the annual Christmas Candlelight Stroll and carol sing.

Call the Chamber at 760-376-2629.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market December 1 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your produce needs. Now accepting WIC. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. The market is located at 2600 Hwy 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market December 1 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce and shade grown, coffee from various organizations, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will host Antiques and Collectibles Day on the first Saturday of each month.

The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Aglow Christmas party December 1 Aglow International invites you to their Christmas celebration on Saturday Dec. 1 at the Senior center/Veterans Hall in Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Come celebrate Jesus' birthday. They are having a $5 wrapped gift exchange, refreshments, and a wonderful Jesus Celebration. Come and be blessed. For information, call 760-378-3672.

13th Annual Christmas in Kernville December 1 The Parade of Giving will assemble at Circle Park at 3 p.m. and leave at 4 p.m. to tour Kernville, collecting toys and clothes for needy children in the Valley. It will return to Circle Park at 5 p.m. See Santa in the park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. where refreshments will be served. Call Darlene Randall at 760376-3998 if you have any questions.

Christmas shop hop December 1 The Shop Hop features Circle Park merchants and other businesses from around the Valley. This event is free for merchants.

Shop Saturday Dec. 1 in Circle Park and at the Odd Fellows Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

There will be door prizes at participating businesses and free refreshments throughout. For more information call the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629.

See Calendar, page 7

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Dam question of the week:

Q: A:

If my property is impacted, how quickly will I be relocated?

If and when an approved plan is initiated for construction, a specific process and timetable for any relocations, which includes advance notice to the affected residences and businesses, will also be initiated.

The overall process includes a survey of the affected properties, followed by an orderly negotiated acquisition of the properties and relocation of the impacted residents and businesses. It is important to note that no acquisitions or relocations would occur prior to formal authorization to construct an approved project.

Announcements

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Walking the Road to Bethlehem Subject of Study Beginning December 2, join the people of Kernville United Methodist Church as they embark on an important new study in which Adam Hamilton travels with us from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ.

Using historical information, archaeological findings, and personal reflections, Hamilton illuminates this most amazing moment in history. Follow the footsteps of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and others, gaining insight into our own journeys with Christ This special program is a small-group study that features videos, Bible study, and discussion as part of the Adult Forum each Sunday between December 2 and 23, at 10:45 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Kernville United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta in Kernville. For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Charles R. "Chuck" White at 760-379-0764 or email revchuckwhite@mchsi.com.

State Farm agent conducts coat drive Gary Charlon, Agent for State Farm here in Lake Isabella, will be collecting gently used or new coats/sweaters for those in need in the KRV. There is a drop off box at the Lake Isabella State Farm office at 6047 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Drop off from now until end of year. Distribution to take place weekly whenever the box is full. For more information, call 760-379-2500.

Annual Food Drive Benefitting Hospice Patients It's time once again for the Optimal Hospice Care Holiday Food Drive. Each year we identify families under our care who can use a little extra support to provide holiday meals for their loved ones. We donate food bags at Thanksgiving as well as Christmas - so we need your help. From now until the end of the year, we are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, as well as grocery store gift cards.

Please help us to provide a better holiday season for those who are going through a difficult time. There will be a donation box in the Lake Isabella Hospice Office located at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. E Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5038 for more information.

Let it mellow!

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

Besides, all the kids and many of the adults will be receiving or sending text from or to a litany of It's almost friends. So if I don't worry about Christmas and any of the stuff mentioned, what I've noticed that then is my problem? Well what it it's that time of is: is the septic tank and its ability year for fun, visto handle all the attention it will iting, eating and get over a 6 to 8 hour period with in general enjoy25 people waiting in line. Is the ing the day and leach line capable of handling 23 its ambiance. times as much waste as it does on This year we will Middleworth a normal day? It's a fact that if the have 25 guests damn thing does act up, the septic for Christmas system will back up into my workdinner! shop, and then into my wife's Do I worry about entertaining bathtub (Not a pretty sight!!).

8 kids, and 17 adults? No, (I If I must call for help, will I be should but I don't.) Do I worry able to get a septic service out on about places for everyone to sit? a holiday? And if I do, how much No, we've got lots of TV trays will it cost? Of course all the kids, and folding uncles, aunts and chairs. Do I the rest who have worry about If its yellow, let it mellow, been here before, parking in but if its brown, flush it down! remember the and around bathroom ditty the house?

- City of Oakland which is helpful No, because I and should jingle have almost in their heads an acre and when eyeballing can park a fleet of autos, trucks the commode, My wife thinks its and SUV's if needed. Do I gross, but the City of Oakland worry about having enough used this poem during a water turkey and all the trimmings? No shortage and I think it's appropribecause we will have shopped ate for my overworked septic sysdaily for the preceding three tem! weeks and spent a fortune buyIt goes like this: "If its yellow, let ing food! it mellow, but if its brown, flush it Do I worry about watching down!!". If my guests follow that football, basketball, soccer, or simple guideline, we can probably any TV sport? Nope, because I get through the day without an have three TV's and two computemergency call to my favorite sepers all capable of entertainment. tic pumping service... I hope!

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Elks have scholarships for graduating seniors Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for a Most Valuable Student scholarship from the Elks National Foundation. The top award is $15,000 per year.

Students will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Applications are available from the high school guidance counselor, on line at elks.org/enf/scholars, or by contacting Laurie Ashley at 760-376-2762. Applications must be submitted on or before December 7, 2012.

Food Pantry seeks your help The Food Pantry needs your help for the holidays. Bring in some food or a new, unwrapped toy and you could be the winner of a shopping spree at the Valley Thrift Shop. You can also bring in a monetary donation to receive a ticket to be entered in the drawing for a $25, $10 or $5 gift certificate. $25 goes really far at Valley Thrift!

The drawing takes place at the annual Christmas program on December 24 where 130 food boxes will be given to those in need and 2 or 3 toys for children. Santa will be there for pictures and there will be cookies, punch and coffee. You can also mail your donations to PO Box 2566 Lake Isabella, 93240, or drop a check off at 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. You can call Phyllis for more information at 760-379-4825.

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The Fabulous Fall Fix Event for Kern River Valley residents will take place on Friday, November 30th at the Vons Parking lot located at 5610 Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella. Interested pet owners must make an appointment with AngelDogs Foundation for the surgery. The number to contact for appointments is 1-888-504- SPAY (7729). "Responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering pets, is an important component for reducing the number of unwanted animals entering our shelters every year," said District 1 Supervisor Jon McQuiston.

In addition, owners of spayed and neutered dogs that have proof of their rabies vaccination can also receive a free one year County license. Owners of spayed or neutered dogs that do not have a current rabies vaccination can still receive a free one year County license by stopping by the AngelDogs Foundation spay/neuter mobile clinic to purchase a Rabies vaccination for $10 and, receive their free one year County license.

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Giving thanks... for you Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers 1Thess 1:2 It would appear that the Duitsman human condition is fraught with an overwhelming sense of inferiority from which escaping is difficult. A look in the mirror (literally and figuratively) brings with it a deep sense of minor imperfections which cause distress at best, or major flaws that cause deep shame at worst.

The lifelong process to either fix what appears wrong with us, or sufficiently mask these points of personal weakness is both epic and at the same time pitiful in the sorrowful sense that we have difficulty seeing the treasure placed in each of us by the heart of the Father.

Far beyond a polite greeting at the beginning of a letter to his friends in Thessalonica, the above verse contains the truth of what the Father's heart is for us. Can we even imagine such words being said about us? Really, with all of our frailties (real and imag-

ined), would there be many (or any!) who would say they "give thanks" for us? Surely we might add caveats here for what we could or should be that are reasons for such giving thanks, but the Scripture adds no such addendums. Or perhaps we might shift the focus to what we have done, or might do that would elicit such emotions of appreciation, but again, we would be reading more into this passage than is easily supported. It appears that the Apostle was remembering these dear people in their absence from him and simply giving thanks for who they were, imperfections and all. Could we but catch a glimpse of such truth from time to time would bring with it such a rest for our souls, such a place of peaceful repose within our hearts. Away from us all false reflections of inferiority, and be replaced with a vision of us through the heart of the Father, and Jesus, the Redeemer, our Lord of love.

Of a course, we each have a far piece to journey as the Holy Spirit makes us more like our Savior, but can we each hear the voice of our Father speaking to each of us through the above words of who and how He has made us, and how His touch on our lives is that which is to be celebrated? May we each look again into the mirror of His freedom, and know deep within our souls the deep and abiding love in which we are embraced.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

Lake Isabella Enform the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-812-7020 First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur.

5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall

1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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Phillip Ernst March 16, 1937 - November 26, 2012 In memory of Phillip Ernst who passed away on Nov. 26, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Phil was born on March 16, 1937 to Robert and Betty Ernst in Reading, PA and was 1 of 10 children. He served 4 years in the US Navy and moved to California upon his honorable discharge in 1962. Phil earned an Associates of Arts degree in electrical Construction and maintenance from LA Trade Tech. and began working at Atomics International, which later became Boeing, in 1963. He retired from Boeing in 1997 and moved to Lake Isabella with his beloved wife Katherine.

Phil and Kathy shared 31 wonderful years together traveling and enjoying their family. Phil also enjoyed golfing, cycling and helping others in the community. He is survived by his wife Katherine, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, son Phillip, son Bill (Julia), daughter Theresa (John) and grandchildren Brian, Luke, Amanda, Christina, Nathan, Travis, Colin, Jennifer, Brianna, Sean and Elias. Services will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec 1st at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow at Kern Valley Golf Course.

John Thomas (Jack) Dempsey May 13, 1940 - November 19, 2012 John Thomas (Jack) Dempsey, Sr. was born May 13, 1940 in Meadville, PA, the only child of James V. Dempsey and Minnie Lewis Dempsey. He passed away on November 19, 2012 at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Jack attended St. Brigids Grade School, St. Agatha's High School and Glendale College. In 1957 on his 17th birthday, Jack joined the US Marine Corps and was very proud of his military service, having done his boot camp at Paris Island. He chose PI 57 as his personalized license plate. While in the service, Jack served as an airplane mechanic and continued that career when he was discharged.

From 1961 to 1973 he worked for Lockheed Air Service, United Airlines and A&P as a line mechanic. He went to Hughes Aircraft Space and Communications in 1973 where he progressed from entry-level position as Mechanical Technician to Crew Chief, to Supervisor, to General Supervisor and last to Superintendent. He directed six supervisors and up to 150 employees being directly responsible for the production and safeguarding of several million dollars of product and projects.

Jack also was an antique radio collector and restorer and had a small antique radio store in Redondo Beach during those years.

He left Hughes in 1988 and moved with his wife, Phyllis, to the Kern River Valley where he purchased Sierra Sporting Goods in Kernville. He was very proud of his store and in the early 1990s he took John Spoon as a partner. They operated the store until Jack had to have heart surgery in 1996 and they closed the store.

Jack later worked as a cell phone salesman and was involved in finding locations and having several cell phone towers installed. His last position was with Isabella True Value as an AT&T cell phone representative. Jack retired in 2001 and spent the last years of his life doing what he wanted as much as his health would allow Jack was married during his younger years to Jean and they had three sons He married Phyllis in 1978 and enjoyed a good life until she passed away in 1988. Jack enjoyed gambling and he spent many vacations in Las Vegas . In 1989 Jack married Judy Dempsey and they lived in Kernville, CA until 2011 when Jack's health made it necessary to be closer to medical care and they moved to Bakersfield, CA. Jack and Judy loved the outdoors and spent many of their vacations hiking and fishing on the various rivers and streams in the Sierra Nevadas. With his marriage to Judy, Jack added two daughters to his family. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Judy Haygood Dempsey, his sons Martin Dempsey and wife Sandy, grandchildren Jimmy, Ashley, Brett and Matthew, by his son James wife Michelle, grandchildren Ellen, David (Andy) and Cassie, by son John II and his grandchildren Kady and two great-grand daughters Mia and Sophia, Melisa. Erin, Victoria and Jonathan and by his daughter Cindy Underwood (partner John) and her daughters Natalie and Stephanie, his daughter Kelly and her sons Dillan and Jordan and by his sister-inlaw Jennie Haygood. . Jack was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John Haygood, parents and numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Jack's "Memories and Treasures" book contains memories of many friends that preceded him in death.

Also found in that book would be his parting words: "Judy, what can I say? I love you and good luck. Now take everyone and drink up my good whiskey. Please don't be sad. And to everyone else here, thank you and enjoy life. Most of my good friends have gone before me. Love you all, JACK." Graveside services were held at Saturday November 24th at the Kern Valley Cemetery in Kernville with a celebration of his life afterwards at the Kernville Chamber Community Center in Kernville.

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Bite here today and gone tomorrow Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

My observation is that closer to the deep water at the dam where the water flows out to the lower river, more sediThis has been one ment gets stirred. of those weeks The lake has a dull color and with litwhen trying to put tle to no movement in the channels. My together a fishing best guess is this could cause lower oxyreport was harder gen content. When the lake has 100% than most. The lake of its marine life living in about 30% of has been in one of normal water storage, this might create its winter moods, problems for the lake’s underwater popwith the bite is here ulation. today and gone Again I remind you that these are tomorrow. my thoughts and ideas and are not the Mencarini Having never results of any reports or surveys. Also professed to being not wanting to be over educated in an alarmist, but ...100% of its marine life living these things, I do with the amount of in about 30% of normal water... have a couple of the lake bottom that thoughts on the is now exposed, are - Mencarini lake’s environwe susceptible to ment. With the any airborne diswater level below 85,000 acre feet and eases when the winds really blow? the inflow at 200 c.f.s. or less, the lake I welcome your comments. seems a bit stagnant. With the outflow matching the inflow, there is no real Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights current to keep a positive flow in the resident and a avid fisherman. For queslake. The current that does exist seems tions or comments you can reach him to be stirring up the sediment on the through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com. bottom.

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

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

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

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

The hook is set for 2013 derby Courier Special Fred Roach, Derby Chairman The 2013 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is scheduled for April 20, 21, 22, 2013, and preparations are in full swing. We historically have received our Derby fish the third or fourth week in November, but as you may have noticed, the fish are not in the pens at French Gulch yet.

I can assure you, they are on their way.

The derby commitee was scheduled to receive the fish this week, however, because of hatchery problems and transportation problems, we do not expect delivery until the first or second week in December.

This should not affect the Derby, as the fish are alive and well and being fed at the hatchery. Luckily we have this delay, as the factory that produces the fish food had problems and could not deliver until last week. We have purchased and received 9,900 pounds of fish food and the docks and pens are being prepared to start feeding.

We currently have eight $10,000.00 fish sponsors, and once again the Chamber of Commerce fish will be worth $20,000 We will again be having a $500.00 prize for someone registering early, and first, second, third, and forth longest fish prizes.

Businesses and individuals are now beginning to sending in their applications in to be Bobber Bowl sponsors. The derby registration forms will be available after January 1, and you may also be able to get your drawing tickets to win a pontoon boat and order your 2013 hats and t-shirts at that time.

Yes, the 2013 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is alive and well. All we need now is rain and a good snow pack in our mountains so the lake can recover to a level where the Derby can be a success.

If you have any questions regarding the Derby, please feel free to contact the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760-3795236.

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Tony Gilroy, screenwriter for the first three Bourne movie, takes over as director for this one. In previous Bourne movies, it wasn't too hard to keep a handle on what was going on and why it was compelling. In this one, I gave up mid-way through and just started taking in the spectacle.

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"Ice Age: Continental Drift" (PG) -- It seems the "Ice Age" franchise is set on teaching children that extinction is long, repetitive, formulaic process. Manny the mammoth, Diego the sabretooth, Sid the sloth (Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, respectively) and many more reappear for this fourth installment about an unlikely team of prehistoric talking critters.

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"Ted" (R) -- Seth MacFarlane, the creator of TV's "Family Guy," brings us this raunchy comedy that goes above and beyond what he can do on television. Ted (voiced by MacFarlane) is a stuffed bear brought to life by a lonely child's wish. Years later, that child is a man (Mark Wahlberg), and his magic talking teddy is a beer-chugging, profanity-spewing bro who enables immature behavior. It's obscene and exquisitely lowbrow. If you can stomach the volume of blue humor, Ted has surprising heart and belly laughs. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Cole Slaw 1 large head cabbage, shredded 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 onion, finely diced 1 1/2 large carrots, shredded 1 cup white wine vinegar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup white sugar Combine the cabbage, bell pepper, onion and carrot. Whisk together the vinegar, oil and sugar. Pour enough dressing over salad to coat. Mix well, cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.

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Continued from page 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast December 2 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Dec. 2 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

Inspirational film December 2 In the exhilarating action epic For Greater Glory, an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the future of their country. Join the 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Lady of the Lake Assembly 3339 for the showing of this film on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights, $5 per adult, $2 per child. Call Frank Vargas at 760-223-6316.

McQuiston rep to hold office hours December 4 Lori Acton, Field Representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. Call 760-549-2068.

LVN program information night December 4 An information night on the new LVN program and Health Career tracks will be held on Tuesday, December 4 in Room G of the Cerro Coso Community College KRV campus. The public is invited to attend. For information call the college at 760-379-5501.

Prayer Breakfast December 6 All are invited to participate in the monthly prayer breakfast at Nelda's Diner in Lake Isabella on the first Thursday of each month from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast (optional) is at the conclusion of prayer. All are welcome

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to join in personal and corporate prayer for the needs of our community, county, state and country. For information call 760-3794600.

Toddler story time December 6 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time the first and third Thursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more info.

Stuff a Truck, Food Drive December 8 The "Stuff a Truck" truck will start in Weldon near James Sierra Gateway Market. Look for the "Stuff a Truck" banner.

The truck will be there from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. to collect food donations. The Truck will then relocate to Lake Isabella and be at the Dam Korner from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

The truck will than move to Kernville and be there at 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bring non-perishable foods (in boxes or sacks please) to any one of these locations during the appointed time. With your help, the Salvation Army will provide a family of four two large boxes of food, enough to supply them food for one full week between Christmas and New Years Day. Cash donations may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. To volunteer with our food drive, call 760-379-4600 today.

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Tips on selling during the holidays Typically, the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday seasons are pretty slow in the real estate world. Most people are concentrating much more on family and travel then they are on hunting for homes. Freeman Buyers are often busy with Holiday preparations and sellers who are still in the residence they are trying to sell are also making plans.

It is normal for the real estate market in any given area to have seasonal adjustments due to certain holidays and weather. For example, in Alaska the real estate season is the spring and summer, because of winter weather. Yet in Mammoth, CA the real estate selling season is pretty much year around and increases in the winter due to the Ski Resort.

It is the same for us here locally except the trends are not exactly what you would think. We have noticed over the years that the times when the most escrow transactions occur are in the fall and spring.

Winter is for the most part slow, and summer is also slow which you would think would not be the case.

The point is, trends matter, and real estate for every area around the country has typically cyclical supply and demand trends.

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ers out there trying to sell a home in a slow time of year ■ First of all, access is everything, whether your property is vacant or you are still living there, make sure access is easy for agents and clients.

Lockboxes are the way to go and our MLS system has a fully automated system that only Realtors can access.

■ Secondly, make sure the house is clean and presentable, this is huge. If your house looks great from the outside but smells like a locker room and has debris stacked floor to ceiling you are going to need a real motivated buyer!

■ Make the house inviting. Just clean and picked up is not good enough.

Remember, people are not just seeing the house to buy the property itself; they are buying the experience of living there. As a seller, pretend you are a buyer, think on when you bought the property and why and take your own advice, and make the place most welcoming.

■ Fourth and probably most importantly, make sure your Realtor is aggressively marketing the property.

I see this all the time, a beautiful home with say five pictures when you can post up to 25 in the MLS system. Or a property that is listed with an out of area and as a result none of the local agents even know that it is listed. Use somebody locally who knows the market and can get your property the exposure it needs.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 3795915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you're due for all that effort you put in to get that project off the ground. A new challenge emerges after the 15th.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're still charging full steam ahead on the job -- and that's fine.

But take time to share the joy of preparing for the upcoming holidays with folks you love.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A former detractor resists joining your ranks just yet. Give him or her time to learn more about what you're doing.

Meanwhile, devote more time to friends and family.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to be goaded into a tiff by someone who might be looking for a fight. Remain cool as you make your exit.

Be assured that others will rally to your support.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Kudos on getting the well-deserved Lion's share of the rewards for a job well-done. Now you can take a breather from your workaday duties and spend time with your family.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You enjoy a quick spurt of renewed energy just in time to meet that upcoming deadline. A potentially romantic situation looms. How it develops will be up to you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch out

for distractions that could cause delays and leave you running twice as fast to finish your work by the 15th. Then go ahead and have fun.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might prefer to work on current tasks on your own. But be open to a potentially useful suggestion from someone who admires you and wants to help.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Avoid rushing full gallop into that volunteer project without knowing what's expected of you. Take things a step at a time as you begin to find your way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Good news: You should begin to feel more comfortable expressing your emotions. This will go a long way in helping you with that personal situation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An old friend gives confusing signals. Best advice: Don't assume that things will necessarily work themselves out. Ask questions and demand straight answers.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new relationship needs time to develop. Be careful not to let your emotions flood your natural sense of caution. Meanwhile, check out that new job offer. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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3. LITERATURE: What literary figure had a loyal companion named Sancho Panza?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Iowa?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are omnivores?

6. LANGUAGE: How many letters are in the Greek alphabet?

7. ANATOMY: How many pairs of ribs does a human body normally have?

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LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. House Painting, Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, Hauling. (760) 3791430 or (760) 417-2806 __________________________

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They had 6 children: Holie Schitt, Giva Shitt, Fulla Schitt, Bull Schitt, Deep Schitt & Dip Schitt.

Deep Schitt married Dumb Schitt, a high school dropout.

•After 15 yrs., Jack & Noe Schitt divorced. Noe Schitt later married Ted Sherlock & because her kids were living with them, she kept her previous name & was then known as Noe SchittSherlock.

•Meanwhile, Dip Schitt married Loda Schitt & they had a son who was nicknamed Chicken Schitt. •2 of the other 6 children, married the Happens brothers in a dual ceremony. The newspaper announced the Schitt-Happens nuptials.

The Schitt-Happens children were Dawg, Byrd & Horse.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Rich Pak (2012 - B6197) Street address of principal place of business: 5512 Valpredo Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 60279, Bakersfield, CA 93386.

REGISTRANT: Garry Richardson, 11505 Harrington, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Individual.

Date the business commenced: 01/01/1984. 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: Garry Richardson. This statement filed on 10/26/2012. Expires 10/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Black Dreams (2012 - B6415) Street address of principal place of business: 1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: 1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

REGISTRANTS: Amanda Dickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307, Lakeah Dickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 and Derricka Dickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307. B - General Partnership. 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: Amanda Dickerson. This statement filed on 11/08/2012. Expires 11/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2012.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THELMA LORYN WHITE S-1501-PB-62277 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THELMA LORYN WHITE. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: STEPHEN L. WHITE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that STEPHEN L. WHITE 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 person-

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al representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 20, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

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.

Petitioner: Stephen L. White P.O. Box 635 Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-1987 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 30, December 7 and 14, 2012) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: THE MOTHER LODE (2009B1016) Street address of business: 16 Tobias, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 355, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Juanita Darlene Young, 2450 Sweetwater Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/10/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/15/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier November 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: The Mother Lode (2012 - B6581) Street address of principal place of business: 16 Tobias, Kernville. CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1215, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Judith Dodd, 325 Sirretta, Kernville, CA 93238 and John Dodd, 325 Sirretta, Kernville, CA 93238.

Husband and Wife. 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: Judith Dodd. This statement filed on 11/15/2012.

Expires 11/15/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier November 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:

SCS Logistics (2012 - B6386) Street address of principal place of business: 1900 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 81205, Bakersfield, CA 93380.

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

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

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

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

REGISTRANT: GF Smith Consulting, Inc., 7236 Bandolero Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 11/15/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: George F. Smith, President. This statement filed on 11/20/2012. Expires 11/20/2017.

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

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

Corporation. Date the business commenced: 09/12/2007. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Jeannette M. Verdugo, Secretary. This statement filed on 11/19/2012. Expires 11/19/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

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

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Class act The South Fork Elementary School Kindergarten class acted out a Veteran's program for the November 15 South Fork Women's Club meeting.

2012 Lake Isabella Christmas Parade

Flap jack Salvation Army parade day breakfast was prepared to order.

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Southfork Womens Club serves those who have served South Fork Women's Club Courier Special The South Fork Women's Club held a luncheon November 15 to celebrate American veterans. The club has been collecting clothes and shoes in good condition for our wounded veterans. The veteran's hospitals from Fresno south into LA donate these clothes appropriately.

The South Fork Elementary School entertained the club with their singing veterans program. They sang Yankee Doodle, Thank our Veterans, My Country Tis of Thee and Wheels on the Bus. The Club is still looking for donations and medium to large size clothing plus size 7 ½ and larger shoes can be dropped off at the South Fork Women's Club or Lynne McGarity will pick up large loads by calling 760-549-3033.

Reindeer dance The Whitman Dance Studio dancers festively danced their way down the parade route.

Moving experience - Marines from the Sepulveda Veteran's Hospital pick up the seventy bags collected from the Kern River Valley area.

Color Guard Marine Corps reservists representing Toys for Tots, led the Lake Isabella Christmas parade.

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