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timeanddate.com Courier Holidays Christmas Day is a holiday in many, but not all, countries. It's a special time when children get presents from family, friends and Santa Claus, or Father Christmas. Christmas cards are also given or sent out prior to Christmas Day. For some, Christmas is an exclusive family affair, while others invite friends to a Christmas buffet or pot luck meal. Churches have special services and may include a crèche or miniature Nativity scene. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the son of God. His birth date is unknown because there is little information about his early life. There is disagreement among scholars on when Jesus was born. Christians celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7. The word "Christmas" comes from the old English "Cristes maesse", or the mass of Christ. It is likely that the Christmas date of December 25 was chosen to offset the Pagan celebrations of Saturnalia and Natalis Invicti. It is also possible that the celebration of the birth of the "true light of the world" was set at the time of the December solstice because this is when the days in the northern hemisphere begin to

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California Public Utilities Commission

Sets 2017-19 rates for Cal Water Kevin McCusker, Cal Water Courier Release The California Public Utilities Commission today issued its decision on California Water Service's required, triennial review of its operations, expenses, rates, and needed water system improvements. In its decision, the Commission authorizes Cal Water to invest $2.2 million in infrastructure improvements over the next three years.

The decision enables Cal Water to make water system improvements necessary to continue providing safe and reliable water service to its customers, according to local manager Chris Whitley. Among the improvements Cal Water will be able to make are: replacement of 7,286 feet of aging and high-risk water main, installation of a communications system for more efficient monitoring of remote facilities, and con-

ducting of a feasibility study to improve surface water intake during periods of low water levels on the Kern River. For the typical residential customer using 4,488 gallons, or 6 Ccf, of water per month, the monthly water bill will decrease by $7.02 in 2017 (23 cents per day), and then increase by $16.18 (54 cents per day) in 2018 and by $0.67 (2 cents per day) in 2019.

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Valley wetlands project goal closes in Bob Barnes, KRV Heritage Foundation Courier Just in Kern River Valley support this past week was impressive with $4,010 donated by residents of Bodfish, Lake Isabella, and Wofford Heights. Additional donations this past week came in from Ridgecrest, Orange County, and Oregon. The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation was excited when they announced that the escrow process has begun on the 189-acre property located across Lake Isabella Boulevard from the Vons Plaza in Lake Isabella. For nearly three years, the Heritage Foundation has worked to acquire this large, open space upland and wetland area, which is adjacent to the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve. The vision is to preserve the natural wetland area while at the same time allowing compatible public access to this property for genera-

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Hot Springs Valley project update tions to come. The Heritage Foundation asked for community support to make this vision a reality. $25,000 was still needed to close the transaction. Local and out of town folks made a concerted final effort to raise the funds needed. One local resident has even committed to matching any donation received between now and the escrow closing date of December 28, 2016. That means if you

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donate $10, the donor will match that with another $10 resulting in $20 dedicated toward successful acquisition of this property. Thanks to a match commitment from a generous local donor to cover half the final $35,000 needed, $17,500 in new donations was needed to complete the fund raising for the $825,000 acquisition of the 190 acre Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Project property in Lake Isabella. Then $4000 in new donations plus the dollar for dollar match in place raised the fund $8,000 needed for the $825,000 acquisition of the 190 acre Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Project property in Lake Isabella. $12,192.31 in new, private sector donations arrived: $4,385 towards completion of the $825,000 purchase of the 190 acre Hot Springs Valley property in Lake

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Santa Sightings Michael Batelaan Courier Extra

How he does it nobody knows, but Santa will still be making appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve at the following events and locations. ■ Santa in Circle Park Santa arrives to hear children's wishes and take pictures with the kids. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville's Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting, through December 23. ■ See Santa at the Food Pantry Santa will be in the house if you would like to take your own picture with him on December 24 starting at 9 a.m. ■ Tracking Santa Don't forget to go to noradsanta.org on Christmas Eve. You will be entertained with Christmas music, games, movies, a library, and gift shop and can follow along with Santa to monitor his progress towards your house. You can visit the North Pole and hear Santa's favorite songs. There is even a mobile app you can download, so if you go to grandma's house, you won't lose Santa. And you can check it all out on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube too!

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Schlensker looks through the holiday windshield. Bodfish Bob makes cookies Santa will love.

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water data: Saturday, 9 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 92,444 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 605 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 177 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. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Christmas light drive-through Now through Christmas Day Lights will still be on from December 1st through 25th on Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and off during wind/rain. Bundle up and enjoy! ■ Christmas Eve candlelight services December 24 Mountain View Baptist Church will be having a candlelight service from 5 to 6 p.m. 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. ■ Faith Community Church is having candlelight services for Christmas at 4 p.m. and at 6 p.m. 20 W. Panorama Drive at Sycamore, Wofford Heights. ■ Weldon Baptist Church presents candlelight services with Paul Kuttig at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments after. 20647 Hwy 178, Weldon.

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■ Ghost Town lantern history mystery tour, December 24 Paranormal investigation and history of the Kern River Valley. Join in or just observe and enjoy the unique presentation. $15 advance tickets (all ages) for the lantern tours are available by credit card purchase at 760-3795146 prior to event and at 8 p.m. the night of

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 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. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Rockhound Club, MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600or www.kernriverrockhoundclub.com.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, 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. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community 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. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 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.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579.

the event (cash only) at the gate. The tour will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. All updates announced on Facebook. 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. Special Christmas service December 25 Sunday morning at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. ■ Christmas dinner December 25 Anyone alone, homeless or in need of a meal on Christmas Day, come to the free Christmas dinner and join in Christmas joy at Chef Sarape, 6106 Lake Isabella Blvd. next to Golden State Surplus from noon to 3 p.m. ■ Eagles Lodge New Years dinner December 31 Bring in the New Year at the Eagles with a Karaoke and Dinner of Chicken Cordon Bleu, for only $9. All are welcome! Dinner at 5 p.m., and Karaoke is at 7 p.m. At the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, Post 3156, 12233 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. For information or for tickets, call 760-379-3394. ■ Ghost Town lantern history mystery tour, December 31 Paranormal investigation and history of the Kern River Valley. Join in or just observe and enjoy the unique presentation. $15 advance

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 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. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 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.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

tickets (all ages) for the lantern tours are available by credit card purchase at 760-3795146 prior to event and at 8 p.m. the night of the event (cash only) at the gate. The tour will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. All updates announced on Facebook. 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. ■ Prayer Breakfast January 5 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, State and Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All are welcome to join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park noon to 1 p.m. Call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Whiskey Flat Kick Off Dinner January 6 The 60th Annual Whiskey Flat Days celebration kicks off by introducing the 2017 Whiskey Flat Mayor Candidates! Social starts at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. program and 8 p.m. dancing at Ewing's On The Kern, 125 Buena Vista Rd., Kernville. Seating is limited! You must RSVP by January 2nd.. Tickets are $30 per person. Tickets available at gotokernville.com/kickoff-dinner. ■ Footloose and Happy Feet dinner and dance, January 7 For adults and children with special needs and their immediate families from 6 to 8 p.m. Come dance to the beat at this event, where everyone is a star! Dancing, snacks and drinks. Free admission. Please RSVP by December 31 to 760-812-1059. ■ Man and Woman of the Year installation dinner, January 9 Honor our 2017 Man and Woman of the Year and install the KRV Chamber 2017-2018 Board of Directors at the Paradise Cove Lodge, 10700 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. $35 Dinner. Call the KRV Chamber to reserve at 760-379-5236. ■ Garden Group bonsai demonstration January 10 This Garden Group event at 10 a.m. features Jack Reynolds, one of California's foremost Bonsai artisans, who will lecture about Bonsai trees and techniques, and provide a display of Bonsai trees. A potluck lunch and raffle (of donated items) follows. For the address, call Shirley Real at 760-379-1129. ■ OHV grant application workshop January 19 The Forest and BLM will hold a public meeting/workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Kern River Ranger District Office, 105 Whitney Rd., Kernville, to obtain public input into the development of preliminary 2016/2017 grant-cycle applications to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. ■ Congressman McCarthy Mobile Office, January 19 Congressman Kevin McCarthy's office is holding a mobile office in Lake Isabella from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley County building in the Supervisor's Conference Room. This provides an opportunity for constituents in the local community to conveniently visit and share concerns on important issues, and discuss problems with federal government agencies. Keenan Hochshild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors and report back to the Congressman. For information, contact McCarthy's district office at 661-327-3611. ■ Commodities distribution January 23 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at Highland Chapel in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do not call or contact the church, they are not the organizer. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted.

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The candy cane Pontiac Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Editors note: In the December 9 story on page one and continued on page 12, about the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, the Derby drawing for an ATV was incorrect. The item actually being raffled is a 16 foot Crestliner CRV 1667 boat and trailer. See page seven this week for the updated story. The Courier regrets the error.

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You can help! The new and improved 28th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is looking for 15 to 20 more volunteers to help feed trout being raised for the April Derby. If you would like to help contact Keri Swindle at 760-379-5236.

OHV grant application workshop You can help shape the future of Off-Highway Vehicle use within the Sequoia National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Land within the Bakersfield Field Office management area. The Forest and BLM will hold a public meeting/workshop January 19, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Kern River Ranger District Office, 105 Whitney Rd., Kernville, to obtain public input into the development of preliminary 2016/2017 grant-cycle applications to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. This meeting will allow the public to share desires and concerns pertaining to the Sequoia National Forest and BLM OHV program prior to the preliminary grant application deadline of March 6, 2017. The FS and BLM will incorporate feedback from the workshop into their 2017 grant applications, enabling continued management of a sustainable program that benefits the users and protects resources.

Open burning continues to be restricted The Kern County Fire Department would like to remind the public that Open Burning of Hazard Reduction fuels continues to be restricted due to drought and long-range weather forecasts. We will continue to closely monitor fuel and weather conditions and will allow open burning when appropriate. The Kern County Fire Department has lifted restrictions on campfires on county park land. The public may have campfires in approved areas. Remember to clear combustible material at least 10 feet from fire, have a responsible adult in attendance, and extinguish your fire completely. For additional fire safety information, visit the website kerncountyfire.org.

Kern River Valley Community Fund update This permanently endowed fund has reached the $200,000 initial goal meaning grants will be awarded year after year, for good forever starting in 2017. A match fund still has $10,000 meaning every tax deductible donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Checks go to "Kern Community Foundation" with a note stating "for the Kern River Valley Community Fund match program." Mail to KRVCF c/o Kern Community Foundation, 3300 Truxtun Ave, Suite 220, Bakersfield, CA 93301. To make donations on-line, go to facebook.com/KRVCF, scroll down past the photos to the posts and click on the link in any of the rectangles surrounding "Kern Community Foundation: Kern River Valley Community Fund." Then scroll down a little bit to "How to Contribute" and go from there.

Veteran's benefit assistance at the Library The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce the kickoff of a new service being offered to veterans in the Kern Valley. California public libraries, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs and with the help of local volunteers, have opened a Veterans Resource Center at the Kern River Valley library to help provide veteran's benefits and local service information to veterans and their families. Our volunteers are here to assist you every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

It was in early December that at our car club meeting my high school buddies and I decided that we needed a project with a Christmas Middleworth motif. Never mind that the club had only four members, and no dues structure. That meant that if we wanted to do anything the money would come out of our own pockets and not the club's. The name of our organization was "Throttle Mashers." I never could figure out why we called it Throttle Mashers, probably it was that to get any kind of speed we had to really mash the throttle! We even had aluminum plaques made which hung on the rear bumper of our cars (I still have one of the aluminum plaques hanging in my workshop). At our December club meeting all four of us sat in the converted chicken house and decided that we needed to get some recognition and could do so by entering the Monterey Park Christmas Parade. So we got an application, filled it out and mailed it in. As I remember the parade was a couple of days before Christmas and as of our meeting we really didn't have an entry. So what we did was pool our money and with the total collection of $60 we bought an old '1936 Pontiac junker'. We parked the clunker on my grandma's lawn and proceeded

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to get it ready for the parade. Here's what we did. We painted the car white with each of us wielding a paint brush and almost before the paint dried we painted down stripes red which made it look like a giant candy cane! We wired a Christmas tree to the radiator, bought a couple of boxes of ornaments and hung them from what looked like a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Then with an infusion of funds from Grandma, we bought some garlands and an angel for the treetop. On the day of the parade we had one of us on each running board, one driving and one sitting on the trunk throwing candy to the kids. I might mention that we got some cotton and made fake beards, and spray painted some hats red which we got free from the thrift store. Each one of us wore them screaming Merry Christmas as we went down the boulevard. There were shouts of laughter from spectators each time the clunker quit running. The car had no starter so we would all get off and push until it started running again. As we passed the judge's stand we were given a trophy for 'honorable mention'! At parade's end we were even interviewed by the local radio station. So that was our Merry Christmas and 15 minutes of fame. We ended up selling the old car to the local junkyard for five bucks and walked away with a Christmas memory.

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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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The Garden is being transplanted! meals in the park, along with handing out gently used clothes and shoes. They handed out invitation flyers to Garden Community Fellowship, an those on the street, in parking lots and established home church in Bodfish wherever they saw the need. Many since July 2012, will be getting a new came to the picnics in the park and home. The Garden will be moving to a were helped with whatever needs they new facility on Sunday, January 1st, to had. Not just a hand out, but having a the previous Church of the Nazarene at heart to care for those in need. 2931 Erskine Creek The love for Road, in Lake people and to help Isabella. those in need is the Pastor Jim Cox basic Christian and wife, Jennie, character of the are excited about church. The the move, as well as gospel, the Good the congregation. News, is what will The Garden help people focus started when a on Christ and what group of about sixHe can do to help teen people gaththem is what drives ered weekly in a the Garden Bodfish home for Community. over a year and It is amazing were praying about Pastor Jim and Jennie Cox how the love of starting a church in God works in and Bodfish. In May of 2011, it was conthrough people, people who are willfirmed that a church would be started ing to help others, and care for those in July of 2012. The house in which who need help. they were meeting had a very large Garden Community has had a wongarage, so they gutted it, and made it a derful journey so far, starting from a sanctuary/worship room. The room home group, to a home church, and only big enough to hold up to 50. now a community church reaching out The Garden is an outreach church, in greater ways with the love and so in July of 2012 they had a neighborgrace of Jesus Christ to those who hood chili-cook off. They invited all the need it most in the Kern River Valley. neighbors in the surrounding area. There is great anticipation and exciteOver 77 people attended, and the home ment about God's continued blessing church was born. It has been going for for The Garden and our future in the about four and a half years now. In the Kern River Valley. past four years, over 50 people have Philippians 1:6 says it best: For I am been baptized and have given their confident of this, that He who began a hearts to the Lord. The mid-week Bible good work in you will continue to perStudy has been thriving as well as a fect it until the day of Christ Jesus. helps ministry. You are invited to join them for their The Garden has reached out to the special re-launch Sunday service at 11 community in many ways. Over the a.m. on January 1st, 2017. past four years, every three months or For more info, please call Pastor Jim so, one outreach was to have free Cox at 310-489-1236.

Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist Recently, a family member of mine was given a gift subscription to a genealogy website by her adopted father. She has been able to Wenzel connect with numerous relatives on her birth-father's side of the family that she has never known, giving her a better sense of identity. Christmas reminds me of Jesus' family tree recorded in the book of Matthew. In it are listed five women, significant because normally only the father and son of a Jewish lineage were recorded. They are some of the most notorious women of the Bible. Tamar is the first mentioned woman in Matthew 1:3. She became part of the royal bloodline of the Messiah by disguising herself as a prostitute and seducing her father-inlaw, Judah, so he would get her pregnant. To understand the reason for her actions, read Genesis chapter 38. The second woman listed is Rahab in Matthew 1:5. Unlike Tamar, she didn't have to disguise herself as a prostitute because she was one. In Joshua chapters 2 and 6, you will discover how she became King David's great, great grandmother. Ruth is listed as the third woman in Matthew 1:5, and she was a Moabite. Her people worshiped many pagan gods, occasionally offering human sacrifices to them. Her story is found in the book of Ruth.

The fourth woman mentioned in Matthew 1:6 is always identified as "the wife of Uriah." We know her as Bathsheba. You can check out 2 Samuel chapter 11 to learn how adultery and murder connect her to Jesus. Matthew 1:16 lists the fifth and most well-known woman in Jesus' bloodline, Mary. Becoming pregnant by a miracle of God before she was to marry Joseph, her situation became a huge scandal in Nazareth. Her life would be forever changed. All these women share something in common: disgrace. While most of us want to conceal disgraceful events and people in our families, Jesus highlights his own. Why? To demonstrate the value of God's grace. Jesus understands dysfunction. God's grace demonstrated through his own family reveals the power God has to write a beautiful message out of a mess. No different for you and me! His love and forgiveness can redeem us from our disgrace. Grace is the good news of Christmas! Just like God's undeserved favor was shown to these women, my sinful life surrendered to Jesus ushers God's grace unto me. The apostle Paul knows personally how a life is changed by grace. He tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:10 that "by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect." The same can be true for you. Surrender yourself to him today, and you will appreciate what it means to have a Merry Christmas! Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. The main Christmas story is paraphrased from what two New Testament books? Mark/John, Acts/Romans, Matthew/Luke, Jude/Revelation 2. Approximately how old was Jesus when the wise men (Magi) arrived with their gifts? 1 day, 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years 3. Where did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary saying, "Blessed art thou among women"? Nazareth, Tyre, Ninevah, Gazi 4. In what city of Judaea was Jesus born? Damascus, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Gezer 5. Who plotted to kill the baby Jesus? Archelaus, Herod, Pontius Pilot, Caesar Augustus 6. How many times does the word "Christmas" appear in the Bible (KJV)? Zero, 1, 2, 7

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1) Matthew/Luke; 2) 2 years; 3) Nazareth; 4) Bethlehem; 5) Herod; 6) Zero

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Five things you don't have to worry about with a credit-free Christmas money you pay in interest and fees when you stay away from credit cards. You don't have to worry about that $40 sweater you bought for your best friend A National Retail Federation poll concosting $55 come January. ducted by Prosper Insights shows that ■ No Risk of Being Hacked the average consumer plans to spend Target, TJ Maxx, Home Depot - there's a $935.58 during the Christmas shopping shopping list of stores whose databases season this year. If any of that spending is have been breached by hackers. The done with credit cards, it can complicate thieves steal credit and debit card numthe holidays in a hurry. bers and do a little Christmas shopping Since using plastic doesn't hurt as of their own. Use cash and don't make much as spending cash, you'll probably yourself . . . a target. purchase more stuff than you planned. ■ Surprises Aren't Given Away That $935.58 could easily turn into turn You may want to keep a gift for your into $1,200 or more before you know it. spouse secret until And it's tough to Christmas mornenjoy looking at If any of that spending is done ing. After all, that's holiday lights why we use wraparound the neigh- with credit cards, it can complicate ping paper! But it's borhood, or watch- the holidays in a hurry. too easy for them to ing Charlie Brown - Ramsey. check the credit direct the card website and Christmas play, see where you did your shopping. Stick with a voice in your head warning you with cash, and keep a good poker face about bills piling up. until December 25th. Why not leave your cards out in the ■ Nothing to Pay Off Next Year cold this year, and commit to a credit-free It's a bummer to carry a balance on your Christmas? Check out how Christmas card for that American Girl doll or without credit will put a Santa-sized smile stuffed Minion gift while you're clothes on your face: shopping for the new school year. So, nix ■ Less Holiday Stress your credit cards. Your budget will thank Anxiety melts away when you opt for you for it. cash instead of cards because you know Switching from credit cards to cash to stop spending when the money runs for the holidays seems weird, doesn't it? out. Even if you can't buy everything you But once you see how much easier it is to want, you'll hardly notice. You'll be too enjoy the festivities without credit, you'll busy feeling relieved about not having to probably want to see how it will make make a payment next month. January and February easier… then ■ No Interest Paid before you know it, your next Christmas! Nada. Zilch. Zip. That's how much DaveRamsey.com Courier Dollars & Cents

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 State Route 155 one-way traffic control The California Department of Transportation announces that one-way traffic control will begin next week on State Route 155 within Sequoia National Forest as part of a tree removal project. One-way traffic control will be in effect on State Route 155 within the boundaries of Sequoia National Forest on a weekly basis from Monday morning through Friday evening from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. These closures began on Monday, November 28 and will continue over a period of 4 months. Traffic delays are expected to last up to 20 minutes at a time. Caltrans personnel will be conducting one way traffic control during this time with the use of flagging personnel and a pilot vehicle to escort traffic through the work zone. Commuters are reminded to obey flagging personnel, stay behind the pilot vehicle and pay close attention to road maintenance vehicles.

Sign restoration needed The Kernville Historical Museum has acquired an old wooden sign. This sign has been left out on the open since 1963 and is need of repainting. The sign is approximately 7"x7' in size. It is a sign that was for a dairy that used to distribute milk to the whole community and the schools. It has a cartoon aspect of a brown cow with a daisy in her mouth. There is some lettering on it as well. The museum wondered if an artist would be interested in restoring the paint work on the sign. They will provide all the materials needed but there would be no compensation. Please call Diane Anderson at 760-379-1123 or cell 661-203-2847 if you would be interested in helping them preserve this piece of our history.

Candy and bake sale donations needed Your local Food Pantry is having a candy and bake sale, ongoing until Christmas. The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the 150 food boxes the Pantry gives away to low income families of the Kern Valley and also to help buy the toys for the little ones. You can help by bringing in candy and baked goods of any kind, to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. or call 760-379-4825. Bring in a bag of candy or a baked item once a week until Christmas and receive a gift from the Food Pantry on December 24.

Scholarships support available Mediacom Communications is offering $55,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 16th consecutive year and Mediacom's investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 55 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support educational expenses for higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution starting in the fall of 2017. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership. Applications for Mediacom's World Class Scholarships are available online at: www.mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and encourage submission of applications on or before the February 17.

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Holiday greetings Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist I had been working on Federal legislation for about 5 years, and the President has signed the bill. It won't take effect until 2019, but at least it is now law. Thal Once in effect, people will have three months to "change their minds" on their choice of Medicare Advantage/HMO plans and either switch plans, or get out of the HMO plan completely and go back to Original Medicare. Same will hold true to the Prescription drug plans. More to follow on this breaking news. The new law replaces an existing law, which came into being when Obamacare began. Previously, we had three months to change one's mind. However, the current law, known as the "Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period" allows someone to drop (not replace) their Medicare Advantage plan and return to original Medicare and also then have the opportunity to enroll in a prescription drug plan. This doesn't sound like much, but what if you suddenly got ill or injured, and your HMO plan was taking its sweet time providing you with needed referrals or other care. In some circumstances, returning to Medicare might be a better alternative, and in some situations, you may qualify for a Medicare Supplement to pick up the deductibles and copays. I am currently working with clients who will be taking advantage of this little-known

rule. There are other surprises for some people who may think they must wait until next October to enroll in a Medicare Advantage HMO plan. All people turning 65 don't have to wait. They can apply once their Medicare is nearing the effective date. This is the same with people who are disabled. There are special enrollment opportunities with people with special needs, such as diabetes or congestive heart failure. Another group are people who are on Medi-Cal. They too, can enroll year-round. If you are one of the procrastinators who still have not enrolled in an individual plan, you must enroll before January 15 to get a February 1 effective date. The open enrollment for individuals and families will close the end of January. Late in the month enrollment will have a March 1 effective date. Thereafter, you will need to wait until next year. It appears that one of the first pieces of legislation that President Trump will sign is the repeal of the ACA (Obamacare). But, the effective date of that legislation may be several years into the future, as unraveling this bill, without harming people, will be a challenge. I shall be reporting on it as the details unfold. Meanwhile, have a happy and healthy New Year, and hopefully you will not need to use that health plan you don't like paying for. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Many Christmas customs are carryovers from pre-Christian celebrations. Hanging gifts on trees is said to stem from tree worship of the Druids and the belief that the tree was the giver of all good things. In the 8th century, St. Boniface is said to have substituted a fir tree for the pagan oak as a symbol of faith. ■ Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, fostered the Christmas tree cult in the 16th century by using a candlelit tree as a symbol of Christ's heavenly home. It's said that he wished to bring "the lights of the stars" into the home of his family. Trees decorated with candles, fruit and paper flowers were introduced into Britain soon after Queen Victoria's marriage, leading to our customs today. ■ The Druids also are partly responsible for the use of mistletoe at Christmastime. They regarded mistletoe as sacred because it stayed green even during winter. On the sixth day of the new moon, a Druid priest would cut mistletoe from an oak tree with a sacred sickle. A passing virgin was called upon to catch the falling plant, which was not allowed to touch the ground. The Druids dedicated the plant to the Goddess of Love, which explains

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the kissing. Originally, when a boy kissed a girl, he plucked a berry from the cluster and presented it to her. When the berries were gone, so were the kisses. ■ A wreath with holly, red berries and other decorations dates from at least the 17th century. Holly, with its sharply pointed leaves, symbolized the thorns in Christ's crown-of-thorns. Red berries symbolized the drops of Christ's blood. A wreath at Christmas signified a home that celebrated the birth of Christ. ■ Tinsel on the Christmas tree is attributed to a woman whose husband died and left to bring up a large family of children herself. She wanted to make a happy Christmas for them. She prepared a Christmas tree to surprise them on Christmas Day but spiders visited and crawled from branch to branch, making webs all over it. The Christ Child saw the tree and changed the spiders' webs to shining silver so she would not be sad. ■ In Christmas tree decorations, angels are usually portrayed as wimpy blondes in sandals. In the Bible, however, angels are muscular bullies who frequently goad humans. Life isn't all harps and heavenly choirs for angels; there's a strict career structure. The only angels mentioned by name in the Bible are archangels, the eighth-ranking order of angels.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life” (PG) - Clean-cut troublemaker Rafe (Griffin Gluck) gets transferred to a new school run by an uptight rule-obsessed principal (Andrew Daly). As a mischievous and harmless young dude, Rafe does not like rules, so he makes it his mission to break every rule in the code of conduct with a string of high-profile pranks (think larger-scale than a whoopee cushions, but not as subversive as Bart Simpson.) Director Steven Carr ("Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "Daddy Day Care") gives the live-action shenanigans a Disney-channel sitcom vibe while splicing in some animation. A few good comedians in the cast may appeal to grownups (Daly, Rob Riggle, Retta), but much of their talent is smothered by the uneven direction. "Blair Witch" (R) - The 1999 horror sensation that forged nightmares out of a pocket-change budget gets a real-deal sequel for these dark digital days. James (James Allen McCune) leads an expedition into Maryland's Black Hills Forest to find information about what happened to his sister, who disappeared during the events of the original "Blair Witch Project." Once again seeing the story through "found footage," we get shaky panicked angles on the action as the explorers get deeper into the woods. This sequel (the bumbling "Blair Witch 2: The Book of Shadows" that came out in 2000 is technically a sequel, but works better as a parody)

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Sweet Christmas into shapes. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Bodfish Bob’s Microwave Divinity 2 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 2 egg whites 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries (optional)

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stays pretty devoted to the original, but makes ill-advised changes along the way. The original had zero gore, an unseen monster and a guy standing in a corner as the climax of visual scares. This new one offers more intense scares and more characters to soak up the suffering, but each tweak puts it further from the DIY terror that made things work in the first place. "The Monkey King 2" (PG) - A beloved adventure from Chinese folklore gets its second treatment as a big-budget CGI epic in this sequel that improves on its cloying predecessor. Sun Wukong is primate tricksterhero born from a divine crystal that fell to earth. In the first installment, we saw Sun Wukong gain an arsenal of supernatural powers (flight, shapeshifting, self-duplication) then get imprisoned in a mountain as punishment for causing havoc in the heavens. Now a more mature demigod, the Monkey King must redeem himself on a journey to the West with a Buddhist monk and two more disgraced mythological beings.

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Bodfish Bob’s Christmas sugar cookies 3 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup butter flavor Crisco 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Mix flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Mix in the Crisco like pie dough until well blended. Add 2 beaten eggs, 4 tablespoons milk, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup sugar. Mix well. Roll out onto floured surface. Cut

Combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a 2 quart casserole. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100 percent power) for 5-6 minutes or until boiling. Uncover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, or until hard ball stage is reached. Meanwhile beat egg whites stiff. Slowly pour the hot syrup over the egg whites, at the same time beating at high speed of mixer. Add vanilla and continue to beat 4-5 minutes or until candy holds its shape. Fold in nuts and cherries (if desired). Quickly drop candy by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. A few drops of food coloring may be added initially to the sugar, water, syrup mixture if desired. This recipe was made with an 800 watt microwave oven. If you have a 1000 watt microwave oven, reduce power to 80 percent. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Courier Release The Kern River Valley Fishing Derby has announced updates to the prize package for the drawing being held at the Derby. For $20 each or 5 for $100 you can enter the drawing for a Crestliner 1667 CRV boat and trailer with a 9.9 Mercury motor courtesy of Richard's Boat and RV Center of Lancaster and Western Outdoor News. Plus a gear and accessory package that will be announced by derby sponsors. The tickets will be available starting in January until the drawing up during the Derby April 8, 9 and 10. To catch a fish all you need is passion, a rod, some bait and a boat that'll get you where you need to go. This utility aluminum boat is just thing. Durable, roomy and lightweight, the 1667 CRV is ideal for catching fish. A simple solution to get on the water that you can count on for years to come is the proof and promise of the CRV. Built to last, you can put good faith in every launch, cast and sandy beach exploration you enjoy. Whether you're looking for an easy solo getaway or a day on the water with a family member, the CRV from Crestliner is your ticket to the water. Key Features ■ Bench Seats: With three full bench seats, there is ample room to occupy. ■ Stern Split Bench Seats: The stern split bench seats make for easy

access to the engine and allows for maneuverability from bow to stern. ■ Painted interior with a matte interior, the exterior in unpainted aluminum. ■ Aluminum Bow Handles: Pull in and push off with ease. ■ Transom Handles: For easy mobility to and from the water. ■ Portable fuel tank, for lightweight, quick and easy refueling. Specifications ■ Overall Length: 16 ft. ■ Beam: 67 in. ■ Transom Height: 15 in. ■ Weight (dry oat only): 295 lb. ■ Max Weight Capacity: 1100 lb. ■ Max Person Weight Capacity: 5 ■ Max HP Capacity: 30 Hull Specifications ■ Aluminum gauge bottom: .072 in. Seating ■ Seats, split (stern) ■ Bench seats (3) Exterior Features ■ Riveted aluminum hull w/double riveted seams ■ Aluminum clad transom ■ Transom corner castings w/handles ■ Paint Process, Enamel ■ Keel, extruded full length, welded (center) ■ Gunnel, extruded ■ Keels, formed (4) ■ Cast bow plate w/lifting handles ■ Spray rails, extruded ■ Transom drain plug All specifications subject to change by manufacturer.

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

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■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100

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

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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

Visit the Sierra Nevadas wildernet.com Courier Outdoors The High Sierra is waves of bare granite sculpted by sun, snow, and rain under the tutelage of time. Along the western slopes of the Sierra are bejeweled national parks, whitewater rivers, and charming gateway towns like Mariposa and Groveland. To the east are deep blueeyed lakes, challenging ski resorts, and Western towns-like Bishop - that are famous for their fairs and rodeos. The High Sierra is a recreational playground. In the north is Lake Tahoe, with its clear, blue waters that are perfect for cruising in an antique wooden speedboat, as well as its miles of ski trails, which welcome mountain bikers in the summer. In the southern Sierra the Kern River is frothy and turbulent, just screaming for a little whitewater rafting. In between is Yosemite, a place that's spectacular year round and an uncrowded treasure from September through December, when oaks and sycamores reveal their fall colors before losing their leaves completely as the park's quiet valley meadows are dusted with snow. Just south of Yosemite, near Oakhurst, are Bass and Huntington Lakes, which lure fishermen, water skiers, and campers alike throughout the summer months. Two other national parks, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, hug the Sierra's western slopes. Sequoia is home to impressive stands of some of the largest trees in the world, including the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest living plant. Adjacent Kings Canyon is a backpacker's haven of jagged peaks and rugged canyons, the latter carved by the incomparable and turbulent Kings River. Much of the eastern side of the Sierra is in a rain shadow, which means it's drier, though you'd never guess that by

looking at Mammoth Mountain. In fact, Mammoth gets such prodigious amounts of snow every winter that skiing frequently continues into July. Farther south is Bishop, a typical Western town with numerous tackle stores to service anglers looking to catch trophy trout in the dozens of streams and lakes nearby. And ranching towns such as Independence and Lone Pine have long been popular film locations for western movies; today the area celebrates its rich Hollywood heritage every fall with a film festival. Popular activities in this region of endless outdoor recreation opportunities include: swimming, boating, fishing, horseback riding, climbing, mountaineering, hiking, road biking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, picnicking, and camping. The High Sierra generally experiences mild to warm, dry summers and cool to cold winters, with heavy snowfall. Weather can change rapidly during all seasons of the year. Elevation plays a major role in temperature and precipitation. A snowpack from 5-10 feet or more is usually present from December to May at elevations above 6,500 feet. Winter temperatures below zero and summer temperatures above 100 degrees indicate the normal seasonal spread. It is wise to pack for any season with clothing that can be "layered", ready to peel off or add on as the thermometer dictates. Always include some kind of rain gear. The High Sierra Region, located in east-central California, encompasses the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It stretches westward from the Nevada border, from the Lake Tahoe area, south to Kernville. The main highways accessing this region are 50 running east/west and 395 running north/south.

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Auto for Sale 1990 Isuzu Trooper White, 5 speed stickshift, V6, 4WD (needs work). $900 OBO Call Butch @ 323-202-0248 ___________________________

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Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba$733/mo. Move In Special Now - $633/mo. w/good credit. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760-964-2514. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo. Move In Special - Now $533/mo. w/good credit. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760-964-2514. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 1bd/1ba-$533/mo. Move In Special - Now $433/mo. w/good credit. In nice 55+ Park. Info: (760) 964-2514. ____________________________ Pinewood MHP - Furnished trailer for rent, 1bd/1ba, $295/mo. Senior discount available. HNL Properties 760-417-9321. ____________________________ Rental in Squirrel Valley off McCray - 1bd, fully furnished, all utilities, internet & cable paid, secured parking. Year lease preferred, credit check, background check, non-smoker, no pets, $500/mo. Contact 818-519-0304 ___________________________ 2 bedroom, 1 bath - Space rent, trash & water included. $420/mo. 760-812-0459. ____________________________ House for Rent - $800/mo. 2bd/1ba, 2413 Alta Sierra Ave. Lake Isabella. Call Monica O’Brien 310-803-0766. BRE #01923936

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B FABRICATION (2016-B7127), 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM HENRY FETZER, 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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 H. Fetzer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/21/2016 and expires 11/21/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B INSPECTIONS (2016-B6872), 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM KIETH FETZER, 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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 Kieth Fetzer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/04/2016 and expires 11/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIG RUNNERS, INC. (2016-B6992), DBA #2 RIG RUNNER, INC. (2016-B6993, 1300 N. Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. REGISTRANTS: PATTERSON MOTOR FREIGHT, INC., 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Eddie Patterson, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/11/2016 and expires 11/11/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03205-CA, A.P.N.: 515-653-05-00, Property Address: 2908 Balance Rock Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE

IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: MARY LOUISE MACKEY, A SINGLE WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/26/2006 as Instrument No. 0206266456 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/06/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $424,701.57. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2908 Balance Rock Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N: 515-653-0500. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $424,701.57. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of

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these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03205-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 18, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 9, 16, and 23, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02504-CA, A.P.N.: 124-042-12-00, Property Address: 2620 Loma Linda Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Maura Byrne, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206133764 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/13/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $222,640.63. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2620 Loma Linda Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N: 124-042-12-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $222,640.63. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02504-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 2, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, and 30, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02205-CA, A.P.N.: 496-141-07-00, Property Address: 11900 Christy Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES

PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jaime Garza and Ruth L. Garza, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206185832 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/18/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $509,794.13. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11900 Christy Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N: 496-141-07-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $509,794.13. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02205-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 26, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, and 30, 2016)

OVSKY A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: YOLANDA HERRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that YOLANDA HERRERA 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: April 6, 2017 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 (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PHYLLIS M. HIX, Atty. P.O. Box 1940 Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 376-3761 (Published: Kern River Courier: December 16, 23, 30, 2016 and January 6, 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SULLY & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC (2016-B7377), 12708 Molokai Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 12708 Molokai Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: SULLY & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC, 12708 Molokai Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 01/20/2012. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Ronnie H. Sullivan, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/05/2016 and expires 12/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, 30, 2016 and January 6, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIVERSIDE ONE STOP (2016-B7470), DBA# 2: MOUNTAIN RESCUE GEAR (2016-B7471), 10800 Kernville Rd., Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: PO Box 116, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: ANTHONY TALBOTT, 38 Alder Court, Kernville, CA 93238; BRENDA TALBOTT, 38 Alder Court, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Brenda Talbott/Anthony Talbott. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/09/2016 and expires 12/09/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, 30, 2016, and January 6, 2017. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ARLENE V. KOVALOVSKY BPB-16-002808 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ARLENE V. KOVAL-

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TY'S YARD SERVICE (2016-B0622) Street address of business: 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella CA 93240. Mailing address of Business: 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella CA 93240. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Tyler David Simmons, 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/01/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/28/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, and 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SIERRA AUTOMOTIVE (2016-B7582), 637 Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 637 Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: ERON SCOTT LYKINS, 71 Sirretta St., Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Eron Scott Lykins. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/14/2016 and expires 12/14/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, and 13, 2017.

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New Kern Administrative Officer appointed Allan Krauter, Kern Administrative Office Courier Release Kern County Supervisors announced the appointment of Ryan Alsop, a Kern County native with extensive administrative experience in Los Angeles County, as County Administrative Officer. Alsop will assume his new post in January 2017, when Kern's current CAO, John Nilon, retires. Alsop has 15 years of administrative experience with the County of Los Angeles and the City of Long Beach. He has served as Assistant Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles County since 2009. Before that, Alsop was Director of Government and Public Affairs for the City of Long Beach water agency, and served as

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New water rates go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. "We work hard to operate efficiently, and we are very pleased that we will be able to continue upgrading the water system while decreasing our customers' bills," Whitley said. "Protecting our customers' health and safety is our highest priority, and our commitment is to do so at the lowest cost possible, even as costs for materials and services are rising across the country. This is part of our promise to our customers to provide excellent quality, service, and value." The Commission's decision comes after an 18-month review process in which Cal Water's operations and books are

Christmas, Continued from page 1 grow longer. Christmas holiday customs derive from various cultures, including Teutonic, Celtic, Roman, West Asian and Christian. The mistletoe is a commonly used Christmas decoration. By tradition, people who meet under a hanging mistle-

Goal, Continued from page 1 Isabella, plus $7,807.31 specifically designated by the donor to be used for required and additional signage, plus to start indepth property clean-up, evaluation, planning, and public access development satisfying grant guidelines. Also, at $10 per name recognition, the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation is accepting donations leading to tem-

Director of External Affairs for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Alsop was also a private government consultant in Washington, D.C. and he held government and public affairs positions at the Greater Bakersfield and Long Beach Chambers of Commerce. As Assistant CEO, Alsop led a countywide

drive to improve customer-centered services. He re-organized the external communications, redesigned its website and launched its public televibroadcast network. Alsop led a coalition of business, environmental and government interests to develop funding for major water quality improvements in L.A. County. "From a very strong field of candidates, Ryan Alsop's ability to mobilize people and public resources effectively in many different roles stood out," Supervisor Chairman Mick Gleason said. Alsop earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from California State University, Bakersfield, and a Master's degree in Public Policy from American University,Washington, D.C.

thoroughly audited; it adopts the proposed decision issued in November 2016 by an Administrative Law Judge and settlement achieved in September 2016 among Cal Water, the Commission's Office of Ratepayer Advocates, and other parties to the case. Water utilities regulated by the Commission, an independent state agency, are required to file such a rate review application every three years to ensure that water rates accurately reflect the costs to provide service. The next required review of rates will be filed in July 2018. Cal Water customers will receive more details about approved water system improvements and the rate changes in their January 2017 bills. Separately, the Com-

mission approved a resolution authorizing Cal Water to recover drought expenses incurred from 2014-2015 through a 12month surcharge of $0.0213 per Ccf (748 gallons) on Kern River Valley District customer bills. Cal Water serves approximately 5,200 service connections in the Kern River Valley and about 2 million people through 480,300 service connections in California. The company, which has provided water service in the area since 2000, was ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Water Utilities in the West" in 2016 by J.D. Power in its inaugural Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. Additional information may be obtained online at calwater.com.

toe are obliged to kiss. Mistletoe has pagan associations. For example, the druids of Gaul regarded mistletoe growing on oak trees as sent from heaven. Other common decorations associated with Christmas are holly and ivy - both are associated with Pagan festivals as it was customary to decorate with greenery for these festivals. Images of Santa Claus,

also known as Father Christmas, snowmen, reindeer, and candy canes are seen in cards, posters, signs and other printed or marketing material associated with the Christmas celebrations. Images of baby Jesus, the Christmas star, and other symbols associated with the meaning of Christmas are also seen during Christmas Day.

porary, then permanent name recognition on signs at the Hot Springs Valley Wetlands property off Lake Isabella Blvd across from Kern Valley Plaza $10 for one name, $20 for two names, and so forth. Add your personal and "In Memory of..." names to over 600 names to date with a fully tax deductible, end-of-year check donation to KRVHF, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, California 93240. On-line donations may be made using the "Donate" page

on the KRVHF web site, krvhf.org. As a bonus, a local donor will match your donation dollar for dollar. To help finish off this acquisition knowing your donation will be doubled by a generous donor, fully tax deductible, end-ofyear check donations of any size may be mailed to KRVHF, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, California 93240. On-line donations may be made using the "Donate" on the KRVHF web site - krvhf.org.

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