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tance to do so. Ourgleaners ranged in agefrom toddlers to...well,much older. They gath-ered--by a rough esti-mate--approximately 3tons of potatoes.That's six thousandpounds. That's food tohelp the hungry andneedy among us, butalso to be sharedamong our neighbors,friends and families.Bravo, to all of you!

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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir82,629 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville234 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 240 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, December 21, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 45

kern riverwater data:

8Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

Bodfish Bobpops up with avariety of recipesfor this week.

Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.

timeanddate.comCourier Extra

The December sol-stice is also known as the"summer solstice" in thesouthern hemisphere. Itis the winter solstice onlyin the northern hemi-sphere. This year it takesplace at 3:12 a.m. PSTtoday, Friday December21.

The December sol-stice occurs when thesun reaches its mostsoutherly declination of -23.5 degrees which iswhen the North Pole istilted 23.5 degrees awayfrom the sun. Dependingon the Gregorian calen-dar, the December sol-stice occurs annually ona day between December20 and December 23. Onthis date, all places abovea latitude of 66.5 degreesnorth (Arctic PolarCircle) are now in dark-ness, while locationsbelow a latitude of 66.5degrees south (AntarcticPolar Circle) receive 24hours of daylight.

The sun is directlyoverhead on the Tropicof Capricorn in thesouthern hemisphereduring the Decembersolstice. It also marks thelongest day of the year interms of daylight hoursfor those living south ofthe equator. Those livingor travelling south fromthe Antarctic Circletowards the South Pole

will see the midnight sunduring this time of theyear.

As with the June sol-stice, the Decembersolstice's varying datesare mainly due to thecalendar system.

The Gregorian calen-dar, which is used inmost western countries,has 365 days in a com-mon year and 366 days ina leap year. However, thetropical year, which isthe length of time the suntakes to return to thesame position in the sea-sons cycle (as seen fromEarth), is different to thecalendar year. The tropi-cal year is approximately365.242199 days butvaries from year to yearbecause of the influenceof other planets. Theexact orbital and dailyrotational motion of theEarth, such as the "wob-ble" in the Earth's axis(precession), also con-tributes to the changingsolstice dates.

For an observer in thenorthern hemisphere,the December solsticemarks the day of theyear with the least hoursof daylight. Those livingor traveling north of theArctic Circle towards theNorth Pole will not beable to see the sun dur-ing this time of the year.

It is important to notethat Earth does notmove at a constant speedin its elliptical orbit.

Courier Extra

How he does it,nobody seems toknow, but Santa willstill be making lastminute appearancesin the Kern Valley upuntil the morning ofChristmas Eve.

He will be atCircle Park inKernville betweenthe hours of 5 and 9p.m. on SaturdayDecember 22.

He plans to be atthe "Bright Lights &Santa" event onScovern Street inLake Isabella onDecember 21 and 22between 5 and 8p.m.

On Christmas EveDecember 24, Santawill be handing outpresents to childrenat the annual ValleyThrift Christmasparty 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Call (760) 379-4825for more informa-tion about this party.

SantaSightings

Kathleen Creighton-FuchsCourier Special

The 2012 Gleaninghas ended. The har-vesting wrapped upyesterday, and the bigmachines and truckshave been rolling backdown the canyon.Nearly 100 people cameto dig and/or gatherpotatoes, and manycame several times,often driving some dis-

Kern ValleyChristmas EveServices offeredMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

Many Kern Valleychurches are holdingChristmas Eve servic-es to celebrate theseason.■ St. Peter’s AnglicanChurch at 11900Sierra Way, Kernvillewill have a ChristmasEve Service at 5:30p.m.

See Services,page 4

The illuminated Nativityat Kernville UnitedMethodist Church.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

MerryChristmas

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Therefore the seasonsare not of equal length.The consolation in thenorthern hemisphere isthat spring and sum-mer last longer thanautumn and winter(when the Decembersolstice occurs).

The relative positionof the Earth's axis to thesun changes during the

Winter solstice shortest day of the year

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cycle of seasons. Thisphenomenon is the rea-son why the sun'sheight above the hori-zon changes throughoutthe year. It is alsoresponsible for the sea-sons through control-ling the intensity andduration of sunlightreceived at various loca-tions around the planet.

Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, 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 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 orGeraldine, 559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 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 CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 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 CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty 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 EvansRd., 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, 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, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, 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 Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 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 ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella 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 IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

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CalendarThe CourierBright Lights and Santa fundraiserDecember 21 and 22The California Scholarship Federation(CSF) group from Kern Valley High Schoolis presenting Bright lights and Santa tohelp a local family in need for the holiday

season. This event will take place onScovern St., located between Crestviewand Webb St. in Lake Isabella Friday andSaturday nights Dec. 21 and 22 from 5 to 8p.m. Come by and see the amazing lightdisplays, say hello to Santa and purchasesome hot chocolate and cookies to raisemoney for a local family.

Destination DonationDecember 21On Friday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon,families can come and avail themselves ofnew Kern River Valley clothes/shoes/toydrive items, donated and organized byKathy Kaehler and Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross.Items are given with love from a neighbor-hood nearby. It is at the Food Pantry, 4621Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For informa-tion, email Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross at [email protected].

Santa in Circle ParkDecember 22See Santa in the park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.where refreshments will be served. CallDarlene Randall at 760-376-3998 if you haveany questions.

Highland Chapel communityChristmas celebrationDecember 23The Highland Chapel, located at 5301 LakeIsabella Blvd., welcomes you to a communi-ty celebration of Christmas. Service andcommunity sing-a-long at 10:30 a.m. onDecember 23, followed by brunch, which isopen to all. Please call 760-379-2120.

Free Christmas mealDecember 23My Place Restaurant will be having a freeChristmas meal for all that are hungry. Allare welcome to come and join in at MyPlace, 6206 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 760-379-2563 or stop in the restaurant for moreinformation.

Food Pantry Christmas partyDecember 24The Valley Thrift/Food Pantry Christmasparty will take place on Christmas Eve from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be there and hewill have gifts for the children and pictureswith him that you can take home that day.Call 760-379-4825.

Christmas Eve carolingDecember 24Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Churchwould like to welcome everyone to theirChristmas Eve, December 24th sing-a-longat 3 p.m. with a special worship service tofollow at 3:30 p.m. The time is set early sothat if needed, people can get home beforedark.

Christmas message and KidsMusical, December 24Calvary Chapel of the Kern River Valley125 Sycamore, Wofford Heights will havea Christmas message and Kids ClubMusical program at 6:30 p.m.

Whiskey Flat Kickoff dinnerJanuary 4The Whiskey Flat Days "Music on MovieStreet" Kick-Off Dinner will be held at theElks Lodge in Wofford Heights on FridayJan. 4. Social hour is at 5 p.m., BBQ dinnerat 6 p.m., and square dancing, raffle andmore at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each andavailable in the Chamber office. Call 760-376-2629.

KRV Chamber installationMan and Woman of the Year DinnerJanuary 14The installation of officers and Man andWoman of the Year presentation will takeplace at Paradise Cove on Monday Jan. 14.Call the Chamber office for ticket informa-tion at 760-379-5236.

An Evening of Romantic MusicJanuary 11Well known pianist Helen Smoot will bepresenting a benefit concert, An Evening ofRomantic Music. Suggested contribution, at

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Just yesterday Iwas dialing myphone to call mybrother who livesin Crestline. Thephone rang acouple of timesand some guywith a deep voicesaid "Hello,Sandy here!" Iwas shocked, thiswas not my brother and I wassure I hadn't misdialed. So I said,Sandy who? And the deep voicesaid, "I thought everyone knewme. I am Sandy Klotz."

"Wait a minute" I said, "Wheredo you live and what are youdoing at my brothers house?"

"I'm not at your brother'shouse" he said. "My phone is onthe fritz, because of all the calls Iget this time of year. Anyway, toanswer your question,, I live atthe North Pole in a gingerbreadhouse with a big workshop andlots of small workers. Yep," hesaid, “in just a few days I'm goingto visit every child in the worldworking from dusk to daylight onChristmas Eve.""Oh right," I said."You can't really do that.”

"Au Contraire" said Mr. Klotz“I have done it for many, manyyears and this year should be nodifferent. My biggest problem isthe cookies and milk that so manykiddies leave for me. That's why

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I'm so fat, those darn cookieshave a lot of calories in them. Youknow it's not easy being SantaClaus."

"Santa Claus!!! I exclaimed, "Ithought you said Sandy Klotz Is itreally you?" "Yep." he said, "waita minute I'll turn on my videocamera and if you turn to channel453 you can see me". So I did andnoticed he was wearing a BrooksBrothers suit, a cowboy hat andMukluks. "Hold it", I said, "that'snot the way Santa is supposed tolook. Where's the red suit andstuff?"

"They're at the cleaners," saidSanta, "I want to look sharp formy visits on Christmas Eve. Igotta keep up my image. Also mytoy and presents bag is beingmodified so it can hold all the Eyepads, and cell phones for the littletykes." "Do you text while drivingyour sleigh?" I asked. "Heavensno," he exclaimed. "That would bedangerous and a bad example forthe little shavers." Right now mybiggest problem is my smartphone. It's acting kind of dumband I've got a call in for AT&Trepair. In the meantime in case Ihave trouble contacting everyoneby morning, would you wisheveryone a merry Christmas andhappy New Year for me?”

And I said I would, so "MerryChristmas to you all and the verybest New Year ever from Santaand Mrs. Claus, the Elves, theReindeer and Rod and VickiMiddleworth!”

Dam question of the week:

A:Q:

At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishingresponses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps ofEngineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study.

For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civil-works/isabelladam.aspx

How can I obtain access to otherreports associated with the Isabella DamSafety Modification Study?

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process is the best wayto obtain documents that are not released for public review at aminimal cost (if any).

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

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Publisher

Accordig to theMayan calendar,December 21, 2012,it’s the end of theworld as we knowit. And when youread the lyrics ofthe song with thesame name writtenby the rock groupR.E.M. of the early90’s you could become a believer: ‘It'sthe end of the world as we know it’.

That's great, it starts with an earth-quake. Birds and snakes, an aeroplaneand Lenny Bruce is not afraid.

Eye of a hurricane, listen to your-self churn.

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

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

Left of West and coming in ahurry. With the furies breathing downyour neck. Team by team reportersbaffled, trumped, tethered, cropped.Look at that low playing!

Fine, then. Uh oh, overflow, popu-lation, common food, but it'll do. Saveyourself, serve yourself. World servesits own needs. Listen to your heart bleed.

Dummy with the rapture. And therevered and the right, right. You vitri-olic, patriotic, slam, fight, bright light,.

Feeling pretty psychedIt's the end of the world as we

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

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

know it and I feel fine.Six o'clock-TV hour, Don't get

caught in foreign towers. Slash andburn, return. Listen to yourself churn.

Locking in, uniforming, book burn-ing, blood letting. Every motive escalate.

Automotive incinerate. Light a can-dle, light a votive. Step down, stepdown. Watch your heel crush,crushed, uh-oh.

This means no fear cavalier.Renegade steer clear!

A tournament, a tournament oflies. Offer me solutions, offer mealternatives and I decline.

The other night I dreamt of knives.Continental drift divide. Mountains sitin a line.

Leonard BernsteinLeonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce andLester Bangs. Birthday party, cheese-cake, jelly bean, boom!

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

It's the end of the world as weknow it.

It's the end of the world as weknow it

It's the end of the world as weknow it and.... should this be the lastissue of the Courier, I feel fine.

“Its been a good ride”.

Michael Batelaan can be reachedat [email protected].

I can’t help but comment

Batelaan


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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

But as for youBethlehem, too

little to be amongthe clans of

Judah, from youOne will go forthfor me to be ruler

in Israel. Hisgoings forth are

from long ago,from the days of

eternity.- Micah 5:2

It is typically the Everest thatcommands our attention and tick-les our fancy. The Grand Canyon;the Empire State Building; the105,000 packed into the Rose Bowlto watch the "Grandaddy of 'emall." The majestic CaliforniaRedwoods are stuff of legendswith holes in their base bigenough to drive cars and sell post-cards; and the 1492's of historysweep us up in the largeness ofimpact they brought along. Theblast of jet fuel propelling nationsinto outer space has been a head-line grabber for this generation,and before these high flyers tookthe spotlight, majestic solo flightsover the vast oceans of the worlddrew the attention of the masses.It's the Big Top, the really bigshow, big business, and bigger isalways better!

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran FellowshipCenter 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. SundaySchool 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. SundayServices 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. SundayMass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services:Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaEnforum the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. 760-812-7020First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain 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 Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall

1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

Church listings are free. Please contactthe Courier office.

And then came Jesus, the longawaited Savior of the world. Thesplash He made on the world'sscene was majestic only in itsobscurity, and the attention com-manded by this gift of all gifts givenon this day of all days is forevershrouded in the heart of theFather's unwillingness to displayHis grandeur in sending His Sonamong us. How humble in Hisapproach to providing humanitywith salvation, how inauspicious inthe unfolding of a plan that wouldbe extended to all people . . . every-where . . . for all time. Oddly, itappears this underwhelmingentrance into the affairs ofhumankind was exactly the plan, forthe above verse is descriptive of allthat can be found in Scripturewhere Messiah's coming is prophet-ically foretold. From too-small-to-be-on-a-map Bethlehem, to the no-room-in-an-inn manger, Jesus theSavior was not missed by the mass-es, for there was hardly anything tosee. Angelic pronouncements andangelic choirs singing in the nightare about as close a big deal as canbe found, and it appears even thesewere not meant to draw the atten-tion of the masses as they were toaffirm the faith of those few towhom they were sent that indeedsomething of God's power wasoccurring. It appears if thegrandiose is being looked for, wewill be disappointed over and again,and as such, the Father's planremains intact.

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■ Shepherd of the Hills LutheranChurch would like to welcome every-one to their Christmas Eve, sing-a-longat 3 p.m. with a special worship serviceto follow at 3:30 p.m.■ First Baptist Church of Kernville at46 Valley View is having a servicefrom 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ■ Lake Isabella, First Baptist Churchat the corner of Hwy 155 and SuhreSt. is having a Christmas Eve serviceat 6 p.m.■ Calvary Chapel of the Kern RiverValley 125 Sycamore, Wofford Heights

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will have a Christmas message andKids Club Musical program at 6:30p.m.■ St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 NellieDent Dr., Wofford Heights. ChristmasEve Mass, 5 p.m. and Midnight.Christmas Day 8 and 10 a.m.■ Kernville United Methodist Churchand St. Sherrian Episcopal Churchjoint Christmas Eve candlelight serviceand Communion, Monday December24th, 6 p.m. All are welcome, come asyou are. 251 Big Blue Road, Kernville.■ Highland Chapel Methodist Church,Lake Isabella. Christmas Eve service at4 p.m.

Marsha Lassen/Special to the Courier

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

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

This week inDecember marksmy third anniver-sary writing thiscolumn for theCourier. Thephrase, "Timeflies when you arehaving fun," istrue in this case.Thanks to all whohave read andsupported me. It's been fun and Iwill do my best to make my futurecolumns as interesting and fun asthey have been in the past.

With that out of the way let's getback to business. If you have beenon or around the lake lately youwould have noticed that there arequite a few species of fish eatingbirds gorging themselves on theshad in the lake. Pelicans,Kormarants, Grebes, Mergansers,and Seagulls are all gathered in themain launch and French Gulch areafor the winter shad fest. The birdsare not the only ones feasting onthe shad. The bass, crappie, trout,and catfish are also getting theirstomachs full.

This week I was able to get sometime to fish. If you think that thefish won't bite when the wind isblowing and it's raining and cold,you might rethink. I can't tell youabout the rest of the fish world butI can tell you that unstable weather

doesn't affect the winter time crap-pie bite. The crappie bite isdoing well right now with thefemales full of eggs and ready tospawn. Crappie will spawn twice ayear, late fall and spring. The crap-pie that I have caught this year arethe best I have seen since 2008. Sodress warm and dry and get outand enjoy your lake. And I wouldlike to wish everyone a MerryChristmas.

‘Crappie” photo

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisher-man. For questions or commentsyou can reach him through the KernRiver Courier, office@kern river-courier.com.

Mencarini

‘Crappie’weather makes good fishingAntler, Fin & Feather Report


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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvilleBusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaBusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.WeldonBusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella 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 infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

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WaterSkiArea

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By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Frankenweenie" (PG) --

Victor Frankenstein is a boy wholoves his dog, Sparky. When Sparkyis tragically killed in an accident,Victor is distraught. So Victor getsthe idea to stitch up the dead dogand use science resurrect his bestfriend. You see, Victor is an oddballcharacter in a creepy, stop-motionanimated, black-and-white worldcreated by Tim Burton.

This story is sort of a pet projectfor Burton. He made a live-actionversion of this same idea in the '80swhen he worked at Disney--it didn'tget much of a release. With experi-ence, lots of money and the creativecontrol that comes with making lotsof money, Burton makes"Frankenweenie" a clever, creepyflick with an entertaining escalation.

"Dredd" (R) -- In the grim, grayfuture, much of the U.S. East Coastis combined into a single, crime-rid-den mega-city. The Judges aresupercops with authority to bejudge, jury and executioner all atonce. Dredd (celebrated B-levelaction star Karl Urban) is the bestJudge in the force -- he excels atdeciding to kill bad guys and thenkilling them right away. In thismovie, Dredd and his rookie sidekickget trapped in a giant super-slum fullof drug pushers.

It doesn't have the legendarylousiness of 1995's "Judge Dredd,"so you might not get as manylaughs. This new Dredd has a differ-ent sense of humor, and enough toadd a few chuckles to the ceaselessviolence. There also are plenty ofnifty visual flourishes (and it's con-venient that the movie's fictionaldrug makes users see the world inslow-motion.

"Hit & Run" (R) -- This is oneof those movies with just a godawfulmess of plot, but there's lots of snap-py dialogue, car chases and on-screen chemistry to keep it going.Charlie (Dax Shepard, writer and co-director) is a former getaway driver,now in witness protection. His girl-friend, Annie (Kristen Bell) is beauti-ful and smart and unaware of hispast. Bradley Cooper shows up asCharlie's former partner in crime,come to take revenge (that must hap-pen a lot).

Bodfish Bob’s Cajun Corn

2 1/2 quart popped popcorn 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Pour butter over warm popcorn.Combine remaining seasonings.Sprinkle over popcorn. Toss to mix.

Bodfish Bob’s Caramel Corn

7 quarts plain popped popcorn2 cups dry roasted peanuts (optional)2 cups brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon salt1 cup margarine1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place the popped popcorn into twoshallow greased baking pans. Add thepeanuts to the popped corn.. Set aside.Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.Combine brown sugar, corn syrup,margarine and salt in a saucepan.Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir-ring constantly to blend for 5 minutes.Remove from the heat, and stir in thebaking soda and vanilla. The mixturewill be light and foamy. Immediatelypour over the popcorn in the pans, and

stir to coat. Bake for 1 hour, removingthe pans to stir every 15 minutes. Linecounter top with waxed paper. Dumpthe corn out onto the waxed paper andseparate pieces.

Bodfish Bob’s Buffalo Style Hot Popcorn

2 1/2 quart popped corn 2 cups corn chips, slightly broken 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons Louisiana style hot sauce 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

In small bowl, place 2 cups poppedcorn. Set aside. Combine remainingpopcorn with corn chips and peanuts.In small saucepan, melt butter with hotsauce, celery seed and salt. Pour overpopcorn-peanut mixture, tossing gentlyto coat. Spread on 15 x 10 inch bakingsheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10minutes. Remove from baking sheet tolarge serving bowl. Toss with remain-ing popped corn. Serve immediately.

Bodfish Bob’s Peanut Butter Popcorn

2 (3.5 ounce) packages microwavePopcorn, popped1/2 cup margarine3/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup peanut butter20 large marshmallows

Pour popcorn into a large bowl.Combine the margarine, brown sugar,and marshmallows. Cook at 1 minuteintervals in the microwave, stirringbetween each time, until the mixture ismelted and smooth. Stir in the peanutbutter until blended. Pour the meltedmixture over the popcorn, and stirquickly to coat before it cools.

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To drink, or not to drink

David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist

Dear Dave,Do you have

any advice fordecidingwhich chari-ties to givemoney toduring theholidays?

Danny

Dear Danny,There are so many great organi-zations outthere. It's vir-tually impossi-ble to pickthree or fourand say withany certaintythey're thebest. When itcomes to choosing, I think theamount of diligence you put intothe decision-making processshould correspond directly to theamount of money you're giving.There's no reason to spendhours in exhaustive study over a$20 donation. However, you'dwant to put some time andthought into research if theamount is $2,000.

In situations like this, I'd wantto see full disclosure. I'd like to

know the expense ratios of theorganization and how muchmoney goes toward administra-tive costs. Every organizationhas bills to pay and salaries toconsider, but you don't wantoverhead to eat up 90 percent ofevery dollar donated. Helping a good cause is wonder-ful, but you've got to be reason-able and wise about these things.Don't feel bad about asking tovisit a site and take a tour. Lotsof times you can get a feel forwhat's going on by just walkingaround and gauging the people

you encounter.Regardless, thebigger the gift,the more timeyou shouldspend investi-gating!

-Dave

Dave Ramsey is a personalmoney management expert,national radio personality and theauthor of three New York Timesbestsellers. He offers financialadvice as host of a nationally syn-dicated radio program, “TheDave Ramsey Show,” and createdFinancial Peace University. Formore financial help visit daver-amsey. com.

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Lake Isabella

6106 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella(760) 379-3663

Monday -Thursday 6:00am-8:00pmFriday & Saturday 6:00am-9:00pm

Sunday 6:00am-8:00pm

Come in for our Daily Specials • To Go Orders Welcome

All New Lower Prices Starting ImmediatelyStudents with Student ID Get 20% OffSenior Breakfasts Incclude Free Coffee

Buy One Breakfast over $500Get One ½ Off effective until 1-31-13

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the door, is $10, $7 for students with ID;children under age 12 are free. Proceedswill support River Rhythms, free concertsin Riverside Park in August 2013 and theClayton A. Witherow AcademicAchievement $1,000 Award to a student atthe Lake Isabella site of Cerro CosoCommunity College. The concert is at 7p.m. at the Kernville United MethodistChurch, 251 Big Blue Rd, Kernville. Forinformation, call Pastor Chuck White,President, Kern River Valley Education andCultural Foundation. 760-379-0764 oremail [email protected]. Thosewho previously paid for the concert origi-nally scheduled for November 17, will findtheir name listed at the door.

Blackwood Legacy QuartetJanuary 18Weldon United Methodist Church will hostthe Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from

Nashville, for a special concert event FridayJan. 18 at 7 p.m. The church is located at20021 Hwy 178 and can be reached at 760-378-2321.

15th Annual Heart WalkFebruary 23The 15th Annual Jeanette Rogers-EricksonHeart Walk 2013 will take place SaturdayFeb. 23 benefitting the Hospital Foundationand the charity of your choice. For informa-tion call Anna Leon 760-379-5257 ext 24 orcell 661-978-8712.

To include your event in the CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mail or on paper, either in person or by mail(our address listed on page 2). Submissionsmust be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. inorder to make each Friday's issue. Eventsmust be open to the public and the cost if any,must be listed. Listings are printed in chrono-logical order by event date and may be short-ened for content and space available.Submitted items deemed mostly or entirelybusiness advertising will not be accepted.

AnnouncementsCommunity

VFW Post donates holiday dinnersThe Lake Isabella VFW Post and its members would like to donate ten

holiday dinners to Veterans with children who need help in these hardtimes. Please call the Post for more information or to register at 760-379-3877 or stop in at 2811 Nugget Avenue, Lake Isabella (behindMcDonald's).

The Drug Store collecting food for Food Pantry The Lake Isabella Food Pantry really needs help, they have 130 families

that are really depending on them for Christmas dinner and presents anddonations are down this year. The Drugstore Girls are having their 2ndAnnual Food Drive benefiting The Food Pantry in Lake Isabella. Pleasehelp them help families in the Kern River Valley have a good Christmasdinner. They will be collecting food donations until 6 p.m. on December21st.

Win a Valley Thrift shopping spreeBring some holiday food for the Food Pantry, an unwrapped toy or a

monetary donation to Valley Thrift at 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella and get a ticket to be entered in a drawing to win one of threeprizes, a $25, $10 or $5 gift certificate at Valley Thrift. You can buy a lot atValley Thrift for $25. Come in as often as you want with these items andenter as many times as you want. The drawing will take place at the annu-al Christmas program on December 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. where 130families will receive a box of food and all the children attending willreceive 2 or 3 toys from Santa's helpers and have the chance to get a photowith Santa. Call 760-379-4825 for more information.

REVA pet calendars available at Farmer’s MarketREVA, Inc.'s 2013 Pets of the Kern River Valley calendars go on sale

starting Saturday, Dec. 15 at Lake Shore Farmers' Market in Wofford Hts.,and will be available at local valley business locations. $10 each, or $18 for2, this is a great gift for out-of-town family and friends, plus a year-end taxwrite off. The calendar includes beautiful KRV landscapes, unique pet pic-tures and their stories. For more information, call Jesse at 760-378-3101,or cell 760-299-3222. Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals, Inc. is atax deductible [501(c)(3) public charity] raising funds to equip a non-prof-it, low-cost spay/neuter mobile veterinary mobile clinic for KRV. You canlearn more at revapets.org or Facebook.com/revacares.

Free family strengthening group to beginCollege Community Services in Lake Isabella is offering a no-cost fami-

ly strengthening group focusing on developing life skills, parenting skills,and strengths in families dealing with current or past substance abuseissues. The program is designed to work with both parents and their chil-dren in a positive, cooperative, non-judgmental group environment. Thegroup lasts for twelve sessions. The program starts on January 7 and willmeet for 12 Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be served atthe first meeting so RSVP now so you can be counted in on this awesomeopportunity, at 760-379-3412. Ask for Karen at x1013. College CommunityServices is located at 2731 Nugget Ave, behind McDonald's.

State Farm coat drive continues through DecemberGary Charlon, Agent for State Farm here in Lake Isabella, will be col-

lecting gently used or new coats/sweaters for those in need for the KRV.There is a drop off box at the Lake Isabella State Farm office at 6047 LakeIsabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Drop off from now until end of year.Distribution will take place weekly or whenever the box is full. For moreinformation, call 760-379-2500.

Whiskey Flat Kickoff dinner announcedThe Whiskey Flat Days "Music on Movie Street" Kick-Off Dinner will be

held at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights on Friday Jan. 4. Social hour isat 5 p.m., BBQ dinner at 6 p.m., and square dancing, raffle and more at 7p.m. Tickets are $25 each and available in the Chamber office. Call 760-376-2629.

Opportunity raffle to raise funds for REVAREVA, Inc. (Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals), a 501(c)(3)

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

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

Each year they identify families under their care who can use a little extrasupport to provide holiday meals for their loved ones. They donate foodbags at the holidays and they need your help. From now until the end ofthe year, they are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, andgrocery store gift cards. Please help us to provide a better holiday seasonfor those who are going through a difficult time. There will be a donationbox in the Lake Isabella Hospice Office located at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd.Ste. E Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5038 for more information.

Ramsey

Wise holiday givingDave Says

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....the amount of diligenceyou put into the decision-mak-ing process should corresponddirectly to the amount ofmoney you're giving.

- Ramsey

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SCS Logistics (2012 - B6386) Streetaddress 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, 3013Granlee Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Individual. Date the business com-menced: 08/23/2007. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: David Zachary. This statementfiled on 11/06/2012. Expires11/06/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier November 30, December 7, 14and 21, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Dynamic Consulting (2012 - B6653)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 7236 Bandolero Way,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailingaddress of business: 7236 BandoleroWay, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REG-ISTRANT: GF Smith Consulting,Inc., 7236 Bandolero Way,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Corporation.Date the business commenced:11/15/2012. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: George F.Smith, President. This statement filedon 11/20/2012. Expires 11/20/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. DelVillar. Published by the Kern RiverCourier November 30, December 7,14 and 21, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: Town & Country Roofing (2012 -B6619) Street address of principalplace of business: 15044Tumbleweed Road, Weldon, CA93283. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 744, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: TCREnterprises, Inc., 15044 TumbleweedRoad, Weldon, CA 93283.Corporation. Date the business com-

menced: 09/12/2007. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed:Jeannette M. Verdugo, Secretary.This statement filed on 11/19/2012.Expires 11/19/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 30, December 7, 14 and21, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Crazy Crafty Creations (2012 - B6700)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 10113 Pinnacle RidgeAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Mailing address of business: 10113Pinnacle Ridge Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93311. REGISTRANT: SharonK. Trent, 10113 Pinnacle RidgeAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Sharon K. Trent. This state-ment filed on 11/26/2012. Expires11/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 7, 14, 21 and 28,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Patino's Food Service (2012 - B6705)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 4011 Jewett Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailingaddress of business: 4011 JewettAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.REGISTRANT: Bueno BonitoBarrato, Inc., 4011 Jewett Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Corporation.Date the business commenced:11/26/2012. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section

17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: John Ghazale, Secretary. Thisstatement filed on 11/27/2012. Expires11/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 14, 21, 28, 2012 andJanuary 4, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Pit Stop Vending (2012 - B6941) Streetaddress of principal place of business:Tejon Pass Safety Roadside Rest Areaon Interstate 5, between Frazier Mtn.Park Road and Lebec Road. Mailingaddress of business: 6820 North ChanceAvenue, Fresno, CA 93710. REGIS-TRANT: Lawrence Shoemaker, 6820North Chance Avenue, Fresno, CA93710. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Lawrence Shoemaker, Owner.This statement filed on 12/06/2012.Expires 12/06/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by theKern River Courier December 14, 21,28, 2012 and January 4, 2013.

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At the Holiday Gala, KRVECFannounced the establishment of aScholarship Fund with an initial dona-tion of $2,500 from Southern CaliforniaEdison augmented with $1,250 in addi-tional donations from those attendingthe Gala. KRVECF will earmark thisfund to help Cerro Coso KRV studentscontinuing their education at 4 yearinstitutions elsewhere.

The Gala's Silent Auction includedmany items, including a free week inCancun, a guitar with Carlos Santana'ssignature, and a picture by Fr. BobWoods. It generated $1,596 which willhelp cover expenses of the RiverRhythms free concerts at RiversidePark in Kernville on the five Fridayevenings in August 2013. KRVECFexpresses thanks to all who contributedto the success of this fund raising event;including table sponsors: SCE, KVHDand Robert Rusby who raised an addi-tional $1,143 benefiting KRVECF'sGeneral Fund.

KRVECF's mission is to provideencouragement and support for publiceducation and community culturalactivities serving the Kern River Valley.Contact the KRVECF at 760-379-0764or [email protected].

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The Kern River Valley Education andCultural Foundation held a successfulHoliday Gala Fundraiser at the Lodge atPainted Rock on December 11, 2012,chaired by SCE's Deborah Hess. Morethan 75 people attended.

Mike Thomas introduced his child-hood friend Stuart Witt as the speakerfor the evening. Raised in Onyx, Mr.Witt is a member of the Board ofTrustees of Kern Community CollegeDistrict. Drawing upon his experiencesas a Naval Aviator, business executive,and General Manager of the Air andSpace Port in Mojave, he spoke aboutthe importance of the role of communi-ty colleges in helping to strengthen thecommunity and enabling individuals torealize their dreams, through classesrelevant to the needs of the students.Cerro Coso Community CollegePresident Jill Board attended with otherleaders from Ridgecrest.

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

Holiday gala event a sucess

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MerryChristmas

Wishing you a

HappyNewsYear

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That’s adecoration-That’s ItalianRestaurantin Kernvilleis all decked outfor theholiday season.


Rudolph crossing -What used to be

just a deer warningnear the Kern Valley

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ScenesHoliday

Santa is in -Santa Clauslistens to the wishesof the childrenwho have visitedhim in Circle Park,Kernville.


Fall on ice -As autumn ends andthe rain and freezingnights have started,

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(DMV), but does not offer behind thewheel instruction.

There is a $50 class fee and parentalconsent is required.■ Administration of Justice

Cerro Coso Community Collegeoffers a State Certified program inAdministration of Justice. This course ofstudy offers a broad base of knowledgewhich is designed to provide the foun-dation for the pursuit of advanced stud-ies in criminal justice and offers studentsthe opportunity to prepare for careers inlaw enforcement and corrections.

Cerro Coso's Administration ofJustice Program prepares students forcareers as police officers; detectives;criminal investigators; corrections,parole, or probation officers; wardens;security investigators or specialists;lawyers; legal assistants; court adminis-trators or Magistrates. The job opportu-nities are endless.

The class, ADMJ C05 Concepts ofCriminal Law, will meet Thursday nightsfrom 6 to 9:10 p.m. in Room 11 of theKern River Valley Plaza. This course willsurvey the historical development, phi-losophy, and constitutional provisions ofthe law and its impact within the crimi-nal justice system. Students develop aworking knowledge of legal terms andtheir definitions. This class also coversthe classification of crime and its causa-tion and will conduct analytical researchand study case law decisions.Registration fee for this 3-unit is $138plus the cost of the book.■ Registration information

For a complete listing of Spring 2013classes being offered in the Kern RiverValley visit the Cerro Coso web site atwww.cerrocoso.edu. Spring classesbegin January 14. Call for 760-379-5501more information.

Natalie DorrellCourier Release

■ Aerobic DancePhysical fitness and fun go together

at Cerro Coso Community College!The Kern River Valley Campus in LakeIsabella is offering a CommunityEducation class in Aerobic Dance thisspring on Mondays and Wednesdaysfrom 10 to 11 a.m. at the KRV Campusin Room G8. There is a $46 CommunityEducation fee for the class that beginsJanuary 14 and ends May 3.

This class, instructed by Jean Pack, isdesigned to enhance physical fitnessthrough aerobic dance. Aerobics is apopular form of exercise for individualswho enjoy dancing and listening tomusic while working out. If you'relooking for a creative and fun new wayto exercise, Cerro Coso has the class foryou. Dance skills and knowledge ofdance steps are unnecessary to partici-pate.■ Driver's Education

The topic of a Community Educationclass being offered by the college in thespring will meet on Wednesdays andThursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at KernValley High School beginning January23 and ending February 21.

Getting a driver's license requiresfirst taking a written driving test, attain-ing a learner's permit, practicing with alicensed driver, before finally taking thestate road test. Instructor JamesThompson will present beginning driv-ers with the knowledge they need to besafe and competent drivers. A realisticguide to the fundamentals of drivingfrom the rules of the road to theresponsibilities of vehicle ownership.

This course meets the requirementsof the Department of Motor Vehicles

New Cerro Coso course offerings

Behind the wheel or spring in your step,Cerro Coso course study will do you justice

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