Kern River Courier November 30, 2012

Following College hewas a U. S. Naval Aviator(top gun), an engineeringtest pilot, and businessexecutive. He isChairman of TheCommercial SpaceflightFederation and will speakabout education which isneeded for a career inaeronautics.

In addition to the

speaker there will be asilent auction as well asdoor prizes, and opportu-nities to win $100 in cash,or win an item worth$4,000 through a specialdrawing said to be anever before seen type inthe Kern River Valley. Allitems have been donatedand proceeds from thisHoliday Gala Event will

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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir83,661 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville183 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 225 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

Data from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

Friday high61°Mostly cloudy

Friday low 44°20% chce showers

Saturday high 60°Cloudy

Saturday low xx°20% chce showers

Sunday high 62°80% chance rain

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PastorJack Duitsmanthoughts ongiving thanksfor you.

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, November 30, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 42

Rev. Chuck WhiteCourier Extra

There will be a holidaygala event sponsored bythe Board of Directors ofthe Kern River ValleyEducation and CulturalFoundation on Tuesday,December 11 at TheLodge at Painted Rock inKeysville beginning witha no host social hour at 5p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. fol-lowed by a program.

The special guestspeaker will be StuartWitt who represents theRidgecrest area on theBoard of Trustees of KernCommunity CollegeDistrict. Witt is GeneralManager of Mojave Airand Space Port.However, he is nostranger to the KernRiver Valley. He was bornin Bakersfield, grew up inthe Onyx area, and grad-uated from Kern ValleyHigh School in 1970.

kern riverwater data:

Aviator to address holiday gala event 8Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

This weekBodfish Boblays downthe slaw.

Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.

Kenneth Brown/Special to the CourierFly boy - Stuart Witt, General Manager of the Mojave Air andSpace Port will speak at the Holiday Gala.

Courier Just In

Santa Claus madehis arrival Saturday inLake Isabella at theKern River ValleyChamber of CommerceChristmas parade.

Santa will also bemaking appearances atCircle Park KernvilleSaturday nights begin-ing December 1between the hours of 5and 9 p.m.

The other Saturdaysto see Santa at CirclePark are December 8,15 and 22.

See more picturesof parade on page 12.

Valerie MinouxKern River Courier

The Chr is tmasparade this year wasthemed "Giv ingJoyfully." While check-ing the lineup of the 50entrants, I met a lovelywoman named RitaHolte, entry entitled"Santa's Helper."

Rita walked theroute handing out the200 lovely hand knittedscarves she made allyear long, as well as themany pairs of workgloves she collected.

To me she is theepitome of what thisyear's theme is allabout. Rita doesn't ren-der service to othersfor recognition, butbecause she enjoysmaking a difference.

This year was herfirst time to enter theparade. I'm sure therecipients of her giftswere as pleased as I amwith my bright yellowscarf.

Let's all take thetime not only this holi-day season, but all yearlong to make a differ-ence The feeling of"Giving Joyfully" is thebest feeling of all.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

be used in support of theongoing work of theFoundation.

The cost of the holidaygala event is $50 per per-son which includes aprime rib dinner, or avegetarian option. A tablesponsorship of eight isalso available for $500,with businesses and indi-viduals sponsoring atable receiving specialrecognition for theirfinancial support, under-girding the foundation asit works to accomplish itsmission which is to pro-vide encouragement andsupport for public educa-tion and community cul-tural activities serving theKern River Valley.

For tickets, or to spon-sor a table, contactDeborah Hess, chairper-son of the event at 760-379-8426 or email her [email protected] reservation deadlineis December 5.

Sean Collins, KCFDCourier Special

Kern County FireDepartment is proud toannounce the successfulre-accreditation for theBakersfield City/KernCounty Fire EmergencyCommunications Centeror ECC, as anInternational Center ofExcellence by the

International Academiesof Emergency Dispatch.

It was the 77th organi-zation in the world to beawarded the highest dis-tinction for the compre-hensive implementationand compliance with theMedical Priority DispatchSystem. There are now30,000 members in 20countries.

MPDS is the world's

most widely used 911-type pre arrival instruc-tion, dispatch and lifesupport protocol system.With scripted telephoneinstructions for dispatch-ers to give direction tothe caller on CPR, chok-ing, bleeding control,childbirth and more.

R e - a c c r e d i t a t i o nrequires certification forall the dispatchers and

involves completing adetailed self study andanalysis of the systems.

This accomplishmentdemonstrates to not onlyeach individual within thecommunications center,but also to the adminis-tration, community, andthe world, that our ECC iscompliant with all inter-national practice stan-dards.

ECC receives international accreditation

SantaSightings

Wrappedwith love

Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, November 30, 2012

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.

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CalendarThe CourierBranch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. The proceeds help supportthe local libraries, children's reading pro-grams, educational projects and the pur-chase of books and supplies.

Tubatulabal yard saleNovember 30, December 1 and 2Come for some great buys on Friday,Saturday and Sunday in front of theTubatulabal office at 12600 Mt. Mesa Road.There will be crafts, household appliances,antiques, clothes, Christmas items, toys andbest of all, Indian tacos!

A Christmas TrialNovember 30, December 1 and 2All are invited to Family Life CenterChristmas comedy, A Christmas Trial, funfor the whole family, begins at 7 p.m. in thesanctuary each night. Admission is free andthere will be child care for children 4 yearsand under. There will be refreshments fol-lowing in the gymnasium. Family Life is at20 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights.

Free Spay/Neuter AssistanceNovember 30The Fabulous Fall Fix Event for Kern RiverValley residents will take place on Friday,November 30 at the Vons Parking lot locat-ed at 5610 Lake Isabella Boulevard in LakeIsabella. Interested pet owners must makean appointment with AngelDogsFoundation for the surgery. Contact 1-888-504-SPAY (7729) for appointments.

Candlelight strollNovember 30Join the Kernville Chamber on Friday Nov.30 at 6 p.m. at Circle Park for the annualChristmas Candlelight Stroll and carol sing.Call the Chamber at 760-376-2629.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketDecember 1The Kern River Paiute Council invites youto visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Marketfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your produceneeds. Now accepting WIC. Local honey,fresh eggs, healing native plant salves andteas, plus locally grown produce. The mar-ket is located at 2600 Hwy 155 in LakeIsabella between Lake Isabella and WoffordHeights at the French Gulch Forest ServiceRecreation Area. For more informationcontact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketDecember 1Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features eggs andhoney, along with certified organic produceand shade grown, coffee from variousorganizations, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Themarket will host Antiques and CollectiblesDay on the first Saturday of each month.The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights andaccepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. Forinformation call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Aglow Christmas partyDecember 1Aglow International invites you to theirChristmas celebration on Saturday Dec. 1 atthe Senior center/Veterans Hall in LakeIsabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Come cele-brate Jesus' birthday. They are having a $5wrapped gift exchange, refreshments, and awonderful Jesus Celebration. Come and beblessed. For information, call 760-378-3672.

13th Annual Christmas in KernvilleDecember 1The Parade of Giving will assemble at CirclePark at 3 p.m. and leave at 4 p.m. to tourKernville, collecting toys and clothes forneedy children in the Valley. It will return toCircle Park at 5 p.m. See Santa in the parkfrom 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. where refreshmentswill be served. Call Darlene Randall at 760-376-3998 if you have any questions.

Christmas shop hopDecember 1The Shop Hop features Circle Park mer-chants and other businesses from aroundthe Valley. This event is free for merchants.Shop Saturday Dec. 1 in Circle Park and atthe Odd Fellows Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.There will be door prizes at participatingbusinesses and free refreshments through-out. For more information call the KernvilleChamber at 760-376-2629.

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

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

It's almostChristmas andI've noticed thatit's that time ofyear for fun, vis-iting, eating andin general enjoy-ing the day andits ambiance.This year we willhave 25 guestsfor Christmasdinner!

Do I worry about entertaining8 kids, and 17 adults? No, (Ishould but I don't.) Do I worryabout places for everyone to sit?No, we've got lots of TV traysand foldingchairs. Do Iworry aboutparking inand aroundthe house?No, because Ihave almostan acre andcan park a fleet of autos, trucksand SUV's if needed. Do Iworry about having enoughturkey and all the trimmings? Nobecause we will have shoppeddaily for the preceding threeweeks and spent a fortune buy-ing food!

Do I worry about watchingfootball, basketball, soccer, orany TV sport? Nope, because Ihave three TV's and two comput-ers all capable of entertainment.

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Let it mellow!Things I have noticed...

Middleworth

Besides, all the kids and many ofthe adults will be receiving orsending text from or to a litany offriends. So if I don't worry aboutany of the stuff mentioned, whatthen is my problem? Well what itis: is the septic tank and its abilityto handle all the attention it willget over a 6 to 8 hour period with25 people waiting in line. Is theleach line capable of handling 23times as much waste as it does ona normal day? It's a fact that if thedamn thing does act up, the septicsystem will back up into my work-shop, and then into my wife'sbathtub (Not a pretty sight!!).

If I must call for help, will I beable to get a septic service out ona holiday? And if I do, how muchwill it cost? Of course all the kids,

uncles, aunts andthe rest who havebeen here before,remember thebathroom dittywhich is helpfuland should jinglein their headswhen eyeballing

the commode, My wife thinks itsgross, but the City of Oaklandused this poem during a watershortage and I think it's appropri-ate for my overworked septic sys-tem!

It goes like this: "If its yellow, letit mellow, but if its brown, flush itdown!!". If my guests follow thatsimple guideline, we can probablyget through the day without anemergency call to my favorite sep-tic pumping service... I hope!

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

If my property is impacted, how quickly willI be relocated?

If and when an approved plan is initiated for construction, a specificprocess and timetable for any relocations, which includes advancenotice to the affected residences and businesses, will also be initiated.The overall process includes a survey of the affected properties, fol-lowed by an orderly negotiated acquisition of the properties and relo-cation of the impacted residents and businesses. It is important to notethat no acquisitions or relocations would occur prior to formal author-ization to construct an approved project.

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AnnouncementsCommunity

Walking the Road to Bethlehem Subject of StudyBeginning December 2, join the people of Kernville United Methodist Church as

they embark on an important new study in which Adam Hamilton travels with usfrom Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ.Using historical information, archaeological findings, and personal reflections,Hamilton illuminates this most amazing moment in history. Follow the footsteps ofMary, Joseph, the shepherds, and others, gaining insight into our own journeys withChrist

This special program is a small-group study that features videos, Bible study, anddiscussion as part of the Adult Forum each Sunday between December 2 and 23, at10:45 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Kernville United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Big Blue andSirretta in Kernville. For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Charles R. "Chuck"White at 760-379-0764 or email [email protected].

State Farm agent conducts coat driveGary Charlon, Agent for State Farm here in Lake Isabella, will be collecting gen-

tly used or new coats/sweaters for those in need in the KRV. There is a drop off boxat the Lake Isabella State Farm office at 6047 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Dropoff from now until end of year. Distribution to take place weekly whenever the boxis full. For more information, call 760-379-2500.

Annual Food Drive Benefitting Hospice PatientsIt's time once again for the Optimal Hospice Care Holiday Food Drive. Each year

we identify families under our care who can use a little extra support to provide hol-iday meals for their loved ones. We donate food bags at Thanksgiving as well asChristmas - so we need your help. From now until the end of the year, we are accept-ing donations of non-perishable food items, as well as grocery store gift cards.Please help us to provide a better holiday season for those who are going through adifficult time. There will be a donation box in the Lake Isabella Hospice Office locat-ed at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. E Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5038 for more infor-mation.

Elks have scholarships for graduating seniorsAny high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for a Most Valuable Studentscholarship from the Elks National Foundation. The top award is $15,000 per year.Students will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Applicationsare available from the high school guidance counselor, on line at elks.org/enf/schol-ars, or by contacting Laurie Ashley at 760-376-2762. Applications must be submittedon or before December 7, 2012.

Food Pantry seeks your helpThe Food Pantry needs your help for the holidays. Bring in some food or a new,unwrapped toy and you could be the winner of a shopping spree at the Valley ThriftShop. You can also bring in a monetary donation to receive a ticket to be entered inthe drawing for a $25, $10 or $5 gift certificate. $25 goes really far at Valley Thrift!The drawing takes place at the annual Christmas program on December 24 where130 food boxes will be given to those in need and 2 or 3 toys for children. Santa willbe there for pictures and there will be cookies, punch and coffee. You can also mailyour donations to PO Box 2566 Lake Isabella, 93240, or drop a check off at 4621 LakeIsabella Blvd. You can call Phyllis for more information at 760-379-4825.

Supervisor’s office offers free spay/neuter assistanceThe Fabulous Fall Fix Event for Kern River Valley residents will take place on

Friday, November 30th at the Vons Parking lot located at 5610 Lake IsabellaBoulevard in Lake Isabella. Interested pet owners must make an appointment withAngelDogs Foundation for the surgery. The number to contact for appointments is1-888-504- SPAY (7729). "Responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neuter-ing pets, is an important component for reducing the number of unwanted animalsentering our shelters every year," said District 1 Supervisor Jon McQuiston.

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


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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

We givethanks to God

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our prayers -1Thess 1:2

It wouldappear that thehuman conditionis fraught with an overwhelmingsense of inferiority from whichescaping is difficult. A look in themirror (literally and figuratively)brings with it a deep sense ofminor imperfections which causedistress at best, or major flawsthat cause deep shame at worst.The lifelong process to either fixwhat appears wrong with us, orsufficiently mask these points ofpersonal weakness is both epicand at the same time pitiful in thesorrowful sense that we have dif-ficulty seeing the treasure placedin each of us by the heart of theFather.

Far beyond a polite greeting atthe beginning of a letter to hisfriends in Thessalonica, the aboveverse contains the truth of whatthe Father's heart is for us. Canwe even imagine such wordsbeing said about us? Really, withall of our frailties (real and imag-

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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 IsabellaEnform 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

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ined), would there be many (orany!) who would say they "givethanks" for us? Surely we mightadd caveats here for what we couldor should be that are reasons forsuch giving thanks, but theScripture adds no such adden-dums. Or perhaps we might shiftthe focus to what we have done, ormight do that would elicit suchemotions of appreciation, butagain, we would be reading moreinto this passage than is easily sup-ported. It appears that the Apostlewas remembering these dear peo-ple in their absence from him andsimply giving thanks for who theywere, imperfections and all. Couldwe but catch a glimpse of suchtruth from time to time wouldbring with it such a rest for oursouls, such a place of peacefulrepose within our hearts. Awayfrom us all false reflections of infe-riority, and be replaced with avision of us through the heart ofthe Father, and Jesus, theRedeemer, our Lord of love.

Of a course, we each have a farpiece to journey as the Holy Spiritmakes us more like our Savior, butcan we each hear the voice of ourFather speaking to each of usthrough the above words of whoand how He has made us, and howHis touch on our lives is that whichis to be celebrated? May we eachlook again into the mirror of Hisfreedom, and know deep withinour souls the deep and abiding lovein which we are embraced.

Valley places of worship

Giving thanks... for youPhillip Ernst

March 16, 1937 - November 26, 2012In memory of Phillip Ernst who passed away on Nov. 26, 2012 after a long battle

with cancer. Phil was born on March 16, 1937 to Robert and Betty Ernst in Reading,PA and was 1 of 10 children. He served 4 years in the US Navy and moved toCalifornia upon his honorable discharge in 1962. Phil earned an Associates of Artsdegree in electrical Construction and maintenance from LA Trade Tech. and beganworking at Atomics International, which later became Boeing, in 1963. He retiredfrom Boeing in 1997 and moved to Lake Isabella with his beloved wife Katherine.Phil and Kathy shared 31 wonderful years together traveling and enjoying theirfamily. Phil also enjoyed golfing, cycling and helping others in the community. Heis survived by his wife Katherine, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, son Phillip, son Bill (Julia),daughter Theresa (John) and grandchildren Brian, Luke, Amanda, Christina,Nathan, Travis, Colin, Jennifer, Brianna, Sean and Elias. Services will be held at St.Jude Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec 1st at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow atKern Valley Golf Course.

John Thomas (Jack) DempseyMay 13, 1940 - November 19, 2012

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

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

From 1961 to 1973 he worked for Lockheed Air Service, United Airlines and A&Pas a line mechanic. He went to Hughes Aircraft Space and Communications in1973 where he progressed from entry-level position as Mechanical Technician toCrew Chief, to Supervisor, to General Supervisor and last to Superintendent. Hedirected six supervisors and up to 150 employees being directly responsible for theproduction and safeguarding of several million dollars of product and projects.Jack also was an antique radio collector and restorer and had a small antique radiostore in Redondo Beach during those years.

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

Jack later worked as a cell phone salesman and was involved in finding locationsand having several cell phone towers installed. His last position was with IsabellaTrue Value as an AT&T cell phone representative. Jack retired in 2001 and spentthe last years of his life doing what he wanted as much as his health would allow

Jack was married during his younger years to Jean and they had three sons Hemarried Phyllis in 1978 and enjoyed a good life until she passed away in 1988. Jackenjoyed gambling and he spent many vacations in Las Vegas . In 1989 Jack mar-ried Judy Dempsey and they lived in Kernville, CA until 2011 when Jack's healthmade it necessary to be closer to medical care and they moved to Bakersfield, CA.

Jack and Judy loved the outdoors and spent many of their vacations hiking andfishing on the various rivers and streams in the Sierra Nevadas. With his marriageto Judy, Jack added two daughters to his family. Jack is survived by his loving wife,Judy Haygood Dempsey, his sons Martin Dempsey and wife Sandy, grandchildrenJimmy, Ashley, Brett and Matthew, by his son James wife Michelle, grandchildrenEllen, David (Andy) and Cassie, by son John II and his grandchildren Kady and twogreat-grand daughters Mia and Sophia, Melisa. Erin, Victoria and Jonathan and byhis daughter Cindy Underwood (partner John) and her daughters Natalie andStephanie, his daughter Kelly and her sons Dillan and Jordan and by his sister-in-law Jennie Haygood. . Jack was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, JohnHaygood, parents and numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Jack's "Memories andTreasures" book contains memories of many friends that preceded him in death.Also found in that book would be his parting words: "Judy, what can I say? I loveyou and good luck. Now take everyone and drink up my good whiskey. Pleasedon't be sad. And to everyone else here, thank you and enjoy life. Most of my goodfriends have gone before me. Love you all, JACK." Graveside services were heldat Saturday November 24th at the Kern Valley Cemetery in Kernville with a celebra-tion of his life afterwards at the Kernville Chamber Community Center in Kernville.

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Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

This has been oneof those weekswhen trying to puttogether a fishingreport was harderthan most. The lakehas been in one ofits winter moods,with the bite is heretoday and gonetomorrow.

Having neverprofessed to beingover educated inthese things, I dohave a couple ofthoughts on thelake’s environ-ment. With thewater level below 85,000 acre feet andthe inflow at 200 c.f.s. or less, the lakeseems a bit stagnant. With the outflowmatching the inflow, there is no realcurrent to keep a positive flow in thelake. The current that does exist seemsto be stirring up the sediment on thebottom.

My observation is that closer to thedeep water at the dam where the waterflows out to the lower river, more sedi-ment gets stirred.

The lake has a dull color and with lit-tle to no movement in the channels. Mybest guess is this could cause lower oxy-gen content. When the lake has 100%of its marine life living in about 30% ofnormal water storage, this might createproblems for the lake’s underwater pop-ulation.

Again I remind you that these aremy thoughts and ideas and are not theresults of any reports or surveys. Also

not wanting to bean alarmist, butwith the amount ofthe lake bottom thatis now exposed, arewe susceptible toany airborne dis-

eases when the winds really blow?I welcome your comments.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and a avid fisherman. For ques-tions or comments you can reach himthrough the Kern River Courier,office@kern rivercourier.com.

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Bite here today and gone tomorrowCourier Antler, 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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Courier SpecialFred Roach, Derby Chairman

The 2013 Isabella Lake FishingDerby is scheduled for April 20, 21,22, 2013, and preparations are in fullswing. We histori-cally have receivedour Derby fish thethird or fourth weekin November, but asyou may havenoticed, the fish arenot in the pens atFrench Gulch yet.

I can assure you,they are on theirway. The derbycommitee wasscheduled to receivethe fish this week,however, because ofhatchery problemsand transportationproblems, we do notexpect delivery untilthe first or secondweek in December.This should notaffect the Derby, asthe fish are alive andwell and being fed atthe hatchery. Luckily we have thisdelay, as the factory that producesthe fish food had problems andcould not deliver until last week. Wehave purchased and received 9,900pounds of fish food and the docksand pens are being prepared to startfeeding.

We currently have eight$10,000.00 fish sponsors, and onceagain the Chamber of Commercefish will be worth $20,000 We willagain be having a $500.00 prize forsomeone registering early, and first,

second, third, andforth longest fishprizes.

Businesses andindividuals are nowbeginning to send-ing in their applica-tions in to be BobberBowl sponsors. Thederby registrationforms will be avail-able after January 1,and you may also beable to get yourdrawing tickets towin a pontoon boatand order your 2013hats and t-shirts atthat time.

Yes, the 2013Isabella LakeFishing Derby isalive and well. Allwe need now is rainand a good snowpack in our moun-

tains so the lake can recover to alevel where the Derby can be a suc-cess.

If you have any questions regard-ing the Derby, please feel free tocontact the Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce at 760-379-5236.

2013 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Update

The hook is set for 2013 derby

April 20, 21, & 222013


By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK"The Bourne Legacy" (R) --

The last secret agent to go by thecodename Jason Bourne (MattDamon) set in motion a series ofconvoluted events that create afirestorm for another rogue opera-tive wearing the Bourne identity(Jeremy Renner). In this case, replac-ing the star of the series with a dif-ferent actor is not an indicator ofrapidly declining quality standards.

Tony Gilroy, screenwriter for thefirst three Bourne movie, takes overas director for this one. In previousBourne movies, it wasn't too hard tokeep a handle on what was going onand why it was compelling. In thisone, I gave up mid-way through andjust started taking in the spectacle.That's not the worst thing, but it'snot a good sign.

"Ice Age: Continental Drift"(PG) -- It seems the "Ice Age" fran-chise is set on teaching children thatextinction is long, repetitive, formu-laic process. Manny the mammoth,Diego the sabretooth, Sid the sloth(Ray Romano, Denis Leary, JohnLeguizamo, respectively) and manymore reappear for this fourth install-ment about an unlikely team of pre-historic talking critters.

The movie uses all of the easiest,most cliched puns and pop-culturegags on an audience too young to be

sick of them. Perhaps bombardingthe kiddos with lazy material willhelp them build an early immunity tolameness. I know that's a stretch, butit's the best thing I can say about"Ice Age 4" besides, "It wasmediocre.

"Ted" (R) -- Seth MacFarlane,the creator of TV's "Family Guy,"brings us this raunchy comedy thatgoes above and beyond what he cando on television. Ted (voiced byMacFarlane) is a stuffed bearbrought to life by a lonely child'swish. Years later, that child is a man(Mark Wahlberg), and his magictalking teddy is a beer-chugging,profanity-spewing bro who enablesimmature behavior. It's obscene andexquisitely lowbrow. If you canstomach the volume of blue humor,Ted has surprising heart and bellylaughs.

Bodfish Bob’s Cole Slaw

1 large head cabbage, shredded1 green bell pepper, diced1 onion, finely diced1 1/2 large carrots, shredded1 cup white wine vinegar1 cup vegetable oil1 cup white sugar

Combine the cabbage, bell pepper,onion and carrot. Whisk together thevinegar, oil and sugar. Pour enoughdressing over salad to coat. Mix well,cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.Drain any excess liquid, toss and servecold.

Bodfish Bob’s "Copycat" Coleslaw

8 cups finely diced cabbage ( about 1 head) 1/4 cup diced carrots 2 tablespoons minced onions

1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cabbage and carrots must be finelydiced. Pour cabbage and carrot mix-ture into large bowl and stir in mincedonions. Using regular blade on foodprocessor process remaining ingredi-ents until smooth. Pour over vegetablemixture and mix thoroughly. Coverbowl and refrigerate several hours orovernight before serving.

Bodfish Bob’s Red Slaw

4 cups finely shredded cabbage1/3 cup apple cider vinegar1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons white sugar2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes,

or to taste2 dashes hot pepper sauce,

or to taste

Place the cabbage into a salad bowl.In a small bowl, whisk together applecider vinegar, ketchup, sugar, red pep-per flakes, and hot sauce until the sugarhas dissolved. Pour the dressing overthe cabbage, toss thoroughly, andrefrigerate at least 1 hour before serv-ing.

Visit Bodfish bob on the internet atwww.bodfishbob.com or email him [email protected].

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Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastDecember 2Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SundayDec. 2 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behindMcDonald's), Lake Isabella. For informationcall 760-379-3877.

Inspirational filmDecember 2In the exhilarating action epic For GreaterGlory, an impassioned group of men andwomen each make the decision to risk it allfor family, faith and the future of their coun-try. Join the 4th degree Knights ofColumbus, Lady of the Lake Assembly 3339for the showing of this film on Sunday, Dec.2 at 2 p.m. at the Reel Cinema, WoffordHeights, $5 per adult, $2 per child. CallFrank Vargas at 760-223-6316.

McQuiston rep to hold office hoursDecember 4Lori Acton, Field Representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor Jon McQuiston, willhold office hours Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet withwalk-in constituents. Call 760-549-2068.

LVN program information nightDecember 4An information night on the new LVN pro-gram and Health Career tracks will be heldon Tuesday, December 4 in Room G of theCerro Coso Community College KRV cam-pus. The public is invited to attend. Forinformation call the college at 760-379-5501.

Prayer BreakfastDecember 6All are invited to participate in the monthlyprayer breakfast at Nelda's Diner in LakeIsabella on the first Thursday of each monthfrom 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast (optional) isat the conclusion of prayer. All are welcome

to join in personal and corporate prayer forthe needs of our community, county, stateand country. For information call 760-379-4600.

Toddler story timeDecember 6The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time the first and thirdThursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. Thebranch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. LakeIsabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more info.

Stuff a Truck, Food DriveDecember 8The "Stuff a Truck" truck will start inWeldon near James Sierra GatewayMarket. Look for the "Stuff a Truck" banner.The truck will be there from 9 a.m. to 9:45a.m. to collect food donations. The Truckwill then relocate to Lake Isabella and be atthe Dam Korner from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.The truck will than move to Kernville andbe there at 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bringnon-perishable foods (in boxes or sacksplease) to any one of these locations duringthe appointed time. With your help, theSalvation Army will provide a family of fourtwo large boxes of food, enough to supplythem food for one full week betweenChristmas and New Years Day. Cashdonations may be mailed to The SalvationArmy, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA93240. To volunteer with our food drive, call760-379-4600 today.

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Typically, theThanksgiving andChristmas Holidayseasons are prettyslow in the realestate world. Mostpeople are concen-trating much moreon family and trav-el then they are onhunting for homes.Buyers are oftenbusy with Holiday preparations andsellers who are still in the residencethey are trying to sell are also mak-ing plans.

It is normal for the real estatemarket in any given area to haveseasonal adjustments due to certainholidays and weather. For example,in Alaska the real estate season is thespring and summer, because of win-ter weather. Yet in Mammoth, CAthe real estate selling season is prettymuch year around and increases inthe winter due to the Ski Resort.

It is the same for us here locallyexcept the trends are not exactlywhat you would think. We havenoticed over the years that the timeswhen the most escrow transactionsoccur are in the fall and spring.Winter is for the most part slow, andsummer is also slow which youwould think would not be the case.

The point is, trends matter, andreal estate for every area around thecountry has typically cyclical supplyand demand trends.

So here are some tips for you sell-

ers out there trying to sell a home ina slow time of year■ First of all, access is everything,whether your property is vacant oryou are still living there, make sureaccess is easy for agents and clients.Lockboxes are the way to go and ourMLS system has a fully automatedsystem that only Realtors can access.■ Secondly, make sure the house isclean and presentable, this is huge. Ifyour house looks great from the out-side but smells like a locker roomand has debris stacked floor to ceil-ing you are going to need a realmotivated buyer!■ Make the house inviting. Just cleanand picked up is not good enough.Remember, people are not just see-ing the house to buy the propertyitself; they are buying the experienceof living there. As a seller, pretendyou are a buyer, think on when youbought the property and why andtake your own advice, and make theplace most welcoming.■ Fourth and probably most impor-tantly, make sure your Realtor isaggressively marketing the property.I see this all the time, a beautifulhome with say five pictures whenyou can post up to 25 in the MLSsystem. Or a property that is listedwith an out of area and as a resultnone of the local agents even knowthat it is listed. Use somebody locallywho knows the market and can getyour property the exposure it needs.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column isnot intended to replace legal advice.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Rich Pak (2012 - B6197) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5512 Valpredo Road, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 60279, Bakersfield, CA93386. REGISTRANT: GarryRichardson, 11505 Harrington,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Individual.Date the business commenced:01/01/1984. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Garry Richardson. This state-ment filed on 10/26/2012. Expires10/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier November 9, 16, 23 and 30,2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Black Dreams (2012 - B6415) Streetaddress of principal place of business:1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of business:1105 Cannon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93307. REGISTRANTS: AmandaDickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307, LakeahDickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307 and DerrickaDickerson, 1105 Cannon Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93307. B - GeneralPartnership. 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 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: Amanda Dickerson. This state-ment filed on 11/08/2012. Expires11/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier November 16, 23, 30 andDecember 7, 2012.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

THELMA LORYN WHITE S-1501-PB-62277

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in the willor estate, or both, of THELMALORYN WHITE.

A PETITION for Probate has beenfiled by: STEPHEN L. WHITE in theSuperior Court of California, Countyof KERN.

THE PETITION for Probate requeststhat STEPHEN L. WHITE be appoint-ed as personal representative to admin-ister the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the dece-dent's will and codicils, if any, be admit-ted to probate. The will and any codi-cils are available for examination in thefile kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authorityto administer the estate under theIndependent Administration of EstatesAct. (This authority will allow the per-sonal representative to take manyactions without obtaining courtapproval. Before taking certain veryimportant actions, however, the person-

al representative will be required to givenotice to interested persons unless theyhave waived notice or consented to theproposed action.) The independentadministration authority will be grantedunless an interested person files anobjection to the petition and shows goodcause why the court should not grant theauthority.

A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: December 20, 2012 at 9:00A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting ofthe petition, you should appear at thehearing and state your objections or filewritten objections with the court beforethe hearing. Your appearance may be inperson or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or acontingent creditor of the deceased, youmust file your claim with the court andmail a copy to the personal representa-tive appointed by the court within fourmonths from the date of first issuance ofletters as provided in section 9100 of theCalifornia Probate Code. The time forfiling claims will not expire before fourmonths from the hearing date noticedabove.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file keptby the court. If you are a person inter-ested in the estate, you may file with thecourt a formal Request for SpecialNotice of the filing of an inventory andappraisal of estate assets or of any peti-tion or account as provided in section1250 of the California Probate Code. ARequest for Special Notice form isavailable from the court clerk.Petitioner: Stephen L. WhiteP.O. Box 635Weaverville, CA 96093(530) 623-1987

(Published: Kern River Courier:November 30, December 7 and 14,2012)

STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE OF FIC-

TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: THE MOTHER LODE (2009-B1016) Street address of business: 16Tobias, Kernville, CA 93238; Mailingaddress of Business: P.O. Box 355,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTWHO WISHES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Juanita DarleneYoung, 2450 Sweetwater Drive, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Original FBNStatement Filed on: 02/10/2009. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:11/15/2012. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E.Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 23, 30, December 7 and 14,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Mother Lode (2012 - B6581)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 16 Tobias, Kernville. CA 93238.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box1215, Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANTS: Judith Dodd, 325 Sirretta,Kernville, CA 93238 and John Dodd,325 Sirretta, Kernville, CA 93238.Husband and Wife. 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: Judith Dodd. This statementfiled on 11/15/2012. Expires11/15/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:E. Del Villar. Published by the KernRiver Courier November 23, 30,December 7 and 14, 2012.


Fictitious 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 gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: DavidZachary. This statement filed on11/06/2012. Expires 11/06/2017. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by theKern River Courier November 30,December 7, 14 and 21, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Dynamic Consulting (2012 - B6653)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 7236 Bandolero Way, Bakersfield,CA 93308. Mailing address of business:7236 Bandolero Way, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: GF SmithConsulting, Inc., 7236 Bandolero Way,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Corporation.Date the business commenced:11/15/2012. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 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, 14and 21, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Town & Country Roofing (2012 -B6619) Street address of principalplace of business: 15044 TumbleweedRoad, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 744,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: TCR Enterprises, Inc., 15044Tumbleweed Road, Weldon, CA 93283.Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 09/12/2007. 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: Jeannette M. Verdugo,Secretary. This statement filed on11/19/2012. Expires 11/19/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierNovember 30, December 7, 14 and 21,2012.

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South Fork Women's ClubCourier Special

The South Fork Women's Club held aluncheon November 15 to celebrateAmerican veterans. The club has beencollecting clothes and shoes in good con-dition for our wounded veterans. Theveteran's hospitals from Fresno southinto LA donate these clothes appropri-ately.

The South Fork Elementary Schoolentertained the club with their singingveterans program. They sang YankeeDoodle, Thank our Veterans, MyCountry Tis of Thee and Wheels on theBus.

The Club is still looking for donationsand medium to large size clothing plussize 7 ½ and larger shoes can be droppedoff at the South Fork Women's Club orLynne McGarity will pick up large loadsby calling 760-549-3033.

Southfork Womens Clubserves those who have served

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

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Parade2012Lake IsabellaChristmas Parade

Flap jack -Salvation Armyparade day breakfastwas preparedto order.

Reindeer dance -The Whitman Dance

Studio dancers festively danced their

way down theparade route.

Color Guard -Marine Corpsreservists representing Toys for Tots, led the Lake IsabellaChristmas parade.

PhotosMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

Class actThe South ForkElementary SchoolKindergarten classacted out aVeteran's program forthe November 15South Fork Women'sClub meeting.

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