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Brother and sister; Baron 3, and Rielle Payne, 10 months, of Kernville have some lap time with Santa Claus Saturday night in Kernville’s Cirle Park. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

There’s a new Sergeant in town Michael Batelaan Courier Introduction

Problem oriented policing project in the Kern Valley

There is a newly appointed Sergeant in town. Tommy J Robins met with Kern River Valley Revitalization members Wednesday morning ending his first week as the Kern Valley Substation sergeant, replacing Josh Nicholson, who has been promoted See Robins, page 11

In October 2017, members of the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Kern Valley Substation began a Problem Oriented Policing Project addressing vagrancy and vagrancy related crimes in the Robins

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Situation report Tyler Stalker, USACE Courier Update ■ The Phase II Dams

and Spillways contract is under protest. USACE expects the protest to be resolved by January 2018. When the protest is resolved and Notice to Proceed is issued, USACE will provide information on contractor employment opportunities. ■ USACE continues construction activities at the French Gulch interim boat launch. The boat launch is scheduled to be available for the 2018 Fishing Derby. ■ The SR155 turn lane

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Both body and vehicle recovered from river

Closure Kern Valley Search and Rescue members recover body and car of woman missing since late April.

Melody Batelaan Courier Report In the late evening of November 30, deputies received a report that personal property, possibly related to missing person Lisa Harvey, was found in the Kern River Canyon. Deputies responded and located a submerged vehicle, a 2000 Toyota Solara, matching the description of the missing woman's car, in the river

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design for French Gulch is complete and the boat launch contract will be modified to include this work. ■ USACE anticipates conducting negotiations with Southern California Edison for the Borel canal easement through fall and winter 2017/2018. ■ Construction on SR155 will create traffic delays near the French Gulch recreation area and near the Main Dam starting in 2018.

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How he does it nobody knows, but Santa will still be making appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve at the following events and locations. ■ Santa in Circle Park The rumor is that Santa will be at Circle Park every Saturday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. to take last minute wishes from all good children. hear children's wishes and take pictures with the kids. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville's Circle Park weather permitting, through December 16. When visiting Circle Park, you will be enchanted by the lights and decorations. ■ Visit Santa at the Elk's Lodge Santa will also make an appearance at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 Party at 6708 Wofford Blvd in Wofford Heights. It's the big red building. Gifts and treats for all children birth to age 12. on December 17 at 2 p.m. For information call 760-376-6564. ■ Santa at the VFW Come celebrate

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timeanddate.com Courier Observance The first day of Hanukkah marks the start of Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom. Chanukah begins Tuesday night, Dec. 12 and continues through Wednesday, December 20. Jewish communities worldwide celebrate Hanukkah between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of the month of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar. Jewish families celebrate this holiday by lighting a special Hanukkah menorah, a candelabrum with holders for 8 candles, one for each day of celebration, plus a ninth, the shammash or "server", used to light the others during Hanukkah. One candle is lit on the first night, two on the second, three on the third, through to the eighth night when all are lit. A special prayer is recited during the lighting and while the candles burn it is a time for songs and games, including the four-sided toy called dreidel. The dreidel is popular among children. Some children try to knock other players' dreidels down while others try to spin as many dreidels as possible at the one time. Other customs include gift-giving, especially to chil-

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water data: Wednesday, Noon Isabella Reservoir Storage 166,257 acre-feet 2017 Reservoir peak 357,394 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 295 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 154 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Tribute to veterans December 9 K.R.C.W.H. proudly presents 4th Annual Tribute to Veterans honoring Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans with a dinner and movie. Doors open at 11 a.m. Veterans contact Darlene Studdard, 760-793-1993 with your name, rank, division and date of service for your honorary certificates, asap.

■ Happy Feet Dance December 9 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. Admission is free. At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP by December 2 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV. ■ Winter concert December 10 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will perform their Winter Concert at 4 p.m. in Room G at Cerro Coso Community College. Suggested donation $10, refreshments included. ■ Library book sale December 11 and 12 The Friends of the Library will be holding a

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626. ■ 11 a.m. Canasta Pizza Factory. 714-906-7755.

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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. (3rd Sat.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 2807 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-223-5224 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846. ■ 2 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.

Mondays

■ 11 a.m. Canasta Burger King. 714-906-7755. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674. ■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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■ 9 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Friends of the Library, 3109 Cook Peak Rd, Mt. Mesa. 760-812-7191. ■ 9:30 - 11 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Wallace School Multipurpose room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 714-906-7755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

book sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Members can preview on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. For more information call Portia Beebee at 661-331-2765.

■ KRV Collaborative December 12 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Wallace School Multi-purpose room. Call 760-379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org ■ Free spaghetti dinner December 15 Join the Grace Chapel Community Church at 5 p.m. for a free spaghetti dinner at 12312 Mt. Mesa Dr. Mt. Mesa. Spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert. Call 760-379-4093. ■ VFW Christmas party December 16 Come celebrate Christmas with the VFW in Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't miss Santa! ■ Star Party December 16 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview

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

Wednesdays

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Recreation Area. 760-549-0800. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 8:30 -11 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 760-378-3787 All are welcome. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Sequoia Fitness, 6501 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Kern Valley Chorus, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

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

Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richlookingup @gmail.com. ■ Elks kids Christmas party December 17 Join the Elks and celebrate Christmas at a party at 2 p.m. Santa will be there! ■ Commodities distribution December 18 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. ■ Free asthma/lifestyle workshops December 18 Come to a free workshop and learn to take control of your asthma and about healthy eating and active lifestyle from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wallace School, 3240 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella, in the teacher's lounge. Call the Family Resource Center at 760-379-2556 for more information. ■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office in KRV, December 21 The Senator's office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County adm. building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication with communities they serve. To schedule call Fuller's office at 661-323-0443 or McCarthy's office at 661-327-3611. ■ Christmas Cantata December 23 Hear the Cantata, "Silent Night" from 2 to 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Free! Join them for a delightful afternoon, refreshments provided. Weldon United Methodist Church, 20021 Highway 178. ■ Food Pantry Christmas giveaway December 24 The Food Pantry is giving out Christmas food baskets and new unwrapped toys to less fortunate families with children 12 and under in our area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can sign up now at the Valley Thrift Store, 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

■ Methodist Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24 Gather with them at 6 p.m. as they celebrate the season with special music and song. Free! Santa will be there to hand out gifts to children. Weldon UMC, 20021 Highway 178. ■ Merry Christmas! December 25 ■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip December 29 The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. sponsors a bus trip to Eagle Mountain on the last Thursday of each month. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. Bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Cook at 760-3763622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531. ■ Happy New Year! December 31 ■ Prayer Breakfast January 4 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. The Kern River Valley community is welcome to come and join in. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Library book sale January 8 and 9 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sale Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Setup and presale on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. For information call Portia Beebee at 661-331-2765. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 12 noon. on Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Business advertising will not be accepted. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com

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The Fern Avenue Gang and me Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Traffic & Safety STOP November traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Arrests DUI - 4 Collisions Non-injury - 10 Major Injury- 0

Other - 3 Minor Injury - 2 Fatal - 0

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â&#x2013; The Holiday season typically causes an increase in traffic on the roadways due to people traveling, parties, and people shopping. Please plan your trip and allow sufficient time to get there safely. In addition, the Holiday season causes an increase in alcohol consumption. If you plan to drink, don't drive! Set up a designated driver to get you to your destination and help keep our roadways safe. Have a safe and merry Christmas!

They say that the adult you become is partly due to the people you surrounded yourself with. For me it was the Juniors and Seniors of Mark Middleworth Keppel High School and in particular those that lived on Fern Avenue in Wilmar, California. Let me start with the girl across the street whose name was Mildred, she helped her Mom sew dresses and shirts and even shorts to sell. She would ask me to help her and I did learn a lot about sewing but never ever used that knowledge after I moved from Fern Avenue. Incidentally Mildred was the girl who said she would teach me how to smoke but it made me deathly ill and I've never touched a cigarette since. Good lesson! Two doors down was a girl named Alta Hart who somehow got my Senior ring and never gave it back. Across the street was where I lived at 404 West Fern. At the rear of that lot was an abandoned chicken house which my brother and I made livable with four coats of whitewash. Even then we could occasionally get a whiff of 'chicken poop' but nobody complained. It was there that the guys from blocks within walking distance would come to join us and play our games. We had rousing games of Monopoly, Fish, and of course Poker. No girls were allowed. There would often be 5 or 6 visitors

who joined in on the gamefest. Gramma would often come out, knock on our door and tell us to either quiet down or leave. We quieted down. Two sisters lived next door where we spent many hours on their large porch singing the latest songs with song sheets that was bought for a quarter from the local drug store. They contained the words of the most popular songs. The mother of the two girls, Shannon and Sherrie, in no uncertain words told all the boys who gathered there, that she expected them to treat her daughters with respect and also to stay on the porch so she could keep an eye on us. Five houses to the West was Barbara who was my first date using a car. Those of you who have read my previous columns will remember that that car was a 36 Pontiac with the doors welded shut, requiring in and out through the side windows. Yet it was a popular mode of transportation, even though I was not allowed to take it on the school grounds. Barbara's mother never knew about the weld job. But Barbara did and she didn't care. Across the street from Barbara was a girl named Nancy, she had her own car and she and I would go roller skating in Pasadena because I was the only one who could skate half way decent I got to ride everywhere with her. All I had to do was buy gas and wash the windows. There you have it, the gang on Fern Avenue who must have influenced my life. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

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Free personal use firewood permit offer extended Forest officials have extended the free "Personal Use" Firewood Permit offer to December 15. The free permit may only be used on dead firewood material (without green leaves or needles) within the Sequoia National Forest, which includes the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Permits and location maps are available at the Hume Lake, Western Divide and the Kern River ranger stations, or the Forest Supervisor's Office in Porterville. Forest Service law enforcement and fire officials are monitoring how much wood is removed from the forest. Removing any timber, tree, or other forest product, is prohibited by 36 CFR 261.6(h) except as authorized by special use authorization, timber sale contract, federal law, or regulation. For more information call the Sequoia National Forest Supervisor's Office at 559784-1500, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Operation Christmas Card for veterans Operation Christmas Card: Christmas is almost here. The Kern River Library is asking for Christmas cards for our local veterans. When you fill out your Christmas cards, include one for our local veterans and drop it off at the library in Lake Isabella. Kern River Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, 760-549-2083.

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Democratic Club of KRV Christmas party The Democratic Club of Kern River Valley will meet on December 9 at Noon at Ewing's on the Kern in Kernville for their annual Christmas Party, instead of the monthly meeting. The Club is an organization dedicated to informing voters, encouraging citizen involvement in the political process, and promoting Democratic Party values. Come join the discussion. Find them on Facebook: The Democratic Club of Kern River Valley. The Democratic Club of Kern River Valley typically meets on the third Saturday of every month in the Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Community Clubhouse at 10 a.m. and is open to the public.

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Grace Chapel Community Church 12312 Mt. Mesa Road Mt. Mesa 760-379-4093

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Thanksgiving Holiday: November 24 issue Deadline: Noon Thursday, November 16. Christmas Holiday: December 22 issue Deadline: Noon Monday, December 18. New Years Holiday: December 29 issue Deadline: Noon Thursday, December 21. First week of January: January 5 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, December 29.

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These days you don't have to go to church to watch a worship service. You can just stay home and see it online. You can stay in your pajamas, and make a late breakfast. But the Bible makes it clear. "Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near" (Hebrews 10:25 NLT). And this is why you need a church family. This is why we need to gather as groups of believers who can live life together as we follow Jesus together. Without a church family, you'll drift when it's tough to trust Christ. I can look back on my life and see times when, if I had missed a specific worship service, my life would have taken a radically different turn. And I've thought, "What if I'd skipped that service? What if I'd just slept in that day?" I would have missed something that changed the direction of the rest of my life. So if the church doors are open, I want to be inside. A church is kind of like a campfire. In a campfire you've got all these red-hot coals. If you remove one single coal and set it far away, it will cool in a matter of

minutes. The fire goes out, and the coal goes dark. But if you take a coal that's lost its fire and put it back into the fire, it gets hot again. That's the power of fellowship. Now, I know there are times when we can't make it to church, and we can be grateful that there are ways we can still connect, such as watching a worship service online or listening to a podcast. You may be too sick to come to church, or you may have times when you live hundreds of miles from the nearest church, such as when brave men and women serve in the military. You might even be serving the Lord in some remote region of the world. In cases like these, it's still important to stay connected as best you can with other believers, who can help you stay encouraged and faithful. And it's important for people within our congregations to reach out to individuals who experience challenges in getting to church every week. Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:20, "Where two or three have come together in my name, I am there among them" (GW). Let's continue to pray and support each other, and "let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds" (Hebrews 10:24 NIV).

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Celebrate Christmas at Weldon Methodist Church On Saturday December 23 from 2 to 3 p.m., come hear the Christmas Cantata "Silent Night." Everyone is welcome to this free event. Join them for a delightful afternoon, refreshments will be provided. Then on Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve, at 6 p.m. gather with them as they celebrate the season with special music and song during their Christmas Eve Candlelight service. Santa will be there to hand out gifts to the children at this free event. Weldon UMC, 20021 Highway 178.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Matthew in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Where did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary saying, "Blessed art thou among women."? Nazareth, Tyre, Ninevah, Gazi 3. From Luke, the reason Jesus was born in Bethlehem was that His "father" had to attend ... ? Feast, Fast, Sacrifice, Census 4. Who was Herod's information source as to where the Christ Child was to be born? Joseph, Reuben, Micah, Matthew 5. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Walked, Rode donkey, Boat 6. Of these, which wasn't a gift from the wise men (Magi)? Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense

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Advent Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist The Christmas Parade is behind us and we are in the Advent season of the Church Year, a time of repentance and preparation to rightly welcome Schlensker Him, Who comes to us in the name of the Lord: the Savior, Jesus. He's important, because He's really God coming to us in grace and mercy to rescue us from out state of disobedience and rebellion against God. It is Him, on whom we depend for forgiveness of our sins and a right standing before the holy and just God the Father. Is the one on whom you depend dependable? Years ago on the Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV show, a woman was a prisoner in a jail, where she and the prison caretaker became very good friends. It was customary in the prison that when an inmate died, the prison bell would toll, the caretaker would collect the corpse, put it into a coffin, nail the lid on, load it onto a wagon, take it to the local cemetery and bury it. Well aware of this routine, the woman devised an escape plan, which she shared with her very good friend, the caretaker. "The next time the bell rings," she told him, "I'll sneak out of my cell (the ease for which the caretaker had previously arranged) and go to where the casket is, and I will get in with the dead body. You nail the lid on, and take it to the cemetery and

bury it. There'll be enough air in it to keep me alive for quite a while, so you come back after dark and dig it up and set me free." The caretaker thought it was a good plan, and he agreed. One day the woman heard the bell ring, so she arose and made her way to the room where the casket was. She climbed in with the corpse. Soon she heard the sound of hammers pounding nails. Then she felt the coffin being lifted onto the wagon and felt the jostling of the trip to the cemetery. She giggled with delight to feel that her plan was working. After the casket was lowered into the grave and dirt was shoveled onto it she said to herself, "I'm free!" Feeling curious about the prisoner with whom she was buried, she lit a match, and in the glimmer of the light she discovered that lying next to her was the corpse of the caretaker. So much for that best laid plan! You need someone dependable upon whom to depend. When death is on the line, you need Someone, Who has power over it, to count on. Jesus happens to be that person, and the only One who's ever risen from the dead by his own power. He's the One in whom you can trust. He's the One, Who was God in human flesh, born of a virgin in Bethlehem. He's certainly worthy of a hearty welcome to celebrate His visit to this earth in order to purchase and deliver our salvation, which comes to us through faith in Him. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093

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

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 10 a.m. with breakfast at 9:19 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Strategies for sellers Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Around the state the real estate markets are starting to heat up. Here locally the same is beginning to happen but we tend to be Freeman behind the curve so to speak. But that is what is so great about living in the country. Here are three of the biggest reasons properties either sell or do not sell when they are listed. These factors are huge, everything else is relative. ■ Price! This is the biggest single factor that determines if and when a listing will sell. A seller must think like a bank AND an appraiser, and be realistic. A seller must also make sure who they hire to represent them in a sale is both honest, and competent and knows how to properly interpret market trends and dynamics. A property is not worth more because of personal reasons or needs it is worth what it is or is not based on market conditions, but basic supply and demand. That means appraised value and ultimately what a home is worth is what a buyer is willing to pay for it. Sellers, make sure that you are priced accordingly, get what the property is worth no doubt but make sure your pricing strategy is realistic and based on data and market trends. Unless your home has something absolutely exceptional and unique about it, a large pool or maybe a huge four car garage for example that sets it apart

from the comparable sales, the comparable sales are how to value the property. There are exceptions to the rule of course, but recently sold comparable sales really do matter. ■ Location. The old real estate motto: location, location, location! Well, it is true. The location of a property does play into what it is worth. A 1,000 sq. foot house in Kernville is typically worth more than in Weldon, or Bodfish or other areas in the KRV. When trying to sell in a buyer's market get these two factors properly balanced and your listing will be able to compete with and overcome the other listings of similar type that are by default it's competition. You will actually make more if you do this instead of price too high. ■ Patience A seller in this market has to have patience. A good agent is trying everything in their power that they know works and some stuff they don't know works to try and sell your house. Certain market segments sell faster than others, cheaper homes typically sell faster than higher priced homes no matter how good of a deal they are. Find an agent that you trust and you know is doing their very best for you and stick with them. Make sure they give you marketing updates and keep in contact on a regular basis. Make your agent work for you but also realize that your agent wants and needs to sell your home and is working in your best interest. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Community Orchestra Winter concert The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will perform their Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. in Room G at Cerro Coso Community College. Suggested donation $10, refreshments included. There will be a medley of favorite Christmas songs for the audience to sing along with. The vocal soloist, Nicole Goulding, will sing O Holy Night and Mary, Did You Know. They will also play a number of very interesting and old carols, from as far back as the tenth century.

The Food Pantry Christmas giveaway The Food Pantry, Lake Isabella, is giving out Christmas food baskets and new unwrapped toys to less fortunate families with children 12 and under in our area on Christmas Eve day. If you want to help reach out to the community for support to help the low income and less fortunate of our Valley have a happy holiday you can give either a new unwrapped toy, food, or a cash donation to keep this program going. Your support is greatly appreciated. For questions, call 760-379-4825, or bring your donation by 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. You can mail a check or money order to Food Pantry, PO Box 2566, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Showing in the Museum gallery in December The Kern River Valley Art Association is proud to present art from the many dedicated volunteers who have brought awareness of the arts to our valley. This is a great display of the work of over a dozen artists in all mediums. KRVAA would like to thank the Historical Society for their hospitality in hosting them for the last 50 years and the many people who come to view local artists' work. In the display case this month is a showing of beaded purses, the collection of Wofford Heights resident Elenore Fahey. Just in time for holiday parties.

Kernville holds Elf on the Shelf event Can you find the Elf on the Shelf? Businesses in Kernville are participating in the new fun event. Stop by your favorite store and pick up an entry bingo form. Visit the participating businesses, and look for the elf. When you spot him, get your card signed or stamped, and fill up your card. A "bingo" wins you some candy! Get a blackout, and be entered in a drawing for $150! The drawing takes place on December 22, just in time for Christmas!

Be an Angel holiday gift program The 'Be an Angel' holiday gift program for 11 to 18 year old children. Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit us to "adopt" individual children or a set of siblings. If a cash donation is received, the Family Resource Center will purchase items for the child's wish list for you. Parents may sign up eligible children November 1 through December 11. Cash donations will be joyfully accepted. The Family Resource Center thanks you for your support and generosity. They can be reached at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella or by calling 760-379-2556.broadband, video, phone and other digital communication services.

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5 rules to spruce up gifts in Christmas stockings Think outside the stocking Do you give the same stocking stuffers every year - a gift card, maybe a pack or two of gum and some candy? Stocking stuffers at Christmas are What could you do that's completely difkind of like cranberry sauce at ferent this year? Thanksgiving. It's there every year, but You might consider giving coupons it's usually an afterthought. It's the openfor acts of kindness like watching the ing band for the big concert. kids one night or giving details about a But don't you think the Christmas special summer vacation you're saving stocking deserves a little more love? for. Sometimes an After all, those Because we think stockings experience is more stockings - hung memorable than a delicately over the deserve a little more attention this physical gift, so what fireplace - are the Christmas, we thought we'd share type of experience first to greet Santa our five rules... can you provide with as he belly flops the stocking? into your living room, and the first to bid Consider a theme him farewell when he climbs back up. Rather than just a hodgepodge of difBecause we think stockings deserve a ferent stuff, you might want to consider little more attention this Christmas, we creating a theme for each stocking. It thought we'd share our five rules for doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, stocking stuffers: but that little bit of extra effort could Set a dollar limit make someone's Christmas more special. This is top priority! How much are Don't force it you going to spend on each stocking? There's nothing wrong with simply Some people like to keep the stocking using the stockings as decorations, and stuffers cheap, while other people use saving all your money for the gifts under the stockings to go all out with smaller the tree. gifts like jewelry or watches. Either way If your family has never done the is fine, but make sure you budget for the stocking thing there's no need to start stocking just like everything else. now - unless you truly feel like the Put some thought into it change will be worth it. Your traditions The stocking isn't an afterthought. are your traditions. Own them, and be It's a gift, like any other gift under the proud! tree. Ask yourself this question: Am I fillBut if you find yourself trying to spice ing the stocking just to say I've filled it, up your stocking-stuffer game this year, or am I buying stuff the other person take these ideas to heart. We think your will appreciate? family will appreciate the effort! Maybe your spouse would like a Starbucks gift card and some chocolate -Used with permission from more than a 10-pack of socks! DaveRamsey.com Courtesy of DaveRamsey.com Courier Holiday

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HBO's hit drama "Westworld", will be filming in the Ridgecrest area midDecember 2017, seeking 300-400 locals to appear as extras in the 1890s period thriller Ready for your close-up? If you've always wanted to appear on television, now might be your chance! HBO's science fiction western thriller, "Westworld", is seeking Ridgecrest locals to appear as extras when the production comes to town in mid-December. The scenes shooting in Ridgecrest will take place in the 1890s in a western town, and is seeking 300400 extras of all ethnicities, ages (18 and over), and types. The production noted that they have a specific need for Native American performers who might be interested. This popular HBO show will be an opportunity to appear in a massive Hollywood production! Check out the details below, and submit the required materials if you are interested! What should you look like? ■ In order to get an idea of the looks of the period, interested individuals should Google the 1890s for images of appropriate grooming. ■ Men can have facial hair- i.e., beards, mustaches, muttonchops of the era. Also seeking clean-shaven individuals. ■ Women should have longer natural hair that is one color, no highlights

please. When is the production filming? ■ "Westworld" will film near Ridgecrest around mid-December 2017. All submissions must be local hires and legal to work in the United States. Is there pay? ■ The production has stated that this is a paid job, but has not yet released the numbers for individual pay. How do I submit? ■ Email a natural photo, selfie or regular, of just you to the email below. These should not be glamour shots, and should reflect what you naturally look like on a day-to-day basis. Please be sure that you are the only person in any photo you send. Subject line should read "Ridgecrest Extras". Include the following information: name, phone number, complete size information-MEN: height, weight, jacket size, shirt size, pants size, shoe size; WOMEN: height, weight, dress size, bust, waist, hips, shoe size. ■ Emails can be sent to slimsrevengeridgecrest@gmail.com. Please do not double submit, someone will follow up if they are interested in hiring you for the production. ■ The program is a welcome boost to the local economy, and is expected to bring a large crew in for the duration of filming on location in the area. ■ Contact the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 643 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest; call 1-800VISIT-30 or email info@racvb.com.

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Minions still rule Amy Anderson Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Despicable Me 3” (PG) After Gru (Steve Carrell) and wife Lucy (Kristen Wiig) are sacked from the Anti-Villain League for failing to thwart a former child actor-turned-villain, the aptly named Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker), the adoring minions hope for a return to villainy. Unfortunately for them, the family instead packs it up to visit a newfound relative -- long-lost twin brother Dru (also voiced by Carrell) -- in his native Freedonia. With a family history of wicked behavior, Gru and Dru battle for influence while Lucy manages the misadventures of their adorable girl gaggle. The gang doesn't necessarily raise the bar in this iteration, but they certainly don't drop it. Minions still rule. Banana. “Better Watch Out” (R) - It's a lovely Christmas holiday, and Ashley (Olivia DeJonge), like many other 17-year-olds, is picking up a little Christmas cash babysitting. Her charge, the precocious and angelic-faced 12year-old Luke (Levi Miller), has other plans for his special night with Ashley; he cooks up a plot with his bestie to guarantee a closer relationship. But this is no peaceful silent night. Threats abound, and as events unfold, the decoration is more blood splatter than holly berries. It's surprising-

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ly suspenseful and funny and disturbing, and it's the absolutely dead-black Christmas murder comedy you didn't know you wanted this year. “Crash Pad” (R) - Attractive mature woman Morgan (Christina Applegate) cheats on her neglectful husband (Thomas Hayden Church) with a younger, ginger-haired romantic named Stensland (Domnhall Gleeson). Instead of being the fulfillment of her dreams, it turns out he's a simply a tool in a revenge plot against her hubby. But when the Mister finds out, he confronts the younger man, and then abruptly decides to turn the tables on Morgan by moving in with Stensland and reliving his glory days. The pair of opposites' escapades make up the bulk of this under-the-radar bromedy. Gleeson remains incredibly adorable throughout, and Church's alpha-dog antics are giggle-worthy indeed. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Holiday treats Bodfish Bob’s Brown sugar cookies 1/2 cup butter or Crisco 2 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3-1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 lg. eggs

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1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1 cup salted peanuts (without skins) 1 tsp. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda Stir together white sugar and corn syrup in 2-quart bowl, microwave on high for 4 minutes. Add 1 cup salted peanuts. Stir well, microwave on High for 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir well. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir gently until light and foamy. Pour mixture at once onto buttered cookie sheet, cool 1/2 to 1 hour. Hints: A pitcher with a handle is easy to handle for the peanut brittle. A bowl will become very hot. If you use a wooden spoon you may leave it in the bowl or pitcher while cooking. I use a Pyrex two-quart pitcher.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients and work well. Divide into 4 parts. Add flour if needed to make a stiff dough. Work into rolls 5-6" long and roll in waxed paper. Let freeze overnight. Slice thinly and bake at 375 degrees. Bodfish Bob’s Cucumber Dill Dip 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 2 medium peeled and chopped cucumbers 3 tablespoons sliced scallions 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon freshly snipped dill weed Dash cayenne pepper to taste Salt and pepper Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until smooth and creamy. Cover tightly and chill until ready to serve. Garnish with dill sprigs and chopped red bell pepper if desired. Makes about 3 cups. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Winter time crappie news In our lake there are a lot of boulder fields and stumps as well as full grown submerged trees, the crappie will key in on this structure in the Lake Isabella is winter if it is in the right spot. Search known for its crapareas with structure, vary water depth pie. On a good year, and take the time to find them, which during the spring in is what it takes. Look deep first, for places the shore is structure and for large concentrations lined up with fisherof baitfish. man going after If you can find a place where the these tasty pan fish. Freeman structure is abundant and there are Honestly crappie suspended schools of shad, you are in fishing is absolutely a blast when you the money. After that it is just a matcan find the fish and they are willing ter of finding where the fish are hangto bite. Typically however, in most ing out at any areas once the given time. crapspring spawn is What many don't know though pie are pretty done the crappie is that crappie actually bite well in easy to find on a are not really tar- the winter time, it's all about sonar if you geted much by finding them. know what to fisherman in - Freeman look for and are Isabella Lake. able to differentiate between bait balls They go deep in the summer and can and shad schools and crappie be hard to find, and in the fall they schools. Often crappie will school up school up and come shallow to feed. under a large concentration of baitIf you can find them then, you will fish and slowly pick at them, especialcatch as many as you can handle and ly if the baitfish are themselves keying often they are the bigger ones that in on the underwater structure. usually stay deep. The most challengFind the structure, find the bait, ing times to catch Crappie are the dog and then find the crappie, in that days of summer and the dead of winorder. Once you find where the crapter. However there is an advantage pie are holding, fish live minnows this winter in our lake... low water. deep or use small jigging spoons. Crappie are a structure oriented Kastmasters, Little Cleo's, Daredevil's, species most times of the year. In the even larger crappie jigs work well. winter they school up and go deep, Bring the cold weather gear you will venturing from structure typically to freeze... but it can be worth it! feed. What many don't know though is that crappie actually bite well in the winter time, it's all about finding them. Matt Freeman is a local resident, You need a boat first of all, secondly businessman and outdoorsman and can good electronics and you have to be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880. know how to read them.

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BLM field office lifts fire restrictions Serena Baker, Bureau of Land Management Courier Release The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office lifted its fire restrictions Sunday, Dec. 3, on approximately 404,000 acres of BLM-managed public lands in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties. Easing of fire restrictions, due to reduced fire potential, will also affect all BLM-managed recreational areas, including Lake Isabella, Chimney Peak, Kennedy Meadows and the Carrizo Plain . The public is reminded to remain cautious when recreating on public lands to prevent a wildfire. Safety tips include not driving a vehicle onto dry grass or brush; carrying a fire extinguisher, shovel and bucket of water; and getting a permit for

any campfire or use of portable gas stoves. To learn more about campfire safety, visit preventwildfireca.org/Campfires. As part of "Leave No Trace," shooters are required to pack out all spent shells, brass and targets. Hot bullet fragments and exploding targets from recreational shooting can spark a wildfire. The BLM strives to be a good neighbor in the communities it serves, providing opportunities for economic growth with space for traditional uses such as ranching, mining, logging and energy development, as well as hunting and fishing. Homeowners are reminded to keep 100 feet of clean open space around their homes to provide defensible space. For more information and tips, visit readyforwildfire.org/. For specific questions, contact Ruth Ellison, BLM, at 661-391-6169.

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■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 ■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Make a start on that new workplace challenge. But get more information before you find yourself too deeply involved without knowing in which direction you should go. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might find things becoming tedious as your schedule slows down for the holidays. Use this time to get information about a possible post-New Year job change. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The creative Twin finds outlets for her or his ideas in the early part of the week. The practical Twin takes it a step further and rallies support to turn the ideas into reality. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It's time to stop being intimidated by someone's negative behavior. Start taking positive steps on your own to help strengthen your position down the line. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Look closely at that so-called golden opportunity. Best to be a cautious Cat who approaches things slowly, than one who pounces without knowing where you'll land. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your apology can resolve that personal situation before it overshadows the holidays. You'll feel better, even if you're only partly to blame for what happened.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ADVANCED VISION LOSS CENTER (2017-B2430) Street address of business: 1721 Westwind Drive Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of Business: 1721 Westwind Drive Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Justin L. Cave, 12716 Molokai Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/30/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/07/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by D. Chavez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 17, 24, December 1, and 8, 2017. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVEN MICHAEL THOMPSON BPB-17-003014 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVEN MICHAEL THOMPSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: CYNTHIA T. YOUNGERN in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that CYNTHIA T. YOUNGERN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 21, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the LATER of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: KATHLEEN R. PATTON 545 E. Clark Avenue Suite B, Orcutt, CA 93455 (805) 631-5914 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 24, December 1, and 8, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TIMS AUTO GLASS (2017-B7714), 236 Piute St. Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address: PO Box 1058, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: TIMOTHY PRESTON WHITE, 236 Piute St. Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 11/02/2017. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Timothy Preston White. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/16/2017 and expires 11/16/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: C. Valdez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 24, December 1, 8, and 15, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01850-CA, A.P.N.: 318-330-04-00, Property Address: 28141 Preakness Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Bobby W. Carey and Allison M. Carey, husband and wife, as joint tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2005 as Instrument No. 0205333728 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 12/29/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $239,462.59. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 28141 Preakness Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 318-330-04-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,

regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $239,462.59. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01850-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 17, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 1, 8, and 15, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00988-CA, A.P.N.: 016-100-05-00, Property Address: 519 East 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Susan Marie Prado, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 09/07/2005 as Instrument No. 0205243304in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 12/27/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $103,311.29. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 519 East 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 016-100-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $103,311.29. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auc-

tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00988-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 13, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 1, 8, and 15, 2017) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT FENNER aka THEODORE R. FENNER - BPB-17-003099 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THEODORE ROOSEVELT FENNER aka THEODORE R. FENNER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: GAIL RUSSELL in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that GAIL RUSSELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 28, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: December 8, 15, and 22, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-02070-CA, A.P.N.: 006-152-06-00, Property Address: 125 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Ana Bush, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 05/05/2005 as Instrument No. 0205114852 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 01/05/2018 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $131,124.01. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and

Continued from page 1 pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 125 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, A.P.N.: 006-152-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $131,124.01. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201702070-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 8, 15, and 22, 2017)

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to another assignment. Robins who goes by TJ most recently worked in Internal Affairs, but has experience as a homicide detective for three years, an undercover narcotics officer for a year and 8 years on patrol, including Bakers-field Metro. Robins is aware of the outstanding job that the previous sergeant did and plans to continue most of those policing projects, such as continuing the effort to eliminate vagrancy, reduce property crimes and improve the Kern Valley quality of life. Robins looks forward to working with Kern Valley residents to reduce crime and address specific complaints. He can be reached at the Substation during business hours at 760-549-2100.

Policing, Continued from page 1 Kern Valley Area. The Sheriff's Office worked closely with the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Kern County Parks Department, Kern County Code Compliance, and the California Highway Patrol during the project. The goal of the project was to reduce the crimes related to vagrancy such as dumping/scavenging, public intoxication, loitering, solicit ation for money, trespassing, and drug offences. Breakdown of arrests ■ Two for entering a residence after it had been red tagged by the county. ■ Five for public intoxication. ■ 15 people were arrested for trespassing. ■ 15 people were arrested for drug related offences. ■ 10 people were arrested for illegal dumping or illegal scavenging. ■ 24 people were arrested for other misdemeanor violations committed by vagrants. ■ Five people were arrested for various felony violations committed by vagrants. In total, 76 arrests were made regarding vagrancy crimes. Though this project is complete, deputies will continue to investigate these issues in an attempt to make the Kern Valley area a safer and more enjoyable place to live and visit.

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Friday, December 8, 2017

Christmasin Kernville

Kernville kicked off the Christmas season with their annual candle stroll and Christmas carols.

Season in lights Circle Park is all dressed up for Christmas and awaiting Santa’s visit on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gazebo.

Fa la la la Lots of people came out to sing carols and have cookies and hot chocolate. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

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If it’s RED, or GREEN it’s advertised for Free* in the Courier Marketplace during the month of December. Just submit your ad to us! Use the Courier contact information located on page 2.

* All ads must start with the words Red, or Green. Red - Car, Green - Bicycle, Etc. Ads are limited to a one item 5-line Marketplace ad per person. Extra lines $1.00 each. Picture and border $6.00 additional. Ad must contain a brief description, price, contact information. Private party ads residing in the Kern River Valley only. No commercial business or dealers please. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature.

dren, and decorating the home - much like the Christmas celebrations in Christian homes around this time of the year. Food that is eaten around this time of the year include sufganiot (Hanukkah donuts), potato latkes (pancakes), Hanukkah candy, mandelbrot (a firm, cake-like cookie that can be made into a loaf and sliced like a hard bread), and rugelach (a type of pastry that can be used with different fillings, such as

Missing, Continued from page 1 the darkness and extreme terrain, recovery of the vehicle or a search for a body was unsafe and impractical at the time. Search and Rescue personnel returned this morning to further assess the scene. It was determined heavy equipment and a substantial amount of manpower would be required to safely complete the mission. December 1, at about 9 a.m., the Kern County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit began the recovery attempt for the vehicle located in the Kern River on Thursday

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Christmas with the VFW at 2811 Nugget in Lake Isabella December 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa loves to party!

raisins, walnuts, cinnamon or chocolate). Dairy products are also often eaten during this period. Hanukkah commemorates the successful rebellion of the Jewish people against the Syrians in the Maccabean War of 162 BCE, but the military associations of this festival are played down. What is really being celebrated is the survival of Judaism. After the Jewish people's victory they ritually cleansed and rededicated the Temple, then re-lit the menorah or "perpetual lamp"; hence one of the other names for this

celebration, the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah means "dedication" in Hebrew). The story is told that although there was only enough consecrated oil to keep the lamp burning for one day and it would take 8 days to get more, the small bottle of oil miraculously lasted for the entire 8 days. It is for this reason that Hanukkah is also known as the Feast of Lights. The last day of Hanukkah, which marks the end of Hanukkah, falls on the eighth day of this period.

night, November 30. The operation occurred near mile marker 23 on Highway 178. The full recovery effort took place Saturday morning, December 2. The recovery necessitated the closure of the westbound lane of Hwy 178 at 9 a.m. and the closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes from 10:30 a.m. and was estimated to last until about 1 p.m., but lasted until about 5 p.m. A deceased person was still seat-belted in the driver's seat. Positive identification of the victim is not yet available. Search and Rescue was called back to the area on December 3 to recover a

Chevrolet Corvette, about a half mile down river from the recovery the previous day. This vehicle had been reported stolen and was burned. An unoccupied Toyota Tercel was also found about a half mile up river from the original recovery location that appeared to have been stripped and dumped into the river. According to Search and Rescue Sergeant Zach Bittle, that vehicle went into the river in 2011. In addition a quad bike was also found about a mile downstream from the original recovery. High water last year accounts for the delay in locating these vehicles.

■ Santa with Weldon Methodist Church Gather with Weldon Methodist Church as they celebrate the season with special music and song with a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. This free event is cele-

brated Saturday, December 24, at 6 p.m. Santa will be there to visit and hand out gifts to the children! Weldon UMC, 20021 Highway 178, Weldon. To list your sighting email office@kernrivercourier.com