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Long term recovery requires many steps Michael Batelaan Courier Update On March 30, at 5 p.m. Erskine Fire survivors are invited to a town hall meeting for an update on the fire recovery status. The meeting will be held at 6400 Park Avenue, Mountain Mesa, Ca. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). This meeting is to bring interested parties up to date on what the Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group is working on and to try and answer any questions survivors and volunteers may have. Several local and
national partners of the KVLTRG will be there to help answer your questions. The Erskine Fire started on June 23, 2016 and was a fast moving fire that affected hundreds of Kern Valley residents. Justin Powers, who took a leave from his employment to lead the KVLTRG, explains that there are four stages in fire recovery. ■ First there was the fire, which drastically changed many lives. ■ Second, for the next week regarding the fire, we encountered the response stage. This is when the Red Cross shel-
ters opened, food and clothing were collected, the Local Area Center opened where people could replace deeds, driver's licenses, social security cards and other documents, get counseling and get some financial aid. This stage was to establish short term stability for survivors. ■ Stage three that lasted the next few months was the relief stage, where victims were assisted with housing, additional food, financial, and clean up aid. ■ The forth stage is recovery. This is the "long haul" stage, where all affected by the fire find
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Community meets new guy on campus Eleanore Fahey Courier Spotlight Campus officer Steve Chisholm is the newest member of law enforcement here in the Kern River Valley. His beat is our high school. On Wednesday, March 22, he was guest speaker at "Conversation with a Cop," one of a series of opportunities for the public to meet and discuss issues important to them. In the brief two months since he's been here he has noted the prevalent problems and challenges common to all of Kern's 26 high schools, that of drugs, alcohol, fights, sexual activity and battery and assaults. He has seen no evidence of gang activity, a problem that
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willing, parent, or are being raised by a grandparent in his/her 70s or 80s. Some parents are schizophrenic, or have committed suicide. As one participant in the discussion put it, these kids are "dealing with adult issues, and are not adults." Officer Chisholm's goal is to "enhance the quality of life for teens, and channel that energy in constructive ways." The Sheriffs Activity League is one such avenue. It provides to students opportunities
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to work on school functions, community events like Whiskey Flat Days, sports and trips to colleges. Though the event was sparsely attended, many suggestions were offered, such as the already existing One Spade Youth Packers. Ideas ranged from: contacting the various service organizations, to individual adults mentoring in such fields as music, arts and crafts, and animal care that the school may not offer. Those with ideas may contact Chisholm through the high school, at 760-379-2611. Also in attendance were Sergeant Nicholson of the Sheriff's Department, and Officer
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Better than average rains have broought green hillsides, spring flowers and the return of Kern River flows to the Southern Sierra.
The American Association of Poison Control Centers united with the nation's 55 poison centers to acknowlege the 55th Annual National Poison Prevention Week March 19-25, dedicated to raising awareness about poisoning and highlighting specific ways to prevent it. "From medication mishaps to poisonous outdoor exposures, poisonings can happen anywhere, at any time, and to anyone," said Stephen T. Kaminski, JD, AAPCC CEO and Executive Director. "During National Poison Prevention Week, poison centers want to remind the public that while poisoning is a leading cause of death in the United States, many poisonings are preventable, and expert help is just a phone call away." While most poisoning deaths are due to the misuse and abuse of licit and illicit drugs, poison exposures can involve a vast array of substances and occur in many ways. Ingestion was the route of exposure is almost 84 percent of most cases, however, people were also exposed to potentially dangerous substances through the lungs, skin and eyes. By programming the Poison Help phone number, 1-800-2221222, into your phone and posting it somewhere visible in your home, you can be ready in the event of a poison emergency," said Kaminski.
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■ Art lessons for artists and hobbyists March 25 The Kern River Valley Art Association presents Drawing Basics: shading, shapes, perspective and depth. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Materials provided for $15. Morning class then an expert demonstration by muralist Judy Deems after lunch. RSVP to KRVAA at 760379-6162. ■ Keepers of the Kern March 27 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on Hwy 155 at 9 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.
■ Commodities distribution March 27 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. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org. ■ KRV Collaborative March 28 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-3792556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information.
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 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.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.
■ Historical Society history shared March 28 The Kern River Valley Historical Society celebrates their 50th anniversary with their own history program at the general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center/Veteran's Hall in Lake Isabella.
■ Great Beginnings through Nutrition March 29 Join the Family Resource Center Great Beginnings program for a nutrition event being held at the Lake Isabella Senior Apartments (behind Cerro Coso College) 2701 Erskine Creek Road at 12:30. Alisa Hinkle will tell you about nutrition (with food sampling) and Cindy Scholzen will discuss brain development. Any questions or transportation issues, call Cindy or Wendy at 760379-2556. There will be raffle prizes and snacks. ■ Erskine Fire recovery town hall March 30 The Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group for the Erskine Fire will be holding a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. at 6400 Park Avenue, Mountain Mesa, Ca. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) to bring interested parties up to date on what the KVLTRG is working on and to answer any questions survivors and volunteers may have. For any questions call Justin Powers at 760-205-9009. ■ Keepers Spring Fling April 1 Meet at the Pizza Barn in Kernville at 5:30
■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 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 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 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, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
p.m. for an evening of great company, good food and a chance to get ready for a very busy upcoming season. All volunteers and supporters are invited. If possible, please RSVP at 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or 760376-6459 ■ Houchin Blood Drive April 4 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Hospice volunteer orientation April 4 New volunteer training in the Kern River Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Office, 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., across from the post office. No experience is required, only a compassionate heart and a few hours to share with Kern Valley area families caring for a terminally ill loved one. Call or email to save your seat 661-716-4000 or rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com. ■ Prayer Breakfast April 6 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. 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. ■ Fishing Derby April 8, 9, and 10 The total prize money up for grabs has been set at $32,800 in cash prizes and giveaways. Pre-register for this event at the KRV Chamber office. On-line registration closes Wednesday April 5 at 5 p.m. You can register on line at kernrivervalley.com or register at the Derby Headquarters prior to the start of the Derby. No entries will be accepted after 7 a.m. Saturday, April 8. No exceptions. ■ Library book sale April 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales the Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Kern Transit needs meeting April 10 Kern Transit wants to know about unmet transportation needs. Join them from 5 to 7 p.m. at the lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. or submit comments to Kern Transit, 2700 M St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 or by email to info@kerntransit.org. ■ Senator Fuller office in KRV April 20 The Senator's office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Senator Fuller holds these to facilitate communication between her office and the communities she serves. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, call 661-323-0443. ■ Congressman McCarthy mobile office, April 20 The mobile office will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kern County Administration Building's conference room. Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors in Lake Isabella and report back to the Congressman. For more information, contact 661-327-3611. ■ Kern Valley Bioregions Festival April 22 Join the celebration of the unique biological diversity of the Kern Valley at free events in Circle Park in Kernville and the Kern River Preserve in Weldon.
All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.
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Peer-led recovery program gets a new home The Bakersfield Consumer Family Learning Center is moving to a new location after 11 years in its current location. The new facility located in the South Tower of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Administration Building, 2001 28th Street, has large classrooms, art studios, social areas and offices for staff, treatment teams and volunteers. The Consumer Family Learning Center is a free community resource providing self-help classes, groups and peer support for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. The Consumer Family Learning Center is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has an interest in mental health and substance abuse recovery. Anyone can come to the centers to learn about recovery, make friends and have fun in a wide variety of groups and classes.
Take part in the Historical Society History Days Kern River Valley Historical Society is looking for participants in this year's History Days planned for May 20 and 21. Do you play the banjo or are you a fiddler and like to entertain the public? Do you have a passion for carding wool, weaving, blacksmithing, or gold panning that you would like to share? If so please call the Historical Society Museum at 760-376-6683 to leave a message. They will return your call.
Today's column is a page out of my time in the Navy. It's a story which gets better with the telling. I was on the Edmonds DE406 during the Middleworth Korean Conflict. It was a beautiful Hawaiian day and our destroyer escort was stationed about 40 miles west of Pearl Harbor. Our mission was to act as a target for a new kind of heat seeking torpedo. The explosive materials had been removed and replaced by something that was harmless. We had been told on the previous day that we should attempt to evade the torpedo. I was on the radar/sonar equipment and it was my job to pass on readings of distance when we were under attack. When the word "fire" was given to us by the submarine I started taking readings on the torpedo as it propelled its way towards us. We were at flank speed using evasive tactics and had been told, and it was part of the exercise, that the torpedo would stop at one thousand yards, rise to the surface, at which time we would pick it up and store it on the fantail. I kept giving distance, speed and heading to the bridge. Suddenly it became apparent that the torpedo was NOT going to stop or surface as planned. I told the bridge and they could tell by their
equipment that we were going to be struck by that torpedo doing 36 knots (about 40 miles an hour). Even though our crew knew the torpedo was inert the thought of a heavy underwater projectile was going to hit us, there was real apprehension. Our captain whom we called "Bible Bob", (because he carried a small bible in his pocket and often quoted scripture), gave out with a litany of swearwords that would have made a boson proud and him embarrassed. Damage to our ship was substantial. Our ship's propeller was destroyed and the propeller shaft bent and unusable, however the water-tight integrity held true. We had to call for a tender to come out and tow us back to Pearl Harbor. The radio airwaves were all talking about our problem and what had happened. As we entered the harbor ships and docks were lined with curious onlookers waiting to see a ship of the line with a torpedo sticking out of its rear. It wasn't our fault but we were still part of the story; however it was then that our captain put it all in perspective by calling the radio tower telling them that, "This was the Edmonds reporting for duty" What happened after that, how the investigation turned out; we heard that there was no fault on our part and the blame was laid at the doorstep of the pencil-toting research and developers. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair The 17th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 25, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed, intern-eligible and holders of bachelor's degrees or higher are invited to attend. Districts are interested in meeting individuals who qualify for multiple subject, special education, speech pathologist, school nurse, school psychologist, single subject credentials and substitutes. All eligible individuals are encouraged to pre-register online at https://trf.kern.org. Pre-registered attendees will be allowed into the event at their scheduled time and will be allotted one hour to meet with as many districts possible. Available meeting times are 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Non-registered attendees should report to the event no earlier than 11 a.m. for onsite registration. Admittance will be determined by occupancy at 11:30 p.m.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Men's Meeting Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women recovering from addictive sexual behavior. A men's meeting has started and will meet on Sundays at 4 p.m. at the Kern Valley Alano Club, 4030 Perdue Avenue, Lake Isabella, at the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd and Starkey Ave. For more information about this meeting please call 760-514-6883.
Historical Society shares 50 years of its history At the March 28 general meeting at 7 p.m., the Museum curator, Dianna Anderson, will talk about how the society has grown from a handful of charter members to a large and vibrant society with a top-notch museum and research facility. There is much to be proud of and their growth has been steady. One of the things that sets the museum apart from other facilities is the level of community support that they receive. The other is the variety of artifacts that largely come from right here in the Valley! So come and hear about the Society from its infancy to today. The meeting is at the Senior Center/Veteran's Hall in Lake Isabella.
Erskine Fire Recovery to hold town hall meeting The Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group for the Erskine Fire will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on March 30 at 5 p.m. at 6400 Park Avenue, Mountain Mesa, Ca. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). This meeting is to bring interested parties up to date on what the KVLTRG is working on and to try and answer any questions survivors and volunteers may have. Several local and national partners of the KVLTRG will be there to help answer your questions. If you have any questions please leave a message at 760-205-9009 for Justin Powers.
Fund raiser for Snip and Tip at Farmers Market The KRV Snip and Tip program for community/feral cats will be joining the Farmer's Market in Kernville Saturday March 25 and Saturday April 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. These will be the last chances to purchase tickets for the colorful, handmade spring quilt, plus a night's stay at the Kern Lodge in Kernville and a discount card for the Red Lobster, Olive Garden and other restaurants. On April first there will also be a limited supply of Snip and Tip's new neon T-shirts for sale for $13. At noon on the first, Snip and Tip will draw the winning ticket for the quilt opportunity drawing.
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Love can be absolutely exhausting. Don't let anyone fool you. The kind of love that really makes a difference in this world will zap everything out of you. Sometimes you just don't feel like you have any more love to give. Maybe you're in a people-intensive job, such as teacher, salesman, or waitress, and you come home and think, "I just can't face another need, another problem, or another heartache." So you just shut down. Or you need to show love to a particular person who is demanding, selfish, and never returns your love. And you just think to yourself, "I'm done. No more." While that's perfectly natural and perfectly human, it's not the standard of love God calls us to in the Bible. The Bible says, "Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance" (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT, second edition). Love never gives up. How can you have that kind of persistent love for another person? You get refueled. When my kids were young, I remember taking the family to a nearby air show. It was so impressive to see how they would hook up a tanker to a jet in flight to re-fuel. I'll never forget that.
But, can you imagine someone flying a jet saying, "I don't need to refuel!" The jet would crash and burn. In a long distance flight, a jet has to refuel. To give the kind of persistent love that God wants you to give; you have to refuel your love tank. Look around at society, and you'll see it's littered with debris from relationships that have crashed and burned because people didn't refuel their love. How do you refuel your love tank? You start by letting God love you. "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19 NIV). When you're worn out, tired, and can't imagine showing love to anyone else, remember that God loved you so much that he sent his Son to die for you. Now that's real fuel. That's what keeps you going when you want to quit.
“Come grow with with us” Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Pastor: Jim Cox 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella “a place where people flourish” 2 Peter 3:18
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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Philemon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whose first verse is, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God"? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. Which "Mount" provided a contest scene between Elijah and the prophets of Baal? Calvary, Sinai, Bethel, Carmel 4. From Luke 6.1, who, with companions, went through cornfields and picked ears of corn on a Sabbath? Jesus, Mark, Luke, Samson 5. Which city often is referred to as Zion? Bethlehem, Jericho, Jerusalem, Nazareth 6. Who was the first-born son of Jacob? Aaron, Joseph, Reuben, Simeon
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Fruitful Ben Richey, Courier Columnist Anyone who has driven from the Kern River Valley to Bakersfield has experienced emerging from the canyon into sprawling groves of fruit trees. I imagRichey ine most people making that drive don't need to ask the question, "What kind of trees are those?" as harvest approaches and thousands of baseball-sized orange spheres are visible in the branches. A tree is known by its fruit. When we see oranges on a tree, we know it's not a banana, apple, or pear tree. The fruit reveals the truth. In Luke 6:44-45, Jesus used the tree and its fruit analogously as a test for recognizing the righteous and the unrighteous. "Each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil..." Fruit reveals the truth. Growing up, I knew these verses and often wondered, "What is a Christian actually supposed to look like? What is the fruit of a changed life?" I attended churches where you were judged holy or unholy by whether you wore a suit and tie on Sunday, and whether you avoided theaters and concerts or "tainted yourself" with secular culture. In my context, I learned that "good people" went to
church three times a week, didn't watch the Simpsons, kept their hair short (or long if you were female), never so much as smelled a beer, and never, ever had tattoos. But even in my fundamentalist context, I knew that such superficial and eternally inconsequential things couldn't ultimately be THE marks of new life. One day I was reading Galatians, and the words of 5:22-23 just leapt out at me: "The fruit of the Spirit (i.e. the proof of His presence and work) is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." And there was my answer. The fruit of a changed life wasn't found in how religious I could make myself look, or how successfully I avoided pop culture. It wasn't even necessarily most visible through the things I avoided (though the preceding verses in Galatians do lay out a pretty lengthy list of practices that evidence a lack of spiritual life and vitality). Instead, it emerged through the presence of Christ-like virtues. It became visible through a continued conformity to the image of Christ through the empowering work of the Holy Spirit. Regardless of what you might hear about faith just being an internal thing we can wholly keep to ourselves, true faith in Jesus is an observable phenomenon because it changes us. True connection to God results in fruitfulness and increasing conformity to the image of Christ. What kind of fruit are people seeing in our lives? Are they fruitful? Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
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 44 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416
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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 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 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).
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See more green this spring Social Security, District Manager Courier Resource April is Financial Literacy Month, and there's no better time than right now to save for your future. The earlier you start saving, the more you can take advantage of compound interest - that's like "free money" to power up your 401ks and other types of IRAs. Social Security helps secure your future, but it should only be a foundation for a more complete retirement plan. Part of financial literacy is having access to not just correct information, but your own personal financial information. Social Security has that. You can open your own personal my Social Security account at socialsecurity?gov/ myaccount and within a matter of minutes have access to your information from the comfort of your home or office. There you can do many things, but the most important thing is to view your Social Security Statement. Your Social Security Statement is a concise, easy to read personal record of the earnings on which you have paid Social Security taxes and a summary of the estimated benefits you and your family could receive, including potential retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. Once you have an account, you
can view your Statement at any time. You'll want to verify that your recorded earnings are correct because your future benefits are based on your recorded earnings. In addition to using your personal my Social Security account, you can also prepare for a secure, comfortable retirement by visiting myra.gov. There, you'll find myRA, a new retirement savings option from the Department of the Treasury for the millions of Americans who face barriers to saving for retirement. myRA is a simple, secure, and affordable way to help you take control of your future. It's free and you have zero risk of losing money. Social Security also offers the online Retirement Estimator at social security.gov/estimator that provides immediate and personalized benefit estimates based on your earnings record. And, best of all, the Retirement Estimator is an interactive tool that allows you to compare different retirement options and different retirement ages. One sure way to stay on top of your financial future is to join the more than 28 million people who have opened their own my Social Security account at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. T h e sooner you start planning for retirement the better off you will be.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 Kern Transit wants to know Kern Transit would like to know about the unmet transportation needs at a meeting to be held April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. If you cannot attend but would like to submit your comments, you can do so by April 30 to Kern Transit, 2700 M St. #400, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email info@kerntransit.org. You can call for more information at 661-862-5032.
Kern Valley Bioregions Festival Five of the six California bioregions (defined by characteristics of the natural environment, not man-made divisions) meet here in the Kern Valley: Great Basin, Mojave Desert, Coastal Chaparral, Sierran Forest and California Grassland. The Kern Valley Bioregions Festival celebrates the local unique biological diversity found in the Valley. Free events will take place in Circle Park in Kernville and at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on April 22. Contact Wendy Rannals at wrannals@fs.fed.us to learn more.
California Water Service Scholarship Program Cal Water has established a scholarship program to assist students residing within its service areas who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice. Students can get more information about the Cal Water Scholarship program and start the application process online at scholarshipapply.org/calwater. Applications for the 2017 award cycle must be submitted on or before May 1. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Historical Society History Days are coming Kern River Valley Historical Society is looking for participants in this year's History Days planned for May 20 and 21. Do you play the banjo or are you a fiddler and like to entertain the public? Do you have a passion for carding wool, weaving, blacksmithing, or gold panning that you would like to share? If so please call the Historical Society Museum at 760-376-6683 to leave a message.
Erskine Fire support group formed Come join a safe, supportive environment alongside the Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group and others affected by the Erskine. The group will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Faith Community Church 20 W Panorama Dr, Wofford Heights 4;50 to 6 p.m. For questions call 760-205-9009. No children please.
Pile burning scheduled The Kern River Ranger District is planning to conduct pile burning operations, as weather, and air quality conditions permit at the following locations: ■ Recreation sites along the Upper Kern River above Kernville (Mountain 99), starting at Fairview Campground and working south towards Kernville. ■ Alder Creek Campground in the Greenhorn Mountains. ■ Along the Shirley Loop Road in the Greenhorn Mountains. ■ Pile burning may also be conducted on several administrative sites. The projects have a planned completion date of April 1.
Coffee with a Cop Join your neighbors and representatives from Kern County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Kern High School District Police for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, share thoughts and concerns about your High School and its students within our community. At the Coffee Mill Café, 36 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella (behind Dam Corner), on May 24 from 8:30 to10 a.m.
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Generic doesn't always mean "Cheap" Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist The cost of medicine is always on my mind, thanks to the front door and the telephone, with email thrown in. It seems that even a Thal year or two ago medication cost is outrageously higher this year. People toss around "generic" as if it was a cheap knock-off drug, and expect low prices. Not necessarily true. All drugs when first introduced have two names. The manufacturer provides a "brand" name, say like Lipitor and also a more "scientific" name, like atorvastatin calcium. The second name, which will eventually be the generic name, is typically less attractive than the brand name, which can vary widely throughout the world. I am often asked if a brand-new medication will soon be available as a generic, and the client gets a "no" along with an explanation. In the United States, a new drug is given a patent. The patent is good for 16 years, and in some situations, extended even longer. This is not to say that a generic may be available in another country sooner than the 16 years, and often is. Once the patent is nearing its expiration, other laboratories may seek a license to provide the generic equivalent. The generic will have the exact same active ingredients as the brand name drug, but the material that holds it all together, the shape and the color and size may differ. This new generic
is licensed by the FDA and is exclusive to the generic manufacturer for six months. Price-wise, it will be somewhat less than the brand, but perhaps not too much. After the first 6 months, the field opens up, with the hope that competition will drive prices down. This will work on drugs that are in high demand. However, if only a small number of consumers are in need of a medication, there may be no incentive for any company to spend the time and money, even if a patent has expired. Where you purchase your medications will also affect the cost. If you want brand Prilosec 20MG you can expect to pay $232.07 at Walmart for 30 capsules with a coupon. The generic is $12.22 or go to a Kroger and get it for $4.00 with a coupon. The coupons mentioned above are from goodrx.com. If you have medical insurance, typically you will pay a copay which may be even less that the discounted coupon prices, as your insurance plan negotiates prices, and then pays the cost of the medication less the co-pay. While this is not a good time of the year for most people to change insurance plans, proper planning can save you considerable money at the pharmacy while still retaining your relationship with current doctor(s). Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.
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Workshops planned for aspiring artists and crafters
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Kern River Valley Art Association Courier Release The Kern River Valley has been a haven for all types of artists and crafts persons for decades. The Kern River Valley Art Association is looking for residents who have put off art for years and will be providing workshops for beginners and refresher courses this spring and summer. You have to draw before you can paint, sculpt or design. The fullday workshops feature art materials and expert instruction at the Kern Valley Senior Center beginning March 25. The March workshop will begin at 9 a.m. with basic drawing skills. They include shapes, shading, perspective and depth. All you need to bring is yourself. A complete set of drawing supplies will be provided for a charge of $15 person. Local muralist Judy Deems will present the afternoon session by drawing subjects requested by work shop attendees. An optional lunch will be provided for $2 at the senior center. Please call 760-379-6162 to save your seat at the first of this series of day-long art workshops The second work shop on May 20 will feature selecting and mixing col-
ors. Instructors will cover color blending for watercolor, acrylics and oil painting. The June work shop will explore the basics of photography, including photography in the digital world. Get your creative on this spring and summer with the KRVAA. The Kern River Valley Art Association is a private, non-profit, public benefit organization that is dedicated to supporting artists and craftspeople in our community. F u r t h e r, KRVAA supports not only visual art, but also music, drama, dance, and literature. The murals throughout our Kern River Valley show that the KRVAA has an active public art program to celebrate public art in our valley. The web site is a vehicle for artists to show their work to the public. Please check out the offerings and the Featured Artist every month. The artist's works are for sale and they do appreciate your business. Shop local and support our community's artists and crafters. The KRVAA is made up of talented artists and craft persons. They are dedicated to their work. Established in 1962, the KRVAA is celebrating its 55th year of service to our community as of 2017.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13) - A band of folks who've been kicked around by the evil Empire join up with the Rebel Alliance to secure secret plans revealing the weakness of the new imperial super-weapon. Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) lost her father (Mads Mikkelsen) when he was kidnapped and forced to engineer the Death Star. Jyn and crew -- including Diego Luna as a brooding Rebel captain, Donnie Yen as a blind mystic and an endearing droid (voiced by Alan Tudyk) -- go on a daring-but-necessary mission that sets up the events of the original "Star Wars" trilogy. As a one-off story set in the "Star Wars" universe, but adjacent to the main heroes, this story has a darkerbut-still-hopeful tone, and it works. "The Force Awakens" was fun, but felt cramped for following its predecessors too closely. I saw a thrilling and emotional sci-fi epic, a welcome addition to the "Star Wars" canon, and one that doesn't entirely revolve around Skywalker family dysfunctions threatening the galaxy. “Office Christmas Party” (R) When an uptight CEO (Jennifer Aniston) plans to shut down the failing branch run by her braggadocious brother (T.J. Miller), there's only one thing to do: throw a party to woo a wealthy client, but not just any party - it must be wild, "buck wild." That's the general logic and tone of this film. Jason Bateman and Olivia Munn also
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are on the party-planning committee, but fail to cut memorable characters from the blank page. SNL's Kate McKinnon managed to get some laughs out of me as the most uncool H.R. lady ever. It seems like directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon figured a solid combination would be to have funny people improvising in between crazy set pieces that keep the energy up. But it doesn't really come together. “The Bounce Back” (PG-13) Matthew Taylor (Shemar Moore) is a hunky relationship guru pushing his new book about getting over the past and starting anew (just guess what it's called). While promoting away, gorgeous therapist Nadine (Kristin Peralta) calls him out, refutes his philosophies and the two statuesque beings begin an amiable public feud. It's a conventional and cute romcom - attractive people despise each other until they realize they're in love, a funny friend (Bill Bellamy) gives bad advice and a precocious child or matron (in this case, Matthew's teen daughter, played by Nadja Alaya) cupids them along. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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From the chopping block Add remaining tablespoon of flour and stir in thoroughly. Continue stirring, adding hot broth slowly. Cook about 3 minutes more until sauce begins to thicken. Pour sauce over chops, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes. Bodfish Bob’s Onion Fried Pork Chops 1/2 envelope Lipton onion soup mix 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup Plain dry bread crumbs 2-1/2 inch thick pork chops
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Bodfish Bob’s Smothered Pork Chops 1 Tblsp. flour Salt to taste 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 Tblsp. vegetable oil 1 small onion, sliced thin 1/2 cup hot chicken broth 2 shoulder cut or loin pork chops with bone (about 6-oz. each) Preheat oven to 350°. On a plate, mix 1 tablespoon of flour, salt and pepper. Coat pork chops on both sides. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown chops in vegetable oil until golden brown. Put them in a baking dish. In the same skillet, sauté onion slices over medium heat, stirring frequently until soft and golden.
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine soup mix with bread crumbs. Dip chops in eggs, then in the bread crumbs mixture. Place in lightly greased large shallow baking pan. Bake turning once, for one hour or until tender. Bodfish Bob’s Fried Pork Chops 2 pork chops 1 egg beaten 1/2 cup flour Season salt Corn oil Dip pork chop in eggs, coat with flour. Place in frying pan with corn oil. Sprinkle with season salt. Brown chops on both sides until brown and crispy. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Now showing Manfred Ochsne seen at ‘Meandering Mondays’ this past week taking photographs of the many verities of wild flowers emerging with the warming spring weather. Inset: Caterpiller or lacy phacelia (phacelia tanacetifolia) now blooming along Seirra Way on the back side of Isabella Lake. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
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Bloomer of the week Alison Sheehey, Sequoia ForestKeeper Courier Update Sequoia ForestKeeper will sponsor Meandering Mondays: free weekly explorations of wildflowers and other natural wonders in the Kern River Valley and Southern Sierra Nevada, on Mondays at a new time. Now that the season is warming up we will be meeting for carpooling in front of the Kernville fire station, 11018 Kernville Rd, Kernville, at 8 a.m. on Monday mornings and wander to a place that is known to be in bloom locally. Early season trips will last approximately 2 hours. Later season trips may be longer due to travel time. Bring drinks, snacks, cameras, binoculars, and field guides. Wear sturdy shoes, hats, sunscreen, and bug repellent as needed. The trips will be led by Alison
Sheehey, a certified Master Naturalist with assistance on occasion of other naturalists. She will identify flowers and learn identification tricks to narrow flowers to plant families. No reservations necessary. The free event is limited to mature children and adults. No pets please. Participants assume all risks. Limited to 24 persons, first come, first served. Carpooling is encouraged. Call Sheehey at 760-376-4434 for more information.
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awards and have their posters displayed on CDFW's Invasive Species Action Week webpage. The submission Young artists and future biologists judged to be the best overall will also are invited to enter this year's California receive the "Invasive Species Program Invasive Species Art Contest, sponsored Choice" Award. by the California Department of Fish The entry form and a pdf of the conand Wildlife (CDFW). This year's theme test announcement flyer can be found is "Don't Let it Loose!" online at wildlife.ca.gov/CISAW. Youths in grades 2 through 12 are eliThe contest is sponsored by CDFW's gible to enter. Invasive Species Entries should Program as part of depict invasive the 2017 California species that might Invasive Species be released into Action Week, June California's waters, 3-11. The goal of the parks and wildAction Week is to lands, along with increase public appropriate mesawareness of invasaging such as (but sive species issues not limited to) the and encourage pubfollowing: lic participation in ■ Releasing invathe fight against 2016 program choice award sive species into the California's invasive wild can harm the species and their environment and California's native impacts on our natural resources. plants and animals. Many people don't realize the poten■ Description(s) of one or more species tial implications of very simple acts of that are commonly released into waters, the release of non-native crayfish used parks or wildlands. as fishing bait has likely resulted in the ■ Explanations or illustrations showing decline of California's native crayfish other ways to re-home unwanted pets and impacted other species dependent or plants. on the habitat. The dumping of aquariAll types of media are welcome and um plants can ultimately end up encouraged - drawings, paintings, ani- destroying the quality of our waterways mations, comic strips, videos, public and lands. Red-eared sliders, aquarium service announcements, etc. fish, and Nerodia watersnakes are other Submissions must be received no later examples of released species negatively than May 5, and may be submitted by impact native species. email or regular mail. More information about the Invasive Winners will be chosen in three age Species Program and examples of invadivisions: grades 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12. sive species can be found at Winners from each division will receive wildlife.ca.gov/conservation/invasives.
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
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■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: C&D SK8 Shop (2017-B1301), 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: PO Box 2289, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Charles Dunn, 4880 Brookhill, Riverside, CA 92509. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Charles Dunn. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 2/23/2017 and expires 2/23/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04544-CA, A.P.N.: 203-153-09-00, Property Address: 8424 Dogwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Richard W Chambers, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/14/2006 as Instrument No. 0206227864 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 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: $177,347.42. 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: 8424 Dogwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 203-153-09-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $177,347.42. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the prop-
erty. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201504544-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: March 7, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. 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 March 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03252-CA, A.P.N.: 123-290-02-00, Property Address: 3050 North Inyo Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Kristopher J. Franzen, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/07/2006 as Instrument No. 0206165485 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/10/2017 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: $261,399.82. 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: 3050 North Inyo Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 123-290-02-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial
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publication of the Notice of Sale is $261,399.82. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03252-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: February 23, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgag eServices/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 March 10, 17, and 24, 2017)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02155-CA, A.P.N.: 123-330-25-00, Property Address: 3016 Linden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/17/2007. 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: Santiago Paredez, AN UNMARRIED MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/25/2007 as Instrument No. 0207111798 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 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: $88,445.95. 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: 3016 Linden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 123-330-25-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $88,445.95. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02155CA. 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: February 23, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. 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 March 10, 17, and 24, 2017)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03495-CA, A.P.N.: 208-292-31-00, Property Address: 9125 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/21/2005. 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: Denise L Paturzo A SINGLE WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/31/2005 as Instrument No. 0205302141 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 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: $196,954.33. 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: 9125 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 208-292-31-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $196,954.33. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03495-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: February 23, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/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 March 10, 17, and 24, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2015-B0651) Street address of business: 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of Business: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Volpert, 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/27/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/07/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2017-B1616), 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: THE KERN RIVERTRAVEL COMPANY, INC., 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 01/23/2017. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Matthew Volpert, CEO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/07/2017 and expires 03/07/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0028 - APN: 170-141-07-00-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-22-2001 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. On April 20, 2017 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation As duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 08-15-2001 As Inst. No. 0201118821 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Felipe Garcia, a Single man and Maria Haro, a single woman as joint tenants WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond,
CA 93560. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be 813 Melwood Street Bakersfield, CA 93307 813 ½ Melwood Street Bakersfield, CA 93307. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, 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 cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $66,923.08. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: March 15, 2017. Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, As Trustee Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Agent, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer 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 the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, 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 661-945-5525 using the file number 16-0028. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier March 24, 31, and April 7, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ATHENA'S GREEK CAFÉ AND GRILL (2017B1809), 1901 20th Street, Ste. B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 1901 20th Street, Ste. B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANTS: ELIAS SKAPINAKIS, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and LETICIA SKAPINAKIS, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 08/23/2012. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. 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: Leticia Skapinakis. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/13/2017 and expires 03/13/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier March 24, 31, April 7, and 14, 2017.
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On display “Jet” Tarcena left, from Kernville Elementary and Wallace student Elizabeth Allen, next to him, stand with other Kern County students receiving awards for their Science Fair winning entries. Photo submitted
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Hundreds of 4th through 12th grade students from all over Kern County took part in Kern County's 29th annual Regional Science Fair March 14 at the Rabobank Convention Center. There were over 600 projects in all. The annual event is the culmination of months of hard work for students who rose through their
school and district ranks for a chance to showcase their science projects and compete at the county level. American oceanographer and explorer David Gallo provided the opening address before the judging of projects commenced. Students were asked to explain their displays, log books and hypothesis to a panel of judges and were graded on scientific thought/engineering goals, creativity, organization, complete-
ness, clarity, effort and motivation. First or second place finishers may be eligible to compete in the 66th annual California Science Fair to be held at the California Science Center in Los Angeles on April 24-25. The Kern River Valley did really well in the competition. Fourth graders Elizabeth Allen from Wallace Elementary and John Erick Tarcena from Kernville Elementary tied for first place in the Food and Health Science cate-
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• EVENT THEME • Whiskey Flat Days: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration Theme: Lily Mason • LOGO • Jeanette Rogers-Erickson • OFFICE STAFF • Lily Mason (Executive Director, Barbara Hinkey (Admin. Assistant), Lamont Mason (Assistant Events Coordinator) • KICK–OFF DINNER • Sheryl Parmellee, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Sandi Johnstone Nancy Lootens, Jennifer Wagner, Charlie Busch, and the entire staff at Ewings on the Kern. Host: Mark Preston & Ewings on the Kern • SET-UP & Clean Up • Brad Alexander, Lamont Mason, Lily Mason, Mike Woodward & encampment volunteers, Jeremy and Shawna Humphrey, Doug Simpson, Jenny Hanley, Bruce & Kellene Cargal, Lanny Borthick, Kern County Parks and Recreation, Camp Owen Boys, Gregg Desantis, Keepers of the Kern, First Baptist Church, Sherry Costa, and Janet Cormack. Additional helpers: Karen and Evan, Tyler Harmening, Preston Rapejle, Jim Wallace, Jeremy & Shawna Humphrey. • Bakersfield Used Cars MUSIC STAGE • Music Stage set up: TK Audio, Kern River Radio. Street Dance and musical acts: Stoneflys, 82 Deluxe and Riverwind Headliners: 82 Deluxe • ADVERTISING • Kern River Courier, Kern River Radio, The Fence Post, KUZZ, Kern Valley Sun, Channel 17, 29, 23, & 58 Bakersfield • PARADE • Grand Marshalls: Kern Valley Historical Society, Parade Chairman Nicole Payne and Lily Mason. Gun Checks: Kern Valley Gun Association. Parade volunteers: Jane Smith, Cindy Jewett, SAL, Boy Scouts. Thank you to the Chamber Office workers, CHP, and Kern County Sheriff's department and Citizen Patrol volunteers. Parade Judges: Gregg & Kristie Barnes Equine: Phillis Hicks • VIP’s • Califonia State Senator Jean Fuller, 32nd District Representative Shannon Grove, 1st District Supervisor Mick Gleason, 21st District Assemblyman Devon Mathis, Man and Woman of the Year: Gary Cope & Skip Knotts. • Drivers • Charlie Stewart, Clay Quinochy, Jerry England, Jim Prior, and Ed Babb • CARNIVAL • Schoeppner Shows, Bruce & Kellene Cargal • SECURITY • Knight's Security, CHP, Kern County Sheriff's Department
gory and Trevor Stanton from Kernville Elementary scored first place in the Plant Biology category with Aspen Hacker from Wallace receiving an honorable mention in the same category. Wallace sixth grader Kasey Lassen got an honorable mention in Environmental Science. Kernville teacher Pam Alten said, "Our Wallace 6th grader, Kasey did well and she had to compete against 6th, 7th, and 8th. The competition gets really stiff above 5th grade" Kern Valley High School student Alana Tessman placed first in the Plant Biology category for grades 9 through 12. Kern Valley STEM for girls had several girls competing in the Science Fair. Kyla Hacker, Aspen Hacker, Elizabeth Allen, Lysie Alten, Jillian Barr, Ella Mauer, Marley Milleson and Natalie Milleson all competed. It paid off for Aspen and Elizabeth.
Coffee, Continued from page 1 Weese of the CHP. They were there to answer questions about their areas of law enforcement. Chisholm comes from a long background in law enforcement, first with the McFarland Police Department for seven years, then 27 years in the Kern County Sheriff's Department. In addition, he has been a youth minister, and is an adjunct faculty member at Bakersfield College, teaching Child Development and Intro-
Recovery, Continued from page 1 Minnesota will be running a summer day camp for children fire survivors, ages 7 to 14 called Camp Noah, in conjunction with the Kern Valley Aquatic Program in Southlake, to help children recover
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Friday, March 24, 2017 ductory Psychology. On the real world side, he has five children and five grandchildren. In addition, by his own admission, he loves kids. Susan Barr, parent of a high school student, finished off the meeting saying that it is "wonderful that local police care about the kids so much, and that they have a safe school." Bring your ideas and concerns that you may have with the student population to the follow-up meeting Wednesday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. at the Coffee Mill in Lake Isabella.
from the trauma of the fire. The Presbyterian Disaster team brought a Resilience and Renewal meeting this week for responders. If you have any questions about the meeting, please leave a message at 760-205-9009 for Justin Powers.
Whiskey Flat Days Diamond Jubilee Celebration 2017
• SPONSORSHIPS • Advance Beverage-Budweiser-Title Sponsor and all Signs, Coors Light-Rodeo & posters, Bakersfield Used Cars-Main Stage Sponsor, Alta-One official banker of the Wild West Daze Rodeo, Chevron-Whiskey Flat Days Education. Chute Sponsors: Cowboy Bail Bonds, Rivernook Campground, The Lodge on Painted Rock, Dan Samaniego, Pat Turnham Reality. The Pizza Barn, Cheryl's Diner, Starlite Lounge, Kern River Valley Gun Association for the pedi-cabs. Frito Lays, Applied Technology, Jordano's, Kern River Corp, All of our Frog Race Sponsors & rodeo banner sponsors. Contest Judges, VIP Breakfast, Helpers • & Information Booth • Jenny Hanley, Charlie Bush, Trish Bush, Frog Handlers: Barbara Hinkey, Michele Lynn & Kaitlin Bush, Cindy Jewett, Jane Smith, Mark and Dorothy Mutz-The Fence Post Paper, Jerry and Mary Morehouse, Amy Sandsfield, & Lamont/Lily Mason • ANNOUNCERS • KUZZ Radio Geoff Emery, Kern River Radio's Charlie Bush, Ted Dwyer-Rodeo • MAYOR CANDIDATES • Mayor: ‘Sarsaprilla Sue’ aka Susie Seeger Deputy Mayor: ‘South Frok Sas’n Cathy’ aka Catherine Paradise Banker: Nicole Payne - 2014 Deputy Mayor • WILD WEST DAZE RODEO • Rodeo Coordinators: Tony and Karen Cain, Cotton Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo, Alta One Staff-Official Bankers, Stacy & Jon VanRensselar, SAL, Mary Trichell and WA Thompson (Coors). Kern Valley Elite Cheer, Riverview Lodge, Lucas and Jim LaGorio, Steve Lott, Chris and Micah Wenzel, Ronnie Hagler and Joe's House, Orion Sanders, & Liberty Ambulance • WHISKEY FLAT ENCAMPMENT • Thank you to all those that attended and participated in making this year's Whiskey Flat Encampment and living history experience a most successful one. 2017 Producers Choice Awards Perry Steinhoff, Assistant Producer Best Overall: Robert Lambert Hall of Fame 2017: Robert & Monica Lambert Best Impressions: Whiskey Flat Camp: Best Impression: Bill Schonhorst, aka Chuck Wagon Bill Runner up: Tim Dawson, aka Adam Hamilton Mountain Man Camp: Best Impression: Tom Chalmers, aka China Tom Runner up: Jerry Kirby Indian Camp: Best Impression: Rob Burlando aka Running Bear Burlando Runner up: Juls McGhee Miner Camp: Best Impression: Scott Alton Runner up: Chemma Lopez Cavalry Camp: Best Impression: Sergeant Shane Gibson Runner up: Trooper Pete Perez- Mr. morning "Kick start"
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Was successful because of all of you and your positive attitudes that make our guests welcome. Thank you from your Kernville Chamber ~ working to promote the beauty and recreation we have available in the Kern River Valley. May we have a wonderful and prosperous 2017!
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