Kern River Courier May 26, 2017 by Kern River Courier

ourier C

your destination for all things

news

Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285

announcements

K K E E R N N

Friday, May 26, 2017

views

events

columns

R II V V E E R R

Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities

FREE weekly

www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 14 No. 15

Memorial Day Monday May 29

A day to remember

The River, Lake, and high country trails welcome visitors to our forested backyard and its many holiday recreational opportunities

Memorial Day Weekend services Michael Batelaan Courier Honors The Kern River Valley Cemetery May 29 The cemetery district will be holding a Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. at the cemetery veteran's wall. The guest speaker will be Shannon Grove. For more information please contact the cemetery office 760376-2189. Bakersfield National Cemetery Saturday May 27 The Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee invites the public to attend a ceremony to pay tribute to our nation's heroes who were killed in service to our country. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and is expected to last approximately 45 minutes. Flag placement by family members on their loved one's gravesite will take place prior to the ceremony, at 8 a.m. Immediately following the 9 a.m. ceremony, all remaining gravesites will have an American Flag placed on them. The Bakersfield National Cemetery is located at 30338 Bear M o u n t a i n Blvd/SR223 (approximately one half mile south of SR58). Arvin, CA 93203, and is approximately a 25 minute drive from the junction of SR-99 and SR-58. Kern Veterans Memorial and Wall of Valor The Kern County Veterans Service Department and the Kern Veterans Memorial Foundation are hosting its annual Memorial Weekend program,

There are a seemingly infinite number of many ways you can enjoy forest this weekend. You've got no time to lose! So pack your bags, grab your family and friends, and enjoy a taste of adventure in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Whether you plan on pulling a trailer, pitching a tent, or hanging a hammock, there are many

dining

See Weekend, page 12

Kern County Fire Courier Release The goal of the Kern County Fire Department's Fire Hazard Reduction Program is to protect life and property by providing an effective public education and regulation program that reduces hazards resulting from improper or inadequate defensible spacing. This reduction of hazards increases firefighter and public safety, as well as improves the fire department's ability to protect your property in the event of a fire. In accordance with Kern County Fire Ordinance Codes all Kern County property owners whose properties are located within State Responsibility Areas are required to perform hazard reduction clearance on all property they own by June first of every year. If these requirements are not met, property owners will be subject to a $500 Administrative Citation. The hazard reduction

lodging

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Clear message - Fire Department personnel will begin inspecting properties on June 2.

guidelines can be found on the internet at the Kern County Fire Department website, kerncountyfire.org. The website also provides valuable information about how you can ensure that your property passes inspection. Beginning June 2 of each year, Fire Department personnel will begin inspecting properties within the State Respon-

adventure

history

sibility Area. Properties found to be in violation will be issued a $500 Administrative Citation. The owner of the cited property will be given 15 days from the mailing date of the citation to either dispute the citation or show proof the violation was corrected. After the 15 day period, the $500 fee will be assessed and the property owner may be subject to an additional $1,000 fine

nature

for continued non-compliance. The Fire Department strives to be as accurate as possible in this process; however they realize that some mistakes can be made. The Department and the Hazard Reduction Office will work with property owners to fix any mistakes made during the inspection process. If you believe you have received a citation in error, you may submit a "Request for Review." The form is available at kerncountyfire.org under the Hazard Info tab. The form can also be mailed to the Hazard Reduction office at 20569 Eumatilla St., Tehachapi, CA 93561 or you can speak to a representative by calling 661823-1001. This must be done within 15 days of the mailing date on the citation. If the "Request for Review" has not been received by the Fire Department Hazard Reduction Office within the 15 days, all fees will be assessed without exception.

fun & games

weather Friday high 75° Sunny Friday low 48° Clear Saturday high 83° Sunshine Saturday low 54° Clear Sunday high 90° Sunny and warm Sunday low 57° Clear Accuweather.com

Out

2 4 6 8 10

trails, with terrain varying from foothills, conifer forests, and giant sequoia groves to high desert bluffs, steep rocky slopes, and wind-swept dome lands. Immense granite features provide numerous rock climbing opportunities for some of our more extreme outdoor explorers. Come experience the rush of whitewater on the

Fire hazard reduction deadline looms

page 12

breathtaking landscapes along one of scenic routes: Mountain 99, Western Divide Highway, and Sherman Pass Road. When you come to our forest, you may want to bring a pair of binoculars or a camera. You're guaranteed to see a wide array of plants and animals during your outdoor expedition - just remember to practice responsible viewing and keep your distance! Adventure awaits on our hundreds of miles of

Thursday June 1

See Services,

people

campgrounds to suit your needs! Though most campgrounds are open Memorial Day through Labor Day, some are open year-round. Fees vary, and many accept reservations. Come prepared - bring drinking water, your campfire permit, and waste disposal necessities. Always practice Leave No Trace principles. You can experience the grandeur of nature without even leaving your car! Gaze upon a variety of

weekend

Inside

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

sequoiahistory.org Courier Outdoors

>>>

Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Pastor Richey explains property clearance.

This week Bodfish Bob gets grilled.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

kern river

water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 318,461 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 6,752 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 5,423 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)

things you can do & use

>>>

Page 2 Kern River Courier

May

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 26, 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 m

Calendar f

s m

Courier

Courier K E R N R I

“It’s what the valley reads”

Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan

Eleanore Fahey

Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dave Ramsey

Ben Richey Dan Schlensker Harry Thal Chris Wenzel

Photographers Michael Batelaan Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Representatives Gloria Longo Your Name Here Ridgecrest

Kern Valley

■ Sierra arts and crafts festival May 27, 28 and 29 See art, crafts, antiques, and more at Circle Park in Kernville, Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss this annual event.

in Riverkern over the Memorial Day holiday. If you need more information or want to become a volunteer, call 760-376-2963, 360324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail .com.

■ May in the park May 27 Join Garden Community Fellowship for lunch at Tank Park from 1 to 3. Games, friends, food and fun! Call 760-223-5293 for more information.

■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt May 27 J. Paul Corlew and co-host Brian Clune of Planet Paranormal will lead the tour and celebrate the start of Silver City Ghost Town's 25th year. The tour starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30 and tickets are $20. Cash only the night of the event or pay by credit card by calling 760379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.

■ A Native American performance May 27 Tickets are $20, and includes refreshments. Shelley Morningsong, Northern Cheyenne; Fabian Fontenelle, Zuni/Omaha. Meet and Greet reception 3 p.m. and concert at 5 p.m. at the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center. Call 760549-0800 or email nuuicunni@earthlink.net. ■ Keepers of the Kern May 27 and 28 Upper River clean up. Meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground above Riverkern at 8 a.m. We need everybody on these days. Keepers will also be volunteering at the U.S. Forest Service Kiosk

■ Memorial Day service May 29 The Kern River Valley Cemetery District will be holding a Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. at the cemetery veteran's wall. The guest speaker will be Shannon Grove. For more information please contact the cemetery office 760-376-2189. ■ Houchin Blood Drive May 30 The KRV blood drive will take place at the

Jeanne Miller Marketplace

Business Office Jennie Cox

Jeanne Miller

Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time without cause. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit and publish all submissions both in print and Internet online publications. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright © 2013. Reproduction in whole or in part of print and Internet online publications is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. Letters to the editor that are original, not previously published, pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper and Internet online publications are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the publisher. Letters should not exceed 250 words. All submissions Advertising, editorial, letters, photography and the entire content of Kern River Courier publications are subject to publish both in print and Internet online publications. Subscriptions The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $65 per year (52 issues) or 2 years (104 issues) for $120. Mail is only received at the P.O. Box address.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285 Street address: 6392-B Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights (next to Wofford Heights Post Office) Phone: 760-376-2860 FAX: 760-376-2862 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or appointment.

Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2017 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

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.

Saturdays

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 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.

Sundays

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

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 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.-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.

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craf Day, French Gulch Group Campground. 760-3795831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 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 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.

Thursdays

■ 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.

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.

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 cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Senior input needed May 30 Join Volunteer Senior Outreach for coffee and refreshments to discuss senior issues and available programs. At the Lake Isabella Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Call Cindy Brown at 760-379-3412 for more information. ■ Prayer Breakfast June 1 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. All are welcome to come join in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Hazard reduction deadline June 1 This is the last day to clear your property to meet fire safe requirements. The Kern County Fire Department will begin inspections June 2 and if the property is not cleared will issue $500 administrative citations. ■ Kern Valley High School graduation June 1 Congratulate your graduate at 5 p.m. in the football stadium. ■ Pine needle basket class June 3 Nuui Cunni will be having a Pine Needle Basket Class starting Saturday, June 3rd and continuing every Saturday of the month. If you have any questions contact the Center at 760-549-0800. ■ Kern Valley Special Election June 6 Measure C, Healthcare District funding. ■ Free Kid's Fishing Derby June 10 Presented by the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358.Pre-register on June 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. Ages 4 and under; 5 through 8; and 9 through 12. The Derby is 6 a.m. to noon with lots of prizes and lunch provided at 11 a.m. Grand prize for longest fish, one bicycle for a girl and one bicycle for a boy, trophies, tackle box and fishing pole. ■ Drought Food Assistance June 10 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For additional information, please contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520. ■ Library book sale June 12 and 13 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales once a month on the second Tuesday of each month until further notice. 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. The schedule may be subject to change. ■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office hours, June 15 The office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication between representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment call Fuller's office at 661-3230443 or McCarthy's office at 661-327-3611. 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.

Friday, May 26, 2017 www.kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Courier Page 3

Things I have noticed...

Don't yank my chain! Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Letters

Courier

Guest Editorial

Memorial Day a time to pause as a Nation Congressman Kevin McCarthy Each Memorial Day, the nation pauses to rememMcCarthy ber the bravest Americans that have gone before us. It is a day we proudly and solemnly look up to see American flags, the symbol of freedom that hundreds of thousands have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend, wave in commemoration and celebration. We hear taps playing from

decorated cemeteries in memory of those who paid all on the battlefield. Masses gather in honor of loved ones and strangers who have fallen to secure the blessings of liberty for their families, neighbors and fellow Americans. The significance of Memorial Day grows with each passing year as more brave men and women put their lives on the line for each one of us and the future of America. Our debt of gratitude will never diminish. I, along with our nation and community, hold the utmost admiration for our courageous service members. Lest we forget the contributions they have made for America, we hold them in our hearts and are thankful for their service on more than just this holiday, but every day. May God bless our fallen heroes, veterans, military and America.

Announcements

Community

Updated sign to bring stern warning On Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m., Kern County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue personnel will be updating the sign at the mouth of the Kern River Canyon to reflect the number of lives lost in the Kern River since 1968. The sign is updated each year to include the number of lives lost in the river during the previous twelve months. This year the sign will be updated from 275 lives lost to 280 lives lost. Search and Rescue personnel will be available to answer questions regarding river safety. The public is welcome to attend.

Visitor water safety and fire information to be given The Kern River Conservancy is having a river information kiosk on the lower Kern River at the Upper Richbar picnic site to get the message out for the visitors to be safe and enjoy themselves this summer on the river, delivering trash, water safety and fire safety. The kiosk will be set up Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. but will only be there for all 3 big holiday weekends: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends. Any questions feel free to contact Gary Ananian at 818-984-8505.

Yesterday while driving to Lake Isabella from Wofford Heights a truck passed us doing about 60 miles an hour in a 40 mile zone. It Middleworth wasn't so much how fast the truck was going but there was a special passenger in the bed. It was a black lab whose paws were on the cab of the truck and he was taking the full blast of the wind at 60 plus. My mind immediately went into gear as I said to myself, I used to do that. My brother and I would ride in the bed of the truck facing forward with the dog between us and we were there having a ball. I realized that this was just something you didn't do any more; in fact you can't even get away with letting the dog run around loose while the truck is moving. I got to thinking there are a lot of things I used say and do, but which are a no-no now. Let me give you some examples. Starting with the above and then most of the things I'll write about will be things that I can't do any more. Things like riding in a car with no seat belts or riding a bike without a helmet. Lighting and shooting off firecrackers. Fireworks today are called 'safe and sane' which they are called because they are no fun. Pay phones have been almost elim-

inated with the use of the cell phone. The other day I was introduced to a whole list of words and sentences we no longer use, and if they were used would not be understood by our kids and their kids! Here's a few of them: "Jalopy"; "Hunky Dory", which used to mean everything is okay as long as you knew what okay meant. "Don't touch that dial", a radio euphuisms which meant, don't change the station. That was before everything was called a "channel." Phrases like, "Gee Whillikers", "Gee Whiz", "Jumping Jehoshaphat", "Holey Moley", "Peachy Keen" and "Living the Life of Riley". Riley was a radio character who if it weren't for bad luck he'd have no luck at all. How about 'swell' which isn't used anymore and is often followed by penny loafers which was a shoe that sported a penny on the tongue of each shoe. Used to explain surprise, "Well I'll be a monkey's uncle" gives a graphic word picture and then there was "This is a fine kettle of fish," or "Knee high to a grasshopper," how about I'll see you in the funnies? So sit down and make your own list. You'll be amazed at the change in English meanings. "See you later Alligator" now gets followed with, "After while Crocodile" and then the fun begins. Aw Fiddlesticks! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

County Historical Society Vice President, Jayne Hotchkiss-Price has compiled a power point presentation of County Sheriffs and City Marshal's and some of the crimes committed during their terms of office. We had it all, murder, lynching, shoot outs, stage and train robberies, arson and revenge. Come and travel back in time!

Annual Free Kids Fishing Derby This is a free event and everyone in the community is welcome. The categories are ages 4 and under, 5 to 8 years of age and 9 to 12 years of age. The Derby will take place right below Tillie Creek Campground. There will be signs to follow from Wofford Heights Blvd. Kids do not have to have a license or fishing equipment and there will be volunteers who can teach kids to fish. Pre-registration is on June 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Derby is on June 10, from 6 a.m. to noon. In addition to fishing, there will be a photo booth, raffle prizes, hotdogs, chips and plenty of water. Grand prizes for the longest fish include one bicycle for a girl, one bicycle for a boy, trophies, tackle box and a brand new fishing pole. Everything is free for kids Volunteers from other groups are welcome to join in. The event is sponsored by the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358. Please contact Sherilyn Littlejohn for additional information or to volunteer at 760-549-3625.

See Announcements, page 5

Get ready, get set, and go to the library! Kern River Valley Branch Library launches its Reading by Design summer reading program on June 1. During June and July, the library will host a range of free activities for children, teens, and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. Participants can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. They've planned a wonderful program to make the library a great place to read, learn, and discover what's available for enjoyment. Themed events include an event filled kickoff on June 3 at 2 p.m.; Working Wildlife with Jeff Lee on June 10 at 2 p.m.; Roaming Reptiles on July 15 at 2 p.m. and many other exciting events. For a complete listing of events or if you have any questions, please contact them at 760-549-2083 or visit them at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

Snip and Tip garage sale June 3rd KRV Snip and Tip Program for feral/community cats is having a garage sale in Squirrel Valley on Saturday, June 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All funds raised at this sale will go directly to fund their Trap, Neuter and Release procedures on the rapidly increasing population of feral cats. The sale will be at 6504 Juniper Rd., Squirrel Valley, at the Wilson residence. To donation items for them to sell, please call Vicki at 661-342-4344, Lynn at 714-809-6595 or Barbara at 760-417-2000.

Law and Disorder in Kern County, 1866-1915' presented The Kern River Valley Historical Society will present Tuesday June 6, 11 a.m., Annex building. 'Law and Disorder in Kern County, 1866-1915'. The Old West was wild and woolly and Kern County was no different. Kern continued

Water Well Pumps Boosters Filtration Systems Water Storage & Solar Residential, Commercial, Sales, Service & Repair Prompt Response

760-379-4422 Lic.# 944370

the illustrated bible

faith columnists

Page 4 Kern River Courier

Faith K E R N

R IV E R

Send a child to camp Envoy Donna Griffin, Salvation Army Courier Report You have a wonderful opportunity to become a sponsor to send one or more children in our community to summer camp. It's not often enough that the Salvation Army has the opportunity to join hands with so many that have the same heart for community service. To most children, summer camp is the highlight of the summer. To others, it is the highlight of their life. The Lake Isabella Salvation Army will be taking Kern Valley children from all walks of life to the Camp Redwood Glen Salvation Army Campgrounds in Scotts Valley, located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. The camp is open to children ages 8 to 12 years. The cost of the camp is $230 per camper and $50 for transportation (commercial bus). Camp is for 5 days. Salvation Army is counting on you to sponsor a child, several children or a portion, so children can attend at no cost to them. The hope is that this will make a difference in a child's life now and also in the years to come. This may be the only time the child might have this kind of experience away from home at camp. Ministers, teachers and caseworkers usually pass on referrals for the children that attend. Children are also selected from the Salvation Army clientele. The children will have a funpacked week. They meet new friends; learn about nature, Christian values and interacting with each other. At camp, the children are developing life-

time memories. The children will be attending camp the last part of July. Registration is opening soon for this. Please contact the Salvation Army with your pledge as soon as possible. for more information call Envoy Donna Griffin at 760-608-2045 or email her at donna.griffin@usw.salvationarmy.org or send your donation marked "summer camp" to The Salvation Army, PO Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Your donation is tax-deductible as they are a 501 C non-profit organization. This will help them know how many children they will be able to send. If you have questions, you can call or email or stop by the office at 5101 Lake Isabella Blvd. between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please contact them with your pledge amount so they can start a tentative registration list. Thank you for your consideration of helping in this wonderful children's program. Thank you for supporting the Salvation Army as we all work together in making a difference is many lives.

“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

760-223-5293

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Jonah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Job 4, who was so frightened by a dream that his hair stood on end? Eliphaz, Abraham, Ehud, Joseph 3. After beating his mule, who confessed to an angel that he had sinned? Sodom, Balaam, Samuel, Daniel 4. From Genesis 19, who escaped to Zoar upon hearing wicked cities were going to be destroyed? Gomorrah, Elijah, Lot, Shimei 5. Who had to parade his eight sons before a prophet, as found in 1 Samuel? Aaron, Jacob, Naboth, Jesse 6. From Exodus 14, whose chariots were lost in the Red Sea? Solomon, Pharaoh, Samson, Ahab Answers:

1) Old; 2) Eliphaz; 3) Balaam; 4) Lot; 5) Jesse; 6) Pharaoh

images of faith

>>>

Message of faith

Property clearance Ben Richey, Courier Columnist If you've driven around the valley in the past few weeks, you've probably seen small armies of people, armed with weed-eaters, chain saws, hula hoes, Richey and other garden implements, clearing flammable vegetation as June 1st fast approaches. Every year, as spring gives way to summer, and summer gives way to our fifth season- fire season- the people of the valley work to reduce the risk of being caught up in a calamitous fire situation. When you live where catastrophic fires are a reality, such actions become a part of the rhythms of life. As I was out this week clearing weeds, a good spiritual parallel occurred to me. Just as rainy seasons brings weeds and grasses that eventually dry out and become flammable and hazardous, many of us carelessly walk through life allowing hazardous habits, addictions, and ways of thinking to grow up in our lives, which pose no less of a threat than what we face in this valley every year. I would like to propose that a great many of us are due for a "property clearance" to rid ourselves of the "weeds" that endanger our effectiveness as followers of Christ, and rob us of our peace and joy. In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul says if we have come to Christ, we have a new life and way of living. We

have died to the old ways, so we need to set our minds on the things above. In verses 5-9 he identifies many of the "weeds" that grow up in our lives, saying "Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming." He continues, "put away… anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator." That's a tall order, but can you imagine how different our lives would be if, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we started to see these "weeds" chopped down and hauled away? As the passage goes on, Paul instead directs us to put on things like kindness, compassion, patience, humility, thankfulness, and ultimately love- as these combat the selfishness of the "weeds," and drive harmonious and other's centered living. As he said in Galatians 5:25, "If we live by the Spirit (that is, made alive by Him), let us also keep in step with the Spirit." We may not see all the "weeds" disappear immediately, but with every pass, the Holy Spirit will use our willingness and submission to His will to "clear the weeds" and conform us to Christ- which changes everything. That makes our lives fireproof. 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 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 ■ 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

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa

“It’s what the valley reads” 760-376-2860

faith directory

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 26, 2017

Wofford Heights

Restore your ‘Faith’ in reading good news

■ 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

Southlake/Weldon

■ 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 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).

education

financial

health

Friday, May 26, 2017 www.kernrivercourier.com

WellBeing

Parents:

Five money tips for your graduate Anthony ONeal Courier Money

choices seriously and not give into impulse. ■ 4. Have a plan: Before going to colWhen it comes to debt, student loans lege, it's important for your child to have and credit cards can be detrimental to two written plans - one for their life and the financial success of young adults. one for their money. Have them start by The devastating mistakes students make setting goals for the semester, and make in college can haunt them for years and sure those goals align with their budget. keep them from stepping into the next For example, if your student's goal is to phase of life with confidence. Share buy a new laptop, their budget needs to these five tips with the students in your reflect that goal. These plans will evolve life to help them build smart money over time, so your child should revisit habits and start off their college career them every semester, before the semeson the right foot. ter begins. ■ 1. Graduate ■ 5. Focus on college debtsaving money: A The devastating mistakes students free: Graduates recent survey make in college can haunt them for leave school with showed that 70 peran average of near- years and keep them from stepping cent of college stuinto the next phase of life... ly $40,000 in students feel stressed dent loan debt, about personal - ONeal which means payfinances. ments of $444 per That's why saving is month for ten so important. The years. Being saddled with these payfirst thing they should save for is a $500 ments can keep your child from fully tak- emergency fund. Because we all know, ing the leap into adulthood after graduait's not a matter of if an emergency will tion. Consider applying for scholarships, happen, but when it will happen. Next grants, work-study programs, financial they should save for big purchases like a aid, and even community college. car, spring break or even a new cell Employers won't care where they startphone. If your child wants to have ed; it's where they finish that counts. money, they need to learn to save ■ 2. Avoid credit cards: College stumoney. dents are bombarded with free t-shirts With the ever-increasing debt crisis in and pizza in exchange for credit cards, America, it's never been more important but all the free stuff is never worth the for teens to learn the dangers of debt interest they'll pay. And let's face it, cred- and how to manage money properly. By it cards make it easy to buy what we applying these tips, your child will be want, when we want it. But this can ruin equipped with the knowledge they need your child's financial future. Instead, talk to make smart decisions in college and to your child about the importance of beyond! paying cash and only buying what they can afford. *Since 2003, Anthony ONeal has helped ■ 3. Make smart choices: The decithousands of students make good decisions with their money, relationships and education sions your child makes today, good or to live a well-balanced life. Now Anthony has bad, can affect them for years to come. joined Ramsey Solutions to spread this Their choices can either move them clos- encouraging message to students nationwide er to their dreams or deep into debt. as a Ramsey Personality. His national bestselling book, The Graduate Survival Guide: 5 From social media posts and purchasing Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make in College, habits, to choosing a major and the released April 2017. You can follow Anthony friends they make, your child will be on Twitter and Instagram @AnthonyONeal faced with small and large decisions and online at anthonyoneal.com or daily. Encourage them to take all their facebook.com/aoneal.

“

”

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Make a difference by joining Keepers of the Kern Memorial Day Weekend is going to be a big year on the river and the lake! Keepers of the Kern invite you to be a volunteer and help to make a difference here in our Valley. It only takes a couple hours a week or a month. One hour, one bag…that is a big deal when it comes to keeping things cleaner and safer. Keepers of the Kern is happy to announce that all dumpsters and portable toilets will be placed on the upper Kern River by May 17. We want to thank our sponsors for making this happen. The U.S. Forest Service will also be putting their facilities out on the river and lake. This will help greatly with the problem of trash in campgrounds and roadsides, however, it is still necessary to do what Keepers do, because there are so many that have no idea how to care for our river and land. If you need more information or want to become a volunteer, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

AYSO Region 294 Opens Fall Registration American Youth Soccer Organization region 294 has begun registration for the Fall 2017 season. Children age 3 through 19 are encouraged to join. They are especially looking to have a boy's team for those ages 14-19 and will have a team if there is enough interest. Registration fees are $80 per player until June 30. On July 1, the fee goes to $95. To register, interested parties can go to the new website ayso.bluesombrero.com/region294 to register. At this time they are only accepting credit or debit cards as payment for registration, but are hoping this will change soon. Also, they are looking at the possibility of forming an adult soccer league as well, for those at least 19 years old up to 109. If you are interested in this possible program they encourage you to come to the next region meeting on May 22. Information on the meeting time and location will be on their Facebook page. If you have any questions, please email kernvalleysoccer@yahoo.com.

Seniors, your input is needed The Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, serving seniors in the Kern River Valley, invites you to come and enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious refreshments and discuss issues and services for seniors in the Kern Valley on Tuesday May 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For more information, call Cindy Brown, regional program coordinator, at CCS, 760-379-3412.

K ERN

RIVER

real estate

for life

>>>

Kern River Courier Page 5

Health Insurance Matters

Common myths part one Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist My Los Angeles colleague, Paul Davis, came out with this, and it is worth passing on to my Kern County readers. I have modified Thal it for Kern County and added a few tidbits. 1. Medicare pays for long term care. Medicare pays for limited skilled nursing following a hospital admittance. Some Medicare Advantage HMO plans pay for skilled nursing even if there was no hospitalization. In any event you are only covered for as long as is medically necessary and only up to 100 days. Custodial care or assisted living is NOT covered under Medicare. Medi-Cal may pay for long term care once you spend down your assets. 2. My retiree health plan from my former employer will always be the best plan. This is often true. Many people have retiree plans that have outstanding benefits. Also, true, however, is that many large companies are divesting themselves of the traditional retiree plans. It is prudent to review any Annual Notice of Change on a retiree plan and to periodically get a "reality check" on the benefits and costs. Rx coverage on retiree plans is usually better. 3. I can enroll in a Medigap (aka Medicare Supplement) plan dur-

ing the Annual Open Enrollment Period. The Annual Open Enrollment Period allows you to freely enroll and dis-enroll in Medicare Advantage HMO plans and Prescription drug plans (PDP) (In Kern County there are no other kinds of Medicare Advantage Plans). But, Medicare Supplement plans only have an open enrollment when you are new to Medicare or for some very specific qualifying events. Otherwise, you must be able to answer health history questions to enroll. California law allows you to change from any policy of equal or lesser coverage for 30 days following your birthday "California Birthday Rule". 4. Once I sign up for a plan I don't ever need to shop again. I offer to review all of my client's policies every year. Things change. Prescriptions change. What certain plans cover and at what tier or price changes. I review Part D and Medicare Advantage HMO plans during the Annual Enrollment Period. (October 15 to December 7) I review my clients Medicare Supplement plans at their birthday, because that's when they can make changes in these plans without answering health questions. (You must already be on a Medicare Supplement plan to make use of this Birthday Rule). 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.

celebrity extra

Page 6 Kern River Courier

Entertainment K E R N

R I V E R

recipes for

dummies

couch theater

>>>

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 26, 2017

Native Americans to perform shelleymorningsong.com Courier Release

Now Open

“from our family to yours”

Mondays!

Authentic Specialties, Combinations, Beer & Wine Serving Menudo Saturday & Sunday Dine in or Take Out Open: Mon. thru Sat. 11am to 8pm Sunday 11am to 6pm

4107 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish 760-379-4041

On May 27 the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center in Lake Isabella is proud to present 2016 Native American Music Awards Artist of the Year, Grammy Member, and Moningsong ASCAP Member, Shelley Morningsong (N. Cheyenne/Dutch) who has recorded five sensational Native American, contemporary albums and has emerged as one of New Mexico's finest Native performers. With an alto voice that pulls from the depths of her cowboy boots, and songs with lyrics that cut to the heart, Morningsong will appeal to those who enjoy the music of Buffy Sainte-Marie and Bonnie Raitt. Morningsong has played guitar since she was a youngster, when she also learned to play the classical flute. Since then she's mastered the Native flute, on which she performs skillful, heartfelt instrumentals on some of her compositions. Morningsong has been featured in several magazines. She tours nationally and internationally with the full band featured on her album Full Circle, which was skillfully engineered and produced by Grammy Award winner Larry Mitchell. Mitchell, contributes a strong rock sensibility with his electric and acoustic guitars.

Morningsong's husband and musical partner Fabian Fontenelle (Zuni/Omaha) adds a breathtaking and beautiful element to their performance with his traditional northern Fontenelle plains style dancing, storytelling and drumming. Fontenelle is an original member of the American Indian Dance Theater. With powerful dance performances intertwined with traditional storytelling, Fontenelle depicts a profound imagery of a "Spirit World" pronouncing the spoken word of his ancestors in his fluent Native Zuni Language. A performance by Fabian Fontenelle is a show in itself, a captivating display of ancient sacred songs, dancing, drumming and hand-crafted regalia adorned with the intricacy of hand-beading and more. Fontenelle is the great, great grandson of the famed Chief Big Elk of the Omaha people Fabian compliments The Shelley Morningsong Band by adding what has been a long history of delighting audiences from his countless travels around the world. Fontenelle is also an educator on the history of Native America and has done consulting work and acting for the History Channel, Into the West produced by Stephen Spielberg and other productions as well as education for public schools and museums.

Recipes for Dummies

Bodfish Bob gets grilled onto ends of skewers. Continue grilling 5 minutes, turning and brushing dressing mixture. Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Tomatoes 6 tomatoes 1 green pepper 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup dried bread crumbs Butter

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Vegetable Kabobs 12 lg. fresh mushrooms Boiling water 1/4 c. Italian dressing 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp.Worcestershire sauce 2 med. zucchini, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices 4 cherry tomatoes Place mushrooms in medium bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand 1 minute; drain. Combine dressing, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in small bowl. Alternately thread mushrooms and zucchini on four skewers. Grill kabobs over medium coals about 10 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with dressing mixture. Remove and thread cherry tomatoes

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut tomatoes in half and place in baking dish. Cut rounds of green pepper on top. Sprinkle with sugar and dried bread crumbs alternately. Add dot of butter in center. Bake 1 hour. Serves 6. Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Beef Fajitas 1 lb. boneless flank, top round or sirloin steak 3/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce 3 tbsp. taco seasoning mix 2 red or green bell peppers, cut into quarters 1 large onion, cut into thick slices 3/4 cup chili sauce (8 inch) flour or corn tortillas, heated 8 Sour cream and shredded cheese (optional) Pour 1/2 cup Worcestershire over steak and marinate 30 min. Rub meat with seasoning mix. Grill meat and vegetables 10 to 15 min. until meat is medium rare and vegetables are charred, but tender. Thinly slice meat and vegetables. Place vegetables in large bowl. Stir in chili sauce and remaining 1/4 cup Worcestershire. Layer meat and vegetable mixture on tortillas. serve with sour cream and cheese.

camping

hiking

fishing

Friday, May 26, 2017 www.kernrivercourier.com

Adventure >

K E R N

Boaters can help fight spread of invasive mussels Memorial Weekend watercraft to prevent the further spread of invasive species." To ensure watercraft are clean, drained California agencies combating the and dry, many local agencies conduct boat spread of invasive quagga and zebra mus- inspections. The CDFW website provides sels remind boaters to remain cautious a list of these inspection programs along with additional information about the over Memorial Day weekend. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive invasive mussels and what people can do freshwater mussels native to Eurasia. They to help prevent their spread in California. multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and Prior to traveling, boaters should contact infrastructure, alter water quality and the destination water bodies directly to check aquatic food web, and ultimately impact for restrictions and requirements. Take the following steps: Both native and sport fish communities. These before traveling to and leavmussels spread from one ing a water body to prevent body of water to another by spreading mussels and safeattaching to watercraft, guard California waterways: equipment from an infested ■ CLEAN inspect water body. exposed surfaces and Microscopic juveniles, remove all plants and organinvisible to the naked eye, isms, are spread from infested ■ DRAIN - all water, water bodies in water including water contained in entrapped in boat engines, lower outboard units, livebilges, live-wells and buckwells and bait buckets, and ets. Quagga mussels have ■ DRY - allow the waterinfested 31 waterways in Zebra mussels craft to thoroughly dry Southern California and zebra mussels have infested waterways in between launches. Watercraft should be kept dry for at least five days in warm San Benito. To prevent the spread of these mussels weather and up to 30 days in cool. Quagga and zebra mussels can attach and other aquatic invasive species, people launching vessels at any body of water are to virtually any submerged surface. They can: subject to watercraft inspections and are strongly encouraged to clean, drain and ■ Ruin a boat engine by blocking the dry their motorized and non-motorized cooling system and causing it to overheat. boats, including personal watercraft, and ■ Jam a boat's steering equipment, putting occupants and others at risk. equipment that contacts the water. "The public plays a critical role in pre- ■ Require frequent scraping and repaintventing the spread of quagga and zebra ing of boat hulls. mussels," said California Department of ■ Colonize underwater substrates such Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director as boat ramps, docks, lines and other Charlton H. Bonham. "The public should underwater surfaces. remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry their ■ Impose large expenses to owners.

Legend z +

Golf Course

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Wofford Heights

Kernville

STATISTICS

Airport

Sierra Way

Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital Other Features

Mountain 99

Kyle Orr, CDFW Courier Release

Wofford Heights Park

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

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Robinson Cove Cove Hanning Flat

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

ld sfie ker a B To

Water Ski Area

Lake Isabella South Fork Recreation Area

Wildlife Area to Ridgecrest

Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

Mountain Mesa

Lake Isabella

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

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

9-1-1

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Recreation information

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

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

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

Kern County Fire Stations

General information

Sheriff/CHP Substation

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

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

R I V E R

the great outdoors

>>>

Kern River Courier Page 7

THANK YOU: from Keepers

of the Kern

These folks have made it possible for the 2017 Adopt -A-Campground program to be successful! Because of their generous support there will be extra dumpsters and portable toilets placed on the upper Kern River camping areas. Without their participation, it would be an impossible task to keep our Wild and Scenic Kern River cleaner and safer for all. Sierra Gateway Markets • Pat Terrell & Laurie Ashley Rivernook Campground • Starlite Lounge Greg Warde Family Foundation • L & M Lumber Gilbert Siegel & Teresa O'malley • Kern Valley Plaza The Zimmerman Family • The Pizza Barn Kern Family C/S If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact us ASAP, there is still time!

Keepers of the Kern Inc.

P.O. Box 1193 Kernville, CA 93238 760-376-2963 360-324-8178 keepersofthekern@gmail.com

KernvilleCarriageCo. e We’rk! c B•aAdvertising • Weddings • Events Banner sponsors: Cheryl's Diner Click Realty Frandy Campground Kern River Courier Pine Cone Inn

Supporting sponsors: Big Blue Bear Kernville Automotive Kern Valley Livestock Co. Primo’s Liquor & Deli Riverside One Stop

River View Lodge Sierra Gateway Markets The Cracked Egg The Mother Lode

“Serving the Kern River Valley” Mike Woodward

kernvillecarriageco.com

310-480-4252

lonestar@kernvalley.com

crosswords

puzzles

Page 8 Kern River Courier

Fun&Games K E R N

R I V E R

comics

horoscope

trivia

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 26, 2017

Courier c huckle of the week:

â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;?

More Fun & Games

Tell the truth and run.

- Yugoslavian proverb

760.376.2860

Logos Trademarks Artwork Graphics Design Flyers Advertising Marketing Stationery Brochures Business Cards Evelopes Forms Menus Packaging Rubber Stamps Fax, Copy & Print

Copy&Print 6392.B Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights ph.760.376.2860 fx.760.376.2862

>>>

Answers bottom of page 9

page 9

Friday, May 26, 2019 www.kernrivercourier.com

Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek 1. IIn 2015, Ryan Braun became the Milwaukee Brewers' all-time leader in home runs. Who had held the top spot? 2. Three major-league players had careers of at least 3,000 hits and 600 home runs. Name them. 3. Who was the first defensive player to be named MVP of the Super Bowl? 4. How many times has Villanova's men's basketball team reached the Final Four, and how many times have the Wildcats won the title? 5. Who was the first Philadelphia Flyers player to tally 50 or more goals in a season? 6. Name the first athlete born in the year 2000 or later to win a gold medal in an Olympic sport. 7. When was the last time before the 2016 Ryder Cup that the U.S. men's golf team won the event by at least six points? Answers:

King Crossword

Go Figure

from pages 8 & 9

Sudoku

Puzzle Solutions

Super Crossword

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A heads-up alert to all free-spirited Ewes and Rams: Be wary of a deal that could result in compromising your independence. Check every detail before making a commitment. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective. Meanwhile, pay more attention to a family member who needs your wisdom and strength. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A slight setback in plans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to deal with a number of matters you might have ignored for too long. Expect news from someone in your past. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You're entering a period of stability. Use it to straighten out any outstanding problems related to a very personal situation. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being a social Lion, you might well benefit from staying out of the spotlight for a while. You need time to reflect on some upcoming decisions. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A difficult family situation improves, thanks to your timely intervention. You can now start to focus more of your attention on preparing for a possible career

change. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An onthe-job change works to your benefit by offering new opportunities. It's up to you to check them out. Meanwhile, a stalled romantic situation starts up again. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That flare-up of Scorpian temperament cools down, leaving you more receptive to suggestions about changes that might need to be made in your personal life. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unusual period of indecisiveness is a mite frustrating. But things soon clear up, allowing the sage Sagittarian to make those wise pronouncements again. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might feel that you know best, but it's not a good idea at this time to try to force your opinions on others. Best advice: Inspire change by example, not by intimidation. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some setbacks could affect your plans to fortify your financial situation. But things start moving again by early next week. Meanwhile, enjoy your resurgent social life. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that often-hidden steely spine of yours as you once again stand up to an emotional bully. You've got the strength to do it, especially as friends rally to your side. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Robin Yount, with 251. 2. Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Alex Rodriguez. 3. Linebacker Chuck Howley of the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V. 4. Villanova has reached the Final Four five times and won it all twice (1985, 2016). 5. Rick MacLeish had 50 goals in the 1972-73 season. 6. Swimmer Penny Oleksiak of Canada, in 2016. 7. It was 1981, when the U.S. won 18.5-9.5.

Salome’s Stars

Kern River Courier Page 9

for sale

There’s no better place than the The alley Kern V

Courier

Marketplace

wanted to buy

services

KE RN

RI V E R

find it all here in the Marketplace

Call:760-376-2860

riginal!

Page 10 Kern River Courier

Since

2004

>>>

to buy, sell & trade

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 26, 2017

Homes for Rent

ABLE

760-592-6468

Shop the Kern River Valley POOL DOCTOR Swimming Pool Service Filters • Pumps • Motors • Cleaners Installed & Repaired • 40 Years Experience Serving the Kern River Valley Since 1997

760-378-2377

Electrical Power Systems Design Title 24 Compliant Lighting System Design Photovoltaic System Design Ron Brooks P.E. Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer

(760) 223-99049

CA Lic. No. E20213 ron@rlbengineeringllc.com

Erin Hanley Designer/Owner

KernRiverValley

Florist

Designs by Erin Full Service Florist Custom floral designs for every occasion Local & International Delivery

760-223-1146 Elizabeth Miller "CCCC" accepted

16 Tobias Street, Kernville

Office: 760-379-6259 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware

Tim’s Auto Glass Professional Auto Glass Replacement & Repair 760-379-1900 661-332-8467 760-223-1389 661-332-TIMS timsautoglass23@yahoo.com

Barry Bye

Lic.#774936 C9-C2-HIC

(760) 376-1409 (909) 851-4489 Mon. thru Sat., Sun. by Appointment 11006 Kernville Rd.#2 Kernville, CA 93238 www.designsbyerin.org

FT/PT/Evening care available

■ Commercial & Residential ■ Acoustic ■ Custom Texturing ■ Painting ■ Senior Discounts www.barrybyedrywall.com

h ort

Fork Treasu

s re

RLB Engineering LLC

Lic#153908665

117 Williams St. Wofford Heights

Call one of these local Courier Marketplace businesses first!

Owners John & Peggy Pollard

Thrift Store Boutique 760-376-4723 www.northforktreasures.org

All proceeds from your generous donations benefit animal rescue 501 (c)3 non-profit corporation

“Come in and visit our store... houseplants, We r! unique gifts elive D and more!”

Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

760-379-4142

FEED BARN GROOMING Dianne Storm Owner

Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

760-379-4311

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!

"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

Cheryl’s Diner Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville

760-376-6131

At Your Service, Stuff For Sale Wanted To Buy, Good Stuff, Cool Stuff & Free Stuff, Day Care to Auto Repair, Painting & Grooming, Recyling to Towing Elictric & Plumbing, Pools To Jewels, the Lost is Found. Firewood to Flowers, Homes For Sale, Homes For Rent, Commercial Space to Outer Space, it all takes place in the

Kern River Courier Maketplace

760-376-2860

WWW.JOSTPAINTING.COM

Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial Quality Products Professional Service Competitive Prices

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Lic. #00982861

www.AblePm.com Wofford Heights RV Space Jesse James Trailer Park - Up to 35 ft. RV’s. Beautiful Lakeside park near the marina, unobstructed in its approach to the lake. Includes a laundry room, showers, swimming pool, shade trees & exterior lighting for a secure, peaceful setting. Trash Paid. Month to month or long term. $350rent/$150dep. Lake Isabella 2bd/1ba, includes gas stove, refrigerator & microwave. W&D hook-ups. Yard with fencing & small garage. 1 small dog ok. Large covered deck. TRASH PAID. $695 rent/$800 dep.

Recycling

**MOVE IN SPECIALS** Lake Isabella Commercial These Offices rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450 rent/$400 dep. ...455 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep. One month FREE with 1 year lease. Lake Isabella Commercial 1600 sq. ft. Warehouse on Lake Isabella Boulevard. Water paid. $664 rent/$500 dep. 12th month FREE with 2 year lease.

Lake Isabella Mon-Sat 8-4 Archies, Kernville Thur 8-4 Kern Christian Church Southlake Fri 8-4

6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

Serving the KRV for over 16 years

760-378-3000

We accept all major Credit Cards

@WEB

760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm

Services

Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ___________________________

Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 ___________________________

MY THERAPY HOUSE 12232 Mt. Mesa Rd. By Appt. 760-812-7179 TUE. SPECIAL $19.99

LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 ___________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584

KERNVILLE CARPET CLEANING (est. 2006)

5 rooms steamed

$120.00 (760) 812-7858

Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824 __________________________ EXCELLENT CLEANING Kim & Pat will make your home sparkling clean • Move In/Move Out • 14 Years Experience Free Estimates (760) 223-2962 or (805) 796-5611

Need to Sell Your House Fast? I buy Houses & Mobile Homes With Land - Cash Today Call Harvey - (760) 304-8554

Ft.Reflex. Massage w/coupon

Misc. For Sale KNIFE SALE 831-334-3466 Wofford Heights ‘No Minors’

Wanted I buy Lots & Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 Mark Blackstone’s

Computer Tune-Ups Repair, Virus Removal, Web Design

Computer acting up? Running too slow? Got questions? Call me!

(760) 417-0805

Serving the Kern Valley since 1999

www.ipmkrv.com

Serving the Kern River Valley

Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $544/mo. or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092. __________________________ Lake Isabella - Now Move In Special 2bd/2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/ deck, in nice 55+ park. $644/mo or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092 for details. __________________________ Park Model Trailer partly furnished w/small yard, utilities, TV/cable included except propane. $600 mo. plus $300 deposit. (760) 378-2497 __________________________ “WEEKENDER” in beautiful Lake Isabella/Kern River, 55+ retirement community. 2bd/ 2ba. $495/mo. Completely refurbished mobile.Mountains, River, Lake, Fishing, Rafting, Hiking & Boating. Call (760) 964-2514.

Wofford Heights Blue Jay Trailer Park Conveniently located off boulevard, small quiet park, on-site laundry. Water & trash included. Trailer - $325/mo. Storage/Sm.Retail -$95/mo. 1bd/1ba - Cute cabin style, knotty pine ceilings, fireplace, additional storage. Partially furnished or unfurnished. Rent $625/mo. Move In Special - 1/2 off one months rent. Squirrel Valley - Beautiful custom built home, 2bd/2ba with large open living space. Large 2 car garage, fully fenced yard, patio deck. Great views. Rent $1325/mo. Move In Special - 1/2 off one months rent. License #01986312

6505 Wofford Blvd., #3

Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671

Homes For Sale

Home for sale with a Lake view! 6036 Cypress Mt. Mesa. $69k 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, fenced yard Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936 or come by my office. ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba. New leach line, energy efficient, 2 car detached garage. A must see to appreciate. $85k. Call (661) 340-3521 __________________________. 2bd/1ba. Single Wide M.H. in Kernville 55+ park. Add-on room/porch, 2 car carport. $17K Cash. Must See. Call 760376-6663. __________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ Need Nothing - Move In Ready 2bd/2ba dble wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $22k cash or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.

Continued on page 11

Friday, May 26, 2017 www.kernrivercourier.com

Kern River Courier Page 11

Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: T and A AUTHORIZED MAC TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR (2014B5087) Street address of business: 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Aaron Joshua Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/18/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/05/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2017.

Bakersfield, CA 93314 and TIFFANY EVETTE GUERRERO, 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 09/04/2008. 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: Aaron Guerrero. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2017 and expires 04/05/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: T AND A AUTHORIZED MAC TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR GP (2017-B2533), 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: AARON JOSHUA GUERRERO, 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr.,

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIANNE MARIE CASEY BPB-17-002380 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIANNE MARIE CASEY. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: SHARON

RAE MARTIN in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that SHARON RAE MARTIN 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: June 2, 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

Marketplace Continued from Page 10 Homes For Sale

Homes For Sale

Large lot w/double car garage, retaining walls installed, fenced, surveyed, in Wofford Heights on Woodland Drive. Call for more details. Call (661) 271-7894 or (760) 977-7226.

2bd/2ba. House with deck, close to Wofford Hts. Blvd. Available August 1. $730/mo. For application 760-223-0544.

Lake view! BLM Land out your back door!!! 10901 Hand Ct., Weldon. 2bd/1ba, out buildings on CUL-DE-SAC! $52k. Call Monica O’Brien, (310) 8030766. BRE# 01923936

Property For Sale

Single family land for sale with gifted mobile for sale $35k OBO 2713 Claire St Lake Isabella In the heart of Lake Isabella! Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936 or come by my office.

Income Property Nine Income producing units, Wofford Heights. Completely remodeled, no vacancies, located on 1/2 acre lot w/lake view plus 4 car garage. Call for rents & details. $459K Lighthouse Properties. 661201-2619

For Sale or Lease

House for sale in a senior park with seller financing and or trade for an RV 5th wheel with truck!!! $48k 2006, 3 bed 2 bath Mini Barn Tuff shed with custom built deck ready to movein. Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936 or come by my office here.

House for sale $89,900 6248 Lynch Canyon. Mt. Mesa 2 bed, 1 bath, attached garage, fenced yard. Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936 or come by my office!

Turn Key, Newer 2012 home for sale in Wofford Heights $179k OBO 1193 Sierra Vista Dr. over 1,500 sq. ft. 2 bed 2 bath. Concrete around entire property! .32 acres. Lots next door for sale separately with .72 acres with mobile home and a 40 ft. cargo container, make offer for a packaged deal! Call Monica O'Brien (310) 8030766 BRE # 01923936. or come by my office

Wanted to Buy I buy Lots Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 __________________________

Single family land for sale with BLM land at your back yard! $35k OBO 4507 Joshua Dr. Mt. Mesa. Septic, water, power, .17 acres. Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936 or come by my office.

• 20 ac., center of Lake Isabella, many uses • Two 1 1/4 ac. view lots Kernville, water & power, zoned estate • One C-1 lot in town Lake Isabella Call 760-417-0876

Property For Sale

Commercial Kernville - two warehouse/shop buildngs for lease • one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft main level w/1,700 sq ft loft) 760-417-9330

Horse Property for sale, 2.95 acres, shared well, $114k/0b0, house w/3br/2ba quonset hut bldg, a gifted mobile home, 14371 Flanders, Weldon, Call Monica O’Brien, (310) 803-0766. BRE# 01923936 or come by my office.

Garage/Yard Sales Kernville - Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-3pm. 121 Frontier Lane - off Rogers. Glassware, clothing, furniture, costume jewelry, treasures & more! 760-376-2764 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am till supply’s run out! 7308 4th St., atop of Sawmill Rd. look for signs. Kids clothes, electronics, beds, household, misc. Benefit for young mom & 2 little girls. ___________________________

Vacant land, 1.21 acres of land for sale with private well, fully fenced $49k Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936 Property address: 4381 East Rd. or come by my office!

Squirrel Valley - Saturday June 3rd 8am-2pm 6504 Juniper, Squirrel Valley KRV Snip & Tip Program for feral cats. All profits fund our trap, neuter & release procedures. To donate call: Vicki 661-342-4344, Lynn 714-809-6595, Barbara 760-4172000.

9540 sq. ft. Lot surrounded by nice homes on Lakeair Drive off of Old State Rd. in Wofford Heights. Water/ Power available. Priced to sell $15K Lighthouse Properties. 661-201-2619

16th Annual Squirrel Valley Yard Sales Saturday • June 3rd - 8 am Pick up map outside Mt. Mesa Mkt @ Hwy 178 & McCray Rd. after 7:30 am on Saturday __________________________

deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: John B. Palley 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 920-5983 (Published: Kern River Courier: May 12, 19 and 26, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03775-CA, A.P.N.: 501-171-10-00-8, Property Address: 9617 Bloomsbury Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/16/2006. 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: Karen L. Jackson, A Married Woman, as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 03/27/2006 as Instrument No. 0206072458 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/21/2017 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: $216,878.76. 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: 9617 Bloomsbury Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 501-171-10-00-8. 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 $216,878.76. 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/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03775-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: May 2, 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/DefaultM anagement/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 May 26, June 2, and 9, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02624-CA, A.P.N.: 491-304-01-00, Property Address: 254 Sunny Meadow Drive, 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 02/12/2007. 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: Elaine Ledlow and Johnny Ledlow, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 02/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207043852 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/21/2017 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: $384,973.36. 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: 254 Sunny Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 491-304-01-00. 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 $384,973.36. 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/TrusteeS ervices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02624-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: May 10, 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/Tr usteeServices.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 May 26, June 2, and 9, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00093-CA, A.P.N.: 371-413-02-00, Property Address: 3600 Ridgemont Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/21/2006. 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: Leroy Robertson, A Married Man, as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 07/03/2006 as Instrument No. 0206161795 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/21/2017 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: $261,490.85. 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: 3600 Ridgemont Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 371-413-02-00. 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 publication of the Notice of Sale is $261,490.85. 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

See Legals, page 12

Page 12 Kern River Courier

www.kernrivercourier.com

Friday, May 26, 2017

Local students appointed to service academies Matt Sparks Courier Release

Promotional Finance Offer Ends 5/31/17

330 E. 19th Street Bakersfield Open: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Call Chasitie Today 661-444-9870

Congressman Kevin McCarthy was pleased to announce his nominees who have been offered and accepted their appointments to the United States Service Adams Academies. Nominees were selected in a competitive process in which a number of highly qualified high school students in the 23rd Congressional District applied for consideration. Two of the nine nominees are from Kern Valley High School. They are Sammie Adams, 19, Naval Academy Preparatory School, Annapolis, MD, son of Brian Adams and Geri Jackson. Sammie is a graduate of Kern Valley High School; and Dustin Wagner, 19, New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM, son of Daniel and Jennifer Wagner. Dustin is also a graduate of Kern Valley High School. Congressman Mc-

Services, Continued from page 1

• News • Wellness • Food • People • Entertainment • Business • Fun & Games • Marketplace • Real Estate • Adventures • Service Spot • Night Life • Activities • Community • Award Winning • Informative • Calendar • Arts • Schedules • Great Outdoors • Ebb & Flows • Advertising • Menus • Restaurants • Comics • Editorial • Services • Fishing Reports • Content • Movies • Information • Faith • Lodging • Directories • Puzzles • Reports • Scene • Clubs • Legal Notices • Recipes • Columns • Events • Meetings • Classes • Education • News • Wellness • Food • People • Entertainment • Business • Fun & Games • Marketplace • Real Estate • Adventures • Service Spot • Night Life • Activities • Community • Award Winning • Informative • Calendar • Arts • Schedules • Great Outdoors • Ebb & Flows • Advertising • Menus • Restaurants • Comics • Editorial • Services • Fishing Reports • Content • Movies • Information • Faith • Lodging • Directories • Puzzles • Reports • Scene • Clubs • Legal Notices • Recipes • Columns • Events • Meetings • Classes • Education • News • Wellness • Food • People • Entertainment • Business • Fun & Games • Marketplace • Real Estate • Adventures • Service Spot • Night Life • Activities • a mail subscription to the Kern• River Courier. Community I• want Award Winning • Informative Calendar A one year mail subscription to the Kern River Courier, (52 issues), • Arts • Schedules • Great Outdoors • Ebb & Flows • for just $65.00 or two years (104 issues) for $120.00. Advertising • Menus • Restaurants • Comics • Editorial Name__________________________________________________ • Services • Fishing Reports • Content • Movies • Mailing Address__________________________________________ Information • Faith • Lodging • Directories • Puzzles City____________________________________________________ • Reports • Scene • Clubs • Legal Notices • Recipes • Columns • Events • Meetings • Classes • Education State ____________________ Zip ___________________________ • News • Wellness • Food • People • Entertainment • Complete and mail subscription form and check or money order for one or two Estate years to: Business • Fun & Games • Marketplace • Real • Adventures • Service Spot • Night Life • Activities • P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 760-376-2860 Community • Award Winning • Informative • Calendar • Arts • Schedules • Great Outdoors • Ebb & Flows • Advertising • Menus • Restaurants • Comics • Editorial

SUB SCR IBE

Yes!

"Salute to Kern's Fallen Heroes" to honor Kern County Veterans whose lives were given in service to this nation. The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday May 27 at the Kern Veterans Memorial and Wall of Valor at the corner of Truxtun Avenue and S Street, near the Bakersfield Amtrak station. The public is invited

Weekend, Continued from page 1 Kern River during spring and summer runoff. Join one of the thrilling trips offered by commercial rafting companies in the area. If you prefer to take things slow, but still want to be near the water, there are many boating opportunities to be enjoyed on Lake Isabella, one of

Waggner Carthy has designated one principal nominee for each academy that will fill one of five slots afforded to him as a Member of Congress at each academy. He also nominated a slate of competing alternate nominations for each academy that were be ranked according to their competitiveness by the Academy Admission Board and selected for admission at the academy's discretion. "Our community is filled with capable, future leaders who display the core values of honor and courage. I am proud to announce the students who will be attending our service academies." said Congressman McCarthy.

"I congratulate each of them in their pursuit of becoming future leaders in our Armed Forces." Each candidate was interviewed by Congressman McCarthy's Academy Interview Committee in December and the selections were submitted to the Congressman. The Academy Committee Members were: Cam Martin, (Committee Chair), External Affairs Director at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center and parent of two Naval Acad-emy graduates; Com-mander Mark Haas, Executive Officer, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and USNA graduate; David J. Vierra, Ph.D., Superintendent, Antelope Valley Union School District; Marshall Dillard, Principal, Munsey Elementary School; Lisa Kimble-Edmonston, former Broadcast Journalist and contributor to Bakersfield Life Magazine.

to this patriotic event which will include the National Anthem, flag salute, Medal of Honor citations, wreath laying, rifle salute, and playing of Taps. Annual Thousand Flags Memorial Day Celebration The Park at Riverwalk will come alive over Memorial Day weekend with the flying of a thousand flags in honor of the many heroes who have served, and continue to serve, our nation

and our local community. The event is presented by Breakfast Rotary and the flags are sponsored by community members wishing to honor friends and loved-ones. At the end of the weekend, flag sponsors may pick up their flag and a keepsake certificate to keep or present to their honoree. Flag sponsorships are still available at $50 per flag and may be ordered at the Park.

cental California's largest reservoirs that is ideal for windsurfers, sailing and pleasure boating. This is also place in the forest where motorized boats are allowed. Hunting and fishing are permitted on all public lands in the forest and monument. Trout and many other species abound in the Kern River and Isabella Lake. Be

aware of California fish and game regulations, and always be mindful of special restrictions on sections of the Kings and Kern rivers. The Kern Wild and Scenic River flows from the western slope of Mount Whitney. The steep descent and sheer volume of water provide outstanding, world-class whitewater and fishing opportunities.

Legals, Continued from page 11 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.asp x using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00093-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: May 8, 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/Default Management/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 May 26, June 2, and 9, 2017)

Fictitious Business Names Application to sell or the Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License Administration of Estate

Courier K E R N R I V

E R

“Advertise where it counts”