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daysoftheyear.com Courier Holiday? Who doesn't dream of leaving the office earlier, in time to enjoy the afternoon? Who gets frustrated, especially during the winter months, by the fact that it's still dark when they go to work and already dark when they leave? These are just the people that Leave the Office Earlier Day was created for! This day was the invention of Laura Stack, a specialist in employee productivity. Stack noted that Americans work about 49 hours a week, and a total of about 350 more hours a year than most Europeans. This can prove detrimental for many reasons. First, the quicker things get done, at optimal levels, the more productive (and profitable) a business will be. Second, the truth is that the nature of work is that for the most part, employees would rather be somewhere else, doing something else, which can lead to distractions which result in lower productivity. Third, interminable working days can prove disheartening, acting as a demotivational factor, causing employees to work at a sluggish pace and get much less done than they would if they were feeling better about themselves. Leave the Office Earlier Day is an incentive for employees to complete tasks before schedule, making a conscious effort to increase their effi-

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Training day - Teri Gallion and her service dog Tule break from training on the last day of the three-day seminar to cool off in the San Diego surf.

Kernville local and her service dog receive training that the community and Rotary Club of Kern River Valley contributed Jeanne Miller Courier Spotlight Deep in the hills east of San Diego, tucked away on several acres of Live Oaks and giant Sycamore trees, lies a facility dedicated to training service dogs to assist people with disabilities. Terri Gallion, of Kernville, and her 10-

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Service Dogs have special requirements in California Dogs (and rarely, miniature horses) are the only animals recognized federally as service animals. As of 2011, monkeys, rats, snakes, birds, cats and other species no longer satisfy federal regulations or most state laws. Service dogs must perform disability-spe-

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Eleanore Fahey Courier Beat Josh Cain, a Kern County deputy sheriff, is the new leader of the Sheriffs Activity League. He started here four months ago. This is in addition to his day job as a deputy, a Cain job he's held for eight years. 20 students, from the ages 8 to 18 are enrolled. This is a voluntary program; students come to it because they want to be there. It is not punishment or rehabilitation. At the presentation, held by the Historical Society on May 23, Cain brought four of his bunch with him. They had some pearls of wisdom for us all

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Color of authority - SAL Color Guard participated in the Memorial Day ceremonies here in the Valley at the cemetery.

to remember: Treat people with respect, the way you would want to be treated; when you're being put down, always be the bigger person; and, choose the good people;

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stay away from the bad ones. Cain calls SAL a mentorship program. Evenings and weekends he spends time with his students. In keeping with his

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motto, 'This is a wonderful place to grow up,' he is planning to take them to different campgrounds, hike trails, enjoy the wilderness, and go up river, to help them know and love the area. He encourages physical fitness through sports and recreation programs. Brittany and Crystal, both present at the meeting, spent a week at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base in a mentally and physically rigorous program called 'Devil Pups'. The Pups also worked on leadership skills, and learned about life in the Corps. Several students are members of the SAL Color Guard and participated in the Memorial Day event here in the val-

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ing I've done with her." Tule can eventually learn a sequence in which she alerts Gallion of an upcoming seizure, dial a phone and retrieve the vest containing needed medication. Gallion acquired Tule last August following the passing of her beloved 15year-old service dog, Jenna. As Jenna advanced in age, community fundraisers were held, which enabled Gallion to purchase Tule and to train her as a service dog. Future donations to help Tule and Gallion complete their training can be made to the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley.

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month old CatahoulaAustralian ShepherdGolden Retriever puppy, Tule, attended a three-day seminar held at Angel Dogs Ranch at the end of April. In addition to the 60+ commands Tule already knew, there she received intensive individual training from professionals who commented on the positive training methods Gallion has been using. "The head trainer was impressed with the hard work and patience I put into picking the right dog,” Gallion said. "I learned that Tule's alert behavior is appropriate for the seizure alert train-

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Pastor Schiensker goes fishing.

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 336,571 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 6,459 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 5,398 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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

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■ Annual Squirrel Valley yard sale June 3 Annual event starting 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. all over Squirrel Valley. Map with addresses will be available outside Mt. Mesa Market (Hwy 178 and McCray) at 7:30 a.m., and not before the day of the sale. ■ 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. For questions contact the Center at 760-549-0800. ■ Snip and Tip garage sale June 3 KRV Snip and Tip Program for Feral/Community Cats is having a garage sale in Squirrel Valley 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. At 6504 Juniper Rd., Squirrel Valley.

■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt June 3 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 760-379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is locat-

ed at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.

■ Kern Valley Special Election June 6 Measure C, Healthcare District funding.

Law and Disorder in Kern County June 6 The Kern River Valley Historical Society will present 'Law and Disorder in Kern County, 1866-1915' at 11 a.m., in the Museum Annex building. ■ Not my kid - think again June 8 A focus on current drug trends and paraphernalia common among children and teens. Symptomology and effects will be discussed from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Refreshments will be provided and supporting agencies will be on hand. ■ Free Kids’ 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.

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Regular activities Fridays

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

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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (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.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 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.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

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.

■ 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, contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations at 661398-4520. ■ Skate Park fundraiser June 10 Spyder Cup Underground Skateboard series will present the Game of Skate and Best Trick at Mt. Mesa Park at 3:30 p.m. to support funding of the George Randall Skate Park. Preregistration information can be obtained by calling 760-223-1445. ■ Happy Feet Dance is moving June 10 And the special needs group is celebrating with a luau from 6 to 8 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Dinner and dancing, free admission. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV. ■ Artist reception June 10 Showing in the Kernville Museum the KRVAA proudly present Susan Neves, a landscape photographer. The show runs through the month of June 2017 with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. ■ 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. 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. ■ 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. ■ Commodities distribution June 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ KRV Collaborative June 27 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information. ■ Prayer Breakfast July 6 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them 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 information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Happy Feet Dance July 8 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. Admission is free. At Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP by July 1 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Reader sees Measure C as excessive The Kern Valley Hospital's measure C parcel tax on the 6/6 ballot is NOT necessary at this time. There are other funding options that should be explored extensively before sticking property owners with a 40 year excessive tax burden. Some of these options are as follows: Bonds; possibly an area specific sales tax; a grant from USDA (grants don't have to be paid back unlike the 58 million dollar loan KVHD is promoting - McFarland just got a USDA grant to partially fund a new animal shelter); there is private funding like Tehachapi did for its hospital; or a combination of all of the above (and maybe something that hasn't even been thought of yet). KV Hospital is not going to close tomorrow (if at all). There is time to explore all other options first. If measure C does not pass and none of the other options turn out to be viable, they can always place a better, more fair property tax on the ballot as early as 2018. The Kern Valley has many elderly, disabled and unemployed residents who are already struggling for survival. This KVHD parcel tax will place another unfair burden on us. Vote NO on Measure C. There's time to thoroughly explore all other option before approving another tax burden on property owners. Darlene Copeland Weldon

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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 donate 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 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.

Not my kid - think again Parents, teachers, youth pastors, counselors or anyone who works with youth should not miss this event intended to focus on current drug trends and paraphernalia common among children and teens. Symptomology and effects will be discussed June 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Refreshments will be provided and supporting agencies, such as Women's Center High Desert, Kern Valley Hospital, Kern County Sheriff, Joe's House, College Community Services, Kern Behavioral Health, Heather Berry Counseling, Kern Valley High School, Kernville Union School District, and Owens Valley Career Development Center will be on hand. This program is intended for parents and their supporters, not for children.

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 and 9 to 12. 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, hot dogs, 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. continued

If there is one thing I really like its fishing! There is no greater joy than sitting next to a lake in a chair with a line, sinker and bait Middleworth thrown out about 40 feet. I'll admit that I really don't care whether I catch a fish or not because I will be sitting there listening to a book on tape and don't want to be bothered by some fish on my line! I do believe that the fish know exactly what I am doing and by biting my hook they are messing with my tranquility. The only time I bring a fish home is when I want to impress my wife with the big fish I just caught. If I bring a fish home we'll eat it, otherwise I will catch and release. I usually tell the fish that I'm going to let him go just so I can see the relief in his eyes. Did you ever notice that fish have no eyelids and can never go to sleep? They just kind of swim around waiting for me so they can interrupt my reading. That being said I have another purpose in life, one that I have been involved with for the last 50 years, and that is teaching my children, grand-children, and great grand-children how to fish. What brings this to the forefront is the new great-grandson that has entered this world.

Last week when I saw him he was only 3 days old. I went over and sat beside him and promised that as soon as his mom would let us I would teach him how to fish. This is all part of a master plan wherein I am teaching all my children the secrets of catching fish. I should point out at this conjecture that fishing and catching fish are two different things. Anybody can go fishing but only kids who have been taught by their great-grandfather, grandfather and dad will know the secret of catching and cooking fish! As I sat beside three-day old Greyson I assured him that he was next on my agenda to learn all there is to know about fishing. He looked at me and though he hasn't learned to talk yet he nodded his little head as if to say, "Way to go great-grandpa, I can hardly wait!" So yesterday I went out in the garage and looked for the tiniest pole I could find. I put new line on the reel, a leader, and a hook. As I 'splained how to be careful when putting bait on the hook Greyson looked at me and said, "gurgle". So for the next few minutes as I sat there we were bonding through the anticipation of our first day fishing together When it comes to fishing and the kids are with me guess who has the most fun? ... Me! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

Happy Feet Dance is on the move And the special needs group is celebrating with a luau from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 10 at Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Dinner and dancing, free admission. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV.

Prescribed burning activity to commence Sequoia National Forest personnel are planning to conduct prescribed burning on the Western Divide Ranger District, Giant Sequoia National Monument. Following the wet winter, fuel conditions in the area are favorable for prescribed burning, and fire crews are available to conduct the burns. The amount of daily acreage burned will be dependent on weather conditions and smoke dispersal. Prescribed fires may continue through June. The following project areas on Forest Service lands are targeted to burn: ■ Ponderosa - 600 acres of hand piles and understory burning ■ Tule River Reservation Protection Project - 400 acres of hand piles and understory burning near Solo Peak and the Black Mountain Giant Sequoia Grove Most of these areas consist of scattered piles of small trees, brush, and limbs created from community wildfire protection projects. The projects will help protect the communities by reducing the risk of high-intensity wildfires. When the burning is completed, the burn piles themselves may not be entirely

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It is easy to worship God when things are going great in your life when he has provided food, friends, family, health, and happy situations. But circumstances are not always pleasant. How do you worship God then? What do you do when God seems a million miles away? The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of pain, thanking God during a trial, trusting him when tempted, surrendering while suffering, and loving him when he seems distant. Friendships are often tested by separation and silence; you are divided by physical distance or you are unable to talk. In your friendship with God, you won't always feel close to him. Philip Yancey has wisely noted, "Any relationship involves times of closeness and times of distance, and in a relationship with God, no matter how intimate, the pendulum will swing from one side to the other." That's when worship gets difficult. To mature your friendship, God will test it with periods of seeming separation - times when it seems as if he has

abandoned or forgotten you. God feels a million miles away. St. John of the Cross referred to these days of spiritual dryness, doubt, and estrangement from God as "the dark night of the soul." Henri Nouwen called them "the ministry of absence." A. W. Tozer called them "the ministry of the night." Others refer to "the winter of the heart." Besides Jesus, David probably had the closest friendship with God of anyone. God took pleasure in calling him "a man after my own heart" (see 1 Samuel 13:14 and Acts 13:22). Yet David frequently complained of God's apparent absence: ■ "Lord, why are you standing aloof and far away? Why do you hide when I need you the most?" (Psalm 10:1 TLB). ■ "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help?" (Psalm 22:1 NLT, second edition). ■ "Why have you abandoned me?" (Psalm 43:2a GNT; see also Psalm 44:23; 74:11; 88:14; 89:49). Of course, God hadn't really left David, and he doesn't leave you. He has promised repeatedly, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Ezra in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Daniel 4, who had the vision of a tree growing higher and higher until it could be seen by everyone? Silas, Josiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Solomon 3. Which Book could be summarized, "God, why don't you stop bad things from happening"? Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Malachi 4. What hour mentioned in the Bible means the last possible moment something can be done? 1st, 3rd, 11th, 12th 5. From Judges 6, where did Gideon encounter an angel? Prison, Oak tree, Temple, Well

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Gone Fishin' Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist The fishing derby has come and gone. The lake had its tent & R.V. border, the traffic volume increased, and the bait and tackle shops were Schlensker busy. But the fishing goes on! Now I'm not much of a fisherman, but the mathematician in me wonders if the fishing is a lot worse this year, since the density of the fish in the lake must be considerably lower, because of the great increase in the volume of the water in the lake - more water for about the same number of fish. Oh, well, I guess I'll have to ask someone, who knows. Be that as it may, fishing in Lake Isabella goes on nearly all the time. Way beyond that, though, it turns out that as far as Jesus is concerned all the world's a fishing derby all the time. In Mark 1:16-20, we read, "as [Jesus] was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.' And they immediately left the nets and followed Him. And going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets. And immediately He called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired

servants, and went away to follow Him." Now you notice this is recorded in Mark 1. The same episode is described in Matthew 4, right after Jesus' baptism and temptation. This is at the very beginning of Jesus' ministry. That makes this statement - the first "official" statement that Jesus made as a religious leader - a guiding principle, a set of marching orders for all of His followers. It must be important! And indeed, it is! For that is how the Kingdom of God grows in this world. Jesus paraphrased that notion in His parting words to His disciples on the mountain, from which He ascended: "As you are going, make disciples of all nations, baptizing… and teaching them." That goes for us, too, as His followers today. So where are you casting your line? What kind of lures are you using? the worms of compassion, the Rapala of random acts of kindness, the Booyah of caring, the Strike King of helping hands. How will you attract the lost fish? Perhaps the best part about fishing for people with Jesus is that it is so different from fishing for fish. When you fish for fish you are benefiting primarily yourself in a physical way, and usually for only the near future. But when you are fishing for people, you are going to benefit them in a spiritual way and bless them forever … not to mention the great gratifying feeling you get when you see how God is using you for His kingdom work! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship 1) Old; 2) Nebuchadnezzar; 3) Habakkuk; 4) 11th; 5) Oak tree

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

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■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Social Security is still here for you Social Security Administration Courier Release Summer is here and millions of vacationers are packing their bags to visit a new locale and soak up some sunshine. You might be traveling quite a ways. You're used to staying connected to important information like your bank accounts and social networks, especially on the go. Social Security is there in the same way - easily accessible when you're away from your home or office. When you're going on vacation and want to be sure your Social Security benefits arrive, use my Social Security. When you open a personal and secure my Social Security account, you can access it on your terms. We put you in control of your financial future. A my Social Security account is important whether you receive benefits from Social Security or not. You can: ■ Request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card if you meet certain requirements; ■ Check the status of your application or appeal; ■ Get your Social Security Statement; or ■ Get a benefit verification letter stating that: " You receive retirement, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Medicare benefits; or " You never received Social

Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare; or ■ You received benefits in the past, but do not currently receive them. (The letter will include the date your benefits stopped and how much you received that year.); or ■ You applied for benefits but haven't received an answer yet. There's also more you can do with your my Social Security account. We're always adding new features and resources to make your life easier and give you greater control over your benefits. Placing the "Application Status" feature behind the my Social Security portal provides a secure service delivery channel that allows us to provide detailed status information about your claim without requiring a confirmation number. With the new Application Status, you can see: ■ the Re-entry number for inprogress online applications; ■ detailed information about the current status of the application or appeal; ■ the location where your claim is being processed; and ■ scheduled hearing information. Whether you're vacationing or on a staycation, Social Security's online services are at your fingertips. With an easy-to-access my Social Security account, you can use our multiple online services while barefoot on the beach. How convenient is that? You don't even have to put your lemonade down at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 consumed in the fire. Typically there are remnants of the piles left to protect the soil from erosion and promote the growth of new vegetation. Some piles will be intentionally left unburned to benefit wildlife. Smoke from the prescribed burning operations will be visible from Ponderosa, Camp Nelson, and likely the communities around Springville and Porterville. Fire managers strive to minimize smoke impacts to the community as much as possible. Forest personnel will be working closely with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to manage smoke production and reduce any local impacts.

Kern River Valley Historical June art exhibit Showing in the Kernville Museum the KRVAA proudly presents Susan Neves, who is primarily a landscape photographer. Susan offered both the KRVAA and the KRVHS a complimentary Photo Walk in nearby Keyesville for which many people are calling for a repeat. “You have a good eye” is an expression Susan hears often. She is passionate about defining that statement each time she picks up her camera. The show runs through the month of June with a reception on Saturday June 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Do come and meet the artist.

You can help a student Join in on Tuesday June 13 at 6 p.m. at the next meeting of the Lake Isabella and Bodfish Property Owner's Assoc. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center and listen to a presentation by Kern Valley High School Police Officer Steve Chisholm. Officer Chisholm is looking for local residents who may be willing to share an interest, a hobby or a skill with some of the local high school students. These students need our support and mentoring as they are our future leaders. For questions, call Karene Williams at 760-379-1434.

Preschool now enrolling The Kernville Union School District Preschool, located at Woodrow Wallace Elementary School, is now enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year. Make an appointment to enroll your child who will be turning 3 by September 1, 2017, up to five years old. Preschoolers may attend either a three hour morning or afternoon session. There is no charge if your family falls within certain income levels. For example, a child from a family of four, whose income is $3,908 before taxes or less per month, may attend free of charge. For details, call Verlona Tate at 760-379-5461.

Get ready, get set, and go to the library! Kern River Valley Branch Library launched its Reading by Design summer reading program. 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. For a complete listing of events, contact them at 760-549-2083 or visit them at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist In last week’s Courier I responded to four health insurance myths, this week I have three more. My Los Angeles Thal colleague, Paul Davis, came out with this, and it is worth passing on to my Kern County readers. I have modified it for Kern County and added a few tidbits.

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6. When I turn 65 I don't need to make any changes in my health coverage. For some people, this is true. If you are on a group health plan from a large employer and it costs you very little, there's probably no reason to do anything. But, you should take a look at your options and determine whether you should or must enroll in Medicare. You will pay a penalty of 10% per year if you fail to enroll when you should.

7. Don't use 5. Since I am an insurance You will pay a penalty of 10% not taking any agent, it will per year if you fail to enroll when cost more. prescriptions you should. now, I don't There is really need to NO additional - Thal sign up on cost to use an a Part D agent. We are prescription paid a commisdrug plan. sion by the carriers. An honest This is penny wise and pound and ethical independent agent can foolish for two reasons. You never help you compare various plans, know when you're going to need a and will not recommend a change really expensive prescription drug. unless it is in your best interest. A I have a former client who dropped good agent will stay in touch, peritheir Part D and called me in desodically review your plans and be peration because his new cancer able to answer questions when drug was $8000 a month. If you things get confusing. don't sign up for part D, you will likely need to eventually. Then Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance you'll pay a Late Enrollment broker in California (0621106), on the Penalty forever. National Association of Health I have a few clients who will be Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. paying $40 a month extra for the He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com. rest of their lives.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “A United Kingdom” (PG-13) - A young African prince studies law in 1940s London. He meets his soulmate, a clerk for a local law firm. But the prince, Seretse Khama (played masterfully by David Oyelowo). is destined to be king of Botswana, and the clerk, Ruth Williams (an effervescent and unflappable Rosamund Pike), is a white woman. What follows is a lesson on what love can overcome. "A United Kingdom" takes us through the deep and complicated real-life story of Seretse and Ruth as they battle racial and political pitfalls while remaining true to their own virtuous, passionate humanity. The story is uplifting, and director Amma Asante's crisp delivery and pacing unfold without bashing the viewer over the head with morality. “Beauty and the Beast” (PG) The tale as old as time returns with a live-action reboot starring the dewy-skinned Emma Watson as Belle and the piercing blue eyes of Dan Stevens (of "Downton Abbey" fame) behind an exquisite re-creation of the Beast. When Belle's father (Kevin Kline) is incarcerated by the ghastly Beast, Belle replaces him as prisoner. With a little help from the castle's enchanted staff (Emma Thompson, Ian McKellan, Ewan McGregor, et al.) and a few nostalgic songs, the two learn the true meaning of love. Watson soars as the bookish beauty and, as in her

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portrayal of Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" series, her bricolage of brains, spunk and soft vulnerability is perfection. Josh Gad serves up a hilarious and memorable Le Fou, while Luke Evans kills as the gorgeous but vile Gaston. “The Last Word” (R) - Shirley MacLaine once again dons the mantle of cantankerous crank (with a well-hidden heart of gold) that she wears so well. In "The Last Word," she plays Harriet, exacting control freak of a businesswoman who cannot leave even the writing of her obituary to chance. Enter Anne (Amanda Seyfried), the local newswoman tasked with writing Harriet's life story. In pursuit of a legacy worth publishing, the two women overcome adversity, make lasting memories, touch the lives of others and change the world. Yes, the cliches are there. Fortunately, MacLaine is a treasure in any vehicle she chooses, and the "feels" come often enough to make this film tolerable, especially when taken with heavily buttered popcorn. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Hot Bacon Dressing 3/4 pound sliced bacon, diced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup cider vinegar 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon and set aside. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet. Add onion and sauté until tender; remove from the heat. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, pimentos, mustard, salt, pepper and bacon; mix well. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes,

Combine together and use over spinach and mushroom salad. Bodfish Bob’s Russian Salad Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 hard cooked egg, chopped 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons minced green pepper Combine all ingredients and chill before serving. Makes 1 cup. Bodfish Bob’s French Salad Dressing 1 can tomato soup 1 1/2 cup Wesson oil 3/4 cup vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon grated onion Mix all ingredients together and shake well. Add dash of Worcestershire sauce, paprika and dry mustard.

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Timmberr! Thirty CCC corpsmembers are felling and removing dead and dying trees in high-priority areas in the Sierras. Photo submitted

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CCC Crews fell dead, dying trees Saito, director of the CCC. Across California, more than 100 million trees were killed by the multi-year drought and bark beetles. Despite this year's rains, more trees are expected to die. In the Sequoia National Forest during May, the CCC and USFS will focus on cutting down trees near Grouse Valley, east of Bakersfield. "It's vital that we get to as many trees as possible in areas that have been hardest hit by the drought and insects and where there's been a history of forest fires," said U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Eric LaPrice. "Getting to these trees now could prevent them from falling on firefighters during a fire or blocking evacuation routes for residents." The CCC crews are clearing more than a thousand of acres of dead and dying trees, vegetation and underbrush. State and Federal fire agencies are encouraging home owners to do their share of reducing safety and fire threats by clearing a defensible space of at least 30 feet around their property.

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Chainsaws are buzzing up and down the Sierra where California Conservation Corps crews are chipping away at a fire and safety threat that's easy to spot- the brown blight of dead and dying trees left by drought and bark beetle infestation. The CCC corpsmembers are working at the request of the U.S. Forest Service to bring down dead trees in and around high traffic areas. Corpsmembers are targeting trees -some more than 40 feet tall -- in both the Sequoia and Stanislaus national forests. The trees pose a risk to public safety, as they could unexpectedly crash down on roads, campgrounds and firefighters. "The dead trees are a significant hazard and strong winds or an unexpected thunderstorm could bring them down without warning. Our crews are doing important work for the Stanislaus National Forest -- felling about 25 trees each day during their eight-day shifts throughout the summer," said Bruce

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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BLM issues fire restrictions Serena Baker, BLM Courier Notice The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Office is issuing fire restrictions effective immediately for federal public lands in several Central California counties due to increasing fire danger. These restrictions include all BLMmanaged public lands in Tulare, Kings, Kern, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. Fire restrictions will affect all BLM recreational areas including Lake Isabella, Chimney Peak and Kennedy Meadows. Portable stoves with gas, jellied petroleum or pressured liquid fuel are authorized with a valid California campfire permit, but the public is asked to be extremely careful with their use and carry a shov-

el and water at all times. Other restrictions include: ■ No tools powered by internal combustion engines off roads or trails. ■ No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a designated developed designated areas. ■ No motorized vehicles off established roads or trails. ■ No shooting using incendiary, tracer, steel core or armour piercing ammunition. ■ No fireworks, including "safe and sane" fireworks. ■ No welding or operating acetylene or other torch except by special permit. ■ No explosives, except by permit. For more information about defensible space, visit readyforwildfire.org/. For specific questions, contact Ruth Ellison at 661-391- 6169.

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■ 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.

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■ 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)

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Saturday June 10th Below Tillie Creek Campground Follow the Signs Sign ups: Pre-registration Friday June 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. or Saturday June 10 from 6am to noon Photo Booth • Raffle Prizes • Hot Dogs & Chips Free for all registered kids Grand Prizes for Longest Fish One Girls Bicycle • One Boys Bicycle Trophies • Tackle Boxes • Fishing Poles To volunteer or more information call 760-549-3625 Sponsored by Friends of the Hatchery • Sierra Gateway Markets Copes Boat & Tackle Isabella Super Market Kern River Fish Hatchery Isabella Motors • Sequoia National Forest Bruce Simpson • Engraving Creations & Kern River Courier

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1. MOVIES: Which 1974 movie featured a character named Jake Gittes? 2. LANGUAGE: What are three letters of the Greek alphabet that begin with the letter "p"? 3. HUMAN ANATOMY: What part of the brain regulates body temperature and controls the autonomic nervous system? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a hussar? 5. MYTHOLOGY: Which figure in Greek mythology possessed the gift of prophecy? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What artificial structure connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea? 7. TELEVISION: Who played the lead role in the drama "Columbo"? 8. MUSIC: What Barry Manilow song started with the line ""Her name was Lola"? 9. GOVERNMENT: What amendment to the Constitution authorized federal taxes on income? 10. FOOD & DRINK: What shape is the pasta called farfalle?

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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/TrusteeSer vices.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/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier 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 you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201700093-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)

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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

Continued from page 1 ley at the cemetery. Cain says that there are a higher number of SAL participants who go into police, military and fire departments as a result of their time in the program than in the rest of the population demographic. And a by-product of SAL is a greater appreciation for law enforcement. To broaden their horizons, he plans to seek out scholarship opportunities and go visit college campuses. But all that takes money for buses and lunch, etc, and he hasn't done any fundraising. To donate or offer moneyraising ideas or venues, contact Cain at the Sheriffs' Substation at 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd., or by phone at 760-549-2100. They already have done some community service, and would like to do more, such as the help they gave at a recent Moose

Lodge dinner for special needs kids. During Whiskey Flats they policed the parking lot. That sounds like an invitation to the community to include these young folks in their event plans. And, they would present the colors at any public venue, such as Memorial Day. Cain's beat on his day job at the Kern Valley Substation encompasses about 22,000 people in an 804 square mile area. It's not an easy job, keeping "a handle on the riff-raff," as he says. But, after that he gets to spend positive time with his SAL people. "SAL feels like you're not working," he says of his time spent with his students. Two points guide him in his guidance of them; he treats each as an individual and tries to grow the best of what's in that person; and get the education you need for the job you want.

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Gotta go to L.A.? Have some fun along the way Eleanore Fahey Courier On the go! The drive to L.A. can be tedious, even dangerous, what with the winds, the vast numbers of semi-trucks, and the Indy-style drivers all exceeding the speed limit, except of course for you, the reader. While much of that 99/5 pace can't be avoided, it can be sprinkled with fun, interesting and educational entertainment, and even a few stretches of freeway-free driving.

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Retail therapy One of several open-air walking avenues at the Outlets at Tejon.

To start off, we have the magnificent 178 riverside drive. Down the two-lane stretch, there are at least 55 good-sized, paved turnouts, perfect for picnic or perusal, and 20 or more smaller dirt or paved ones. Should you wish to bypass Bakersfield, you can take the 184, which starts at the 178 and dovetails into the 99. As the signage for it is small, look ahead for the very tall (like 30 feet) fencing at the baseball diamonds. The turn is just before that, at the stoplight. It is a slower, country road that starts out a little wiggly, but straightens out through the farming and small towns. If you're a shopper, you'll want to stop at the Outlets at Tejon, a beautifully designed and ornamented mall. Well-known companies have stores there: Adidas, Lane

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Lake view Entrance to the Vista del Lago Visitors’ Center. Above: Plaque commerating Fort Tejon.

Bryant, Calvin Klein, Chico's, the Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, to name a few. At the top of the Grapevine is Fort Tejon, a worthy stop for history, scenery, leg stretch, or picnic. The Visitor Center is loaded with information, including the government's failed experiment with camel transport. Read all about it. Just down the 5 is the town of Lebec, and a bypass route called the Old Ridge Route. Lebec is home to two jam-packed antiques and collectibles shops. Old Ridge Route Antiques, next to the Post

Office, is helmed by Paula, who shared some interesting information about the Tejon Ranch (270,000 acres, with 250,000 as a preserve; not open to the public). Down the street a few miles is Alice's Antiques. It is on the right and shares a large sign with FAS Auto Repair. Continuing down the Old Ridge Route will get you to Gorman and a left turn at the bridge that crosses the freeway. A short stretch of road beyond the bridge dead ends at the Antique Mall, the biggest of the three. Its signs brag of some unique

items: skulls, dinosaur poop, meteorites, fossils, movie props and, of course, collectibles. You may continue your journey on the 5, or take a six mile jaunt down the Gorman Post Road. Turn left when you exit the mall. It parallels the freeway, then veers away a little bit. But fear not, route 138 appears and guides you back to the 5. The crown jewel of the journey is the Vista del Lago Visitors Center at Pyramid Lake, open 9 to 5 daily. Through exhibits, films and hands-on displays, the beautifully

Friday, June 2, 2017 designed center details the state water project, and the many acts of muscle and genius that created the network that transports water from the mountains to the coastal population hubs and surrounding areas. And generates electricity with that water movement, to boot. On down the 5 at Santa Clarita/Stevenson Ranch, you may take The Old Road. Some parts are busy, but the road section south of Lyons exit is generally less crowded, especially at the major intersections. It runs roughly parallel to the freeway, and has an onramp to the 5 just about a mile north of the Santa Monica Freeway (405), which is very pleasing because it avoids the spaghetti interchanges of the 126, 14 and 210 just north of there. And you're already in the right lane. But only careful timing and good luck can get you over Mulholpland without huge delays. The obvious, but not infallible, plan is to get there when rush hour traffic is going in the opposite direction. Or drive it late at night to early morning. But then you miss out on the fun!

RENTERS AND LAND OWNERS AFFECTED BY THE 2016 ERSKINE FIRE

June 23, 2017 marks the one year anniversary of the Erskine Fire. Experienced wildfire attorneys Jackson & Parkinson Trial Lawyers and Spreter & Petiprin, APC are holding a town hall meeting for our clients, as well as members of the general public interested in attending on June 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at the Lake Isabella Moose Lodge #498, located at 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, California, CA 93240. Among other things, we will answer questions about: • Our future lawsuit against the State of California. • Upcoming deadlines for filing a claim under California's Tort Claim Act. • What types of damages renters and landowners can recover in wildfire lawsuits. Also, if you cannot attend the seminar, or want to meet privately and discuss any potential claims you may have, one of our experienced wildfire attorneys can meet with you at a convenient place of your choosing. If there is no recovery, there is no fee, and no costs. Please feel free to call our office at 760-723-1295 and schedule an appointment. We are here to help your community in any way we can. Jackson and Parkinson Trial Attorneys www.jptlawyers.com

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