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The Army Corps of Engineers will be taking public comment later this month on a new improved access proposal that will safely better serve the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, French Gulch Group Campground and entrance to a new replacement boat launch, from State Highway 155.

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Proposed new turn access Michael Batelaan Courier Just in Next week a new SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch Group Campground and the Nuui Cunni Cultural

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Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update ■ The United States Army Corps of Engineers continues construction on the USFS Admin/Warehouse building, USFS Fire Station, and temporary construction trailer

Corps Environmental Assessment SEA#6 public meetings: July 24 Kern Valley Veterans Center, Lake Isabella 6 to 8 p.m. July 25 Kernville Elementary School, Kernville 6 to 8 p.m.

campus. Construction of each facility is expected to be complete in October, October, and July 2017, respectively. ■ USACE continues the Phase II Dams and Spillways contracting process, with a contract expected by the end of fall 2017. ■ USACE continues to work with the Kern River Watermaster and downstream water users to maintain the lake's water levels below the restricted pool and accommodate runoff from snowmelt. ■ Once the SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch is complete, a contract will be solicited for construction of the SR155 turn lane. Solicitation is

Center will be proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers. USACE Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6, or SEA #6, addressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane will be released for public review and

Kern County AssessorRecorder Jon Lifquist announced on Tuesday that his office has determined the taxable value of Kern County property for the fiscal beginning July 1, 2017 at $91.3 billion, representing a $5.9 billion increase from fiscal 20162017. The 6.9 percent increase in total assessments reflects a substan-

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tial recovery in oil prices, and continued steady growth in real property values. Though far below the record high price for oil of $101 per barrel in 2014, the $50 per barrel price for 2017 represents a 40 percent increase from a low of $35 per barrel in January 2016. Oil and gas assessments increased 19 percent year over year and accounted for 17 percent of the total assessed

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anticipated fall 2017. ■ USACE Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6, or SEA#6, addressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane will be released for public review this month with public meetings July 24 at the Kern Valley Veterans Center, Lake Isabella from 6 to 8 p.m. and July 25 at the Kernville Elementary School, Kernville, also from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ USACE anticipates conducting negotiations with Southern California Edison for the Borel Canal easement through the Auxiliary Dam during summer 2017.

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July is National Ice Cream Month

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Do you love ice cream? You’ll love to celebrate July as National Ice Cream Month. Whether you prefer your ice cream in a cup or cone, with some warm pie or on top of a banana split, be sure to visit your local ice cream shop and partake in one of the "sweetest" months of the year. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by over 90 percent of the nation's population. The International Ice Cream Association encourages retailers and consumers to celebrate July as National Ice Cream Month. About 10.3 percent of all the milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream, contributing significantly to the economic wellbeing of the nation's dairy industry. Traditionally made by freezing a mixture of cream or milk, sugar and some kind of flavoring, ice cream is often eaten after a meal as dessert. In the old days before refrigerators ice cream was a food reserved for the royals and the rich and was only eaten during special occasions. The development of refrigeration quickly made ice cream a commonly enjoyed around the world. Today people buy and consume more ice cream on a Sunday than any other day of the week.

There has been good progress by crews on the west flank of the fire from the Kern River south Start Date: June 24, 2017 Cause: Lightning Acres Burned: 15,859 Structures Threatened: 13 Containment: 25% Personnel: 928 Injuries: 4 (minor) Fuel Type: Brush, timber, heavy dead and down

roll. Close behind the $2.4 billion increase in oil and gas assessments was a $2.1 billion increase in real property values, including commercial, residential and agricultural properties. The 2017-2018 assessment roll value represents a snapshot of property values as of January 1,

to Bonita Springs. On the east flank of the fire, crews worked along the fire's perimeter, going direct, constructing hand line from the Kern River toward Soda Creek and back into the Rattlesnake drainage.

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weather Friday high 97° Sunny Friday low 68° Mostly clear Saturday high 99° Sunny and hot Saturday low 70° Partly cloudy Sunday high 100° Sunny and hot Sunday low 70° Partly cloudy Accuweather.com

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Dan Schlensker celebrates Dependence Day.

Firefighters continue to achieve Schaeffer Fire containment Cindy Thill, USFS Courier 4-1-1

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water data: Wednesday Storage, Isabella Reservoir 327,407 acre-feet 2017 Reservoir peak 357,394 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 3,045 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4,113 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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■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance July 15 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. ■ Children's book sale July 15 Friends of the library is happy to announce a special children's used book sale from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella. There will be many gently used children's books for sale at affordable prices. All proceeds will go to support your local libraries. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. ■ Roaming Reptiles! July 15 Kern River Valley Branch Library launched its Reading by Design Summer Reading Program on June 1st, hosting 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

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.

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

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

reading goals. From 2 to 3 p.m., the themed event will be: Roaming Reptiles, an informative, educational and entertaining event. For more information, call 760-549-2083.

■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt July 15 J. Paul Corlew will lead the tour. 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 located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. ■ Emergency preparedness for the deaf, July 19 The Independent Living Center of Kern County will present a free seminar on emergency preparedness for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An ASL interpreter will be provided. Training by Red Cross on ways to plan, create an emergency plan and receive emergency notifications. Space is limited, RSVP required to by calling ILCKC office at 661-325-1063 or ILCKC video phone at 661-369-8966. ■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy hours, July 20 The office hours will be held at the Kern River

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■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Group Campground. 760379-5831. ■ 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 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 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. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

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

Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication between the representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment call Fuller's office at 661-323-0443 or McCarthy's office at 661-327-3611. ■ Star Party July 22 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bring a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Commodities distribution July 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Houchin Blood Drive July 25 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all 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 be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ KRV Collaborative July 25 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume in September. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ KRV Historical Society July 25 As part of the 50 years celebration, the July meeting will take place at the rodeo grounds in Kernville and will feature Reid Hopkins and the One Spade Youth Packers. Gates open at 5:30. Bring a picnic basket of your favorite things to eat and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. The program starts at 7 p.m. ■ Dam public meetings July 24 and 25 US Army Corps of Engineers Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6 (SEA #6) addressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane will be released for public review. The public is invited July 24 at Kern Valley Veterans/Senior Center, Lake Isabella, and July 25 at the Kernville Elementary School. Both meetings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip July 27 The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. sponsors a bus trip to Eagle Mountain on the last Thursday of each month. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For information, call Pam Cook at 760376-3622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt July 29 J. Paul Corlew will lead the tour. The tour starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30 and tickets are $20. Cash only the night of the event or by credit card by calling 760-379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. ■ Prayer Breakfast August 3 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. 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. 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

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The best things in life are free Michael Batelaan Courier Publisher July is Free Community Newspaper Month. The effort is joined by more than 2,000 free community publications throughout the Batelaan country. Like so many freedoms we celebrate during the month of July, the value of a free delivered community newspaper is one that should not be overlooked as it is a powerful resource that delivers true value each week to thousands of communities. This free community newspaper is proud to be a part of this valuable, independent movement. Supporting the economic base of our communities is a key priority for our publications as is our support of many nonprofit civic organizations in our communities that lack the resources to distribute their information. While "Free" is a big part of what we do, providing news and information to the Kern River and Isabella Lake communities, it takes considerable dollars to make that happen. Without the active support of our advertising partners, this free community newspaper could not exist and the news and information we are able to provide would be lost. The industry of free community papers both small and large, is an important element in local communities throughout the nation. These hometown publications are the original and enduring local medium, carrying the torch of democracy as the town crier, fixed in print and shared

free of charge. "Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without danger of losing it" (Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 1786). Free community papers proudly serve the information needs of their communities across the country, while promoting local commerce, public service and the growth and success of local communities through their publication areas. The Kern River Courier newspaper has been the free community paper for the greater Kern River Valley area communities since February of 2004. Some may have you believe that "newspapers" are a dying instrument, and for some "newspapers" that may be true. In a recent trade article written by April Ort, she notes: "Readers value the free community newspaper as much as if they had paid to receive it, perhaps even more so because they didn't have to pay. Free community newspaper advertising is a great value. They aren't a throw away or junk mail. Readers appreciate the local news they can't get from other sources and the advertiser is paying for you to receive it, so the newspaper doesn't need to charge the reader. In conclusion, we encourage you to take time to read, recognize and acknowledge the importance of free community papers and if nothing else, say thank you to the many businesses throughout the Kern Valley that make this free community newspaper a reality in your community. Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

Last week I wrote about the confusion of when the 4th of July was to be celebrated. One celebration of fireworks was held on July 1st. Middleworth Several parties celebrated the 4th on the 2nd, and on the 4th of July there was another celebration of fireworks in Bakersfield. For some there was confusion but an astute observer could find a fireworks demonstration somewhere on one of the dates between July 1st and July 4th. What I didn't write about in my column last week was the story of one celebration we attended at the top of one of the highest hills in Wofford Heights. To get there we went up one of the steepest hills that my Ford Ranger had ever driven on. Directions to get there included instructions about the kind of road we could expect, part dirt, part concrete and part asphalt, and enough parking availability for up to about 15 automobiles. And now, here is my story about this unique 4th of July celebration. As we gathered in the patio and were seated around tables we all appreciated the fantastic view of Isabella Lake and the community of Wofford Heights. We shared hors d'ouervres as folks got to meet new friends or greet old ones. About this time our host said he would like to have our attention

because he wanted to share an important piece of paper he held in his hand. It was the Declaration of Independence, and for the next few minutes he read with emphasis the entire script of the document as passed to the world on the 4th of July in 1776. Many of us, myself included, heard the words of the entire document for the first time. Our host also gave us insight of the men who signed that historic piece of paper. As read, that document, its content and its founders were suddenly brought to life. As our host laid the Declaration down he said to someone across the patio, "Strike the Colors" and a large British flag was lowered and our American Flag was hoisted. As if on cue, a light breeze gave the flag life as it waved in the breeze. At this point we were led in the flag salute which was followed by a one gun salute from one of the loudest cannon shots ever heard in Wofford Heights. It was then hamburgers and hot Dogs (the American diet on this 4th of July) was served from the barbecue. Soon it was night and from this hilltop we could see the twinkling lights of Wofford Heights. Truly we were impressed by the party, and our host and hostess. As we drove down the steep road, we left with a feeling of patriotism and an appreciation of our country's birth and special thanks to our host and hostess for awakening in us the true meaning of the 4th of July. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

Camp Nelson 32nd Annual Mountain Festival Join the fun at the 32nd Annual Upper Tule Association Mountain Festival in the cool, fresh mountain air in Camp Nelson Meadow at the corner of Nelson Drive and Smith Drive. This two day festival on August 5 and 6 will feature entertainment for the entire family and admission is free. The event starts at 10 a.m. each day. There will be games to play for the kids, a children's bounce house, and kids' crafts to make. Beautiful arts and crafts will be on display and for sale along with plenty of good food. The Camp Nelson Volunteer Fire Department and the Camp Nelson Ambulance Association will have their equipment on display. Forest Service log sawing and Smokey the Bear will be there also. There will be singles and doubles horseshoe tournaments and volleyball both days. Live music will accompany the two day activities and a top block barbecue will be served on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday's entertainment will be Jerry Hall and Trick Shot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fire on the Mountain will play from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday's music will be Fire on the Mountain from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday night August 4 there will be a rib dinner starting at 5 p.m. The Upper Tule Association 's Mountain Festival is an equal opportunity service provider and is a permittee of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sequoia National Forest. Please leave your pets at home. If you need more information, call Michelle Ray, 559-542-2551.

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Emergency preparedness for the hearing impaired On July 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Independent Living Center of Kern County will present a free seminar on emergency preparedness for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Learn what to do if an emergency strikes, such as fire, flood, earthquake and how to prepare for a disaster event. Learn what to do and how you can be notified. Protect yourself. An ASL interpreter will be provided. Training by Red Cross on ways to plan ahead, create an emergency plan, receive emergency notifications and more. Space is limited, RSVP required to Harvey Clowers by calling ILCKC office at 661-325-1063 or ILCKC video phone at 661-369-8966. Call as soon as possible.

Friends special children's used book sale Friends of the library is happy to announce a special children's used book sale on Saturday, July 15th from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella. There will be many gently used children's books for sale at affordable prices. All proceeds will go to support your local libraries. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. continued

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The apostle Paul says, "Do all your work in love" (1 Corinthians 16:14 TEV). He doesn't say some of your work but all of your work. He also says that no matter "what I do, I'm bankrupt without love" (1 Corinthians 13:3 MSG). The point is, any job can be turned into worship when it is built on the model of Christ's love; that love is expressed to co-workers, clients, and customers. Think about it like this: Two-thirds of the word "career" is C-A-R-E. The English philanthropist John Ruskin once said, "When love and skill come together, expect a masterpiece." So, I want you to pray a prayer every day this week - whether it's at home or at school, in your backyard, or at an office or wherever you work.

I want you to pray, "Father, today I want to worship you through my work. I want to express my gifts. I want to do it as if I'm doing it for you, and I want to do it in love." "So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer" (Romans 12:1 TEV).

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Vacation Bible Schools ■ Kernville United Methodist Church is holding a vacation Bible school July 18, 19, 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to noon except the last day which will be through lunch. This VBS is geared to children ages five to 16. The Bible lessons will be about plants and animals in the Bible. The children will have instructors and music. The lessons are in various forms and songs to sing and act out. Then on the last day families are invited to see and hear what they learned all week. After the performance, there will be a picnic lunch for all. Call the church at 760-376-2751 for more information. ■ First Baptist Church is holding the Maker Fun Factory vacation Bible school July 17 through 21 for three years to fifth grade at 3701 Suhre St. Lake Isabella. Call 760379-5615 for more information.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Romans in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Exodus 34, who was frightened of a man who came down a mountain with a shining face? Laban, Stephen, Aaron, Cornelius 3. During a famine, who set out with another man to find grass to feed his horses and mules? Abishag, Ahab, Abner, Agrippa 4. From Esther 7, who met his death on gallows he built for another man? Herod, Haman, Peter, Ezekiel 5. What charioteer rode to Jezreel to find King Joram? Jehu, Omri, Naboth, Jethro 6. From Acts 5, who fell dead after lying about a property deal? Nehemiah, Shimei, Levi, Ananias 1) New; 2) Aaron; 3) Ahab; 4) Haman; 5) Jehu; 6) Ananias

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Dependence Day Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Maybe you've been challenged, perhaps even fooled by that old trick question, "Do they have a 4th of July in Canada?" The answer, of Schlensker course, is "Certainly… they have a 4th of July in Canada!" It's just that it doesn't have the same meaning and bring the same celebrations as it does in the USA. Once again we recently celebrated Independence Day, when we remembered the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, asserting that the 13 Colonies were no longer under the rule of Great Britain, but were an independent nation. That independence, with which we have been blessed, has led to some highly independent thinking and acting among the US citizens and businesses. We have largely become a nation of do-it-yourselfers. There's even that show on TV, "D.I.Y." (Do It Yourself), which encourages Americans to be independent and do building projects themselves rather than counting on someone else, and paying them, to do it for them. The notable exception, of course, is the contingent of our citizenship, who choose to do essentially nothing and depend on the rest of our society to give them whatever they need … or want. They are a different issue. That independence that we enjoy is also very appealing to our pride,

because it means that if I did it myself, I can take credit for it. You might remember Frank Sinatra singing, "I did it my way," and the encouragement from Burger King to "Have it your way!" And then there was Vince Lombardi's "My way or the highway!" I haven't heard it in a while, but there used to be an old saying often quoted, "God helps those who help themselves." But that's not entirely accurate; God does, indeed, care for everyone and offers help. And He, through His created order, rewards hard work and dedication. However, in the most important area of a right standing before Him as the ultimate judge, who expects perfection, nobody can measure up. No one can be independent before Him! He says "call upon me in the day of trouble" (Ps. 50:15), and that's exactly what we need to do with respect to our "trouble" with sin, imperfections, disobedience to His commands and pride. We must depend upon Him for His forgiveness, which He provided for us through the death of His Son, Jesus, on the cross. We are totally dependent upon Him through faith, for our righteous standing in God's sight. As the apostle Paul says in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." So much for pride and independence; it doesn't work. We simply depend on God's mercy and grace for everything we need. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

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■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 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 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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).

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both of these events can easily create a financial storm that is almost impossible to stay underneath without getting soaked. From looking at Lastly, even missing one paythe title of this artiment can ruin your credit short cle it would seem term. Most lenders will significantobvious how you ly up your interest rate and cost of would lose good obtaining credit if you are late on a credit: If you stop mortgage or car payment within 1 making your payFreeman year of applying. Ouch! Something ments! While that to think about. is true it is actually quite easy to In today's lending environment, affect your credit in a negative good credit is always very impormanner without missing payments tant for buying a house. Banks just on your debt. This can be a huge plain want to factor when it see good credit comes to purand money chasing a ...it is actually quite easy to affect down on a conhome. your credit in a negative manner ventional loan. We have without missing payments on Government talked in the your debt. past about hav- Freeman insured loans like FHA, VA ing too much and USDA are a debt. good way to go when buyers are Overextending yourself can reduce looking for a lower down payyour credit score. Even worse, ment. making only the very minimum The market is changing, and payments on that debt can signifiinterest rates are still at or near all cantly impact your score. So ask time lows, but you have to have yourself, are you paying your debt patience with the loan process, real down to reduce and eliminate it or estate transactions are taking 45 to are you just paying. Homes and 60 days on average now because Cars you can get away with paying of both lenders and the guideline the minimum, but credit cards, gas changes the federal government cards, etc. If you pay those minihas instituted as a result of somemums you will never be rid of thing called the Frank/Dodd Bill. them. So, watch those bills! Something else that can wreck good credit is a divorce or death in Matt Freeman is a realtor with the family. Although under those Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 circumstances your credit rating or 760-223-0880. His column is not intendshould be the least of your worries ed to replace legal advice. Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 KRV Historical Society looking for school annuals With the completed new Research Annex, the Historical Society would like to collect and house a complete set of Kern Valley High School annuals, as an important part of the Valley's history to keep for research. If you have any copies you would be willing to donate, please contact Kathleen Creighton-Fuchs via email at kathleencreighton412@gmail.com or leave a message at the Museum at 760-376-6683.

Hwy 155 one-way traffic control announced The California Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Bowman Asphalt, will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 155 in Kern County for roadway maintenance and repair. The closure will be as follows, weather permitting: One-way traffic control will be in effect on State Route 155 between State Route 178 and Old State Road, Wofford Heights through Monday, August 7, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. Motorists traveling through the area can expect delays of up to 15 minutes. This closure will be in effect Monday through Friday each week, except for holidays and may continue for longer periods of time if necessary. Maintenance Crews will be conducting one way traffic control during this time with the use of flagging personnel through the work zone.

Help keep Riverside Park clean Keepers meet every Monday morning at 7 a.m. by the rest rooms at Riverside Park in Kernville. Have your coffee early and come join in to tidy up the park. It only takes about ½ hour. The County staff is also there, so we help them to make a difference. For more info call, 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.

Kern Valley Library Summer Reading Challenge Students! Don't let your reading skills fall down this summer. This challenge is for students to read ten grade-appropriate books over the summer. Ten books over ten weeks! There is a list of grade appropriate literature available at the desk of the Lake Isabella Library. Students who meet this challenge will be given a choice of prizes supplied by the Friends of the Library. Contact Elisabeth Duvall at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd 760-549-2083, Kern River Valley Library.

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the inconvenience of the cleansing. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Last week I had a women in the United States and the regular routine second leading cause in men. It is appointment to meet expected to cause about 50,260 deaths with my oncologist. during 2017. For those readers The death rate (the number of who are new to this deaths per 100,000 people per year) column, I had a bout from colorectal cancer has been dropThal with colon cancer a ping in both men and women for sevfew years back. I eral decades. There are a number of shared my story, and it resulted in a likely reasons for this. One is that colnumber of readers scheduling their orectal polyps are now being found own colonoscopy and getting themmore often by screening and removed selves checked before they can out. develop into canDr. Alan cers or are being There may be no symptoms, Cartmell at found earlier like I experienced. The only way to CBCC (that terwhen the disease not be a statistic is to get yourself rific cancer cenis easier to treat. checked out. ter in Bakersfield) In addition, treat- Thal has been followment for colorecing up on me tal cancer has since my surgery, where 18 inches of improved over the last few decades. colon was removed by surgeon John As a result, there are now more than 1 Buxton, MD. Dr. Buxton comes up to million survivors of colorectal cancer the Kern Valley every other Friday; a in the United States. true gift to us locals. So, after surgery and several years, To my surprise, Dr. Cartmell I had a follow-up colonoscopy. 4 advised me that it had been five years polyps were removed. So my quessince the surgery, and following one tion to you is how many polyps are more PET scan in January, I am growing inside of you that can and released. I can't believe it has been 5 will develop into Cancer? There may years. Since most adults should have be no symptoms, like I experienced. a Colonoscopy once every 5 years, this The only way to not be a statistic is to column is putting all my readers on get yourself checked out. notice that it is time again to make an Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance appointment and get yourself tested. broker in California (0621106), on the While the preparation for the exam National Association of Health is not very enjoyable, the piece of Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. mind in knowing you are safe from He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com. this very curable disease outweighs

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Fate of the Furious” (PG-13) - Dom (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are on their honeymoon, and the Furious crew enjoy a moment of peace -that is, until the mysterious Cipher (Charlize Theron) enters the picture, threatening and coercing Dom into going rogue to do her nefarious bidding. But his team isn't going to stand for her maneuvering, not when family is on the line. They go in for the rescue, and must bring Dom home and stop Cipher's sinister plot. This billiondollar gang of big names brings the speed with complex, earthshaking stunts and cars that will drive you over the edge of your seat. “Smurfs, The Lost Village” (PG) - The beloved blue forest creatures are back at it, this time on a girl-power adventure with Smurf Village's only lovely lady: Smurfette (voiced by Demi Lovato). After Smurfette spies what she thinks is another Smurf in the forest, she and pals Hefty (Joe Manganiello), Brainy (Danny Pudi) and Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) defy Papa Smurf and go on a delightfully determined mission to find the Lost Smurf Village. Armed with a handy map, the four friends are hot on the trail -- with Gargamel (Rainn Wilson) and posse not far behind. What they

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Bob says eat your vegetables Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Tomatoes 6 tomatoes 1 green pepper 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. dried bread crumbs Butter Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut tomatoes in half (removing stems) 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 Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Vegetable Kabobs Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Red Onions 4 med. red onions 2 tbsp.Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar or red wine Vinegar 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. olive oil 3/4 tsp. pepper Cut and discard 1/4" slice from top and bottom of each onion, then cut onions in half crosswise. Arrange in single layer in shallow dish. Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, soy and oil and pour over onions. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, basting occasionally. Grill onions on medium with grill cover down, basting occasionally about 4 minutes per side, until brown. Season with pepper. Tip: Hold onion sections together with small skewers while grilling.

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The wily brown trout Matt Freeman Courier Columnist The German brown trout is one of the most famous and sought after of the trout species for fisherman. Often getting quite big Freeman even in small streams and really big in lakes, the Brown is the stuff of legend for the angler. Originally a species native to Europe and the near east, the German brown and various sub-species have been extensively transplanted all over North America including here in the Kern River and Lake Isabella. Originally first stocked in the Kern River in the 40's, the Brown Trout has called the Kern home for a long time. There was also a time that browns were stocked directly into Lake Isabella and the area was known for its fall run of brown trout up the North Fork of the Kern in the 60's, many being caught at the KRV Power House in Kernville. Stocking of the brown trout ceased in the main Kern River and Lake Isabella soon after that but continued from time to time in the South Fork of the Kern, lastly in the Kennedy Meadow's area in the late 90's when a moratorium was put on stocking rainbow Trout due to the native golden trout. These days there are native populations of Brown Trout in The South Fork that live with both Rainbow and Golden Trout. The North Fork also has quite a few left that are all natural-

ly reproducing but they are rare below Johnsondale Bridge but still relatively common from the Forks of the Kern on up. There are a very few still left in Lake Isabella as well. The last one I have heard of I personally saw caught in the Lake during a high water year in 2010 up near the mouth of the North Fork. I have heard of a couple being caught this year, most likely fish that were washed down from the high country. The Brown trout is known both for its beauty and aggressiveness and for being quite hard to catch once they get large and they will test the angler's skills. Small ones are easy to catch but the angler may very well never know his bait or lure is being "watched" by a bruiser Brownie from an undercut bank or behind a boulder, lurking unseen and too smart to be easily tricked. Brown trout are no longer stocked because of these traits. If left unchecked they can often over time take over the best habitat due to their larger size and overall aggressiveness. Despite this there are many fisheries all over the country where Brown trout and others species of trout co-exist and keep each other's numbers in check. Here in the Kern they are not often caught and when they are its in small numbers. So if you are lucky enough to hook one, enjoy it, and take some pictures! Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

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United States Forest Service Courier Release Most recreational areas impacted by the Rough Fire or damaged during winter storms on the Hume Lake Ranger District in Giant Sequoia National Monument will be reopened within a week or two. A few roads and trails will continue to be closed where hazardous conditions exist that couldn't be abated. "In addition to hazards resulting from the Rough Fire, the Southern Sierra Nevada continues to suffer from one of the largest tree mortality events in recorded history," stated District Ranger Carol Hallacy. An area closure remains in place north of Converse Basin along Forest Road 13S21. Trails closed in and near the

Monarch Wilderness include the Kanawyer, Evans Grove Loop, and Deer Meadow Trails 30E04 and 30E05. Hazard trees, snags, and heavily eroded soil resulting from the Rough Fire are a threat to public safety along these routes. Forest Road 13S25 leading to Kennedy Meadow Trailhead is closed and an area closure is in place north of Forest Road 13S44, east of Forest Road 13S05. "We appreciate the public's patience and understanding as we work with our available equipment and staffing to get these District recreational opportunities open to the public once again," stated Ranger Hallacy. If more site specific information is needed, call the Hume Lake Ranger District at 559-338-2251 during business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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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

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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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. __________________________

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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

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For Sale or Lease • 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

“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 __________________________ 2bd/2ba. lrg. kitchen, dining room, laundry room w/lots of amenities. 2 car garage. Private neighborhood in Wofford Heights. Sorry, no pets. $900/mo. (760) 223-0544. ___________________________ 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 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd single wide mobile, 122 Quail, 1/2 mile up Evans Rd. $500 mo, $100 deposit. 760-376-1339 ___________________________ I buy Homes & Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

www.ipmkrv.com Wofford Heights 1bd/1ba cabin, close to boulevard, knotty pine ceilings throughout, fireplace & lots of storage area. Rent $595/mo. MOVE IN SPECIAL 1/2 off one months rent!!! Blue Jay Trailer Park Trailer, $400/mo. includes trash & water, Small park, quiet, on-site laundry! 3bd/2ba newly updated!Covered carport, large kitchen, additional storage on property, water inclided! Quiet neighborhood. Rent $875/mo. Lake Isabella 3bd/2ba home on 1/2 acre, large living space, beautiful master bath, modern features throughout, large seperate laundry room, fenced backyard, 2 car garage + carport. On ERSKINE WATER. Rent $1350/mo. 2bd/1ba corner lot with large fully fenced yard! Fireplace, attached 2 car garage, laundry hook-ups, on Erskine Water. Rent $875/mo. License #01986312

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Homes For Sale Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba. New leach lines, energy efficient, 2 car detached garage. A must see to appreciate. Was $75k. Reduced! Now $70k. Call (661) 340-3521 __________________________ Mobile Home For Sale in Kernville, CA. - 1bd/2ba. with room addition, 900 sq.ft. Appliances included, 2 carports, 55+ park, walking distance to town. $27,000. (661) 755-3310 __________________________ 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.

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BUSINESS -4- SALE RIverbend Cottage/Retail Sales 109 Piute Dr. Kernville (next to Drug Store at Circle Park)

Very large inventory • 2150 sq/ft (4 rooms) Fully stocked 450 sq/ft (1 storage room) Full • Turn key business (large garage door-rear alley access) Semi-retirement opportunity-buy wholesale/sell retail Antiques • Collectibles • Crafts • Yard/Garden Office Equipment • Glass Display Cases • Display Shelves & Cabinets Serious persons: see Renee or call (bus.) 760-376-1332 (cell) 760-223-6478

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SEQUOIA HEALTH AND FITNESS (2017B4316), DBA #2: UNITED MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION (2017-B4317), 6501 Wofford Blvd. Suite C & D, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1848, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: NICOLE LUCILLE STUART, 449 Burlando Rd., Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Nicole Lucille Stuart. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/16/2017 and expires 06/16/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 23, 30, July 7, and 14, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-04074-CA , A.P.N.: 516-241-06-00, Property Address: 204 Obregon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Marvin C Ispache and Yolanda Gomez, Husband and Wife Duly Appointed Trustee:

Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 07/20/2005 as Instrument No. 0205187910 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 07/26/2017 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: $186,634.58. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 204 Obregon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 516-241-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. 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 $186,634.58. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of

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For sale, $179k OBO. 1193 Sierra Vista Dr., Wofford Heights. Turn key, brand new, stunning home. 2 bed 2 bath. All upgraded. Lots with home on it next door for sale separately or make an offer for entire package. Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936. Weldon office.

2807 Erskine Creek Rd, space 63, Lake Isabella. House for sale in a senior park with seller financing and/or trade for an RV 5th wheel with truck!!! $47k OBO. 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. Location, Location, Location! The Courier Marketplace is your location to place Real Estate Advertising 760-376-2860

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300 Sirretta St., Kernville for sale. $329k OBO. HUGE 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,100 sq.ft., irrigation ditch, new flooring, HUGE back yard. Seller is motivated. Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936. Weldon office.

For sale, 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 2 lot. 2424 Commercial St., Lake Isabella. $49k OBO. Call Monica O'Brien (310) 8030766 BRE # 01923936. Weldon office.

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Single family lot for sale with gifted mobile and garage. $29k OBO. 2713 Claire St., Lake Isabella. Must see. Must sell. Make an offer! Call Monica O'Brien (310) 803-0766 BRE # 01923936. Office in Weldon.

the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-04074CA. 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: June 15, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 30, July 7, and 14, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07993-CA, A.P.N.: 224-081-13-00, Property Address: 9941 Pine Canyon Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/26/1999. 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: Vicki L. MC KELVEY AND FRANK L. MC KELVEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 07/01/1999 as Instrument No. 0199094525 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 07/28/2017 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: $47,907.97. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9941 Pine Canyon Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 224-081-13-00. 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 $47,907.97. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest

bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-07993CA. 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: June 14, 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 June 30, July 7, and 14, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00115-CA, A.P.N.: 230-116-02-00, Property Address: 16977 Glendower Avenue, North Edwards, CA 93523 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Amy Wang, A Single Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 01/04/2006 as Instrument No. 0206001726 in book ---, page--- and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 01/04/2006, as Instrument Number 0206001728 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 07/28/2017 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: $121,819.25. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 16977 Glendower Avenue, North Edwards, CA 93523, A.P.N.: 230-116-0200. 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 $121,819.25. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00115-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: June 19, 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 June 30, July 7, and 14, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: FREEMANS LAKESIDE REALTY (2017B4732), 6117 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 6117 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: MATTHEW FREEMAN, 2908 Lynx Dr., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Matthew Freeman. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/06/2017 and expires 07/06/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2017.

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functions are proposed as mitigation measures needed to address parking, launching and adequate space for vehicles with trailers to turn around. Also, due to anticipated impacts from construction, the launch, parking lots, bathrooms and other facilities or utilities may need to be entirely rebuilt. Additionally, any mitigation measures must meet ABA guidelines for accessibility. "We need it bad" said Patricia Henry Director at the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center. "It's presently dangerous," she said, referring to the current access traffic situation. The new launch facility will only be adding to traffic on and off Hwy 155 and that drives past the center. Considered mitigation measures will be: ■ Construct new boat access, launch and improve parking areas at the new proposed site. Develop additional parking and bathroom facilities at the Site.

■ Create a left turn lane and improve right-hand access lanes for large vehicle traffic (RV's and trailered boats) from State Route 155. ■ Appropriate signage is recommended to be posted at recreation sites indicating the rules and regulations of the lake, information about the area, launch ramp closures, and to redirect traffic to appropriate alternative locations. ■ Installation of floating bathrooms is proposed as a means of accommodating bathroom closures at Launch 19. Floating bathrooms are a convenient and sanitary option, as boaters do not need to come in off the water to use facilities. It is not determined at this time where floating bathrooms might be located. Once construction is complete, it is proposed that Launch 19 be returned to its former state as a boat launch, as the prevailing winds and deep water make it uniquely suitable to launching boats.

than what is prescribed by law. Requests for review must be submitted by November, 30, 2017. Assessed values for the 2017-2018 tax year can be found on the Assessor's website, assessor.co.kern .ca.us/. The street address or Assessor's Parcel Number is required to access your information. Printed value notices

can be obtained by calling the Kern County Assessor's Office at 661868-3485, or by writing or coming into the Assessor's Office, located at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Second Floor, Bakersfield. Lifquist stated that he is proud of his staff for the diligent efforts they made to close this year's assessment roll.

In all other areas, fire resources will be mopping up to the degree necessary to make sure the probability of escape of the containment line is low. All firefighters are to be commended for their exemplary efforts in maintaining fire fighter and public safety with only 4 minor fire fighter injuries on the incident to date. The main change in the weather pattern over the next few days will be a break in the daily afternoon thunderstorms. Thursday and Friday will see a slight warming and drying trend. Relative humidity is likely to drop back into the upper teens during this time. As suppression efforts continue, smoke may impact Kernville and surrounding communities. Smoke is typically greater in the morning and evening hours. Plan outdoor activities for times and places with low smoke levels. People with respiratory conditions,

young children, and elderly people may be susceptible to adverse effects. Air District officials urge residents to follow their doctor's advice. For more information,see cdc.gov/features/wildfires/index.ht ml or valleyair.org/wildfires.htm. A Forest closure order for the area of the fire, including all roads and trails has been issued, and will remain in effect until the fire is declared out (Forest Order No. 0513-17-20). For details regarding this closure, go to inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5285/. More information on the #SchaefferFire can be found by following on Facebook and Twitter or go to inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5285. The Kern River Ranger District can also be reached at 760-376-3781, ext.635 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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soon a contract will be solicited for construction of the access turn lane. The solicitation is anticipated fall 2017. Also in design and development is a new boat launch and improved parking areas below the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center and French Gulch Group Campground. All facilities at Boat Launch 19 located between the main and auxiliary dams will be closed temporarily for the period of construction. Facilities are presently planned to be preserved and reopened after construction of the dams is completed. This is a significant impact to recreation, as there are no other developed deep-water sites allowing ingress and egress at low lake levels or ADAaccessible boat access points. Due to these impacts to recreational lake access and operational

Values, Continued from page 1 2017. Lifquist urges property owners to call if they believe the assessed value of their property exceeds market value as of January 1, 2017. The Assessor and staff are committed to ensuring that property owners pay no more in property taxes

Schaeffer, Continued from page 1 Type 1 Helicopters have been assisting ground resources in the Rattlesnake area cooling down the area with water drops, subsequently the fire has not moved since Monday in that area. At press time on the east flank, firefighters will continue to reinforce hand lines and construct direct line from the Kern River south along the fire's perimeter. In the Beach Meadows area crews will be reinforcing the containment line and preparing the road system for a possible burn operation. Further south on the east flank crews will be scouting for opportunities to construct direct lines. On the north flank, at the fork of the Little Kern and Kern River, the fire continues to be very active. Smoke from that area is visible.

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