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weather Friday high 97° Sunshine Friday low 65° Clear Saturday high 98° Mostly sunny Saturday low 64° Mainly clear Sunday high 99° Partly sunny
Reid Hopkins and One Spade Packers youth put on a farm implement demostration for the Kern River Valley Historical Society at their July monthly meeting Tuesday.
Sunday low 66° Mainly clear Accuweather.com
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Students to take the lead in school Michael Batelaan Courier Classroom Kernville Union School District principal Brian Polston has embarked on a three year process to implement The Leader in Me program at the KUSD schools and is looking for those interested in providing financial assistance for the program. Polston is seeking $150,000 for the three year program, with a goal of raising $50,000 by August 1 to fund the implementation’s first year. The Leader in Me is FranklinCovey's whole school transformation process that teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students and
creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader. The Leader in Me process teaches students the skills needed for academic success in any setting. These skills include critical thinking, goal setting, listening and speaking, self-directed learn-
ing, presentation-making and the ability to work in groups. Instead of seeing children through the lens of a normal distribution curve-some kids are smart and some less smart-The Leader in Me paradigm sees that every child is capable, every child is a leader. This paradigm changes everything. Leader in Me schools must first get their own teachers on the same page and improve the climate among their staff before they can make it come alive with the students. They can't expect
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French Gulch, SR 155 discussed Susan Barr Courier Update Earlier this week, Corps representatives conducted two public meetings in the Kern River Valley to discuss proposed SR 155 modifications at French Gulch. The evening meetings,
held Monday at the Kern River Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella and Tuesday at Kernville School, drew modest community turnouts. Those in attendance were interested in learning more about the recently released draft SEA #6, Supplemental Environ-
mental Assessment, which addresses the proposed modifications. Also on the agenda were a general overview and status update on the Isabella Dam Project, a review of the National
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Exit strategy Dam Task Force committee member Jon Ream examines a Army Corps design proposal for a new traffic plan at SR155 and French Gulch Group Recreation Area/ Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center exit. Susan Barr Special to the Courier
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inciweb.com Courier 4-1-1 Over the last several days, firefighters have been very successful in holding the containment lines on the Schaeffer Fire. Crews continue to seek out hot spots with the help of Infrared Imaging. The fire burned 16,031 acres. Start Date: June 24, 2017 Cause: Lightning Acres Burned: 16,031 Structures Threatened: 13 Containment: 94% Personnel: 124 Injuries: 4 (minor) Fuel Type: Brush, timber, heavy dead and down
On Saturday, June 24, the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest received thunderstorm activity over the area starting the Schaeffer Fire. Fire threat has sig-
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Happy Birthday to me! Yup, everybody has 'em each and every year. Considering the other alternative, having a birthday is a pretty good thing. So, whether it's your birthday, or someone you know or love, enjoy it and celebrate it. Life's too short to have it any other way! Birthdays are the most important holidays of all. This July 28 on this special day marks my wife's retirement after 23 years from Kern County and it's also Social Security eligibility day for me. Today is also National Milk Chocolate Day, a special day for a special treat. There are lots of flavors of chocolate. Milk chocolate is enjoyed in candies and in baking. Milk chocolate is the favorite of millions of people. So, it's only fitting that it gets its very own special national day. Don't be dyslexic about this special day. Today is a day for Milk Chocolate, not Chocolate Milk Day. But, why not wash down a milk chocolate candy, with a glass of chocolate milk!? Disneyland opened July 1955, the same month and year that I was born. Other noted July 28 Birthdays: 1866- Beatrix Potter, children's author, 1901- Rudy Vallee, singer, 1929- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1945- Jim Davis, cartoonist, created "Garfield", 1948- Sally Struthers, actress and
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water data: Wednesday, 4 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 293,151 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 1,915 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 3,053 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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■ Keepers of the Kern July 28 Keyesville clean up. Meet at the large dumpster at Keyesville So. Rec. Area just south of the bridge on #155 at 7 a.m. For more information, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.
■ Ladies of the Elk’s Dog show July 29 The Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks Dog Show at the Elks' Picnic Area 6708 Wofford Blvd, in Wofford Heights, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. The public (and pooches) are welcome. Proceeds support the charitable activities carried out by the Kern River Valley Elks #2358. For pre-registration, call Pat Terrell at 760-223-0776. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt July 29 The tour lead by J. Paul Corlew starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30. Tickets are $20. Cash only the night of the event or by credit card at 760379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. ■ Septic system inspection meeting July 31 Effective August 1 the Kern County Environmental Health Division will be con-
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.
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.
ducting all inspections of septic systems. The Division is hosting a public informational meeting. The Lake Isabella meeting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kern River Veterans Building room 1, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. For information, contact Kevin Beahm at 661-862-8722 or email beahmk@kerncounty.com.
■ 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. ■ Camp Nelson Mountain Festival August 5 and 6 Fun for the whole family in the mountain air of Camp Nelson Meadow. Games, bounce house, arts and crafts, food, barbeque, music and more. Call Michelle Ray, 559-542-2551 for more information. ■ Eagles Lodge dinner fundraiser August 5 The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3156
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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.
ribeye steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and karaoke 7 p.m. until done. Tickets $13 presale and $16 at the door. The Lodge is located at 12251 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760379-3394 for more information. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt August 5 The tour lead by J. Paul Corlew starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30. Tickets are $20. Cash only the night of the event or by credit card at 760379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. ■ Elk’s Back to School Drive August 12 Children Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, for school supplies including backpacks, paper, pencils, locks and more, first come, first served. There will be free haircuts for all children and free eyebrow waxing for 8th to 12 graders. For more information, call the Moose at 760-379-2514. ■ Emergency Food Assistance August 12 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For information, contact agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520. ■ Happy Feet Dance August 12 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. Admission is free. This month's theme is Summertime Fun. Snacks and drinks. At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP by August 9 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV if you can. ■ Library book sale August 13 and 14 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales once a month on the second Tuesday of each month from 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. ■ Fire Safe Council Meeting August 17 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minutes of meeting will be posted to the KRV Fire Safe Council Facebook page. ■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office hours, August 17 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 the representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment call Fuller's office at 661-3230443 or McCarthy's office 661-327-3611. ■ Hazardous waste collection event August 19 The Kern County Special Waste Facility is coming to the Kern Valley transfer station from 9 a.m. to noon to collect residential hazardous waste. Waste includes: automotive, cleaning, medications, bulbs, sharps, paint and related products, pesticides/weed killers, and pool chemicals. Call 661 8628900, or visit the web at kerncountywaste .com. ■ Star Party August 19 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. Contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. 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. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com
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Cap and Trade tax will hurt working families State Senator Jean Fuller On Monday, July 17, the legislature passed AssFuller embly Bill 398 which extends California's Cap & Trade program. The result of this measure could raise gas prices by as much as 63 cents a gallon over the next decade as well as impact
consumer costs on food, utilities and water. I released the following statement in opposition to this tax: "The latest Cap and Trade proposal will result in higher food costs, higher gas prices, higher utility bills, and a higher cost of living that hurts California's working families." "This misleading proposal will not lower global temperatures or stop the Pacific Ocean from eroding our coast." "I stand with California's working families, which is why I cannot support a tax and cap proposal that costs so much and promises so little in return." This cap-and-trade tax, along with the recently passed gas and car tax increases, will be a crushing blow to our pocketbooks.
Today being full of energy, I decided to clean out my garage. Over the years I have managed to salt away a little bit of everything. Up there are Middleworth a lot of storage boxes filled with many years of tax receipts, old fishing gear, Christmas decorations and many, many, many other items even empty boxes which for the life of me I don't know why I kept. I did find something really interesting in a dusty box full of old typewritten pages. These were my first attempts in my freshman year in high school to write a short story. I remember that this was an exercise by our English teacher to teach us writing skills. I thought it might be interesting to give you an idea of the way I wrote in 1946. Here's one of my first attempts which definitely was not Pulitzer Prize material. Pride I don't want to brag or say anything that will give you the impression of bragging but; today is a red letter day for me, one of personal fame. I don't think I should be in the hall of fame, or classed with Einstein, but I have just completed a feat which, to my knowledge, has never before been duplicated. For today I have walked my fifteen thousandth mile with the same shoestrings. I must admit however that these shoestrings are a bit worn
and thread-bare, but nevertheless, they still hold the physical aspects of shoestrings. These delicate pieces of cot ton woven into a length of string, have served me well, although there has never been a doubt in my mind when I have arisen in the morning, as to whether my shoelaces would be able to stand the lacing which I give them every day. Today I gently removed them, these magnificent little beauties, and placed them (glass enclosed) over my fireplace man tel, and there they will always be, a small reminder of their true service, and a concrete proof to all humanity, that with care, devo tion and untiring patience, a pair of shoestrings will last, not for 10,000 not for 11,000 but for 15,000 miles. Looking back on what you just read please remember this was written in 1946 and I was only 14 years old. As I remember I got a "C" for my effort but it still made me want to write again and do a better job. My teacher, Mrs. Land kept on encouraging me to not only write short stories but poems also. Doing better ought to be easier sometimes there is no way to go but up. This article was my up and one day I might share with you one of my later efforts, but probably not. I even wrote a story that began with "It was a dark and stormy night"... Please don't laugh, you have to start somewhere. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
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Structure fire in Riverkern Wednesday At 2:25 p.m. July 26, dispatchers received multiple reports of a structure fire in the community of Riverkern. Engine 76 arrived on scene and reported that a large residential structure was fully involved. Three additional structures were threatened. Firefighters attacked the fire, protected nearby houses, and searched the interior of buildings for possible occupants. The residents were not home at the time of the fire. Firefighters were able to save all three nearby homes. One house sustained minor damage estimated at $10,000. The fully involved building suffered $100,000 damage, but firefighters were able to salvage some of the property and save $50,000 of the structure. Two adults are displaced by the fire. There were no reports of injuries. Resources from USFS were positioned in the area due the potential of the fire igniting the dry vegetation and starting a wildfire. The County Building Department, CHP, KCSO, Edison, and Cal Water assisted during this fire.
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Elk’s Dog Show offers to be dog-gone fun! The Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks are once again hosting a Dog Show at the Elks' Picnic Area behind the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd, in Wofford Heights, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. The public (and pooches) are welcome. Registration is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. inside the gate. Proceeds from this show support the charitable activities carried out by the Kern River Valley Elks #2358. Barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers will be available throughout the Dog Show. Dogs will be judged in multiple categories. Each $5 entry fee is good for up to 3 categories. Raffle prizes and drawings add to the fun and excitement. Feel free to bribe the judges at any time before or during the show. The prizes will be dog-gone good! For the protection of all participants, please make sure your dog has up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs displaying aggressiveness toward other participants will not be permitted to participate. For information, please call Pat Terrell at 760-223-0776.
County septic system inspection changes Contractors, engineers, real estate agents and interested parties should be aware that effective August 1, the Kern County Environmental Health Division will be conducting all inspections of septic systems. In anticipation of this change, the Division has been hosting a series of public informational meetings covering implementation of the new OWTS ordinance and LAMP; changes to the OWTS inspection process; and reporting and monitoring requirements for OWTS owners. The Lake Isabella meeting will take place Monday July 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kern River Veterans Building room 1, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Changes in the implementation of septic system installation, repair and replacement have been established. The meeting is to inform involved/concerned people about those changes. The primary change is Environmental Health will be conducting the permitting work in place of the Building Inspectors. There are also some changes on the design parameters of new septic systems. The meeting is to discuss the changes. Contact Kevin Beahm at 661-862-8722 or email beahmk@kerncounty.com.
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KRV Snip & Tip Program for Feral Cats has just received our first grant from the
Bakersfield Californian We will use these funds in early fall to Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) the large population of FERAL cats in Wofford Heights! AND, we will need the community's help and support: Trapping, transporting, cleaning and sterilizing traps, providing supplies, making phone calls, distributing flyers, etc. Even if you do not feed these cats yourselves, but your neighbors do, everyone in your community is affected by them! And preventing continuous over breeding will benefit your entire community. Please call one of these numbers to be placed on a volunteer list and wait to hear from us: Vicki@ 661-342-4344 or Lynn@ lynnzontini@gmail.com
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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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VBS hosted by First Baptist Church of Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville is hosting our annual Vacation Bible School this Friday July 28 through Sunday July 30. The theme this year is "Camp Out: Getting S'more of Jesus." Registration begins Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the church, 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville (behind the Pizza Barn), with the first session running from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday will run from10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to noon, concluding with a lunch for everyone in attendance. VBS is for children ages 2 through the 5th grade. There will be games, activiSunday Worship ties, crafts, snacks, music, and time learn11:00a.m. ing more about Jesus, the light of the Wednesday world. Come join them this weekend! Bible Study For more information call the church office at 760-376-6403, or email Pastor Pastor: Jim Cox Ben or our children's director Laci; 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella ben@kernvillechurch.com or laci@ kernvillechurch.com. “a place where people flourish”
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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Philemon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who is credited as being "The Mother of All the Living"? Ruth, Sarah, Eve, Esther 3. As stated in Genesis 20:2, who was King of Gerar? Abimelech, Nathan, Nehemiah, Joash 4. Where was Paul the Apostle born? Thessalonica, Tarsus, Ur, Antioch 5. From Acts 18, who was Aquila's wife? Pricilla, Jezebel, Leah, Rebekah 6. From Numbers 22, to whom did the donkey speak? Silas, Daniel, Jeremiah, Balaam 1) New; 2) Eve; 3) Abimelech; 4) Tarsus; 5) Pricilla; 6) Balaam
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to my eyeballs in busyness. Many of our lives are far too full, and the result is we stay in a state of "stressed and Today my wife anxious." But the Bible speaks to our needed our van, and need to slow down. Psalm 46, the she had to leave far great psalm declaring God's ability to earlier than I wanted hold us fast as our fortress in trials to get out. That and calamity, ends in this way, "Be meant my options still, and know that I am God. I will be were either try to exalted among the nations, I will be mooch a ride from exalted in the earth!" The Lord of Richey someone, or walk to hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is work. I inadvertently ended up doing our fortress." In other words, even in both, as I was picked up on the way, the midst of all the chaos that goes on though my intention was to simply around us, God calls us to be still- to walk and enjoy the relatively cool stop, breathe, and reflect on Him so morning. that we don't lose As I walked sight of who He Take some time, in the midst of down the hill your crazy busyness, to slow down, to is. The one who toward the holds us. The one look around, allow God to speak you church it who strengthens and take the time to speak to Him. occurred to me us. The one who that I miss a lot - Richey comforts us. The when I hop into one who delivers the van, throw on some music, and us. With a similar focal point, 1 Peter zoom from place to place. I saw ani5:6-7 layers on this promise, "Humble mals scurrying around. I heard the yourselves, therefore, under the birds chirping. I could hear the Kern mighty hand of God so that at the River as it was winding its way proper time he may exalt you, casting through town. And I could actually all your anxieties on him, because he hear my own thoughts. I found that in cares for you." those moments of walking by myself I My encouragement is simply this: could simply think, watch, reflect, and God cares for you. He cares about pray. Looking south from our place in your well-being. Mental. Emotional. Kernville, I took in the beauty of the Physical. Take some time, in the midst Kern River Valley, and it occurred to of your crazy busyness, to slow down, me that there was grace in that to look around, allow God to speak moment. God had allowed me time to you and take the time to speak to just slow down, enjoy Him, and enjoy Him. Be still and reflect on the goodwhat He has made. ness and grace of God, even if just for I suspect that I'm not the only pera while, and let it nourish your soul. son around here who tends to rush Ben Richey is the lead pastor of from one thing to the next, staying up Kernville First Baptist Church.
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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 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416
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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293
■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 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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Lisa Krch, KHSD Courier Just in The Kern High School District is celebrating the recognition of several schools by the California PBIS Coalition for successful Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports implementation. PBIS is not a program, rather it is a "systems approach" for establishing the social culture and individualized behavior supports needed for schools to achieve both social and academic success for ALL students. Evidence based features include: ■ Define expectations and explicit instruction of those behavior/social expectations ■ Acknowledgement of positive behavior ■ Ongoing collection and use of data for decision-making ■ Administrative Leadership/Structures (coordination of services and alignment of systems) "We are very proud to have earned Gold Medal status two years in a row. This recognition goes above and beyond a state championship in football and wrestling because it is a reflection of the efforts and commitment of the entire student body and staff." - David Reese, Principal, Bakersfield High School Gold Level Honor: Bakersfield High School Silver Level Honor: Arvin High, East Bakersfield High, Foothill High, Frontier High, Highland High, Independence High, North High, South High, Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School.
Bronze Level Honor: Central Valley Continuation High, Centennial High, Golden Valley High, Kern Valley High, Nueva Continuation High, Shafter High Stockdale High and West High Schools. "It is great news for the school sites and the hard work that they are putting in is being recognized. KHSD was proud to have one school with Gold, nine schools with Silver, and eight schools with Bronze. We know that all educators want to make a difference, and we know that most students will succeed when a positive school culture is promoted, informative corrective feedback is provided, academic success is maximized, and use of prosocial skills is acknowledged. Thousands of high schools in the U.S. are engaged in implementing PBIS, but the research specific to high school implementation is still emerging, and so we are excited and honored to hear about this criterion-based recognition at the state level for the important work that KHSD is doing for and with our students." - Brian Mendiburu, Director of Student Behavior and Supports In acknowledgement of this honor, the school's names will be displayed on the California PBIS Coalition webpage and at the 2nd Annual California PBIS Coalition Conference in Sacramento on October 11 and 12. For additional information, contact Brian Mendiburu or Stephen Granucci at the Kern High School District at 661827-3100. For more information about the California PBIS Coalition visit: pbisca.org.
Talking About Real Estate
Five ways to "not" sell your home Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Whenever a property is put on the market by a seller it is always with the best intentions of selling. However, that Freeman being said there are some things that a seller can do that can really reduce the chances of that sale happening. As my dad always said, "Do you want to sell your home, or just have it for sale?" So here are five "do-not's" for sellers that can really affect the marketability of a listing. ■ 1: Overprice. This is by far the worst thing you can do as a seller to hamstring the sale of your property. Anymore with today's technology and just the sheer amount of data available, comparable properties are more important than ever. Get a good real estate broker or agent that is experienced in estimating property value and that knows the area and make sure your list price reflects true market value. ■ 2: Underpay. Here is another biggie. The days of being able to put a listing up for 2 percent commission and seeing it sell in a week with multiple offers on it are gone as well. In order to maximize your exposure as a seller, pay the going commission rate, pay more! Real estate folks work hard, and we don't get a steady paycheck we only get paid when we sell. So a lot
of real estate agents will not even show a home at reduced commission, sad to say but its true its just a fact. ■ 3: Clutter. It is so important to have a clean, presentable home if it is on the market. We all have a lot of personal stuff, you should see the room where I am writing this article from right now! Nevertheless, other people are looking at the house, not the stuff. Make sure they can see the house through the stuff. Pretend you as the seller, are the buyer, and walk through the house with that thought in mind. ■ 4: Not picking the right agent. Picking someone with a good reputation is important and a good record of sales. Living in the area a long time is a really important trait as well, as is whether they do this profession full-time or not. Remember, selling a house is a lot more than just putting a sign in the front yard and a couple of pictures. ■ 5: Spending money before you have it. Don't! Remember, your home is not valued based on a seller's needs, it is valued based on its value in the market. An appraiser won't care that a seller needs 400K for their 150K house. Price aggressively based on your needs and desire to sell and be patient, it will happen. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.
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Timing (Part 2) Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Last week I discussed some of the opportunities for people under age 65 to obtain health insurance. The rules for Medicare are Thal very different. Medicare is for the disabled as well as those over 65. In 2015 there were 9 million Americans under age 65 on Medicare due to disability as well as 55.3 million over age 65. The disabled are all considered "disabled" under Social Security rules, and have been on Social Security for 24 months, with a few exceptions. Those turning 65 should be looking to enroll in Medicare 90 days before their birth month. If you are already receiving early Social Security retirement benefits, then the new Medicare card will arrive in a 6x9 envelope from the "Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about three months in advance. The enrollment will be for Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). For most, that is all that needs to be done. If you are receiving health benefits from either your employer or a spouse's, you may want to consider postponing Part B until retirement. If you are deferring your Social Security to full retirement age 66 or later, you will need to enroll in Part B. This is available online, by calling Social Security or calling my office for free assistance.
When you use your Medicare card there are costly deductibles and copays that will need to be paid. For the first 6 months following the Part B effective date you may purchase a "Medicare Supplement" on a guaranteed issue basis. Prescription plans and Medicare Advantage HMO type plans have a two-month window for enrollment. Once these windows close, you may have to wait until the next "Annual Enrollment Period" which runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. If a person chooses not to enroll in Medicare and later wants to, there are two possibilities. If covered by an employer plan (not retirement - but working) they have 60 days to apply. All others have an annual window from January 1 to March 31, coverage will begin effective July 1. There will be a late enrollment penalty added to the Part B premium. If a person delays getting prescription coverage, and has not provided proof of employer sponsored "creditable coverage", then the enrollment is October 14 to December 7 with a January 1 effective date. If you had employer creditable coverage you have a 60-day window to enroll in a prescription plan. If there was no creditable coverage, there is a penalty. The penalty is then payable for the remainder of the drug plan. Timing is everything. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.
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Concert series returns Down by the riverside every Friday night this August! Michael Batelaan Courier Event The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation's 2017 River Rhythms is each Friday this August in Kernville's Riverside Park. This is the sixth year of the series, and it is always free and open to the public. The Kern Valley Healthcare District and the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation sponsor these fundraising events so that the Foundation can raise money to support local efforts such as
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High School and Middle School music programs, academic scholarships and awards, the Community Orchestra, and many other worthwhile endeavors that benefit the Kern River Valley. The concerts are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. ■ August 4 Kern River Band Opens the series with some vintage country Western, and standards. The Band specializes in three and four part harmonies. The Band consists of Mitzie Twombly on vocals and mandolin, Terry Twombly doing vocals and guitar, Kat Edmonson on vocals, guitar and bouzouki, Terry Harris with vocals and dobro and Kris Wilber doing vocals and upright bass. ■ August 11 82 Deluxe This Great rock and rebel country band with a new twist on your favorite country and rock songs that consists of four seasoned musicians who have conspired to be different and stand above the rest. They've done this by not having a main lead singer and by sporting a fresh and different style. All the members sing, therefore, every song has a different flavor. Imagine your favorite tunes spiced up "outlaw-like," rockin'
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with a lot of honkytonk, the Bakersfield sound. Guaranteed to make you want to tap your foot, sing along, or get up and dance. ■ August 18 Stoneflys The Stoneflys are led by Kern River Valley resident, and expert fishing guide, Guy Jeans. Adjectives to describe the music are “fun,” “upbeat” and “feel good.”If you enjoy ska and southern hemisphere inspired beats. ■ August 25 Just Dave Band The series wraps up with Just Dave Band a touring country band from Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. Led by singer/songwriter Dave "Just Dave" Bernal, the band's highenergy performance gives a "rocky" edge to country music, capturing the best of California's country sounds, blending Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon with a little Texas outlaw and 90s contemporary country and rock thrown in along with its own original music. For more information, contact Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio 760-376-4500.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Boss Baby” (PG) - Little Timmy (voiced by Miles Bakshi) is the center of his parents' world. Then one day a baby brother shows up -- in a taxi, wearing a business suit, carrying a briefcase -- leaving Timmy with a strong case of second thoughts and sibling rivalry. His mission? Get rid of the interloper. But the obnoxious Boss Baby has a mission of his own: Using their parents' connections at Puppy Co., he must rid the world of new "forever" puppies to restore babies' rightful place at the top of the adorability matrix and secure his legacy in the executive order of Baby Corp. Alex Baldwin owns it all in the role of Boss Baby, and the giggle-and-guffaw-filled storyline will delight children of all ages. “Ghost in the Shell” (PG-13) In the near-future world of "Ghost in the Shell," cyberenhancements are the norm, but this experimentation is taken to the ultimate in Major (Scarlett Johansson), a recovered human brain given a new lease on life by being paired with a uniquely designed superhuman body. Feelings of disconnection and troubling half-memories are written off by her creator as "glitches." Enter Kuze (Michael Carmen), a terrorist and threat who enlightens Major about their shared past. Existential exploration puts Major on the outside of her network, and she must fight to answer whether her life was
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saved or stolen. Director Rupert Sanders' breathtaking fight sequences and sleek, ultramodern cityscapes make this film a treat to watch, but there will be some debate over how deeply he glosses over the morality of its manga inspiration. “Gifted” (PG-13) - Young orphan Mary (Mckenna Grace) lives with her uncle Frank (Chris Evans). A bright and charismatic kid, when the 7-year-old starts school it doesn't take long for the teachers to recognize that her brightness borders on genius. Offering the prodigy a spot at a specialized school for gifted children doesn't tempt Frank, who is intent on raising Mary in a normal life, as he feels her mother would have wanted. Then Frank's mother and the girl's grandmother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), attempts to intervene, with the intention of not squandering Mary's potential -at any cost. A battle for the little girl ensues, as we examine what's more powerful: the head or the heart. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Served up pot luck Bodfish Bob’s Pork Loin Roast 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. EACH garlic powder and salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 1-lb. pork loin Blend first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub all over meat. Bake at 350 degrees 45-60 minutes until meat thermometer inserted in meat reads 155 degrees. Serves 2 to 4. Bodfish Bob’s Spanish Style Rice
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2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp. EACH salt and sugar 1/2 tsp. mustard Dash of pepper 1-1/3 cup minute rice(I use brown and let stand 10 minutes Combine everything, except rice, in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a fork. Makes 3-1/2 cups. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Special dove opportunities available Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Outdoors California's dove hunting season is rapidly approaching, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting applications for special dove hunts throughout the state. The first half of the split season will be open statewide from Sept. 1 through 15. The second half will be open statewide from Nov. 11 through Dec. 25. For mourning dove and whitewinged dove, the daily bag limit is 15, up to 10 of which may be white-winged doves. The possession limit is triple the daily bag limit. There is no limit for spotted dove or ringed dove, but the season dates are the same as for mourning and white-winged dove. Eurasian collared dove is the only dove species that can be hunted yearround, with no limit. Dove hunters may be interested in CDFW's specially managed hunt opportunities throughout California during the dove season. Please note that applications for these opportunities must now be filed through the Automated License Data System. Hunt drawings will be held at the following locations:
■ Merced and Stanislaus counties: North Grasslands Wildlife Area (China Island and Salt Slough units), Los Banos Wildlife Area ■ Sacramento County: Cosumnes River Preserve ■ Fresno County: Pilibos ■ San Bernardino County: Camp Cady Wildlife Area ■ San Diego County: Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve, San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area ■ San Luis Obispo County: Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve The application deadline for all hunts is midnight on Aug. 12. Applications can be filed online, at CDFW license sales offices or through retail license agents. Applications may also be filed over the telephone at 800-565-1458. Additional information is available at wildlife.ca. gov/Hunting/Upland-Game-Birds/Hunts. All hunters must abide by California's nonlead requirements. Currently, nonlead ammunition is required for hunting on any CDFW-managed property, but is not required on private property or public lands not managed by CDFW. Starting on July 1, 2019, nonlead ammunition will be required to take all wildlife anywhere in California.
Central Valley fish trafficking ring sentenced California Department of Fish and Wildlife Courier Release Three Fresno men face jail time and fines after being caught poaching and unlawfully trafficking sport-caught fish, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. Kue Her, 36, Leepo Her, 33, and Michael Vang, 31, all of Fresno, all pled guilty to charges of illegal poaching of wildlife for profit. Kue Her was sentenced to 52 days in county jail and four years probation. Leepo Her was sentenced to serve nine days in county jail, four years probation and a $1,050 fine. Vang was sentenced to one day in county jail, six hours community service, four years probation and a $1,050 fine. In addition all four were issued with a court-ordered lifetime fishing license revocation. Over the course of a year, CDFW wildlife officers made contact with the three men on multiple occasions as they were fishing throughout California's Central Valley. The men were frequently found in violation of various laws, including possession of gross overlimits and retention of undersized striped bass. The egregious nature of their poaching activ-
ities led wildlife officers to suspect they might be selling fish on the black market. Wildlife officers analyzed the suspects' citation history and began a focused investigation into their activities. The investigation uncovered an abundance of evidence that the men had made thousands of dollars through the illegal sale of wild-caught striped bass and other local fish species. The investigation culminated in multiple search warrants served in Dec. 2016, where wildlife officers located live crappie and bluegill in an aquarium, frozen striped bass, marijuana and evidence of a marijuana, methamphetamine and sales. The Fresno County District Attorney's Office and Deputy District Attorneys Sabrina Ashjian and Adam Kook prosecuted the case. Anyone with information about unlawful fishing, hunting or pollution is encouraged to contact CalTIP, CDFW's confidential secret witness program that encourages the public to provide wildlife officers with factual information leading to the arrest of poachers and polluters. The CalTIP number, 888-334-2258, is printed on the back of every hunting and fishing license. Tips can also be relayed by text to 847411 (tip411).
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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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■ 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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St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is welcome to join us Sunday at 10:00am for Holy Communion
44 Big Blue, Kernville 760-379-2636 (Next to the AltaOne Credit Union)
Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824
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Yard Sale Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale! SATURDAY • 29th 7 am - 1 pm 2520 Erskine Creek Rd. #A Across from Vons Plaza. EVERYTHING MUST GO No Reasonable Offer Refused
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www.AblePm.com Wofford Heights RV Space Jesse James Trailer Park - Up to 29 ft. RV’s. Beautiful lakeside park near the marina, lake access. . Includes a laundry room, showers, swimming pool & shade trees. Trash Paid. Month to month or long term. $350rent/$150dep. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)
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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. __________________________ “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 __________________________ 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
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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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for all children and Kimi from Bethany and Company will provide 8th to 12th graders free eyebrow waxing. For more information, call the Moose at 760-379-2514.
First annual Eagles Lodge fundraiser The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3156 will be having a ribeye steak dinner August 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. and karaoke with Richard from 7 p.m. until done. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $13 presale and $16 at the door. The Eagles Lodge is located at 12251Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.
Camp Nelson 32nd Annual Mountain Festival Join the fun at the Upper Tule Association Mountain Festival 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, and beautiful arts and crafts will be on display and for sale along with plenty of good food. Smokey the Bear will be there also. Please leave your pets at home. For information, call Michelle Ray, 559-542-2551.
Elks Back to School drive announced The Kern Valley Moose Lodge will be holding a Back to school event on Saturday August 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at their Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. They are seeking donations of backpacks, paper, pencils, highlighters, combination locks, and more or a donation to the Moose to help them purchase needed items. The event will be open to all from Kindergarten to 12th grade, and will be first come, first served. Kelsy from Val's Beauty Shoppe will be providing free back to school haircuts continued
Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down resource fair All veterans are invited to the Ridgecrest stand down and resource fair on Friday September 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest. Participants will include VA Los Angeles, VA Loma Linda, Kern Co. Personnel Dept., Bakersfield Vet Center, Cerro Coso Community College, Kern Co. Veterans Services, CHP, LA Co. Sheriff, Riverside Sheriff Dept. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and many more. For questions, to participate or for transportation needs, call Nick Coy at 760-608-1484, Carol Coy at 760-608-9251, or Tracy Cooper at 760-382-7242.
Hwy 155 one-way traffic control in effect 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.
Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00166-CA, A.P.N.: 010-062-05-00, Property Address: 307 V STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304 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 02/22/2006. 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: ISAIAH JONES, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 03/09/2006 as Instrument No. 0206057586 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/18/2017 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: $100,002.14. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO 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: 307 V STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 010-062-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. 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 $100,002.14. 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 com-
mence 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/TrusteeServ ices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201500166-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: July 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/TrusteeSer vices.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 July 21, 28, and August 4, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01765-CA, A.P.N.: 133-112-13-00, Property Address: 1009 Blossom Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/22/2006. 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: Irene Kirschenman, A Married Woman, As Sole And Separate Property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2006 as Instrument No. 0206294093 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/16/2017 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: $102,596.63. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO 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: 1009 Blossom Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 133-112-13-00. 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 $102,596.63. 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 2016-01765CA. 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: July 6, 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 July 21, 28, and August 4, 2017)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00436-CA, A.P.N.: 514-341-09-00, Property Address: 3412 Tori Lorene Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93313 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 12/23/2004. 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: Jose Alvarez and Lorraine Alvarez, Husband and Wife Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 02/28/2005 as Instrument No. 0205046929 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/23/2017 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: $23,141.34. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO 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: 3412 Tori Lorene Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 514-341-09-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $23,141.34. 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/TrusteeServic es.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201700436-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: July 7, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/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 July 28, August 4, and 11, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HUNGRY'S MARKET (2017-B4661), 3711 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address: 3711 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: AMIGOS LIQUOR & JR MARKET, INC., 3711 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2008. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mamdouh Wannes, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/30/2017 and expires 06/30/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 28, August 4, 11, and 18, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ROSAMOND MARKET (2017-B4662), 2671 Diamond St., Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address: 2671 Diamond St., Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANTS: W HERMANOS, LLC, 2671 Diamond St., Rosamond, CA 93560. Date the business commenced: 08/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. 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: Mamdouh Wannes, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/30/2017 and expires 06/30/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 28, August 4, 11, and 18, 2017.
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Birthday, Continued from page 1 1964 -Lori Loughlin, actress. Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of National Milk Chocolate Day. Most likely, this sweet day was created by chocolate
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Meanwhile they performed 15 other rescues and helped recover two bodies. This was all done during the 77 calls As the snowpack conreceived this year. tinues to melt, and water Normally they staff 3 2017 SAR Stats continues to flow down As of July 22 people on duty a day but Callouts 2803 from the mountains, visithese last few weeks they Training 1018 tors continue coming to have had to staff 8 to 10 Public Relations 705 enjoy our valley, Kern every day. July 4 weekend Staging/Administration Valley Search and Rescue was the busiest weekend 2240 continues to perform resfor Search and Rescue on Total hours 6710 cues and assist in recovery record. 15 missions June River rescues 45 from the river and lake. 28 through July 5 using River drowning 6 As of July 22, volun600 estimated man power Missing 1 teers have logged 2,803 hours. Lake drowning 2 callout hours and spent For just a slice of it, Other/rescues 15 another 1,018 in training. consider that a body was Body recoveries 2 706 hours were spent on recovered in the lake on Calls 77 public relations and 2,240 July 19. On July 22 hours absorbed staging and administra- between noon and 4 p.m. there was a tion. With 6,710 total hours to date. river rescue, a river rescue at Hart Park During this time they have performed and a rescue with a missing swimmer in 45 river rescues, and attempted rescues the river at Sandy Flat. Then on July 23 in six river drownings and one missing, the 14th person for the year went missas well as two lake drownings. ing in the river in the Kern County.
changes in their students until they have changed themselves. This model is just as much about the adults as it is the children. It's inside out-first teachers, then students, and then parents. When everyone, teachers, students, and parents, begin using the same language, you get a compound-interest effect that is truly amazing. For example, what a difference it makes when everyone knows what it means to "put first things first" or to "seek first to understand" or to "be proactive." Leader in Me Schools often find their students using the language among themselves
Schaeffer, Continued from page 1 nificantly declined. Some torching in interior islands and some heat in snag patches exist. These areas are not safe for ground crews to work due to high numbers of snags, steep slopes and rock outcropping. All areas are being monitored by
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Environmental Policy Act process, and an opportunity for community members to share comments and concerns. Rick Brown, of the Corps Public Affairs Office, opened each meeting welcoming attendees and expressing appreciation for their participation in the process. He then handed it over to Project Manager Sam Winder. Both men made the trip down from the Corps Sacramento District office. After thanking everyone for taking the time out of busy schedules to attend, Winder assured attendees that public input is a vital component of the entire process and that in fact the SR 155 modifications at French Gulch came about as a result of a concern articulated earlier by a valley resident. Patsy Henry, Chairwoman of the Kern River Paiute Council, attended the Monday meeting seeking assurance that public access to Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center would not be negatively
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confectioners. I did not find any documentation confirming this to be a "National" day (my birthday or Milk Chocolate Day) or find any congressional records or presidential proclamation as such. Here is another fact: At least fifteen million people
are having a birthday with me today. Lest there be any doubt about celebrating this day... today should be spent consuming and savoring generous amounts of your favorite milk chocolate treats. Happy National Milk Chocolate Day!
and with their parents: "I need to put first things first and do my homework before I play"; "I should have thought winwin"; or "Dad, you're being reactive." The Leader in Me is not an event and it's not a curriculum; it's ubiquitous leadership developmentmeaning everywhere and all the time. Instead of "teaching leadership every Tuesday at 1 p.m.," educators use an integrated approach and make leadership training part of everything they do. So the model impacts everything-the traditions, events, organization, culture, instructional methodologies, and curriculum of the school. A youcaring.com/theleaderinme account has
been set up to facilitate donations. The funds will be used to pay the annual membership fee, giving them access to all the resources, student leadership curriculum for all students and training for staff and students plus all materials. Direct, tax deductible, donations may also be made at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce/Kernville Community Events and Projects, or KCEP, at PO Box 397, Kernville, CA 93238; or Kernville Union School District, 3240 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Be sure to note TLIM on the check. For more information call or text Polston at 661-204-7544 or email him at bpolston @kernvilleusd.org.
air and ground resources. The fire is 94 percent contained as of July 25 and fire managers have downsized the suppression personnel to 124. Resources are being released as conditions warrant. Priority is to ensure firefighter and public safety, to reduce known hazards, while providing for the highest probability of success.
The management of the Schaeffer Fire has been returned to the Sequoia National Forest under the management their local Type-3 - forest team. The forest team will be responsible to further secure the fire line, continue mopping up, patrol and rehabilitate areas affected by the suppression activities.
impacted during the construction phase at French Gulch. Henry added that the Center is financially dependent on public attendance of events, participation in classes and holding private functions at the location. After the meeting Henry stated that she was relieved to hear that restricted road access would likely not be a significant concern during the construction phase. Debbie Freeland, representing 1st District Kern County Supervisor Mick Gleason, shared constituent concerns about potential disruption to school district bus routes due to traffic delays during construction. Winder thanked Freeland for bringing the issue to the Corps attention, admitting that it was factor that had not been considered. Other concerns raised during the meetings included adequate and aesthetically pleasing roadside signage for Nuui Cunni and the French Gulch recreation area, the necessity for a roadside bus stop and bus shelter for visitors relying upon public transportation, the future of the Borel Canal and the expected con-
struction timeline for the French Gulch boat ramp (six months). Winder said after the meeting, "We put a lot into communicating with the public. That has been a really big emphasis for us, to just let people know what is going on." He added that he was happy with the community turnout. "People asked some really good questions and I hope that they put them in writing." Winder reiterated that the Corps is encouraging the public to share comments and concerns on the SEA #6. In order for them to be a part of the official record, he stated that they must be put in writing and be postmarked or emailed by Aug. 15. Emails should be sent to Tyler.M.Stalker @usace.army.mil, while written comments should be sent to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project, 1325 J Street, Room 1513, Sacramento, CA 95814. To learn more about the SEA documents, visit the Corps website at http://www.spk.usace.ar my.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Isabella-Dam/.