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All play and no work weekend Our Labor Day weekend weather will prove to be warm, if not downright hot, but it will still be a great time for many Kern Valley events. ■ Friday Night Lights will be shining as the Kern Valley High School Broncs football goes to Silver Valley. Good time, if you are
$25 per night. Group sites at Tillie Creek, French Gulch and Camp 9 are also available. Campground reservations for these sites can be made by calling 1-877444-6777 or through recreation.gov. Camp 9 also has first-come, firstserved sites available for $17 per night. Showers are not available at any campgrounds. Camping is restricted to 14 days out of a 30 day period. Campfire and smoking
restrictions will be implemented on the Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Friday, July 28, until further notice. Under Forest Orders 0513-17-25 and 0513-1714 the following is prohibited below 4,000 feet in the Sequoia Nation Forest except in areas listed as exempt: No campfires or charcoal fires are allowed, except, in designated campgrounds and areas
Local sheriff meets to connect with the community Nicholson stressed that he started as KRV supervisor in November 2016 and would be unable to address any issues that occurred prior to that time. He also said he wanted to have a town hall type meeting because most of the "Coffee with a Cop" type events are by invitation only, and he wanted to be able to hear from everyone. Nicholson advised that he watches the KRV Facebook pages, and sometimes sees that people don't think that the Kern County Sheriff Department is taking enough action. He noted that from January 1 to August 28, 2016, approximately 447 arrests were
Michael Batelaan Courier Law & order Local senior officers from the Kern Valley Substation held a public town hall style meeting this week, in an effort to connect with the community. Over 90 residents came out to hear what is happening in law enforcement. The meeting was led by Sergeant Josh Nicholson, the KRV Substation supervisor. His lieutenant, Michael Deleon, who was a former KRV Substation supervisor, and local residents Senior Deputy Theodore Costello and Sheriff Reservist Tim Connor, were also in attendance. CHP Sergeant Richard Goulding was there to answer any traffic related questions.
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There are many camping options on the Kern River Ranger District. On Isabella Lake Pioneer Point, Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch and Tillie Creek. On the upper Kern River, Headquarters, Camp 3, Hospital Flat, Fairview, Goldledge, Limestone, and Halfway campgrounds are open and have first-come, firstserved sites available for
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You can find many camping opportunities and site options on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest.
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Lawful assembly Kern Valley residents assembled Monday to hear and speak with law enforcement.
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weather Friday high 100° Partly sunny and hot Friday low 72° Mainly clear and warm Saturday high 102° Sunny and very hot Saturday low 73° Partly cloudy and warm Sunday high 100° Hot with clouds/sun Sunday low 69° Mainly clear and warm Accuweather.com
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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Richey explains that hard work never killed anyone. Bodfish Bob chills with some ice cream recipes.
Catch Fishstock 2017 Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight Labor Day weekend the Friends of the Hatchery will once again host the annual Fishstock concert. The two day concert will be held at the Kernville Rodeo Grounds September 2 and 3, from 3 to 10 p.m. each day. The cost is only $15 for one day or $25 for both days. Children under 12 are free. ■ Alice Wallace On Saturday, enjoy Kern Valley favorite, Alice Wallace, whose See Catch, page 7
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water data: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Isabella Reservoir Storage 244,681 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 642 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 1,706 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) 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.
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October 21, 2017 at Rivernook Campground Bands: Lonely Avenue • Stoneflys • Weed Patch Carnival • The Usual Haunts • and more… Brewery Line Up: Lengthwise • Tioga Sequoia Brewing • House of Pendragon Brewing • Three Weavers • Scholb Brewing • Transplants • Eagle Rock Brewing • Dionysus • Temblor • Elysian Brewing • Lagunitas • Arrow Lodge Brewing • Hog Canyon • Bitter Brothers Brewing • Full Circle Brewing • Kinetic Brewery • Local Craft Beer Tehachapi • Smog City Brewing • Kern River Brewing Company • and more... 14001 Sierra Way Kernville • For more info go to www.kernvillebeerfest.com Benefitting Keepers of the Kern
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■ Kern Valley High School Broncs September 1 Broncs football goes to Silver Valley.
■ Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival September 2 through 4 The Kern River Valley Art Association proudly presents the annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival on Labor Day Weekend at Circle Park in Kernville; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Monday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Contact Teri Vellutini at 602-509-8806 or 760379-6162 or email terivellutini@gmail.com ■ Fishstock 2017 September 2 and 3 Friends of the Hatchery presents the third year concert at the Kernville Rodeo Grounds, benefiting the Trophy Trout Program, Trout in the Classroom, Special Needs Fishing Day, and various community events. Gates open at 3 p.m. both days. $15 for one day, $25 for both days and free for children 12 and under. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt September 2 J. Paul Corlew will lead the tour. The tour is from 8 p.m. to 10:30. Cash only the night of the event or pay by credit card by calling 760379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
Saturdays
■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays
■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846. ■ 4 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.
Mondays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674. ■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
Tuesdays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
■ Keepers of the Kern September 4, 5 and 6 Upper River Clean Up. On Monday, meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground above Riverkern at 5 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, meet at the same place at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, please call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ KRV Collaborative September 5 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior/Veterans Center. Call 760-379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for information.
■ Prayer Breakfast September 7 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, State and Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer from noon to 1 p.m. Call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Kern Valley High School Broncs September 8 Broncs football goes to Templeton.
Wednesdays
■ 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.
Thursdays
■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 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, Kern Valley Chorus, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance, September 9 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK) is distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For information contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520. ■ Happy Feet Dance September 9 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. The theme is Disney. Please no swords, knives, sabers, hooks or accessories. Admission is free. At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights. Call 760-8121059 to RSVP by Sept. 2 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV. ■ Library book sale September 11 and 12 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. ■ Live better, feel better September 12 The Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella is happy to host Live Better, Feel Better, a diabetic workshop presented by dietician Jeri. This week's session will be geared toward adults. At 5 p.m., free and open to all. Contact the library at 760-549-2083.
■ Lake Isabella Bodfish Property Owners, September 12 An ice cream social will be held at the Senior Center starting at 5 p.m. Chocolate or strawberry sundaes and root beer floats will be available for $1. A general membership meeting will follow at 6 p.m. Kern County Supervisor Mick Gleason will be the guest speaker and the public is invited to attend. ■ Fall back into giving! September 14 Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation for all Kern County communities. Donate whatever time you're able to help create a better quality of life for patients and families in their care. The Orientation will be held from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Optimal Hospice Bakersfield office. Please call 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com ■ Kern Valley High School Broncs September 15 Broncs football goes to McFarland. ■ Great Kern River Clean Up September 16 Join in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Upper Richbar picnic grounds off Highway 178 in the Kern River Canyon. Please contact Gary Ananian at 818-9848505. Sign up at kernriverconservancy.org/ events/. ■ Rafting For a Cause September 16 Join the Kern River Conservancy from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of whitewater fun on the lower Kern River and BBQ buffet. To book your spot, call 800-400-7238 and ask for Luther Stephens. For questions, to be a sponsor or special requests, please contact Gary Ananian at 818-984-8505. All proceeds go towards conservation and education projects for the lower Kern River. ■ KRV Historical Society Field Trip September 18 Taj Mahal, 5416 California, Bakersfield at noon. Come join us for a specially prepared exotic luncheon buffet and a presentation on the contributions of India to our local and state history. Make reservations with Don Morrison or Jacqueline Morgan at 661-7716418 or email morrisonmorgan@me.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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SR 155 one-way controlled traffic resumes The California Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Bowman Asphalt, have resumed conducting one-way controlled traffic and repavement at various locations from 5.2 mi south of the junction of SR 178 at old SR 155 to the junction of SR 178 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. They expect the repavement to be completed on Friday September 1 of Labor Day Weekend.
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It happened one lunch time when I suddenly realized that things were often more complicated than they seem. For instance when you cut open Middleworth an orange, inside is an orange. Or when you cut open an apple, inside including the seeds is an apple. When you peel a banana, what is inside but a banana? I mention this because at lunchtime today was when my eyes accidentally fell on the ingredients of my sandwich bread content. Here's what I found. (Understand now we are talking about bread and the contents therein). The sandwich which my wife prepared for me contained bread from Vons. It was fresh, it was definitely sandwich material but I noticed the ingredients were listed on a small square of paper on the outside wrapper. By law, manufacturers, even of bread, have to reveal what makes up the bread I was eating for lunch. Remember now we are talking about a simple slice of bread. Here are the ingredients as I read them: Enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin (whatever that is), iron (which is not as heavy as you think), thiamin, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid). All of these are supposed to make the bread tasty. Water french base (???) (wheat flour, diacetyl tartatic acid esters of mono-and diglycerides (datem), enzymes, soybeans oil, ascorbic acid), salt and yeast. The bread people take all this stuff and combine it in a mixing bowl, stick it in
the oven and several minutes later is the bread for my sandwich. All of this when baked is called Sheepherder's Bread. My sandwich today was Liverwurst whose ingredients went as follows: pig snouts, (honest) bacon (cured with water, salt, contained 2 percent or less of sugar, dextrose, smoke flavorings, potassium, lactate, sodium lactate, sodium phosphate, dehydrated pork broth, natural flavorings, autolyzed yeast extract, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrate, natural flavorings, salt, corn syrup, water, sodium erythorbabe, sodium nitrate. It's hard to imagine that all of this above when combined taste like liverwurst which doesn't have much liver and I couldn't find any 'wurst'. The simplest product was potato chips and yet they contained: potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn and/or canola oil) and salt. Very tasty but still are a simple recipe. A look at another common sandwich filling is ham. But as I read the label I found it said this: Cured with water contains 2 percent or less of the following: dextrose, salt, potassium, lactate, sodium phosphate, sodium diacetate, sodium nitrate, and flavoring. But nowhere does it say that it contains parts of a pig! I could go on and possibly shock your sensibilities about all the stuff included in what you thought were simple foods but I won't. However in a can of sardines after all the ingredients are listed in the corner of the can is the phrase, "Contains Fish!"
The Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella is happy to host Live Better, Feel Better a diabetic workshop presented by dietician Jeri Horenstein of Simply Jeri. Jeri, a Kern Valley resident, has over nineteen years of dietician experience and knowledge concerning the diabetic life: she has presented well attended, popular workshops at Kern Valley Hospital and various facilities in Southern California, including diabetic youth camps. Whether you have diabetes or are a pre-diabetic, or maybe you just want to learn how to eat healthier, this workshop is for you. Learn how to eat healthier on a fixed income, and gain insightful knowledge about diabetes that will benefit you and your family. This workshop will be presented in two sessions; the first on Tuesday, September 12th 5 p.m. will be geared toward adults. Then on Tuesday, September 26th 5 p.m. it will be geared to children of all ages. As school is in full bloom, Jeri wants to share with you and your children how to prepare yummy, healthful lunches and get your children involved early in life making healthy choices. Both seminars are free and open to all. Remember, you don't have to be a diabetic to attend. A question and answer period will be provided. For more information contact the library at 760-549-2083.
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LIBPOA Ice cream social
Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down resource fair
The Tuesday, September 12 meeting of the Lake Isabella and Bodfish Property Owner's Assoc. starts with an ice cream social open to the public. The ice cream social will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. Come and enjoy a chocolate or strawberry sundae with all the fixings for $1 or a root beer float for $1. Everyone is invited to stay for the General Membership Meeting at 6 p.m. to learn what LIBPOA is all about. Our guest speaker is Supervisor Mick Gleason who will update attendees on what the Board of Supervisors have been doing. Also mark your calendars for the Annual Fundraiser Rummage Sale to be held Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale is being held at 18 Dodger Street in Bodfish this year. This is the only LIBPOA fundraiser and all proceeds go to support other worthwhile organizations in the Kern River Valley. For questions, call Karene at 760-379-1434.
Optimal Hospice fall back into giving! Just in time for back to school, Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation for all Kern County communities. Donate whatever time you're able to help create a better quality of life for patients and families in our care. Training is free of charge and open to anyone with a compassionate heart. The Orientation will be held Thursday, September 14 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Optimal Hospice Bakersfield office. Please call 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com to reserve your seat. They are recruiting for all programs including, home support, facility volunteers, Vet to Vet support, CarePals pet therapy, bilingual volunteers, karaoke volunteers in facilities, seamstresses to make clothing and bereavement volunteers. Volunteers are needed in all the outlying communities as well: Taft, Lamont, Arvin, Frazier Park, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, McFarland, Shafter, Delano, and Wasco.
Third Annual Great Kern River Clean Up Join in on Saturday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Upper Richbar picnic grounds off Highway 178 in the Kern River Canyon. Please dress according to the day's weather. Sunscreen, hats and sturdy hiking boots are highly recommended. All parking and day use fees will be waived for event volunteers. Snacks and equipment will be provided. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For inquiries regarding this event, please contact Gary Ananian at 818-984-8505. Sign up at kernriverconservancy.org/events/.
Introduction to nonprofits finding grants workshop Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants, and learn how to find potential funders in this introductory workshop. Join in the 2nd-floor Computer Lab at Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, on Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop is free, and there is no sign-up required. Beale Memorial Library is a Funding Information Network partner of Foundation continued
Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
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 more. 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.
North High School reunion planned North High School Classes of 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976 will be having a Reunion BBQ on October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North High School Cafeteria on Galaxy Avenue. Admission is $15 per person and will include a deep pit barbecue lunch, an escorted tour of the newly remodeled high school and free admission to Friday night's homecoming football game North vs. South. To register and purchase tickets please See
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Open doors The United Methodist Chuch in Weldon was just one of the area churches that participated in “Prayer Around the Valley” August 24. Pastor Jim Cox United Methodist Chuch
"Prayer All Around the Valley," a success Bill Blanton, KRVMA Courier Inspiration On Thursday, August 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., several churches around our valley participated in the first "Prayer All Around the Valley,” event sponsored by the Kern River Valley Ministers Association. Churches participating displayed an American Flag in front to their sanctuary to indicate being open for prayer. The need for a prayer event was introduced at the June 2017, KRVMA meeting. Those present noted the many issues facing our nation and our community in need of prayer. The need for the love of Jesus Christ and for one another is greater than ever. In response to these and other needs the
KRVMA decided to have a "Prayer All Around the Valley," day. All churches were invited to participate. Pastor Carol Clayton, KRVMA president, noted the great success of the first event. Of those churches that opened their doors, all experienced a wonderful turn out from the community. Many in the Valley traveled around and visited all the participating churches, stopping to pray at each one. So great was the turn out the KRVMA will consider hosting additional prayer events. If you are having a prayer event and would like to invite others through the KRVMA, please contact Pastor Bill Blanton at 760-379-5100 to leave the details for all KRVMA the registered church pastors.
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July 5, 1968 to August 20, 2017 A memorial gathering and Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 2 p.m., followed by a potluck at the church at Kern Valley Pentecostal Lighthouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Drive, Lake Isabella You were always a free spirit… Who brought love, joy and happiness to others… Now you soar with the angels… Kimmy, we watched you touch so many people's lives while you were our intake worker at the Food Pantry. We are proud to call you our friend. We love and miss you… …From the girls at the Valley Thrift Store.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Labor in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Ecclesiastes 4, how many are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor? Two, Three, Five, Seven 3. In 1 Kings 5, how many thousand men comprised the labor force that King Solomon raised? 1, 5, 10, 30 4. What son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor in David's kingdom? Baal, Adoniram, Cyrenius, Phaneul 5. From Exodus 20, how many days shalt thou labor and do all thy work? Two, Four, Six, Seven 6. Proverbs 14:23 states, "In all labor there is..."? Love, Hope, Light, Profit 1) Neither; 2) Two; 3) 30; 4) Adoniram; 5) Six; 6) Profit
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Hard work never killed anyone Ben Richey, Courier Columnist I have always marveled at the way my dad worked. Whether he was being paid or not, whether he was at work or home, he was always doing Richey something. And he was never afraid to do hard things. He would enlist me and my siblings to help and when we inevitably started whining, he'd drop the dad bomb: "A little hard work never killed anyone." I knew he must be wrong and always looked for an example of someone dying of hard work, so that I would have a clever response. But as I grew up, I came to realize it wouldn't have mattered if I had a dozen examples, his point was not to debate the pros and cons of hard work, but to instill in us a work ethic. Looking back, I see the direct correlation between his labors and our care. We were never in need because he was always working to provide. His dad, a diligent farmer, left that example to him. And Dad left a similar example to us. Don't be afraid to work. If you go back to the beginning, you see that mankind was created for two purposes: to worship and to work. God gave mankind unlimited access to Him, to relate to Him on a deep and unhindered level. But then he also gave man something to do. Genesis 2:15 says "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of
Eden to work it and keep it." And this made perfect sense. The previous chapter told us that God had just spent six days working to create everything, and then rested. God made man in Him image, and being a "worker" was part of that image. God designed us to work to care for those entrusted to us. In fact, in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, we are warned about idleness when Paul tells the people, "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat." God made us to be productive. In John 5:17, Jesus said "My Father is working until now, and I am working." God is always working to care for us, and we honor His creative design when we willingly step up to make a contribution for our families, churches, communities, those who are struggling or have nothing, and for our world in general. This Monday is Labor Day: a holiday where we honor those who work and have made this country great through their hard work. We'll relax, play, eat, and have fun with friends and family in honor of their labor. It's nice to know that we have something programmed into our calendar and our collective social conscience to remind us of the importance of hard work. We have what we have because people who came before worked for it. Let's remember that this Labor Day, and let it drive us to honor both them and our working God by renewing our commitment to work hard! Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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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 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. & Wed. 7 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
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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History lesson part 2 Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Last week I described the history of Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and noted that President Obama joined his predecessors in the attempt to Thal fix a problem of coverage for low income and elderly. Obamacare did work well in helping many people acquire health coverage, and for this my hat is off to him. However, the young and healthy for the most part did not and has not participated, so their monies never went into the pool. So there was inadequate funding, and now we are seeing increased premiums. Once again, this November I will see healthy people with individual plans drop out of the program, as rates are expected, by a national average, to increase 12.5 percent with the threat of an additional 12 percent looming if government funding is withheld to assist lower income people. I suspect that there will be a line again for enrollment of people who are not looking for "insurance" but to find a source of paying for their pre-existing condition that needs expensive treatment. The Republicans are trying to find an equitable solution to a problem that can't be fixed. My bet is that many of the people that were added to eligibility during the Obama administration will ultimately lose their coverage, namely those single adults under 65. Also on the stupidity list of govern-
ment interference is "single payer", where all insurance companies would be removed, and one state run government agency would insure all residents of the state. Recently California began the legislative process to make this law and ran into the stumbling block of needing to raise $400,000,000, 000 (yes billion) per year or more to fund their proposal. This is more than double the current total state budget. Personally, I feel this figure is low, as it doesn't count all the non-Californians who will move here for "free" healthcare. In January, the debate will resume in Sacramento. Employers will be relieved of the need to offer benefits to employees. The "golden handcuffs" of employers providing top benefits to recruit and retain employees will be replaced with one size fits all coverage partially funded by additional payroll taxes. My readers will be hearing from me more on this subject. In the meanwhile, Happy Birthday Medicare and Medi-Cal. Thank you for serving our needy and elderly. I will present the free, Medicare and a Movie at the Reel Cinema on October 4. There are many changes to the Medicare program, and I will be educating attemdees for this year's third annual presentation. There will be free popcorn and a drink. Following, stay to see the current feature. 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.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 visit ReunionManager.net and click on "locate a reunion." For more information please contact Shannon at 661-319-2342 or Cindi at 661-330-1699 or email NHS75 ClassReunion@gmail.com
Bakersfield Heart and Stroke Walk More than 2,000 people from Bakersfield and nearby cities are expected to participate in the 2017 Kern County Heart and Stroke Walk. The 5K walk encourages healthy habits while raising funds to support the AHA's research and education efforts to fight heart disease and stroke - the nation's No. 1 and No. 5 killers. The Kern County Heart & Stroke Walk will take place on Saturday, October 21 at CSUB. This event empowers community members to take charge of their health while raising critical funds for the fight to end heart disease and stroke, the leading cause of death in Kern County. For information or to register visit bakersfieldheartwalk.com.
Overnight senior bus trip to Laughlin Join the California Grandmother's Club and Senior Center bus trip to Laughlin. This is an overnight trip from October 30 to November 1 at the Riverside Hotel and Casino. One person room $160 and two person room $270; two breakfasts and one dinner each. Leaves the Moose Lodge at 7:30 a.m. Coffee, donuts and bathrooms available at 6:30 a.m. Fun on the bus. Money for reservations is due by October 13. Contact Kitty Leu at 760-379-7923, Carrie Prough 949-466-9629 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531.
Kern River Valley Veteran's Stand Down Kern Valley American Legion Post 711 Auxiliary will hold the second annual Stand Down on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veteran/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Services offered will include VA benefits information, health services and screenings, employment services, counseling and substance abuse assistance. Items available will include food and refreshments, personal care items, blankets. If your business or organization would like to assist with offering services to local KRV Veterans or would like more information, please call Samantha Kessler at 760-985-9547. Please bring Military ID or DD214 if available. This event is co-sponsored by the Kern River Valley Woman's Club.
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. Call, 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178 or email, keepersofthekern@gmail.com.
High School seeking mentors for students Do you have time to share with a Kern Valley High School Bronc? Do you have an interest? A hobby? A skill? Are you interested in getting to know some of your local high school students? Then contact Officer Steve Chisholm at Kern Valley High School 760-379-2611or email at steve_chisholm@kernhigh.org for an exciting opportunity.
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Kern Community Foundation awards $620,000 in Scholarships Louis Medina, Kern Community Foundation Courier Education Thanks to generous contributions from a score of scholarship funds and a grant from the College Futures Foundation, Kern Community Foundation has awarded 334 Kern County students with scholarships for the 2017-18 totaling $620,620. A breakdown of awards is as follows: ■ 231 renewal awards to past-year scholarship recipients: $423,320 ■ 103 new awards to college-bound high school graduates: $197,300 "This represents a more than doubling of the 162 Foundation scholarship recipients in 2016-17, and an 85 percent increase over last year's scholarship award total of $334,600," said Foundation President and CEO Kristen Beall Barnes. KCF’s strategic initiative to increase educational attainment in Kern County is actually called "Kern Futures," and the Foundation is one of seven community foundations to be partnering with CFF to grow the number of need-based scholarships for students who are low-income and have low rates of college success. "With just one application, which is available on the Foundation's website from December through March, students have access to more than two-dozen different scholarship awards." Kern Future's local impact is evident through the following statistics: ■ 82 percent of last year's scholarship recipients are staying in school full time; ■ 74 percent of new awardees are firstgeneration college students whose parents either did not attend college; ■ 91 percent of scholarship recipients are enrolling in CSU or UC system universi-
ties or local community colleges, while only 9 percent are choosing private or out-of-state colleges or universities; ■ 11 of the scholarship funds managed by KCF are endowed funds whose capital remains intact while scholarships are awarded from interest earned. Kern Futures helps donors find students who meet their funds' individual criteria; coordinates each individual award, ensuring that donor funds are remitted directly to an accredited schools and then, through its College Success Program component, providing each student with personalized academic advising, and counseling services. The payoff is an increase in the number of students completing college and ultimately entering the workforce. Five students from Kern Valley High School received first-time scholarships for school year 2017-18. Two of the five received more than one scholarship. The funds include: ■ The David Moore Agricultural Scholarship Fund; ■ The Nickel Family Scholarships for Agricultural Education Fund; ■ The Maya Cinemas Make a Difference Scholarship Fund; ■ Kern Futures Scholarship Fund; ■ The California Children's Services Transition Scholarship Fund; and ■ The Honor Run Scholarship Fund. "The message to donors and organizations is simple," Barnes continued. "Through Kern Futures, you provide more than money to students: Our highly-personalized College Success Program works to empower students with continued support to ensure their persistence leading toward college completion."
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The Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival is just one of the many events planned to tempt the senses this coming Labor Day weekend. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Festival arts and crafts a show stopper The Kern River Valley Art Association proudly presents the annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival on Labor Day Weekend at Circle Park in Kernville; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Monday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event features wonderful artists and crafters showing and selling their unique artistic creations throughout the weekend. Activities include a children's craft table.
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This event is continuing an annual tradition begun in 1964 and will find Circle Park in Kernville filled with art and artists. Since KRVAA started over 55 years ago, they have provided many artists and craftspeople with numerous opportunities to showcase and sell their work. They help provide funding and support art education and workshops for the community. For more information, contact Teri Vellutini at 602-509-8806 or 760-3796162. Or email her at terivellutini@gmail.com or artfest@krvaa.com.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Baywatch” (R) - Beach legend Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) heads an elite group of lifeguards protecting the beachgoers of Emerald Bay, Florida. Along with his second-in-command, C.J. Parker (Kelly Rohrbach), and a few new recruits -- Matt Brody, a disgraced two-time Olympic swimmer (played by an extremely buffed-up Zac Efron) and Summer Quinn (Alexandra Daddario) -- Mitch leads his squad's pursuit of a drug-trafficking new neighbor, Victoria Leeds (Priyanka Chopra), whose plans threaten their sandy paradise. While you certainly won't drown in the depths of the storyline, it is hilarious and ribald with plenty of shallow humor, all in good fun and teeming with slow-motion running sequences. “Dean” (PG-13) - Dean is an artist whose pen and Bristol board drawings illustrate his life and relationships. His mother has recently passed away, and turbulence begins as his father, Robert (Kevin Kline), decides it's time to sell the family home. Demitri Martin writes, directs and stars in this story as simple as Dean's drawings. As Dean meanders through friendship, courtship and kinship, we discover that life is not always black
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and white, nor can love be expressed as freely as a felt-tip pen on paper. Gillian Jacobs and Mary Steenburgen also star. “Born in China” (G) - The wilds of China come alive in the latest documentary venture by Disneynature. Director Lu Chuan takes us up close and personal with animal families on this breathtaking and ancient continent. Meet Mei Mei, an outright adorable baby panda, and her mother, Ya Ya. Spend some time getting to know Teo Tao, a golden snub nose monkey with joyful antics and killer jumping skills. Run alongside Dawa, a lovely snow leopard. And the chiru! This film was a collaboration between Disneynature and Shanghai Media Group, and the scenery is inescapably beautiful. This is no dry and dusty nature film; the touching personalities of these animals shine through, assisted by the narration of John Krasinski (Jim, "The Office"). © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Boaters can help fight spread of invasive mussels over Labor Day cleaning vessels of invasive mussels is available on the CDFW's webpage. Additional information is available on the Division of Boating and Waterways website. Travelers are also advised to be prepared for inspections at California Department of Food and Agriculture (Border Protection Stations. Over the past nine years, more than 1 million watercraft entering California have been inspected at the Border Protection Stations. Inspections, which can also be conducted by CDFW and California State Parks, include a check of boats and personal watercraft, as well as trailers and all onboard items. Contaminated vessels and equipment are subject to decontamination, rejection, quarantine or impoundment. Quagga and zebra mussels can attach to and damage virtually any submerged surface. They can: ■ Ruin a boat engine by blocking the cooling system and causing it to overheat ■ Jam a boat's steering equipment, putting occupants and others at risk ■ Require frequent scraping and repainting of boat hulls ■ Colonize all underwater substrates such as boat ramps, docks, lines and other underwater surfaces, causing them to require constant cleaning ■ Impose large expenses to owners A multi-agency effort that includes CDFW, DBW, CDFA and the California Department of Water Resources has been leading an outreach campaign to alert the public to the quagga and zebra mussel threats. A toll-free hotline, 866440-9530, is available for those seeking information on quagga or zebra mussels.
Kyle Orr, CDFW Courier Advisory California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels remind boaters to remain cautious over Labor Day weekend. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Eurasia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, alter water quality and the aquatic food web and ultimately impact native and sport fish communities. These mussels spread from one body of water to another by attaching to watercraft, equipment and anything that has been in an infested waterbody. Microscopic juveniles, invisible to the naked eye, are spread from infested waterbodies in water entrapped in boat engines, bilges, live-wells and buckets. Quagga mussels have infested 33 waterways in Southern California and two waterways in San Benito County. Take the following steps both before traveling to and before leaving a waterbody to prevent spreading invasive mussels, improve your inspection experience and safeguard California waterways: ■ Clean - inspect exposed surfaces and remove all plants and organisms, ■ Drain - all water, including water contained in lower outboard units, live-wells and bait buckets, and ■ Dry - allow the watercraft to thoroughly dry between launches. Watercraft should be kept dry for at least five days in warm weather and up to 30 days in cool weather. CDFW has developed a brief video demonstrating the ease of implementing the clean, drain and dry prevention method. In addition, a detailed guide to
Continued from page 1 musical tastes having gravitated toward modern Americana scene influences. Wallace opens the event at 4 p.m. ■ Neil Deal At 6:15, hear The Neil Deal, America's tribute to the career and music of Neil Young and legendary groups such as Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills and Nash. ■ Grateful Bluegrass Boys And at 8:30 don't miss the Grateful Bluegrass Boys, a string band that plays tradi-
tional Blue-grass versions of Classic Rock Band favorites. ■ Lady Zep On Sunday at 4 p.m., hear Lady Zep, four ladies who have banded together to play the eternal heavy jams from the first side of Led Zeppelin I to the final grooves of In Through the Out Door. ■ Creedence Concert Revival Then at 6:15 enjoy Creedence Concert Revival, who call themselves America's Best CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival) tribute band. ■ The Mighty Cash Cats
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The weekend closes at 8:30 when The Mighty Cash Cats take the stage. The Mighty Cash Cats cover Johnny Cash's career from his early hits that audiences all know and love to his final Rick Ruben produced "American Recordings". Proceeds will go to the Trophy Trout Program, Trout in the Classroom, Special Needs Fishing Day, and hosting a variety of fishing related community events. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and sun shelters.
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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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Catching top water bass them back slowly. Zara Spooks, Grass Frogs, floating Rapala's, stuff like that. Reel them back slow and make sure they are noisy. That is one Take a look at the of the most fun things you can do lake in the North when you go fishing is catching those Fork and South Fork bass on top water lures it is a blast. right now... it’s fish Just walk around and fish as you heaven out there! go. I also like to fish a large Seriously, there is Nightcrawler with no weight if the more submerged wind is down enough. Use light line structure than these Freeman and cast towards structure, anything fish know what to do with due to the will hit a nightcrawler in this lake you high water this year. The Crappie bite never know what you will catch! has been hit and miss this year, not because there are not fish, but because Better yet, get yourself a two pole license and leave nobody can find a rig on the them! shore in close We came Take a look at the lake in the North proximity with a close, they were Fork and South Fork right now... it’s catfish setup on in the South fish heaven out there, lol! there, chances Fork River are you will find Channel, but not - Freeman yourself running real concentratback to shore really fast to grab that ed yet, then the water came up and fishing pole. they scattered into the structure and A lot of what you will catch will be that was that. Found a few, all big fish, the smaller Bass, the males, because but just too many places for them to they are the ones that guard the hide. So I am at least looking forward nests, but trust me there are plenty of to great Crappie fishing next year they big females still around and the had a great spawn this year. With the chances of hooking one are pretty water conditions this year there is a good. If you go out there and get great opportunity to have some fun some bass, send me some pics! Then with the Bass post spawn. They are up let them go, remember on Bass the in the stick right now and hungry and limit is only 2 per day 15 inches or they will pretty much attack anything that comes close. If you want to have a longer, always make sure to check the latest fishing regulations before you good time, get up either way early or go out. go out late if the wind is down enough and fish the South Fork Trees. Matt Freeman is a local resident, You don't need a boat, the best businessman and outdoorsman and can thing to do is wade and cast top water be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or lures towards the structure and reel 760-223-0880.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER GRAPHIX (2017-B4899), 6755 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1267, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: CARL KEVIN GATES, 7004 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA 93285; and JUSTEN DEWAYNE MILLER, 2600 Lupine Ave. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Carl Gates. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/13/2017 and expires 07/13/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier August 11, 18, 25, and September 1, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: VALLEY CABINET (2017-B5336), 810 N. Balsam St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 810 N. Balsam St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: MARK ALLEN BELL, 800 Victoria Ct., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 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: Mark Allen Bell. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/03/2017 and expires 08/03/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 11, 18, 25, and September 1, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00491-CA, A.P.N.: 365-361-09-00, Property Address: 5010 Emilia Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 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 10/23/2006. 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: Douglas L. Craig, A Married Man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206269643 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 09/15/2017 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: $360,628.29. 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: 5010 Emilia Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 365361-09-00. 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 $360,628.29. 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/TrusteeSer vices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00491-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: August 4, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299.
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(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/26/17 at 9:00AM in Dept. P located at 1215 TRUXTUN AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SAMANTHA HALL-JONES LAW OFFICES OF ERIC BECKER 24361 EL TORO ROAD, SUITE 115 LAGUNA WOODS CA 92637 8/18, 8/25, 9/1/17 CNS-3041438# KERN RIVER COURIER ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SEQUOIA WELLNESS (2014-B4374) Street address of business: 20412 Brian Way, Ste 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 20412 Brian Way, Ste 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Christopher Seeley, 20412 Brian Way, Ste 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 08/07/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/11/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier August 18, 25, September 1, and 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SEQUOIA WELLNESS (2017-B5517), 20412 Brian Way, Bldg. 4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 20412 Brian Way, Bldg. 4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: SEELEY CHIROPRACTIC, PC, 20412 Brian Way, Bldg. 4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 08/11/2017. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Chris Seeley, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/11/2017 and expires 08/11/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 18, 25, September 1, and 8, 2017. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA MICHELLE MILLER aka LINDA M. MILLER aka LINDA MILLER - BPB-17-002610 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LINDA MICHELLE MILLER aka LINDA M. MILLER aka LINDA MILLER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: HOLLY MILLER in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that HOLLY MILLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: September 14, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters issued to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: August 25, September 1, and 8, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00964-CA, A.P.N.: 067-083-14-00, Property Address: 312 N Alvord St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 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 11/11/2008. 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: Kenneth A. Spurlock and Karen L. Spurlock, married Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/24/2008 as Instrument No. 0208182507 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 10/16/2017 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: $76,204.97. 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: 312 N Alvord St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, A.P.N.: 067-08314-00. 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 $76,204.97. 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/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201700964-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: August 9, 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 August 25, September 1, and 8, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00585-CA, A.P.N.: 413-053-05-00, Property Address: 5812 Webb Way, 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 10/18/2006. 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: Gregg L. Clemons Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 10/25/2006 as Instrument No.. 0206265122 in book ---, page--- and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded on December 10, 2009 in (instrument) 0209181801 of Official Records of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 09/29/2017 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: $272,255.70. 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: 5812 Webb Way, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 413-05305-00. 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 $272,255.70. 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.
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Engines 76 (Kernville), 71 (Southlake), 72 (Lake Isabella), 336 (Glennville), 73 (Inyokern) and 42 from East Bakersfield all responded to a structure fire at 62 Cypress in Wofford Heights Tuesday night.
looking for a road trip. ■ CDFW offers a free Fishing Day Saturday September 2nd one this year that you can fish without a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days provide a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try. While all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect, this is a day when anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license. ■ The Kern River Valley Art Association proudly presents the annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival on Labor Day Weekend at Circle Park in Kernville; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Monday 9
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Fire claims home in Wofford Heights Kern County Fire Courier Release A reinforced structure fire response was dispatched to 62 Cypress Wofford Heights at 9:12 p.m. on Tuesday night. The first arriving crew was faced with a doublewide mobile home, 40 percent involved. A travel trailer and neigh-
boring home both threatened by the fire. Firefighters confirmed that everyone was out of the home and uninjured before making an interior attack while additional resources protected nearby property. The main residence is considered a total loss, estimated at $60,000. Two vehicles were also
destroyed by the fire. Firefighters were able to save the travel trailer and neighboring home. The nighttime fire displaced 2 adults and 3 children. No injuries to residents or firefighters. The homeowner reported hearing a loud "pop" and then discovered the fire. The fire is under investigation.
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Camp sites, Continued from page 1 No smoking is permitted, except within enclosed vehicles or buildings, developed recreation sites and other designated areas as listed in the Forest Order exhibits. Operating an internal combustion engine off of
properly designated roads or trails and welding are all strictly prohibited during the increased fire restriction period. Call 559-784-1500 for more information. Lower Kern River available camping areas are at Sandy Flat a Forest Service campground and
Keyesville and Keyesville South first come, first served areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Additional private campground opportunities can be found both around the lake and on the upper Kern River for visitor enjoyment.
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made. But from January 1 to August 28, 2017, approximately 708 arrests were made. He calculated that to be a 63 percent increase. He noted that in 2016, there was a deputy staff of 14, while this year the average staff has been only eleven. So more arrests have been made this year by less personnel. He ran the first quarter stats and the stats for the last three months for burglaries, grand thefts, possession of methamphetamine for sales, and possession of methamphetamine. Burglaries reports are down 24 percent, grand thefts are down 29 percent, but arrests for sales are up 100 percent, and arrests for possession are up 14 percent. Nicholson is a big proponent of community oriented policing projects. He said that the first project he initiated was targeting vagrancy and thefts over a 60 day period. 27 arrests were made connected with public intoxication and panhandling and about 19 in connection with felony theft, robbery, and grand theft auto. 48 people were arrested on misdemeanor drug charges and 6 for
Legals, Continued from page 1 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
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a.m. until 1 p.m. featuring artists and crafters showing and selling their unique artistic creations throughout the weekend at Circle Park in Kernville. ■ The Friends of the Hatchery will once again host the third annual Fishstock concert. The two day concert will be held at the Kernville Rodeo Grounds September 2 and 3, from 3 to 10 p.m. each day. The cost is only $15 for one day or $25 for both days. Children under 12 are free. Bring some lawn chairs for three great bands each night. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt, leader J. Paul Corlew will recount the eerie legends of the Kern Valley and focus on the numerous controversial paranormal events and sightings which have reportedly occurred on the site. The tour is from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Admissions costs,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. ■ The Nuui Cunni Native American InterTribal Cultural Center is a place to stop by at 2600 SR 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights. This specially designed building is 3,150 square feet and houses a museum, library, gift shop, and visitors' center. The 5.6 acre grounds features native plant exhibits, artifacts, dance arbor, tule hut, prayer garden, and area for large activities. ■ Be sure to visit the Kern Valley History Museum in Kernville Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a look into the area's Western heritage.
drug sales, during this project. The second community policing project Nicholson has started is directed toward squatters in homes/properties that have been "red tagged" by the County as uninhabitable. So far 23 arrests have been made in connection with this project which is just underway. With the liberalization of some laws, the strategy is to find infractions with more bite and use those to take custody of law breakers. Nicholson also noted that if the property owner does not care if there are squatters on their property or they can't find the property owner, then there is no crime because there is no victim. Some community members sent in questions ahead and some were asked live at the meeting. Approximately 25 questions were answered in detail. Specific questions were answered face-to-face after the meeting. Goulding answered six or seven traffic related questions and noted that the Kern Valley is a CHP "residence station," where the officers live in the jurisdiction and is the busiest one in the state with high numbers of crashes, DUIs and impounds.
Some of the practical highlights from the public questions included the advice to engrave your tools with your driver's license number instead of your Social Security number because the DMV usually has your most current address and you will get your items returned sooner. Nicholson explained that if you think you have a "drug house" in your neighborhood; continue to call in complaints, because the more complaints that match other calls, the more arrests can be made. He advised that someone who is unruly in public can frequently be slowed down by taking a video or photo. He suggested using motion activated "Game Cams" on your house. He noted that if you need further contact after you have made contact by a deputy, you must request it; otherwise you will not be re-contacted. Nicholson emphasized that while he is not soft on drug crimes, if someone truly would like to stop using comes to him in the Substation and asks for help, he will refer them to the county inpatient program, Joe's House, or Narcotics Anonymous. But he noted if you are arrested, you will go to jail.
Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00585-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: August 16, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier September 1, 8, and 15, 2017)
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