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No Ray! The world’s only traveling, self-contained stingray exhibit gives you a chance to see, touch, feel and learn all about live stingrays and safely view and touch for a hands-on educational experience. At the Kern County Fair through October 1.

The affair starts Wednesday

Gleason addresses LIBPOA group Melody Batelaan Courier Reports First District Supervisor Mick Gleason was the guest speaker at the September general meeting of the Lake Isabella Bodfish Property Owners Association. He touched on several topics during his brief address. Gleason explained that the County cannot pass its budget until after the State passes theirs. The State's deadline is June, and the County usually finishes theirs in August. He said that the budgets

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are all passed, and the County is still dealing with short revenues due to the oil crisis. He said at the bottom of the oil market, the County decided to spread the losses over four years instead of taking the hit all at once. Last

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Eclipsed Kernville resident and Astronomy Club President experiences once in a lifetime event Rich Burdge Courier First account The date was August 21. We were somewhere in central Wyoming sitting in a one acre raspberry patch at Raspberry Delight.com, a small farm located right smack on the path of totality. I was there with my brother to view the greatest spectacle on earth. The weather was perfect for a total eclipse

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year all departments took a five percent cut and this year the cut was three and a half percent. He said that this year instead of across the board, the Supervisors looked more carefully at each department and made more targeted cuts. Gleason assured the group that "county services have stayed the same." Gleason gave an example of the Lerdo jail. He said that the County hired 48 Sheriff Deputy Aides to

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Undercover - A time lapsed sequence of the total solar eclipse Monday August 21, in Huntngton Oregon.

of the sun. At 9:17 a.m. the east edge or limb of the moon started passing in front of the sun; the eclipse had begun. I knew what was going to take place in

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exactly one hour and 21 minutes. By 9:57, the moon had eclipsed 50 percent of the

Double Cheeseburger Day was made to celebrate the birth of the double cheeseburger, and by extension the cheeseburger itself. While it may seem the most natural thing in the world to add cheese to a hamburg-

er these days, originally a hamburger was a very simple affair. Hamburger, bread, and condiments were pretty much all that a hamburger had going for it. The first person said to have created the cheeseburger was Lionel Sternberger while working at his father's sandwich shop. A sizzling piece of See Double, page 12

See Eclipse, page 12

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weather Friday high 80° Sunny and pleasant Friday low 55° Clear Saturday high 84° Mostly sunny Saturday low 56° Patchy clouds Sunday high 84° Mostly sunny Sunday low 50° Mainly clear

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Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight The 101 year run of the Kern County Fair begins this Wednesday September 20. New at the 2017 Fair this year: ■ Stingray Encounter The world's only "self-contained" stingray exhibit. The live Stingray Encounter is truly a "hands-on" experience for the entire family. It is a first of its kind traveling exhibit. Touch, see, feed and learn. Located at the KC Loop. ■ Ramos Brothers Circus Also located at the KC Loop is new this year. With dazzling acrobatics, mind-boggling juggling, highflying daredevilry, gleeful clown antics, and more, The Ramos Brothers Circus is a circus show like no other. ■ Chinese Acrobats of Hebei Also new this year is the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei. Be amazed at Hoop Diving featuring flips, jumps and diving through multiple hoops and the dramatic per-

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Pastor Schlensker explains how forgiveness works. Bodfish Bob has recipes that are just a little bit fishy.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Isabella Reservoir Storage 228,520 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 618 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 1,000 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 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 lower Kern River Canyon. Contact Gary Ananian at 818-9848505. Sign up at kernriverconservancy.org/ events/. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 16 Come join Keepers of the Kern at Keyesville for Kern Valley Pride Day and The Great Sierra River Cleanup. Meet at the dumpster at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on #Hwy. 155 at 8 a.m. Make a difference, have fun, free Pride Day lunch and tshirt, prizes and more. For information, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or 760-376-6459. ■ 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 Luther Stephens at 800-400-7238. All proceeds go towards 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 ■ Noon (3rd Sat.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 2807 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-223-5224 ■ 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., 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.-Membership), 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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■ 9:30 - 11 a.m. (1st Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 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. ■ 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.

servation and education projects for the lower Kern River.

■ Star Party September 16 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bring a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 18 and 19 Upper River clean-up. Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area just above Riverkern at 7 a.m. each or either day. For more information, call 760-376-2963, 360324-8178, or 760-376-6459.

■ Houchin Blood Drive September 19 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

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.

■ KRV Historical Society Field Trip September 19 (date correction) 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\ ■ Kern County Fair September 20 It's opening day! Go to kerncountyfair.com for details. ■ Senator Fuller office hours September 21 The Senator's 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 she serves. To schedule an appointment call Fuller's office at 661323-0443. McCarthy's Kern River Valley Mobile Office will return in October. ■ Attention veterans September 22 The sixth annual Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many agencies and services will be available. For questions, to participate or for transportation needs, call Nick Coy at 760608-1484, Carol Coy at 760-608-9251. ■ Kern Valley High School Broncs September 22 Broncs football goes to Granite Hills. ■ Star Party September 23 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt September 23 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 760-379-5146 ahead of the event located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. ■ $10 blood draw September 23 and 25 Get a cardiac risk assessment and other screenings for $10 at the Kern Valley Hospital, 6412 Laurel Ave. Mt. Mesa between 8 and 10 a.m. Call Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257 ext 24 or email her at hessde@kvhd.org for more information. ■ Commodities distribution September 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-3365200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org ■ Live better, feel better September 26 The Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella is happy to host Live Better, Feel Better a diabetic workshop. This week's free session will be geared to children at 5 p.m. For more information contact the library at 760-549-2083. ■ Kern River Valley Historical Society September 26 Glenda Rankin will share a video of information on the historical cattle ranches in Kern County. Members of the Kern County CattleWomen Association on the lives and operations on their historical cattle ranches. At the Senior Center, Lake Isabella at 7 p.m. ■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip September 28 Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. sponsors a bus trip to Eagle Mountain on September 28. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. Call Pam Cook at 760-376-3622 or Sharon Tatman at 760376-1531. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 12 noon. on Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Business advertising will not be accepted. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com

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On being 85 "Sir" Rodney was ever made public that I would forever be called "Sir Rodney" or just plain "Sir" Being 85 years old has certain Last week I was responsibilities. For instance, when I surprised by a pick up my great-grand- children I group of friends and have to be sure not to 'grunt' or look my wife with a birthpained because they are squashing my day party for me on arthritis. Being 85 also means that if all the occasion of my 85 candles were placed on my cake the 85th birthday! It chance of a major fire was possible. included a special Middleworth Also by the time you reach the age of birthday cake, with handshakes and hugs from the assem- 85 you have almost everything and nobody knows what to buy you. So bled group of friends. What that really means is that 85 you get a talking watch (it actually talks years ago on this earth arrived a teeny and tells me the time) .And a red wagon that is tiny pink baby actually blue and who was called ...by the time you reach the age of is used to haul "Benny". Part of things from my the story that I've 85 you have almost everything and workshop to my heard was that nobody knows what to buy you. garage and back. my dad stayed in - Middleworth It's actually more California while practical than my mom went to Nebraska where I was born. For years you think. Wheel barrels don't work I was known as Benny and it wasn't near as well, they are always tipping until my second grade in grammar over, spilling its contents and require school that I found out my name wasn't special guidance. (I really got these two Benny, it is Rodney. My teacher told gifts and you've got to believe they my grandmother that official records were difficult to wrap!) Being 85 means that you can grow show me as Rodney and that's what she was going to call me and make sure a beard and nobody will say anything. In fact it's possible that the current everyone else did too! I didn't care but I have to admit that rage of men wearing beards could there were times when the teacher have started from me! It also means called for Rodney to answer some that I can sit in a chair and snooze any question that I didn't know who she time I want to. I can also wear scuffed was talking to! By the time I got to high shoes, and holey underwear if I want (I school and it was straightened out, I usually don't). There is more that I was known to all as Rodney. What I could tell you about being 85 but I'm didn't want found out was that my out of space and its nap time. mom had been to a movie just prior to my being born and the hero was a guy Wofford Heights resident Rod named "Sir Rodney"! I knew, because Middleworth is a retired securitymanthat's the way kids are, that if the name ager for Pacific Bell.

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Supreme Court ruling imperils every California taxpayer Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Jon Coupal Coupal Earlier this month the California Supreme Court issued a stunning decision which imperils every California taxpayer. At issue is whether taxes proposed by special interests using the local initiative process have to comply with taxpayer protections set forth in Proposition 218, the Right to Vote on Taxes Act, approved by California voters in 1996. The case, California Cannabis Coalition v. City of Upland, at first glance seems limited to a narrow technical question: When a local initiative seeks to impose a new tax, does the issue need to be put to the voters at the next general election or can the proponents, relying on other laws, force a special election? The lower court had ruled that taxes proposed by initiative are exempt from the taxpayer protections contained in the state constitution. When the lower court in San Diego issued its decision, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association was alarmed because the constitution's taxpayer protections include the right to vote on taxes. For that reason HJTA provided legal representation to the city of Upland. Of major concern was that, if local initiatives are exempt from taxpayer protections, then public agencies could easily deny taxpayers their right to vote on taxes by colluding with outside interests to propose taxes in the form of an initiative, then submitting a tax under a lower vote threshold than that currently required. The worst case scenario would be a local government rely on this case as legal authority to impose a tax without any election at all. The import of the case was not lost on those who dislike Proposition 218's requirement that local special taxes -

those imposed for specific purposes receive a two-thirds vote of the local electorate. For example, backers of a tax to subsidize a new sports arena in San Diego were hoping that the lower court ruling would allow them to impose a special tax with only a simple majority vote. Now that the lower court decision has received the imprimatur from the state's highest court, these kinds of schemes are already being hatched. The court in Upland based its decision on the view that local voters were different from the governing body when it comes to enacting legislation. But for decades courts have said that, when voters use the initiative power they are simply "stepping into the shoes" of the governing body and have the same powers and same limitations. While there's little dispute that the logic behind the majority opinion could substantially weaken the two-thirds vote requirement in Proposition 218, taxpayers are not wholly without hope. First, the court barely mentioned the parallel two-thirds vote requirement in Proposition 13. Its vitality will surely be the subject of more litigation. Second, while taxpayers are concerned about collusion between local governments and special interests, not all local governments are applauding the decision. In fact, some local governments filed a "friend of the court" brief in support of HJTA's position. Finally, the actual ruling dealt with the timing of local elections for tax increases proposed by initiative. While the dicta in the decision (verbiage in a decision) is a huge threat to Propositions 13 and 218, the scope of the ruling will require years of additional litigation. In the meantime, the decision has provided tax-and-spend interests with a roadmap of how to avoid taxpayer protections set forth in the California Constitution. When taxpayers see how they are being burned by collusion between those seeking additional tax revenue, it may be necessary to go back to the initiative process to close yet another court created loophole. Originally published in the Orange County Register

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Sparkling Image to host Camp KEEP benefit Sparkling Image Car Washes of Bakersfield will host their 8th annual fundraiser to benefit the Kern Environmental Education Program (Camp KEEP) on Fri., Sept. 22. For every full service car wash sold that day, Sparkling Image will donate 50 percent of proceeds to the KEEP Foundation. Sparkling Image has donated more than $60,000 in recent years through the annual car wash fundraiser, which helps send kids with a financial need to camp. Last year alone, $13,500 was raised. Sparkling Image Car Washes of Bakersfield locations are as follows: 7901 Rosecontinued

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dale Highway, 5201 Stockdale Highway, 2301 H Street, 3951 Wible Road and 7991 White Lane. Camp KEEP provides a five-day residential environmental education program for Kern County's fifth and sixth grade students. Operated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, KEEP's two campuses serve more than 6,000 students each year.

Caltrans to host Career Fair in Bakersfield The California Department of Transportation is hosting a Maintenance Career Fair in Bakersfield on Tuesday, September 26 and invites the public to attend and learn about jobs that are available within the department. It is at America's Job Center, 200 China Grade Loop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. With the passage of Senate Bill 1 (the Road Repair and Accountability Act), which is projected to raise a total of $54 billion through 2027, Caltrans is expecting a workload increase associated with accelerating construction projects and addressing deferred maintenance needs. This free event will include career informational booths, hiring process assistance as well as information about current local job openings. Representatives from careers in maintenance will be on-hand including Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators, Highway Maintenance, Tree Maintenance, Landscaping and more. Computers will also be available for applicants to submit information online. See

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Simeon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whose first chapter begins, "Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab"? Exodus, 2 Kings, Job, Proverbs 3. From Luke 1, what was the name of Elisabeth and Zacharias' child? Elisabeth, Zacharias, Thomas, John 4. In Genesis 4, who's considered the father of all musicians? Jeremiah, Joash, Jubal, Job 5. From Luke 7, where did Jesus raise a widow's son from the dead? Amos, Nain, Lystra, Philippi 6. In Genesis 12, where did Abram go after leaving Ur? Iconium, Nineveh, Haran, Salem 1) Neither; 2) 2 Kings; 3) John; 4) Jubal; 5) Nain; 6) Haran

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Forgiveness Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist You've probably heard it said - and said it yourself "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." It's even in the Bible; it appears in Exodus Schlensker (21:24), Leviticus (24:20) and Deuteronomy (19:21). Another popular and similar saying is "I don't get mad; I get even!" Well, Jesus completely demolished that mindset in His sermon on the mount in Matthew 5, when He said, "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles." Now that totally flies in the face of "an eye for an eye" or getting even instead of getting mad. It precludes getting mad, getting even or any other retribution, and the antithesis of those things is what we call forgiveness. But c'mon that sounds awfully hard - if not impossible - to forgive an offender and not hold a grudge and try to get even; and it certainly does not sound like a reasonable or smart thing to do in our world and culture today! Or isn't it? The Mayo clinic's Healthy Lifestyle bulletin on their website says,

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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 ■ 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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"Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of another. … These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even vengeance. But if you don't practice forgiveness, you might be the one who pays most dearly (emphasis mine). By embracing forgiveness, you can also embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy." That's a very good reason to forgive. According to WebMD, "Joseph Neumann, PhD, a clinical psychologist at East Tennessee State University, is researching the relationship between forgiveness and heart disease. 'When I treated patients with cardiovascular disease, I was struck by how many were bitter, angry, and depressed…. It clearly affected their health and their ability to heal.' To test his hypothesis, Neumann is planning a study using a variety of methods to test 200 volunteers for their capacity to forgive. Neumann says that based on past experience, he would be surprised if he doesn't find that those who score high on the forgiveness scale have less anger, depression, and anxiety and are at lower risk for cardiovascular disease. So then, it looks like Jesus was not just trying to be bossy, when He said to forgive and not resent or avenge; He was trying to help His followers to have a healthier and more peaceful life. Stay tuned for more about forgiveness three weeks from now. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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Pride goes before a fall began in the womb. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's twin brother. Esau was born first with Jacob graspThe vision of Obadiah. This is what the ing his heel. Later on, Esau sold his firstSovereign Lord says about Edom--We born rights to Jacob for some red stew. have heard a message from the Lord: An Because of that unthinkable transaction, envoy was sent to the nations to say, Esau was given the name Edom--the "Rise, and let us go against her for bat- Hebrew word meaning "red." The tle"--"See, I will make you small among Edomites and the Israelites (Jacob's the nations; you will descendants) conbe utterly despised. tinued the struggle Father, You are in control. You The pride until God, fed up of your heart has promise to protect Your children. with Edom's deceived you, you Your ways are not our ways, and actions against who live in the clefts Your timing is not always our timing. Israel, said, "No of the rocks and But thank You for the certainty that more!" As one make your home on in the end You will bring us safely writer says, the heights, you home. In Christ's name. "Obadiah is who say to yourself, Edom's day in - Amen 'Who can bring me court, complete down to the with Edom's ground?' Though you soar like the eagle arraignment, indictment, and sentence." and make your nest among the stars, What do we learn from Obadiah? from there I will bring you down," Pride goes before a fall! Edom's arrodeclares the Lord. Obadiah 1:1-4 gance and cruelty against God's people If you ever have trouble locating the led to their doom. Obadiah teaches us book of Obadiah, don't worry. It's the that even when it seems our enemy is shortest book in the Old Testament and is winning, in the end, God will always named after an obscure prophet whose deliver His people. Now that's a promise name means, "Servant of the Lord." The to hold on to! message is hard-hitting and straight to Father, You are in control. You promthe point. ise to protect Your children. Your ways God declares that the nation of Edom are not our ways, and Your timing is not is going to be destroyed because of the always our timing. But thank You for the way they have treated His people. The certainty that in the end You will bring us tension between the two nations actually safely home. In Christ's name. Amen.

■ 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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Is it a Conventional conforming loan? Is it low down payment, or more than 20 percent down payment? Is the buyer's credit score high There has been enough to get the lowest rates? Even some unexpected the type of home has to do with what news this summer the buyer's ultimate rate will be. that will most likely Remember the rates advertised in the continue for several paper and on TV are always best case months, mortgage scenario. Meaning they are available interest rates are Freeman for buyers who purchase with 20 perquite a bit lower cent down or more and have a very than they were forehigh credit score and plenty of cast to be. There are many factors that income. For those folks, right now influence mortgage interest rates, rates are hoversome are broad ing under 4.0 and some narpercent dependrow. For exam...mortgage interest rates are ing on the lender ple, economic quite a bit lower than they were and type of loan. growth and ecoforecast to be. That could nomic slowchange at any downs as a - Freeman time of course national econoand rates do my directly affect change daily the mortgage based on a market index called interest rate. So does the economic LIBOR and other factors, confusing health of the world economy as a stuff, that's another article for anothwhole. That is one of the reasons rates er time. Suffice it to say, that regardare lower than forecast as of now, less of your credit, or loan type, or because the Asian economies and house type, or whether you qualify European economies are slowing for the lowest rate or not, all the rates while in America our economy in getare great right now and at near histing stronger albeit slowly. As a result toric lows. This is an unexpected the Federal Reserve, who is in charge result of many factors principally of cutting or raising what is called the being the global economic slowdown base rate, has only gently raised it and the oil markets being slow as over the last year. So broadly speakwell, which makes right now a truly ing, it's a great time to buy due to the great time to buy! low rates. There are more narrow factors as well that influence what rate a buyer will ultimately get on a mortMatt Freeman is a realtor with gage. First of all the type of loan is a Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intendhuge factor. Is it a Government ed to replace legal advice. Insured loan, like an FHA or VA?

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 For more information about this career fair, please email askrecruitment@dot.ca.gov. To view open positions and apply online, visit the state job site at jobs.ca.gov.

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/.

Fall Health Faire and $10 blood draw The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation presents the Fall Health Faire $10 blood draw on Saturday September 23 or Monday September 25 between 8 and 10 a.m. Enter through the hospital lobby and check in at the outpatient window for your blood draw. The $10 blood draw will include a cardiac risk assessment, a diabetic screening and a general health panel which includes screening for anemia, and a variety of kidney, liver and blood diseases. Please refrain from eating or drinking after midnight before your blood draw, water and medications are ok. Orange juice and cookies will be available after your blood draw. The results will be available at the October 5 Health Faire from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. The Hospital is located at 6412 Laurel Avenue, Mt. Mesa. Call Deborah Hess for any questions at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 or email her at hessde@kvhd.org.

It's happening at the Kern River Valley Library The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella has many wonderful free events happening during the month of September. ■ Every Thursday beginning at 10:30 join them for Toddler Time and Baby Bounce, reading fun for the youngest library patrons. ■ All teens are invited to join in at 3:30 for Teen Mania a fun time. ■ Adults and youth are welcome to join for free guitar, ukulele, keyboarding, and computer lessons. Lessons available by appointment. ■ Are you a Veteran? Visit the Veteran's Resource Center for interesting books, free resources and even assistance in obtaining the services you are entitled to. Assistance available by appointment. ■ Friday, September 15 at 3 p.m. is the kick off for the Legend of the Numbers math club. Children 3rd through 5th grade are invited to join in fun math games. ■ On Saturday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m. children of all ages are invited to join for the kickoff to Lego Club. Learn how Legos and literacy work together. ■ Do you have an ebook device that you just can't figure out? Fret no more; we have help here Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays! In addition to all the free programming there are also many books, movies and magazines available for checkout with a valid library card. September is National

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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist September 15 marks the beginning of National Medicare Education Week. This annual event was formally adopted in 2012 to emphasize the need for peo- Thal ple on Medicare as to the various choices available to them. Medicare currently provides benefits and coverage to 49 million Americans, and that number is growing exponentially as baby boomers are turning 65 at a rate of about 10,000 per day in the United States. This rate is expected to remain constant for the next ten years. Researchers learned that most adults age 60 and above find Medicare confusing (Source: 2011 survey by United Healthcare and National Council on Aging). The timing of this national event is one month prior to the Annual Election Period (October 15 to December 7) where Medicare beneficiaries are able to review, and change if necessary their Medicare Advantage plans (HMO's in Kern County) or their Prescription Drug Plans. There is only one opportunity each year where a participant can change their plan without any "strings" attached. "Why would I want to change plans if I am perfectly happy with my plan?" many people ask. Therefore the "education" is needed. In 2017 there were a few Medicare Advantage/HMO plans that offered inpatient hospitalization with a $0 co-pay where

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another charged $50 per day for the first 7 days. One plan even provided transportation with no co-pay! Another provided some injectable insulin at a tier one cost. But these plans can change their benefits annually. What you have in 2017 may be something very different in 2018. By September 30 the companies are required to mail to current policy holders their "Annual Notice of Change" which will tell you what will be different for the coming year. What they won't tell you is what the other plans are doing. And that is where education comes in. How many insulin dependent diabetics are paying very high copays for their medication that may have benefited with a change last year? 2018 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plans are a big secret until October 1. That is the first time that all plan information is released by CMS for the coming year. It is a Sunday this year: I will be at my desk analyzing and comparing. The end result will be my annual "Medicare and A Movie" program on October 4 at the Reel Cinema. Not everybody will be able to attend. I do hope that all readers will look closely at the material that their plan sends them, and at the very least go online to see what is available. Get educated! 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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Fun, Continued from page 1 formance of a female contortionist who balances crystal glass while performing her act. The comical Chinese Lion performance is a highlight that features costumed performers who create splendid action as colorful red and gold Chinese Lions and the breathtaking Chinese Poles in a highly skilled and technical acrobatic performance. ■ Two Weekends of Rodeos The Extreme Rodeo Friday and Saturday September 22 and 23. PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday September 29 and 30. Two Fiesta Rodeos Sunday’s September 24 and October 1. ■ Free Shows At the Budweiser Pavilion with paid admission to the fair. All shows start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Old Dominion Wednesday Sept. 20 Tower of Power Thursday Sept. 21 Sheila E Friday Sept. 22 WAR Sat. Sept. 23 Ramon Ayala Sunday Sept. 24

LeAnn Rimes Monday Sept. 25 Chris August Tuesday Sept. 26 En Vogue Wednesday Sept. 27 Midland Thursday Sept. 28 Smashmouth Friday Sept. 29 Steppenwolf Saturday Sept. 30 Jorge Moreno Sunday Oct. 1 (6 p.m.) David Lee Garza Sunday Oct.1 ■ Fair facts Admission Adults $12 Ages 6 to 12 $5 Ages 5 and under free; Seniors (62 or older) $9, Active and retired military with ID, free. Parking $10. Hours Opening and closing: Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday Sept. 29, 3 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 11 p.m. Sundays, noon to 10 p.m. ■ Advance tickets Wristband vouchers are available on line at KernCounty Fair.com through Saturday Sept. 30. ■ Exhibits & Displays There are lots of animals: Breeding swine, pygmy

goats, sheep, and cattle. Horse events, alpaca show, llama show, the Great American Petting Zoo, Sudsy's Barn, the Great American Duck Race, AllStar Stunt Dogs, the Pollywood Bird show, AllAlaskan Racing Pigs, the Mighty McKinley Mustang Drill Team, dairy goat show, a turkey stampede and more. ■ More Shows Local singers and dancers, hypnotist Tina Marie, the Magic of Frank Thurston, and The Magic Bean, an agriculture magic show. The Magic Bean is the perfect blend of education and entertainment. With a theme of "from the farm, to the kitchen" kid's will learn things that never crossed their little minds. And don't miss Powerhouse! They combine brilliantly innovative tap, precision clogging, and explosive stomp to bring you an electrifying dance experience. Uniquely American, it has all the power, excitement and style of America's best music and dance.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” (PG) - Kevin Hart and Ed Helms bring their comedy superstardom to the school-age book series by Dav Pilkey. George (Hart) and Harold (Thomas Middleditch) are two mischief-making kids and inventors of the comic-book hero Captain Underpants. After one prank too many, the boys are called onto the carpet by Principal Krupp (Ed Helms), who threatens to separate the two. With a hopeful flash of his hypnotizing ring, George manages to accidentally turn the cranky school administrator into an overnight action hero (of sorts) going head to head with a villain called Professor Poopypants (Nick Kroll). Don't try to resist. Loosen your big-boy belt and enjoy the ridiculous ride ... fart jokes and all. “Beatriz at Dinner” (R) Billed as a black comedy, "Beatriz at Dinner" stars Salma Hayek as Beatriz, a natural health practitioner high up in the hills of Los Angeles on a house call. A selfdescribed healer -- and seen by her host Cathy (Connie Britton) as saintly -- Beatriz's car breaks down and she is invited to stay for a very important dinner party. Enter Doug Strutt (John Lithgow), real estate tycoon and a man whose revolting smugness and patronization prompt a reaction in Beatriz.

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As the alcohol flows, so too does the menace from our villain, the obliviousness and arrogance of the other party guests and Beatriz's frustration in the confrontation of a man who is not only unhealable, but unredeemable. “The Mummy” (PG-13) - The ancient Princess Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella), intent on seizing the reins of power, turns to the malevolent god Set, but before her plan can come to fruition, she is imprisoned in a sarcophagus submerged in a pool of mercury and entombed. Then along come Nick Morton (Tom Cruise) and archaeologist Jenny Halsey (Annabelle Wallis) to inadvertently set Ahmanet loose and unleash her evil fury on modern-day London. The charm and camp of previous iterations are scrubbed in favor of spectacular monster sequences, and tortured storylines involving the legend-hunting agency Prodigium headed by Dr. Jekyll (Russell Crowe). © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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A little fishy Bodfish Bob’s Tuna Pot Pie 1 pkg. refrigerated all-ready pie crust (2 crusts) 1 (12-1/2-oz) can tuna, drained 1 (10-oz) frozen peas and carrots 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/3 cup milk 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning Line 9-inch pie pan with 1 crust. Combine all other ingredients. Pour into crust. Top with other crust. Seal and crimp edges. Slit top crust to vent. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 4 servings. Bodfish Bob’s Tuna Casserole

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Shrimp Scampi 3 Tblsp. butter 1 tsp. lemon and pepper seasoning salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 lb. of deveined shrimp Melt 3 Tblsp. Of butter in large skillet; add 1 tsp. lemon and pepper seasoning salt, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder. Add 1 lb. of deveined shrimp and sauté until pink.

1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup water 1 (3-oz.) chow mein noodles, reserve half for topping 1 (7-oz.) can tuna 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 can sliced water chestnuts Blend soup and water, add 1/2 the noodles, tuna, celery, cashews and water chestnuts. Pour into baking dish, sprinkle with remaining noodles. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.

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pan-fish and Bass had it really hard with the lake so low, it was just tough for them to get in a good spawn in the spring. This last year As we all know, very few Crappie were caught and the recent drought the ones that were landed were big. was quite hard on Which means that they were older the valley and surfish, small fish were hard to come rounding areas, hard by. Well that is not the case now, our on the whole state. fish in the lake had a great spawn! Here locally we Freeman I was just out doing some scoutsaw a reduction of ing at Rocky Point looking for Bass upland game birds and Bluegill. There are small fish both in quantity and size. The smaller everywhere, lots of little Bluegill and deer and deer herds were also noticeBass and plenty of larger fish chasable, all due to a lack of feed and ing shad. My tough conditions own recent overall. The same experience with happened to Now the drought is gone, the the pan-fish Isabella Lake, wildlife is coming back big-time! along with sevparticularly with eral reports I the fish in the - Freeman have received lake that are not of small stocked. Catfish Crappie and Bluegill being caught in numbers never seemed to be affected coves confirms that we have lots of but the Bass fisherman sure noticed fish in the system now with the highchanges. So did pan fisherman, with er water levels. With the pan-fish Crappie numbers going down and having a good spawn year most likeonly large fish being caught and the ly the Bass did as well. Bluegill seeming out to lunch. The future looks bright folks! Lake Due to the stocking schedule the Trout fishing has remained consistent levels are slowly receding as is normal this time of year but much highand was quite good during the er than previous years. It's too early drought years thanks in large part to to tell and conditions can always surboth DFW and the local Chamber of prise but so far we are shaping up to Commerce and the Trout Derby. We have a great spring pan-fish season also have a native population of and great Bass and Catfish angling. Rainbow Trout that spawn up river Thank God for water! each spring and fall though they are a smaller part of the overall populaMatt Freeman is a local resident, tion. businessman and outdoorsman and can Now the drought is gone, the be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880. wildlife is coming back big-time! The Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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Deer Season opens September 16 across much of the state Peter Tira, CDFW Courier Outdoors Deer season zones - B1-B3, B5, B6, C1-C4, D6 and D7 - open Saturday, Sept. 16. Other deer hunting zones - D3-D5 and D8-D10 - open the following week, on Saturday, Sept. 23. Severe winter weather conditions toll on some migratory deer populations and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reduced the number of tags for a few popular areas in order to sustain herds over the long term. Detailed information on California's various deer zones, including season dates, descriptions and maps, is available at CDFW's Deer Hunting webpage

wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Deer#54773seasons. Hunters are strongly advised to check area closures and local restrictions before heading out. Fire season is here and several large wildfires are burning currently, which may close some areas to hunting. Additionally, the severe winter damaged roads in some areas, which may account for other closures or restricted access. Information on area closures is available at wildlife.ca.gov/ hunting/area-alerts. California is phasing-in the use of nonlead ammunition for hunting. Learn more about California's phase-in at www.wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/NonleadAmmunition.

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM DONATE TODAY Kern Valley Search and Rescue relies on the community to fund and maintain the rescue equipment needed to perform rescues on the Kern River and throughout the Kern River Valley. We look to local businesses annually to sponsor the unit with a donation to help us meet our goal of providing the highest level of rescue readiness possible. KVSAR is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is composed entirely of volunteers. Any Amount Helps! Donations are tax deductible! 100% of donations go to rescue equipment!

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

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

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

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

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

With this years donations, we are working towards purchasing a zodiac rescue boat for shallow water use, a monopod pulley system, and life vests & helmets for team members.

Plaques Would you like a plaque with your Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsorship? Yes ____ No ____ Make Checks Payable to: Kern Valley Search and Rescue PO Box 1287 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or Donate online at www.kvsar.com. Email: kernvalleysearchandrescue@gmail.com

Sponsorship Levels • Platinum Sponsor $1,000 • Gold Sponsor $500 • Silver Sponsor $250 • Bronze Sponsor $100 • Other Amount

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760-592-6468 www.ipmkrv.com Wofford Heights 2bd/1ba home, newly remodeled, bonus screen sunroom, garage, laundry, all electric! MOVE IN SPECIAL $200 off one month. Rent $825/mo. Blue Jay Trailer Park Located right off boulevard, water and trash included. On site laundry facilities. Trailer, $325/mo. storage, parking space. Lake Isabella 3bd/2ba spacious living space, private, LARGE fully fenced yard, laundry hookups, covered deck, additional storage on property. Erskine Water. $1300/mo. 3bd/2ba home, dining room. large living room, w/fireplace, separate laundry room, large fenced backyard, 2 car garage + 2 car covered carport. Erskine Water. $1350/mo. MOVE IN SPECIAL $200 off one months rent. 3bd/2ba home, hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, laundry room, large fenced backyard, 2 car garage, additional storage on property. $1100/mo. Bodfish 2bd/2ba home w/new updates! Very Clean, sunroom, covered deck, laundry hookups, 1 car detached garage. $825/mo. South Lake 3bd/2ba beautiful home, lots of upgrades, Granite counters! Laundry, 2 car garage, fully fenced yards, spa tub in master suite. Fireplace. $1500/mo. MOVE IN SPECIAL $500 off one months rent. Weldon 2bd/2ba home, add on den, dining room, open kitchen, wood burning stove, laundry hook ups, fully fenced yards and covered carport. $775/mo. License #01986312

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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.: 413-053-05-00. 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 $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. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00585-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) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00498-CA, A.P.N.: 067-033-07-00, Property Address: 719 Balsam Street, 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. 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EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jose Ventura Lugo and Maria Lugo, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206274844 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 10/06/2017 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: $130,551.05. 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: 719 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, A.P.N.: 067-033-07-00. 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 $130,551.05. 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 201700498-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 22, 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 September 8, 15, and 22, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00734-CA, A.P.N.: 194-515-01-00-0, Property Address: 6300 Glenrock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309 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 04/07/2009. 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: Maria C. Moreno, A Married Woman As Her Sole And Separate Property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 04/22/2009 as Instrument No. 0209057175 in book ---, page--- and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 02/22/2013 as Instrument No. 0213025463 of Official Records of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 10/30/2017 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: $239,409.75. 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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: 6300 Glenrock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309, A.P.N.: 194-515-01-00-0. 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 $239,409.75. 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 201600734-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 23, 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 September 8, 15, and 22, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00576-CA, A.P.N.: 067-262-02-00, Property Address: 333 Peg St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3614 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 12/27/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Beatriz Quirarte, A Single Woman and Adan Alvarado, A Single Man as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 01/12/2006 as Instrument No.. 0206009463 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 10/04/2017 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: $113,241.87. 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: 333 Peg St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3614, A.P.N.: 067-262-02-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $113,241.87. 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.altisourc.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201700576-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 22, 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 September 8, 15, and 22, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: LAKEVIEW MOTEL (2015-B3483) Street address of business: 12090 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of Business: PO Box 3076, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Allen Jamison, 12090 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Lynnae Ann Jamison, 12090 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/03/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/30/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Chaides, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LAKEVIEW MOTEL (2017-B5909), 12090 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: PO Box 3076, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: SARAH LORRAINE JAMISON, 12090 Hwy 178, 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: Sarah Lorraine Jamison. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/30/2017 and expires 08/30/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01425-CA, A.P.N.: 488-072-23-00, Property Address: 2110 2nd St, Wasco, CA 93280-1115 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 12/30/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Guadalupe Jimenez AND YURALVA JIMENEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 01/19/2006 as Instrument No. 0206014344 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 10/11/2017 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: $168,149.27. 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: 2110 2nd St, Wasco, CA 93280-1115, A.P.N.: 488-072-23-00. 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 $168,149.27. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01425-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: September 5, 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 September 15, 22,

and 29, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 17-0036 - APN: 258-040-33-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-10-2009 SALE. 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. On October 5, 2017 at 12:00 pm, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 04-06-2009, as Inst. No. 0209048573 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Gary A. Fox, an unmarried man, as his sole and separate property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be 1737 Locust Street, Rosamond, California 93560. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $155,492.43. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: September 6, 2017. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer 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 the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, 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 661-945-5525 using the file number 17-0036. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier September 15, 22, and 29, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HYSIDE INFLATABLES (2017-B6017), 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: IMPORT INNOVATIONS, INC., 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 02/14/1982. 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: Richard De Chant, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/05/2017 and expires 09/05/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Gutierrez-Hernandez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KAC ENTERPRISES (2017-B5660), 10814 Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 10814 Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: KENNETH CRAWFORD, 10814 Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, CA 93311. 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: Kenneth Crawford. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/18/2017 and expires 08/18/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Guitierrez-Hernandez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PRIMO'S LIQUOR AND DELI (2017-B6184), 219 Buena Vista Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: PO Box 1846, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: DEWAYNE HOLLAND, 28 Rogers Road, Kernville, CA 93238 and SUSAN HOLLAND, 28 Rogers Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2004. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: Susan Holland. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/11/2017 and expires 09/11/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2017

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Eclipse, Continued from page 1 sun. There was no change in anything; the brightness of the sky and the air temperature had stayed the same. Nor was anything different at 75 percent. But when the eclipse reached 90 percent, a dusk-like darkness fell over the raspberry patch. There was no change in the air temp yet. I watched through my eclipse glasses as the last sliver of sun disappeared. I removed my glasses and holy #!!?@@. What I saw was staggering, breathtaking and truly awe-inspiring. The moon now covered 100 percent of the largest object in our solar system, darkness was everywhere, and the temperature was cooling rapidly. The sight was like nothing I'd ever seen before. The moon was the blackest of black and almost threedimensional. The sun's atmosphere, the corona,

extending a million miles into space, was the whitest of white and the sky as dark as it could be. It was the grandest. For two minutes and 26 seconds we sat mesmerized by what we were witnessing. Now the temp had dropped considerably from 800 to 660 recorded with a very delicate instrument set up by a dedicated observer. Then Mother Nature treated everyone to another moment of grandeur. When the first rays of light from the sun shone through the mountain peaks and valleys of the moon it creates a very special effect called the diamond ring. A gasp was heard over the raspberry patch and as fast as it happened, it un-happened; it was over. Sunlight was everywhere. The moon, last in the glare of the sun, and it was 800 again. No doubt, what my brother and I just witnessed was really awe

inspiring. This was my first total eclipse experience and the first for my brother Jim, also an amateur astronomer. I planned a long time ago to see this event. I went to Wyoming because the chance of any cloud cover is slim. And they were right! We spent three nights observing under very dark skies from horizon to horizon. Join the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club on Saturday September 23 for its monthly star party at dusk at the Fairview observing site located 12 miles north of Kernville. Look for the sign and orange cones marking the entrance. Come Out-Look Up. Rich Burdge, is a Kernville resident and Kernville Astronomy Club president. For more information, you can call him at 760-376-6290. Ross Biederman, a longtime friend of the Publisher, is a resident of June Lake California and an amateur astro-photographer.

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operate the control room where the buttons are pushed to open and close doors and the cameras are monitored, and there is no contact with the prisoners. That way the Sheriff was able to move some deputies out to the streets for more public safety needs. Gleason was happy to say that more people have jobs and the County has saved $3 million in overtime costs. He said that they also funded another academy, with the current graduating this week. Gleason said that three new deputies will be assigned to the Kern Valley. Gleason also discussed that the Board of Supervisors is in discussion about how to retain the deputies that Kern County has. "They haven't had a raise in a gazillion years, and they need one," he said. Gleason reminded the group that the Kern Valley is still in need of hospital

Double, Continued from page 1 hamburger seemed to be just begging for something a little extra, and so a piece of cheese was added to see what came out. What came out, obviously, was magic. It wasn't long before someone realized that a single sizzling patty of hamburger topped with melting cheese wasn't the best thing in life, not when you could have two sizzling patties of

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upgrades. He said that he endorsed the last tax measure because of his awareness of this need. He asked for opinions and the general consensus was that the hospital was remodeling more than was needed and the cost per parcel was inflated. Gleason agreed with a questioner from the audience that "the parks [in Kern County] need work." He said that "Hart Park is a mess." The Board of Supervisors is doing a strategic review of all 40 Kern County parks and Gleason said that "none of them live up to the expectations of the users or a place you want to take children." He said that the 40 parks only have four Park Rangers across the county that is as big as Rhode Island and the County is not providing the service or maintenance the parks require. They are looking to divest some county parks that are located within cities, to those cities.

Gleason also noted that the Board is working on overhauling the Kern County Board of Trade which he said is "archaic and doesn't function adequately." He is hoping that they will start using more social media to market the County. He also touched on the upcoming changes to the California recreational marijuana laws. The state left it to the counties to implement their own rules, and the Board is trying to decide to ban retail and cultivation or to regulate it. Gleason said that there are good solid arguments on both sides, but said that "the marijuana decision will not be made based on money, but on public safety and public health." For those who want to make their voices heard on the topic, he suggested that they attend the September 14 Kern County Planning Commission meeting and the October 17 Board of Supervisors meeting where the final decision will be made.

hamburger topped with melting cheese! The birth of the double cheeseburger was as inevitable as the cheeseburger itself, and Double Cheeseburger Day celebrates it all! Start off your Double Cheeseburger Day by having a Double Cheeseburger. There's no reason you can't enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Well, aside from a little concern about an expanding waistline, but who has time to worry about things like that? Then

there's the adventurous path for the truly daring, when you see a double cheeseburger topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of chili. Never heard of a chili-doublecheeseburger? Well, Double Cheeseburger Day is your chance to try one, and that's just the first step! Let your imagination run wild and mix up the cheeses and toppings that go together to create your own personal hamburger masterpiece!

Announcements, Continued from page 5 Library Card Sign Up Month so visit them to see how you can obtain a card! They provide computer access, including Wi-Fi, photocopying and fax services too. Their doors are open Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5p.m. For more information they can be reached at 760-549-2083 or like them on Facebook!

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.

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* Free Garage/Yard Sale ads are limited to a one publication, 5-line Marketplace ad per household, in the Kern River Valley. Private parties only, no commercial businesses please. Ad must contain date, timeand addressess from a legitimate source. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends September 25, 2017.

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Come September 30 and learn about California native plants and help rehabilitate the beauty of the Kern River Hatchery, which is currently under renovation. In an effort to mitigate for the loss of trees and foliage, they are developing a native plant nursery that encompasses all types of native plants, trees, shrubs and grasses. Join them for a day of repotting, weeding, and nurturing. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and a hat. Long-sleeved shirt and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Park in the Hatchery visitor parking lot. There will be water and snacks provided, as well as shade and misters. RSVP to troutfest@wildlife.ca.gov or call Jana at 916-539-6644.Shannon at 661-319-2342 or Cindi at 661-330-1699 or email NHS75ClassReunion@gmail.com

Kern Valley Search and Rescue seeking sponsorships Kern Valley Search and rescue relies on the community to fund and maintain the rescue equipment needed to perform rescues on the Kern River and throughout the Kern River Valley. They look to local businesses annually to sponsor the unit with a donation to help meet the goal of providing the highest level of rescue readiness possible. KVSAR is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is composed entirely of volunteers. Any amount helps! Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of donations go to rescue equipment. Make checks payable to Kern Valley Search and Rescue, PO Box 1287, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or donate online at kvsar.com. Email questions to kernvalleysearchandrescue@gmail.com