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Flat Whiskey Whiskey Weather Flat Days are here again for a 60th year! Friday high 50° Periods of rain

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Friday low 45° Rain, possible flooding Saturday high 50° Mostly cloudy

Be prepared whether or not for the weather

Sunday high 62° Clouds and sun Sunday low 45° Mostly cloudy

Michael Batelaan Courier Weekend Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall and being prepared is your best umbrella insurance policy. Even with the weather nay-sayers having rain in the weekend forecast a little advance planning will insure that Whiskey Flat Days will always have its sunny bright spots. ■ Get there early The parade begins earlier this year: Saturday at 10 a.m. You will need to allow more time for road detours, traffic, finding event parking and seating prior to the parade start. ■ Bring a chair For the best comfortable warm seat bring your own. ■ Dress in layers Be prepared for varying temperatures morning to evening by dressing in layers. ■ Carry rain gear An umbrella, raincoat, waterproof wind breaker or water-resistant outer shell will greatly improve your ability to stay warm and dry and enjoy the day. ■ Keep aware of schedule changes Although all events are planned to take place rain or shine events may be canceled, moved or postponed at anytime due to weather, safety or other circumstances beyond the control of the event planners, independent entertainment, vendors, volunteers and groups involved. Check with the information booth located on the corner of Tobias and Kernville roads for your most current updates. ■ Plan to have fun Above all make the most of each day and plan to have fun.

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Historic entry - Everyone loves an Anniversary Whiskey Flat Days parade, including the Kern River Valley Historical Society, Grand Marshals celebrating their 50th this year. Just remember the parade begins earlier this year at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Kernville Chamber of Commerce welcomes visitors to their Diamond Jubilee Celebration

The 60th Annual Whiskey Flat days a history celebration of sorts concocted by the Kernville Chamber of

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Whiskey Flat Days Parade 10 p.m. Saturday

Thousands of visitors are expected to more than quadruple Kernville's population of 2,000 for events that will include frog races, pie contests, reenacting, a rodeo, mayor contest and a parade a four-day celebration for which residents are encouraged to wear frontier garb.

Wild West Rodeo 1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Commerce 60 years ago to bring in much needed tourism dollars to a community during what was the lean winter months. In 1957, the Kernville

Business Association, precursor to the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, began Whiskey Flat Days held each Presidents Day weekend each year. In 1991, the Kernville Chamber was having trouble getting the traditional Whiskey Flat Mayor candidates. The then Chamber president, Lanny Borthick got the idea of splitting profits with charitable organizations. The group then agreed on a 60/40 split with the 60 percent going to the Chamber. "That 60 percent promotes local business, promotes

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President’s Day Weekend February 17 through20

A wild west weekend of bribin’, bouncin’, dancin’, jumpin’, rockin’, drama, carnival ridin’, shoppin’, cookin’, eatin’, gun fightin’ and buckin’ good times See Weekend, page 12

Historical Society celebrates 50 years Named parade Grand Marshals of the 60th Whiskey Flat Days Parade

You may be wondering how a whole Historical Society got named this year's Whiskey Flat parade Grand Marshal. It's partly because this year the Historical Society, who manages the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville turns 50. The Kern River Valley Historical Society was formed in 1967 to preserve and record the rich history of the region. Eleven people met at Ardis Walker's home in Kernville. The Society filed incorporation papers in 1968 as a 501(c)3 non-

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payment of $35,000 and mortgage of $100,000. Through strong funding raising efforts, community support and large donations from private foundations, the Historical Society paid off the mortgage in a mere 2 years. The Historical Society remodeled the doctor's office and with substantial donations of artifacts from the local community and the present museum was opened to the public. Since the Kern River Valley Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization, the Society was able to open and continues to provide free admission to the public. There are over 12,000 visitors each year to the Museum. In 1991, the US Forest Service was ready to destroy the 1896 Mayflower cabin on

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profit with 95 charter members, envisioning that a museum would ultimately be built. The members worked with the Art Association to build the Kernville Chamber of Commerce Building in which a Museum Area was included. It opened in 1975. In 1989, the Historical Society purchased the doctor's office at its current location for a down

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Greenhorn Mountain. The Historical Society approached the US Forest Service about the cabin and the US Forest Service agreed to sell the cabin to the Historical Society for $1. The Historical Society carefully numbered each log of the structure, dismantled it then erected the restored Mayflower cabin at the Museum. That was a jigsaw puzzle on a grand scale! The $1 US Forest Service invoice for the cabin is actually displayed in the cabin. Also, in 1991, the Historical Society was willed the Ardis and Gayle Walker home in Kernville which contains extensive art, documents and approximately 7,000 books. The Walker House and its contents have been cared for by the Historical

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Community ■ Whiskey Flat Days February 17, 18, 19 and 20 Time to kick up your heels and grab your boots! Its the 60th annual Whiskey Flat Days celebration in Kernville all President’s Day weekend. Vendors, rodeo, carnival, encampment and much more! Look for a Claim Jumper for a full schedule. ■ Heart Walk 2017 February 25 Register at 7:30 a.m. and walk 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School track and raise money for your favorite non-profit and for the Hospital. $50 for a team or $10 for individual walkers. No pets. Free lunch to all walkers and managers. Additional meals are

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

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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, 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.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

$5 each. Entry deadline is February 21. Call Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257 x24.

■ Commodities distribution February 27 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. Please do not call or contact the church, they are not the organizer. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203 or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Donkey Basketball February 27 Don't miss this year's Donkey Basketball at 6 p.m. for food, game starts at 7; at the Southfork gym. This year's battle is the 911 responders vs. KVHS. Get your tickets from any FFA student or at the school office or at Kern River Hay and Feed. ■ KRV Collaborative February 28 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-3792556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information. ■ Driver Safety Program March 1 The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will

■ 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 (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

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

be held all day Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Historical Society Annex at 49 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. ■ Prayer Breakfast March 2 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Spring concert March 5 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present its Spring Concert at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School playing the Grand March from Aida, Clock Music by Haydn, Simple Gifts, and more. Solos will be by Jim Steel who will play Bring Him Home on the cello, and Jody Steel will perform pieces by Scarlatti and Mendelssohn. Suggested donation $10, refreshments served. ■ Library book sale March 13 and 14 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales once a month on the second Tuesday of each month until further notice. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. The schedule may be subject to change. ■ Senator Fuller mobile office hours March 16 Will be held at the Kern River Valley County Admin. Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Senator Fuller holds these to facilitate communication between her office and the communities she serves. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, please call the District Office at 661-323-0443. ■ Congressman McCarthy mobile office March 16 This time provides an opportunity for constituents in the local community to conveniently visit and share concerns on important issues, current events and discuss casework matters regarding problems with federal government agencies. Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors in Lake Isabella and report back to the Congressman from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kern County Administration Building conference room, 7050 Lake Isabella Boulevard. For more information call 661-327-3611. ■ Commodities distribution March 27 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. Please do not call or contact the church, they are not the organizer. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org. ■ KRV Collaborative March 28 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information.

AA Meetings

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

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

All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Remembering Sara Michael Batelaan Courier Publisher It is with great sadness that I must inform friends and the local community of the loss of Sara Wakeman, former Kern River Courier Business Coordinator. I had worked with Sara at the Courier from 2006 and then later would become her employer when I purWakeman chased the business in 2009. At that point it was like she was already a part of a special team transitioning the business without missing a beat. Sara would the one to keep me and the business on the straight and narrow through the thick and the thin. She was the person you could always depend on and most trust worthy. The bright spot in the office when things were down. She was a task master, taking care of things before you even knew they needed taking care of. Bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, subscriptions, phones, you name it! All the while seeking what she could contribute more to. Sara was also a caring friend, a member of more than a business family after more than ten years, she had become part of mine. Sara's obituary reprinted from the Grand Island Independent, Nebraska Sara Sue Wakeman November 10, 1943 - February 6, 2017 Sara Sue Wakeman, 73, of Grand Island, formerly of Lake Isabella, Calif., passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at Park Place in Grand Island, Nebraska. Sara was born in Grand Island on Nov. 10,

1943, to Charles and Pauline (Jessen) Osborn. She attended Platt Grade School, Walnut Jr. High and graduated from Grand Island Senior in 1961. Sara was a strong and independent woman who lived life on her own terms. She moved to Los Angeles at a young age, and also resided in Arizona and Missouri later on. At the time she became ill with cancer, she worked as an office manager at the Kern River Courier in Wofford Heights, Calif. Sara was married to Robert Wakeman in 1964 in Los Angeles; together they have a son, Scott Wakeman. She is survived by her son, Scott of Belton, Mo.; two grandchildren, Chaz Wakeman and Jessica Israel; and two great-grandchildren, Zoey and Wesley Israel all of Belton Mo. Sara is also survived by her sister, Christie Roy of Greeley, Colo., and brother, Thomas Osborn of Grand Island. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Charla Kae, Susan Ann, and Judith Ann. To honor Sara's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday February 10 at LivingstonSondermann Funeral Chapel, with Dorothy Molczyk officiating. Burial of ashes will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www.livson.com.

For myself, Courier staff, those clients of which Sara had business relationships over the years, her bookkeeping clients and local businesses that were so privileged to have had her in their employ, I know Sara will be greatly missed. Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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Ranger District to conduct pile burning operations The Kern River Ranger District is planning to conduct pile burning operations, as weather, and air quality conditions permit, starting Wednesday, February 15. Locations: ■ Recreation sites along the Upper Kern River above Kernville (Mountain 99), starting at Fairview Campground and working south towards Kernville. ■ Alder Creek Campground in the Greenhorn Mountains. ■ Along the Shirley Loop Road in the Greenhorn Mountains. ■ Pile burning may also be conducted on several administrative sites. The projects have a planned completion date of April 1.

Pony Up for a skate park at Whiskey Flat Days The California Recreation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is raising funds to build a skate park in Lake Isabella and will have a booth in Riverside Park Whiskey Flat Days 60th anniversary is taking place February 17 to 20 in Kernville. . Volunteers will be handing out informational brochures and accepting donations. There will also be a fun photo-op for visitors taking place. There are at least 17 skate parks in Kern County; however, none are located in the

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For those of you who like to look for misspelled words, grammatical errors and obvious mistakes last week's column was a 'BONANZA'! Middleworth Under the by-line of "Downside of the Snow" was a column about insurance which I didn't write! It was however, well written and interesting to read. Everyone is probably ready to blame our Editor, but he is innocent and I am the guilty party. In a nutshell I asked that my column for the week before would be exchanged for another about Critters. What I sent and what he received gave readers an obvious column error. I have no doubt that all will be corrected in the future editions of the Courier. Just don't blame the Editor, blame me! What follows below is a brand new freshly written column about a tree! It is called the Digger Pine and me. We have lived here for over 25 years and have watched one particular tree grow from a 3 footer to a 40 footer. A beautiful tree, lots of big branches, in fact a splendid aboral edifice. In other words it was a big magnificent tree. It was however planted on the side of a very steep hill directly in front of our house. In the last few years the tree had made a decided lean of its 40 foot height directly onto our neighbor's house below. Something had to be done.

I called one of our Valley's finest tree trimmers (Doug Mellor) who agreed with me that the possibility of the tree eventually resting on the roof of my neighbor's house was a good bet. So the saws came and the tree went. What I had him leave was a 4 foot trunk which I could use as a feeding station for my Grey Squirrels. An unexpected plus for me and my wife was now an unobstructed view of the lake. A view which had previously been hidden by the Digger Pines bushy branches. This summer when we sit on our front porch with a glass of ice tea and a doughnut without calories, we will have a gorgeous view of Lake Isabella as seen from our side of the hill. My Grandma had always said to me that there is usually no great loss without some small gain. The great loss was the shade of this magnificent tree and the gain was our unobstructed view of the lake. Once again I would apoligize to my readers and promise to do better when I'm asking for changes from the Editor. Look ahead for a "Critter Column" somewhere down the line! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. Oops! In a total comedy of errors, the computer gremlins or due to the fact that it was the middle of the night, we inadvertently ran columnist Harry Thal’s column from February 3 in Rod’s space! It really wasn’t Rod’s fault... But Rod was his usual great sport about it.

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Faith Real life pastor John Spoon portrays circuit preacher Jesse Lee Bennett, at the authentic Whiskey Flat Encampment church service on Sunday at 10 a.m. across from the rodeo grounds. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

When you're down, the Bible lifts you up alone with God every single day. Whether it's your daily devotional, your quiet time, or your personal inspiration time, you need to be getting alone with God, reading his Word, and talking to him. The Bible says in Psalm 119:114: "You're my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me" (MSG). If you're discouraged and have lost hope, I can tell you one thing about your life without ever meeting you: You're not spending time in God's Word. If you were, you wouldn't be discouraged. The more you read God's Word when you're down, the more he lifts you up. So the next time you feel discouraged, don't come home and turn on the television. Instead, open up your Bible and read it. Listen to Dr. Luke instead of Dr. Phil. God's Word has the power to change your life. It has God's power in it. Nothing else does. The Bible will give you true encouragement.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 3 Thessalonians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who went to the city gate every morning to hold a court of justice trying to win people from David? Nain, Rehoboam, Absalom, Felix 3. Where did the first miracle of Jesus take place of His turning water into wine? Cana, Antioch, Berea, Corinth 4. From Judges 9, who had 70 of his brothers killed on one stone? Abraham, Abimelech, Samuel, Amos 5. Which queen died by being thrown from a window and trampled by horses? Elisabeth, Jezebel, Vashti, Abigail 6. In which book does Paul promote the public reading of scripture? 1 Timothy, 1 Samuel, 1 John, 1 Thessalonians 1) Neither; 2) Absalom; 3) Cana; 4) Abimelech; 5) Jezebel; 6) 1 Timothy

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Are you down in the dumps? Do you need a mood elevator? Put down the piece of chocolate cake. Don't have a pity party. Pick up your Bible instead. You need a Word break. God gave us the Bible to encourage us. One way you can think of the Bible is as a mood elevator. The Bible says in Romans 15:4, "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope" (NIV). Everything in Scripture is written for our encouragement. That's a big statement - but it's true! Even the tough parts of God's Word are there to ultimately encourage our lives in the right direction. That's why we need to spend time

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True Love Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist As we bask in the afterglow of Valentine's Day and I hope there was at least some sort of glow to begin with - our thoughts turn to Schlensker love … even if only a little bit in passing. Maybe it's just the memory of the Valentine exchange in our grade school class or a card and/or gift from a high school sweetheart. In any case, if you received any Valentine greetings or even walked down the Hallmark aisle at the store, you probably saw a variety of warm-fuzzy pictures and read some warm fuzzy words. You may have seen a couple of little cherub-like beings with wings interacting affectionately, or a heart that said, "Be mine." What you surely did not see was a Valentine card that had pictures of people executing vengeful behaviors or words expressing intense animosity! That'd be way out of line for Valentine's Day. And then there's the object of one's love, or the potential recipient of a Valentine greeting from us. That will usually be someone about whom we care greatly and to whom we have some level of commitment. It's pretty easy to show love to the people, who love us. However, in His sermon on the mount in Matthew 5, Jesus turns that principle on its ear, when He says, "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neigh-

bor, and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you in order that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; … For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax-gatherers do the same?" Jesus is issuing a very challenging command, indeed! But isn't it great that Jesus is so good at practicing what He preaches? The apostle Paul says that "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). In other words, while we were still spitting in God's face, disobeying and rebelling against Him, He sent us the ultimate Valentine. Jesus put it this way to Nicodemus in John 3:16, "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." Jesus was, like He instructed, loving His enemies! The Valentine God sent to us in Jesus Christ, was definitely not warm and fuzzy looking, though! It was a grizzly, bloody, horrendous sight, in which the Son of God endured torture, shed His blood, and gave His life - thus absorbing the just wrath of God, which we would have received - so that we, through faith in Him, might receive forgiveness of our sins, new life to live to His glory, and His promise of everlasting residence in His eternal mansion. Happy Valentine's Day! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321

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The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest is asking the public to identify any pertinent issues that may affect temporary special use permits on the KRRD in 2017. Each year the KRRD receives numerous applications for temporary SUPs for recreation events and other commercial and non-commercial activities on National Forest System lands. Civic groups, schools, individuals, and companies submit these applications. The activities are minor and short term (one time and/or less than one year) in nature. Scoping is required for all Forest Service proposed actions including those that would be categorically excluded under the National Environmental Policy Act. Please help us identify potential impacts to resource conditions such as threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, wetlands, cultural or archaeological sites, or special designation areas including Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River corridors. The responsible official, the District Ranger, will determine if significant impacts exist that warrant a higher level of environmental review for

each activity. The FS seeks to identify any unforeseen circumstances that may affect these activities. If no extraordinary circumstances are identified for these proposals, they may be categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental assessment under 36 CFR 220.6(d)(8) - Approval, modification, or continuation of minor, short-term (1 year or less) special uses of NFS lands or 7 CFR 1b.3(a)(3) Inventories, research activities, and studies, such as resource inventories and routine data collection when such actions are clearly limited in context and intensity. Oftentimes, the permits for these events develop under short notice, and the FS is responsible for processing these permits in a timely manner. This is why it is important for the FS to gather public input in advance of these requests. The KRRD is considering approving applications for these activities during the 2017 season. If you know of any circumstances, have any questions, or need additional information regarding the issuance of these SUPs, please e-mail Special Uses Officer, Artie Colson, at acolson@fs.fed.us or contact him at 661-303-2914. Responses would be helpful if received by March 3, 2017.

Turkey hunting deadlines approach Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Outdoors California's 2017 general spring wild turkey hunting season opens statewide on March 25 and extends through April 30. The archery-only season will follow immediately afterward, running from May 1-14. Hunters who have a current junior hunting license may also hunt the weekend before the opener, (March 18 and 19), and the two weeks after the general season (May 1-14), using any legal method of take. Shooting hours for spring turkeys are from one-half hour before sunrise to 5 p.m. Both a hunting license and upland game bird stamp are required to hunt turkeys, although an upland stamp is not required for hunters with junior licenses. The bag limit is one bearded turkey per day and a possession limit of no more than three turkeys during all spring seasons combined. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering spring turkey hunt opportunities throughout the

state. Please see the Special Hunts webpage to view and apply for hunts in Butte, Sutter, El Dorado, Fresno, Sacramento, Sonoma, Santa Clara and Yuba counties. The application deadline for these hunts is Friday, Feb. 17. Additional opportunities will be offered through the Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement, which offers incentives to private landowners who allow wildlife-dependent recreation on their property. Three SHARE Access Permits will be distributed via random drawing for two-day hunts. A $10.50 non-refundable application fee will be charged for each hunt. To apply for these hunts, please go towildlife.ca.gov/licensing/online -sales. To learn more about the SHARE Program, please see wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/share. For places to hunt turkeys and additional tips and information, hunters should refer to the "Guide to Hunting Wild Turkeys in California" on the CDFW website.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vicious Virginia (Kathleen Creighton) is a bit upset that Bogus Rancidview (David Couch) does not want to marry her in a scene from the upcoming Whiskey Flats Melodrama "Treachery at Cartilage Creek" to be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb 17 and 18 at Kernville Elementary School. Photo submitted

"Treachery at Cartilage Creek" Melodrama Did dinosaurs once roam where now stands the little town of Cartilage Creek? That's the question that draws our heroic Johnny Onthespot (Cian Desmond) to this desert hotspot. He takes up residence in the home of Widder Plunkett (Cinamon Park), the richest woman in town. Love beckons with another boarder, the lovely schoolmarm and Mother Goose enthusiast, Crystal Clear (Lydon Olivares). Alas, the unscrupulous Bogus Rancidview (Davis Couch) also has his

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eyes on our heroine. Not only that, but this cad has convinced the Widder she is losing her faculties. Assisted by his partner-in-crime, Virginia Mayonnaise (Kathleen Creighton), he fakes a power of attorney and raises water rates so high no rancher can afford to pay. Then Rancidview offers to buy them out at a penny an acre! Will he get away with it? It's a cascade of hilarious melodramatic action! Sierra Performing Arts presents this spoof on Feb. 17 and 18, 7:00 PM at the Kernville Elementary School. Directed by Helen Smoot.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Doctor Strange” (PG-13) Marvel's most mystic hero gets to sling spells and twist time in his own big-screen debut. Wealthy and stylish surgeon Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) loses the steadiness in his hands after a car accident. He finds some supernatural healer up in the Himalayas called the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton with no hair). Instead of just fixing his hands, Strange learns the magic touch (and other spells) and soon finds himself in conflict with an evil sorcerer (Mads Mikkelsen). It stretches the formula for Marvel action, but doesn't step too far outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe comfort zone. Brain-bending special effects fold city horizons together in a cosmic kaleidoscope, but even that loses its novelty after a bit. He's not the hulking he-man type like Captain America or Thor, but this thinking man's superhero has a great premiere with thrills and style, but falls short of being Marvel's first "deep" adventure “Moonlight” (R) - Beautiful, affective, emotive and unique, breakout feature writer/director Barry Jenkins III tells a story about a young man growing up in a poor part of Miami. Chiron is first shown as a young boy (Alex Hibbert), then as a teenager (Ashton Sanders), then in his 20s (Trevante Rhodes), each time facing a pivotal moment in his life. His single mother

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(Naomie Harris) is spiraling into addiction, and his only surrogate for familial stability comes from the drug dealer who feeds off mom's habit (Mahershala Ali). The movie, adapted from a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, deals with difficult real-world struggles -being poor and black in Miami pushes you out, and to be gay in those neighborhoods means to be further marginalized and threatened -- and does so in a way that builds compassion without requiring similar experiences from the audience. “Allied” (R) - Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard are the powercouple tasked with assassinating a Nazi while turning in high-power performances through layers of CG touch-ups. Max (Pitt), a Canadian working for the British espionage apparatus during World War II, is paired with Marianne, a sultry French resistance agent on an assignment in Casablanca. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, placed in bottom of baking dish. 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 can diet cola 2 Tbs. Dried onion flakes 1 Tbs. Dried parsley flakes Mix soup, cola and flakes. Pour over chicken, cover tightly, bake in 350 degrees oven for 45 min. To one hour. Makes a great gravy for rice or potatoes.

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Bodfish Bob’s Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Wings 40 chicken wings 36 oz. Teriyaki sauce 1 cup Sesame seeds Trim and discard the wing tips. Cut the wings in half. Cover with teriyaki and marinate for at least 4 hours. Grill over charcoal until crisp and browned or broil until crisp and browned.

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup brown sugar 4 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preheat oven to 350F. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Place peach slices over chicken, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, ginger, cloves and lemon juice. Bake for about 30 minutes, basting with juices, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Serves 8. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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W Kernville Custom riverfront estate. 5247 sq. ft. home. Great room bay windows capture amazing river and mountain views. Outdoor deck and patio. Gourmet kitchen. Master suite w/sitting room, private patio and spa. Second 918 sq. ft. guest suite w/living rm kitchen and bath. 1536 sq. ft. office w/bath. Cor-porate retreat, single or multi family compound. $1,799,900 Kernville X Medical business includes property, along with HER, support staff , handicap parking. Waiting, check-in, 2 exam rooms, lab, office & private office. $599,000

W Wofford Heights French Gulch and North Fork Marinas. Two well established businesses including pecial use permits, all inventory, bait, tackle, fishing and boat supplies, boat rentals, fenced boat and trailer storage and gasoline service. Two beer/wine liquor licenses. Site of a future new boat launch. 124 private slips available to rent. $799,000 Mt Mesa X Immaculate family home, move-in ready. 3 Bdrm 2 ba with bonus rm for a fourth bdrm or family rm. Living rm w/wood stove. Lrg kitchen w/breakfast bar,pantry. Plenty of room for RV parking. $184,500

W Kernville 2900 sq. ft 1/2 ac home, 3 bdrm 2 full/2-1/2 ba, kitchen/nook, Game rm/gym, laundry, Attchd 2 car garage w/shop/1/2 ba. Plus 2 car det. garage Spa, pool, RV parking Reduced to 559,000 Squirrel Valley X Custom built 4 bdrm, 2.75 ba, two story w/top floor living area, lots of view windows with third floor look out. Just under 3 acres and zoned for horses. Fully fenced & cross fenced. $349,000

W Lake Isabella Awesome lake view in Yankee Canyon. Open floor plan, kitchen, living rm and dining. 2 bdrms w/roomy closets and a full bath. indoor laundry, den w/half bath. $179,900 Lake Isabella X Sweet, neat & complete! Upgraded and spacious 3 bdrm 1.75 ba, new stainless steel kitchen appliances Master leads to covered patio. Over sized yard with fire pit and iews from all around. $149,900

W Wofford Heights Custom home on 1.5 acres alongside Tillie Creek. 3 bdrm 2 ba, Private balcony from master to enjoy lake view. Landscaped with stairway down to picnic area on the creek. Plenty of RV parking & storage. $299,000 Kernville X Custom home. Open floor plan. kitchen, dining and living rm, deck w/mountain views. Master bdrm, w/private deck. Two guest rooms, home office, 2 car garage $289,900

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W Havilah Awesome Views describes this unique property. Located at the top of Robinson's Cove. Not one but two large engineered pads in place and ready to build on. Reduced to $139,900 Southlake X Neat and clean on a permanent foundation, 2 Bdrms each with own full bath. Living rm, indoor laundry, office/craft area, 2 24x24 garage with work shop plus a covered carport. $79,900

W Squirrel Valley Custom 2 bdrm/2 ba. Jacuzzi tub. Panoramic views of the mountains and lake. Over sized garage. Plenty of parking. $259,000

W Wofford Heights Vintage retro classic with an awesome lake view. Nice 2 bdrm 1.5 ba just recently given an all new update. Spacious open floor plan with lots of windows and skylights. Reduced to $21,000

Pala Ranches - $378,000 A view from every window. 3 Beds, 4 Baths. Well maintained road leads to the top of your 20 acres of serenity. Large manufactured home. Two car garage w/RV garage. Guest room and 3/4 bath in garage. Above garage guest quarters with full bath, washer/dryer, full kitchen and more views. Two car carport with added storage. Workshop plus sheds.

Wofford Heights - Reduced to $135,000 Family home located downtown Wofford Heights. 3 Beds, 1.75 Baths. Step down living room with lake view from windows. This home has another room that could be a bedroom or office space with a closet and attached bathroom with shower.

Lake Isabella - $288,000 An acre above the rest. 3 Beds, 2 Baths One full acre, zoned for large animals and a built in fiberglass pool. Separate laundry area and washer and dryer stay. A barn with plenty of fencing for your four legged friends. Plus a chicken coop. Come see this home and you will be able to check off everything on your want list.

Lake Isabella - $105,000 Welcome to the heart of Lake Isabella close to shopping and parks. Two bedroom, one bath home. Fully fenced backyard with a large patio for entertaining. New vinyl windows, wood stove in living room and even granite counters in the kitchen.

Kernville - $277,000 Relaxing in Kernville. 2 Beds, 1.75 Baths. 1654 Square feet of living, PLUS a 1260 square foot basement that will not take much to finish. Open floor plan with a wood burning stove. Large master bedroom with its own private deck. Separate laundry room with plenty of storage and washer & dryer hook-ups. Room for RV parking.

Lake Isabella - Reduced to $89,000 In the Heart of Lake Isabella: 2 Beds, 1 Bath. Fully fenced yard with lots of potential. Living room, hall and bedroom are wood flooring. Kitchen and bathroom are tile floors. Move-in ready. Erskine Creek water and you own your own propane tank.

Mt Mesa $245,000 Corner lot with a white picket Fence and all: 3 Beds, 2 Baths. View of lake from covered back deck. Two car garage with a built in storage area/pantry. So cute outside, lots of room inside.

Lake Isabella - $79,000 2.93 acres. Commercial Property on Lake Isabella Blvd. Almost three acres of commercial property that goes all the way back to SCE canal. It also has its own well with power lines that run through property. Buyer of this lot will have first right of refusal on APN# 264-040-51.

Wofford Heights - Reduced to $229,900 A must see. 2 Beds, 3 Baths. Views from all around house. Gorgeous deck for great outdoor living. Landscaped yard with multiple areas to sit, rest, and enjoy. Fruit trees. This is a warm and inviting home the only thing missing is you.

Lake Isabella - $29,000 Lake Isabella Blvd. R1-T zoned. .21 acre Property adjacent to 264-040-52 which is zoned Commercial-2. Buyer of this property has first right of refusal to APN #264-040-52, which has a well and power close by.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The adventurous Aries won't be disappointed with taking on a new challenge, despite some initial misgivings. Look for this move to open other opportunities down the line. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Let that beautiful Bovine smile not only put you at ease, but also show that you're ready, willing and more than able to confound the naysayers around you. A new admirer has important news. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful how you handle a relationship that you're hoping to save. You already have the facts on your side. Avoid weakening your position by embellishing it with unnecessary dramatics. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking definitive stands isn't easy for the often-wavering Moon Child. But you not only need to stay with your decision, but also reassure others it was the right thing to do. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As a proud Lion, you're right to be upset about those who might be lying about you to others. But the best revenge is proving them wrong by succeeding at what you set out to do. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Caution is still advised before making a financial commitment to a "promising" project. Look for the facts behind

the fluff. Devote the weekend to loved ones. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A Taurus offers comfort and advice as you deal with an upsetting event. Use this as a learning experience that will help you avoid similar problems in the future. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A romantic situation creates some chaos for single Scorpions. But it's well worth the effort to work things out. A trusted friend can offer some helpful advice. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect to make new friends as your social circle expands. Also, remember to tell that family member how proud you are of his or her achievements. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) New ventures continue to be favored. And with your self-confidence rising all the time, you'll want to see how well you can do with a new challenge. So, go to it. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time for the usually "serious-minded" Aquarian to let loose and enjoy some fun times. Expect to get good news about a workplace issue. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Changed plans might upset some people, but your needs should be respected. Offer explanations when necessary. But don't let yourself be talked into changing your decisions.

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Owners John & Peggy Pollard

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All proceeds from your generous donations benefit animal rescue 501 (c)3 non-profit corporation

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760-379-8578

Cheryl’s Diner Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville

760-376-6131

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• Free Estimates • Free Advice • 24/ 7 Day Service

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FEED BARN GROOMING Dianne Storm Owner

Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

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Services LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 __________________________

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Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!

"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

KNIFE SALE 831-334-3466 Wofford Heights ‘No Minors’

SATURDAY Feb. 18, 1pm - 4pm Duplex, 235 Sirretta St. Kernville, Maureen O’Brien, Broker (310) 803-0766. _________________________

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Computer acting up? Running too slow? Got questions? Call me!

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Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824 ___________________________

We Travel to Your Location Repairs-UpGrades-Tuneups Networking-Troubleshooting

Bunk Bed for sale - $125, black metal frame with mattresses. Excellent condition, Top is twin, bottom is double. (760) 301-4540

Homes For Sale

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Need to Sell Your House Fast?

5 rooms steamed I buy Houses & Mobile Homes With Land - Cash Today Call Harvey - (760) 304-8554

SUNDAY Feb. 19. 10am - 2pm 248 Cowbelle, Riverkern Whiskey Flat Days Special Price $520,000 Maureen O’Brien, Broker (310) 803-0766.

Mobiles For Sale

4,600 sq. ft., luxury home with 1,000 sq. ft. guest house (both furnished) on 7.5 acres. 2,100 sq. ft. toy barn. 360º views, salt water pool. owc(760) 417-0876 ____________________________ WHISKEY FLAT SPECIAL in Havilah, 2 houses for the price of $119,999. 6821 & 6835 Caliente Bodfish Road. Maureen O’Brien, Broker (310) 803-0766. ____________________________ WHISKEY FLAT SPECIAL with a lake view!!! 6201 Maple, Mt. Mesa, $82k 2bed, 2 bath, 1,152 sq. ft. home. Maureen O’Brien, Broker (310) 803-0766.

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Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 ___________________________

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South Fork Transmission Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair

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I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ _ Need Nothing - Move In Ready 2bd/2ba dble wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $22k cash or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.

Wanted I buy Lots & Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

Lake Isabella 2 bedroom/1 bath House with Garage. Tile flooring throughout. Kitchen & Dining are open with Stove. Woodstove, A/C, large privacy Fence & Storage Shed. 1 small dog ok. ALL ELECTRIC. TRASH PAID. Erskine Creek Water. $695 rent/$700 dep. Lake Isabella Commercial These Offices can be rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450 rent/$400 dep. ...455 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm

760-592-6468 www.ipmkrv.com Wofford Heights Blue Jay Trailer Park Space rental only - includes water and trash - $250/mo. Lake Isabella 2bd/2ba unit, newly updated, water/trash included, laundry h/u, 1 car attached garage, fenced patio area. Rent $750/mo. Squirrel Valley 3bd/2ba home, beautiful views, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, large fully fenced yard. Rent $1275/mo. Onyx 3bd/2ba home, fully enclosed sunroom, large layout, 2 car attached garage, with fully fenced yards, on 2 lots. MUST SEE! Rent $1100/mo. License #01986312

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: CHINA LAKE MART (2017-B0621), 207 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 9355. Mailing address: 29156 Oak Creek Rd., Menifee, CA 92584. REGISTRANTS: BALSAM HATMAL HADDADIN, 29156 Oak Creek Rd., Menifee, CA 92584. 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: Balsam Haddadin. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/26/2017 and expires 01/26/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PHD MOTOR COMPANY (2017-B0361), DBA #2: PHDMC (2017-B0362), DBA #3: PHD MOTOR CO (2017-B0363), 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G #213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Hilda Jimenez, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/13/2017 and expires 01/13/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS AUTO SALES (2015-B7364) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BEST VALUE AUTO SALES (2016-B0642) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BV AUTO SALES (2016-B0641) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TRUST VEHICLE SALES (2016-B0638) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BVS AUTO SALES (2015-B7363) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TVS (2016B0640) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BVSAS (2015-B7365) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TCS (2016B0639) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TRUST CAR SALES (2016-B0637) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.

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Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 ___________________________

• 20 ac., center of Lake Isabella, many uses • Two 1 1/4 ac. view lots Kernville, water & power, zoned estate • One C-1 lot in town Lake Isabella Call 760-417-0876

Kernville Cottage for Rent 2br, 1ba, $700 a month w/1 year. lease. No pets. For application call (760) 223-0544. ___________________________ Lake Isabella - Now Move In Special 2bd/2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $644/mo or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092 for details. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $544/mo. or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092. ____________________________ RENTAL in Squirrel Valley, $500/mo. 1 bedroom, fully furnished, all utilities, Internet and cable paid. Credit check. No pets. Non (323) 702-3753. ____________________________ VACATION RENTAL Riverkern - 2bd/2ba, $150 per day (2 day minimum), $200 sec. deposit, all payments due prior to use, can pay with card or cash. (805) 524-2480

Property For Sale Vacant Land For Sale - off Pauls Place and Hwy. 178, 25 acres all together or buy separately,. Across from the famous Audubon bird Preserve with 3k acres of riparian forest. Maureen O’Brien, Broker (310) 803-0766.

Sites For Rent

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet 55+ park, with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $300/mo. includes water & trash, call Terry @ 760549-9260.

Commercial Space Kernville - two warehouse/shop buildngs for lease • one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft main level w/1,700 sq ft loft) 760-417-9330

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ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VEHICLE REG SERVICE (2015-B7360) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VEHICLE REGISTRATION SERVICE (2015-B7361) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VRS (2015B7362) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MELVIN LEE MITCHENER aka MEL MITCHENER BPB-17-002076 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MELVIN LEE MITCHENER aka MEL MITCHENER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: CHRISTINE DOCHTERMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that CHRISTINE DOCHTERMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: March 16, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: February 17, 24, and March 3, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02840-CA, A.P.N.: 029-052-02-00, Property Address: 1831 1st Street, Wasco, CA 93280. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/26/2006. 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: James V Beasley, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206030462 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/08/2017 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: $192,787.81. 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: 1831 1st Street, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N: 029-052-02-00. 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 $192,787.81. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201602840-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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 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/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 February 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0025 - APN: 223-110-15 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-24-2014. 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 March 8, 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 10-292014, as Inst. No. 000214134262 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Edward Leon Murray and Maryanne Murray, husband and wife as joint tenants, 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 southerly half of Lot 45. Sharer Investment Company's Tehachapi Red Apple Tract, as per map thereof recorded in Book 2 of Page 64, of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Except the Westerly 332.24feet thereof. Excepting therefrom all oil, gas, other hydrocarbon substances and minerals of any kind or character, in, on or thereunder as reserved in deeds of records. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be Vacant land-directions may be obtained by written request 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc. 554 West Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534. 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 $70,750.30. 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: February 2, 2017. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661945-5525, 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 16-0025. 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 February 10, 17, and 24, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: AB TRUCKING (2017-B0540), 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: PO Box 137,

Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: ALEXANDER SCOTT BRUNDAGE, 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240; BRIANA MARIE BRUNDAGE, 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Alex Brundage. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/23/2017 and expires 01/23/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02969-CA, A.P.N.: 533-052-04-00, Property Address: 11102 Pocono Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/10/2006. 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: CHARLES CONTRERAS AND NORA CONTRERAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/13/2006 as Instrument No. 0206010906 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/17/2017at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $384,425.56. 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: 11102 Pocono Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N: 533-052-04-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $384,425.56. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeS ervices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02969-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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 30, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 February 17, 24, and March 3, 2017)

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tourism, and keeps the visitors coming," said current Kernville Chamber of Commerce president Cheryl Borthick. An 1858 gold rush led to the formation of a town briefly called Rogersville, and then Williamsburg, which was soon renamed Whiskey Flat after a bar opened when pioneer Adam Hamilton pitched a tent, threw a board across two whiskey barrels and opened a saloon he called Whiskey Flat -and a town was born. Hamilton later became its first city clerk. In 1864, the growing town was later renamed Kernville to the less wild and woolly more suitable family name by the towns people. A more fitting name not associated with "demon rum," as

50th, Continued from page 1 Society since 1991. By 1993, the Historical Society ran out of room to display all the holdings so added on to the exhibit area. The addition almost doubled the interior exhibit area. In 2005, the Society built an outside venue for meetings and of course the popular summer time evening showing of movies filmed in the Kern River Valley. This structure became known as the Pack Station. In 2010, the Pack Station was expanded to provide ample shade cover from the hot afternoon sun.

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the ladies of the town called it. There were glory days for Kernville, years of Wild West shootouts and, later, the celluloid type on Movie Street. The setting served as an Old West movie set and as a backdrop for such films as 1939's "Stagecoach," starring John Wayne. As a result of the Isabella Dam project in 1948, Kernville was moved upstream to its present location at the tip of the northeast fork of the man-made lake. So several of the old houses and other buildings were moved to vacant land that would become new Kernville -- joining about 500 residents -before 1953, when the old town was flooded by new dam. Today the town has since continued to maintain its gold rush and old west roots with

Whiskey Flat Days as an annual celebration of the historic Wild West days of the area so people could enjoy the full Western mountain experience and remember the Gold Rush times. The people of Kernville put on their Western duds and prepare to greet the thousands of visitors who come to join in the celebration that commemorates the 1860-64 days of People come from all over to see the Whiskey Flat Days Parade and the shoot’em-up shows, take part in the many contests such as the oldtime costume contest or the frog jumpin’ contests, partake of the carnival rides, enjoy the shenanigans of the Honorary Whiskey Flat Mayor contest, eat great food, or just walk around and enjoy the clean mountain air in a nice friendly town.

In 2014, a lot across the street from the Museum was donated to the Historical Society to house the holdings of the Ardis and Gayle Walker House. The purpose of the facility is to make the contents more accessible to the public for research and to provide room for educational seminars. The Historical Society completed the construction of the new 'Annex' in October 2016. The interior furnishings are almost completed. The Historical Society expects to open the Annex in the spring 2017. The Historical Society Board is refocusing their energies toward events

and educational opportunities. The Historical Society expects to soon announce the 50th Year Kern Valley Historical Society Anniversary Celebration, field trips, monthly programs and a series of interesting educational classes. With sustained community support and thousands of volunteers over the last 50 years the Historical Society has achieved wonderful results in preserving the history of the Kern Valley and created a Museum for which they are justifiably proud. Come by and visit. The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Kern River Valley. The Foundation wants to remedy this situation. Kern County Parks and Recreation is providing the physical location in the Linda Kissack Ball Park but the construction costs must be raised by the Foundation. Once the George and Darlene Randall Skate Park is built, it will be turned over to Parks and Recreation for upkeep and maintenance. The Foundation is seeking sponsors willing to provide matching funds. Serious potential sponsors should send a confirmation email to karenewilliams1@verizon.net as soon as possible setting out the percentage or the amount they are prepared to match. If you are employed, please ask your employer to match any employee donations. This can be done by accessing doublethedonation.com/randallskatepark.

KCFD adds life-saving medication to Fire Engines Drug overdose deaths, driven largely by prescription drug overdoses, are now the leading cause of injury death in the United States--surpassing motor vehicle crashes, according to the FDA. In order to provide an even higher level of emergency medical care to our our communities, the Kern County Fire Department has added nasal naloxone, a life-saving medication that can stop or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, to our fire engines. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription medications such a oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, as well as the illegal drug heroin. If naloxone is given quickly, it can counter the overdose effects within minutes and restore adequate breathing. As always, the Kern County Fire Department is committed to serving our communities by protecting life, property and the environment through effective education, prevention, preparedness and emergency response.

Historical Society to host Forest District Ranger U.S Forest District Ranger Al Watson will be the guest speaker at the Kern Valley Historical Society general meeting on Tuesday February 28 at 7 p.m. Watson will discuss the multiple opportunities and challenges the Forest Service encounters here in the Kern River District of the Sequoia National Forest and will inform us regarding the many and varied challenges that he and the Forest Service staff have been involved with in the Kern River Valley, including the Dam Safety Modification Project and the timber mortality condition of the Sequoia National Forest. Watson will also tell us more from his standpoint on last the 2016 wild fires. Watson will welcome questions the audience might have. The program will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Refreshments will be served.