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Michael Batelaan Courier Top story On August 5, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the Kern County Fire Department received a call for a wildland fire at Calgary and Evans Rd. When crews arrived on scene, they were faced with a fast-moving fire with flame lengths of 40 to 50 feet tall. Within the hour, there were over 300 firefighters on scene actively engaged. A total of 9 homes, 5 outbuildings and 6 vehicles were destroyed by fire and a total of 50.5 acres were burned. The fire is 100 percent contained as of August 7 at 8 p.m.

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having resources respond in an immediate action from all parts of Kern County, crews were able to stop the fire and save hundreds of homes that were threatened by the fire. Additional units were strategically positioned and covered the stations that responded to the fire.

With these quick actions, the Kern County Fire Department was able to continue providing coverage with limited interruption.

Mobile Evaluation Team and Damage Assessment teams were routed to the fire for assessment of the area and for support. A representative was at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella for families to

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report converse with. There were a total of 29 evacuees at the evacuation center and the center remained open for duration of the fire. M.E.T. and American Red Cross team were at homes Monday talking with homeowners that have been affected by the fire.

Effective at 8 p.m. on

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Down by the riverside each Friday night Michael Batelaan Courier Event The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation's 2017 River Rhythms is each Friday this August in Kernville's Riverside Park. This is the sixth year of the series, and it is always free and open to the public.

■ August 11 82 Deluxe This Great rock and rebel country band with a new twist on your

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With back-to-back wildfires this summer in the Kern Valley, just about every town has had that pink stuff dropped on it. It is very effective slowing the spread of fire, but what is it? Is it harmful?

Most agree that the chemical is not harmful, at least not to humans and other mammals, even though it can cause quite a mess. However, studies show it may be lethal to aquatic life in lakes, creeks or rivers, advised Steve Scuzillo of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune last year.

The magenta-colored sticky chemical is known by the brand name Phos-Chek.

Wikipedia states that Phos-Chek is a brand of

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Color run - Air support delivers a payload of Pho-Chek on the Calgary Fire Saturday.

long-term fire retardants, class A foams, and gels manufactured by ICL Performance Products in Ontario, California and Moreland, Idaho. PhosChek fire retardants are manufactured as dry powders or as concen-

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Smoke is still seeping into the Kern Valley apparently due to the lightening caused Indian Fire which is estimated to be 346 acres and was 0 percent contained as of August 8. It started about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2 in the Golden Trout Wilderness of the Inyo National Forest. It continues to grow slowly to the north and east. Three helicopters are being used to cool the fire's edge and slow fire growth to confine and contain the fire.

Fire behavior includes creeping and smoldering between dead and down trees with moderate uphill runs.

The fire is burning in the 2002 McNally Fire footprint in whitethorn brush and Jeffrey pine at 8,400 ft.

Snags (standing dead trees) present a substantial safety concern for fire crews, so only aerial resources are being used.

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Friday high 96° Mostly sunny Friday low 65° Clear Saturday high 98° Plenty of sun Saturday low 65° Clear

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At left, inmates from the California Department of Corrections assist with the ground fire surpression efforts of the Calgary Fire .

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From scissors to knives, Left Handers, or Southpaws, are the brunt of jokes all year long for various different things. But this is the day to ignore that, and bring awareness to all the right handed folk around the globe in celebration of Left Handers Day, after all while right handed people operate in the left side of the brain, left handed people sure the right side.

Therefore, only left handed people are in their right mind.

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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Melody Batelaan

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Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dave Ramsey

Ben Richey Dan Schlensker Harry Thal Chris Wenzel

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Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Representatives Gloria Longo Your Name Here Ridgecrest

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■ River Rhythms August 11 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation presents the 2017 River Rhythms in Kernville's Riverside Park. This week hear the band you loved at Whiskey Flat Days, 82 Deluxe, country and rock. Free and open to the public.

■ Moose Back to School event August 12 Children Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, from 9 a.m. to noon for school supplies including backpacks, paper, pencils, locks and more, first come, first served. There will be free haircuts for all children and free eyebrow waxing for 8th to 12 graders. For more information, call the Moose at 760-379-2514.

■ KRV Elks Kids Carnival August 12 The KRV Elks 11th annual "Kids Back to School Carnival" is from 10 a.m. to noon.

School age 5 to 13 or Kindergarten through 8th grade will get free backpacks loaded with school supplies. Plus games, face painting and free hot dog or hamburger for kids.

■ Emergency Food Assistance August 12 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For information, contact agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520.

■ Happy Feet Dance August 12 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families.

Admission is free. This month's theme is Summertime Fun. Snacks and drinks. At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP

by August 9 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV if you can.

■ Fire Safe Council Meeting August 17 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minutes of meeting will be posted to the KRV Fire Safe Council Facebook page.

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Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter.

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Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa.

760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

■ 4 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674.

■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella.

760-376-3138.

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Group Campground. 760379-5831.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579.

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella.

Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300.

■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella.

760-376-3138.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120.

■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

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

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office hours, August 17 The office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication between the representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment call Fuller's office at 661-3230443 or McCarthy's office 661-327-3611.

■ River Rhythms August 18 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation presents the 2017 River Rhythms in Kernville's Riverside Park. This week dance to the reggae/ska sound of the Stoneflys. Free and open to the public. This event supports many worthwhile endeavors that benefit the Kern River Valley.

■ AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety August 19 The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Historical Society Annex, across the street from the museum at 49 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Participants must attend the entire day. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579.

■ Hazardous waste collection event August 19 The Kern County Special Waste Facility is coming to the Kern Valley transfer station from 9 a.m. to noon to collect residential hazardous waste. Waste includes: automotive, cleaning, medications, bulbs, sharps, paint and related products, pesticides/weed killers, and pool chemicals. Call 661 8628900, or visit kerncountywaste.com ■ Star Party August 19 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bring a lounge chair. Contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com.

■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt August 19 J. Paul Corlew will lead the tour. The tour starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30 and tickets are $20.

Cash only the night of the event or pay by credit card by calling 760-379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.

■ KRV Collaborative August 22 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume in September. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

■ River Rhythms August 25 This week the series wraps up with the Just Dave Band, capturing the best California sounds. The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation presents the 2017 River Rhythms in Kernville's Riverside Park and it is always free and open to the public.

This event supports many worthwhile endeavors that benefit the Kern River Valley.

■ Commodities distribution August 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon.

Contact Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-3365200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood.

■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip August 31 The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. sponsors a bus trip to Eagle Mountain on the last Thursday of each month. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Cook at 760-376-3622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-3761531.

All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue.

Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com

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Finally fishing again! changed! My next door neighbor drove up into my yard and said, "Rod, I want you to see what I just caught!"

And there in a bucket were seven of For most of my the biggest crappie I have ever seen. life I've been an avid Four of them were over 15 inches long fisherman. I like to and the other three not much smaller. surf fish, deep sea I admitted to my friend that I was fish, fish for trout, astounded and then he said, "I'm blue gill and bass. In going fishing early in the morning, fact I'll fish for anywant to go with me? I'm going to leave thing if I just suspect Middleworth about 5:30 or 6 in the morning; want that there are fish me to pick you up?" somewhere in front of me.

I looked at my wife and she said, When I moved to Wofford Heights I knew I had found a paradise of fishing "Go ahead, I haven't smelled stinky and catching trout and crappie. Parked fish around the house for a long time."

So the next day at in my garage I 5:45 my neighbor kept a boat and a Soon we were fishing or should I came by my door motor that I used to troll Lake say, catching. My neighbor said that and took me to his secret fishing Isabella. I was anyone can fish but only smart peospot. (I can't tell always lucky and ple can catch.

- Middleworth you where it is while trolling because he made deep in front of the Dam I caught my limit many times. me promise under a submariner's oath It was only a few years ago that I that I would not tell ANYONE where).

Soon we were fishing or should I was unable to drive and needed someone to drive me to the water with my say, catching. My neighbor said that boat. My eyesight was not as good as it anyone can fish but only smart people used to be and tying lures had become can catch. He tied his secret lure on a chore. So I put the boat upside down the line of my smallest pole and soon on the trailer, and my motor in the we were hauling in the big ones, fat garage wondering if I would ever troll crappie. We fished for two hours, kept again. What I did find out was that fish- 8 and let the rest go (catch and release). ing from shore in the right spot with They were beyond a doubt the biggest the right bait would prove successful crappie I've ever seen, much less for catching a limit of trout whenever I caught.

Today he called me and asked if I pleased. But as time passed even that became tiresome and for two years I want to go tomorrow at 6 a.m. and try bought a license which I never used. for some more crappie. I didn't look Even though I had decided not to buy a for permission this time, I'm ready to go. license this year, my daughter bought me one for Christmas. Six months had Wofford Heights resident Rod passed and I hadn't wet a line.

Middleworth is a retired securitymanThe day before yesterday, things ager for Pacific Bell.

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Traffic & Safety STOP July traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions Non-injury - 16

Injury - 5

Fatal - 0

DUI Arrests - 6 August back to school safety tips

■ August is back to school month! Please help keep the children of the Kern River Valley safe! Please be extra careful when driving around school zones and bus stops.

■ Students, who have the privilege of driving to school, remember to obey all traffic laws and adhere to provisional licenses.

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Oh the joys of camping Michael Batelaan Courier Publisher The weekend camping experience has changed and not for the better. If you remember, I wrote a tongue and cheek column about two Batelaan years ago, same campground, similar experiences.

It appears from last weekend’s excursion to Lower Peppermint Campground on the Sequoia National Forest, that no longer is the camping experience about peace and quiet, the wind in the pine trees, sounds of the creek flowing and getting away from it all. It’s not what it used to be.

Camping on a cul-de-sac of sorts with 17 single family sites of 15 and more, 255 plus people now your closest neighbors most of who were there to party. We had disco lights next door.

Gone for the most part is the Coleman lantern. The night skies are gone too. All replaced by bright LED lights, headlamps (I called them the Minon Heads) glows sticks, lighted beach balls and the like. One site had a blinding LED light bar that could nearly light the whole campground and outshined the full moon and powered by a noisy generator of course.

Total disconnect? What no cell phone, Facebook, internet connection, WiFi? (nice) You could almost hear the cry across the campground in unison. Heaven forbid if WiFi is available in every campground.

Badges? We never saw any badges, Rangers or any other color of authority for fee collection or rule

enforcement and it showed. Unleashed misbehaving barking and whining unattended dogs, fast wrongway driving and more campfires than you could shake a stick at.

Quiet time? Amazing camping how sweet the sound... that irritated a wretch like me. Everyone brought their own favorite music, every style, language and loudness all playing at the same time. This is when selective hearing would be a good thing so you could tune into the one you like. there is a posted quiet time (10 p.m.) Not! Try 1 a.m.

The best of course was the traditional guitars and banjo playing around a campfire across the way that you could not really hear.

Still popular this year was the game of musical campsites. All the vehicles driving round and round, day and night in hope that one magically opens up on the next go-around. The campsites are first come, first served, so get there early! Especially if it’s for a weekend.

Walk? Beam me up to the pit toilets, or better yet, drive or car pool the whole family the 50 yards, but be sure to bring your own important papers.

The jobs not done till the paperwork is done.

Don’t be scared, it’s supposed to be camping, quiet disconnect, away from it all. You might actually hear the crickets singing, see some stars and hear for the first time in awhile without a electronic device each other talking.

Wild animals? No squirrels, no bears this time I think they were actually all scared off by the campers.

Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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May 19, 1950 to July 14, 2017 On Friday, July 14th Mike went home to be with our Father in Heaven. Mike was born May 19, 1950 to Bobby and Susie Mendoza in Huntington Park, Ca. He spent the first few years of his childhood in Norwalk, Ca. and then moved to Lakewood, Ca. He attended St. Pancratius Catholic School in elementary school and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1969. It was in Lakewood that he met his wife of 45 years, Carol Double. Late in 1970, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore. He was deployed on the USS Ranger during the Vietnam War. Mike and Carol were married in April of 1972. Upon leaving the Navy late in 1972 he began work at the US Forest Service in Kernville, Ca. as part of a work program. It is in the Kern River Valley that Mike built his legacy.

Mike and Carol's first daughter, Michelle, was born in 1972 in Lemoore, Ca. Three years after moving up to the Kern River Valley, their second daughter, Carolyn, was born. Michelle and Carolyn spent their childhood in the Kern River Valley until they left for college.

Mike retired from the US Forest Service in 2005 as the Recreation Officer for the Kern River Ranger District in the Sequoia National Forest. Mike had such a passion for nature and the beauty of the high country. He so enjoyed the peace and solace it brought. He also enjoyed his Forest Service work family. From the trail projects, to Mule Days, to fire camp and everything in between, Mike gave 110 percent to everything he did and was highly respected for his work ethic.

Mike had an uncanny way of connecting with his animals. He had some of the best hunting dogs you could find and the most beautiful pack string of mules you can imagine.

Mike had several hobbies that kept him busy when he wasn't working. Some of those hobbies were fishing, hunting, NASCAR and woodworking and just spending time with his wife, daughters and grandchildren.

Although Mike loved his friends, his job and his hobbies, nothing compared to the love he had for his family. He loved spending time with Carol, whether it was in the wilderness, riding bikes at the beach, a NASCAR race, a road trip to somewhere or even to a show at the Pantages Theatre, Carol was the love of his life.

As a Papa, he was incredible. He had a tenderness about him that would bring tears to your eyes. He was a part of a lot of "firsts" for his grandkids. From catching pollywogs in the creek, a first fishing pole, learning to ride the Honda, shooting bows and arrows, quail hunting, feeding the mules, learning to drive the Jeep, and going down to the liquor store to get a candy bar, he made sure his grandkids had the best time ever when they were together.

Mike is preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bobby" Mendoza. He leaves a loving family behind: mother Madeline "Susie" Mendoza, wife Carol, daughters Michelle Vance (Rick) and Carolyn Craft (Chris), grandchildren Wyatt and Kelsey Vance and Madeline and Hayden Craft, Aunt Barbara DeHart and her daughters Kathy Thissen, Karen Zotstein (Mike), Lori DeHart (Michael) and all of their children.

Our family would like to thank the Lake Isabella Valley Mortuary, American Legion, Kern River Valley Cemetery and Father Showreddy Thirumalareddy of St. Jude Catholic church. We would also like to thank the Forest Service family and all our family and friends for attending his service which was held Saturday, July 22, 2017 in the Kern River Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made in Mike's memory to the "Keepers of the Kern". PO Box 655, Kernville, Ca 93238 or keepersofthekern.org.

So, "Farewell for now," to the best Husband, Daddy, and Friend. "You are pain free now and we will see you again in heaven. We love you"

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Titus in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Joshua 2, who hid two spies on a roof? Hosea, Ezra, Satan, Rahab 3. What was the first bird released from the Ark? Raven, Pigeon, Sparrow, Dove 4. From 2 Kings 9, what creatures ate the carcass of Jezebel? Shebears, Dogs, Frogs, Worms 5. Of these, who worked seven years to earn a wife? Isaiah, Abraham, Jacob, Joshua 6. From Joel 3, what was the mountain of the Lord? Sinai, Zion, Nebo, Moriah 1) New; 2) Rahab; 3) Raven; 4) Dogs; 5) Jacob; 6) Zion

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Feelings of hopelessness Cody Criswell Courier Columnist There has been something very significant taking place over the last few decades that is reshaping and redefining our lives.

It is contributing to Criswell feelings of hopelessness, of apathy, and of dissatisfaction within individuals. It's a disease that has been growing gradually without notice. That disease is this: isolation, the feeling, and reality sometimes, of being alone. It's the state of being isolated and disconnected from other human beings.

This seems to be a contradiction in a world that is more connected than ever. I can get on Facebook and be connected with individuals that are thousands of miles away. I can connect with family and friends with the touch of a button. There has never been a time in history where people were more connected through this type of communication. Yet at the same time, there has never been a time where people were more disconnected relationally than ever before.

Studies are showing that the number of close friends the average American has is steadily decreasing year to year.

We can share what we are eating for breakfast with thousands of people, yet there are very few people that actually know us on a deep relational level. There is a need, more than ever before, for people to be intentional with going deep in friendships.

Friendship is at the heart of the gospel. God is a relational God who desires us to have a personal relationship with him. At the same time he has imbedded within us a desire to know and be known by others. Jesus gave the world a command when He walked this earth: "Love one another.

As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Jesus was serious about people living in friendships; I believe we should take it seriously as well.

This presents a question though: Who are my friends? Research shows that we are the average of the 3-5 closest friends we have, in almost every area of life. This brings to mind the saying "Show me your friends, I'll show you your future." In other words, the people you surround yourself with will help determine the trajectory of your life. This is why it's so important to choose the right friends. Why? Because it is impossible to live the right life with the wrong friends.

Proverbs 12:26 says "The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray."

So who are your close friends? Are they strengthening and encouraging you in your walk with God, or are the hindering your walk? If you don't see the person you want to be in your friends, it may be time to redefine those friendships. I would encourage you to go deep with people of faith.

Be a part of community of believers that are seeking God. I'm praying God blesses your life as you do!

Cody Criswell is a pastor at Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa

■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

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

■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m.

760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Editorial correction Wait! Don't bake them yet! We had an error in our National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day recipe in our August 4 edition. Here is the correct Toll House recipe: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Nestlé® Toll House® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

For High Altitude Baking (5,200 Feet): Increase flour to 2 1/2 cups. Add 2 teaspoons water with flour and reduce both granulated sugar and brown sugar to 2/3 cup each.

Bake drop cookies for 8 to 10 minutes and pan cookie for 17 to 19 minutes.

Back to School drive at Kern Valley Moose Lodge The Kern Valley Moose Lodge will be holding a Back to school event on Saturday August 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at their Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

They are seeking donations of backpacks, paper, pencils, highlighters, combination locks, and more or a donation to the Moose to help them purchase needed items.

The event will be open to all from Kindergarten to 12th grade, and will be first come, first served. Kelsy from Val's Beauty Shoppe will be providing free back to school haircuts for all children and Kimi from Bethany and Company will provide 8th to 12th graders free eyebrow waxing. For more information, call the Moose at 760379-2514.

Elks Back to School drive announced The KRV Elks 11th annual "Kids Back to School Carnival" is Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. School age 5 to 13 or Kindergarten through 8th grade, will get free backpacks loaded with school supplies. We will also give vouchers for 100 pairs of shoes. There will be the usual games, balloon dart toss, cake walk, face painting, dime toss, and more. Free lunches of hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids (adults can buy a hot dog for $2 or a hamburger for $3, chips included). The Masons will be there to sign your children up with the child identification registry. Bring the kids out for a fun day and get them prepared for school at the same time. It's free!

AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program scheduled The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Saturday August 19, an all day class, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Historical Society Annex, across the street from the museum at 49 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. 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. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information.

To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class size is limited.

Optimal Hospice fall back into giving!

Just in time for back to school, Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation for all Kern County communities. Donate whatever time you're able to help create a better quality of life for patients and families in our care. Training is free of charge and open to anyone with a compassionate heart.

The Orientation will be held Thursday, September 14 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Optimal Hospice Bakersfield office. Please call 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com to reserve your seat.

They are recruiting for all programs including, Home Support to provide respite to overwhelmed caregivers, facility volunteers provide companionship, Vet to Vet support gives back to those who served in the military, CarePals pet therapy brightens lives with furry companions, bilingual volunteers facilitate communication, karaoke volunteers in facilities, Seamstresses make clothing and pillows for patients, bereavement volunteers support the families experiencing grief after a loss.

Volunteers are needed in all the outlying communities as well: Taft, Lamont, Arvin, Frazier Park, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, McFarland, Shafter, Delano, and Wasco.

Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down resource fair All veterans are invited to the Ridgecrest stand down and resource fair on Friday September 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest. Participants will include VA Los Angeles, VA Loma Linda, Kern Co. Personnel Dept., Bakersfield Vet Center, Cerro Coso Community College, Kern Co. Veterans Services, CHP, LA Co. Sheriff, Riverside Sheriff Dept. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and many more. For questions, to participate or for transportation needs, call Nick Coy at 760-608-1484, Carol Coy at 760-608-9251, or Tracy Cooper at 760-382-7242.

North High School reunion planned North High School Classes of 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976 will be having a Reunion BBQ on October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North High School Cafeteria on Galaxy Avenue.

Admission is $15 per person and will include a deep pit barbecue lunch, an escorted tour of the newly remodeled high school and free admission to Friday night's homecoming football game North vs. South. To register and purchase tickets please visit ReunionManager.net and click on "locate a reunion." For more information please contact Shannon at 661-319-2342 or Cindi at 661-330-1699 or email NHS75 ClassReunion@gmail.com

out the window ■ Keep aisles clear of books and bags ■ Get your belongings together before School buses are the safest way for reaching your stop students to travel, but children also ■ Wait for the bus to stop completely need to do their part to stay alert and before getting up from your seat Getting Off the Bus: aware of their surroundings to ■ Use the handrail when prevent injury. NSC exiting urges parents to ■ If you have to cross teach their children in front of the bus, the following safety first walk at least 10 rules for getting on feet ahead until you and off the bus, and School can see the driver for exercising good starts ■ Make sure the drivbehavior while ridAugust16 er can see you ing.

Kernville Union ■ Wait for a signal Getting on the Bus: School District from the driver ■ When waitKern High before crossing ing for the School District ■ When the driver bus, stay signals, look left, away from Southfork School District right, then left again. traffic and Walk across the road avoid roughand keep an eye out housing or other for sudden traffic behavior that can changes lead to carelessness ■ If your vision is ■ Do not stray onto blocked, move to an the street, alleys or area where you can private property see other drivers and ■ Line up away they can see you from the street or ■ Do not cross the road as the bus center line of the road until the driver approaches ■ Wait until the bus has stopped and signals it is safe the door opens before approaching the ■ Stay away from the rear wheels of the bus at all times bus More school-age pedestrians have ■ Use the handrail when boarding been killed during the hour before and Behavior on the Bus: ■ If seat belts are available on the bus, after school than any other time of day, according to NHTSA. And, although buckle up ■ Don't speak loudly or make loud drivers are required by law to stop for a school bus when it's loading or noises that could distract the driver unloading, they often don't. Children ■ Stay in your seat ■ Don't put your head, arms or hands should not rely on them to do so.

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spired to be different and stand above the rest.

They've done this by not having a main lead singer and by sporting a fresh and different style. All the members sing, therefore, every song has a different flavor. Imagine your favorite tunes spiced up "outlaw-like," rockin' with a lot of honky-tonk, the Bakers-field sound.

Guaranteed to make you want to tap your foot, sing along, or get up and dance.

The events are sponsored so that the Foundation can raise money to support local efforts such as High School and Middle School music programs, academic scholarships and

awards, the Community Orchestra, and many other worthwhile endeavors that benefit the Kern River Valley.

The concerts are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m.

Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Next up: ■ August 18 Stoneflys Ska and southern hemisphere inspired beats.

So be sure to bring a chair, some food and snacks and arrive early for the best seating to enjoy the entertainment. For more information contact Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio at 760-376-4500.

1600s for just using one hand more than the other was only the beginning.

With only 10 percent of the population being left handed, various items are more expensive than their right handed counterparts. Objects like scis-

sors, knives and even school desks can see a markup of almost 75 percent more for left handed individuals, while golf clubs see as much as a 200 percent increase dependent on brand.

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Kids love the latest reincarnation Amy Anderson Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” (PG) - It's road-trip time for the Heffleys. After an unfortunate incident in a ball pit leaves Greg (Jason Drucker) humiliated as the newest internet meme "Diaper Hands," his only shot at redemption is to get video of himself and his gamer idol at the Player Expo -- conveniently happening near his Meemaw's house, where the family is headed for her 90th birthday. Mom and Dad (Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott), Roderick (Charlie Wright), Greg and Manny hit the road, with a nonstop cavalcade of mishaps along the way (Cheetos in a hot tub, y'all). Kids will love the latest reincarnation, but note that the cast has changed since the previous films.

“Snatched” (R) - Two prepaid tickets to an exotic vacation burn in the pocket of a newly single (read "dumped") gal Emily (Amy Schumer). So, obviously, she decides to bring her excruciatingly fussy and overly cautious mother Linda (Goldie Hawn) with her.

Mother and daughter haul their full complement of emotional baggage to the Central American resort scene, where they get talked into an adventurous side trip, and are predictably kidnapped. With their brave escape -- which is presumably hilarious, right? -- the jungle will never be the same. It's over-

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worked, and the laughs are thinner than they should be, even with Wanda Sykes and Joan Cusack in supportive roles. If you're fans of the lead actresses, I recommend a double feature of "Trainwrecked" and "Overboard" instead, “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” (PG-13) - The tale we all know, told this go-round through the stylized lens of director Guy Ritchie, stars Charlie Hunnam as Arthur, the savior who pulled the sword from the stone. Arthur's father is brutally murdered, and his uncle, Vortigern (Jude Law), steals the crown for his own. The child Arthur is lost, adopted by prostitutes in London, raised unaware of his legacy. Fortune reunites him with Excalibur, the sword of legend, and the reluctant hero must claim his rightful place and restore order in the realm.

Mysticism and action take much precedence over story or character development, but you know that's what you're getting with Ritchie at the helm. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bitsy’s Perfect Puppy Food

Bitsy Bitsy’s Liver Bits 1 lb. chicken liver 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons molasses or honey ¼ cup parsley Place all ingredients in the bowl of food processor. Process until smooth. Pour into a microwaveable container, approximately 8" square or round. Microwave on high until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. This takes 7 minutes in my microwave, but your mileage may vary. When cooked, turn out of pan immediately, allow the bottom to dry since it will be damp from condensation, and cut into squares while still warm.

Spread bits on a foil-lined cookie sheet and bake at 200° for 1.5 hours.

Freeze or refrigerate

1/2 cup chopped zucchini 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup diced apple (no seeds, or core) 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken meat, cubed into tiny cubes appropriate for your size puppy 1 small can of sardines 2 1/2 cups of uncooked brown rice 1/4 cup of olive oil (puppies need their allotment of fats) 7 cups of water Place everything into a slow cooker and cook on high for 6 - 7 hours. You will know it's ready to cool for your puppy when you test to see if the rice is cooked through.

HINT: Try substituting other healthy vegetables, such as chopped green beans, peas, plums or even sweet potato every now and then. Choose organic foods whenever possible.

Beef or lamb can be switched out for the chicken. Be sure you choose good quality meats that are fresh.

Bitsy is Bodfish Bob’s best friend and can be contacted on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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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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■ 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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Sheriff/CHP Substation

■ 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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Perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year. Typical rates are about 80 meteors an hour, The meteor shower will be best viewed late evening to pre-dawn hours August 11, 12, and 13.

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ors in the Perseids are much too small for that; they're about the size of a grain of sand.

The key to seeing a meteor shower is "to take in as much sky as possible," Cooke said. Go to a dark area, in the suburbs or countryside, and prepare to sit outside for a few hours. It takes about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark, and the longer you wait outside, the more you'll see. A rate

of 150 meteors per hour, for instance, means two to three meteors per minute, including faint streaks along with bright, fireball-generating ones.

Some skywatchers plan to camp out to see the Perseid meteor shower, but at the very least, viewers should bring something comfortable to sit on, some snacks and some bug spray. Then, just relax and look upward for the celestial show.

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The peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is coming in just a few days!

According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, the Perseids are perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year. Typical rates are about 80 meteors an hour, but in outburst years (such as in 2016) the rate can be between 150-200 meteors an hour. The meteor shower's actual peak is around 1 p.m. EDT Aug. 12, which means that the night before and the night after will both have good rates; Cooke said the show would be slightly better in the predawn hours of Aug. 12, but that there'd be a decent show both nights.

In 2017, the Perseids will be a little more difficult to see due to the presence of the moon, which will be threequarters full and will rise shortly before the shower hits its peak around midnight local time.

"Rates will be about half what they would be normally, because of the bright moonlight," Cooke told Space.com. "Instead of 80 to 100, [there will be] 40 to 50 per hour. And that's just because the moon's going to wash out the fainter ones."

"But the good news is that the Perseids are rich in fireballs; otherwise the moon would really mess with them," Cooke added.

Earth will pass through the path of Comet Swift-Tuttle from July 17 to Aug. 24, with the shower's peak when Earth passes through the densest, dustiest area - occurring on Aug. 12. That means you'll see the most

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The moon will be three-quarters full during the peak. Since the moon will rise late in the evening (around roughly 11 p.m.), there will be some interference from its light that will make it more difficult to see meteors.

You can see the Perseid meteor shower best in the Northern Hemisphere and down to the mid-southern latitudes, and all you need to catch the show is darkness, somewhere comfortable to sit and a bit of patience.

Comet Swift-Tuttle is the largest object known to repeatedly pass by Earth; its nucleus is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) wide. It last passed nearby Earth during its orbit around the sun in 1992, and the next time will be in 2126. But it won't be forgotten in the meantime, because Earth passes through the dust and debris it leaves behind every year, creating the annual Perseid meteor shower.

When you sit back to watch a meteor shower, you're actually seeing the pieces of comet debris heat up as they enter the atmosphere and burn up in a bright burst of light, streaking a vivid path across the sky as they travel at 37 miles (59 km) per second.

When they're in space, the pieces of debris are called "meteoroids," but when they reach Earth's atmosphere, they're designated as "meteors." If a piece makes it all the way down to Earth without burning up, it graduates to "meteorite." Most of the mete-

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5. EXPLORERS: What European explorer discovered the Grand Canyon?

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a good time for hardworking Bovines to take a break from their hectic on-the-job schedules to bask in the unconditional love and support of friends and family.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to what you hear in the workplace. You could pick up some hints about possible changes. Meanwhile, a new infusion of creative energy sets in by week's end.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try to be more flexible in dealing with a suddenly difficult situation, whether it's on the job or in the home. Others might have some good points to offer. Listen to them.

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South Lake 3bd/2ba beautiful home, lots of upgrades, Granite counters! Laundry, 2 car garage, fully fenced yards, spa tub in master suite.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00436-CA, A.P.N.: 514-341-09-00, Property Address: 3412 Tori Lorene Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jose Alvarez and Lorraine Alvarez, Husband and Wife Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 02/28/2005 as Instrument No. 0205046929 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/23/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $23,141.34.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3412 Tori Lorene Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 514-341-09-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $23,141.34. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201700436-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 7, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC

MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 28, August 4, and 11, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HUNGRY'S MARKET (2017-B4661), 3711 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address: 3711 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: AMIGOS LIQUOR & JR MARKET, INC., 3711 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2008.

Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mamdouh Wannes, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/30/2017 and expires 06/30/2022.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 28, August 4, 11, and 18, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ROSAMOND MARKET (2017-B4662), 2671 Diamond St., Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address: 2671 Diamond St., Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANTS: W HERMANOS, LLC, 2671 Diamond St., Rosamond, CA 93560. Date the business commenced: 08/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mamdouh Wannes, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/30/2017 and expires 06/30/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 28, August 4, 11, and 18, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00694-CA, A.P.N.: 028-153-12-00, Property Address: 324 Elm Street, Shafter, CA 93263 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Christopher C Coon and Brandi D Coon, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2004 as Instrument No. 0204293130 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/30/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $27,990.63.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 324 Elm Street, Shafter, CA 93263, A.P.N.: 028-153-12-00. 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 $27,990.63.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00694-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 25, 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/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 4, 11, and 18, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00160-CA, A.P.N.: 408-330-17-00, Property Address: 15349 Azalea Springs Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Kenneth Scott and Leilani Scott, Husband and Wife as Community Property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 01/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206004756 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/30/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $489,751.81.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 15349 Azalea Springs Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314, A.P.N.: 408-330-1700. 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 $489,751.81.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for

paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00160-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 19, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 4, 11, and 18, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ALTERRA HOME LOANS (2016-B5642) Street address of business: 1601 New Stine Road, Ste 195, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address of Business: 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Ste 310, Las Vegas, NV 89145. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Alterra Group, LLC, 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Ste 310, Las Vegas, NV 89145.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/01/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 07/26/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BULL RUN APPAREL (2017-B5143), DBA#2: BULL RUN (2017-B5144) 338 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: PO Box 2108, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: ACELINE BAYLA, 338 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Aceline Bayla. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/26/2017 and expires 07/26/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01063-CA, A.P.N.: 409-213-08-00, Property Address: 311 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/19/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Wayne L. Vaughn Jr., A Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 03/30/2004 as Instrument No. 0204068604 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 09/08/2017 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: $149,126.70.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 311 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314, A.P.N.: 409-213-08-00.

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 $149,126.70.

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Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeS ervices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01063-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 26, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 11, 18, and 25, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER GRAPHIX (2017-B4899), 6755 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1267, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

REGISTRANTS: CARL KEVIN GATES, 7004 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA 93285; and JUSTEN DEWAYNE MILLER, 2600 Lupine Ave. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as a General Partnership.

This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Carl Gates. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/13/2017 and expires 07/13/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier August 11, 18, 25, and September 1, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: VALLEY CABINET (2017-B5336), 810 N. Balsam St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 810 N. Balsam St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: MARK ALLEN BELL, 800 Victoria Ct., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mark Allen Bell. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/03/2017 and expires 08/03/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 11, 18, 25, and September 1, 2017.

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane -

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At left, a fixed-wing turbo prop makes a Phos-Chek drop in effort to contain the 50 acre fire.

crews and aerial firefighting units, either fixed-wing or rotarywing aircraft.

Scuzillo reported that, "With a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency label as "practically non-toxic," the redchemical mixture is mostly harmless to humans and wild mammals, according to documents obtained from several agencies. Some may experience minor, temporary symptoms, documents say." He also reported that a study released by the U.S. Forest Service in 2007 concluded that, "During the many years of the evaluated chemicals' use in fire fighting, reports of adverse health effects have been limited to skin and eye irritation and potential allergic reactions." And warning labels for those mixing the dry powder with water advise handlers not to inhale the dust.

Some of the main components of PhosChek retardants include ammonium polyphosphate, diammonium phosphate, diammonium sulfate, monoammonium phosphate, attapulgus clay, guar gum (or a derivative of guar gum), and trade secret performance additives.

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Below, contracted hellcoptersupport drop a water line on the advancing Calgary Fire.

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Calgary, Continued from page 1 August 6, the Evacuation Advisory for residents of Wofford Heights for the Calgary Fire was lifted by the Kern County Sheriff's Office as requested by the Calgary Fire Incident Commander. Residents were requested to remain vigilant and monitor official sources for updated fire information.

Hazard Reduction efforts performed by Wofford Heights residents played a key role in helping firefighters save hundreds of homes. The Kern County Fire Department would like to commend residents for complying with Hazard Reduction guidelines,

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thus providing a defensible space for firefighters to work with. Kern County Fire Department would also like to thank assisting agencies for

their rapid and effective response.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Cal Fire, Bureau of Land Management, U.S.

Forest Service, CHP, KCSO, Cal Trans, Edison and American Red Cross assisted the Kern County Fire Department with this fire.

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Fire retardants are manufactured as several different formulations with varying proportions of the above components, Wikipedia reports.

Scuzillo reported that, "Fire retardant is 85 percent water, 10 percent fertilizer and 5 percent minor ingredients such as colorants, anti-corrosive material, thickeners (clay or natural gum), stabilizers and bactericides, according to the USFS public affairs specialist Jennifer Jones, and the fertilizer consists of ammonium phosphate, a salt, which causes it to stick to plant material and repel flames."

Scuzillo also reported that the USFS says it should never be used within 300 feet of lakes, creeks, streams or any body of water.

"There is enough research out there that says it is pretty toxic to aquatic areas," said Rick Halsey, director of The Chaparral Institute in Escondido. "They are supposed to make sure they don't drop it in water and streams."

According to USFS regulations, the high concentration of ammonia and phosphate will cause the waterway to become toxic, killing fish and aquatic life. It can also create algae blooms.

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