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Michael Batelaan Courier Must do Just about everyone is coming to Kernville this weekend for some holiday fun at the 4th annual Kernville Fall Festival. ■ The Festival opens Saturday October 29 at 10 a.m. with lots to see and do. Circle Park will feature vendors, the

gazebo main stage, and contests. Also there will be Onyx Family Farms with a haunted pumpkin patch and many farmers' market selections. ■ In Riverside Park, look for the petting farm, amazing bounce houses, the 5K registration and the food court. ■ At 11 a.m. join in the sack races at Circle Park and register for the

photo scavenger hunt. In Riverside Park 11 a.m. is time to register for the 5K Trick or Trot. ■ The band, Riverwind will be entertaining live on the Circle Park gazebo stage at 11:30. ■ Later at 1:30 p.m. there will be an apple bobbing contest and a

See Festival, page 6

But wait, your community has more planned Just in case there's just not enough fun for you at the Kernville Fall Festival, there are many other Halloween events all weekend all

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Cindy Thill, USFS Courier Breaking news Community leaders and government partners gathered today to break ground at the site of the new Kern River Ranger Station. Representatives from the Sequoia National Forest joined the Army Corps of Engineers, contractor Macro-Z Technology, elected officials, and community leaders to celebrate the beginning of construction. Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Kevin Elliott thanked those in attendance for making the new facility possible. "Without partners like the Corps and leaders in the communities that make up the Kern River Valley, this work would not be happening. More than a new office for district staff, this facility represents a long-term commitment to the people and the land that make this area such a special place." In July, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded an $8.58 million contract to Macro-Z Technology Co. of Santa Ana for the relocation

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Jacobson Fire burning in Golden Trout Wilderness Denise Alonzo USFS Courier Update

"We look forward to continuing our work with the Forest Service and the community to ensure the dam is safely operated and remains a reliable source of water for the people of Kern County." The existing USFS facilities currently sit in the footprint of the 300foot-wide emergency spillway to be built between the main and auxiliary dams as part of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project.

A wildfire was discovered around 5 p.m., on Thursday October 20 burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness in the Sequoia National Forest. The Jacobson Fire is located about three miles northeast of the community of Sequoia Crest which is near Camp Nelson. The fire has grown to an estimated 1,275 acres, and the cause is under investigation. The fire is burning east of the junction of Mountaineer and Jacobson Creeks, east of Jacobson Meadow. A burn scar from the 2014

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Dirt movers - Bob Robinson, Tribal Council; Robert Gomez, Tubatulabal Tribe; Romeo Agbalog, Senator Fuller’s office; David Thomas, USACE; Al Watson, Kern River District Ranger; Cheryl Borthick, Kevin Elliott, Forest Supervisor; Pat Connell, Kern Co. 1st District Representative; Marsha Smith, Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Bryan Zatica, Macro-Z Technology break ground. and construction of the U.S. Forest Service 5,500-square-foot administrative building and 2,700 square feet of warehouse space to be located at the current site of the Kernville Work Center. "While this is the first site to break ground, rehabilitating the Isabella Dam and sites like this around it has taken years of planning, and work will continue well into the future," said David Thomas, Director of Mega Projects for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.

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"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy and was dedicated on October 28, 1886, according to the National Park Service. The Liberty Ellis Foundation tells us that Frenchman Edouard de Laboulaye first proposed the idea of a monument for the United States in 1865. Ten years later sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with 1876 in mind for completion, to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. The Statue was named "Liberty Enlightening the World" and was a joint effort between America and France. Architect Richard Morris Hunt designed the Statue of Liberty's granite pedestal in 1884, donating his fee to help fund the Statue. Financing for the pedestal was completed in August 1885, and pedestal construction was finished in April 1886. The Statue was completed in France in July 1884 and arrived in New York Harbor in June 1885 onboard the French frigate "Isere." In transit, the Statue was reduced to 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates. The Statue was reassembled on her new pedestal in four months' time. On October 28, 1886, President Grover

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Kyla Hacher, age 7 and Aspen Hacher, age 9, both of Lake Isabella carve pumpkins at Kern River Brewing Co.

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■ Public Lantern History Mystery Tour October 28 and 29 Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m., 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Contact: 760-379-5146.

ing at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com.

■ First Annual Kernville chili cook-off October 30 Home style chili with the adult cook's favorite ingredients. $10 entry fee, compete alone or as a team. $100 prizes for Best Overall and People's Choice chilies. For more info see gotokernville.com.

■ Halloween Trunk or Treat October 29 All children are invited to come enjoy Trunk or Treat at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 3 to 5 p.m.

■ Keepers of the Kern October 29 and 30 Keepers of the Kern will be participating in the Kernville Fall Festival. Stop by the booth and say howdy or maybe buy a t-shirt or sweatshirt, keychain, button or to just make a donation. For more information call: 760-3762963, 360-324-8178, 760-376-6459 or send a note to keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Harvest Festival October 30 Canyon Hills KRV Church, 25 Arden Avenue, Wofford Heights, 5 to 7 p.m.

■ Kernville Fall Festival October 29, 30 and 31 Free Admission! During the last weekend of October, Kernville presents the Kernville Fall Festival that features live music, lawn mower racing, pie eating contest, costume contest, pet costume contest, pumpkin patch, farmers market, petting farm, and free carnival style playing games. Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

■ Harvest Festival October 31 First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella, 5 to 7 p.m.

■ Library Trunk or Treat October 29 Come enjoy Trunk or Treat at the Lake Isabella Library, lots of candy and face painting, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 2 to 4 p.m. ■ Free Harvest Hoedown October 29 Fun is brewing from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Weldon UMC Church, 10021 Hwy 178 Weldon. Trunk or Treat, hay rides, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, photo booth, bounce house and more. Costumes and candy and fun. Everyone welcome, And it's free! For information call 760-276-4002 or 760-223-3455. ■ Star Party October 29 It's a Blue Moon! Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party start-

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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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 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. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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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. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 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. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579.

■ Trick or Trot October 30 Enter a 5k run/walk for the fun of it! Get the details on gotokernville.com.

■ 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. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 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. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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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, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), 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.

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.

■ Trunk or Treat October 31 Mt. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella,4:30 to 7 p.m.

■ Halloween at the Museum October 31 The Kern Valley Museum in collaboration with the KRV Art Association is inviting all ghosts and goblins to their Halloween party October 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum. The evening will be a combination membership drive and fund raising event for the Kern River Valley Historical Society. Admission is $10 For more information, contact the museum at 760-376-6683 or an Art Association member. ■ Public Lantern History Mystery Tour October 31 Spend Halloween at Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m., 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact: 760-379-5146. ■ Flu shot clinic November 1 Kern County Public Health will be holding a flu clinic for the public from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd Ste 151. Flu shots will be $9, unless covered by Medi-Cal, no private insurance. Individuals must bring their ID and insurance cards. ■ Prayer Breakfast November 3 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. 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. ■ Hiking Club Tobias Creek hike November 5 Join the Kern Valley Hiking Club on a nice 6 mile hike above Tobias Creek. Sign up on line at meetup.com/kvhikingclub/. ■ Cork N Fork November 5 First annual wine and food festival to benefit the Erskine Fire Fund from noon to 4 p.m. at the Starlite Lounge in Kernville. For $25, taste some great wines and try the amazing food that Kern Valley restaurants have to offer. There will be live music and the ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass. ■ Friends of the Library book sale November 7 and 8 The next FOL book sale will be Monday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Lake Isabella Branch library. ■ Calling all veterans November 10 Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. in the South Fork School Kelso campus gym. All veterans and their families are welcome to be honored by the students. 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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Standing with the soldiers of the Guard As head of the largest veterans service organization I'm calling on the U.S. military to immediately cease collection efforts from National Guard members who were mistakenly awarded bonuses through no fault of their own. "As far as the American Legion is concerned, the debt is backward. America owes a debt to these heroes that we can never re-pay." "It is outrageous that thousands of National Guard members in California and many other states were promised bonuses if they would re-enlist and go to war. Most did and now they are being hounded to repay the money because of bureaucratic incompetence. This is not how you treat our volunteers, who had no more obligations to serve than any other American. How can any potential military member ever believe what military recruiters promise them in the future?" "Congress and the White House need to fix this now and provide immediate relief to those who have already been bullied into paying this. There are a few documented cases where apparently fraud has been committed. Fraud is a crime and those who committed this offense should be punished. But there is no way that the overwhelming majority of these thousands of service members are anything other than heroes who mistakenly believed the promises that their government was making to them. If their overpayments were not made due to malicious deception on their part, they should not be held responsible for it." Many of the veterans experienced combat, earned Purple Hearts and had to obtain loans to pay back the bonuses. "A few isolated cases might be excusable due to misunderstanding, but the Los Angeles Times reported that nearly 10,000 Guard veterans were being ordered to re-pay bonuses in California alone." "The American Legion stands with all soldiers and families that have been affected by this. We will not rest until this problem is fixed." Charles E. Schmidt National Commander The American Legion

Local chapter encourages citizen response American Legion Riders Chapter 711 strongly encourages all citizens of the Kern River Valley to contact our Governor and elected Federal officials to stop this disgusting and dishonorable punishment of our Veterans. This is not a political dispute it is a matter of right or wrong! The Department of Defense is wrong and this issue must be corrected now. Contact representatives: Governor of California Jerry Brown 916 445-2841 United States Senators Dianne Feinstein 415 393-0707 Barbara Boxer 559 497-5109 United States Congressman Kevin McCarthy 661 327-3611 David Valadao 661 864-7736 Michael Brownell, President American Legion Riders Chapter 711 Editors note: As of press time according to CNN, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter suspended all efforts to collect reimbursement from improperly awarded enlistment bonuses given to some members of the California National Guard. The action follows outrage from veterans and their families over attempts to recover the money 10 years after it was disbursed. Congressman and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy also released the following statement on the Pentagon's decision to waive the repayment of bonuses and loan repayments given to enlisted California National Guard members: "I am very pleased that the Department of Defense responded to the outcry from Americans across the nation. As I discussed with the Deputy Secretary of Defense last night, our veterans have already given more than what they owe to this nation, and today's swift action demonstrates that the Department agrees. While I am happy we were able to work with officials at the Department of Defense to address this issue, we must continue to work to provide a long-term legislative solution so that this never happens again." Kevin McCarthy

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Several years ago when we were living in Delano, my wife Vicki belonged to a sorority who were always looking for ways to make Middleworth money for their various projects. At the meeting two weeks prior to Halloween they came up with a sterling plan, they thought! One of the sorority members got permission to use the entire basement area beneath the bowling alley and the movie theater. It was perfect for a haunted house with several rooms. Each of the rooms was separated by black plastic tarps which were hung from clothesline rope. The rooms were set up like this: one room was the gathering point for the tour guides (witches) who would lead the frightened customers thru the other rooms of "death." The first room which was the entrance was at the foot of the stairs going into the basement. It was set up with sawdust on water beds and they were told it was quicksand. As they struggled from that room to the next they were met by a room of cobwebs which gleamed white in a strobe light which rapidly blinked on and off. From there they went into a darkened room where eerie faces danced close and away from them, we got the effect by using masks and flashlights. In the next room was a woman who was chas-

ing her husband around the room with a bloody machete (made of cardboard with ketchup). Into the next room the guide cautioned squeamish persons should close their eyes and hold onto the guide for this was the room of Dr. Death. There under red lights was a Dr. operating on a patient without anesthetics, he would reach down and seem to be pulling out the insides of that patient (it was really spaghetti, grapes and red cherry Jell-O). It looked real and the patient would scream as each tour came through. The next room contained the coffin of Count Dracula with the appropriate music playing in the background (I was Dracula). As the guests were ushered in, Dracula would suddenly swing the coffin lid open and sit up and say "I vant to bite your neck" reaching out to the crowd. We had one lady so scared she fainted as Dracula reached towards her. The final room was a cave and there in a spotlight was a huge 4 foot spider (borrowed from the sign of the local pest control). The spider was shown attacking a poor scantily clad girl who screamed and attempted to pull away (our daughter Bonnie). That was the last the patrons saw of the haunted house. On closing night the witches, vampires and Count Dracula retired to the local bistro for cookies and milk declaring the haunted house a success. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Avenue, Wofford Heights Sunday October 30 5 to 7 p.m.

Weldon United Methodist 20021 Hwy 178 Saturday October 29 4 to 7 p.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist 3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella Monday October 31 5 to 7 p.m.

Mt. View Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella Monday October 31 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Along a trail of ants Faithe Thomas, fatsheep.org Courier Parable While visiting with friends, I noticed a trail of ants marching through the maze of wicker and bamboo furniture. I wondered how each ant knew where the previous ant had been. I guessed that they, like Hansel and Gretel, left a trail to be followed. If so, their trail was not visible to human eyes. I decided to test my theory. I rubbed my finger across their path at one point and then waited to see what would happen. Sure enough, when the next ant came to that point, it was at a loss for which way to go! It spent some time wandering around until it discovered the other side of the trail. As another ant approached, it, too, was confused as to where to go, but it somehow managed to follow most of the wanderings of the previous ant and found the original trail again.

I also walk on a path, one forged by Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:5-16 points me in the right direction. To follow Christ I must have the same attitudes that He had. I need to put others first by thinking of myself as their servant. Philippians 2:14-15 shows me how I stray from following Christ. When I grumble and complain my attitudes do not reflect those found in Christ. At that point, I have stopped imitating Him and stepped off the trail. That sin has the same result as my finger did when I rubbed it across the path of the ants. Paul encourages me in verse 16 to "prove to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world." To follow the correct path I need to mirror the attitudes of Christ and guide others along the trail by encouraging them to fix their eyes on Him.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Bezalel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. At the Last Supper, which disciple protested against having his feet washed by Jesus? Peter, Andrew, Bartholomew, Judas 3. What golden graven image did the Israelites dance in front of? Calf, Ox, Horse, Camel 4. Who primarily made that golden graven image in above question? Joseph, Michal, Lot, Aaron 5. From Genesis 1, what's the first color mentioned in the Bible? Black, Violet, Green, Red 6. In John 18:38, who asked, "What is truth"? Pilate, Martha, Joel, Eve

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Unmasked Ben Richey, Courier Columnist In a few short days the streets of every city in America will be invaded by tiny witches, Darth Vaders, pirates, Captain Americas, Richey vampires, and more. Kernville will be full of children hiding behind masks, joyously pilfering the candy supplies of every benevolent person they find. Halloween is a lot of fun for kids and parents too, as we suspend reality for a few short hours and pretend to be someone we're not. It's great to hide behind masks on October 31st. It's a problem when we're still hiding behind masks on the other 364 days of the year. As a pastor, it pains me to say that one of the places where we are most guilty of wearing masks is in church. If you walk into the average church on a Sunday, you will see a lot of happylooking people. Everyone will tell you things are great, will shake hands, smile, and participate in the service. It will seem like most everyone has it together. But the truth is, nearly all of the people you meet in church have some turmoil in their lives that they're just not talking about. Sometimes it's relational problems. Sometimes it's overwhelming stresses. It can be illness, troubles at work, or even struggles with faith. Sometimes its secret sins we're ashamed to let anyone know about, things buried beneath the floorboards that surface in the

quiet and alone times. And so because we don't want to look bad we put on plastic faces that tell people "Everything is cool," when everything is clearly not cool. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be. In Matthew 23:27-28 Jesus rebuked those who wore masks and crafted a false façade to hide behind. He said "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness. So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." As believers we hurt our credibility when we walk around pretending to be someone we're not. People are looking for honesty and authenticity, and they need to see it in the church. Even if sometimes that authenticity is uncomfortable. When we're honest with our struggles, it allows people to see grace and see God work in difficulties. When we're open it allows our fellow believers to know how to help us and how to pray for us. James 5:16 says "confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James encouraged transparency for the sake of growth and health. After Halloween, let's put away our masks and live out in the open. It's scary and can be messy, but we might just find it to be a freeing experience. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.

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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 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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Churches celebrate the harvest For those desiring holiday fun that is a little less "spooky" but still in the spirit of the holiday, there are several Harvest Festivals, Hoedowns and Trunk or Treat festivals in the Kern Valley throughout Halloween weekend. These include old fashioned games like cakewalks; many have bounce houses, games, costume contests and of course, they have candy.

■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ 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.

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ 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 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday

School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ 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 ■ 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. ■ 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 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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

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COLA is 0.3 per cent for 2017 Part 1 Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist It is not a product of Pepsi nor Coke. COLA is the Cost of Living Allowance. As we all know, it is expensive to live, as prices seem to always be going up. Thal The COLA is a method of increasing a retired or disabled person's Social Security income to keep abreast of the times. This week, the Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security was announced at being 0.3 per cent. That's not much, but a tad better than the 0 per cent COLA which SS beneficiaries faced this year. If a person is receiving $1,000 per month in SS benefits-a 0.3 per cent increase amounts to $3.00. For a person receiving $1,500 per month-a .3 per cent increase would arrive at $4.50. You can carry out other amounts based on the .3 per cent. In fact, over the last seven years, COLA increases have nearly flat-lined, averaging just 1.2 per cent per year. From 2000 to 2009, the average was about 3 per cent. 2000 to 2009 were considered "inflationary" years in the US economy, and the past seven years are considered "stagnant" in our economy. So, what's the cause of such dismal increases? For starters, the government uses the "Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. That index doesn't really reflect the inflationary costs of people

on Social Security. Think about it. The CPI-W index reflects the costs of younger working adults. So, it is a bit far-fetched to assume inflation for younger working adults, is the same as inflation for senior citizens. Also, CPIW reflects on the purchasing habits of younger people, such as electronic purchases, which have dropped dramatically in price over the past few years, and additional goods and services that younger people spend money on. It does not reflect the purchasing habits of the elderly. Is there as solution to this disparity? Maybe, but Congress doesn't address it, as several bills have been introduced (and gone nowhere), which would change the formula to something called CPI-E, which gives more weight to the purchases of people on Social Security. It would reflect the costs of housing (including taxes), medical expenses (including drug purchases) medical premiums of any sort, utilities, travel, and other factors more associated with the spending needs and habits of seniors. But, Congress does not act on the change, which then, would lead to higher COLA increases, and in fact, would lead to an earlier demise of the Social Security Trust Fund (projected at 2028 or there about), and, in addition, they do not act on changes to Social Security needed to be made in the SS Trust Fund, to keep it viable. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, or online at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Time is running out for MHU applications The County of Kern is facilitating the applications for the Manufactured Housing Units for the property owners displaced by the Erskine Fire. Information on other forms of assistance is also available at this location. The application deadline for the units is November 4th. Onsite assistance for questions and application drop off will be available at the Lake Isabella Court Building, 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella October 27, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; November 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; November 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and November 4, 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. The telephone number is 760-549-2045. Forms and additional information will be available on the website, KernCountyFire.org.

Kern County voters can vote curbside Curbside drop off for Vote by Mail Ballots will be available at the Kern County Elections office on N Street the following days: ■ Saturday, October 29 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. ■ Saturday, November 5 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. ■ Tuesday, November 8 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. In an effort to assist the public and shorten the lines at the polls on Election Day, the Kern County Elections Office located at 1115 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor will be open on Saturday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for voting and return of vote by mail ballots. ■ Remember Election Day is November 8 and the polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Californians For Trump to meet Kern Valley Californians For Trump are meeting each Tuesday until the November 8 election at 7 p.m. at 11000 Kernville Rd., Kernville with a victory party planned to follow in November.

McCarthy to Hold U.S. Service Academy Forum Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold a forum in Bakersfield for students in the 23rd Congressional District interested in attending one of the U.S. Service Academies on Saturday, October 29. "Our nation's Service Academies provide our students with the opportunity to obtain an excellent education and also equip our young people with the skills to become great leaders," said Congressman McCarthy. The application process to receive a congressional nomination to one of the five academies will be presented, in addition to briefings and video presentations by Congressman Kevin McCarthy and the Service Academy Liaison Officers. Academy Liaison Officers from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, will provide infor-

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Festival, Continued from page 1 pumpkin pie eating contest at 2. ■ Lawnmower races get under way at the rodeo arena from 2 to 5 p.m. and there will be a beer garden there at the arena. ■ Bring your favorite pet to Circle Park at 5 p.m. for the pet costume contest and wear your best costume there for the human costume contests for all ages. There will be winners for children ages 1 through 12, teens ages 13 through 17 and adults 18 and up. ■ Then if you dare at 7 p.m. take the panty hose race challenge! ■ Photo scavenger hunt participants check in at 7:30 p.m. at the Circle Park info booth.

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■ Then pull up a chair and stay awhile for the free movie at 8 p.m. in Circle Park. Ghostbusters! Sunday October 30 ■ There will be more fun on Sunday. At 6:30 a.m. there is last minute registration for the Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk. It closes at 7:30 a.m. The first annual Trick or Trot begins at 8 a.m. ■ At 9 a.m. bounce houses, petting farm and food court will open in Riverside Park and shopping and the haunted pumpkin patch open in Circle Park. ■ At 10 a.m. Faith Community Church will lead a community church service in Circle Park. ■ Then at 11 a.m. get ready because the chili

cook-off starts in Riverside Park. Chili is hot, so the a beer garden will also be at Riverside Park on Sunday for your ejoyment. ■ Riverwind band will begin some live music at Riverside Park at noon. ■ There will be some more sack races at 1 p.m. at Circle Park and a pumpkin carving contest at 2. ■ At 3 p.m. head back to Riverside Park to find out who made the best chili! Monday October 31 There is still some fun to be had on Halloween. There will be vendors all day at Circle Park and at 5 p.m. Trunk or Treat begins at Circle Park with bounce house and carnival games free for the kids until 8 p.m.

cones, cotton candy, popcorn, photo booth, bounce house and more. Costumes and candy. ■ Haunted Campsites at the KOA will include costume parade, trick or treat, and costume contest, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday October 30 ■ Harvest Festival at Canyon Hills KRV Church, 25 Arden Avenue, Wofford Heights from 5 to 7 p.m. Games, candy and fun. Monday October 31 ■ Trunk or Treat at Mt. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella from 4:30 to 7 p.m. ■ Harvest Festival at First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella from 5 to 7 p.m. with games, a cakewalk, candy

and fun. ■ Halloween at the Museum for grown ups where the Kern Valley Museum in collaboration with the KRV Art Association is inviting all ghosts and goblins to their Halloween party 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum. Adult refreshments will be served along with live music, a costume contest (costumes not required to get in), raffles and door prizes. Admission is $10 and all proceeds will benefit the museum. ■ Lantern History Mystery Tour at Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m., 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person, all ages. Cash only at the gate night of event.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Morris from America” (R) Coming of age is a pretty tough job already, and for 13-year-old AfricanAmerican Morris (Markees Christmas), it also involves dealing with terrible loss and adjusting to an alien culture. After losing his mother, Morris moves to Heidelberg, Germany, with his father Curtis (Craig Robinson), a former soccer player taking a job as a coach. Morris has to figure himself out while his peers throw racist comments at him and his hormones make it difficult to concentrate around Inka (Carla Juni), his slightly older German tutor. Director Chad Hartigan ("This Is Martin Bonner") manages a fine balance between sincere drama, semi-adult humor and cringe-inducing awkwardness (some of the key ingredients in any adolescence.) Robinson breaks out of his usual routine as a denizen of lowbrow humor, trading that in for some real restrained father-son dynamics. "Indignation" (R) - From a kosher butcher shop in Newark to the impossibly beautiful campus of a prestigious Midwestern college, Marcus (Logan Lerman) has come far. It's 1951, and the Korean War rages in the news, but studious and introverted Marcus only has eyes for the stunning Olivia (Sarah Godon). He loses himself in her deep blue eyes and winsome smile, despite red flags that she has mental-health troubles. Though he's the first to go to college from his Jewish family, Marcus is distinctly

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non-religious, one thing which sets him at odds with the creep-tastic dean (Tracy Letts). The most notable thing up front is the film's visual aesthetic. You could say it's nostalgic, but so much of it has hints of the uptight, constraining nature of the period that Marcus bumps up against. It's enough to keep you aware that you're in a different world. "Sausage Party" (R) - This is the Pixar-parody that will inevitably be rented by accident to pacify some innocent tykes, then quickly be turned off with a few uncomfortable explanations afterward. A bunch of wideeyed talking foodstuffs (the lead hotdog voiced by Seth Rogen, with the romantic interest/bun voiced by Kristen Wiig) are on an adventure around a supermarket, looking for the truth of what awaits them after being purchased -- the reveal of what happens to talking food when being prepped and cooked is traumatizing. The movie is exceedingly offensive, and almost admirably efficient at it. All races, religions, creeds and sex acts get unceremoniously mocked by talking food. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trout need teachers in the classroom Michael Batelaan Courier Education More local teachers are needed to get involved with the Trout in the Classroom program. The program is a great enhancement to any teacher's science curriculum. In order to receive the fish and hold the fish, the CDFW issues a permit for them to have the fish in this program. Each teacher goes through a training process in Bakersfield so their classroom can participate. The training is in Bakersfield on Tuesday November 1 at 5 p.m. to learn how to use the equipment provided, spot trouble signs, maintain the right temperature and oxygen, be certified to receive the workbooks and logs. California Department of Fish and Wildlife sponsors the Trout in the Classroom in California. It is a conservation-oriented environmental education program for elementary, middle, and high school students. During the year each teacher tailors the program to fit his or her curricular needs. Therefore, each program is unique. TIC has interdisciplinary applications in science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, fine arts, and physical education. The program lasts about six weeks and is looking to double from the five teachers who are now participating in the Kern Valley. The program is paid for

by corporate sponsors and the receipt of two grants and is for the fourth grade and up. Pam Alten, who has been doing this program for 10 years, said "This is something they enjoy, will remember and makes a connection to their own neighborhood." She said that last year they went deeper with the studies at a higher cognitive level. The TIC program is all-encompassing. Students learn responsibility, science, reading, English, writing, math skills, outdoor stewardship, environmental impacts, anatomy, trout sense of smell, eyesight and how a trout hears, some chemistry. Lessons include raising trout from eggs to fry, monitoring tank water quality, engaging in stream habitat study, learning to appreciate water resources, fostering a conservation ethic, and understanding ecosystems. The program utilizes writing with a purpose in which they wrote poetry and opinion essays that discusses differences in river vs. lake environment: If I was a fish where would I want to be? There is an art activity included in the project. Toward the end of the program the students can do a dissection of an adult fish. The program includes hatchery tours and students get to release their baby trout into the Kern River. For information contact Patrick Fitzgerald, Friends of the Hatchery, 562397-8465.

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Announcements, Continued from page 5 mation on life at an academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy offers appointments solely on the basis of a nationwide merit-based competition, and there is no congressional nomination required. The event will be held at the Kern County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.RSVP by calling the Bakersfield Office at 661-327-3611 or email RSVP.McCarthy@mail.house.gov.

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Workshop to serve Veterans and their families Nearly half (48 percent) of all veterans surveyed say their transition from military service back to civilian life was "more difficult than expected." Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, is hosting a workshop in the Auditorium, on Wednesday, November 2, at 5 p.m. Joe Acosta, Director of the Bakersfield Vet Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, will be speaking on the topic, Veterans and Families: Readjustment. The same skills and behaviors that keep soldiers alive during the combat or other stressful deployment situations can cause problems once they leave the military, and reintegration into the civilian world can be a source of stress and anxiety for the veteran, their family, and even their friends. Learn more about working through these very real issues. The Bakersfield Vet Center is committed to providing a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to veterans and their families. Beale Memorial Library is proud to present an opportunity to meet Joe Acosta of the Bakersfield Vet Center, who is a combat veteran with over 20 years in the Army, and a licensed clinician in the State of California. Come join us in the Beale Auditorium to learn more about the Vet Center's services, and get your questions answered! All veterans, veterans' family members, and anyone interested in veteran's issues are welcome to attend this free event. For more information about veterans' resources, visit kerncountylibrary.org/veterans, or call 661-868-0701.

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

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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

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1. It was 1979, when the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles. 2. Four -Frank Thomas (448 home runs), Paul Konerko (432), Harold Baines (221) and Carlton Fisk. (214). 3. Green Bay's Brett Favre, with 160 wins (1992-2007). 4. North Carolina, in the 2008-2009 season. 5. Minnesota and Columbus were added for the 2000-01 season. 6. Peter Gerhardt was nearly 35 years old in 1912. 7. Lee Trevino and Hale Irwin (three times each).

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

Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 ___________________________ Rental in Squirrel Valley off McCray - 1bd, fully furnished, all utilities, internet & cable paid, secured parking. Year lease preferred, credit check, no pets, $650mo. Contact 818-519-0304 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba-$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. 760-964-2514 ____________________________

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APARTMENT - 1bd/1ba with 2 large living rooms, fireplace. Rent $550/mo. TRAILER - 1bd/1ba. Rent $400/mo. VACANT SPACE - (Must have own trailer) $250/mo. • Wofford Heights: • 3bd/1ba Home - mtn. views, fully fenced, fireplace, Rent $850/mo. 2bd/1.5ba - with bonus room, fully fenced yard, laundry hookups. Rent $850/mo. 2bd/1ba Mobile - 2 large living rooms,downstairs lg. den, fully fenced front yard, lots of storage space. Front & back deck w/views. Rent $850/mo. • Lake Isabella • 3bd/3ba Home - newly updated with new carpet & tile throughout, laundry room w/hookups fully fenced yard, 2 car garage. Rent $950/mo. License #01986312

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2bd/2ba double wide MH in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $32K cash (760) 964-2514 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide Mobile Home in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio deck. $42K (760) 964-2514

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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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01490-CA, A.P.N.: 260-041-30-00, Property Address: 4236 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225. 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 09/09/2005. 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: Jon P Marshall and Kathleen M Marshall, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/30/2005 as Instrument No. 0205270531 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/07/2016 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: $212,733.65. 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: 4236 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225, A.P.N: 260-041-30-00. 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 $212,733.65. 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/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-01490-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: September 29, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. laspx 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 October 14, 21, and 28, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06646-CA, A.P.N.: 532-111-01-000, Property Address: 5308 Harvest Moon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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 01/05/2007. 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: Anola Sophabmixay, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207019506 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/09/2016 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: $243,094.02. 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: 5308 Harvest Moon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N: 532-111-01-000. 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 $243,094.02. 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

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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/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-06646-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: September 30, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l 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 October 14, 21, and 28, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02096-CA, A.P.N.: 501-143-10-00, Property Address: 9503 Ravenrock Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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 06/05/2006. 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: Jose G. Albert and Yenny L. Albert, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 06/09/2006 as Instrument No. 0206142260 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/16/2016 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: $240,263.16. 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: 9503 Ravenrock Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N: 501-143-10-00. 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 $240,263.16. 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, pur-

suant 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/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02096CA. 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: October 7, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx 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 October 21, 28, and November 4, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0022 - APN: 289-261-10-00-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-24-2011. 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 November 16, 2016 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 01-27-2011, as Inst. No. 0211012043 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Elvia Mesa, a Single Woman, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 24500 Yucca Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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 $237,689.80. 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: October 13, 2016. 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 16-0022. 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 October 21, 28 and November 4, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MARTIN HANDYMAN & LANDSCAPING SERVICES (2016-B6506), 205 Pinon Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 205 Pinon Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: LUCAS SHADE MARTIN, 205 Pinon Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. 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

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of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Lucas Shade Martin. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/19/2016 and expires 10/19/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MEDLAND TREE CARE (2016-B6507), 105 Stonecrest Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 3683, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: MATTHEW BRIAN MEDLAND, 105 Stonecrest Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Matthew Brian Medland. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/19/2016 and expires 10/19/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2016.

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www.kernrivercourier.com New digs The new $8.58 million Kern River Ranger District administrative offices and work center broke ground Tuesday on Kernville Road. Architectural rendering submitted

New ground, Continued from page 1 Isabella Lake Dam was constructed in 1953. The reservoir is impounded by two earthen dams on the Kern River and Hot Springs Valley. Today, Isabella Lake

Jacobson, Continued from page 1 Soda Fire is located south, and a burn scar from the 2015 Cabin Fire is located north of the Jacobson Fire. These burn scars, current weather conditions, and past fire

suppression activities in the wilderness will help to confine and contain the Jacobson Fire. The Sequoia National Forest has closed many trails in the Golden Trout Wilderness for public safety. Generally, trails south of Wet Meadows and Coyote

Friday, October 28, 2016

Pass are closed. Backpackers who plan to obtain a wilderness permit for overnight stay in the Golden Trout Wilderness should contact the Western Divide Ranger District 559-5392607 Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kern River Valley smoke advisory and its dams reduce flood risk for Bakersfield and the surrounding region, and is a primary water source for water users throughout Kern County. The Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project will

address overtopping, seismic, and seepage issues to reduce the likelihood of dam overtoping and failure. Construction of the dam and spillway modifications are scheduled to begin in late 2017.

Glen E. Stephens, PE, Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control Dist. Courier Alert Smoke from the Jacobson Fire west of Kernville area is impacting communities in the Kern River Valley area. The District is recommending that children, older individuals, and those with pre-existing heart and lung problems should avoid outdoor activity, whenever they can smell or see smoke in their immediate area. Effects can be as mild as a headache; eye,

nose or throat irritation; or as serious as triggered asthma episodes or stresses on weakened cardiovascular systems. Adverse health impacts may also be seen in normally healthy individuals, if they are engaged in strenuous outdoor activities during periods of exposure to groundlevel smoke. Sensitive individuals should stay indoors in an air conditioned building with windows and doors closed whenever there is smoke at ground level in their area. Most residential central air conditioning systems recirculate the air inside

the home, so these can be operated normally. If you are using a window air conditioner it should be set to the "re-circulate" mode. Water or swamp coolers remove only a small portion of the smoke particles from the air that they bring in and provide little protection from the smoke. The District is recommending not use a swamp cooler that if there is smoke present in your area. Whole house fans should not be used until the threat of smoke impacts in your area is gone.

all of Bedloe's Island and in 1956, the island's name was changed to Liberty Island. On May 11, 1965, Ellis Island was also transferred to the National Park Service and became part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. In May of 1982, President Ronald Reagan appointed Lee Iacocca, Chairman of Chrysler Corporation, to head up a private sector effort to restore the Statue of Liberty. Fundraising began for the $87 million restoration under a public/private partnership between the National Park Service and The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc., to date the most successful public-private partnership in American history. A team of French and American architects, engineers, and conservators came together to determine what was needed to ensure the Statue's preservation into

the next century. In 1984, scaffolding was erected around the exterior of the Statue and construction began on the interior. Workers repaired holes in the copper skin and removed layers of paint from the interior of the copper skin and internal iron structure. They replaced the rusting iron armature bars (which joined the copper skin to the Statue's internal skeleton) with stainless steel bars. The flame and upper portion of the torch had been severely damaged by water and was replaced with an exact replica of Bartholdi's original torch, which was gilded according to Bartholdi's original plans. On July 5, 1986, the newly restored Statue reopened to the public during Liberty Weekend, which celebrated her centennial.

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Cleveland oversaw the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in front of thousands of spectators. She was a centennial gift ten years late. The United States Lighthouse Board had responsibility for the operation of the Statue of Liberty until 1901, when the care and operation of the Statue was placed under the War Department. A Presidential Proclamation declared Fort Wood (and the Statue of Liberty within it) a National Monument on October 15, 1924, and the monument's boundary was set at the outer edge of Fort Wood. In 1933, the care and administration of the National Monument was transferred to the National Park Service. On September 7, 1937, jurisdiction was enlarged to encompass