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Air show World Smile Day

A DC10 swoops in to lay a containment line on last Friday’s Lakewood fire in Bodfish Canyon.

See additional photo images on page 12.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

As is well known by now throughout the world Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, MA created the smiley face in 1963. That image went on to become the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet.

As the years passed Harvey Ball became concerned about the over-commercialization of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost.

Out of that concern came his idea for World Smile Day®. He thought that we, all of us, should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world.

He declared that the first Friday in October each year would henceforth be World Smile Day®. Ever since that first World Smile Day® in 1999, it has continued every year in Smiley's hometown and the world.

After Ball died in 2001, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation was created to honor his memory.

The Foundation continues as the official sponsor of World Smile Day® each year.

Be sure to join the celebration this year on Friday, October 6th, and "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile" :)

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weather Friday high 84° Sunny and warm Friday low 50° Clear Saturday high 87° Sunny and warm Saturday low 52° Clear Sunday high 88° Sunny and warm Sunday low 54° Clear Accuweather.com

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Structure fire leaps into a 50 plus acre multi-agency At approximately 3:58 wildland fire response

Kern County Fire Courier Release

p.m. Friday, Kern County Fire Department received a call for a structure fire at the 600 block of Lacewood Court. Fire crews arrived on scene to

Las Vegas tragedy reaches homeward

October 2017

Situation report Tyler Stalker, USACE Courier Update ■ The United States Army Corps of Engineers continues construction on the USFS Admin/Warehouse building and USFS Fire Station.

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find a fully involved mobile home with exposures to the vegetation and nearby homes. Crews immediately started expo-

Melody Batelaan Courier This week Like everyone, the Kern Valley was dismayed to learn of last week's tragedy in Las Vegas. Of at least 167 people from Kern County of over

complete in October 2017.

■ USACE awarded the Phase II Dams and Spillways base contract.

The contractor is expected to begin mobilization of equipment to the site in the coming months with construction commencing in early 2018.

■ USACE completed a Finding of No Significant Impact for Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6 (SEA #6) addressing modifications to SR155 at the French Gulch recreation area on September 15.

■ The SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch is complete and the French Gulch boat launch contract will be modified to include this work.

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sure protection to the homes and started a first alarm Interagency Vegetation response due to high winds pushing the fire up the mountain. This immediately put this fire

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Columnist Pastor Schlensker discusses forgiveness

22,000 who were attending the event, about seven people were from or related to the Kern Valley in some way.

Tragically Kern Valley

Valley receiving ‘Lion’s’ share of smoke

See Tragedy, page 12

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conducting negotiations with Southern California Edison for the Borel canal easement through the Auxiliary Dam through fall and winter 2017/2018.

■ Construction on SR155 will create traffic delays near the French Gulch recreation area in late 2017/early 2018 and near the Main Dam starting in 2018.

USACE will provide updates on expected impacts via public outreach, the monthly Situation Reports, and the Isabella Task Force.

■ USACE anticipates beginning construction on the French Gulch interim boat launch as the Isabella lake level recedes.

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The Lion Fire, ignited by lightning on September 24, has grown to approximately 3,800 acres. It is burning north of Lion Meadow in the Golden Trout Wilderness in the Sequoia National Forest.

Forest managers are preparing to close several trails to keep hikers from walking into the fire area. A map of the closure area will soon be posted on this website closing trails east of Nelson Cabin, south of Coyote Pass, northwest of Trout Meadow, and northeast of Grey Meadow.

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Bodfish Bob grows some great tomato recipes

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Wednesday, noon Isabella Reservoir Storage 207,074 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 284 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 1,020 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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October 21, 2017 at Rivernook Campground Bands: Lonely Avenue • Stoneflys • Weed Patch Carnival • The Usual Haunts • and more…

Brewery Line Up: Lengthwise • Tioga Sequoia Brewing • House of Pendragon Brewing • Three Weavers • Scholb Brewing • Transplants • Eagle Rock Brewing • Dionysus • Temblor • Elysian Brewing • Lagunitas • Arrow Lodge Brewing • Hog Canyon • Bitter Brothers Brewing • Full Circle Brewing • Kinetic Brewery • Local Craft Beer Tehachapi • Smog City Brewing • Kern River Brewing Company • and more...

14001 Sierra Way Kernville • For more info go to www.kernvillebeerfest.com Benefitting Keepers of the Kern

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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

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■ Rummage sale October 6 and 7 Don't miss the Lake Isabella and Bodfish Property Owners Assoc. rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at 18 Dodger St., Bodfish. All proceeds stay in the Valley.

■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt October 7 J. Paul Corlew will lead the tour. The tour is from 8 p.m. to 10:30. Cash only the night of event or pay by credit card by calling 760379-5146 ahead of event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.

■ Peddler's Faire October 6 and 7 Come to Faith Community gym Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for food, music, crafts, antiques, raffles, prizes, a fashion show and more. 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. For more info call Jeanette Erickson at 760-417-2555 or go to faithcommunity.us.

■ Pumpkin Patch Bunco fundraiser October 8 Pumpkin Patch Bunco at 1 p.m. at the Museum Annex, 60 Big Blue Road, Kernville, $20. Limited seating. Refreshments, prizes, fun. Call 503-298-9395 or email moosecreek_@msn.com.

■ Kern Valley High School Broncs October 6 Broncs football goes to Bishop.

■ Shoebox Collection Kick-off October 7 Operation Christmas Child will hold their 2017 Shoebox Kickoff event at the Peddler's Faire at Faith Community, 20 W. Panorama Dr, Wofford Heights. Folding "go" boxes and other free materials will be available. Please join them at 2 p.m. in the upper room above the café. For information please call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279.

■ Library book sale October 9 and 10 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Setup and presale on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ KRV Collaborative October 10 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Wallace School Multi-purpose room. Call 760-379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for more

Regular activities

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

Fridays

Wednesdays

■ 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.

■ 11 a.m. Canasta Pizza Factory. 714-906-7755.

Saturdays

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ Noon (3rd Sat.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 2807 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-223-5224 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

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

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

Sundays

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

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

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

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

Mondays

■ 11 a.m. Canasta Burger King. 714-906-7755.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Wallace School Multipurpose room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

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

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

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

760-379-1129.

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

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 714-906-7755.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

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

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

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

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

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

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■ St. Jude Fall Festival October 13, 14 and 15 Come for crafts, Christmas gifts, a huge garage sale, pantry items, a variety of food, a silent auction, gift baskets, a raffle for a 7day Mexican Riviera cruise and $1500 cash raffle in five prizes. Call 760-376-2416.

■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt October 13 J. Paul Corlew will lead this Friday the 13th tour. The tour is from 8 p.m. to 10:30. Cash only the night of the event or pay by credit card by calling 760-379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish.

■ Kick Back in Kernville Car show October 14 Don't miss the 42nd annual Kick Back in Kernville River Run car show at Riverside Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To enter or for more information, contact Rhodeshow Productions at 909-754-5270, or email Rhodeshow48@gmail.com.

■ Museum Artists' reception October 14 Come by the Kern River Valley Museum and see this month's exhibit, "Blood and Bonds" and meet the 24 artists at the reception from 4 to 6 p.m.

■ Party like its 1977!

October 14 The Eagles Aerie 3156 is having their 40th anniversary party from 4 p.m. and everyone is invited! Enjoy a half-chicken dinner for $10 presale or $13 at the door from 5 to 7 p.m. At 12251 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

■ Pregnancy Resource Center Banquet October 14 The Annual Banquet at 6 p.m. located at Faith Community Gym in Wofford Heights.

Sponsor Tables are $150 and individual tickets are $15 for a catered steak dinner with basket raffles and goodies given away. Call Colleen Conner at 760-417-2209.

■ Happy Feet Dance October 15 The Happy Feet Dancers are going bowling!

They start at noon when the doors open for $2 per game per person. There will be no shoe rental charge. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV, to help reserve lanes.

■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office hours, October 19 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 at 661-327-3611.

■ Writing for publication class October 21 At 10 a.m., join a class taught by Kathleen Creighton, author of nearly 50 published novels, on writing for publication in an everchanging publishing world. She will share her own experience in becoming published.

■ Astronomy Club Star Party October 21 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville. Bring a lounge chair and warm clothes. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richlookingup@gmail.com.

■ Commodities distribution October 23 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. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon.

Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org.

All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 12 noon. on Tuesday for Friday’s issue.

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

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Pray for those who have lost their lives, their families and the many injured loved ones still in recovery.

Pray for those who had innocently witness and are affected by the horrific event that took place in Las Vegas.

Pray for the first responders, the heroes, law enforcement, paramedics, EMTs, and fire fighters.

Pray for the hospitals, doctors, nurses, medical staff and the counselors that are entrusted with the healing, recovery and long-term care for those impacted.

Also pray especially for the gunman’s family, extended families and friends so taken aback by the surprise actions of another.

Above all...

PRAY!

Editors note: In light of this past week’s tragic news events it seemed most appropriate to replace this week’s regular editorial cartoon selection. Editorial cartoons will resume next week.

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

DUI Arrests - 4

Other Arrests - 3

Traffic Collisions Non-injury - 14

Injury - 9

Fatal - 0

October safety tips

■ The Kern River Valley is experiencing an increase in pedestrian traffic throughout the area lately. Please pay close attention to the roadways and watch for pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians walking along the roadways during darkness may be very hard to see. Make sure to operate vehicles within the designated lines of the roadway and not on the shoulder of the road.

Make sure to operate your vehicle at a safe speed to allow time to react.

Things I have noticed...

Captain Whiz sez Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

By now most of my readers know that I like to catch fish. There are all kinds of reasons for this and I thought it would be fun to look at Middleworth some of those reasons. First off, I found out by going fishing with my Grandpa how much fun it was to catch a fish and that there were so many kinds of fish that I like. There are Tuna, Halibut, Salmon, Crappie, Blue Gill, Bass, and Trout each with a different taste and a different place to try my skill of fishing.

I have fished at Morro Bay for Rock Cod and at Big Bear Lake for Blue Gill. I have fished in Southern California and Northern California.

I have fished in the Mountains and in the Desert.

There are thousands and thousands and thousands of fishermen and even though lots and lots of people catch and eat fish there still around and multiplying fast. So you might say, why do we still have fish everywhere? And I think my Grandma said it best when she quoted from the poet Don Blanding: "Captain Whiz sez, the more I learn of fishing, the less I know of fish You're never certain sure of them until they are in the dish.

They are moodier than women and trickier than snakes, And the best fisherman alive is bound to make mistakes."

So you see, even poets recognize

• Ladies Renaissance

Coverage rubs the wrong way In the September 29 story “New Ordinance rubs the wrong way” about the new Kern County fee affecting massage therapists, the Courier reported that the $1,600 fee would be due every other year. It came to our attention that the fee is actually planned to be payable annually.

Faith Morrison also advised the Courier that Matt Constantine had believed there to be only two massage therapists in the Kern Valley and Morrison corrected him that there are twelve.

The Courier regrets the error.

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that fish are special. One of my favorite ways of fishing is to go over to the south side of Isabella Lake, put some floating bait on my hook and cast my line 30 or 40 feet out, put my pole in a pole holder, get out my favorite book and find a music station for background.

Occasionally I'll catch a fish which ruins my day because I then have to re-bait my hook, get out of my chair, cast my line out and then sit back down in my webbed chair.

There are those who say, "That isn't fishing" and to them I say "pooh pooh".

When I troll for trout I use my 10 foot aluminum boat with a 10 horse motor and motor back and forth near the main Dam. Even there my comfort is interrupted by the catching of a fish. So of course I'm kidding and I believe in the Catch and Release program where you put the fish back in the water unharmed and ready to live another day.

I've tried fishing in the Kern River and I must report that fishing in the Kern River is the easiest way to lose hook, line and sinker. Many is the time when I've gone to Riverside Park and watched little 8 and 10 year old kids catching fish in a spot I just vacated and had caught nothing.

But no matter how you look at it, fishing is fun and a great way for the whole family to get together while crowded in a tiny aluminum boat each with a fishing pole and a life jacket. Enjoy and you might even catch a fish!

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

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Party like its 1977!

The Eagles Aerie 3156 is having their 40th anniversary party on Saturday October 14 starting at 4 p.m. and everyone is invited! Enjoy a half-chicken dinner for $10 presale or $13 at the door from 5 to 7 p.m. and then enjoy multiple raffles, pluck-a-duck pool, door prizes, a 50/50, and music by Richard. Don't miss out. At 12251 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

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St. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights is having its annual Fall Festival on Friday through Sunday October 13, 14 and 15. All are welcome to attend at no admission charge from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be a large yard sale, a food pantry with baked goods, locally produced honey, jams and jellies, craft items for sale inexpensively, raffle tickets, silent auction, gift baskets and more. There will be $1,500 in cash prizes and a chance to win a sevenday trip to the Mexican RIviera!

The kitchen and snack bar will be open offering food and soft drinks. All of this occurs at St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. Wofford Heights. Call the Parish Office at 760-376-2416 for more information.

The meeting of the Kern County Wildlife Resources Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday October 11 at 8 a.m. at the Kern County Administrative building at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, in the third floor multi-purpose room.

Any member of the public who would like to provide input regarding the Kern Audubon Society is welcome to attend. Remember that visitors to the building will be required to submit to a security screening process prior to entering the building. The public will only be allowed into the building at the south entrance.

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Saturday, October 7, in the middle of the annual Peddler's Faire at Faith Community, 20 W. Panorama Dr, Wofford Heights, Operation Christmas Child will hold their 2017 Shoebox Kickoff event.

Folding "go" boxes and other free materials will be available along with a personalized message to the Kern River Valley from a Shoebox recipient. Please join them at 2 p.m. in the upper room above the café. For information please call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279.

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

2. Whose first chapter begins, "Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month"? Ezra, Ezekiel, Micah, Malachi 3. From Exodus 10, what was blown out of Egypt by a strong west wind? Rivers, Locusts, Sinners, Nightness 4. In 1 Chronicles, who killed a 7 1/2-foot-tall Egyptian giant? Beniah, Gideon, Jannes, Baruch 5. From Genesis 28, what city was site of Jacob's famous dream?

Lachish, Perga, Haran, Bethel 6. In Colossians 4, what city was home to Philemon? Berea, Shechem, Beersheba, Colossae 1) New; 2) Ezekiel; 3) Locusts; 4) Beniah; 5) Bethel; 6) Colossae

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More forgiveness Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist The Mayo Healthy Lifestyle bulletin says, "Generally, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that Schlensker hurt or offended you might always remain a part of your life, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help you focus on other, more positive parts of your life.

Forgiveness can even lead to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for the one who hurt you.

Forgiveness doesn't mean that you deny the other person's responsibility for hurting you, and it doesn't minimize or justify the wrong. You can forgive the person without excusing the act. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life."

And that brings us to the difference between forgiving and forgetting. We can forgive even if we don't forget.

Only God the Father can forget; He said, "I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more" (Heb. 8:12). Not even Jesus can forget sin, since He still has the nail marks in His hands and the spear scar in His side! However, He can still forgive, because He has put some distance between us sinners and our sins. The psalmist said, "as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us" (Ps. 103:12). That's how God can still accept sinful people, even while He is

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

Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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God gave His people a model of how that works in Leviticus 16 in the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) ceremony to be exercised annually. In this ritual the people would bring a bull and two goats, all young and perfect.

The bull would be slaughtered and sacrificed to make atonement for the sins of the priests; to clean them up for service. The first goat was slaughtered and sacrificed for the unknown sins of the people. The second goat, the so-called "scapegoat," was brought before the priest, who placed his hands upon the goat's head and confessed all of Israel's known sins for the past year, thus transferring the sins from the people to the goat.

Then a man from the congregation was designated to lead the goat out into the wilderness and lose it, never to be seen again.

Thus, some distance was put between the people and their sins, so that God, according to His justice and holiness, would not be required to torch the whole lot of them. Since Isaiah said that "the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all" (Is. 53:6).

Just like in the Day of Atonement ritual, our sins have been transferred not to a goat, but to "the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world" (Jn. 1:29). Like the Mayo folks suggest, we'd do well to follow our Savior's lead and put some distance between those, who offend us and their offenses against us. May God help us to do that.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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Garden Community Fellowship is having its fall picnic at Tank Park in Lake Isabella on Saturday October 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be free chili dogs and fixin's, children's games, face painting, and fun! Come join the fun! For more information, call Jim or Jennie Cox at 760-379-4828.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist It gives me great personal satisfaction in educating our Valley's residents with current vital information about health insurance.

Thal This month I will be concentrating on Medicare, as the data became available on October 1 and people can enroll or switch prescription plans or Medicare Advantage Plans from October 15 until December 7. As with prior years, people who wait until late November or later will find that they do not have their new ID cards on January 1.

Regarding the stand-alone prescription drug plans, we will have 25 plans to pick from, up one from last year.

Ten of these plans will have a $0 deductible. The remainder will have a deductible up to $405, with many plans waiving the deductible for generic medications. Three plans will have a monthly premium of under $25 with Aetna having the lowest premium in California at $19.70. Last year's Humana Walmart plan is going from $17 per month up to $20.40.

People on Medi-Cal will learn that they have one fewer plan to choose from as there will only be five plans in 2018. Medi-Cal and people with a Low-Income Subsidy are automatically assigned one of 5 random plans without regard to their medication needs.

While the government provides this as a required service, frequently lower refills could have been received at the

pharmacy if a little research and thought went into the plan selection.

The highest costing plan for 2018 will be $169.80 going up $10 from last year. So, what is the difference between a $19.70 plan and a $169.80 plan? Basically, it is first, no $405 deductible, then, many medications will be covered in the donut hole, but most importantly, it is the formulary; the medications the plan will cover.

Monthly premium, while important, is not the major concern. You must review what will be your total annual cost, which will include what you pay at the pharmacy counter as well as the cost of the policy. October 15 to December 7, the "Annual Enrollment Period" is the only time most people will be allowed to change prescription plans. Frequently plan changes aren't realized by the consumer until January, when it is too late to change. The cost of medications changes annually.

What was a Preferred Pharmacy in 2017 may be a STANDARD pharmacy in 2018, causing the cost of your medications to increase. What was a standard refill in 2017 may require your doctor to get "prior approval" before the prescription will be honored at the pharmacy in 2018.

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Public Health Offers Convenient, Low-Cost Flu Shot Opportunities Mackenzie Starkey, KCPH Courier Shot in the arm The Kern County Public Health Services Department encourages residents to get their flu vaccine annually.

The flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect against the flu. The flu can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death.

Anyone can get sick from the flu and certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu.

These high-risk people include: young children, pregnant women, adults 65 years and older, and anyone with chronic health conditions such as asthma or diabetes.

"Flu season is upon us and we invite residents to take advantage of these low-cost options to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu" says Matt Constantine, Director of Kern County Public Health Services Department.

Kern Valley residents can take advantage of the following opportunities to receive a flu shot: At Hyatt Consulting Group Office at Sun Plaza at 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd, Suite C-1, Lake

Isabella on Wednesday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The cost is $9 per shot, walk-ins welcome.

The County will also hold No Charge Clinics at the Kern County Fairgrounds Swap Meet on Sunday, October 15 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at Hosking Avenue Swap Meet on Friday, October 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free flu shots are offered on a first-come, first serve basis - doses are limited - sponsored by Kern Health Systems In addition to getting an annual flu vaccination, residents should also do the following to stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses: ■ Stay home when sick ■ Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue and properly dispose of the used tissue ■ Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer ■ Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth For more information call 661-3213000 or visit kernpublichealth.com.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Zoo says Boo! October 21 and 22 Boo-at-the-Zoo at the California Living Museum is set for Oct. 21 and 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes.

Visiting goblins will be able to trick-or-treat their way around the zoo, visit with the animals and experience the natural gardens just as the foliage is beginning to turn. Children 12 years and under are FREE, and of course, CALM members are free as well. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be "spooktacular" games and treats, festive decorations, as well as wildlife presentations, animal encounters and several of the animals will receive a treat filled jack-o-lantern! Rides on the Central California Children's Railroad are only $1 and the Condor Challenge Climbing Tower is free. Food services will be provided

by Hunsaker Bros. Carnie Corn.

Boo-at-the-Zoo is a safe, kid-friendly way of trick-or-treating that makes this event enjoyable for all. For information, call 661-872-2256. Visit them on their website, calmzoo.org and on Facebook.

Writing for publication seminar at Museum Annex It's time to begin the series of education classes at the Annex. October 21 at 10 a.m., will kick off the series with a class taught by Kathleen Creighton, author of nearly 50 published novels. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, as well as five-time recipient of RWA's RITA (tm) Award.

Kathleen will speak on writing for publication in an ever-changing publishing world. She will share her own experience in becoming a published author in the predigital world, and offer suggestions for getting a book self-published digitally. So all of you budding writers, you don't want to miss this class!

Mega Trap, Neuter, Release event planned The Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelter's KRV Snip & Tip program for feral cats is coming to Wofford Heights four days in October and four days in November. If you have feral cats and have not yet been contacted by a Snip & Tip volunteer, contact them and report your address, phone and number of cats. Email Lynn at lynnzontini@gmail.com or Barbara at andradebj@yahoo.com, or call 760-417-2000.

They need the community's help and support. If you can help, call 661-342-4344.

Forest Service topic of Historical Society meeting Join the Historical Society as they welcome Kern River Deputy District Ranger Philip DeSenze to discuss the imprint the Forest Service has left on the Valley and the future of the communities where the new facilities will serve in the decades and century to come at the Lake Isabella Senior Center October 24 at 7 p.m. As the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest prepares to open new facilities in both Kernville and Lake Isabella, there has been time to reflect on the buildings they are leaving behind.

The current Lake Isabella facilities were first built and occupied by the Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950's and became Forest Service property in 1991 and the "Log Cabin" as it is commonly known, in Kernville was commissioned by the Forest Service, in 1982.

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Elisabeth Duvall Courier Nonfiction The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella has many wonderful free events happening during the month of October.

■ Fun Thursdays! Every Thursday beginning at 10:30 a.m. join them for Toddler Time and Baby Bounce, reading fun for the youngest library patrons. All teens are invited to join in at 3:30 p.m. for Teen Mania. Teen Mania is a fun time to make new friends while participating in a cool activity. Then adults and youth are welcome to join us for free guitar, ukulele, keyboarding, and computer lessons.

Lessons available by appointment, please contact the library for appointment.

■ Used book sale! Friends of the Library used book sale will be held on Monday, October 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, October 10 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Great selection of books. All proceeds go to benefit our local libraries.

■ Legend of the Numbers math club continues on Friday, October 13 and 27 at 3 p.m. Children 3rd through 5th grade are invited to join in on fun math games and activities designed to make learning fun!

■ Lego Club continues on Friday, October 6 at 3:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, October 14 at 3:30 p.m. Hear some great stories and create with the large collection of Legos. Be there, or miss our squares!

■ Sense of Halloween Slime, ooblick, tunnel of bugs and so much more! The Family Resource Center will present a

hands-on fun Halloween experience for young children Friday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.

■ Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Children are invited to come in costume and fill their goodie bags from our cheerfully decorated trunks! It is a fun, safe alternative to trick or treating. All candy will be pre-wrapped. All vehicle decorations will be family friendly.

■ Just can't figure out? Do you have an ebook device that you just can't figure out? Do you get lost trying to use our elibrary? Fret no more; there is help here for you on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 to 7 p.m., and Fridays 1 to 5 p.m.!

■ Are you a Veteran? Visit the Veteran's Resource Center for interesting books, free resources and even assistance in obtaining the services you are entitled to. Assistance available by appointment, contact the library for appointment.

The library is a fun, exciting place to be. In addition to all the free programming we also have many books, movies and magazines available for checkout with a valid library card. Visit us to see how you can obtain a card!

They provide computer access, including Wi-Fi. We have photocopying and fax services available too.

They welcome your patronage and look forward to serving you and your family! Our doors are open Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information they can be reached at 760-549-2083 or like them on Facebook!

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Goon: Last of the Enforcers” (R) - A hockey lockout brings a slew of new players to the Canadian minor league, just as Doug "The Thug" Glatt -- the gold-hearted goon of the 2011 original film, again played

by Seann William Scott -- is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Now married to Eva (Alison Pill), and expecting a baby, he attempts to settle into a normal life and job, but is brought back onto the ice when his nemesis, the aggressive son of the Highlanders owner, tanks the team's record with his recklessness. With some help from his old friends and colleagues -Liev Schreiber, Jay Baruchel, MarcAndre Grondin and all the favorites - can he reclaim his place as protector of players in time to win a championship? This reincarnation is delightfully raunchy, although it doesn't quite live up to its predecessor.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (PG-13) - Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Disney bring yet another installment of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, in which the luckless Capt.

Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) once again pits his vexatious charms against an undead seafarer -- Javier Bardem as Capt. Salazar, once a Spanish pirate hunter now cursed captain of the Silent Mary. Jack must track down the legendary Trident of Poseidon to defend himself, with help

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Bodfish Bob’s Spinach Casserole 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach 2 lg. tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. sour cream Cook spinach according to package directions, drain. Spread spinach in bottom of well-buttered, shallow, 8inch casserole dish or pie pan.

Sprinkle with lemon juice, and dot with sour cream. Top with sliced tomatoes, arranging them in overlapping layers over spinach. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees until bubbly and hot, about 25 minutes.

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from Will Turner's son Henry (Brenton Thwaites) and the lovely astronomer Carina (Kaya Scodelario). Geoffrey Rush returns as Capt. Barbarossa. While repetitive in theme, it's still packed with interesting visuals and plenty of love and action, at least enough for a satisfying rainy afternoon.

“A Ghost Story” (R) - In a film where the lead actor, known for his nuanced expression, spends a significant portion of the film covered in a white sheet, you'd be forgiven for thinking it hokey or trite, but you'd be wrong. It's sentimental and sweeping, both in its presentation of a passionate, timeless attachment, but also in exploring the deepness of eternal human emotion. Casey Affleck stars as a struggling musician who occupies an unassuming home with his wife, played by Rooney Mara.

After his unexpected death, we witness his ghost's emotional journey through the expanse of time, and the result is the exaltation of infinite love.

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5 lbs. cucumbers 1 lbs. bell peppers 1 lbs. tomatoes, diced 1 lbs. onions, sliced 2 tbsp. salt 1-1/2 pts. vinegar 1-1/2 pts. water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil Peel and slice cucumbers, soak overnight in ice cold water. Drain and add other vegetables. Mix together vinegar, water, sugar and vegetable oil, and pour over the vegetables.

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Zinke signs secretarial order to support sportsmen and enhance wildlife The order seeks to improve wildlife management and conservation, increase access to public lands for hunting, shooting, and fishing, and puts a new and a greater emphasis on recruiting and retaining new sportsmen and communities that have low participation in outdoor recreation.

"Hunting and fishing is a cornerstone of the American tradition and hunters and fishers of America are the backbone of land and wildlife conservation," said Secretary Zinke.

The Secretarial Order is the latest example of how the Administration is actively moving to support hunting and other forms of outdoor recreation on public lands.

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Student Conservationists work with volunteer groups to benefit forest Cindy Thill, Sequoia National Forest Courier Spotlight The Sequoia National Forest recently benefitted from cooperative volunteer work provided by the Student Conservation Association and the United Trail Maintainers of California in conjunction with the Ridgecrest Valley Riders.

Camden S. from Atlanta, Georgia and Ben R. from Barstow, California, recently completed a Student Conservation Association Traditional Skills Internship under the supervision of the UTMC. During their three month internship they worked on several forests, including the Sequoia, providing horse and mule pack support to the Forest Service California Conservation Corps, American Hiking Society and to small groups of volunteers.

While on the Sequoia, they worked with UTMC volunteers to learn how to repair stock facilities at Beach Meadow on the Kern River Ranger District. They replaced pasture posts and repaired cor-

rals as the fencing went up for the public pasture. After the stock facilities were repaired, Ben and Cam began clearing non-motorized trails in the Kennedy Meadows area of downed trees and getting some much- needed tread work done on the Beartrap Trail.

Internship programs, like those offered by the SCA, offer young people opportunities to explore careers in the Forest Service (and the non-profit sector) while learning traditional skills related to caring for public lands.

"By working together, partnerships like these allow us to maintain and restore more of our National Forest system lands than we could ever do on our own," said Acting District Ranger Philip DeSenze. "Even more valuable, they cultivate the next generation of forest stewards and land managers that will lead conservation efforts on our public lands for decades to come."

Camden plans to apply for a Wildland Fire position and Ben would like to spend next summer as a Forest Service recreation technician.

Online registration is Open for late fall Sandhill Crane Tours Peter Tira, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Courier Go do!

The online registration period is now open for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's popular Sandhill Crane Wetland Tours at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve near Lodi in San Joaquin County.

Online registration is required to participate in these lateafternoon guided tours, which start in October and run through February.

The tours take place the first through third Saturdays and Sundays of each month during the cranes' fall and winter stay in Sandhill Cranes California's Central Valley. Online registration is available up to eight weeks in advance. Registration opened in midAugust for October and mid-September for November tour dates. More information about the tours is available at wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/3/Crane-Tour.

The Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, northeast of Lodi, is a popular spot for viewing the Pacific Flyway's greater and lesser sandhill cranes returning to California's Central Valley. The reserve is also known as the Isenberg Crane Reserve, named after former Congressman Phil Isenberg, who was instrumental in conserving the land.

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is also accessible to the public at any time for self-guided tours. A series of informative interpretive panels at the reserve's south unit at 11154 W. Woodbridge Road in Lodi offers good visitor support.

Staying until sundown is recommended for witnessing the sights and sounds associated with "fly-over" and the cranes' return to their evening roosting spots.

CDFW is also proud to co-sponsor the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival scheduled for Nov. 3 through 5.

Information about festival tours and activities is available at cranefestival.com/ index.php.

After Nov. 13, those 16 and older attending the tours will be required to purchase and possess a CDFW lands pass in order to participate. Visitors carrying a valid hunting or fishing license will be exempt from this new requirement. Docents will be checking for lands passes or licenses at the start of each tour. A daily lands pass costs $4.32 and an annual lands pass costs $24.33. Lands passes may be purchased online at ca.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales/, by phone at 800-565-1458, and in-person wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Lands pass fees will be used for the management of this and other CDFW lands. For more information about lands passes, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/Lands-Pass.

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Last week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed Secretarial Order 3356, which will support and expand hunting and fishing, enhance conservation stewardship, improve wildlife management, and increase outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. Secretarial Order 3356 is an extension of Secretarial Order 3347, issued on Zinke's first day, March 2.

That order identified a slate of actions for the restoration of the American sportsmen conservation ethic, which was established by President Theodore Roosevelt.

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

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat

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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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Chambers of Commerce

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

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

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel compelled to get involved on the "right side" of a seemingly unfair fight. But appearances can be deceptive. Get the facts before going forth into the fray.

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Meanwhile, focus on that still-unsettled personal situation.

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Office: 760-379-6259 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware

RLB Engineering LLC Electrical Power Systems Design Title 24 Compliant Lighting System Design Photovoltaic System Design Ron Brooks P.E. Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer

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760-223-1146 Elizabeth Miller "CCCC" accepted

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Science Diet Pet Food Distributor

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760-379-1300 ___________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 ___________________________ LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 ___________________________

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Call Chris - 760-417-1824 ___________________________ HANDY HELPERS Excellent cleaning by Kimberly.

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Move-In • Move-Out 14 yrs. experience w/excellent references. Free Estimates.

805-796-5611 760-223-2962 MY THERAPY HOUSE 12232 Mt. Mesa Rd.

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www.AblePm.com Squirrel Valley 2bd/1.5ba House - With garage. Stove, d/w & AC, wood stove & forced air.

Large den, ceiling fans throughout. Large yard, fully fenced, with RV parking & deck. TRASH PAID. $1095 rent/$1000 dep.

Alta Sierra 4bd/2ba 2-story House Near Shirley Meadows Ski Resort. Fully FURNISHED with appliances. A/C, pellet & wood stove. Trash PAID. Great for a second/vacation home to get away from the heat. $1195 rent/$1000 dep.

Wofford Heights RV Space Jesse James Trailer Park - Up to 20 ft.

RV’s. Beautiful lakeside park near the marina, lake access. . Includes a laundry room, showers, swimming pool & shade trees. Trash Paid. Month to month or long term. $350 rent/$150 dep.

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Wofford Heights Blue Jay Trailer Park Located right off boulevard, water and trash included.

On site laundry facilities.

Trailer, $325/mo. storage, parking space.

Lake Isabella 3bd/2ba spacious living space, private, LARGE fully fenced yard, laundry hook-ups, covered deck, additional storage on property. Erskine Water. $1300/mo.

3bd/2ba home, dining room. large living room w/fireplace, separate laundry room, large fenced backyard, 2 car garage + 2 car covered carport.

Erskine Water. $1100/mo.

3bd/2ba home, hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, laundry room, large fenced backyard, 2 car garage, additional storage on property. $1100/mo.

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

Fireplace. $1350/mo.

MOVE IN SPECIAL - $350 off one months rent.

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Call (760) 379-2092 for details. __________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $544/mo. or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.

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

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HYSIDE INFLATABLES (2017-B6017), 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: IMPORT INNOVATIONS, INC., 12100 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 02/14/1982. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Richard De Chant, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/05/2017 and expires 09/05/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Gutierrez-Hernandez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KAC ENTERPRISES (2017-B5660), 10814 Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 10814 Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

REGISTRANTS: KENNETH CRAWFORD, 10814 Rancho Cordova, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Kenneth Crawford. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/18/2017 and expires 08/18/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Guitierrez-Hernandez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PRIMO'S LIQUOR AND DELI (2017-B6184), 219 Buena Vista Drive, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: PO Box 1846, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: DEWAYNE HOLLAND, 28 Rogers Road, Kernville, CA 93238 and SUSAN HOLLAND, 28 Rogers Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2004. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Susan Holland. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/11/2017 and expires 09/11/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01090-CA, A.P.N.: 495-030-08-00, Property Address: 13453 Rosedale Highway, 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 02/12/2004. 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: James D Le Vasseur, An Unmarried Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 02/19/2004 as Instrument No. 0204036777 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 10/18/2017 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: $9,470.08.

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: 13453 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93314, A.P.N.: 495-030-08-00.

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 $9,470.08.

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/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01090-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: September 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/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 September 22, 29, and October 6, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DESERT MOTEL (2017-B6156), DBA #2: DESERT INN MOTEL (2017-B6157), 339 W. Church Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 339 W. Church Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: DAVID ANSELL UMSTADTER, 339 W. Church Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 01/28/2016.

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: David A. Umstadter. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/11/2017 and expires 09/11/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 22, 29, October 6, and 13, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SGR INNOVATIONS (2017-B6354), 10649 Sierra Rd #21, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 37438 Upper Cressman Rd., Shaver Lake, CA 93664. REGISTRANTS: JESSE SCOTT SAGER, 1001 Adelaide Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307. 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: Jesse Scott Sager. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/18/2017 and expires 09/18/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D. Chavez.

Published by the Kern River September 29, October 6, 13, and 20, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00308-CA, A.P.N.: 128-053-05-00, Property Address: 1503 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 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 01/11/2006. 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: Francis Johvanna Cueto, An Unmarried Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 01/20/2006 as Instrument No. 0206014742 in book ---, page--- and and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded October 16, 2012 as Instrument Number 0212146891 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 11/03/2017 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: $136,667.69.

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: 1503 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 128-053-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $136,667.69.

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/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-00308CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: September 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 6, 13, and 20, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: 18HUNDRED (2017-B6143), DBA#2: 18 HUNDRED (2017-B6144), DBA#3: 18 HUNDRED BAR AND GRILL (2017-B6145), 1800 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 3004 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: 18HUNDRED INC, 3004 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 07/01/2017. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Maya Holloway, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/08/2017 and expires 09/08/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2017.

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Women's & Girls' Fund announces grant cycle Louis Medina, Kern Community Foundation Courier Resource The Women's & Girls' Fund, a leadership initiative of Kern Community Foundation, today announced up to $50,000 in grant allocations in its ninth cycle of competitive grant making to Kern County nonprofit organizations that serve local women or girls within the focus area of education and training. WGF values social change grant making that emphasizes finding long-term solutions to societal problems facing women and girls in all parts of Kern County.

"Since its inception, the Women's and Girls' Fund has granted local nonprofits close to $300,000 to serve women and girls, primarily in the area of education," said WGF Vision Committee Chair Cathy Bennett, who is also the Facilitator of the Fund's Grants Allocation Committee. "Every year there are compelling grants, and I struggle to identify one or two above the others. But two examples that really touched me are last year's grant to Wind Wolves Preserve, to allow disadvantaged, inner-city girls to learn about science and the world around them through camping at the preserve; and a grant in 2016 to Kern River Valley Revitalization, to teach STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to girls in a way that fosters competitiveness and self-sufficiency-and this program rallied to great success even after the Erskine Fire!"

She continued: "Kern County is blessed with scores of nonprofits that work diligently and think outside the box to improve educational and training outcomes for women and girls. I hope to see grant applications from many such agencies again this year."

The first step in this competitive grant cycle is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through Kern Community Foundation's Online Grants Platform by 5 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Organizations interested in applying should have a

501(c)(3) nonprofit designation or fiscal sponsor. All organizations seeking funds must have a presence in Kern County and all programs must benefit women and/or girls within Kern County.

Funding is typically for one year only; and while multi-year grant requests may be considered, applicants should also be prepared to accept one year's funding only. All requested follow-up reports for previous grants received from Kern Community Foundation, including The Women's and Girls' Fund, must be on file before an agency can apply for additional funding.

Agencies must also comply with Kern Community Foundation's grant-making guidelines, which include: a) being registered with Kern Community Foundation through the same Online Grants Platform that can be accessed via the hyperlink above; and b) having a Silver or higher transparency rating on GuideStar.org, the world's largest database on nonprofits. Please refer to the WGF's Grantmaking Policy and Focus Area Document for the 2017-2018 Grant Cycle for more details.

Following evaluation of LOIs by the WGF's Grants Allocation Committee, a number of agencies will be invited in early December to submit full grant applications. The maximum individual award is $25,000, and the total moneys to be awarded are $50,000.

Kern Community Foundation is a vibrant nonprofit enterprise with the powerfully simple mission of "Growing community. Growing philanthropy."

The Foundation is in business to serve as a charitable resource for local donors and corporations, and to generate capital that provides philanthropic solutions to help make Kern County a better place to live, to work and to visit. Since its establishment in 1999, the Foundation has grown to hold close to 140 charitable funds with assets of approximately $20 million, and has awarded more than $15 million to improve Kern County's quality of life.

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www.kernrivercourier.com Bombs away Left, a fixed-wing turbo prop makes a Phos-Chek drop in an effort to contain the 50 acre fire.

Below, a Sikorsky helicopter makes a water drop on the fire.

Supervisors allocate $100,000 to stimulate County tourism Kern County Board of Trade Courier Economy The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved the 2018 Tourism Promotion Grant Program as a part of the FY 2017-18 County budget. The grant program, administered by the Kern County Board of Trade, provides financial assistance for efforts intended to attract traveler spending to the region.

Supervisors authorized up to $100,000 to assist qualified organizations enhance our local economy through tourism efforts.

Applications are now being accepted from Kern County 501(c) groups and small businesses in the Leisure and Hospitality sector engaged in the promotion of tourism. The current cycle is focused on direct marketing, and projects seeking funds must show the potential to attract tourists and its benefit to the

Team effort Structure protection group moves to the next assignment to supress the Lakewood Fire.

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Lakewood, Continued from page 1 into a Unified Command with Kern County Fire Department, US Forest Service and Bureau land Management. Approximately 100 firefighters were battling this blaze and 50 acres plus have burned with 10 percent containment Friday evening. Multiple helicopters and air tankers dropped major amounts of water and retardant on the fire

to help protect the threatened homes. Fire is under investigation.

Friday night crews worked all night mopping up and securing the fire line. Their hard work put the containment at 25 percent. Saturday crews continued to secure the lines and keep the fire North of Piute Road, South of Commercial Street, East of Larch Street and West of Bodfish Canyon Road.

Weather and terrain continued to be a factor and

containment was reached Sunday at 5 p.m.

News outlets reported that the fire started near/at "Lakewood Ct." in Bodfish. There is no such street. Conjecture is that they said Lacewood Ct. over the radio and it was mis-heard by the person in charge of naming the fires. Local fire officials contacted were calling it the Lacewood Fire as well as the Lakewood Fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Kern County economy. Deadline for applications is 5:00pm on October 27, 2017.

Tourism is a $1.36 billion-per-year industry in Kern County, according to figures provided by the California Travel and Tourism Commission. The industry supports approximately 15,320 local jobs while generating more than $406 million in payroll and $104 million in state and local taxes that help pay for important services such as law enforcement, fire protection and public health efforts.

Organizations may apply for up to $10,000 per project. Applicants may submit more than one project but no single organization can receive more than $10,000 in total aid.

Application materials are available online at visitkern.com/grants/. For more information, contact the Kern County Board of Trade at 661-868-KERN or email Grants@VisitKern.com.

Suspects arrested in burglary of a local pharmacy business Kern County Sheriff's Office Courier Release On August 24, at 3:37 a.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Kern Valley Substation responded to an audible alarm call at the Mesa Clinical Pharmacy in Mt. Mesa. Upon their arrival, they discovered the business had been burglarized and several items of medication had been stolen. At 7:15 a.m., deputies contacted Tyler Allen, age 20, in Mt. Mesa. Allen was found to be in possession of some of the stolen medications from the pharmacy. Deputies arrested and booked Allen into the Kern County Sheriff's Office Central Receiving Facility for the burglary of the Mesa Clinical Pharmacy.

On August 29, deputies contacted Phillip McAfee, age 19, in Mt. Mesa regarding his participation in the burglary. During the investigation, deputies developed probable cause to arrest McAfee and arrested him for burglary.

Lion, Continued from page 1 Meadow is privately owned by R.M. Pyles Boys Camp. Crews are implementing structure protection by constructing fire line as the wildfire burns within and around the private property.

Crews mopped up hot spots directly adjacent to the structures over the weekend to protect them. Additional work is occurring near Trout Meadow and Grey Meadow to protect structures in those locations in the event the fire moves south.

Firefighters are improving trails, utilizing

Tragedy, Continued from page 1 High School graduate Jack Beaton lost his life shielding his wife from the bullets. It was their 23rd wedding anniversary. Kern Valley Hospital CNA and Optimal Hospice worker, Billy Bob Mason, already known for his efforts during the

After further investigation, deputies served a search warrant at a residence in Mt. Mesa on August 30. Deputies located additional stolen property from the pharmacy and evidence to the burglary.

A secondary location on Diedrich Road in Wofford Heights was also searched. Additional stolen property was located at that residence. Deputies arrested Lena Garcia, age 53, and booked her into the Kern County Sheriff's Office Central Receiving Facility as an accessory to the burglary and various drug related offences.

On October 2, Garcia and McAfee were arraigned in Kern County Superior Court regarding this investigation. All three remain out of custody pending further proceedings.

Anyone having information about any of the above incidents are asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110, contact Secret Witness at 661-322-4040 or send an anonymous text to TIP411 (847411). Type the key word "KCSO", prior to the message.

Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST), so they can be used as containment lines to stop the spread of the Lion Fire. Most of the current fire spread has been into an area that burned in the 2011 Lion Fire.

"This fire is spreading mostly through ground fuels in this remote part of the Wilderness," stated District Ranger Eric LaPrice. "Efforts to contain the fire will be made along routes where firefighters can work safely while avoiding stands of dead trees and inaccessible terrain."

Nearby communities should anticipate smoke settling into the valleys in the late evening and early

morning hours, because inversion patterns normally hold the smoke in low-lying areas.

Smoke from the Lion Fire will be transported

by Southwest winds into communities along the Eastern Sierra throughout the day.

Diurnal winds brought smoke into Kernville last night and this morning. These conditions will continue today. The Pier Fire will continue to produce small amounts of smoke and haze as interior areas of the fire finish burning. Good dispersion conditions for the inland areas will continue through Thursday.

Erskine Fire, worked to save strangers during the tragedy even though he was injured in the foot.

There were many at the event from Kern County who were law enforcement, fire fighters, and medical persons, who were just trying to have a relaxing weekend and attending the Harvest Route 91 country music

concert.

The Kern River Courier extends its condolences to all who lost family or friends in this incident and prays for a speedy recovery for those injured. If you were involved in this incident in any way, and are having trouble getting past it, we urge you to seek mental health assistance.