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Welcome to “Nuui Cunni” meaning “Our House” to the local Native American community. On Saturday November 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center will be hosting their annual Fall Gathering 2600 Highway 155, in the French Gulch recreation area, Lake Isabella. The public is invited to come support the local Native American Cultural Center and enjoy activities available for the whole family, such as demonstrations, arts and crafts, face painting, candy count, raffles, a silent auction, live entertainment and
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native plant sale. Enjoy a variety of food like Indian tacos, fish tacos, hotdogs and drinks. There will be an art show featuring local artists. The Kern River Paiute Council operates the 3,150 square foot Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center, which operates under a permit offered by the US Department of Agriculture, National Forest Service in the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District, on a non-discriminatory basis. Their mission is dedicated to preserving, restoring and teaching their Native American culture, history and traditions by providing a facility available for educational, ceremonial and
other social activities for Native Americans as well as the interested public. Some of the regular activities at the Cultural Center include a museum the Nuui Cunni library where you can peruse some wonderful books over a cup of coffee, the gift shop where you will find the fantastic work of many of the Center's artists, including pine needle baskets, gourds, pouches, jewelry, dream catchers, just to name a few. Classes are also a regular feature at the Center. Wednesday is craft day and Sundays are for "special crafts." The operates a kitchen Friday through Sunday 11 a.m to 2p.m. that offers a daily special
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Michael Batelaan Courier Just in One of the most interesting elections in the history of the United States finished this week. ■ President Donald Trump was named president-elect. According to the New York Times, Trump gathered 279 electoral votes, and Hillary Clinton only received 228 electoral votes. 270 was the number needed to win. However, in the popular vote Clinton received 59,915,938, or 47.7 percent while Trump only received 59,689,467 votes, or 47.5 percent. That is only a 226,471 vote difference.
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■ 23rd Congressional District In Kern County, Kevin McCarthy easily won back his seat over Wendy Reed with 72.58 percent of the vote. ■ 26th District Assembly Devon Mathis was equally as successful over Ruben Macareno with 73.75 percent of the vote. ■ Judge, Superior Court Office # 34 Tiffany Organ-Bowles received 59.96 percent of the vote over Cory J. Woodward who dropped out of the race several weeks ago, but too late for ballot removal. ■ South Fork Union School Board The two elected members are Eric J. Hafenfeld with 43.11 percent of the vote and William Dale
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Creighton who got 39.34 percent. Clayton Huckaby only received 17.41 percent. ■ Kern Valley Healthcare District The three newly elected Kern Valley Healthcare directors will be Thomas Wright with 27.84 percent, C. "Charlie Busch" Lutz with 24.13 percent and Barbara Anne Casas with 20.96 percent. Robert Woods received 16.65 percent and Antanas J. Olito received 10.24 percent. ■ Measure J Kern Community College Facilities Improvement District #1 Bond passed with 62.42 percent voting yes.
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The Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group will be having our first Intake Day on Monday, November 14 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army on the corner of Erskine Creek Road and Lake Isabella Blvd. Please bring proof of residency. Some of the organizations who have been working together to form the
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and selection of sandwiches that is starting to offer a new menu. Watch for the signs on the Highway 155 for special Indian taco days. The Cherokees continue to hold meetings at the Center. Along with local members, others come from Bakersfield, Ridgecrest and Tehachapi. Kawaiisu language classes will soon be offered once more and available to all who want to learn. For more information call Julie Turner at 661-340-0032 or see the website, Kawaiisu. org. Native plants have been ordered and will soon be for sale at the Center. The Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Our “Nuui Cunni” House An Ojibwa warrior woman, left, welcomes visitors as they enter the Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center that will be the site of the Annual Fall Gathering.
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Veterans Day is a public holiday that is dedicated to honoring anyone who has served in the United States military. The holiday began as a day to remember the end of World War I and was declared a holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday became Veterans Day in 1954. When Wilson declared November 11 a holiday, the primary intention was to have a day to reflect on the sacrifices of those who had served in the military during World War I. He envisioned observation of the holiday through parades and meetings. Veterans Day always falls on 11 November, but it may be observed on a different day due to the fact that it is a federal holiday. Federal employees and schoolchildren typically have the day off work and school, so the holiday is observed on the Monday following the actual date of the holiday if it happens to fall on a weekend. November 11 was chosen as the official date for Veterans Day in reference to the ending of World War I. Germany signed an armistice with the Allies that signaled the end of the war on at 11 a.m. on November 11 1918. Locally, a Veterans Day service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District veteran's wall. Keynote speaker will be Supervisor Mick Gleason.
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■ Veterans Day service November 11 A Veterans Day service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District veteran's wall. Keynote speaker will be Supervisor Mick Gleason. For further information please contact 760-376-2189.
■ CASA volunteer orientation November 11 CASA of Kern County is a non-profit organization that recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteers who advocate for children who are in foster care. The first step to become a volunteer is to attend an orientation. In this one-hour presentation, learn what CASA is and the duties of their volunteers at the Lake Isabella library from 1 to 2 p.m. Call Diana Ramirez 661-631-2272 to RSVP or visit kerncasa.org. ■ Veterans Day dinner November 11 The Elks Lodge 2358 in Wofford Heights will serve a dinner of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and the fixings. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and will be free to all veterans. Non-veterans cost will be $15. There will be a cake to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and a short ceremony to honor POW/MIAs displaying the permanent "Missing Man" table. ■ Elk’s Holiday Bazaar November 12 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 LOE
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
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■ 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.
in Wofford Heights is sponsoring their Annual Holiday Bazaar on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is open to the public and all proceeds benefit scholarships, children's Christmas program and community Christmas baskets.
■ Indian community quarterly meeting November 12 Kern Valley Indian Council will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner and community meeting at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 11 a.m. Guest speaker James McClurken federal recognition researcher. Bring items for the raffle. The Council will provide the dinner. Bring salad or dessert. ■ Nell Rolls artist reception November 12 KRV Historical Society and the KRV Art Association will be hosting an artist reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Museum in Kernville. The community is invited to meet Nell Rolls and experience her heartfelt collection. ■ Violin-Piano Concert November 12 Erica MacArthur, concert violinist and Helen Smoot, pianist, present a concert of Dance Music Through the Ages on at 7 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church, Big Blue and Sirretta in Kernville. Music by Bach, Biber, Schnittke and Gubaidulina. Admission/donation $10.
■ 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.
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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
■ Bazaar and bake sale November 12 Don't forget to stop by Highland Chapel UMC at 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and finish your Christmas shopping, with handmade gifts, delicious baked goods, jams, jellies, jewelry, and more! For information call 760-379-2120. ■ Eagles chili cook off November 12 Come out for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Fifth Annual Chili Cook Off. Open to the public. Come cook or just have fun all day. It starts at 11 a.m. Then there is dinner at 5 to 7 p.m. followed by karaoke from 7 p.m. 12251 Highway 178 Mt. Mesa. Call 760-3793394 for more information. ■ Footloose and Happy Feet dance November 12 Come dance to the beat at the Moose Lodge at 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. Admission is free and snacks and drinks will be available. Please RSVP to 760-812-1059. ■ Operation Christmas Child collection week, November 14 to 21 Shoebox Collection week begins Mon, 11/18, at 11 a.m. and continues daily until the close of the Relay Center at 10 a.m., Mon, 11/25. Drop off your gift-filled shoeboxes at Faith Community, 20 W. Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights. Call Irene Martinson, 760417-2279 for hours, information, or to volunteer. ■ KRVFSC Meeting November 17 On Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of meeting will be posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org. ■ McCarthy mobile office hours November 17 Congressman Kevin McCarthy has announced a monthly staff mobile office in Lake Isabella from 1:30 through 2:30 p.m. at the Kern County Administration Building conference room, 7050 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella. For more information, please contact 661-327-3611. ■ KRV Collaborative November 17 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance November 19 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street. For additional information, please contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520 ■ Thanksgiving dinner November 24 Kernville United Methodist Church friends and family invite those who may be alone but have memories to share of the historic Kernville Methodist Church, to join them for Thanksgiving Day dinner 251 Big Blue Road. It will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 3762751 for information. ■ Hometown Heroes and Pride November 26 The annual Lake Isabella Christmas parade has been a tradition for the last 38 years. It brings many residents together to join in the community spirit of the season. The parade starts at 10 a.m. Call 760-379-5236 for more information. 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.
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Traffic & Safety STOP October traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor
Traffic Collisions - 20 Non-injury - 9 Injury - 11 DUI Arrests - 4 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 17
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November safety tip of the month: The month of November often brings the Kern River Valley some much needed rain. During the rainy days, remember to use extra caution when traveling. The roadways may become slippery, and rocks and debris may fall from the surrounding mountains. Allow extra time to get to your destination safely. It's always good to have an alternate route in mind in the event that a roadway is closed. Remember to change your vehicle's wiper blades before the rain.
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Small gesture brings a big thank you Dear Editor: The VFW member visits to the Veterans in the assisted living care at Kern Village in Kernville is a wonderful outreach to bolster their spirits and let them and their families know that they are cared about and appreciated. Sylvia Lewis Lake Isabella
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Tour local Bonsai nursery rescheduled Garden hobbyists in the Kern River Valley have a unique opportunity this Election Day, Nov. 8 to tour a bonsai nursery owned by valley resident Jack Reynolds. He is a leading expert on Bonsai and president of the Sansui Kai Bonsai Club. Reynolds, who grew up in Bakersfield, is a retired professor of biology and human anatomy at Moorpark College. He was introduced to bonsai while attending the University of California Berkeley by a neighbor and avid bonsai grower. While teaching at Moorpark he began serious study of bonsai under Ted Matson, curator of bonsai for the Huntington Garden. In addition to teaching a class in bonsai for the Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department and also shares his expertise with local gardeners from his home. The Garden Group invites all garden enthusiasts to attend the free event and potluck at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Shirley Real at 760-379-1129 to save your spot at this special event.
It seems that all of my life I have some kind of water woes! What is that you say? It's when usually outside water does something that causes Middleworth me some kind of fit. For instance, when we first moved to Bakersfield, we rented a house on the east side, deciding to water at night, we turned on the front lawn sprinklers and went inside for dinner. After dinner our oldest daughter Bonnie, who was 6 or 7 said, "Daddy, our lawn is blowing up!" And sure enough this solid expanse of Bermuda had been lifted by water pressure, giving an eerie moonscape. What had happened, is that one of the water lines had broken and instead of breaking through it lifted the lawn at least a foot. I rushed over, turned off the water and then walked on this wiggly watery mess. Everywhere I stepped, the water popped through and I had little water falls all over the yard. Fortunately we were renting and the owner somehow fixed things. Later we moved to Delano and had our second water encounter, I might add toilet water. It seems our neighbor was building a fence next to our yard and somehow in his mind thought he was 15 inches closer to his house than he was. Our first indication there was trouble was when the toilet was flushed in our house and we heard gurgling, it seemed that our
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Veteran's Benefit Assistance at KRV Branch Library The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce the kickoff of a new service being offered to the Kern Valley. Join them on Friday,
neighbor had dug his posthole right through our sewer line. This required two things, that our neighbor re-figure his property line and help me fix my broken pipe, which he did! Our current house in Wofford Heights is located 300 feet from the water meter and it's main line. That means that any break in the line from there to our house is our responsibility. Our problem started when we had the garbage trucks pick up the garbage. Over the next few months we had several breaks in the line and each required special repair. It became apparent that the line was too close to the surface and the weight of the truck was breaking the pipe. We no longer have garbage service up our road. I've got lots of stories but I only have room for one more. That concerns my most recent water problem. I have what is called a "captive air tank" which assists all of the watering for my plants and landscaping outdoors. Well, it sprung a leak! The air system at the same time gave up the ghost and nothing worked. After tearing out the side of my house to get to the tank, I found the problem. I also discovered that I had no idea how to fix it. So I called a local business who knew what to do. $800 later I now have a system that works and works well. But now at night I sit in my house, waiting for something else to quit because it's all part of my "water woes". What was that noise?
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Optimal celebrates life through holiday season Optimal Hospice Foundation Courier Release During the holiday season, Optimal Hospice Foundation will host their Annual "Light Up A Life Celebrations." Each celebration includes a personal reflection by a hospice family member, the reading of the memorial names by hospice staff and volunteers, candle lighting, inspirational music, and the lighting of their Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is adorned with ornaments representing a light in memory of loved ones and friends. The Celebration is free to attend and open to everyone, not just those touched by hospice care. For a minimum $10 donation an ornament with a loved one's name will be placed on the Tree of Life and if received prior to the event date their name will be read during the Celebration Sunday, December 11 at Kernville Circle Park at 4:30 p.m. "These lights shine in honor of those we love." It is a time to honor and remember those who have been a
special part of our lives. For more information contact Cherie Shoemake at the Foundation Office 661-716-8000, email cshoemake@optimalcares.com, visit our Facebook page or website www.optimalhospicefoundation.com. The Optimal Hospice Foundation is a non-profit organization established to commit its resources to activities which are intended to ensure hospice care and other compassionate programs are available for families facing a life-limiting illness with particular emphasis on the underinsured or uninsured population. Programs include community outreach & education regarding hospice care, bereavement support and our annual Kids Camp for children who have suffered the loss of a love one. In the first 9 months of 2016 the Foundation has provided funding for 620 days of hospice care for patients and families who did not have hospice coverage. Our 2015 Annual Kids Camp for children who have lost a loved one in the recent past was attended by 80 children from Kern County.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Lamentations in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Romans 11, of what tribe did Paul describe himself as a member? Benjamin, Rome, Barnabus, Tarsus 3. In which "Garden of" did Adam and Eve live? Everest, Eden, Heaven, Paradise 4. From the Bible, what was Adam made of or from? Eve's rib, Earth's dust, Ray of light, Fig leaf 5. What's the Decalogue another name for? Ark of Covenant, Holy Grail, Ten Commandments, Last Supper 6. In Romans 5:6, Paul noted that Christ died for the ... ? Believers, Unbelievers, Righteous, Ungodly
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Church, it does a body good Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist It has been shown that church attendance will increase your health, happiness, and your sense of purpose in life. In his research at the Wenzel Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Tyler VanderWeele, professor of epidemiology, indicates that attending religious services can bring about better physical and mental health. Those who attend a religious service at least once a week have a much lower risk of dying over the next decade and a half. They are more optimistic, less depressed, sense a greater purpose in life, have a more stable and active marriage and family, are more charitable, and more engaged in their community. Another interesting discovery in this research was that general spirituality does not provide the same benefits as the aforementioned. Simply being "spiritual but not religious" isn't enough. Watching or listening to a sermon may be valuable, but it can never take the place of being involved with people through relationship. We are created to have personal relationship with God and with each other. Most adults don't have a problem with the idea of connecting with God. The whole "people part" is the problem for many. It has been said, "Church would be great, if it weren't for the people." But there wouldn't be Church without people! God created
the Church with you and I in mind. You may still not be convinced, so let me tell you why we should commit to being a part of a church? The answer is found in Hebrews 10:25. The author encourages us to "not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." We meet together regularly to encourage one another. We're being overloaded hourly with negative media and politics, perilous activity around our world is increasing by the day, and our country's future is literally teetering. All of this is making people feel very uneasy, discouraged, and hopeless. We desperately need to be encouraged as the Day of Christ's return is imminent. It's easy to make excuses why we won't, can't, or shouldn't go to church. There will never be a shortage of criticism when talking about church. But many would agree with me that our nation is in serious need of real unity and community. There has never been a better alternative to counter those needs than the Church. It begins with a relationship with Jesus Christ. As my relationship with Christ grows, I will naturally desire to connect in relationship with the people of God. The closer we draw to Him, the closer we draw to each other. Don't wait; get plugged into a Christ-centered church this Sunday. Your life actually does depend on it! Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 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 ■ 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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Whitley of California Water winner of Living Water Award National Association of Water Companies Courier Release The announcement was made last month as part of the 2016 NAWC Water Summit that was held October 2 to 4, in San Diego, California. The NAWC Living Water Awards program was established in 2012 to celebrate the exemplary private water industry professionals who are "living water" through their commitment to quality service and the environment. Whitley is the fourth recipient of this prestigious honor, earned for extraordinary leadership displayed in the midst of a devastating wildfire that impacted the communities he serves. Whitley is local manager of Cal Water's Kern River Valley and Antelope Valley Districts. In June, a wildfire spread throughout Kern County, California, ultimately burning nearly 50,000 acres and destroying 309 homes. As the community where he lives and works literally went up in flames, Whitley's remarkable actions, and calm, collected demeanor throughout the disaster ensured the health and safety of thousands of residents. For example, as water lines to homes ruptured as a result of the fire, Whitley drove into the heart of the fire territory and manually shut off the meters of burned homes so that water could be preserved to fight the fire. "Chris' performance in the face of an unfolding natural disaster is both remarkable and inspiring," said Michael Deane, NAWC executive director. "He put the health and safety of his community before himself, and
did so humbly and compassionately. Without question, what he has done is deserving of the Living Water Award, and I congratulate both Chris and Cal Water for the tremendous work they do in the communities they serve." Whitley and his team also demonstrated several acts of kindness for members of the community who were impacted by the fire. For more than a week, they brought cases of water to customers that could not pick them up, distributed toiletries from the Red Cross to all community residents, and worked with the Salvation Army to help the fire victims get back on their feet. Chris and his staff attended community meetings to disseminate updated information and find out how they could best assist customers. He distributed $23,000 in Visa gift cards to customers through Cal Water's philanthropic giving program and helped fundraise more than $40,000 for the Erskine Fire relief fund. Martin Kropelnicki, CEO and president for Cal Water, and incoming president of the NAWC board of directors, added, "It's never easy to effectively manage a crisis situation, but Chris rose to the occasion and exceeded all expectations, even when his own community was in flames. Chris managed Cal Water's team on the ground with precision and efficiency, and interacted with impacted customers with grace and empathy. His actions demonstrate Cal Water's highest priority - the health and safety of our customers. I'm proud of Chris, and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition."
Announcements, Continued from page 3 November 11 at 3 p.m. for the kickoff of the Veteran's Benefit Assistance Program. The Veteran's Benefit Assistance Program will help veterans sort through the maze of information regarding applying for benefits from local, state, and federal sources.
Local Mediacom employee earns service awards Local Mediacom employee Hugo Cortes earned a top customer service award and recognition by company executives during customer service week held earlier this month. The employee was cited for outstanding service and earned top performance rankings among Mediacom peers. Hugo Cortes of Kernville earned Mediacom's 'Area Operations Employee of the Year' award for his work as a broadband specialist in the Lake Isabella area. He has been a Mediacom employee for more than 10 years.
Indian community quarterly membership meeting The Kern Valley Indian Council will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner and community meeting at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on November 12 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Tribe's federal recognition researcher, James McClurken. Tracy Strickland, enrollment committee chairperson, will be at the meeting to assist members with updating their tribal enrollment applications. The Council will provide the dinner. Marjorie Albitre will have the Country Store with many home made items. Please bring donations for the raffle and a salad or dessert and any gently used clothing and household appliances for give away.
McCarthy announces mobile office hours Congressman Kevin McCarthy has announced a monthly staff mobile office in Lake Isabella on Thursday afternoon, November 17 from 1:30 through 2:30 p.m. at the Kern County Administration Building conference room, 7050 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella. A staff member from McCarthy's office hosts each mobile office held the third Thursday of each month in Lake Isabella and throughout California's 23rd Congressional District. This time provides an opportunity for constituents in the local community to conveniently visit and share concerns on important issues, current events and discuss casework matters regarding problems with federal government agencies. Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors in Lake Isabella and report back to the Congressman. For more information, please contact McCarthy's district office at 661-327-3611.
Candy and bake sale at local food pantry Your local Food Pantry is having a candy and bake sale, ongoing until Christmas. The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the 150 food boxes the Pantry gives away to low income families of the Kern Valley and also to help buy the toys for the little ones. You can help by bringing in candy and baked goods of any kind, to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. or call 760-379-4825. Bring in a bag of candy or a baked item once a week until Christmas and receive a gift from the Food Pantry on December 24.
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Insulin prices surge Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Living with diabetes can't be fun. It is made easier for people through modern medicine, but the financial costs are staggering. Data Thal from Truven Health Analytics show that the manufacturer list price of insulin has surged since 2004, with the price of Sanofi's Lantus up 400 percent, Novo Nordisk's Novolog up 381 percent and Eli Lilly's Humalog rising 380 percent. Cheaper types of insulin are available, but the formulas are older and require strict adherence to eating regimens that may not work as well for some patients. A Courier reader sent me an email of her medication list this week. She is on a very popular HMO plan that is specific to diabetics. The complaint is that the retail cost of her injectable insulin has gone so high; she is now in the donut hole, paying $200 for her insulin. I compared her current Health Net Jade plan with another company who has lowered the price of insulin, and even covers it at the same cost in the donut hole. Using Rite Aid as her pharmacy, by changing plans, she can lower her cost from $1,106.46 a year to $412.40. Put another way, the recommended plan is $35 or less a month versus $47 before the donut hole and $176.12 as a high when in the hole. The new plan pays in the donut hole, too. She will save $800 a year at the pharmacy!
My original intent for this week was not on diabetes, but the cost of medication. I have discussed before that the prices are rising. Drugs are typically placed in tiers. As an example, Lantus Solostar is a tier 3, preferred brand drug with one company (see above), and a Tier 1 preferred generic with the other. The labels, (preferred generic, generic, preferred brand, non-preferred brand, etc.) are arbitrary. The same medication can't be both a brand and a generic. They are just labels, and there are now generic drugs in all tiers, just as some brand name drugs may be in a generic tier. Another change that some people will discover too late will occur when they are shocked by the 2017 prices of their medication when they refill in the New Year. Your local pharmacy also has a label. Depending on the insurance plan, some pharmacies are categorized as either "preferred", "standard" or "out of network". "Out of network" really means that your insurance will not pay for the medication. Last year, one very popular plan considered several of the area's pharmacies as "preferred". This year they are "standard", so expect to pay more. It has now been four weeks that we have been making recommendations for people to change from one plan to another. To date, we have saved our clients $389,628.85 by just changing from one prescription plan to another. 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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27 year old violinist Erica MacArthur will be performing a concert of "Dance Music Through the Ages" Saturday evening, November 12 at the Kernville United Methodist Church. Photo submitted
Concert violinist to perform at Sierra Performing Arts series On Saturday evening, November 12, violinist Erica MacArthur will be performing a concert of "Dance Music Through the Ages." She will be accompanied by pianist Helen Smoot. The concert is part of Sierra Performing Arts Saturday Evening Concert series. The program will consist of music by J.S. Bach, Biber, Schnittke and Gubaidulina. The styles represented will be Early Renaissance to Contemporary Russian music.
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In June Erica performed at the Kern Valley Community Orchestra concert and received a standing ovation after her first piece. The young 27 year old is not new to concertizing. She began playing the violin at age 3 in Ridgecrest and has appeared in concerts throughout the US, Bolivia and Morocco. "She is the finest violinist I have ever worked with," says her accompanist Helen Smoot. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church on Big Blue and Sirretta Sts. in Kernville. Admission/donation is $10.
Professional family portraits to support libraries On Saturday November 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. professional portraits will be available thanks to the Friends of the Library and Howard Pasamanick Photography. For $20 get one 8 x 10 or four 4 x 6 portraits. Copies can be obtained at an additional charge. All pictures become property of purchaser and may be reproduced. All proceeds go to support our local library.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Yoga Hosers” (PG-13) - Kevin Smith's latest project features a pair of sardonic Canadian conveniencestore clerks facing off against Nazi sausages. Our heroes, both named Colleen (Lily Rose Depp and Harley Quinn Smith), are teenage best friends who really only care about their phones and their private yoga lessons (taught by a bushy Justin Long). They get roped into a scheme involving an undying Nazi and a peculiar Nazi-hunter (Johnny Depp). The girls are dogged by walking, talking bratwursts that have been indoctrinated with fascism. There are very few laughs, but the two leads perform well together, and it should not be held against them that their fathers are Smith and Depp. "Kubo and the Two Strings" (PG) - A one-eyed boy with a supernatural heritage and a magic musical instrument embarks on a gorgeously animated adventure through ancient Japan. Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson) lost his eye to the Moon King, his evil grandfather who also can become a terrifying dragon. While adventuring, Kubo has a protective white monkey (Charlize Theron), a dopey warrior made from a transformed beetle (Matthew McConaughey) and his magic music that can make origami come to life. Laika Studios ("Coraline," "The Boxtrolls") has a great track record of adapting stories with enchanting stop-motion animation. It goes off
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the beaten trail, and makes offerings that can be genuinely scary ("Coraline" got pretty creepy, and "Kubo" has some spooky monsters) or sad, while still remaining engaging and appropriate for the little ones. "War Dogs" (R) - Back in the heady days of 2008, David Packouz (Miles Teller) gets recruited away from his dead-end massage gig into the sleazy world of semi-legal arms dealing, as introduced to him by old pal Efraim (Jonah Hill). Efraim rolls up in a nice car, cackling maniacally, shooting guns in the air and throwing cash around, and we're supposed to sympathize with David, who views this as a stable option for supporting his pregnant girlfriend. Their moral descent sees them supplying arms to shady characters in Afghanistan. It's sort of trying to be "The Wolf of Wall Street" but with guns instead of bonds, but neither lead ever really takes it there. Hill is playing it big and sleazy, but the movie just isn't as smart as it thinks it is. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Chicken to cross the road for Bodfish Bob’s Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Chicken 2 to 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless - cut into 1 inch size pieces 1 cup apricot preserves 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (liquid drained) 1/2 bell pepper 1/2 onion Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken in a single layer of crock pot. Mix the remaining ingredients, pour over chicken. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. Bodfish Bob’s Italian Style Chicken Breasts Bodfish Bob
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2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 can tomato sauce 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. garlic powder For crumb mixture, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip breasts in eggs, then crumb mixture. Microwave in 1 1/2 quart casserole, loosely covered with wax paper, for 5 minutes. Turn over and cover with sauce. For sauce, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Pour over top of chicken; cover loosely and cook 4 minutes. Place slices of Mozzarella on each breast and cook 2 minutes. Let stand 3 to 4 minutes, covered.
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Dan Jones, Engineer 43 and residents ready to are readied to plant the seeds, trees and shrubs made available through the Forest Service. Photo submitted
"Lend a Hand" event a huge success Cindy Thill, USFS Courier Community On Saturday, October 22, the Kern River Ranger District, of the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument held a "Lend a Hand" event at the Sierra Gateway Market in Southlake. This past June, hundreds of people were affected by the loss their homes, and outbuildings, and were left with charred land by the Erskine Fire. The Forest Service event, "Lend a hand-Replanting the Land" was organized by John Springer, District Timber Sale Administrator, Wendy Sarubbi, Wildlife Specialist, and Jackie Williams,
Nursery Coordinator, with assistance from Forest Service Engine No. 43. The group distributed seed packets and bare root trees to victims of the Fire, in hopes to replant barren land left after the fire. Kern River District Ranger Al Watson, commented, "The Erskine Fire deeply affected all residences of the Valley. Giving away these trees and shrubs is a small token of support to our community in the hopes to help these areas recover more quickly." Approximately 700 trees and 300 seed packets were distributed to over 100 residents. Planting and care instructions were handed out with each variety of tree or seeds, with Forest Service specialists on hand to answer resident's questions.
Leggy millipede species discovered eurekalert.org Courier Nature
omists Paul Marek at Virginia Tech and Bill Shear, HampdenSydney College. Illacme tobini millipede Along with "I never would many spiders, have expected pseudoscorpithat a second ons, and flies disspecies of the covered and cataleggiest animal on the planet logued by the cave would be discovered in a cave 150 explorers, a tiny threadlike millimiles away," says Paul Marek, Assistant pede was found in the unexplored dark Professor in the Entomology marble caves of Sequoia National Park. Department at Virginia Tech. Its closest The enigmatic millipede was sent to relative lives under giant sandstone bouldiplopodologists (scientists who specialders outside of San Juan Bautista, ize in millipedes) who immediately recCalifornia. ognized its significance as evolutionary In addition to the new millipede's legcousin of the leggiest animal on the planginess, it also has bizarre-looking mouthet, Illacme plenipes. The new species may parts of a mysterious function, four legs possess "only" 414 legs, compared to its that are modified into penises, a body relative's 750, yet, it has a similar complecovered in long silk-secreting hairs, and ment of bizarre anatomical features, paired nozzles on each of its over 100 including a body armed with 200 poison segments that squirt a defense chemical glands, silk-secreting hairs, and 4 penisof an unknown nature. es. The study was published in the open In conclusion, the authors note that by access journal Zoo Keys. exploring our world and documenting This new millipede, named Illacme the biodiversity of this planet we can pretobini after cave biologist Ben Tobin of vent anonymous extinction, a process in the National Park Service, is described by which a species goes extinct before we its discoverer Jean Krejca, at Zara know of its role in the ecosystem, potenEnvironmental LLC, and millipede taxontial benefit to humanity, or its beauty.
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Advanced hunter ed now online Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Outdoors The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Advanced Hunter Education Program has begun to schedule its clinics for 2017. So far, next year's roster includes Wilderness First Aid, Wild Turkey Hunting, Deer Hunting, Big Game Packing and Land Navigation. Some spaces are also still available for the few remaining clinics (Wild Game Cooking, Waterfowl Hunting, Wilderness First Aid and Wild Pig Hunting). More clinics will be scheduled in the coming weeks, including three that will be offered for the first time: Wilderness Survival, Hunting with Air Guns and Game Processing. Hunting clinics are beneficial both for
new hunters and those who just want to try something new. A typical clinic might cover a range of topics including natural history, biology, hunting opportunities, game care and game processing. Clinics are open to students of all skill levels and ages, from beginner to advanced. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All clinics are free, but participants must pre-register. To find out more about class offerings and to register, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/huntered/advanced/. Classes will be added to the schedule throughout the year, so check back frequently. Clinics will open for registration approximately three months prior to the class. For more information, please contact Lt. Alan Gregory at 209-274-9923.
Holiday Gift Program For 11 to 18 year old children Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit us to "adopt" individual children or a set of siblings. If a cash donation is received, we will purchase items from the child's wish list for you Parents may sign up eligible children November 2nd thru December 12th "Adoptions" are open through December 14th Cash donations joyfully accepted Once again thank you for your kindness and generosity This program is being sponsored by the KRV Family Resource Center 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-2556
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1. In 2015, pitcher Zack Greinke became the third Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher in the modern era to have six straight starts without allowing a run. Who else did it? 2. Jose Altuve became the fastest player in Houston Astros history to reach 800 career hits (647 games). Who had been the fastest to do it? 3. In 2015, Keenan Allen tied a San Diego Chargers record for most receptions in a game (15). Who else did it? 4. Syracuse's men's basketball team, in 2015, became the second team in Division I history to win 50 straight games against an opponent (Colgate). Who was the first to do it? 5. Who was the last American before Auston Matthews in 2016 to be selected No. 1 overall in the NHL Draft? 6. Who was the first Major League Soccer player to have at least 15 goals and 15 assists in the same season? Answers:
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make decisions. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an exciting promise for the future. But be aware of the fact that you haven't been told about all the demands you might have to meet. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your financial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals and those that are not reachable at this time. "Caution" remains your fiscal watchword. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You're deep into your new project, and that's just fine. But don't neglect your family and friends. Spending time with people you care for is always a wise investment. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened. This could make you emotionally vulnerable. Be careful about decisions you might be asked to make at this time. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You've come to a place where you'll be facing important decisions that can affect your future. Rely on your strong moral compass to guide you toward making the right choices.
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Better Outlook Window Cleaning Service Ln Rohde Wesson Water Girl @ Cleaner P.O.Box152 Kernville CA 93238
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Tim’s Auto Glass Professional Auto Glass Replacement & Repair 760-379-1900 661-332-8467 760-223-1389 661-332-TIMS timsautoglass23@yahoo.com
Ron Brooks
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ron@brookstechnicalelectrical.com It it’s technical and electrical, we can do it.
MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584 ___________________________ HAULING - DUMP RUNS WEED EATING 760-223-3651 ___________________________
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Full Service Florist Custom floral designs for every occasion Local & International Delivery
(760) 376-1409 (909) 851-4489 Mon. thru Sat., Sun. by Appointment 11006 Kernville Rd.#2 Kernville, CA 93238 www.designsbyerin.org
Cheryl’s Diner Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville
760-376-6131
“Come in and visit our store... houseplants, We r! unique gifts e Deliv and more!”
Firewood For Sale Seasoned Almond Wood $320 Cord - Delivered 661-979-9362
We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com
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"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963
FEED BARN GROOMING Dianne Storm Owner
Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA
760-379-4311
South Fork Transmission WWW.JOSTPAINTING.COM
Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair
Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial Quality Products Professional Service Competitive Prices
5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
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Computer Tune-Ups Repair, Virus Removal, Web Design
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RICHARD THE PLUMBER Plumbing Repair/Drain Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning
TONY PINO Demonstrates
The 9 animal Xing Yi Quan form on cool mornings at Mt. Mesa Park (easy on the knees) An oriental discipline rarely offered in Kern County.
Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair
We Travel to Your Location Repairs-UpGrades-Tuneups Networking-Troubleshooting Mark Armstrong/Owner-Operator
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Pool Tournaments Tuesdays 8 Ball 8pm • Thursdays 9 Ball 8pm • Line Dancing Wednesday 7pm • Karaoke Saturday 7pm • Monday Football
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Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ___________________________
Services Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824 __________________________
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Wanted I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
For Sale RV FOR SALE Home-made, custom full-size cabover camper, self contained,excellent condition $300 • 760-223-6295 __________________________ FIREWOOD - PINE $170 CORD Cut, Split, Delivery Available 760-812-0459
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Lake Isabella 1 bedroom/1 bath Apartment, includes Stove, TRASH & WATER PAID. No pets. $395 rent/$400 dep. Lake Isabella 1 bedroom/1 bath Apartment, includes Stove, Refrigerator. Off-street parking, storage. TRASH & WATER PAID. No pets. $450 rent/$400 dep. Lake Isabella Commercial These offices can be rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450 rent/$400 dep. ...455 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)
760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm
Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba$733/mo. Move In Special Now - $633/mo. w/good credit. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760-964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo. Move In Special - Now - $533/mo. w/good credit. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 1bd/1ba-$533/mo. Move In Special - Now - $433/mo. w/good credit. In nice 55+ Park. Info: (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Apartment for rent - in Wofford Heights. Water, trash paid. No pets. $500 mo. plus deposit. TFN 760-223-1058 ____________________________ 2 bedroom, 1 bath - Space rent, trash & water included. $420 mo. 760-812-0459 ____________________________ Pinewood MHP - Furnished trailer for rent, 1bd/1ba, $295 mo. Senior discount available. HNL Properties 760-417-9521 ____________________________
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Announcements, Continued from page 5 Volunteers needed for CALM Holiday Lights The California Living Museum is looking for a few good Trail Elves to volunteer at Holiday Lights at CALM. Approximately 30 volunteers are needed each night, 5 to 10 p.m., November 25-December 31, (closed Christmas) to act as hosts. Volunteers must be at least 17 years-old. Businesses or organizations that sponsor a night with 30 volunteers will be able to set up an information table the evening(s) they volunteer. As our way of thanking those who donate their time, CALM is giving each volunteer a free admission pass to Holiday Lights for each full night worked. If you are interested in volunteering for Holiday Lights, call Lana Fain, 661-871-1822.
Boat permits are now available online Kern Co. Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that 2017 Kern County Annual "All Lakes" and "Lake Isabella Only" boat permits are now available for sale online. For additional information, please contact the Kern County Parks and Recreation Department at 661-868-7000 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Shoebox Dedication Sunday November 13 Families, groups, and individuals are encouraged to bring your gift-filled Shoeboxes to church with you on Sunday November 13 when Faith Community Church will pray over and dedicate the gifts to do God's work in the lives of the children who will be receiving an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox. If you would like to be a part of a Valley-wide collecting of shoeboxes during National Collection Week, Please call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279.
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2bd/2ba double wide MH in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $32K cash (760) 964-2514 __________________________
760-592-6468 www.ipmkrv.com
Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide Mobile Home in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio deck. $42K (760) 964-2514
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Water & Trash Included On All Units On-Site Laundry 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. 3bd/2ba Home - very well kept, Beautiful home. Vaulted wood ceilings, large 2 car garage, laundry hookups & fenced yard on Erskine Water. Rent $1175/mo. License #01986312
6505 Wofford Blvd., #3
Mobiles For Sale I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
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
Need to Sell Your House Fast? I buy Houses & Mobile Homes With Land - Cash Today Call Harvey - (760) 304-8554
Help Wanted Retired Couple - to manage nice small 55+ mobile home park. Includes house plus salary. Info: (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Housekeeper Needed - and some elderly care needed in Wofford Heights area. Call for Interview at 760-812-7858 ____________________________ Commission Advertising Sales Representative for the Kern Valley and Bakersfield areas. Ideal candidate has sales experience, independent, motivated, a clean DMV and reliable transportation. Please mail/e-mail resume to: Kern River Courier, P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 or: office@kernrivercourier.com No phone calls please
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT WILLIAM KAY aka ROBERT WILLIAM KAY II aka ROBERT W. KAY II aka ROBERT W. KAY BPB-16-003004 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT WILLIAM KAY aka ROBERT WILLIAM KAY II aka ROBERT W. KAY II aka ROBERT W. KAY. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: SHELLEY A. OMALEV in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that SHELLEY A. OMALEV be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 1, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 4, 11 and 18, 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 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, AuditorController-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-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00396-CA, A.P.N.: 010-052-20-00, Property Address: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. 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 10/17/2005. 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: LETITIA ANN MCCLENDON, A WIDOW, AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/28/2005 as Instrument No. 0205300947 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/02/2016 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: $65,844.01. 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: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N: 010-052-20-00. 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 $65,844.01. 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 post-
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ponements 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/TrusteeServic es.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00396-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: October 18, 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) 2403530. 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 November 4, 11, and 18, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: AMANDAGAIL PHOTOGRAPHY (2016B6705), 15100 Hanna Lyn Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address: 15100 Hanna Lyn Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: AMANDA GAIL BAKER, 15100 Hanna Lyn Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: Amanda Gail Baker. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/27/2016 and expires 10/27/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HNL PROPERTIES (2016-B6566), 6880 Raccoon Ridge, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1065, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: HARRY RAYMOND HALTERMAN, 6880 Raccoon Ridge, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and LINDA MARGARET ERDO-HALTERMAN, 6880 Raccoon Ridge, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 07/01/2013. 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: Linda Margaret Erdo-Halterman. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/20/2016 and expires 10/20/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TEHACHAPI TAXICAB SERVICES (2016B6776), 20301 Sears Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: PO Box 1185, Tehachapi, CA 93581. REGISTRANTS: ESMAEEL YAZDANIPOUR, 20301 Sears Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93581. Date the business commenced: 03/31/2010. 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: Esmaeel Yazdanipour. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/31/2016 and expires 10/31/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2016.
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■ Measure K Kern High School District Bond also passed with 63.19 percent approving. These two bond measures required 55 percent approval to pass. ■ US Senate Two democrats faced off. The California Secretary of State reports that Kamala D. Harris took 62.5 percent of the vote (4,861,775) and Loretta L. Sanchez lost with only 2,915,066 votes. There were 17 ballot propositions this year ■ Prop 51, K-12 & Community College Facilities Was approved with 54 percent of the vote. Prop 52, Med-Cal hospital fee program also passed with 69.6 percent. ■ Prop 53 Revenue Bonds Failed; only receiving 48.6 percent yes votes.
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■ Prop 54, Legislative Procedure Requirements Passed with 64.3 percent yeses. ■ Prop 55 Tax extension for education and healthcare also passed with 62.1 percent yes votes. ■ Prop 56 Cigarette Tax Passed with 62.9 percent of the voters approving of it. ■ Prop 57, Criminal Sentences & Juvenile Crime Proceedings Passed with 63.6 percent yes votes. ■ Prop 58 English Proficiency Multilingual Education Passed with 72.4 percent approval. ■ Prop 59 Corporate Political Spending Advisory The question was approved by 52.3 percent of the vote. ■ Prop 60, Adult Film Condom Requirements Failed. Only 46.1 percent approved of this idea. ■ Prop 61, State Prescription Drug Purchase Standards Failed. 53.7 percent voted no. ■ Prop 62, Repeal of the Death Penalty Failed. 53.9 percent disapproved of this measure. ■ Prop 63, Firearms & Ammunition Sales Approved with 62.6 percent of the vote.
■ Prop 64, Marijuana Legalization Passed with 56 percent of voters' approval. ■ Prop 65 Carryout Bag Charges Failed with only 44.7 percent of voters' approval. ■ Prop 66, Death Penalty Procedure Time Limits Passed with a slim margin of only 50.9 percent approval. ■ Prop 67, Ban On Single-use Plastic Bags Passed with 52 percent approving. ■ In California, these are semi-official election results. Many ballots are counted after Election Day. County elections officials have approximately one month to complete their extensive tallying, auditing, and certification work. Final certified results are due to the Secretary of State for presidential electors on December 6, 2016, and all other state contests on December 9, 2016. The Secretary of State will certify the statewide results by December 16, 2016. In Kern County, these are the unofficial final results as of 11/9/2016 4:01 a.m.
Friday, November 11, 2016
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Mooned - We're about to see a record-breaking supermoon - the biggest in nearly 70 years. Astro photographer Casey James captured this image of a supermoon over the Kern River Courier in June 25, 2013.
Record-breaking supermoon sciencealert.com Courier Extra If you only see one astronomical event this year, make it the November supermoon, when the Moon will be the closest to Earth it's been since January 1948. During the event, which will happen on the eve of November 14, the Moon will appear up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than an average full moon. This is the closest the Moon will get to Earth until 25 November 2034, so you really don't want to miss this one. NASA explains, you get a supermoon because the Moon has an elliptical orbit, one side - called the perigee - is about 48,280 km (30,000 miles) closer to Earth than the other side (the apogee). When the Sun, the Moon, and Earth line up as the Moon orbits Earth, that's known as syzygy (definitely something you want to keep in your back pocket for your next Scrabble match). When this EarthMoon-Sun system occurs with the perigee side of
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the Moon facing us, and the Moon happens to be on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, we get what's called a perigee-syzygy. That causes the Moon to appear much bigger and brighter in our sky than usual, and it's referred to as a supermoon - or more technically, a perigee moon. Supermoons aren't all that uncommon - we just had one on October 16, and after the November 14 super-supermoon, we'll have another one on December 14. But because the November 14 Moon becomes full within about 2 hours of perigee, it's going to look the biggest it has in nearly seven decades. "The full moon of November 14 is not only the closest full moon of 2016, but also the closest full moon to date in the 21st century," says NASA. "The full moon won't come this close to Earth again until 25 November 2034." Depending on where you're viewing it from, the difference between a supermoon and a regular
full moon can be stark, or difficult to tell. If the Moon is hanging high overhead, and you have no buildings or landmarks to compare it to, it can be tricky to tell that it's larger than usual. But if you're viewing from a spot where the Moon is sitting closer to the horizon, it can create what's known as 'moon illusion'. "When the moon is near the horizon, it can look unnaturally large when viewed through trees, buildings, or other foreground objects," says NASA. "The effect is an optical illusion, but that fact doesn't take away from the experience." If you're planning on viewing the November 14 supermoon, be sure to get somewhere nice and dark, away from the lights of the city, if you can. You'll have some awesome opportunities to take pictures with your phone overnight, but if you want to see it at its absolute biggest, it's expected to reach the peak of its full phase on the morning of November 14 at 5:52 a.m.
everyone that was affected by the Erskine Fire to come by the Salvation Army and update their information. Even if you are in a group's "system," KVLRTG is combining all information into one computer program. This will enable them to better help connect you with services, housing, monies etc. They will assign you to a case
manager who can help you through the process of getting back to some form of normal again. If you have any questions or cannot make it to the Salvation Army you may call Cindy Filkosky at the Family Resource Center at 760-379-2556, or the All For One Movement at 760-205-9009
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