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Princess Cruise’s crew members celebrate with Bernie and Marge Allen of Wofford Heights their 62nd wedding aniversary and 100th cruise together.
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Homemade Bread Day cute-calendar.com Courier Toast to you Homemade Bread Day takes place on November 17. Bread is a staple food prepared by baking a dough of flour and water. It is popular around the world and is one of the world's oldest foods. Fresh bread is prized for its taste, aroma, quality, appearance and texture. Retaining its freshness is important to keep it appetizing. Bread that has stiffened or dried past its prime is said to be stale. Doughs are usually baked, but in some cuisines breads are steamed, fried, or baked on an unoiled frying pan. It may be leavened or unleavened. Salt, fat and leavening agents such as yeast and baking soda are common ingredients, though bread may contain other ingredients, such as milk, egg, sugar, spice, fruit, vegetables, nuts or seeds. Referred to colloquially as the "staff of life", bread has been prepared for at least 30,000 years. The development of leavened bread can probably also be traced to prehistoric times. Sometimes, the word bread refers to a sweetened loaf cake, often containing appealing ingredients like dried fruit, chocolate chips, nuts or spices, such as pumpkin bread, banana bread or gingerbread.
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Melody Batelaan Courier Spotlight Bernie and Marge Allen of Wofford Heights have been cruising through life since 1955. To celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary, they went on their 100th cruise, returning on November 8. Marge said, "We stopped putting the pins in the map. We couldn't find any more space." The couple began
placing pins on a world map early in their marriage noting all the places they had traveled. It all started with a few short cruises the young married couple went on with Bernie's parents. Bernie was raised during the Depression in Brooklyn, on Coney Island. He quit school at 16 and worked loading trucks. He then decided to go to night school and get his high school diploma. He said he was the first one in his family to get more than an 8th grade education. Bernie said that if you need advice about handling yourself on the streets, he can tell you all the tricks
the con artists played. Bernie and Marge met in the San Fernando Valley in California. She was only 15. He proposed to her when she was sixteen, and they married when she was 17. Bernie worked for the Torrance Fire Department for 18 years, and Marge was a teacher's aide. He helped start many community education programs for the Department as a training officer aide. He left at age 50, and moved to Wofford Heights. He had built and opened a 15 x 30 ft. retail store in 1979 that began to make a profit. One of his products was cigarettes.
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Pair returns to Kernville completing global flight
Pastor Dan Schlensker continues on reformation.
Bodfish Bob’s column this week is a ‘hamdinger’.
Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.
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In last week's Courier, you may have read about Louis Cole, age 34, and JP Schulze age 23, who flew around the world in about 90 days in a Cessna 210, 4seater plane. They did indeed arrive back in Kernville and had some stories to tell. Cole who stars in YouTube's FunForLouis, and Schulze met about 2 and a half years ago, when Cole was visiting Schulze's home country of New Zealand. Schulze said that he is from a flying family, but ever since he was six or seven, his dream was to fly around the world. This dream captured Cole's imagination. The pair sought corpo-
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A cigarette company had a promotion and sent the couple on a cruise to Paris, France. They really liked the longer cruises. Marge says that they like to go to shows; second row center is where they prefer to sit. Bernie says that when he did the math, he realized it is less expensive per day to cruise, than to get a room in Las Vegas, and also pay for the show and the meals. So they kept on cruising where they continued to enjoy a little gambling and the ship’s top entertainment. They purchased all 100 of their
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Friday high 61° A shower or two Friday low 35° Clear and cold Saturday high 64° Sunny/partly cloudy Saturday low 34° Partly cloudy Sunday high 66° Clouds and sun Sunday low 41° Mostly cloudy
water data: Wednesday, 3 p.m. Isabella Reservoir Storage 165,257 acre-feet Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Lettin’ it fly - JP and Louis’ uncork the champane in celebration of a most successful flight around the world and opening of the “Live the Adventure” summit. at the Kern Valley Airport.
rate sponsors and crowd sourcing for funds, then realized the trip would make a great documentary, so took pre-orders to help fund the trip. They rebuilt a 40 year old plane that takes a type of gas that is not available everywhere in the world. This helped shape their route. Weather, time, air regulations and paperwork
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also influenced their trip. Because of time constraints, they did not get to South America. And Schulze exclaimed, "India loves paperwork" hence a long delay there. Schulze explained that flying around the world requires a level head, resourcefulness, reading all the different air regulations of the various coun-
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tries, and have the patience to deal with bureaucracy. He said that this was sometimes challenging with the happy-go-lucky personality of Cole. Schulze said that frequently when they landed they had to take a two or three day break from each other See Flight, page 12
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2017 Reservoir peak 357,394 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 279 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 140 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from 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. *(5-hr average Kernville)
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■ Art Now! November 18 Join the Kern River Valley Art Association for a class at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella in computer 3D modeling basics led by Jim Coe, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $15, lunch included. The afternoon session will be a virtual field trip featuring advanced online 3D artists. RSVP to KRVAA 760-379-6162.
■ Hazardous waste collection event November 18 Kern County Special Waste Facility is coming to the Kern Valley transfer station from 9 a.m. to noon to collect residential hazardous waste. No commercial waste will be accepted. Waste includes: automotive, medications, fluorescent bulbs, sharps, paint products and more. For more information, call 661 8628900, or visit kerncountywaste.com. ■ Nuui Cunni Fall Gathering November 18 The annual Fall Gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center at 2600 Hwy 155, at the French Gulch Recreation Area. Booths, displays, raffle, auction, Indian tacos, and entertainment. The public is invited. For information call 760-549-0800 or go to nuuicunni.com.
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626. ■ 11 a.m. Canasta Pizza Factory. 714-906-7755.
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■ 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.
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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. ■ 2 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.
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■ 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.
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■ 9 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Friends of the Library, 3109 Cook Peak Rd, Mt. Mesa. 760-812-7191. ■ 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. - 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.
■ The history of medicine November 18 This month's education seminar at the Kern Valley Museum Annex, 60 Big Blue Road, Kernville, will be on the history of medicine. The seminar begins at 10 a.m.
■ Kern Valley Community Orchestra November 18 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present many of their musicians playing solos and in ensemble. It will be at 6:30 p.m. at Cerro Coso College, in Room G, in the Von's shopping center. Suggested donation $10. ■ Star Party November 18 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. Contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richlookingup@gmail.com. ■ Keepers of the Kern November 20 and 21 Keepers of the Kern invites you for a bit of clean up, at 8:00 a.m. on the upper river. Meet
■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Recreation Area. 760-549-0800. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 8:30 -11 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 760-378-3787 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.
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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 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, Sequoia Fitness, 6501 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. 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.
at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. To RSVP or for more information please call 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Keepers of the Kern November 25 Keepers will be meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at 8:00 a.m. and do some much needed clean up on the lake bed down by the airport. Keepers will then take their trash and Trash Warriors to participate in the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. To RSVP or for more information please call 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Pancake breakfast November 25 Get out of the cold, from 8:30 until 10 a.m. and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, water and hot coffee brought to you by the Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley. There will also be 50/50 raffles. Proceeds will support Toys for Tots, serving children ages 0 to 12 in the Kern River Valley and the Be an Angel program, a gift program for Kern Valley children 11 to 18 years old sponsored by the Family Resource Center. ■ Lake Isabella Christmas parade November 25 The 40th annual parade starts at 11 a.m. and travels down Lake Isabella Blvd. Parade entry forms are due by November 20 or there is a $25 late entry fee. Call 760-3795236 for more information. ■ Small Business Saturday Shop Hop November 25 Vendors, entertainment, refreshments and finish your Christmas shopping! From 2 to 6 p.m. at Circle Park in Kernville. Call 760-3762629 for more information. ■ Parade of Giving November 25 Donate a toy for a needy child. Line up at 3 p.m. Toy collection starts at 4 p.m. Circle Park, Kernville. Call 760-376-2629 for more information. ■ Commodities distribution November 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Bring a box or reusable grocery bags for pick up. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-3365200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ KRV Historical Society November 28 This month's meeting wraps up the 50th anniversary year with a movie night. A Western movie filmed in the KRV will be shown. 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. ■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip November 30 The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. bus trip to Eagle Mountain. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Cook at 760-3763622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531. ■ Live Nativity and Candle Stroll December 1 There will be a live Nativity and a candle stroll with Christmas carols led by the Kern Valley Chorus starting at 6 p.m. Refreshments provided. ■ Prayer Breakfast December 7 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. 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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The Museum Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
Three or four times a month my wife and I work at the Historical Society Museum in Kernville. Our hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 Middleworth p.m. to 4 p.m. When I say work I don't really mean "work." What we do is guide people through or explain that everything is labeled and self-explanatory. If we have the opportunity we give them a tour and a rather through explanation of our facility. The kids we take through with their parents are a treat and often give back more to us than we to them. Today a family of four came into the Museum and I said to their two children, "Welcome to our Museum, my name is Mr. Rod, and your name is?" The little boy said, "My name is Mr. Freddie and this is my dad Mr. Smith, and my mom Mrs. Smith and oh by the way this is Miss Annie, my sister." I tried not to laugh, kept a straight face and proceeded to take them down the hall explaining what was in each room. I told them once a little boy didn't stay close to me and he got lost in the Museum, we looked for him for days and days all because he wouldn't stay close to us. The little boy said to me, "I wouldn't get lost, 'cause I have a cell phone in my pock-
et". I said, "Can I see it?" I really didn't think he had one. He said, "No, it's a magic phone and only I can see and touch it." I looked at his dad and mom and they looked at me and didn't crack a smile. I said to the little boy, "If we get lost, can we depend on you to help us find the front door?" and he said, "Maybe, if you mind our parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith". We went from room to room and I would explain what was there and he often had some kind of a comment on the artifacts that we showed to his family. There is a wooden horse beside which is a full size cut-out of John Wayne, in the back of our big room. I said, "Would you like a picture on the back of the horse with John Wayne looking over your shoulder?" The little girl said, "Yes" and with a straight face said, "Will the horse bite me?" I said, "No, just pinch his ear and while he is making horse noises you can climb aboard." I put a cowboy hat on her head and mom and dad took pictures of her and later on of all the members of the family. I can only say that I had more fun waiting for either the girl or the boy to come up with some offbeat comment. Did I say working is fun at the Museum? Well it is! If you're interested and live in the valley YOU too could become a Museum guide! Happy Trails! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
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Marijuana ban and what it means for Kern County Kern County First District Supervisor Mick Gleason On November 9, Gleason 2016, California voters passed the "Adult Use of Marijuana Act", better known as AUMA or Prop 64. This new legislation, which allowed for the commercial cultivation, sale and recreational use of marijuana, was passed by a margin of 57 percent in favor, 43 percent opposed. In addition to the legalization of marijuana at the State level, a provision was included allowing for local regulation and taxation. This provision takes in to account the vastness of our State as well as the disparity of values in our many communities. For example, Los Angeles and San Francisco Counties supported legalization by a strong margin, unlike Kern County, whose residents voted against Prop 64. Because the caveat was included to leave the majority of regulation to local governments, it was incumbent on the Kern County Board of Supervisors to take action. The first step in this process was gathering as much information as possible through our Planning Department and figuring out what our options were. After the issue was exhaustively researched, the Planning Department presented multiple options to the Board on whether we should implement regulation on the retail sale and or cultivation of marijuana. This began a whole new round of discussions with residents, business owners, city officials, law enforcement officials, and legal experts. In addition to these outreach efforts, we received many
The history of medicine presentation This month's education seminar at the Museum annex at 60 Big Blue Road, Kernville will be on the history of medicine. The museum curator, Dianna Anderson, will bring her collection of medical antiques, which include apothecary items (the precursor to our pharmacy), surgical instruments, quack devices and other fun stuff. Anderson will focus on the era of old Kernville, but will touch on a few things that led up to that time. The seminar takes place at 10 a.m. on November 18.
Kern Valley Community Orchestra to play On Saturday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. the Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present many of their musicians playing solos and in ensemble. In addition to solos and duets by string, wind, and brass players, there will be a string quartet. A couple of the pianists will play, including a work for two pianos by Mozart. It should be a full and fun program. It will be at Cerro Coso College, in Room G, in the Von's shopping center. $10 suggested donation.
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calls, emails and opinions from passionate individuals on both sides of the aisle. Although each side put forth many valid points and suggestions, the consensus was an affirmation of Kern County's Prop 64 vote; residents did not want commercial and retail marijuana activity in Kern County, but were interested in allowances for medical use. On October 24 of this year, the Board took up the issue in open session. After hearing and considering a tremendous amount of input, the Board voted 4-1 to ban the commercial cultivation and retail sale of marijuana. Now, many are asking what this means for recreational, and more importantly, medical marijuana consumption and availability? Under current law, individuals are allowed to possess up to 6 mature or 12 immature marijuana plants for personal use or for qualified medical patients. Recreational and medical consumption is legal as defined in State law (AUMA, and the Compassionate Care Act of 1996). Commercial cultivation is not allowed in Kern County, nor is the sale of "edible" cannabis products. Illegal dispensaries are to be closed, however legal medical dispensaries are allowed to remain open for up to a year while they apply to the State of California for a license. During this time, the County is exploring options for a delivery program to ensure uninterrupted access to prescription cannabis for patients suffering from certain medical conditions; a program that is legitimate, and one that we can all have confidence in. While this is a difficult issue with a diverse number of opinions, we are a diverse community, and it is important that all Kern County residents are well represented. I would like to thank the many Kern County residents who reached out and provided their valuable input. I will continue to navigate this issue as well as the many other critical issues facing our County in a way that considers all points of view, yet will continue to be a voice for public safety.
The California Living Museum is looking for a few good Trail Elves to volunteer at HolidayLights at CALM. Approximately 30 volunteers are needed each night, 5 to 10 p.m., December 1 through January 6, 2018 (closed Christmas) to act as hosts directing guests through three million lights! Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. Businesses or organizations that sponsor a night by supplying 25 volunteers will be able to set up an information table the evening(s) they volunteer. As their way of thanking those who donate their time, CALM is giving each volunteer a free admission pass to HolidayLights for each full night worked. If you are interested in volunteering for HolidayLights, call Lana Fain, 661-871-1822.
KCSO currently accepting applications for positions The Kern County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Coroner Division Chief - Salary $35.69 - $43.57 Hourly Sheriff's Support Specialist - Salary $15.99 - $19.52 Hourly Sheriff's Dispatcher II Lateral - Salary $22.33 - $27.26 Hourly Sheriff's Aide - Salary $15.99 - $19.52 Hourly Interested applicants must apply online at kerncounty.com/hr. Contact Information: KCSO Human Resources, 661-391-7500 or sheriffHR@kernsheriff.org.
Holiday Cottage filling the wishes of foster children The Department of Human Services announces the grand opening celebration of the 30th annual Holiday Cottage on Monday, November 27. The celebration begins promptly at 11 a.m. at their new location 2765 Calloway Drive, Suite 104. For its 30th year, there will be several celebrations of 30 years of community partnerships that have made this project possible. The first celebration will take place with the Kern County Clerk of the Board with a Proclamation that took place on November 14. There will be another celebration at the Public Services Building on Tuesday, See
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Guilt over doing something that violates the conscience is a normal emotion. However, living under a cloud of remorse for no discernible reason is not. The Lord designed feelings of culpability and regret to serve as a reminder that a person has done wrong and needs to repent. But Satan twists those emotions to imprison men and women: those living in shame are uncertain of God's love and often lack self-confidence. Good guilt--the Lord's effective tool for prompting repentance--is a gift that helps us find the right path. However, the Devil encourages false guilt, which involves taking responsibility for things outside our control and then suffering self-condemnation for not changing the outcome. This unhealthy type of guilt is also a widespread problem for those in legalistic churches or lifestyles--cer-
tain behaviors or thoughts are labeled as wrong, and then people feel ashamed for doing or thinking those things. Self-condemnation stunts a relationship with Jesus. Instead of enjoying the peace of God, people who are trapped by shame fear His rejection and feel driven to prove their worth. Trust is nearly impossible because they are waiting for God's judgment to rain down. Their guilt even colors how they see themselves: rather than saying, "My action is wrong," they say, "I am bad." Jesus did not come to accuse or condemn us. Christ restored our souls and made us righteous before God so that our guilt is removed. If our Savior forgave the woman caught in an adulterous relationship, just imagine how ready He is to take your shame away too (John 8:11). Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc. © 2016 All Rights Reserved.
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Shoebox collection center open On Monday, Nov. 13, the Kern River Valley Shoebox Collection Center opened and will remain open daily through Sunday, Nov. 19. If you wish to drop-off one shoebox, or a truck-full, please stop by Faith Community, 20 W. Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights, daily Nov. 13 through 19, noon to 4 p.m., or call 760-417-2279 to arrange a time.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Which book of the Bible (KJV) mentions the word "thanksgiving" the most times at eight? Genesis, Nehemiah, Psalms, Isaiah 2. From Leviticus 22, a sacrifice of thanksgiving is most meaningful when it is ... ? Sincere, Often, At your own will, Extravagant 3. What items of food and drink did Jesus give thanks for at the Last Supper? Figs/water, Bread/wine, Fishes/nectar, Honey/milk 4. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the ... of God"? Power, Will, Gratitude, Travail 5. Where was Jonah when he prayed with the voice of thanksgiving? Fish's belly, Aboard ship, In the wilderness, Mountaintop 6. Whose thanksgiving is expressed in Philippians 4:10-20? Paul, John the Baptist, James, David
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Safe and secure Ben Richey, Courier Columnist Exactly one week ago I was walking around downtown Port Au Prince, Haiti. A group from our local church took a trip there to share the Gospel Richey with children in schools, churches, and an orphanage. Our time in Haiti was wonderful, and God-willing, we'll get the opportunity to go back again. In the days and weeks ahead of our departure, several people asked questions about safety and security in Haiti. With Haiti's reputation as a troubled place, some asked if I was scared or nervous to go there. It is no secret that there are very serious problems in Haiti. In fact, the State Department website cautions American travelers of even going there due to poor infrastructure, emergency services, and the potential for violent crime and instability. So, to answer the questionyes, I was nervous. I am always nervous when I leave my home and family and travel to other parts of the world. Bad stuff can happen. It's important to realize, however that bad stuff can happen anywhere. In fact, while we were off in the "dangerous place," a gunman ran into a church in one of the "safe places" in Texas and tragically claimed many lives. Safe is a relative term. In Kernville I feel safe. But as long as we have the potential for earthquakes, rockslides,
floods, accidents, fires, and evil people robbing, killing and destroying, are we really all that safe? Life is fragile, and all it takes is a moment for everything to change- in Haiti or in Kernville. And that's why it's so important to live with an eternal perspective- to have an anchor that hits bedrock and not just the shifting sand of relative safety. When the Apostle Paul was facing danger and death he said something profound: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better." (Philippians 1:21-24) In essence, Paul was saying that if God kept Him alive it was to do His work, and if he died, it meant being with Jesus. Neither of those options sounded bad to him. There's a sense of invincibility in that perspective. When you know that you'll have exactly the amount of time you need to accomplish what God has for you, and that the next instant you'll be in His presence, questions of safety become secondary. The safest place to be is living for Jesus, wherever He has you; whether that is in the slums of urban Haiti, or the rural mountains of the Kern River Valley. Focus on living for Him, wherever He may send you, and trust that no matter what may transpire, He's got your back. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 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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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293
■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
Southlake/Weldon
■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).
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Marsinah Ramirez Trujillo Courier Columnist It appears our nation's divisiveness has spread well beyond water-cooler banter and coffeeshop talk, encroaching upon the sanctity Trujillo of our traditions- the holiday get-together. For many people in my generation, the holidays were once a time when family set aside their differences in the spirit of the season. We avoided discussing topics that could spark family feuds. It was the Zeitgeist of the Walton family, a time when the unspoken rule to leave your baggage at the door prevailed. Yet this tradition may now be waning due to increasing intra-family discord emanating from the political strife which has divided our nation. Regardless of political persuasion, many Americans feel compelled to voice their dissent -- be it on the streets at a protest rally or in grandma's kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. If you consider the family as a microcosm of society, then it's understandable to see why the nation's angst is spilling over into our homes. Family members with polarized sociopolitical views are squaring off. This has pitted in-laws against in-laws, cousins against cousins, brothers against sisters, and wives against husbands. As a therapist, I have seen families torn apart due to the political dissension. Americans are passionate about the
future direction of our nation, so it's not out of the realm of possibilities for family bickering to escalate into a scuffle. "What do you mean Trump is‌," as granny grabs the bird and slings it across the table. So what can you do to prevent a flying Mr. Butterball? What is the best tactic to use if you find yourself at a holiday party and a relative wants to incite a futile political debate? I asked around and got some suggestions. My cousin said to "try to win them over; prove your point with facts." Call me crazy, but I think it is very difficult--if not impossible--to change a person's beliefs at one dinner party. "Yeah, as I was saying about gun control--oh, can you pass the yams." A friend of mine goes for the avoidance approach. "I can't stop him from going on about his politics, but I can seat him at the kid's table." My dad goes for the change-thesubject tactic. When asked by his sister if he has heard the latest fake news, my dad responded: "Yeah, I watched TV. How about those Astros?" Whether you see the world through a lens of blue, red or somewhere in between, it's helpful to remember that our political leanings are influenced by the values we have developed over a lifetime. People can and do change, but it is usually a process that takes time. Marsinah Ramirez Trujillo, a licensed therapist, provides online and in-person counseling. For information on this topic, visit her blog "Mental Health Matters" at www.therapytrek.com.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 November 21 at 10 a.m. The Holiday Cottage will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. The Holiday Cottage was established 30 years ago to fulfill the wishes of children placed in Kern County foster care. When the doors open on November 27, the wishes of Kern County foster children will be placed with the child's first name and their age on the trees that line the walls of the cottage. Each child completes a wish letter with his or her first and second choice wish. During the 15 days we are open, the Holiday Cottage is assisting in selecting a wish to fill. The gift is then purchased and returned to the cottage, unwrapped. The Holiday Cottage arranges for the gift to be delivered directly to the child in time for the holidays. For more information or for special arrangements, contact Heidi Carter-Escudero at 661-633-7104, or by cell at 661-203-2653.
Assistance for seniors Valley Caregiver Resource Center is a non-profit agency that receives funding from Kern County Aging and Adult Services to provide a Homemaker Program to Seniors in the Kern River Valley area. Lower income seniors aged 60 or older who need assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, ambulating, or eating are eligible for the program. The Homemaker Program contracts with providers who can assist with these tasks. Seniors living on their own or with family members should contact Chris Barrett at 661-821-1626 or 1-800-541-8614 to find out if they qualify.
Fluid sculpture art show at the Kern Valley Museum This month's show in the Kern Valley Museum at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville, is Fluid Sculpture Art by Martin Varga. Varga uses fluids which have liquid or gaseous particles that easily yield and reshape when acted upon by force to create unique textures and shapes. A number of his images are created from a specialized form of fluid artwork through the use of colliding water drops and colored lights to create an artistic rendering of water sculpture images. His goal is that he final images will reveal to the observer an aspect of his art that has never been seen before. Varga was born in the Kern Valley and graduated from Kern Valley High School.
Covered California available through your library The Kern County Library reminds you that open enrollment for health insurance is now available through Covered California at coveredca.com/ Through this website, you can apply online for health insurance, between now and December 15, and get your questions answered.
Be an Angel holiday gift program The 'Be an Angel' 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, the Family Resource Center will purchase items for the child's wish list for you. Parents may sign up eligible children November 1 through December 11. Cash donations will be joyfully accepted. The Family Resource Center thanks you for your support and generosity. They can be reached at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella or by calling 760-379-2556.
Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist The general public apparently doesn't have a clue as to the true costs of Medicare. Part A, the Hospital Insurance benefit many people Thal look at as "free." These folks have forgotten that every paycheck in their working life since 1966 has had a deduction for Medicare right below that of Social Security. Ask a school teacher or government employee and they will tell you it is far from free. Some of these people, as well as those from foreign lands who qualify are paying $413 a month, per person for the benefit. The Medical Benefit, Part B has similar misunderstandings. For 2017 the monthly cost to most people new to Medicare is $134. People who pay for this benefit via automatic withdrawal from their Social Security retirement check are paying less. The lesser amount is derived from the cost of Medicare exceeding the slight, if any, Social Security cost of living adjustments over the past several years. $134 is the correct amount for 2017, and as the COLA increases, the cost to these people will be eventually caught up to whatever the current cost will become. There are many people paying more than the $134. That is because $134 is actually only 25 percent of the real cost of Medicare Part B. The remaining 75 percent comes from the treasury. People with incomes in excess of $85,000 a year pay more,
with the taxpayers paying less to subsidize them. So, if we add the cost of Part A, $413, and the real cost of Part B; $536 ($134 times 4) we learn that Medicare is actually costing $949 a month. This is a little less than what some employers are paying for employees of similar coverage and age. Most Medicare HMO plans we have here in the Kern River Valley have a $0 monthly cost. How can they do all of this for nothing? HMO Insurance companies are paid by the government (Medicare) to assume the responsibility of your care. A substantial part of the above $949 is paid out by Medicare (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - CMS) each month to the HMO you enroll in. It is their responsibility to provide the healthcare. If they are successful, they may make a small profit. They do keep reserves for catastrophic claims. It would be near impossible for each insurance company to contact every doctor in the country and negotiate contracts. So the doctors form medical groups (Independent Practice Associations - IPAs). These groups will have your Primary Care Physician which may include the nurse practitioners and the physician assistants, as well as specialists. A significant part of the monies paid to the insurance company is paid to the IPAs. How the IPAs work will be the topic of next week's article. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the Na-tional Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.
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Calendar a trip to Disneyland Richard Rowe, KRV Master Calendar Courier Magic The KRV Master Calendar is a joint project of three local organizations: the Chambers of Commerce of Kernville and the Kern River Valley and Kern River Valley Revitalization. After a great deal of work, we started the KRV Master Calendar in 2015 to help promote local events in the Kern River Valley to residents and visitors to the area. The state of the art, mobile friendly calendar is located at krvmastercalendar.org. It is supported by donations from sponsors and now this year with proceeds from a raffle culminating in the 61st Whiskey Flat Days in Kernville. Expenses to run the calendar include the award winning Time.ly software and hand out fridge magnets promoting the existence of the calendar and helping users find it online. Raffle prize: Four one-day Disney Park Hopper tickets. These tickets are valid during normal operating hours, and will provide the recipients with a magical experience of visiting both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure
Park in Anaheim, California. These tickets are valued at $628. The winning stub will be selected at noon, Monday, February 19 during the 61st Whiskey Flat Days in Kernville. You do not need to be present to win (winner will be called by the phone number on ticket stub). Raffle tickets cost $2 each with discounts for purchasing more at the same time. You can purchase tickets at most major events and at the following locations: Golden State Surplus and the KRV Chamber of Commerce in Lake Isabella; Kernville Chamber of Commerce, Cheryl's Diner and Dress Your Soul, in Kernville; and the Kern River Courier in Wofford Heights. Also starting Saturday, November 18, raffle tickets will be available at the Kernville Farmers Market. Saturday, November 25, raffle tickets will be available at the Toys 4 Tots Santa's Village in front of True Value Hardware and at the Lake Isabella Parade Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. More questions, call, 760-333-4561. Watch facebook.com/krvmastercalendar for further information.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Atomic Blonde” (R) - In a coterie of ruthless spies, Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) reigns supreme -- a vixen with literally killer stilettos, endless style, smarts and the brawn to back it up a mile. And that's what she does -- in satisfyingly unending fight sequences and all the gritty action you came for. After a colleague is killed, she is sent in from MI6 to Berlin to assist the local chief (James McAvoy) in ferreting out a double agent and retrieving a master list of operatives that's been stolen. International spy rules apply, so trust no one. John Goodman and Sofia Boutella also star. “Wind River” (R) - Set in the frozen desolation of Wind River, a Wyoming Indian reservation with a brutal real-life reputation, FBI agent Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen) is sent to investigate the death of a Native American woman found in the icy mountain terrain by wildlife agent Cory Lambert (Jeremy Renner). As the two piece together her story, they are presented with both the strength and vulnerability that result from living in such remoteness. Written and directed by Taylor Sheridan ("Hell or High Water," "Sicaro"), this film is a master class in nuanced character study and bone-chilling ten-
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sion. You'll be drawn in from the start, and by the time the action comes, you'll be absolutely frozen to your seat. “Brigsby Bear” (PG-13) Corny and a little weird, but somehow unexpectedly sweet, "Brigsby Bear" is the story of James (Kyle Mooney), who was abducted as a baby, raised underground and cut off from the world but for an educational children's show about the titular bear. After James is rescued and reunited with his birth family -and finds out that the show he is obsessed with was made exclusively for him by his underground "Dad" (Mark Hammill) -he begins to equate the resurrection and resolution of the show as necessary to his assimilation into real life. He is joined in his mission by a cast of characters, among them Greg Kinnear as the local detective on his case, Ryan Simpkins as his new sister Aubrey, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as her filmmaker friend Spencer. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bob gets cheesy Bodfish Bob’s Cheese Garlic Biscuits 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon chives, dried 1/4 cup butter, melted Crushed garlic
Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Cheddar Cheese Soup 4 cups chicken broth 5 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 2 carrots, peeled and diced 4 green onions, diced 6 ounces grated cheddar cheese 2 sprigs parsley, chopped 2 to 3 oz ham, diced Tabasco sauce Bacon bits Salt and pepper to taste Heat chicken stock. Melt 3 Tbsp butter; sauté carrots and onions until tender. Add to broth. Make white roux with 2 Tbsp butter and 4 Tbsp flour. Add to stock. Add cheddar cheese, parsley, ham and 1 drop Tabasco sauce. Season to taste. Heat until cheese is melted. Top with bacon bits when served.
Preheat oven to 450F. Melt butter with garlic. Set aside and keep warm. Mix baking mix, milk, chives and cheese until a soft dough forms and beat vigorously for 30 seconds. Drop dough by spoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Immediately, brush garlic butter mixture over warm biscuits before removing from baking sheet. Bodfish Bob’s Cheese Noodle Bake 2 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup green beans, canned, drained 1/2 cup noodles, cooked Salt and Pepper Paprika Melt cheese in milk in small saucepan over low heat; blend until smooth. Combine with beans, noodles, salt, and pepper. Place in individual casserole; sprinkle with paprika. Bake in moderate oven at350 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until brown. Note: Macaroni, rice, or spaghetti may be substituted. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Rainbow connection Approx 10,000 Rainbow Trout were put in holding pens Tuesday to start off the 2018 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. The 10,000 8 to 10 inch Rainbow Trout each weighing around 5 to the pound, totaled about 2,000 lbs. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Isabella Lake Fishing Derby: It begins... Matthew Freeman, Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Courier First Look The first stocking of Rainbow Trout for the 2018 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby took place on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at Red's Marina. Big props to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for bringing in some beautiful Trout and to the United States Forest Service firefighters for loading the pens full of these hard fighting, great Rainbows. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce always gets these fish as early as they can and as soon as the water is cool enough. When they are brought in, they are approx 8 to 10 inches long and weigh around 5 to the pound, and 2000 lbs of fish are put in the pens. So approx 10,000 Trout were put in the pens Tuesday to start the acclimation and growth process. It looked like some of those fish were larger than that as well, a nice little bonus! The pens are anchored in the deep water off of Red's Marina and these Trout are fattened up over the course of the winter by being fed heartily 3 times a day by volunteers around the Kern Valley. They literally eat thousands of pounds of fish food by tournament time. Thank you so much to the owners of the Marina as well who keep and eye on them and make sure they are well fed and thanks to all the volunteers. These fish grow very quickly and by the tournament date, March 24, 25 and 26, 2018 these Trout will have almost tripled in size. Then a couple days
before the release date food is withheld and they are given time to spread out all over the lake for the Tournament, hungry and ready to be caught. These fish, along with additional stockings near Tournament time by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and by the Chamber of Commerce results in the lake being just loaded with Trout by tournament time. In addition, the 5000 lbs of huge Nebraska "tail walkers" the Chamber puts in just puts the icing on the cake. All these fish are on top of a pretty healthy holdover and native population of Rainbow Trout that are in the lake year around. If you can say just one thing about the 2018 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby... there are going to be lots of fish to catch! The Ten Thousand Dollar Trout is also back this year! It is a guaranteed payout too along with the other prizes, the longest Trout wins the big money, make sure you are wearing a derby Tshirt or sweat, that is the key to get the full payoff. There are plenty of other big money fish as well for the taking. There are also Bobber Bowl drawing fish, Sponsor fish, and lots more prizes and drawings for the 2018 Tournament. One thing to think about, this is all done completely by volunteers as well. local community here in the Kern Valley who love to see the Valley prosper and love the outdoors. So a big thanks to volunteers this year, the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the local business sponsors involved, without you we would not have an Isabella Lake Fishing Derby.
Sequoia Forest officials announce seasonal campground closures Alicia Embry, USFS Courier Outdoors Fall has officially arrived on the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Along with the seasonal changes, Forest officials are announcing campground and recreation site adjustments and closures. Western Divide Ranger District: Springville office at 559-539-2607 Areas closed include: Quaking Aspen, Redwood Meadow, Lower Peppermint, White River, Holey Meadow, Long Meadow, Coy Flat and Belknap campgrounds; Wishon Campground, Wishon Cabin Lower Coffee Camp and Upper Coffee Camp are closed due to the Pier Fire. Services at Trail of 100 Giants are closed. Kern River Ranger District: Kernville office at 760-376-3781 Areas open year round include: Pioneer Point, French Gulch, Halfway, Headquarters, Auxiliary, Old Isabella, South Fork, Camp 9 and Upper Richbar Day Use are open year round. Undeveloped remaining open year
round include the Upper Kern River as well as Stine Cove and Hanning Flat at Lake Isabella. Areas closed for the season include: Hobo, Hungry Gulch, Limestone, Thunderbird, Camp 3, Gold Ledge, Hospital Flat, Boulder Gulch, Lower Richbar Day Use and Live Oak Day Use. Blackrock and Lake Isabella visitor centers are closed for the season. Tillie Creek, Paradise Cove, Fairview and Sandy Flat campgrounds will close November 26. Weather Dependent Campgrounds: Troy Meadow, Fish Creek and Horse Meadow on the plateau, Evans Flat and Breckenridge will generally close when areas become inaccessible due to snow. Dispersed recreation sites remain open, but users must be prepared for changeable weather conditions. Check the weather and ensure you have the proper winter gear, extra blankets, tire chains and other equipment before venturing into the mountains. For more tips on winter driving, visit safercar.gov/WinterDrivingTips or contact your local Ranger Station.
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Latest November fishing conditions ducing some nice Catfish up to 15 lbs., most are in the 3-5 lb. range. Fish fry size Catfish! French Gulch, Engineer Point, Auxiliary Dam and Good news on the the North Fork around Camp 9 as finned critter front well as Stine Cove seem to be the lately here in the spots to go in search of them, with a KRV. Fishing has consistent bite on the normal baits. been really good on Bass have been hit and miss all the Upper Kern for year and that story continues; lots of Trout, with condiFreeman smaller fish in the system though. tions just perfect Look for this fishery to come back and water flows and strong next spring. There have also quality outstanding. The weather has been some Crappie being caught been cooperating and it's just a great around structure and in open water time of the year to ply the waters of but you need a sonar and you need to the Kern here know what you locally. are looking at. Lots of RainGet them while you can, this fishery And the folks bow Trout in the will slow way down as soon as winter that do....don't pool and riffle sets in... say much! They water and it - Freeman are out there seems like it is a though, a great later bite, no way to educate yourself on Crappie need to get up early these fish are getfishing year around is to watch ting active after the sun hits the water. YouTube videos, lots of information to There have also been some scattered reports of a Brown Trout being caught be gleaned and our lake has some huge Crappie. here and there on the Upper Kern all The Lower Kern is also seeing the way down to the power plant. some action on Smallmouth Bass There are lots of Brown's in the syswhen the sun is on the water on tem above Johnsondale bridge but not grubs and live bait. Get them while that many below, they are a beautiful you can, this fishery will slow way Trout and a great catch, I would defidown as soon as winter sets in, and nitely recommend catch and release the Lower Kern is very fishable right on these guys. now the levels are perfect. Get outside The normal Trout baits are working and enjoy this wonderful fall we are well, and this time of year a cricket or having here in the KRV! small night-crawler can be an outstanding option on the Kern. The fly fishing has also been great with lots of Matt Freeman is a local resident, fish being caught on streamers, businessman and outdoorsman and can nymphs and afternoon dry fly bite. be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880. The lake has been consistently pro-
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your work on a recent job assignment is impressive and is sure to be noticed. Meanwhile, expect to receive news about an upcoming holiday event you won't want to miss. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Saving the world one person at a time is what you were born to do. So accept it when people ask you for help, especially during the holiday season. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Now that you've resolved all doubts about an important decision, you can surprise a lot of people by defending your stand with your strong and well-reasoned arguments. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The holiday mood stirs your need to nurture everyone from the family cat to great-grandma. But don't overdo it, especially with teens, who like to feel grown up. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Enjoy basking in the warm love of family and close friends. But don't fall into a prolonged catnap yet. There's still much to do before you can put up your paws and relax. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Avoid pushing others to work as hard as you do on a common project. Instead, encourage them to do their best, and they might well reward you with a pleasant surprise.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Like the sensible Libra you are, you no doubt started your holiday shopping already. But be careful to keep within your budget. Shop around for the best buys. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Love and friendship remain strong in your aspect over the next several days. This is a good time to develop new relationships and strengthen old ones. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A beloved family member has news that will brighten your holidays. Also expect to hear from friends who had long since moved out of your life. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family and friends are in for a surprise when you accept the need to make a change without being talked into it. (Bet it surprised you, too -- didn't it?) AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Restoring an old friendship might not be as easy as you hoped. You might want to explore the reasons for your former buddy's reluctance to cooperate. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your party-going activities pick up as the holiday season takes off. Enjoy your plunge into the social swim as you make new friends and renew old friendships.
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Carnival Corporation. He said that if you go enough, then they will take care of your laundry, shine your shoes, and let you into ship events without waiting in line. Bernie also advised that if you buy 100 shares of Carnival stock, you
Heights, Bernie began selling wholesale fishing supplies to "mom and cruises through Stan pop" stores around the and Judy Bates at All Kern Valley. James Store about Travel. in Kernville was one of The pair agrees that those places, back in the an adventure cruise that day. they took to Galapagos The couple spent their was their all-time first 40 years of married favorite. life working with They have been children via PTA, to Hawaii six or Boy Scouts, Girl We stopped putting the pins seven times and to Scouts and any Ireland, England in the map. We couldn't find any other opportuniand Scotland sev- more space. ties they found. - Marge Allen eral times. Bernie is Bernie helped Irish, and has had a start and was later chance to visit relapresident of the tives. They remember will be given spending Wofford Heights Imcruising the Volga River money on board ship provement Group, and in Russia, when only 40 and earn other possible that year the club made Americans were allowed perks. He said he has the most money in the on the boat. And they received as much as $800 history of the club. He giggled in retrospect on the Queen Mary. The was a member for 13 about the tour bus in couple spent 35 days on years. He said that later China that had no bath- the Queen Mary, from other club presidents rooms aboard. Brooklyn, where Bernie managed to lose the Their favorite cruise is originally from, to funds. line is Princess. But England, Ireland and Bernie is an avid fishBernie will caution you, France. erman, fishing almost 80 percent of all cruise With their flourishing daily in the beginning lines are owned by the store in Wofford from a float tube fishing Continued from page 1
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Kern River Courier Page 11 for Crappie where he earned the name “Belly Boat Bernie” and later from a pontoon boat he moors at the French Gulch Marina. He also has worked with others to produce some fishing videos along with a Crappie cookbook He, along with Jim Wylie, Steve Spradlin, John Ridenour and Tom McKinney started the the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. Bernie has met many influential people over the years, and many called him friend. He said that he can give lots of advice about cruising, just ask him. As far as marriage is concerned, they both offered up some advice there too: “be sure you always work together.” Bernie said, “We work good together: she does the paperwork and I did the shipping and the receiving.”
Flight, Continued from page 1 and enjoy that particular country on their own, to ease the tension. But he also explained that a "safe" pilot evaluates the risk margins, and does not push them because there are so many elements that can quickly become serious. But as an adventurer, you push a lot more of the margins. Schulze said that the pair learned some tricks to smoothing over their visit to some places. Things like which countries where it is better to come out of the plane dressed up, and those that don't really appreciate GoPro cameras on the plane wings. Schulze said that it would have been nice if Cole could have done some of the flying, but also said, "Louis needs to get a dog and learn how
to take care of it before he learns how to fly a plane." The group Live the Adventure held a summit at the Kernville airport campground at the for three days after the duo landed. Cole and Schulze were the keynote presenters. The summit was labeled “A weekend of community, collaboration and sharing a passion for adventure” with topics on traveling the world, photograhpy, living in small spaces, and “Living the Adventure.” All this interspersed with food music, body weight workouts and a paper airplane competition. They were still euphoric from their trip that they said was fantastic, but had many ups and downs within minutes, like going from thinking that death was imminent to suddenly seeing the most beautiful island.
Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03389-CA, A.P.N.: 388-503-16-00, Property Address: 8960 Mackenzie Ct , Bakersfield, CA 933067723 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2005. 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: PACIFICA E. MENDOZA, A SINGLE WOMAN AND CELINA A. MAJANO, A SINGLE
WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/23/2005 as Instrument No. 0205327889 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 11/29/2017 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: $146,411.13. 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
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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: 8960 Mackenzie Ct , Bakersfield, CA 93306-7723, A.P.N.: 388-503-16-00. 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 $146,411.13. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03389-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: October 16, 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/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 November 3, 10, and 17, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03322-CA, A.P.N.: 372-301-36-00, Property Address: 2016 Williams F Halsey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304 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 10/20/2005. 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: Manuel A Chavez, AND Angelina Chavez HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/07/2005 as Instrument No. 0205309057 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 12/06/2017 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: $248,423.40. 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 SAV-
INGS 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: 2016 Williams F Halsey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 372-301-36-00. 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 $248,423.40. 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 2016-03322CA. 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: October 25, 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/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, and 24, 2017)
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PHD MOTOR COMPANY (2017-B0361) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G#213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT Organization, Inc., 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/13/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/31/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: HAIRCUT BARBER SHOP, THE (2017-B4475) Street address of business: 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of Business: 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Blackmon, 7901 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/22/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/30/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017.
Fictitious Business Names
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PHD MOTOR CO (2017-B0363) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G#213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT Organization, Inc., 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/13/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/31/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF\ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PHDMC (2017-B0362) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G#213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT Organization, Inc., 26900 Bear Valley Rd #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/13/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/31/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HAIRCUT BARBER SHOP, THE (2017-B7318), 7901 Rosedale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93308, Mailing address: 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: Robert Lee Blackmon, 10509 Anacostia Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 06/04/2012. 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: Robert Lee Blackmon. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2017 and expires 10/30/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24, and December 1. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PHD MOTOR CO (2017-B7343), DBA #2: SHOP, THE (2017-B7344), DBA #3: OLD TOWN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER (2017-B7345), 1121 W Valley Blvd. #I205, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 1121 W Valley Blvd. #I205, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: PHD Motor Company, 1121 W Valley Blvd. #I205, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Hilda Jimenez, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/31/2017 and expires 10/31/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 10, 17, 24, and December 1, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ADVANCED VISION LOSS CENTER (2017-B2430) Street address of business: 1721 Westwind Drive Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of Business: 1721 Westwind Drive Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Justin L. Cave, 12716 Molokai Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/30/2017. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/07/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by D. Chavez, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier November 17, 24, December 1, and 8, 2017.
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Lap tops - At the November 9th Honor Flight breakfast held at the VFW in Lake Isabella,
several veterans received lap robes assembled by the Kawaiisu Lake Isabella Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. 73 breakfasts were also served and 19 lap robes were given to lucky veterans who drew winning tickets. Also receiving robes were three Rosie Riveters. The members of DAR purchased the cozy lap robes as kits that were then assembled at both their September and October Chapter meetings. DAR Members present were: Linda Clark, Francis Collins, Judy Halvorson, JoAnne Luntz and Mary Sullivan who helped serve coffee, as well as, assisted in clean up duties.
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