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Universal Children's Day
The Slate Fire, pictured, near Ponderosa has not spread, but is still smoky. Courtesy of Inciweb.com
November 20 timeanddate.com Courier Celebration
New wildfires, burning above Springville
The United Nations' Universal Children's Day, which was established in 1954, is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, promotes and coordinates this special day, which also works towards improving children's welfare. On December 14, 1954, the UN General Assembly recommended that all countries should introduce an annual event from 1956 known as Universal Children's Day to encourage fraternity and understanding between children all over the world and promoting the welfare of children. It was recommended that individual countries should choose an appropriate date for this occasion. At the time, the UN General Assembly recommended that all countries should establish a Children's Day on an "appropriate" date. Many of the countries respected this recommendation and the Universal Children's Day has since been annually observed on November 20. There are however, some countries, such as Australia and India, which still chose various different dates during the year to celebrate this day. On November 20, 1959, the UN General
Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier Report Two wildfires, the Hidden and Meadow Fires, burning above Springville on the Sequoia National Forest are expected to create smoky conditions in nearby communities through Tuesday. "Wildland fires are a reality in the Sierra Nevada," stated District Ranger Eric LaPrice. "By managing lightning fires for resource benefits when conditions provide for a low intensity burn, fire managers can reduce the risk of highseverity fires that threat-
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reached, including approximately 800 acres in Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest. The Meadow Fire, located east of the Trail of 100 Giants in the Western Divide Ranger District is being managed for resource benefits. As of today, it has burned over 500 acres with a potential to grow to 5,000 acres within a defined planning area. Meanwhile, the Jacobson Fire continues to smolder in the Golden Trout Wilderness, keeping many backcountry trails closed to protect visitors. The Slate Fire near Ponderosa has not spread, but smoke is visi-
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8 park funds continue to rise k S Karene R. Williams Courier Update
A year ago, the County offered to provide the location for a skate park if volunteers would raise the funds needed for its construction. Local volunteers joined with the 501(c)3 non-profit California Recreation Foundation to encourage donations through the foundation's tax deductible status. Jerry Moffatt of Moffatt Signs designed and built the thermometertype sign now displayed at the skate park's intended location. On November 2 the volunteers and Jerry Moffatt met to add the name of another donor and to raise the dollar indicator since over $10,000 has been raised. As of November 8, the volunteers have raised $8,645 and have received two $1,000 pledges. The Foundation has also received commitments to provide in-kind goods and services from L&M Lumber-Ace Hardware,
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en communities, emit more smoke and cost more money to put out." The Hidden Fire, located in the Golden Trout Wilderness east of Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest has burned 75 acres. Steep and rugged terrain, plus numerous dead trees surrounding the fire forced firefighters to step back and take actions to suppress this fire from a safe distance. The Forest Service and CAL FIRE are working together to confine and contain the Hidden Fire to a designated area across both jurisdictions while ensuring firefighter and public safety. The Hidden fire is expected to grow to as much as 3000 acres before full containment can be
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Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control Courier Alert
Saturday high 69° Partly sunny Saturday low 35° Mainly clear Sunday high 69° Partial sun Sunday low 44° Mostly cloudy Accuweather.com
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Smoke from the Hidden Fire and Meadow Fire is impacting communities in the Kern River Valley area. The entire Kern River Valley has been affected and severe effects have been noted in the communities of Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights, Bodfish, Weldon, Mountain Mesa, South Lake and Onyx. The District is recommending that children, older individuals, and those with pre-existing heart and lung problems should avoid outdoor activity, whenever they can smell or see smoke in their immediate area. Effects can be as mild as a headache; eye, nose or throat irritation; or as serious as triggered asthma episodes or stresses on weakened cardiovascular systems. Adverse health impacts may also be seen in normally healthy individuals, if they are engaged in strenuous outdoor activities during periods of exposure to ground-level smoke. Sensitive individu-
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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Ben Richey writes a thank-you note.
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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 88,802 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 116 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 147 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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■ Keepers of the Kern November 18 Help clean up Keyesville South, 9 a.m. Meet at the Keyesville South Recreation Area just south of the main dam on Hwy 155. For information on how to become a Trash Warrior or to support Keepers projects, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.
■ 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 agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520 ■ Toxic Round-up November 19 In order to provide residential hazardous waste collection services to residents in outlying County communities, the One-Day Collection Event is scheduled at the Kern Valley Transfer Station 6092 Wulstein Avenue, Kernville from 9 a.m. until noon. Call 661-862-8900 for more information. ■ 5th Annual Rides N Rods Toy Run November 19 Come together to help the children this holiday season. Kernville Saloon will host this
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.
Saturdays
■ 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.
Sundays
■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.
Mondays
■ 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.
Tuesdays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 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.
Wednesdays
■ 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.
year's event with live entertainment. Signups begin 11 a.m. at 22 Tobias St. in the heart of Kernville. Music 1 to 5 p.m., with Raffles and more at 3 p.m. The cost is $20 Poker Run Entry; extra poker hand $5. Also, bring one unwrapped toy, minimum $10 value.
■ Keepers of the Kern November 21 Help care for Isabella Lake, 9 a.m. Meet at the parking lot by Nuui Cunni. For information on how to become a Trash Warrior or to support Keepers projects, call 760-376-2963, 360324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ KRVAA features Larry Holochwost November 21 The KRVAA general meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella and feature local artist, Larry Holochwost. Holochwost's paintings reflects his personal experience in Kern River Valley, Eastern Sierra foothill/desert regions and high country of the Southern Sierras. The meeting is free to the public. Refreshment will be served. ■ 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. Served from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 760 376-2751.
■ 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.
Thursdays
■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 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.
■ Christmas parade pancake breakfast November 26 In support of the annual Lake Isabella Christmas Parade and to raise money for toys for Kern Valley girls and boys, the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will again hold a pancake breakfast before the Lake Isabella Christmas Parade. It will be held in the KRV Senior Center starting at 9 a.m. The cost is $7 person ($6 if you bring an unwrapped gift for a child). Proceeds will be divided between the KRV Toys 4 Tots program and Family Resource Center's Be An Angel Program. ■ 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 11 a.m. Call 760-379-5236. ■ Christmas toy store for pets November 26 KRV Snip and Tip Program for Feral Cats is hosting this event at the Lake Isabella Downtown Swap Meet for all your fur babies. Toys, beds, carriers, feeders, plus homemade crafts at Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters. Call 760-417-2000. ■ Commodities distribution November 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. For information call, Yazid Alawgarey 661-3365200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Keepers of the Kern November 28 Help care for the Upper River, 9 a.m. Meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. For information on how to become a Trash Warrior or to support Keepers projects, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Prayer Breakfast December 1 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park noon to 1 p.m. Call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Honor Vietnam veterans December 3 The Kern River Community of Wofford Heights, with support from KRV organizations and businesses, salute our veterans for their selfless sacrifice and service, this year honoring Vietnam veterans at the Reel Cinema, at 11 a.m. For more information contact Darlene at 760-376-6803 or Connie at 661-435-1004. ■ Star Party December 3 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. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Friends of the Library used book sale December 5 and 6 They've added a Sneak Preview day, the Monday before the 1st Tuesday sale. The next FOL book sale will be Monday, from 4 to 6 p.m. (Sneak Preview) and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
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Night could have not been better! It would be criminal of me not to spout off about it! Helen Smoot, Piano, and Erica MacArthur, violin. A most unforgettable evening. Notwithstanding their genius in their respective arts, and the level of mastery of the pieces they performed, something really magical occurred, and I'll explain: On or about the second piece in the performance, Erica broke her high E string, and it snapped with a profound "crack!"... nearly everyone in the house jumped... she finished the piece brilliantly on three strings... that was the first magical instance - one of many that happened last night. After finishing the piece (and quite masterfully, if I may), Erica scurries off-stage to deal with her string and immediately Helen turns to the house and says something like, "I'll entertain you in the meanwhile." Without any delay she starts in with Chopin. But then the magic began. After her first solo piece, she then segues into my alltime favorite piece; one that I thought I would never again hear performed live; one that I tried SOOO hard to play, but couldn't get past the first page, Claude Debussy's Claire de Lune. And she did it note for note from memory, and it was glorious. Moved me literally to tears. But then, as if it could get no better, Erica comes out and sadly states she has no suitable replacement, and finishes the concert on three strings! And this was not just any performance either. This is a performance filled with bow "ricocheting" and Helen playing inside the piano with a small glass and some other implement directly on the string. It was so amazing I asked to look at the sheet music, because I just did not know how it could be written. The ricocheting reminded me more of a drum roll, but in perfect meter, such that I asked if those were like 256th notes she was playing. The two of them showed peerless passion for their instruments, and if I were the cat to say, I would say they could have their choice of any orchestra they damn well saw fit to play with. And they made themselves amply accessible afterwards for questions and kudos... top-shelf, class act. All for a paltry $5, here in our sweet Kern River Valley. I am still reeling from it, 12 hours later. And I especially have Rex Hinkey to thank for the heads up, and Kathleen Creighton Fuchs for the wonderful company. It was an evening that I walked away a much better person than I walked in. In all seriousness, I hope my accounting does justice to the great things that happened last night. Scotty Strathman Lake Isabella
The other day I got a call from my best friend Jim, he said he had an errand to run on the other side of the lake and would I like to go with Middleworth him? I said indeed I would. Since I no longer drive because of eye problems, I generally leap at the chance to go somewhere whenever I'm asked. We stopped at a house belonging to Gary and while he went inside to get the two items that we had made the trip over for we stood on the front lawn and chatted. A short time ago Jim went on the Veterans Honor Flight and for one reason or another had yet to collect his flag which flew over the capitol building in Sacramento and a letter of Congratulations from Kevin McCarthy. As we stood there waiting for Gary something banged into me and almost knocked me down! I looked down and there looking up at me was a huge nose that belonged to a pair of brown eyes which belonged to a little pig who was 24 inches long and 12 inches wide. "He wants to be petted", said Gary "and he won't leave you unless you do". And so I did! Now let me tell you that petting a little porker is like petting a bowling ball with hair. That was all it took, a little scratch behind the ears and he started wandering around snarfing up mulberries from a "fruitless mul-
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KRVAA features painter Larry Holochwost The KRVAA general meeting will be held Monday November 21 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella and feature local artist, Larry Holochwost. Holochwost took his first formal art lessons from Carol Wermuth in Riverkern in
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Thanksgiving Holiday: November 25 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, November 18. Christmas Holiday: December 23 issue Deadline: Noon Thursday, December 15. New Years Holiday: December 30 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, December 16.
Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
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The Kernville Historical Museum has acquired an old wooden sign. This sign has been left out on the open since 1963 and is need of repainting. The sign is approximately 7"x7' in size. It is a sign that was for a dairy that used to distribute milk to the whole community and the schools. It has a cartoon aspect of a brown cow with a daisy in her mouth. There is some lettering on it as well. The museum wondered if an artist would be interested in restoring the paint work on the sign. They will provide all the materials needed but there would be no compensation. Please call Diane Anderson at 760-379-1123 or cell 661-203-2847 if you would be interested in helping them preserve this piece of our history.
berry tree" in the front yard. Now here is a little aside, this mulberry came from a 'Fruitless' Mulberry tree and that's an oxymoron I can only guess that somewhere, sometime ago, some slick salesman came by and sold a lot of people this so called "fruitless mulberry tree". Gary said that Porky came up to his yard every day and snarfed up mulberries which lay on the ground in abundance. It's fun to watch Porky amble around with his huge nose sniffing the ground and vacuuming the mulberries by the gross. Oh yes, something else I should mention, is that to get into Gary's yard from his neighbor's (the owner) Porky has to knock out a couple of fence slats after which he comes up looking for any stray food he might have. Porky eats anything and if he were your pet you could get rid of your garbage disposal and Porky would take up the slack. Another thing that makes Porky look kind of cute is his pig tail. In the middle of his little round butt he has a tail which is shaped like a corkscrew and when he runs the tail goes around and looks like an airplane propeller. So what you have is a neighborhood vacuum cleaner that uses his snout for finding and eating whatever he can find... I will admit he is a cute little tyke, and I think it would be fun to have one as a pet. However, forget it my wife would say and that would be the end of that!
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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 verses 10-20? Paul, John the Baptist, James, David
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Elizabeth August Elizabeth "Liz" August of Kernville has gone to be with the Lord. She was 97 years old and passed away in Bakersfield, CA on November 5, 2016. Liz was born on September 28, 1919 in Sheller, Illinois to Louis and Eliza VanHoorbeck. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons Dennis and David, former husbands Wayne Dobbs and Jennison Walton, and is survived by her husband, Herb August of Kernville. She is also survived by her sister, EstherMarie Thurman, children Diane Metzler, Peggy Godsey (husband John), and Jennison Walton Jr., grandchilAugust dren Gregory Bridges, Janelle Shea (husband Michael), Jolene Metzler, Jeannie Brantley (husband Don), Jason Clay, and Jon Fieldcamp, great grandchildren Paige Bridges, Chloe Bridges, Rutger Bridges, Aaron Barrie, Matthew Barrie , David Blonstein, Daniel Blonstein, Jennifer Porter (husband Adam), and Bryan Nicely (wife Jennifer), and great-great grandchildren Ashley Barrie, Cole Porter, Miles Porter, Janae Porter, Keirsten Nicely, Serena Nicely, and Ethan-John Nicely. Liz, as her friends and family called her, spent her life dedicated to family, church, work, and music. She was known by all for her kindness, hard work and the warm smile she always wore, regardless of her circumstances. From the age of 8 when her parents bought her a used piano, music was a central part of her life. As a young woman, Liz was a member of the Sunshine girls with Colleen Summers (who later became Mary Ford when she married Les Paul), and Esther Summers. She played the piano for bands, churches, and even on the radio. She spent many years as a choir director, Sunday school teacher, and played music in her church every Sunday until the week she passed away. Liz also spent 28 years working as the Executive Assistant to the president of Babcock Industries. Liz and Herb August married in 1977, and following a number of years living in Huntington Beach and managing a very active mobile home community, they moved to Kernville. When she was a child, her father used to bring her to the Kern River Valley to fish, and it was her lifelong dream to one day live here. Herb and Liz made Kernville their home for the past 21 years. A memorial service will be held in her honor on November 26 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 46 Valley View Drive in Kernville. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
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Ben Richey Courier Columnist Right after college I took a job as a Youth Pastor in Ohio. A few weeks after I started, the Pastor sat me down and gave me a pile Richey of "thank you" notes. He explained that in the church most people were volunteers, and it was important that each week we wrote one note to someone who helped make the ministry a success. For six years, we began our staff meetings every week writing a note to make sure people knew we were grateful for their service. Eight years later, after I graduated seminary, I took a pastoral job in Alabama. One October day the Senior Pastor of that church sat me down and explained that in his experience, people would often go out of their way to be a blessing to their pastor. He said we must never take such things for granted, and always needed to make sure we wrote "thank you" notes to each and every person who did something for us. So, for six years, I kept a stock of little cards around the house for just such an occasion. None of my college or seminary professors told me that "thank you" notes would be such an important pastoral tool. During those years, I was reminded of the importance of expressing gratitude on a regular basis. People needed to know I appreciated their sacrifice and their service. But I also think the practice of writing all those notes was
essential for me and my character development. They were a constant reminder of how much I de-pended on others, that I was not, in fact, selfsufficient. None of those people who helped me in ministry over the years, or blessed me and my family in various ways owed us anything. I did not somehow earn their help or generosity. It was all grace- unearned and undeserved. And that meant the appropriate response was always gratitude. Thanksgiving is a time when we reflect on all the blessings in our livesa time to count them, and in gratitude thank the one from whom all blessings flow. Whether those come in the form of our homes, jobs, opportunities, health, families and friends, or any number of other things, we acknowledge that it is only by the grace and generosity of God that we have them. Psalm 107:1 says, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!" James 1:17 reminds us that "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights." I'm convinced that if we really took the time to enumerate every single grace we've ever received; we'd no sooner finish and then draw our last breath. While writing "thank you" notes might not be a regular part of your life, I encourage you during this season to remember the source of every good thing in your life, every grace and blessing- and say "thanks." After all, grace warrants gratitude. 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
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■ 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
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 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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Air quality grants available Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control Dist. Courier Release The Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District is requesting proposals for motor vehicle related emission reduction projects located within Eastern Kern County. The District's 2017 DMV Grant Program offers funding for eligible projects that reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reactive organic gas (ROG), or particulate matter (PM10) emissions from onroad motor vehicle related activities. DMV Grant awards are divided into the following funding categories: ■ Tier I, Infrastructure, Public Education, and Other Projects that encourage the use and development of electric and alternative fuel vehicles, or encourage trip reduction can receive up to $50,000. Tier I projects include installation of Level II or Level III public EV charging station; installation of public CNG refilling station; public education courses designed to deliver focused messages that instill behavioral changes and create lifelong habits geared toward reducing emissions. Other includes video conferencing, vanpool, park and ride facilities and bike path. Tier II, Road Improvement Projects that reduce fugitive dust (PM10) emissions that result from
vehicle activity on public roads may be eligible to receive up to $50,000. Tier II projects include paving dirt public access roads; application of long-term dust palliative to dirt public access road. ■ DMV Grant Voucher On October 31, 2016, the District's DMV Grant Voucher Program, which offers financial incentive in the form of a voucher for the purchase of a new eligible lower-emitting vehicle, will become an ongoing program with no application deadline. Applications will be processed first-come first-served and vouchers will be issued accordingly. Voucher awards and associated new vehicle emission classification requirements are as follows: $2,000 for purchase of an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV); $3,000 for purchase of a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) including Hybrid; $5,000 for purchase of a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV). ■ 2017 DMV Grant Program guidelines and applications are available on the web at kernair.org under the "Grants/DMV Grant" tab. You can also request a package by calling 661862-5250 or emailing ekapcd@co .kern.ca.us. Deadline for submitting a proposal is February 27, 2017 at 5 p.m. Project selection is expected to be conducted in a public meeting held in April 2017.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 1997. Since those initial lessons his art instruction has included a year-long art correspondence course from North Light Art School: a three-day workshop from Dan Robinson at the Scottsdale Artist's School; five day workshop from Elizabeth Tolley, Los Osos, California; and most recently, a five day workshop from Robert Moore at the Scottsdale Artist's School in January, 2012. His artistic journey has benefited significantly by studying the works and writings of painters Maynard Dixon, Bob Rohm, John T. Carlson and Robert Wagoner. He currently has membership in the Kern River Valley Art Association and Bakersfield Art Association. Since 2007, annual art shows he has exhibited in are Whiskey Flat Days, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Beginning in 2012, his work has been displayed in the Curmudgeon Studios Art Gallery located in the Whiskey Flat Antiques establishment. Subject matter for Holochwost's paintings reflects his personal experience in Kern River Valley, Eastern Sierra, desert regions and high country of the Southern Sierras. The meeting is free to the public. Refreshment will be served.
Shop Hop on over to Kernville Local businesses (outside of Kernville or home based) are you ready for Small Business Saturday? Would you like to come up to Kernville and offer shoppers great Holiday Shopping Deals? Join them on November 26 from 2 to 8 p.m. in Circle Park as they kick off Christmas in Kernville during National Small Business Saturday. Booth space is free with a donation of a new unwrapped toy for our Christmas in Kernville Toy Drive. If you are a business already in the downtown area, let the Kernville Chamber know if you would like to participate. They will publish your sales for the world to see! The deadline is November 23rd. Call the Chamber for an application or if you have any questions at 760-376-2629.
KRV Historical Society returns to Movie Street As you all know, there were a lot of movies produced in the Kern River Valley. The actor who starred in more movies filmed here than anyone else was William Boyd (Hop-A-Long Cassidy). His very first Hoppy movie was produced in 1935. It was partially filmed here and also at the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine. The movie we have picked out to show was produced in 1936, his third Hoppy movie. It was almost all filmed here except for some of the inside scenes. All of the in-town scenes were filmed on Movie Street. The Kern River, which was roaring away at the time, was called Dry Creek. The old Methodist Church next to Movie Street became the Yucca Court House. There are many scenes of what our valley looked like back then. This is a fun old black and white movie to watch and an early one for William Boyd. The Hop-A-Long character was extremely popular and lasted a long time, right up through the 1950's. This movie, titled Heart of the West, is one hour long. In keeping with the tradition of movie going, fresh popped popcorn and cold sodas will be provided. The Historical Society will also take care of some business and to vote for their Board Members. Let's show up and root for the good guys and boo the bad on November 22 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Feel free to bring a friend.
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.
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2017 Medicare costs announced Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist I wanted to call this article, "What Social Security Giveth, Medicare Taketh Away", but thought it would be a bit lengthy. A few Thal weeks back, the Social Security Administration announced the smallest Cost of Living Adjustment in history, other than the zero announcement the year earlier. Those of us on Social Security can expect come January, an increase in the Social Security retirement check of 0.3 percent. That is a $30 increase if your current Social Security income is $1,000. Medicare has been 'Robbing from Peter to Pay Paul" for several years, and the trend shall continue in 2017. Because of the "Hold Harmless" provision in the law, Medicare cannot increase its premium for Medicare beneficiaries who pay their Part B (Medical) premium as a deduction from Social Security. So, as in the past two years as there were no increases, the Medicare premium for people who were on Medicare in 2015 and earlier had their Medicare Part B premium frozen at $104.90. They will see the cost going up to $109.00 per month. For the people who are currently paying from Social Security $121.80, they and new people just entering the Medicare system will pay, or have withdrawn from Social Security, $134.00 per month. The rate change will affect many
people. The premium is just a small part of the announcement that was published on Veteran's Day and will have a great impact on the states. Many people on Medi-Cal in California have the state paying their Medicare premiums. As these payments are not protected by the "Hold Harmless" rule, the state will be paying the $134.00. This will amount to many millions of dollars! Furthermore, there are those deferring their Social Security enrollment to a later age to get a larger retirement benefit. These people will need to think their strategy over. If they take their Social Security in December, they will lock in the "Hold Harmless" to $109.00 versus paying out $134.00 come January. The 2017 Medicare premium of $134.00 is set for only those individuals who have individual incomes under $85,000 per year, or $170,000 for those filing a joint tax return. For many, the cost of Part B will be more. If you are in the minority, and are only carrying Medicare and have no other insurance, all I can say is, there is no excuse other than you have no idea what you are doing. The word "Stupid" comes to mind. If you need the new deductibles and copays, just call me. I would drop everything to learn what your thinking is. Obviously, you are wealthy, so "can't afford" is not a rational reason. 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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This annual celebration, brought to us by George and Darlene Randall over 15 years ago, brings joy and hope for so many. ■ Community Toy Drive This year's toy drive will not only benefit the disadvantaged youth in Kernville but also those children affected by the Erskine Fire. The official launch of Christmas in Kernville is November 26th. Every year, Kernville Elementary School provides a list of children in need of some extra holiday cheer. We then start our toy drive on November 18th. The office will be distributing toy collection bins to participating businesses. ■ Small Business Saturday
We will be celebrating Small Business Saturday will local businesses and vendors. Vendors will be located in Circle Park from 2 to 8 p.m. Santa also arrives on November 26th for the Parade of Giving and will be at the park for the children until 8 p.m. ■ 5K/10K Toy Run As we gear up to help more families, we have teamed up with OneMoreMile again to bring you the Christmas in Kernville 5K/10K Run on Sat. December 3rd. To participate in this fundraiser, you can register online at onemoremile.us The proceeds will benefit the Christmas in Kernville Toy Drive. Not only do we provide gifts for the youth but also clothing necessities for all children/teens in the household. With the help of S.A.L, Santa and his elves distribute gifts on Christmas Eve.
Operation Christmas Child
Only three easy steps Samaritan’s Purse Courier Release ■ Step 1: Pack and track your box As you pack your shoeboxes, go to Follow Your Box and cover shipping and other project costs to send Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. As a bonus you will receive a reprintable tracking label to attach to each shoebox so you can discover the country destination of your gifts. ■ Step 2: Share your shoebox photos
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on social media, using the hash tag #ipackedashoebox to inspire others. ■ Step 3: Drop Off and Follow Your Box. The Shoebox drop-off location at Faith Community Church is open today. Be sure to drop off your shoebox gifts this week before National Collection Week ends November 21. After shoeboxes are processed from mid-November through mid-December, you can check the Follow Your Box look-up tool to find out the country destinations of your shoebox gifts.
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Beloved children's book adaptation Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor
PICKS OF THE WEEK “The BFG” (PG) - Roald Dahl's beloved children's book gets an adaptation full of Spielbergian wonderment. One sleepy night in London, little Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) notices a huge shadowy figure peering into windows, and gets whisked away to the countryside. Turns out he's the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance, motion-capture performing as a computer-generated giant), a gentle alchemist of dreams, and the smallest giant in his clan. Sophie's still in danger, because BFG's brethren are bigger and not nearly as friendly. He must protect her from lumbering brutes with names like "Childchewer," portrayed by comedic chameleons like Jemaine Clement and Bill Hader. Spielberg has a great track record of capturing that sense of wonder and bottling it into great children's films, but this one stumbles some in the middle. "Don't Breathe" (R) - Three young robbers think they've found an easy score when they target a blind man (Stephen Lang, chief military bad guy in "Avatar") living alone in a nearly abandoned Detroit neighborhood. Instead, they find their mark is a brutally angry veteran with keen senses, a punishing physique and the patience of a spider. Our main robber, Rocky (Jane Levy), needs cash so she can get herself and her little sister away from their abusive mother. Alex (Dylan Minnette) is scared, but too infatuated with Rocky
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to turn back. Rocky's boyfriend, "Money" (Daniel Zovatto), is a doofus -- the one where you're rooting for the monster. This super-suspenseful horror show is probably the spookiest thing to come out of the current batch of fright flicks. The scares are earned. The victims/protagonists are made sympathetic, even though they're clearly in the wrong. "Pete's Dragon" (PG) Orphaned and left alone in the woods after a car accident, little boy Pete is rescued and raised by a big furry dragon named Elliot. Unlike the last film, this one takes a more awe-and-wonder approach rather than goofy and musical. Robert Redford appears as the wise old man with a bit of mysticism in him, and Bryce Dallas Howard shows up as the sublime motherly figure and park ranger who finds the feral boy. He insists Eliott is real, even though he's a dragon and turns invisible when others are near. The other pinch comes from Karl Urban as a guy who hates nature and loves money. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Save your fork for dessert candy thermometer or to light caramel color. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, pour over corn and nuts. Use large bowl to mix. Press on cookie sheets, using rubber gloves, it is quite hot. Cool and break into pieces, store in airtight containers. Can be frozen. Bodfish Bob’s Pecan Pie Filling 1 cup sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup pecans 1 cup Karo syrup 1 tsp. vanilla
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Plan essential for sage-grouse Turkey season open for holiday table U.S. Department of the Interior Courier Nature On October 31, the U.S. Department of the Interior released a new science plan that will serve as an action-oriented blueprint for acquiring information needed to make science-based decisions to restore and conserve the imperiled 'sagebrush sea,' a roughly 500,000square-mile-area of sagebrush steppe habitat across western North America. ■ The science plan identifies 37 priority science needs that address knowledge gaps in five topic areas: fire, invasive plants, restoration, sagebrush and greater sage-grouse, and climate and weather. Led jointly by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Forest Service, the plan is a critical step forward in the implementation of the 2015 Integrated Rangeland Fire Management Strategy. ■ The goal of that Strategy is to reduce the size, severity and cost of rangeland fires; address the spread of cheatgrass and other invasive species that exacerbate the threat of fire; position fire-management resources for more effective rangeland fire response and effectively restore healthy rangeland landscapes. "We know that addressing the threat of rangeland fire is critical to conserving sagebrush habitat and the many species, including the greater sage-grouse that depend on it for survival. The science plan unveiled today helps us do just that," said Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. "With so much at stake, both ecologically and economically, we are committed to the plan's successful implementation and continued collaboration with states, scientists, resource managers, western communities, ranchers and farmers." ■ Across the West, the accelerated invasion of non-native grasses, coupled with the effects of intensified drought and climate change, are creating conditions that lead to large, intense rangeland fires. These fires can easily burn thousands of acres in an hour, destroying livelihoods and crucial sagebrush habitat that is home to the greater sage-grouse and more than 350 other species of wildlife. Secretary Jewell and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have worked closely with western states, federal agencies, ranchers, community leaders and other partners to improve management of sagebrush landscapes, with a particular focus on rangeland firefighting capacity and the encouragement of proactive partnerships with ranchers, farmers and other landowners. "It is imperative that our producers have the best science available to inform their decisions, and that our federal plans are also based upon well-vetted research," said Agriculture Secretary
Tom Vilsack. "Balancing conservation with agricultural demands is no easy task. The decisions Western farmers and ranchers and other private landowners make every day about what to do on their land have a critical impact on sagegrouse. Thanks to the commitment of more than 1,300 ranchers, we have already conserved over 5 million acres of land as a part of this effort and USDA has invested more than $400 million to reach $760 million with our partners through 2018. By ensuring we are collecting the best science, we can be sure that our dollars are being put to their best use." "The USGS is proud to be part of the collaborative process toward improving the management of sagebrush landscapes," said Suzette Kimball, Director of the USGS. "Research and management partnerships are critical to ensure science is addressed in a manner that is both relevant to management and scientifically credible." ■ An example of this science plan identifies research activities for the improvement of native plant restoration and landscape rehabilitation after fires, including new and improved seeding methods. Greater sage-grouse and other wildlife depend on native plant communities for food and habitat. ■ The interagency team incorporated research planning already completed over the past five years, and invited broad community participation toward identifying science priorities. For each of the 37 science needs that were identified, sub categories of those needs have been further outlined, including a presentation of recently completed science, related science, science that is lacking but needed for more effective management and then recommendations for next steps. ■ The planning team includes experts from the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, the Great Basin and the Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperatives, the Joint Fire Science Program, and the Western Association of Fish Wildlife Agencies. The USGS, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service participated from the Department of the Interior. The Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Agriculture Research Service participated from the Department of Agriculture. ■ Greater sage-grouse inhabit parts of 11 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in western North America. Implementation of effective management actions for the benefit of sage-grouse continues to be a focus of Interior agencies following the 2015 decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the species is not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Outdoors
Upland game hunters statewide are gearing up for the opportunity to bag their Thanksgiving dinner, as California's 2016 general fall wild turkey hunting season opened statewide on Saturday, November 12. The season extends through Sunday, Dec. 11, with a bag limit of one turkey (either sex) per day and no more than two per season. Both a hunting license and upland game bird stamp are required to hunt turkeys, although an upland stamp is not required for junior licenses. Today, California's wild turkey population is estimated at about 250,000 birds. CDFW estimates that about
10,000 turkeys are harvested by about 20,000 hunters in the fall. As of July 1, 2016, nonlead shot is required for wild turkeys statewide, unless taken on a licensed game bird club. For more information, please see the CDFW nonlead ammunition page. Many populations range on private land, but turkeys can be found on public lands administered by CDFW, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. A list of state wildlife areas and ecological reserves can be found on the CDFW website. For places to hunt turkeys and additional tips and information, hunters should refer to the "Guide to Hunting Wild Turkeys in California" on CDFW's upland game hunting webpage.
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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Free Estimates • One Call Does It All! Roark Crim 760-549-3227 Email rorycrim659@gmail.com
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Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ___________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE
MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584 ___________________________ HAULING - DUMP RUNS WEED EATING 760-223-3651 ___________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 ____________________________ Firewood For Sale Seasoned Almond Wood $320 Cord - Delivered 661-979-9362 Mark Blackstone’s
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www.AblePm.com Lake Isabella 1 bedroom/1 bath Apartment, includes Stove, TRASH & WATER PAID. No pets. $395 rent/$400 dep. Mt. Mesa 2 bedroom/1 bath mobile, new Carpet, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer. Covered parking & covered deck with handicap ramp. The yard has a fenced area & storage shed. 1 small dog OK. Includes Security Alarm system. TRASH PAID. $650 rent/$600 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)
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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: 760-964-2514. ____________________________ 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. 760-223-1058. TFN ____________________________ 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. ____________________________ Courier Marketplace Continued on page 11
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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
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2bd/2ba double wide MH in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $32K cash (760) 964-2514 __________________________ INCOME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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Blue Jay Trailer Park Home Located conveniently off boulevard. On-site laundry facility. Water and trash included. TRAILER #12 - 1bd/1ba. Well kept, clean, additional storage. Rent $400/mo. SPACE #10 - VACANT SPACE - Rent $250/mo.
Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide Mobile Home in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio deck. $42K (760) 964-2514
Commercial Space Kernville - two warehouse/shop buildngs for lease • one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft main level w/1,700 sq ft loft) 760-417-9330
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3bd/1ba Mobile - quiet, 2 living rooms, front & back deck, laundry hook-ups, fully fenced yard, extra storage. Rent $850/mo. • Lake Isabella • 3bd/3ba Home - new flooring & carpet throughout, fireplace, laundry room, fenced yard, 2-car garage. Rent $950/mo. 2bd/2ba Unit - newly remodeled, laundry hookups, fenced patio area,attached garage. Water included. Rent $750/mo. License #01986312
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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
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 postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201500396-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) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01557-CA, A.P.N.: 146-541-33-00, Property Address: 2905 Sunview Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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 04/08/2003. 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: Elmer Dora, Jr., An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC.
Recorded 04/16/2003 as Instrument No. 0203072867 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/14/2016 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: $62,659.79. 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: 2905 Sunview Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N: 146-541-33-00. 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 $62,659.79. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-01557-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: November 2, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 18, 25, and December 2, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02036-CA, A.P.N.: 001-191-07-00, Property Address: 2417 Beech Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. 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 12/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Douglas C. Kophamer and Jona Sue Kophamer, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 0206315018 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/19/2016 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: $451,363.56. 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: 2417 Beech Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, A.P.N: 001-191-07-00. 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 $451,363.56. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this
property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02036-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: November 4, 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 18, 25, and December 2, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02297-CA, A.P.N.: 495-460-18-00, Property Address: 13502 Coco Palm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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 10/05/2010. 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: Gregory Horton and Jan D Horton, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/12/2010 as Instrument No. 0210141197 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/12/2016 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: $353,279.83. 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: 13502 Coco Palm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314, A.P.N: 495-460-18-00. 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 $353,279.83. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02297-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: November 11, 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 18, 25, and December 2, 2016)
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www.kernrivercourier.com Trow back Linda Kubisiak and Lynne McGarity and Linda Kubisiak show off the beautiful "throw" picturing the Museum and surrouned with other historical images that is now available in the Museum gift shop for the Historical Society 50th Annversary fund raiser. Come in and purchase a throw while they last. They also have some sturdy cups commerating their 50th year on them. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Sk8, Continued from page 1 Falling Waters River Resort, California Water Service Company, Onstott Construction, and E&R Surveying and Consulting. The volunteers had a booth at the November 5 Community Safety and Resource Day 2016 held at Tank Park. Those attending this event showed a great deal of interest in the skate park and the status of fund raising. To entertain the younger attendees, they were shown how to make
candy cane reindeer using pipe cleaners, glue, glitter, funny eyes and fuzzy noses. This activity was a big hit. Raffle tickets were handed to those visiting the booth with the winning ticket winning a Mario Steez Kidtendo skateboard deck. The volunteers are asking for ideas for future fund raisers. They are also looking for an acceptable parking lot where a Saturday skateboard competition could be held. Suggestions should be posted to the Kern River Skate Park Facebook
page. Anyone intending to make tax deductible year-end donations is asked to consider the skate park by mailing a check payable to California Recreation Foundation 2809 Irwin Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240, visiting gofundme.com then search Kern River Skate Park or by visiting razoo.com then searching California Recreation Foundation. Both Go Fund Me and Razoo retain a percentage of each donation to manage their sites.
Friday, November 18, 2016
5 Types of Black Friday shoppers DaveRamsey.com Courier Extra Black Friday brings out almost as much crazy as a full moon. The day after Thanksgiving has practically become a national holiday with the hype it generates. Stores of all types hold special discount sales and promotions intended to get you spending like... well, like crazy. So, should you decide to partake of a madness that closely resembles Times Square on New Year's Eve, here are five of the most common shoppers you'll see: ■ 1. The Family There are a couple of subgroups here. Either the one where screaming, tired kids are brought along while the parent desperately tries to find a particular bargain, or the
Children, Continued from page 1 Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and on November 20, 1989, it adopted the Conven-
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Smoke, Continued from page 1 als should stay indoors in an air conditioned building with windows and doors closed whenever there is smoke at ground level in their area. Most residential central air conditioning systems recirculate the air inside the home, so these can be operated normally; however, many commercial buildings and a
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ones with SEAL Team 6like coordination who aim to grab all of the assigned items before heading to the cash register. ■ 2. The Hoarder It's Black Friday, not Y2K. This person is reminiscent of the guy who felt the need to barricade himself in a bunker in the middle of the woods with 20 years' worth of freezedried chipped beef. The hoarder attempts to grab every last one of a particular sales item. Then after the Friday flurry subsides, they'll either bring back all the extras they don't need or sell them online. ■ 3. The Planner They know the store. They know the route. They know what is where, and they don't spend too much time basking in the glory of grabbing an item off the shelf because they are too busy heading to
the next one. ■ 4. The Seeker These people are more obstruction than competition. They like the energy of being in the middle of the madness, though they may only be shopping for a DVD. They tend to stand out in the crowd because they are the only ones with a smile on their face. ■ 5. The Winger They are as off-the-cuff as a lost button. They see an item that looks like it would make a good gift, and they grab it. Boom. Christmas shopping done. As dangerous as the Black Friday circus is, there is yet one more danger to look out for this Christmas season - shopping without a budget. People who hit the Black Friday sales without a plan overspend and end up in a mood that's more Scrooge than Santa!
tion on the Rights of the Child. Since 1990, Universal Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the declaration and the convention
on children's rights. Universal Children's Day is a global observance and not a public holiday and is part of the work carried out by UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund.
benefits, and additional firing to direct the wildfire into another section of the planning area, may take place if conditions allow. Fire officials are working with air quality spe-
cialists to monitor particulate matter from smoke and share that information with the public, as well as advise them of precautions they can take to reduce their exposure.
small percentage of newer homes have mechanical ventilation systems that actively bring in outdoor air, and these should be set to a "re-circulate" mode, if available. If you are using a window air conditioner it should also be set to the "re-circulate" mode. Water or swamp coolers remove only a small portion of the smoke particles from the air that they bring in and provide little protection
from the smoke. The District is recommending not use a swamp cooler that if there is smoke present in your area. Whole house fans should not be used until the threat of smoke impacts in your area is gone. More information on the Hidden Fire and Meadow Fire can be found at the Fire Incident Information website: inciweb.nwcg .gov/unit/13/.
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