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Left: New distrct facility glows the evening of its opening day. Below: Local dignitaries assist with ribbon cutting
Remember to set your clocks back one hour Sunday, November 5 at 2 a.m.
Amid much fanfare Kern Ranger District opens new offices
When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 5, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 5, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Sunday, November 5, 2017 than the day before, so there will be more light in the morning. DST starts again on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Almost all of the United States uses DST. Hawaii and most of Arizona are the only 2 US states that do not change their clocks. None of the US dependencies, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Marina Islands, the US Minor Outlying Islands, and the US Virgin Islands, observe DST. Most of Canada uses Daylight Saving Time, and clocks are set at the same time as in the US. Areas that don't use DST include most of Saskatchewan, some locations in Québec east of 63° west longitude (e.g., Blanc-Sablon), Southampton Island, and some areas in British Columbia. In Massachusetts, a special commission assigned to study the effects of removing the twice-yearly change of DST concluded that the benefits outweighed the problems. However, the commis-
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tulabal tribe provided two ceremonial songs that helped provide the crowd with the recognition of the Kern Valley heritage that the USFS is trying to help preserve. Sequoia National For-
Native Americans Native American Heritage honored at 4th Annual Month. The fourth annual Festival Ridgecrest Petroglyph
The city of Ridgecrest will hold one of the largest Native American gatherings in southern California during November's
est Supervisor Kevin Elliott said, "Welcome to the Kern River Ranger Station," and commented on the energy efficiency of See Home, page 12
Festival celebrates the area's historic Native American petroglyph rock art November 4 and 5. Just over an hour north of Lancaster, and east of Bakersfield, the region is home to over 100,000 petroglyphs, or Native American rock art- the
largest collection in the western hemisphere. Tours of the petroglyphs have sold out in previous years, and are currently available with reservations made through Ridgecrest's Maturango Museum. Due to demand and stringent See Festival, page 12
Corps launches new construction New recreation access and replacement launch gets underway Melody Batelaan Courier @Press time The boat new launch construction is underway with the contractors onsite and prepping the area. "Right now, lake levels are right where we'd like them for this time of year and for construction, so we expect completion by spring of next year. Of course, if we have a winter like last year, the increased inflow and lake levels could impact that," said Rick Brown of the USACE, who expects to
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see the same contractor start on the SR 155 work sometime after the first of the year.
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Michael Batelaan Courier Top story The new Kern River Ranger Station was officially opened Wednesday with a ceremony and public tours. After the posting of the American flag and welcome from Deputy District Ranger Phillip DeSenze, Robert Gomez, chairman of the Tuba-
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Frontier phone outage brings mass business and residential disconnect Melody Batelaan Courier Just in On Halloween day, many Kern Valley residents and businesses noticed that they had no land line telephone service. Tradio listeners were unable to call in to sell their unwanted items. Javier Mendoza, Director, Public Relations for Frontier Communications® advised the Courier that a commercial power outage caused a disruption of telecommunications service for Frontier customers in the Kernville and Lake Isabella areas of Kern County for several hours on Tuesday, October 31. The power spike impacted equipment located in remote mountainous terrain and required additional time to access. Frontier crews restored service by approximately 1:50 p.m. and 9-1-1- emergency calling services were not affected. "We thank our customers and the communities we serve for their patience as we worked to quickly restore service," Mendoza said.
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water data: Wednesday, noon Isabella Reservoir Storage 168,805 acre-feet 2017 Reservoir peak 357,394 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 355 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 760 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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■ Southfork School Fall Festival November 3 Southfork's annual Fall Festival will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at their campus at 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. For more information call 760-378-1300.
able will include food and refreshments, personal care items, blankets. For information, call Samantha Kessler at 760-985-9547. Please bring Military ID or DD214 if available. This event is co-sponsored by the Kern River Valley Woman's Club.
help preserve the Wild and Scenic Kern River, will take place will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the Starlite Lounge parking lot at 13423 Sierra Way, Kernville. See starlightloungewinebar.com for information.
■ Kern Valley High School Broncs November 3 Broncs football plays Cal City at home.
■ Community Safety Day November 4 Come join the community for a free day at Tank Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. focusing on family safety. Free food, fun, safety demonstrations, face painting, raffle prizes, handson learning, and more! For more information call Cindy Filkosky, 760-379-2556.
■ Fluid Sculpture Art November 4 This month's show in the Kern Valley Museum at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville, is Fluid Sculpture Art by Martin Varga. The opening reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. including beer tasting by Lone Oak Brewing and poetry reading by Dave Beard.
■ Happy Feet Dance November 4 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. Admission is free, with snacks and drinks. At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP by November 1 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV.
■ Turkey Trot Home Tour November 5 Join the Kern River Valley Historical Society for lunch at the Annex then a tour of five homes in Kernville and Wofford Heights that are of architectural and historical significance. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Kern River Valley Museum, or by calling 503-298-9395 or 760-376-6039.
■ Cork n’ Fork Wine and Food Festival November 4 The second annual Cork n’ Fork event to benefit the Kern River Conservancy, Keepers of the Kern and Kern Valley River Council, to
■ Keepers of the Kern November 6 and 7 Upper River clean up. Meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern at 9 a.m. For more information, call: 760-376-2963 or 360324-8178.
■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
■ Library book sale November 6 and 7 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members can preview on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.
■ Packing party November 4 Join Operation Christmas Child KRV Community Packing Parties in front of Campfire Market and Dollar General in Wofford Heights; Barnes Bargains, Family Dollar, and Rite Aid in Lake Isabella; Sierra Gateway Market in South Lake. For information call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279. ■ KRV Veterans Stand Down November 4 Kern Valley American Legion Post 711 Auxiliary will hold the second annual Stand Down from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veteran/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Services offered will include VA benefits information, health services and screenings, employment services, counseling and substance abuse assistance. Items avail-
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626. ■ 11 a.m. Canasta Pizza Factory. 714-906-7755.
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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ Noon (3rd Sat.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 2807 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-223-5224 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846. ■ 2 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.
Mondays
■ 11 a.m. Canasta Burger King. 714-906-7755. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674. ■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
Tuesdays
■ 9 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Friends of the Library, 3109 Cook Peak Rd, Mt. Mesa. 760-812-7191. ■ 9:30 - 11 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Wallace School Multipurpose room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Senior Center Lake Isabella. 714-906-7755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.
Wednesdays
■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Recreation Area. 760-549-0800. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.
Thursdays
■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Kern Valley Chorus, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
■ Southfork Veterans Day November 8 Southfork School will host their annual Veteran's Day program at 9 a.m. at 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. All active and retired service members are encouraged to attend. For information, call 760-378-1300. ■ Kernville packing party November 11 Join Operation Christmas Child Kernville Community Packing Party at the Kernville Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Fill a Shoebox or two for a child in need with items donated by vendors and others. Call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279. ■ Native American Thanksgiving November 11 The Kern Valley Indian Council will host their quarterly community meeting and annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be James McClurken, researcher documenting the tribes' petition for federal recognition. Dinner will be provided, please bring a salad or desert and giveaways and raffle donations. ■ Feed the Valley November 11 Weldon United Methodist Church invites all to the 6th annual Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 20021 Hwy 178, Weldon. This free ham dinner with all the fixings, plus pie will also include a winter attire give away. For more information call the church at 760-378-2321. ■ KRV Collaborative November 14 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Wallace School Multi-purpose room. Call 760-379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information. ■ It's shoebox collection time November 13 thru 19 On Monday, Nov. 13, the Kern River Valley Shoebox Collection Center will open around noon and remain open until 4 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 19. If you wish to drop-off one shoebox, or a truck-full, please stop by Faith Community, 20 W. Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights, or call 760-417-2279. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 12 noon. on Tuesday for Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Business advertising will not be accepted. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com
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Be an Angel this holiday season The 'Be an Angel' holiday gift program for 11 to 18 year old children. Agencies, organizations or individuals can visit us to "adopt" individual children or a set of siblings. If a cash donation is received, the Family Resource Center will purchase items for the child's wish list for you. Parents may sign up eligible children November 1 through December 11. Cash donations will be joyfully accepted. The Family Resource Center thanks you for your support and generosity. They can be reached at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella or by calling 760-379-2556.
Community Safety Day Saturday Come join the community for a free day at Tank Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday November 4, focusing on family safety. Free food, fun, safety demonstrations, face painting, raffle prizes, and hands-on learning! Learn about free resources in the Kern River Valley; interact with local law enforcement, and enjoy a day with the whole family. Brought to you by the KRV Family Resource Center, the Kern County Sheriff Crime Prevention Unit, and the Sheriff's Activity League/Kern Valley. For more information call Cindy Filkosky, 760-379-2556.
Kern River Valley's 2nd Veteran's Stand Down Kern Valley American Legion Post 711 Auxiliary will hold the second annual Stand Down on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veteran/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Services offered will include VA benefits information, health services and screenings, employment services, counseling and substance abuse assistance. Items available will include food and refreshments, personal care items, blankets. If you would like more information, please call Samantha Kessler at 760-985-9547. Please bring Military ID or DD214 if available. This event is co-sponsored by the Kern River Valley Woman's Club.
Cork n’ Fork Wine and Food Festival The second annual Cork n’ Fork event to benefit the Kern River Conservancy, Keepers of the Kern and Kern Valley River Council, to help preserve the Wild and Scenic Kern River, will take place November 4 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Starlite Lounge parking lot at 13423 Sierra Way, in Kernville. Featuring Central Coast wines, local food vendors, live music and raffle prizes. See starlightloungewinebar.com for information.
A new Novel Movie club at the library Ever watch a movie and think "Eh, the book was better?" Do you ever feel like the movie version was better? The KRV Branch Library in Lake Isabella is hosting its very own "A Novel Movie" book club which will be discussing books that have been adapted onto the big screen and will meet the first Tuesday of each month. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 5 p.m. The first book on the chopping block is Stardust by Neil Gaiman. Open to all interested parties. If you have questions, call them at 760-549-2083.
Indian Community quarterly membership meeting The Kern Valley Indian Council will be hosting their quarterly community meeting and annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on November 11 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be James McClurken, researcher documenting the tribes' petition for federal recognition. He will provide an update on his work to date. Tracy Strickland, Enrollment Committee chairman, will be at the meeting to assist members with updating their tribal enrollment applications. Marjorie Albitre will have her store set up. Dinner will be provided by the Council. Please bring a salad or desert and any gently used clothing and household items for giveaway. Please bring donations for the raffle.
Kern BHRS and Aegis treatment centers kick off The first "Kern Rx Return" prescription drop box location has opened at the North Chester Pharmacy, 1822 N. Chester Avenue, Bakersfield. The Kern Rx Return Project is a safe medication disposal project that provides free community receptacles for disposal of unused, unwanted or expired and over-the-counter medications. In the wake of the National Opioid Epidemic being classified a Public Health Emergency, this is the first of 9 such boxes to be installed as part of the program. Easy access and availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications can lead to misuse and abuse of these drugs. According to the California Department of Public Health, in 2016, there were 51 opioid overdose deaths, 119 opioid overdose emergency department visits, and 95 opioid overdose hospitalizations in Kern County. The aim of Kern Rx Return is to reduce such access to prescription medications within the home. Kern Stop Meth Now would like to thank AEGIS Treatment Centers for partial funding of this project and North Chester Pharmacy for hosting the first receptacle. For information, contact Public Information Officer, Roger Perez at 661-868-8607.
All my life I have enjoyed eating sandwiches and knowing that there are all kinds of them to tickle my pallet. For instance I have Middleworth always liked peanut butter and jelly, especially peanut butter without the jelly. But to be polite if served the PB & J, I'll eat it without complaint. Everybody likes Hot Dogs and so do I. I like them fried, barbequed, boiled and broiled. But whatever I do I don't read the ingredients. Pick up a package of hot dogs and you'll see what I mean. When I was a kid, I made my own lunch and it always included some exotic ingredients. Often I would put strange things together like peanut butter and pickles. Or bananas and mayonnaise. I would wrap them in wax paper and sometimes would trade my sandwiches with a classmate and would end up often with something even more weird than I had made. One time I even got an avocado sandwich which was black and squishy and perfect for an 8 year-old's lunch. When I joined the Navy in 1951 I found out that the world contained lots of exotic fillings for a truly outstanding lunch. Things like sardines on rye bread. Those two items and a cola were ambrosia. And when the sardine
can was open everyone knew what you were eating. Often times the cook would serve sandwiches filled with roast beef and horseradish sauce. If there was enough of the sauce on the sandwich a couple of snorts would clean your sinuses and nasal passages. On my submarine, The Rasher, a sandwich made in the galley was pineapple and cottage cheese spread on French bread and served with buttermilk. I will admit that those who liked the last concoction were few, but the cook knowing I was a little weird would make that for me. Married now with a wife and three children I'd find that a midnight snack was a treat and I would have pumpernickel bread, a slice of bologna, mayo, lettuce, tomato and mustard and anything else loose in the refrigerator. Another sandwich I also enjoyed was the immenseness of a "Hoagie" or a "Hero" or a "Submarine" sandwich. They were often filled with all kinds of ingredients. These were usually shared with the wife as we sat around the table at midnight knowing that our kids would be unhappy if they found out we didn't share. There's no doubt about it I created a family of sandwich lovers that would make the Earl of Sandwich proud! Now in my dotage I find myself hating liver but loving liverwurst. Go figure! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
Almost Sunrise: Point of View Film Series The Kern County Library is pleased to host a free screening of the newest film in the award-winning PBS Point of View series. Veterans, their families, and all interested in veterans issues are invited to come to the 1st-floor Auditorium at Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, on Thursday, November 16, at 6 p.m. "Almost Sunrise" is the story of two Iraq Veterans who take a 2,700-mile walk to distance themselves from war demons. The film is brought to us by Director Michael Collins and Producer Marty Syjuco, whose Emmy-nominated "Give Up Tomorrow" aired on PBS in 2012. For more information about veterans' resources, visit kerncountylibrary.org/veterans, or call 661-868-0701.
The history of medicine presented at the museum This month's education seminar at the Museum annex at 60 Big Blue Road, Kernville will be on the history of medicine. The museum curator, Dianna Anderson, will bring her collection of medical antiques, which include apothecary items (the precursor to our pharmacy), surgical instruments, quack devices and other fun stuff. Anderson will focus on the era of old Kernville, but will touch on a few things that led up to that time as well as some of the modern miracles of today. The seminar takes place at 10 a.m. on November 18. See
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Lois Jeanene Ballew Our beloved mom, grandma and great grandma went to be with Our Heavenly Father in Heaven on September 18, 2017 with her family and friend around her at her home in Trona. She was preceded in death by her mother Catherine and father Carl, husbands Esco, Paul and Webb, her daughter Terry and three brothers, Joe, Jack and Jim. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her children Sharon from Lake Isabella, Bob from Kansas City, Rita from Bakersfield, Trudy from Trona, and Treva from Ridgecrest. She also leaves her brother Jerry LaTurner and wife from Galena, KS, and sister Joan Andrews and husband from Tucson, AZ. Our mom will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She always made everyone feel comfortable. She was a very loving and caring person. She requested no service as she was cremated and didn't want flowers.
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Ben Richey, Courier Columnist Every Halloween we allow our children to foray out into the night to participate in the annual "trick or treat." They dress up, have a good Richey time, and return to us on a sugar-high that lasts until April. These days, we don't give a whole lot of thought to the "tricks," because our focus is the treats. But have you ever taken the time to consider where this name came from? According to the almighty guardian of humanity's knowledge, Wikipedia, "The 'treat' is usually some form of candy, although, in some cultures, money is used instead. The 'trick' is a usually idle threat to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given." It sounds a little like holiday extortion! I imagine my son dressed in a pin-striped suit, hair slicked back, flanked by goons saying, "Give me candy or money, or things are going to get… how should I say… messy?" Who knew that every cute little ghost, pirate, princess, or superhero that showed up on our porch was actually threatening us? While "trick or treat" is really just innocent fun, it's not a lot of fun actually being tricked. No one likes to discover they were led astray, that the path they walked in trust, which they thought was straight and true, was actually crooked. When you're on the
receiving end of deception you feel betrayed, foolish, even ashamed when the truth comes out. I believe we live in a world where a great many people have been tricked about what is important, and what is worth pursuing. In our world, things like wealth, power, prestige, and success are paraded in front of us regularly, and we're told "these things will fill you up." Yet, so many of us spend our lives pursuing them, only to wind up feeling empty. We chase the treats and end up tricked. 1 John 2:15-17 says, "Do not love the world or the things in the world… For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever." So many of the things we pursue are as fleeting and temporary as the wind, and if we dedicate our lives to their pursuit, we will end up holding nothing. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, to all who were swept up with the cares and concerns of life, "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." He wants each of us to live with an eternal perspective so that we will invest in that which has eternal value and genuinely satisfies. Don't be tricked into chasing the shiny, temporary things of this life. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of 1 Peter in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Matthew 13, what baking item does Jesus compare to the kingdom of heaven? Eggs, Milk, Salt, Yeast 3. According to Jeremiah, where does one go to find balm? Corinth, Joppa, Derbe, Gilead 4. From Micah 7:19, where does God place forgiven sins? Depths of sea, Heathen hearts, Past the stars, Fiery pits 5. Who tested the will of the Lord with a fleece? Jehu, Gideon, Amos, Ahaziah 6. On which "Mount" did King Saul die? Sinai, Moriah, Pisgah, Gilboa 1) New; 2) Yeast; 3) Gilead; 4) Depths of sea; 5) Gideon; 6) Gilboa
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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416
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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293
■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).
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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Medicare season runs from October 15 to December 7. It should be a busy time for anyone on Medicare, as they should be checking, not only their current Thal plan, but all the plans available for both the cost of prescriptions as well as benefits. The first thing I do in checking a client's situation is the cost of their medication for the coming year. The cost at the pharmacy will be higher, and in many situations, much higher. Some of the needed medications may not even be covered, or if it is, the copays have become a coinsurance. "Copay" is a fixed dollar amount. Let's say that that medication would cost $300 per month without insurance has a fixed dollar copay of $45. The 2018 plan that you have been on for several years now has that tier three or tier four medication as a "coinsurance". The retail price has gone up to $350 and the coinsurance is now 33 percent. The pharmacist now asks you for $115.50! And that will be every month. If the retail cost of the medication goes up, so will coinsurance. After checking the cost of the medication, I ask my client who their primary care doctor is. The doctor's "medical group" affiliation is the next key factor. There are principally three main medical groups locally that concern people on Medicare. Bakersfield Family Medical Group/Heritage, The
Independence Medical Group and QualCareIPA. These medical groups have many specialists in Bakersfield as members. So, once I ascertain the primary care physician, the next step is to inquire if my client/prospective client is using a specialist. If they are already enrolled in an HMO, their current ID card will state which of the medical groups they are enrolled in. Now comes the fun part. The insurance plans often contract with more than one medical group. Each of the insurance companies offer one or more plans, and the plans differ in benefits. Here in Kern County, most have a $0 monthly premium. Some of the plans are "Special Needs Plans" which provide additional benefits. Some of the plans are offering way more benefits then a competitor. Since the doctors are the same and the prescription costs are known, it pays to look at the benefit offerings to see which plan will give you the most bang for your $0 buck. For the third week of the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, we have recommended savings to our clients $153,749.09. Perhaps it is time for you to seek the assistance of a professional? There is never a charge for the services of an insurance agent. They are compensated by the insurance companies, and federal law regulates the payment, so there is little incentive to "push" one plan over another. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.
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Kern Valley Community Orchestra On Saturday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. the Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present many of their musicians playing solos and in ensemble. In addition to solos and duets by string, wind, and brass players, there will be a string quartet. A couple of the pianists will play, including a work for two pianos by Mozart. It should be a full and fun program. It will be at Cerro Coso College, in Room G, in the Von's shopping center. $10 suggested donation.
Unleash Your Story library contest Teen Read Week was October 8 through 14 and the Kern County Library began a contest for teens called, "Unleash Your Story @ Your Library". Categories are grades 6 through 8 and grades 9 through 12. Using the theme "Unleash Your Story" teens are invited to design a bookmark for the Library. Use pencils, markers, crayons, paints or charcoal to create an original, hand-drawn design. No computer illustrations, please. An entry form is available at the library, which has the dimensions of the piece. Winners receive a prize and have their design reproduced on bookmarks throughout the library system and sent to local schools. All designs become property of the Kern County Library and cannot be returned. Limit one entry per person. Entrants must live within Kern County or be a library card holder. Return the entry form to any Kern County Library by November 11. Winners will be notified by early December.
2017 Congressional App Challenge Congressman Kevin McCarthy is participating in the 2017 Congressional App Challenge for students that reside or attend school in California's 23rd Congressional District. Congressman McCarthy made the following statement: Congressman McCarthy joins over 200 House Members in offering a district wide competition for his constituents to explore the field of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math). All students who have not yet graduated from high school are invited to participate in the challenge either individually or in a team. Students or teams will compete for congressional recognition and the opportunity to have their app displayed in the United States Capitol. The deadline to submit applications is November 1. Participating students can find more information and register at: congressionalappchallenge.us/2017-student-signup/.
Kern County CCW applications now on line The Kern County Sheriff's Office has recently begun accepting CCW applications online. To apply go to kernsheriff.org and click on "CCW License" near the bottom of the page. All documents requested during the application process can be uploaded to the website. This new application process will require fewer visits to the Licensing Unit office. Starting on October 23, 2017, a $159 credit card charge will be due upon submission of the application (Permitium and credit card fees will apply). If an application is denied, refunds will be available. The Standard CCW application form previously used by the Kern County Sheriff's Office will still be accepted in the Licensing Unit office. A $159 fee will be due upon submission of the application. Contact information: Sergeant John Carpenter, Personnel Division, 661-391-7690.
Marsinah Ramirez Trujillo Courier Columnist In this final article on bullying, I explore how advocacy can thwart bullying and explain how a business is doing just that. I have witnessed Trujillo bullying take its toll on the psyche of our youth. The juveniles I have counseled would tell me how "low" they felt when being bullied. Yet I didn't realize there are long-term health consequences with bullying, until I learned these facts: ■ Bullying may be responsible for nearly 30%of depression among adults. ■ Victims suffer psychological consequences until middle age, with higher levels of depression, anxiety and suicide. ■ The risk of mental health problems is nearly four times greater for victims of bullying than for child abuse victims. Though the media have covered childhood peer bullying extensively, adult-on-youth bullying is equally harmful and may be underreported. Youth may heed the code of silence if the adult bully is in an authoritarian position and has the power to retaliate. Adults who care about youth have a responsibility to stop the abuse. Michigan State has studied this problem and recommends these steps: ■ Listen to the child's account and probe for more information ■ Work with the child to create a written account of what happened ■ Stay calm and don't retaliate because appropriate modeling can teach children how to respond
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■ Ask the youth their opinion for responding because they may face the consequences of actions you take Sometimes the strongest advocates are people who have been bullied themselves, like Shannon Rapose, who works in Lake Isabella at The Pizza Factory owned by her family. Rapose was bullied in her youth by a group of classmates who incessantly taunted her and threw green, spiky tree pods in her hair. Rapose reported to her mother, who advocated on her daughter's behalf and worked with school officials to stop the bullying. Paying this advocacy forward, Rapose channeled this experience into something positive, and subsequently established the Pizza Factory as a safe/no-bully zone - a place that welcomes all regardless of cultural affiliation, age, race or sexual orientation. Rapose recently painted a rainbow, no-bully sign on the window, yet it was defaced within one week. "I was surprised the sign lasted that long," Rapose said. "There are always risks involved when you are promoting tolerance." Despite these risks, Rapose continues to be an advocate. For instance, a group of men recently visited the restaurant, and a young waiter asked the group if they needed anything else from the kitchen. One of the men looked at the waiter's rainbow wristband and snarled back, "no we don't need anything from you [expletive]." Marsinah Ramirez Trujillo, a licensed therapist, provides online and in-person counseling. For information on this topic, visit her blog "Mental Health Matters" at www.therapytrek.com.
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Couch Theater Going with the flow Artist Martin Varga uses fluids which have liquid or gaseous particles that easily yield and reshape to create unique textures and shapes. The opening reception will be held Saturday November 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. and will include beer tasting from Lone Oak Brewing and poetry reading by Dave Beard. Image Martin Varga
Fluid sculpture art show This month's show in the Kern Valley Museum at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville, is Fluid Sculpture Art by Martin Varga. Varga uses fluids which have liquid or gaseous particles that easily yield and reshape when acted upon by force to create unique textures and shapes. A number of his images are created from a specialized form of fluid artwork through the use of colliding water drops and colored lights to create an artistic rendering of water sculpture images. His goal is that he final images will reveal to the observer an aspect of his art that has never been seen before. Varga was born in the Kern Valley and graduated from Kern Valley High School. The opening reception will be held Saturday November 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. and will include beer tasting from Lone Oak Brewing and poetry reading by Dave Beard.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Kidnap” (R) - As a mom, I can tell you one thing: This movie is basically a documentary about what happens when you try to snatch a sweet, sweet baby from a Fierce Mother. Halle Berry plays Karla, a single mom who takes her young son Frankie (Sage Correa) to the city park for some afternoon fun. He is kidnapped, which Karla witnesses, and in the effort to pursue the kidnappers, Karla loses her phone -- meaning it's down to her alone to keep up with the car she is pursuing. It's just as tight and barebones as that: a mother chasing down her son by any means necessary. She's not military Special Forces, not an off-duty cop, just a scared not quit. It's not going to win any Oscars, but it's a vindicating couch escape. “The Dark Tower” (PG-13) Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor) is an 11year-old with visions. Visions of a Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey) with nefarious intentions and a gunslinger named Roland (Idris Elba) who aims to protect and defend the world. And other things, like monsters who wear skin and a Dark Tower in another world that stabilizes a connection between our world and its own. Jake stumbles upon a connection to the other world to warn Roland and inadvertently becomes the Man in Black's target while forging a formative relationship with Roland. I wanted to love this
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film, as I have a soft spot for sci-fi Westerns (see "Firefly"), but the story line is a mess. Elba's performance is a bright spot, the action is so-so. It's loosely based on and meant as a sequel to the book series by Stephen King. It's not clear if that helps or hurts in understanding the film's plot. “Person to Person” (NR) - This ensemble piece brings together a cast of interesting, complex characters who explore their small, personal issues in a slice of the old Big Apple pie -- from the pursuit of a rare recording (Bene Coopersmith) to teen angst over sexuality (Tavi Gevinson), to remorseful action to right a terrible mistake (George Sample III). Along the way, reporters and witnesses (Michael Cera, Abbie Jacobson, Philip Baker Hall) unravel the story of a mysterious death. It's meandering and exploratory. It's lowbudget, and doesn't apologize for it. It was shot entirely in 16 mm, and fans of the low-budget, characterdriven, quirky people in New York indie will like it. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Life’s better with bacon Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Tomato Dip 6 slices bacon 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 med.Tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper (optional) Assorted fresh vegetable dippers or crackers
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In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove, drain on paper towels and crumble. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mustard and celery salt. Stir in the crumbled bacon, tomato and green pepper. Cover and chill. Makes 2 cups. Bodfish Bob’s Bacon and Egg Bake
Bodfish Bob’s Hot Bean and Bacon Salad 1 pkg. frozen cut string beans 3 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup sliced onions 1 tsp. salt Dash oregano 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Cook green beans until done but slightly crispy. Drain. Mix together everything but the bacon and pour over the beans. Let stand 30 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon, heat a few minutes and serve warm.
6 slices bacon 2 medium onions, sliced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk 5 hard cooked eggs, sliced 2 cups (8 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese Dash of salt and pepper English muffins, split and toasted Heat oven to 350 degrees. Fry bacon until crisp. Remove ans drain fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Sauté onion in fat. Stir in soup, milk, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Pour into 10 x 5 inch baking dish. Top with crumbled bacon. Bake 20 minutes. Serve on muffin halves. 6 to 8 servings. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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The legend... returns! Fred, along with his team of scientists is done with him, Mr. Ten Grand will be an unstoppable Force of Nature that any Fisherman will be proud to It's been said that ply the water's for in search of ultiLegend's never truly mate glory! lol die... and so it goes This tournament is all about one here in the KRV. thing, size. The longest fish take the The Kern River big money, and the Chamber along Valley Chamber of with the Department of Fish and Commerce has been Wildlife pumps our lake full of big putting on a Fishing Freeman Rainbows up to 12 lbs. in size. Derby every spring The big baddies are brought in for decades now, and for many of from Nebraska to supplement the those years the prize fish was the elunative population of Rainbow Trout sive Mr. Ten Grand... he was caught we have here more than once that spawn natuin fact. But then That's right, its official as of today, rally. This is for reasons the 2018 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby going to be a unknown he disgreat year to appeared... Some will be featuring many prizes as always, including Mr. Ten Grand come fish the say he was taken tournament and by Aliens...others himself! - Freeman enjoy the valley! say the More details to Sasquatch that follow later in the year stay tuned. swim the Lake shore in winter took Prize Payout: him.... still others say it was Izzy the ■ $5,000 for longest trout (w/t-shirt Lake Monster, she has got a taste for Trout. No matter where Mr. Ten Grand $10,000.00) ■ $2,000 for second longest ended up going... this year he is back! ■ $1,500 for third longest That's right, its official as of today, ■ $1,000 for fourth longest the 2018 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby ■ $ 500 for fifth longest will be featuring many prizes as ■ $ 250 for sixth longest always, including Mr. Ten Grand himBlind Bogey Contest self! Currently he is being held in the ■ 10 $100 prizes for Saturday basement of Fred Roach, our tourna■ 10 $100 prizes for Sunday ment committee Chair, who is in ■ 10 $100 prizes for Monday charge of the genetic enhancements Estimated 30 Bobber Bowl prizes of necessary to train him to smell Red $100 to $300. Eggs and Power Bait from miles away along with teaching him advanced Matt Freeman is a local resident, Kung Fu techniques and the ability to businessman and outdoorsman and can jump and dive deeper than any mere be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880. "normal" Rainbow Trout. By the time
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New laws enhance poaching penalties to better protect wildlife Captain Patrick Foy, CDFW Law Enforcement Courier Outdoors As many big game hunting seasons progress into the fall, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers have a new tool to deter poaching and punish violators for serious crimes. Legislation sponsored by the wildlife conservation community approved enhancements of penalties for the illegal take of trophy-class animals. Under Fish and Game Code section 12013.3 penalties are significantly enhanced for any person convicted of poaching deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and wild turkey with certain characteristics that would define them as trophy game animal. Commissioners worked with the CDFW and several outdoors, conservation and hunting organizations to define the characteristics in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, section 748.6. The legislation and regulation package went into full effect on July 1, 2017. In summary, "…the punishment for a person who knowingly violated and has been convicted of [take out of season, spotlighting, baiting, waste of meat, or take without a tag]… where the violation involved a trophy… deer, elk, antelope, or bighorn sheep shall be a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than forty thousand dollars ($40,000), and where the violation involved a wild turkey, a fine of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or both that fine and imprisonment." "The first case adjudicated after the trophy law took effect exemplifies the
potential benefits this enhancement law could have on wildlife protection," said David Bess, CDFW Deputy Director and Chief of the Law Enforcement Division. On July 5, Garrett Thomas Peacock, 22, of Yuba City, was sentenced to two years' probation with a restriction from hunting during that time and ordered to pay $5,150 in fines and penalties. The case began months prior when wildlife officers, acting upon an anonymous CalTIP (Californians Turn in Poacher and Polluters), contacted Peacock during a follow-up investigation. The investigation revealed that Peacock unlawfully killed a trophy class "buck" deer without permission in an orchard on private property in Maxwell in Colusa County. Peacock did not possess the required deer tag at the time of the killing. "Unlawfully targeting animals for their trophy qualities is an egregious violation," said Chief Bess. Anyone with information about unlawful fishing, hunting or pollution is encouraged to contact CalTIP, CDFW's confidential secret witness program that encourages the public to provide wildlife officers with factual information leading to the arrest of poachers and polluters. The CalTIP number, (888) 334-2258, is printed on the back of every hunting and fishing license. Tips can also be relayed by text to 847411 (tip411). Text messages allow for a two-way conversation with wildlife officers, while preserving the anonymity of the tipster. Texts should begin with the word "CALTIP," followed by a space and the message. There is also an app for smartphones that works similarly. For more information on the program and the CalTIP app, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/enforcement/caltip.
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■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00761-CA, A.P.N.: 407-132-06-00, Property Address: 2401 Mccain St, Bakersfield, CA 93314 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/23/2006. 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: Hector T. Soliz AND Beatriz G. Soliz, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 06/07/2006 as Instrument No. 0206139729 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 11/17/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $454,441.05. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2401 Mccain St, Bakersfield, CA 93314, A.P.N.: 407-132-06-00. 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 $454,441.05. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-00761-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 6, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 20, 27, and November 3, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-01210-CA, A.P.N.: 416-192-14-00, Property Address: 903 SOUTH CURRY STREET, Tehachapi, CA 93561 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/18/2006. 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: Clifford Stephens And Dorothy Stephens, Husband And wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 0206318473 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 11/22/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $208,599.83. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 903 SOUTH CURRY STREET, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 416-19214-00. 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 $208,599.83. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01210-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 11, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 27, November 3, and 10, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03389-CA, A.P.N.: 388-503-16-00, Property Address: 8960 Mackenzie Ct , Bakersfield, CA 93306-7723 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: PACIFICA E. MENDOZA, A SINGLE WOMAN AND CELINA A. MAJANO, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/23/2005 as Instrument No. 0205327889 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 11/29/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501
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Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $146,411.13. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8960 Mackenzie Ct , Bakersfield, CA 93306-7723, A.P.N.: 388-503-16-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $146,411.13. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03389-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 16, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237, Ventura, CA 93003. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 3, 10, and 17, 2017)
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242nd birthday of the Marine Corps to be celebrated Dick Taylor, KC Veteran Services Courier Salutes The Kern County Veterans Service Department will commemorate the 242nd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps during a ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 10 at its office located at 1120 Golden State Avenue, near M Street in Bakersfield. The public is invited to this patriotic event to be held in the parking lot of the Veterans Service Department presentation of the colors by a Marine Corps Color Guard, National Anthem, bagpipes, and reading of remarks from 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General John Lejeune, and the current Commandant, General Robert Neller, will precede the traditional cake cutting ceremony.
Division flags representing all Marine Corps Divisions will be on display. For more information call: 661-868-7300 Prior to the ceremony beginning at 10 a.m., our legendary S.O.S. breakfast will be served by the Pickled Pellet Heads Competition BBQ Team at 8 a.m., while supplies last. The Marine Corps' roots can be traced to November 10, 1775 when two battalions of Marines were established and authorized by the Continental Congress to conduct ship-to-ship fighting, provide shipboard security and assist in landing forces. The goal of the Kern County Veterans Service Department remains the same today as when it was first established in 1944: To assist veterans, their dependents, and survivors to obtain the benefits they have.
Golden scholarship opportunity Golden 1 Credit Union Courier Release Golden 1 Credit Union announced the continuation of its scholarship program, which will award $400,000 in scholarships to qualified applicants this year. The Golden 1 Scholarship program application period began on October 16 and will remain open until January 18. "Our scholarship program is one of the many ways Golden 1 invests in future leaders across California," said Erica Taylor, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations. "At Golden 1, we are committed to helping our members and their families achieve their dreams and encourage them to apply." Golden 1 Scholarships provide members and their dependents up to $20,000 to
attend full-time accredited, nonprofit colleges and universities in California. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and their educational and career goals. Eligible applicants must have earned a 3.0 or higher grade point average, maintained involvement in extracurricular activities for a minimum of 24 hours over the last year and be a current Golden 1 member or dependent of a member for a minimum of one year. Since 2013, Golden 1 has invested more than $2 million in total scholarship funds to 161 well-deserving students. For more information about the Golden 1 Scholarship program, please visit golden1.com/ scholarships/default.
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KCAS offering free spay/neuter vouchers to pit bull owners Nick Cullen, KC Animal Services Courier 4-1-1 Kern County Animal Services today announced a new spay/neuter offering. The "Save The Pitties" campaign offers free spay and neuter vouchers to residents of unincorporated Kern County who own a Pit Bull type dog. Although the state of animal welfare in Kern County has improved greatly over the past several years, as is evidenced by the reduction in euthanasia in City and County shelters by 50%, it is still alarming to know that over 40% of dogs that are euthanized in County shelters are Pit Bull type dogs. With adoptions at an all-time high, and the wonderful work of Rescue partners, more dogs have made it out of County shelters alive than ever before. But more work must be done through spay and neuter to truly conquer the problem that Kern faces. This new offering is intended to eliminate whatever difficulty animal owners are facing financially to get their Pit Bull fixed", states Kern County Animal Services Director Nick
Cullen. Vouchers are available to unincorporated residents of Kern County, and can be obtained currently at the Bakersfield location or any KCAS clinic. For more information, contact Kern County Animal Services at 661-8687100 or email at breyers@kerncounty.com. ■ Vouchers have an expiration date of 45 days ■ You must schedule your appointment at a participating veterinarian from the list provided ■ Vouchers are non-transferable ■ Voucher covers the cost of surgery only ■ Voucher does not cover blood work, take home pain medications, vaccinations or any other veterinary services ■ Most veterinarians require your pet be current on all vaccinations at the time of surgery ■ If your pet is in-heat, pregnant, cryptorchid, or too young or small for some veterinarians to alter, some veterinarians may not alter them or may charge additional fees that the voucher will not cover.
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Bridges of SR 178 The wrapped white bridges in the lower Kern Canyon are not the works of artists the late Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and JeanneClaude , but the works of Caltrans. According to Caltrans the work being done to the bridges on SR 178 both over the roadway near Borel and over the Kern River is for reconditioning and repainting of the bridge girders. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Home, Continued from page 1 the new building, noting the example that the solar panels produce 17,000 kw hours that will power most of the building's needs. He was glad to see the Kern River Ranger District finally united under one roof. The building has received the LEED environmental Silver rating. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program focused primarily on new, commercialbuilding projects and based upon a points system. The more points you earn, the higher your rating. The U.S. Green Building Council, cofounded by Mike Italiano, David Gottfried and Rick Fedrizzi in 1993, is a private 5013, membership-
based non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in buildings design, construction, and operation and issues the designation. Randy Moore, Regional Forester for the USFS Pacific Southwest Region, noted the dedication of both the Kern Valley community as well as the USFS employees. US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Deputy Commander Lt. Col. John Lory, noted that "in the end, it is for the community." He said that the USACE build it strong and build it so it will last and acknowledged the assistance of various USFS and USACE personnel, as well as that of the contractor, Macro-Z Technology. Representatives from government officials'
offices brought congratulations from elected officials. Congressman Kevin McCarthy's office sent an American flag that has flown over US Congress, and proclamation certificates of congratulations were provided by State Senator Jean Fuller's, Assemblyman Devon Mathis' and Kern County First District Supervisor Mick Gleason's offices. The opening ceremony was followed by the ribbon cutting and refreshments and tours. Local residents, who were familiar with the two former offices occupied by the USFS, recognized the front entrance taxidermy display that had been housed in the Lake Isabella office, as well as old signs and many items that had been housed in the Kernville log cabin office.
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Festival, Continued from page 1 security measures that protect the petroglyphs, those who are interested in tours are urged to make reservations immediately at maturango.org/rpfestival The free festival and street fair will return this year to Ridgecrest's Petroglyph Park. Nearly 100 vendors and over 15,000 attendees are expected to attend the two-day event during Native American Heritage Month. The new festival hours will be Saturday
Change, Continued from page 1 sion recommended that the change only be made if neighboring states did the same. In Alberta, Canada, a legislative committee set to study the effects of permanent DST recommended the province scrap the idea and rather push for a national change. It warned that the change could lead to economic losses.
Launch, Continued from page 1 Army Corps of Engineers has to close Boat Launch 19, and is building an interim launch ramp and facilities at the French Gulch Recreation site. The launch ramp is expected to include an inkind 48-foot wide grooved Portland ADA accessible concrete ramp at 12 to 14 percent slope, constructed for an operable range of 2,589-foot (361,250 acre feet) to 2,539-foot (95,775 acre feet) in lake level elevation. The ADA accessible boat loading ramp is planned to be constructed in the parking lot. In addition, the 8 ft. by 80 ft. floating courtesy dock from Boat Launch 19 is planned to be moved and installed
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Situation report Tyler Stalker, USACE Courier Update ■ The US Army Corps of Engineers completed construction on the US Forest Service Admin/ Warehouse building and USFS Fire Station. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place 1 November 2017 at the USFS Admin Building
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November 4, from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday November 5, from noon to 5 p.m. The Performances in the Park series will cover both days of the festival, with full lineup to be announced. The performances will feature both Native American and local performers in a variety of musical styles. Popular southwestern funk and jazz band, DDAT (Def-i and The Delbert Anderson Trio), will perform for the second year in a row. 2016 Petroglyph Festival performer Terry Goedel, a traditional Hoop Dancer,
will also return for the 2017 event. The Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, RACVB, is currently accepting applications for those interested in participating as a vendor for the festival. Applications are available through the RACVB Office, and interested parties are encouraged to reach out at their earliest convenience to secure space. Find the Petroglyph Festival on Facebook or check the festival website rpfestival.com for more information.
A few northern Mexican border towns, such as Tijuana and Juarez City, end DST on November 5, along with the US and Canada. However, most of Mexico ends DST 1 week earlier, on Sunday, October 29, 2017, when Europe's DST ends. Sonora and Quintana Roo do not observe DST at all. Other areas ending DST on November 5 are Cuba, Bermuda, The
Bahamas, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and Thule Air Base in Greenland. To remember which way to set your watch, keep in mind one of these sayings: "spring forward, fall back" or "spring ahead, fall behind." The clocks spring ahead (= losing 1 hour) in the spring when DST starts and fall behind 1 hour (= gaining 1 hour) when DST ends in the fall.
at French Gulch, and returned to Boat Launch 19 after the Dam remediation is completed. The entrance and exit to the French Gulch Recreation Area off of Highway 155 is going to be repaved to provide a safer entrance. Additional asphalt paving is planned to be installed for access to the boat launch ramp. Approximately one-half acre of paved parking is slated to be constructed on the lower level of the site and delineated for vehicle parking. Both the existing lower and upper level asphalt parking will be marked and striped for boat trailer and vehicle parking. The existing Nuui Cunni dirt parking lot would also be paved and marked for parking. Construction of the parking lots and access roads
will require cut and fill earthwork above the gross pool elevation. The earthwork and rough grading of the interim parking lot, access roads, and boat launch would be accomplished using dozers, scrapers, excavators, and haul trucks. Sanitary facilities are expected to include replacement of the existing cinder block restrooms with an equivalent capacity sized modular vault restroom with four stalls and an outside water faucet. Electrical lighting will be provided for both interior and exterior lighting. An exterior faucet will provide water at each restroom unit. The USFS has the option to continue public use of the interim French Gulch launch facilities following the re-opening of Boat Launch 19.
at 11380 Kernville Road, Kernville. A separate ribbon cutting ceremony will be scheduled for the USFS Fire Station in Lake Isabella. Details will be provided at a later date. ■ The Phase II Dams and Spillways contract is under protest. USACE expects the protest to be resolved by January 2018. ■ USACE commenced construction activities at the French Gulch interim boat launch. The boat launch is scheduled to be available for the 2018 Fishing Derby. USACE will maintain water levels at the flood control pool to ensure in-water work can continue throughout the flood season. ■ The SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch
is complete and the French Gulch boat launch contract will be modified to include this work. ■ USACE anticipates conducting negotiations with Southern California Edison for the Borel canal easement through the Auxiliary Dam through fall and winter 2017/ 2018. ■ Construction on SR155 will create traffic delays near the French Gulch recreation area in late 2017/early 2018 and near the Main Dam starting in 2018. The USACE will provide updates on expected impacts via public outreach, the monthly SITREP, and the Isabella Task Force.