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Fall kcaB Remember to set your clocks back one hour Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m.

Festival expects large crowds, expands programs Michael Batelaan Courier Out & about

The Farmer's Almanac tells us that Daylight Saving Time is the practice of changing the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and changing them back again in the fall. The general idea is that this allows us all to make better use of natural daylight, however, DST has many detractors. Note that it's called "Daylight Saving" (not "Savings"). Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, at 2 a.m. Now, we "fall back" by setting your clocks back one hour (i.e., regaining one hour). The exceptions to DST are Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. Credit for Daylight Saving Time belongs to Benjamin Franklin, who first suggested the idea in 1784. The idea was revived in 1907, when William Willett, an Englishman, proposed a similar system in the pamphlet The Waste of Daylight. The Germans were the first to officially adopt the light-extending system in 1915 as a fuel-saving measure during World War I. The British switched one year later, and the United States followed in 1918, when Congress passed the Standard Time Act,

The city of Ridgecrest will hold their third annual festival celebrating the area's historic petroglyph rock art November 5 and 6. Just an hour east over the hill in Ridgecrest. The Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is home to over 100,000 petroglyphs, or Native American rock art- the largest collection in the western hemisphere. Located inside the base, the 10,000 year-old art covers the walls of Little Petroglyph Canyon. Tours of the petro-

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Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update ■ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investigated the traffic safety impact of the proposed interim boat launch at French Gulch. The study recommended a left-turn lane for westbound traffic into the French Gulch boat launch. The Corps is working on a traffic control design for

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glyphs have sold out in previous years, and will be available with reservations made through Ridgecrest's Maturango Museum. As the largest single landholding in the country of the US Navy, Ridgecrest's China Lake has kept the petroglyphs housed inside in pristine and original condition. Due to demand and stringent security measures of the base, those interested in tours are urged to make reservations immediately. Previously held at Balsam Street, the free festival and street fair will move to the completed Petroglyph Park this year. Nearly 100 vendors and over 15,000 attendees are expected to attend the two-day event during Native American Heritage Month.

Caltrans to review. ■ The Final Supple-mental Environmental Assessment #5 / Finding Of No Significant Impact has been reviewed and signed. A copy of Final SEA #5 is available on the Isabella website. ■ The Corps awarded two contracts on Sept. 30, 2016 - one for construction of the USFS Fire Station in Lake Isabella and another to provide trailers for Corps construction and engineering personnel. The Corps' trailer campus will replace the former mobile home park south of the Auxiliary Dam. ■ The Corps and USFS held a groundbreaking ceremony for the USFS Admin/Warehouse building on Oct. 25. ■ The French Gulch parking lot and boat launch design is complete

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New to this year's festival will be a series of Performances at the Park, featuring Native American talent in a variety of acts. Performers announced at this time are Martin Espino, a musician, and the band Red Spirit Fusion. Building upon the success of previous years, the Wine Walk will return to the festival in a new location. Ridgecrest's Maturango Museum, located across the street from Petroglyph Park will house the event. Tickets are available to attendees over the age of 21, and are priced at $20 per person. Find the Petroglyph Festival on Facebook or check the festival website, rpfestival.com for information.

and a contract will be solicited in early 2017. The design of the road modifications (left-turn lane for French Gulch continue with solicitation anticipated in the summer of 2017. ■ The Corps is modifying the Phase II contract to allow work to begin on other project features while the acquisition of the Borel Canal easement continues. Solicitation of the Phase II contract is expected in early spring of 2017 with contract award by the end of summer 2017. ■ Real estate acquisitions continue with many land tracts nearing finalization. All real estate acquisitions are expected to be finalized prior to the award of the Phase II contract.

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2016 Petroglyph Festival Events New Venue Location for 2016 3rd Annual Petroglyph Festival at Kern County's "Petroglyph Park" North China Lake Blvd., at Las Flores Ave. Ridgecrest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday November 5 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday November 6. ■ Native American Film Festival at USO Building Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ Petroglyph Park local and out of town vendor booths Saturday and Sunday. ■ Petroglyph Festival Car, Truck and Bike

Saturday high 76° Sunny and warm Saturday low 43° patch clouds Sunday high 74° Partly sunny Sunday low 42° Partly cloudy Accuweather.com

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This weekend’s Petroglyph Festival in Ridgecrest features tours, food, vendors, and fun.

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Can Pastor Dan Schlensker go? or may he follow?

For Bodfish Bob’s it’s football, baseball and meatball season.

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Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

Slate and Jacobson Fires under close watch Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier Advisory Forest Service firefighters continue to manage the Slate Fire, burning near Slate Mountain in the Western Divide Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. To tie in the remaining un-

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 89,888 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 113 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 170 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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■ Annual South Fork Fall Festival November 4 4 to 7 p.m. at the South Fork Union School District gymnasium at the Kelso Campus, 5225 Kelso Valley Rd., Weldon. There will be balloon animals, face-painting, carnival games, cake walks, hayrides, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull riding, food and drinks for sale. For more information, call Mindi Young at 760-378-1300.

burger awaits you. This is not a trek for a casual Sunday stroll. To register go to runsignup.com/Race/CA/Kernville/BurgerandD oubleBurgerRuns2014.

■ Hiking Club Tobias Creek hike November 5 Join the Kern Valley Hiking Club on a nice 6 mile hike above Tobias Creek. Sign up on line at meetup.com/kvhikingclub/.

■ Calling all veterans November 10 Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. in the South Fork School Kelso campus gym. All veterans and their families are welcome to be honored by the students.

■ Cork N Fork November 5 First annual wine and food festival to benefit the Erskine Fire Fund from noon to 4 p.m. at the Starlite Lounge in Kernville. For $25, taste some great wines and try the amazing food that Kern Valley restaurants have to offer. There will be live music and the ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass. ■ The 7th Annual Burger Run November 6 For Run 4 A Way. This 15 mile trail run is equally challenging and picturesque. The Burger Run uses the rugged Whiskey Flat Trail starting in Kernville and finishing at the renowned McNally Fairview Lodge. To all who finish the run, a complimentary McNally

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579.

■ Friends of the Library book sale November 7 and 8 The next FOL book sale will be Monday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Lake Isabella Branch library.

■ CASA volunteer orientation November 11 CASA of Kern County is a non-profit organization that recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteers who advocate for children who are in foster care. The first step to become a volunteer is to attend an orientation. In this one-hour presentation, learn what CASA is and the duties of their volunteers at the Lake Isabella library from 1 to 2 p.m. Call Diana Ramirez 661-631-2272 to RSVP or visit kerncasa.org. ■ Veterans Day dinner November 11 The Elks Lodge 2358 in Wofford Heights will serve a dinner of chicken fried steak, mashed

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

potatoes, and the fixings. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and will be free to all veterans. Non-veterans cost will be $15. There will be a cake to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday and a short ceremony to honor POW/MIAs that did not come home and displaying the permanent "Missing Man" table. ■ Elk’s Holiday Bazaar November 12 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 LOE in Wofford Heights is sponsoring their Annual Holiday Bazaar on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is open to the public and all proceeds benefit scholarships, children's Christmas program and community Christmas baskets. ■ Indian community quarterly meeting November 12 Kern Valley Indian Council will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner and community meeting at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 11 a.m. Guest speaker James McClurken federal recognition researcher. Bring items for the raffle. The Council will provide the dinner. Bring salad or dessert. ■ Nell Rolls artist reception November 12 KRV Historical Society and the KRV Art Association will be hosting an artist reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Museum in Kernville. The community is invited to meet Nell Rolls and experience her heartfelt collection. ■ Violin-Piano Concert November 12 Erica MacArthur, concert violinist and Helen Smoot, pianist, present a concert of Dance Music Through the Ages on at 7 p.m. at Kernville United Methodist Church, Big Blue and Sirretta in Kernville. Music by Bach, Biber, Schnittke and Gubaidulina. Admission/donation $10. ■ Bazaar and bake sale November 12 Don't forget to stop by Highland Chapel UMC at 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and finish your Christmas shopping, with handmade gifts, delicious baked goods, jams, jellies, jewelry, and more! For information call 760-379-2120. ■ Eagles chili cook off November 12 Come out for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Fifth Annual Chili Cook Off. Open to the public. Come cook or just have fun all day. It starts at 11 a.m. Then there is dinner at 5 to 7 p.m. followed by karaoke from 7 p.m. 12251 Highway 178 Mt. Mesa. Call 760-3793394 for more information. ■ Footloose and Happy Feet dance November 12 Come dance to the beat at the Moose Lodge at 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. Admission is free and snacks and drinks will be available. Please RSVP to 760-812-1059. ■ Operation Christmas Child collection week, November 14 to 21 Shoebox Collection week begins Mon, 11/18, at 11 a.m. and continues daily until the close of the Relay Center at 10 a.m., Mon, 11/25. Drop off your gift-filled shoeboxes at Faith Community, 20 W. Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights. Call Irene Martinson, 760417-2279 for hours, information, or to volunteer. ■ KRVFSC Meeting November 17 On Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of meeting will be posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org.

AA Meetings

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

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

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Kern River Rockhound club to meet Are you a rockhound? Do you like to pick up pretty or interesting rocks and take them home? If you do, you're a rockhound. So come join other rockhounds on the first Thursday of each month at the MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Door prizes, silent auction and raffles and special raffles for the kids. Field trips when the weather is right. Members bring in all sorts of treasures they've found out and around. One of them just might know what that funny looking rock is that you found. You'll be glad you joined for only $25 per year. No charge to guests. Call 760-812-1120 for information.

Kern County voters can vote curbside Curbside drop off for Vote by Mail Ballots will be available at the Kern County Elections office on N Street the following days: ■ Saturday, November 5 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. ■ Tuesday, November 8 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. In an effort to assist the public and shorten the lines at the polls on Election Day, the Kern County Elections Office located at 1115 Truxtun Ave., 1st floor will be open on Saturday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for voting and return of vote by mail ballots. ■ Remember Election Day is November 8 and the polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

This weekend we had a visit from Vicki's cousin Bob and wife Sue. What made it interesting was how the visit came about. One Middleworth day two months ago while looking through her cell phone she found a text from Bob. His message indicated he wasn't sure that the information he saw on Facebook was about her. So he sent a text asking if she was his cousin, would she call him. This text from him had been in her cell phone for over two months and he had given up, thinking that she wasn't his cousin. Imagine his surprise when she called him and for the first time in 30 years the two talked with each other. The conversation lasted well over an hour and prompted the visit which was just completed this past weekend. While they were here Bob and Vicki talked about everything under the sun and about all of the relatives, many of which had been forgotten. Later on Saturday evening our daughter Bonnie and husband David joined us at Ewings for dinner. For some reason not to far into the dinner we started talking about humorous short stories and here are a couple that Bob shared. Let's start out with this one. An old grizzled miner had decided to come into town for a couple of whiskey shots. It was obvious to

the old miner that this was a really tough place and that it would not be hard to get into trouble just by walking through the door. As he stepped into the dimly lit room he was met by the sheriff who looked him over and said "Do you have a gun, or a knife, or a club?" The miner said no he didn't to which the sheriff said, "Here take this gun you'll probably need it!" Maybe that wasn't as funny as I thought so here's another: A hunter who took his wife with him on her first deer hunt told her that if she shot a deer she was to defend her kill from any strange hunters who might try to take it away. He heard a shot and a big commotion and he figured he had better hurry over to where his wife was. He could tell that the other hunter was trying to take the kill away from her and she was putting up a heck of a fight. Finally he heard the hunter say, "Lady you can take the deer but let me remove my saddle and harness and I'll be out of here!" And this last story that Bob claimed was true concerned a man who was re-ordering his life and left this message on his phone: "Dear caller, I'm making some changes in my life, If you want to leave a message and I don't answer it you'll know that you are one of them!" With that we bid farewell to our visitors Bob and Sue and welcome their changes in our life. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

Gardeners to tour local Bonsai nursery Garden hobbyists in the Kern River Valley have a unique opportunity this Election Day, Nov. 8 to tour a bonsai nursery owned by valley resident Jack Reynolds. He is a leading expert on Bonsai and president of the Sansui Kai Bonsai Club of the San Fernando Valley. Reynolds, who grew up in Bakersfield, is a retired professor of biology and human anatomy at Moorpark College. He was introduced to bonsai while attending the University of California Berkeley by a neighbor and avid bonsai grower. While teaching at Moorpark he began serious study of bonsai under Ted Matson, curator of bonsai for the Huntington Garden. In addition to teaching a class in bonsai for the Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department, Reynolds is a member of three bonsai clubs out of 65 such clubs in California and also shares his expertise with local gardeners from his home. The Garden Group invites all garden enthusiasts to attend the free event and potluck at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Shirley Real at 760-379-1129 to save your spot at this special event.

Candy and bake sale at local food pantry Your local Food Pantry is having a candy and bake sale, ongoing until Christmas. The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the 150 food boxes the Pantry gives away to low income families of the Kern Valley and also to help buy the toys for the little ones. You can help by bringing in candy and baked goods of any kind, to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. or call 760-379-4825. Bring in a bag of candy or a baked item once a week until Christmas and receive a gift from the Food Pantry on December 24.

LIBPOA meeting moved The Moose Lodge has graciously agreed to allow LIBPOA to hold its November 8 meeting at their facility Tuesday, November 8 due to the Senior Center in Lake Isabella being a local voting location. All LIBPOA members should meet at The Moose Lodge at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8. This is a very important meeting as it is the night Officers and Directors are elected for 2017. For more information call Karene R. Williams at 760-379-1434 or email her at karenewilliams1@verizon.net.

Indian community quarterly membership meeting The Kern Valley Indian Council will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner and community meeting at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on November 12 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Tribe's federal recognition researcher, James McClurken. Tracy Strickland, enrollment committee chairperson, will be at the meet-

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April M. Bechtel April M. Bechtel, age 50, passed while surrounded by family, friends and beloved pets on Thursday, October 27, 2016. April fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. April was born July 8, 1966, in Long Beach, Ca. On September 15 1987, she met Steve at work and on May 19, 1990 they married. Together they raised their son Jonathan and daughter Michelle. April worked for nearly 20 years at Atchison Propane where she met and made many friends. She loved life and enjoyed spending her time with grandchildren, family, friends and pets. She is survived by her husband, Steve; son Jonathan and wife Tricia; daughter Michelle; parents, Karen Schuber and Barry Adams; sister Darcy Alves; grandchildren, Emmalyn, Mackenzie and Jackson; Cousins and extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held at Mt. View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella Saturday November 5 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation box will be available at the service and donations will be made, in her name, to her favorite charity.

Rosendo Rodriguez February 9, 1941 - May 21, 2016 "You may not remember what a person looks like or what a person says, but you will always remember how a person makes you feel." Rosendo Rodriguez had the gift of making those around him feel good just by being in his presence. Rosendo Rodriguez of Squirrel Valley went home to be with his Maker on May 21, 2016 while at Loma Linda VA Hospital. He was born in El Paso, Texas in 1941 and is survived by his wife and "partner in crime" Joy Guthrie Rodriguez and by four children, Ricardo Rodriguez of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Naomi Rodriguez Mayo of Baja, Mexico, Geraldo Rodriguez and Neysa Rodriguez, both of Gardena CA, 11 grandchildren living in California and Hawaii as well as five great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers Mayo Rodriguez of Carson, CA and George Rodriguez of Milan, TN, and three sisters Rita Rameriz and Rosa Joyce, both of Gardena, CA and Jesse Chavez of Santa Clarita, CA. Rita is previously of Lake Isabella. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amado and Isabel Rodriguez of Gardena, CA and by his loving wife, Maryjane (Mimi) Hostetter Rodriguez from Glendale, CA, who passed away with cancer; and by brothers Tony Rodriguez and Vidal Rodriguez of Gardena, CA and Carlos Rodriguez of Lake Isabella, CA; and by sisters Juana Ruiz and Gloria Rodriguez, both of Gardena, CA. After graduating from Gardena High School, Rosendo attended Los Angeles Trade Tech where he became student body president. Later he attended other institutions of higher learning and became a life-long learner, studying everything from engineering to business to counseling. He had a multitude of interests. He was a Viet Nam veteran, serving as a member of Duffy's Raiders in the US Marine Corps. Prior to being a member of the local American Legion Post, Rosendo was a member and Past Post Commander of American Legion Post266 in Westminster, CA. Rosendo was one of eight electrical engineers in the construction of the ARCO Towers on Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles. At the time of construction, they were the tallest buildings in LA. Today, these buildings are known as City National Tower and Paul Hastings Tower. In 1978 Rosendo was shot in the face with a shotgun, was totally blinded and given six months to live. He spent 11 months in the hospital and rehabilitation at the VA in Long Beach. Later he would say, "In all due respect to the doctors, they forgot to ask God and only He knows when your time is up." He always asked that people know him as "handi-capable", acknowledging what he could do rather than be known by any limitations. In 1983 Rosendo became the first blind person to walk across the US from Florida to California. This trek covered 2700 miles in 18 weeks. His humor and fortitude inspired LA radio listeners and Lions Club members across the country where he was a guest speaker. At the beginning of the walk he filled a canteen with water from the Atlantic Ocean and emptied that water into the Pacific Ocean to the tune of the President's own US Marine Corps band. In 1984 he was a keynote speaker at the annual conference for the National Federation for the Blind, in Phoenix, AZ. Following the walk, Rosendo became a motivational speaker to educate people about the "handi-capable" and to encourage the "handi-capable" when he spoke at schools, churches and clubs. He also encouraged the youth to avoid alcohol and drugs and to stay in school and get an education. In 1986 Rosendo walked across the US, north to south, from the World's Fair in Canada to Ensenada, Mexico, 1700 miles in 10 weeks. He was scheduled to walk across the Soviet Union in 1991 and from San Carlos, AZ to San Carlos, Mexico in 2003. The USSR trip had to be cancelled because the US government considered it too unsafe to give him clearance, and the Mexican roads proved too narrow and dangerous for him to walk to San Carlos. Rosendo was honored as a Community Hero when he carried the Olympic torch as a relay team member, taking the torch on its way to open the 1996 Georgia Olympics. Other awards are too numerous to mention but include being named Inventor of the Year for the California State University system, two nominations to the Guinness Book of Records, a gold medal for cross-country skiing in "Ski for Light" in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and river rafting adventures. But more than any worldly achievements, Rosendo would want to be remembered as a man of faith-a man who believed in prayer, honor, family and dignity for all. In short, he was a man of good heart who left unique footprints for us to follow. He was truly "handi-capable" and in all things he gave the credit to God. Interment will be at the Bakersfield National Cemetery on November 25 at noon.

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Can I go? or may I follow? Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist When I was a kid - well, I guess I'm still a kid - let's say when I was a much younger kid, every once in a while when mom or dad Schlensker were going somewhere, I'd say, usually with more than a little enthusiasm, "Can I go, too?" I say that much more infrequently now than when I was a "much younger" kid. Most of the time, I'd rather stay at home ... especially if it's close to nap time. As I consider that difference, I think about why I might have been so much more eager to say "Can I go?" One of the reasons I wanted to go is that I didn't want to feel left out. That's a feeling and a fear that most kids want to avoid. Perhaps greater than that fear, though, was my desire for adventure. I loved to experience new, different and exciting things. Another draw was to have a shared experience; it made for interesting things to talk and reminisce about. But maybe most important draw for me was simply to be with my mom or dad. I really enjoyed being with them and growing in my relationship with them. Jesus said "follow Me." That notion has some similarities and some important differences with "just coming along." I don't ever remember as a kid saying, "May I follow?" That was especially true in a game of Follow the Leader.

Everybody wants to be the leader, and kids go along with following when they join the game just so they can get a chance to be the leader. But following has its perks. Being a follower relieves a person of responsibility. It shows a way to go. And if you happen to trust your leader, it leads to a feeling of safety and security ...like that trust exercise in which the followers are blindfolded and hold onto a rope with the leader on the other end. Those are surely the benefits of following Jesus! Christians are relieved of their responsibility for their righteousness and salvation, because Jesus has already established both of them. And following Jesus also brings with it the enhancement of one's relationship with the Savior. As we follow, our trust grows, because Jesus always protects, defends, encourages and enables us. We also have His promise that inasmuch as we believe, trust and follow Him, He will lead us right into His Father's eternal magnificent mansion, where we will live in God's glorious presence forever. As for now, Christians enjoy the same kinds of blessings that motivate that "Can I go?", too! There's untold excitement and adventure in following Jesus, experiencing His presence and being in a faith relationship with Him. There also arise plenty of things to talk to Him about in prayer and when anyone wants to follow Him, they are never left out! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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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Spring President's List released Jamie Chesney, Cerro Coso Courier Release Cerro Coso Community College is pleased to announce that 180 students have made the President's List for the Spring 2016 semester. This includes 121 students from the Ridgecrest Campus, 26 from the Eastern Sierra College Center in Bishop and Mammoth, 19 Online students from various locations, and 14 from East Kern. This list is comprised of all students who achieved a grade point average of at least 3.75 while earning a minimum of 4.0 grade points within the spring 2016 semester. It is the goal

of Cerro Coso to recognize students who have significantly excelled in their academic studies. "The presence of students with high academic standards serves as an inspiration to both faculty and students alike," stated Jill Board, President of Cerro Coso Cerro Coso Community College is proud to honor the following Kern River Valley students for making the President's List for their scholastic achievements during the spring 2016 semester: Joy Gamble, Abigail Hartman, Britney Johnson, Karley Johnson, Gloria Middleton, Lisa Wyly and Sara Ruiz.

South Fork fielding big dreams South Form Middle School Courier Education The South Form Middle School has a dream. It is to be able to build playing fields for students of South Fork Middle School to use as well as members of the community. Our kids have played in the blowing dirt long enough. Here is their message: The Kern River Valley citizens have always been supportive of the youth of the Valley. Our Field of Dreams will contain: baseball, softball and soccer fields as well as a track that surrounds the soccer field. The kids in the South Fork area have no ball fields. They have to go out on a very busy and dangerous highway to get to the ball fields, or ride the bus 7 or 14 miles to access fields. Weldon is a remote rural area which is one of several communities around Lake Isabella. The kids in Weldon are one of the only ones without ball fields. The South Fork

School and Community Foundation, finds this to be a worthy cause. The "That's My Brick! ®" sale will help put the wheels in motion. Please join them in being part of this community wide project to make our dream come true, to build the fields so our kids can have a safe place to play! South Fork School and Community Foundation and That's My Brick! ® have joined forces to raise money for this project. As they prepare to break ground and take the final steps to realizing this goal, you can help to make it happen with your donation and we will install your personalized brick. To order visit thatsmybrick.com/ southfork online with a major credit card (VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC). Follow the on-screen directions during checkout. If you have any questions, please contact Sherry Nichols at 760-378-4000 ext 6.

Race For The Right House reduces adoption fees to $8 Kern County Animal Services Courier Dogs vs Cats

thereafter. Director Cullen stated, "I am personally a dog person, but I am willing to This Election Day, Kern County reach across the aisle and consider Animal Services will be open a bit later adopting a cat." Animal Services than usual to allow residents to take Outreach Coordinator Sally Breyer had part in the "Race for The Right House" a different perspective, "We ask that adoption promotion. Tuesday, potential adopters looking to cast their November 8, KCAS' Bakersfield locavote for dogs or cats remember that tion will re-main there is a viable open for adopthird party option. tions between the We do have severWe ask that potential adopters hours of 10 am al rabbits available and 8 pm, while looking to cast their vote for dogs or as well." also reducing the cats remember that there is a viable Kern County adoption fees of third party option. We do have Animal Services dogs and cats to several rabbits available as well. has made great just $8 for this one strides towards - Sally Breyer their publicly statday event. Everyone who ed goal of achievadopts an animal on Tuesday from ing "No Kill" status in County shelters KCAS will also receive an "I Adopted" by 2020. sticker to show their support for shelter Any negative perception associated animals! with shelter animals seems to be evapAnimal Services is on pace this year orating more and more each year, as is to place over 5,000 animals through evidenced by the steady increase in adoption alone, and promotions are adoption totals. regularly successful. "Our strong adopKCAS would like to thank the people tion totals this year are an outstanding of Kern County for considering adoprepresentation of just how much Kern tion as their first option, and invites County cares about animal welfare", folks that may not be able to adopt to stated Nick Cullen, Director of Animal come out and show their support by Services. Volunteering, Fostering, or just simply Each adopting family will also be walking through the facility and showasked to participate in an "Exit Poll", to ing shelter animals a smiling face. determine what animal type, dog or cat, The "Race For The Right House" receives the popular vote, with the promotional adoption price will be results being posted on the available at the Lake Isabella shelter at Departments social media pages soon 14891 Hwy 178.

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COLA is 0.3 per cent for 2017 Part 2 Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Last week I introduced you to the topic of the Cost of Living Allowance, or COLA, announced by Social Security. For 2017. So, how does this Thal affect us? For the past two years I have made readers aware of what is happening in relation to small COLA increases. The advice comes in a couple of different flavors, but the main one is in how they want their Part B premiums paid. I always suggest having the premiums deducted from their Social Security retirement benefits. Why? Because of the differences of how Part B premiums are paid. If they are withheld from the retirement checks, the "hold harmless" provision of Part B, relating too little or no COLA increase, protects them from a raise in their Part B premium. Those having the premium deducted from their retirement checks have not been faced with an increase. That amounts to about 70 per cent of SS recipients. The other 30 per cent of recipients are composed of those new to Medicare in 2016, people who pay by other means -Medicaid/Medi-Cal, automatic bank draft, direct billing - and those who are high earners. Their premiums went to $121.80 or higher. So, if the Medicare Part B premium (for 2017, is raised to as high as $149, which is the suggested amount from MedPAC the government source that

recommends payment amounts to CMS/Medicare, and the Medicare Trustees, we are going to have another important level of disparity and premium levels for Part B will be significantly higher for the three groups of enrollees I have mentioned above. So, it follows then, that we will see "hold harmless" provisions for those having their Part B premiums deducted from their benefits at somewhere around the $104.90 or a little more. The others-particularly those new to Medicare in 2017, and the other payment forms will see a significant jump in rates compared to that most people will pay. Exactly how this disparity will be overcome, I don't think anyone knows. We've been through this before, and it always took a few years to settle out, but those years did not see such a big difference in premiums. To sum it all up, the "revoltin' development" may become very real I suspect that the new amounts will not be announced until after the elections. Thank you to Ron Iverson, President of the National Association of Medicare Supplement and Advantage Producers for his assistance on the preparation of this article. Scoreboard: After two full weeks of making recommendations to people regarding their Medicare Part D prescription benefits, we have saved clients $232,127.93 with recommended changes. 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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Wine and food festival uncorked Couch Theater to benefit Erskine Fire Fund Emotional moments hit the mark Cork N Fork Wine and Food Festival Courier Toast of the town

Tangent, True Myth), Opolo Vineyards, Pomar Junction, Sculpterra/Heroe, Sort This Out Cellars, Tobin James, Vines on the Marycrest, Zotovich and more. But beyond wine, there is a focus on our incredible community, who really rallied and banded together in the aftermath of the Erskine Fire. All the restaurants from the Kern River Valley have been invited to showcase their food and bring a taste of what they consider to be a signature dish. ■ Valley Restaurants Big Blue Bear Bistro, Cheryl's Diner, Coffee Mill Café, El Jacalito, El Rio, Ewings on the Kern, Kern River Brewing Company, Pizza Barn, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Starlite Lounge, That's Italian…and more! ■ Live Music Some of the lounges favorite "Local Live Music Thursday" bands will play. Kern River Band, Retroluxe, Riverwind and Out of the Blue. All be playing for the crowd, “so that folks can see, smell, taste, touch and hear. It's a full five-sensory event!” ■ Tickets $25 for 8 wine and 8 food tastings, which including a souvenir Cork N Fork tasting glass. You can purchase tickets by going to starliteloungewinebar.com or by stopping into the Lounge, located at 13423 Sierra Way in Kernville. Physical tickets can be picked up on the day of the event, and additional tickets purchased for just $10 for 5 tastings. All net proceeds will go directly to the Erskine Fire Fund, (erskinefirefund.org) , which was founded to assist Kern River Valley families and individuals with unfunded expenses.

Starlite Lounge, the Kern River Valley's only Wine Bar/Tasting Room/Restaurant is launching its first annual "Cork N Fork Wine and Food Festival." The brainchild of the Starlite Lounge's sister/owners, Dawn Jordan and Elise Modrovich, whose motto, and their mantra, is "Life is too short to drink bad wine" will benefit the Erskine Fire Fund and help those so devastated by the recent Erskine Creek Fire rebuild their homes and their lives. This special event will be held this Saturday, November 5 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Starlite Lounge parking lot, located at 13423 Sierra Way in Kernville. "We want to bring affordable, accessible, amazing wines to the Kern River Valley and create a warm, inviting place to enjoy them. And we believe that some of the best wines in the world can be found right here on California's Central Coast, which is why we feature them exclusively at our Wine Bar," states Jordan. When we started putting out feelers to see if any of our favorite wineries would be willing to participate, we were floored by the responses. These people are just the best," says Modrovich. ■ Central Coast Wineries Adelaida, Beckmen, Chronic Cellars, Cypher, Donati, Eberle, Epiphany, Fess Parker, Fiddletown Cellars, Four Brix, Grassini Family Vineyards, Halter Ranch, J. Lohr, Joyce Vineyards, Lincourt, Martian Ranch & Vineyard, Niven Family Wine Estates (Baileyana,

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Finding Dory” (PG) - The forgetful blue fish from "Finding Nemo" leads this animated sequel on a quest to find a family she suddenly starts to remember. Dory (Ellen Degeneres) is the same friendly, fast-talking blue tang, only now she has flashes of memory, of parents and a home. Nemo and Marlin (Hayden Rolence and Albert Brooks) assist Dory on her quest, which includes befriending a difficult octopus (Ed O'Neil) and a whale shark (Kaitlin Olsen). Fans of the original will have plenty to love about this sequel. The movie stands on its own as a better-thandecent Pixar movie, which puts it in good company. However, it suffers from the familiarity of sequels: It's different enough to be interesting, but you can see how closely it's modeled after the original. Still, the laughs are there and the emotional moments hit their mark -- almost too well. "Akira Kurosawa's Dreams" (1990) (PG) - (It's a slow week for new releases, so we're looking at some older movies coming out on rerelease from here to the bottom.) This late-career project from Akira Kurosawa shows a series of loosely connected dreams. Some of them have a folklore-feel, while others seem a little preachy and indulgent. You have to appreciate the scope of it -- we see forest spirits, childlike wonder, adult anxiety and a post-apocalyptic landscape.

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As one of the most-revered and influential directors in movie history, it's OK if some of Kurosawa's projects didn't hit it big. Best known for his Samurai epics and introspective dramas, "Dreams" shows Kurosawa stepping deeper into the surreal. While not much of a critical or commercial success, and burdened by some hokey special effects, the film still has its moments that tickle something in your brain that values the inherent goodness of imagination. "Punch Drunk Love" (2002) (R) [Criterion Collection] - It's been a rough decade for Adam Sandler. Well, worse for moviegoers with fond memories of his juvenile hilarity and pretty awesome for Sandler, who's been picking projects based on where he'd like to vacation and which friends he wants to hang out with. About 12 years ago we got a shock when Sandler was really, really good in an offbeat romance where he doesn't play himself. Instead of a loudmouth manchild or a harried dad, The Sand Man tones it down to play a quiet outsider who falls hopelessly in love.

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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Habitat restoration to help California's waterfowl

Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Wildlife It might seem incongruous for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to fund a habitat restoration project located somewhere outside of California. Yet, doing so is a very important part of biologists' efforts to protect and manage the approximately 5 million waterfowl that winter in our state annually - and is a very important use of the conservation dollars provided by waterfowl hunters. "The goal is to ensure the long-term security of the northern pintail and other duck species that winter in the Central Valley of California," said Craig Stowers, CDFW's Game Species Program Manager. "In order to do that, we need to consider their entire life cycle, and trace their migration all the way back to their origin. That's why legislation and the best available science both support the use of California Duck Stamp dollars and funding through the North American Wetland Conservation Act to secure and restore additional habitat for breeding waterfowl in Canada." In an average year, CDFW sells almost 70,000 state duck stamps, generating about $1.3 million for waterfowlrelated projects. The number of stamps sold has been relatively consistent since 1991. The majority of wetland enhancement and restoration projects supported through the state Duck Stamp Fund occur here in California, on public lands open to hunting. For the 2016-2017 fiscal year, that includes more than $1 million allocated for habitat restoration and enhancement at Honey Lake Wildlife Area, Butte Valley Wildlife Area, Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, Upper Butte Wildlife Area, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area, Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Imperial Wildlife Area and Morro Bay Estuary. But few hunters realize $2.25 of every duck stamp sold is allocated by law (California Fish and Game Code, section 3704) for the purposes of restoring habitat in those areas of Canada from which come substantial numbers of waterfowl migrating to, or through, California. In 1972, the State Legislature implemented a mandate to use duck stamp funds in Canada in order to conserve

critical waterfowl habitat in North America's breeding grounds. This legislation looked to the future of waterfowl populations and directed CDFW (then known as the California Department of Fish and Game) to spend these moneys wisely and seek out matching funds to get as much conservation work done as possible. Those matching funds come both from CDFW's conservation partners and the federal government via the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. This year, duck stamp dollars marked for Canadian wetland and upland conservation projects will go to the King Conservation Easement in Alberta. This is a key breeding area for pintail and is in need of wetland and upland habitat protection. The Duck Stamp Fund will contribute $155,000, with the rest provided via federal match, to protect approximately 48 acres of wetlands and 592 acres of uplands. This particular easement is key because it is adjacent to other conservation easements that together form a habitat range of more than 15,000 acres. In addition to wetland restoration projects, duck stamp funds also support species-specific projects. For the 20162017 fiscal year, these projects will include: ■ A pintail banding project that will help biologists study harvest and survival rates ($35,000) ■ A mallard banding project that will provide data critical to the establishment of annual duck hunting regulations ($23,000) ■ A tule greater white-fronted goose study that will use radio transmitters to collect data about this special-status species' population, habitat use and distribution ($7,000) ■ A waterfowl food study to determine the amount of calories provided by postharvest rice and corn, and how these food sources affect waterfowl ($51,890) Any projects that are supported by duck stamp funds are approved only with the input and analysis of waterfowl conservation groups California Waterfowl Association and Ducks Unlimited. And, unlike nearly all other hunter-generated funds, state duck stamp projects must be first approved by the California Fish and Game Commission.

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Youth essay offers shot at lifetime hunting License Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Communications Courier Outdoors

hunting license holders, as well as youths under 18 who have earned a hunter education certificate. Entrants The California Department of Fish should submit an essay of 500 words and Wildlife (CDFW) and California or less, describing a past hunting expeWildlife Officers Foundation are again rience (either their own or observing a co-sponsoring the annual "Passing on mentor) that was particularly memothe Tradition" rable or special. essay contest. Entries The California should be subWildlife Officers mitted via email Foundation will to Lt. John Nores recognize one at john grand prize win.nores@wildlife ner with a life.ca.gov and must time California be received on or hunting license, before Friday, valued at more Dec. 16, 2016 at 5 than $600. p.m. Applicants Second and third must provide place winners their date of birth will also be and a contact selected and phone number. prize packages Essays will will be awarded. be reviewed and This year's "Passing on the Tradition" scored by CDFW contest invites wildlife officers entrants to share their favorite hunting and other CDFW representatives. memory. Winners will be notified by phone. For "Young hunters learn important les- information, please contact Lt. Nores sons about ethics, sportsmanship and at (408) 591-5174. conservation every time they venture The grand prize will be awarded into the field with their mentors, and during a special ceremony at the they're creating memories that will last International Sportsmen's Exposition a lifetime," said CDFW Hunter show in Sacramento on Saturday, Jan. Education Program Administrator 21, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Winner must be Capt. Robert Pelzman. "We are looking present with a parent or guardian. forward to hearing about the experiTo become a Hunter Education ences that have made the greatest Instructor to help "Pass on the impressions on them." Tradition", visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunterThe contest is open to all junior education.

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■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100

■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

Kern County Fire Stations

General information

Sheriff/CHP Substation

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

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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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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the longest mountain chain on Earth above sea level? 2. ASTRONOMY: Europa is a moon of which planet in our solar system? 3. TRADITIONS: What is the traditional birthstone for February? 4. CHEMISTRY: What element has the chemical symbol Hg? 5. ANATOMY: How many chromosomes do human beings normally have? 6. MOVIES: What was the first film directed and produced by a black filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Picture? 7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What award-winning singer/songwriter once said, "I consider myself a poet first and a musician second. I live like a poet and I'll die like a poet"? 8. MATH: What two letters are symbols for 1,000? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: By what title is Jorge Mario Bergoglio better known? 10. GAMES: What is the name of the casino employee who takes bets and spins the wheel in roulette?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some changes might seem confusing at first, especially to an Aries whose impatience levels are pretty shaky this week. Take it one step at a time, Lamb, and soon all will be made clear. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That difficult situation you've been dealing with continues to call for careful handling. Avoid quickly made choices that might not stand up when they're finally put to the test. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still have lots of evaluating to do before you can consider making a commitment. It's better to move cautiously than to risk stumbling into a major misunderstanding. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previously peevish partner offers to be more helpful with your problems. But remember: The final choice is yours. Be guided by what you feel is the right thing to do. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the Big Cat, you sometimes can be pretty rough on those you suspect of betrayal. The best advice is to pull in those claws and listen to the explanation. It might surprise you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your inner voice usually guides you well. But a note of caution: This is a period of mixed signals for you, so be careful that you don't misunderstand the messages you're getting.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Cupid's call beckons both single Librans looking for a new love, as well as couples hoping to strengthen their relationships. A workplace problem is quickly resolved. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) It's been a hectic time for you, and you might want to take a break to restore both body and soul. You'll then be set to face new challenges later this month. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It's a good idea to take a more conservative approach to your financial situation right now. Some plans made earlier this year might need readjusting. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a fine time to move boldly into those new opportunities I promised would open up for you. Check them over, and then choose the best one for you. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Congratulations. Your self-assurance is growing stronger, and you should now feel more confident about making that long-deferred decision about a possible commitment. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You're very close to reaching your goal. But be wary of distractions that can lure you off-course and leave you stranded far away from where you really want to be.

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Recycling Lake Isabella Mon-Sat 8-4 Archies, Kernville Thur 8-4 Kern Christian Church Southlake Fri 8-4

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Lake Isabella 1 bedroom/1 bath Apartment, includes Stove, TRASH & WATER PAID. No pets. $395 rent/$400 dep. Lake Isabella 1 bedroom/1 bath Apartment, includes Stove, Refrigerator. Off-street parking, storage. TRASH & WATER PAID. No pets. $450 rent/$400 dep. Lake Isabella Commercial These offices can be rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450 rent/$400 dep. ...455 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep.

APARTMENT - 1bd/1ba with 2 large living rooms, fireplace. Rent $550/mo. TRAILER - 1bd/1ba. Rent $400/mo. VACANT SPACE - (Must have own trailer) $250/mo. • Wofford Heights: • 3bd/1ba Home - mtn. views, fully fenced, fireplace, Rent $850/mo. 2bd/1.5ba - with bonus room, fully fenced yard, laundry hookups. Rent $850/mo.

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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: 760964-2514 _____________________________ 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: 760964-2514 _____________________________ Lake Isabella - 1bd/1ba-$533/mo. Move In Special - Now - $433/mo. w/good credit. In nice 55+ Park. Info: (760) 964-2514

3bd/3ba Home - newly updated with new carpet & tile throughout, laundry room w/hookups fully fenced yard, 2 car garage. Rent $950/mo. 3bd/2ba Home - very well kept, Beautiful home. Vaulted wood ceilings, large 2 car garage, laundry hookups & fenced yard on Erskine Water. Rent $1175/mo. License #01986312

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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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Announcements, Continued from page 3 ing to assist members with updating their tribal enrollment applications. The Council will provide the dinner. Marjorie Albitre will have the Country Store with many home made items. Please bring donations for the raffle and a salad or dessert and any gently used clothing and household appliances for give away.

Mediacom college scholarship program announced Mediacom Communications is offering $55,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 16th consecutive year and Mediacom's investment will award $1,000 scholarships to 55 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support educational expenses for higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution starting in the fall of 2017. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership. Applications for Mediacom's World Class Scholarships are available online at: www.mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and encourage submission of applications on or before the February 17, 2017 deadline. Recipients will be selected from the 21 states where Mediacom provides service. Inquiries may be sent to: scholarship@mediacomcc.com.

CASA of Kern County CASA of Kern County is a non-profit organization that recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteers who advocate for children who are in foster care.

Volunteers go through 40 hours of training to become advocates, or officers of the court. The first step to become a volunteer is to attend a one hour orientation to learn what CASA of Kern County is and the duties of their volunteers at the Lake Isabella library on Friday, November 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. Please call Diana Ramirez 661-6312272 to RSVP or visit their website for more information at kerncasa.org.

Professional family portraits to support libraries On Saturday November 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. professional portraits will be available thanks to the Friends of the Library and Howard Pasamanick Photography. For $20 get one 8 x 10 or four 4 x 6 portraits. Copies can be obtained at an additional charge. All pictures become property of purchaser and may be reproduced. All proceeds go to support our local library.

Shoebox Dedication Sunday November 13 Families, groups, and individuals are encouraged to bring your gift-filled Shoeboxes to church with you on Sunday November 13 when Faith Community Church will pray over and dedicate the gifts to do God's work in the lives of the children who will be receiving an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox. If you don't have time to fill a shoebox, please feel free to "adopt" one from the 70 which were packed by the Faith Community Seniors. Just make a donation to sponsor shipping costs and contents. If you would like to be a part of a Valley-wide collecting of shoeboxes during National Collection Week, Please call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279 if you would like to volunteer to participate at any time during that week.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02096-CA, A.P.N.: 501-143-10-00, Property Address: 9503 Ravenrock Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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 06/05/2006. 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: Jose G. Albert and Yenny L. Albert, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 06/09/2006 as Instrument No. 0206142260 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/16/2016 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: $240,263.16. 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: 9503 Ravenrock Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N: 501-143-10-00. 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 $240,263.16. 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/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02096CA. Information about postponements that are very

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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 7, 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 October 21, 28, and November 4, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0022 - APN: 289-261-10-00-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-24-2011. 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. On November 16, 2016 at 12:00 pm, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 01-27-2011, as Inst. No. 0211012043 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Elvia Mesa, a Single Woman, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 24500 Yucca Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $237,689.80. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: October 13, 2016. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., as Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-9455525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer 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 the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, 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 661-945-5525 using the file number 16-0022. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier October 21, 28 and November 4, 2016) 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 inter-

ested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: December 1, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 4, 11 and 18, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MARTIN HANDYMAN & LANDSCAPING SERVICES (2016-B6506), 205 Pinon Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 205 Pinon Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: LUCAS SHADE MARTIN, 205 Pinon Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Lucas Shade Martin. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/19/2016 and expires 10/19/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MEDLAND TREE CARE (2016-B6507), 105 Stonecrest Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 3683, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: MATTHEW BRIAN MEDLAND, 105 Stonecrest Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Matthew Brian Medland. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/19/2016 and expires 10/19/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00396-CA, A.P.N.: 010-052-20-00, Property Address: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: LETITIA ANN MCCLENDON, A WIDOW, AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/28/2005 as Instrument No. 0205300947 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/02/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $65,844.01. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N: 010-052-20-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $65,844.01. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid

to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale 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/TrusteeServic es.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00396-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 18, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 4, 11, and 18, 2016)

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Hazardous tree work taking place on Western Divide Ranger District Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier Release Fire and beetle-killed trees continue to pose an imminent threat to public safety in the area burned in the Cedar Fire on the Sequoia National Forest. Some burned trees were removed to protect firefighters during suppression efforts, but many trees remain that are at risk of falling along the roads. Forest officials on the Western Divide Ranger District are proposing to remove the trees they determine to be hazardous along the roads in the Tobias and Spear Creek areas, including the area within Giant Sequoia National Monument. Trees, deemed as hazards using the

Time, Continued from page 1 which established our time zones. This experiment lasted only until 1920, when the law was repealed due to opposition from dairy farmers (cows don't pay attention to clocks). During World War II, Daylight Saving

"Hazard Tree Guidelines for Forest Service Facilities and Roads in the Pacific Southwest Region," within 300 feet of the road are proposed to be felled. This proposal would include a commercial sale in an effort to reduce the heavy fuel loading left by the felled hazard trees. After leaving many felled trees as down woody debris for wildlife habitat, excess material may be sold for timber, firewood, posts and poles, chipped, or burned. Once these projects are completed, material left on the ground would be scattered in areas with less than sixty percent ground cover. "This project will reduce the excessive fuel loading left on the ground

from the hazard trees being felled for public safety," stated District Ranger Eric LaPrice. "There is too much material already in many areas, removing some of it will result in a more manageable Forest." If you would like to submit comments on this proposal, please send them to Eric La Price, District Ranger, Western Divide Ranger District, 32588 Highway 190, Springville, CA 93265. Comments would be most helpful if received by November 30, 2016. For additional information, contact George Powell, Ecosystem Manager at 559-539-2607, extension 72252, or O'Dell Tucker, Environmental Planner at 559539-2607, ext. 72213.

Time was imposed once again (this time yearround) to save fuel. Since Daylight Saving Time has been used on and off, with different start and end dates. Currently, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday of March and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. According to timeand-

date.com, when local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 6, 2016, 2 a.m. clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 6, at 1 a.m. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 6, 2016 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

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Friday, November 4, 2016

Docent doe Pictured at left: Marian Barid and Ray Viklund all award winning museum docents. Photos submitted

Back: Ray and Linda Thurm; front: Ron Bolyard and Gene Carlsson.

Museum docents honored Vicki Middleworth Courier Salutes Once a year, the Kern River Valley Historical Society thanks the docents who volunteer at the Museum once and more times a month. This year they held a great Hot Dog Feed in the backyard "Pack Station" to honor those who have put in so many hours. There are about 85 great people who give their time to meet and greet the visitors who come to view our Museum. Several were honored with various awards for their time. Four ladies call every month to remind the docents to come to work! They are: Ruth Diffine; Marian Baird, Marge Powers and Cindy Ott. Several people give extra hours a month to fill in for those not available and they were presented

Petroglyphs, Continued from page 1 shows. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Car Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. ■ Wine Tour and Beer Tasting (Saturday only Maturango Museum 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. ■ Petroglyph Bus Tours Saturday 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; on Sunday at 9

Fires, Continued from page 1 controlled edge of the fire, crews are preparing to hand fire unburned fuel between the fire's edge and a road north of the Forest Service work center at Peppermint. Fire managers are reducing risks associated with large uncharacteristic wildfires by taking advantage of opportunities to manage wildfires for resource benefit. Allowing fire to perform its natural role controls fuel build-up and rejuvenates vege-

awards for the above and beyond duties. Rich and Chris Burdge worked 15 extra times besides their regular four times a month, Linda and Ray Thurm gave 14 extra days to their one day a month regularly working, Ron and Dianna Anderson worked 13 extra days besides their two days a month and Dianna being our curator and Ron putting out our monthly newsletter! Ray Viklund managed to give 12 extra days besides working his three days a month! Then there were two special awards, the first to Ron Bolyard who works every Saturday plus opening and closing the Museum which makes about 46 times a year and Gene Carlsson who works every Thursday and Friday making about 96 days a year. He also opens the Museum on Thursday and

Friday. The Museum is always looking for people to help out by being Docents and this past year these people were welcomed: Ruby Dodds, Vera Anderson, Kathleen CreightonFuchs, Ruth Diffine, Don Chapman, Roy Fluhart, Hal Chiprin, Lisa Gallimore, Jan Puma, Dick and Darlene Wolowiec, Linda Adams, John Newman, Bill and Jane O'hara, Marge Bothwell, Eddie Looy, Kathie Orton, Joan Holg and Ray Thurm. Thank you to all volunteers who cheerfully come to work during the year. The Historical Society is proud of the Museum and love to show it off! There is a great staff of people who love to show folks around. If you would like to join in, they are always looking for more people.

a.m. and noon. Reservations suggested. ■ Optimist Club Dinner Dance on Friday night 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at USO Building ■ Speakers Forum at Maturango Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. ■ International GeoCaching Film Festival (Saturday only at Ridgecrest Library 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and

Geo-Caching games and scavenger hunt until 4:30 p.m. ■ Artist Julianne Black - Petroglyphs in Mixed Media Show at the Maturango Museum November 5 to Jan. 2017 museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Gem and Mineral Show at Desert Empire Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

tation. The area burned in the Slate Fire will help protect the community of Ponderosa from a fast moving wildfire, in addition to improving the health of the Forest. The Jacobson Fire in the Golden Trout Wilderness continues to smolder and spread slowly to the north and east. The "confine and contain" strategy used on the Jacobson Fire proved to be a successful effort to stop the fire's spread to the south and west towards communities. Fire managers continue to monitor this fire, which is not threatening any communities, roads, or utili-

ties. Trail closures in the immediate vicinity of the fire will remain in place for public safety. Surrounding communities and forest visitors may experience periods of smoke, especially along Highway 190 and the Western Divide Highway. Backpackers planning an overnight stay in the Golden Trout Wilderness should contact the Western Divide Ranger District for wilderness permits and current fire information 559-539-2607 Mon through Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.