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Prized catch Volunteers help move fish from the CDFW trucks into netted cages in preparation for the 2017 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby.
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The 2017 Derby promises to be new and improved next year
Michael Batelaan Courier Holiday Can’t find that special gift for someone that has everything? Why not try a local non-profit. ■ Nuui Cunni (our house) Native American Inter - Tribal Cultural Center invites you to see what they have, something very unique for everyone. Their specially designed building is 3,150 square feet and houses a museum, library, gift shop, and Visitors' Center. The gift shop features gourd art, handmade baskets and crafts, woodworking, jewelry, and seasonal native plant sales. The center is located at 2600 hwy 155 at the French Gulch Group Campground, lake Isabella. ■ Kern Valley Museum at 44 Big Blue, Kernville is a wonderful little gift shop. There might be just the right gift for someone for Christmas. There is a great selection of books, gift items for children, puzzles, rag dolls, marbles, lots of rocks, and kits to make things with. There is also a nice selection of jewelry, scarves, tshirts and sweatshirts, picture frames, maps, and even cute socks. ■ The Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop is an all volunteer organization that operates a gift shop located in the lobby of the Hospital at 6412 Laurel, Mt. Mesa. The hospital gift shop has greeting cards, stuffed animals, jewelry, and all kinds of knick-knacks.
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Michael Batelaan Courier Just in The 28the annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is just around the corner next year and like all fish stories this one truly promises new additions to tug at fishermen according to derby committee member Rudy Zompini. The Derby will take place Saturday through Monday, April 8, 9 and 10. There are new contests this year for the first time, like a Blind Bogey where
ten people win $100 each of the three days of the Derby. This in addition to first, second, third, fourth and fifth place prizes of $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $500 and $250 of the overall derby event. The first place prize doubles if you are wearing a 2017 Derby t-shirt. New also will be a Lake Trout 50/50 Lotto and there will still be a Bobber Bowl full of prizes as in previous years. 20 volunteers assembled on Wednesday at Red's Marina on Lake Isabella to help with the receipt of 10,000 trout that were delivered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that will be only a part of what are going to be planted. The fish came from the CDFW
San Joaquin Hatchery. This was 2,000 lbs of fish that averaged five fish per pound at about 6 inches average length came in two trucks, and then were transferred from the trucks to four waiting netted cages where they will be fed and raised to full size for release just before the Derby. In addition to these fish, 5,000 lbs of trophy sized Nebraska Tail Walkers will be delivered in April. Nebraska Tail Walkers are farm raised to become well muscled Rainbow Trout. They are of the finest quality Rainbow Trout. They are called "tail walkers" because they have their own unique dance as you
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American Legion Riders remember
A date which will live in infamy Michael Batelaan Courier History Wednesday was Pearl Harbor Day. The American Legion Riders Chapter 711 hosted a commemorative event at Tank Park that afternoon. It included a Pearl Harbor memorial service and flag pole preservation dedication. The Legion Riders offered free hot dogs and refreshments to the participants. American Legion Post 711 Commander Daures Stephens and Legion Riders President Michael Brownell made special tributes from the foredeck of the park’s “tanks.” Stephens also noted that the Lake Isabella Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial is only one of two in the United States, the other being at the
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In memory- The American Legion and Legion Riders Post 711 commemorated Pearl Harbor on December 7.
Pearl Harbor Memorial in Oahu, Hawaii. According to history.com, just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American
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Santa Sightings Michael Batelaan Courier Extra
How he does it nobody knows, but Santa will still be making appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve at the following events and locations. ■ Santa in Circle Park Santa arrives in a flurry to hear children's wishes and take pictures with the kids. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville's Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting, through December 23. ■ Visit Santa at the Elk's Lodge Come talk to Santa on Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358, 6708 Wofford Blvd in Wofford Heights. It's the big red building. Gifts and treats for all children birth to age 12.. ■ See Santa at the Food Pantry/Valley Thrift Santa will be in the house if you would like to take your own picture with him on December 24 starting at 9 a.m. To list your sighting email office@kernriver courier.com
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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 88,148 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 102 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 131 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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■ Santa in Circle Park December 9 and 10 Santa will be in Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. until Christmas.
■ Ezekiel's Fire book release December 9 Join in for the book signing, music and launch of Ezekiel's Fire at Faith Community Church in Wofford Heights at 6:30 p.m. Call Kevin Kyt at 760-417-0714 for information. ■ Community Christmas sing-a-long December 9 Bring a friend and come enjoy the evening at 6 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Ave., Lake Isabella. For more information call Nicole Goulding at 909-222-8701. ■ KRV First Veteran's Stand Down December 10 American Legion Auxiliary KRV Veteran's Stand Down from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veteran's/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Get benefits information, health services and screenings, employment services, counseling and substance abuse services. There will be refreshments, personal care items, blankets and more. Please bring your military ID or DD214 if available. For information, call Anna Backham at 760-812-9172 or Samantha Kessler at 760-985-9547.
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Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
Saturdays
■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Rockhound Club, MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600or www.kernriverrockhoundclub.com.
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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.
Mondays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
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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.
■ Community fire meetings December 10 The Kern County Fire Department and Kern County Office of Emergency Services will hold two community meetings to advise local residents and discuss the potential for flooding due to weather events in a post Erskine and Cedar Fire environment and will talk about Ready Kern, winter weather expectations and evacuation planning. The first meeting, in Lake Isabella at the Senior Center at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. will begin at 10 a.m. and the second meeting, in Wofford Heights will be at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 Panorama Drive. Both meetings will be recorded and posted for residents that are unable to attend. ■ Holiday special needs dance December 10 The Footloose and Happy Feet Holiday dance for adults and children with special needs and their families takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella. Please RSVP by December 2 at 760-812-1059.Free admission. Dinner, dancing and door prizes to celebrate the holidays. ■ Children's Christmas musical December 11 The musical performance of "A King Is Coming" will be held on Sunday, at 10 a.m. at the Kernville First Baptist Church located at 46 Valley View Drive, next door to the Pizza Barn, in Kernville. This is a cute musical
■ 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.
about a small town where everyone, including the mayor, finds a notice posted on the sidewalk about the arrival of a King. Everybody is speculating who this King might be. Is it Elvis? Is it King Tut? Or is it the King of the Jungle. Just who is this King coming to town? Come watch children from ages 6 to 13 sing, dance and perform. ■ Optimal Hospice Light Up a Life December 11 Join the celebration of life in Circle Park in Kernville at 4:30 p.m. Remember those who have passed. For more information, call Cherie Shoemake at 661-716-8000. ■ Houchin Blood Drive December 13 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday date. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Plan the future December 13 The public is also invited to attend a community workshop designed to gather feedback about the existing walking and bicycling environment and how it may be improved. The Walk Audit will stage from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Road, Kernville. ■ McCarthy mobile office December 15 Congressman Kevin McCarthy has announced a monthly staff mobile office in Lake Isabella from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kern County Administration Building conference room. This time provides an opportunity for constituents in the local community to conveniently visit and share concerns on important issues, current events and discuss casework matters regarding problems with federal government agencies. Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors in Lake Isabella and report back to the Congressman. For more information, please contact McCarthy's district office at 661-327-3611. ■ Santa in Circle Park December 16 and 17 Santa will be in Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. until Christmas. ■ Keepers of the Kern December 16 Keyesville South. Meet at the dumpster at Keyesville South Rec Area just south of the bridge on Hwy. 155 at 9 a.m. Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours in the beauty of our valley and to help make a difference. Date subject to weather conditions and other situations. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or 760-376-6459. ■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance December 17 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street. For additional information, please contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520. ■ Talk to Santa December 18 Come talk to Santa at 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358, 6708 Wofford Blvd in Wofford Heights. It's the big red building. There will be gifts and treats for all children birth to age 12.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
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Crowds have been clamoring quarters to make sure I had written nothing that the corporate world would think was a no-no. Somewhere along the line I moved back to Bakersfield and was no Readers have longer required to write articles. For the wondered where my next several years I didn't have to write inspiration for a colanything. umn comes from. Retirement was next, while working There are times when as a volunteer for the Lake Isabella Boat I wonder the same Patrol I was asked by the local newspathing. A good explaper (The Courier) if I would write a counation might be for Middleworth ple of articles explaining what the lake me to tell you about patrol was and did. That was 11 years the circumstances that kick my brain into gear and I become ago and I am still writing a column each week about anything I can think of which inspired. (Ha!) Perhaps a trip down memoften leads down some strange paths. ory lane might be of some help so here During this time I goes. also was writing When I lived in and printing "The Bakersfield I So far that means I've written over Saddlebag", a belonged to the 500 columns and still each week I search monthly newsletEast Bakersfield for the next. ter for the Lions Club and - Middleworth Historical Society. somehow they All this time I was talked me into trying to come up with ideas that people writing the monthly bulletin called "The might read and would give them a Lion's Roar". It seemed like something chuckle or two. easy to do until I found out that the writA list of a few of my columns go like ing chore also included printing and this this: Worms do not make good pets; The required the use of a machine called a Duke of snore; My drinking uncle; Septic "Gestetner" which set on our dining room table and used 'green goo' a type of tanks, cesspools and me; Killing flies & hunting crawdads; Miracle of the ink, for printing. I used ½ a pint for each shoelace; Growing a beard is not for printing, half of which went on the paper wimps; Toilet paper 101 and etc. and the other half on my hands. You can see by the above that my Then when we moved from writing mind has a tendency for the Bakersfield to Delano and figured that I unusual; this could be because I have was through with writing and printing always been an avid reader of "anything" until the telephone company where I in print. So far that means I've written worked, decided that a monthly column over 500 columns and still each week I about the telephone co. would be good search for the next. community relations. Each month they would send me parts of a column that I Wofford Heights resident Rod had to use and flesh out with my own Middleworth is a retired security ideas. Then I had to send it back to head- manager for Pacific Bell.
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Traffic & Safety STOP November traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor
Traffic Collisions - 21 Non-injury - 11 Injury - 10 DUI Arrests - 4 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 19
Fatal - 0
December safety tip of the month: The holiday season can cause the roadways to become more crowded due to the increase in travelers. Please remember that traffic and weather can create delays when traveling. Make this holiday season a safe one by allowing a designated/sober driver get you there safely. Be responsible if you plan to be intoxicated. Merry Christmas!
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Fire meetings The Kern County Fire Department and Kern County Office of Emergency Services Director Brian Marshall would like to invite residents of the Kern River Valley to two community meetings Saturday, December 10, to advise local residents and discuss the potential for flooding due to weather events in a post Erskine and Cedar Fire environment. The first meeting, in Lake Isabella at the Senior Center, located at 64056 Lake Isabella Blvd. will begin at 10 a.m. Representatives from Kern County Office of Emergency Services, Kern County Sheriff, and the National Weather Service will talk about Ready Kern, winter weather expectations and evacuation planning. A second meeting, in Wofford Heights at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 Panorama Drive, will feature the same presentations, topics and personnel as the Lake Isabella meeting and will be available to answer questions residents might have. Both meetings will be recorded and posted for residents that are unable to attend. ASL services will be provided.
Help plan the future Kern County residents are encouraged to help plan the future of the region's walking and bicycling network by participating in a "walking audit" and community workshop that will identify challenges and opportunities for people traveling on foot and bicycle. These events are part of the Kern Region Active Transportation Plan, a regional planning effort led by the Kern Council of Governments to improve walking, bicycling and transit access throughout Kern County. Working with local, regional and statewide partner agencies and organizations, Kern COG aims to develop project and program recommendations to make walking, bicycling and transit integral parts of daily life for residents and visitors alike. Audit participants will walk with professional planning staff in communities throughout the Kern region to point out specific parts of town, intersections, corridors and other areas where bicycling and walking are challenging. Challenges often include damaged infrastructure, system gaps, line-of-sight or vehicle speed concerns
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had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four year old watched it all A frail old man went to live with his in silence. son, daughter-in-law and four year One evening before supper, the old grandson. The old man's hands father noticed his son playing with trembled, his eyesight was blurred, wood scraps on the floor. He asked and his step faltered. the child sweetly, "What are you makThe family ate together at the table, ing?" Just as sweetly the boy but the elderly grandfather's shaky responded, "Oh, I am making a little hands and failing sight made eating bowl for you and Momma to eat your difficult. Peas food from when I rolled off his spoon grow up." The onto the floor. four year old That evening the husband took smiled and went When he grasped the glass, milk grandfather's hand and gently led back to work. spilled on the him back to the family table. The words so tablecloth. The son struck the parents - Unknown and daughter-inthat they were law became irritatspeechless. Then ed with the mess. tears started to "We must do something about grandstream down their cheeks. Though no father," said the son. "I've had enough words were spoken, both knew what of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and must be done. That evening the husfood on the floor." band took grandfather's hand and So the husband and wife set a gently led him back to the family small table in the corner. There table. Grandfather ate alone while the rest For the remainder of his days, he of the family enjoyed dinner. Since ate every meal with the family. And grandfather had broken a dish or for some reason, neither husband nor two, his food was served in a wooden wife seemed to care any longer when bowl. When the family glanced in a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or grandfather's direction, he somethe tablecloth soiled. times had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple - Author Unknown -
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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 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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■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416
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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093
■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ 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. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).
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Focused Ben Richey, Courier Columnist The Christmas season is a shiny time of the year. Everywhere you look there are lights, tinsil, and glittering things. There are jolly old men flamRichey boyantly dressed in red crushed-velvet suits. Bells are jingling and carols are ringing. There are wrapped boxes everywhere. No matter where you look, it's like Times Square has thrown up all over everything. Where our family lived in Alabama, there was one house that looked like it was either trying to signal aliens or pull over a speeding vehicle with all its flashing, strobing lights and music. While not essential to Christmas, these things add to the fun. However, it is possible that these things we employ to increase the "fun and festive" can rob from the "focus." For all the eye-catching pageantry we cram into Christmas, the real meaning is wrapped up in swaddling cloths and laid inconspicuously in an animal feeding trough. Christmas is about an indescribably big God becoming a tiny little baby in an unassuming middle-eastern village. It's about a rescue mission that kicked off 2000 years ago with a miraculous birth, and wrapped up 33 years later on a gruesome cross. It's about an angelic declaration; "Behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10-11). It's about God's gift of salvation to mankind. Yet, despite how amazing that true meaning of Christmas is, somehow it easily gets lost in all that shimmers and glitters during this season. Several years ago, I drove by a yard so crammed with decorations that it made my head spin. There were at least a dozen incarnations of Santa, Snoopy, the Grinch, a very sinister looking snowman, several blowup snow globes, giant candy canes, elves, and countless other things all tethered together in a web of multicolored lights. But crammed down into this giant mound of holiday cheer was a surprisingly meager nativity scene, quaking in the shadow of giant Santa number 4. To me, it was a powerful reminder of how the significance of Christmas can get buried. Despite being a pastor, every year I struggle to remain focused at Christmas time. I find that I have become more and more like that dog from the movie "Up," constantly distracted by peripheral things. I would guess a great number of you feel my struggle too. But what gets lost when we lose focus is our connection to the most beautiful story ever told- the story of God's love for us in the incarnation of Christ. This year, let's fight the clutter. Let's keep the peripheral things from taking center stage, so that we can find our joy in something bigger than lights and presents: the birth of our Savior! Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Malachi in the Old or New Testament or neither?? 2. Which king was stricken with leprosy because he disobeyed God's command and burned incense on a holy altar? Uzziah, Solomon, Joab, Petra 3. Who was the first woman to be ashamed of her lack of clothing? Eve, Anna, Pilate's wife, Miriam 4. From 1 Kings 19, what prophet experienced an earthquake while standing on a mountaintop? Paul, Ahab, Andrew, Elijah 5. Where did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead? Sinai, Bethany, Tarsus, Smyrna 6. In Acts 9, what dressmaker was restored to life by Peter's prayers? Naomi, Priscilla, Lydia, Dorcas
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King Features Syndicate Courier Reflection The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but for people with depression, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year's can destabilize and sometimes debilitate. Stress-related events, such as the holidays, may trigger half of all depressive episodes. The good news is that knowing how to avoid common triggers can prevent an episode from occurring. "A relapse-prevention plan is key," said Dr. John Langlow, M.D., medical director of New Directions Behavioral Health. "You can do a lot to lower the risk of relapse if you plan ahead." Here are some tips to help prevent depression during the holiday season: ■ Know your limits Delegate what you can't handle. Hosting parties, attending events and buying presents can overload nerves. It's OK to ask for help or forgo a festivity. ■ Stay connected If you don't feel well, you might be tempted to isolate yourself. Being alone can make you feel worse. Socializing raises the oxytocin levels in your brain, which improves your mood. ■ Remember your meds Schedules often go out the window during the holiday season, so it's easy to forget to take your medication. Ask a friend or family member, or set up an electronic alert to remind you when it's
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time to take your medication. ■ Skip the holiday toasts Drink too much and your medication stops working. Downing more than two drinks a day can prevent your meds from helping you. ■ Get out in nature Fresh air, sunshine and exercise are nature's medication. Serotonin and dopamine are chemicals produced in the brain that improve mood and protect against mental health disorders. Exposure to sunlight boosts serotonin, and exercise stimulates your dopamine release. Lace up your sneakers, head outdoors and watch your mood soar. ■ Program your speed dial Talking to someone you trust is key to taming holiday stress. Whether it's your therapist, best friend or loving family member, reach out during the holidays. A calming, confident voice is your biggest ally when you feel yourself unraveling. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 or other issues that make walking or riding a bike difficult. The public is also invited to attend a community workshop designed to gather feedback about the existing walking and bicycling environment and how it may be improved. Residents are also encouraged to visit the project website, kernatp.org. Website visitors can complete an online survey, illustrate current and desired walking/bicycling routes via an interactive map, and learn more about the overall planning effort. The data, opinions and information gathered from these outreach efforts will be included in the Active Transportation Plan, which will serve as the basis for future funding and grant requests to support and encourage bicycle and pedestrian travel, including new or improved walkways, bikeways, trails and crossings. The Walk Audit will stage from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 13 at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Road, Kernville.
Be a Firefighter Fire Chief Brian Marshall is pleased to announce the Kern County Fire Department is inviting motivated individuals to accept the challenge of serving the citizens of Kern County. To apply to take the Firefighter Exam, visit the Kern County website, kern.ca.us/hr. Applications must be received by the Kern County Human Resources Division NO later than 5:00 p.m., December 16, 2016.
State Route 155 one-way traffic control The California Department of Transportation announces that one-way traffic control will begin next week on State Route 155 within Sequoia National Forest as part of a tree removal project. One-way traffic control will be in effect on State Route 155 within the boundaries of Sequoia National Forest on a weekly basis from Monday morning through Friday evening from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. These closures began on Monday, November 28 and will continue over a period of 4 months. Traffic delays are expected to last up to 20 minutes at a time. Caltrans personnel will be conducting one way traffic control during this time with the use of flagging personnel and a pilot vehicle to escort traffic through the work zone. Commuters are reminded to obey flagging personnel, stay behind the pilot vehicle and pay close attention to road maintenance vehicles.
Open burning continues to be restricted The Kern County Fire Department would like to remind the public that open burning of hazard reduction fuels continues to be restricted due to drought and longrange weather forecasts. We will continue to closely monitor fuel and weather conditions and will allow burning when appropriate--likely after the first of the year. The Kern County Fire Department has lifted restrictions on campfires on county park land. The public may have campfires in approved areas. Remember to clear combustible material at least 10 feet from fire, have a responsible adult in attendance, and extinguish your fire completely. For additional fire safety information, visit the website kerncountyfire.org.
I was on the phone earlier this week from a weekender from Burbank. We had a very nice conversation about how health insurance Thal would relate to his future retirement plans. I was happy to answer his questions. He thanked me as being a "great community resource." I was very pleased with his comment, as that is what I feel I am. There was a woman in Wofford Heights who had no transportation, and her signature was needed on an application, which we took over the phone to convenience her. She did not have internet or a fax machine. So, Debra, my excellent assistant drove to the woman's home to get the signature. She found the lady bundled up and no heat. Apparently, she has no wood for her wood burning stove, and cannot afford an electric or propane heater, so she just sits and "freezes." I'm no Paul Bunyan, but I'll bet there are resources to get this woman needed wood. And then there is the question "is she the only person in the Valley with this situation?" I suspect not. So, I have requested that Debra receive calls from people who have wood they can spare, as well as those who would like to donate to help purchase firewood for those in need. I'll match dollar for dollar any contributions received up to $500.
I may sell health insurance, but it is apparent that if a person has no heat, they will be getting sick, and there is no need for this. The Annual Medicare Enrollment Period closed on Wednesday. It was very hectic up to the finish line. We were able to even accommodate the procrastinators who waited to the "eleventh hour." With that said, we are currently in the Affordable Care Act open enrollment (aka Obamacare). Until January 31, anyone not eligible for other government programs (Medicare and Medi-Cal etc.) can get health insurance on a guaranteed issue basis. In theory, you can be sick or injured, and any bills incurred after the first of the following month should be covered. I recognize that many people are taking a wait and see attitude regarding health insurance with all the talk out of President Elect Trump's people about repealing the law. The latest I have heard is that the Republican Congress will vote to repeal the law, but the effective date will be several years into the future. This makes lots of sense, as they don't want people going without health insurance, but at the same time, they need to have time to get a handle on the high costs of healthcare, which directly affects the insurance rates. And, the government cannot afford to continue to subsidize the population using tax credits. 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
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Tis the Season... for a good read! If a certain popular song is to be believed, it may be the most wonderful time of the year, but let's face it: The holiday season is, for most of us, also the busiest. The shopping. The decorating. The cooking. The baking. The wrapping. The rushing. The stress. What better reason to carve out a few minutes for yourself and curl up with a good book? Whether you're in the mood for humor, mystery or a sweetly simple life lesson, consider giving yourself an early gift with one of these holiday titles. Ever entertained even a brief fantasy of opting out of pre-Yule madness? Luther and Nora Krank take it a step further in John Grisham's comedic bestseller "Skipping Christmas." With their only child overseas serving in the Peace Corps and "precious little to show" for all the spending and effort normally expended around Dec. 25, they decide instead to end the season with a cruise to the Caribbean. If only they hadn't told their neighbors ... "Festival of Deaths," a holiday mystery by Jane Haddam, takes readers into the wild and woolly world of New York talk-show host Lotte Goldman, known for her sensational forays into guests' sex lives. Looking for a bit of a change, she plans a trip to Philadelphia to tape a conversation between former FBI agent Gregor Demarkian and a serial killer, but when her crewmembers start turning up dead before filming begins, her special guest will have to use his sleuthing skills to avoid a possible eight nights of murder! It's been 16 years since Erin Scott was
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abandoned by Raimi Price, the boy of her dreams, at her high-school prom. Now she's the successful owner of a flourishing department store set for expansion. But in Shirley Hailstock's "Kwanzaa Angel," the course of true love hardly runs smooth: Raimi makes a return visit to town, planning not only to settle but to reconcile with the girl he left behind, yet ends up complicating matters by bidding on the same piece of property as Erin. Is their history doomed to repeat itself? Adults and kids alike will find much to treasure in Truman Capote's autobiographical short story "The Thanksgiving Visitor." Young Buddy and his elderly, eccentric cousin, Miss Sook, are happily preparing for a big Thanksgiving feast, but this year an unlooked for guest will be at the table -12-year-old Odd Henderson, who takes pleasure in tormenting Buddy. Why in the world would Miss Sook insist that Buddy invite him of all people? Could she perhaps have a special lesson about friendship and forgiveness up her sleeve? New Year's Eve is a time for beginnings, not endings ... unless you're one of four very different people who for very different reasons find themselves united in a single purpose at the top of a 15story building in London (hint: they're not there for a romantic kiss at midnight). Yet as Nick Hornby shares in his darkly humorous "A Long Way Down," they hardly expected to spend the night swapping stories with others just as miserable ... or end up postponing death a little while longer as a result. Happy Reading! © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Sully the right man at the right time Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor
PICKS OF THE WEEK “Sully” (PG-13) - With both engines disabled and 155 passengers on board, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger steered his aircraft into a safe water landing on the Hudson River, saving the lives of everyone on board. Clint Eastwood directs this dramatization of the events, from the morning of the crisis through to the investigation where Sully (Tom Hanks) and co-pilot Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) have to defend their emergency maneuvers. It was 2009, and the media seized the story with gusto, so most of us still remember it pretty well. There's not a lot of room for surprise or reinterpretation of the major facts. Still, Eastwood has a steady hand as he directs this story chronicling the noble virtues of an everyman-type: the right man at the right time. Few people play the virtuous everyman with more virtue than Tom Hanks. "The Magnificent Seven" (PG-13) - A motley group of Wild West misfits with lethal talents and little to lose sling their guns defending a small town from a large band of marauders. A sly bounty hunter (Denzel Washington) is inspired to take up the near-hopeless cause by a woman (Haley Bennet) whose husband was murdered by the chief baddie, Bogue (Peter Saarsgard). Against an army stands Washington's bounty hunter, a wisecracking gambler (Chris Pratt), a deadeye (Ethan Hawke), a Chinese knife expert (Byung-hun Lee),
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a rogue Comanche (Martin Sensmeier), a big 'ol frontiersman (Vincent D'Onofrio) and an outlaw from south of the border (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo). Director Antoine Fuqua knows how to make chaos look really cool -- even the stuffier viewer will have to admit that there are some neat things going on here. What's missing is the kind of character depth its predecessors had. Yes, it's hard to do in a short time with seven heroes, but some of these guys don't get any deeper than that. "Storks" (PG) - Storks used to deliver babies, but nowadays they're mostly delivering stuff for a sky-based kind of Amazon called Cornerstore.com. Junior (voiced by Andy Samberg) is a dutiful stork who, through wacky circumstances, must deliver One Last Baby to its intended family with the help of Tulip (voiced by Katie Crown), an orphan who was raised by the storks. Even wackier circumstances lead to them being chased by a wolf pack. The plot's not really worth it, but the movie is fast and funny, and plenty capable of keeping you entertained. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Got left overs? crust. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and toasted almonds. Bake 30 minutes, until browned 8 servings. Bodfish Bob’s Sour Cream Turkey Enchiladas 1 doz. corn tortillas 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded 1 med. onion, chopped 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 can chopped green chilies 1 pt. sour cream Leftover turkey, chopped
Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Almond Turkey Pie 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 cups chopped cooked turkey 1 1/2 cups diced celery 1 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup chopped toasted almonds 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 refrigerated pie shell dough Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together grated cheese and flour. Stir in chopped turkey, diced celery, mayonnaise, toasted almonds, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. On floured surface, roll out dough in rectangle shape to fit 9" x 13" baking dish. Transfer dough to dish, turn under the edges, and flute to seal to dish. Spoon turkey mixture into pastry
Soften tortillas. Fill and roll with turkey, cheese, onions and chilies. Place in 9 x 13 inch dish. Mix soup and sour cream and pour over tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until bubbly. Bodfish Bob’s Turkey Hash 1 tbsp. canola oil, divided 1 lg. onion, chopped fine 2 c. cooked potatoes, cubed 2 to 2 1/2 c. cooked turkey, cubed 1/4 c. finely minced fresh parsley 2/3 c. turkey broth or leftover gravy Salt to taste Ground black pepper 1 1/2 tbsp. Dry unseasoned bread crumbs 2 tbsp ketchup In non-stick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil. Add onion, sauté over medium heat until onion begins to brown. Stir in potatoes, turkey and parsley. Season to taste. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush 9 to 10 inch baking dish or cast iron skillet with oil and spoon in turkey mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until top is brown.
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visitcalifornia.com Courier Release The national parks aren't the only places to find giant sequoias - more than 30 lesser known groves are protected within the neighboring lands of Giant Sequoia National Monument. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, rather than the National Park Service, rules are slightly different here - it's okay to hike with your dog here (it's not okay in the parks). Camping is also less restricted, so you can pitch your tent just about anywhere (as long as it is set back from any water sources), but you'll need to pack in everything you need, and leave no trace behind. Two areas of Giant Sequoia National Monument offer some fascinating highlights - lands northeast of Grant Grove and the Big Meadows/Jennie Lakes area. As you drive east from Grant Grove on the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, you pass the Converse Basin Grove, once reputed to be the
largest sequoia grove in the Sierra. Walk the 2.5-mile/4-km Boole Tree Loop through the grove's sad remains - a maze of immense stumps amid a second-growth mixed forest and the solitary Boole Tree, which was named for the lumber foreman who cut down all the other sequoia trees in this grove. Nearby is the wheelchair-accessible Chicago Stump Trail. A 20-foot/6metre stump is all that remains of a sequoia named the General Noble Tree, which, in 1897, was sawed into numbered sections, then transported and reassembled for the Chicago World's Fair. Farther south and a short drive off Generals Highway, climb the 172-step steel stairway to visit Buck Rock Lookout, a fire lookout tower perched on top of a bald granite dome. Also in this vicinity are several Forest Service campgrounds, plus hiking trails that lead into the 10,500acre/4,249 hectare Jennie Lakes Wilderness.
KCFD receives grant money for tree mortality projects Jason Knaggs, Kern County Fire Dept. Courier Release The Kern County Fire Department was awarded three CAL FIRE grants on Friday, December 2. Two of these grants, for $200,000 each, are tree mortality grants funded by the State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fund. One will be used to remove dead trees within 300 feet of homes in the Bear Valley Springs community. The other is for dead trees within 300 feet of homes and roads in the community of Alta Sierra. Work is expected to begin on these projects in the spring. Home owners who wish
to participate will be required to fill out and return a Right of Entry permit, which is available on the Kern County Fire Department's website. The third grant is for a state-ofthe-art, remote controlled tracked chipper and transport trailer. This machine is able to get off the road and up into the forest to treat fuels. This will be used throughout the County on tree mortality projects, fuel breaks, and other fuel reduction projects. Please contact Kern County Fire Department forester Jeff Gletne at 661-391-7075 if you need further information.
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
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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.
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■ 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
■ 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)
Eastern Sierra Custom Picture Framing Trisha Miller, Owner 231 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., Ridgecrest 760-384-2030 EasternSierraFraming@verizon.net
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Issuing permits to collect felled trees in campgrounds David Christy, BLM Courier Release The BLM Bakersfield Field Office is issuing permits to collect felled trees for firewood or other uses in the Chimney Creek and Walker Pass campgrounds in Kern County. Permits may be obtained by visiting the office at 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield or by telephone at 661-3916000. People requesting a permit by phone will receive their permit, tags, map and stipulations by mail. Permits cost $5 per cord. The firewood available for collection was felled earlier this fall by BLM fire crews. Firefighters took down several hundred "hazard trees" in the Chimney Creek and Walker Pass campgrounds in order to reduce the risk of tress falling on people, vehicles and important infrastructure. The firewood has been stacked in piles at the side of campground roads and is ready for collection with a valid permit. Permit holders must follow the following rules when collecting wood: ■ The permit, map, and stipulations must be in the permittee's possession
while gathering and transporting wood from public land. Failure to comply with the stipulations may result in invalidation of the permit, a citation and/or wood forfeiture. ■ The permit applies strictly to collection of felled trees beside roadways or in campgrounds. The permittee shall not drive off-road to retrieve firewood, nor shall they remove standing trees or live vegetation. ■ The permit authorizes the gathering and removal of wood for personal use; permits may not be re-sold or distributed to a third party. ■ The permit holder shall avoid impacts to cultural resources when gathering and removing wood. Damage, defacement, excavation, collection and/or removal of artifacts can result in a fine of up to $20,000 and imprisonment for up to two years (43 CFR 7). ■ Wood collected between February and mid-September must first be inspected for nesting birds. If an active nest is discovered, wood collection shall be postponed until after young birds have fledged. For more information, contact the Bakersfield Field Office at 661-391-6000.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00895-CA, A.P.N.: 143-140-29-00-8, Property Address: 513 Austin St., Bakersfield, CA 93307. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/11/2007. 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: Jesus Zamudio and Raquel Zamudio, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/25/2007 as Instrument No. 0207088185 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 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: $143,826.45. 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: 513 Austin St., Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N: 143-140-29-00-8. 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 $143,826.45. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case:
2016-00895-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 10, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, and 9, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIVERKERN GENERAL STORE (2016-B7056), 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: EDWARD JAY SCHULTZ, 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238; TERRI JEWLZ SCHULTZ, 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 05/20/2000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. 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: Edward J. Schultz. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/16/2016 and expires 11/16/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9, and December16, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02002-CA, A.P.N.: 507-140-52-00, Property Address: 7617 Vaquero Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2006. 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: Preston Howard and Jennifer Howard, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206319942 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 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: $324,395.95. 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: 7617 Vaquero Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 507-140-52-00. 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 $324,395.95. 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
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bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201602002-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 16, 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 December 2, 9, and 16, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02257-CA, A.P.N.: 148-122-12-00, Property Address: 1921 La France Drive, 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 02/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: SHERRY S SIMPSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/03/2006 as Instrument No. 0206052382 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 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: $154,779.32. 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: 1921 La France Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N: 148-122-12-00. 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 $154,779.32. 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/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02257-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 16, 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 /MortgageServices/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 December 2, 9, and 16, 2016)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01707-CA, A.P.N.: 116-043-19-00, Property Address: 500 Sanford Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. 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 05/03/2006. 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: Ronald T. White And Margaret White, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/10/2006 as Instrument No. 0206166439 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/14/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $216,817.55. 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: 500 Sanford Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 116-043-19-00. 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 $216,817.55. 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/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-01707-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 17, 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 /MortgageServices/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 December 2, 9, and 16, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B FABRICATION (2016-B7127), 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM HENRY FETZER, 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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: William H. Fetzer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/21/2016 and expires 11/21/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B INSPECTIONS (2016-B6872), 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM KIETH FETZER, 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. 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: William Kieth Fetzer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/04/2016 and expires 11/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIG RUNNERS, INC. (2016-B6992), DBA #2 RIG RUNNER, INC. (2016-B6993, 1300 N. Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. REGISTRANTS: PATTERSON MOTOR FREIGHT, INC., 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Eddie Patterson, President. This statement filed
with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/11/2016 and expires 11/11/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03205-CA, A.P.N.: 515-653-05-00, Property Address: 2908 Balance Rock Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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 10/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: MARY LOUISE MACKEY, A SINGLE WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/26/2006 as Instrument No. 0206266456 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/06/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $424,701.57. 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: 2908 Balance Rock Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N: 515-653-05-00. 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 $424,701.57. 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/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201503205-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 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 December 9, 16, and 23, 2016)
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Wishful thinking or the year of the snowman, these holiday displays really stack up.
Frosty the Bookman -
Kernville Shivery A snowman weathers the cold at the Christmas in Kernville display viewing nightly in Circle Park.
Reading about a White Christmas at the Kern River Valley Branch Library.
Derby, Continued from page 1 reel them in. They give a fight while an angler is trying to reel them in, giving the angler an adrenaline rush never experienced with other trout. The 2017 Derby is new
Pearl Harbor, Continued from page 1 Japanese managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes. More than 2,000 Americans soldiers and sailors died in the attack, and another 1,000 were wounded. The day after the assault, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to
and improved and registration well soon open. Everyone who registers by March 20, 2017 will be entered for a chance to win $500. There is easy registration on line at kernrivervalley.com or stop in at the KRV Chamber of Commerce at
6416 Lake Isabella Blvd. The cost is $30 per individual or $65 for a family of 5. The Derby will also have a drawing for a 4WD ATV sponsored by Desert Sport Center, Inc. Tickets for the ATV will be $10 a ticket or seven for $50 or 16 for $100.
declare war on Japan; Congress approved his declaration with just one dissenting vote. Three days later, Japanese allies Germany and Italy also declared war on the United States, and again Congress reciprocated. More than two years into the conflict, America had finally joined World War II. The Japanese had failed to cripple the Pacific Fleet. By the 1940s, battleships were
no longer the most important naval vessel: Aircraft carriers were, and as it happened, all of the Pacific Fleet's carriers were away from the base on December 7. Moreover the assault had left the base's most vital onshore facilities-oil storage depots, repair shops, shipyards and submarine docksintact. As a result, the U.S. Navy was able to rebound relatively quickly from the attack.
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Michelin snowman A balancing act of rain, mud and show whitewall tires at Stewarts Tire on Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
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Bright future - Cesar Menjivar, Greater Bakersfield Habitat for Humanity, Pat Connell, Field Representative for Supervisor Mick Gleason and Donna Moreno, America's Job Center with students Pablo Valadez, Hunter Ellis and Joseph Brassell.
Employers mentor youth Donna Moreno, KRVR Courier Education Southern California Edison awarded a $1,500 grant to Kern River Valley Revitalization, Inc., a non-profit 501c-3 community service organization for the purpose of funding the second annual "Youth Empowerment Day - Ideas to Brighten Your Future" that was held at the Kern Valley High School on December 1. The event was hosted by Employer's Training Resource and Kern Valley High School. "Youth Empowerment Day" was an opportunity for Kern Valley students to have a glimpse of the world of work directly from local esteemed profession-
als to help gain insight to alternative career choices and training opportunities to prepare for their future. Panelists from areas of law enforcement, government agencies, military, healthcare, computer science, wind and solar, financial services and journalism shared with junior and senior students their stories of how they achieved their professional goals. Kern River Valley Revitalization is honored to be able to offer this program in furthering its goals of "facilitating the social, natural, and financial health of the Kern River Valley for this and future generations". More information may be obtained at krvr.org or facebook .com/groups/KRVRevitalization/.
Long Term Recovery Group seeking volunteers Sheri Bryant,KVLTRG Courier Release
330 E. 19th Street Bakersfield Open: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Call Chasitie Today 661-444-9870
On Nov 14th, the Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group held their first Intake Day to gather updated information from the Erskine Fire survivors. This information will be entered into a secure database that will be used to assure donations and services are dispensed evenly. Next, families will be assigned a case manager to walk them through their recovery process. If you were affected by the Erskine Fire and were not able to attend the intake day, you can go to the Salvation Army in the Vons Shopping Center Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and they will help you complete this step. Families affected by the fire must go through the intake process before the KVLTRG can provide any assistance. The KV Long Term Recovery Group
is a coalition of local, county, state, and national organizations focused on the recovery of the Kern River Valley from the devastation caused by the Erskine Fire last June. The main focus at this point is getting disaster case management set up and directing assistance to the families affected by the fire. Assistance may come in the form of utility assistance, physical goods, emotional and spiritual support, and making connections to other organizations that can provide relief. In the next few months the focus will shift toward rebuilding efforts. The KVLTRG is looking for people to volunteer their time as disaster case managers to guide families through the recovery process. If you would like to become a disaster case manager, or have any other questions, call 760-2059009 and leave a message for Justin Powers, or go into the Salvation Army during their business hours.