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Everyone is receiving an extra day Monday next week to catch things up, so be sure to use it wisely. You are only provided it every four years. 2016 is a leap year, and leap day is February 29. The reality is leap days are needed to keep our calendar in alignment with the Earth's revolutions around the Sun. A Leap Day is added to the calendar during leap years. This extra day makes the year 366 days long - not 365 days, like a common year. It takes the Earth approximately 365.242189 days - or 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds - to circle once around the Sun. This called a tropical year. Without an extra or intercalary - day on February 29 nearly every four years, we would lose almost six hours every year. After only 100 years, our calendar would be off by approximately 24 days in relation to fixed seasonal days; days like the vernal equinox or winter solstice. Roman general Julius Caesar implemented the first leap day in his Julian calendar, which he introduced in 45 BCE (Before Common Era). A leap day was added every four years. At the time, leap day was February 24, and February was the last month of the year. However, adding a leap day every four years was too often and eventually, in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar. This calendar, which we still use today, has a more precise formula for calculating of leap years, also known as bissextile years. Leap day as a concept has existed for more than 2000 years.
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The historic Borel canal winds its way from Kernville, passes through the Auxiliary Dam and winds south 6 miles to the Borel power plant. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Michael Batelaan Courier Update This week the Army Corps of Engineers held meetings releasing the Supplemental Environmental Assessment #4: Borel acquisition or easement option. A recap of the hydraulic, seismic and erosion deficiencies was provided by Martin Fahning, a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. An emergency spillway will be added adjacent to the existing service spillway on the Main Dam. Fahning advised that when you talk about the right side or left side of the dam, it is determined by looking down stream. In
review, SEA #3 was relocation of USFS and Corps facilities. The Relocation SEA #3 generated the most public comments regarding the proposed six wind turbines on the USFS fire station to be constructed. It turns out that to comply with the California energy regulations only two turbines will be needed. Most commenters wanted solar panels, believing they would be less unsightly and more cost effective. Any contractor bidding on the work will be asked to submit a bid using wind turbines and a bid using solar panels, and the Corps will select the most cost efficient bid. Another hot topic in the SEA #3 comment review was the vault toi-
lets. Many people wanted flush toilets but that would require a septic system that would end up being south of Auxiliary Dam, which won't work. The Corps promises the latest engineering in the vault toilets eliminating the smell and noted that the maintenance costs for the vault toilet will be lower. The third most asked question was about the Bob Powers Visitor Center. It was explained that the acquisition of the land from the County to the Federal government is still in process so the Corps is not able to look at this at this time. The proposal for the Borel Canal is to acquire the easement from Southern California Edison in order to do the modifications to the
Auxiliary Dam. Borel conduit: the proposed tunnel or abandonment of Borel entirely. Sam Winder, a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers explained the National Environmental Policy Act, which allows the public to be involved in the decision making process, is the reason that the Corps continually has to have the update meetings, with public comments. The comments must be in writing, so comment sheets were provided for participants to use, or they could go home and write a letter or send an email. SEA #4 addresses the acquisition of the
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Reported vehicle crime on increase Ray Pruitt, Kern County Sheriff's Office Courier Advisory The Kern County Sheriff's Office has recently noticed a significant increase in the number of reported crimes involving vehicles in Kern County. Based on information developed through the Data Driven Policing Program, an upward trend in license plate thefts, vehicle vandalism, and tool thefts was identified. In calendar year to date 2016, as compared to calendar year to date 2015, there has been a 71.9 percent increase in license plate thefts, a 19 percent increase in vehicle vandalisms, and an 11.1 percent increase in the theft of tools from vehicles. In light of this informa-
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streets or roads. ■ Do not leave valuables inside work vehicles or trailers. Items such as tools, generators, and air compressors should be removed and secured at the end of each day. ■ Add additional security to a trailer regardless of where it is parked. Use heavy duty wheel locks or trailer hitch locks. Even the visual aspect of the locking devices will deter most criminals. n Install a GPS unit in your work truck or vehicle. ■ Maintain an up to date inventory of work related tools and items. Keep information on brands, color, make, model, serial numbers and receipts of expensive equipment. ■ When possible, use an etching device to mark your equipment with your name and California
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■ Keepers of the Kern February 27 Keepers will have a team for the annual Heart Walk. If you are interested in being part of the team, give them a call and they will get you signed up. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963, 360-3248178 or 760-376-6459; email keepersofthekern@gmail.com or see them on Facebook. ■ Heart Walk 2016 February 27 Join in on the 18th Annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk presented by the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation Saturday, February 27 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School Gym Track, with lunch from 10:30 to noon. Call Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257 ext. 24.
■ Leap at the library February 27 It's a Leap Year Celebration at the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella and you and your loved ones are invited! On Saturday, February 27 at 2 p.m. join in on "The Impossible Day" Leap Year Party where the celebration will include magic, science and things that will make you go, "Hugh? Just like Platform 9 ¾ to Hogwarts, February 29th arrives and then disappears for 4 years so don't miss this fun, family, friendly event. Call 760-549-2083.
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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 Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 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 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, beginning
■ Library Book Sale March 1 The Friends will be a holding book sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for your local libraries. Don't miss it.
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 be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.
■ Prayer Breakfast March 3 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call 760-379-4600.
■ World's biggest Easter egg hunt March 19 Fun and free for all. Free candy to all under 12 years old. Bounce houses, a BBQ, games and giveaways! Don't miss out. At 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School football field. For more information, call 760-376-6402.
■ Star Party March 5 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. Contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or richburdge@aol.com. ■ Houchin Blood Drive March 8 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
1/6/16 will be meeting temporarily at Mt.View Baptist 2959 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella.760-379-3366 or 760-379-5986. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, 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. (45h 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.
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■ 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.
■ Celebrate 150th of Kern County March 19 To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Kern County, the Kern County Historical Society is sponsoring two free symposiums. The second one will be held at the Kern County Museum's Standard School building in 'Pioneer Village', 3801 Chester Ave. Bakersfield from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To learn more contact coordinator Jayne Hotchkiss-Price at 661-867-2414. ■ KRV Collaborative March 24 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Commodities distribution March 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do not call or contact the church, they are not the organizer. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/ROTARYKRVFOOD. ■ Library Book Sale April 5 The Friends will be holding book sales on the first Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for your local libraries, so don't miss it. ■ Prayer Breakfast April 7 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Star Party April 9 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Bakersfield Muzzleloaders April 20 through 24 Celebrate America's frontier history. Primitive, Tin Teepee, or Flatlander, all are welcome. Shooting events, dinner, pie contest, costume contest, music, raffles. Call George Bowen at 760-378-3079 or Robin Mathieu at 760-812-9209 for more information.
■ 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.
■ Commodities distribution April 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do
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Bodfish Bob receives a fan mail Bob, I have enjoyed your recipes so much. I especially love the ones that consist of minimal cooking and canned veggies, etc. Is there a website that you have recipes on? I no longer live in Weldon and miss your recipes. Laurie Hayes Boron, CA Editor's note: Each week the entire issue of the Kern River Courier can be viewed online at kernrivercourier.com. You may also subscribe by mail to the paper for only $65 per year.
Thanks from the new Mayor Dead-Eye Dave and I would like to thank every last person who helped us get elected Mayor of Whiskey Flat 2016. That would be impossible, but we'd like to try anyway. Our fabulous Posse jumped on their ponies and raised heck as well as an astounding number of bribes and sponsors and we owe the glory of the Office to them. Special thanks to River Joe Chesney and Tequila Rose (Christine Delgado); Digger (Rob) and Meddlesome Mimi (Monica) Lambert! River Joe drove Old Dead-Eye like a mule at a placer gold sluice, and the Lambert's Hide Out was essential when things got hot for the Posse. Meanwhile, Hay Girl Rankin and El Dutche McLane kept the hounds fed at the Mountain Mouth's den, whilst a local Post Mistress looked the other way as the mail was delivered in a faded velvet gown. Wild Bill Berg built our FYDO float and Lawless Linda campaigned. Artists from the big city: NimakK, O'Marvel and Kevin Gardner donated stunning artwork for the float; Juls McGhee and Mr. Eastwood, and Cookie (Perry) Newton hauled the campaigner's carcass hither and yon until the job was done. Shameless Shelly and Regretful Ray Daniels of greater Weldon shored up our confidence and other things at crucial moments. Whip Crackin' Wendy, Half Pint, Black Betty, Everywhere Claire and Miss Jacquie: your beauty and enthusiasm is and will be the envy of every Mayor's candidate from here until the end of time, or the next time we auction you off, whichever comes first. We are also pleased as punch with all the local press and accompanying attention for our beloved non-profit foundation FYDO - The Fix your Dog Org. With Love and Gratitude, The Mountain Mouth aka Kate MacDonald
This was the name that my Grandma and Grandpa on my mother's side wanted to be called. Don't ask me why, I can Middleworth only guess that perhaps they wanted to be different. Those of you who read my column will remember that the Grandma and Grandpa on my father's side wanted me to call them Nonna and Dodda. This column is about Gram and Chaz. Because I really only saw them during summer vacation when I came down from the mountain to spend time with my mother and brother, I never knew them well. Chaz worked on a farm in Mitchell, Nebraska and Gram made and sold shirts and pants and coats. All of this was done on a treadle sewing machine that Chaz had set up for her in the basement. They were salting away the money that she made selling these items so they could move to California. When Chaz got hurt in a wagon accident, everything speeded up and soon it was off to California in a Model T. Preceding them to California were my two Uncles, Bert and Bud and my Aunt Vera and of course my mother. They had located a house to buy in Monterey Park on a street called Rural Dr. paying only $550 which included a garage and a
chicken yard. The first thing Chaz did was dig a cellar in case of tornados, he said. Actually the only tornado was Gram who never sat still. To earn money she sewed shirts that she made from flour sacks which were plentiful in those days. Chaz took care of the chicks until they became chickens, and rabbits which seemingly multiplied overnight. These were sold to the local feed store, for which he got 50 cents a pelt and 19 cents a dozen for the eggs. This income was supplemented by his Social Security which in those days was nick-named "Ham and Eggs". Visiting Monterey Park while living at Big Bear Lake was a cultural shock! Till then I had never heard a rooster crow or had seen heavy traffic. Chaz sold the Model T for $50 and their transportation became walking or riding the bus whenever they wanted to go anywhere. During this time Gram got an electric refrigerator which she said was 'hog heaven', it even had an ice maker. When people would visit she would take them in the kitchen and show them her refrigerator. You could see jealousy written all over the visitors face as most people were still using 'ice boxes'. Several years ago I stopped in front of this old house and took pictures. While there I was invited to tour the old house and to check out the garage. It was a trip to the past and 50 years just slid away. The last time the property was sold was not $550 but $90,000. Wow! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
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Leap at the library It's a Leap Year Celebration at the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella and you and your loved ones are invited! Come on Saturday, February 27 at 2 p.m. and join in on "The Impossible Day" Leap Year Party where the celebration will include magic, science and things that will make you go, "Hugh?! Cool!" Just like Platform 9 ¾ to Hogwarts, February 29th arrives and then disappears for 4 years so don't miss out on these fun, family, friendly events. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.
Forest Service announces pile burning Pile burning will be taking place in various campgrounds along the Upper Kern River, north of Kernville. Burning will start in Headquarters Campground and continue north. Burning may continue on and off, as conditions and resources permit, until March 11th.
Kern Transit announces new schedules Kern Transit will implement new schedules for many of its routes beginning Monday, February 29. While most of the changes are designed to better reflect actual travel time and improve on-time performance, there will be a new weekend trip added to Route 100 (Bakersfield to Lancaster). The new trip will leave Bakersfield at 5:15 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and make stops in Tehachapi, Mojave and Rosamond before arriving in
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Wenzels bring new life to Wofford Church Canyon Hills Assembly of God Courier Release In late August of 2015, Christopher and Stephanie Wenzel and their children, Natasha Hutchinson, Micah, Jonah, and Rebekah Wenzel moved to Wofford Heights to become the new campus pastors of what is currently known as New Life Assembly of God. In the early summer, the church became an extension of Canyon Hills Assembly of God in Bakersfield, and will be renamed Canyon Hills - Kern River Valley. Prior to moving here, the Wenzels lived and pastored in the small desert community of Lovelock, NV, about 1 1/2 hours northeast of Reno. Stephanie grew up in the Taft and Bakersfield areas, graduating from East Bakersfield High School. Originally from Connecticut, Chris eventually moved to Bakersfield via San Diego where he attended Canyon Hills for several years, met his wife there, and married after Chris completed Canyon Hills Bible College in 1998. The Wenzels have primarily served in various churches in the SoCal region over the years before moving to NV in 2011. In his spare time Chris is a singer and musician, ride motorcycles, and enjoy outdoor activities. From 2006-2010, the Wenzels were youth pastors in Ridgecrest. It was while living there, that they became acquainted with the Kern River Valley. On many occasions, Chris and some friends would
ride motorcycles up to escape the heat and grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants in the Valley, or just ride around the lake and take in the beautiful scenery. Since living here Chris says, "I realize that I was just skimming the surface then. The more variety we discover in the Valley and the more connected we become with the people in it; we can't help but love the KRV. Some would say the scenery makes this valley, but we've come to realize it's really the people who make this valley so desirable." As a church, Canyon Hills values people, families, youth, and children. The Wenzels look forward to connecting with people, building relationships with them, and serving this community in various and effective ways. Canyon Hills has already planned some activities in the coming weeks. There is a Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. with a children's ministry, and Thursday evening service with small groups at 6 p.m. The activities started include a new series entitled Decrease, based upon John 3:30; a special Sunday service with baptisms and free BBQ, called "Baptisms and Burgers" on Feb. 28 and The World's Biggest Easter Egg Hunt on March 19 at the KVHS football field, free for all families. Canyon Hills @ Kern River Valley is located at 29 Arden Avenue in Wofford Heights. They can be reached at 760376-6402.
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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Ezekiel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who had 900 iron chariots and made 20 years of life unbearable for the Israelites? Tobiah, Pilate, Sisera, Absalom 3. After six days, God saw all that he had made, and it was ...? Heavenly divine, For righteous sake, Thine image, Very good 4. Who was father of Apostles James and John? Zacchaeus, Zebedee, Zebulun, Zechariah 5. 27,000 men were killed when what city's walls fell on them? Sechem, Sodom, Aphek, Jericho 6. Who burned his son alive as a sacrifice? Achan, Ahaz, Moses, Shimei
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Church Family Welcome Christopher and Stephanie Wenzel (center) as pastors of Canyon Hills - Kern River Valley currently known as New Life Assembly of God in Wofford Heights. Also pictured are their children, Natasha Hutchinson, Micah, Jonah, and Rebekah Wenzel.
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Why do we do what we do? Ben Richy, Courier Columnist "When I thought God was hard, I found it easy to sin; but when I found God so kind, so good, so overflowing with compassion, I beat my Richy breast to think I could ever have rebelled against One who loved me so and sought my good." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon What is it that drives us to do what we do in relationship to God? Is it out of duty? Cultural expectation? Habit? Fear? Is God some big ogre who demands we follow and obey or He'll smite us? Far too often, I suspect that we are guilty of serving God or obeying His commands based on reasons such as these. We "do right," but beneath the surface we're unbent and unbowed. I remember countless Calvin and Hobbes strips from my childhood where Calvin would be physically in his school desk, staring forward, but in his mind and heart he was on another planet. How often are we in the "right place," but in the "wrong heart?" Spurgeon attributed this undercurrent of sinfulness to an improper view of God, and I can't help but agree with him. If our view of God is skewed, our reaction to Him will be skewed. Our service and commitment to Him simply cannot be about trying to stave off consequences. The Apostle Paul told Timothy that God has not "given us a spirit of fear, but
of power and love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)." Knowing God, as He has revealed Himself in scripture, changes everything. Proper respect for God drives wisdom and humility (Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 11:10), but an unhealthy and uninformed fear drives a performance mentality and paranoia. Have I done enough? Will He be happy with me? Did my good works outweigh my bad? Have I served enough, and suffered enough to be accepted? A proper understanding of God and of the Gospel tells us that He is ridiculously generous. It tells us that if we come to Him on His terms (1 John 1:9, Galatians 2:16, Romans 10:9-13), we are declared innocent before Him and we bear the righteousness of Christ because He granted it to us by the merits of His death and resurrection. That leaves no room for performance Christianity. After all, can anything we do impress quite like the perfect obedience of Christ on the cross? And so, what is left for us is to bask in the cross and let gratitude morph us into Christ-like followers (Romans 12:1-2), allowing the Spirit of God to permeate our lives and make the necessary changes through a yielded, submissive heart. We still serve, and work, and strive for holiness, but not in order to gain acceptance, but because we are accepted. Realizing the goodness and benevolence of God, who is pleased with His Son in us and has done all the "heavy lifting," is a very freeing thing. Ben Richy is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ 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 ■ New Life Assembly of God 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. Lake Isabella/Bodfish
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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 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 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062
■ 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 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ 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
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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 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ 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. 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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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Macbeth” (R) - Shakespeare's creepiest, most treacherous tragedy gets an amazing adaptation, lifted way up by stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. Director Justin Kurzel does an outstanding job using the original setting of medieval Scotland, mining pure foreboding and desolation from the foggy moors and weather-blasted heaths. The audience is supposed to see Macbeth as a monster, and yet still pity him, a dual-task well trusted to Fassbender. Cotillard can make a whisper sound like an immutable command. “Peanuts” (PG) - Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole ensemble of Charles Schulz kids star in this CG-animated feature that digs up all of the charming details without damaging the memories. Ol' Charlie Brown is doing his thing of generally failing at everything he attempts, all while struggling against his anxiety around the Little RedHaired Girl who's just moved into the neighborhood. Snoopy, meanwhile, is focused mainly on his fantastical dogfights against the dreaded Red Baron. It's scary to think of the quaint, hand-drawn feel of the old Charlie Brown animations getting flung into the hyper-loud world of colorful reboots and CG overstimulation. However, this Peanuts adaptation keeps the original charm intact, adapting (mostly) smoothly to the new landscape.
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard star in "MacBeth"
“In the Heart of the Sea” (PG13) - Based on the real-life ocean disaster that inspired "Moby-Dick," this special-effect-heavy thriller never quite catches a strong narrative wind. Setting out from Nantucket in 1819, the Essex was a whaling ship that taught the world how nature still had a way of crushing mankind's hubris with vengeful behemoth belly-flops. Lead by an inexperienced captain (Benjamin Walker) and a dashing, competent first mate (Chris Hemsworth), the Essex goes from "whale hunting" to "surviving on tiny boats" after battling an enormous and enraged sperm whale. While there's plenty of noise and spectacle during the few action sequences, much of the run time is a slow ride. Director Ron Howard gets a few spine-touching moments when the whale is glimpsed and you feel weightless, in awe of the ocean. Hemsworth is generically heroic, and the movie lacks a strong presence (sorry, computer whale) or compelling human drama. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bob’s cured recipes this week Bodfish Bob’s Bisquick Bacon Balls 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 pound fried bacon, crumbled 3 tablespoons minced green pepper 1 teaspoon minced onion Combine. Drop by teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 450 degrees. Any time up to 3 hours ahead. Makes 3 dozen. Serve with Dill Dip. Dill Dip 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese 2 tbsp. kosher dill pickle juice 1/2 tsp. minced onion Dash of salt
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Bodfish Bob’s Almond Bacon Cheese Spread 1/4 cup roasted almonds, finely chopped 2 strips bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled 1 cup American cheese, grated 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt Mix all ingredients. Store in small crock. Will keep 4 or 5 days in refrigerator. Serve with crackers.
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Fall Presidents list released Natalie Dorrell, CCCC Courier On campus Cerro Coso Community College is pleased to announce that 129 students have made the President's List for the Fall 2015 semester. This includes 7 students from the Lake Isabella Campus. This list is comprised of all students who achieved a grade point average of at least 3.75 while earning a minimum of 40 grade points within the spring 2015 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 Community College. Cerro Coso Community College is proud to honor the following students from the Lake Isabella campus for making the President's List for their scholastic achievements during the spring 2015 semester: Heather D. Bopp, Marti L. Jaramillo, John A. Malear, Frances A. Ramsey, John V. Shipp, Cathy A. Woody, Lisa L. Wyly.
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Taxpayers -- beware of scammers! Jerome E. Horton Courier Avisory The California State Board of Equalization Chairman and Franchise Tax Board Member Jerome E. Horton urges taxpayers to take steps to keep from being preyed upon by data thieves and cyber criminals. "I stand with the Internal Revenue Service and other state tax agencies throughout the nation in encouraging California taxpayers to follow safeguards for protecting their information” said Horton. "Criminals have access to a good deal of personal data which they can use to file fraudulent returns. I urge you to become aware of security measures you can take online and at home to protect your data from cyber criminals." Tax authorities made the appeal to the public in Washington, D.C. at a news conference that included more than a dozen state tax agency executives, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and representatives of the tax preparation and software developer industries. "Identity thieves are evolving, and so must we," said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. "The IRS, the states, and the tax industry are putting in place even tougher safeguards. But, we need the
public's help. We need people to join with us and take an active role in protecting their personal and financial data from thieves." Steps you can take: ■ Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections. Use automatic updates. Encrypt your tax returns and other sensitive data. Use strong passwords. ■ Beware of phishing emails. Are you expecting a message from your bank or tax software company to update your account? A link may take you to a fake website that is designed to steal your logon information. The attachment you open may include a virus or malware that allows a thief to get into sensitive files. ■ Beware of phone scams. If you get a call from an aggressive or belligerent person who says you will be sued or jailed if you don't make an immediate payment, this is a scam. The BOE will have sent letters before you receive a phone call, which would only be to discuss payment options. Remember, if you want to make sure a call to collect a BOE or FTB debt is legitimate, you can call either of our customer service centers to make sure. The BOE's number is 1-800-400-7335 and the FTB's is 1-800-852-5711.
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Radon home testing urged Environmental Protection Agency Courier @Home The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer. Make 2016 a healthier, safer new year by testing your home. Each year about 21,000 Americans die from lung cancer caused by exposure to radon. Testing is the only way to know if your home has an elevated level of radon. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend taking action to fix your home if the radon level is 4 picocuries per Liter, or pCi/L, of air or more and contact a qualified radon mitigation contractor. "Testing your home for radon is one of the easiest ways to help keep your family safe and healthy," said Janet McCabe, Acting Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. "Radon exposure is preventable. Affordable doit-yourself radon test kits are available online, at many home improvement and hardware stores and are easy to use. You can also hire a qualified radon professional. Reducing exposure protects families, saves lives and avoids the health care costs of radon-caused lung cancer. If your home is found to have a high
radon level, a professionally installed radon reduction system, using a vent pipe and exhaust fan, will remove the radon from beneath your home and discharge it outside. These systems are affordable, especially compared to the risk of lung cancer. Taking action to reduce your exposure to radon is a long-term investment in your health and your home. A working mitigation system is a positive selling point for homes on the market; in many areas a radon test is a standard part of real estate transactions. If you're building a new home, work with your builder to include radon-resistant construction. Radon reduction strategies are included in the National Radon Action Plan, which was launched in November 2015 by EPA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Health and Human Services, and nine other national organizations. This partnership will help coordinate radon reduction efforts with the goal of preventing lung cancer deaths annually. For more information on testing and obtaining a radon test kit, contact your state radon office at 1-800-SOS-RADON. You can also find a qualified radon professional and learn more about the action plan partnership at epa.gov/radon.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel more encouraged about changes in your personal and/or professional life. However, it might be best not to rush things but rather work with them as they evolve. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine's business sense is especially keen this week. But remember that it's always best to investigate before investing. Make sure there are no hidden factors that can rise up later on. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Working on a family project could create tension between and among those concerned. Your good sense and your patience can help reduce bad attitudes and raise positive feelings. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You should be seeing more progress in the development of your plans and more supporters joining in. News from the past could help change someone's long-held position. LEO (July 23 to August 22) With personal aspects strong this week, Leos and Leonas might want to spend more time with family and others who are especially close to them. Also expect news of a possible career change. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Taking a strong stand can be helpful this week. But be careful you don't cross the line into obstinacy. Best to take a position on facts as they are, not as you want them to be.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You have a strong sense of the needs of others. This week, turn some of that sensitivity into an honest selfappraisal, and let it find places where you can help yourself. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating an emotional comfort zone to handle a personal problem helps at first. But by midweek, you'll realize you need to deal with it directly or it could linger for too long. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Turning the page on a mistake to start fresh might not be the thing to do. Better to go over each step that led up to the decision you made and see which one misled you. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Goats enjoy a varied diet, but eating crow isn't on the menu -- at least not this week. An embarrassing situation might have gone wrong before you got into it. Check it out. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sense of honesty might impel you to speak up about a situation you disapprove of. That's fine. But do so without sounding accusatory. You might not know all the facts behind it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Being asked to create a reassuring attitude in the middle of chaos isn't easy, but you can do it. Support for your efforts comes slowly, but it does come. Enjoy an arts-filled weekend.
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Lake Isabella 2bd/1ba apartment. All appliances included: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Savings on utilities: WATER & TRASH PAID. Tile flooring in kitchen & bath. Small private fenced yard in back. Single level with sidewalks for easy accessibility. $625rent/$600dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $912.50 to move in! Kernville 2bd/1ba house with garage. Surrounded by a large yard with a covered patio in back. The open kitchen layout includes a stove & refrigerator. Big picture windows line the living room, allowing great views of the trees to be seen throughout the room. A natural stone wall envelops the pellet stove. Large closets in the bedrooms. Cooler, washer & dryer hook-ups. 1 small dog ok. $850 rent/$800dep Wofford Heights Studio apt/1ba newly remodeled. ALL utilities PAID, TRASH PAID. Tile floors, stove & granite countertops. $400rent/$425 dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $625 to move in!
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Lake Isabella Commercial 920 sq ft. workshop space with bathroom, ready for your prosperous business! WATER PAID. $349.60rent/$400dep Multiple sized units also available. 12th mo FREE with 2 year lease
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LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs Will pick up all old small and large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. @ no charge. (760) 417-2806 ____________________________
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“Come in and visit our store... houseplants, We r! unique gifts e Deliv and more!”
Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com
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760-592-6468 www.ipmkrv.com Wofford Heights: Space & Trailer + Space available at the Blue Jay Trailer Park - call office for more details. Weldon: 2bd/2ba home, large living room +den, open kitchen, fully fenced front & back yards + 3 large sheds for extra storage & covered carport. Rent $750/mo. $200 off one months rent. Onyx: 2bd/1ba home on 4 acres, wood burning stove, large garage w/shelving, fenced front yard. Rent $750/mo.
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!
"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963
FEED BARN GROOMING Dianne Storm Owner
Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA
760-379-4311
Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
760-379-8578
Cheryl’s Diner Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville
760-376-6131
License #01986312
6505 Wofford Blvd., #3 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)
760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm
Need to Sell Your House Fast? I buy mobile homes and houses Cash Today - Call Harvey (760) 304-8554
Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt., $490/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba-$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. 760-964-2514
2 view lots in Kernville with underground electricity & well water. OWC-Terms negotiable (760) 417-0876
Wofford Heights - clean 1 bedroom apt, new paint & carpet, no pets, $450 +deposit, water & trash paid, (760) 223-1058
Kernville-2 warehouse/shop bldngs for lease - 760-417-9330 •one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo (2,000 sqft main level w/1,700 sqft loft)
Wofford Hts-2bd/1ba, kit. + dining, lge lvng room w/fpl, laundry rm, over sized gar, No cats or smoker s. $800/mo. (760) 223-0544 for app. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ 1bd trailer, $400/mo, water, trash and space included. Call 760-812-9358 or 760-812-0459
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8701 Entrada Blvd, So Lake Fri/Sat, 2/26 & 27, 8am-3pm, fishing/hunting/camping gear, furn, clothes, etc. 35 yrs of stuff!
Personal Roses are red, violets are blue! Its time is set, Are we doing the drive thru??
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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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(760) 376-1409 (909) 851-4489 Mon. thru Sat., Sun. by Appointment 11006 Kernville Rd.#2 Kernville, CA 93238 www.designsbyerin.org
CKC-Reg. toy male chihuahua, 9 wks, white w/red spots. UTD on vaccinations, pad trained, very social. $250. Discount to vets or seniors 760-379-1403
Wanted I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
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2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Sr MHP Laundry facilities • Fishhouse Walk to lake • $290/mo. Includes water/trash 760-549-9260
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Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide MH in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $32K cash (760) 9642514
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RV spaces with private beach Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown ______________________________ $299/mo. 760-376-2345 ______________________________ Bodfish - 2bd/1ba, 1,600 sq ft mobile home on 4.5 acres w/launR V Space - Lake Isabella dry room, 2 car garage and 3600 Large, large space in 55+ MHP mountain & lake views. (702) 526Only 1 available 3054 $372/mo. includes trash ______________________________ Paradise Mobile Home Estates Kernville - HiHo Senior Park (760) 379-2092 ______________________________ w/clubhouse & pool - 2bd, 2ba MH, 24’x14’, 1,490 sq.ft. w/lrg Attention Motorhome, Trailer living room, walk-in closets, fireplace, new bathrm sinks/toi& 5th Wheel Owners! Space rent: $200/mo + utilities let, kitchen sinks/counter tops, A fantastic deal for this area! gas stove, dishwasher, new 35 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts flooring, skylights, french doors. $24,500 (760) 376-4603 (760) 223-3149
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St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ALL DAY TESTING (2016-B0177), DBA#2: ART DURAN TESTING (2016-B0178, 900 El Rancho Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address: 900 El Rancho Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Arturo Duran Lopez, 900 El Rancho Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304. 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: Arturo Duran Lopez. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires 01/08/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TY'S YARD SERVICE (2016-B0622), 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Tyler David Simmons, 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 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: Tyler David Simmons. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/28/2016 and expires 01/28/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ACE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL (2016B0365), 1500 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address: 10301 Silverthorne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: Harinder Singh, 10301 Silverthorne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Sandeep Singh Grewal, 10301 Silverthorne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Sandeep Grewal. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/19/2016 and expires 01/19/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MANNA HOUSE PAYEE SERVICE (2016B0483), 6433 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box K, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Penny Clawson, 1 Verna Street, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Verna Riley, 869 Rim Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 06/07/2006. Business is being conducted as Co-Partners. 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: Penny Clawson. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/22/2016 and expires 01/22/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: Y-KNOTT PUB (2016-B0875), 3930 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 3930 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: David Andrew Gallup, 3930 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93205. 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: David Andrew Gallup. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 02/05/2016 and expires 02/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier February 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03015-CA, A.P.N.: 349-280-03-00, Property Address: 124 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205 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 05/22/2009. 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: Raymond Miechle, an Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 06/01/2009 as Instrument No. 0209079073 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/28/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $175,167.66. 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: 124 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205, A.P.N.: 349-280-03-00. 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 $175,167.66. 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/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03015-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: February 2, 2016. Western Pro-gressive, 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 Nonautomated 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 February 19, 26 and March 4, 2016) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SUSIE'S TRUCKING SERVICES (2013-B6274) Street address of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Josco Construction, Inc., 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 10/28/2013. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/04/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 19, 26, March 4 and 11, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JR JONES CONSTRUCTION (2016-B0831), 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address: P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385. REGISTRANT: Vernon Engene Jones, Jr., 2405 Jewetta Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 01/31/1995. 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: Vernon Eugene Jones, Jr. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 02/04/2016 and expires 02/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 19, 26, March 4 and 11, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JUNK REMOVAL (2016-B0709), DBA#2: JUNK A HAUL ITS (2016-B0710), 4104 Charter Oaks Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 4104 Charter Oaks Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Roy Michael Iversen, 4104 Charter Oaks Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. 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: Roy Michael Iversen. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 02/01/2016 and expires 02/01/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 19, 26, March 4 and 11, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SIENNA PODIATRY, PC (2016-B0633), 6425 Lynch Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 6425 Lynch Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Sienna Podiatry, PC, 6425 Lynch Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. 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: Holly A. Spohn-Gross. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/29/2016 and expires 01/29/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 19, 26, March 4 and 11, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03806-CA, A.P.N.: 439-076-11-00, Property Address: 6305 Royal Coach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305 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 08/24/2005. 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: John Ka-Keung Fu, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/01/2005 as Instrument No. 0205239453 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale:
03/28/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $226,970.34. 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: 6305 Royal Coach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 439-076-11-00. 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 $226,970.34. 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/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03806-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: February 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 February 26, March 4 and 11, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02691-CA, A.P.N.: 114-183-07-00, Property Address: 509 Covey 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 01/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Luis S. Lozada, an Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/27/2006 as Instrument No. 0206021513 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/23/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $100,699.01. 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: 509 Covey Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 114-183-07-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $100,699.01. 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
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 10 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/MortgageServ ices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02691-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: February 8, 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/MortgageServ ices/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 February 26, March 4 and 11, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ANALYTICAL AIDS (2016B0626), 20406 Brian Way, #1B, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1118, Tehachapi, CA 93581. REGISTRANT: Riverwood West, Inc., Nevada, 20406 Brian Way, #1B, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Stephen A. Miller. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/29/2016 and expires 01/29/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 26, March 4, 11 and 18, 2016.
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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Lancaster at 7:47 p.m. The return trip from Lancaster leaves at 8:40 p.m. and arrives back in Bakersfield at 10:57 p.m. "Our last eastbound bus leaving Bakersfield on the weekends was at 12:40 p.m." said Bob Neath, Kern Transit manager. "Many passengers have told us that they would like to see another departure later in the day. We're excited to be able to offer this improvement to our service." The new schedules are available online at Kern Transit's website, kerntransit.org. Kern Transit is the County's public transportation provider, offering local and intercommunity bus service throughout Kern County and Lancaster. It serves 600,000 passengers annually over 17 fixed routes and six local dial-aride vehicles.
Family Resource Center offers parenting class Once again the Kern River Valley Family Resource Center is pleased to offer their Nurturing Parenting and Neglect class. The start date is Thursday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, and continues once a week for twelve weeks through May 12. The fee is $25. For the full twelve weeks for this relaxed approach to parenting course provides the tools to help you and your child succeed and use discipline with confidence. A light snack is also included. The class contains DHS-approved curriculum as defined by W&I Code 16507.7 for court-mandated parents and guardians. Note: This class is open to all parents and does not need to be court ordered to attend. The center is located at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Please call 760-379-2556 for further information.
Photographer hosts field trip The Kern Valley Museum is thrilled to announce a completely new activity for the community. Susan Neves, a well-known local photographer, will be leading a very special field trip. Susan will be hosting 25 lucky photographers on a tour of some of her favorite places to take great natural pictures. This will be a combination carpool and walking tour that will start at the museum at 8:30 a.m. Saturday March 12. Susan will be sharing some of her tips to ensure spectacular results. To get in on this fantastic opportunity contact Kim Salisbury at 760-549-9399 or you can email Kim at Tractionpads@gmail.com. Reserve your space soon so you don't miss out on this free activity.
McCarthy accepting internship applications On Monday February 22, Congressman McCarthy announced he is accepting internship applications for his Summer Internship Program. Applicants should be enrolled in college, at least in their first year of postsecondary studies, and with a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average and possess good writing and computer skills. Preference will be given to residents of California's 23rd Congressional District (which includes portions of Kern, Tulare, and Los Angeles counties); however, all applications will be considered. Summer interns are responsible for their expenses, including transportation and lodging, and may be eligible to receive a $1,500 stipend. The Summer Internship program typically spans 8 weeks; interns typically spend 2 weeks in the Bakersfield office and 6 weeks in Washington, D.C. offices. For more information, you may visit kevinmccarthy.house.gov/services /internships or call the Bakersfield office at 661-327-3611 or the Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-2915. Applications and supporting documents should be sent to Congressman McCarthy's Bakersfield office at: 4100 Empire Drive, Suite 150, Bakersfield, California 93309, or emailed to: Robin.Lake-Foster@mail.house.gov. no later than Friday, March 18, 2016.
Museum to Host Forest Service The Kern River Valley Historical Society is pleased to announce that District Ranger Al Watson will be the guest speaker at the March community meeting. Watson, along with Forest Service Archeologist Tim Kelly will be discussing the multiple opportunities and challenges the Forest Service encounters here in the Kern River District of the Sequoia National Forest. With the once vibrant history of both hard rock and placer gold mining in our area, Kelly will discuss both early exploration and present day gold mining activity. Watson will inform us regarding the many and varied challenges that he and the Forest Service staff have been involved with in the
Kern River Valley. Topics are sure to include, the Dam Safety Modification Project and the timber mortality condition of the Sequoia National Forest. Watson and Kelly will also welcome questions that the audience might have. The program will be March 22nd at 7 PM at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The community is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, stop by the museum in Kernville or call 760-376-6683.
Emerging artists showcased Shows at the KRVAA Satellite Galleries during the months of February and March ■ Starlite Lounge, Kernville: A series of new works by Peter G. Buchan showcasing never seen before snow trees created from the Chopstick Drip painting method. ■ Kernville Historical Museum: Haunting photographic images of Howard Pasamanick's show titled "Ghosts and Passing Strangers". ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce: Kern Valley photographic landscapes in color by Gene Verbeet. ■ Sheriffs Sub Station: Nature Photography in color and black and white by Bob Woods. ■ Coffee Mill Café, Lake Isabella: Paintings by Pierre Rivera, Joan Grant, Kelly Pankey, Jane Causey, Patricia Moitra. ■ Farmers Insurance Office Kernville: Westerner themed Photographs by Nell Rolls.
Celebrate 150 years of Kern County To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Kern County, the Kern County Historical Society is sponsoring two free symposiums. The second one will be held at the Kern County Museum's Standard School building in 'Pioneer Village', 3801 Chester Ave. Bakersfield on March 19. The meeting will start at 10 a.m., break at noon for a light lunch, and then continue with the speakers until 3 p.m. The historical groups will have tables set up for meet and greet, sell books, and will love to talk history! Speakers include Taft historian Esther Livingston, Louis Bouza of E Clampus Vitus, Peter Lebeck Chapter 1866, Tex Hoopus and Andrew Sound from the Upper Mojave Desert Historical Society, Lori Wear of the Kern County Museum, California State Bakersfield, Archivist Chris Livingston, Karina Mooradian of the Fort Tejon Historical Association, Margaret (Lit) Brush from the Searles Valley Historical Society and historian Chris Brewer. To learn more contact coordinator Jayne Hotchkiss-Price at 661-867-2414.
Teacher Recruitment Fair registration now open The 16th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair is scheduled to Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed, intern-eligible and holders of bachelor's degrees or higher are invited to attend. All eligible individuals are encouraged to pre-register online at trf.kern.org. For more information, please contact event coordinators Evelyn Feliciano at 661-636-4750, or Diane Steward at 661-636-4371.
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Borel, Continued from page 1 easement under the Auxiliary Dam that SCE owns at this time. The SEA does not address the decommissioning of the Borel Hydroelectric Project. SCE would have to do this, and they will also be required to file Environmental Impact Statements and hold a public meeting. One proposal is to fill in the Borel Canal under the Auxiliary Dam with lightweight concrete and building a new canal around it to supply water to the Borel power plant. The Corps hopes to save taxpayer money by the ¼ mile easement acquisition, and the decommissioning of the borel power plant rather than a new tun-
Crime, Continued from page 1 ■ Use security screws when securing your license plate. ■ Immediately report the theft of a license plate to law enforcement. Vehicle Vandalism ■ Park in open, well lit, populated areas. Avoid parking in areas that obstruct visibility. ■ If you park in your driveway, install good
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nel for Borel that was originally proposed in 2012. That would require sucessful negotiations with SCE. Some of the public concerns regarding the new SEA were the ownership issues, some private property owners have Borel canal on their land and some of the canal is on BLM, USFS and other public lands. The private landowners are concerned that if SCE abandons the canal, they will be left with a hazard on their property. Other participants were concerned with the historical aspects of the Borel canal, and were concerned that if SCE controls a decommissioning, that the canal could be destroyed and history lost. The comment deadline for SEA #4 ends March 16. The email
Brief history of Borel ■ Hydroelectric development on the Kern River began in 1894 ■ To provide power for Los Angeles Red Electric Streetcar ■ Built by Transit and Light Company ■ Materials to construct the facility transported using 20-mule teams ■ Kern River Co. absorbed into Pacific Light and Power Co. 1908 ■ 1897 plant began operating ■ Borel produces 12 megawatts ■ 1917 PL&P merged with SCE ■ First to use steel towers for longdistance transmission ■ 1947 placed into semi-automatic operation mode ■ 1950s Corps built Isabella Dam just 6 miles upstream ■ 2004 celebrated 100th anniversary of operation ■ Located on public land within the Sequoia National Forest ■ 2011 inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame
lighting. Back your vehicle into your driveway. ■ Park in your garage when possible, and make sure your garage is locked. If you have a detached garage, make sure there is good lighting between the house and garage. ■ Don't leave your vehicle parked unattended for an extended period of time. ■ Invest in a car cover, this will deter some vandals. ■ Install a vehicle security
system. ■ If your car is vandalized at your home, make sure to tell neighbors so they can keep an eye out for suspicious activity. ■ Report any acts of vandalism to your vehicle as soon as possible. For further information on vehicle security, or for on additional crime prevention programs, please call the Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit at 661-392-6914.
address for comments is greg.krzys@usace .army.mil; or comments can be mailed to the US Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, 1325 J Street Room 1513, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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