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Take a walk back in time Saturday and Sunday May, 20 and 21 when the Kern River Valley Historical Society will proudly announce the commencement of History Days at 9 a.m. this weekend.
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There will be interesting displays, fun activities and delicious treats for all ages. Mike Morgan and his friends from the South Valley Farm Antique will be here with an array of tractors, motors and farm implements. Many will be in working mode. The village blacksmith will be heating up his Kern Valley Museum "red hot" and you can make your own brand on wood. Rumor has it that the blacksmith has made
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some 'Indian drills' to demonstrate and teach people how to drill wood. It may make people better appreciate power drills! There will be hands-on
gold panning as well. Torin Swinland will be showing you how, along with his own display. Roy Rogers will be making an appearance, ready for a special photo opportunity! The Historical society will have challenging games for the kids. The Dutch oven crew headed up by Brad Cowder promises to show everyone the mouth-
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Pastor Wetzel goes full speed ahead.
This week Bodfish Bob is sweet on dieting.
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Just before 11:30 in Southlake Wednesday, Andy Richter, the General Services contractor for Kern County, staff from the Dept Human Services, Catherine Vasquez from Planning and Natural Resources who spearheaded the project, and First District Supervisor Mick Gleason, arrived to welcome the new residents to the first 13 MHUs that were installed. They were all people who survived the massive Erskine Fire. The 27 housing units were deemed surplus, donated to the state and then transferred to Kern County. Most of the units have never been used. After much discussion with federal and state officials and Kern County departments, the Kern County Board of Supervisors had unanimously approved the
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Discover local gold at the Kern River Valley Historical Society and Kern Valley Museum History Days May 20-21, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum in Kernville, 49 Big Blue Road.
Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States' armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May. On August 31, 1949, Louis Johnson, who was the United States' Secretary of Defense, announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The event stemmed from the armed forces' unification under one department - the Department of Defense. The Army, Navy and Air Force leagues adopted the newly formed day. The Marine Corps League declined to drop support for Marine Corps Day but supports Armed Forces Day too. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 1950. The theme for that day was "Teamed for Defense", which expressed the unification of all military forces under one government department. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the day was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job was performed and the role of the military in civilian life. Armed Forces Day was a day for the mil-
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Home at last - Sarah, Jordan, Lorie and Dave Rotarius standing on the porch landing of their new residance.
acquisition of Manufactured Home Units to assist the uninsured and underinsured homeowners that were displaced by the Erskine Fire. There are two "lanes" of assistance for fire survivors. One lane is the government lane and the other lane is the private, non-profit, faith commu-
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nity lane. The MHU program is the government lane, and the non-government lane has been run by the Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group. Kern County Fire Chief Brian Marshall, the de facto incident commander for Erskine Fire relief has said that they
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started working on the problem "while there was still smoke in the air." He said that the Erskine Fire was the most devastating fire in Kern County history. Marshall has emphasized that these are not "FEMA trailers," but are one, two and three bedroom single-wide mobile homes. They include appliances, beds, dishes, linens, basic furnishings and even a coffee pot. They are handicapped accessible when requires. Marshall said survivors can move in and will only need to buy groceries. The mobile homes are designed for disaster recovery. Eligibility for the program was limited to people who lost their homes in the Erskine Fire, as confirmed in the damage assessment report. The MHUs are intended as primary residences, rent-
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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 318,892 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 3715 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 5069 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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Hazardous waste collection event May 20 The Kern County Special Waste Facility is coming to the Kern Valley transfer station from 9 a.m. to noon to collect residential hazardous waste. For more information, call 661-862-8900, or visit the web at kerncountywaste.com. ■ Art lessons for artists and crafters May 20 The Kern River Valley Art Association presents Color Mixing basics: blending primary colors, watercolors, acrylics and oils. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Materials provided for $15. Morning class and expert demonstration by local artist. RSVP to KRVAA at 760-379-6162.
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■ Sequoia Forest Isabella Visitor Center Farewell Event, May 19 The Forest Service will be holding a farewell event for past and present employees to gather and reminisce from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lake Isabella Visitor Center, 4875 Ponderosa Drive, Lake Isabella. RSVP by May 15, to Yvonne Stockwell, at 760-3795646, ext. 514, or Cindy Thill at 760-376-3781, ext. 625.
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■ American Legion Hatchery ride May 20 Help send kids to Camp K.E.E.P. and support Kern Co. Sheriff Search and Rescue. Riders $25, Passengers $15, volunteers lunch only
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.
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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846. ■ 4 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.
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. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 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.
$8. Starts at Bikersfield and ends with a tri-tip lunch at the fish hatchery in Kernville. Lots of prizes and drawings. Call Mike Brownell at 951-288-4228 for more information. ■ History Days at the Museum and Annex, May 20 and 21 This year's History Days celebrates 50 years with a two day long event 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, with outside displays and demonstrations. Sunday, at the Museum with art, tours of the Annex and music.
■ Commodities distribution May 22 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203. ■ KRV Collaborative May 23 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. This month's topic is crime prevention. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-3792556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information. ■ Keepers of the Kern May 22 and 23 Upper River clean up. Please meet at the
■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 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. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.
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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 - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 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.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
parking area across from Headquarters Campground just up river from Riverkern at 8 a.m. If you need more information or want to become a volunteer, call: 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Learn more about SAL May 23 Join the KRV Historical Society at 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center and hear Deputy Josh Cain tell about the Kern Valley Sheriff's Activity League and how they help young people turn their lives around. ■ Coffee with a Campus Cop May 24 Join your neighbors and representatives from Kern County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Kern High School District Police for coffee and conversation and a chance to ask questions, share thoughts and concerns about your High School and its students within our community. At 8:30 a.m. the Coffee Mill Café, 36 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella (behind Dam Corner) ■ Driver safety program May 24 The Next AARP Driver Safety Program from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Historical Society Annex (across the street from the museum at 60 Big Blue Rd., Kernville). All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. ■ May in the park May 27 Join Garden Community Fellowship for lunch at Tank Park from 1 to 3. Games, friends, food and fun! Call 760-223-5293 for more information. ■ A Native American performance May 27 Pre order tickets for $20, or $25 at the door includes refreshments. Shelley Morningsong, Northern Cheyenne; Fabian Fontenelle, Zuni/Omaha. Meet and Greet reception 3 p.m. and concert at 5 p.m. at the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center. Call 760-5490800 or email nuuicunni@earthlink.net. ■ Keepers of the Kern May 27 and 28 Upper River clean up. Meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground above Riverkern at 8 a.m. We need everybody on these days. Keepers will also be volunteering at the U.S. Forest Service Kiosk in Riverkern over the Memorial Day holiday. If you need more information or want to become a volunteer, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Memorial Day service May 29 The Kern River Valley Cemetery District will be holding a Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. at the cemetery veteran's wall. The guest speaker will be Shannon Grove. For more information please contact the cemetery office 760-376-2189. ■ Houchin Blood Drive May 30 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. 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. ■ Senior input needed May 30 Join Volunteer Senior Outreach for coffee and refreshments to discuss senior issues and available programs. At the Lake Isabella Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Call Cindy Brown at 760-379-3412 for more information. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.
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Editorial correction: In the Courier May 12 issue the story ‘Be fire safe every day’ the fines for non-compliance of the property defensible space clearance and fire hazard reduction deadline of June 1 start at $500, not $250 as stated in in the article. The Courier apologizes for the error.
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Fisherman concerned about the lake fishery I am extremely concerned for the future fishing in our great Lake Isabella. I am one of just a few that have noticed that there is no screen or any stop-gap mechanism to keep the fish in our lake from being injured and/or killed by the 24 hours of pumping water from the lake into the Lower Kern River. I asked the water control officer just after the pumping of the lake to free-up space for future water influx started what happens to the fish. His reply was "If they get caught in the current, out they go," referring to the outlet on the lake side that provides the opening for the water in the lake to be pumped into the river. I think this is poor judgment on the Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps should have figured in some program since the 1950's that would allow the gates to open during these special times without sending the fish population into a tail spin. If the Corps kills off our fish population, we as a community might as well pack it up and move on. I realize we have other attractions in our river valley but the Lake in Isabella is the crown jewel for year- round recreation. V. Michael Mencarini Wofford Heights
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Everyone wants to feel beautiful Optimal Hospice is seeking licensed hairstylists/barbers in all Kern County communities who are willing to donate a few hours a month to provide haircuts for hospice patients. We will work around your schedule. We provide the basic hospice training and mileage reimbursement to and from the patient's home. For more information please call the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.
NAMI Connection support group formed NAMI Kern County, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI Connection Recovery support group program on Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kern Valley Healthcare District conference room, 6412 Laurel Ave. Mt. Mesa. The group offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. It is free and confidential, held weekly, designed to connect, encourage, and support participants using a structured support group model and led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves. By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop relationships. The NAMI support group will help you see the individual first, not the illness, recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers, understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events, learn to aim for better coping skills, reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination, forgive yourself and reject guilt, embrace humor as healthy, accept that we cannot solve every problem, and work for a better future in a realistic way. For more information call Lisa Wyly at 760379-4793 or email her at lisawyly@kvhd.org.
Choose empowerment as a choice The women's domestic violence support group is a place for education, healing, and growth for female victims and survivors. Family members are welcome to join. The group meets every other Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For information call the Women's Center-High Desert, Inc. at 760-379-2264 or Donna at 760-417-1324. Childcare is available upon request.
Hazardous waste collection event Saturday On Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Kern County Special Waste Facility is coming to the Kern Valley transfer station to collect residential hazardous waste. No commercial waste will be accepted. Waste includes: automotive products, batteries (home and auto), cleaning products, medications, fluorescent bulbs, home-generated sharps (needles for injection), paint and paint products, pesticides and weed killers, pool chemicals, and more. Please label all containers. They will not accept leaking containers. Transport no more than fifteen gallons or 125 lbs. per trip, with no container over five gallons. For more information, call 661 862-8900, or visit the web at continued
While visiting my daughter and husband, I had occasion to go out in their garage to get something. It was full of stuff. My son-in-law Middleworth David is in charge of keeping things in the garage neat and here's where the fun begins. Over the years whenever his kids have asked to use the garage for temporary storage they would leave whatever it was but never pick it back up. With that in mind, the last time I saw the inside of their garage, I said, "Wait a minute, what does my garage look like?" My garage sits on a hill about 50 yards from my house so it's easy to put something in it and forget about it. Opening the side door and looking at the contents, wondering what I had in there and how it looked, was a shock. Normally I think of myself as a neat, organized person. Big shock! Here's what I saw, on the north wall was all my fishing stuff and I mean ALL my fishing stuff. I have 17 rod and reels, jars of fish bait, special nets, fake crawdads, several fish tackle boxes, and shelves full of fishing paraphernalia. Oh yes, that reminded me I had a boat, trailer, and motor covered with canvas and anything else resting inside the walls of my boat. Some folks might find it strange that I would put my $1,300 boat in
the garage while my $20,000 truck sits out in the driveway. Don't ask me why, because I don't know why! It's even funnier when I admit to folks that I don't use the boat and motor to fish from, but instead do my fishing from the shore. To make this even funnier, I haven't gotten a license or been fishing for two years while all my fishing stuff clutters my garage. I realize that anything that clutters my daughter's garage doesn't look near as bad as mine, and so I will not say anything to them because the pot should never call the kettle black! Let me take this one step further. For Christmas my daughter Bonnie and husband David gave me a 2017 fishing license which at this point (and its May 19th already) I still haven't used and it's not looking good for another month before I find time to wet a line! To continue, in the attic of my garage is a huge group of cardboard boxes. Whenever I buy a piece of electronic equipment I put the box in the attic anticipating that if I ever have to ship the item back to the factory I could use the box. Well, I have about 30 boxes up there and the oldest one is dated some 15 years ago. I think I'll get rid of them, maybe.., one of these days. In another column, some day, I'll tell you what the other side of the garage looks like and what I am doing to tidy it up. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
kerncountywaste.com. Much of the stuff collected here and at other sites is available for free at the facility in Bakersfield, at 4951 Standard Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You may also drop off the above-mentioned items there from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Future 2017 hazardous waste collections in the Kern Valley will take place on August 19 and November 18
Full-day workshop for aspiring artists and crafters The Kern River Valley has been a haven for all types of artists and crafts persons for decades. The Kern River Valley Art Association is looking for residents who have put off art for years and will be providing workshops for beginners and refresher courses this spring and summer. You have to draw before you can paint, sculpt or design. The full-day workshops feature art materials and expert instruction at the Kern Valley Senior Center. The work shop on May 20 will feature selecting and mixing colors. Instructors will cover color blending for watercolor, acrylics and oil painting. The June work shop will explore the basics of photography, including photography in the digital world. Get your creative on this spring and summer with the KRVAA.
AYSO Region 294 Opens Fall Registration American Youth Soccer Organization region 294 has begun registration for the
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October 12, 1928 - April 9, 2017 James Richard "Dick" Campbell died April 9, 2017 at the age of 88 with his wife Barbara at his side. He died after a valiant fight against heart disease at Kern Valley Hospital. He was born to Mark Merrill and Mable Ann Campbell of Illinois on October 12, 1928, in Riverside, CA. The family history is traced back to 1280. The original line still goes back to 1860. He joined the Civil Air Patrol, and at night, he sat on a hill in Riverside identifying planes during WWII. He was too young to go to war. He graduated in 1946 from Riverside Polytechnic High School. Dick married Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Newton, who died in 1980 of cancer. Dick graduated from Cal Poly with an aerospace degree, then worked at Marquart in San Fernando Valley for a few years. He moved to Huntington Beach to work for and retire from McDonnell Douglas at the age of 55. At McDonnell Douglas, he worked on a bid for the Sky Lab and he joined a group that each year delivered gifts to children at the Navajo Nation. He took trips with a Los Angeles museum to raft the Salt River in Arizona and watch Halley's Comet in Mexico. He enjoyed family life with Betty and son Mark. He joined a power squadron boating, camping, building a custom home, hiking, skiing, deep sea fishing and golfing. He was involved in Indian Guides and he was a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts. After retiring from McDonnell Douglas, Dick moved to the Kern River Valley to finish his dream home in 1988, a two story Southwestern. He married Barbara Jo Murphy Campbell in 1995. After building the house, he continued going to lunch with friends. He would say, "She married me for better or worse, but not for lunch." Dick was interested in making the community better. He started the Squirrel Valley Property Owners Association, worked on trying to get the Kernville Airport runway extended, and make the golf course into an 18-hole course. He was on the Lake Isabella Bikeway committee, and wanted to see education concerning the five bioregions and the dark skies. He was a docent at the Kern Valley Museum and rendered a picture of the proposed remodel of the museum which helped increase the fundraising efforts. He was also a member of the Clan Diggers. He made suggestions to Supervisor Jon McQuiston. Because of health issues in 2011, he could not continue many of the activities he enjoyed. He was devastated by the Erskine Fire that destroyed his dream home. If not for the help of their friend John Hughes, they would not have been able to get out. He commented that the culmination of his whole life was destroyed. He leaves a loving family behind: wife Barbara, Brother Bob and wife Shirley Campbell, son Mark Richard and wife Jennifer, and cousin, niece and nephews; Barbara's sons Bob and Dave Murphy and families. A celebration of life will be held on June 3, 2017, at the Eagles, located at 12233 Hwy 178, Mt. Mesa, CA from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kern Valley Museum at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuary.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Nahum in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Acts 7, who recounts the story of Abraham along with the captivity and freedom of the children of Israel? Paul, Peter, Stephen, Andrew 3. Who went to sleep and fell out the window while Paul preached? Esua, Enid, Eutychus, Eucyrus 4. From II Corinthians 3:17, "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is ..."? Hope, Liberty, Love, Peace 5. In what Macedonian city were Paul and Silas imprisoned? Philipi, Neapolis, Jericho, Jerusalem 6. To whom was Priscilla married? Atilla, Aquila, Andrew, Alpheus Answers:
1) Old; 2) Stephen; 3) Eutychus; 4) Liberty; 5) Philipi; 6) Aquila
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Full speed ahead Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist James 1:2-4 encourages us to "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, 2 whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing Wenzel of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Maybe like me you have noticed over the past few weeks that it's been a tad windy. Just a little. One day as I was driving towards Kernville, I couldn't help but notice how strong the wind was blowing along the top of the water. It was actually creating waves that were pushing against the flow of the river. That's a hefty wind! Like that wind, at times we can feel the resistance of life pushing against us. When storms come against us, most of us find ourselves scurrying and scattering in desperate attempts to manage, control, reduce, and contain them rather than face them head on. Why? Because we sometimes forget to see how the storm is helping us. Here's something to think about: what if every failure, setback, or blustery storm you're facing right now can actually make you better? What if your difficulties are preparing you for something deeper and bigger, so that you can experience a fuller life in Christ? Every storm we face gives us an opportunity to become stronger
and more courageous when we come through it. Maybe it's a troubled marriage, a battle through an addiction, or fighting negative thoughts due to low selfesteem and fears. As we determine to face our storm head on, we acquire a strength that we could never experience without resistance. I have met many people whose worn faces tell the story of being through numerous storms. But with every line, wrinkle, and gray hair there shines through a person with a little more acquired wisdom and faith. It's the kind of face you may see in a cancer survivor, or a person who's endured a major disaster or survived through very difficult circumstances. Most of us frown on the sight of wrinkles. I think it should give you hope! The next time you look in your mirror and sigh at your face, don't be discouraged thinking who is that old person staring at me! Rather be encouraged, because it's the mark of someone who made the decision to turn their bow towards the wind and push full-speed ahead, believing God was doing something miraculous and wonderful through it all. Whatever the trial is, Christ is conforming you more into His likeness. He is developing His maturity and fullness in you so you won't lack anything in Him. Read that again! And at times when you feel lost in the fog of despair, look to the beacon of His joy because it will draw His strength in you! Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
Wofford Heights
■ 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 10 and 11:15 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
Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa
■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293
■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ 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
Southlake/Weldon
■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).
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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Fall 2017 season. Children age 3 through 19 are encouraged to join. They are especially looking to have a boy's team for those ages 14-19 and will have a team if there is enough interest. Registration fees are $80 per player until June 30. On July 1, the fee goes to $95. To register, interested parties can go to the new website ayso.bluesombrero.com/region294 to register. At this time they are only accepting credit or debit cards as payment for registration, but are hoping this will change soon. Also, they are looking at the possibility of forming an adult soccer league as well, for those at least 19 years old up to 109. If you are interested in this possible program they encourage you to come to the next region meeting on May 22. Information on the meeting time and location will be on their Facebook page. If you have any questions, please email kernvalleysoccer@yahoo.com.
Learn more about the Sheriff's Activities League The Kern River Valley Historical Society general meeting will feature Deputy Josh Cain who runs the Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League. SAL is a non-profit, after school program for boys and girls ages 8 to 18 years and coordinated and chaperoned by deputy sheriffs and volunteers. It supports community service, and promotes education and physical fitness and allows young people to get to know law enforcement officers as mentors in a positive environment and focuses on helping young people broaden their horizons and build essential life skills. One of their slogans is, "This is a wonderful place to grow up!" Mark your calendar for May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.
Coffee with the campus Cop Join your neighbors and representatives from Kern County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Kern High School District Police for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, share thoughts and concerns about your High School and its students within our community. At the Coffee Mill Café, 36 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella (behind Dam Corner), on May 24 from 8:30 to10 a.m.
Driver Safety Program Scheduled (AARP 55 Alive) The next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held May 24th, Wednesday (an all day class) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Historical Society Annex (across the street from the museum at 60 Big Blue Rd., Kernville) Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members and class size is limited.
Seniors, your input is needed The Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, serving seniors in the Kern River Valley, invites you to come and enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious refreshments and discuss issues and services for seniors in the Kern Valley on Tuesday May 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For more information, call Cindy Brown, regional program coordinator, at CCS, 760-379-3412.
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in equivalent dollars, the Canadian nurse makes $65,000 a year. Sacramento doesn't appreciate that It appears that California insurance companies do the folks in Sacramake a profit, but 90 cents of every mento don't want to dollar goes to health care. be outdone by their One of the reasons why the liberal counterparts in Sacramento politicians are trying to Washington, DC. pass SB 562 is it would provide They all feel like they healthcare for all. Everybody would are experts when it Thal be entitled to identical benefits. How comes to most nice it will be to sit (for hours) in the everything, and health insurance is no waiting room with Oprah sitting next exception. to you. Maybe Bill Gates would be While the Republicans are trying to just behind you in line as some illegal either fix or re-do Obamacare, in walks from the examining room. Sacramento, they And while I want California am on that ridicuWhile the Republicans are trying to just do it all lous scenario, to either fix or re-do Obamacare, in how about those themselves. Can Sacramento, they want California to who are living in you just picture just do it all themselves. this power play? other states or What the countries who - Thal brains in Sacraneed health care. mento are planWould they move ning for us is that it would undo all to California to get needed services? health plans in California and the State And, how many doctors would pack would be the only source of health up their practices and move. Might insurance. It would be the end of make Primm Nevada a new destinaemployer based health insurance tion for medical care. which provides benefits for tens of There will be more from me on this millions of California's employees. important subject as the legislation The plan outlines in Senate bill 562 goes through committee, but presentwould abandon the Affordable Care ly it looks grim as the liberals are ramAct (Obamacare) and establish a state- rodding this through, without a run program supported by taxes. method developed to pay for it. Doing so would require a massive tax Vote for it now and read it later. increase on California families as well as huge income reduction to doctors, Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the nurses and other health care providers. National Association of Health The average salary of a registered Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. nurse in California is $135,000. In He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com Canada, with its single payer system, or harrythal.com.
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History, Continued from page 1 watering art of cooking in Dutch ovens with a delectable selection of foods. Fresh churned butter should be available to spread on homemade breads. The Nuui Cunni Center will participate in History Days with displays of Indian artifacts. They will also be demonstrating basket weaving and beading. On Sunday, the Pack Station will host groups of local musicians for your enjoyment. From 9 to 11 a.m. the dynamic duo of
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addition, the Historical Society will be proudly showing off the new "Annex" (Archival Storage Facility at 60 Big Blue Road). If you are curious about what the building looks like inside or what going on inside, drop by and get the 'skinny'. As always admission and participation in the activities is free to the public including refreshments. Come celebrate our rich local heritage, catch up with your neighbors and find out about all the activities offered by the Kern River Valley Historical Society all year long!
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Authentic Specialties, Combinations, Beer & Wine Serving Menudo Saturday & Sunday 4107 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish 760-379-4041
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Larry Holocwhost and Rich Zimmerman will be entertaining us. At noon until 3 p.m., Bobby and Georgie Bergeron and the "Do it anyway" musicians will display their talents. From 3 to 4 p.m., Scotty Strathmann, Chuck Barbie and friends will play. The Kern River Valley Art Association has been challenged to participate by having artists creating their works of art on the front porch of the museum. How interesting it will be to watch real artists in action! Of course, the Museum will be open as usual. In
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Before I Fall” (PG-13) Trapped reliving the same day over and over again, teenage Samantha (Zoey Deutch) comes to new realizations about the consequences of the ridicule her clique piles onto others. Lindsay (Halston Sage), the ringleader of their mean-girl quartet, drives Sam and friends to their deaths after a party one night, launching Sam's "Groundhog Day" experience. The clique's regular punching bag, Juliet (Elena Kampouris), figures prominently in Sam's journey toward escaping the cycle. True to reality-based young-adult fiction, there are plenty of cliches, and very high stakes are attached to pedestrian social dynamics. Still, Deutch succeeds in carrying the film, which is commendable given what she had to work with. Also of great import is that the movie hits its target and doesn't choke in the final act, like so many before. “Fist Fight” (PG-13) - Kids at Roosevelt High School run amok with drugs, pranks and brazen disregard for learning or their school community, and the teachers are worse. On the final day of school before summer break, near-spineless Mr. Campbell (Charlie Day) tattles and gets rageaholic Mr. Strickland (Ice Cube) fired, resulting in the latter challenging his wussy former-colleague to a fistfight after class. Hype builds quickly, snowballing into a full-blown fiasco. Much like the students of the fic-
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tional suburban high school, the movie has a rotten sense of humor, appealing to the lowest common denominator but still quick enough to steal a laugh from the stodgiest authority figure. Ice Cube seems stuck on one note, when the whole thing could use the extra dimension. Credit is due to supporting players Jillian Bell (as a criminally incompetent guidance counselor) and Tracy Morgan (as a coach who helps prep Day for the fight). “Collide” (PG-13) - Here we have an original property with whiteknuckle chase scenes and a star-studded cast. That it was left on a shelf for several years should be a flashing red warning that the bridge is out ahead. Casey (Nicholas Hoult) quit the crime life for the sake of his beloved Juliet (Felicity Jones). Juliet develops some health problems that Casey can solve only with One Last Job for a scary Turkish guy (Ben Kingsley, not really selling it). Of course, the job goes awry and then a scarier guy (Anthony Hopkins) sends in his goons. Each time you think the action is ready to shift to a higher gear, a tank of overwrought exposition floods the engine. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Diet pie, oh my! 1 cup diet 7-Up 2 1/2 - 3 c whole strawberries 1 baked pie shell Low calorie topping In saucepan, combine sweetener, cornstarch with cola. Bring to a boil and cook 'til thickened. Cool. Wash and dry strawberries and arrange in pie shell. Pour thickened glaze over berries making sure all are covered. Chill and serve with low calorie topping. Bodfish Bob’s Diet Lemon Meringue Pie
Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Diet Pumpkin Pie 1 - 16 oz. can solid packed pumpkin 1 - 13 oz. can evaporated skim milk 1 egg 2 egg whites 1/2 cup buttermilk biscuit mix 8 pkgs. sugar substitute 2 tsp. vanilla 1 frozen pie crust Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Pour into pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until center is puffed. Bodfish Bob’s Diet Strawberry Pie 12 pkgs. Sweet n Low 3-1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 sm. box sugar free lemon gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 3 tblsp. corn starch 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 egg whites 1 pkg. Sweet and Low 1 baked 9inch pie shell Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, add cold water. Let sit until mixture reaches room temperature. In heavy sauce pan mix together gelatin, yolks, corn starch and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture starts to boil; boil one minute. Pour into pie shell. Beat egg whites until soft peaks. Add Sweet and Low. Beat for 30 seconds more. Put on hot pie. Bake in 350 degrees oven until meringue browns. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Californians urged to remove standing water to reduce mosquitoes mosquito bites and can also be transmitted by both men and women during sex. Most people who are infected with Zika virus do not experience The California Department any symptoms but should of Public Health urges all take precautions to avoid Californians to eliminate sexual transmission, even if standing water around their they never had symptoms. homes and businesses to Zika symptoms include fever, help reduce mosquito popurash, joint pain and red eyes. lations in an effort to prevent All individuals, particularly Zika and West Nile virus women of childbearing age, infections. should take steps to protect "As the rainy season themselves against mosquito comes to an end and temperbites while traveling and atures rise, we will see increased mosquito activity," Yellow Fever Mosquito when they return home. Sexually active people who said CDPH Director and travel to areas with Zika virus State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. "Residents should dump out con- transmission should use condoms or tainers that hold standing water in and other barriers to avoid getting or passing around their homes and businesses. Zika virus during sex. There has been no Removing water will help reduce overall local transmission of Zika in California to mosquito numbers and protect family date, but the mosquitoes that can carry members and neighbors from mosquito Zika virus live in many areas of California. bites and mosquito-borne diseases." West Nile virus is also transmitted to ■ With mosquito activity increasing, Californians should also protect them- humans and animals by the bite of an selves from mosquito bites at home and infected mosquito. WNV can cause a while traveling to areas where the Zika deadly infection in humans, and the elderly are particularly susceptible. WNV virus is present. ■ To prevent bites, consistently use mos- symptoms may include fever, headache, quito repellent when outside, wear long body aches, nausea, vomiting, and somesleeves and pants, use air conditioning, times swollen lymph glands or a skin and make sure window screens will keep rash on the chest, stomach, and back. More severe symptoms, and even death, mosquitoes out of the home. ■ It is particularly important for pregnant can occur. The state's first human infecwomen and couples planning to become tion of WNV this year was reported last pregnant to prevent mosquito bites month. Visit the CDPH website for more because Zika virus can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and severe birth defects if information about mosquitoes, Zika and West Nile. Additional mosquito prevena pregnant woman becomes infected. Zika virus is spread primarily through tion information is available at cdc.gov.
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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.
Kern County Fire Stations
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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)
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Offers tree-care booklet Arbor Day Foundation Courier Release The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a handy tree-care booklet designed to help people plant and care for trees. Anyone can receive Conservation Trees, a user-friendly booklet featuring illustrations, colorful photos, and easily understood descriptions, by making a $3 donation to the Foundation this month. "Conservation Trees is an ideal resource for tree planters," said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Taking care of existing trees is just as critical as planting
new ones, and proper care ensures communities are able to fully enjoy the diverse benefits of urban forestry." The booklet provides details about the right way to plant and prune trees. It also includes tips on using shade trees and windbreaks to save on energy costs, attract songbirds, and create a living snow fence. To receive the Conservation Trees booklet, send a $3 check along with your name and address to Conservation Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, or order online at arborday.org/conservationtrees.
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Wofford Heights Blue Jay Trailer Park Conveniently located off boulevard, small quiet park, on-site laundry. Water & trash included. Trailer - $325/mo. Storage/Sm.Retail -$95/mo. 1bd/1ba - Cute cabin style, knotty pine ceilings, fireplace, additional storage. Partially furnished or unfurnished. Rent $625/mo. Squirrel Valley - Beautiful custom built home, 2bd/2ba with large open living space. Large 2 car garage, fully fenced yard, patio deck. Great views. Rent $1325/mo. License #01986312
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2bd/2ba. House with deck, close to Wofford Hts. Blvd. Available August 1. $730/mo. For application 760-223-0544. ___________________________ Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 __________________________ “WEEKENDER” in beautiful Lake Isabella/Kern River, 55+ retirement community. 2bd/ 2ba. $495/mo. Completely refurbished mobile.Mountains, River, Lake, Fishing, Rafting, Hiking & Boating. Call (760) 964-2514.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03823-CA, A.P.N.: 456-133-04-00, Property Address: 538 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 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 08/04/2006. 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: David L Crandall and Mary S Crandall, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/16/2006 as Instrument No. 0206201490 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/31/2017 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: $224,297.35. 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: 538 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, A.P.N.: 456-133-04-00. 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 $224,297.35. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201603823-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 13, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, and 19, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02964-CA, A.P.N.: 251-343-27-00, Property Address: 3333 Toby St, Rosamond, CA 93560 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 09/26/2005. 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: Gilberto Ibarra A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 09/30/2005 as Instrument No. 0205268618
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in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 06/02/2017 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: $235,632.80. 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: 3333 Toby St, Rosamond, CA 93560, A.P.N.: 251-343-27-00. 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 $235,632.80. 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 Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02964-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, and 19, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03727-CA, A.P.N.: 029-151-03-00, Property Address: 619 Griffith Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280 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 08/18/2006. 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: Jesus Martinez, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 08/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206213875 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/02/2017 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: $25,635.61. 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 BUSI-
NESS 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: 619 Griffith Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 029-151-03-00. 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 $25,635.61. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201603727-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, and 19, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: T and A AUTHORIZED MAC TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR (2014B5087) Street address of business: 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Aaron Joshua Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/18/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/05/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: T AND A AUTHORIZED MAC TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR GP (2017-B2533), 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: AARON JOSHUA GUERRERO, 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314 and TIFFANY EVETTE GUERRERO, 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 09/04/2008. 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: Aaron Guerrero. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2017 and expires 04/05/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2017. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIANNE MARIE CASEY BPB-17-002380 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors,
and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIANNE MARIE CASEY. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: SHARON RAE MARTIN in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that SHARON RAE MARTIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: June 2, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: John B. Palley 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 920-5983 (Published: Kern River Courier: May 12, 19 and 26, 2017)
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Neighborhood, Continued from page 1 ing them out will not be allowed. The eligible residents have had the debris removal/soil certification complete and be the owner of the property, but without financial means, which included a denial letter from SBA and be "low income" which by County standards is less than $46,300 per year. Priority was given to senior citizens over age 60, disabled, families with minor children and honorably discharged military veterans. When the Rotarius family arrived, Richter and Vasquez welcomed the family to their new home. Richter had retired from the county then returned as extra help to complete this project. "Its better than the one that burnt down," said Lorie Rotarius. When Dave Rotarius saw the new three bedroom home, with walk-in shower, he exclaimed, "A home, brother, a home! This is so awesome." Gleason arrived shortly thereafter and joined in the tour of the home. Rotarius gave Gleason a hug and thanked him. Gleason's response was, "It is not me. It is the
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County, the State, a whole bunch of people that did all of the work." Later Dave Rotarius said, "I want to thank the lord above. Everything we have been given have been gifts from Him." Then next stop was to
89 year old Flor Onstott who has lived in Southlake for 40 years. When she stepped into her home, she said, "Oh my, how nice." She has stayed the last 11 months with relatives in Arizona and Texas. Her home includes a handicapped parking pad with a place to help her get in and out of the car. Then it was on to the Harris residence whose family includes two children. The Dept of Human Services had 4 or 5 large bags of new toys and stuffed animals. The children were in school, and would come home to a
roomful of new toys. Next to Deerbrush to the new residence of Holly Lightner where she was presented her keys. She was met outside, and Richter and Human Services volunteer took her to the front door and let her in, to which she stepped inside, and said, "Home." She had been staying with friends in Onyx with her two big dogs. She will bring her dogs home once the yard fencing is secured. IKEA donated towels, snacks and beverages and storage containers for organization as house warming gifts at each new unit. Residents were handed keys, signed documents, went through a checklist that everything works, and showed how the heating and air conditioning works in the all electric homes. 14 more homes will be given over next week. Feeling the rewards of almost a year of hard work, Catherine Vasquez said, "It makes me feel good, because these people are finally able to come home." You can meet the Rotarius family on You Tube. Look for "Bless You Inc., The Rotarious Family Gives Thanks."
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Bodfish natives Marya Miller decided that she wanted to 'go native’ with her garden 13 years ago, and now has a flourishing collection of well adapted mature plants in her Bodfish garden. The birds, bees and bugs are all part of the plan. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Going native with Marya Eleanore Fahey Courier Feature When she moved to the Kern River Valley, Marya Miller decided that she wanted to 'go native,' native plants, that is. Now, 13 years later, she has a flourishing collection of mature plants that are well adapted to our above and below ground environment. Also, she is a dedicated bird watcher, which was the initial inspiration for the garden. The birds, bees and bugs are part of the plan. She uses no pesticides because she has no pest problems. The neighborhood birds know where to go for a bug snack. Judging by the amount of birdsong in the neighborhood, life is good. While her garden is not as vibrant as it was a month ago, she still has some color in the Flannel Bush, the Desert Mallow, the Bush Anemone and the California poppy. Within two weeks, she is expecting the flowering of the Matillaja poppy. The Buckeye, which is just starting its bloom cycle, is amazing: 50 plus flowers on each spike, and a hundred or more spikes. Do the multiplication on that one! The Buckeye is not the only overachiever. The
Desert Mallow, with its pretty orange flowers, and the Salvia with the purple, each produce numerous flowers grouped in clumps around dozens of slender stems. The Blue Dichelostemma produces a dozen or more flowers atop a single stem. Miller has two stands of them, with numerous stems in each. Her silver-leafed lupine has but a mere fifteen flowers per stalk, but the number of stalks approaches 100. The Western Redbud does things opposite of the usual; in noticing that the magenta flowers were below the characteristic round leaves, Miller explained that the flowers (hundreds of them) bloom and then the leaves sprout. The hearty flannel bush, with its waxy yellow blooms, practically shrouds the
dense, woody branches. She is selective about what lives on her turf. She tolerates the Milkweed plant because it is host to the caterpillar that transforms into a chrysalis that becomes the monarch butterfly. Daily she weeds, getting rid of the non-native annual grasses, like the foxtail. And she mulches with pine needles, oak leaves and plant cuttings to keep the undesirables down, a more than usually difficult task, given the winter's deluge. Native drought-tolerant plants are available at the Nuui Cunni Center, which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 760-549-0800 to make sure a plant specialist is there to help you. Miller is very enthusiastic about True Value's selection in Lake Isabella. White Forest in Bakersfield is another possibility. They have some native plants now, but in conversation, the salesperson said that they have many more in the fall, which is the best time for planting and establishing roots, a thought with which Miller concurs. For any plant to prosper, it must be in the right place. As Miller says, plants are like real estate, its location, location, location.
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