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timeanddate.com Courier Family Parents' Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July. This year it is Sunday, July 23. Citizens, organizations, and governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Parents' Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts to recognize and support the role of parents in bringing up their children. The day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children. Parents' Day is a popular time for people to send cards and gifts, including flowers, and cakes, to those who play an important role as a positive parental figure in their lives. It is also a time for families to come together for lunches or dinners. Special tributes to parental figures who are seen as role models are made through announcements, at church services, or at local community events. Parents' Day is a national observance but it is not a public holiday. In 1994 President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. This day is similar to Mother's Day and Father's Day. Accord0ing to the Congressional Resolution, Parents' Day is established for "recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children".
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Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight Nothing to do? You can't say that there is nothing to do this summer. The Kern County Library has lots going on. Students can take the Summer Reading Challenge. This challenge is for students to read ten
Public meetings set to discuss highway modifications Rick Brown, USACE Courier Release The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has released its proposal for the modification design of State Route 155 at the French Gulch Recreation Area located at
grade appropriate books over the summer. Ten books over ten weeks! There is a list of grade appropriate literature available at the desk of the Lake Isabella Library. Students who meet this challenge will be given a choice of prizes supplied by the Friends of the Library. Contact Elisabeth Duvall at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd 760-549-
Isabella Lake in Kern County. The proposed modification outlined in a draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment is designed to improve traffic operations at the intersection of SR 155 and Daedrich Ranch Road, also known as French Gulch Road, and to accommodate a projected increase in recreational traffic a new boat launch during the interim closure of Boat Launch 19 at Isabella Lake. The draft SEA is a follow-up to the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project environmental impact state-
Travelers group Jacqueline Morgan, Fellow Travelers Hwy 178 Courier On the road July 23, 2015 was the first meeting of the group of folks who became known as Fellow Travelers on the Canyon Section of Highway 178. At that meeting we discussed our concerns about safety on the Canyon Section of Highway 178 with Highway Patrol officers
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ment completed in 2012. The draft SEA and final EIS are available on the project web page at http://bit.ly/IsabellaDam. Public meetings are scheduled for July 24 and 25, to allow the public to learn more about the proposed plan, ask questions of Corps staff and to submit comments. to isabella @usace.army.mil until Aug. 14. The public meetings will be held July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kern River Veterans Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella and July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville.
drivers to use "turnouts"! The jaws of many July 23, 2015 meeting participants dropped and gasps were heard. "What da ya mean there are no turnouts? Signs say there are turnouts." was the collective response. CHP officers assured us that there were no code-compliant turnouts despite signs saying they should be
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Schaeffer Fire management returns to Sequoia Forest inciweb.com Courier 4-1-1 Over the last several days, firefighters have been very successful in holding the containment lines on the Schaeffer Fire. Crews continue to seek out hot spots with the help of Infrared Imaging. Start Date: June 24, 2017 Cause: Lightning Acres Burned: 16,031 Structures Threatened: 13 Containment: 94% Personnel: 218 Injuries: 4 (minor) Fuel Type: Brush, timber, heavy dead and down
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and a representative of Caltrans. Among other issues brought up by attendees was the lack of signs clearly announcing where "turnouts" were located so slower drivers could find them and get out of the way of folks who wished to drive fast. One of the CHP officers responded that there were no code compliant turnouts on the Canyon section despite the fact that signs instructed slow
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2083. This weekend, there's a magic show! This will be the third time that Magician, Christopher Lopez, presents his Magic Show at our branch library. Come and be dazzled by his magical skills and tricks! Be amazed! Enjoy a phenomenal and
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■ Magic show at the library July 21 Magician Christopher Lopez presents his Magic Show. Come and be dazzled by his magical skills and tricks! 11 a.m. until noon at the KRV Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083.
■ Star Party July 22 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 1 mile south of McNally's). Bring a lounge chair. For information, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Commodities distribution July 24 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. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 24 and 25 Upper River clean up. Meet at the parking
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.
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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. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674. ■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-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.
area across from Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern at 7 a.m. For more information, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.
■ Houchin Blood Drive July 25 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 and symptoms of infecti. Eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating and to wait one year after tattoos, body piercings, be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ KRV Collaborative July 25 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume in September. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ KRV Historical Society July 25 As part of the 50 years celebration, the July meeting will take place at the rodeo grounds in Kernville and will feature Reid Hopkins and the One Spade Youth Packers. Gates open at 5:30. Bring a picnic basket of your favorite things to eat and refreshments will
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■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craft Day, French Gulch Group Campground. 760379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 Moose Lodge 6732 lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.
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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. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, Hwy 155 at French Gulch, Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, 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.
be provided. All are welcome. The program starts at 7 p.m. ■ Dam safety public meetings July 24 and 25 US Army Corps of Engineers Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6 (SEA #6) addressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane will be released for public review. July 24 at Kern Valley Veterans/Senior Center, Lake Isabella, and July 25 at the Kernville Elementary School. Both meetings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Eagle Mountain Casino bus trip July 27 The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. sponsors a bus trip to Eagle Mountain on the last Thursday of each month. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For information, call Pam Cook at 760376-3622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531. ■ Ladies of the Elk’s Dog show July 29 The Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks Dog Show at the Elks' Picnic Area 6708 Wofford Blvd, in Wofford Heights, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. The public (and pooches) are welcome. Proceeds support the charitable activities carried out by the Kern River Valley Elks #2358. For pre-registration, call Pat Terrell at 760-223-0776. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt July 29 The tour lead by J. Paul Corlew starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30. Tickets are $20. Cash only the night of the event or by credit card at 760379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 31 Upper River clean up. Meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern at 7 a.m. Call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Prayer Breakfast August 3 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Camp Nelson Mountain Festival August 5 and 6 Fun for the whole family in the mountain air of Camp Nelson Meadow. Games, bounce house, arts and crafts, food, barbeque, music and more. Call Michelle Ray, 559-542-2551 for more information. ■ Eagles Lodge dinner fundraiser August 5 The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3156 ribeye steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and karaoke 7 p.m. until done. Tickets $13 presale and $16 at the door. The Lodge is located at 12251Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760379-3394 for more information. ■ Happy Feet Dance August 12 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. Admission is free. This month's theme is Summertime Fun. Snacks and drinks. At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP by August 9 or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV if you can. ■ Fire Safe Council Meeting August 17 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minutes of meeting will be posted to the KRV Fire Safe Council Facebook page. 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. Submit your information direct to office@kernrivercourier.com
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Legislature did the right thing for the wrong reasons State Board of Equalization Member George Runner Runner George Runner issued the following statement this week in response to the Legislature's approval of AB 398, which suspends the so-called "Fire Prevention Fee" until 2031.
"For six years, ruling Democrats have extorted money in the form of a fire tax from hundreds of thousands of rural Californians, including many seniors on fixed incomes. "After blocking repeal efforts for years, state leaders finally acted today to suspend this unjust tax, but only because they needed to win votes for a costly climate change measure. "In other words, they did the right thing for the wrong reasons. "This seeming victory for California taxpayers is bittersweet. A suspension falls short of a full repeal, and it fails to provide refunds to homeowners who were forced to pay this illegal tax. "It's never too late to do the right thing: Give us our money back!"
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Magician appears for library magic show This will be the third time that Magician, Christopher Lopez, presents his Magic Show at our branch library. Come and be dazzled by his magical skills and tricks! This event is geared for younger children on Friday, July 21 from 11 a.m. until noon (end-time approximate) at the KRV Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. For more information, call 760-549-2083.
July is Purple Ribbon Month The Department of Human Services, with support from First 5 Kern, Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Sheriff and the California Highway Patrol, proclaim "Purple Ribbon Month," keeping kids safe in and around motor vehicles, in memory of Kaitlyn Marie Russell. A series of events have been planned to raise public awareness about "Kaitlyn's Law", passed in 2001, that makes it a citable offense for parents to leave children under the age of 6 unattended in a motor vehicle without the supervision of someone at least 12 years of age. The Law was named for 6 month old Kaitlyn Marie Russell, who died on August 15, 2000, after being left behind in a hot van by a caregiver. The event will be held in Lake Isabella on Monday, July 24 at the Lake Isabella Department of Human Services office, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella from 10 a.m. to noon. All individuals and organizations are encouraged to play a role in making Kern County a safer place for families. For more information, contact Heidi Carter-Escudero at 661-633-7104 or carterh@kerndhs.com.
Elk’s Dog Show offers to be dog-gone fun! The Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks are once again hosting a Dog Show at the Elks' Picnic Area behind the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd, in Wofford Heights, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. The public (and pooches) are welcome. Registration is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. inside the gate. Proceeds from this show support the charitable activities carried out by the Kern River Valley Elks #2358. Barbecued hotdogs and hamburgers will be available throughout the Dog Show. Dogs will be judged in multiple categories. Each $5 entry fee is good for up to 3 categories. Raffle prizes and drawings add to the fun and excitement. Feel free to bribe the judges at any time before or during the show. Multiple bribes are welcome. (Bribing after the Dog Show is pointless, but still allowed.) The prizes will be dog-gone good! For the protection of all participants, please make sure your dog has up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs displaying aggressiveness toward other participants will not be permitted to participate. For information or pre-registration, please call Pat Terrell at 760-223-0776.
First annual Eagles Lodge fundraiser The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3156 will be having a ribeye steak dinner August 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. and karaoke with Richard from 7 p.m. until done. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $13 presale and $16 at the door. The Eagles Lodge is located at 12251Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3394 for more information. continued
Fifty five years ago on a Christmas Eve I attempted to put together, in one evening, two Barbie Doll houses for my two daughters. I finished the Middleworth project around two in the morning and there was still some left to do. The project of building the houses came with a set of instructions on "how to"----It also stated that construction was so simple a first grader could do it. HA You would think that after fifty five years that instructions for assembling 'anything' would be concise, readable and make sense. HA Yesterday after a trip to Wal-Mart in Bakersfield I purchased a stand up fan. It was in a big box and on the outside it said, "EASILY PUT TOGETHER". I bought this fan in Bakersfield, shame on me I should have bought it locally, but I didn't, and I guess I deserve what I'm going to tell you. Upon opening the box I discovered there were fifteen parts, none of which appeared to fit together. Fortunately, I said to myself, there underneath half of a fan was the instructions that momentarily I knew would help me put all fifteen pieces together. Boy was I wrong! Nothing has changed since fifty five years ago and I realized that as I tried to read the itsy bitsy print and arrows on paper which seemed to go
nowhere. As I tried to read the first sheet, for all I know it could have been Swahili and made absolutely no sense. When I'm in a quandary like this I always call on my bed partner (wife) to either help, or physically put the 'whatever' together. It was only after a diligent search I found under all fifteen parts the instructions that were in English. You would think that with the instruction sheet, my helper and my years of mechanical experience it would be a piece of cake! It wasn't a piece of cake, but more like a piece of 'hardtack'. I realized that nothing seemed to work so I went to the website at the bottom of the first page and placed my problem with them. I was given a number to call and finally I was in contact with someone, the shipping clerk, who understood me even though I couldn't understand him. The clerk said, "You have the wrong instruction sheet, we're sorry this only happens occasionally", he then said, "We'll send you the right sheet tomorrow." He took my name and address and once again assured me that it would be mailed no later than "tomorrow"! During the conversation I did ask where the sheet would come from and he said, "I'm in India!"...so tomorrow didn't look to good to me. I am now sitting on my porch, sweating and wondering how long it will be before my fan will be working. Does anybody know how long it takes to get a letter of information from India? Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.
Camp Nelson 32nd Annual Mountain Festival Join the fun at the 32nd Annual Upper Tule Association Mountain Festival in the cool, fresh mountain air in Camp Nelson Meadow at the corner of Nelson Drive and Smith Drive. This two day festival on August 5 and 6 will feature entertainment for the entire family and admission is free. The event starts at 10 a.m. each day. There will be games to play for the kids, a children's bounce house, and kids' crafts to make. Beautiful arts and crafts will be on display and for sale along with plenty of good food. The Camp Nelson Volunteer Fire Department and the Camp Nelson Ambulance Association will have their equipment on display. Forest Service log sawing and Smokey the Bear will be there also. There will be singles and doubles horseshoe tournaments and volleyball both days. Live music will accompany the two day activities and a top block barbecue will be served on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday's entertainment will be Jerry Hall and Trick Shot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fire on the Mountain will play from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday's music will be Fire on the Mountain from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday night August 4 there will be a rib dinner starting at 5 p.m. The Upper Tule Association 's Mountain Festival is an equal opportunity service provider and is a permittee of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sequoia National Forest. Please leave your pets at home. If you need more information, call Michelle Ray, 559-542-2551.
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going, "Got 'em! I just hooked a big one!" Every bone in your body wants to fire off a reply to that blog, that Retaliation never works with email, or that Facebook post. EGRs (Extra Grace Required people). Don't do it! It's a trap. It tends to escalate whatever probSomebody once said, "If you lem you're encountering. Over the wrestle in the mud with a pig, both last few devotionals I've shared with of you will get dirty, but only one of you the first four steps in dealing you will enjoy it." Stay out of the with people who mud. Don't get frustrate, annoy, sucked into the and hassle you: argument. Just How many people does it ■ Look at their take to argue? It takes two, right? walk on by. behavior. Proverbs If one of them walks away, what ■ Refuse to be happens to the argument? 26:21 says, "Just offended. as charcoal and ■ Cut them some wood keep a fire - Warren slack. going, a quarrel■ Refuse to gossip about them. some person keeps an argument You also need to refuse to play going" (NCV). EGRs love to keep the their game. argument going. They find their EGRs love to argue and debate. meaning, their purpose, and their They use conflict to get your attenvalue by getting you upset. Don't tion. When people try to get your play their game. Don't get drawn attention through conflict, they're into it. They're not looking for just trying to hook you. They don't answers. They're just looking for an really care what you think. They're argument. just trying to pull you into their How many people does it take to game. argue? It takes two, right? If one of You see this all the time on the them walks away, what happens to the argument? It ends. The fire goes internet. Somebody makes an offthe-wall statement, and you go, "I'm out. Sometimes the most merciful going to set him straight!" And at thing you can do is walk away from that moment, the other person is the argument.
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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Philemon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who is credited as being "The Mother of All the Living"? Ruth, Sarah, Eve, Esther 3. As stated in Genesis 20:2, who was King of Gerar? Abimelech, Nathan, Nehemiah, Joash 4. Where was Paul the Apostle born? Thessalonica, Tarsus, Ur, Antioch 5. From Acts 18, who was Aquila's wife? Pricilla, Jezebel, Leah, Rebekah 6. From Numbers 22, to whom did the donkey speak? Silas, Daniel, Jeremiah, Balaam 1) New; 2) Eve; 3) Abimelech; 4) Tarsus; 5) Pricilla; 6) Balaam
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The anchor of my soul Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist There was an article I read recently about the topic of toxic stress and its effects on the health and lifespan of people in the Kern River Valley, Oildale, Wenzel and Taft. Among the list of culprits identified as the source of this toxic stress were poverty, drugs, and broken homes. After reading the article and examining all the data, it can make a person feel disheartened and hopeless about the condition of our valley. The truth is hope isn't found in something, it is found in someone! Programs and community services can help provide assistance to curb the problems, but the issue goes deeper. It comes down to a sin problem, and there is only One person who provides an eternal antidote to the effect of sin. Hebrews 6:19 tells us that God's promise of salvation through Christ is the hope that we have "as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Just like an anchor serves to hold a boat safely in place, faith and hope in Christ assures us safety and security as long as we are anchored in him. Theologian R.C. Sproul says of hope, "If I hope in anything or anyone less than One who has power over suffering and, ultimately, death, I am doomed to final disappointment. Suffering will drive me to hopelessness. What character I have will disintegrate. It is the hope of Christ that
makes it possible for us to persevere in times of tribulation and distress. We have an anchor for our souls that rests in the One who has gone before us and conquered." To be honest, when I read this article I didn't get discouraged. I was encouraged and reminded about how important the Church is to our valley. We have the best advantage and greatest opportunity to make an eternal impact in our community, because we carry the kingdom of God within us. The Holy Spirit still is the only true agent of change, and the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27) is the answer to toxic stress. Let's believe that we can do all things through Christ who is our strength. Let's believe that we can do greater things than Jesus did. Let's believe that God has plans to prosper this valley, plans for hope and a future. As the hymn declares, "our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness." Hebrews 11:1 states that "faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Faith does not base its hope on visible circumstances, but on confidence in the spiritual reality of God's power and ability to redeem, restore, and renew hope in the brokenness of this valley. A few chapters down in Hebrews 10:23, we are encouraged to "hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Anchor your hope in that truth! 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 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416
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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m. 760-223-5293
■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).
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It's that time again; time to start planning your back-to-school shopping. Whether you're shopping for yourself, or for your kids, you want to be sure to get the best deals to avoid overspending. According to the National Retail Federation, combined back-to-school and back to college spending is expected to reach an all-time high --- $83.6 billion. Families with children that range from elementary school to high school plan to spend an average of $687.72 each. Where you shop can make all the difference in your budget. In terms of back-to-school shopping, 57.1 percent plan to shop at a department store, 54.1 percent plan to shop at a discount store, and 45.5 percent plan to shop online, while 44.1 percent of back-to-college shoppers plan to shop online, and 40 percent plan to shop at a discount store. Better Business Bureau Serving Central California offers up the following tips on how to shop smart when starting your back-to-school or back-to-college shopping. Make a list ■ You can either wait for a school supplies list to come out, or start without it. Even if you don't have the exact list, you should have an idea of what to purchase regarding clothes, and basic supplies. Jot everything down and stick to it! Impulse buying can jack up your total in a hurry. Check your home ■ You may already have some of the items from last year hidden away. Why purchase the same thing twice if you don't have too? Research big ticket items
■ Before purchasing that expensive laptop, tablet or dorm refrigerator, be sure to do your research. Research the brands, warranty, customer reviews and prices at various stores for the best deal. Look for the sales ■ Compare prices between different stores, save oupons, sign up for email alerts and redeem any cash-back or rebate offers. This will help you get the best deals, saving you dough. Look for student discounts ■ Many stores and software companies offer discounts to students that have either an .edu email address or a student ID. Even if you don't see a discount advertised at the store, ask! Shop in bulk ■ Some teachers ask parents to buy bulk items for the entire classroom. Talk with other parents about what they're getting, and see if you can all split the cost. Save your receipts ■ When shopping, be sure to save your receipts just in case you have to return the item later. Also, know the stores return policy beforehand to avoid any non-refundable items. Stay Secure ■ When shopping from an online website the first step is to make sure the URL starts with "https" and includes a lock symbol. The S in "https" stands for secure, that way you know your information is being protected. ■ Look up the website's privacy policy and contact information. If it is not clearly listed, or only have an email, take that as a big red flag. ■ Be sure to use your credit card instead of your debit card, as credit cards not only provide additional protection, but are easier to dispute a fraudulent charge.
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Agent myths and misconceptions Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Being a real estate broker or agent can be a challenging occupation. But it is also very rewarding. There is nothing Freeman like the satisfaction I get from helping folks achieve their dreams regarding owning or selling property. I have found over the years that there are some common misconceptions about real estate agents. Here are a few of them... ■ 1: Real estate agents can only sell the properties their brokerage has listed. The opposite is true. A real estate agent can list or sell any property in the state that the agent in licensed in. Typically agents operate within the confines of geological locations and Multiple Listing System boundaries. Take for example the Kern River Valley; up here we have the Kern River Lake Isabella Multiple Listing System that we are all members of. Any member can access any home that is listed for sale within the system regardless of who the listing broker or agent is. I have seen a lot of buyers use multiple agents just because they think they must to see all they want to see and that is not the case. A good agent can be your one stop to viewing all properties a client wishes to view regardless of who has the listing. ■ 2: Real estate agents make big
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money! That can be true sometimes, but it depends on how hard they work and where they are at. It all depends on the price housing is selling for. The average income of a real estate agent nationwide is about $35K a year, and the average number of properties they sell in one year is eight to ten, according to the National Association of Realtors. When hiring an agent, be sure to ask them if they are successful or not. It's important to know as a buyer or a seller who you are hiring. ■ 3: Real Estate Agents make all of the Commission they charge. Commission structures for agents vary from company to company but the agent's broker always gets a cut, either in monthly desk fees or as a percentage of the agent's commission. ■ 4: Real estate agents also do property management. I see this misconception a lot here locally. Real estate agents can do property management, say managing rentals for example. However it has to be done through a broker, just like the other activities of an agent. So the broker has to decide to be in the property management business, which can be time consuming and litigious, most brokers prefer to not do that and instead focus on the listing and sale of properties. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.
Timing (Part 1) Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist When I was starting out in the health insurance business, I assisted people applying for health insurance pretty much anytime they wanted to. I will say, Thal that many of these applications were declined by the insurance company as the people were not seeking "insurance" but looking for a third party to pay their upcoming medical bills. The applications had several pages of medical questions, and if answered truthfully, you either got a policy or a rejection. The social issue then was that people who needed health insurance could often not get it. My thought had been, you could have gotten it BEFORE you were diagnosed, and they retorted, "I didn't need it then". Until President Obama came along, health insurance was an insurance product. Today, anybody can purchase a plan, although there is only a short annual window where a person can apply. Coverage is then effective immediately, so we now see people getting insurance, and then running to the doctor or hospital for treatment, often very expensive treatment. And people wonder why the cost of health insurance keeps going up. This coming year, there will be 38 percent fewer insurers participating in the federal exchange programs. In California, to date I have not heard of any plans dropping out. Our state is a
model, and doing better than most of the Federally run plans. There are probably fewer plans because of the uncertainty of Federal reimbursement dollars, the threat of Congress "changing the rules" at any moment. My biggest fear is for the lower income people who have been able to access to healthcare that they were unable to attain due to cost and access to plans. Medi-Cal was expanded to many non-working single adults. Helpful, yet troubling as how many are fit to work and choose not to. Individual plans are available for enrollment in the Fall. There are Special Enrollment Periods during the year. You may apply for Covered California health insurance outside of open enrollment if any of the following apply to you: ■ You have a qualifying life event, such as an involuntary loss of coverage, relocation, a change in marital status, or the birth of a child. To apply for a special enrollment, you must submit an application within 60 days of the event date. ■ You are part of a Federally-recognized American Indian tribe or are an Alaska Native. The open enrollment period does not apply to you. You may apply or switch Covered California plans once a month, if desired. ■ You are eligible for Medi-Cal. You may apply year-round. More next week. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.
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Works of art Paintings by Hazel Bolyard and Frances Good will be on display the month of August. at the Kern Valley Museum.
One for your collection Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor
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Local artists to be displayed Kern River Valley Art Association Courier Arts The Kern River Valley Art Association and the Kern River Valley Historical Society are honored to present the paintings of Hazel Bolyard and Frances Good. The art will be displayed at the Kern Valley Museum August 3 through 27, Thursdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An artists' reception will be held August 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Museum, 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Continuing exhibits at the Kern Valley Museum the month of July ■ Rebecca Giddens is displaying her extensive collection of Athens
Olymics memorabillia. During the Athens Olymics, she competed and won a silver medal in kayaking. You can see her display in the museum’s library display cabinet. ■ Iva Cross Fendrick is a fourth generation resident of Kern County of the Cross/Tilley Pioneers. Her Mother, Vina Cross was one of the founders of the Bakersfield Art assosiation. Her work is mainly watercolors with pen and ink. Iva feels that we all have a need to reflect upon what gives us visual plesure. “When I see the soft shadows on the rolling hillsides, I longto capture that mood on paper for others to enjoy”.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Kong: Skull Island” (PG-13) Early 1970s: A diverse team is sent to survey the uncharted and mysterious Skull Island in the South Pacific. Agent Bill Randa (John Goodman) is accompanied by tracker James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston), peace-loving photojournalist Mason Weaver (Brie Larson) and an expert military escort led by Lt. Col. Packard (Samuel L. Jackson). When their incoming helicopters encounter the monstrous monkey Kong, he attacks, and their forces are scattered. Col. Packard swears revenge on Kong for the death of his men, even as Conrad and Weaver begin to understand Kong's role on the island. The effects are masterful; Kong is simultaneously sympathetic and terrifying. It's easy to see why "Kong: Skull Island" was one of the highest grossing films of 2017. You'll want this one in your collection. “Free Fire” (R) - Ne'er-do-wells Stevo and Bernie (Sam Riley, Enzo Cilenti) meet up with IRA toughs Chris and Frank (Cillian Murphy, Michael Smiley), intermediary Justine (Brie Larson) and weapons dealers Ord (Armie Hammer) and Vernon (Sharlto Copley) in a Boston warehouse. Wrong weapons? A slight upon a family member? Unintelligible brogues? A simple black-market arms deal turns into a cross, double-cross, triple-cross and more with a bunch of charming rap-
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scallions trading barbs and bullets. Director Ben Wheatley delivers a zany, violence-laced adventure that'll ignite your curiosity as to who could possible get out alive. “Tommy's Honour” (PG) - Set against a sweeping backdrop of 19th century Scotland, "Tommy's Honour" is a sports biopic -- the true-life tale of "Young" Tommy Morris (Jack Lowden) and his father "Old" Tom Morris (Peter Mullan), pioneers of modern golf. Old Tom is a sought-after caddie, and when son Tommy's talent for the game becomes apparent, the two begin to play as a team, ushering in the era of open competition. Even with their success, Old Tom remains a traditional man, mired in servitude to aristocrats, but his passionate and rebellious son has no tolerance for a class system, neither in the game of golf nor in his love for an older woman of dubious reputation (Ophelia Lovibond). Sam Neill also stars. Directed by Jason Connery, son of Sean. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bob throws some recipes at ya Bodfish Bob’s Veggie Stuffed Tomatoes 6 tomatoes, stems removed 1/4 cup butter 3 carrots, peeled and 1/4 inch diced 1/2 cup onion, peeled and 1/4 inch diced 1 10 ounce bag spinach, rinsed and chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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Bodfish Bob’s Baked Stuffed Tomatoes 4 large tomatoes, cut in half crosswise and seeds removed 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 small shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 3 1/2 seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 400F. Sprinkle inside of tomatoes with salt. Set aside to drain on paper towels 15 to 20 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients, except pepper, in a bowl. Stuff each tomato half with bread crumb cheese mixture. Sprinkle with pepper and bake 10 minutes. Turn on broiler. Broil tomatoes 30 seconds to 1 minute until lightly browned.
Preheat oven to 350F. Carefully scoop out pulp from center of tomatoes. Invert shells on paper towel to drain. While draining, melt butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Sauté carrots and onion 5 minutes til tender. Add spinach, parsley, salt and pepper and cook additional 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Cool slightly and spoon into shells. Sprinkle with parmesan. Place in shallow pan and add hot water to just cover bottom of pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Bodfish Bob’s Oven Baked Tomatoes 4 large tomatoes 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon onion; grated Salt and pepper Cut tomatoes in half crosswise and put into a greased baking pan. Melt butter in small skillet, add garlic and fry a few minutes. Remove garlic, add onion and cook till tender. Add bread crumbs and mix. Spoon on top of tomatoes; season to taste. Bake at about 375F for 20 minutes.
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Starring 4th Annual Dark Skies Festival Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks Courier Release Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks invite you to join them July 21, 22, and 23 for the fourth annual Dark Sky Festival and share your passion for the night sky and astronomy. The night sky in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is nationally recognized. The darkness not only adds to the aesthetic qualities of the wilderness, but is important to the health of the park's wildlife. As most of the world is
faced with the effects of artificial light pollution, the Dark Sky Festival aims to educate visitors about the importance of this park resource, and inspire them to take action in their own community. The weekend will feature both daytime and nighttime events throughout the parks. Peer into the stars through telescopes, learn about nocturnal wildlife, hone your night photography skills, and so much more! For more information about the Dark Sky Festival visit exploresequoiakingscanyon.com/dark-sky-festival.
CDFW Law Enforcement Now Hiring Wildlife Officers Lt. Chris Stoots, CDFW Law Enforcement Courier Release Do you have what it takes to be a California wildlife officer? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division is currently accepting applications for wildlife officers and cadets. CDFW is particularly interested in recruiting applicants with a love of the outdoors and a passion for fish and wildlife conservation. Applicants who are current peace officers must fill out a warden application by July 31, 2017. Applicants who are not current peace officers must fill out a warden cadet application by Sept. 30, 2017. All prospective candidates are encouraged to extensively review informational on the Law Enforcement website before contacting CDFW with questions. CDFW wildlife officers are fully sworn California peace officers with a fundamental duty to serve and protect the public. They have the authority to enforce all California laws, including the Vehicle Code, Penal Code, Health and Safety drug laws and more. The primary mission of a wildlife officer is to enforce wildlife resource laws; to protect California waterways and habitat from destruction, pollution and litter; provide the public with hunting and fishing information; and to promote and coordinate hunter education, and weapons handling. Wildlife officers patrol the mountains,
valleys, deserts, creeks, streams, rivers and ocean. They frequently work alone and cover both rural and urban areas. California's diverse ecosystem spans 159,000 square miles divided into 58 counties, with a human population in excess of 39 million. The state has 1,100 miles of coastline, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,800 lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers. Wildlife officers patrol utilizing trucks, ATVs, personal watercraft, boats, snowmobiles and airplanes, making contact with Californians in the great outdoors. Wildlife officers work undercover, conduct surveillances and complete in-depth investigations, including writing and serving search warrants. CDFW LED has numerous specialized teams and assignments including K-9, wildlife trafficking, marijuana eradication, marine patrol, and oil spill prevention and response. Annually, wildlife officers make contact with more than 295,000 people and issue more than 15,000 citations for violations of the law. Successful applicants for warden cadet will attend a Peace Officer Standards of Training certified law enforcement training academy, conducted by CDFW at Butte College, near Chico in northern California. Following the academy, probationary wildlife officers will work with a seasoned field training officer for several weeks, where they will learn to apply their training.
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7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100
■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)
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1. Ed Walsh struck out 269 in 1908. 2. Seattle's Felix Hernandez in 2005. 3. Jimmy Johnson won a national championship at Miami, Fla., (1987 season) and two Super Bowls with Dallas (1992, 1993 seasons). 4. It was the 1992-93 season. 5. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, with 62. 6. The Los Angeles Galaxy had a five-goal margin of victory over Real Salt Lake in 2014.
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www.ipmkrv.com Wofford Heights 1bd/1ba cabin, close to boulevard, knotty pine ceilings throughout, fireplace & lots of storage area. Rent $595/mo. MOVE IN SPECIAL 1/2 off one months rent!!! Blue Jay Trailer Park Trailer, $400/mo. includes trash & water, Small park, quiet, on-site laundry! 3bd/2ba newly updated!Covered carport, large kitchen, additional storage on property, water inclided! Quiet neighborhood. Rent $875/mo. Lake Isabella 3bd/2ba home on 1/2 acre, large living space, beautiful master bath, modern features throughout, large seperate laundry room, fenced backyard, 2 car garage + carport. On ERSKINE WATER. Rent $1350/mo. 2bd/1ba corner lot with large fully fenced yard! Fireplace, attached 2 car garage, laundry hook-ups, on Erskine Water. Rent $875/mo. License #01986312
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Wofford Heights - 2bd single wide mobile, 122 Quail, 1/2 mile up Evans Rd. $500 mo, $100 deposit. 760-376-1339 ___________________________
Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba. New leach lines, energy efficient, 2 car detached garage. A must see to appreciate. Was $75k. Reduced! Now $70k. Call (661) 340-3521 __________________________
Weldon Park Model Apt./Trailer 1bd, partly furnished, TV/cable, utilities except propane included, sm. fenced yard, pet negotiable. $600/mo./$300 deposit. (760) 378-2497 __________________________ Bodfish - 2bd/2ba mobile, large covered deck, shed. 1 pet negotiable. $625/mo. rent + deposit. (760) 376-6578 __________________________ I buy Homes & Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
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Mobile Home For Sale in Kernville, CA. - 1bd/2ba. with room addition, 900 sq.ft. Appliances included, 2 carports, 55+ park, walking distance to town. $27,000. (661) 755-3310 __________________________ Kernville - 2bd/2ba. for sale. 1,600+ sq.ft., just remodeled. Front patio, back yard, car port, 3 sheds, AC unit, 55+ park. $32,500 OBO. (760) 478-8099 __________________________ Need Nothing - Move In Ready 2bd/2ba dble wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $22k cash or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.
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Neighborhood Watch Update First District Supervisor, Mick Gleason's attendance at the local Neighborhood Watch meeting was publicized along with the fact that Mr. Gleason had contacted organizers to retrieve the details on the trees location. The good news is that in the following week, several fire department vehicles arrived in full gear, in the heat and proceeded to take the tree apart limb by limb. A chipper machine, chain saws and know how got the job done for the most part that day; all the branches were fragmented and chipped. Two days later the fire department showed up again to dissemble the larger pieces of the trunk and remove them from the site. The neighborhood and its watch, offers their sincere thanks to Gleason for addressing this hazardous threat to our area, providing a safer environment and for causing removal to happen with such swift action.
Hwy 155 one-way traffic control in effect The California Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Bowman Asphalt, will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 155 in Kern County for roadway maintenance and repair. The closure will be as follows, weather permitting: One-way traffic control will be in effect on State Route 155 between State Route 178 and Old State Road, Wofford Heights through Monday, August 7, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. Motorists traveling through the area can expect delays of up to 15 minutes. This closure will be in effect Monday through Friday each week, except for holidays and may continue for longer periods of time if necessary. Maintenance Crews will be conducting one way traffic control during this time with the use of flagging personnel through the work zone.
Beyond the Bronc-A-Dome Do you have time to share with a Kern Valley High School Bronc? Do you have an interest? A hobby? A skill? Are you interested in getting to know some of your local high school students? With the 2016-17 high school year about to start you can have an inpact on a young adults school experience and introduction into the local community by contacting Officer Steve Chisholm at Kern Valley High School 760-379-2611or email at steve_chisholm@kernhigh.org for an exciting opportunity.
Museum docents needed Do you like to meet new people? Do you wonder where our visitors all come from and where they are going and have an interest in local history? That is the main job when you volunteer to work at the Museum, greeting visitors. The Kernville Museum has the most interesting people come in who are here visiting our Valley. They come from everywhere, all over the world. So why not come down and stay at the Museum for only three hours of your time a month? It is so worthwhile. Call Vicki Middleworth at 760-379-6039.
It's okay to take control Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, My husband is a recovering heroin addict. He's been clean for two years, but I still feel we shouldn't keep cash in the house or give Ramsey him unsupervised access to a bank account. He agrees with these precautions, even though he does need a little pocket money from time to time. We've also started your plan to try and get control of our finances, so how would you suggest handling a situation like this? - Meghan Dear Meghan, First of all, congratulations on his being clean for two years. That's awesome! The longer he stays clean, the more he'll begin to normalize his activities with things like money. I agree with not putting him in charge of large sums of money just yet. However, we work with addicts all the time at my company, and I don't agree that you can't have any money in the house when he has been clean for two years. You might not want a big pile of cash lying around, but there's no reason you can't run the envelope system. I think you need to be on a debit
card and the envelope system. I also think you need to be controlling about 98 percent of the money for now. For what he's doing, I'd work daily cash allowances and expand that to weekly when you're comfortable with it. Also, ask for some accountability from him as to where the pocket money goes. Ask him to keep receipts, and turn them in as if he were working for a company and taking a petty cash withdrawal. That holds him accountable for spending it on. When someone's fresh recovering from being an addict, and especially because heroin is so addicting, I probably wouldn't let him legally have access to the household account for a while longer. He can look at it, and you two can make financial decisions together, but you are in control of it. I wouldn't want it where he can just reach over and clean out the account if he has a relapse. Obviously, this guy has gotten some healing and I'm very proud of you both. Heroin is a big deal and a hard habit to kick. The fact that he has done it this long is awesome! -Dave Dave Ramsey is America's trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave's latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com
Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: FREEMANS LAKESIDE REALTY (2017B4732), 6117 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 6117 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: MATTHEW FREEMAN, 2908 Lynx Dr., 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: Matthew Freeman. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/06/2017 and expires 07/06/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00166-CA, A.P.N.: 010-062-05-00, Property Address: 307 V STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/22/2006. 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: ISAIAH JONES, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 03/09/2006 as Instrument No. 0206057586 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/18/2017 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: $100,002.14. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO 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: 307 V STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 010-062-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $100,002.14. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance
company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-00166-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: July 10, 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/TrusteeSer vices.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 July 21, 28, and August 4, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01765-CA, A.P.N.: 133-112-13-00, Property Address: 1009 Blossom Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/22/2006. 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: Irene Kirschenman, A Married Woman, As Sole And Separate Property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2006 as Instrument No. 0206294093 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/16/2017 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: $102,596.63. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEES SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO 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: 1009 Blossom Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 133-112-13-00. 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 $102,596.63. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01765CA. 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: July 6, 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 July 21, 28, and August 4, 2017)
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ages to participate in a stuffed animal sleep over. Children were encouraged to drop off their stuffed animal during open hours, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Stuffed animals enjoyed a library sleepover and will be caught on camera doing several fun activities at the library. Children were then invited to return to the library on Saturday, June 17 at to pick up their stuffed animal and join in on fun stories, crafts and snacks. All participants received a DVD of what their animal did at the library, a certificate of participation and a special gift. This event was free and part of the library summer program line up. Early in July children participated in Spy Camp, where they discovered secret spy stations set up inside the library. Twelve to 17 year olds have been participating in Anime and Design contests where they
designed their own manga cover. Anyone could join in Color Me Happy earlier this month and de-stress from daily life with conversation and coloring Last week, you may have missed seeing the Roaming Reptiles. Snakes, lizards and other reptiles were at the library with an engaging interactive show. You could have registered for an eBook Experience. It was a one-on-one session with a library staff member on how to download Kern County Library eBooks to your tablet, smart phone, or laptop. For a complete program listing, please visit either their Facebook page or website at kerncountylibrary.org, visit them during their open hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call them at 760-549-2083.
support of CHP Sergeant Richard Goulding, our elected representatives and the news media. Also, following discussions with Caltrans, in the next few weeks work will be done on Highway 155. The existing old turnouts along Highway 155, going north between Isabella and Wofford Heights, will be repaired and code complaint warning signs for those turnouts will be installed. You may experience some traffic delays while this work takes place. Fellow Travelers have been encouraged, by both Caltrans and CHP personnel, to continue and to enlarge efforts to spread the word about safe driving habits on our local highways. If you belong to a community organization, lodge or church congregation, a member of the Fellow Travelers Steering Committee would greatly appreciate an invitations to address
your group on safe driving tips suggested by the Caltrans engineer and by the CHP and to enlist more support among Valley residents for the mission of Fellow Travelers. We have a bumper sticker for any Fellow Traveler or other resident who wishes to display the message: DRIVE DEFENSIVELY, BE COURTEOUS, 178 Fellow Travelers. Please contact a member of the Steering Committee for bumper stickers and for scheduling a speaker for your group, lodge or church. The members are, Don Morrison, Steering Committee Chair, Ernie Anderson, Vera Anderson, Catherine Cassidy, Linda Diaz, Gary Geivet, Erie Johnson, JoAnne Johnson, Rod Middleworth, Vicki Middleworth, Jacqueline Morgan, and Robert Rusby.
known hazards, while providing for the highest probability of success. The management of the Schaeffer Fire has been returned to the Sequoia National Forest under the management their local Type-3 - forest team. Transition to the forest took place Tuesday, July 18, 2016. The forest team will be responsible to further secure the fire
line, continue mopping up, patrol and rehabilitate areas affected by the suppression activities. On behalf of Central Coast Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Van Arroyo, would like to thank the communities affected by the Fire for their patience and cooperation.
Library, Continued from page 1 interactive magic show. This event is geared for younger children on Friday, July 21 from 11 a.m. until about noon. Attend a computer basics workshop on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Develop the knowledge and skills to understand how to turn on the computer, open programs, and other computer basics. Appointment required. Or you can learn music keyboard basics on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. with fun oneon-one lessons. Appointment also required. Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar? Learn the basics with fun one-onone lessons on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Appointment required. Stay in touch with the library, because you missed a lot this summer. The Kern River Valley Library in Lake Isabella invited children of all
Hwy178, Continued from page 1 used! We learned that at best there were only wide spots in the road, unpaved or unsigned or on curves. On upcoming second anniversary of the formation of Fellow Travelers, we celebrate the 7 recently installed, code compliant, turnouts now along the Canyon, three going East and four going West. More turnouts would help slower drivers turn off the road for faster drivers on the Canyon section of 178 and on 178 going east from Isabella. However, some might require additional paving and other expensive changes to 178. We will work on those changes in the future. Meanwhile, let's celebrate what has been accomplished and thank Nicolas Esquivel, Caltrans Engineer, for his amazing hard work and show appreciation for the
Schaeffer, Continued from page 1 the containment line. The fire is now 94 percent contained and fire managers have downsized the suppression organization. Resources are being released as conditions warrant. Priority is to ensure firefighter and public safety, to reduce
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