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Michael Batelaan Courier Behind the scenes If business operation and survival wasn't tough enough in the Kern Valley, one of the first casualties of the Erskine Fire was the Kern River Radio transmitter located up on Cook Peak in the path of the fire. The FM stations are now back on the air after a three week absence and the reception is expected to get better over the next coming week. The event caused Kern River Radio General Manager Craig Lutz, known to all as Charlie Busch and his wife Trish Lutz to do some soul searching, but they decided that giving up was not an option. "To go on the
air, you've got to have a radio station," Busch said. Normally, the signal is broadcast from their offices in Kernville to their tower site. The tower itself was not lost, but the transmission hub that was housed in a small wooden building was. The tower being host to AT&T, the radio station and the Verizon hubs, but the Verizon hub managed to stay safe. FM signals are broadcast from high up on hill or mountain tops whereas AM signals are usually broadcast from lower elevations so the 102.5 KCNQ country station and 104.5 KRVQ oldies station were both affected, but the 1140 AM KVLI broadcast of talk radio
news from the area of Highways 155 and 178 was able to stay on the air. AM is usually located in lower, swampy areas that create more moisture for a better signal. Busch and his wife operate the stations as General Manager and Business Manager. They do not presently own the business, although they hope to complete a sales agreement and transfer of FCC licenses within a year to fully own the stations. They currently have an agreement of operation to operate the stations with the former owner. "It's been up to us to keep this going," Busch
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The Debris Removal Operations Center coined D-ROC for the survivors of the Erskine Fire has opened in the Kern Valley Plaza 5540 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the former Ruby’s Flowers location between Vons and Rite Aid. The Center is available to assist walk-in property owners affected by the Erskine Fire with the program offered by the County of Kern Environmental Health and State of California Offices of Emergency Services. The Right of Entry form will be available at the center along with assistance with understanding how property insurance fits into the
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They-ROC - The Debris Operations Center located at the Kern Valley Plaza in Lake Isabella. debris cleanup program. The Center is the drop off and information location for the ROE form. The process that will be followed will be for the property owner to
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The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation has been approved to receive $500,000 toward the fee title acquisition of the 189 acre Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Project property bordering the edge of community of Lake Isabella between CA Hwy 178 and Lake Isabella Blvd across from Kern Valley Plaza shopping center. KRVHF received a call from the California Department of Natural Resources' announcing that $500,000 out of a total $7.6 million dedicated for the 2016 River Parkways Grants Program would be going to KRVHF. With the previously
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July 22 is National Hammock Day. It's been around for a few years, although its origins are murky and therefore possibly retail-based. But why quibble? The day was created to celebrate that brilliant suspended piece of fabric and give a nod of respect to those who capitalize on its myriad uses. Nothing sounds as relaxing as kicking back and using a hammock - and there isn't any better method to celebrate Hammock Day! Find two sturdy, easily situated trees (or improvise - and don't sell yourself short towards the outdoors), string up a cozy bed… and relax! "Simply march out into your backyard, settle into your hammock and relax. Participation is that easy," said John Powell, marketing manager for The Hammock Source, the world's largest producer and seller of hammocks. "A hammock is a net for your body. If you hear the phrase "wanna mock" this summer, you're not about to be on the receiving end of a pithy putdown. No, "mocking" is apparently what the kids are calling "hammocking" (itself a neologism of the noun "hammock"). You're encouraged-if you don't have to work-to spend the day in complete relaxation, suspended between two trees with a book in your hand and not a care in the world.
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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 146,433 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 158 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 750 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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■ Keepers of the Kern July 22 Cleanup of Old Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178.
■ Special hazardous waste collection July 23 The Kern County Public Works Department has scheduled a special One Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, July 23, 2016 to target and collect the household hazardous waste from fire affected properties. Residents living in the areas affected by the Erskine Fire, with household hazardous waste items in need of disposal, can stop by Mt. Mesa Park located at 4361 McCray Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or updates visit the website at kerncountywaste.com. ■ E & M Reptiles July 23rd Don't miss E & M Reptiles at 2:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This show-andtell event will introduce the audience to many types of reptiles. It's an experience for all ages. For information, call 760-549-2083. ■ Commodities distribution July 25 Government food commodities will be dis-
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
Saturdays
■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.
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 Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.
tributed 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. For more information, Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk .org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 25 and 26 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.
■ Dam Remediation Meetings July 25 and 26 The Corps released SEA #5 (Dams and Spillways) for public review. Public meetings are scheduled for Monday July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kern Valley Veterans Center, Lake Isabella and Tuesday July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. ■ Dave Barr, world traveler July 26 Dave is a true world traveler who has logged well over 80,000 miles on a motorcycle as he traveled around the globe more than once. A noted speaker who has filled his life with adventure, he brings it in his own special way. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Admission is
■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 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. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.
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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.
always free and refreshments will be served. Contact the museum at 760-376-6683 for more information or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org. ■ KRV Collaborative July 28 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume in August. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 29 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on #155 at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Star Party July 30 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Friends of the Library book sale August 1 and 2 They've added a Sneak Preview day, the Monday before the 1st Tuesday sale. The next FOL book sale will be Monday, from 4 to 6 p.m. (Sneak Preview) and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Prayer Breakfast August 4 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. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-379-5100. ■ KRVFSC Meeting August 18 On Thursday, Aug. 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Find them as Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council on Facebook. ■ Commodities distribution August 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. For information, Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Houchin Blood Drive August 23 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday date. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ KRV Collaborative August 25 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Free fishing day September 3 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites all Californians to fish on Sept. 3 - no fishing license required. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and 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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The best things in life are free Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher July is Free Community Newspaper Month. The effort is joined by more than 2,000 free community publications Batelaan throughout the country. Like so many freedoms we celebrate during the month of July, the value of a free delivered community newspaper is one that should not be overlooked as it is a powerful resource that delivers true value each week to thousands of communities. This free community newspaper is proud to be a part of this valuable, independent movement. Supporting the economic base of our communities is a key priority for our publications as is our support of many nonprofit civic organizations in our communities that lack the resources to distribute their information. While "Free" is a big part of what we do, providing news and information to the Kern River and Isabella Lake communities, it takes considerable dollars to make that happen. Without the active support of our advertising partners, this free community newspaper could not exist and the news and information we are able to provide would be lost. The industry of free community papers both small and large, is an important element in local communities throughout the nation. These hometown publications are the original and enduring local medium, carrying the torch of democracy as the
town crier, fixed in print and shared free of charge. "Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without danger of losing it" (Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 1786). Free community papers proudly serve the information needs of their communities across the country, while promoting local commerce, public service and the growth and success of local communities through their publication areas. The Kern River Courier newspaper has been the free community paper for the greater Kern River Valley area communities since February of 2004. Some may have you believe that "newspapers" are a dying instrument, and for some "newspapers" that may be true. In a recent trade article written by April Ort, she notes: "Readers value the free community newspaper as much as if they had paid to receive it, perhaps even more so because they didn't have to pay. Free community newspaper advertising is a great value. They aren't a throw away or junk mail. Readers appreciate the local news they can't get from other sources and the advertiser is paying for you to receive it, so the newspaper doesn't need to charge the reader. In conclusion, we encourage you to take time to read, recognize and acknowledge the importance of free community papers and if nothing else, say thank you to the many businesses throughout the Kern Valley that make this free community newspaper a reality in your community. Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com
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Attentionveterans that survived the Erskine Fire American Legion 711 and VFW 7665 are looking for all Veterans whom have experienced devastation from the Erskine Fire. There will be a Supportive Services for Families Case Manager at the VFW hall in Lake Isabella on 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind the old McDonalds).Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Also at the VFW hall are clothes for every member of your household, paper products, food, water, hygiene items, etc. Stop by and see what they can help you with. The VFW 760-379-3877 or American Legion 760-549-9266: Bud and Ruby Reed.
Twilight at CALM Escape the heat and stroll the grounds. Bring a picnic and enjoy the animals during their active dusk hours on these Saturdays this summer: July 23 and 30 and August 6, 13 and 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission: adults $5, children 3 - 12 years, $3. Admission for CALM members is free. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy between Lake Ming and Hart Park. For more information, call 661-872-2256.
The last few weeks have been part of an adventure I would like to share with you. It all started six weeks ago when I received a letter Middleworth from my health care provider. In order to protect the innocent I'm changing the name of the provider to "Kooser". In this letter that I received from Kooser, it stated that over ten years have passed and it was time for me to take a 'procedure' whose name I shall change to Koloskapy. I make these changes in the names of the hospital and the 'procedure' because of the sensitivity of my readers. Here's what happened. After answering the letter I received a "kit" in the mail and was given instructions on what to place in that "kit" after which I would seal it in an envelope and send it back to Kooser. A couple of weeks after that I got a call from Kooser stating the date of my 'procedure' and the time I must be there. Innocent person that I am, I had forgotten what I went through ten years ago. The main exercise in this the Koloskapy, required that I must purge everything that I had eaten over the past week by drinking 20 ounces of Magnesium Citrate and 64 ounces of Gatorade and water. Once you have drunk this, here's a caveat, under no conditions place any kind of an obsta-
cle between any room in the house and the white commode. That morning when I went to the hospital they made me put on one of those ridiculous pajama tops that hospitals use, little rubber booties so I don't slip and fall and a shower cap. I don't know why but I didn't need to take a shower and they wouldn't let me walk around on my booties and I brought my own pajamas, anyway. I got on the gurney and after a short wait I was wheeled to the operating room where I met the Dr., the anesthesiologist and several other cohorts. All of them waiting for me and my Koloskapy. . They put a needle in my arm and the next thing I knew was the Dr. saying, "Well that went well." And I said "What went well?" "The 'procedure'" he said. "It was all a success and you're good for ten more years". Secretly I said to myself, I'll remember this ten years from now and the 'procedure' may wait for twenty , then I'll be 104 and would probably have died from something else! One last thing, I was warned that I should be very careful because my body was full of gas which could erupt at any time, any place. Because of the excessive flatulence he wanted me to stay out of closed spaces and rooms with lots of people. Oh yes, let me add, my wife took me home with all four windows in the car open! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
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One Girls Passion, Another Girls Pain event for young ladies Calvary Chapel Bakersfield Courier Gathering Calvary Chapel Bakersfield will host its 12th annual Danielle's Legacy Event, Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Liberty High School. The event is for ladies, Jr. High age and up. Come to hear about the legacy one girl left behind and figure out what legacy you will leave. Tickets are $10 if purchased online at CCBakersfield.com or at Calvary Chapel's Church office 6501 Schirra Ct. or $12 the day of and the ticket includes lunch, dessert, and a concert by Holly Starr. This is a great event to invite friends and family. Childcare not available, please do not bring children under requested age. "Danielle's Legacy" was birthed out of a passion and request that Danielle made to her mom just months before she was tragically killed in an auto accident. "One Girls Passion, Another Girls Pain" is a purity event that took place one year after the earthly death of Danielle. This event took place with the thought that it would be a onetime event that would take place on the one year anniversary death date. Danielle's Legacy Event has grown
and changed from just another purity event but to more of a wedding theme for ladies of all seasons of life and for ladies ages 12 years to the oldest lady alive. Danielle's Legacy Event teaches some and reminds many that Jesus is our True Groom. The events have far more to do with living a life pleasing to our True Groom. Living a life of purity is for all ladies yet it can be so very hard in today's world. The title Purity event can be such a turn off and it really does not describe our true purpose in these events. A wedding theme is used to draw participants to a closer relationship with Jesus to become beautiful brides inside and out. The Legacy Events include testimonies and teaching from women of all walks of life, sinful pasts as well as new life that has been restored and made beautiful. We provide hope for the hurting and encouragement to ladies who are currently living a life of purity. They do teach abstinence as well as hope to everyone, no matter how much guilt, shame or pain is taking place in life. For more information about this legacy event call 661-397-6000 or visit the Facebook Page "Danielle's Legacy" or DaniellesLegacy.com.
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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Ananias in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Micah 7:19, where does God place forgiven sins? Depths of sea, Heathen hearts, Past the stars, Fiery pits 3. Jesus said, "I am the Alpha and the ..."? Beta, Omega, Eternity, Delta 4. From Psalms 60:8, David said "Moab is my ..."? Terrier, Washpot, Courier, Warrior 5. What was the home of Peter, Andrew, and Philip? Caesarea, Assos, Sardis, Bethsaida 6. On which mount did King Saul die? Sinai, Moriah, Pisgah, Gilboa
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Living in light of the unexpected Ben Richey, Courier Columnist Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the unexpected. Last Sunday I was preaching on managing time, and one of the passages God led me to was Richey James 4:13-16. There James says "Come you who say 'Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and make a profit'- you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes." Those are sobering words. We walk through life with a sense of permanence and invulnerability, talking about the future and making plans as if tomorrow was guaranteed. But we're never promised another day on this earth. We don't like to think about our own end, but the truth is we can't avoid it. And for many it will arrive unexpectedly. In the past few weeks, my heart has been heavy thinking about the elderly couple that lost their lives in the Erskine fire. I'm sure that Thursday morning they got up and had their breakfast together as usual. They probably went about their routine as they did every day. Maybe they even sat down to dinner together before tragedy struck. If I had to guess, when they awoke that morning, they weren't thinking about the end. And yet it came, unwelcome and
unexpected. While so many of us have spent the past three weeks caring for the needs of the living, I have also been pondering the plight of the deceased. It is humbling, reminding me of an important truth: our time on earth is limited, and these moments we have to spend with friends and family- loving people, serving Jesus, and seeking to better our community- are infinitely precious. I hope our recent disaster has been a wakeup call- life can end in an instant. I hope it reminds us that we don't have time to waste on trivial, unimportant, and insignificant things. Two people lost their lives, but those numbers could have been so much higher considering the speed and intensity of the fire. While the loss of life and property is tragic, the fact that so many survived unscathed is a testament to God's grace. James concludes his thoughts about having the right perspective on our short lives like this"Instead you ought to say 'If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.'" Think about it- if what James says is true, then that means it is God's will for you to be here now. My encouragement to each one of us is to take that to heart, and live with purpose, redeeming the limited time we have with things that will matter for eternity. As the English missionary C.T. Studd once wrote, "Only one life 'twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last." Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
Valley places of Worship Kernville 1) New; 2) Yeast; 3) Balm; 4) Gilead; 5) Scripture; 6) Gideon
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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.
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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062
■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).
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Day of learning for teachers Shelby Parker, CSUB Courier Release On Friday, July 29, all California teachers are invited to attend the second annual Better Together: California Teachers Summit, a unique day of learning led by teachers, for teachers. As California embraces new ways of teaching and learning, teachers want more opportunities to connect with and learn from their peers. Teachers are the experts when it comes to California Standards - no one knows more about what's working in the classroom and where more support is needed. Yet, too often, teachers are told what they need to learn, rather than asked what would benefit them the most. "We hope to once again have one of the highest attended venues in the state. This event is unlike any other in terms of teacher celebration and networking! Last year, teachers left inspired and excited to return to the incredibly important work of improving the educational achievement of all students in Kern County," said Department Chair of Teacher Education, Dr. Kristina LaGue. The summit will bring together teachers at nearly 40 locations across the state, including California State University, Bakersfield from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Icardo Center to share ideas, join a teacher network, and learn effective strategies for implementing the new California Standards in their classrooms. The program will feature keynote addresses by education leaders, TEDstyle EdTalks presented by local teachers, and Edcamp discussions on timely topics such as the California Standards in English/Language Arts and Math and the Next Generation Science Standards. Keynote speakers: Montrelle Henry is an instructional specialist in the Curriculum and Instruction department at the Bakersfield City School District. She specializes in Middle School English Language Arts
and the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Montrelle graduated from California State University Bakersfield in 2005 with a double major in History and Religious Studies. She began her teaching career as an English teacher at Emerson Middle School in 2008. She is passionate about the development of reading comprehension skills and transferring comprehension into writing. Her EdTalk will be entitled, "The Bad Day Desk-Building Engagement Through Empathy." Jeremy Adams teaches AP US Government and GP World History at Bakersfield High School. He is the author of two books on teaching -- Full Classrooms, Empty Selves (2012); and The Secrets of Timeless Teachers: Instruction that works in EVERY Generation (2016). His writing has been published in The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and he has been a guest on C-Span. He also has won accolades for his teaching, including the 2014 California State Teacher of the Year Award (Daughters of the American Revolution); the 2012 Kern County Teacher of the Year Award; 2013 semifinalist for the California Department of Education's California Teacher of the Year Award; and 2014 finalist for the Carlston Family Foundation National Teacher Award. "Dare to Embrace the Challenge" is the title of his EdTalk. Teachers will leave the summit with access to new resources and concrete tools that already are working in classrooms across the state. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the California State University, and New Teacher Center are partnering to organize this gathering. The summit is free to all California PreK-12 teachers, teacher candidates and school administrators. To register or learn more about the summit, please visit cateacherssummit.com and join the conversation using the hashtag, #CATeachersSummit.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 Youngest artist to be Museum highlight The Kern River Valley Historical Society, which is known for displaying old items of interest, is doing something very special this July. Sixteen-yearold artist KiSea Kitikka will be featured in the museum in Kernville. In response of a school project when she was only 13, KiSea produced a piece she labeled "Lives Lost in Time". This project containing sketches and photographs depicting the changing decades of the 20th century demonstrates her amazing artistic expressions. KiSea's collection will be available for viewing in the museum all month long. The museum in Kernville is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free. Contact the museum at 760-3766683 or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org for more information.
National Forest public meeting The USFS would like to remind you of the upcoming public meetings regarding forest plan revision efforts on the Sequoia National Forest. This is the second round of public meetings to discuss the draft environmental impact statement and draft forest plans for the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests. The 90-day public comment period for this project began May 27 and closes August 25. The Sequoia National Forest meeting will be held August 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Double Tree Bakersfield (Hilton), 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct., Bakersfield. The draft EIS and draft forest plans are available on-line at the Forest Plan Revision project website: http://tinyurl.com/r5earlyadopters. For more information please contact the planning team leader, 707-562-9121.
World Traveler on a Harley presented The Kern Valley Historical Society general meeting July 26 will feature Dave Barr. Barr's presentation begins with his time in the Marines through his military life and leads to his adventures on a motorcycle. Dave is a true world traveler who has logged well over 80,000 miles on a motorcycle as he traveled around the globe more than once. A noted speaker who has filled his life with adventure, he brings it to us in his own special way. There has only been 70 people since 1912 who have successfully circumnavigated the world, and Barr is one of them. He also has completed two Guinness world record rides. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Admission is always free and refreshments will be served. Contact the museum at 760-376-6683 or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org.
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How much house? Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, Based on your annual income, how do you determine how much house you can afford? - Ryan Ramsey Dear Ryan, I always tell folks never get a home loan where the monthly payment is more than a fourth of your take home pay. I'm talking about basing this on a 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage. Twenty-five percent of your monthly take home pay is the absolute most you should have going out the door toward a mortgage payment. I realize that's a pretty conservative number in most people's minds. You can actually, technically qualify for almost twice that figure. But I think having that much of your paycheck going toward house payments is pretty dumb. Your shortest, quickest path to wealth is being debt-free. And when most of your money isn't flying out the door to make payments on stuff, it's easy to build wealth and increase your level of generosity! -Dave Dear Dave, My wife and I are debt-free except for our home, and we're currently putting money aside for our fully loaded emergency fund of
three to six months of expenses. Currently, we have our emergency fund account in the same bank as our checking and savings accounts. Do you think we should move it to a different bank? - Steve Dear Dear Steve, I wouldn't worry too much about that if I were you. The only exception to that might be if you had loans that you owed to that same bank. Then, I would probably move my emergency fund out of there just in case something went wrong with the loans. Some commercial loan documents now give the bank the right to take money out of your account to pay the loan - without your permission. If you had a car loan, for instance, with that particular bank, I wouldn't keep a bunch of money in that bank. They normally don't do that unless you're way behind on the bill - and then it gets pretty adversarial. Sometimes there can be things like a simple clerical error, and there's no chance of that happening if the money's in another bank. But in your situation, I don't see any harm in you being there. -Dave Dave Ramsey is America's trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling 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.
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The Second Annual Fishstock Music Festival is planned for Saturday Labor Day Weekend at the John McNally Rodeo Grounds in Kernville. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Art and music events slated for Labor Day Weekend Labor Day is almost here, and once again it's time to plan for weekend events. ■ KRAA Arts and Craft Fair The Kern River Valley Art Association Sierra Arts and Crafts Fair, Sept. 3, 4 and 5 in Circle Park in Kernville. Stop by and enjoy fine arts and crafts from local artisans and crafters and free kid's crafts table. The Fair is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call Teri Vellutini at 760-379-6162 or visit krvaa.org. ■ Fishstock Saturday September 3, all day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. don't miss the second annual Fishstock Music Festival to benefit the Kern River Hatchery, brought to you by
the Friends of the Hatchery, a 501 (c)3 group. Music by Pato Banton, Stoneflys, Left Coast Groovies, Alice Wallace Band, Par Avion, The Easy In, Brandon Chico Smith, Ezekiel's Fire, Dub Seeds Reggae and more. There will be music all day, vendors, food, and a beer and wine garden at the Kernville Rodeo Grounds. Adults are $10 for the whole day and children 15 and under are $5. Proceeds go towards assisting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in their efforts to keep the Wild and Scenic Kern River fishery healthy, purchase trout food for the hatchery, the "Trophy Trout Program", assist and provide schools with "Trout in the Classroom". For more information, call 562-397-8465 or email friendsofthehatchery@gmail.com.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “High Strung” (PG) - Young, beautiful and talented performers must band together with local artists and hip-hoppers in order to save the community center/help a charity/do the right thing. It's a stale formula, but the cliched plotline is really just an excuse to string together performances with an emotional backdrop, and that's what "High Strung" does. Fresh from the Midwest, ballerina Ruby (played by real-life dancer Keenan Kampa) has a lot to learn and a lot to prove upon landing in NYC and enrolling at a fictional conservatory. Opposite her is a melancholic Brit subway-violinist Johnny (Nicholas Galitzine), who sits on the edge of deportation. Can they find affection and pull off the big performance show thing?! (They do, and it's not bad.) “Keanu” (R) - Two-headed comedy monster Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele take their killer tag-team timing into their first feature-length film. Rell (Peel) is a softy suburban guy heartbroken after breaking up with his girlfriend, and the new owner of an impossibly adorable kitten he names Keanu. Clarence (Key) is Rell's untough friend who's in a loving marriage, but has seemingly lost all semblance of masculinity along the way. A cascade of ridiculous circumstances thrusts the duo into a kitten-rescue mission through a world of hardened (but very cat-friendly) thugs. Key and Peele (of the show, "Key & Peele") have honed their moves
through years of sketch comedy, and their still-running Comedy Central show puts out great material on a regular basis. The movie works best when it's not trying to be a movie. Absurdity hijacks the gangland plotting, and two funny guys handle it like seasoned getaway drivers. “The Lobster” (R) - Love is weird and difficult at times. But it's even weirder in the world where David (Colin Farrell) was just dumped by his wife. In this near-future world, you have to have a soul mate in 45 days of being single, or you must decide which animal you will be turned into. When David checks into a mandatory resort for singles, he figures he'll become a lobster -- they have very long lives and stay fertile. Some people escape and defy this pressure for romance, but can David really escape the need for love? Director Yorgos Lanthimos gives us his first English-language feature with a quietly funny deadpan. Yes, it's a movie about love and loneliness, but that doesn't mean it has to wallow in it. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bob knows his BBQ Bodfish Bob’s Tangy Grilled Pork Chops 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup French's® Classic Yellow® or Honey mustard 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 tsp. minced garlic 3/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves 6 1/2-in. thick pork chops, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper
Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s BBQ Beef and Bean Sandwiches 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 med. onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 8 oz. can red kidney beans 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. mustard 1 tsp.Worcestershire sauce Few dashes hot pepper sauce Dash of pepper 4 French rolls or Kaiser rolls, split, and toasted 1 cup Shredded lettuce, cabbage, or alfalfa sprouts (optional) In large skillet, cook beef and onion until brown. Drain, stir undrained kidney beans, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper into meat mixture. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer 3 minutes or until desired consistency. Spoon meat mixture into rolls. Top with lettuce, if desired. 4 servings.
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, garlic and thyme. Pour 2/3 cup mixture over pork. Marinate chops in refrigerator 30 min. Or up to 3 hours. Grill pork on greased rack over medium heat for 15 to 20 min. or until cooked through. Serve remaining mustard mixture with chops. Bodfish Bob’s Barbecue Chicken Breasts 1/2 c. cooking oil (I use olive oil) 1 egg 1 c. vinegar 1 tbsp. Salt 2 tsp. poultry seasoning 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. red pepper Lay chicken breasts in single layer in a flat container. Pour the marinade over and under the chicken. Let sit from 1 to 3 days. Barbecue the chicken slowly over medium heat for about 45 minutes. Baste as needed. Makes enough for 5 to 6 halves. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Volunteers needed for Riverside Park housekeeping tacles can handle and they are overflowing, which brings in the critters to feast upon what is laying about. We are more than happy to spearKeepers of the Kern is asking for your help, as our volunteers are quite head this movement under the direcstretched for time and energy this time tion of the Kern County Parks and of the year. Keepers was contacted by Supervisor Mick Gleason, but need Pat Connell of Supervisor Mick help doing so. We have a team of Gleason's office to help organize a plan Keepers meeting next Monday, July 18 to do some housekeeping at Riverside at 7 a.m. along with Kern County Park staff to do some housekeeping and if Park. A Keepers team plus community all goes well, every Monday thereafter volunteers met Monday, July 18 at 7 until at least September 19. Everyone is a.m. near the restgone, and the day rooms to launch Keepers is asking for your help, as has not begun as the project. Kern far as visitors are County Park staff our volunteers are quite stretched for concerned. It met with every- time and energy this time of the year. would only take one. There will be - Hinkey an hour to do the a Keepers/comjob and it is a munity clean up great way to get event every Monday morning. If there are 10 folks some exercise and enjoy the river at that would help, it won't take any time the same time. Get the kids out of bed at all. Since river cleaning can be a little and they could come help too, a good tough, Keepers is looking for those learning time for them and it would who could spend a half hour or so at make a super project for them during the summer. the park doing some housekeeping. Riverside Park represents the spirit Keepers of the Kern has sent the following information to businesses and of Kernville and it needs your help to maintain that spirit. Please give an residents in Kernville: "Keepers of the Kern has been con- hour of your time or ask one of your tacted by Supervisor Mick Gleason's in employees to come out. Be a order to help come up with a plan for "Riverside Park Keeper". We are invitour beautiful Riverside Park. As you are ing businesses and hometown folks to all aware, there are times when it is join us! Please share this with friends, most offensive with an abundance of businesses and family… Let's make a difference! trash and other 'unsavory items.' To get signed up please call: Keepers Due to budget cuts, Kern County Park and Rec doesn't have the staffing at 760-376-2963, 760-376-6459, 360nor the funding to maintain our park 324-8178 or email: keepersofthekafter a weekend of 100's of visitors. ern@gmail.com or contact us on There is usually more trash than recep- Facebook."
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August Mountain Festival planned at Camp Nelson Upper Tule Association Courier Event Join the fun at the 31st Annual Mountain Festival in the cool, fresh mountain air in Camp Nelson Meadow. This two day festival on August 6 and 7 will feature entertainment for the entire family. Admission is free. It is brought to you by the Upper Tule Association. For the children, there will be games to play, a bounce house and 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 Bear will be there also. There will be single and double horseshoe tournaments and volleyball both days. Live music will accompany the two day activity and a top block barbeque will be served on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday's entertainment will be Jerry Hall & Trick Shot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ken Nordin and High Sierra will play from 3 to 7 p.m. On Sunday, the music will be from the 50 Buck Band from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a rib dinner on Friday night August 5 at 5 p.m. Please leave your pets at home. Call Michelle Ray at 559-542-2551 for more information.
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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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681
Recreation information
■ 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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Sheriff/CHP Substation
■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
■ 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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JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs, Free Quote, Fast Service, 47 Yrs Exp. Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair
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For Rent/Lease Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. 760-9642514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________
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Lake Isabella Commercial These offices can be rented separately: • 609 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450rent/$400dep. ...455 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathrom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep.
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Tim’s Auto Glass Professional Auto Glass Replacement & Repair 760-379-1900 661-332-8467 760-223-1389 661-332-TIMS timsautoglass23@yahoo.com
Rob Lyons 818-248-8512 Brick/Block/Stone/Fireplace All types 0f Concrete 818-434-9791
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760-592-6468 www.ipmkrv.com • Wofford Heights: • Blue Jay Trailer Park Home MOVE-IN SPECIALONE MONTH FREE Rentals available. Includes water and trash. On-site laundry. Space Rent $250 Trailer Rental including space $350/mo. Trailer Rental including space $375/mo. Available Aug. 1st. 2bd/1ba mobile - covered front patio, additional storage shed on large lot. Rent $500/mo.
2bd/1ba House 77 Adams Rd Wofford Heights. Stove, refrig, washer/dryer, fireplace insert, incl. 2-car garage, has A/C. Must see $800mo. plus $800. deposit. 661-340-3521 ___________________________
3bd/1ba - w/2 large living rooms, lg. covered front patio, lg. back deck w/views of lake. Laundry hook-ups, Fenced front yard, storage sheds, pet friendly. Rent $850/mo.
1981 Mobile Home $9,000 obocash only. Space rent $378. 14 x 60 2 bdrm, living rm, kitchen, 2 ba. Back yard, small shed, driveway & patio. This is a nice place and won't last. 2807 Erskine Creek Rd. Space 15, Lake Isabella.Call Bruce Davis 760-223-6295. ___________________________
• Bodfish • 2bd/1ba - cute and newly remodeled. Hardwood flooring, new carpet, paint etc. separate laundry area, lg. kitchen. Fully fenced backyard, covered carport. Rent $750/mo.
Lake Isabebella - 1 bdrm duplex, 1200 sq ft, Nice, $700 mo. Plus security depost. 760- 417- 1872
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*With the exception of Microsoft. HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ■ Drywall Repair ■ Stucco Patch ■ Plaster Patch ■ Painting Reasonable & Reliable Richard Elton 760-549-0170
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Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 ___________________________
Lake Isabebella - 2 bdrm, 2 ba, fully fenced yard, pellet stove, resonable water. $600. mo., first/last plus $100. security deposit. 760-379-1345 ___________________________
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Mt Mesa 2bd/1bth Apartments. A Must See, Newly Remodeled! Stove, refrigerator, & fireplace, plus On-Site laundry. Off-street covered parking. No pets. TRASH & WATER PAID. ALL ELECTRIC. $550rent/$600dep ½ off 1st month's rent.
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Wofford Heights 2bd/1bth Mobile with Garage, Stove & refrigerator. This spacious yard features a large deck, Garage with workshop, plus 2 storage sheds. Cooler, 1 small dog ok, $595 rent/$600 dep.
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LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 ___________________________ Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ___________________________
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Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
760-379-8578 Mooch operator
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Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA
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Spaces For Rent By the month or by the year excellent downtown location on the river in Kernville walking distance to everything. Call for details. 760-376-2345 __________________________ Got or Want Stuff?
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA L. THATCHER aka BARBARA THATCHER BPB-16-002535 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BARBARA L. THATCHER aka BARBARA THATCHER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: MICHAEL RAE ROOFFENER in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that MICHAEL RAE ROOFFENER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: July 28, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: James R. Hulsey 412 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-324-9475 (Published: Kern River Courier: July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THERAPY TREK (2016-B4374), DBA #2 LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES BY MARSINAH RAMIREZ & CLINICAL CONSULTANTS 12604 Mountain Mesa Road, Unit A, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1183, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: MARSINAH RAMIREZ TRUJILLO, 15 Big Blue Road, Unit A, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 05/30/2016. 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
ing bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeS ervices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00734-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 29, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 15, 22 and 29, 2016)
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: Marsinah Ramirez Trujillo. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/05/2016 and expires 07/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00734-CA, A.P.N.: 194-515-01-00-0, Property Address: 6300 Glenrock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. 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: Maria C. Moreno, A Married Woman As Her Sole And Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/22/2009 as Instrument No. 0209057175 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $225,967.46. 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: 6300 Glenrock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309, A.P.N.: 194-515-01-00-0. 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 $225,967.46. 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 consider-
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00777-CA, A.P.N.: 189-351-19-00-1, Property Address: 441 Sycamore Road, Arvin, CA 93203. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. 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: Ermel Don Doyle, Jr., A Married Man As His
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Storage Space Storage Space Available in downtown Kernville. Safe and accessible will allow most anything cars, trucks, RVs. Call for details Camp Kernville 760-376-2345 ask for Jim.
Move in ready downtown Kernville - two warehouse/shop buildngs for lease Kernville double-wide 1 bdrm, 1 • one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo ba, can be 2 bdrm, patio deck, •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo small yard for kids and pets. Very nice! $6,950. Call Camp Kernville (2,000 sq ft main level w/1,700 sq ft loft) 760-417-9330 760-376-2345 Ask for Jim. ____________________________ ____________________________ Need Nothing - Move in Ready
Profesional Office For Lease 2bd/2ba double wide MH in 500 square feet. 5104 Suite B, 55+ park, w/2 car carport, Lake Isabella Blvd. patio/deck. $23K cash (760) 661-331-2636 964-2514 ____________________________ ___________________________ Lake Isabella - Move in Ready Warehouse - With loft, 2 offices, 3bd/2ba double wide Mobile and bathroom. Air conditioning Home in 55+ park w/2 car car- and heating. 3200 square feet in port, patio deck. $32K (760) Lake Isabella. 661-331-2638 964-2514 ______________________________
Beautiful Mt Top Property 3600 view. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, mobile. 1600 sq.ft. laundry room, new roof and more. Separate garage. In Bodfish. 702-5263054. ___________________________ Move in ready in downtown Kernville 3 bdrm 2 ba 2 car carport, swamp cooler, wood burning fireplace, fridge plus built in appl. New carpeting throughout, fenced in yard for the kids and pets. $12,950. Call Camp Kernville 760376-2345.
Mobiles Wanted I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
RV’s For Sale 20' Invader double axel, appliances included. Older-livable only $1,500. Call Camp Kernville 760-376-2345. Ask for Jim.
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Wanted To Buy I buy Lots Cash Call Bert - (760) 964-2514
St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor
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Sole And Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/09/2005 as Instrument No. 0205247516 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/24/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $315,032.92. 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: 441 Sycamore Road, Arvin, CA 93203, A.P.N.: 189-351-19-00-1. 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 $315,032.92. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeS ervices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00777-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 5, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 22, 29, and August 5, 2016)
convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00214CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 11, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 22, 29, and August 5, 2016)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00214-CA, A.P.N.: 517-421-07-00, Property Address: 1212 Lucerne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. 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: Tony Rojas and Claudia Rojas, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/21/2006 as Instrument No. 0206287074 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/15/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $166,349.45. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1212 Lucerne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 517-421-07-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $166,349.45. If the Trustee is unable to
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SIGNATURA 16209 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 16209 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: CASA DI MONTES LLC, 16209 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. 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: Sherrie Montes. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/13/2016 and expires 07/13/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 22, 29 and August 5 and 12, 2016.
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Fellow Travelers Don Morrison, Fellow Travelers of Highway 178 Courier Update Fellow Travelers of Highway 178 recently participated in the Emergency Services and Safety Expo sponsored by the Hospital District. Nicolas Esquivel, civil engineer and traffic engineer with Caltrans, displayed a huge map identifying the areas where the bulk of accidents take place on the Canyon section of 178. Fellow Travelers displayed photos and reports of accidents and engaged the visitors in conversation, gave safety tips and handed out flyers. Members of the Steering Committee have met with the new CHP Sergeant, Richard Goulding who is extremely sup-
Radio, Continued from page 1 said. While they thought they were fully insured, the Lutz' soon discovered that their business insurance did not cover any part of the business that was off site. Busch started a Gofundme page to help recoup the $150,000 equipment loss incurred. So far the account has raised $4,000, every bit of which has been used for temporary equipment they purchased to get back on the air. The couple have borrowed $12,000 to set up temporary transmitters from the roof top of the office in Kernville for the 102.5 station and hope to have another temporary transmitter for 104.5 soon, possibly within a week. These temporary transmitters have been no easy task to acquire or assemble. They come from Nova Scotia and have to be put together upon arrival. Busch plans to later use these temporary transmitters as back up once the permanent equipment is
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portive of the efforts and has submitted a grant proposal for additional resources for designated enforcement units to patrol the canyon portion of 178 and for increased traffic safety education efforts. Esquivel, Caltrans Engineer continues to meet with the group and is working on getting true, Traffic Code compliant turnouts and proper signage on Highway 178. Fellow Travelers have a new edition of the safety tips flyer and are making arrangements for its distribution on bulletin boards, by email and snail mail. It will be will be flashed on the screen of our movie theater. They are looking for community groups who would like a Fellow Traveler to speak about their tips and plans.
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Grant, Continued from page 1 replaced. They hope to move the temporary transmitters to Rocky Point to provide a line of sight to everywhere in the valley and get back up to speed. The losses were a double whammy. They were off the air for three weeks, losing business revenue, as well as the equipment loss. "The community has been great," Busch said. They have stepped up in many ways and renewed Busch's faith in humanity, with many offers of help. Busch referred to Joni Mitchell's, "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone," but said "we will get it done." Also affected by the fire was news, programming, sales employee and the voice of Tradio, Steve Nelson, who was on vacation at the time and suffered the loss of his home in the fire. With a new system and the temporary transmitters as back up, there would only be about a one hour re-tool in the event of another emergency.
approved $100,000 Audubon Wimberly grant and over $40,000 in grassroots donations representing 538 private individuals and organizations to date, over $640,000 has been raised since October 2015. "We still have a ways to go to reach our total acquisition budget of $900,000, but we're getting close!" exclaimed KRVHF President Tom Anderson. The River Parkways grant proposal was submitted by KRVHF with assistance from The Trust for Public Land (tpl.org). Statutory conditions to be met are: Recreation, Habitat, Flood Management, plus Conservation and Interpretive Enhancement, all of which will be satisfied after the property is acquired during the grant fulfillment period through May 1, 2019. As the Kern River Valley community recovers from the devastating effects of the Erskine Fire, an additional goal is for the HSVW to be an important addition to the KRV in the form of flat, easily walkable parkland close to businesses, residents, schools, and out-of-valley visitors. This grant would not have succeeded without the amazing, broadbased support of the Kern River Valley community and many of the agencies which serve the KRVHF. "The River Parkways site review team said more than once during their June 21 visit that they were impressed with the level of community participation and support. Big time thanks goes to grassroots donors to date, plus Audubon (state office, Kern River Preserve, and many individual chapters including Bakersfield-based Kern Audubon
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field. The form has a place for the property owner to note specific aspects of their property such as location of wells and septic tanks, special places such as burial plots of beloved pets, and places where the homeowner suspects that there is a possibility of recovering lost items, for the contractor to take special care. The next phase is hazardous waste removal and trucking to an appropriate location, then metal removal. The program recycles metals removed from the property in an effort to recoup some of the costs of the program. The average cost to bring a lot back to a buildable location is between $50 to $60,000. Usually the foundation or slab also has to be removed in order to make the property certifiable for rebuilding. The protocol is to keep the property damp so there is not a dust issue and the law requires the contractor to turn any firearms over to law enforcement. Property owners are encouraged to note all their special needs on the ROE form. Insurance coverage works with the program. Most insurance only covers a portion of the cost of debris cleanup and the program covers the difference
Society and Ridgecrest-based Kerncrest Audubon Society), Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Kern County Department of Parks & Recreation, Keepers of the Kern, Kern River Paiute Council, Kern River Conservancy, Kern River Courier, Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation Board of Directors, Kern River Valley Revitalization, Kern Valley Exchange Club, Kern Valley Indian Community, Kern Valley Sun, R J Smith Construction, Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley, Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Southern Sierra Conservancy, Southern Sierra Research Station, State Assembly Member Devon Mathis, State Senator Jean Fuller, True Value Hardware (Lake Isabella & Mtn Mesa), The Trust for Public Land, Tulare Basin Wildlife Partners, UC Cooperative Extension, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and no doubt others not mentioned due to my many senior moments." KRVHF encourages further help to "seal the deal" and receive on site signage recognition. Readers may join the hundreds of grassroots donors to date by sending a $10 or more tax-deductible donation per name recognition (including on behalf of and in memory of) to KRVHF, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. For those considering pledges or large donations which might require more clarification to help in decision making, email bbarnes@lightspeed.net and ask to communicate with your choice of either Tom Anderson or Bob Barnes.
in the cost. If the policy covers the amount or more of the cleanup, then the insurance company will only have to pay the cost. Insurance is not required to participate in the cleanup program. It is not a requirement that property owners utilize this program, but if they decide to do it on their own, they will still have to meet the strict state safety standards in order to rebuild on their property. The soil testing required will have to be obtained by the property owner from an independent lab. This type of service has only been available from the State of California to assist smaller California counties that would not normally have the resources or funds to handle these types of disaster events. In 2004, when the City of Weed suffered the catastrophic Boles Fire, where one third of the town and 157 homes were lost, California OES has since responded to wildland fire losses as high as 2,000 homes. Kern County and State Office personnel will be available on site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. For help residents can also call 661-2049125 or 916-205-1574 for phone assistance.