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and the attack is from nature itself View of dying trees on the south side of Evans Road Hwy 155 as you travel east to Greenhorn Summit. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
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The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation's 2016 River Rhythms is each Friday this August in Kernville's Riverside Park. This is the fifth year of the series, and it is always free and open to the public. The Kern Valley Healthcare District and the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation sponsor these fundraising events so that the Foundation can raise money to support local efforts such as High School and Middle School music programs, academic scholarships and awards, the C o m m u n i t y Orchestra, and many other worthwhile endeavors that benefit the Kern River Valley. Each concert begins at 6:30 p.m. ■ August 5 Opens the series with some homegrown music from Out of the Blue. Just like home grown tomatoes, Out Of The Blue is as fresh and tasty as they have ever been. Michael Gallagher, Patricia Seamount, Terry Harris, And Kris Martin have performed for all four previous seasons of river rhythms and we hope to have them each year to come. Masterful musicianship, entertaining songs, and an audience repore unmatched; Out Of The Blue will fulfill your toe tappin' acoustic desires.
Our forests are in trouble and it’s not visitor impacts that is the biggest problem. To see the devastation, one only need travel Hwy 155 to Greenhorn summit or to the east on Hwy 178 to Walker Pass to see Pinyon Pine forest dying. The U.S. Forest Service has identified 66 million trees dead in California. These trees are located in six counties across 760,000 acres in the southern Sierra Nevada region of the state, covering six Southern Sierra counties including Kern County. Four consecutive years of drought in California, a dramatic rise in bark bee-
tle infestation and warmer temperatures are leading to historic levels of tree die-off. This unprecedented number of dead trees is greatly increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfires and causes us to address how we will pay for firefighting, and the resources needed to restore our forests. The threats to our forests are three-fold. First, four years of continued drought and a forecast of a drier winter this next year. Mistletoe is more readily finding host trees due to their already stressed condition. It is especially prevalent in our
An enlarged image of a Mountain Pine Bark Beetle Curtesyof the USDA
lover elevation oak and live-oak forests. Finally, the stressed trees are more susceptible to the bark beetle. Last fall the Governor declared a state of emergency due to the tree dieoff in California and formed a tree mortality task force to help mobilize additional resources for the safe removal of dead and dying trees. The Task Force is comprised of state and federal agencies, local governments, utilities, and various stakeholders including the
SEA Number 5 comment requested Michael Batelaan Courier Update There was another dam meeting this week. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, whenever a step in a federal process is made, public education/comment is required. This meeting was about Supplemental Environmental Assessment number five, dams and spillways. About 26 people attended the first meeting on Monday in Lake Isabella. There was a second Kern Valley meeting in Kernville Tuesday night. The Army Corps of Engineers has been holding these meetings since 2012, and progress has been made in the dam remediation pro-
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Because of the Erskine Fire disaster, the USACE adjusted the public comment period
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $7.75 million construction contract July 19 to Macro-Z Technology Company of Santa Ana for the relocation of the U.S. Forest Service Fire Station in Lake Isabella. The contract includes relocation and construction of a two-bay garage, administrative and support space, and solar panels to produce eight kilowatts
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Just add water - Isabella Dam project area design refinements were displayed at the meeting. cess. The first contract has been awarded and the process of moving the USFS offices and fire station in Lake Isabella will start about September first.
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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 138,222 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 134 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 704 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 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: 760-376-2963 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. Keepers of the Kern August 1 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. If you aren't up for the river, help make a difference at Riverside Park, Kernville at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ 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. and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.
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■ Keepers of the Kern August 2 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.
■ 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 760-379-4600. ■ River Rhythms August 5 Hear the hometown sounds of Out of the Blue at Riverside Park, Kernville. 6:30 p.m. ■ KRVElks Kids Back To School Carnival August 6 From 10 a.m. to noon don't miss the free Back to School Carnival at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. 200 backpacks loaded with school supplies and 100 vouchers for shoes will be given away. There will be face painting, musical chairs, dime toss, darts and more. There will be a free lunch of hot dogs,
■ 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.
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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. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.
■ Keepers of the Kern August 8 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. If you aren't up for the river, help make a difference at Riverside Park, Kernville at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 9 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. And hear Keepers of the Kern at the Lake Isabella/Bodfish Property Owners meeting at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 12 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. ■ River Rhythms August 12 Don’t miss the Rock and Blues of Thin Ice at Riverside Park, Kernville, 6:30 p.m. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 15 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. If you aren't up for the river, help make a difference at Riverside Park, Kernville at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 16 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. ■ 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. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 19 Cleanup of Old Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. ■ River Rhythms August 19 Hear the country sounds of the Kern River Band and Sweet Adelines at Riverside Park, Kernville, 6:30 p.m. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 22 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. If you aren't up for the river, help make a difference at Riverside Park, Kernville at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 23 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. ■ 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. 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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Neighbors without fences Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher We have all heard the adage "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors." Here in the Kern River Valley what Batelaan fences we may have had, now over the last few weeks have been removed. Fences the Erskine Fire did not take in its wake And just who coined the phrase "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors"? A version of this proverb exists in many different cultures and languages representing international references including German, Norwegian, Russian, Japanese and Hindi versions of the quote. Consequently, no one person can claim to have said this. It represents a very common sentiment among neighbors everywhere. The quote also seems to be contradictory in nature. How can neighbors come together if they are divided by fences? In the disaster's wake this community has proven just that, they can't. Neighbors from far away, even around the world have reached out and extended a hand during the Erskine Fire and its aftermath. Neighbors helping neighbors, taking in, sheltering, feeding and clothing others. Our first responders, fire personnel from Kern County and the State, Bureau of Land Manage-
ment, US Forest Service and CalFire braved to put out the Erskine fire. And let us not forget the precision air attack crews. Now those with related workplace associations and unions remain, giving out food and monetary assistance. People volunteered for Red Cross from all over the United States, for Salvation Army, CERT volunteers came out from all over Kern County to help us as neighbors. The businesses community both from the Kern Valley and from all of Kern County delivered goods and services to assist fire survivors. Restaurants brought food to the shelters; fire assistance funds for those affected were started. Faith based groups, regardless of denomination or affiliation: Christian, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Mormon, Sikh, and Buddhist, no matter. Civic groups and clubs: Rotary from around the country and the world, Exchange from around the country. Service groups: Elks, Eagles, Lions, American Legion, Legion Riders, VFW, Trucker Association, motorcycle groups. Regardless of color, politics, affiliations or membership, personal belief or economic status, neighbors have come together as a community. The neighbors we are. Let us not forget that we are all neighbors.
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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 about this project or the public meetings, please contact the planning team leader, 707-562-9121.
KRV Elks Annual Kids Back To School Carnival On Saturday August 6 from 10 a.m. to noon don't miss the free Back to School Carnival at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. 200 backpacks
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By now most of you who have read my columns will remember that I was raised during my formative years by my Gramma and Middleworth Grampa who I called Nonna and Dodda. Because they were such free and loving persons I had a chance to taste the good things in life by just being with them. Let me tell you a little about Dodda. He was a contractor and several houses that he built 90 years ago are still standing. Their insides were finished with knotty pine; each had a small chimney and I can only think that the people who bought those homes were pretty darn happy with them. When Dodda built a house, he did it all, the framing, the paneling, the roof, the plumbing, the electrical and the stone work for the fireplace. What makes this so interesting is that prior to their moving to Big Bear Lake they lived in La Jolla where he was the Ford dealer for the entire area. He learned the building trade by following in his dad's footsteps who was a builder. His name was Roy and was my Great Grandfather which explains why I enjoy dabbling in carpentry. When I was 10 years old Dodda decided that it was time for me to learn how to cut wood. He gave me my own cross-cut saw, I was only
10, and Nonna had a fit. "He'll cut his fingers" she cried, "and I just won't have it". I stood there saw in hand listening to Dodda explaining that as a rite of passage it was time for me to do my fair share of keeping fires going in the kitchen and front room. For the next year or so Dodda tried but failed to change Nonna's mind, and then you should have heard her when he said "If I wasn't going to cut wood with a saw I could do it with an axe!" Boy did that unglue Nonna. But it was all a part of Dodda's clever plan. He reasoned that she would be so incensed with the axe plan that the saw plan was the lesser of the two evils. Dodda said if I promised to be super careful and only under close supervision could I then use the saw and Nonna finally agreed. Sawing wood was fun and eventually the use of an axe was on the okay list. Now my chore list included taking the wood and a bucket of water upstairs every day. Dodda would keep me going by pointing out that these chores were helping me grow big muscles, after which I would check the mirror and found it hard to believe that what he said was true. But it worked and it was all a part of growing up in Big Bear Lake. Dodda was always teaching me about wood, fish, ducks and life in general. He was a great Grandpa and I was a lucky boy.
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Wheat from the chaff Church youth came out last Friday in order to sort the outpouring of local commumity donations being moved to Southlake. The new distribution location will be at Faith Community Southlake campus location 14600 Hwy 178 at Entrada and Hwy 178. Michael Batellaan Kern River Courier
Churches help to sort it all out Michael Batelaan Courier Community Thirty young people from Canyon Hills Riverview and Canyon Hills Kern River Valley arrived by bus this past Friday to unload and sort through two 40 foot Seatrain containers for relocation and distribution for those affected by the Erskine Fire. Pastor Robin Robbins of Canyon Hills Riverview was on hand to oversee teens unload, sort, size and rebox clothing for future distribution. “It is good to give, but it’s better to serve” said Robbins who has served at Canyon Hills Bakersfield campus now for 27 years. State Assemblywoman Shannon Grove also brought a truck and trailer of her own Friday to assist with efforts of moving donations from Lake Isabella to the new better located distribution center in Southlake. The mountains of community food
and clothing donations had previously been collected through the Christian Service Center in Lake Isabella who had received such an overwhelming response that storage containers had to be borrowed from Bakersfield to store them. Robbins who spearheaded the volunteer sorting commented that it was better for the students to actively serve others over their summer vacation than be sitting at home. “The kids will remember this all of there lives”. All the donated items will now be available at the Faith Community Southlake Campus All For One Distribution Center 14600 Hwy 178, in Southlake. All for One Movement is a united front of many people and organizations partnering to rebuild the community. All For One One For All’s common purpose is to help people who are in need as quickly and effectively as possible. The center
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Assumptions Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist Webster's Dictionary says that assumptions are suppositions that something is true or a notion that is taken for granted. Schlensker The problem with an assumption is that its foundation is unspecified; there's a whole range of reasons from totally flimsy to reasonably sound - why a person might believe something to be true, why he or she might take it for granted. That old adage has more than a little validity: when we assume something, we are very likely to make an ASS out of U and of ME. We can probably all recall a time when we made an assumption that turned out to be inaccurate and wound up causing us pain (like assuming the soundness of those boards on the bridge when they weren't) or embarrassment (like congratulating a lady based on your assumption that she's pregnant when she's not). Oops! It is reported that some years ago at a dinner in Washington, D. C., an American woman was seated next to a Chinese diplomat. Having felt a growing discomfort with the lack of conversation during the dinner, the lady finally asked the man from China, "Likee soupee?" There was no response. When they'd finished eating, upon the invitation of the M. C. the Asian gentleman rose,
approached the podium and talked for about 10 minutes in perfect English. The woman was amazed. When he'd finished speaking he returned to his seat next to the surprised lady. After another brief silence, he turned to her and said, "Likee speechee?" Then there was that riddle about the two coal miners. At the end of their shift one's face was almost totally black with dust and soot, but the other's face was almost completely clean. When they'd said "So long," to each other, the one with the dirty face proceeded toward home, while the one with the clean face went to the washroom and scrubbed his face. Why? The riddle's answer: Each assumed that his face looked like the other's. Assumption can cause us trouble. It's a good thing we don't have to make assumptions about God … nor He about us. He knows all; He doesn't need to assume anything! And as for us, we have His clear Word in the Bible. We have unquestionable indication of His design in nature. We have unquestionable proof of His love for us in the sacrifice of His perfect beloved Son for us. And we have unassailable evidence of Jesus' resurrection from the dead, which means He was Who He said He was, and He accomplished what He came to the earth to do. We make no assumptions about Jesus. We simply trust Him! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.
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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 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 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 14600 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 8;30 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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The thing that really matters Matt Freeman Courier Columnist The recent events here in the Kern River Valley, as we all know have been extremely traumatic. So traumatic we were also run out of Freeman our home and almost lost it and I have been unable to write these articles for quite some time. You know I have lived in this valley my entire life, I am 4th generation up here in the KRV and never have I seen a fire like what we had on June 23rd. It was the literal perfect storm, and we lost a lot as a town and as a community both. However, as a resident of the KRV, as a person who loves this town and this valley and as a businessman up here I have been absolutely honored to say there is something else I have also never seen before in such intensity: people have come together and helped each, and still are and will be for awhile. We have banned together for a common cause and we have endured and thrived despite the calamity experienced by us all. From financial resources to offering places to live and furniture and clothing and help paying bills, and even just a shoulder and a receptive ear and some sympathy and prayer, this has truly brought us all together as a community. The overwhelming response from the local churches, Red Cross, Salvation Army and so many more has just been such a blessing.
As a real estate agent I have had the distinct pleasure of being able to help some of the survivors find homes in the aftermath of this tragedy. From an old veteran needing a new place to live to a young family who lost everything but the shirts on their backs, we have been able to help folks who are destitute and broken and are having to start over. We have helped people find rentals, find new homes to purchase with insurance money, help them get in contact with contractors to rebuild and help with navigating the paperwork and procedures of both the state and county. We were open the day of the fire, I took pictures of two homes that actually burnt down the same day, those pictures are now insurance pictures for the sellers who have both informed us it was a huge blessing we had them. We sat outside on the front porch of the office watching the Boray Bombers and firefighters do their thing as we wondered if we had homes to go back to. As the even came upon us and we saw the entire mountain light up in flame it was as if time itself was slowing down it was so surreal, it just did not feel like it was actually happening, it felt like a movie or something. But it was, and all of this taught me one thing, taught all of us real estate agents one thing and one thing above all else: real estate is about people, plain and simple, and we have been honored to have been able to help. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-3795915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 loaded with school supplies and 100 vouchers for shoes will be given away. There will be face painting, musical chairs, dime toss, darts and more. There will be a free lunch of hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. The event is free to kids enrolled in kindergarten through 8th grade (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). The Masons will again join in to sign your children up with the child identification registry. Bring the kids out for a fun morning and prepare them for school at the same time.
Attention veterans 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 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.
Labor Day weekend fun Labor Day weekend is almost here, and once again it's time for the annual 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. Don't miss the 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 more information call Teri Vellutini at 760-379-6162 or visit krvaa.org.
Fishstock Music Festival all day and night On 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 CDFW Kern River Hatchery, brought to you by the Friends of the Hatchery. 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 and vendors, food, and a beer and wine garden. The fun is at the Kernville Rodeo Grounds. Adults are $10 for the whole day and children 15 and under are $5. For more information, call 562-397-8465 or email friendsofthehatchery@ gmail.com.
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You won't want to miss this fun family event in Mt. Mesa Park in the beautiful community of Mt. Mesa. The carnival themed event will be host to fun, contests, games, entertainment, food, and much more! The carnival is sponsored by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce and the Creative Crafter in Mt. Mesa. The carnival opens at 3 p.m. on Friday with carnival games, vendors, bingo ($1 per card), a watermelon
seed spitting contest, cupcake walk and ends at 8 p.m. with a free movie, Dumbo, under the stars. Be sure to bring your own chair or beach towel. On Saturday, starting at 11 a.m., there will be more games and vendors. The game area features an all day wristband for $10. There will be a pie eating contest, tug o war contests for children and adults, bingo at 2 p.m. ($1 per card), relay races, egg toss, sack races. Both days feature a prize booth to redeem your contest victories.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “A Hologram for the King” (R) - Tom Hanks stars as a likable but unlucky American businessman who is just trying to make it in the desert heat so he can sell the Saudi king on some top-of-the-line video technology. When Alan Clay (Hanks) arrives in Saudi Arabia, he finds his meeting with the monarch is delayed indefinitely, the local customs a bit baffling, and all he can do is kill time. He does so with the help of his affable driver Yousef (Alexander Black) and a sublimely beautiful Saudi doctor (Sarita Choudhury), with whom some romance may bloom. Adapted from a Dave Eggers novel with much bigger ambitions, the movie makes it more of a fish-out-ofwater story, floated by Hanks' friendliness. It's funny, but not in an overt or offensive way. If you really can't care whether or not the vanilla Alan can find some direction in his life, it's going to be about as interesting as waiting for a business meeting to start. “Fathers and Daughters” (R) Katie (Amanda Seyfried) had a complicated childhood that has all-too-obvious connections to her troubled adulthood. When she was a little girl (played by Kylie Rogers), Katie's mother died in a car accident that left her father (Russell Crowe), an acclaimed novelist, with a debilitating condition. Dad's institutionalization and a custody battle with Katie's aunt (Diane Kruger) gave the adult Katie some
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serious attachment issues -- issues that she may get over through her relationship with a very dad-like suitor played by Aaron Paul. The best thing about the movie is its cast, and the worst is its script. Tucked in different subplots you'll also find Octavia Spencer, Quvenzhane Wallis and Jane Fonda. The problem is that each of these subplots is full of drippy, heavy-handed dialog suspended by a pop-psychology illustration of daddy issues. “Addicted to Fresno” (R) Rehab hasn't cured Shannon's (Judy Greer) sex addiction, but she's ready to try rebuilding her life working alongside her sister Martha (Natasha Lyonne) cleaning hotel rooms. Shannon slips off of the wagon, shags a hotel guest and winds up with a dead body for her and Martha to get rid of. That's the setup for this rather grimy comedy where funny performers struggle to find the right note. Fred Armisen, Aubrey Plaza and Molly Shannon all make appearances, but the cringes far outnumber the laughs. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the packaged biscuit mix, sugar, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Stir together the beaten eggs, beer and cooking oil. Add dry ingredients, stirring until moistened. (Batter will still be lumpy.) Add a little additional beer if thinner pancakes are desired. Cook on a hot lightly greased griddle, for about 2 minutes per side or until golden. Serve with with a variety of fruit syrups, jam, powdered sugar, and whipped butter. Makes 10 to 12 (4-inch) pancakes. You can make the cakes ahead, then reheat them, covered until hot. Bodfish Bob’s Buttermilk Pancakes
Bodfish Bob’s Old Fashioned Pancakes 2/3 cup self rising flour 1 egg 2 tablespoons Wesson oil 1/2 cup milk Mix ingredients with wire whisk or with mixer. Pour into hot skillet by large spoonful. Brown on both sides. Bodfish Bob’s Beer Pancakes 2 cups packaged biscuit mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of ground nutmeg 5 beaten eggs 1/2 cup beer 2 tablespoons cooking oil Butter or margarine Maple syrup
2 eggs, beaten 2 cups buttermilk, or 1 cup milk 2 cups flour, sifted 1- 3 tablespoon(s) sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 cup melted butter In a bowl combine dry ingredients. In another bowl combine eggs and buttermilk. Blend into flour mixture until lumpy. Add butter. With a large spoon, drop batter onto a hot greased griddle. Cook until bubbles appear. Turn. Cook until brown. Brush with melted butter. Serve with maple syrup. Yields 15 - 20 pancakes. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Catching in the dog days of summer rent. Those that remain in the lake feed early and late and come shallow to do so. Bass are often more lethargic in summer but they feed If summer in early and late. Another good tip is the KRV is one to slow down and size down your thing...it's hot. The presentation for bass. In the sumsame pattern hapmer they will hit almost anything pens every year, especially if you are fishing on we have a mild their spawning beds. Summer is spring, then Junedifferent they go deep and the big August it is pretty Freeman females recuperate from the rigwarm then we ors of the spawn. A great way to start cooling down and the winds get them is ultralight line with die down for fall. Fishing Lake small plastic worms and jigs and Isabella in the spring and fall is jerk baits. Scale down and slow great, in the spring the fish are down and you will get bit. spawning and the water is rising Finally, when all else fails in and in the fall it's a free for all for Lake Isabella the bass and in the heat of trout both to eat the summer Many folks struggle catching fish as much as they our catfish in the summertime....both because can before the friends frankly of the heat and because of what winter cold. don't care the lake is doing and how the fish Many folks how hot it is! are acting. struggle catchThey come - Freeman ing fish in the shallow and summertime feed no matter though, both what and love the warmer water. because of the heat and because of what the lake is doing and how the This is the time of year to really catch some hogs and you can do fish are acting. so any time day or night. They So here are some ways to maxilove holding in shady spots during mize your opportunities for catchthe day and they spread out to ing fish here in Lake Isabella in the feed at night, find one or the other dog days. First, fish early and late. and you will have yourself the Especially if you are fishing for makings of a catfish fry! trout and bass, the "Magic Hours" right before sunrise and sunset can be very productive. The trout Matt Freeman is a local resident, hold deep during the summer or businessman and outdoorsman and can they head up river where the be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880. water is cooler and there is curMatt Freeman Courier Columnist
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Forest, Continued from page 1 tion, has felled over 77,000 hazard trees, treated over 13,000 acres along 228 miles of roads around communities and recreation sites, and created 1,100 acres of fuel breaks. Work on another 15,000 acres is in progress. To make the beetle problem more complex, there are several species to deal with including the Jeffrey Pine Beetle, Pinion IPS Beetle, Mountain Pine Beetle, Western Fir Pine Beetle, Fir Engraver Beetle and others; different species with appetites for different varieties of trees. Weakened trees are more susceptible to attacks by bark beetles; they lack the defense that a healthy tree has. A normal healthy tree is able to fend off an attack by exuding pitch into the holes, pushing the beetle out. Drought-stressed trees have a difficult time producing enough pitch. Once infested, there is generally no recovery for the tree, and it will die. Currently the Jeffrey Pine, the Ponderosa Pine and the Pinion pine are the most impacted by the bark beetle infestation. Once a bark beetle bores into a tree, it creates galleries: lateral lines where the beetles lay thousands of eggs. The worst of the damage is done by the larvae that eat and kill the tree. The cedar trees seen dying on the Greenhorn are a result of drought. They are more resistant to infestation and there is not a specific beetle that feeds on them. Needles on dying conifer trees and pines begin to turn a reddish-brown and often start changing color at the top of the tree. The color change gradually moves down the tree. Other trees may slowly fade from green to brown. Flaking bark, or holes in the bark caused by woodpeckers, are good indicators that bark beetles or other insects are present. "With enough numbers they can take down the elephant," said Brian Block,
Ecosystem Management for USFS. Mild winters have also been a contributing factor to the bark beetle reproducing in greater numbers. Bark beetles are small insects, generally black, hard-shelled and approximately 5 millimeters in length and can kill a tree in as little as two to four weeks during warmer months. Some species of bark beetle attack from the ground level up, where others attack from the top of the tree and work their way down. Under normal conditions, bark beetles renew the forest by killing older trees. Beetles bore through tree bark and lay their eggs. Larvae feed on the tree's living tissues, cutting off its natural process for transporting nutrients and water. One bark beetle infestation can create several thousand beetles and easily spread to neighboring trees. "Although some tree-to-tree treatment is possible, it is not practical on a forest," Block said. The State of California is sponsoring a campaign to encourage private property owners to remove dead trees to limit wildfires. On private property, it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove dead and dying trees. It is recommended that landowners consult with a licensed professional. There may be local efforts to help those needing assistance in the near future. Do not transport firewood to another location as it may introduce detrimental insects and disease into a new area. For more information, go to any of the following sites on the internet: ■ fs.usda.gov/CATreeMortality ■ fs.usda.gov/main/catreemortality/ toolkit ■ fire.ca.gov/treetaskforce/index ■ readyforwildfire.org/Bark-BeetlesDead-Trees/ ■ nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ ca/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcseprd440606
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat
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■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646
7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100
■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A more harmonious aspect favors all relationships. Family ties with mates and children are strengthened. Libra is Cupid's choice to win the amorous Aries' heart. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bull is ready to take on fresh challenges. Expect some opposition as you plow new ground -- but supporters will outnumber detractors. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An upcoming job change could mean uprooting your family to a far-distant location. Weigh all considerations carefully before making a decision one way or the other. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A long-standing problem is resolved by a mutually agreed upon compromise. You can now focus on getting the facts you'll need for a decision you'll soon be asked to make. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat needs to be wary of what appears to be a golden investment opportunity. That "sure thing" could turn out to be nothing more than a sack of Kitty Glitter. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You give of yourself generously to help others, but right now you must allow people to help you. Confide your problems to family and trusted friends.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Relationships benefit from a strong harmonious aspect. Things go more smoothly at work. Someone you thought you'd never see again asks for a reconciliation. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A minor distraction interferes with travel plans, but the delay is temporary. Meanwhile, expect to play peacemaker once again for feuding family members. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Keep that positive momentum going on the home front. Arrange your schedule to spend more time with your family. You'll soon have news about that job change. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Control that possessive tendency that sometimes goads you into an unnecessary display of jealousy. You could be creating problems where none currently exist. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new project holds some challenges you hadn't expected. But don't be discouraged; you'll find you're more prepared to deal with them than you realized. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Yours is the sign of the celestial Chemist, so don't be surprised if you experience a pleasant "chemistry" betwixt yourself and that new Leo in your life.
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www.AblePm.com Lake Isabella Commercial 740 sq ft. workshop space with bathroom, ready for your prosperous business! WATER PAID. $281.20rent/$400dep 12th mo FREE with 2 year lease. 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. Wofford Heights 2bd/1bth Mobile with Garage, Stove & refrigerator. This spacious yard features a large d e c k , Garage with workshop, plus 2 storage sheds. Cooler, 1 small dog ok, $595 rent/$600 dep. MOVE-IN SPECIALS
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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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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 ini-
tial 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 considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201600734-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) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 15, 22 and 29, 2016) 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 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
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Homes For Sale Move in ready downtown Kernville double-wide 1 bdrm, 1 ba, can be 2 bdrm, patio deck, small yard for kids and pets. Very nice! $6,950. Call Camp Kernville 760-376-2345 Ask for Jim. ___________________________
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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. 702-526-3054. __________________________ 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 760376-2345.1981 _____________________________ Lake Isabebella - 2832 Erskine Creek Rd, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, laundry rm, 2 car garage, RV access & hookup, fenced, much more, 818324-0869 _____________________________ 1981 Mobile Home $9,000 obo-cash 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.
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.
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times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00777-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) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier 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 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/Trustee Services.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00214-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 11, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 22, 29, and August 5, 2016) 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-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 22, 29 and August 5 and 12, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00651-CA, A.P.N.: 137-180-04-00-2, Property Address: 3023 Kentucky St. Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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: Jose J. Gonzales Pedroza, A Married Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/11/2007 as Instrument No. 0207008194 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/29/2016 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: $196,938.12. 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: 3023 Kentucky St. Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 137-18004-00-2. 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 $196,938.12. 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/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00651-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 20, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 29, August 5, and 12, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04787-CA, A.P.N.: 417-111-19-00-3, Property Address: 1256 Alder Ave, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: JERRY H. WALTON AND SHIRLEY A. WALTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/24/2006 as Instrument No. 0206128390 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/22/2016 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: $168,604.61. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO 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: 1256 Alder Ave, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 417-111-19-00-3. 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 $168,604.61. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company,
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SEA 5, Continued from page 1 and rescheduled these meetings, which were originally planned earlier in July. The public comment period was extended from August 5 to August 19, to allow those affected to have an opportunity to respond. The meeting covered the plan of SEA number 5, the material movement at Engineer's Point, the changes to Barlow Road and Ponderosa Drive, the left abutment of the dam, which is now not rerouting Highway 178, the moving of the Corps offices and dam security. Three million cubic yards of material will be excavated at the foot of the dam. Some of it will be used to build up the dam and the rest will be moved across Engineer's Point. The plan is to spread it out in as a natural way as possible to not change the landscape. The contract will specify that the Phase II work will be restricted to Monday through Thursday only between Memorial Day and Labor Day, so that regular Kern Valley events such as the fishing derby and the Fourth of July fireworks are not impeded.
Contract, Continued from page 1 of renewable energy. The relocation is part of the Corps' Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project, which will include a 16-foot raise to the main and auxiliary dams, stability improvements for the entire project, and a 900-foot-wide emergency spillway to be constructed where the USFS Fire Station currently stands. The station must be relocated before construction of the emergency spillway begins.
Barlow Road will be moved south a few yards to Boat Launch 19. Ponderosa Drive will run right alongside the new emergency spillway to Barlow, but will no longer have public access. For public safety, boulders and fencing will be placed to restrict access to the 100 foot deep pool that will be created by the new spillway. There is a one in 4,000 chance of a major flood event with the new spillway. That is in comparison to the one in 200 chance that the current spillway presents. There is a one in 8,500 chance that the dam would reach the maximum flood stage of 510,000 cfs. Approximately May, 2018 Boat Launch 19 will be closed but the new launch being built at French Gulch will be opened. USACE is able to accept public comments until August 19. Mailed comments must be postmarked by that date. Mail to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, 1325 J Street, Rm. 1513, Sacramento, CA 95814. Comments may also be sent by email by August 19 to Nancy.H.Sandburg@usace.army.mil.
Groundbreaking for the new fire station along Lake Isabella Boulevard, east of the auxiliary dam is expected to take place in September with construction to be completed by October 2017. The Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project will address overtopping, seismic and seepage issues identified with Isabella Lake's Main and Auxiliary dams to reduce the likelihood of dam failure. Construction of the dam modifications is scheduled to begin in 2017.
Bringing Honor Everett Evans now of Wofford Heights walked from Kernville through Wofford Heights last Friday morning displaying a message ‘Veterans Lives Matter to create awareness about veterans that have served and that we are losing on a daily basis.
Concert, Continued from page 1 ■ August 12 Rock and Blues is the theme for the show. Thin Ice, consisting of Kern Valley locals Mike Blackman, Michael Hess, Michael Stokes and Steven Borthick, is a band with a big sound. They have been featured at the Villagefest in Mammoth. Come early, bring a chair and hear some great sounds from some more of our local guys. The Kern Valley is just full of local talent! ■ August 19 We're going country with the Sweet Adelines and the Kern River Band. The Kern Valley Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Sweet Adelines is an international organization of women a capella singers designed to promote and educate women in the American art form of barbershop singing. The Kern River Band is a vocal band featuring vintage country Western, and standards. The Band specializes in three and four part harmonies. The
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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/Trust eeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-04787CA. 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 13, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 29, August 5, and 12, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04787-CA, A.P.N.: 417-111-19-00-3, Property Address: 1256 Alder Ave, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: JERRY H. WALTON AND SHIRLEY A. WALTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/24/2006 as Instrument No. 0206128390 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/22/2016 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: $168,604.61. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL
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“I do this for my brothers and sisters that have served and are serving” said Evans who served in the Marines from 1992 to ‘96 training recruits. Evans is formerly of Southlalake where he recently lost his own home to the Erskine Fire. I worked hard 30 years to see it all burned up in 5 minutes” he said.Yet Evans continues to post American and Marine flags where his home once stood in Southlake. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Band consists of Mitzie Twombly on vocals and mandolin, Terry Twombly doing vocals and guitar, Kat Edmonson on vocals, guitar and bouzouki, Terry Harris with vocals and dobro and Kris Wilber doing vocals and upright bass. ■ August 26 The series wraps up with a great rock and rebel country band, 82 Deluxe. This is a band with a new twist on your favorite country and rock songs that consists of four seasoned musicians who have conspired to be different and stand above the rest. They've done this by not having a main lead singer and by sporting a fresh and different style. All the members sing, therefore, every song has a different flavor. Imagine your favorite tunes spiced up "outlaw-like," rockin' with a lot of honky-tonk, the Bakersfield sound. Guaranteed to make you want to tap your foot, sing along, or get up and dance. For more information, contact Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio 760376-4500.
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: 1256 Alder Ave, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 417-111-19-00-3. 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 $168,604.61. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-04787CA. 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 13, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 29, August 5, and 12, 2016)