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New $25 million SCE service center plugs into Lake Isabella
Concerts down by the riverside
An 11,183-square-foot administration building with service garage, pre-fab shop, material laydown areas, a pole climbing/training area and 95 parking spaces and 32,473 square feet of landscaping. The facility will employ a full-time staff of 20. Conceptual illustration courtesy of Southern Californa Edison
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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. ■ Friday August 12 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 Inter-
There has been a resurgence of capital investment in the Kern River Valley both improving the community and the visitor experience. The Courier continues to bring you these stories about businesses that bring these improvements to the Kern Valley and its local economy.
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the project on July 14. Southern California Edison determined the existing Service Center in Kernville is outdated and too small to meet current needs. The proposed service center site at 6616 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella was purchased in 2015. It is the same site used as the incident command post for emergency response to the Erskine Fire in June. The project consists of three contiguous parcels totaling 5.9 acres that will include an 11,183-square-
foot administration building, a pre-fab shop building, a service garage and a canopy for truck parking. The service garage, pre-fab shop and truck canopy will be enclosed within an eight-foot solid masonry wall. Site improvements will also include material laydown areas, a pole-climbing training area for crews and 95 parking spaces and 32,473 square feet of landscaping. The facility will employ a full-time SCE staff of 20.
Left Hander's Day 2016
Michael Batelaan Courier Report
If you are a Leftie, then Left Handers Day is just for you! This holiday is always celebrated on August 13. Left handers, also
The Kilbreth Fire started late Wednesday night August 3 and burned 23 acres near Silver City Ghost Town. No evacuation orders were issued, and there were no reports of structural damage. The Fire Department said it hasn't been able to determine the cause of the fire.
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Flatwater events still to report I am currently at the NBC Sports Complex in Stamford Connecticut broadcasting the Whitewater which runs from August 7 to 11. After that I will be headed down to Rio to broadcast the Flatwater for the remainder of the
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games. So far the experience has been good; the Americans are performing much better than they did in London, which is fun to watch. It feels a little weird broadcasting the event from almost five thousand miles away; in particular I miss not being able to see the course in person and talk to the
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"SCE's investment in this service center shows the company's commitment to the Kern River Valley," said Ken Hurley, SCE's Kernville District manager. "This bigger service center will help us to better serve the community." When completed, the service center will represent a $25 million investment that will better serving the growing needs of the Kern River Valley. The new Service Center is expected to open in late 2017.
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■ Keepers of the Kern August 12 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on Hwy 155 at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 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. ■ Clothing giveaway August 12 and 13 Clothing and shoes (all sizes). Friday August 12 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. for people who have lost their homes in the fire and on Saturday August 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. open to public. Faith Community Gym, 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 15 and 16 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. It doesn’t take long when more participate! 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.
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
Saturdays
■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.
Sundays
■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.
Mondays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
Tuesdays
■ 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.
Wednesdays
■ 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.
■ 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. ■ Fuller mobile Office hours August 18 Mobile Office hours are held to facilitate communication between Senator Jean Fuller's office and the communities she serves. The following is a list of Mobile Office locations for the month of August. Hope you can find the time to stop by at the Kern River Valley County Admin. Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff call Fuller's District Office at 661-323-0443. ■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Sock Hop August 19 The Fraternal Order of Eagles invite the public to come out Friday night to a Sock Hop dance with DVD music by the Beach Boys and dinner at the Lodge in Mt. Mesa. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the dance and DVD fun start at 6:30 p.m. 12251 Hwy 178. Call 760-379-3394 for more information. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Houchin Blood Drive August 23 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday date. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ KRV Collaborative August 25 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 26 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 26 Rock out with 82 Deluxe at 6:30 at Riverside Park, Kernville. ■ Keepers of the Kern August 29 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 30 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 September 1 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-379-4600. 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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Give a hoot, don't pollute! Kernville following a truck with a dog in the pickup bed, as I watched the driver threw a beer can out of his window! I was incensed because I When I am help clean up the highways all the looking for sometime and I was so upset at what I had thing to write a just seen I followed him until he column about, I stopped. I pulled up behind him, usually start lookwalked over to the driver's side of the ing around to find car and I said, "I'm 82 years old and I something interesthelp clean up these streets while peoing and maybe Middleworth ple like you throw things out the even humorous. widow with no thought of how Sometimes the words just fall in line trashy you make things look! You and what I write about is easy and ought to be ashamed of yourself!" To even informative. which the driver replied, "Oh, the can Let me tell you about something must have blown that was so out of the bed of unique and so Let me tell you about something my truck!" and humorous that that was so unique and so humorous Doris said, "No it it has to be told. that it has to be told. didn't I saw you It goes like this: - Middleworth throw it out of Last Friday we your window! were on our And I see that your dog isn't leashed way to Riverside Park for the outdoor either!" concert. We had agreed with several Then he fessed up and said, "I'm of our friends to meet at the park, and sorry do you want me to go back and put our chairs up in a perfect spot to find the can and pick it up?" And she see and hear the band. Incidentally said, "No, you'll probably cause a that band was "Out of the Blue" and wreck and I'll have to clean that up they were terrific! too! Just promise to not litter anyWe had dinner at the El Rio and more!" As he drove away he said, "I our friend, who we will call Doris, promise I'll be good from now on, (not her real name) was late! She is honest!" someone we have known for years Now don't quote me but I believe and have always found her quiet, and Doris was wearing a red t-shirt which ladylike. While she'll admit she is no said "Give a Hoot, don't Pollute!" We spring chicken, she is young at heart, all laughed as she told her story and and not afraid of anybody. all agreed that if you are going to Doris said as she sat down, "You're throw out litter, don't do it in front of probably wondering why I'm late!" the lady with the red t-shirt. and we all said yes. In the instance of brevity I'm going to take some literary Wofford Heights resident Rod license as I tell you what she told us! Middleworth is a retired security "Well, I was on the road close to manager for Pacific Bell.
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Hop on over The Fraternal Order of Eagles invite the public to come out Friday night, August 19, to a Sock Hop dance with DVD music by the Beach Boys and dinner at the Lodge in Mt. Mesa. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the dance and DVD fun start at 6:30 p.m. 12251 Hwy 178. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.
Reserve your spot for Laughlin bus trip Take the bus to Laughlin October 4 through 6, traveling to the Riverside Hotel and Casino. One person room is $160 and two person room is $270. Two breakfasts and one dinner each. Leaves the Moose Lodge at 8 a.m. October 4 with bathrooms available at 7 a.m. Fun on the bus with games, prizes. To be a part, get your money and reservation in by September 2. Call Carrie Prough at 949-466-9629 or Al Hoerner at 661-400-9960. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. and the Grandmother's Club.
Museum launches into space Showing in the Kern Valley Museum art room for the month of August are the colorful paintings of Chris Quinnert titled "Spacescapes and Earthscapes". His fascination with the sky started when as a young boy he was given a small telescope. This gift launched his lifelong interest into the heavens and the beauty it holds. While working and hiking in the Kern River Valley he studied the creeks and meadows, at the same time inspired by the Hudson School painters, and the introduction to oil paint, he blossomed into his own imagined scenes using the simplest colors and forms. Contact the museum for more information at 760-376-6680 or on the internet at kernvalleymuseum.org. Located next to the Post Office in Kernville, the museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is always free.
Enjoy the 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: August 13 and 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees may enter to win a Family Membership. 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.
Driver Safety Program Scheduled The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Wednesday Aug. 24, (an all day class) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Faith Community Church, 20 Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been recently updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.
CALM to host 9th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari Ice cream lovers rejoice and attend the California Living Museum's 9th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari set for Aug. 20, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Treat your taste buds to a frozen extravaganza by building your own ice cream sundae or enjoy a cone or root bear float - it's your choice! Admission for CALM members is $10 for adults and $8 for children 3-12 years. For non-members, admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children 312 years. Admission to Ice Cream Zoofari includes entrance to the zoo, docents strolling the grounds, free rides on the Central California Children's Railroad, and of course, delicious ice cream. Back by popular demand is the Dixie Nuts Dixieland jazz band. All proceeds will benefit CALM's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program! CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For information, contact 661-872-2256.
Skate Park fundraising efforts resume The members of the skate park committee have decided that it is time to become active again. The Erskine Fire was so horrific that local support
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Volunteers stock fire assistance center Michael Batelaan Courier Community A human conveyor of volunteers Tuesday transferred supplies and donations Tuesday to a new central receiving and distribution center in Lake Isabella to assist those affected by the Erskine Fire. The disaster relief center run by The Salvation Army is located at the former Don Pericos Restaurant location in the Kern Valley Plaza corner of Lake Isabella Blvd. and Erskine Creek Road in Lake
Isabella. Stocking of the center was all done thanks to the efforts of volunteer students from the One Spade Packers group, Kern Valley High ASB, Salvation Army and American Legion Riders of Post 711 that shuttled the truck loads and pallets of materials from around the Valley into the building. The supplies having been so generously given by many individuals, businesses, local churches and civic organisations from inside and outside the Valley since the Erskine Creek Fire.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Judges 11, what judge of Israel was a prostitute's son? Hosea, Jephthah, Samson, Lot 3. In Ruth 1, who called herself Marah, a name meaning "bitter"? Priscilla, Miriam, Naomi, Deborah 4. Which was a city of Ephraim and home of the Ark of the Covenant? Ai, Sardis, Gaza, Shiloh 5. From 2 Timothy 1, who was Timothy's devout grandmother? Dorcas, Lydia, Lois, Hannah 6. Ahasuerus was also known as? Noadiah, Agrippa, Joash, Xerxes
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Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist As we bask in the triple-digit heat of summer, I am reminded of a story (apocryphal, no doubt) that goes: in the days when the Schlensker central region of Arizona, where Phoenix is now, was first beginning to be populated, the Bishop of Los Angeles sent a Monk to minister to people and start a mission there. After a couple of years, the Monk returned and reported to the Bishop that it would be difficult to start a mission there. The Bishop, somewhat surprised, asked, "Why not?" The Monk explained that in the winter time it's so pleasant there that it's hard to convince anyone that they have any need for heaven, and in the summer time you can't find anybody, who has any fear of hell. Whether or not there's any truth to that story, it brings to mind the ultimate end of the story for every person on earth - heaven or hell? If there are any doubts about that, I guess we'll just have to wait and see. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus certainly believed in heaven and hell. He told that story in Luke 16 about the rich man, who lived prodigally, and poor Lazarus, who lay at his gate covered with sores. The rich man died and went to hell, while Lazarus died and went to heaven. Jesus believed in - and the concept of heaven and hell.
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So then, why did He create heaven and hell? Jesus, God's Son, also provides the answer to that question. In Matthew 25:31ff, Jesus says that when He returns in glory to pass judgment on "all the nations" He will separate the people like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The "sheep" represent those, whose faith in the Shepherd caused them to live lives of obedience, and the "goats" represent those, who were disobedient. To the "sheep" the Judge says, "Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." And to the "goats" He says, "Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels." We learn here from Jesus that God never intended hell to be for any of His human creatures, but rather for the supernatural helpers and servants He created, some of whom rebelled against Him before He made the world. God intended all His human creatures to enjoy a glorious eternal future in His glorious mansion. God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4) - not that any of them be damned! Much to His displeasure, the loving Creator allows people to "have their own way" if they want, but His preference is certainly for them to come into a trusting relationship with Him and receive from Him the kingdom He prepared specifically for them. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.
Valley places of Worship ■ 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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Back-2-School tips for parents sparkpe.org Courier Education With a well-rounded summer vacation ending, parents spend a lot of time getting their kids ready for school. New school supplies, haircuts, and special end-of-summer outings all play into the back-to-school routine. There are some other things that parents can do for themselves and their kids to ensure a smooth transition into the school too. ■ Set up a bedtime and wake-up routine in advance. If possible, it's best to establish bedtimes and wake-up times two weeks in advance of the start of school. By the time the first school bell rings, kids will already be on the right sleeping schedule and it will be one less worry for your family. ■ Get to know new teachers. There will be open houses, orientations, and other meet-and-greet options at the beginning of the school year, but none will give you the chance to spend some quality time getting to know your kids' teachers. Try to find a few minutes before or after school to connect one-on-one with the teachers. ■ When you pack protein-rich snacks and lunches, balanced with fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome items, you ensure that your children will have the energy and brainpower to make it through their school days. ■ Organize clothing. Of course you will need to donate or otherwise get rid of the clothing that your kids have outgrown, but you should also take the time to care-
fully organize what is left. From there, decide what items you may need more of before school begins. ■ Find a central spot to store everything related to school, including backpacks, upcoming outfits, and a dry erase calendar with family schedules. Try to keep this area free of clutter and other nonschool items so that you can find what you need, when you need it-and quickly. ■ Update medical records. Most schools will let you know if your shot records are out of date, but why not go beyond that? Make sure teachers and administrators have a complete list of any medical concerns regarding your kids, ■ Talk to your kids about bullying. Research shows that one in three kids experience bullying at some point in their school career and in the increasingly digital world, the consequences can be extreme. Make sure your kids understand the right way to treat their peers, and when to speak up if they see someone else being bullied. ■ Ask your kids about their concerns. The start of school is exciting, but can also bring some anxiety-especially when it comes to the unknown. Take a few minutes to ask your kids what they are most looking forward to during the school year, and what things may be worrying them. By giving them a forum to express their concerns, you can help them work through any worries in advance of school starting and clear up any issues that could lead to a bumpy start to the year.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 needed to go to the victims. Now that a month has passed, the committee is once again meeting weekly at the County Building in Lake Isabella on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. At the present time, the committee has raised $7,905.76 in donations and has a pledge of another $1,000. There are two Go Fund Me accounts set up for the Kern River Skate Park and the non-profit California Recreation Foundation is set up on razoo.com (which handled contributions to the 2016 Give Big Kern Event). Go Fund Me charges a fee of approximately 9 percent and Razoo charges approximately 3 percent. For those who want 100 percent of their donations to go to the skate park, money can be placed in donation jars placed in numerous businesses around the Valley or by sending checks to California Recreation Foundation at 2809 Irwin Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Watch for information on upcoming fund raisers in this publication and on Facebook/Kern River Skate Park.
Labor Day art and crafts show in the park 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 in the Kern River Valley with a full lake, a running river, nice weather and beautiful scenery. 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.
Music all day and into the 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 Kern River Hatchery, brought to you by the Friends of the Hatchery, a 501 (c)3 group. Music by Pato Banton, Stoneflys, Left Coast Groovies, Alice Wallace Band, Par Avion, The Easy In, Brandon Chico Smith, Ezekiel's Fire, Dub Seeds Reggae and More! There will be music all day 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. Proceeds go towards assisting the CDFW in their efforts to keep the Wild and Scenic Kern River Fishery healthy for generations to follow, purchasing food for the "Trophy Trout Program", assist and provide schools with "Trout in the Classroom" and continuing the enhancements of our fisheries. For more information, call 562-397-8465 or email friendsofthehatchery@gmail.com.
New hospice volunteer orientation Optimal Hospice is actively recruiting volunteers in the Kern Valley area. Optimal needs volunteers who can offer patient family respite, facility patient companionship, bereavement program support, hairstylists/barbers, Carepals pet therapy, karaoke singers, Veteran to Veteran program support and seamstress program support. All training is provided free and Optimal will work around your schedule. Whatever time you can donate can make a world of difference to patients and families in Optimal's care. The next orientation is September 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve your seat by calling 661-716-4000.
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Don't tithe with credit cards Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear What is your opinion of churches encouraging members to do e-giving with credit cards and debit cards? - Melissa Ramsey Dear Melissa, I'm against debt, so I'm not particularly fond of churches asking people to use a debt vehicle to pay their tithes. I realize that few businesses and organizations distinguish between debit cards and credit cards when accepting payment. However, this practice bothers me a lot when it comes to churches. The Bible mentions debt several times in Scripture, and every time it does, it's always in a negative light. It's not a salvation issue or anything like that, but the Bible basically says debt is a foolish thing. Now, I think e-giving in itself is fine. But if I were the pastor or on the leadership board, and we had an e-giving process, I would strongly encourage people to use debit cards and not credit cards. There's nothing wrong with a draft or an ACH kind of thing. A lot of people do that and like the ability to give online. But I don't want a giving situation to your church turn into debt to you. And it does just that when it's a credit card! -Dave
Dear Dave, I have a student loan in default that is now being handled by a collections agency. They want me to pay the entire $20,000 now, or consolidate it with $16,000 in collection fees added. Are these my only options? - Rebecca Dear Dear Rebecca, There's no way I'd consolidate and pay $16,000 in collection fees. Right now, they're trying to bully you. They may eventually garnish your paychecks, but I think you can still work out something with these guys. You'll have to repay the loan, and probably the interest and some of the late charges, but $16,000 is a bunch of crap. Don't run out and get another loan to pay it, but don't let yourself be blackmailed, either. You've made a mess by ignoring this for so long, so now you'll have to save every penny you can and start sending them substantial amounts each month. Trust me, they'll take your payments and cash the checks. Hopefully, you can settle on a reasonable repayment structure and have this thing killed off in a couple of years. -Dave Dave Ramsey is America's trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave's latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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Making a splash - The Kern Valley Chorus presented ‘Splish Splash’ at their all-youcan-eat ice cream social, show and auction at the Lake Isabella Senior Center last Saturday.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Huntsman: Winter's War” (PG-13) - Just a few years ago, it seemed we were completely awash in an angry uprising of fairy-tale reboots. There was CG and gratuitous grittiness everywhere. Among these reboots, 2012's "Snow White" became a sword-swinging, steel-armored warrior princess with a hunky huntsman by her side. Now there's a sort-of sequel with the huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) and two --TWO -- evil sorceresses in glittering costume, Freya (Emily Blunt) with "Frozen" powers) and Ravenna (Charlize Theron, playing a different kind of ice queen). Chris also has a complicated chemistry with a fiery huntswoman (Jessica Chastain). The movie jumps out of the screen at you, into your eyes and out of your memory immediately. “The Nice Guys” (R) - It's an old-school noir detective thriller put upon two lowlife private detectives, set in a suitably sleazy corner of 1970s Los Angeles. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling co-star as Jackson Healy and Holland March, be-stubbled PI's who are just chin-whiskers away from being a loan shark and a con artist, respectively. With help from March's observant 13-year-old daughter (Angourie Rice), they stumble into a missing-person case
Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron in "The Huntsman: Winter's War"
that is actually the loose thread in a deadly scheme concerning an adult-film star and the U.S. auto industry. Director Shane Black first made his mark with the "Lethal Weapon" franchise and a slew of other buddy-cop comedy-action flicks. This film is more in line with his 2006 re-entry "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang," which showed more allegiance to Old Hollywood cinema and less interest in the '80s and '90s Hollywood explodinghelicopter era. "The Man Who Knew Infinity" (PG-13) - Srinivasa Ramanujan (Dev Patel) had a rare gift for mathematics, and he had to fight to prove it to a world that doubted a self-taught Indian clerk could advance the field at the highest levels. It doesn't take degree in math to appreciate what Ramanujan went through and what he accomplished. This biopic is mostly shown through the relationship between Ramanujan and his Trinity College mentor G.H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons). © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Soaking it in Bodfish Bob’s Teriyaki Marinade 1-1/4 cups pineapple juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Combine all ingredients and use to marinade meat, chicken, pork or beef. Can be used for basting.
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Bodfish Bob’s Spareribs Marinade 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery 5 cloves garlic 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh sage Mix the onion, celery, and garlic together. Combine the oil, vinegar's, pepper and sage and add to vegetables. Soak spareribs over night in marinade for best results. Baste ribs with marinade while cooking. Shake a little salt on ribs when they are done.
Bodfish Bob’s Tomato Soup Barbecue Sauce 1 can Campbell's condensed tomato soup 1/3 c.Worcestershire sauce 3 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 sm. onion, chopped In one quart saucepan, combine soup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar and onion over medium heat. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cook 10 minutes. Use to baste beef or chicken during broiling or grilling. Makes 1-3/4 cups sauce. Bodfish Bob’s Lemon Pepper Marinade 2/3 cup lemon juice 6 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon pepper Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Makes about 2/3 cup. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Opening the concert series last week with some homegrown music was Out of the Blue. Just like home grown tomatoes, Out Of The Blue entertainied with songs, and toe tappin' acoustics. Michael Batellaan Kern River Courier
Concerts, Continued from page 1 national. Sweet Adelines is an 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 specializing in three and four part harmonies. ■ August 26 The series wraps up
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Perseids to ignite across night skies late this week Michael Kuhne, AccuWeather.com Courier Night skies As Earth passes through the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle late this week, the glowing trains of dying meteors will streak across the night sky, marking the annual return of the Perseid meteor shower. Said to be one of best meteor viewing opportunities of 2016. "It is typically the second richest shower after the Geminids every December," Slooh Astronomer and The Old Farmer’s Almanac Astronomy Editor Bob Berman said. "The Perseids offer very fast meteors, and about 30 percent of them leave behind lingering trains. The number of meteors increase quite a bit after 12 and 1 a.m. when the 'radiant,' or the place in the sky the meteors emanate from, rises in the northeast." Stargazers expect an outburst during next week's Perseid meteor shower, which will be visible overnight on Aug. 11 and 12. The shower's peak will occur on Thursday night, but Friday night will also offer a good opportunity for those looking to experience the Perseids, according to NASA. Discovered during the American Civil War by astronomers Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle, debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet colliding with the planet and burning up in the atmosphere provides the spectacular light show, but cloudy skies might block the view for some stargazers. "One of the best things about the Perseids meteor shower is the fact it occurs during the summer months across the Northern Hemisphere," AccuWeather Meteorologist and astronomy blogger Dave Samuhel said. "Summer tends to feature more clear skies than the colder seasons." "Remember, the best viewing will be after midnight, when the moon sets," he said. "Much of the rest of the country has a good chance of seeing meteors. However, the immediate West Coast will have low clouds becoming more widespread as the night wears on." NASA reported that a Perseid out-
burst may occur this year, providing sky-watchers with double normal rates, around 200 meteors per hour, on the night of Aug. 11 into the morning hours of Aug. 12. "The Perseids and Geminids are by far the best showers - until 2099, when we'll get an even richer display of the Leonids," Berman said. "Other annual showers are minor, meaning they offer only a quarter the meteor rate." When it comes to the ideal viewing environment, the darker the better, Berman added. "There are more faint meteors than medium ones, and more medium than bright so a bright background city sky will eliminate nearly all of them," he said. "The darker the suburb, the more you'll see. This is a good time to visit those friends in the country." In addition to dealing with light pollution this year, there will also be unwanted moonlight, Berman added. Most meteors will be visible in the predawn hours between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on the night of Aug. 11-12, according to Berman. For those going out to view on the night of Aug. 12-13, check the skies between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. "That's when you get a double whammy - no moonlight, and the most meteors in any case," Berman said. With so many meteors visible, Berman said you can search anywhere across the night sky, but offered some advice on from where they'll emanate. "They radiate from the northeast and mostly streak upward before midnight, after which they mostly cross the sky sideways," he said. "They streak away from Perseus, but looking toward Perseus where they streak from lets you see mostly shorter streaks, since these are the ones coming straight at you." For 2016, the next super-shower is the Geminids, but the moon will unfortunately be near full and will interfere, according to Berman. "Next year is much better all around. So this year, for a truly maximum meteor spectacle, it's the Perseids alone," Berman said.
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
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Kern River Valley visual artists on display Patricia Moitra, KRVAA Curator Courier Gallery ■ Showing at the Kern Valley Museum for the month of August is the work of Chris Quinnert titled "Spacescapes and Earthscapes," colorful acrylic paintings and as well as some photographs. ■ At the Kern River Chamber of Commerce the inspiring photographs of Casey Christie a long time resident in the Kern River Valley. His passion is to photograph all wild life along with nature. ■ At The Sheriff's Substation come
see new work. Jim Coe who works in digital photography, a new form of art, and a first for the Kern River Valley will be on display. ■ The Coffee Mill Cafe in Lake Isabella has a rotating display featuring artists such as Joan Grant, Carollee Tucker, Kelly Pankey, Patricia Moitra, Jim Coe, Jane Causey, Pierre Riverra, Howard Pasamanick and Nell Rolls. If any artists would like to show at any of these venues please contact Patricia Moitra, Curator KRVAA at avrilartiom@gmail.com or call 760379-4169.
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Recreation information
■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646
7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100
■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
Kern County Fire Stations
General information
Sheriff/CHP Substation
■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters. Meanwhile, make time to deal with new domestic issues. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good time to reassess your goals and consider shifting directions. Remember to keep an open mind, and be prepared to make changes as new opportunities arise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rely on your strong Mercury aspect to help you close that communication gap before it becomes too wide to cross. A sibling or other family member has news. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You're about to get off that emotional roller coaster and start experiencing more stability than you've been used to. This is a good time to let someone new into your life. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news: A trusted friend comes through for you. But you still need to shed that last scrap of self-doubt and once more become the cool, confident Cat we all know and love. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Things should be getting back to a less hectic pace. Enjoy the more peaceful atmosphere. You earned it. But don't forget about those still-unresolved issues.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A more positive family relationship develops as misunderstandings are explained away. A job situation appears promising, but check it out before you act on it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations. That on-the-job situation is working out as you'd hoped. Now's a good time to relax and to enjoy the company of family and close friends. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might feel as if you're caught in an emotional tug-of-war. But don't be rushed into a decision on either side. Wait for more facts before you act. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Goat's usually high level of self-confidence is brimming over these days. This should help you deal with a situation that you've avoided for far too long. Go for it. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Relationships become more intense. But be careful not to be pushed into decisions you're not comfortable with. Remember: You're the one in charge of your life. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to show more confidence in your ability to reach your goals. Make that long-delayed decision, and avoid floundering around in a sea of selfdoubt.
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Tim’s Auto Glass Office: 760-379-6259 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware
Barry Bye
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HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ■ Drywall Repair ■ Stucco Patch ■ Plaster Patch ■ Painting Reasonable & Reliable Richard Elton 760-549-0170
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760-223-1146
FT/PT/Evening care available Elizabeth Miller "CCCC" accepted NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!
"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963
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JL WELL DRILLING, INC CA-C57 Lic. # 1007324
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JOSH LYNCH Owner Operator
13061Rosedale Hwy., Ste G - PMB #354 Bakersfield, CA 93314 (661) 364-5503 lynchjoshc@yahoo.com
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Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-182
We Travel to Your Location Repairs-UpGrades-Tuneups Networking-Troubleshooting Mark Armstrong/Owner-Operator
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Storage Space Storage Space Available in downtown Kernville. Safe and accessible will allow most anything cars, trucks, RVs. Call for details Camp Kernville 760-376-2345 ask for Jim.
RV’s For Sale
St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor
AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS 760-223-2869 Free Estimates Serving the Kern River Valley
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MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584 ___________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs, Free Quote, Fast Service, 47 Yrs Exp. Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631
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Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ___________________________
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LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 ___________________________
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20' Invader double axel, appliances incl. Older-livable On Sale only $1,250. Call Camp Kernville 760-376-2345. Ask for Jim.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SIGNATURA (2016-B4567) 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, AuditorController-County 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.: 137180-04-00-2. 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
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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 deck, Garage with workshop, plus 2 storage sheds. Cooler, 1 small dog ok, $595 rent/$600 dep. MOVE-IN SPECIALS
Blue Jay Trailer Park Home Space Rent $250 mo. Space 10 w/trailer $350/mo. Space 8 w/trailer $400/mo. Quiet small park, right off boulevard, trash & water included.Move-In Special, ONE MONTH FREE RENT • Wofford Heights: • 2bd/1ba mobile - front covered deck, large lot size, laundry hook-ups. Rent $500/mo. 2bd/2ba - laundry hookups, covered patio, sm.garage area. Rent $675/mo. Move-In Special $100 off one months rent. 2bd/1ba mobile- in quiet area, lg. living room, enclosed patio, laundry room. Rent $775/mo. WATER INCLUDED • Lake Isabella • 3bd/1ba unit - tile floors throughout, carpet in bedrooms, large fenced yard, 1 car garage. Rent $775/mo.
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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Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671
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. ___________________________ Need Nothing - Move in Ready
2bd/2ba double wide MH in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $32K cash (760) 964-2514 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide Mobile Home in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio deck. $42K (760) 964-2514 __________________________ 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 _____________________________ 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
Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00651CA. 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) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 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, 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/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-04787-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 13, 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 29, August 5, and 12, 2016)
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: BCV-16-101522 PETITIONER: MARTINE CATHRYN DOSTAL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARTINE CATHRYN DOSTAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MARTINE CATHRYN DOSTAL. Proposed name: MARTINE CATHRYN O'MALLEY. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name(s) should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 7, 2016, Time: 8:30 A.M., Dept,: 12, Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Small Claims Division. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: KERN RIVER COURIER. Dated: July 8, 2016, Terry McNally, Clerk. Published - Kern River Courier - August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MCDONALD'S OF MCFARLAND (2016B5001), 101 W. Sherwood Ave., McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing address: PO Box 11478, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANTS: CINCO MANOS, INC., PO Box 11478, Bakersfield, CA 93389. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2002. Business is being conducted as a
Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Carrie Cinquemoni, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/03/2016 and expires 08/03/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00308-CA, A.P.N.: 128-053-05-00, Property Address: 1503 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 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: Francis Johvanna Cueto, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/20/2006 as Instrument No. 0206014742 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/07/2016 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: $131,544.75. 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: 1503 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 128-053-0500. 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/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201500308-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: August 1, 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 Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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www.kernrivercourier.com Stern warning Kern County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team updated the sign at the mouth of the Kern River Canyon to reflect the number of lives lost in the Kern River since 1968. This year the sign was updated from 271 to 275 lives lost. Michael Batellaan Kern River Courier
Lefty, Continued from page 1 commonly referred to as southpaws, are the brunt of more than their share of jokes all year long. How do I know? Yup, you guessed it! It ain't easy being a leftie. But those of us who are, would have it no other way. Lefties are proud of it. The world is built for right handers. Examples are everywhere. For example: ■ In school, have you ever seen a lefthanded desk? They don't exist. ■ Many left handed items cost more. ■ Novelty coffee mugs are made with the picture or text for a right handed pick-up. ■ Scissors for right handers. Only a lefty would understand this. ■ The computer mouse you are using as you read this is designed for right handers. Right handed people operate in the left side of the brain. Left-handed people use the right side. Therefore, only left handed people are in their right mind. Left Handers certainly earned the right to have a day dedicated to them. Take a minute to appreciate your left
handed friends and loved ones. Don't forget to send them a Left Handed Day Ecard to show your respect. Remember today and every day: ■ Lefties have rights!" As lefthanders, we never do anything right. Left Handed Facts and Trivia: ■ Sinistrophobia is the fear of lefthandedness or things on the left side. ■ While many people are left-handed, very few are 100 percent left handed. For example, many Left handers golf and bat right handed. On the other hand, there is a high percentage of righties who are 100 percent righthanded. ■ Lefties are also called "southpaws". The term was coined in baseball to describe a left-handed pitcher. ■ Tuesdays are Lefties luck day. ■ Only about 10 percent of the population is left handed. ■ During the 1600's people, thought left handers were witches and warlocks. ■ International Left Hander's Day was first celebrated on August 13, 1976. It was started by Lefthander's International. ■ It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Fire, Continued from page 1 Silver City Ghost Town was spared from the wildfire's path due to heroic effort of firefighters. "Around midnight last night we heard people frantically yelling on in the street. We could see the glow of what appeared to be a fire coming China Hill behind Silver City Ghost Town. We barely had time to round up the two cats and dog get them into a safe place. Firefighters were able to access Bodfish Creek property directly behind Silver City and stop the fire less than 75 yards from the historic structures. Firefighters are still at this hour working to make
sure it doesn't flare up again. A huge thank you to the firefighters" said J Paul Corlew curator and director of Silver City Ghost Town. No structures were damaged at Silver City. The ghost town resumed regular operations. The Rocky outcropping on China Hill was a key in helping to slow down the progression of the fire giving the firefighters time to move behind the ghost town and protect it. Full containment was achieved Thursday August 4 at 4 p.m. "Thank you to the firefighters for all your hard work. You put yourselves in danger to protect us; thank you so much!" said Corlew.
Out of water Experience Leigh Diffey and Giddens (top right) broadcasting from the NBC Sports Complex in Stamford Connecticut the White-water events which run from August 7 to 11. Courtesy of Eric Giddens
Olympics, Continued from page 1 ment and all of the sudden we will be broadcasting live for 15 or 20 minutes. The good news is that NBC likes Whitewater so
much that they have been showing it exclusively on the main network or the "Mother Ship" as they call it here. I would like to say that it is because of the high quality announcing, but I am sure it has more
to do with visual appeal. Needless to say I am excited to head off to Rio on Thursday August 11, but looking forward to broadcasting the medal rounds starting Tuesday August 9!
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