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Weather Friday high 95° Sunny Friday low 61° Clear Saturday high 95° Partly cloudy Saturday low 61° Clear Sunday high 95° Thunder storms Sunday low 61° Clear

The Cedar Fire approximately three miles west of Alta Sierra as seen from Hwy 155 at about 2:30 p. m. Wednesday.

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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, Cal Water 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 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 Band consists of Mitzie Twombly on

The Cedar Fire began at approximately 4:30 p.m., August 16, 2016 and is located near Cedar Creek, in the Greenhorn Mountains above Wofford Heights and Lake Isabella on the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District. Local firefighters responded immediately and worked through the night fighting this fire. The Cedar Fire is being managed under Unified Command with the U.S. Forest Service and Kern

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Co. were on scene. The fire is on both sides of Highway 155 with portions of the highway closed and is moving in a north-easterly direction. Firefighters are focusing resources on the southern and eastern flanks of the fire in an effort to protect the communities of Alta Sierra, Slick Rock and Shirley Meadows. Highway 155 is closed at the Sequoia National Forest Boundary on the southern end and at Pascoe Road on the northern end; Forest Highway 90 (Rd. 24S15) is closed from Highway

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There are some changes in curriculum this year at both Southfork and Kernville Union Schools. Our elementary math program for K-5 is an online curriculum called Eureka. The students will learn on electronic devices and worksheets. In Southfork, the relocation of first thru 4th grade to the Kelso campus is a success. The MOT team worked hard to establish a playground, classrooms, furniture and sinks for our little ones to feel at home on the Kelso campus. The kindergarten and preschool students will stay on the Faye Ranch Road campus. There are a few Southfork people you will see with different

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assignments. Ms. Villani moved from a special education teacher to the Principal. Mr. Dwyer is now an elementary teacher from a special education teacher. 40 kindergarten students that are now enrolled at Southfork. The 8th grade students are living up to being positive role models for the little ones on campus. The Wallace Kindergarten complex is in the construction phase. Throughout the year you will see the progress from Erskine Creek Road. Four new classrooms and bathrooms will hug the playground and protect the little ones from the traffic along the street. In the meantime, the Kindergarteners will be in the classrooms next to the elementary office. The Kernville Elementary water well will be

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Ben Richey gos back to school.

Bodfish Bob save his own bacon recipes.

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155 to Portuguese Pass; Old State Road has been closed in Wofford Heights at its junction with Mountain Shadow Road. Further road closures may be implemented. At press time Wednesday evening, the fire had traveled in a northeast direction. Although no homes are immediately threatened, a recommended evacuation was in place for Shirley Meadows, Alta Sierra and Slick Rock.

School started August 17

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County Fire. Additional firefighting resources have been ordered, including California Interagency Incident Management Team 5, which has arrived and been briefed on the status of the fire. The Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire at 6 a.m. Thursday, August 18. The fire will remain in Unified Command with Kern County Fire. Five air tankers and two helicopters, plus ground suppression resources from the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Kern

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Head of the class - Southfork Kindergarten teacher Mer Conner welcomed her new students along with their parents on the first day of school.

used to irrigate the lawn and landscape. Placing bark under the sign has reduced the amount of water needed. Some of the front grass near the sidewalk will be eliminated and filled in with bark to further the water conservation project. There are several employees that have been added to the roster to make the Kernville Union campuses even more positive. Mr.

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Polston moved from viceprincipal to being in charge of positive school culture. The Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies was adopted by our board of Trustees. Mr. Polston will help with the implementation at every school in the district. He has two behavior specialists that work with him to work with

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Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 117,122 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 139 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 676 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 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. ■ 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 760379-3394 for more information.

■ 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.

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 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. ■ Disaster preparedness presentation August 23 Kern River Community of Wofford Heights General Meeting Tuesday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Wofford Heights Community Disaster Preparedness presentation by Dean Ott of CERT. Due to recent fires, this meeting is open to all KRCWH members and the general public to provide information to help you prepare for any future disasters. Please email webmaster@kernvalley.com or call 760-376-2177 of intent to attend so we may prepare seating.

■ 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.

■ 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. ■ Arts and Crafts Fair September 3, 4 and 5 It's time for the annual Kern River Valley Art Association Sierra Arts and Crafts Fair in Circle Park in Kernville. 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 760379-6162. ■ Free fishing day September 3 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites all Californians to fish on Sept. 3 - no fishing license required. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. ■ Fishstock 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. There will be music all day and vendors, food and a beer and wine garden. At the Kernville Rodeo Grounds. Adults are $10 for the whole day and children 15 and under are $5. For more information, call 562-397-8465 or email friendsofthehatchery@gmail.com. ■ Star Party September 3 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Friends of the Library used book sale September 5 and 6 The next FOL book sale will be Monday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.

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El Monte Legion Stadium Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Traffic & Safety STOP July traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 21 Non-injury - 17 Injury - 4 DUI Arrests - 4 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 20

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August safety tip of the month: School is back in session ■ Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster. ■ Stopping for school bus red lights prevents a potential tragedy. Whenever the red, alternate flashing lights (front and rear of the bus) are illuminated all traffic must stop in both directions, as students are loading, unloading or crossing the road. Please be exceedingly aware of school buses that are stopped.

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More than meets the eye for those living near by Really, a 25 million dollar Service Center in Lake Isabella. Is there no room at the current Edison office in Wofford Heights to pay our bill? You can always pay your Edison bill for free at Isabella Market, that has been available for years. This Southern California Edison project is a façade. Opening up behind the fence further is a hazardous waste storage and repair facility. It's a truck facility with hazardous waste such as e-waste, creosote and copper arsenate and other toxic vapors and fumes with huge gasoline containers above ground and large gas trucks filling them up regularly. They will be open from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. Not much rest for working parents nearby or for other adults to get any healthy rest. Traffic at all hours of the night; air noise and light pollution you will not like. A 25 million dollar project, to employ 20 people and with no regard for hundreds of people living within feet of this project. The health and safety of Lakeland Estates tract homes and trailer park residents nearby will be directly affected as will others in the area. On July 14 at the meeting with the County Board of Supervisors, the Edison spokesman told them they could mitigate the issues of pollution by planting trees that lose their leaves in the winter and will take 15 years to grow and a fence eight feet high that will not be high enough for the homes above it, to mitigate the noise and pollution emitted from this project. Edison is going to destroy the quality of life for all the residents in Lakeland Estates and nearby homes. In conclusion, the plan of the Planning Department in the upcoming years is to make Lake Isabella an industrial town; not a resort and retirement environment. They don't inform the public and the real estate agents won't tell home buyers the future of the area. Unfortunatly the next County Planning meeting was scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday August 18 at 2700 M Street Bakersfield. Darlene Smith Lake Isabella

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AYSO celebrating 35 years in the KRV This year our local AYSO Region 294 is celebrating 35 years of providing the best soccer program to the children of the Kern River Valley. This is going to be our best year ever. Our U12/14 program is already full but we still have room on our U10 for 3 players and for 4 players in our U8 program. There is plenty of room for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Region 294 was hoping to field a boy's high school team this year but have had very few sign ups. If you are a high school boy or know a high

I was sitting on the porch this week feeling the evening starting to cool and my memory suddenly was kicked into action. Don't ask me why Middleworth but I started thinking about the early days of country music. Music of the 40's and the stars began to fill my mind. Between 1940 and 1951 country music was getting its start and was losing the Hillbilly name they hated so much. Back then it was called "Western music" and today it's known as "country music". There were two or three radio stations in the Los Angeles basin that carried the country style. In fact there was a station in Pasadena that featured Tennessee Ernie Ford singing along with many of the popular Western songs. Also there was the famous El Monte Legion Stadium which featured rising Western stars. I believe they were featured on Friday nights and the radio announcers would invite the public to come on over and if you can't dance, it's fun to watch and sit awhile. And so we did! When I say we, I mean me and my best friend Rich Nauslar. We would pick up a couple of other kids and would all head to the Legion Stadium. After buying gasoline for my 36' Pontiac we never had enough money to pay at the door and go inside. But believe it or not we saw more stars and musicians outside the building

where they would come to smoke a cigarette and have a 'snort' from a bottle passed around. One time as we were trying to look grown-up, we were all smoking a cigarette from a pack of Lucky Strikes. It was the first or second time we were there, and Grandpa Jones came out and as he saw us smoking he gave us 'what for'! "It will stunt your growth," he said "and you'll look like me, so knock it off!" That was the last time we did that! One of the stars that came outside for a break were: Tex Williams, whose #1 song was "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette" whose lyrics warned the dangers of the weed. Red Foley would kid with us and even remembered some of our names. Other performers that we met or talked with were: Jimmy Wakely; Chet Atkins; (the best guitar player ever), Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys; Floyd Tillman; Lil Jimmie Dickens; Lefty Frizzell; and Phil Harris. There were more but it was the end of an era and one performer that was just getting his start was a guy named Hank Williams. I didn't see him when he was there but had heard of him and during my boot camp days in the Navy he burst on the scene with "Your Cheatin Heart". As I sat there on the porch playing the songs in my mind of the good old days I thought that it was no wonder I like country music because I was brain-washed by stars of the El Monte Legion Stadium. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

school boy please let them know that they need to sign up as soon as possible on eayso.org. To help the families affected by the fire this summer, AYSO Region 294 has scholarships available. If your child or you know of any children that lost their homes, please have them register ASAP and their $95 registration will be waived. To register please go to eayso.com. For more information, please call the Regional Commissioner, Avis Chadwick, for more details. 760-417-1986.

Hop on over tonight 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,

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Salvation Army Distribution Center opens at Kern Valley Plaza Salvation Army Courier Giving The Salvation Army Distribution Center in Lake Isabella is open. The Kern Valley is in the Recovery Phase. The Salvation Army is here to serve survivors who were affected by the Erskine Fire. Regular hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday starting Monday August 22. The Salvation Army needs Volunteers to help in the Salvation Army Distribution Center sorting, hanging, stocking, receptionist, and pick up donations. They are also now accepting furniture

and working appliances, TVs, household items, and hygiene items. They are not taking clothing at this time; there is an abundance of clothing throughout the Valley. Monetary donations can be mailed to P. O. Box 2786 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or can be dropped off at the TSA Distribution Center Located in Vons Shopping Center at the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd and Erskine Creek Road. 100 percent of your donation stays here in the Kern Valley. Thank you to those who are reaching out to make a difference in lives within the Kern Valley and rebuilding our community.

National Senior Citizens Day recognized this Sunday timeanddate.com Courier FYI National Senior Citizens Day recognizes contributions senior citizens make in communities across the United States. It is annually observed on August 21. Various events and activities are organized on Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness of supporting older people and recognizing their achievements. Some people raise awareness through social media and news stories, while others organize special community gatherings inviting senior citizens, their families, friends and volunteers. Some businesses give special discounts or deals to senior citizens on or around August 21.

National Senior Citizens Day is an observance and not a public holiday in the US. Some people celebrate Senior Citizens Day on August 14 as it was the day past US president Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935. However, in 1988 Ronald Reagan, who was the US president at the time, declared August 21 to be National Senior Citizens Day. This observance was established in honor of senior citizens in the US who made positive contributions in their communities. The day was also created to bring awareness of social, health, and economic issues that affect senior citizens.

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Back to school Ben Richey, Courier Columnist And just like that, summer break is over. In 38 years, I can't remember a summer that flew by as quickly as summer 2016. Maybe it's that I'm Richey getting older and time just seems to accelerate with each passing year, or maybe I've been so busy this summer with a new pastorate, the Erskine Fire, and all that went along with those things that time just got away from me. It seems I was sitting in the year-end awards ceremony at Kernville Elementary School one moment, I blinked, and my kids were strapping on the backpacks and heading back to school. Back to school time was always bittersweet as a child. I got to see my friends again, but that also came with hours of teachers droning on about things I didn't care too much about. Now, as a parent I am finding it to be just as bittersweet- things return to a normal schedule finally, but my time with the kids is once again controlled by school days, homework, projects, and programs. Gone again is the freedom to pull the kids out of their bed, load them in the car, and just drive up into the mountains for some family time. This past weekend, I was preaching on stewarding (managing) our homes and families, and as I was studying, I spent some time in Psalms 127:3-5. It says "Behold, children are

a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!" I love the way children are described hereA blessing. A heritage. That which a warrior needs to succeed. God has blessed my life in a lot of ways, but I can honestly say that my kids rank right at the top of that list. They disobey from time to time. They fight with each other more than I'd like. They know which buttons to push to make pastor-dad snap. But I wouldn't trade a single one of those moments I have spent with them. They are my heritage. The ending of summer break means I get to spend less time with the heritage God has given to me, and that is not a happy thought. But reflecting on what a privilege it is to have my kids, and how special those long days really are makes me appreciate them so much more. And that means a greater sense of gratitude for the One who entrusted them to me. And that means yet another reason to worship Him. As the kids are headed back to school and parents across the valley breathe a collective sigh of relief that things are going back to normal, I just want to encourage each and every one to consider the awesome privilege it has been to have these past few months, and send up a word of thanks to the Giver of such amazing gifts. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Song of Solomon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Revelation 21, what perfectly square city is described as having walls made of jasper? New Damascus, Jericho, New Jerusalem, Philadelphia 3. In 2 Samuel 4, what 5-year-old boy was dropped by his nurse and lamed for life? Moses, Mephibosheth, Peter, Andronicus 4. Who became leader of the children of Israel after Moses' death? Isaac, Joshua, Aaron, Abraham 5. In Matthew 5, Jesus compared Christians to salt and ... ? Water, Bread, Light, Mountains 6. What prophet was the son of Elkanah and Hannah? Samuel, Huldah, Daniel, Nathan 1) Old; 2) New Jerusalem; 3) Mephibosheth; 4) Joshua; 5) Light; 6) Samuel

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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ 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 3810 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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KRV Community Endowed Fund Bob Barnes Courier Update The Kern River Valley Community Endowed Fund has reached $177,000! That leaves only $23,000 to reach the initial endowed fund goal of $200,000 after which grants will be able to start to flow to benefit the Kern River Valley year after year - for good, forever. With only $23,000 to go to reach $200,000, less than $11,500 in new donations matched dollar-for-dollar from a matching fund already in place will bring the total to $200,000. Please support them in reach-

ing their next goal. Just go to the web page to make a donation and when you do choose the KRVCF logo. Donations are entirely tax-deductible and the principle is never used. The page is kernfoundation.org/index.php?page_id=133. For additional information on the Kern River Valley Community Fund, such as past posts revealing past grant giving history from the Non-Endowed Fund, go to the KRVCF Facebook page. The most recent grant from KRVCF's Non-Endowed Fund and not yet posted to Facebook was made to the Erskine Fire Fund.

PTSD Workshops for Veterans Katherine Ross, Kern County Library Courier Health Nearly half of all veterans surveyed say their transition from military service back to civilian life was "more difficult than expected." Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, wants to help by hosting a pair of workshops in the Auditorium, on Tuesday, September 13 and Wednesday, November 2, at 5 p.m. Joe Acosta, Director of the Bakersfield Vet Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, will be speaking on the following topics: PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress is a normal set of reactions to a trauma, which could be experienced by anyone, but problems can result when those feelings are suppressed. Learn how to recognize the signs, get help for yourself or your loved one, to make positive and meaningful changes in your quality of life. Veterans and Families: Readjustment

The same skills and behaviors that keep soldiers alive during the combat or other stressful deployment situations can cause problems once they leave the military, and reintegration into the civilian world can be a source of stress and anxiety for the veteran, their family, and even their friends. Learn more about working through these very real issues. The Bakersfield Vet Center is committed to providing a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to veterans and their families. Beale Memorial Library is proud to present an opportunity to meet Joe Acosta of the Bakersfield Vet Center, who is a combat veteran with over 20 years in the Army, and a licensed clinician in the State of California. Come join us in the Beale Auditorium to learn more about the Vet Center's services, and get your questions answered! For more information about veterans' resources, visit kerncountylibrary.org, or call 661-868-0701.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 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.

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. 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. All proceeds will benefit CALM's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. Members are $10 for adults and $8 for children 3-12 years. For nonmembers, admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children 3-12 years. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy between Lake Ming and Hart Park. For information, contact 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.

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Off to college Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Stephanie and I are back from our vacation. It took us to our niece's wedding in South Africa, and then we went on Safari. Our return trip was time Thal in England and France. Then we relaxed on the Queen Mary2 crossing the Atlantic, arrived in New York as the sun rose behind the Statue of Liberty, and then flew back to California. Thank you American Express and all the points I gathered over the past 30 years. Now I'm back at the office for the 12 to 14 hour days to get caught up and prepare for the next Medicare Annual Enrollment, which begins October 15. Continuing Education is something that we all must do. As a Health Insurance agent, I return to class, mostly on the Internet, and must pass dozens of courses annually to be able to continue offering health insurance plans to seniors. Each company has a multiple of trainings as well as a national training. It takes about 60 hours a year to complete all this. I offer all the plans available in Kern County, and most of the plans available in California, so unlike other agents who only represent a few companies, I am able to offer the complete pallet to my clients. I try to share my knowledge. I will be conducting a seminar again this year at the Reel Cinema. You may

recall last year we did "Medicare and a Movie" where we viewed "Driving Miss Daisy following the Medicare program. This year I have arranged to air the current movie that will be playing at the theater; our own private viewing. The date is yet to be announced, and yes, popcorn and soda will be free as well. There is much more to Medicare than I can possibly explain in a one hour presentation at the theater; so back to the classroom. I will be teaching a course on Medicare at Cerro Coso College on Monday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class will continue on the following Wednesday at the same time, room G8. All are invited to this free class. There will be an optional book available for $10 for those who want. The class is intended for people who will soon be eligible for Medicare (turning 65 or disabled), and those already on Medicare who, frankly, don't understand it. I also invite all the professional medical and social work people who can take an extended lunch hour. Bring a bag lunch! I'll bring the beverages. So it's now back to work. I am also preparing a new advanced Continuing Education course in Medicare for insurance agents to be presented in October for the LA Association of Health Underwriters. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, or online at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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L to R Kris Wilber doing vocals and upright bass, Mitzie Twombly on vocals and mandolin, Terry Twombly doing vocals and guitar, Kat Edmonson on vocals, guitar and bouzouki, and Terry Harris with vocals and dobro.

Concerts, Continued from page 1 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. The Kern River Band began attracting the attention of music lovers in the Kern River Valley in 2013 with appearances at local venues such as the Farmers Market, Turkey Vulture festival and the Whiskey Flat Days. These days they are a popular attraction at restaurants and music festivals, including the 2015 Bakersfield Rock and Country Music and Art Festival. Originally known as the "OMG Band", their music combines clean acoustics with rich vocals and head-

turning harmonies performed on some of the best classic Country, vintage Western, Folk and Bluegrass music from the 1920's to the 1970's. Front porch themes of family, home, mountains and rivers, sung to familiar melodies take listeners back to a simpler time and place. A Kern River Band performance is where parents and grandparents can sing along together and "Teach Your Children Well." ■ 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. Guaranteed to make you want to tap your foot, sing along, or get up and dance.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Jungle Book” (PG) Director Jon Favreau ("Iron Man," "Elf") takes the story out of the safe, cartoony realm of the old animated Disney version, and makes something more solid and intense, while still keeping the lighthearted, optimistic core of the story. The new Mowgli (Neel Sethi) is great, especially in how he's able to interact with his CGanimal co-stars. You'd think there was real tenderness between him and the bear with Bill Murray's voice. As an added lure, credits are packed with A-list voicework, including Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson and Ben Kingsley. It's not a musical, but some of the familiar tunes have been incorporated in the film (with mixed results). The CG and creature designs are just plain astounding -- seeing the monstrous King Louie emerge on screen gave me a real shock of heebie-jeebies. Jon Favreau shows he's really got the high-budget, kid-friendly adventure thing figured out. “Me Before You” (PG-13) - As a super-rich handsome guy, Will (Sam Claflin) liked to travel the world and do all sorts of cool stuff. A tragic motorcycle accident left him paralyzed, causing him to voluntarily travel no more and stick to hanging out in his

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family's castle. His parents get him a caretaker (Emilia Clarke of TV's "Game of Thrones"), who is so gosh-darn cute and high-onlife that she just might get Will to like being alive again. It's an adaptation of a book I haven't read, but apparently the author also wrote the screenplay. I didn't quite get it. Will wants to die rather than be super-wealthy in a wheelchair, and Clarke's adorability is pushed into overheating. "The Phenom" (R) - A young athlete is quick to rise because of his talent, then quick to fall because of the pushing that brought him there. After choking on the pitcher's mound, rookie Hopper Gibson (Johnny Simmons) is knocked down to the minors and begins working with a therapist (Paul Giamatti) to unravel what caused him to burn out. Ethan Hawke plays a menacing Hopper senior, a father who hammered his son into a baseball machine with plenty of defects.

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Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Relish 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup wine vinegar 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon In pot combine brown sugar and vinegar, cook stirring constantly until heated. Stir in bacon. Remove from heat. Mix well. Serve at once. Yield: 1 1/4 cups. Bodfish Bob’s Candied Bacon 8 thick slices smoked bacon About ¼ cup brown or raw sugar Cayenne pepper, for sprinkling Preheat oven to 400?F. Line a large baking pan with tin foil. Place a wire rack on top of the prepared pan. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer and coat evenly with sugar. Lightly press the sugar into the bacon, sprinkle them with cayenne pepper. Bake for about 20 minutes, flip over, and continue to bake for another 8 to 10 minutes or until the bacon caramelized with deep red color. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Department of Public Health. For animals, the toxins can cause diarrhea, vomiting, convulsions, and death as well. Warning signs will be posted around the affected areas in Lake Isabella and the Kern River and will advise: ■ Stay away from scum, and cloudy or discolored water. ■ Do not use these waters for drinking or cooking. Boiling or filtering will not make the water safe. ■ Do not let pets or livestock go into or drink the water, or go near the scum. ■ Do not eat shellfish from these waters. ■ For fish caught here, throw away guts and clean fillets with tap water or bottled water before cooking. ■ Call your doctor or veterinarian if you or your pet get sick after going into the water. Further testing is being completed. For more information visit mywaterquality.ca.gov/monitoring_council/cyanohab_network/inde x.html or call 661-321-3000.

Kern County Public Health Services has issued a cautionary notice for Kissack Cove at Lake Isabella, the Keyesville Recreation Area and the Calloway Weir Area on the lower Kern River effective immediately. Recent sampling by the State of California Water Resources Control Board indicated the presence of potentially harmful bluegreen algae (cyanobacteria) in Lake Isabella and the Kern River. The algae bloom appears as bright green in the water with streaks that look like spilled paint. The blooms can also appear as blue-green, white or brown foam, scum or mats that can float on the water and accumulate along the shore. Exposure to blue-green algae can cause rashes, skin and eye irritation, allergic reactions, and gastrointestinal symptoms. At high levels, exposure can result in serious illness or death, according to the California

BLM seeks nominations David Christy, BLM Courier Outdoors

organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations. Category Three (one position) Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large. The Northern California RAC has five openings. For the Carrizo MAC, five positions are open representing the Carrizo Native American Advisory Committee, those authorized to graze livestock within the monument and the publicat-large. Nomination forms and additional information about the advisory groups are available on the web at blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/rac.html Nominations for the Central California RAC and Carrizo MAC should be sent to David Christy, BLM Central California District public affairs officer, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, Calif. 95762, call (916) 941-3146, e-mail dchristy@blm.gov.

The Bureau of Land Management is extending the call for public nominations to the Central California and Northern California resource advisory councils and the Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee. The Central California RAC advises BLM officials for the Central Coast, Mother Lode, Bakersfield, Ukiah and Bishop field offices. The Northern California Resource Advisory Council advises BLM officials for the Arcata, Redding, Eagle Lake and Applegate field offices. The Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee advises BLM officials for the monument. The five positions open in the Central California District RAC are in the following categories: Category One (three positions) Public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation. Category Two (one position) Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental

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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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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Right before the school year started, we decided to take a trip up to the mountains for the day. We drove up Chimney Peak Road, which meets Freeman at Kennedy Meadows, the General Store and then drove up to Sherman Pass. As you come down Sherman Pass road, you make a right to go up Mountain 99 to a small town called Johnsondale, really just a collection of houses and a summer camp. Just past that there is a fork in the road, left takes you to the trail of 100 Giants and the Western Divide Highway, right takes you 23 miles to several creeks and another giant Sequoia grove one of which has a tree named after President George Bush. We went right, and half way down the road to the end were there is a campground and a creek that have been one of my favorite spots to go even since I have been a child. Peppermint Creek, named for the native peppermint plants that are found throughout the drainage. There are two campgrounds on Peppermint Creek, Lower Peppermint and Upper Peppermint. Lower Peppermint has some unique and fun features that any kid, of any size including me, will love! It has granite water slides!

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You can camp there or just park for day use. All you have to do is park and pay your day use or camping fee and then hike up behind the campground for less than a mile and you are there. It's a well defined trail, very easy to find and it's a mild hike, perfect for kids and family. As you get to the top of the trail you will see the creek and the big granite pools. Several pools have large natural granite water slides and there is a beautiful water fall at the top. You can also hike beyond the waterfall; there are more slides as you go up. Bring your fishing pole too. Peppermint Creek is full of rainbow trout. It gets stocked several times a year at the campground and the other areas of the creek hold native Kern River Rainbows and some get pretty big especially in the large pools. Talk about fun, we spent the whole afternoon there and did not want to leave! It is a great spot for kids of all ages, just be mindful of basic water safety as always, and don't let the little ones be unsupervised, because some of the pools are pretty deep and the waterfall area in particular is quite steep. This is the place that I have great memories of as kid and we made some memories for our kiddos as well that day. And it is only about one hour from downtown Lake Isabella and two hours from Bakersfield. Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

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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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Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek 1. Who were the first two pitchers from the Dominican Republic to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame? 2. In 2015, Mike Trout became the fastest Angels player to reach 30 home runs in a season (97 games). Who had been the fastest? 3. Earl Morrall was a quarterback in the NFL for 21 seasons (1956-76). In how many of those did he start at least 10 regular-season games? 4. Which two men's basketball coaches share the record for most appearances in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four? 5. Who holds the mark for most goals in an NHL season by a player 5 feet 9 inches or shorter? 6. When was the last time before 2015 that the U.S. women's soccer team lost a match on their home soil? Answers:

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The typically tidy Ram or Ewe might want to butt out until things are settled on the home front. But get involved and let your Ovine sense of order help restore domestic tranquility. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine's flair for fine-tuning complicated fiscal dealings comes in handy when an unexpected financial problem arises. Stay with it until it's resolved to your satisfaction. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family aspects remain strong. There might be some unresolved difficulties, but continued attempts to smooth things over eventually prove to be successful. A major purchase looms. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A promise that was made but never kept suddenly re-emerges in your life. You now have to decide if you're still interested in what it offers or if you've moved past it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Romance comes to unattached Leos and Leonas who have been waiting for Cupid to target them for far too long. Domestic purr-fection is also enhanced for paired Felines. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You need to take a much-needed break from that demanding project before too much energy-draining tension

sets in. And don't be ashamed to ask for help. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Change makes demands that you might find unwelcome at this time. But instead of concentrating on the short run, look toward potential benefits down the road. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You have a gift for reviving projects that seem beyond repair. Use that same ability to restore a relationship that seems to have turned from loving to lifeless. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect to be asked to use your combined wisdom and humor to resolve a problem. After all, folks not only value your advice, they also like how you give it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Most people consider you solid and steady. But you also can be quite capricious (which is a Latin word for "describing the behavior of Goats") when it suits your needs. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) People treat you as you wish to be treated. So if you want a change in your relationship, make it happen. Also expect someone to reveal some longheld secrets. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay with the decision you made, despite a sudden torrent of advice to the contrary from well-meaning people. Remember: You know your needs better than anyone.

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1. Juan Marichal (inducted in 1983) and Pedro Martinez (2015). 2. Troy Glaus, who did it in 100 games in 2000. 3. Four seasons. 4. Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and UCLA's John Wooden, with 12 each. 5. The Los Angeles Kings' Marcel Dionne had 59 goals in the 1978-79 season. 6. It was in 2004. The team then went unbeaten in 104 consecutive home games.

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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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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 Mark Blackstone’s

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Hon 4 drawer file cabinets, legal size, locking, like new, $75 each, 661-201-2619 ____________________________ Montgomery Ward apartment size refrigerator, wood grain finish, 20”w x 34”h x 22”d. $30. 760-379-4860

Magic Chef apartment refrigerator, 19”w x 34”h x 22”d. $50 760-379-4860 ____________________________ Plastic storage cabinet, gray, 26”w x 36”h x 24”d. $20. 760-379-4860

Metal horizontal, 2-drawer filing cabinet, putty color, 30”w x 29”h x 19”d. $50. 760-379-4860 __________________________ Metal printer/copier stand w/storage cabinet, putty color, 29”w x 22”h x 24”d. $40. 760-379-4860

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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. 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. 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, $525 rent/$600 dep. Move-In Special 1st Month Free w/1 Year Lease. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

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Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. 760-9642514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA L. THATCHER, aka BARBARA THATCHER aka BARBARA LEE THATCHER BPB-16-002535 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BARBARA L. THATCHER, aka BARBARA THATCHER aka BARBARA LEE THATCHER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: CARLA L. ROOFFENER in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that CARLA L. ROOFFENER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: August 25, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice

form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Larry R. Cox Law Offices of Young Wooldridge 1800 30th Street, 4th Floo Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 327-9661 (Published: Kern River Courier: July 29, August 5, 12 and 19, 2016) 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MCDONALD'S OF MCFARLAND (2016-B5001), 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,

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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 _____________________________ For Sale - 3bd/2ba MFH in Twin Oaks on 21+ acres with a great view! $160,000. Call Linda Jellison, Stratton Davis Reality, 661-337-8303 Bre#01920076 __________________________ For Sale - 2bd/2ba in Walker Basin on 8+ acres with a spectacular view! $285,000. Call Linda Jellison, Stratton Davis Reality, 661-337-8303 Bre#01920076

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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-ControllerCounty 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.: 128-053-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $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/Tru steeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00308-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/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 12, 19 and 26, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00396-CA, A.P.N.: 010-052-20-00, Property Address: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. 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: LETITIA ANN MCCLENDON, A WIDOW, AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/28/2005 as Instrument No. 0205300947 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/13/2016 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: $64,847.32. 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: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 010-052-20-00. 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 $64,847.32. 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. laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201500396-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 2, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier August 19, 26, and September 2, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-05146-CA, A.P.N.: 348-203-02-00, Property Address: 42 Balsam Way, Bodfish, CA 93205. 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: Marilyn Benoit, A Married Woman as her sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/18/2004 as Instrument No. 0204198076 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/14/2016 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: $64,536.29. 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: 42 Balsam Way, Bodfish, CA 93205, A.P.N.: 348203-02-00. 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 $64,536.29. 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/Mort gageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-05146CA. 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 4, 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 August 19, 26, and September 2, 2016)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00895-CA, A.P.N.: 143-140-29-00-8, Property Address: 513 Austin St., 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: Jesus Zamudio and Raquel Zamudio, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/25/2007 as Instrument No. 0207088185 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/14/2016 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: $140,224.98. 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: 513 Austin St., Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 143-140-29-00-8. 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 $140,224.98. 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: 2016-00895-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 8, 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. 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 August 19, 26, and September 2, 2016)

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Cedar Fire, Turning on the tap Many were on hand, even Smokey Bear, to see the $42,795 donated by Cal Water employees and shareholders to the Salvation Army. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Continued from page 1 The Evacuation Center was St. Jude's Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Road, in Wofford Heights. Evacuees were reminded to be sure to check on their neighbors' ability to leave, to pack an overnight bag, to take any and all medications, and pets (and their food). It was also suggested if you have to evacuate to call family or friends and

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groups and individuals who need extra help with school type behaviors. There are two teachers in the school offices at Wallace to help with student discipline. Ms. Smith and Mr. Brucker will be working with students. Ms. Lanza moved from the classroom to the after school program director and working on the LCAP monitoring. Carolyn Williams is part time help in the District Office.

California Water Service presented a check for $42,795 to the Salvation Army today to provide relief to families affected by the Erskine Fire. Funds were raised quickly and donated by Cal Water employees, shareholders, and business partners. "The Erskine Fire devastated families and cost them their homes," said Chris Whitley, Cal Water's Kern River Valley Local Manager. "Being part of this community, we could not imagine our efforts to help our neighbors ending when the fire was out; now, we need to help start the process of rebuilding." Funds will be used by the Salvation Army to provide fire relief in the form of food, clothing, hygiene products, and housing for the families affected by the fire. The Erskine Fire burned more than 48,000 acres earlier this summer; 285 homes were destroyed, 261 of which were within Cal Water's service area.

Several elected officials were represented at the check presentation, including Keenan Hochschild from the Office of Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Romeo Agbalog from the office of Senator Jean Fuller. "The long road of recovery is just beginning," said Kennan Hochschild, Field Representative from the office of Congressman Kevin McCarthy. "It is these investments that will help this community begin the process of healing." The United States Forest Service, Smokey Bear, and Kern County Fire Department were also on hand. In the first weeks following the fire, Cal Water gave out $40,000 in gift cards to help customers who had lost their homes in the fire pay for immediate essentials like food, toiletries and clothes. Cal Water employees also handed out about 3,000 cases of water through four distribution sites and even delivered water to those who could not leave their homes or had no means of getting to the distribution sites.

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Friday, August 19, 2016 spread and was 6 miles west of the community of Kernville at press time Wednesday. The power outage on Tuesday night had nothing to do with the fire. SCE was rerouting equipment. Fire management's first priority is for public and firefighter safety. The fire was driven by topography at press time with the objective to protect Alta Sierra, Slick Rock and Shirley Meadows.

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Back in the swing - Josie Helferty, first grade, back to school and back in the swing of things.

Coming cleanA CalRecycle crew starts in on the huge task of clearing the lots burned in the Erskine Fire to make them buildable again. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

CalRecycle begins debris removal Lance Klug, CalRecycle Courier This Week The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has begun preparing for debris removal operations at Kern County properties damaged by the 48,019-acre Erskine Fire. California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s Office of Emergency Services tasked CalRecycle with the design, implementation, and oversight of the cleanup program for at least 293 eligible sites. "The people who lost their homes to the Erskine Fire can trust CalRecycle has the expertise, resources, and unwavering commitment to clear these properties and make them safe for families again," CalRecycle Director Scott Smithline said. "We're proud to work alongside our state and local partners on this recovery effort to ensure our fellow Californians can begin to rebuild as soon as possible." Technicians and engineers with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control are completing household hazardous waste sweeps on affected properties, removing things like batteries, used oil, and other chemicals. Homeowners who wish to participate in CalRecycle's Debris Removal Assistance Program should return right-of-entry forms to the Kern County Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Division so CalRecycle and its contrac-

tors can begin debris removal operations. Cleanup will proceed as follows: The first step was site documentation, where workers measured and recorded foundation, structures, debris, utility infrastructure, and property-specific hazards. Then came site testing analysis where they obtained and evaluated soil samples to establish clean up goals for the project. Now they are ready for the debris removal, taking away metals and concrete for recycling, ash and contaminated soil for disposal. After that comes the soil grading, the scraping and removal of contaminated soil and smoothing of the ground surface. Then they will sample and analyze soil, compare results to cleanup goals and implement storm water best management practices to control sediment runoff and promote vegetation growth. Those who wish to conduct their own cleanup may do so, but should be aware of all safety and environmental standards and requirements. Kern County will have guidelines available for residents who wish to pursue this option. CalRecycle has opened a Debris Recovery Operations Center in the Kern Valley Plaza. The Erskine Fire Debris Removal Assistance Program will be funded with an $18.75 million grant from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services under the authority of the California Disaster Assistance Act.