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Double Dipping A pair of Bombardier CL-415 Canadian amphibious aircraft known as Superscoopers were seen this week on Isabella Lake taking water to fight the Cedar Fire.
Concerts down by the riverside Last of concert series Friday night
Stubborn Cedar Fire rages on
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Michael Batelaan Courier Update While the Kern Valley is still reeling from the destructive Erskine Fire, the Cedar Fire, which is about half the size, but has burned four times as long, looms over Alta Sierra, Wofford Heights and Kernville and sending smoke and ash around the Valley. The fire started on August 16 at about 4:30 in the afternoon. By the next day it was at 4,000 acres, had 625 personnel
A second Cedar Fire meeting was held this week, this time at the Kernville School. About 120 people attended the meeting that was run by Incident Team 5 that is managing the fire. The first part of the meeting was informational; team commander Mike Minton explained the mechanics of containing the fire. He stressed that the objective of the team is the safety of the community and of the fire fighters and to not disrupt the day to day activities of the community as much as possible. The team is working hard to keep the fire north of Hwy 155. Minton reported that 6 cabins were destroyed in the Spear Creek area. Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief Bill Steers, also a part of Incident Team 5, reminded the group that he has been on many fires in the Kern Valley includ-
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Man with a plan - Kern County Fire Battalion Chief Bill Steers explains how the fire is expected to behave based on the terrain of the Bull Run drainage and strategies to contain the fire. ing the Stormy Fire and the Bull Run Fire, both in the same general area as the Cedar Fire, so is familiar with how fire behaves in that terrain. Steers admonished those issued a precautionary evacuation to use it to gather together essentials. He stressed there is not a current danger, so this is the time to make plans and be
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Getting the scoop on Superscoopers
The Forest Service has been utilizing a wide variety of aircraft on the Cedar Fire. The one that has gotten a lot of attention in the Kern Valley is the CL-415 "Superscooper." "There may be multiple CL-415's flying in the state responding to wherever they are needed at a given moment.“ said Sam Harrel, Cedar Fire Public Information Officer. The CL-415s are on a national contract with the U.S. Forest Service. Bombardier manufactures the CL-415, "Superscooper" which is what has been assisting in the suppression efforts on the Cedar Fire. It is capable of carrying more than 1,620 gallons of water and able to scoop the water without stopping while on the fly. It can work at higher elevations up to 8000 feet. The CL-415 is turbine powered, has a normal cruise speed of 180 knots, and can operate up to four hours without refueling. In an average mission of six nautical miles distance from water to fire, it can complete nine drops within an hour and deliver 14,589 gallons of water. According to Kern County Fire Department Captain Tyler Townsend, the aircraft are a resource
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■ 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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proved containment lines along many sections of the fire perimeter on Wednesday. A firing operation along the north side of the fire produced a large smoke column and was described as a "textbook" operation by fire managers. Aerial ignition was utilized to remove unburned fuels and secure a good line along the southern portion of the fire, part of an effort to increase contain-
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assigned. The fire was only five percent contained from August 16 through August 22. On August 23, containment was increased to ten percent. At press time, Wednesday evening the fire had consumed 23,239 acres and had 2,374 personnel on it. This includes 36 hand crews, 209 engines, 16 aircraft, 25 dozers, 35 water tenders and is now is at a cost of $24.4 million. Wednesday's fire report noted that "firefighters successfully im-
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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 Community Orchestra, and many other worthwhile endeavors that benefit the Kern River Valley.
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■ 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: 760-376-2963 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. ■ FFA Boosters August 30 All parents and FFA students are welcome to the next meeting to be held at 6:30 pm in the KVHS library. This critical meeting will wel-
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.
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.
come new freshman and parents as well as all fair entrants. Booster agenda items will include important Kern County Fair business and planning. Parent packets will be distributed as well as information on Chuckwagon and RV sites. If you have any questions please contact FFA Booster President Angie Driskell at 760-549-3559. ■ 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 760-861-6942. ■ 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
■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.
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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.
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. Proceeds go to support our local Kern River Valley Libraries. ■ Free Medicare class September 19 and 21 Harry Thal 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. There will be an optional book available for $10. This is for people who will soon be eligible for Medicare and those already on Medicare and for all the professional medical and social work people who can take an extended lunch hour. Bring a bag lunch beverages supplied. ■ KRV Collaborative September 22 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. ■ Veterans Stand Down September 23 Vets should not miss this Stand Down and resource fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kerr McGee Community Center in Ridgecrest. Call Nick Coy at 760-608-1484, Carol Coy at 760-608-9251 or Debbie Chapman at 760384-8401 for more information, to volunteer, to donate, or if you need a ride to get there. ■ Commodities distribution September 26 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 more information, Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Star Party October 1 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. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.
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A modern cowboy tale to the town saloon. There he met a barmaid by the name of Miss Catty. She batted her one good eye at him and it was love at first wink. While preparing Tex was ecstatic and vowed to take for this week's artiher from this booze hall back to his cle we were ranch called The North 39. Just as informed by phone Miss Catty was putting on her that fire evacuation galoshes, preparing to leave with was imminent. So I Textile, in walked the vicious outlaw took the liberty this Spike McGillicuddy. He'd had a few week of using a col- Middleworth Mai Tais and was snockered. umn I previously Spike, his hand on his Colt .42 in wrote, which follows. its pink holster dangling from his I've noticed lately that I've had a ample hip, said to Tex, "Unhand that hankering to write a novel - a modern maiden, she is western. It betrothed to might go someme!" thing like this: I've noticed lately that I've had Tex looked at It was a dark a hankering to write a novel - a him and said "in and stormy modern western. night. A cow- Middleworth a porcine's eye, Spike. You'd boy sat tall in his better prepare to Mercedes condraw!" This so enraged the outlaw vertible. Bronzed by the Arizona that he drew a picture of Tex on the sun, he wore a six gun on one lean bar top and said to him, "Let's see hip and a tattoo that said 'Mother' on you draw better'n that!" his ankle. He called his Mercedes The bar quieted, every eye on Tex 'Horse'. The moniker was unimaginaas he took his finger and on the wet tive but so was the cowboy who went bar, drew a picture of Spike. The by the name of Tex. crowd cheered and stomped their He was called Tex because he came muddy boots as it became apparent from Alabama. Born in the bathroom that Textile had out drawn Spike. His of a textile factory, his mother decided head held low, Spike McGillicuddy to call him Textile, which of course in slipped into the night and was never later years was shortened to Tex. seen again. There were a few that wanted to Textile and Miss Catty were wed call him 'Bathroom; others and lived happily ever after at their 'Commode, but his dear old mother, North 39 ranch. the local madam, insisted and the "The End" name Textile stuck. On this dark and stormy night, Tex got out of his off-white Mercedes with Wofford Heights resident Rod Michelin tires and a license plate that Middleworth is a retired security said 'Drink Milk', and moseyed over manager for Pacific Bell.
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The County remains committed to public safety 1st District Supervisor Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors Mick Gleason Gleason While the County of Kern faces a severe decline in revenue due to an unprecedented loss of oil and gas property tax, make no mistake, the County continues to be dedicated to funding public safety. Public safety is delivered in many forms. We are all familiar with the deputy who arrests the criminal, the DA who prosecutes the accused, and the fire fighter who sprays water on the flames. The less familiar roles are the social worker protecting the child from abuse, the probation officer counseling a juvenile, the caseworker preventing exploitation of seniors, the public health investigator closing a restaurant with health violations, the department of human services employee opening a shelter for fire victims, or the animal control officer capturing a vicious animal. As we face our financial crisis, we cannot forget that the system of public safety is broad and it is complex. Accordingly, we must make our cuts wisely. To suggest that the way we've
done things in the past is the only way to proceed into the future is flawed. We must be vigilant and avoid the habit of supporting the status quo. The budget currently under consideration continues to provide focus and priority to all safety departments. Despite the proposed cuts, most safety departments' budgets have grown significantly in the past 7-10 years, some more than others. For example, the Sheriff has more than $40 million above his budget in FY 2009-10. Yes, the Sheriff has a tough job and yes, we just made it tougher, but asking the Sheriff to reduce his budget by 5% is not preventing him from fulfilling his responsibilities to ensure our safety. With over 1,400 permanent full-time positions, the Sheriff has about 150 more full-time staff than he had in FY 2009-10. Although this year's budget is far from ideal, the citizens of Kern County are arguably just as safe today as they were seven years ago with fewer resources, even with the proposed 5% public safety budget cut. Despite proposed budget reductions, the County of Kern continues to dedicate a larger portion of the budget to public safety than do other counties our size. I am confident that the departments can re-examine operations and spending within the confines of this budget to find the necessary savings, just as other departments must do in this fiscal emergency that we all face together. See related budget story on page 12
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Twilight at CALM Escape the heat and stroll the grounds. Bring a picnic and enjoy the animals during their active dusk hours on Saturday August 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees may enter to win a Family Membership. Admission: adults $5, children 3 - 12 years, $3. Admission for CALM members is free. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy between Lake Ming and Hart Park. For more information, call 661-872-2256.
Audubon's Kern River Preserve goes to Tehachapi Everyone is invited to the Tehachapi Audubon meeting on Tuesday, August 30, at 7 p.m. in the Golden Hills Elementary School Cafeteria, 20215 Park Road, Tehachapi. Guest speaker Reed Tollefson will present a multimedia program about the Audubon Society's 3,000-acre Kern River Preserve. Located on the South Fork of the Kern River, the preserve is one of California's finest remaining riparian forests. As a designated Globally Important Bird Area, it provides habitat for rare and endangered birds and other wildlife. Two hundred bird species nest there including major breeding populations of Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Summer Tanager, and Willow Flycatcher. Preserve Manager Reed Tollefson will explain efforts to protect the South Fork Kern River by coordinating with Audubon Chapters, partnering agencies and conservation groups. He will show how the Preserve is used as a focal point for regional conservation and stewardship issues including invasive weeds, alternative energy, climate change and wildlife corridors. Light refreshments and a raffle will follow the presentation. For additional information call 661-599-1889. Kern Audubon-Tehachapi is a satellite chapter of the Kern Audubon Society.
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A free day of fun, food and good old fashioned gospel music Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Courier Release Landmark Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to join them on Saturday August 27 for a full day of fun, food and music. Join them at Tank Park in Lake Isabella for free hot dogs, fellowship and fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then at 6 p.m. head on over to the church at 2741 Mountain View Road,
Lake Isabella, near the Wallace School, for a concert featuring the Ridings Family with special guests Gil Ramirez, Randy Ivie, Allen White and Jim Kackley from the former Golden State Quartet. Come and hear some good old fashioned convention style gospel music and great harmonies. The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be taken on behalf of the Pregnancy Resource Center to help them in their fundraising efforts.
All For One Movement moves into Phase 2 fire recovery Sheri Bryant, All For One Movement Courier Release The All For One Movement has moved into Phase 2 of recovery from the Erskine Fire. In Phase 2 the Movement is working together with the Salvation Army, Red Cross and Family Resource Center. By combining our efforts and resources, the Movement believes it will be able to better serve the Erskine Fire survivors in the coming months and beyond. The All For One Southlake location will be providing services through Thursday August 25 at 8 p.m. Going forward you may visit the Salvation Army's new location at the Von's Shopping Center in the old Don Perico's building. They will be offering free items for fire survivors in need. Their hours are Monday through
Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you would like to volunteer at the Salvation Army, please contact them. The All For One Movement would like to thank the many volunteers who worked countless hours from the very beginning assisting, loving on and supporting the fire survivors. It has been amazing to see everyone pull together and work for the people of this community. They would also like to thank all of the people who donated housing, clothing, money, food, water, toiletries, furniture, bedding, etc. Some of these items are being combined at the Salvation Army to be distributed there. If you have any further needs please feel free to contact the All For One Movement call center at 760-205-9009 and your call will be returned within 24 hours.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Labor in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From 1 Kings 5, how many thousand men comprised the labor force that King Solomon raised? 1, 5, 10, 30 3. In Ecclesiastes 4, how many are better than one because they have a good reward for their labour? Two, Three, Five, Seven 4. From Exodus 20, how many days shalt thou labour and do all thy work? Two, Four, Six, Seven 5. What son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor in David's kingdom? Baal, Adoniram, Cyrenius, Phaneul 6. From Proverbs 14:23, "In all labor there is" ....? Love, Hope, Light, Profit
1) Neither; 2) 30; 3) Two; 4) Six; 5) Adoniram; 6) Profitl
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Who are you? Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist "Who are you?" is, perhaps, the first question that comes to our minds when we meet someone new. Then we watch facial expressions and body language, Schlensker listen to tone of voice and ask questions in order to fill in the blanks about who that person is. Included in who a person is might be name, age, occupation, interests, hobbies, education, place of residence, ethnicity, nationality, professional experiences and accomplishments, health, extent of travel, amount of the person's wealth, his/her family situation - immediate and extended and maybe even criminal record. These are the aspects of a person's life that determine who a person is. And then there's that other question, the one my mother used to ask me when I did something outrageous, out of character or inappropriate; that question is, "Who do you think you are?" I think she was onto something there, because that notion - who we think we are - largely determines how we behave: what we say and how we act. It's what motivates us and guides our actions. If we think we are entitled to do or say something or to approach another person in a particular way on account of who we are, then that will determine what we decide to do or say. And if who we think we are is different than who we
really are, then we will probably behave inappropriately. Gee, it kindo' reminds me of what Jean Knight sang in her 1970 song, "Mister Big Stuff, Who Do You Think You Are?" If, for example, we think we are in a position of authority or superiority over another person, we might talk down to them or try to order them around or maybe do something else that demonstrates our position of power or prestige. We might, because of our need and our perceived entitlement, decide to take something that belongs to somebody else for our own use. Maybe we see ourselves in a place to be helpful to another person, but in an intimidating or belittling way. These behaviors are inappropriate when we’re not who we think we are. We would do well to strive to have an accurate picture for ourselves of who we are - as well as who we were - and that perception comes from our Creator. We learn in His Word that all naturally born human beings are by nature spiritually blind (1 Cor. 2:14) and dead (Eph. 2:1) and enemies of God (Rom. 8:7). However, we also discover that we have been loved by God (Jn. 3:16) to the extent that in Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 5:19) He took upon Himself all of our misconceptions and inappropriate behaviors (Is. 53:6) and has made of all, who believe in His Son, Jesus, His own children (Jn. 1:12). So, if you are trusting Jesus, believing in His Name, then you know who you are: a child of God. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ 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
Wofford Heights
■ 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
Southlake/Weldon
■ 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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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Reserve your spot for Laughlin bus trip Take the bus to Laughlin October 4 through 6, traveling to the Riverside Hotel and Casino. One person room is $160 and two person room is $270. Two breakfasts and one dinner each. Leaves the Moose Lodge at 8 a.m. October 4 with bathrooms available at 7 a.m. Fun on the bus with games, prizes. To be a part, get your money and reservation in by September 2. Call Carrie Prough at 949-466-9629 or Al Hoerner at 661-400-9960. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. and the Grandmother's Club.
Annual Kern County College Night September 12 The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office, in conjunction with the Kern High School District, will host the 17th annual Kern County College Night on Monday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Center. The annual event attracts thousands of students and parents to explore higher education options. The event is free event and reservations/tickets are not required. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to speak with attendees. Breakout sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. will be available on a variety of topics such as how to obtain financial aid, how to prepare if you want to be a college student athlete, how to write a personal statement and how to decide which college is right for you. Students will also hear about why it's important to take rigorous courses in high school and how to prepare for tests like the SAT and ACT. More than 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance to answer questions and provide literature. For more information about Kern County College Night, contact Christine Goedhart-Humphrey at 661-636-4330.
Red Cross continues Cedar Fire response The American Red Cross of Kern County in conjunction with the American Red Cross Central Valley continues to support those affected by the Cedar Fire. The American Red Cross is currently operating three shelters across two counties to support residents evacuated due to the Cedar Fire. They are: First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella, 3701 Suhre St., Lake Isabella, South Fork Elementary School, 6401 Fay Ranch Rd, Weldon, and Granite Hills High School, 1701 E Putnam Ave, Porterville. Red Cross volunteers are staffing the shelters 24 hours a day to provide relief and comfort for families affected by the fire. The Red Cross urges everyone to follow evacuation orders from local law enforcement and have an emergency kit ready go for any disaster including wildfires. The best way to help wildfire evacuees is through a financial donation. Visit redcross.org/prepare/disaster/wildfire to learn more.
Whiskey Flat Days Diamond Jubilee announced 2017 Whiskey Flat Days is just around the corner and it will be a sparkling festival! The celebration of the 60th Anniversary will kick up the dust big time in 2017. It's the Diamond Jubilee and promises to bigger and better than ever. Jeannette Rogers Erickson, 760-417-2555 and Barbara Hinkey, 760-376-2963 would like you to dig deep into your photo and memorabilia boxes for treasures from Whiskey Flat Days of old, going all the way back to the first in 1957. Photos would be wonderful as will flyers, newspaper articles, badges, Mayor belt buckles and other collectibles from those days gone by. You can bring them into the Kernville Chamber of Commerce office or mail them to: Kernville Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 397, Kernville, CA 93238. They will be scanned or photographed and returned to you in a jiffy.
Labor Day art and crafts show in the park Labor Day weekend is almost here, and once again it's time for the annual Kern River Valley Art Association Sierra Arts and Crafts Fair, Sept. 3, 4 and 5 in Circle Park in Kernville in the Kern River Valley with a full lake, a running river, nice weather and beautiful scenery. Stop by and enjoy fine arts and crafts from local artisans and crafters. Don't miss the free kid's crafts table. The Fair is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call Teri Vellutini at 760-379-6162 or visit krvaa.org.
Music festival to go all day and into the night On Saturday September 3, all day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. don't miss the second annual Fishstock Music Festival to benefit the Kern River Hatchery, brought to you by the Friends of the Hatchery. Music by Pato Banton, Stoneflys, Left Coast Groovies, Alice Wallace Band, Par Avion, The Easy In, Brandon Chico Smith, Ezekiel's Fire, Dub Seeds Reggae and More! There will be music all day and vendors, food, and a beer and wine garden. The fun is at the Kernville Rodeo Grounds. Adults are $10 for the whole day and children 15 and under are $5. Proceeds go towards assisting the CDFW in their efforts to keep the Wild and Scenic Kern River Fishery healthy for generations to follow, purchasing food for the "Trophy Trout Program", assist and provide schools with "Trout in the Classroom" and continuing the enhancements of our fisheries. For more information, call 562397-8465 or email friendsofthehatchery@gmail.com.
DAR in celebration of Constitution Week On Sunday, September 18 from 4-6 pm, the Kawaiisu Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be having their 15th annual picnic at South Fork Middle School located at 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. Food will be provided by Jim Wyly. There will be a silent auction; along with raffle drawings and door prizes. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12 years. Children under 4 are free. Contact Francis Collins @ 760-378-3700 for tickets and further information or any DAR member.
Hairdresser and barber volunteers needed Optimal Hospice Volunteer program is putting out a special plea to hairstylists and barbers in the Kern County Area. We have patients who can no longer leave their home to get a haircut, so we are hoping to recruit some kind hearted professional hairstylists and barbers who are willing to donate maybe one haircut a month to help preserve the dignity and quality of life for these hospice patients. We will work around your schedule. For more information please call the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.
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Government to tell doctors off Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist There is no equality when it comes to health insurance. Last year, for example, California passed a law so that consumers won't have Thal to pay more than $250 per month for a single prescription drug ($500 for high deductible plans). This law is applicable to plans sold through the exchange; Covered California. It does not apply to employer coverage or any of the Medicare plans. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may be coming out with a new rule. It seems that individual policies pay the doctors more money than that paid under Medicare. Apparently doctors are advising patients remain in their Affordable Care Act plans rather than going on Medicare. The ACA plans have higher reimbursements for medical care. Apparently this notice is also going out to dialysis centers that participate in Medicare. Problem is, if a person is receiving dialysis chances are that there under age 65 medical insurance is worth keeping, as dialysis is the one condition where it may be difficult to get any Medicare Advantage plan or a supplement. Before jumping into the frying pan, know what you are getting yourself in to. Shantanu Agrawal, CMS Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Program Integrity, stated, "It is improper to influence people away from Medicare
or Medicaid coverage for the purpose of financial gain." Many people are suffering from sticker shock when they learn what health insurance costs. People under 65 are seeing the highest costs, but some new statistics are showing that more people are seeking medical help and the use of prescription medications is on the rise with these newly insured. The cost of medication to people on the ACA plans are paying less than those without insurance. For a quick update and overview of Medicare mark your calendar for the second annual "Medicare and a Movie" at the Reel Cinema. On October 5 doors open at 12:30 with a very funny pre-show. Seminar at 1 p.m. followed by this week's feature film, popcorn and a drink. All free! There is much more to Medicare than I can possibly explain in a one hour presentation at the theater; so I will be teaching a course on Medicare at Cerro Coso College on Monday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 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 and those already on Medicare who, frankly, don't understand it. 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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National Dog Day celebrates all National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, pure and mixed and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - for their law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage, now they're detecting cancer and seizures... things even humans cannot do. National Dog Day is against any kind of "breed ban". Dogs should not have to lose their lives because of the atrocities they have been forced to endure at the hands of man. And while we feel that American's have the constitutional right to purchase a pure breed dog, we strongly discourage buying dogs from pet stores supplied by puppy mills, backyard breeders, the internet and newspaper ads. Rather, we encourage those seeking new canine companions, to consider choosing adoption first. If you'd like a pure breed dog, look into a pure breed rescue in your city, to see if they might have some little furry soul just waiting to make your life complete. Another great place to find a new best friend is at large chain pet stores that host adoption drives for local shelters and rescues.
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When considering buying from a breeder, verify that you're buying from a reputable breeder by checking out their licensing, internet reviews and ask for local references such as from a veterinarian. It's vital to educate yourself about the breed you're considering parenting. "Millions of dogs are killed each year because they're simply unwanted, says Colleen Paige, founder of National Dog Day. They're unwanted because no one realized how to properly care for the demands of the breed. They're unwanted because they were bought as a Christmas gift for a child that didn't keep their promises about caring for the dog... unwanted because they shed too much... unwanted because they bark too much. unwanted...simply because someone changed their mind. All a dog wants to do is love you and be loved by you. Dogs are amazing, courageous, sensitive and sentient beings that deserve compassion and respect. Please consider bringing what was once considered "unwanted love", into your heart and home on National Dog Day!" For dogs adopted on August 26, National Dog Day becomes many a dog's birthday and for all dogs, it's as popular and exciting as the Super Bowl, with the anticipation of the day culminating into an explosion of network news stories, national TV show segments, online videos, shelter events, internet photos and K9 parties planned around the globe! Even citizens who are not dog owners will be encouraged to donate $5 to their local shelter or rescue on August 26.
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A seemingly relevant story Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor
PICKS OF THE WEEK “Love & Friendship” (PG) Kate Beckinsale stars as a sharptongued and scandalous widow in this adaptation Jane Austen's least romantic and most funny work. Lady Susan (Beckinsale) visits the family of her late husband, to much fussing over her shameful reputation as a flirt. She really doesn't mind the inconvenience she puts on others, she's really just playing the game, trying to land a rich and tolerable husband for herself and another for her daughter. In her plotting, her American friend Alicia Johnson (Chloe Sevigny), reveals she's really set on Lord Manwaring (Lochlann O'Mearain) despite his unfortunate marriage to Lady Manwaring. Most of what I've seen from Beckinsale involves shooting up werewolves, so her performance as a likable yet immensely difficult person came as a welcome surprise. Equally impressive is her ability to keep comedic timing and tell a seemingly relevant story in such elaborate period getup. “Now You See Me 2” (PG13) - Four super-slick magicians come out of hiding to thwart an evil corporate plot to steal all of the world's data. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco return, along with Lizzy Caplan (in lieu of Isla Fisher) as
Kate Beckinsale in "Love & Friendship"
the Four Horsemen, the impressive prestidigitators who used stage magic to steal from the corrupt and pay back the poor. This time, they're working at the behest of Daniel Radcliffe, a manipulative tech magnate pushing them to make stolen technology appear. Like the predecessor, this thriller demands that you suspend your disbelief from precarious heights. A good magic show uses wit and clever misdirection to mystify. This act trades in all that for visual super-charged spectacle. What's the point of using CG to animate something as humanly possible as a sleight of hand trick? © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bob’s on a ‘casserole’ Bodfish Bob’s Mushroom Casserole 32 oz. canned mushrooms, drained or use fresh mushrooms 2 tbsp. finely chopped onion 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 c. bread crumbs 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp.Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c. light cream 1/2 c. shredded American cheese
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Bodfish Bob’s Potato Chip Casserole 1 8 oz. pkg."Chips for Dip" style potato chips, smashed lightly 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can tuna, drained 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2 cans milk Layer chips smashed lightly in 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish. In medium bowl break up tuna, stir in cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms and milk. Pour over chips. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
Sauté mushrooms with onion and butter for 5 minutes, until tender. Add crumbs, cook 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Place in baking dish. Pour cream around mushrooms. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Top with cheese and continue baking 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts. Bodfish Bob’s Sausage Potato Casserole 4 cup scalloped potatoes 2 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1 1/2 cup milk 1 lb. sausage, cooked and crumbled 1 can cream of mushroom soup Mushrooms, onions, salt and pepper to taste Layers of potatoes, sausage, mushrooms, onion and cheese. Season to taste. Mix soup and milk and pour over layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees until potatoes are tender. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Dove season approaches Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Outdoors The first of two opening days of California's dove hunting season is fast approaching. This year's season for mourning dove, white-winged dove, spotted dove and ringed turtle dove will run from Thursday, Sept. 1 through Thursday, Sept. 15 statewide, followed by a second hunt period, Saturday, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 26. Mourning dove and white-winged dove have a daily bag limit of 15, up to 10 of which may be white-winged dove. The possession limit is triple the daily bag limit. There are no limits on spotted dove and ringed turtle dove. Hunting for Eurasian collared dove is legal year-round with no limits. Please note that nonlead ammunition is now required when hunting on all wildlife areas and ecological reserves managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Use of lead shot is still legal for hunting dove, quail and snipe on federal properties, public lands not managed by CDFW and private lands, including licensed game bird clubs, until July 1, 2019. Please plan accordingly. For more information please see the CDFW nonlead ammunition page. A dove identification guide can be found on the CDFW website, along with a map of upland game fields. Although parts of California are still in a serious drought, mourning doves are dry environment birds and are capable of exploiting many food types and sources. The 2016 statewide dove banding effort, which is still in progress, has indicated so far that there is no shortage of mourning doves for the opener. Hunters who encounter a banded bird are asked to report it to the USGS Bird Banding Lab (reportband.gov). Banded birds are part of important biological monitoring and reporting banded birds provides valuable data. Mourning and white-winged doves are migratory and the hunting regulation framework is determined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. States are required to set hunting regulations within this framework. The migratory dove populations are managed similarly to migratory waterfowl and based on a flyway population. California is part of the Western Management Unit, which includes six other western states. In addition to banding data, breeding bird surveys, call count surveys, wing surveys and Harvest Information Program data all provide information that is included in the effort to monitor the population status by management unit. These results are used by the
USFWS to establish hunting seasons, bag limits and possession limits. Dove hunting is considered a great starting point for new hunters. There is very little equipment required and just about any place open for hunting will have mourning doves. Minimum requirements are a valid hunting license with an upland game bird stamp (if the hunter is 18 or older) and HIP validation, good footwear, a shotgun, shotgun shells and plenty of water. Hunters should be careful not to underestimate the amount of fluids needed, especially during the first half of the season. Most successful dove hunters position themselves in a known flyway for doves. These can be to and from roost sites, water, food sources or gravel. Doves are usually taken by pass shooting these flyways, but hunters may also be successful jump shooting. Dove movement is most frequent in the early mornings and late evenings when they are flying from and to their roost sites (this is when the majority of hunters go into the field). Late morning to early afternoon can be better for jump shooting. Hunters should scout out dove activity in the area a few times just prior to hunting. Important laws and regulations to consider include the following: ■ Shoot time for doves is one half hour before sunrise to sunset. ■ All hunters - including junior hunters - are required to carry their hunting license with them. ■ Hunters must have written permission from the landowner prior to hunting on private land. ■ Bag limits apply to each hunter and no one can take more than one legal limit per day. ■ It is illegal to shoot within 150 yards of an occupied dwelling. ■ It is illegal to shoot from or across a public roadway. It is the responsibility of every hunter to know and follow all laws. Safety is the most important part of any hunting adventure. Although wearing hunter orange is not required by law, it may be required in specific areas. Wearing a minimum of a hunter orange hat is recommended, especially when sitting or when hunting in deep vegetation. Safety glasses are a simple way to protect the eyes and are available in many shades for hunting in all types of lighting situations. The weather throughout the state on Sept. 1 is expected to be hot and dry. CDFW urges hunters to drink plenty of fluids, wear sun protection and have a plan in case of an accident. A summary of the 2016-17 dove hunting regulations can be found on CDFW's website.
Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service
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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681
Recreation information
■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646
7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100
■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
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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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Cedar Fire partial campground closures
Know before you go! Cindy Thill, USFS Courier Alert Campgrounds along the Upper Kern River will be temporarily closed beginning August 25, due to existing and potential impacts of the Cedar Fire, until further notice. The top priority in suppressing wildland fires is to provide for firefighter and public safety. In order to keep residents and visitors safe, the campgrounds along the Upper Kern river corridor, along Mountain 99, north of Kernville, will close temporarily. However, the road remains open, and day-use will still be
allowed. Day use will be from sunrise to dusk. The Forest Service is asking your cooperation in this matter to keep this corridor safe not only for yourselves but for ground and air firefighting resources. Campers will be redirected to other areas in and around the Sequoia National Forest, for their camping. For those with reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service, California Land Management, please call 760-376-1815. For information on the fire activity, please call the Kernville Ranger Station at 760-376-3781, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. HISTORY: Which two towns were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD? 2. GEOGRAPHY: In what country is the Abel Tasman National Park located? 3. ANATOMY: How many vertebrae are in the human body? 4. LITERATURE: In 1961, this author published a selection of mystery stories for young readers titled "Thirteen for Luck"? 5. MOVIES: Which Alfred Hitchcock movie ends with a scene on Mount Rushmore? 6. MONEY: How much was the British farthing worth when it went out of circulation in 1960? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who served as the 16th president of the United States? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which ancient region's name means "between two rivers"? 9. MEDICINE: The drug digitalis is derived from which flower? 10. ASTRONOMY: How often is Halley's Comet visible from Earth?
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As tensions ease on the home front, you can once more focus on changes in the workplace. Early difficulties are soon worked out. Stability returns as adjustments are made. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new romance tests the unattached Bovine's patience to the limit. But Venus still rules the Taurean heart, so expect to find yourself trying hard to make this relationship work. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It's a good time to consider home-related purchases. But shop around carefully for the best price -- whether it's a new house for the family or a new hose for the garden. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A contentious family member seems intent on creating problems. Best advice: Avoid stepping in until you know more about the origins of this domestic disagreement. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A recent job-related move proves far more successful than you could have imagined. Look for continued beneficial fallout. Even your critics have something nice to say. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Ease up and stop driving yourself to finish that project on a deadline that is no longer realistic. Your superiors will be open to requests for an extension. Ask for it.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You should soon be hearing some positive feedback on that recent business move. An old family problem recurs, but this time you'll know how to handle it better. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some surprising statements shed light on the problem that caused that once-warm relationship to cool off. Use this newly won knowledge to help turn things around. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your spiritual side is especially strong at this time. Let it guide you into deeper contemplation of aspects about yourself that you'd like to understand better. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your merrier aspect continues to dominate and to attract folks who rarely see this side of you. Some serious new romancing could develop out of all this cheeriness. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You're always concerned about the well-being of others. It's time you put some of that concern into your own health situation, especially where it involves nutrition. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Just when you thought your life had finally stabilized, along comes another change that needs to be addressed. Someone you trust can help you deal with it successfully.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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 (2016B5001), 101 W. Sherwood Ave., McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing address: PO Box 11478, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANTS: CINCO MANOS, INC., PO Box 11478, Bakersfield, CA 93389. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2002. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Carrie Cinquemoni, Secretary. This statement filed with the
County Clerk of Kern County 08/03/2016 and expires 08/03/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-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
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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/TrusteeService s.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) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01148-CA, A.P.N.: 403-213-33-00, Property Address: 3812 Alum Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Howard E. Brown and Eileen Brown, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/24/2006 as Instrument No. 0206046764 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/21/2016 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: $207,352.63. 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: 3812 Alum Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309, A.P.N.: 403-213-33-00. 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 $207,352.63. 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: 2016-01148-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 19, 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 26, September 2, and 9, 2016)
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Supervisors pass $2.5 billion budget Allan Krauter, Kern Co. Courier Dollars & Cents The Kern County Board of Supervisors today approved a 2016-17 budget that lowers overall spending by $545 million and trims nearly 1,700 positions from the payroll. Although most of the spending and personnel cuts result from the transfer of County-operated Kern Medical Center to an independent hospital authority, the budget still lowers General Fund spending by $121 million and requires most departments to absorb a 5 percent cut below 2015-16 spending levels. The recommended County operating budget of $2.514 billion represents the first step in a four-year County plan to steadily rein in spending to match a decline in revenues by falling oil and natural gas prices.
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ment along Highway 155. Hand and dozer was completed along Tobias Peak, with aerial ignition of that area planned for the next day or two. Continued progress was reported on Black Mountain with the use of aircraft and helicopters. The recent hard work in
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that can be used on multiple fires in a geographic area depending on the need at the time. They are not assigned to one specific incident. Their need is prioritized on a case by case basis. They can be requested by the Cedar Fire at anytime there is a need. Water scoopers can operate out of any airport with a hard surface runway, with a length of at least 5,000 feet, with a taxiway. The aircraft requires 4,400 ft. of flyable area to descend from 49 ft. altitude, scoop 6,140 liters of water during a 12-second, 1,350 ft. long run on the water at 81 mph, then climb back to the same 49 ft. altitude. Two pilots are
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Sheriff recommends that you leave when you receive a precautionary evacuation notice, because there is a possibility that they won't be able to get back to issue the recommended evacuation. A recommended evacuation in California is the same as a mandatory evacuation in other states.
Since 2014-15, $77 million in lost property tax revenue has left the County budget $62 million in the red, according to County Administrative Officer John Nilon. Making up that deficit in a single year would have required 15 percent budget cuts to all General Fund departments and a 7.2 percent cut to the Fire Department, so Nilon recommended a multi-year plan that reduces spending in 5 percent increments while plugging some budget holes with the sparing use of County fiscal reserves and other unspent funds. The Board today voted to add $1.325 million from these reserves to the Sheriff's 2016-17 budget to recruit and train new Sheriff's deputies and to add another $1.5 million from reserves to enable the Sheriff to cushion the impact of budget cuts on
rural and gang crime prevention and services to outlying areas. Supervisors will also investigate using federal Community Development Block Grant funds to help fund deputy positions in low- and moderateincome communities. The budget also directs $8 million in unspent 2015-16 funds to help the Fire Dept. cope with a $17.5 million Fire Fund deficit. "Although it is not ideal, this budget maintains the County's commitment to public safety," Board of Supervisors chairman Mick Gleason said, noting that even with budget cuts, Kern County will spend 46 percent of its budget on public safety, more than any other comparable county in California. "This is a prudent budget for our fiscal circumstances, and it prioritizes spending where we need it most."
Panorama Heights paid off today as fire stayed clear of structures in the area. While good containment lines have been expanded along the northeast portion of the fire, a portion of the fire has moved off of Baker Ridge into the upper reaches of Stormy Canyon drainage. The goal for Wednesday evening remains perime-
ter control and completing and improving containment. Protection of structures around Panorama Heights and Sugarloaf is the evening's highest priority. A night air attack aircraft and two night-flying helicopters are available to support firefighters, but windy conditions and areas of thick smoke may limit their use."
required to fly the CL-415. Four salvo drops of about 280 feet long and 65 feet wide can be made per flight mission. A single trail drop is about 400 feet long and 40 feet wide. Water scoopers and airtankers play different roles in wildfire suppression. Water scoopers engage in direct attack, dropping water directly on burning fuel to suppress fire or cool hot spots, while airtankers generally engage in indirect attack, dropping retardant on the flanks of wildfires to reduce intensity and rate of spread. Both tactics must be supported by firefighters on the ground. Water scoopers obtain water from pre-screened bodies of water located near wildfires. Stringent protocols and procedures
are followed to prevent the spread of nonnative invasive aquatic species and other environmental impacts. Although water scoopers are fixed wing aircraft, they are used in much the same way as heavy or medium helicopters. Typically, they will drop water on the active flanks and head of a fire, knock down slopovers and spot fires, and cool down hot spots and fireline. Water scoopers are best suited as an initial attack tool. These aircraft are most effective when they are dispatched to reach the fire at the earliest stages of burning. They drop water on wildfires from a height of about 100 to 150 feet above the ground.
But in California they can't make you leave. He recommended at the precautionary stage to prepare your animals, gather your medications, gas up your car and park it facing out, so you don't have to try to back up in heavy smoke. He suggested that all sign up for ReadyKern, the reverse 911 system. It was announced that the Lake Isabella Red Cross shelter is full, so if you
need to shelter, go to the Southfork School shelter. Little explained that the Highway Patrol is handling the road closures. There are hard closures, where once you pass, you cannot go back. The soft road closures are to reduce traffic flow, limiting passing to residents only. Then the public was able to have any questions answered.