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Riding force - 24 American Legion Riders of Post 711 gathered at at Tank Park in Lake Isabella for a BBQ and military service flag raising Saturday September 10 after the completion of the service organizations pole renovation project.
Michael Batelaan Courier Community The American Legion Riders Post 711 raised a new American flag, a new POW flag, and four military service flags over the USS Arizona/Pearl Harbor memorial at Tank Park on Saturday. 24 Legion Riders, Sons and Auxiliary, from the American Legion Post 711 gathered for a pot luck barbeque and then held the flag raising ceremony. The project replaced two poles and the hardware and the spheres tops of the poles, sometimes called the truck. The project expense was $1500, all donated by Legion Riders and private donors.
The American flag poles and four services flag poles represent the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. Legion Riders hope to raise enough funds to raise two more poles to represent the US Coast Guard and National Guard which when installed, they estimate will cost $1700 each. American Legion Post 711 officially adopted the memorial site, its care and upkeep, from Kern County Parks and Recreation Department. Previously the Lake Isabella Bodfish Property Owners Association was instrumental in moving the USS Arizona/Pearl Harbor artifacts to the park, getting it fenced and getting the signs in place.
The Legion Riders are going to continue to raise money to hopefully build a protective cover over the artifacts and they estimate that they will need $17,000 to do it right. This site is believed to be the only site outside of Hawaii that has artifacts from the USS Arizona. Originally a 50-ton Vietnam era tank, an M48 "Patton" tank that had been used in battle from the 1950's, in Vietnam, and into the 1980's, was installed. Then a Marine amphibious DUKW, a land and sea craft, was installed. The DUKW was originally built in 1942 and was invaluable for landing cargo, when few ports were available. The DUKW was installed
Alicia Embrey, USFS Courier Field notes Media resources for Kern County were invited by BAER Sunday for a up close personal look at the scars that the Cedar Fire which still remains only 98 percent contained as of press time. The Burned Area Emergency Response Team arrived as planned last Wednesday, at the Kern River Ranger District and began their assessment of the Cedar Fire. Located on the Kern River and Western Divide Ranger Districts, the Cedar Fire has covered nearly 30,000 acres of the Sequoia National Forest, impacting multiple com-
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munities and residents within Kern and Tulare Counties. The Team's primary mission being to assess potential threats to life, property, and critical cultural and natural resources as a result of the wildfire. The BAER Team is comprised of U.S. Forest Service employees who specialize in multiple resource areas working together to assess time critical activities to be completed before the first damaging storm event. BAER Team specialists are currently conducting field surveys and using science-based models to
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along with a bronze plaque that reads, "This memorial is placed in honor of all veterans who have served our country so valiantly." In May of 2004 there was a dedication of the USS Arizona artifacts that Joseph Nemish, a Pearl Harbor survivor, and his wife Ann J. Nemish, a historian, donated to the County of Kern Parks and Recreation Department. Legion Rider Bobby Crane coordinated the project, repairing the pole riggings and doing site preparation for the poles. A new sign was built Jerry Lefebvre that announces that the
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BAER team completing assessment on the Cedar Fire
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From the time that the US military purchased its first aircraft in 1909 up to 1947, the US Air Force did not exist as a separate and independent military service organization. It went through a series of designations: Aeronautical Section, Signal Corps (1909); Aviation Section, Signal Corps (1914); United States Army Air Service (1918); United States Army Air Corps (1926), United States Army Air Forces (1941). The official date of the founding of the US Air Force is 18 September 1947. It was a momentous event that over six decades later has demonstrated the achievement of an Air Force second-tonone, yet the Air Force's history and heritage goes back a lot further. WWII illustrated the value of airpower, and the need to change the basic organization of the US Military Forces. The result was the creation of a single Department of Defense with a strong Joint Chiefs of Staff with Army, Navy, and Air Force chiefs. In 1947 President Truman signed the National Security Act which established this new defense organization, and along with it the creation of the US Air Force as an independent service, equal to the US Army and US Navy. The official birthday of the US Air Force is 18 September 1947. Through the years history has shown the wisdom and foresight of the creation of a separate Air Force. The US Air Force
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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 100,083 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet
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Floor sampling - Forest Botanist Fletcher Linton samples soil layers of the forest floor in order to assess the altered hydrology left by the Cedar Fire against other historical fire models to predict the possible severity of future winter storm run-off, flooding and erosion effects down slope.
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■ Keepers of the Kern September 17 Kern River Valley Pride Day and The Great Sierra River Clean Up. Join BLM and Keepers at Keyesville South at 8 a.m. for a few hours of making a difference. Call 760376-2963 or 360-324-8178.
■ Golf Tournament September 17 The Elks annual Mick Jones Memorial golf tournament for fun and charity. $50 entry fee. Sign up at the Elks or at the golf course. Proceeds to the California-Hawaii Elks project to help disabled children. Call Sherilyn Littlejohn at 760-376-6564 or sherilynlittlejohn@gmail.com, Walter French 559-5894209 or wcfrench@hotmail.com for information. ■ Public Lantern History Mystery Tour September 17 Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m., 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact: 760-379-5146. ■ Riverside Park September 19 Help Keepers of the Kern clean up at Riverside Park in Kernville at 7 a.m.
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
Saturdays
■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.
Mondays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Wednesdays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.
■ Art demonstration September 19 Kern River Valley Art Association will feature local artist Judy Wolford Deems of Lake Isabella who is known for her murals around the Valley. She will be demonstrating acrylic painting and the use of brushes. Bring a canvas and some paints and paint along with Judy. This meeting is open to the public and free. Refreshments will be served. Call 760379-6162 for more information.
■ 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 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, on Medicare or medical professionals. 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 760-3792556 or go to KRVFRC.org for information.
■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.
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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.
■ The Story of Hope September 23 Learn the promise in the midst of chaos brought to you by Relevant Seminars at the Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Free admission for all ages, light refreshments. Call 760-379-3206 ■ 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. ■ Fall Turkey Vulture Festival September 24 One of the largest concentrations of migrating Turkey Vultures in North America comes down the Sierra Nevada and through the Kern Valley. Enjoy it all at the Audubon California Kern River Preserve Fall Turkey Vulture Festival. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. E-mail questions to rtollefson@audubon.org or call 760378-2531. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 24 National Public Lands Day Upper River Event. Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area at 9 a.m. Come join the U.S. Forest Service and Keepers for this national day of celebrating our public lands. Prizes, snacks, good company and a great time. For information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Meet candidate Wendy Reed September 25 The public is invited to a Meet and Greet fundraiser with Congressional candidate Wendy Reed from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is hosted by Ernie and Vera Anderson, 120 Rio Del Loma, Kernville. Please RSVP to campaign@wendyreedforcongress.com. ■ Riverside Park September 26 Help Keepers of the Kern clean up at Riverside Park in Kernville at 7 a.m. ■ 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, or yalawgarey@capk .org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 26 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Erskine Fire town hall September 27 This town hall meeting is focused on individuals and families that were renting their homes and suffered losses due to the Erskine Fire. At the Woodrow Wallace Elementary School Cafeteria, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.There will be organizations on hand to answer questions regarding housing, replacement of clothing and household items. For information, call 661-378-6628. ■ Historical Society meeting September 27 Kern River Valley Historical Society will learn about the Kern Valley Search and Rescue with slides and discussion of actual training, rescue missions, and the importance of community support in keeping this unit supplied with up to date equipment and training. Questions from the audience are encouraged. It will be at the Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. at 7 p.m. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.
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Once upon a time Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
Traffic & Safety STOP August traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor
Traffic Collisions - 28 Non-injury - 14 Injury - 12 Fatal - 2 DUI Arrests - 9 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - Not reported September safety tip of the month: Safety on the road ■ In 2015, more than 38,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes; some of these fatalities involved people who drive for a living. According to Injury Facts 2016, the Council's annual report on unintentional injuries, the three biggest causes of fatalities on the road include: 1. Alcohol (30.8%) 2. Speeding (30%) 3. Distracted driving (26%) Impaired driving is driving while drunk, drugged, drowsy and/or distracted. All of these are dangerous. All of these are preventable. National Safety Council
There was a time when most adventure stories started with "Once upon a time". The story I'm going to tell is about crime, surprise, mistakes Middleworth and a host of other items that make an adventure. We had gone from Isabella to Bakersfield for a doctor appointment and the time restraints were such that we stayed that night at our daughter's house and herein lies the tale. For dinner that night we decided to have spaghetti so our daughter went to the store for the makings. We were not able to keep in contact with her because the day before she had lost her cell phone. She left and we sat in the house watching T.V. and reading. A few minutes later her husband came by to drop off a vacuum cleaner, said he was in a hurry and left. What we didn't know was that as he left, he activated the alarm system which among other capabilities was also a motion detector. We didn't know that any alarm system was operating. When I got up and walked across the room the system warned me to "disarm it" or face the consequences. We didn't know how to turn it off! It cut loose with the most awful whistling and screeching. We ran around trying to push buttons to shut it off, but it took a password which we didn't know and of course we couldn't call our daughter because she had no phone! About
that time after five minutes of screeching a voice came over the system and asked for a password (which we didn't know). It warned us that without a password the police would soon be at our door. For the next 20 minutes we sat perfectly still knowing that any movement would kick off that alarm. Sure enough in about 20 minutes came a knock at the door and there stood three deputies. I'm thinking to myself, they aren't going to know the password either. I was waiting for them to say "Freeze, house burglar we gotcha!", but they didn't. Lucky for us about that time our daughter drove in the drive-way and of course didn't remember the password either! The guessing game started and after a trip through memory lane she eventually said the right word and the system disarmed. The three uniforms took some notes, tipped their hats and drove away shaking their heads. BUT WAIT! There's more! When we got ready to leave the next morning and opened what we thought was our locked car door, there on the seat was some of the contents of our glove box. Someone had stolen our Walkie Talkies, our Garage Door opener and a band-aid. Making a long story short, we called in a report, by this time the sheriff's probably knew who we were. There is more, but time restraints require another day and another column. Until then......Do you remember your password?? Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
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Reshaping the County budget 1st District Supervisor Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors Mick Gleason
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If there is one thing that our County budget has taught us in the past two years, it is that we must respond to a "new normal" in County revenues. The $81 million loss of oil and gas property tax revenue over the past two years has been staggering, by far the largest decline in Kern County history. These epic revenue losses may be here to stay and may never be fully restored. We need to adopt an entirely new mindset about how we value and deliver government services. At the County, our commitment to public health and safety remains steadfast. The budget that the Board of Supervisors adopted on August 23 devotes nearly half of the General Fund to public safety - the Sheriff, District Attorney, Crime Lab, Probation Department, Public Defender and Indigent Defense. A substantial share will also go to the Fire Department. Protecting the public goes well beyond traditional law enforcement and fire protection to include child protection, preventing the exploitation of seniors and the disabled, ensuring clean and healthy food and water, enforcing laws governing land use, monitoring grocery stores and gas stations to make sure consumers get what they're paying for, and keeping dangerous stray animals off our streets.
Enforcing these laws, too, requires resources. The County also maintains roads, parks, and libraries, not only throughout metropolitan Bakersfield but in nearly every outlying community. These County assets are vital to our residents, but we have maintained them with lower and lower service levels as our economy has delivered fewer revenues. We cannot continue on this path and still have the thriving, prosperous community that we all want and deserve. How do we provide the many vital services the public needs as we tame an $81 million deficit? We know it will take extraordinary measures from all departments, including those in public safety. In recent years, all County General Fund departments except public safety have trimmed spending to help the Sheriff, D.A., and Fire Departments maintain services. This year, County supervisors also required our law enforcement and fire administrators to make some very tough decisions on how and where they will deploy limited resources. Those decisions won't get any easier in coming years, but I am confident that our public safety officials will continue to provide top quality services wherever and whenever possible. As we reshape County government to fit the "new normal," we must reject the death spiral of decreasing services that can often result from dwindling resources. We need to take a much broader view of what local government should and should not do, how to bring the greatest value to what we do, and how to become as efficient as we can possibly be in everything that we do. Keeping the commitment to quality and value is the same challenge that pri-
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Free seminar coming live to Lake Isabella church KRV Seventh Day Adventist Church Courier Release With the world on the brink of economic ruin, political upheaval in Washington, and senseless violence across the world, Hicks people are looking to the future with fear. The Bible has never been wrong in its predictions, and it offers hope for our circumstances today. Come hear how the Bible is relevant for what is happening today, beginning Friday, September 23. This seminar is perfect for anyone who wants more strength in their faith and a growing understanding of God's character, to face the future with confidence and let go of the fear that holds you back or to find peace and hope in the troubling times going on around us
The seminar will be led by published author and speaker, Stephen Hicks who was born and raised in New York, and holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from New York University. There he studied the art of storytelling and found beauty in the narrative of the Bible. Known for his thought-provoking presentations, Stephen uses his artistic background to present the Bible's story in a fluid and easy-tounderstand way, while emphasizing the fundamental message of hope that can be found in Jesus. Stephen and his wife, Marina, have a beautiful daughter, and they enjoy hiking, camping and exploring the outdoors together. The seminar begins Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m. at Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. For more information see RelevantSeminars.org/LakeIsabella or call 760-379-3206.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Nehemiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. How did Jesus enter Jerusalem during the "Triumphal Entry"? On foot, Carried by slaves, On a donkey, In golden chariot 3. Which prophet foretold the ministry of John the Baptist? Levi, Isaiah, Aaron, Mordecai 4. From 1 Chronicles 20, Elhanan slew Goliath's ... ? Father, Brother, Mule, Oxen 5. In Acts 8, who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch? Isaiah, James, Philip, Paul 6. From Revelation, what is the number of "The Beast"? 9, 13, 666, 999
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The dynamic duo Ben Richey, Courier Columnist This past week, we began a series in the book of James at our church. Anyone who knows church history knows that James has never really Richey been the most popular of the New Testament writers. He's the equivalent of that strange kid that sits by himself at lunch and only wants to talk about algorithms and whether or not light sabers are viable science. For many, the message of James, which focuses heavily on the place of works in the life of a believer, has smacked of legalism. Our dear friend Martin Luther, one of the main reformers of the early 1500's, seemed pretty willing to put poor James out to pasture altogether because of the difficulties he seemingly created for a grace-driven understanding of our faith. But in a day when much of Christianity seems ingrown, lifeless, powerless, and ineffective, I believe we could all use a stout shot of James, because he reminds us that changed people lead changed lives. In James 2:15-18, he tells us "If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warm and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also, faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, 'You have faith and I have works.' Show me your faith
apart from your works and I will show you my faith by my works." James just throws down the gauntlet and issues a challenge for anyone who might wish to separate these two- "just try and demonstrate faith without action, I dare you." It's not possible, because Christ-centered action is the visible overflow of our faith. Where there is genuine faith, there will be fruit in tangible actions. Like Batman and Robin or peanut butter and jelly, faith and works are a dynamic duo whereby the world knows something is actually going on inside us. In Matthew 5:16 Jesus said "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven." From the lips of the Lord Himself- our dedication and faith in God drives us to serve Him- in other words, faith works. And if it doesn't, it's flaccid and lifeless, as useless to our purpose of glorifying God in this world as reading glasses are to a blind man. God wants the world to see His love, His concern, His compassion and His grace- and the primary way He does that is though His people. The changes He makes in us tell a compelling story. But if His people have settled into an ingrown, personal, individualistic and internal faith that never reaches out, how will the world ever see what God wants them to see? James helps to protect us from missing opportunities to shine our light into the darkness. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.
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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene
2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ✣Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ 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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Assistance again available for low-income seniors HJTA Courier Release Property tax assistance is again available to needy seniors from the State of California. In 2009, the Legislature ended the Property Tax Postponement program that for 40 years had allowed low income seniors, the blind and the disabled to defer payment of their property taxes, in exchange for the state taking out a lien on the property. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association led the lobbying effort for the reinstatement of the PTP program that for vulnerable seniors and the permanently disabled could be the difference between living in their homes and being forced out by taxes. The Legislature got the message, and the State Controller's Office began accepting applications on a first come, first serve basis as of September 1, for the property tax year that begins October 1. It is important to review if you are eligible for the program, and apply as soon as possible. The application can be found at the bottom of this link. Mailing instructions are located on the form sco.ca.gov/FilesARD-Local/Instructions/ptp_ application_instructions_2016.pdf. If you lack internet access, call the State Controller at 800-952-5661. Eligibility requirements for Property Tax Postponement include:
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■ The bill has a household, not personal, annual income cap of $35,500. So, if you are a senior and the house is in your name, but your son lives with you and makes $50,000 annually, then you are not eligible. ■ Receiving a reverse mortgage or refinancing your primary residence disqualifies you from being able to participate in the postponement program and you will be forced to repay the amount of property taxes deferred ■ If your primary residence is a mobile home or floating home/houseboat, you are not eligible for the program. ■ You must be 62 years or older to participate ■ You must reapply every year. ■ The residential dwelling subject to postponement must be the primary residence of the senior. To be eligible this dwelling must have at least 40 percent equity of the full value of the property as determined by the Controller. This determination is made annually, meaning individuals may not qualify for the program in a given year. ■ Finally, legislation is pending on Governor Brown's desk which would make PACE liens ineligible to be postponed under this program. PACE liens are voluntary loans that homeowners can use to fund energy assistance upgrades. For more information on this, or any other questions you may have, call the Controller at 800-952-5661.
have consistently delivered quality services and I'm proud of each of them. They have risen to the top despite challenging circumstances in the past and I am confident they will deliver in the future. Go Kern.
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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.
KUSD preschool The Kernville Union School District Preschool, located at Wallace School, is excited to announce the opening of a second preschool class, tentatively on September 19. They are now enrolling 3 and 4 year olds in either a 3-hour morning or afternoon session. Child must turn 3 by Sept.1. Parents can come by and fill out paperwork to enroll. This is a high quality state funded Early Education program. Income qualified families can attend free of charge. For example, a family of four with less than $3,908 per month income would be eligible. There will also be spots for private pay students. For details, call Verlona Tate at 760-379-5461. License #153801692.
ABC "What Would You Do?" host to speak ABC Television anchor and host, John Quiñones, will deliver the 2016 Kegley Institute of Ethics Fall Lecture on Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m. in the CSUB Doré Theatre. Quiñones' talk is entitled, "What Would You Do?" Each day, our lives are filled with "What Would You Do?" moments. Simple things, such as considering whether or not to hold the door open for a stranger, or more complex decisions including what to do when one witnesses the discrimination or mistreatment of another. Quiñones helps humanity take a step back and examine the choices they make on a daily basis. Quiñones is the award-winning co-anchor of ABC news magazine Primetime and has been with the network nearly 30 years. He is the sole anchor of the Primetime series, "What Would You Do?". The "What Would You Do?" lecture, like all Kegley Institute of Ethics events, is free and open to the public. Through the generosity and support of Kern Schools Federal Credit Union and the partnership between Kaiser Permanente and San Joaquin Community Hospital, CSUB's Kegley Institute is able to open these events to all who are interested. For more information visit cs.csub.edu/~donna/kie/. See Announcements, page 11
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Jerry almost died Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist My friend Jerry has had heart problems for many years. He actually moved back to Rochester, NY as there was a very fine VA Thal Hospital there, and an old friend. He has no family. He recovered from his first problem, and then, about a year ago, had a massive heart attack. His friend, Sue, is now a live-in girlfriend and they call themselves married. Only by the grace of G-D and a fantastic hospital staff was she consulted for treatment. Legally, she had no right to even be consulted, as her legal status was "friend". Sue wasn't comfortable in making decisions, and she deferred most inquiries to me. My response was always the same, "what did the doctor(s) recommend?" That is therefore what I recommended, as I know Jerry, but I am no doctor. All this to say, many "couples" are legally just "friends". For Jerry and Sue, the answer was easy. I recommended, after Jerry's recovery, that they get married. They did, and seem to be happy. However, there are many couples where this is not practical or desired. For them, there is a legal solution called a "Health Care Proxy" or a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care that lets you appoint another person to express your wishes and make healthcare decisions for you when you can't
speak for yourself. You don't have to be terminally ill for a health care proxy to go into effect, only be unable to communicate your wishes due to temporary or permanent illness or injury. Once you regain your abilities, you can then speak on your own behalf. If there is no one you trust to make health care decisions for you, you don't have to name anyone as your agent. You can instead create a living will to advise your doctors about your preferences. You can use a standardized form and tailor it to your needs, but make sure that it meets all of your state's legal requirements. Discuss the document with the health care agent you name, your provider and your loved ones. Give a copy of the document to your health care agent and to your providers and hospital. I will be teaching a course on Medicare at Cerro Coso College on Monday, September 19 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class will continue on the following Wednesday at the same time, room G8. All are invited to this free class. There will be an optional book for $10 for those who want. 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 preshow. Seminar at 1 p.m. followed by that week's feature film. All free and includes popcorn and a drink! 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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While her detail is largely based on photography and research, she has a penchant for adding a twist of fantasy to her work. "Each person sees a unique story in a painting," Deems said. "So do I. It makes painting fun and secretly expressive.” Deems’ imagination extends to Native Americans existing in the Plains and West. Perhaps she empathizes with them because her family went through hard times too. "Art is about human feelings, such as the next meal or an injured bird," she says. "If we don't care, who will?" Unfortunately Deems needed empathy last year when she missed a curve and rolled off Hwy 178 between Lake Isabella and Bakersfield. After six months of recovery and rehabilitation, her empathy for animals and nature is stronger than ever. So the next time you drive by one of her murals, you will appreciate Judy Wolford Deems for her talent and dedication to the Kern River Valley, her touch of fantasy and the importance of art here. Deems has earned an impressive number of awards and "best of show" ribbons and honors. She is a favorite of collectors in Australia, New Zealand, England and Germany as well as the US. She has devoted a significant amount of time to free teaching and is the author of a video tape, "Painting Western Art with Judy Wolford Deems." Join Deems on Monday September 19 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center at 6 p.m. where Deems will be demonstrating acrylic painting as well as the use of brushes. Bring a canvas, some paints and paint along. The demonstration will be on a big screen so everyone can see. There will be a short meeting prior to the and refreshments will be served.
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Muralist blends nature with fantasy Have you ever wondered who painted those murals of cowboys, horses, bears and deer on the sides of buildings throughout the Kern River Valley? Her name is Judy Wolford Deems and she lives right here. Her story is one of tough times, teaching herself how to paint, dedication to nature and a love of animals. She is an artist inspired by the nature of the West who likes to sneak fantasy into her work. She is today a very important part of the foundation of the Kern River Valley Art Association and a critical supporter of the art festivals on Kernville's Circle Park. Besides murals on buildings in Lake Isabella, Kernville and Mt. Mesa, Deems' art provides the subtle inspiration for the residents of the skilled nursing facility at the Kern Valley Hospital where it graces the hallways. It invites tourists to explore our trails and river campsites. It provides a visual history of our valley Her work is not limited to our valley. It extends throughout the West. That's pretty impressive for the daughter of a share cropper from Lamont. "My parents moved from Oklahoma to Lamont during the Great Depression," Deems recalls. "First they found work on farms and then became sharecroppers. They bought a home in Bakersfield. It was a big investment when they put out the money for an art course for my older sister Helen. She didn't take it seriously, but from my sister's books, I learned the basics as well as about great artists like Remington and Russell. I especially enjoyed drawing horses and farm animals. That led to wildlife of all types and lately to marine life and science fiction."
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Central Intelligence” (PG13) - Dwayne Johnson teams up with Kevin Hart for a pretty standard-but-enjoyable buddy-comedy with secret agents and exploding cars. Calvin (Kevin Hart) is an accountant who, back in high school, was the popular jock who stood up for poor Bob, the overweight bully-target. Bob (Johnson -is it OK to call him The Rock again?) spent his post-high school days becoming a hulking CIA agent who is still that sensitive nerd underneath the sinew. With their highschool reunion on the horizon, Bob pulls Calvin into a deadly top-secret mission without much say from Calvin. "The Neon Demon" (R) -- Just under the hyper-tight surface of youth and glamour, there's a creeping bloodlust in LA's fashion scene. Jesse (Elle Fanning) is a delicate blonde with magnetic eyes who just got into the modeling game. She's immediately the object of jealousy and desire among her preening peers -- women just a few years older, yet overwhelmingly covetous of Jesse's youth. All this pent-up envy and frustration puts things on a path to a bizarre bloodbath. Keanu Reeves provides added sleaze as a professionally creepy motel manager. Director Nicolas Wending Refn ("Drive") tries to make big statement with the visuals in every frame. Darkness and glitter,
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neon and smoke, make-up and blood, it's all swirled together for a mesmerizing palette. Sadly, the story doesn't have the same intensity, and kind of limps along until a wacko third act.“Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (PG-13) - A portly and mischievous foster kid from the city, Ricky (Julian Dennison), gets placed at the last home open to him in the system: an older couple living way out in the mountains of New Zealand. When Ricky starts to adjust to his new life with Aunt Bella and Uncle Hec (Rima Te Wiata and Sam Neill), circumstances force him to go on the run and take to the woods. Quiet, grumpy Uncle Hec joins him on the run, and the mismatched duo become the focus of a nationwide manhunt while they peel apart life's weird truths. It's funny, it's dramatic; you care about this annoying little kid, and Neill puts real weight into his grumpyold-man character. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Do a little ’role’ playing jalapenos with the ground beef, or sprinkle them on top, if desired. Bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly. Bodfish Bob’s Shrimp Casserole 1 (8 oz.) pkg. small, clean, frozen shrimp 1 (10 3/4oz.) can cream of shrimp soup 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cup fine noodles, uncooked 1 can French fried onion rings (optional) Paprika
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In large bowl, mix first five ingredients together. Put into greased casserole and bake, covered, for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven, sprinkle with paprika and stir. If desired, arrange French fried onion rings on top. Return to oven and continue baking, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 3 generously. Bodfish Bob’s Hash Brown Casserole 2 lb. frozen hash browns 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped onions 16 oz. sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup 10 oz. cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Mix potatoes and butter; add rest of ingredients. Butter casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
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Quail seasons to open soon Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Bird in the hand The 2016-17 general upland game bird hunting season will open in midSeptember for several species in specific zones around the state, providing hunters with many opportunities to bring home some delicious table fare for the upcoming holiday season. Quail season opens in Kern County on October 15 to January 29. Please note that nonlead ammunition is now required when hunting on CDFW Wildlife Areas and Ecological Reserves. As of July 1, 2016, the nonlead shot requirement is extended to include the take game birds with a shotgun elsewhere in California, with the exceptions of dove, quail and snipe, or any game bird taken on a licensed game bird club. Please plan accordingly. For more information please see the CDFW nonlead ammunition page. Specific information about each game bird species, including zone maps and information about daily bag limits and possession limits for each species can be found on the CDFW Upland Game Bird Hunting webpage. Quail are some of the state's most popular native game birds. There are three species of quail found in California: California quail, mountain quail and Gambel's quail. California quail (the state bird) are common and widespread throughout the state in low to mid-elevation brushy habitats with good cover and abundant food. Mountain quail are also widespread in higher elevation habitats. Gambel's quail are California's most desert-adapted species and can be found in the very arid lands of southeastern California. Kern County will open to quail hunting on Oct. 15. An additional two-day early hunt season will be open on Oct. 1and 2 in Mojave National Preserve for
young hunters with junior hunting licenses. For all quail species, the daily bag limit is 10 and the possession limit is triple the daily bag. Hunters can still use lead shot for quail until 2019 unless hunting on CDFW Wildlife Areas or Ecological Reserves. Quail currently are exempted from the new nonlead requirement because lighter shot sizes used on these smaller birds is not as widely available as larger shot that has been used for many years on waterfowl. All three native species of quail are characterized by high reproductive potential that can only be realized through adequate and well-timed winter and early spring precipitation. Despite the ongoing drought, conditions were good for in 2015-16 for quail, resulting in good hatches in most part of the state. Quail are most active in the early morning and later afternoon and move in large coveys throughout the day. Quail have distinctive calls that can provide clues to the birds' location. Hunting dogs can be useful for both locating and retrieving birds in the field. Quail can be successfully hunted with 20, 16 or 12 gauge shotguns. A modified or improved cylinder choke is recommended to avoid damage to the bird. Because of the dense brush habitats where they are usually hunted, downed quail can be hard to find. Despite this challenge, CDFW reminds hunters that wasting game is both unethical and illegal. CDFW estimates that in the 2014-15 season, approximately 470,000 quail were bagged across all three species by 69,000 hunters over the course of 550,000 hunter-days. Not surprisingly, California quail is the most frequently bagged of the three species. (Data is not yet available for the 2015-16 season.)
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■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646
7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100
■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You've been working hard to get things done. Now take a breather and recheck your next step. You might want to make some changes in view of the news that comes your way. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The watchword for savvy Scorpios this week is "preparation." Consider sharpening your skills to make the most of the new opportunity you're about to take on. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) There might still be some loose ends that need tucking up if you hope to get that important relationship repaired. A new spurt of activity starts soon. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It's a good idea to keep the positive momentum going by finding and getting rid of anything that could cause you to stumble. Keep the path ahead clear and open. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A period of contemplation is advised before you make your next move. Be sure that where you decide to go is the right place for you. A health matter needs attention. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That new energy surge that hit you last week continues to send out good vibrations. Try investing a part of it in creating something noteworthy on the job.
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South Fork Transmission Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
760-379-8578 Services LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 ___________________________
Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824 ___________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 ___________________________ Mark Blackstone’s
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Cheryl’s Diner Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville
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"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963
Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com
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www.AblePm.com Lake Isabella Commercial These offices can be rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450rent/$400dep. ...455 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathrom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep. Wofford Heights 2bd/1bth Mobile with Garage, Stove & refrigerator. The spacious yard features a large deck, Garage with workshop, plus 2 storage sheds. Cooler, 1 small dog ok, $525 rent/$600 dep. Move-In Special 1st Month FREE w/1 yr Lease. MOVE-IN SPECIALS
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The 9 animal Xing Yi Quan form on cool mornings at Mt. Mesa Park (easy on the knees) An oriental discipline rarely offered in Kern County. PAUL’S POOL SERVICE
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Metal horizontal, 2-drawer filing cabinet, putty color, 30”w x 29”h x 19”d. $50. 760-379-4860 ___________________________
Nice Wicker Loveseat - $295 Large Cowskin - $125 New Pine Chest - $85 10’x12’ West Motif Carpet Wool - $175 Ames Leather Chair &Ottoman - $375 By Appointment 760-379-3256
Montgomery Ward apartment size refrigerator, wood grain finish, 20”w x 34”h x 22”d. $30. 760-379-4860 __________________________
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Weldon 3bd/2bth Mobile with 2 car Garage. Recently remodeled, NEW CARPET & FLOORING. Includes a gas stove, dishwasher, plus electric washer & dryer hook-ups, Pellet stove & cooler. Large fenced yard with large screened porch. 1 small dog ok. Trash Paid. $795 rent/$700 dep. 1st Month FREE w/1 yr Lease. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)
760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm
Homes For Rent 2 Mobile Homes - 1 & 2 bdrm, trash & water paid. Call for information. 760812-9358 ________________________ Weldon Guest House Fully furnished, elec., water & sat/tv included, queen bdrm, full bath, kitchen, fridge & cooktop, spare rm w/sofa, boat/RV parking, $950/mo. References/no drugs. 760-378-3952 ________________________
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Commercial Space Kernville - two warehouse/shop buildngs for lease • one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft main level w/1,700 sq ft loft) 760-417-9330
Space for Rent Weldon RV Space/Site With hookups, quiet private ranch, water, elec, sewer, 15 min to store/gas, parking for boat, pet considered, $295/mo. or groundskeeper work/trade. References/no drugs. 760-378-3952
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2bd/2ba double wide MH in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $32K cash (760) 964-2514 __________________________ Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide Mobile Home in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio deck. $42K (760) 964-2514
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Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. 760-964-2514 __________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 __________________________ Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERNVILLE CAR WASH (2016-B5432), 11021 Kernville Rd., Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: PO Box 91, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: LR SQUARED, INC., 104 Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Lalainya Rynders, Vice President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/23/2016 and expires 08/23/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0023 - APN: 345-222-59-00-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 05-19-2003. 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. On October 12, 2016 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 06-05-2003, as Inst. No. 0203110678 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Michael L. Baird, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8329 Mojave Tropico Road, Mojave, CA 93501. The under-
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signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $117,262.36. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: September 12, 2016. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., as Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer 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 the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, 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 661-945-5525 using the file number 16-0023. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier September 16, 23 and 30, 2016) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ARLENE V. KOVALOVSKY BPB-16-002808 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ARLENE V. KOVALOVSKY HERRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that YOLANDA HERRERA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: OCTOBER 6, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PHYLLIS M. HIX, Atty. 112 Buena Vista Drive P.O. Box 1940 Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 376-3761 (Published: Kern River Courier: September 16, 23, and 30, 2016)
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Heritage Foundation Website Activated The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation initial website pages are now live via krvhf.org. Look for the link to the major update announcement at the top of the Home page. Website development was initiated and performed by Wendy Walwyn while content was provided by KRVHF Board President Tom Anderson and KRVHF Board Member Bob Barnes. KRVHF Board Member Bruce Vegter has taken on the webmaster role. Website production was an all-volunteer effort. "The 'keep it simple' philosophy guided us," said Bob Barnes. KRVHF encourages everyone to check out the website and feel free to give helpful feedback so the website can be kept as current as possible through time.
Veterans Stand Down Don't miss the Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest on Friday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will include: V.A. Los Angeles, V.A. Loma Linda, Kern County Personnel Dept., Bakersfield Vet Center, Cerro Coso Community College, Fleet and Family Services, Kern County Child Support, Kern County Veterans Service, CHP, LA County Sheriff, Riverside Sheriff, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and many, many more. To volunteer, donate, get further information or if you need a ride, call Nick Coy at 760-608-1484, Carol Coy at 760-608-9251 or Debbie Chapman at 760-384-8401.
"Teens who type to communicate" Do you know individuals who struggle to communicate verbally? Would you like to see them empowered? Join the Kern Autism Society on Saturday, September 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Canyon Hills Church, 7001 Auburn Street, Bakersfield, Room 205, to hear Samuel Capozzi, a passionate advocate for educating others about the importance of finding a reliable means of communication. Samuel is a sophomore at Cal State University Channel Islands, who has Autism, and has learned how to use Apple Products and apps to communicate by spelling and typing. Augmentative communication can be accomplished through assistive technology devices such as computers or hand held devices. Staff from the Apple Store will also be available to assist with learning about how to use these devices. More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. For More Information about this Conference, please contact Ramona Puget, Kern Autism Network President at 661.489-3335 or register on line at kernautism.
Search and Rescue program Join the Kern River Valley Historical Society for an exciting program that will include a review of the history of Kern Valley Search and Rescue which was the first Search and Rescue Unit in Kern County (established in 1955). The Kern Valley Search and Rescue is comprised of all unpaid volunteers. There will be slides and discussion of actual training, rescue missions, and the importance of community support in keeping this unit supplied with up to date equipment and training. Just think of how many people they have rescued out of the river, lake, and surrounding mountains since 1955. This is an opportunity to see the Search and Rescue equipment and how it is used to save lives. Questions from the audience are encouraged. It will be at the Senior Center on September 27 at 7 p.m.
Astronomical BBQ and Star Party Slated It's Astronomical Barbecue and Star Party time again at Cerro Coso Community College. The community loves this family friendly fundraising event where they enjoy great food, live entertainment, and are exposed to the beauty and wonders of the night skies. This year's signature event will be held on Friday, September 30. Musical entertainment for the evening will be provided by Treacherous Edges. This fun-filled fundraiser will benefit Cerro Coso Community College and the Dr. Alexis Shlanta Observatory. A barbecue dinner will be held on the lawn in front of the Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the Star Party will get underway at 7:30 p.m. at the Observatory. For those desiring transportation, golf carts will be running continuously from the Library parking lot to the Observatory and back. Major stars and constellations will be pointed out by college staff, students, and enthusiasts from the China Lake Astronomical Society. There will be approximately 10 different telescope stations set up inside the Observatory compound for public viewing and education. Tickets for the event may be purchased at Red Rock Books, Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, and the Cerro Coso Business Office. Dinner will include a grilled tri-tip sandwich, salad, beans, drink, and dessert for $10. For more information on this family evening, call the College at 760-384-6262.
Whiskey Flat Days Diamond Jubilee 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.
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Blazed trail - Forest Botanist Fletcher Linton and Deputy District Ranger Philip DeSenze lead the way to the next sampling site.
Assessment, Continued from page 1 rapidly evaluate and assess the burned area. The burn area field trip lead by Forest Botanist Fletcher Linton offered the media interviews and photo opportunities that could be shared with the public. The BAER Team's focus is to minimize potential post fire effects to life, property, and critical natural or cultural resources. BAER Team specialists are determining affects from the Cedar Fire on soils, invasive species, hydrology, archeological sites, recreation, and roads. ■ Archeologists are evaluating the damage to previously recorded historical sites. ■ Engineers and recreation staff are determining the need to eliminate hazard trees along roads within the burn area. ■ Soil scientists are evaluating soil burn severity and assessing watershed conditions. They use this information to help gauge where runoff might be the heaviest and how to mitigate damage from runoff during heavy rainfall. Soil scientists are working very closely with hydrologists in defining how areas downstream may be affected by heavy runoff due to the Cedar Fire. Following the fire assessment to evaluate the overall soil burn severity, a determination will be made as to the necessity of any emergency stabilization treatments. The primary objectives are to
protect life and safety, property, and reduce further resource damage that may be caused by flooding as a direct result of the fire. The BAER Team's focus is the potential for accelerated erosion and runoff from loss of vegetation and charred soils. When the BAER Team completes their assessment of damage from the Cedar Fire, a proposed rehabilitation plan is submitted to the Forest and Region for approval. Once approved, the Forest will receive funding to complete rehabilitation efforts within the fire area. These efforts may include installing: water or erosion control devices, temporary barriers to protect critical resources, and warning signs. Values at risk are identified and time is critical if the emergency stabilization treatments are to be effective. Forest access may be closed to protect the public of falling hazard trees, treats to trails and flash flooding events that could likely occur during a wet winter season. It is anticipated that the fire assessments will be completed Friday of this week and the plan delivered to the Forest Supervisor the next week. Once approved, treatments will be installed within one year from the date of containment of the Cedar Fire and may be monitored for up to three years. For more information visit http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4964/ or contact Alicia Embrey at 559-784-1500 aliciamembrey@fs.fed.us.
emerged quickly from its cradle and began to create its own history and heritage. ■ 1949: The flight of the "Lucky Lady II" demonstrated the Air Force's capability to fly, nonstop round the world, showing it could take off from the U.S. and drop bombs anywhere in the world. ■ 1950-1953: USAF engaged in the first completely jet aerial combat During the Korean War. The F-86 Saberjet scored impressive aerial victories against the enemy MiG-15. ■ 1954: The first B-52 Stratofortress came into the USAF Inventory and has served in every conflict since its appearance. ■ 1960s: The development and deployment of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles as a major component of the aerial defense capability of the United States. 1964-1973: War in Vietnam ■ 1970s: The development of laser-guided bombs and TVguided air to ground missiles. Air mobility took a major step forward with the introduction of the C-5 Galaxy in the Air Force Inventory. Other aircraft systems introduced in this decade were the F-15, A-10, AWACS, and F-16. ■ 1980s: Stealth Technology was revealed advent of the F117; strategic bomber capability was increased with the deployment of the B-1. ■ 1990s: USAF played a major role in the swift defeat of the Iraqi military forces in the first Persian Gulf War: The Air Force underwent a major reorganization with the formation of Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, and Air Force Materiel Command ■ 2000 to Present: The Expeditionary Air Force concept was a major transition in how the Air Force employed forces. The Global War on Terrorism brought the USAF into Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
American Legion Post 711, Riders, Sons and Auxiliary are caring for the site. Lee Embry hand carved and stained the sign. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to their fellow service members and veterans. The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grassroots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires' sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership. Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has nearly 1 million members from all walks of life. The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers. The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 units located in every state and some foreign countries,
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Sign language - The new sign built by Jerry Lefebvre and Lee Embry who hand carved and stained the sign.
KRV Seventh Day Adventist Church 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella 760-379-3206