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The Audubon Kern River Preserve's Migrant Corner Trail ends at this large meadow where a forest of trees on one side meets golden hillsides and sunflowers in good bloom that stretch along the hillside on the other.

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Weekend Friday high 90° Sunshine Friday low 56° Clear Saturday high 85° Sunny Saturday low 53° Clear Sunday high 84° Plenty of sun Sunday low 50° Clear Accuweather.com

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Fishstock is music to trout ears Michael Batelaan Courier Must do The gates open at 10 a.m. to live music all day Saturday for the second annual Fishstock Music Festival.

Your entrance fee to the festival will be used to purchase food to raise trophy trout, increase the number of trout for planting, and bring the Kern River fisheries back to a level of excellence for future generations. It will

also help sponsor the Trout in the Classroom program.

Held at the Kernville Rodeo Grounds, the music starts out with Kern Valley's own Brandon Chico Smith, our local country boy singer at 10:30. Next up Whiskey Flat Outlaws, representing the proud, rebellious spirit of the Kern River Valley and bringing original music and hellacious fun wherever they find them-

selves. Scheduled next is the Left Coast Groovies, a classic southern blues rock band.

The afternoon will start with The Easy In, those Ska/Funk Hooligans from Bakersfield followed by Par Avion, a surf-influenced instrumental rock project out of So Cal featuring Bernard Yin, Rebecca Ramirez and a great supporting

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Bob Barnes, KRV Heritage Foundation Courier Just in The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation fundraising has now reached over $790,000 for the purpose of fee title acquisition of the 189 acre Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Project property bordering the edge of community of Lake Isabella between CA Hwy 178 and Lake Isabella Blvd across from Kern Valley Plaza shopping center. The project is being implemented in partnership with The Trust for Public Land. $650,000 has been committed by the California Department of Natural Resources plus $100,000 has been committed from the National Audubon Society's Wimberly Wildlife Fund for Land Acquisition. With the over $40,000 in grassroots donations representing 543 private individuals and organizations to date, over $790,000 has

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The initial fundraising goal is $900,000 for acquisition and the start of getting the property ready for public visitation.

KRVHF encourages further help to raise the last $110,000 and to add to on site signage recognition.

Readers may join the hundreds of grassroots donors to date by sending a $10 or more taxdeductible donation per name recognition (includ-

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ing on behalf of and in memory of) to KRVHF, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or use the Donation page on the KRVHF website at krvhf .org. Larger donations are welcome, as are upto-$X pledges. About $10,000 in pledges are in hand already. Those requiring more clarification to help in decision making, email bbarnes @lightspeed.net and ask to communicate with your choice of either Tom Anderson or Bob Barnes.

Anticipated benefits of acquisition include habitat conservation and enhancement, interpretation, open space available for flood water flow, and public visitation. As the Kern River Valley community recovers from the devastating effects of the Cedar Fire, Erskine Fire, and Havilah Fire, an additional goal is for the Hot Springs Valley Wetlands to be an important addi-

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The Cedar Fire, that started west of Kernville on August 17, was 75 percent contained by Wednesday. It burned 29, 322 acres. Over 2,000 personnel including 40 hand crews, 13 aircraft, 113 engines, 17 dozers, and 39 water tenders were involved fighting this fire and the cause is still under investigation. So far it has cost $45.2 million.

Tuesday night, crews mopped up and improved containment lines in the Bear Dens area after days of firing operations, bringing one of the last areas on the western side of the fire into containment.

Firefighters will continue to secure the perimeter and remove hazardous trees throughout the mountain communities in the northwest area of the fire. Two groups of hotshot crews working toward Bull Run Basin from the north and south have achieved

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The weather during Labor Day weekend will be warm, but still good for joining in area events.

■ Saturday is one of two days when Californians can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license.

Free Fishing Days are also a great opportunity for licensed anglers to introduce non-angling friends to fishing and the outdoors.

■ The Kern River Valley Art Association is bringing Fine Art and Crafts over Labor Day weekend for their annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival in Circle Park Kernville.

The Festival runs Saturday September 3 and Sunday September 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then Monday September 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be lots of vendors, children's crafts and a raffle for lots of goodies.

■ Don't miss the second annual FishStock music festival at the Rodeo Grounds in Kernville September 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1141 Rio Vista, Kernville.

Live music and entertainment all day with more than nine bands, plus there will be vendors, children's games, food, raffles, and fun for all ages.

Admission is only $10 for adults and under age 15 are $5.

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 105,907 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 76 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 121 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Keepers of the Kern September 2, 3 and 4 Keepers will be volunteering at the Forest Service Kiosk in Riverkern all Labor Day Weekend. Meet at Riverkern beach to volunteer. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.

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.

■ 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.

■ Lantern History Mystery Tour September 3 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 advance tickets contact: 760379-5146.

■ Free fishing day September 3 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites all Californians to fish on Sept. 3 - no fishing license required. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect.

■ Fishstock September 3 All day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. don't miss the second annual Fishstock Music Festival to benefit the Kern River Hatchery, brought to

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755.

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 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). Bring a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com.

■ Keepers of the Kern September 6 and 7 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

■ 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.

Thursdays

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Meeting of Heritage Commission September 7 The Kern County Heritage Commission will hold its quarterly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Paradise Cove Lodge, 10700 Highway 178, Lake Isabella. For more information, contact the Kern Co. Parks and Recreation Dept, 661-868-7000.

■ Keepers of the Kern September 17 Saturday, Sept. 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 and plenty of good times. Call today and get signed up 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.

■ Golf Tournament September 17 The Elks annual Mick Jones Memorial golf tournament for fun and charity. $50 entry fee for a hole in one car, raffles, lunch and cash prizes. Sign up at the Elks or the golf course.

Proceeds to help disabled children walk, talk, see and play for over 60 years. Call Sherilyn Littlejohn at 760-376-6564 or email sherilynlittlejohn @gmail.com or call Walter French at 559-589-4209 or email wcfrench@hotmail.com for more 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.

■ Free Medicare class September 19 and 21 Harry Thal will be teaching a course on Medicare at Cerro Coso College 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. 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.

■ 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.

■ Keepers of the Kern September 24 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. Help to make a difference and have some good times.

Prizes, snacks, good company and a great time. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.

■ Commodities distribution September 26 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 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org .

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.

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KRV 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.

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.

My column will be a little different this week: too much has happened that bears no humor and we are reminded how fragile our world Middleworth is.

It would seem that fire is everywhere and there is no escape. A few weeks ago we saw what was then called the Erskine Fire which roared across the southern mountains and much of the flat land that sets next to Lake Isabella. Those of us who live on the north side of Lake Isabella thought how lucky we were to have the lake between us and the Erskine devastation.

Then a week ago here comes the Cedar Fire and then it was our turn to feel the frightening aspect of losing our homes as this new fire began to develop into one of the larger fires in California.

Those of us who live in Wofford Heights heard and saw fire moving from Alta Sierra towards our town.

Certain areas were told that evacuation was necessary; another group further down 155 were told that evacuation might be in order in a short time. It was through the efforts of several helicopters flying at night (which is seldom done) that doused the fire as it crept towards the major part of the Wofford Heights community that allowed many of us to stay with our homes.

From our home we saw a light

red glow behind the hills to the west and as time passed it got redder and redder and we knew the fire was creeping over the hills heading our way. Then it faded as the 'whirlybirds' with their gallons of water saved the day. As of the moment I am writing this, we are still on Precautionary Evacuation and we watch the hillsides to the west which apparently is aiming the fire north and east in a heavily wooded area.

As for us we had stored our 5th wheel trailer next to our workshop.

It had not been used for over two years and if we wanted to use it in an evacuation much was there to be done. So we bought new batteries, repaired a leak in the water system, aired the tires, filled the water tank, checked the toilet and prepared to leave. This included cleaning the trailer, putting some food in the pantry and clothes in the closets. We made sure the water heater and the heater both worked. This was all done with the specter of a wild fire overrunning our property. It didn't happen and hopefully evacuation will not be necessary. We however have our car for transportation and our truck and trailer are safely parked in a friend's yard across the lake.

We now know what it's like to have fear of the unknown, to live with a fire truck parked 300 feet from our doorstep. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all those who have responded to this frightening time in our lives. Again we thank you ALL. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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.

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.

New volunteer orientation Optimal Hospice is actively recruiting volunteers in the Kern Valley area.

Optimal needs volunteers who can offer patient family respite, facility patient companionship, bereavement program support, hairstylists/barbers, Carepals pet therapy, karaoke singers, Veteran to Veteran program support and seamstress program support. All training is provided free and Optimal will work around your schedule.

Whatever time you can donate can make a world of difference.

The next orientation is September 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve your seat by calling 661-716-4000.

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November 19, 1929 to August 29, 2015 We remember Phil, aka, Stevenson "Steve" Phillips and California Joe, on the day of his passing one year ago, August 29, 2015. We raise a glass of wine and say Kaddish. He graduated from Louisiana State in 1949 and was drafted into the Army during the Korean War for two years as a radio operator. Master storyteller, he performed professionally. His adult show, "The Songs and Stories of Stevenson Phillips," was in coffee houses in NYC, Greenwich Village with Bob Dillon, Pete Segar, and other folksingers and poets in the 1950s. Also he did off, off Broadway, TV and summer stock at this time.

He moved to LA in the 1960s, performed at the Troubadour in Pasadena and made a record with MGM records. He had a show on KPFK, LA and performed his show on the college campus circuit.

He was a stage actor, director, playwright, and acting teacher. He acted in TV and film Westerns. He performed his show, "It's Hard to be A Jewish Cowboy," in theaters and Jewish Temples. He performed his children's show, "The Steve and Gertrude Show," in school classrooms and auditoriums. His "day job" was a high school substitute teacher and adult ed. English as a Second Language teacher in LA City Schools. And he was a substitute teacher at Kern Valley High. Steve moved to the Kern Valley in 1971 with his wife, Sue Stevenson and kids Jack, Conrad "Kurt," Anna and Board Collie Tina. He loved fishing, parties and travel.

As California Joe he wrote a newspaper column for both the Kern Valley Sun and later for the Kern River Courier from February 2008 to September 2011.

We miss his energy and sense of humor. After his challenge with Alzheimer's disease, we know he's off on a great, new adventure.

Happy journeys, Steve, we miss you.

Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. s the Book of 2 Peter in Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Acts 17, at what church was Paul accused of turning the world upside down? Antioch, Smyrna, Thessalonica, Galatia 3. How many days did it take Nehemiah to get the wall around Jerusalem completed? 6, 52, 100, 1000 4. In Genesis 3:15, the snake is supposed to strike at what part of man? Throat, Hand, Heel, Eyes 5. From Matthew 4, how many days and nights did Jesus fast before his temptation by Satan? 3, 12, 40, 7 times 70 6. Who said, "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away"? Satan, Adam, Job, Haman

1) New; 2) Thessalonica; 3) 52; 4) Heel; 5) 40; 6) Job

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Hard work never killed anyone Ben Richey, Courier Columnist I have always marveled at the way my dad worked.

Whether he was being paid or not, whether he was at work or home, he was always doing Richey something. And he was never afraid to do hard things.

He would enlist me and my siblings to help and when we inevitably started whining, he'd drop the dad bomb: "A little hard work never killed anyone." I knew he must be wrong and always looked for an example of someone dying of hard work, so that I would have a clever response. But as I grew up, I came to realize it wouldn't have mattered if I had a dozen examples, his point was not to debate the pros and cons of hard work, but to instill in us a work ethic. Looking back, I see the direct correlation between his labors and our care. We were never in need because he was always working to provide. His dad, a diligent farmer, left that example to him. And Dad left a similar example to us. Don't be afraid to work.

If you go back to the beginning, you see that mankind was created for two purposes: to worship and to work. God gave mankind unlimited access to Him, to relate to Him on a deep and unhindered level. But then he also gave man something to do.

Genesis 2:15 says "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of

Eden to work it and keep it." And this made perfect sense. The previous chapter told us that God had just spent six days working to create everything, and then rested. God made man in Him image, and being a "worker" was part of that image.

God designed us to work to care for those entrusted to us. In fact, in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, we are warned about idleness when Paul tells the people, "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat." God made us to be productive. In John 5:17, Jesus said "My Father is working until now, and I am working." God is always working to care for us, and we honor His creative design when we willingly step up to make a contribution for our families, churches, communities, those who are struggling or have nothing, and for our world in general.

This Monday is Labor Day: a holiday where we honor those who work and have made this country great through their hard work. We'll relax, play, eat, and have fun with friends and family in honor of their labor. It's nice to know that we have something programmed into our calendar and our collective social conscience to remind us of the importance of hard work. We have what we have because people who came before worked for it. Let's remember that this Labor Day, and let it drive us to honor both them and our working God by renewing our commitment to work hard!

Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.

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 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m.

■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m.

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

760-379-5100.

■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 14600 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 8;30 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist I received a phone call from my brother in Georgia on Sunday. I learned that he is recovering from shoulder surgery. He is 67 and eligible for Medicare, Thal but is still working.

His wife is only 63 and has medical issues needing insurance coverage.

He did not know that the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) would provide her with guaranteed issue health insurance, and if his income qualifies, premium assistance.

Another option is a Federal law called COBRA that requires the employer to extend beyond the employees leaving work for 18 months (in California up to 36 months). My brother could retire, go on Medicare and his wife could either take the COBRA option or the ObamaCare.

Perhaps the call from my brother caused the dream. There was an employee in an office named Sue who was planning on major heart surgery.

The recovery was lengthy, so she was quitting her job at the end of the month and then having surgery. In my dream she was assuming her health insurance would cover her, as she had been working there for many years. Well, I don't know if it was the dream (or a full bladder) but this woke me up. If she terminates her employment, without doing anything else, she is also terminating her health

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insurance and any dependents. All Sue needed was to do is take a leave of absence, have her surgery, and then quit. She could elect COBRA and continue her policy. Under COBRA, she would pay the monthly premium rather than the employer.

Many think the COBRA option is too expensive. It is just you now paying the monthly premium instead of your employer.

I will be teaching a course on Medicare at Cerro Coso College on Monday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class will continue on the following Wednesday at the same time, room G8. All are invited to this free class. There will be an optional book for $10. The class is intended for people who will soon be eligible for Medicare (turning 65 or disabled), and those already on Medicare who, frankly, don't understand it. I also invite all the professional medical and social workers who for an extended lunch hour. Bring a bag lunch! I'll bring the beverages.

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 a 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.

Heights, the area east of Highway 155 and north of Wofford Boulevard.

Those residents are advised that the fire could become a threat at any time and to be prepared to leave the area at a moment's notice. There are still several mandatory evacuation areas on the Tulare County side of the fire.

Tulare County health officials advise their residents returning to communities impacted to take

reverse 911, for South Havilah and CalienteBodfish Road. The fire was burning on both success on the eastern sides of Caliente-Bodfish side of the fire extinguishRoad and aggressively ing isolated pockets of moving alongside the heat. mountain.

The fire Wednesday, firefightdestroyed one outbuilders continued to build ing and threatens many upon the work of the more. Two super-scoopnight shift in preparation ers (CL-215s) en route to for forecasted strong drop water on the fire winds across the fire. Fire were grounded because a managers have anticipatdrone was detected and ed this change in the interfered with aerial weather and have crews operations. Air attack on alert as wind gusts was able to confirm across ridge tops the safety of the could reach 35 planes, and water mph, testing the All of the recommended drops were eventuwork of the fireevacuations have been lifted. ally able to continfighters.

- Incident Management Team 5 ue. An air tanker Please drive dropped retardant with caution on on three sides of the Highway 155 and other roads recently caution upon returning to mountain to help limit the opened to public travel. their homes. Always be fire's forward progress.

Drivers are encouraged aware of your surround- Approximately 200 fireto watch out for fire ings and proceed cau- fighters, many from the equipment and personnel tiously to avoid hazards nearby Cedar and Range Fires, were on scene to on the road. All of the rec- caused by the wildfire.

The Havila Fire that assist Kern County perommended evacuations have been lifted. On started on Sunday was sonnel. It was located contained by south of Lake Isabella and Wednesday, there were fully only precautionary evac- Tuesday. At approximate- due to its proximity to the uations in effect for ly 2:48 p.m. Sunday, the Cedar Fire, was fought Weeping Springs; resi- Kern County Fire Depart- under the same Incident dences from Diablo Road ment received multiple Management team and north to the Kern-Tulare calls reporting a grass fire management of the County line in Kernville, located at the 100 block of Havila Fire was returned on the west side of the Charity Rd. in Havilah. to Kern County Fire Kern River; residences Fire crews arrived on Department Tuesday evefrom Camp Erwin Owen scene to discover a fast ning. It was not clear why north to the Kern-Tulare wind-driven fire well the 'h' was dropped off County line, including the established. Kern County the name Havilah.

The causes of both Riverkern community, on Fire initiated recomevacuations fires are under investigathe east side of the Kern mended ReadyKern, tion.

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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Here in the Kern Valley there are several manufactured home parks. This is a common housing type throughout the Western United States and there are Freeman several advantages to this type of housing along with some restrictions as well.

If you own a home in a manufactured home park, often the park is of one type. Either its is for all occupants including families with children or it is specifically designed and zoned for occupants that are 55 years old and older. Manufactured home parks are designed to provide affordable living at a fraction of the cost of owning both the home and the land.

Ownership in a park is structured differently than owning a regular home. In a park the home owner owns the house itself but not the land it sits on. Yet, the land is not a lease; it is what is called an appurtenance of ownership. Webster's Dictionary defines appurtenance as "an incidental right (as a right-of-way) attached to a principal property right and passing in possession with it." So the land the home is on, though not owned by the homeowner, still comes with the home and has defined boundaries and uses, which are paid for by the home owner. Similar to what is called a planned unit development, which we do not have any of here in the Valley.

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ment in a manufactured home park for the homeowner typically include trash service, water, septic and sometimes other utilities. Also, there is usually a common area that is open for use by all occupants of the park often including a pool and spa and other amenities. Another advantage is the fact that though the home owner is responsible for maintaining the individual lot their home as specified by the park guidelines, the rest of the park is professionally maintained.

Parks range from the simple and the small to the very large that often have large trees, sidewalks and landscaping, all are included and do not have to be maintained by the home owner. Park living is typically easy going and comfortable especially in 55 and older parks designed as retirement communities.

The disadvantages include having to pay a set monthly park fee for these services and features that you would not have to pay if you had a home on its own land. Another feature of parks is the park rules and regulations designed to maximize the quiet enjoyment and property uses for each park resident which some love and others do not enjoy. Some love this arrangement, which typically guarantee that the parks are well kept and managed however others prefer to have a home with its own land which does not have these rules in place. It all depends on the individual homeowner.

Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-3795915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Captain America: Civil War” (PG-13) - The biggest and most impressive Marvel melee to date pits hero against hero in a super-powered political polarization. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) surprisingly supports a new initiative to put super-people under government regulation. It takes one botched mission, plus a quick review of previous carnage that the Avengers have been involved in (our heroes have leveled some skylines over the past six movies) to make a pretty good case for oversight. Captain America (Chris Evans) leads a resistance to the new laws, and every supe from Ant-Man to Winter Soldier has to take a side for one really cool fight.

The movie does a lot, and does it all shockingly well. A new Spiderman (Tom Holland) gets a snappy introduction, and Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) makes a great first impression, setting up his 2018 solo movie. All of this corporate synergy doesn't get in the way of the movie's serious notes or the coherence of the rather jampacked plot.

“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” (R) - This mockumentary shows the rise and fall of a fictional-yet-plausible popstar named Connor4Real (Andy Samberg). His debut album put him straight to the top, to a celebrity lifestyle of idiotic excess. His second release is so insipid that it puts his

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career into a tailspin that Connor and his hangers-on can't cope with.

Samberg, and directors Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer, are well-equipped for a stylish and immature send up of modern pop culture. The movie is full of dead-on parody pop songs that are so artfully bad you can tell the trio have been doing this together for years.

“De Palma” (R) - He came up in the 1960s with the New Hollywood visionaries, directors like Spielberg and Coppola who rescued and redefined American cinema. In this documentary, veteran director Brian De Palma ("Scarface," "Carrie," "Dressed to Kill," "Mission: Impossible," etc.) tells stories about his projects with the air of a guy ready to impart some truths from his decades in the industry. Indie directors Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow put the interview together into one long yarn that any cinephile would pull up a chair and listen to. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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‘Tomato--tomahto’ Bodfish Bob’s Bacon and Tomato Dip 6 slices bacon 1 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese 2 tsp. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp. celery salt 1 med. tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1/4 c. Finely chopped green pepper (optional) Assorted fresh vegetable dippers or crackers In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove, drain on paper towels and crumble. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mustard and celery salt. Stir in the crumbled bacon, tomato and green pepper.

Cover and chill. Makes 2 cups.

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Place in small baking dish with a little water in the bottom, about 1/2 inch.

Sprinkle seasons on top of the tomato.

Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) until tomato is tender but not so soft it will fall apart. About 15 to 20 minutes. Yield 1 serving.

Bodfish Bob’s Cucumber, Tomato, Bell Pepper and Onion 5 lbs. cucumbers 1 lbs. bell peppers 1 lbs. tomatoes, diced 1 lbs. onions, sliced 2 tbsp. salt 1-1/2 pts. vinegar 1-1/2 pts. water 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. vegetable oil Peel and slice cucumbers, soak overnight in ice cold water. Drain and add other vegetables. Mix together vinegar, water, sugar and vegetable oil, and pour over the vegetables.

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Is Free Fishing Day in California Steve Gonzalez, CDFW Courier Freebie Don't miss the last chance to fish for free this year! Free Fishing Day in California is being offered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Saturday, Sept. 3, during Labor Day weekend.

"One of the greatest things about Free Fishing Day is that it provides an opportunity to open a door for someone who's never tried it," said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. "If you're already an experienced angler, bring a friend or family member out with you and show them the excitement of landing a fish.

A basic annual resident sport fishing license in California currently costs $47.01, but CDFW offers two Free

Weekend, Continued from page 1 will recount the eerie legends of the Valley and focus on the numerous controversial paranormal events and sightings

Fishing Days each year - usually around the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend - when it's legal to fish without one. If you would like to fish the rest of the year, go to CDFW's website for information about purchasing a license.

All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect on Free Fishing Day. Every angler must also have an appropriate report card if they are fishing for abalone, steelhead or sturgeon anywhere in the state, or salmon in the Smith and KlamathTrinity river systems.

Before you head out to your favorite lake or stream, please review the fishing rules and regulations at wildlife.ca.gov/regulations.

which have reportedly occurred on site. At Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $15 all ages. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Payment cash only at gate the night of the event or advance tick-

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Contact 760-379-5146.

■ Be sure to visit the Kern Valley History Museum in Kernville Thursday through Sunday for a look into the area's Western heritage.

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.

Kern County Fire Stations

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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Sports Quiz

By Chris Richcreek 1. When was the last time before 2015 (Virginia) that an ACC baseball team won the College World Series?

2. In 2015, Mark Melancon set a Pittsburgh Pirates record for most consecutive saves (35).

Who had held the mark?

3. Three players scored at least 25 touchdowns and kicked at least 70 field goals during their NFL career. Name two of them.

4. How many consecutive 20-win seasons did Billy Donovan have as the coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team?

5. Who holds the NHL record for most coaching victories with one team?

6. In 2016, Martin Truex Jr. set a NASCAR Cup record for leading the most miles in a race (588). Who had held the mark?

7. Who was the last men's tennis player before Novak Djokovic in 2016 to win the first two Grand Slam events of a season?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Mars, your ruling planet, helps you deal with career challenges in a way that reflects some of your own hidden strengths. This impresses some important decisionmakers.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your strong Bovine will, combined with your romantic nature (you are ruled by Venus), helps turn a romance with a potential for problems into one with more-positive possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Mercury's influence creates some unsettling moments, but nothing that you can't live with. You'll soon learn more about that major change that is about to be revealed.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Opportunities for you are like the phases of the Moon: constantly appearing and reappearing. So, cheer up. The opportunity you think you let slip by will be replaced by another.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An opportunity that you hoped would open up for you remains closed.

Stop wasting time scratching at it. Something else you'll like will soon make itself apparent and accessible.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. You'll soon hear some positive feedback for all the hard work you recently put into a project. A Pisces could soon swim into your per-

sonal life.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone whose friendship you felt you had to write off will try to revive it. What you do is up to you. But don't do it without giving it considerable thought.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A jobrelated plan might need to be reworked to allow for changes. Lucky for you that Saturn remains a strong influence that can help you focus on getting it done right.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to move into areas of self-discovery. You might be surprised about who you really are and how you really relate to those around you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Expect to confront someone who will make an unwelcome request. Stand by your resolve to do the right thing no matter what "persuasion" might be offered.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friendly competition could become more contentious than you expected. Take time out to discuss the reasons behind this unexpected change, and act accordingly.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You have a wonderful mind for solving mysteries, so you should feel confident about solving the one developing very close to you. An unlikely source offers help.

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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 __________________________ 2 Houses - On one corner lot! Buy one, rent the other! $135K OBO 3701 and 3705 Goat Ranch Rd.Both homes are 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, fenced yards, new carpet, flooring and upgrades.

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Acquisition, Continued from page 1 tion to the KRV in the form of flat, easily walkable parkland close to businesses, residents, schools, and out-of-valley visitors.

The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation passes along thanks to the broad base of grassroots donors, plus donors and supporters list to date: Audubon, Kern River Preserve, and many individual chapters including Bakersfield-based Kern Audubon Society and Kern-crest Audubon Society), Bureau of Land Management, California

Department of Fish & Wildlife, California Department of Natural Resources, Farmers Insurance Group, Kern County Department of Parks and Recreation, Keepers of the Kern, Kern Community Foundation, Kern River Paiute Council, Kern River Conservancy, Kern River Courier, Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kern River Valley Community Fund, Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation Board of Directors, Kern River Valley Revitalization, Kern Valley Exchange Club, Kern Valley Indian Community, Kern

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Valley Sun, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, R J Smith Construction, Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley, Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Southern Sierra Conservancy, Southern Sierra Research Station, State Assembly Member Devon Mathis, State Senator Jean Fuller, The Arthur and Sidney R. Barnes Family Foundation, The Trust for Public Land, True Value Hardware (Lake Isabella and Mtn. Mesa), Tulare Basin Wildlife Partners, UC Cooperative Extension, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Festival, Continued from page 1 cast. You won't want to miss the Dub Seeds, spreading reggae-rock rhythms and positive vibes, scheduled for 4 p.m.

The evening will get underway starting with The Alice Wallace Band bringing us folk/country/blues, and continuing with the Stoneflys, an original ska/rock/jazz band from the Kern Valley and Ventura. Pato Banton and the Now Generation, charismatic reggae, is this year's

headlining act, scheduled at 8:45 p.m.

A Pato Banton concert is an event not to be missed and an experience not to be forgotten.

Positive vibrations abound with a beat to keep you on your dancing feet, while Pato delivers a message that is food for the mind and soul.

Pato dialogues with the crowd on a range of topics including current day events and spiritual freedom while keeping the vibes upbeat and fun!

The direction of the concert is totally based on the feedback Pato receives

from the audience as there is no fixed set list.

Many have said that the positivity generated from the stage has changed their lives forever.

Fishstock lasts all day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and includes food, vendors, beer and wine garden. Admission is $10 for adults all day and age 15 and under are $5. Get more information by calling 562-397-8465 or email friendsofthehatchery@g mail.com.

Fishstock was highly successful last year. It raised over $20,000 for the Hatchery.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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.: 2015-00396-CA, A.P.N.: 010-052-20-00, Property Address: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: LETITIA ANN MCCLENDON, A WIDOW, AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/28/2005 as Instrument No. 0205300947 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/13/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $64,847.32. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 224 T Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 010-052-20-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $64,847.32. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are

the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx 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) 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.: 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.: 348-20302-00. 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.lasp x 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) 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.: 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: 2016-00895CA. 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) 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, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2016.

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W Kernville Custom riverfront estate. 5247 sq. ft. home. Great room bay windows capture amazing river and mountain views. Outdoor deck and patio. Gourmet kitchen. Master suite w/sitting room, private patio and spa. Second 918 sq. ft. guest suite w/living rm kitchen and bath. 1536 sq. ft. office w/bath. Corporate retreat, single or multi family compound. $1,963,600 Lake Isabella X Custom 4 bdrms 2 ½ ba. home. Renovated kitchen, new appliances, counter tops. Adjoining dining, family/den game room and Indoor laundry. On two lots w/1600 sq. ft garage w/3/4 bath. $349,900

W Wofford Heights French Gulch and North Fork Marinas. Two well established businesses including pecial use permits, all inventory, bait, tackle, fishing and boat supplies, boat rentals, fenced boat and trailer storage and gasoline service. Two beer/wine liquor licenses. Site of a future new boat launch. 124 private slips available to rent. $799,000 Wofford Heights X Custom home on creek. 3 bdrm 2 ba. Great room, kitchen, dining, wood flooring, vaulted ceilings w/custom fireplace, recessed lightinggranite counter tops, custom cabinetry. $299,000

W Kernville Custom home. Open floor plan. kitchen, dining and living rm.

Wrap around deck w/mountain views. Master bdrm, private deck.

Two guest rooms, home office, 2 car garage. $289,900 Kernville X Cozy cottage with river view! 2 bdrm 1.75 ba overlooking Kernville.

Rock wood burning insert. Eat-in kitchen, hardwood cabinetry and custom tiled floor. Awesome deck. $172,000

W Lake Isabella Awesome lake view in Yankee Canyon. Open floor plan, kitchen, living rm and dining. 2 bdrms w/roomy closets and a full bath. indoor laundry, den w/half bath. $189,900 Havilah X Mini ranch w/own well. Open 1344 sq. ft. floor plan makes it seem bigger. 2 bedroom 2 ba, inside laundry, spacious living room. Kitchen w/lots of cabinets, and adjoining dining room. $169,900

W Wofford Heights Triple wide open split wing floor plan. Living rm is huge with lots of windows. Private gun room. Kitchen w/breakfast bar, pantry.

Two guest rooms share a 3/4 ba. Bank will finance.

Reduced to $162,000 Lake Isabella X Affordable and financeable 2 bdrm 1.75 Ba manufactured home on permanent foundation. Open floor plan with good sized living and dining rm combo. $49,900

W Kernville Awesome Views describes this unique property. Located at the top of Robinson's Cove. Not one but two large engineered pads in place and ready to build on. Reduced to $99,900 Wofford Heights X Great corner lot property is fully fenced with power, septic and water.

Two parcel numbers equal .68 acres. Permits are in place for 1710 sq. ft. home w/attached four car garage. Reduced to $44,000

W Wofford Heights Vintage retro classic with an awesome lake view. Nice 2 bdrm 1.5 ba just recently given an all new update. Spacious open floor plan with lots of windows and skylights. Reduced to $22,500

W Weldon Affordable single family lot fully fenced. Fully fenced single family lot with front and alley access. Fire Dept and hospital close by. This lot has lots of possibilities. $11,000

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