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100years, Weather evenmore reasons Friday high 70° Mostly sunny Friday low 45° Clear and chilly
Saturday high 84° Warmer with sun
Janet Sanders Kern County Fair Courier Go do The 2016 Kern County Fair marks the 100 Year Anniversary of the Kern County Fair from September 21 thru October 2. Mike Olcott the CEO of the Kern County Fair and The Board of Directors of the Fair are excited to announce the 2016 Kern County Fair will have a free nightly firework show from the Budweiser Pavilion following the free concerts each night. The concerts on the Budweiser Pavilion start at 8 p.m. each night. The Kern County Fair has lined up fun, new attractions and two full weekends of Rodeo Fun! The first weekend will be an Extreme Rodeo and the second weekend will be the popular PRCA Rodeo with both Sundays as the colorful Fiesta Rodeos in the Coors Grandstand Arena. With the price of admission to the fair, visitors will have a wide variety of free new shows, exhibits and attractions, such as the Shark Show, High Dive and Egyptian Exhibit. As always there will be 12 nights of free concerts on the Budweiser Pavilion. The 2016 Kern County Fair has a new App that can be downloaded from the App store or Google play to help plan your fair experience. ■ Fair admission $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 12. Carnival wristbands are $30, but only $25 on line. If you buy advanced tickets on line they are only $8 for adults and $4 for children. There
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welcomes visitors to the Egyptian Wild Side animal and sandscapes exhibit, which is new this year and included with Fair admission. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Vulture out to the Kern River Preserve Reed Tollefson Courier Sightings Fall is here and the birds are moving from their summer breeding grounds in North America to the wintering grounds in Central and South America. As birds fly south they need places like the Kern River Preserve to rest and replenish on their way. One of the largest concentrations of migrating Turkey Vultures in North
America comes down the Sierra Nevada and through the Kern Valley. If we are lucky we may see "kettles" of vultures swirling up into the morning sky as we enjoy the other birds and wildlife. This is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the Kern River Preserve. Saturday, September
24, enjoy it all at the Audubon California Kern River Preserve Fall Turkey Vulture Festival. Here is the schedule of events. ■ 7 a.m. Early Bird Walk The nature trails at the Kern River Preserve are beautiful in the fall. Take this walk with a local guide to see birds and wildlife. ■ 8 to 11:30 a.m. Bird banding Research Scientists from the Southern Sierra
The Sequoia National Forest had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 21 at the Trail of 100 Giants to celebrate its grand reopening with the newly completed boardwalk. The public was invited to join in this celebration starting with a guided walk along the trail led by Western Divide District Ranger Eric LaPrice. LaPrice discussed why the trail was temporarily closed and the work that was done to get it reopened. Over the past several months, Forest personnel spent time felling many hazard trees and moving debris away from the trail. Many logs were chipped, moved to the campground for use by campers, or left for members of the public who obtained a personal use
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resource officer, Dell Pengilly, former District Ranger, Tulle River district, Priscilla Summers, former District Ranger, Western Divide district, and Eric LaPrice, Westrn Divide District Ranger cut the ribbon and reopened the Trail of 100 Giants.
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Cut ups - Jerry Eoff, former California Hot Springs
firewood permit. Some of the slash was piled and will be burned this fall. Much of the hand work was done by fire crews from all over the nation who were utilized while they were on standby for wildfire suppression
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If you were paying attention on Thursday September 22, at 7:21 a.m., you noticed autumn, sometimes known as fall, began. According to the Farmer's Almanac, the September equinox happens every year on either the 22nd, 23rd, or even 24th, depending on the calendar. This is the astronomical start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The word equinox means "equal night"; night and day are about the same length of time. At this point, the amount of nighttime and daytime are roughly equal to each other. Timeanddate.com tells us that the September equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator - the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth's equator - from north to south and vice versa in March.
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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 98,413 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 69 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 192 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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■ 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 at 7 p.m. Free admission for all ages, light refreshments. Call 760-379-3206. ■ 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 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 360324-8178. ■ Erskine Fire fundraiser September 24 Dinner and dancing at the Lake Isabella
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.
Senior Center from 5 to 9 p.m. BBQ tri-tip and chicken with accompaniments and desert and the live music of Pete and the Misfits and Riverwind. $25 at the door. Raffle and special guests. For information call Joel Walling 760-549-9554 or Bobbie Edwards 760-376-6459. ■ 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 clean up 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.
■ 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.
■ 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 At the Woodrow Wallace Elementary School cafeteria, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This town hall meeting is focused on individuals and families that were renting their homes and suffered losses due to the Erskine Fire. There will be organizations on hand to answer questions regarding housing, replacement of clothing and household items. For additional information, please 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. Questions from the audience are encouraged. It will be at the Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. at 7 p.m. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 30 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on #155 at 8 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Astronomical BBQ and Star Party September 30 Astronomical Barbecue and Star Party at Cerro Coso Community College. Tickets for the event may be purchased at Red Rock Books, Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, and the Cerro Coso Business Office. Dinner $10.For more information see the Star Party page or call the College at 760-384-6262. ■ Astronomy Club Star Party October 1 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Public Lantern History Mystery Tour October 1 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. ■ Friends of the Library used book sale October 3 and 4 The next FOL book sale will be Monday, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lake Isabella library. ■ Medicare and a movie October 5 Join nationally recognized health insurance authority Harry P Thal, Ca Lic. #0621106, as he discusses and answers questions regarding Medicare Enrollment, Supplements, and Prescriptions, and Medicare Advantage HMOs at 1 p.m. (doors open 12:30 p.m.). Free admission, snacks, door prizes at The Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. For reservations call 760-376-2100 or email harrythal@aol.com. Prayer Breakfast October 6 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All are welcome to come and join them. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For information call 760-891-6942. 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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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.
"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.
A few years back my son-in-law David and I planned a trip up the Sacramento River in a 14 foot Valco boat and 10 horse Honda Middleworth motor. We packed the boat with tents, sleeping bags, cold box, and fishing gear, We left from Antioch on the river with our destination Red Bluff. The river was low and we had some misgivings about making it all the way but we decided to go anyway. Our main plan for eating was stopping at the various docking facilities along the river which worked out very well. This usually meant breakfast at our campsite and lunch and dinner along the way. Sacramento River is an odd river with lots of things to see and destinations to find. One lunch time we ate at a platform dock that had Hot Dogs, Pretzels, & cold libations and it was anchored out in the center of the river. We visited another place whose specialty was a bunch of Chinese food words, which we didn't understand, but we ate some anyway and it was really good. Bathroom facilities were always a problem and often, time was spent trying to find a suitable potty .But we worked it out. The river wends its way through Sacramento with the hustle of a maritime port. On the second day of our trip we met a big speedboat full of
young people. Their craft had broken down and they asked for a tow. Sacramento River runs about 5 knots Southward, our speed Northward was 10 this meant the toll was a glorious 5 knots. But that was alright. So our trip was interrupted for about 5 hours while we pulled the speedboat to their destination. (Had it not been for the bikini clad ladies who took turns talking to us from their boat to ours, it would have seemed a long time towing. The guys also chatted with us but we don't remember much about them.) At the end of the tow they slipped us a $10 bill and a 6 pack of Cokes and thanked us. Our Honda outboard is supremely quiet and talking is easy to do. We were thankful for that a few miles upriver when a passing boat slowed down and told us to look out for a 45 foot cruiser which was heading towards us at about 10 knots, and we all knew that they would leave a huge hole in the water as they went by. And they did! As they passed we were like a woodchip being tossed on an ocean wave. I swear we could see the bottom of the channel. A scary time indeed. Fishing on the trip was interesting, I will shorten it up by stating that no matter how hard I fished David out fished me 10 - 0! He still gives me a barb at other times when we are fishing which I try to ignore. For the rest of this thrilling tale, tune in next week for its exciting ending! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
Search and Rescue program
Feed the need at the Kern County Fair
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760-379-4422 Lic.# 944370
River Wash - Exterior Only Car $12 Truck $15 Whiskey FlaT - Interior & Exterior Car $20 Truck $25 Kv's BesT - Interior & Exterior ArmorAll Inside & Tires, Vacuum, Wax Spray, Air Freshner Car $30 Truck $35
• Daily Specials • Gift Certificates •Government Employee, Senior Discounts We will pick up and deliver your car within a 10 mile radius. Hours: Wed. thru Sun. 9:00 am to 5:30
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Jeff’s Music Shop 324 W. Ridgecrest Blvd. Ridgecrest CA 93555 (760)
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On Tuesday, Sept. 27, between 3 and 9 p.m., Kern County Fairgoers will be able to get into the Fair for free with a per?person donation of four or more non?expired canned food items to benefit the Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank. This is all part of the CAPK Food Bank's biggest food drive of the year, Feed the Need, which could not happen without the generous support of the public and our partners at the Kern County Fair. On Feed the Need Day, CAPK Food Bank Volunteers will be on hand to accept canned food donations just inside the Fair's Main Gate (at 1142 South P Street), as well as the Belle Terrace and Union Avenue entrances. According to CAPK Food Bank Manager Glen Ephrom, 45,812 lbs. of food were collected at the gates in 2015, and the goal for this year is for 50,000 lbs. Feed the Need is a great way for the public to enjoy the Fair while helping to fight hunger locally. Just bring four or more non?expired canned food items per person to the Fair Water Well Pumps on Tuesday, Sept., 27, anytime between 3 and 9 p.m. and your admission will be Boosters FREE. Parking and other fees for rides, Filtration Systems food purchases, etc., still apply. (Those Water Storage wanting to volunteer with the Food & Solar Bank for Feed the Need or other efforts Residential, Commercial, may contact agency relations supervisor Sales, Service & Repair Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520 x203.)
Every 10th car gets a free River Wash the month of September & October
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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.
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March 9, 1934 to September 11, 2016 After twenty-six years of valiantly battling cancer, diabetes and kidney failure Frank Crothers went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2016. Frank was born March 9, 1934 in Browntown, Wisconsin to Marie (Pilz) Crothers and Cyrus Crothers and shortly thereafter his family moved to Freeport, Ill. where his brother Cyrus, Jr. was born. Frank met his wife Dorothy Miller Crothers in first grade of Union School in Freeport, Illinois. They were married on December 21, 1952 and had nearly sixty-four wonderful years together. Crothers Frank is survived by his wife Dorothy (nee Miller) Crothers, brother Cyrus Crothers (wife Ann), son Jeffery Crothers (wife Sandy), daughter Lonnie Whitten (husband Bob), granddaughters, Melissa Akki, Sarah Bongiovani and Amy Lewis and their husbands Sam, Mike and Greg, two step-grandsons and their families as well as two great grandsons, Jacob Bongiovanni and Andrew Lewis and many cousins. A celebration of Frank's life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Kernville (behind the Pizza Barn) on Saturday, September 24 at 11 a.m. 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. Is the Book of Mark in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What kind of physical problem did Timothy have of which Paul advised a little wine? Back, Stomach, Head, Legs 3. In Matthew 6, what did Jesus say not to use when we pray? Loud curses, Impure thoughts, Vain repetitions, Wandering shifts 4. From Esther 1, King Ahasuerus lived in what city? Ur, Shushan, Antioch, Tarsus 5. Who was the first son of Moses and Zipporah? Haggai, Gershom, Mark, Zebudah 6. How old was Abraham when he died? 75, 175, 202, 256
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Who are you... now? Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist In the first of this 3-part series we asked "Who are you?" And the answer was that if you are a believer in Jesus, then you are Schlensker a child of God. Which suggests the answer to our second series question: "Who are you?" As a child of God a person belongs to God, not so much in the same sense as we think about children as "belonging" to their parents, but more because He bought people back from being children of Satan. God purchased us back from slavery to evil. Martin Luther explained that Jesus purchased and won fallen human beings back from sin, death and the power of the devil "not with gold or silver, but with His holy precious blood and His bitter suffering and death." And He did that "so that I may be His own, live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence and blessedness." The apostle Paul wrote to the Christians as Corinth, "you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body" (1 Cor. 6:20). And in Ephesians, he asserts, "by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God: not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are all His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good worked, which God
prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them" (Eph. 2:8-10). That explains who believers in Jesus are now: they are not just children of God, but also servants of God. The other day I bought something for my mother, who'll be 92 within a month She said something like, "You didn't have to do that," to which I responded, "Of course not, Mom, but then why wouldn't I? After all, you bought quite a bit of stuff for me over a period of quite a few years, so why wouldn't I want to return the favor, to give back just a little to you for me so lovingly and sacrificially." That's a little like how we, as redeemed children of God are motivated to respond to God in view of what He's done for us! Like John writes in chapter 3, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should have eternal life." God sacrificed His very Son for us! Since God is God, though, and has the power to speak the entire universe into existence, since He can make a path through the Red Sea so His people could pass through on dry ground and since He can turn water into wine, He does not have any needs like my mother does. Thus God tells us to pass along the love and sacrifice He made for us to others around us. "This is my commandment," Jesus says, "that you love one another" (John 15:17). As Christians do that kind of stuff, they are being who they are now: servants of Jesus. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m ■ 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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Preparing to become a caregiver Nathaniel Sillin, Practical Money Matters Courier Advice Becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is a profound expression of love. You may find that you will begin to take on many of the responsibilities they might have had while raising you. Like raising a family, being a caretaker can be physically, emotionally and financially challenging but it is also extremely rewarding. It's a responsibility that millions of people take on each year out of love for their families. Whether you are preparing to care for a parent or another relative, understanding and preparing for the financial implications can help you provide the best care possible. Whether you think you'll provide direct care, decide to hire a caregiver, or both, you can work with your family members, including the relative in question, to create a plan. Starting the conversation early can help you all reach conclusions without pressure to make a quick decision. You may want to cover the types of care that are available and learn which your parent prefers. For example, does he or she want to stay at home for as long as possible or prefer to live in an assistedliving home or elderly community? You should discuss who'll be responsible for managing personal, financial and medical affairs if your parent can't handle those responsibilities anymore. Beyond making a verbal agreement, a parent can give someone legal authority by signing durable power of attorney agreements, which keep the delegation of decision-making authority intact even if your parent becomes incapacitated. There are two durable powers of attorneys, one for
medical-related decisions, and a second for legal, personal and financial decisions. Your parents might also want to execute a living will, also known as an advance directive. It has instructions for the medical treatments they want, or don't want, if they are unable to communicate. Your financial situation may depend in part on your parent's finances and the assistance that's available to him or her from outside sources. Creating a list of these resources ahead of time can help you all plan for the future. ■ Your parent's finances. Together with your parent, and possibly with the assistance of a financial planner, you can create a list of your parent's current financial assets and future income. ■ Government and non-profit programs. Medicare and Veteran Affairs benefits may be available for those that are 65 or older. Medicaid (MediCal in California), a joint federal and state program, often provides benefits to those with limited income, although the qualifications and benefits can vary by state. There are also non-profit organizations that provide helpful services to the elderly. ■ Family assistance. Whether it's unpaid care or financial assistance, also take into account the family's contribution to your parent's care. Call a family meeting with your parent, siblings and extended family to discuss how you'll take care of each other. ■ Professional support. You could hire an outside expert as well. A quick internet search may turn up organizaSee Caregiver, page 11
Announcements, Continued from page 3 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 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the Star Party will get underway at 7:30 p.m. This funfilled fundraiser will benefit Cerro Coso Community College and the Dr. Alexis Shlanta Observatory. Major stars and constellations will be pointed out by college staff, students, and enthusiasts from the China Lake Astronomical Society. 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 tritip sandwich, salad, beans, drink, and dessert for $10. For more information on this family evening, call the College at 760-384-6262.
Operation Christmas Child countdown begins Everyone is invited to an OCC countdown event, Saturday, October 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights, to kick-off the 2016 Shoebox Collection Week, Nov. 14 to 21. Please join them for updates on OCC, a free Go Box (the folding Red/Green Shoeboxes), DVDs, and more. This event is for OCC project leaders, community groups, pastors, church/Sunday School/Sabbath School leaders, families, individual shoebox packers, any interested parties of any age from 2 to 102. You are welcome to participate in OCC whether you pack one Shoebox, or a hundred and one. Join the Kern County OCC Team at an OCC Countdown open house at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 12300 Reina Rd, Bakersfield, on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be provided and children are welcome, especially for the Veggie Tale themed kid's corner. For information contact Irene E. Martinson, Operation Christmas Child, Kern River Valley volunteer coordinator at 760-417-2279 or by email at Shoeboxlady.krv@gmail.com
Taste of the Arts Returns to CSUB Taste of the Arts is making a return to the California State University, Bakersfield campus on Sunday, October 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in and around the Doré Theatre. This free event will allow the community to experience the Art, Music and Theatre programs first-hand. Guests will be treated to musical performances by choral, jazz and chamber music students; excerpts from the Fall plays, "Love's Labour's Lost" and "There's an Alligator Under My Bed;" an exhibition of student art work; guided tours of the new Visual Arts Building and live demonstrations in the pottery studio. In addition to the sights and sounds, Taste of the Arts will also offer 'tastes' courtesy of Café Med who will serve complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. This year, over 500 students participate in art, music and theatre programs at CSUB. Faculty and staff members help students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in their future pursuits. For more information or questions about this event, please contact the Department of Art, Music and Theatre at 661-654-3093.
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Polypharmacy Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist A new word I recently came across: "Polypharmacy." When I first saw this, I was thinking it might mean the fact that in certain neighThal borhoods, there seems to be a drug store on almost every corner. Regrettably, this word describes a great problem facing many older adults. The word describes elderly patients on multiple medications to treat chronic diseases, raising their chances of dangerous drug interactions and serious side effects. "This is America's other drug problem polypharmacy," said Dr. Maristela Garcia, director of inpatient geriatric unit at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica "and the problem is huge." Older adults account for about 35 percent of all hospital stays but more than half of the visits that are marred by drug-related complications, according to a 2014 action plan by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Such complications add about three days to the average stay, the agency said. A few precautions can lessen this problem. Unless costs are very prohibitive, fill all your prescriptions form the same pharmacy. Most pharmacies check your medications for bad interactions. Also, use the services of a Primary Care Physician, and if you are seeing specialists, relate the prescribed drugs from the specialist to your PCP.
Well, I had never heard the word "polypharmacy" used before, but for my clients, it seems to be apropos, and this is a serious-and probably not uncommon- matter. Again, it seems that when doctors are not communicating, it puts our clients at unnecessary risk when they wind up in the hospital hoping to be cured of whatever their malady is, and actually find themselves at greater peril. Anaphylaxis is a very scary proposition. If a susceptible person should get a bee sting, say on a white water rafting trip, getting first aid in time can be critical, and possibly fatal. The answer has been an injectable medication (Epinephrine) called an EpiPen produced by Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Recently in the news, this life saver has had a price increase of 400 percent. As parents typically in the past have supplied the school nurse with their child's prescribed medication, and adults will have one at home, one at work and possibly in the car, the increase in cost has forced people to limit their supplies. An alternative to EpiPen may be Adrenaclick 0.3mg. This generic is available for a two-pack for as little as $144.62. The brand, EpiPen retails for about $730 for two auto injectors 0.3mg. You can save with a coupon ($630.96). Call me for information how to get discount coupons for EpiPen or Adenaclick. 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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Ghost Town scares up tour events J. Corlew Courier Arts Upcoming lantern events at Silver City Ghost Town are Sat. Oct. 1, Sat. Oct. 15, Fri. Oct. 28 and Sat. 29 and Halloween Mon. Oct. 31. These events are both lantern tours and interactive paranormal investigations with advice, tips and demonstrations along with guest paranormal investigators who co-headline these events. Izzy the ghost town cat will be there. Izzy has appeared (or been featured) on Bio HD, Bakersfield Fox News, NBClosangeles.com, the cover of the Kern River Courier and more. Check him out at facebook.com/izzytheghossttowncat. Over the last 40 plus years the Ghost Town has been the location of dozens of alleged sightings of ghostly apparitions and other paranormal activity by visitors and staff alike. It is called the 6th most haunted site in America by PBS' This Old House online. If you have ever wanted to be part of a paranormal investigation or simply want to learn the fascinating history of the Kern River Valley you will love these unique events. Attendees are welcome to bring cameras and their own ghost hunt-
ing gear and join in or they can just observe and enjoy the unique presentation and live investigation. What historic figure had his grave dug up after his passing and why? What event, witnessed by dozens of individuals during a night tour caused Silver City to be listed as one of the top 15 most haunted sites in the U.S.A.? These and many other questions will be addressed during the guided tour. Advance tickets are available by credit card purchase by telephone 760-3795146 prior to event. They will also be on sale at 8 p.m. the night of the event (cash only) at the gate. The tour will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. with time after for individual exploration of the site and face time with the experts. The cost is only $15 per person (all ages). under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. The ghost town is also open daily for self guided tours, antiques/collectibles shopping 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday. Self-guided tour) day admission is 13 and up $5.50, ages 6 to 12 $4.50, free for kids 5 and under. The ghost town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. Official website is: facebook.com/silvercityghosttown, silvercityghosttown.com. or ghosttown@ verizon.net.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “X-Men: Apocalypse” (PG-13) - A whole mess of mutants must face-off against the dreaded Apocalypse, an ancient and powerful mutant determined to live up to his name. The titular baddie (Oscar Isaac under piles of makeup) bursts onto the scene with death and destruction, and starts recruiting the strongest mutants, including Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to act as his four horsemen of killing all the humans. In his way stands the fresh-faced X-men class of 1983; young superheroes barely in control of their superpowers and led by the morally questionable Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence). Director Bryan Singer was thought of as the guy you go to for a good X-Men movie. He's directed the better ones and been far away from the worst. Until now. The movie is just so bloated with characters, subplots and sounds that there isn't much room to really fight evil. That said, under-utilizing Oscar Isaac could be a greater injustice. "Swiss Army Man" (R) -When you're all alone, even having just that one friend can make all the difference. If you're especially desperate, that one friend need not be a living person, but rather the remains of one. That's one lesson learned by Hank (Paul Dano) a 20something-ish guy stuck on an island, about to end it all until he sees some human flotsam (Daniel
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Radcliffe). Hank calls the corpse Manny, and as the two spend time together, it turns out that Manny is full of uses! He can be a nutcracker, a watercraft ... he even starts talking. Hank is sure of it. It is, of course, bizarre, gross, pretty dark at times, but also overwhelmingly whimsical and warmhearted. The two-man directing team, Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, have made a noteworthy debut into feature films after making more bite-size pieces of insanity as music-video directors. “The Purge: Election Year” (R) In this third installment of the hyper-violent social-allegory known as The Purge, we are treated to an embarrassingly on-the-nose treatment of election-year vitriol. As in the previous movies, The Purge is one night a year when all crime is legal, and this generally leads to gangs of psychopaths murdering people for fun. Senator Charlene Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) is running for president, and a big part of her platform is ending the annual bloodbath. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Pot luck! Bodfish Bob’s Taco Lasagna
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Bodfish Bob’s Overnight Layered Salad 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings 2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces) 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 3/4 cup dried cranberries In a 4-qt. Or 13x9-in. Glass dish, layer the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover. Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Yield: 16 1 cup servings
1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 2/3 cup water 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained 6 flour tortillas (8 inches) 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Place two tortillas in a greased 13x9in. Baking dish. Spread with half of the refried beans and half of the beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 9 servings.
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Fall fun in the KRV Matt Freeman Courier Columnist My family and I have been in the Kern River Valley on and off for four generations, and all of us are in agreement: we love the fall seaFreeman son up here! The trees are turning, the weather is cooling off but not too much, the lake is often not windy at all, and it is just a great time of year. Here are some tips on what to do outdoors in the fall here locally. First of all, fall is the start of quail season and deer season here in the Valley and surrounding areas, this is a great time of year to hunt and fish. The Upper Kern is always in great shape in the fall, not too fast and with crystal clear water and trout ready to eat. The Lower Kern is in prime condition this time of year as well, with deep meandering pools and slow water and both trout and bass and catfish and other species all looking for a meal. Oftentimes animal activity increases in the fall because animals are instinctively preparing for winter when food will be scarce and temps cold. Let's not forget the hiking and biking as well. The Kern River Valley lights up like a Christmas tree in the fall, both the North Fork and South Fork of the Kern have lots of trees turning yellow and red and it's just a beautiful sight. Whether you drive up to Johnsondale from Kernville, or out
to Kennedy Meadows from Weldon, you will see lots of fall color. Take a day hike up Hooper Hill in Bodfish, or go for a dirt bike ride up Rancheria Road to Alta Sierra, the outdoor activities in the fall are endless here in the KRV. If you really want to do something fun and something that nobody knows about besides us locals for the most part, go crawdad fishing. The fall is the best time of year because they are really on the move before winter sets in, and the place to get them is the Upper Kern. They are big too, we have a native species of crawdad in the Upper Kern that can get several inches long, you will know you are catching the right ones when you see the white spot on their claws, they look like small lobsters! Set out traps the evening before and let them set overnight, pick them up in the morning and have yourself an old fashioned Cajun crawdad boil. Another great thing to do in the fall here locally is simply sit at the lake in the evenings with a fishing rod. Isabella is known for its wind, but it tapers off a lot in the fall and on top of that fishing is typically great for bass and trout and catfish both in the evenings. Build yourself a camp fire and spend the night on the lake shore looking at the stars and waiting for those bells to ring on your fishing pole, nothing better than that! Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.
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General deer season open Kirsten Macintyre, CDFW Courier Outdoors California's 2016 general deer season has opened in zones B1-B3, B5, B6, C1C4, D6, D7, X9A, X9B and X12 on Saturday, Sept. 17. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds hunters to pay close attention to the occurrence of wild fires in their favorite hunting spots. Current information on forest closures can be found at wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/area-alerts. In addition to monitoring forest closures, CDFW recommends hunters scout potential hunting areas prior to the day of the hunt. Deer can sometimes be difficult to locate, and pre-existing knowledge of deer feeding and bedding areas will provide valuable insight and help maximize chances of success. Hunters are reminded that as of July 1, 2015 nonlead ammunition is required when hunting on state wildlife areas and ecological reserves. Lead ammunition may still be used to hunt deer on Bureau of Land Management, national forest and private lands until July 1, 2019. Deer tags are still available for many of the state's most popular zones. Hunting licenses and tags can be purchased online, at one of CDFW's license
sales offices or through a license sales agent. For more information on deer hunting zones and seasons, see the 2016 Big Game Hunting Digest. Every purchaser of a deer tag must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by Jan. 31, whichever date is first. Unsuccessful hunters, and those who purchased a tag but did not hunt, must report by Jan. 31. Harvest reports may be submitted online or by U.S. mail to CDFW Wildlife Branch, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 942990002. In order to improve hunter reporting rates and collect better hunter harvest data, non-reporting fees were instituted in 2016. Tag holders who fail to report will be charged a non-reporting fee of $21.60, which will be added to license purchases beginning with the 2017-2018 season. The sale of hunting licenses and tags provides approximately $25 million every year to CDFW to fund research and management of California's wildlife, including the enforcement of fish and wildlife laws, crucial habitat conservation, post-wildfire forest restoration and wildlife studies.
RITA D’ANGELO REAL ESTATE After a combined 38 years experience selling real estate, Rita D’Angelo has finally opened her own office!
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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. MOVE-IN SPECIALS
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. 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)
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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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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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Caregiver, Continued from page 5 tions that specialize in working with families and elderly family members to plan for the future. After gathering this information, you'll have a better understanding of where the caregiving funds will come from and how they can be used. You may also discover gaps in coverage that you may want to fill in on your own. As an adult child and caregiver, there may be ways to structure an arrangement to
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caretaking, as an itemized deduction. There are many different types of programs available, and someone might move back and forth from one facility or service to another as their health and preferences change. ■ Home care. Non-healthcare related assistance, such as buying groceries, preparing meals, cleaning the home, helping with bathing and other day-today tasks. ■ Home health care. At-home health-related support, including services from a physical therapist, nurse or doctor.
■ Assisted living. Assisted living homes are non-healthcare providing facilities that may provide supervision, a social environment and personal care services. ■ Skilled nursing home. A care facility designed to deliver nursing or rehabilitation services. Your parent's location can impact which option makes the most sense, and you can research and discuss the pros and cons of your parent moving. For example, some states have Medicaid waiver programs that allow Medicaid
recipients to receive care in their home or community rather than in a nursing home or long-term care facility. Also, a parent that lives near or with a relative might only require part-time outside care. As you prepare to take care of aging parents, work with them to understand their wishes, needs and financial situation. Together you can explore the family's ability to provide physical and financial support with help available from government, non-profit or other programs.
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) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01362-CA, A.P.N.: 157-172-17-00, Property Address: 22733 E Street, McKittrick, CA 93251. 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 04/22/2005. 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: Michael G. Phillips, A MARRIED MAN AND Thelma L. Evans, A WIDOW AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/10/2005 as Instrument No. 0205119023 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 10/21/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $92,624.96. 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: 22733 E Street, McKittrick, CA 93251, A.P.N.: 157-172-17-00. 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 $92,624.96. 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
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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/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-01362-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: September 13, 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/Default Management/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 September 23, 30, and October 7, 2016)
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Page 12 Kern River Courier one half price $5 entry on September 28. Vouchers are available at all participating Les Schwab Tire Stores, one voucher per person while supplies last. ■ Kids Daze\ Thursday Sept. 29, children aged 12 and under are free! ■ Gospel Day On the Frontier Stage is Saturday, Oct. 1 and will feature free entertainment throughout the day, beginning at noon and continuing into the late evening. ■ Capt'n Jack Spareribs This is one show you want to be sure not to miss! This is no ordinary pirate! ■ Craft Beer Garden 12 breweries will bring 24 craft beers with music, food and games Friday Sept. 23 and Friday Sept.
release the ducks in the race track. Prizes are Continued from page 1 given to the winners of each race. is always free admis■ The Calico Corner sion for active and Children's Area is full of retired military. Just free activities for kids. show your military ID Russell Brothers Circus throughout the twelve with big circus tent and days of the Fair. Seniors free shows daily, Goode age 62 and up receive a Time Stage with commu$1 discount off the regnity acts and magicians, ular admission so clowns and Imagination admission is $9. Gallery and Wild Science Children age 5 and with free activities. under are free. ■ KC's Farm ■ Fair Carnival petting zoo and a Open Monday through Blacksmith show and Friday 3 p.m. to closing other attractions. and Saturdays and ■ Minter Field Exhibit Sundays noon to close. Vintage WWII Vehicles ■ Special on display. Friends Day ■ Turkey Stampede Gates open at 9 a.m. on Fun on the KC Loop. Thursday Sept. 22. ■ Magic of Frank ■ Senior Day Thurston Friday Sept. 23. The Make time to come out gates open at 9 a.m. and and see Bakersfield's the program begins at voted Best 10 a.m. with free Magician! admission for ■ seniors age 62 Contests! and up and free Ice cream eating, parking for senpizza eating, iors until 4 p.m. cornhole tourna($5 after 4 p.m.). ment and more. ■ Monday ■ Hobby Madness Sept. Pavilion 26 brings everyExhibit buildings, one $5 admiscommunity sion until 9 p.m. exhibits, farm, ■ School Day livestock barns, Preschool 4-H, FFA, FHA, through 6th Michael Batelaan/ Kern River Courier photography and grade get in free fine arts and from 9 a.m. to Giddy up - Fun, old fashioned amusement crafts exhibits are noon and Feed rides as well as new innovative ones fill the largest also free. the Need spon- fair kiddie ride area in the state of California. ■ Fair sored by Hours Chevron. Get free through admission Tuesday 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Monday Sept. 27, from 3 to 9 Bolthouse Courtyard.$10 Thursday from 3 to 10 p.m. by bringing four for four 4 oz. samples or p.m. Friday September 23 the hours are 10:30 a.m. to cans of non-perishable one 16 ounce brew. 11 p.m. Friday September food to benefit the ■ Alaskan Pig Races Community Action Back for another year! Be 30 is 3 to 11 p.m. Partnership of Kern sure not to miss these Saturdays Noon to 11 p.m. and help fill the food funny athletes compete Sundays Noon to 10 p.m. banks before the holi- for a chance in the win- The Fine Arts, Harvest ner's circle! Hall, Community and days. ■ Great American Hobby Exhibits and build■ Wild Wednesday! ings close at 9:45 p.m. Just stop by a Les Duck Race Schwab Tire Store to Sixteen children (and get a voucher good for adults) are chosen to
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Festival, Continued from page 1 Research Station will be capturing, banding and releasing birds. ■ 9 to 10 a.m. Wildlife Camera Demonstration Sequoia ForestKeeper on how wildlife cameras are used to document wildlife in important habitats. ■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information Booth Staff and volunteers will keep you informed about this event and the Kern River Preserve. Stop in and buy a t-shirt or learn how to become a supporter of the Kern River Preserve. We have Tshirts with beautiful bird art work by John Schmitt
Reopening, Continued from page 1 versally accessible, selfguided interpretive trail about 1.3 miles long. Interpretive stations along the trail provide information about it, the grove, and management activities in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. On April 15, 2000, President William J. Clinton pro-
Fall, Continued from page 1 Equinoxes and solstices happen twice a year. According to weather.com, during the autumnal equinox, day and night are balanced to about 12 hours each all over the world. Instead of the Earth tilting away from or toward the sun, its axis of rotation becomes perpendi-
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and other artists in many sizes. ■ 10 a.m. Natural History Walk Learn about the plants animals and ecology of the Kern River Preserve on this walk with a local conservation biologist. ■ 10 a.m. to Noon Children's Activities Kern Audubon will host activities for children, a great way to learn about birds and wildlife. Kids can do nature art, learn bird identification and make bagel bird feeders. ■ 11 a.m. to noon Conifer Identification Workshop Sequoia ForestKeeper biologist will how to identify local native trees. ■ Noon to 1 p.m. Picnic -
Sit in the shade and enjoy the Preserve and have a leisurely lunch. Bring your lunch and a cool drink. ■ Booths and Information Tables California State Parks Elk Reserve, U.S. Forest Service, Kern Audubon Society, Friends of the Condor Wild and Free, Sequoia ForestKeeper, Southern Sierra Research Station All events are at Kern River Preserve, 18747 Hwy 178, Weldon. For directions and general information on Audubon's Kern River Preserve visit the webpage at kern.audubon. org. E-mail questions to rtollefson@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531.
claimed the establishment of the Giant Sequoia National Mon-ument and made his announcement beneath one of the giant trees. Trail of 100 Giants is located within the Long Meadow giant sequoia grove, one of the most southern groves where giant sequoias are found. The grove contains approximately 125 giant
sequoias greater than 10 feet in diameter and more than 700 giant sequoias less than 10 feet in diameter. The largest tree in the grove has a diameter of 20 feet and is 220 feet in height. The grove defined by the outermost giant sequoia trees covers 341 acres. It is estimated the age of the larger trees in the grove range between 500 and 1,500 years old.
cular to the line connecting the centers of the Earth and the sun. "This change in the tilt causes the change in seasons with the northern hemisphere moving from the warmth of summer to the chill of winter," weather.com digital meteorologist Linda Lam said. "This process includes a shift in the overall location of the jet stream which plays an important role in weather conditions." From that point on,
daylight in the Northern Hemisphere gradually becomes shorter up until the winter solstice. This is the opposite of what occurs in the Southern Hemisphere, where daylight won't grow any longer. In addition to seeing the leaves change and advertisements for pumpkin spice-flavored everything, the equinox brings about temperature changes.
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