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President ✔Barack Obama 60,652,149 50% Mitt Romney 57,810,390 48% US Senate ✔Dianne Feinstein 5,622,226 61.4% Elizabeth Emken 3,537,919 38.6% US House of Representatives 23rd District ✔Kevin McCarthy 122,325 73.8% Terry Phillips 43,386 26.2% State Assembly District 26 ✔Connie Conway 51,347 67.6% Jonathan Sosa 24,657 32.4% Locally many ballots are not counted on Election Day; county elections officials must report final official results to the Secretary of State by December 7. County Supervisor 1st District ✔Mick Gleason 19,587 59.61% Roy Ashburn 13,150 40.02% Kernville Union School Board ✔Wesley S. Thomas 1,659 30.21% ✔Rhonda Stallone (withdrawn) 1,463 26.64% George Stahl 1,294 23.57% Marie Quick 1,046 19.05% Kern Valley Healthcare District ✔Robert Gross 2,694 26.86% ✔Thomas E. Wright 2,160 21.53% ✔Barbara Casas 1,492 14.87% Victoria Alwin 1,426 14.22% Craig Lutz 1,244 12.40% John R. Blythe 951 9.48% Kern Co. Water Agency Division 2 ✔Bruce Hafenfeld 14,849 52.04% Fred Terry Rogers 7,658 26.84% Daures Stephens 5,926 20.77% Propositions ✔Passed: 30 education tax; 35 human trafficking; 36 strikes law; 39 business tax for energy funding; 40 redistricting. Failed: 31 state budget; 32 political contributions; 33 auto insurance; 34 death penalty; 37 food labeling; 38 education tax.
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Richard Cayia Rowe Courier Special On October 18, the Kern Council of Governments, better known as KernCOG, adopted a new Bike Plan for Kern County the first since October 2001. The Bike Plan focuses on Kern's unincorporated areas, including communities adjacent to Bakersfield, the Greater Tehachapi area, Indian Wells Valley, Tejon Mountain Village and the Kern River Valley. All told, the master plan proposes over 664 miles of improvements - more than a twelve-fold increase over the county's 55 miles of existing bicycle infrastructure. If fully built, the projects listed in the document would cost more than $26 million. Largely due to dogged participation by a number of KRV concerned citizens, the new bike plan does a lot better for the Kern Valley. The 2001 Kern County Bicycle Plan had less than one mile of bike lane for the KRV. The new Bike Plan includes more than 90 miles of bike facilities within the Kern Valley and about 60 miles along State Highway's connecting the KRV to Bakersfield and Ridgecrest. See the new Bike Plan at kerncountybikeplan.com. The Cal Trans defines three bikeway types. Class I Bike Path is a paved right-of-way for exclusive use by bicyclists, pedestrians, and those using non-motorized modes of travel. Class II Bike Lane is a portion of a roadway for exclusive or preferential bicycle travel, and Class III Bike Routes are bike routes sharing use with motor vehicle traf-
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fic within the same travel lane. Consistent with new State Law, the new Bike Plan includes recommendations for "Neighborhood Green Streets," which are local
Committee for KernCOG's $100,000 year-long Bike Plan effort. Though the Bike Plan lays out bike facilities on or along County streets, it does help
Richard Rowe/Special to the Courier A plan comes together. Bike Plan workshop participants work together to form the new plan in January 2012.
KRV Bike Plan Summary: ■ Class I Bike Paths: 4.29 miles parallel to the roadway between Kernville and Wofford Heights, representing about 12% of the possible 34 mile Class I Lake Isabella Bikeway supported by many over the years. ■ Class II Bike Lanes: 10.78 miles, including bike lanes along Bodfish Canyon Road, Erskine Creek Road, Kelso Valley Road, Lake Isabella Blvd, McCray Road, and Wofford Heights Boulevard. ■ Class III Bike Routes: 28.59 miles, including a scenic bike route along Kelso Valley and Kelso Valley Creek Roads, Sierra Way and Hwy 155/Wofford Heights Boulevard. roads or residential streets enhanced with signage, traffic calming, and other treatments to prioritize bicycle travel Thanks to Supervisor McQuiston, I serve on KernCOG's Regional Planning Advisory Committee as KRVR President and due to my interest in advancing the concept of a bikeway around Lake Isabella; I volunteered to serve on the Steering
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move the Lake Isabella Bikeway forward too. The Bike Plan states that there is interest in the Kern River Valley community for the development of a Class I bike path around Lake Isabella. The development of this facility would require multijurisdictional coordination with Federal agencies such as the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, nature
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and State agencies such as Caltrans and the Department of Fish and Game, and County agencies such as Kern County Planning and the Parks and R e c r e a t i o n Department, and a separate planning process outside of the scope of this plan. KernCOG's new Bike Plan is especially important in that it makes State and Federal transportation money available. The Bike Plan makes the county eligible for state Bicycle Transportation Account grants, which total about $7 million a year. In 2011-12 programmed more than $658,000 for new, nonmotorized transportation projects, including new bicycle lanes, sidewalks and safety programs. Funding for the projects comes from C a l i f o r n i a ' s Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Development Act Article 3 Program, which uses a fraction of state sales tax dollars to pay for bicycle- and pedestrian-related improvements. Even the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will take note of the new Bike Plan; page A-29 of the Final Environmental Impact Statement on the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project states: "A Recreation Plan will be prepared after the Record of Decision on the Preferred Alternative and would include Kern County's bicycle master plan."
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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 84,106 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 147 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 228 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.
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South Fork School's Veterans Day Program , November 9 The Veteran's Day program at the South Fork Middle School Gym, 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon starts at 9 a.m. on Friday Nov. 9. All veterans and their families wel-
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272. ■ 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. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, November 9 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First
Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830. ■ 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. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112
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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 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. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 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. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. 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. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Elementary School, room 4 760-379-2556. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 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. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 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. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
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■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.
Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036. ABW Bazaar November 10 Shop for the holidays at the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are gifts for all ages, even the fourlegged ones. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: hot dogs, chili dogs, chili boats and drinks. 3701 Suhre St. Call 760-379-5615 for more information. Salvation Army Stuff a Truck, Food Drive, November 10 The "Stuff a Truck" truck will start in Weldon near James Sierra Gateway Market 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. to collect food donations. The Truck will then relocate to Lake Isabella at the Dam Korner from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The truck will than move to Sierra Gateway market in Kernville and be there from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bring non perishable foods (in boxes or sacks please) to any one of the locations during the appointed time. To volunteer call 760-379-4600. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market November 10 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and produce needs. Now accepting WIC. The market is located at 2600 Hwy 155 at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information please call 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market November 10 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd (toward the lake, across from St. Jude's), Wofford Heights. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833. Free Veteran's Day feed November 10 In honor of all Veterans, there will be a free feed on Saturday Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at My Place, 6206 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. There will be a coat, clothes and blanket drive so bring your donations to My Place as soon as possible. Volunteers to serve are also needed. Call 760-379-2563. Indian Community Meeting November 10 The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and Thanksgiving community dinner will be held on Saturday Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Dinner will be provided by the Council Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item. Bring any gently used household items and clothing to share. The Wonderful Wigsworth's Flying Circus , November 10 An original stage production, The Wonderful Wigsworth's Flying Circus or What Will We Do Without Sweet Sue? will be presented on Sat. Nov. 10 at the Kernville School; 2 shows only 12:30 and 6 pm. Come early for your favorite circus treats hot dogs, sodas, and cotton candy. Presale tickets $10 available at Cheryl's Diner, Mesa Chiropractic, Nelda's Diner, Stella's in Kernville or from any Sweet Adeline. For information see kernvalleychorus.com or call 760-376-4124. Craft and Bake Bazaar November 10 The Highland Chapel, at 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. is holding its annual United Methodist Women's Craft and Bake Bazaar on November 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be home-made craft items as well as delicious baked goods, jams, jellies and more. Please call 661-867-2021. Kern River trail ride November 10 Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association will host the Kern River Trail mountain bike ride. See their website for details. Roll out for a
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Dam question of the week: At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishing responses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps of Engineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study. For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civilworks/isabelladam.aspx
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Will the highways be impacted?
Highway 155 and 178 will be impacted; however, the level of impact depends on which alternative is selected. Modifications to the highways could include flood gates or a potential realignment. The 16-foot raise alternative would likely have the largest impacts and may require highway realignments.
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Isabella Lake is far from being dry For all those who are concerned about Lake Isabella when the remediation is taking place and they bring the lake level down to 85,000 acre feet, just take a drive to the lake. It is now lower than the Corps of Engineers intend to take it at the end of the remediation project. While it is very low, it is far from being dry. Karene R. Williams Lake Isabella
Operation Christmas Child prayer request Hi, this is a request for prayer to pave the way for our work to spread. As we enter our final week of shoe box filling and our KRV collection week, please pray for just one more box for that needy, hurting child whom God has placed on your heart. As you pack that shoe box gift, please pray for the specific boy or girl who will receive it. When we pray faithfully and fervently for little ones to open their hearts, God is prepared to move mountains to make it happen. That's millions of prayers for millions of precious children all around the world. Franklin Graham says, "What else can you put into a shoe box that packs so much power?" We will be receiving gift-filled shoe boxes and monetary donations from the Kern River Valley all of next week, Nov. 12-19, 9-4 daily, at Family Life Center in Wofford Heights. If you have gifts to drop off, please call me at 760.417.2279, so we can plan for enough volunteers to be on hand to receive them. If you would like to donate your time, we will gladly accept that, too. Prayer times are open for the 1000 hours of prayer during Collection Week: at samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/1Khours. Thank you and bless you, Irene E. Martinson Operation Christmas Child Kern River Valley Volunteer Coordinator
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Burma Shave? Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist For those out there who have been around, you will probably remember riding in a car and noticing a series of signs that told a story of somebody who should Middleworth take heed of Burma Shave Cream, a brushless soap used by men. As you sped down the highway you would see six signs that said this as you drove by..."The bearded lad/ tried a jar/ she's now/ a famous movie star/Burma Shave." Started in 1925 by Alan Odell, this owner of a little known Brushless Shaving Cream called “Burma Shave" borrowed $200 and had a series of six advertising signs made up and placed along several roadside edges. Each had a rhyming story made to sell 'Burma Shave Cream. For example:"She eyed his beard/and said no dice/the wedding's off/,I'll cook the rice/ Burma Shave!" or this one: "Past/ schoolhouses/ take it slow/ let the little/ shavers grow/ Burma Shave!" Or this one warning of forest fires: "Many a forest/ used to stand/ where a/ lighted match/ got out of hand/ Burma Shave!" The signs were an instant suc-
Supporting our community Several months ago, traveling through Wofford Heights, I stopped at the Texaco Gas Station and Minimart, finding that the price of gas was close to $.30 cents per gallon less expensive than what was being charged in Lake Isabella and around the lake. When I thanked the woman at the register for having such a low price, I was informed that new owners had taken over the business and were keeping the prices, and profits, low to serve this community which had many financially struggling members. She expanded that the minimart, everything inside and out, was being offered at the lowest possible price and profit as a community service. Wow! Loyalty was inspired and it has been my pleasure to consistently support these kind individuals by driving from Lake Isabella to Wofford Heights to get my gas and to impart this knowledge to everyone I can. All but one time over the following months, they have without fail had lower prices for gas than any other provider I have found throughout the valley and sometimes they actually beat the prices in Bakersfield. A couple times I have seen the local competition in their attempt to meet their challenge but not regularly. Could we have our own little gas war, born out of goodness, here in our own valley? The thing that boggles my mind is that the place does not have lines in waiting. This past week, fuel prices were over 20 cents higher at the less pricey stations and 32 cents at name brand locales. Even on my trip to Bakersfield a few days ago, the lowest cost was met by our Texaco. Therefore, I challenge this community to support those who are going way out to support us. If we do not…we do not deserve to have this kindness bestowed on us. Donna Fitch Lake Isabella
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cess and folks started to look for the soap cream in stores. As more sales came in Odell made more signs and had them placed along roadsides all over the Nation. In those days roads were usually two lane and the signs easy to see and read at 45 miles per hour. Many children learned to read by sounding out those ditties. Here are a few more of those funny, nostalgic signs: "Is he lonesome/ or just blind/ the guy who/ drives/ so close behind/ Burma Shave?" I like this one: "If daisies/ are your favorite flower/ keep pushing up those/ milesper-hour/Burma Shave!" and this: "If your peach/ keeps out of reach/ better practice/ what we preach/ Burma Shave! As roads improved and became freeways the signs were hard to read and getting permission from property owners and local government officials became more difficult Odell decided to sell the business and in 1963 sold it to Phillip Morris who made a corporate decision to end and remove the over 7000 signs scattered over the country. A few have escaped and are claimed as seen by a few motorists, but by and large these clever and entertaining signs have disappeared. So the chances are as you drive across the desert you will not see six signs that might say, "The whale/ put Jonah/ down the hatch/ but coughed him up/ because he scratched/ Burma Shave!"
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Believe in the Lord Jesus Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."Acts 16:31 If time was taken to read through the nar- Duitsman rative in which the above verse is located in the book of Acts, the unusual events that surrounded Paul and Silas winding up in a jail in the Macedonian city of Philippi provide a curious backdrop. The Holy Spirit's leading in the lives of these early missionaries brought them to this place that surely was so removed from the nation of Israel both by geography as well as limitations in methods of communication, that the name of Jesus would never have been heard as linked to God's saving plan for humanity. From what is read, there was little time between arrival and imprisonment for such grand news to be widespread within this community, and even if there was enough time, a stretch in the inner stockade for Paul and Silas as reward for their preaching might have served to curb any enthusiastic response to such a
message. Yet upon the proclamation of the above verse, the Philippian jailer responded in faith, gathered his household to hear this message of salvation, and before any time passed were all baptized as converts to Christianity. If there is salvation residing in our hearts today (we base our confidence upon the Word of God which declares this to be so through personal faith in Jesus), we understand that we were not born in this favored state. God be thanked for the privilege we enjoy in a culture not closed to the proclamation of the love of Jesus, but our nation of origin does not equate to our being believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Personal heritage may indeed be a blessing to celebrate (I celebrate being a 4th generation pastor!), or it may not be, but our family of origin neither qualifies or disqualifies us as those who can find eternal life through the saving work of Jesus Christ on Calvary. What magnificent truth, what life changing truth, what eternity securing truth is contained in the simple words of the above passage. From the beginning of life's journey, to the end of our days, we are being guided by the love of the Father to embrace this truth, and as we continually proclaim this to others, we can do so with the firm conviction that the pronouncement may be ours to make, but the transformation of the human heart by such truth is always the Father’s to apply.
Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.
Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Lake Isabella Enform the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-812-7020 First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 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. Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 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. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819
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John L. (Big John) Davis March 6, 1939 - November 2, 2012 John Davis of Kernville, who passed away on November 2, 2012, got the name "Big John" when he was the owner of the Peacock Inn from 1984 to 1999. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mei, sons John Davis IV and Eric Davis, and grandchildren Ashley, Ericka and Hunter Davis. John was born in Columbus Ohio. He retired from the Air Force after 21 years of military service. He served as Santa Claus in the military and then in numerous Kern Valley Christmas parades and annually at Christmas in Kernville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 17, 2012 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 50 Tobias, Kernville at 11 a.m. John will be greatly missed.
Katharine (Katie) Gallagher July 15, 1922 - October 27, 2012 Katie - a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister - went to be with her Lord and Savior, on October 27, 2012, nine days after being diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Katie was born Katharine Anne Isaacs in Monrovia, CA, to Victor and Myra Isaacs. Katie was the fourth of five children. Katie attended grammar school in Covina, CA, and graduated from Compton High School in 1939 and Compton Junior College in 1941. Katie met her future husband, Dick Gallagher, when Dick's brother Ed was dating Katie's sister Virginia. Dick and Katie were married in 1941. Dick played the piano throughout the United States and Katie stayed home with her four children in Paramount, CA. Katie sewed beautiful dresses for herself and her three daughters and taught them how to sew. After the youngest (Michael) started school, Katie worked as a window decorator at Dunlap's Department Store in Compton. She and Dick became licensed Realtors and worked together in Lynwood, CA. They bought a small motel in Lake Isabella and moved there with son Michael in 1964. Katie became the first female deputy Sheriff in the Kern River Valley in 1967, and in 1976 became a Nurse Supervisor in the Kern County Health Department, retiring in 1989. She remained a reserve deputy until 1986. Katie joined the South Fork Woman's Club and the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella in 1964 and remained active in both until her death. She joined the Kawaiisu Chapter of DAR in 2010. Katie enjoyed many types of crafts but her specialty was building and decorating miniature doll houses. She loved to work in her garden; and loved all the flowers, especially California poppies. Katie was a friend to all, and was greatly loved. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family. Dick preceded her in death in 2001 shortly after they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Katie is survived by her children, Judy Smyth, Pam (Brian) Hermansader, Wendy (Doug) Quine and son Michael (Pat) Gallagher, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, her sister Jane Vivian, and many nieces and nephews. Her family and friends will miss this beautiful, precious loving lady. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate donations made in Katie's memory to the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella, the South Fork Woman's Club, or the Kern River Valley Historical Society.
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Mountain Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360
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Veterans Day weekend fees waved The Kern River Ranger District will waive fees for its standard amenity fee sites at Auxiliary Dam, South Fork Recreation Area, and Old Isabella from Saturday Nov. 10 to Monday Nov. 12 in honor of Veterans Day. Fees will also be waived for Camp 9 Day Use Area and Upper Richbar for these same days. Normal fees at all other locations on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest will apply.
Wild Turkeys make fall debut As the season changes, so do the habits of wildlife. Bears stock up on calories for winter hibernation, birds migrate to warmer climates and wild turkeys seem to come out in droves. While these wild game birds may seem harmless and approachable, they can cause problems. Many homeowners can't resist feeding them. What starts out as innocent fun can become a nuisance if the birds start destroying flower and vegetable gardens, leaving their droppings on patios and decks or roosting on cars where they may scratch the paint. This time of year, the Department of Fish and Game typically sees an increase in complaints about nuisance wild turkeys. DFG recommends the following: Never feed wild turkeys; if turkeys are causing problems in your yard, remove all sources of food such as bird feeders and/or pet food, and consider motion-detecting sprinklers to discourage visits. Know that wild turkeys typically will not enter yards with dogs. If confronted by a wild turkey behaving aggressively, slowly back away. Turkeys often strut and gobble at people, but very rarely actually come into contact with them. If you find an injured turkey, report it to your nearest DFG regional office. Depredation permits can be issued if wild turkeys are causing excessive property damage. For more information on wild turkeys, visit: dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/turkey.html. Earlier this year, the Fish and Game Commission (FGC) expanded wild turkey hunting from 16 to 30 days, marking the fall season from Nov. 10 - Dec. 9, 2012. In addition, the FGC also increased the season limit from one to two turkeys. Hunters may take one turkey (either-sex) per day and two per person. More information on additional hunt dates can be found here: www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/upland-summary-12-13.html.
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Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville Business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon Business calls only, 760-378-3055
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 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
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Courier Antler, Fin & Feather Report
Take time to fish Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist If you haven't been paying attention, the holidays are about to descend upon us. This, as we all know, requires a lot of our time. It also means less time for our more favorite activities like fishMencarini ing and hunting. Don’t give up so easily, the lake is still very healthy and she is giving up some of her treasures like this very nice largemouth bass (see picture)
caught by my good friend and local angler Jack Bonham of Wofford Heights. This beauty tipped the scales at 10 pounds 14 ounces. Don't worry she went back to bass land to fight another day. It's becoming apparent Mr. Bonham has the right stuff for catching the big ones. The lake bite has been the victim of those passing weather fronts which affect us during the fall and winter seasons. The guys that are crappie fishing around the standing timber tell me the crappie is out there but you
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have to find a school that is hungry. The bass guys are saying pretty much the same thing, "we see'em but no catch'em." The catfish bite is still strong with nice fish being taken from all around the lake. This time of year the trout start to cruise those sandy beaches. Just look for areas where the fishermen have bunched together which should indicate the trout bite has started. Please remember to be courteous and use good judgment when accessing these groups.
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Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and an avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Continued from page 2 crisp autumn Kern River Trail ride from Keyesville to the corral. Connect with Ryan 562-652-6691 at 8 a.m. at the Keyesville main dirt parking lot. For more information call 661-412-2029. Sheriff's Activities League fundraiser November 10 The fifth annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will take place on Saturday Nov. 10 at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Kern County Sheriff's Substation or at Kern River Motors. Social hour is at 5 and dinner is at 6 p.m. There will be music, a slideshow, raffle prizes, a dessert auction and more. For information, call Deputy Garcia at 760-549-2043. Astronomy Club Star Party November 10 The Kern Valley Astronomy Club is holding a star party beginning at dusk Nov. 10 at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville. The public is invited. Look for the red cones at the turn off. Dress warmly, bring a lounge chair, snack, and drink. There will be several telescopes for you to look through. Call Rich evenings at 760376-6290 if you have any questions. If cloudy call ahead.
Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast November 11 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Nov. 11 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. Jr. Hunter safety class November 11 A Jr. Hunter safety class will be held on Sunday Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, call Helga Kasha at 760379-1222 or Rich McDonald at 760-376-6368. Operation Christmas Child's Collection Week, November 12 through 19 Bring your filled shoebox for a needy child to Family Life Center - Wofford Heights Foursquare Church, 20 W. Panorama Dr. which is the Greater Kern River Valley Relay Collection Center. Call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279 for more information. Veteran's Day Service November 12 The Kern River Valley Cemetery District will host a Veteran's Day service on Monday Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Roy Ashburn. The public is invited to attend. Whiskey Flat planning meeting November 12 Don't miss your chance to help plan
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A lighthearted bullet-fest By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK "The Expendables 2" (PG-13) -The mean, pulpy-looking action heroes of yesteryear are back for another lighthearted bullet-fest. Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Ah-nuld, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and some other dudes join up with Chuck Norris to defeat the evil Jean Villain, (JeanClaude Van Damme, and yes the bad guy of the movie is really named "Villain.") This is not a revival of the toughguys, huge-guns action genre of the '80s, but more of a self-mocking reunion special. Schwarzenegger and Willis have to cram into a tiny car. They trade dozens of one-liners referencing more famous one-liners. Things explode quite frequently. It's a lot of fun, depending on how much you enjoy jokes about Predator and Terminator. "Grave of the Fireflies" [Bluray] -- Originally released in 1988, this classic work of dramatic animation is coming to Blu-ray. Set in the final days of World-War II, Seita and Setsuko are children from a small town on the mainland of Japan. The children are torn from their home by bombing raids and must find their way to safety as more of the countryside is engulfed in flames.
Milla Jovovich Spencer Ghibli Studio produces amazing animated films. This movie is more serious than its usual work, but keeps the same artistic standard. It's a tremendously sad story, filled with glimpses of intense beauty. "Bringing Up Bobby" (PG-13) -Olive (Milla Jovovich of "Resident Evil") is a Ukranian-born con artist and single mother. Her precocious 10-yearold boy, Bobby (Spencer List), has a bowl cut and a million lines of adoration for his mother. The two are partners in crime, scamming their way across the American Midwest. Things turn from overtly cute to ham-handed melodrama when an accident gets Bobby in trouble and Olive has to become a lawful, non-scheming person. The whole affair has an awkward, first-time director feel to it. A good choice if you want to catch a nap during a movie and not feel too left out. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 4 slices bacon Rinse livers, pat dry and place in a resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl mix the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper and add mixture to chicken livers. Seal bag and shake bag to coat. Set aside. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, leaving bacon fat in skillet, and set aside. Cook coated chicken livers in bacon fat covered over medium high heat until almost done, about 17 to 20 minutes. Add bacon strips and cook together until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Bodfish Bob’s Chicken Livers with garlic 1/2 lb chicken livers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
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Wash, trim and dry the Chicken Livers. DRY fry them, NO OIL, in a frying pan, for three or four minutes until cooked through. Whilst still on the cooker add the oil, lemon juice and salt to taste. Stir once gently to mix. Serve immediately into a single portion dish and sprinkle liberally with chopped garlic, the more the better. The dry fry technique prevents the liver from browning and keeps it tender enough to melt in your mouth. Bodfish Bob’s Chicken Livers with bacon 1 pound fresh chicken livers 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste
Bodfish Bob’s Chicken Liver Pate 1/2 lb. Chicken livers (1 cup) 1 cup water 6 slices lean bacon, cooked 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced 2 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 1 large onion 1 stack Ritz Crackers Cover livers with water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, sauté bacon until crisp. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl if necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings; garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper may be added to taste if needed. Shape mixture into a round and refrigerate. Garnish with sliced hard boiled eggs. Visit Bodfish Bob on the internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob @hotmail.com
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Continued from page 2 Whiskey Flat Days 2013. Potluck style dinner, bring a dish and your good ideas! It is in the Kernville Chamber community room in Kernville at 5:30 p.m. Call the Chamber office for information, 760-376-2629. Garden Group November 13 There will be a potluck meeting of the Garden Group at 1789 Bodfish Canyon Rd. Bodfish on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. This month there will be a growing tips and culture class as well as a raffle with prizes. The raffle proceeds go to the Emily Diggles Foundation. For any questions, call Shirley Real at 760-379-1129. McQuiston rep to hold office hours November 13 Lori Acton, Field Representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For call 760-549-2068. Cal Water's Water Rates Workshop November 13 Find out about Cal Water's recent General Rates Case filing, your water service, and water systems planned. Experts will answer your questions. The meeting will be at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella on Tuesday, November 13 at 6 p.m. Call 760-379-5336 for more information. Dam FEIS public meeting November 13 The Corps will host public meetings to discuss the FEIS and solicit comments. The first is at the Oddfellows Hall, Kernville Tuesday Nov. 13 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Final Environmental Impact Statement outlines proposed actions to address known risks at Isabella Lake's two dams and evaluates those actions. The FEIS document can be reviewed on the district's website at 1.usa.gov/S1RzSb, the Lake Isabella Branch Library, Isabella and Kernville post offices.
Museum double mixer November 13 Join both the Kernville and Lake Isabella Chambers at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville at 6 p.m. for a super mixer with food and libations. The museum docents will give tours. Call the Museum or either Chamber for more information. Suicide Survivor support group November 14 Peer support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. A safe place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing. Meets the second Wednesday of every month in the Library of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 377 Hwy. 155, Lake Isabella, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 760-223-0845. Dam FEIS public meeting November 14 The Corps hosts the second public meeting to discuss the FEIS and solicit comments. The meeting is at the Senior Center/Vets Hall on Wed. Nov. 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
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My Place Free Veteran's Day feed In honor of all Veterans there will be a free Veteran's Day feed on Saturday November 10 at 11 a.m. at My Place, 6206 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Your help is needed: Please bring all gently used coats, clothes and blankets to My Place by November 9 for the drive. You can also volunteer to help serve at the feed on November 10. For more information, call 760-379-2563. God bless you and thank you for your support.
Adelines present Wonderful Wigsworth's Flying Circus Back by popular demand - Sweet Adelines present The Wonderful Wigsworth's Flying Circus or What Will We Do Without Sweet Sue? An original stage production written and directed by Sandi Johnstone a 27 year veteran of the Kern Valley Sweet Adelines. Presented on Sat. Nov. 10 at the Kernville School - 2 shows only 12:30 and 6 pm. Come early for your favorite circus treats hot dogs, sodas, and cotton candy. Presale tickets $10 available at Cheryl's Diner, Mesa Chiropractic, Nelda's Diner, Stella's in Kernville or from any Sweet Adeline. For more info kernvalleychorus.com or 760-376-4124.
Indian Community Thanksgiving dinner to be held The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and Thanksgiving community dinner will be held on Saturday November 10 at 11 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Guests will include James McClurken, Tribal Research Consultant, Robert Gomez Interim Chairman Tubatulabals of Kern Valley and Glenda Rankin, Rankin Ranch in Walker Basin. Dinner will be provided by the Council Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item. Bring any gently used household items and clothing to share.
KRVFSC Meeting November 15 On Thursday, November 15, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in Supervisor McQuiston's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of meeting will be posted to www.krvfiresafecouncil.org.
Cemetery District will host Veteran's Day Service
McCarthy Mobile Office Hours November 15 On Thurs. Nov. 15, a field representative will hold office hours in Lake Isabella at the Kern Administration Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For information, call Vince Fong at 661-327-3611.
Prescription shopping Shopping for a Medicare Part D Prescription Plan is a theme I have been mentioning in this column on several occasions over the past few months. Today I opened the AARP Bulletin to read Thal their cover story which also emphasizes shopping. They provide some statistics which are striking. Of the top 10 plans sold in 2012, seven of those plans will be hiking their rates from 11 to 23 percent. Yet, when you read statistics from the government, they tell you that monthly premiums will be about the same. How can they do that? There are many new plans form established companies who have come out with lower costing plans. Personally, my plan when down in cost from $29.90 to $24.40 for 2013. But I am changing plans for the New Year. My plan provides my generic drugs for a $0 co-pay if purchased from some of the larger chains like Walmart, Walgreen's, Target, and Ralphs. However, I am not going to drive the canyon just to save a few bucks. The plan allows me to fill my prescriptions locally at any of the three pharmacies here in the Valley for $7 or less.
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Toddler story time November 15 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time the first and third Thursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.
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Then why change, you might ask? The reason is simple. There will be a new plan this year where I can use The Drug Store in Kernville, or those in Lake Isabella or Mt. Mesa, and my generic medications will be $0. The monthly premiums are a little higher, but with the $0 co-pay locally, why would you choose drive the canyon? Now, admittedly, this plan is not for everyone. Like all Medicare Part D plans, it does have a formulary, so all drugs are not available; but all drugs are not available on all the plans. It takes shopping. There are plans where the brand name drugs may cost less, and there are some plans that even cover some costs in the coverage gap (donut hole). You will pay more a month for this benefit, and often the savings does not offset the higher monthly cost. You probably will be hearing form me again on this topic. I have already researched plans for over 900 people this year, and expect several more hundred to ask for this free service over the coming weeks. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. He is on the Nat. Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board and may be reached at 760-376-2100, email harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com.
The Kern River Valley Cemetery District will host a Veteran's Day service on Monday November 12 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be First District Supervisorial candidate Roy Ashburn. The public is invited to attend.
Residents against unreasonable water rates R.A.W., Residents Against Water-rates, is not simply the people who formed this committee! R.A.W. is "you" the residents of the Kern River Valley who are against the unreasonable rates and fees charged by Cal Water. R.A.W. needs the help of the public to accomplish the mission which is to obtain water at reasonable rates for the Kern River Valley. R.A.W. enlists the services of anyone with legal skills who can assist us with our case. Bodfish Property Owners Association will assist in the peti-
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Restless Rams and Ewes might want to let others finish a current project while they start something new. But if you do, you could risk losing out on a future opportunity. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine's creative forces start revving up as you plan for the upcoming holidays. Some practical aspects also emerge, especially where money is involved. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moments of doubt disrupt your otherwise clear sense of purpose. Don't ignore them. They could be telling you not to rush into anything until you know more about it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A planned trip might have to be delayed. Plan to use this new free time to update your skills and your resume so you'll be ready when a new job opportunity opens. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A flood of holiday party bids from business contacts allows you to mix work and pleasure. Your knowledge plus your Leonine charm wins you a new slew of admirers. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unexpected act by a colleague complicates an agreement, causing delays in implementing it. Check out the motive for this move: It's not what you might suspect.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might want to cut ties with an ingrate who seems to have forgotten your past generosity. But there might be a reason for this behavior that you should know about. Ask. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful not to set things in stone. Much could happen over the next several days that will make you rethink some decisions and maybe change them. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your plans to help provide holiday cheer for the less fortunate inspire others to follow your generous example. Expect welcome news by week's end. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You're in your glory as you start planning for the holiday season ahead. But leave time to deal with a problem that needs a quick and fair resolution. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The upcoming holiday season provides a perfect setting for strengthening relationships with kin and others. A new contact has important information. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Instead of fretting over a cutting remark by a co-worker, chalk it up to an outburst of envy of your wellrespected status among both your colleagues and superiors. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. Name the last Twins manager before Tom Kelly and Ron Gardenhire, and what year was his last managing the team. 2. In 2012, the Tampa Bay Rays ended their record run of consecutive games started by pitchers under the age of 30. How many games was it? 3. Who is the only person in NCAA Division I history to win three national titles as a player and three as a football coach? 4. Name the last NBA player to average at least 23 points and 14 rebounds per game for a season? Answers:
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Cherished Time Child Visitation (2012 B5945) Street address of principal place of business: 6880 Raccoon Ridge Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1065, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Harry Halterman, 6880 Raccoon Ridge Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Linda ErdoHalterman, 6880 Raccoon Ridge Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Linda M. Erdo-Halterman. This statement filed on 10/11/2012. Expires 10/11/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2228 APN: 375-140-08, 375-140-09, 375140-10, 375-140-13, 375-212-02, 375212-03, 375-212-07 through 19 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 1st No Year. 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 November 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 11-08-2005, as Inst. No. 0205310311 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Hypericum Interests, LLC, A California Limited Company, as to an Undivided 40% interest, Par Capital Group, LLC, A California Limited Company, as to an undivided 30% interest, Palmdale Capital, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company, as to an Undivided 15% interest, and 12 Maple, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company as to an Undivided 15% interest, all as tenants in common., WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. 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 described as: See Attached Exhibit "A". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned 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
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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 $1,476,774.12. 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: October 18, 2012. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier October 26, November 2 and 9, 2012) 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 12-2228. 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. EXHIBIT "A" PARCEL A: PARCEL 1: The East half of the South half of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 24, township 9 North, Range 13 West San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the County of Kern, Sate of California, according to the official plat of said land. PARCEL 2: An easement for public road, ingress, egress and public utility purposes to be used common with others over the Easterly 30 feet of the East half of the North half of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 24, Township 9 North, Range 13 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat of said land. PARCEL B: PARCEL 1: The West half of the South half of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 24, Township 9 North, Range 13 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat of said land. PARCEL 2: Easements for public road, ingress, egress and public utility purposes to be used in common with others over the Northerly 30 feet of the East half of the South half of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 24, and over the Easterly 30 feet of the East half of the North half of the East half of the Northwest quarter of said Section 24, all in Township 9 North, Range 13 West San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat of said land. PARCEL C: The East half of the North half of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 24, Township 9
North, Range 13 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat of said land. PARCEL D: The West half of the North half of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 24, Township 9 North, Range 13 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat of said land. PARCEL E: Parcels 1 to 4, inclusive, of Parcel Map No. 4803, in the County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 195, of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorded of said County. PARCEL F: Parcels 1 to 4, inclusive, of Parcel Map No. 4839, in the County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 22, Page 38, of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. PARCEL G: Parcels 1, 2 and 4 of Parcel Map No. 5092, in the County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 24, page 58, of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. PARCEL H: Parcels 1 to 4, inclusive, of Parcel Map No. 5198, in the County of Kern, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 24, Page 101, of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2221 APN: 428-201-12-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 1, 1989. 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 November 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 02-02-1989, as Inst. No. 012108 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Redman Investment Company, a Partnership, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. 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 described as: The South half of the South half of the East half of the West half of the Southwest quarter and also the South half of the South half of the West half of the East half of the Southwest quarter all in Section 36, Township 11 North, Range 12 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to the official plat thereof. Except the interest in said land conveyed to the California, Arizona and Santa Fe Railroad Co. by Deeds recorded November 2, 1953 in Book 2145, Pages 329 and 331 of Official Records of said County. Also excepting that portion deeded to Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency, by Deed recorded March 23, 1979 in Book 5184, Pages 917 of Official Records. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned 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 $13,845.19. 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: October 22, 2012. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier October 26, November 2 and 9, 2012) 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 12-2221. 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. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GAY ANNE KAPANOSKE aka GAY A. KAPANOSKE aka GAY KAPANOSKE S-1501-PB-62162 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GAY ANNE KAPANOSKE aka GAY A. KAPANOSKE aka GAY KAPANOSKE. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: DANELLE MCNERTNEY in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that DANELLE MCNERTNEY 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: November 29, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty. 5104 C Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: November 2, 9 and 16, 2012) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2229 - APN: 251181-01-00-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 30, 2008. 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 November 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 06-02-2008, as Inst. No. 0208098731 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Behrooz Jadidollahi, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. 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 and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2938 Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond, CA 93560. The undersigned 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 $1,058,984.81. 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: October 26, 2012. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-9455525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier November 2, 9 and 16, 2012) 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 12-2229. 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Rich Pak (2012 - B6197) Street address of principal place of business: 5512 Valpredo Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 60279, Bakersfield, CA 93386. REGISTRANT: Garry Richardson, 11505 Harrington, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/01/1984. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Garry Richardson. This statement filed on 10/26/2012. Expires 10/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.
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